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
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
It's the most wonderful time of the year...hosts Alan & Chris might be heard humming this tune around town… not because of holiday parties and finding the perfect gifts on Amazon… but because of all the great movies hitting theater screens across the country. This episode features reviews of "Ford v Ferrari" starring Matt Damon & Christian Bale, "Knives Out" from director Rian Johnson, and "A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood" featuring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. With the runtime already a bit hefty some show segments were trimmed but we kept our recommendations as our trademark show closer. Recommendations: "Diane", "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
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Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
In this episode, hosts Alan & Chris discuss "The Lighthouse" the latest film from Robert Eggers starring Willem Dafoe & Robert Pattinson and the possible Oscar contender "Marriage Story" starring Adam Driver and Scarlet Johansen. Recommendations: "Moneyball", "Greener Grass"
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Comedian Eddie Murphy is back...and thankfully not as a talking donkey in another Shrek sequel. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on his latest "Dolemite Is My Name" as well as the discussion-worthy indie "Luce" starring Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Octavia Spencer and a career-defining performance from Kelvin Harrison, Jr. Once the reviews conclude Alan takes Mr. Scorsese to task for dissing Marvel films and Chris braves the new Star Wars trailer. Wrapping up the episode with a celluloid bow the hosts give their recommendations of movies you should consider checking out. Recommendations: "Between Two Ferns: The Movie", "The Art of Self-Defense"
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Ad Astra's character study of an astronaut (Brad Pitt) with daddy issues or Joker's character study of a troubled clown (Joaquin Phoenix) with daddy issues. Hosts Alan & Chris share their thoughts on both films and which one they found more compelling (and which one almost put one host to sleep). A news segment focusing on the winners of the 2019 Footcandle Film Festival along with recommendations of films to watch rounds out the show. Recommendations: "The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot", "Mean Streets"
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Pennywise is back. This time he's haunting the Losers Club as adults with Bill Heder, Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy joining the cast. How does "It Chapter Two" compare to its' 2017 predecessor? Our hosts share their thoughts as well as discuss the indie film "The Farewell" starring comedian Awkwafina. A news segment focusing on the stories coming out of recent festivals along with recommendations of films to watch rounds out the show. Recommendations: "Ghost", "American Factory"
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
If Alan & Chris set out to discuss two more divergent films than they did in this episode it might not be possible. First up they discuss "The Biggest Little Farm" - a documentary that follows a couple who decide to switch careers and start a farm. The hosts then share their thoughts on Casey Affleck's latest project "Light of My Life" about a father & his daughter trying to survive in a world where a plague has all but wiped out the female population. For the news segment, each host shares a tidbit they thought might be of interest to our listening audience. Closing out the episode are recommendations of films you might want to seek out and the obligatory plug for the upcoming Footcandle Film Festival...September 27-29, 2019 in Hickory, NC. Recommendations: "The Hate U Give", "The Brothers Solomon"
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Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
"The Last Black Man in San Francisco" made quite the buzz at this year's Sundance Film Festival. It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize and the film's writer and director, Joe Talbot, won the directing award. Does the film live up to the hype for our hosts? Listen in and find out as they share their review and also discuss the creature feature "Crawl". Rounding out the episode are bits of tinsel town talk and recommendations of films our hosts recommend your add to your viewing queue. Recommendations: "Fast Color", "Inception"
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Quentin Tarantino has released the penultimate film of his career. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on his "Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood" as well as the smaller indie comedy "Sword of Trust" starring Marc Maron. After the review segment, Chris takes a turn running the movie news desk. The episode closes out with recommendations of films you might have missed that you should consider adding to your viewing queue. Recommendations: "Ophelia (2018)", "Doubt (2008)"
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Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Whether you like big budget blockbusters or indies this episode has reviews of both types of films. First up is talk on the latest Marvel superhero movie "Spider-Man: Far from Home". Ari Aster's sophomore film "Midsommar" occupies the second review slot followed by the hosts sharing bits of movie news and their recommendations on films you might want to watch. Recommendations: "Eyes Wide Shut", "Lady Macbeth"
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Heard of Forky? He's kind of a big deal…as is the movie he's in…"Toy Story 4". Alan & Chris review this film as well as the latest offering from auteur director Jim Jarmusch "The Dead Don't Die". Afterwards they share some movie news and then close the episode out with their recommendations of films to seek out. Recommendations: "MacGruber", "Bad Times At the El Royale", "Personal Shopper", "Almost Famous"
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