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Top 5 FilmSix Months of MoviesE141 is our first episode back from a long hiatus. It is a catch-up episode for the first-half of 2019. There are about 20 movies talked about in-depth or recommended. Show Notes: 00:22 - We're Back from the Hiatus 01:49 - Plenty to Talk About 02:59 - The Standoff at Sparrow Creek 08:14 - Under the Silver Lake 20:44 - Serenity 25:33 - John Wick 3 28:36 - Us 32:10 - The Beach Bum 37:17 - Captain Marvel, Shazam!, and Endgame 45:01 - Dragged Across Concrete 51:44 - Her...2019-07-091h 30
Top 5 FilmTop 5 of 2018E140 contains 5 favorite movies that released in 2018 from both Jonathan and Trevor as well as the two of them creating a collaborative Top 5 for 2018. Show Notes: 00:20 - History Repeats Itself 11:21 - Segment I: 5 Favorites from Jonathan 16:12 - Shoplifters 18:39 - Annihilation 24:42 - BlacKkKlansman 29:37 - Eighth Grade 31:18 - Segment II: 5 Favorites from Trevor 31:36 - The Tale 35:02 - Unsane and Hereditary 37:33 - Upgrade 44:04 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 50:37 - Segment III: Collaborative Top 5 51:18 - Brai...2019-01-291h 11
Top 5 FilmE139 - Impression FalloutE139 houses discussions and reviews of three new 2018 releases. "Blindspotting," "Eighth Grade," and "Mission: Impossible - Fallout." Show Notes: 00:38 - Segment I: "Blindspotting" Review 02:42 - A Lot of Ground to Cover 04:29 - Performances and Rapping 05:48 - Gentrification and Definition of Perceptions 10:17 - No Escaping a Black Male with a Felony Conviction 13:32 - Highly Recommended 16:17 - Segment II: "Eighth Grade" Review 16:43 - An Emotional Ringer 20:29 - Technology and Gratification 23:02 - Brutal Hurdles with Good Outcomes 25:41 - Pa...2018-09-0356 min
Top 5 FilmComedy, Films, Horror, Movies, Podcast, SciFi, Sorry to Bother You, The First Purge, Uncle Drew, SocioPolitical,E138 houses discussions and reviews of three 2018 releases. "Uncle Drew," "The First Purge," and "Sorry to Bother You." Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: "Uncle Drew" Review 00:34 - Lil Rel Howery and Kyrie Irving 02:07 - Bad Grandpa with Basketball Stars 05:06 - Nick Kroll 06:31 - A Ham Sandwich! 07:41 - Playground Stakes 12:09 - Segment II: "The First Purge" Review 12:57 - Blaxploitation Purge 14:13 - The Value of Killing 16:10 - The Crack Kingpin Savior 17:25 - Socio-Political, Economic, and Cultural Lense...2018-07-2245 min
Top 5 FilmFour Forgettable SequelsE137 houses discussion and review about four studio sequels released in 2018; "Incredibles 2," "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," "Sicario: Day of the Soldado," and "Ant-Man and the Wasp." Show Notes: 00:20 - Four Forgettable Sequels setup 01:00 - Segment I: "Incredibles 2" Review 02:11 - Screenslaver 03:52 - No Backbone and Low-Hanging Fruit 07:01 - Animation and Action 08:34 - Is it Helen or Mr. Mom? 12:36 - Bao 13:37 - Segment II: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" Review 13:59 - Nostalgiafest 16:08 - Grain of Salt 20:32 - Dino Au...2018-07-1852 min
Top 5 FilmPerceptions and PerspectivesE136 houses reviews for three new 2018 movies, "The Tale," "First Reformed." and "Hereditary." Show Notes: 00:20 - Dark Subjects 01:08 - Segment I: "The Tale" Review 01:57 - Fractured Perspective 05:41 - Asking the Hard Questions 08:15 - Trail of Abuse 09:43 - Her Body 11:33 - Laura Dern 15:38 - Segment II: "First Reformed" Review 17:01 - Spectrum of Perspectives 18:31 - An Unreliable Protagonist 24:30 - Amanda Seyfried and Questionable Behavior 27:34 - Radicalized and the Upperhand 31:26 - Subverting Expectations and Po...2018-06-201h 04
