Footcandle Films
Do you enjoy listening to people talk about films? What about those films that may not show up at the local multiplex but are instead showing at the smaller specialty theater across town? Then ”Footcandle Films” may be the show for you. Each month, the hosts discuss and review one ”smaller” film in-depth, discuss upcoming film news, and give recommendations on films that you may not be aware of, ones that you haven’t remembered in a while, or ones that are worth your time checking out. And all the while, the conversation never gets too ”high-brow” or pretentious. Just two guys who enjoy talking about movies. Your Hosts: Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, founders of the Footcandle Film Society.
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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
With the arrival of Bradley Cooper's remake of "A Star Is Born" starring himself and Lady Gaga in theaters it is safe to say the Oscar-bait season has officially begun. Alan & Chris discuss Mr. Cooper's first directorial effort followed by reviews of the smaller independent film "Puzzle" and the comic book adaptation misfire "Venom" starring Tom Hardy. Recommendations: "Sorry to Bother You", "Best of All Worlds"
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Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
October has arrived. Time for pumpkin spice lattes and a recap of the 4th annual Footcandle Film Festival. Along with recounting festival highlights, Alan & Chris share a review of American Animals – a film which was featured in this year's festival as a special presentation. Recommendations: "Night of the Living Dead (1968)", "Rampage" Review: "American Animals"
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Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Tuesday Sep 18, 2018
Two smaller independent films are on the agenda today with reviews of "Leave No Trace" and "Borg vs McEnroe". Next on the news roundup you hear about films getting their debut at the Toronto International Film Festival and what exactly is going on with the "Popular Film" Oscar. Recommendations round out the episode as well as a chance for you to receive a free 2018 Footcandle Film Festival t-shirt (if you're the first one to email the correct answer after consulting your friend named Google). Recommendations: Undefeated, The Post Reviews: Leave No Trace & Borg vs McEnroe
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Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Spike Lee's latest film "BlacKkKlansman" has many critics claiming it is a return to top form for the iconic director. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this based-on-true events story as well as discuss "First Reformed" starring Ethan Hawke as a troubled priest. Silver screen news items and recommendations of films to seek out round out this episode … and if you haven't heard … the 2018 Footcandle Film Festival is happening and if you're in Western NC you should check it out! Recommendations: "The Endless", "Custody" Reviews: "BlacKkKlansman", "First Reformed"
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Tuesday Aug 14, 2018
Tuesday Aug 14, 2018
For this episode, in what appears to be a recent trend for the show, the hosts discuss a popular documentary ("Three Identical Strangers") paired with a narrative film ("The Rider"). After their reviews movie news is the next on the agenda followed by the tried-and-true show closer of movie recommendations. Reviews: "Three Identical Strangers" & "The Rider" Recommendations: "The Dark Knight" & "The Blues Brothers"
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Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in a sixth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. In a surprise move (to absolutely no one)...he's doing his own stunts. Alan & Chris share their thoughts and then discuss the critically acclaimed documentary about children's television star Fred Rogers - "Won't You Be My Neighbor". Rounding out the episode are some news tidbits as well as recommendations of movies you might have missed or should consider rewatching. Reviews: “Mission: Impossible - Fallout" & "Won't You Be My Neighbor" Recommendations: "A Most Violent Year" & "Mission: Impossible 3"
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Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
On this episode the hosts discuss the latest fictitious superhero film "Ant-Man and the Wasp" as well as the documentary "RBG" about supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg whom some feel is a real-life superhero. Our news segment returns after a brief hiatus and we bring the episode to a close with our recommendations. Reviews: “Ant-Man and the Wasp" & "RBG" Recommendations: "The Death of Stalin" & "In Search of Steve Ditko"
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Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
This episode features reviews of two sequels. One was fourteen years in the making, the other a paltry three revolutions of the sun. Listen in and find out which our hosts prefer. Recommendations round out the show… no news this time but fear not. We'll have some silver screen buzz on the next episode. Recommendations: "Paddington 2" & "School of Rock" Reviews: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" & "Incredibles 2"
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Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
In Tully, the latest from the dynamic duo of Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody, Charlize Theron plays a struggling mother of three. In newcomer director Ari Aster's film Hereditary Toni Collette plays a mother trying to hold her family together after the death of her peculiar mother. Our hosts discuss the films (based on Chris' review Alan tries to decide if he needs to see Hereditary during daylight hours only), share movie news and give their recommendations of films to seek out. Recommendations: "Bone Tomahawk", "Filmworker" Reviews: “Tully" & "Hereditary"
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Thursday May 31, 2018
Thursday May 31, 2018
When not one but two sequels are being discussed in the same Footcandle Films episode it's a sure sign that the summer blockbuster season has arrived in full force (couldn't resist the reference - sorry). First up the hosts discuss the latest entry into the Star Wars film catalog "Solo: A Star Wars Story". A review of "Deadpool 2" follows with movie news tidbits and recommendations rounding out the show. Recommendations: "Bo Burnham: Make Happy", "The Fisher King" Reviews: "Solo: A Star Wars Story" & "Deadpool 2"
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