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.
Episodes
Oct 14, 2014
Oct 14, 2014
1hr 15 min
With the release of director David Fincher’s “Gone Girl” starring Ben Affleck the big films of the Fall have officially started rolling out to theaters. It is also the time when smaller independent films like “Life of Crime” starring Tim Robbins and Jennifer Anniston could slip under your radar. We’ve got reviews of both on this episode plus some movie news and film recommendations for movies you might have missed or should revisit.
Recommendations: “Oculus” & “Chasing Amy”
This episode is sponsored by the Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, NC. For tickets and additional information go to www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com
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Sep 23, 2014
Sep 23, 2014
1hr 9 min
With the summer blockbusters fading from the multiplex and the Oscar bait fall films not yet on the scene Alan & Chris pick two independent titles to ruminate on in this episode. First up is Richard Linklater’s Boyhood which took 12 years to make and used the same cast. Afterwards they discuss Frank starring Michael Fassbender as the titular enigmatic musician who always wears a gigantic paper mache head. Keeping the theme of smaller independent films the hosts then mention some news items and round out the show with their recommendations of films to check out.
Recommendations: “Short Term 12” & “The One I Love”
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Sep 4, 2014
Sep 4, 2014
1hr 19 min
Subtitled period drama with heavy themes or frivolous comedy from Footcandle Films favorite Steve Coogan - we’ve got both on this episode. Alan also offers a solo review of the indie zombie film “Life After Beth’ while Chris gives his take on the indie vampire film “Only Lovers Left Alive”. Rounding out the episode are tidbits of silver screen news & films you might want to revisit or check out for the first time.
Recommendations: “Ghostbusters” & “Jurassic Park”
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Aug 21, 2014
Aug 21, 2014
1hr 1 min
Is the latest Marvel movie a marvel? Is the art house offering “Begin Again” anything but the film “Once” beginning again? Alan & Chris offer up their opinions as well as share some news tidbits and their suggestions for films you might want to check out.
Recommendations: “Super” & “The Fisher King”
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Jul 29, 2014
Jul 29, 2014
1hr 15 min
It’s a sci-fi triple feature on this episode of Footcandle Films. Chris Evans hits the screen sans his Captain America garb as a post-apocalyptic revolutionary aboard a train carrying all that is left of humanity in “Snowpiercer”. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” also with an apocalyptic vibe examines the confrontation between apes & man after a deadly virus wipes out most of the human race. Scarlett Johansen stars in “Under the Skin” as a mysterious alien woman who drives around Scotland abducting men. Chris & Alan weigh in on these and also give you some recommendations on films you might have missed or might want to revisit.
Recommendations: “About Time” & “The Prestige”
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Jul 15, 2014
Jul 15, 2014
1hr 7 min
Writer/Director/Actor Jon Favreau returns to his indie roots with the comedy “Chef” and brings along some of his friends he’s made while babysitting the Iron Man franchise. Alan & Chris discuss this film as well as the documentary covering the life of movie critic Roger Ebert simply called “Life Itself”. Afterwards new movie buzz is discussed and efforts are made to keep it comic book free along with their monthly recommmedations.
Recommendations: “Enemy”, & “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
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Jul 1, 2014
Jul 1, 2014
1hr 8 min
Is the summer heat getting to you? Want to retreat into the cool oasis of your local theater and take a laugh break? In the hopes of offering you some guidance on spending your hard earned money at the box-office Chris & Alan review the current comedic offerings of “22 Jump Street” and “A Million Ways to Die in the West”. Chris also fits in a mini review of Angelina Jolie’s revisionist fairy tale “Maleficent”. Movie news from a galaxy far, far away is also discussed and each host gives their recommendation for a movie you might have overlooked.
Recommendations: “The Lunchbox”, “Omar”, & “The People Vs. George Lucas”
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Jun 17, 2014
Jun 17, 2014
36 min
This episode has something for everyone…big budget action and costume drama. Alan & Chris review Tom Cruise’s summer blockbuster “Edge of Tomorrow” and the historical drama “Belle” Rounding out the episode per usual are some news tidbits and recommendations of films you might want to check out.
Recommendations: “Contact”, “End of Watch”
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Jun 5, 2014
Jun 5, 2014
42 min
You have to admit – this episode title is only slightly more ridiculous than the title of the latest installment in the X-Men franchise right? After the disappointment of Spiderman 2 do the uncanny X-Men fare any better in their summer blockbuster sequel?
Recommendations: “Milius”, “Gone With The Wind”, “The Great Beauty”
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May 27, 2014
May 27, 2014
1hr 25 min
Having posted three shows in April, Alan & Chris decided to take a Spring Break of sorts from their critic duties. Now they’re back with a super-sized episode featuring reviews of two blockbusters (Spiderman 2, Godzilla) and two independent flicks (The Double, Blue Ruin). Chris tries his hand at anchoring the news segment and of course they close with their recommendations for films you might have missed.
Recommendations: “Robot & Frank”, “Donnie Darko”, “500 Days of Summer”
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