Top 5 FilmThievery IncorporatedE135 houses three reviews of 2018 heist movies; "Solo: A Star Wars Story," "American Animals," and "Ocean's 8." Show Notes: 00:20 - Introductions 01:35 - Segment I - "Solo: A Star Wars Story" Review 02:10 - Easy to Like, Easy to Pick Apart 03:57 - Hologram Teases 06:28 - Qi'ra 09:51 - Dryden Vot's Showroom 12:35 - Alden Enrenreich's Han Solo 15:37 - Quality Assurance Checkpoints 17:32 - Beckett, Val, and Rio Durant 21:45 - L3-37 and the Millennium Falcon 24:38 - Chewbacca and Han Shoots First2018-06-151h 02
Top 5 FilmRolling with the BrolinE134 includes reviews for two superhero releases in May; "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Deadpool 2." Show Notes: 00:20 - A Deliberate Pause 03:04 - Segment I: "Avengers: Infinity War" Review 03:09 - The MCU Mindset 07:54 - Emotional Weight 11:26 - Breadcrumbs 14:32 - Scenes Without Action 16:53 - The Russo's Action 21:18 - Thor, Cap, and Tony 25:31 - Predictions 29:11 - Mega Event 31:09 - Segment II: "Deadpool 2" Review 31:46 - Second Chances 33:20 - 9 to 5 with Pathos 38:51 - The Big Gu...2018-05-2553 min
Top 5 FilmA Spielberg PlaceE133 houses a new segment called Two Likes & Two Dislikes highlight the career of Steven Spielberg as well as two reviews for "Ready Player One" and "A Quiet Place." Show Notes: 00:20 - He Makes Two Movies a Year 04:06 - Finding New Segments 06:18 - Segment I: Two Likes & Two Dislikes 06:49 - "Always" 08:52 - Holly Hunter 11:00 - Big Themes 14:24 - "Saving Private Ryan" 14:55 - Mechanics and the D-Day Sequence 17:33 - A Fictional Layer 19:52 - "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence" 2018-04-151h 02
Top 5 FilmThe Unsane, the Mangy and the War ReadyE132 includes reviews for three March movies; "Pacific Rim Uprising" directed by Steven D. Knight, Wes Anderson's new stop-motion feature "Isle of Dogs," and "Unsane" directed by Steven Soderbergh. Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: "Pacific Rim Uprising" Review 00:58 - The GoBots and Robot on Robot 05:34 - Boyega, Eastwood, and Day 07:51 - Meet the Jaegers 11:29 - A lot of Jibberish 17:55 - Busy Action Cutscenes 21:27 - Segment II: "Isle of Dogs" Review 22:06 - Japan and Cultural Appropriation 24:35 - Complicated Imagery and Critical Thinking 27:46 - Japanese Language and Subtitles 29:03 - Ambition, Animation, and Scrutiny 33:51 - Letdown by Unmemorable Characters 40:43 - ...2018-04-031h 07
Top 5 FilmE131 - Warriors of LightE131 houses two reviews. First "Annihilation" written and directed by Alex Garland. Second "A Wrinkle in Time" directed by Ava DuVernay. Show Notes: 00:20 - Adjusting to a New Setup 01:41 - Representation Matters 04:37 - Segment I: "Annihilation" Review 05:54 - Writer and Director Alex Garland 08:47 - Female Diversity 13:58 - Co-Exist 17:00 - A Believable Horrifying Narrative 19:32 - Science Contrasted with Visual Effects 25:39 - Fear and the Bear 31:07 - Hypnotic Jennifer Jason Leigh 35:46 - Humanity 39:14 - Inside t...2018-03-201h 24
Top 5 FilmWakanda ForeverE130 houses a review for Marvel Studios 18th feature film "Black Panther" as well as a segment on shared universes in cinema. Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: "Black Panther" Review 01:12 - Music of Black Panther 02:16 - Black Awareness and Black Panther 04:59 - Filling MCU's Own Void 08:38 - The Action, Good and Bad 10:46 - Killmonger and His Contrast 18:07 - Challenging the Throne 20:22 - The Ease of Vibranium 23:26 - Okoye and the Women of Wakanda 26:07 - Signs of Improvement2018-02-271h 15
