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The ISA PodcastFilm Inquiry interview with Andrea Berting, an ISA Top 25 Screenwriter to Watch in 2024Kristy Strouse of Film Inquiry interviews screenwriter Andrea Berting, who has been an ISA Fast Track Fellow and is now on their Development Slate.
2024-10-0116 min
Film Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #133: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Films of Harrison FordThis week, Jesse reviews Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, then Film Inquiry Editor-in-Chief Kristy Strouse joins to discuss the Indy series as a whole and break down the career of its star, Harrison Ford.
2023-07-0355 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #126: Summer movie preview 2023This week, Jesse and Film Inquiry Editor-in-Chief Kristy Strouse break down the most anticipated titles of the summer movie season.
2023-05-041h 05Film Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #115: Sundance 2023, Knock at the CabinThis week, Jesse and Film Inquiry Editor-in-Chief Kristy Strouse discuss the most buzzed-about titles from this year's Sundance Film Festival. Plus, Jesse touches on the new M. Night Shyamalan thriller Knock at the Cabin.
2023-02-0736 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #109: Pinocchio, The WhaleThis week, Jesse and Film Inquiry Editor-in-Chief Kristy Strouse discuss Guillermo del Toro's reimagining of Pinocchio as well as Brendan Fraser's much-buzzed-about performance in The Whale.
2022-12-131h 00Film Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #104: Decision to Leave, Triangle of SadnessThis week, it's a Film Inquiry crossover episode as Blindspots hosts Kristy Strouse and Jake Tropila join to discuss Park Chan-Wook's romantic thriller Decision to Leave. Then, stay tuned as Jake proclaims his love for The Banshees of Inisherin, plus Kristy and Jesse on the Palme d'Or comedy The Triangle of Sadness, along with much, much more.
2022-11-0354 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #83: Firestarter, On the Count of ThreeThis week, Jesse is joined by Film Inquiry EIC Kristy Strouse to discuss the recent adaptation of Stephen King's novel Firestarter. The two also examine Hollywood's long obsession with the horror author's material, and which films and miniseries people should check out.Then, Kristy and Jesse wrap things up with their thoughts on Jerrod Carmichael's directorial debut; On the Count of Three.
2022-05-1750 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #79: 'Fantastic Beasts,' where the Wizarding World goes from hereThis week, in the aftermath of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Jesse and Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse examine the lasting legacy of the Harry Potter franchise, the problems the larger franchise appears to be facing, and where it could go in the future.
2022-04-2144 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #68: Sundance recap, most anticipated movies of 2022This week, Jesse, along with Film Inquiry Editor-in-Chief Kristy Strouse, discuss the Sundance Film Festival's 2022 lineup and break down which stand-out movies you should keep on your radar. Then, the two preview their most anticipated films for the rest of the year, including major blockbusters, auteur projects, movie star vehicles, and more!
2022-02-021h 01Film Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #64: Spider-Man, Don't Look Up, Matrix ResurrectionsThis week, Jesse and his guests discuss three major new releases from the holiday season. First, Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse stops by to talk about the satirical disaster movie Don't Look Up and The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment in the action franchise. Then, film critic Gabe Lampalombella to break down 2021's biggest blockbuster; Spider-Man: No Way Home.
2022-01-031h 52Film Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #58: Red Notice, SuccessionThis week, Jesse and Film Inquiry Editor-in-Chief Kristy Strouse discuss the Netflix caper movie Red Notice. The two take a look at the film's three stars; Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, break down their careers thus far and examine what these leads can tell us about the state of movie stardom in 2021. Then Kristy and Jesse pivot to TV to discuss the current season of HBO's Succession and why it may be the best show on television at the moment.
2021-11-181h 03
A Conversation With Two GeeksShaun of the Dead Special Episode w/Special Guest: Kristy StrouseSocial Media Link
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Join Josh and Special Guest Kristy Strouse as the two talk about 2004's Shaun of the Dead, its' director Edgar Wright and company's influences, and where each film is places in terms of Wright and co's Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy!!!
