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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Napoleon Dynamite (2004) | Episode 245Join us as we journey into Jared Hess’s Napoleon Dynamite, a singular meditation on awkward individualism and the beauty of uncompromising personalities. Our conversation unpacks the film’s delightfully distorted perspective, specific time and place, and the universal limbo of adolescence and the search for belonging. We reflect on the film’s static characters, comedy in the subtle cautionary tale about the comfort and cost of stasis.We explore the unlikely friendships that form the film’s emotional core, and how the soundtrack and cinematography work in tandem to create a world that is at once mundane...2025-08-0832 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) | Abridged Episode 8The Abridged series for viewers like you, thank you.Join us as we discuss Matt Shakman’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps—a film of moral conundrums and exposition dumps. We explore the Silver Surfer’s potential character texture, the dynamics and sacrifices within the team, and the film’s striking visuals and compositions. Our conversation considers the notable absence of violence, the forced love life subplot, and the complexities of leadership in hero films. As Galactus enters the story, we reflect on the stakes that define this new chapter. Please enjoy.The Fantastic Four: First St...2025-08-0423 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Nacho Libre (2006) | Episode 244Join us as we embark on a spirited exploration of Jared Hess’s Nacho Libre, a film that transforms slapstick into something soulful and elevates the underdog story into a meditation on faith, longing, and identity. Our conversation delves into the layered character of Ramses, who serves not only as a cautionary tale but as a living mirror for Nacho’s own ambitions and insecurities. We trace the subtle, charged interplay between Nacho and Sister Encarnación—a relationship that pulses with both tension and tenderness, embodying the film’s ongoing dance between desire and devotion.We celebrate...2025-08-0225 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Cure (1997) | Episode 243Join us as we slip beneath the surface of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure (キュア)—a hypnotic meditation on angst, alienation, and the fragile boundaries between self and society. We’ll unravel the film’s eerie dance between individualism and collectivism, where cops chase order but find only deeper chaos, and every conversation is laced with meta-messaging and the threat of the fourth wall dissolving.Prepare to be unsettled as we explore how Cure turns the audience into participants—drawing us into its web of hypnotism, suggestion, and psychological unease. We’ll examine the film’s chilling use of violence and gossip...2025-07-1833 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Superman (2025) | Abridged Episode 7The Abridged series for viewers like you, thank you.Join us as we rocket through James Gunn’s Superman—a breakneck anti-meditation on heroism that never stops to catch its breath. We’ll dissect the film’s awkward scenes and question why emotional depth seems to be in such short supply. From relentless action and stylized violence to a half-baked duality between Superman and Lex, we’ll explore what happens when big ideas get lost in the spectacle.We’ll dig into the film’s clumsy attempts at romance between Clark and Lois, the exaggerated comic-book flo...2025-07-1423 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Parasite (2019) | Episode 242Join us as we descend into the labyrinthine world of Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite—a masterclass in cinematic tension and social dissection. We’ll unravel the film’s sly display of the “natural order” and the invisible architecture of social hierarchy, where every glance, gesture, and whiff of “smell” becomes a loaded symbol. From razor-sharp satire to the film’s transformative twists, we’ll explore how Bong crafts parallels and escalates tension, using windows and shifting perspectives to trap us in a house of mirrors.We’ll journey through the spectrum of wealth and class, from worshipful awe to the quiet despe...2025-07-1143 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of 28 Years Later (2025) | Episode 241Join us as we unravel Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later—a painful coming-of-age odyssey that can’t help but reference its own franchise DNA. We’ll dig into the film’s flirtation with religiosity in zombie lore, its lazy motivations, and the ever-present divisions that fracture both society and survivors. From the film’s ambitious world-building to the tangled family drama of Spike and his parents, we’ll question whether evolution and dominance are just new masks for old anxieties.We’ll break down the rivalry of Jamie versus Kelson, reevaluate Danny’s chaotic editing, and marvel at the power of Ra...2025-07-0945 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) | Abridged Episode 6The Abridged series for viewers like you, thank you.Join us as we trek through Gareth Edwards’ film that mistakes self-awareness for substance and delivers a lazy exploration of its own half-baked ideas. We’ll unpack the mundanity of dinosaurs in modernity, the incredible feat of charmless dinosaurs, the hollow gestures at bio-ethics and character ideals, and the Delgado family’s tangle of pointless narrative threads – and the family’s greater representation of fear. From corporate greed as cinematic wallpaper to a “mission” that never quite matters, we’ll question whether the film’s graphics and effects can distract from...2025-07-0728 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of 28 Weeks Later (2007) | Episode 240Join us as we pick apart Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s 28 Weeks Later—a film that promises humanitarian hope but delivers a hollow echo in a world stripped of meaning. We’ll explore how the movie sets up an imaginary safe haven, only to unravel it with bare minimum storytelling and a relentless sense of dread. From the chaotic, pulse-pounding editing – oft pointless – to the over-it presence of Doyle, we’ll question whether the film’s open-endedness is a glimmer of hope or just another trick of the light.We’ll dive into the unforgettable introduction, the infamous kiss that reigni...2025-07-0526 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of 28 Days Later (2002) | Episode 239Join us as we plunge into the feverish, desolate world of Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later—a relentless meditation on the unraveling of society and the monsters we become when order collapses. We’ll dissect the film’s lethal world-building and its use of the infected as a searing metaphor for rage, fear, and the fragility of civilization itself.From jarring, disorienting editing to anti-cinema aesthetics and a stream-of-consciousness approach that borders on incoherence, we’ll examine how the film’s style often gets in the way of its substance. We’ll dig into the representation of zombies, confu...2025-07-0227 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of The Sound of Music (1965) | Episode 238Join us as we wander through the hills and heart of Robert Wise’s The Sound of Music—a luminous meditation on family, beauty, and the power of song in the encroaching shadow of evil. We’ll explore the necessity and language of music, tracing how melodies become lifelines and lessons for Maria, the von Trapp children, and a nation on the brink.Dive with us into Maria’s journey of faith and self-discovery, the Captain’s struggle between duty and feeling, and the children’s transformation from discipline to joy. We’ll examine the Baroness’s instinct for sel...2025-06-2739 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Cabaret (1972) | Episode 237Step into the smoke-filled world of Bob Fosse’s Cabaret with us—a dazzling, unsettling cautionary tale where decadence and denial dance hand in hand. We’ll unravel the tangled relationship between Sally and Brian, exploring not just their romance, but the very nature of love and survival in a world teetering on the edge. Through the ever-watchful eyes of the Master of Ceremonies, we’ll examine how performance becomes both shield and mirror, blurring the line between audience and participant.From the film’s innovative narrative structure to its bold depiction of sexual liberation, we’ll dive deep in...2025-06-2541 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Friendship (2025) | Abridged Episode 5The Abridged series for viewers like you, thank you.Join us as we shuffle through Andrew DeYoung’s lackluster attempt at probing the social contract, where the film meanders aimlessly and never commits to a clear direction. We observe the language of comedy, the wasted characters and flat dynamics, and the baffling decision to miss the only meaningful setup. Our conversation turns to the art of “correcting” the film, uninspired drug revelation scenes, and a cinematic language that constantly contradicts itself. With a dose of surrealism that feels like cheap tricks than necessary, we invite you to join us for a...2025-06-2321 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Song of the Sea (2014) | Episode 236Join us as we journey through Tomm Moore’s meditation on grief, exploring the barren emotional landscapes of a world shaped by mirroring characters and storytelling dualities. We examine the superficial representation, the well-worn epic pitstop tropes, and the film’s curious lack of texture. Our conversation delves into the off-screen passage of time, the importance of necessary tension, and the lack of impact of neglectful parents on the narrative. We untangle the film’s confusing language and disjointed plot beats, reflect on the splash of its ending, and question the distinctive art style. From prophecy versus processing to the sy...2025-06-1825 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of The Legend of Ochi (2025) | Episode 235Join us as we unravel Isaiah Saxton’s empty meditation—a film that operates in the hazy realm of suggestion and cinematic amnesia. We explore what happens when a story loses its plot, squanders precious screentime, and populates its world with needless and confusing characters. Despite the misdirection of its star power—Helena Zengel versus Willem Dafoe—and a parade of fantastic critters drifting through dreamlike visuals, the film ultimately prioritizes style over substance, leaving its surreal landscape feeling strangely empty. We examine underbaked relationships and the problem of emotional detachment, questioning the true stakes of the journey and the role...2025-06-1427 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Bee Movie (2007) | Episode 234Sting along with us as we dissect Simon J. Smith & Steve Hickner’s formless trainwreck—a true guilty pleasure that somehow manages to lose the plot entirely. We'll buzz about the unexpected bee-meets-human romance, the surprisingly loaded symbolism of relationships and opposition, and the film's bizarre cultural importance. Despite its genre-jumping tendencies and a plot that often veers off course, the film boasts a surprisingly strong initial setup, an occasional voice of reason amidst the chaos, and even a touch of coming-of-age tension. We'll also dive into the suggested notion of corporate coldness & ideals, our complicated relationship with nature, and...2025-06-1128 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of The Lorax (2012) | Episode 233Join us as we unravel Chris Renaud’s surreal efforts at expansion and evolution, delving into the film’s central motivations and the suggested life breathed into business. We explore the disturbances within Thneedville and the layered representation of the Lorax. Our conversation turns to the speaker for the voiceless, the tension between genuinely respecting nature and performative environmentalism, and the film’s memorable soundtrack. We examine company manipulation—marshmallows included—the role of conscience, and the film’s dance between post-capitalist and post-apocalyptic parallels. We question the film’s commitment to its own storytelling, Ted’s place in the narrative, a...2025-06-0553 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Boyhood (2014) | Episode 232Join us as we journey through Richard Linklater’s cinematic call to action—a film that dares us to question not just what we watch, but what we will do next. We probe the power and pitfalls of filmic gimmicks, and consider the lessons that emerge through the act of spectation. Our discussion, like the film, weaves through parallel narratives and the film’s ambitious, time-spanning pacing, reflecting on how certain stories are forever anchored to a specific space and time. We unpack the notion of anti-cinema and its subversions, the difficulty of closure, and the passage of time as it...2025-05-2441 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Dìdi (2024) | Episode 231Join us as we unpack Sean Wang’s heartfelt love letter to a difficult era. We explore the patience required in the process of growing up, the awkward adolescence of social media and the modern internet, and the delicate nature of slice-of-life storytelling. Together, we revisit the early 2000s and all its nostalgic trappings, challenge the importance of connecting with characters, and consider the unique challenges of being a mom in this world. We ask “what if” for a chance at a clearer motive, the kids and their cringe, and the film’s surrealistic memories, hyper-realism and meta-storytelling, —adolescent alienation...2025-05-2131 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Here (2024) | Episode 230Join us as we wade through Robert Zemeckis’ sentimental wash, explore anchored memories in heart shaped prisons, unravel its wandering focus, the relentless passage of time, and the side effects of a fractured chronology. Our conversation delves into cinematic nihilism and predatory storytelling, the moments where the plot and purpose contradict, and the detrimental stage-like quality. We confront the film’s disillusioning questions, its tendency to trivialize the human experience, and the texture-less relationships that populate its world. Along the way, we dissect signature Zemeckisisms, the square transitions and visual gimmicks, and the urge to correct the film’s misfir...2025-05-1653 