Top 5 FilmE129 - Top 5 of 2017E129 features your host's individual Top 10 as well as creating a collaborative Top 5 for the year of 2017. Show Notes: 00:20 - Happy New Year! 00:51 - PS Score Prize 01:43 - Segment I: Jonathan Chang's Top 10 02:01 - Blade Runner 2049 03:51 - Brigsby Bear 05:26 - Call Me By Your Name 06:45 - Dunkirk 08:24 - Good Time 09:29 - Lady Bird 11:16 - Logan 13:36 - Mudbound 15:48 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi 17:45 - Raw \ Your Name 19:05 - Segment II...2018-01-131h 13
Top 5 FilmE128 - Porgs Are DeliciousE128 features discussion and our review of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and also has the PS Score results from E126. Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: E126 PS Score Results 01:54 - Refreshing Your Memory 03:13 - Flatliners 04:01 - New Ideas 04:54 - Segment II: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Review 06:01 - Lifelong Star Wars Fans 09:58 - Beyond 13:29 - The Apprentice Outgrows the Master 17:16 - Expanding with Nostalgia 23:23 - Salty at Rian Johnson 26:42 - How Luke is...2018-01-111h 02
Top 5 FilmE127 - FU Mother!E127 includes reviews and discussion for "mother!" and "Kingsman: The Golden Circle." Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: "mother!" Review 01:13 - Decompressing the Experience 03:05 - Trinity or "Triality" 08:02 - Battery 09:41 - Perspectives 12:01 - In Your Face 15:28 - It Ruined Date Night 23:31 - Segment II: "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" Review 24:20 - Finger-bang into Oblivion 27:26 - Another White Guy 29:35 - Put 'em on Ice 31:08 - Best Thing in the Movie 33:18 - Poppy and the Re...2018-01-1040 min
Top 5 FilmIt's A Good TimeE126 features a new round of the PS Score and results from E125. E126 also includes reviews for three new movies; "Wind River," "Good Time," and "It." Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: E125 PS Score Results 02:42 - PS Score Win/Lose Trailer Commentary #4 05:56 - "LBJ" Trailer Talkback 07:14 - Segment II: E126 PS Score 07:42 - PS Score: Kingsman: The Golden Circle (JC 52% & TS 75%) 08:19 - PS Score: American Made (JC 61% & TS 83%) 09:27 - PS Score: Flatliners (JC 33% & TS 50%) 10:45 - Segment III: "Wind River" Review...2017-09-111h 09
Top 5 FilmE125 - Unconventional BlockbusterE125 features a new round of the PS Score and the results from E123. E125 also includes a review and discussion on Christopher Nolan's latest "Dunkirk." Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: E123 PS Score Results 04:42 - PS Score Win/Lose Trailer Commentary #3 07:44 - "It" (1990) Talkback 11:01 - Segment II: E125 PS Score 12:17 - PS Score: The Dark Tower (TS 30% & JC 41%) 13:56 - PS Score: Detroit (TS 73% & JC 83%) 16:24 - PS Score: Annabelle: Creation (TS 55% & JC 51%) 21:32 - Segment III: "Dunkirk" Review 22:27 - Nooks and...2017-07-261h 19
Top 5 FilmE124 - APES TOGETHER STRONGE124 feature a review "War for the Planet of the Apes" directed by Matt Reeves as well as discussion about the Planet of the Apes franchise as a whole. Show Notes: 00:20 - Realizing There's No Dawn Episode 03:03 - Creating a Home 06:12 - Buying into the Apes 09:04 - We Did it to Ourselves 14:45 - PTSD from Dawn 17:13 - The Virus 20:57 - Donkey(s) and Koba's Followers 25:39 - Maurice and Rocket 30:40 - Bad Ape and Luca 35:55 - Best Trilogy...2017-07-2049 min
