Director Spike Lee has followed up his Oscar winning “BlacKkKlansman” with the Vietnam War centered drama “Da 5 Bloods” which just premiered on Netflix June 12th. Director Judd Apatow, known for his comedies “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”, “Knocked Up” and “Trainwreck”, has a new film that’s a semi-biographical take on SNL star Pete Davidson called “The King of Staten Island”. Our hosts dive into both films as well as indulge in a bit of Trailer Tapas by discussing two previews for soon to be released comedies. Alan then dusts off the old cinematic soapbox and discusses the idea of the Oscars moving their eligibility date. Last but not least both hosts give recommendations of films you should check out.

In this episode, Alan & Chris review two comedies. Both relationship-based, both heavily dependent on the chemistry between the two leads…and both couldn’t be more different in their style and execution. “The Trip to Greece” starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, and “The Lovebirds” starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani. The hosts also discuss some movie news tidbits and wrap the show with recommendations of films you might want to check out.

Every now and then we really hit the cinematic extremes on the podcast. This episode is a perfect example. One film reviewed is a minimalist, harrowing tale of harassment in the workplace. The other film is an almost joke-a-minute comedy starring Will Forte. Variety…it’s the spice of life right? Also featured on the episode are bits of movie news and recommendations of other films to check out.

Due to shuttered movie theaters, Universal Studios released one of their big films for 2020 direct to online rental. Chris & Alan use this opportunity to discuss “Trolls World Tour” and then spend some time talking about Ben Affleck’s latest vehicle “The Way Back”. Chris then plays a news anchor for some silver screen updates. Rounding out the episode, each host gives a film recommendation you can use to occupy some of your quarantine time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.