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Cast Away (2000) | Episode 229Join us as we dive into Robert Zemeckis’ quarter-hearted, half-measured character study, reflecting on what makes a “dad film” and the film’s tapestry of ungainly relationships and off-kilter characterizations. We untangle its competing themes, explore the layers of multifaceted symbolism, and consider the muted impact of its missing cinematic closure. Our conversation touches on the challenges of neutering the trappings of modernity, the deep yearning for companionship, and the film’s uneven pacing. We discuss the urge to correct both the film’s contradictions and its characters, the questionable necessity of Wilson, and the potential for duality. Along the way, we...2025-05-1439 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Donnie Darko (2001) | Episode 228Embark with us on a deep dive into Richard Kelly’s enigmatic cult classic, as we unravel its faux-Lynchian sensibilities and the fine line between cinematic ambition and beautiful disaster. We dissect the film’s layers of pretension, the impact of supplemental materials, and the peril of losing the artistic thread. Our conversation traverses the eclectic cast and their idiosyncratic characters, the nuanced, unspoken portrayal of mental health and conspiracy, and the existential confusion of mundane time loops and pervasive alienation. We explore the allegory and surrealism, the intrigue of unreliable narrators and films that defy trust, and the pers...2025-05-1041 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Harvey (1950) | Episode 227Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we explore Henry Koster’s ambiguous fantasy, the film’s messaging, comedic elements, and the unique character of Elwood and the use of old-fashioned language. We discuss the film’s portrayal of invisible relationships and themes of homosexuality, its approach to coping and alcoholism, the sense of containedness and the character of Myrtle, as well as approaches to black-and-white cinematography. Please enjoyHarvey (1950)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHB2025-05-0828 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Thunderbolts* (2025) | Abridged Episode 4Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesThe Abridged series for viewers like you, thank you.Jake Schreier's Thunderbolts* (2025)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-05-0625 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Warfare (2025) | Episode 226Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we dive into Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland’s slice-of-life war film, exploring its objective perspective, the tension between patriotism and excitement, and the film’s impact and humanization of its subjects. We’ll discuss the cast, the effect of military language, the film’s greater message, and its immersive sound design and diegetic action. Plus, we examine the unspoken companion piece and unpack the film’s powerful ending. Please enjoy.Warfare (2025)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/p...2025-05-0330 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Sinners (2025) | Episode 225Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Ryan Coogler’s investigation into community gatekeeping, suggested motives & blues music, representative vampires, performances & pacing, the insular focus, sin & temptation, race & family, Smoke & Stack, the epilogue. Please enjoy.Sinners (2025)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-05-0134 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Until Dawn (2025) | Abridged Episode 3Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesThe Abridged series for viewers like you, thank you.David F. Sandberg's Until Dawn (2025)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-04-2915 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of We Live in Time (2024) | Episode 224Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss John Crowley’s manipulation-fest, decision-making v. fatal news, spending time with characters, coherency v. confusion, uneven pacing & afraid of your characters, living in the present, needing a tighter focus, where’s the passion, selfish predications, the burden of dying, and the death scene. Please enjoy.We Live in Time (2024)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-04-1734 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of A Minecraft Movie (2025) | Abridged Episode 2Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesThe Abridged series for viewers like you, thank you.Jared Hess' A Minecraft Movie (2025)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-04-1523 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of The Notebook (2004) | Episode 223Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Nick Cassavetes’ canonical romance epic, disjointed film making & unrealized potential, romcom v. romance, the structure, the nature of love, perspective & contradiction of storytelling, Gena Rowlands, the relationships, Martha, and Hallmark films. Please enjoy.The Notebook (2004)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-04-1240 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of The Brutalist (2024) | Episode 222Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Brady Corbet’s cinematic triumph, the burden of art, architecture & film, uncompromising film & storytelling, marination time, post-war & U.S. immigration, the perversion of the American Dream, an immigrant’s legacy, Erzsébet & Zsófia. Please enjoy.The Brutalist (2024)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-04-0927 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of The Pianist (2002) | Episode 221Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Roman Polanski’s meditative work, intentional waiting, luck in film, mundanity, irony & foreshadow, pacing & time, additions & subtractions, evolution of storytelling & perspective, confusing characterization, and the ending. Please enjoy.The Pianist (2002)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-04-0335 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Death of a Unicorn (2025) | Abridged Episode 1Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesThe Abridged series for viewers like you, thank you.Alex Scharfman's Death of a Unicorn (2025)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-04-0119 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000) | Episode 220Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Bong Joon-ho’s directorial debut, ugly films, shuffled b-plots, the apartment, harming the dogs, unspoken surrealism, American perception, the dog angle, cinematic tension, & a remake. Please enjoy.Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000)Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-03-2824 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Mickey 17 (2025) | Episode 219Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Bong Joon-ho’s stretched sci-fi efforts, perceived America, duality in film, impermanence, social criticism, exposition, dropping the ball in trivial ways, cohesion & pacing, God & religion, nothing matters, correcting the film, the Marshalls, contradictions, and symbolism in film. Please enjoy.Mickey 17 (2025)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-03-2636 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of RoboCop (1987) | Episode 218Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Paul Verhoeven’s prophetic criticism of late-stage capitalism & greed, complexity in simplicity, 80’s action, corporate control, consumer sensationalism, identity v. memory, parental guilt, cinematography & reinforced themes, what dialogue can add, cartoons & villains, gore & sacred characters, leaving the bigger questions, establishing Murphy’s history, directive 4, what’s the point of Anne, ED-209, body-cam perspective & post-structuralism. Please enjoy.RoboCop (1987)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-03-2040 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Dog Man (2025) | Episode 217Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Peter Hastings’ co-parenting film, the early influence & indirect truths of film, Dog Man’s mental health, lack of focus, what works, and book references.Dog Man (2025)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-03-1528 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Sing Sing (2024) | Episode 216Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Greg Kwedar’s rediscovery of humanity, story tactics & parallels, authentication, meta-narrative & presented narrative, tender filmmaking, trusting the process, character displacement, and perception. Please enjoy.Sing Sing (2024)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-03-1227 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Anora (2024) | Episode 215Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Sean Baker’s slow resignation, characterization & texture, superficial cinema, saving men, Anora & history, the deconstruction of perception, confused v. confusing characters, the point of film, and the last act. Please enjoy.Anora (2024)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-03-0638 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Adam Elliot's Memoir of a Snail (2024) | Episode 214Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Adam Elliot’s existential investigation, stop-motion as a medium, coming of age, sympathy in film, bursting with character, the nature of connection, animation v. poems, representation in film, frozen in time, angst & perception, Pinky & freedom, naivete & co-dependency, and self-help books. Please enjoy.Memoir of a Snail (2024)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-03-0142 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Gints Zilbalodis' Flow (2024) | Episode 213Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Gints Zilbalodis’ minimalistic film, what could it all mean, point of view, the absence of dialogue, evolution of community, simplicity v. a non-story, manipulation in film, art style & animation, friends, and suggestive endings. Please enjoy.Flow (2024)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-02-2721 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Ridley Scott's Gladiator II (2024) | Episode 212Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Ridley Scott’s course correction, similar storytelling, plot twists in film, Macrinus, the twin emperors, lofty ambitions, parallels & echoes, the legacy of Maximus, Lucilla & pointless threads, hurting homage, Acacius, visuals & violence, pretentious intro credits, and the ending. Please enjoy.Gladiator II (2024)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-02-2138 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000) | Episode 211Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Ridley’s Scott’s test of patience, time & place, epic movies, editing & violence, actors working with very little, the score, CGI & spectacles, the opening war sequence, Maximus & dreams, the point of revenge, show don’t tell, state v. media, lack of conflict, the dirt touching, the love triangle (square?), ideological stubbornness v. characterless, sound mixing, Commodus, character introduction, Lucilla & determination, more drama BTS, losing love for film, Juba & Proximo, correcting the film, and cohesion in film. Please enjoy.Gladiator (2000)Music from...2025-02-2053 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of James Mangold's A Complete Unknown (2024) | Episode 210Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss James Mangold’s societal study, insufferable characters, Bob Dylan’s perspective & tolerance, the central conflict & problem, Johnny Cash & compromise, relatability in film, the ending & Pete Seeger, the unreliable character, and 1960’s in film. Please enjoy.A Complete Unknown (2024)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-02-1531 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Luis Valdez's La Bamba (1987) | Episode 209Find us on Patreon @https://www.patreon.com/FilmistinesJoin us as we discuss Luis Valdez’s strange little movie, biopic traditions, an eerie tone, camp & unnatural interactions, dramatic irony, Bob’s story & the meta narrative, Steve, Donna the muse, the soundtrack, editing, and the ending. Please enjoy.La Bamba (1987)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/moonshineLicense code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2025-02-1337 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) | Episode 208Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Edward Berger’s test of life, the dehumanization of war, the machine, disillusionment, setting the cinematic stage, nature parallels, demanded dragging, 1917 & Sam Mendes, anti-war messaging, food here & there, the outhouse scene, the filth & sets, and the quiet nature. Please enjoy.
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
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2025-02-0631 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Edward Berger's Conclave (2024) | Episode 207Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Edward Berger’s test of faith, personal films, simplicity in film, religiosity, human nature & humanization, high school & gossip, the visuals, and the ending. Please enjoy.
Conclave (2024)
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2025-01-2330 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Ridley Scott's The Martian (2015) | Episode 206Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Ridley Scott’s study of life and death, objectivity in film, dad movies, positivity in film, jokes & bad writing, Donald Glover & China, perspective, Mark Watney, love v. sterileness, and the survival instinct. Please enjoy.
The Martian (2015)
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2025-01-1730 min
The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Aaron Schimberg's A Different Man (2024) | Episode 205
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Join us as we discuss Aaron Schimberg’s meditation of ideas, is beauty all that matters, Kobo Abe, perspective, the representation of v. the manifestation of an idea, David Lynch, linearity & self-referential, static by design, Ingrid’s perfection, the visuals & vibe, correcting the film, the mundane & awkward scenes, Edward’s transformation, finding yourself in an idea, and the typewriter. Please enjoy.