Top 5 FilmE123 - Driving Spidey HomeE123 features a new round of the PS Score and results from E121. E123 includes reviews for Edgar Wright's "Baby Driver" and the 16th installment of the MCU "Spider-Man: Homecoming" Show Notes: 00:22 - Segment I: The PS Score 00:43 - E121 PS Score Results 03:06 - PS Score Win/Lose Trailer Commentary #2 05:34 - "The Dark Tower" Talkback 10:41 - PS Score: Dunkirk (JC 90% & TS 90%) 12:31 - PS Score: Girls Trip (JC 67% & TS 70%) 13:52 - PS Score: Valerian (JC 32% & TS 75%) 16:26 - Segment II: "Baby Driver" Review ...2017-07-131h 20
Top 5 FilmE122 - Transformed EnthusiasmE122 features a review of Michael Bay's fifth installment in the Transformers franchise "Transformers: The Last Knight." Show Notes: 00:20 - Breaking the Bad News 01:08 - Coming Full-Circle 04:22 - The Order of Witwiccans 06:35 - Roll Call 09:47 - These F*%king Kids 13:08 - Merlin and the Arthurian Legend 18:59 - Outdoing Childhood Imagination 22:03 - Alien Junk 25:32 - Clarity of Action 28:00 - Expanding IP 33:40 - Toxic Application 35:58 - Bumble Bee's Whaaa? Moment 38:57 - 100 Pages of...2017-06-2956 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 121 - From Themyscira to ProdigiumE121 includes a new round of the PS Score along with results from E120 PS Score. E121 Features reviews for "Wonder Woman" and "The Mummy." Show Notes: 00:20 - Intros 00:55 - Segment I: The PS Score 01:08 - Recap Ep. 120 PS Score 07:31 - PS Score Win/Lose Trailer Commentary #1 09:54 - "Frozen" Talkback 12:44 - PS Score: Transformers: The Last Knight (TS 17% & JC 10%) 15:03 - PS Score: Despicable Me 3 (TS 80% & JC 65%) 18:38 - PS Score: Spider-Man: Homecoming (TS 85% & JC 82%) 22:21 - Segment II: "Wonder Woman" Review2017-06-151h 18
Top 5 FilmEp. 120 - Juicy ColonistsEpisode 120 features "Alien: Covenant" review and the introduction of a brand new game titled the PS Score. Show Notes: 00:20 - The Internet 01:35 - A New Game: The PS Score 05:07 - PS Score: Rules 06:17 - PS Score: Reward 10:15 - Segment I: The PS Score 10:50 - PS Score: Baywatch (JC 62% & TS 70%) 15:18 - PS Score: Wonder Woman (JC 87% & TS 81%) 19:55 - PS Score: The Mummy (JC 44% & TS 53%) 24:48 - Segment II: "Alien: Covenant" Review 25:16 - AVP Movies Don't Exist 29:36 - "...2017-05-261h 13
Top 5 FilmEp. 119 - Guardians of CamelotEpisode 119 includes reactions to the first trailer for "Blade Runner 2049" and reviews for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword." Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: "Blade Runner 2049" Trailer Reactions 01:05 - The Nutcracker Suite 03:34 - A Variety of Cuts 08:39 - Iconic Visuals 10:27 - Modern Action 13:23 - Segment II: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" Review 13:43 - The Best Thing in MCU 15:35 - A Single Issue, Vol. 2 21:01 - Yondu and Quill 27:00 - Pieces Don't Line...2017-05-161h 03
Top 5 FilmEp. 118 - The King and a JediIn Episode 118 your hosts give their reactions to the first trailer for Star Wars "The Last Jedi" as well as a full review of Warner Brothers latest King Kong entry "Kong: Skull Island." Show Notes: 00:20 - Disney Owns the World 03:38 - Didn't see Beauty and the Beast 05:39 - Segment I: Celebration and "The Last Jedi" Trailer 07:52 - Star Wars Celebration 12:14 - Shift in Fandom 17:31 - Ending the Jedi? 26:11 - Rian Johnson 32:51 - Segment II: Kong: Skull Island 33:30 - Feeling...2017-05-091h 13
Top 5 FilmEp. 117 - Get Out, Logan!In Episode 117 we review Hugh Jackman's supposed final outing as Wolverine in "Logan" and Jordan Peele most well-known for Key & Peele directorial debut "Get Out." Show Notes: 00:20 - Two Movies to Review 03:37 - We've Seen Enough 05:27 - Segment I - "Logan" Review 06:15 - Timeless 07:49 - Not a Superhero Movie 09:29 - How to Correctly Evaluate X-Men Movies 14:02 - Thank Deadpool 17:48 - X23 22:59 - The Farmhouse 26:56 - Finally, 18 Years Later 30:32 - Parallels and Origins 34:55...2017-03-101h 26
