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 Sep 05, 2017
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
It’s that time of year. Pumpkin Spice has escaped the warehouse and is flooding store shelves everywhere. What hasn’t escaped yet? The big fall movies that everyone will be buzzing about come Oscar time. Now is the time when you can catch up with small indie films before the deluge of “important” films begins. Hosts Alan & Chris do just that with the biopic “Maudie” and the sci-fi comedy/drama “Colossal”. Bits of silver screen news followed by recommendations as per the tried & true formula round out this episode. Reviews: “Maudie” & “Colossal” Recommendations: “The Stanford Prison Experiment”, “Passengers”
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Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” is in theaters and generating plenty of critical praise. Alan & Chris weigh in with their takes as well as review “The Big Sick” - a based-on real life romantic comedy/drama. Afterwards they deliver a round up of silver screen news and then conclude with recommendations of films you might consider checking out. Reviews: “Dunkirk”, “The Big Sick” Recommendations: “Train to Busan”, “Family Life”
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Tuesday Jul 18, 2017
Tuesday Jul 18, 2017
Two movies. Both take place in New York City. Both have an individual that tries to improve the lives of those around him. One stars the relative newcomer Tom Holland, the other veteran actor Richard Gere. On this episode we’ll share our thoughts on “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer” before reporting on some silver screen news & recommendations of films to check out. Reviews: “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, “Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer” Recommendations: “Tropic Thunder - Ben Stiller”, “American Anarchist”
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Thursday Jul 06, 2017
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
During the summer we see an avalanche of franchise films. On this episode we discuss two completely original films not beholden to beloved source material. First up is Edgar Wright’s take on the heist film with “Baby Driver”. Next, fresh from its premiere at Cannes and then straight to Netflix is “Okja” the latest from Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho. News & recommendations round out the show. Grab a bag of popcorn & enjoy. Reviews: “Baby Driver” & "Okja Recommendations: “War On Everyone”, “The Mummy (2017)”
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Tuesday Jun 13, 2017
Tuesday Jun 13, 2017
You may have heard…Wonder Woman finally got her own movie. Can it turn the tide of disappointing DC comic book adaptations? Alan & Chris discuss the new blockbuster as well the latest from indie filmmaker Lone Scherfig “Their Finest”. Rounding out the episode each host shares some movie news items & a recommendation of a film you should check out. Reviews: “Wonder Woman”, “Their Finest” Recommendations: “Long Strange Trip”, “Stakeout”
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Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
Tuesday Jun 06, 2017
The much anticipated (at least by one of our hosts) sequel to Prometheus has arrived. Alan & Chris discuss Ridley Scott’s latest Alien: Covenant as well as the horror film that was all the talk of Sundance this year - Raw. Afterwards Chris takes a turn doling out news items followed by the tried and true show closer of recommendations of films you should check out. Reviews: “Alien: Covenant”, “Raw” Recommendations: “Don't Think Twice”, “The Transfiguration”
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Tuesday May 16, 2017
Tuesday May 16, 2017
It has been awhile since Alan & Chris were in the studio babbling about movies. To reward your patience they return with three movie reviews including the latest exploits of Star Lord & Baby Groot. Rounding out the episode are news tidbits and recommendations for movies you might have missed. Recommendations: “The Conjuring”, “Casting JonBenet” Reviews of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”, “The Salesman” & “Paterson”
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Thursday Mar 30, 2017
Thursday Mar 30, 2017
On this episode of Footcandle Films the hosts review the star studded monster movie “Kong: Skull Island”. Afterwards they hit cinematic news items of interest before moving on to share recommendations of films you should check out that might not be on your radar. Recommendations: “Matchstick Men”, “S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale”
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Thursday Mar 16, 2017
Thursday Mar 16, 2017
Three films from across the genre spectrum are the focus of this episode of Footcandle Films. First up the hosts discuss the foreign film “Toni Erdmann”. Reviews of the new R-rated superhero movie “Logan” and thoughts on the independent horror-comedy “Get Out” from first time director Jordan Peele follow. The show is then rounded out with the usual film news segment followed by recommendations for movies you might want to seek out. Recommendations: “Deathtrap”, “The Edge of Seventeen”
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Tuesday Mar 07, 2017
Tuesday Mar 07, 2017
Casey Affleck won an Oscar for his performance in “Manchester By the Sea”. Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” also took home two gold statues. Alan & Chris weigh in with their thoughts on both films as well as dissect the surprises that abounded in the 2017 Oscar ceremony. Last, but not least, they conclude the show with recommendations of films you might wish to seek out. Recommendations: “The Invitation”, “I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore” Reviews of: “Manchester By the Sea” & “Hacksaw Ridge”
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