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Anti Film Film ClubGuardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 - Spoilery Deep Dive, El Capitan Theater, and The BetEl Capitan, The Bet, And A Critical Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Do you ever find yourself captivated by bittersweet endings? A place where stories culminate, leaving you with thrilling resolutions and surprising turns.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the last installment of the MCU films, premiered last May 5, 2023. The movie is directed by James Gunn, who also directed the previous two installments of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. The film features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel.
In this episode, E...2023-05-1358 min
Anti Film Film ClubGuardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 First Impressions and Spoilers!Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 - First Impressions and Spoilers
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is an upcoming science fiction superhero film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is directed by James Gunn, who also directed the previous two installments of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. The film features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel.
In this episode, Eric and Sydney, the dynamic father-daughter duo, will share their spoiler-filled first impressions of the third and final film in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. They will share...2023-05-041h 00
Anti Film Film ClubSuper Mario Bros. 2023 Movie: Critics vs. AudiencesThe Super Mario Bros. 2023 movie has been met with mixed reviews from critics, but audiences seem to be enjoying it. In this episode of Anti Film Film Club, we discuss the gap between the critics score and box office revenue, and we try to figure out why the movie is resonating with audiences despite the negative reviews.
SuperMarioBrosMovie, CriticsVsAudiences, AntiFilmFilmClub, BoxOfficeRevenue, Reception, MovieReview, FilmAnalysis, PopCulture, Gaming, Animation, 2023, SuperMarioBros, Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Koopa Troopa, Goomba, Princess, Mushroom Kingdom, Nintendo, Illumination, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Seth Rogen, Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Armisen, Kevin...2023-04-2829 min
Anti Film Film ClubRevisiting Birdman: A Critical Look Back at the 2014 Film by Alejandro InarrituIntroduction:
Briefly introduce the film and its accolades
4 Oscars wins, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best
Cinematography
Noms for Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, and Emma Stone, and Sound
editing and sound mixing
Keaton won Best Actor GG
Highlight the main themes of the film
Father / Daughter themes - challenging and difficult
mental health themes reality vs surrealism
what is art, theater vs film dichotomy
“on stage everything is real, off stage is all fake”
so...2023-04-2350 min
Anti Film Film ClubLooking Out For The Little Guy - A Casual Review of QuantumaniaHere we are a year later and this is the Re-Reboot of the Anti Film Film Club podcast where the father-daughter duo of Erik and Sydney review movies and shows. We unpack our thoughts on Marvel's Quantumania, the kick off film for Phase 5 of the MCU, and talk about our trip to the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood for opening night. And yes, the book, "Looking Out of the Little Guy" is real and can be pre ordered on Amazon https://amzn.to/3Jxpf9K
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Anti Film Film ClubShang Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsWe're talking What If...
We're talking Shang Chi
We're doing an MCU quiz!
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Email us questions comments and concerns to antifilmfilmclub@gmail.com
Thanks for listening! 2021-10-051h 08
Anti Film Film ClubFree GuyWe're talking What If... Episode 2! We're talking Atomos Ninja V+ news. We're talking Red Komodo. We're talking Free Guy! Did I forget anything? Probably.
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Leave us a review and you could win movie tickets or a digital movie purchase! 2021-08-2353 min
Anti Film Film ClubWhat If . . . ? And various other rabbit holes.Zak and Erik discuss Marvel Studios new series What if . . . ? Episode 1 " Captain Carter" in addition to conscientious capitalism, Scarlett Johansson's case against Disney+, principals, and equality. 2021-08-191h 11
Anti Film Film ClubThe Suicide Squad & Jungle CruiseWe're talking quirky ensemble films this week! One is incredibly gory and the other is Jungle Cruise. Got em!
Have fun!
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Leave a review and win some movie prizes! 2021-08-091h 33
Anti Film Film ClubWe're Back and We Rebranded!Well, here we are. Nearly a year later. We've done some housekeeping, made a brand change, and are back in the saddle again!
If you're just now finding us and wondering what the heck The EZ Podcast is, its what we used to be called.
But that doesn't matter anymore! We're now Anti Film FIlm Club and we're here to talk movies, filmmaking, television and life!
We hope you enjoy!