Top 5 FilmEp. 116 - Triple PersonalitiesEpisode 116 includes three reviews from January and February releases. "Split" directed by M. Night Shyamalan, "John Wick Chapter 2" and "The Lego Batman Movie." Show Notes 00:20 - New Windows 04:15 - Segment I - "Split" Review 05:36 - John, I mean James McAvoy 10:00 - Twilight Zone Stories 13:18 - In That Space 18:44 - Expectation of a Twist 22:12 - Telling the Story Better 25:42 - Spoilers and the Secret Sequel 30:22 - More of a Horror 33:38 - Resurrecting Tales from the Crypt 34:06...2017-02-221h 17
Top 5 FilmEp. 115 - Top 5 of 2016It's a new year which means it is time to make our Top 5 of 2016. Like we have for the past two years, we will both list our favorite movies of the year and then together come up with a collaborative Top 5 for 2016. Show Notes: 00:20 - Happy New Year! 01:15 - Annual Year End Episode 02:40 - Segment I: Individual Lists 02:55 - Schofizzy's Top 10 06:37 - "Train to Busan" 15:09 - "Arrival" 21:10 - "Hell or High Water" 30:45 - Jonathan Chang's Top 10 31:03 - "Hunt for...2017-01-241h 18
Top 5 FilmEp. 114 - One with the ForceEpisode 114 is a review of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" directed by Gareth Edwards. Show Notes: 00:20 - Part I: Season of the Force 01:02 - First of Many Stories 02:40 - Feel the Brand at Disney 05:03 - Suppose to be for Kids? 08:24 - Part II: Review "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" 08:33 - A Table Setter 10:13 - Strangely Uplifting 18:26 - Balanced Ensemble 22:40 - Peppered Characters 29:54 - Multi-cultural Cast 37:12 - The Empire's Hierarchy 46:06 - Vader's C...2016-12-201h 21
Top 5 FilmEp. 113 - Queens of a New AgeEp. 113 features reviews for two November releases, "Arrival" directed by Dennis Villeneuve and Disney's latest animated feature "Moana" directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Show Notes: 00:20 - Intros 01:03 - Give Girls a Chance 03:40 - Segment I: "Arrival" Review 04:53 - Cyclical 07:41 - Invisible Stars 10:35 - A Bird in a Cage 11:58 - Reasoning 17:31 - Not Working Together 18:55 - Heptapods 24:25 - A Conversation Starter 30:00 - $6 Budget Days 36:59 - Segment II: "Moana" Review 39:14...2016-12-131h 02
Top 5 FilmEp.112 - Strange MoonlightAfter a bit of a hiatus, Top 5 Film is back with Ep. 112. We review Marvel Studios second feature of Phase Three "Doctor Strange" along with an independent film titled "Moonlight." Both films feature transitions in their main characters giving us an easy bridge between the two, but also there's been so many film since last we recorded we had to include two. Show Notes: 00:20 - Hiatus 02:32 - Segment I: "Dr. Strange" Review 02:39 - MCU Phase Three 10:28 - Similar Origins \ Slight Deviations 14:15 - Not Real Language2016-11-121h 04
Top 5 FilmEp. 111 - #SKWADEpisode 111 has Top 5 Film reviewing DC's "Suicide Squad" written and directed by David Ayer. Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: DCEU 01:53 - The Created Climate 04:06 - Ripple Through Fandom 06:35 - There's Influence 09:44 - What Are You Gonna Do DC? 14:31 - An Alternate Timeline 17:17 - Canned Thinking 19:26 - What's the Rush? 25:34 - Segment II: Suicide Squad Review 27:57 - Deadshot 30:01 - Harley Quinn & Joker 33:35 - Captain Boomerang and Katana 35:15 - Killer Croc a...2016-08-131h 06
