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

Conclave

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024

Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow & Isabella Rossellini star in a thriller about the struggle to elect a pope in Edward Berger's new film CONCLAVE. We've got a review plus some movie news and a joint recommendation from our hosts on a film you should check out.Recommendation: The Grand Budapest HotelFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Piece by Piece

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024

A documentary about musician Pharrell Williams done entirely in LEGO. That's the premise of the new film PIECE BY PIECE by the Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville. Alan & Chris share a review and then discuss a few movie trailers as well as ponder the rumors of Christopher Nolan's next film.A recommendation in this episode: TuesdayFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Saturday Night

Thursday Oct 17, 2024

Thursday Oct 17, 2024

Recorded at the MESH Studios in Hickory NC it's a review of SATURDAY NIGHT! (please read that in the voice of Don Pardo for the full effect). Our hosts discuss the latest film from Jason Reitman and then a pair of trailers for some interesting theatrical releases coming in early 2025.Recommendation in this episode: Casa Bonita Mi AmorFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joker: Folie à Deux

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024

Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck in JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. The film also stars Lady Gaga and adds musical numbers to the mix. Alan & Chris share a review and then delve into the trailers of two soon-to-be-released motion pictures. Closing out the episode Chris shares a very specific type of recommendation for a very specific type of moviegoer.Recommendation in this episode: MegalopolisFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebel Ridge

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024

Writer/Director Jeremy Saulnier's latest film REBEL RIDGE, his second in partnership NETFLIX, began streaming on September 6th. Alan & Chris share a review and then, in keeping with the theme of films being released direct to streaming, discuss the trailers of two films on the horizon. Chris closes the show with one of his famous (infamous?) streaming recommendations of films to put on your watchlist.Recommendation in this episode: MementoFootcandle Film Society and Film FestivalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Friday Sep 13, 2024

Friday Sep 13, 2024

It's been over thirty-five years since Tim Burton brought the antics of a spectral cavorting demon named Beetlejuice to the big screen. Reuniting the original cast Burton's anticipated sequel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE has now hit cinemas across the country. Our hosts share a review and then discuss the trailers for Y2K and NIGHTBITCH. In wrapping up the episode Chris shares a movie recommendation you can catch up with from the comfort of your living room couch.Recommendation: A Quiet Place: Day OneFootcandle Film Society and 2024 Film Festival September 21-28See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blink Twice

Wednesday Aug 28, 2024

Wednesday Aug 28, 2024

Zoë Kravitz makes her directorial debut with the new suspense thriller BLINK TWICE starring Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, & Alia Shawkat. Our hosts share a review & then discuss two trailers for big films from two big directors (Pedro Almodovar & Francis Ford Coppola).Recommendation included in this episode: The Princess BrideFootcandle Film Society and Film FestivalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alien: Romulus

Friday Aug 23, 2024

Friday Aug 23, 2024

ALIEN: ROMULUS makes for the seventh film in the Alien franchise (if you don't count the two Alien Vs. Predator movies). Our hosts share their review of the new release, discuss a possible Aronofsky comic book project, and ponder the merits of the BETWEEN THE TEMPLES trailer.Recommendation: DaughtersFootcandle Film Society & Film Festival InformationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Instigators

Friday Aug 16, 2024

Friday Aug 16, 2024

Director Doug Liman has reunited with Matt Damon 22 years after THE BOURNE IDENTITY for THE INSTIGATORS - a film that follows two unlikely partners who must go on the run after a heist that doesn't go as planned. Our hosts give their thoughts on this reunion & also share some news about upcoming releases.The recommendation included in this episode: The Teachers' LoungeFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trap

Friday Aug 09, 2024

Friday Aug 09, 2024

M. Night's back with a thriller starring Josh Hartnett...and Hayley Mills...? Our hosts share a review of TRAP and then discuss some trailers of two soon-to-be-released films they are anticipating. For his recommendation on this episode, Chris appeals to Alan to catch up with the latest installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise reboot that is now streaming on Hulu.Recommendation in this episode: The Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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