Make sure to subscribe and review. Also check us out on Instagram @antifilmfilmclub and email us at antifilmfilmclub@gmail.com2021-08-021h 00
Anti Film Film ClubTenet and a BabyTHEATERS ARE BACK! Can Nolan's new mind bending film save cinema as we know it? Listen and find out!
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Anti Film Film ClubPalm SpringsThis week we're talking Netflix's The Old Guard and Hulu's Palm Springs.
Spoiler alert, one is much much better than the other.
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Anti Film Film ClubThe Vast of NightThis week we're talking Hamilton on Disney+ and The Vast of Night on Amazon Prime.
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Anti Film Film ClubDondré Whitfield // Actor, Author, ActivistWe go to church on this episode.
We interview actor, author, and activist Dondré Whitfield about how he got into the film industry and how he's working to make change in the world.
It's our longest episode yet and we talk about real world issues.
Follow Dondré Whitfield on Instagram and Twitter.
Grab his new book here!
Check out the Male vs Man YouTube for interviews and discussions.
Racisms is not a political issue. It is a human issue.2020-06-222h 15
Anti Film Film ClubWhen Trolls WinThis week we're talking about a bunch of stuff we've been watching like Disney +'s Galleries and a few anime projects from Netflix.
We also get into the predicament that WB is now in for allowing the release of The Snyder Cut.
Zak's not excited about it.
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Anti Film Film ClubConversations: Oscar Nominee Matthew Libatique ASC // CinematographerThis is a big one! A year ago, Erik and I were standing outside Paramount Studios after walking through CineGear and ran into Matthew Libatique. We asked him to be on the podcast and handed him our card. Incredibly, almost a year to the date, we got to virtually sit down with Matthew and talk about some amazing experiences being a cinematographer at the top of his game.
Matthew has worked on nearly every Darren Aronofsky film to date, as well as the recently released DC Film Bird of Prey which is on VOD now. Another recent p...2020-05-181h 11
Anti Film Film ClubExtractionWe're talking Chris Hemsworth's new Netflix film, Extraction.
I also incorrectly say Jason Schwartz at one point and meant to say Ben Schwartz. Oops. Check out Middleditch and Schwartz on Netflix though. It's hilarious.
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Anti Film Film ClubConversations: Austin Noll // Film School ScreenwriterThis week we present in glorious quarantine, an interview with UCLA Film Student, Austin Noll.
You can find him on Instagram and Twitter @Austin_Noll
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Anti Film Film ClubAMC Theatres BankruptcyYup. It's Quaranseason.
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Anti Film Film ClubTiger KingWe're talking about the world wide sensation on this week's episode!
Netlix's Tiger King
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Anti Film Film ClubThe Self-Isolation EpisodeThis...is a weird one. We basically ramble for an hour.
ENJOY!
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Anti Film Film ClubPixar's OnwardMovies in the time of Coronavirus. It's weird out there. Stay safe. Listen to us talk about some movies!
We talk about everything being cancelled like NAB and movies being delayed.
Then we get into what we've been watching.
-Westworld Season 3
-Better Call Saul
-Lego Brick Masters
-UHF
-The Invisible Man (2020)
Then we talk about the absolute gem of a movie from those Pixar people. Its Onward and its fantastic.
What to watch while in isolation:
Westworld 1-3 (HBO)
Watchmen 1 (HBO)
Chernobyl (HBO)
The Mar...2020-03-171h 17
Anti Film Film ClubSonic The HedgehogWe're talking your favorite blue blur. No, not Smallville's Superman. He doesn't even put the suit on. Anyways...
Its Sonic The Hedgehog!
Also, these cool...not Funko pops are still available
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Anti Film Film ClubUrsa Mini Pro G2 & Birds of PreyWe talk the Ursa Mini G2 4.6K Camera
Zak went to the Arizona Suicide Prevention Rally last week. There’s a new bill being introduced in Arizona that they are hoping will be a blueprint for other states. For some more information click here. https://www.gilbertsunnews.com/news/pols-back-gilbert-couple-s-suicide-prevention-plan/article_7e9ac478-49f1-11ea-93f2-bfb98a6f3f6e.html
What we’ve been watching:
Erik:
The Pharmacist on Netflix
The Oscars
Miss Americana
Zak:
The Report - Adam Driver being incredible as always. On Amazon Prime
Ready Or Not - Such a fun Sam Raimi styl...2020-02-111h 45
Anti Film Film ClubFrom The Bin // Trading PaintWe got another From the Bin this week! We grabbed a 2019 John Travolta film about dirt track car racing called Trading Paint. Does it suck? Is it good? Maybe? Listen and find out!