2021-10-2433 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #51: Fall Festival Movies, TIFF 2021This week, Jesse Nussman and Kristy Strouse recap the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival. First, Kristy gives her thoughts on some of her favorite movies of the festival and what titles listeners should look out for in the months to come. Then, Jesse talks about some of the festival's biggest premiers, which have already begun to hit theaters, such as Dear Evan Hansen and The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
2021-09-2951 min
A Conversation With Two GeeksBlade Runner Special Episode w/Special Guest: Kristy StrouseSocial Media Links:
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For this special episode, Jaymie and Josh talk 1982's Blade Runner and 2017's Blade Runner 2049 with Special Guest: Kristy Strouse as the three of us go deep into our thoughts on both films, the production history, as well as the philosophical undertones present in each film.
Hope ya'll enjoy it!!!
2021-07-3038 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #41: Black Widow, LokiThis week, Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse joins to talk all things Marvel. First, she and Jesse give their thoughts on Black Widow, the first movie in the MCU in two years. Then, the two discuss the first season of Marvel's Disney+ series Loki.
2021-07-1447 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #39: 20 Years of 'Fast & Furious'This week, we're revving our engines and hitting the road to celebrate 20 years of Fast & Furious movies. Emily Wheeler and Kristy Strouse join Jesse to break down what's made the popular racing series so endearing for two decades. The three discuss the franchise's growth from B-movie programmers to global blockbusters by looking back at all the previous installments. Then, they close things out with Emily and Jesse's thoughts on the newly released F9.
2021-06-281h 02
Optimism VaccinePromising Young MnuchinPromising Young Woman just took home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and critics can't stop telling us how IMPORTANT it is. But is Emerald Fennell's brand of sanitized lily-white feminism truly what we need to navigate our neoliberal hellscape? More importantly, why would you bother watching it in the first place when a deranged auteur-driven Day-Glo nightmare like Me, You, Madness exists?Maybe these aren't the films we need, but they're certainly the ones we deserve. We're joined by Film Inquiry's Editor-in-Chief, Kristy Strouse, to determine once and for if Louise Linton should be...
2021-05-0656 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest Podcast #32: Are We Going Back to Theaters?This week, host Jesse Nussman and Film Inquiry Editor-in-Chief Kristy Strouse discuss the possible return to movie theaters. But are we really going back? Will other theater chains face the same fate as the ArcLight? Do people even want to go back or have them become adjusted to watching movies at home? And, what summer titles could bring audiences back to the cinema? *An error was made during recording, the director of Without Remorse is Stefano Sollima.
2021-05-0443 minA Conversation With Two GeeksEpisode 31 with special guest Kristy StrouseSocial Media
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Suicide Squad Trailer
Regal Theaters set to Reopen
Black Widow and Cruella plus Luca changes
National Treasure Disney + Series
Big Shot Trailer for Disney+
JESSICA WALTER PASSES AWAY AT 80
Seth Rogan joins Spielberg on childhood project
Stowaway Trailer
Saw spinoff pushed forward
The Last of Us update
SONY DEVELOPING GHOSTS OF TSUSHIMA MOVIE WITH CHAD STAHELSKI SET TO DIRECT
John Wick 4 and 5 not to be written by original creator
Supergirl S6 trailer
Batwoman recasting
DC Movie News (link 1) (link 2) (link 3) (link 4) (link 5) (link 6)
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2021-04-011h 21Film Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest #25: 'WandaVision' Concludes, An Ode to Eddie MurphyThis week, Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse returns to discuss the ending of WandaVision, the conversation around the show, and their favorite moments from the series at large. Then, she and Jesse break down Eddie Murphy's career, detailing their favorite films featuring the comedy star and what makes him such a unique performer, in honor of the release of Coming 2 America.
2021-03-0842 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest #22: Recapping the 2021 Sundance Film FestivalAnother year, another Sundance! However, this year due to COVID-19, the Sundance Film Festival looked a lot different, taking place entirely online. Jesse Nussman is joined by Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse to talk about how film festivals are adapting to pandemic restrictions, the pros and cons of festival culture online, and what titles most excited them from this year's Sundance lineup!