A Different Man (2024)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Moana 2 (2024) | Episode 204Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss the latest Disney disaster directed by David Derrick Jr, Jason Hand, & Dana Ledoux Miller, natural progression, the excuse of an ensemble & justifying the nonsense, the coconuts, Moana & Maui, not a Disney princess, connecting through storytelling, gaining everything at no cost, the clam sequence, incredibly pointless characters, Moana’s terrible little sister, the vision & setup, and Moana’s best friend. Please enjoy.
Moana 2 (2024)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Barry Jenkins' Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) | Episode 203Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Barry Jenkins’ epic telling of a young cub destined for greatness, the title, biblically sized, fantastical storytelling & perspective, who’s Taka, character development, strange sense of humor, relationship v. destiny, the brotherhood, melodrama v. epic, Taka’s transformation, correcting Taka, moments nobody asked for, genocidal lions, and justifying existing. Please enjoy.
Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Jon M. Chu's Wicked (2024) | Episode 202Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Jon Chu’s wickedly pointless film, Ariana Grande, Paul King, Elphaba & lousy characterization, manipulation in film, the animal relationship, the grimmerie scene & underbaked performances, motivation & alienation, the teenage drama, unearned set pieces, Elphaba’s façade, CGI, and costumes. Please enjoy.
Wicked (2024)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of David Cronenberg's The Fly (1986) | Episode 201Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss David Cronenberg’s deconstruction of losing one’s self, the lengths of obsession, the half-baked love triangle, lack of character v. dripping personality, shallow plot & beats, what’s the messaging, objective v. subjective, the slow transformation, dialogue, beastly reflection, and everything’s a dream attraction. Please enjoy.
The Fly (1986)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Coralie Fargeat's The Substance (2024) | Episode 200Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Coralie Fargeat’s disturbing film, natural horrors, the pressure of perfection, bold visuals, over-the-top symbolism, star power, the cartoon distortion, the oneness, the effects and gore. Please enjoy.
The Substance (2024)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Don Hall & Chris Williams' Big Hero 6 (2014) | Episode 199Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Don Hall & Chris Williams’ beautiful film, the most controversial film of the year, coming of age vibes, science in film, San Fransokyo & the visuals, hollow sacrifice & the healing process, the villain & the daughter, the emotional robot, Baymax by design, the best sequence, the dialogue v. effective silence, and the weird culture blend. Please enjoy.
Big Hero 6 (2014)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Chris Sanders' The Wild Robot (2024) | Episode 198Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Chris Sanders’ pointless film, manipulation in film, when a film wraps up before the runtime, single motherhood, the nature of a sci-fi film, boring animation, characters design, lousy setup, the old goose, the dynamics of an ecology, and neutering potential messaging. Please enjoy.
The Wild Robot (2024)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) | Episode 197Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Todd Phillips’ divisionist film, the outrage, the meaning & connective tissue, life’s a stage & musical representation, the animated intro & the cartoonification, the courtroom throughline, the kneel of expectation, intentionally neutered characters, delusional romance, the messiah complex, Gary & Ricky, contradictory design, and the music. Please enjoy.
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Todd Phillips' Joker (2019) | Episode 196Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Todd Phillips’ defense of cinema, Joaquin Phoenix's performance & masqueraded details, unreliable characters, politically based v. baseless, society creates villains, the crippling DC tether, the bad actors’ perspective, consenting to express, the big break, plot twists, the visuals & score, the notebook, and call to action v. cry for help. Please enjoy.
Joker (2019)
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Yorgos Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness (2024) | Episode 195Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Yorgos Lanthimos’ kinds of kindness via Kinds of Kindness, judicial surrealism in film, the triptych structure, religiosities & fables, guilty by association, what’s the point, RMF & escaping, artists have secrets, conditional love, the manipulator’s mind, the exposé of the controller, Sweet Dreams & the score. Please enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Todd Solondz' Happiness (1998) | Episode 194Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Todd Solondz’ deconstruction of a life worth living, Full House, boring films v. slow burns, taboos & exaggerated characters, the spectrum of perversions, irony & meta-storytelling, the delicate ecology of happiness, honesty, sisters & manipulation, inverted voyeurism, time & place, relatable characters & humor, and controversy. Please enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of David Ayer's Suicide Squad (2016) | Episode 193Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss David Ayer’s plotless film, the neglected better angle, anti-heroes & villains, confusion & boredom, poor character setup, the Will Smith problem, the justification of the premise, the action & dancing, superhero homework, CGI & editing, the best Joker, and the ending. Please enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Eli Roth's Borderlands (2024) | Episode 192Find us on Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/Filmistines
Join us as we discuss Eli Roth’s little movie that tried, giving the film credit, the cast & where’s the ensemble, the Handsome Jack knockoff, the family premise & neglecting the sensible path, the violence, the critters & world, the bus scene & some of the good. Please enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988) | Episode 191
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Join us as we discuss Tim Burton’s exercise in performing without intent, milquetoast gentrification, boring films, time & place, chaotic focus, antiquated but charming, writing & humor, the Achilles Heel, the Juice man, production design & feeling cheap, co-existing & family, Charles & Lydia, the lack of character & meta nod at the lousy, forced texture & dynamics, the introduction, effects & stop-motion, the end, and the problem with the Maitlands. Please enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Analysis of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) | Episode 190