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Anti Film Film ClubParasiteWe're talking the amazing South Korean film, Parasite, this week!
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Anti Film Film Club1917We're back! The holidays took over and our best of 2019 episode was a look back at the great year of film that was 2019.
This week we're talking the epic 1917.
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Anti Film Film ClubBest of 2019Its our best of episode! We're talking our favorites of 2019.
Zak's Movies:
1. Parasite
2. Marriage Story
3. Avengers: Endgame
4. Joker
5. Knives Out
Zak's TV:
1. Watchmen
2. Chernobyl
3. Barry
4. Stranger Things 3
5. Mr. Robot
Erik's Movies:
1. Avengers: Endgame
2.Alita Battle Angel
3. El Camino
4. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
5. Knives Out
6. Us
7. John Wick
Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other streaming platform. We'd love to hear from you. Then shoot u...2020-01-081h 45Anti Film Film ClubStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerThis episode is spicy!
We're talking 6 Underground, Mandalorian 6 & 7, and of course, Star Wars Episode 9.
What makes this episode special is that Erik has seen Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker and Zak hasn't. Listen to the madness that is someone trying to explain a ridiculous movie to someone that hasn't seen it yet.
There's Episode 9 spoilers at 41:45.
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Anti Film Film ClubFILM REWIND: The Hunt for Red OctoberWe're taking a time machine to the cold war, even though it "ended" 2 years earlier. Its John McTiernan's classic 1990 submarine film, The Hunt for Red October. Starring Sir Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin.
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Anti Film Film ClubMarriage StoryThis week we are talking the Netflix film, Marriage Story. Directed by Noah Baumbach and starring Adam Driver & Scarlett Johansson.
What We've Been Watching:
ERIK:
Takers (2010)
Master Z - IP Man Legacy (2018)
Time Trap(2017)
Shadow (2018)
David Leitch's Apple Snowball Fight Short Film
ZAK:
Watchmen (HBO Series)
Atypical (Netflix Series)
Then we talk all the trailers. Black Widow, WW84, Ghostbusters Afterlife.
We finish it off with our Featured Presentation of Netflix's Marriage Story.2019-12-121h 13
Anti Film Film ClubKnives OutThis week we're talking deals and food. And then shoes? Then we talk about Rian Johnson's new film, KNIVES OUT.
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Anti Film Film ClubThe Mandalorian & Ford V FerrariThis week we're talking about the biggest show that's not on TV. The Disney+ original The Mandalorian. Oh yea. It's good.
We also saw the awesome and epic Ford V Ferrari.
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Anti Film Film ClubFrom The Bin // Scorpion King: Book of SoulsWatch the Video Version Here!
Welcome to the EZ Podcast! Thanks for listening!
This week we start a whole new segment that will also be featured on YouTube soon! Its called: From The Bin. This is where Erik and I randomly stick our hands deep into a crappy $5 bin of DVDs and see what we get!
The first episode is the 2018 classic (read: crap) movie, The Scorpion King: Book of Souls. yikes.
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Anti Film Film ClubConversations: Sam Shelton // Jib & Steadicam OperatorEpisode 44
This week we have a special guest, Sam Shelton!
Sam has been in the film industry for over 20 years and is a professional jib operator as well as Steadicam op.
We talk to Sam about what it means to be a positive person in this industry and we get into some interesting details on the Kanye West, Jesus Is King shoot that he was able to run Steadicam for.
You can find Sam online @Samuel_Shelton_Video on Instagram
Sam's Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/355643359
Sam also...2019-10-3059 min
Anti Film Film ClubFilm Rewind: Grosse Pointe BlankEpisode 43:
This week we're going way off season and talking about a movie that isn't even remotely close to a Halloween movie, 1997's Gross Pointe Blank.
Up top, we talk about what we've been watching which includes, Fastest Car Season 2, Taco Chronicles, Chef Show Season 2, Between Two Ferns The Movie and then Zak completely hates the Hellboy remake and doesn't want anyone to watch it at all. Seriously, don't.
