Footcandle Films

Alien: Romulus

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: Daughters Footcandle Film Society & Film Festival Information

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The Instigators

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…

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Trap

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…

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Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool has officially entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe in his third trip to the big screen. Alan & Chris review DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE and then depart the world of comic book movies to discuss three trailers of upcoming films scheduled to be released before the end of 2024. A recommendation from our hosts in this episode:…

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Twisters Thelma

Is TWISTERS the sequel nobody asked for that we all need in 2024? As it appears to have gotten crowds back into movie theaters (a thought that is actually verbalized in an action scene) maybe this is the case. Alan & Chris discuss this blockbuster release as well as a smaller, simpler art house comedy THELMA…

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Longlegs

Writer/director Oz Perkins has a new film starring Nicolas Cage as an elusive serial killer and up-and-coming scream queen Maika Monroe as the FBI agent tasked with tracking him down. We’ve got a review of LONGLEGS, movie news of upcoming releases, and a recommendation of a film you can enjoy from the cozy comfort of your…

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Maxxxine

Director Ti West and star Mia Goth have returned to the multiplex with MAXXXINE, the 3rd film in their horror trilogy, this past weekend. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the new film as well as the previous installments. Next in the show lineup, the hosts indulge in some trailer tapas with clips from…

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Kinds of Kindness

Fresh off her Oscar-winning performance in POOR THINGS, Emma Stone returns for a third time to the world of director Yorgos Lanthimos in his latest film KINDS OF KINDNESS. The film which also stars Jesse Plemmons, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, and Margaret Qualley has the actors playing different characters in a trilogy of stories that comprise…

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The Bikeriders

Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Mike Faist, & Michael Shannon star in writer/director Jeff Nichols’ latest film THE BIKERIDERS. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this new release before discussing some news about films yet to hit the silver screen. Rounding out the episode Chris recommends a film that is celebrating its’ 25 anniversary. Recommendation…

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Brats We Grown Now

BRATS, a new documentary available to stream exclusively on Hulu, centers on the 1980s films starring the “Brat Pack” and their profound impact on the young stars’ lives. WE GROWN NOW, a small independent release, tells the story of two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, growing up in the Cabrini-Green public housing complex…

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