Footcandle Films

Footcandle Films: Hunt Vivarium

A promotional poster for the new film “The Hunt” called it the most talked about movie of the year that no one’s actually seen. Hosts Alan & Chris have had a chance to see it and share their thoughts. For their second review they discuss “Vivarium” a new offbeat sci-fi thriller starring Jesse Eisenberg. Rounding out the episode are some brief movie news tidbits and recommendations on films to check out while keeping socially distant on your couch.

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Footcandle Films: Emma. Swallow

Practicing social distancing? So are Alan & Chris from their respective home offices…but that doesn’t stop them from bringing you a new episode of Footcandle Films. Featured on this edition are reviews of “Emma.” with Anya Taylor Joy and “Swallow” a thriller from relative newcomer director Carlo Mirabella-Davis. For their Trailer Tapas segment, the hosts view & share their thoughts on “Beastie Boys Story” and “Coffee & Kareem”. Rounding out the episode are recommendations of films to consider seeking out and screening.

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Footcandle Films: Olympic VHYes

Reviews of the independent films “Olympic Dreams” starring Nick Kroll and the comedic anthology “VHYes” are on the slate for this podcast episode. Movie News with a “Sounds Like It Could Be Good?” segment follows. Closing out the show, per our tried and true formula, each host recommends a film you should check out.

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Footcandle Films: Invisible Man Pain

Elisabeth Moss in a horror movie re-make? Our hosts were intrigued and have reviews of “The Invisible Man” as well as Pedro Almodóvar’s latest “Pain and Glory”.

Additional show segments include: Sounds Like It Could Be Good?, Trailer Tapas and our hosts’ recommendations for films you should check out.

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Footcandle Films: Birds of Honey Boy

The first comic book movie of 2020 has hit theaters with “Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” or whatever title the Warner Brothers marketing department has given the film this week. This episode features a review of that film plus a review of the semi-biopic written and starring Shia LaBeouf “Honey Boy”. Additional segments included on this episode include Trailer Tapas, Soapbox, and Recommendations.

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Footcandle Films: 1917 Oscars

1917, the Golden Globe-winning WWI drama, is in theaters and Alan & Chris are ready to share their thoughts. With 2019 in the rearview mirror and the Academy Awards on the horizon, our hosts skip the regular show segments and give their Oscar picks along with their top 5 films of last year.

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Footcandle Films: Parasite Bombshell

In this episode, Alan & Chris discuss the Golden Globe-winning film from South Korea “Parasite” along with the based on real-life events movie “Bombshell” starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie.

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Footcandle Films: Uncut Gems

Adam Sandler takes on a dramatic role as a scheming New York jeweler always looking for the next big score in “Uncut Gems”. Alan & Chris share their thoughts as well as some movie news highlights, trailer tapas and a soapbox segment on a CGI James Dean.

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Footcandle Films: The Rise of Skywalker

The final installment of the Skywalker Star Wars saga has made it into theaters across the country. Alan and Chris sit down and discuss the film…first without spoilers…then with ample warning they delve into specifics. Join us for this special Star Wars edition of Footcandle Films.

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Footcandle Films: Beautiful Knives Out Ferrari

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 from director Rian Johnson, and “A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood” featuring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers.

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