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Anti Film Film ClubJoker and Where We've BeenEpisode 42: This week we’re talking Joker.
We discuss why we’ve been away for a few weeks.
Warning up top that this episode deals with some serious topics such as depression, mental health, and suicide.
If you or someone you know struggles with depression, please talk to someone. Some help could be found here: https://nndc.org/resource-links/
If you or someone you know needs help with mental illness, please talk to someone and check out this link here: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
If you need some...2019-10-141h 22
Anti Film Film ClubIBC 2019 & iPhone 11 ProEpisode 41: Its our one year anniversary! This week we're talking all the news coming out of IBC 2019 and then we debate on if the iPhone 11 Pro is really Pro or not. Erik wants phone photographers to get off his lawn and Zak wants him to see the error in his ways.
Its a great one!
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Anti Film Film ClubIT: Chapter 2Episode 40: This week we're talking IT: Chapter 2. Before we get into that, we talk about some new music from Post Malone and TOOL.
Then we talk about a bunch of car shows on Netflix:
Hyperdrive, Car Masters: Rust to Riches, Rust Valley Restorers, Fastest Car.
Erik's been getting into more anime including One Punch Man and Initial D.
We go off on a wild ride about a Twitter incident Erik and Zak had that brings new information to Erik. Its fun?
Then we finally talk about IT: Chapter 2. We get t...2019-09-091h 27
Anti Film Film ClubD23 & Spider-ManEpisode 39:
This week we're talking about the crazy announcements from Disney's biggest fan event, D23.
Then we get into the news about Spider-Man leaving the MCU.
We wrap it up with a little more gear talk and Zak goes ham on Canon.
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Anti Film Film ClubGear Talk ...AgainEpisode 38:
Its another gear episode.
We’ve got updates on the BMPCC 6K and the RED Komodo cameras.
We get into the Apple v. RED debacle.
Then we talk about something really cool, the Unreal Engine LED wall. We’ll post the video on our social media.
Finally, we talk about our day with the Panasonic Varicam LT cameras.
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Anti Film Film ClubCamera Gear Talk!Episode 37:
This week we're talking camera announcements and new podcast gear.
Blackmagic Design Releases the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and RED teases their new Komodo camera.
We're also talking about our new podcast gear. The Rode Podmic.
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Anti Film Film ClubOnce Upon A Time... In HollywoodEpisode 36:
This week we're talking Tarantino's newest film. Oh, and its full of spoilers.
We get into the discussion of finalizing a movie on Film vs. Digital.
Then we ask if these types of films will still be available in a theater in 10 years.
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We're back!
On this week's episode we talk about Erik not watching HBO's Chernobyl. How Top Gun still holds up.
Erik talks about what he's been working on which is why we've been away for awhile. (Warning: Emotional)
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Spider-Man: Far From Home Spoilers - 32:36
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Anti Film Film ClubConversations: Oscar Winner Mark Mangini // Sound ArtistFilmmakers and Movie Goers, this is the biggest interview we'd had yet! We got to sit down with Oscar Winning Sound Artist, Mark Mangini.
Mark has worked on incredible films including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gremlins, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Blade Runner 2049, and Mad Max: Fury Road, which he won an Oscar for alongside David White.
This interview is filled with some awesome stories, insight, and how to bring more into sound than just filling dead air.
You can find Mark Mangini online at MarkMangini.com
His Odyssey Sound Collection is...2019-06-301h 09
Anti Film Film ClubConversations: Jeff Bartsch // Editor and Story Greenlight CreatorThis week continues with our conversations with industry pros!
This is another great one as we talk to Jeff Bartsch about editing American Ninja Warrior and what its like to be a YouTuber.
Jeff created Story Greenlight to help other filmmakers take their content to the next level. He is also an editor on the hit NBC show American Ninja Warrior which is going into it's 12 season soon.
You can find Jeff on YouTube at StoryGreenlight.com as well as on Instagram.
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Anti Film Film ClubConversations: Vahn // Editor and IMAX EnthusiastOn this week's episode, we're talking to @ImaFilmEditor Vahn!
He talks about how he's gotten some of his IMAX prints and dives deep into the importance of the cinema experience.