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Join us as we discuss Tim Burton’s family film, partaking in the fun, death bringing family together, abundant characters & meaningless threads, neglected narratives & priorities, static characters & Dolores, Jeremy & plot catalyst, stop-motion & style to make a point, soul train & production design, Bob, and dreams. Please enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastThe Filmistines' Awards | 2024Join us as we discuss some of our favorite moments of our first-year diving deeper into film. We hope you’ve learned as much about film as we have, and we look forward to another year of unpacking the power of cinema. Please enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastFowl Play | An Analysis of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)Join us as we discuss the sequel 20 years in the making, the strange turn of tone, let's neuter some chickens, the cast & recasts, Fowler & Rocky, the imperfection in animation, what happened to Babs, bright & eerie, freedom fighters, production expectations, our villain & correcting the film, chicken parallels, weird comments by Sam Fell, an awkward conflict, and why is Ginger smiling. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastSaiyan God | An Analysis of Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One (2023)Join us as discuss if the hype is worth it, making Godzilla scary again, morphing sombre into unsettling, the anime vibes, the dynamism of Godzilla, CGI, the potential of a sequel, sharing Godzilla, design & sound, our character setup & the duty of a kamikaze pilot, Kobo Abe & lost tethers, crafting cheesy into storytelling perfection, restoring the honour, nationalism v. survivalism, compatibility & rejecting love, the little girl, is Godzilla still a bully, Jaws & the chase, power in destruction, the final fight, the nods, Soviet & U.S. tensions, powerful films & the movie going experience, and Japanese romance. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastThe Death of Culture | An Analysis of Ishirō Honda's Godzilla (1954)Join us as we discuss the film that started it all, the man in the suit, Japanese v. America, all the derpy, a student production, somberity, acting, degrees of influence, the deeper meaning, culture v. politics, bullies, Millie Bobby Brown falls in love, score & foley, the symbolism, progressive v. pioneering, rewriting the climax, fallible translation, Godzillas in the closet, the faces of terror, our relationship with the natural world, and WWII imagery. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastThe Lone Shark | An Analysis of A Christmas Carol (1951)Join us as discuss which A Christmas Carol is the canonical entry & where does this film fit in the Christmas movie rotation, boring films v. trash, haunting v. growing, the stylistic choices, why are there so many bad Christmas films, what's up with the dialect, does Scrooge even work, Tiny Tim, Robert Eggers, and pioneering films. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastSave the Books | An Analysis of Alexander Payne's The Holdovers (2023)Join us as we discuss the truly most overrated film of the year, that VHS-look, Paul Giamatti, main & supporting characters, what is this film saying, a false Christmas movie, changing focus, political strife, and a period piece. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastNo Way Out | An Analysis of Brother Bear (2003)Join us as we discuss Disney's last proper 2D animated film, our history with the early aughts' Disney animation, is the film underrated, the bear of love, the geography, Phil Collins & crying, the themes & dueling parallel character arcs, the big reveal, salmon storytime, Joaquin Phoenix, colors & frame ratio, animals v. humans, villains, child elements, the final battle, and belonging. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastGracias | An Analysis of Trolls Band Together (2023)Join us as we discuss DreamWorks' latest 2023 outing, Good Luck Trolls, surprising films, who is this film for, raunchy trolls, incoherent selection of music, the fraud Amy Schumer, animation & art style, characters & dynamics, creeps, convenient siblings & plot, that one Spanish word, and Britney Spears. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastIrrevocable Love | An Analysis of Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)Join us as we discuss the award winning film, romantic perspective, the kill shelter Disney, having cinematic vision, powerful & loving performances, Brian Tyree Henry, pointlessly beautiful romance, love v. justice, unlocking a new understanding of film, letting the audience have an imagination, playing the victim & that awkward Puerto Rico scene, community resilience, cinematography, color, & skin, writing scripts, great chemistry, Tish & her dad, and cameos. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastThe Importance of Being Black | An Analysis of Barry Jenkins' Moonlight (2016)Join us as we discuss films that are too artsy, water color shots, use of meaningful color, language of motion, making tired ingredients delicious, the matrix of growing up, the evolution of innocent bullying, emulating your idols, Mahershala Ali's performance, food v. silence, the words of Chiron, Little trauma & being bullied into submission, tender & respect, kids asking the hard questions, becoming masculine, the child nature of the third act & Black's embraced adolescence, the exhausting deep breaths of Chiron & feeling alone, rehabilitation & empathy, meeting behind the scenes & great direction, sweet awkwardness, change my water to wine, and films living rent...2023-12-021h 15
The Filmistines PodcastAlienation | An Analysis of District 9 (2009)Join us as we discuss our history with the District, forgetting you're a found footage film & awkward editing, a science fiction film finding realistic legs & ignoring most of the camp, great unfocused visuals, prawns are human(ish) too, pacing out texture, the self-fulfilling specie divide, the tolerance of mutation, fixing the intro & how's the overall pacing, and the ending. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastThe Winter Games | An Analysis of Francis Lawrence's The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)Join us as we discuss the best games of the year, Cornelius Snow, character pacing & villain setup, the disease called love, our survival instinct, relative evils & classism, tributes & lore, prototype flamboyance & production, Rachel Zegler, characterizing the districts, Dr. Volumnia Gaul & Casca Highbottom, and villains are people too. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastThe Dirty Scare | Rumors & Topics, Ep. 1Join us as we discuss all those rumors you didn't know you needed to hear. Jenna Ortega leaves Scream, Jackie Chan finds love, disingenuous studies, safety concerns, the death of cinema, daddy Pedro Pascal, and where has all the clay gone? We hope you enjoy.