2021-02-1543 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest #19: WandaVision & The Future of MarvelThis week, Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse joins to discuss WandaVision, the first series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to debut on Disney+. She and Jesse discuss the show's relationship to classic TV sitcoms from decades past, where it could go in the coming weeks, and how the MCU will continue to evolve in the coming years.
2021-01-2532 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest #15: Wonder Woman 1984, SoulThis week, Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse joins to discuss two major releases from over the Christmas holiday weekend. First, Kristy and Jesse give their thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 and why the highly anticipated superhero sequel manages to fall flat on its feet. Then, things get...existential as the two explore the high-concept world and poignant themes of Pixar's latest film, Soul.
2020-12-2944 minOptimism VaccineThe Best Films of 2020Not every great movie in 2020 can star a bloated Russell Crowe but we did find a dozen or so other films that were pretty decent. Kristy Strouse, editor-in-chief of Film Inquiry, joins us to help pick out the best-of-best from this year.THIS WEEK: City Hall, Undine, Fourteen, Tommaso, Siberia, Da 5 Bloods, On the Rocks, Days, Bacurau, The Assistant, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, First CowRate and Review Optimism Vaccine on iTunes: https://bit.ly/OptimismVaccineSupport Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimismvaccine
2020-12-171h 27Film Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest #9: The Mandalorian, The Queen's Gambit, The UndoingWith fall TV in full swing, Jesse talks to Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse and guest Mark Marousis about three of the season's most talked-about series. Find out what makes Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit" one of the most celebrated shows of the year, why "The Mandalorian" feels like the ideal "Star Wars" experience, and whether "The Undoing" is delightful pulp or just dreary drama.
2020-11-1649 minFilm Inquiry's The LatestFilm Inquiry's The Latest #8: On the Rocks & The Films of Sofia CoppolaThis week, Jesse and Film Inquiry Editor in Chief Kristy Strouse dive into the career of director Sofia Coppola, including a discussion on her best films, and her latest picture "On the Rocks," starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones.
2020-11-0943 minOptimism VaccineFor Your Ears Only 0025: SkyfallJack and Jake are joined by Film Inquiry Editor in Chief, Kristy Strouse, to discuss the first Sam Mendes helmed Bond flick, Skyfall. Will Jack channel his inner Adele and sing a rousing rendition of the Skyfall theme song? Will Jake be able to contain his passionate love for Javier Bardem? Will our guest be able to tolerate both of the hosts? Tune in to find out.Rate and Review Optimism Vaccine on iTunes: https://bit.ly/OptimismVaccineSupport Optimism Vaccine on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimismvaccine
2020-09-171h 29
Film Inquiry Presents BLINDSPOTSEpisode 1: Honeymoon & Perfect BlueIn our inaugural episode of the Blindspots Podcast, Kristy Strouse recommends Leigh Janiak’s 2014 horror two-hander HONEYMOON, while Jake Tropila brings Satoshi Kon’s 1997 animated psychological thriller PERFECT BLUE to the table. Listen on to hear their thoughts on both.
2020-08-2534 min
In Their Own LeagueEpisode #12 Clueless“Sex. Clothes. Popularity. Is there a problem here?”
@thefilmb returns is joined this episode by @nicoleackman16, @eRockReviews, @strouse_kristy and @valeriekalfrin . It’s time to feel really old, because Amy Heckerling’s Clueless is celebrating it’s 25th birthday. The gang discuss the movie, and their reactions to it, both then and now.
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2020-07-251h 04In Their Own LeagueEpisode #4 A Look Back at 2019So what do Hustlers, Ready or Not, Midsommar, Jojo Rabbit, Judy and Punch, Honey Boy, Ford vs Ferarri, Alice, Knives Out, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Frozen 2, The Farewell, One Child Nation, For Sama, Shooting the Mafia, Little Women, Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, The Lighthouse, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood and Parasite all have in common? That Joker, The Laundromat, The Current War, The Rise of Skywalker, Uncut Gems, Angel Has Fallen, Rambo Last Blood, The Queen’s Corgi, Between Two Ferns, Mid-90s and The Fanatic do not...
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