Vahn is on Twitter and Instagram @ImAFilmEditor
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Anti Film Film ClubConversations: Rob Ruscher // Cinematographer & Movi OperatorWe're back from CineGear 2019 at Paramount Studios! On this episode, we have an awesome conversation with cinematographer and Movi operator, Rob Ruscher.
A few of Rob's projects we talk about on this episode:
Buick Commercial
Planet Hollywood Commercial
Twenty One Pilots - heavydirtysoul
Cinematographer's Insight Facebook Group
You can find more from Rob at robruscher.com
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And don't forget to subscribe! 2019-06-1054 minAnti Film Film ClubLead Up To CineGear '19 and The Adobe RantEpisode 30:
Up front: We are trying a new video version of the podcast and so that's some of the awkwardness you hear. First we talk about gear and expectations for CineGear 2019. We finally announce who our incredible interviews will be while we're at CineGear. Then we get into the hot debate of Apple and Adobe not playing nice. Its a good episode. I promise. The EZ Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @theEZpodcast Erik on Instagram and Twitter: @erikthureson Zak on Instagram: @zakabitz Email us with gear questions, topic discussions, and complaints to TheEZPodcastShow@gmail.com2019-05-2749 minAnti Film Film ClubJohn Wick 3Episode 29:
We are talking the epic John Wick 3 on this week's episode!
John Wick 3 SPOILERS: 29:20
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Zak on Instagram: @zakabitz2019-05-2051 minAnti Film Film ClubPokemon: Detective PikachuEpisode 28:
This week we talk Pokemon: Detective Pikachu!
Some Endgame spoilers up top.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Spoilers: 52:40
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On this week's episode, we talk about the unfortunate passing of Peter "Chewbacca" Mayhew. Then we get into the impact that the original Star Wars trilogy had on filmmaking. Oh, and we bring up MCU stuff, again.
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2019-05-061h 14Anti Film Film ClubAVENGERS: ENDGAME (Special Guest Brent Ray)Episode 26:
After 21 movies and 11 years, the finale to Marvel's Infinity Saga is finally here!
We talk briefly about some non-spoiler crew and tech stuff then we get into the meat of it.
SPOILERS - 27:40 (Seriously, its full of spoilers)
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2019-04-291h 46Anti Film Film ClubNAB 2019Episode 25:
On this episode: WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?: Erik saw Shazam! and Little. We annoyingly discuss the new Star Wars trailer. FEATURED PRESENTATION: We talk NAB 2019. The EZ Podcast Instagram and Twitter: @theEZpodcast Email us your questions and requests: theEZpodcastShow@gmail.com Erik on Instagram and Twitter: @erikthureson Zak on Instagram: @zakabitz2019-04-151h 28Anti Film Film ClubUs and Shazam!Episode 24:
Zak isn't dying anymore so the podcast is back!
In the What We've Been Watching segment: Erik and Zak talk about the new Twilight Zone, Netflix's Fast Cars, 2018's Hereditary, History Channel's Vikings, and sharing the classic School of Rock with a new fan.
Double Featured Presentation:
We get into the new Jordan Peele film, Us.
"Us" Spoilers - 46:45
Shazam! (Its full of spoilers) - 1:12:45
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We're back!
On this episode we talk about the return of James Gunn, the new Avengers: Endgame trailer.
Then we get into the graphic but amazing Netflix anthology series, Love, Death + Robots.
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2019-03-251h 01Anti Film Film ClubCaptain Marvel (with Special Guest)Episode 22:
This episode sponsored by Anchor Podcasts! Have you wanted to start your own podcast but aren't sure how to do it? Head over to anchor.fm/start and get your podcast idea out there today!
This week, Erik and Zak are joined by special guest Kinni Abitz to talk about Marvel's newest addition to the MCU, Captain Marvel.
19:00 - Spoilers for Captain Marvel
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Email us with topic ideas, gear di...2019-03-1153 minAnti Film Film ClubThe Umbrella Academy and Live Streaming EventsEpisode 21
The Umbrella Academy and Live Streaming Events
Erik talks about a new platform for streaming events. Zak gets Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy spoiled for him.
WARNING: SPOILERS for The Umbrella Academy.
