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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Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Now that we've entered into the early days of 2019, our show hosts Alan & Chris are all prepared to look back at 2018 and give their Top Five Films. In addition they offer up their biggest cinematic frustrations, biggest cinematic surprises and the films they're most looking forward to in 2019. With so much to cover the usual show segments of movie news & recommendations are on hiatus… but never fear they'll return on the next episode.
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Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Alan & Chris have survived the snowpocalypse that walloped North Carolina and made it in to the MESH studios to discuss Melissa McCarthy's dramatic turn in "Can You Ever Forgive Me?". This is followed by a review of Alfonso Cuaron's latest film that is streaming exclusively on Netflix – "Roma". Alan then shares some movie news items … including what he says is THE biggest movie news item of the year. Rounding out the show, per the tried and true formula, are recommendations of films to check out. Reviews: "Can You Ever Forgive Me?", "Roma" Recommendations: "Happy as Lazzaro", "Krampus"
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Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Director Steve McQueen returns to the big screen with a heist film centered around a group of widows left to clean up their criminal husbands' mess. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on "Widows" as well as the straight-to-Netflix Cohen Brothers anthology film "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs". Cinema related news items follow the pair of reviews, with film recommendations closing out the show. Reviews: "Widows", "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" Recommendations: "Ozark", "They'll Love Me When I'm Dead"
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Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Two movies that both tell true stories are the focus of this episode. One is a big budget depiction of one of rock music's most flamboyant performers, while the other is a much smaller, quieter film that looks at the career of a lifetime bank robber portrayed by Robert Redford in what is said to be his last big screen performance. The hosts discuss the merits of each and then veer into movie news items. Rounding out the episode, per their tried and true formula, each host picks a film to recommend that you might want to check out. Recommendations: "The Kindergarten Teacher", "Halloween (2018)" Reviews: "Bohemian Rhapsody", "The Old Man & the Gun"
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Thursday Oct 18, 2018
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
Director Damien Chazelle returns to the multiplex with a film that isn't centered around music but instead tells the story of astronaut Neil Armstrong in "First Man". After sharing their thoughts on this recent release, Alan and Chris celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic "Halloween" by discussing what works and doesn't on this genre defining film by John Carpenter. News & movie recommendations round out this episode. Recommendations: "Bisbee '17", "Stronger"
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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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