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Maestro

Bradley Cooper is back with a biopic for his second directorial effort. His film MAESTRO depicts the turbulent life of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein. Our hosts discuss the film and then jump to talk about Adam Sandler's next project for Netflix. In a seemingly odd role for Sandler, he'll play an astronaut in the sci-fi film SPACEMAN also starring Carey Mulligan and Paul Dano.Rounding out the episode Chris shares a recommendation for a film you might want to put on your cinematic radar.Recommendation from our hosts: "A Thousand and One"Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Napoleon

It's that time of year when big-budget, star-packed motion pictures are being released in droves. Recently the fellows have opted for formatting the episodes with two reviews and forgoing movie news or recommendations because of this special season for lovers of cinema. For this week's episode, the hosts revert to a single review format to ensure time for a proper look at director Ridley Scott's latest film NAPOLEON starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby.Following the review, the hosts then discuss the trailer for the upcoming Alex Garland dystopian thriller CIVIL WAR and Chris ends the show with a recommendation of a recent film you might want to catch up with from the comfort of your own home. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: "Joan Baez: I Am a Noise"Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dream Godzilla Scenario Minus One

The new cerebral dark comedy DREAM SCENARIO stars Nic Cage as a college professor who has his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. GODZILLA MINUS ONE is set in post-war Japan when the country is at its lowest point. A new crisis emerges when a giant monster with the horrific power of the atomic bomb starts terrorizing the country. We've got reviews of both films plus thoughts on the trailer released for the next American film version of Godzilla coming in early 2024 GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE.Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Next Goal Dumb Money Wins

Two films featuring based on true stories. That was our unintentional theme in this episode. First up we discuss director Taika Waititi's NEXT GOAL WINS starring Michael Fassbender as a coach trying to reform the American Samoan soccer team. For our second review, we invested some time in Craig Gillespie's DUMB MONEY starring Paul Dano as a vlogger who spearheaded the GameStop stock kerfuffle. Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May December Holdovers

We've got a Payne/Haynes double feature on this episode with reviews of THE HOLDOVERS & MAY DECEMBER. Alexander Payne's latest film, THE HOLDOVERS starring Paul Giamatti & DaVine Joy Randolph, tells the story of a cranky history teacher forced to remain on a prep school campus over the holidays with students who have no place to go. Todd Haynes' MAY DECEMBER stars Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore & Charles Melton in a story that takes place twenty years after a couple's notorious tabloid romance. Portman plays an actress who visits the couple to do research for a film about their past.Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fingernails

Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, & Jeremy Allen White star in an offbeat romantic comedy with a splash of sci-fi. That bit of info got our hosts excited about the new AppleTV+ film FINGERNAILS. They share their reactions to the film plus discuss the newly released movie trailer for MADAME WEB. Last, but not least, if you're looking for a recommendation of something to watch over the upcoming holidays we've got a recommendation for you.Our host's recommendation from this episode: "Little Richard: I am Everything"Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anatomy of The Marvels Fall

The final entry in the MCU for 2023 has arrived in theaters across the country. Our hosts share their thoughts on THE MARVELS as well as discuss the 2023 Palme d'Or winner at Cannes THE ANATOMY OF A FALL. After the reviews, Alan shares some silver screen news items of note. Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five Nights at Freddy’s

Halloween 2023 is officially in the rearview mirror. The prestige pictures, with dreams of Academy Awards in their heads, haven't started appearing in theaters quite yet. With FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S being the top film at the box office, our hosts decided to review one last spooky season film. After the review, each host shares a new trailer of an upcoming film they are looking forward to in 2024.Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Killer

After taking a stylistic detour with MANK in 2020, director David Fincher seems to have returned to his typical genre stomping grounds with the crime thriller THE KILLER starring Michael Fassbender. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film and then indulge in some Trailer Tapas with samplings of upcoming films LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND and DREAM SCENARIO.Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Killers of the Flower Moon

Scorsese's back on the big screen and he has his pals De Niro & DiCaprio with him. Our hosts review KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON plus discuss some movie news and offer a spooky cinema selection you can stream from home while handing out candy.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: "Trick 'r Treat"Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.