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Zak on Instagram: @zakabitz2019-03-041h 29Anti Film Film ClubZak Is Back From Africa!Episode 20 Show Notes We’re back! Zak is back from Africa and talks about his experience there. We also talk about a lot of what we’ve been watching. The Umbrella Academy Daredevil Season 3Happy! Black Mirror The Grand Tour’s Jim Clark Documentary Have an idea for an episode or piece of gear for us to talk about? Email us at TheEZPodcastShow@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter - TheEZPodcast Instagram and Twitter - zakabitz...2019-02-251h 01Anti Film Film ClubFilming Abroad and Red Atomos NewsEpisode 19 - Filming Abroad and Red/Atomos News
On What We’ve Been Watching:
Amazon’s The Grand Tour and Patriot
Zak is rewatching Annihilation but listening to it instead of watching it.
Gear Corner:
On this week’s episode we talk about the deal struck between two digital filmmaking giants, Red and Atomos.
We also talk about Red’s new rental camera, Red Ranger.
Special Segment:
Filming Abroad. Zak talks about how he’s preparing to film in Liberi...2019-02-1152 minAnti Film Film ClubGlass and The OscarsEpisode 18: Glass and The Oscars We talk about the Netflix Documentaries, Fyre and Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes Then we get into our mutual dislike for The Oscars Featured Presentation: (SPOILERS) M. Night Shyamalan’s 2019 Film, Glass The EZ Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @theEZpodcast Zak on Instagram and Twitter: @zakabitz Erik on Instagram and Twitter: @erikthureson2019-02-051h 02Anti Film Film ClubFree Solo and the Streaming ProblemEpisode 17 - Free Solo and The Streaming Problem
Erik and Zak talk about the benefits and difficulties of the internet and streaming options.
Featured Presentation: Free Solo - 48:25
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Zak and Erik on Instagram and Twitter - @zakabitz and @erikthureson2019-01-281h 13Anti Film Film ClubBest of 2018 Part 2Episode 16
Erik and Zak finish up their list of their favorite things from 2018.
Let us know what your favorite movies, TV shows, and other media from 2018.
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@erikthureson2019-01-141h 03Anti Film Film ClubThe Best of 2018 & then there's AquamanEpisode 15 Show Notes Aquaman and The Best of 2018: Part 1 We get into why Aquaman is every adventure movie ever made but not its own movie. We also talk about our favorite pieces of media in 2018. This is just Part 1. Be sure to find part 2 next week! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @theEZpodcast Zak on Twitter and Instagram @zakabitz Erik on Twitter and Instagram @erikthureson2019-01-081h 09Anti Film Film ClubOur First Christmas EpisodeEpisode 14 - Nostalgic Christmas Movies Zak and Erik talk about their favorite Nostalgic Christmas Movies. Elf Home Alone National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation White Christmas The Classic Animated Christmas Movies It’s A Wonderful Life Special Mention: Krampus The EZ Podcast on Instagram and Twitter - @TheEZPodcast Zak on Instagram - @zakabitz Erik on Instagram and Twitter - @erikthureson Email us questions and suggestions - TheEZPodc...2018-12-2458 minAnti Film Film ClubSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseEpisode 13
On this episode, Zak rants about his problems with the Adobe Creative Suite.Erik talks about some holiday deals on software (final draft and Red Giant).
And they both gush about Into the Spiderverse!