Top 5 FilmEp. 110 - The Ideal GhostbustersEpisode 110 has Top 5 Film review the brand new version of "Ghostbusters" directed by Paul Feig staring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon. Show Notes: 00:20 - Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good 02:44 - Segment I: Ghostbusters (1984) 03:20 - A Cultural Phenomenon 05:29 - Childlike Nature 09:33 - A Romantic Comedy 12:00 - A Different Era 14:39 - Rejected Dudes 17:34 - Segment II: Why Women Ghostbusters? 18:36 - Expanding the Brand 19:37 - Not Charlie's Angels 21:42 - Paul Feig 23:45...2016-07-211h 19
Top 5 FilmEp. 109 - Triple Threat: Final Girls of SummerEpisode 109 has us doing a summer catch-up lumping three movies together for a triple threat of unlikely final girl horror films; "The Shallows," "The Neon Demon," and "The Purge: Election Year." Show Notes: 00:20 - The Final Girls of Summer 01:08 - Segment I: "The Shallows" Review 01:30 - Blake Lively 03:02 - Tourniquet 05:52 - The Surfing Experience 09:49 - The Markers 13:45 - The Shark's Feast 15:46 - Spoilers Finale 18:54 - Cellphones Exist 21:04 - Segment II: "The Neon Demon" Review 21:12...2016-07-211h 06
Top 5 FilmEp. 108 - Wan the ConjurerIn Episode 108 Top 5 Film discuss a new horror master James Wan and his latest release, "The Conjuring 2." Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: James Wan 01:27 - Preeminent Horror Director 05:52 - Inspiring a New Generation 08:56 - Versatility 11:21 - Aesthetic 13:01 - Segment II: The Conjuring 2 Review 13:22 - Serialization & Spin-offs 17:30 - Derivative of the First 23:09 - Layers of Possession 26:59 - The Nun 29:58 - Coping with Horror 33:14 - Vice Versa 34:54 - Why it Works as a...2016-06-2938 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 107 - Couples v SinglesIn Episode 107 Top 5 Film review "The Lobster" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Show Notes: 00:20 - Yorgos Lanthimos 01:28 - Noticeable Cast 02:40 - Dystopian Future 04:28 - Too Many Dogs 07:02 - Segment I: Couples 08:11 - The Toaster and the Maid 09:46 - More Like Prisoners 11:36 - Frequent Nose Bleeds 14:37 - A Demeaning Process 20:41 - Three Men and Three Women 23:25 - Segment II: Singles 24:17 - Uncommittable Cinematic Act 26:49 - Double Life 30:37 - Turned I...2016-05-2748 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 106 - Skittles WarIn Episode 106 Top 5 Film review "Captain America: Civil War," Disney's latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For no extra charge, spoilers are included. Show Notes: 00:20 - Intros and Where's the Theme? 01:24 - Hero From Start to Finish 04:25 - A Little Convenient 07:04 - One Line of Dialogue 11:14 - They Don't Wanna Fight 13:41 - I'm the Tree 15:25 - Murky Sides 18:07 - The Right Mentality 22:26 - He Killed My Mom 25:52 - Non-Fighting 28:39 - Why is There a...2016-05-121h 03
Top 5 FilmEp. 105 - Spring Catch-UpEpisode 105 has Top 5 Film catching up on three movies that released across April including Disney's "The Jungle Book," Ben Wheatley's "High-Rise," and Jeremy Saulnier's "Green Room." Show Notes: 00:20 - Intros 01:36 - Snap Review of Midnight Special 04:26 - Recommending 10 Cloverfield Lane 05:41 - Segment I: The Jungle Book Review 07:06 - One of the Best Remakes 08:31 - Photo Real 12:31 - A Better Rendition 16:27 - Dynamic Action 21:13 - Segment II: High-Rise Review 22:57 - Neo Future 24:21 - A M...2016-05-0757 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 104 - Martha, Martha, Martha"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is out and we had to weigh in on the action-adventure that pits two of the most iconic superheroes against each other. As always, the episode includes spoilers.