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2023-11-2555 min
The Filmistines PodcastTop 20 Upcoming Films | 2024Join us as we ponder about the big releases of 2024, what sounds good and doesn't. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines Podcast35 Important Films | 2023Join us as we discuss films released before 2023 that we want to cover sooner than later from Steven Spielberg's E.T. to Jonathan Dayton's Little Miss Sunshine, from Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse to Tom Hooper's Cats, from Alejandro Jodorowsky's El Topo to Paul Verhoeven's RoboCop, and from Masaki Kobayashi's The Human Condition to Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastDon't Improvise | An Analysis of David Fincher's The Killer (2023)Join us as we discuss DF's 2023 release, not being a fan of David Fincher's work, bad good movies, sound & music, a nothing setup for a nothing character, Willy's Wonderland, why are there so many shots of transportation, Tilda Swinton's scene, pretentious ending, smashing phones, El Conde is better, and how this should've been a musical. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastDon't Drop the Soap | An Analysis of David Fincher's Fight Club (1999)Join us as we discuss 1999's most underwhelming film, Edward Norton's voice, finding humor in masculinity & closeted thoughts, powerful numbed intro, saying everything & nothing, Brad Pitt's deconstructed presence, ignoring modernity, films that aren't meant for you & who is this for, the importance of Marla, and influence. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastDancing Without Music | An Analysis of Lasse Hallström's What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)Join us as we discuss our history with the 1993 classic, what's the ultimate theme, innocent Lynchianism, offbeat characters & death, Arnie & grasshoppers, the bath scene, momma's tomb, Mr. & Mrs. Carver, meta-dialogue, Darlene Cates' performance, Tucker & sympathy, Bobby & the slow-season, the weight of Becky, excitement in Endora, what's the point, the title, don't hit Arnie, forgiving momma, family dinners, the lengths actors go, and Roger Ebert. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastDream Small | An Analysis of Gary Sinise's Of Mice and Men (1992)Join us as we discuss the fine 1992 adaptation, when films are surprisingly good, a film understanding its source material & taking stylistic liberties, Sherilyn Fenn's character & temptation, loneliness, Crooks & his explosive performance, Lennie & John Malkovich, the small American Dream & naturalism, best friends, the weakest performance, adult v. child, Candy & desperation, and the ending. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastThe Hero's Vanity | An Analysis of Sound of Freedom (2023)Join us as we discuss 2023's most controversial film, preconceived notions, a scope unfit for cinema, strange mood & our hero Tim, unnecessary cinematic threads, a strong intro intro, Tim's character introduction, Jim Caviezel's performance & manipulation, our protagonist doesn't care, taking risks & sterile filmmaking, the kids' reactions, unfairly treated, weak setup, and weird messaging. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastIt's ALIVE…! | An Analysis of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004)Join us as we discuss 2004's most boring film, the second of a trilogy, Mel Gibson's vision, religious films, Jim Caviezel's performance, violence for violence sake, what's the point, nostalgia, dad films, who are these characters, cheap costumes, Judas & devils, reimagining Jesus' story, character resignation, and that faux-slow-mo. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastGod is Dead | An Analysis of Demián Rugna's When Evil Lurks (2023)
Join us as we discuss Shudder's first Spanish-language production & perhaps one of the greatest horror films of our time, Shudder expectations, worldly texture, Evil Dead meets A Quiet Place, hopelessness, Ruiz & the rotten, the film's allegorical nature, the kindred spirits of evil & children, disinformation having a life of its own, Demián Rugna's thoughts, general horror expectations & earning your payoff, what is manipulation in film, grandma & naturalism, the ending, and cultural significance. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastThe Devil Keeps Advertising | An Analysis of David Gordon Green's The Exorcist: Believer (2023)Join us as we discuss 2023's deceptively terrible spooky film, what's with the hate, cool makeup, Regan's demon, the baggage of a $400 million investment, Chris' involvement & David Gordon Green, the hospital comparisons, the exclusion of the other family's perspective & their strange nature, too much restraint & the church scene, directionless use of time we spend with characters, the neighbors, that diverse ending, the girls' relationship, The Exorcist's sounds, and jump scares. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastAnimatrauma | An Analysis of Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)Join us as we discuss what went wrong with this boring mess & please excuse our inaccuracies of fnaf lore (we're posers), how is this a horror film with zero suspense, awkward Balloon Boy appearances, shortcomings of fnaf gameplay, incompetent violence, the dumb twist, different mediums of storytelling, the obvious, those painfully awkward dream sequences, the Saw sensibilities, Chris Columbus, animatronics & that super neat onboarding video, transitions & edits, Mike isn't a character, and lastly, that ultra awkward children drawn picture wall scene. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastGame Time | An Analysis of Kevin Greutert's Saw X (2023)Join us as we discuss our brief history with this storied franchise & being there since the beginning, a more intimate peek behind the curtain of John Kramer, earning our victims' tests, subverting expectations, the flashbacks, the traps & giving sufficient time, this time it's personal, making Saw more gnarly, symbolic tests, our characters & carving out just enough texture, trailers painting a misleading picture, pointless complaining, intrusive thoughts, honoring classic Saw-isms, holding your audiences' nose to the gore, Amanda Young, Billy & tugging at your nostalgia heart strings, the twist, Cecilia & Parker, Mr James Wan, and the post-credit scene. We hope you...2023-10-271h 16