Featured Presentation:
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - 21:00
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (SPOILERS) - 31:452018-12-1845 minAnti Film Film ClubBumblebee 2018Episode 12 - Bumblebee 2018 This week’s episode has a spicy Erik. Zak loses a bet on what Avengers 4’s title is. Erik loses his cool because he didn’t get to see Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse a week early. Our Featured Presentation is Bumblebee. A full two weeks before it releases. Bumblebee - 15:44 Bumblebee (SPOILERS) - 32:54 Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @TheEZPodcast YouTube - The EZ Podcast Show Zak and Erik on Instagr...2018-12-1049 minAnti Film Film ClubThe Ballad of Buster Scruggs & YouTube’s OriginEpisode 11 - The Ballad of Buster Scruggs & YouTube’s Origin Zak talks Netflix and Coen Brothers’ The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (No Spoilers) Erik checked out YouTube’s original series, Origin (No Spoilers) Zak voices his disdain for Netflix’s The Christmas Chronicles How many Elf references did we have? Tweet @theEZPodcast with the right amount and you could win a free movie ticket! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @TheEZPodcast Subscribe on YouTube - The EZ Podcast Show Zak and Erik on Twitter and Inst...2018-12-031h 04Anti Film Film ClubCreed II and Wreck It Ralph 2Episode 10 - Creed II and Wreck It Ralph 2 Zak and Erik talk about what they did over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Zak talks about Red Dead Redemption 2, again. We argue about if Twitch is filmmaking or not. 31:00 - Wreck It Ralph 2 42:00 - Wreck It Ralph 2 SPOILERS 51:00 - Creed II 1:01:30 - Creed II SPOILERS Do you have a movie you watch every Thanksgiving? Tweet us and tell us @TheEZPodcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheE...2018-11-271h 19Anti Film Film ClubStan Lee, Overlord, Widows, Crimes of GrindelwaldEpisode 09 - Show Notes 1:39 - We talk about Stan Lee 5:20 - Zak talks about visiting Warner Bros. Backlot 11:28 - We talk script problems with Fantastic Beasts 2 24:06 - Overlord 36:14 - Widows 50:40 - Trailer Talks2018-11-211h 06Anti Film Film ClubRed Dead Redemption 2, Bohemian Rhapsody, Star is Born, and Less than ZeroEpisode 8 Show Notes: On this episode, we talk Red Dead Redemption 2, Bohemian Rhapsody, A Star Is Born, and Less Than Zero. WHAT HAVE WE BEEN WORKING ON? Erik talks about his trip to New York Zak talks about a YouTube channel to check out. RedLetterMedia’s YouTube https://youtube.com/redlettermedia Zak’s life is turning into the wild west with Red Dead Redemption 2 - 11:00 WHAT HAVE WE BEEN WATCHING? Zak talks abo...2018-11-081h 26Anti Film Film ClubDemystifying Film FestivalsEpisode 7 - Film Festivals
Things We’re Working On:
The Party Episode 1 was released. (not online yet)
Erik is working on his 25 year career retrospect.
Things We’re Watching:
Erik saw Beautiful Boy. A film about addiction.
For addiction resources, please visit www.beautifulboyinfo.com
Zak is playing Red Dead Redemption 2.
Featured Presentation:
Film Festivals. Some insight into SXSW and Florida Film Festival. Along with general festival talk, we talk about treating filmmakers at festi...2018-10-291h 05Anti Film Film ClubHalloween (2018)Episode 6 - Halloween (2018) Halloween Spoilers Start at - 37:20 Instagram - @TheEZPodcast Twitter - @TheEZPodcast Instagram - @ZakAbitz Instagram - @ErikThureson2018-10-2259 minAnti Film Film ClubFirst ManEpisode 5 - First Man Erik talks about the Halloween Film Festival and Zak gets emotional talking about First Man. 4:15 - Casey Neistat and Moment’s Halloween Film Festival 8:03 - First Man Discussion Check us out on Instagram and Twitter: @TheEZPodcast We’re on YouTube at The EZ Podcast Show Zak’s Instagram: @zakabitz Erik’s Instagram: @erikthureson2018-10-1650 minAnti Film Film ClubVenom & The Theater ExperienceEpisode 4 - Zak and Erik talk about the theater experience and everything wrong with Venom.
00:35:50:10 - SPOILERS FOR VENOM START
01:01:48:08 - SPOILERS END & WHAT’S COMING OUT NEXT?
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@erikthureson - Instagram2018-10-071h 06Anti Film Film ClubQuasars and FiltersEpisode 3 - Guess who's back?! After a week off due to production and travel, and with a sincere apology in tow, Zak and Erik are back! This episode they discuss Quasar Science LED lights and Tiffen lens filters (Black Pro Mist). 2018-10-0147 minAnti Film Film ClubThe Predator 2018Episode 2 - Zak and Erik discuss the new Predator movie, the franchise, and related tangents. The Predator 2018 - The tangent episode S1E2 by Zak Abitz and Erik Thureson. A film podcast by nerds.2018-09-171h 45Anti Film Film ClubMCU Anniversary FestivalEpisode 1 - This is the first official episode of The EZ Podcast hosted by Zak Abitz and Erik Thureson. A film podcast by nerds. This the pronunciation episode where Zak corrects all of Erik's bad pronunciations, like Ben Affleck. The two discuss the Marvel MCU 10th Anniversary IMAX Festival and key films.2018-09-1055 min