Show Notes:
00:20 - Segment I - Setup
01:43 - A Contentious Movie Experience
05:14 - The Zod Event
08:50 - The Burden of a Hero
12:11 - Segment II - Review
12:25 - It's a Batman Movie
15:48 - Same Motivations
20:26 - Luthor's Power
26:51 - Over Complicated
30:48 - You...2016-04-071h 08
Top 5 FilmEp. 103 - World's Finest"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is set to release this month and we are so excited for it we thought it was necessary to discuss a few things pre-release.
Episode Notes:
00:20 - Segment I: A DC Movie Universe
00:45 - ... but this is Batman!
04:26 - Mutually Beneficial
06:51 - Serialized Stakes
08:53 - Segment II: The Snyder Effect
09:12 - Consequences of "Man of Steel"
16:25 - Light and Dark
19:18 - Batfleck
21:24 - Segment III: Trailers and Tracking
22:18 - A Minute...2016-03-0840 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 102 - Son of a VVitchEpisode 102 reviews "The Witch" an independent horror directed by Robert Eggers that received high acclaim in 2015 at the Sundance Film Festival and Fantastic Fest. On top of the review, discussion includes authenticity, morality and faith, and expectations.
Episode Notes:
00:20 - Segment I: Authenticity and Period
01:23 - 100% in Period
04:49 - Authenticity Goes Both Ways
07:55 - There Was No "W"
11:51 - Segment II: "The Witch" Review
11:56 - Time Travel
14:56 - Ensemble
17:27 - Faith Will Conquer All
20:29 - Bridging Two Disparate Genres2016-02-2858 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 101 - True Love Never DiesThe merc with a mouth finally has a R-rated movie in theaters and it is making a ton of money. Top 5 Film review "Deadpool" directed by Tim Miller and written by Rhett Rheese & Paul Wernick. Further discussion includes Box office success, determination to get this project made, MPAA rating /content, as well as the future for the character.
Episode Notes:
00:20 - Segment I: Box Office Success
01:12 - Breaking Records
03:43 - Certified Fresh Goodwill
07:02 - Little Kid in Me
09:13 - Hot Topic the Store
11:46 - Segment...2016-02-1653 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 100.5 - Hail, Coens!In the first .5 episode of 2016 we review the Coen brothers new comedy, "Hail, Caesar!" as well as address an online discussion stemming from a demand for more diversity in Hollywood and it's impact on a film like Hail, Caesar!.
Episode Notes:
00:19 - Segment I: Blue Collar Movie Making
01:29 - Most Recognizable and Most Populist
03:32 - Grow on You
05:24 - Segment II: "Hail, Caesar!" Review
07:05 - The Fixer and the Future
10:03 - Kidnap Scenario
15:15 - Matching a Photochemical Era
17:20 - "No Dames"2016-02-1342 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 100 - Top 5 of 20152015 is over and it's time for us to reflect on the year. Along with narrowing down and listing our collaborative Top 5 for 2015, we talk about the Academy Award nominations for the year as well as the Top 10 at the domestic box office releases. We also look ahead at movies slated for 2016, what to get excited about and what to roll our eyes at. Being our 100th episode we celebrated by changing our intro and outro theme, enjoy. As with all of our episodes, spoilers are discussed.
Episode Notes:
00:20 - Celebrating 100 Episodes
01:52 - Segment I...2016-01-181h 16
Top 5 FilmEp. 99 - The Force is Back and I Can Not LieThe Force is back and I can not lie, you other Jedi can't deny... "The Force Awakens" is out and Top 5 Film had to discuss the film in depth. Like always on our show, spoilers are discussed at length.