The Filmistines PodcastThe Bringer of Light | An Analysis of The Nun 2 (2023)Join us as we discuss the most reactionary film of 2023, where are our jump scares, retconning what we can, insult to injury, the barebones setup, those weird flashbacks, Debra's importance, Saint Lucy & her eyeballs, that awkward magazine scene, perspective switches, Irene's visions, goats & the ending, Conjuring's future, is Sister Irene actually the younger Lorraine, and the concept of a miracle. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastCheap Thrills | An Analysis of The Nun (2018)Join us as we discuss the shiny turd in the rough, how less is more, my new best friend, not understanding how to set-up scares, unjustified reasoning, the pubescent nun, touching dead bodies, mise en scène, where's the story, the hardcore ending, and the Conjuring Cinematic Universe. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastThe Division of Integrity | An Analysis of James Mangold's Ford v Ferrari (2019)Join us as we discuss 2019's dad movie of the year, James Mangold & Disney's body count, David Lynch, the moment you know a film is special, when a film asks the questions, Ken's introduction, Gran Turismo's parallels, corporatism in film, friendship & integrity, working with the man, confusing catalysts, Enzo setup & effective antagonists, subtle performances & humanizing the commercial, tightly woven stories, kids & women in dad films, 1960's v. 2010's Le Mans, period specialists, pacing, cinematic sacrifice for character, earning & lingering on a death, the soundtrack & editing, doing your homework, and all the little bits. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastAn Impossible Dream | An Analysis of Gran Turismo (2023)Join us as we discuss 2023's fastest film, somewhat confusing structure, awkward first act, the good, the bad, & the ugly of video game visuals, the importance of Gran Turismo to the Playstation brand, strange pacing, explaining games, Orlando Bloom, the gripping second act, the crash, gamification, where are Jann's parents, the best video game films, the best cry scenes, PTSD, cinematic liberties, earning plot points, grumpy characters, and cinematic ads. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastBoots of Lead | An Analysis of Jon Favreau's Iron Man (2008)Join us as we discuss the most metal film of 2008, holding up, filming screens, our first adulty film, Iron Man v. Marvel, what happen to the tone of Marvel, knowing your characters, lowest common denominators, letting directors direct, casting the right people, good tension v. bad tension, how to write a superhero film, character relations & their history, the suits, echoing story beats, situational comedy, and the soundtrack. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastCabezón | An Analysis of Blue Beetle (2023)Join us as we discuss 2023's biggest flop, how everything isn't for everyone, George Lopez, the intricacies of family in film, Marvelisms, poor Jenny Kord, the family flaw & forced messaging, true bugs, the weird & awkward, pre-law degrees, lazy writing, are superheroes working in the wrong medium, Jaime's incompetence, world's most awkward first impression, the house & props, Mexicanisms, Ironman+Venom. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastLikes By Any Means Necessary | An Analysis of Slotherhouse (2023)Join us as we discuss the slowest film of 2023, fun bad films, anticipating the unremarkable, calibrating the caliber of premise, puppets, stylish cinematography, classic horrorism, the worst performances of 2023 & vile accents, girls who talk too much, unnecessary characterization, unable to resolve the presented narrative, mixed messaging, sororities v. the jungle, creature texture, social media, respect the animal kingdom, and the ending. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastNo Misery Satisfies | An Analysis of Pablo Larraín's El Conde (2023)Join us as we discuss another 2023 vampire film, black & white, close-ups, languages, alt-history & mocking the terrible, performances & dynamics, making films about controversial players, the farm life, traditional Draculas, cinematography & Wes Anderson, production design, Lynchianism, gore, and make America funny Again. We hope you enjoy.
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License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2023-10-0941 min
The Filmistines PodcastThe Father of Lies | An Analysis of Countdown (2019)Join us as we discuss the 2019 tech techno horror film, family friendly, junk food movies, cool priests & out of place characters, directionless direction, McMuffins, low & high concepts, the user agreement commentary, history lessons, degrees of guilt, situational romance, thieving nurses, baby's first horror film, the notification sound, cheesy endings, and where's the sequel. We hope you enjoy.
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The Filmistines PodcastDoppelpussy | An Analysis of Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)Join us as we discuss the unexpected 2006 sequel, bamboozlement, kiddie v. cartoon, how did this movie get off the ground, homages, Dargis & conspiracy, animal entourage, the Prince & the Popper & Barbie, natural lighting, bulldogs & butlers, how to make lasagna, slow-mo & the weird corgi bit. We hope you enjoy.
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License code: 0IZBWPDTQHBPMAOL2023-10-0247 min
The Filmistines Podcast2023 Oscars - Jimmy Kimmel SlapsToday, the filmistines discuss the 2023 Oscars' winners, misses, pandering, snubs, and jokes. It was a boring 2023 Oscars, especially after the 2022 outburst, but this is our first march into to realm of podcasting and we wanted to start at the low point of celebrating the film industry and work our way up.2023-03-1656 min