Shows
Film YapThe AV Room: Indy Now -- July 18This week on Indy Now, Alec Toombs discusses "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (2025), "Eddington," "Saint Clare" and "Smurfs." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-2004 min
Film YapInterview with "Bob Trevino Likes It" writer/producer/director Tracie LaymonCheck out Alec Toombs’ five-star review of “Bob Trevino Likes It”: Film Yap is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2025-05-1307 min
Film YapThe Movie Scorecard: Black BagAlso, check out Film Yapper Alec Toombs’ 4.5/5 star review of “Black Bag” for comparison. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2025-04-1603 min
Film YapThe AV Room: Indy Now -- April 11Alec Toombs fills in for Christopher Lloyd and discusses "Warfare," "Drop," "The Amateur," "G20" and a "Novocaine" giveaway. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2025-04-1104 min
Film YapYap vs. Yap: Oscars reaction 2025!Join Christopher Lloyd, Alec Toombs and Reed Mathis as they hash through the 2025 Academy Awards -- the surprises, the snubs and the snark. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-0329 min
Film YapPodcast: Oscar nominations snap reactionChristopher Lloyd & Alec Toombs of Film Yap offer up their snap reactions to the 2025 Oscar nominations -- the surprises, the snubees, and their overall take on the annual awards. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2025-01-2319 min
Film YapYap vs. Yap podcast: Are movie critics really c*cksuckers?Christopher Lloyd and Alec Toombs talk about Tom Hanks' impertinent remarks on movie reviewers, and ask what is the proper relationship between critics and filmmakers? Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2024-11-1019 min
Film YapThe AV Room: Indy Now -- May 31This week on Indy Now, Alec Toombs fills in for Christopher Lloyd and discusses "In a Violent Nature," "The Young Wife," "What You Wish For," "Summer Camp" and "The Dead Don't Hurt." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2024-05-3105 min
Film YapInstant Oscar reaction 2024Alec Toombs and Christopher Lloyd offer their Monday morning impressions of the Academy Awards, from the winners and losers to snubees and thoughts on the broadcast. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2024-03-1125 min
Film YapThe AV Room: Instant reaction to the Oscar nominationsAlec Toombs and Christopher Lloyd of the Film Yap give their instant reaction to the nominees for the 2024 Oscar awards for the best in filmmaking last year. We'll talk about the surprises and the snubs, and argue about whether or not Charlie Melton deserved more love. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
2024-01-2320 min
Film YapPodcast: Filmmaker Charles MurrayFilm Yap critic Alec Toombs had the opportunity to chat with Charles Murray, writer/producer/director of the upcoming film "The Devil You Know" starring Omar Epps, Michael Ealy, William Catlett, Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Erica Tazel and Theo Rossi.Murray, a native of Gary, Ind., is probably best known for his work writing and producing television shows such as "Sons of Anarchy," "Luke Cage" and "True Story.""The Devil You Know" will by playing as part of the Gary International Black Film Festival on Saturday, March 26 at 7 pm at Indiana University...
2022-03-2418 min