Show Notes:
00:30 - Making Things Right
06:02 - Purposefully Spread Out
11:00 - A Version in Your Head
13:37 - Fostering New Characters
20:20 - Rey, the Mary Sue
32:41 - My Two Suns
37:07 - A Thankless Job
39:42 - Criticisms that Ring True
51:16 - Leia...2015-12-241h 59
Top 5 FilmEp. 98 - InCREEDibleThere are six Rocky Balboa movies, now there is also a spin-off titled "Creed" starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler. Coogler got notice from his direction on 2013 drama "Fruitvale Station" which also starred Michael B. Jordan. Top 5 Film had to take time to discuss Creed, a film that could easily find itself in quite a few Top 10 lists for 2015.
Show Notes:
00:31 - Michael B. Jordan is a Star
02:06 - Rocky for a New Generation?
11:31 - Bridging Reality and Fiction
18:58 - Old Man Stallone
25:27 - B...2015-12-2245 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 97 - A Spectre Says What?James Bond is back in "Spectre," the 24th 007 film across 53 years. This appears to be Daniel Craig's final time wearing the tuxedo, playing with the gadgets and fast cars. Top 5 Film talks the Bond franchise as well as the mark that Daniel Craig has left the iconic character created by Ian Fleming.
Show Notes:
00:31 - Intros and the Writing's on the Wall
05:38 - Aston Martin and Chase Scenes
10:05 - Momentum and Tentacle Mom Tangent
18:45 - Grounding James Bond
26:36 - Useless Nanobots, Villains, and Heroines
35:04...2015-11-1559 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 96 - Decoding the ForceMaybe you'd heard a new Star Wars movie was coming out? For Top 5 Film this is a monumental event and we had to get our feelings out about the Star Wars franchise. We also wanted to share our fan theories and enthusiasm built off marketing and news ahead of "The Force Awakens" releasing next month. Enjoy!
Show Notes:
00:31 - Intros and Mini "The Martian" Review
08:21 - Our First Star Wars Experiences and the Toyline
25:23 - Star Wars is Universal
32:26 - Two Star Wars Audiences
37:42 - Uniting the...2015-11-101h 31
Top 5 FilmEp. 95 - A Visit from NightM. Night Shyamalan is back with "The Visit" a horror comedy that left Top 5 Film itching to talk about the found footage feature.
00:31 - Intros and M. Night Shyamalan
02:00 - A New Deal
05:22 - Layers of Shyamalan
10:45 - The Twilight Zone
12:37 - More Comedy than Horror
16:10 - Sequences
22:41 - Nana and Pop Pop
27:46 - Real Mental Illness
33:58 - Delivery Method
36:08 - Sum Up and Outros
2015-10-0739 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 94 - A Day of Living DangerouslyIn episode 94, Top 5 Film discusses the 2015 Reel Grit: Six Shooter, a film marathon featuring six AFI alumni filmmakers who each present a movie that heavily influenced them becoming the artists they are today. Presenters included; Editor Affonso Goncalves, Screenwriter David Arata, Producer Michael Dinner, Production Designer Joseph Garrity, Director John McTiernan, and Cinematographer Steven Fierberg.
Show Notes:
00:31 - Intros and Reel Grit: Six Shooter Background
03:57 - Watching with Purpose and Aimless Viewing
09:10 - Taking Programming for Granted
12:28 - Feature No.1: "The Lovers on the Bridge"
18:56 - Feature...2015-08-231h 10
Top 5 FilmEp. 93 - Stunts by CruiseTom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in his fifth Mission: Impossible role for "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" directed by Christopher McQuarrie and Top 5 Film felt it necessary to discuss the feature and how it fits in among the other Mission: Impossible features.
Show Notes:
00:31 - Intros and 250 mph
04:36 - Strides Above
06:50 - More Than a Set Piece
10:10 - A Bit of a Carbon Copy
14:17 - Hear the Writing
17:48 - Rinse n Repeat
23:03 - That Foil Character
26:38 - S...2015-08-0747 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 92 - Ant WobbleIn Episode 92 Top 5 Film dissect Marvel Studios 12th feature film "Ant-Man."
Show Notes:
00:31 - Are You Ready? and Intros
02:19 - Get Your Attention Business
09:26 - Become the Hero
13:01 - Multi-Generational
15:55 - Holding Back or Building Up?
19:47 - Silver Age in Marvel Studios
26:28 - Creative Differences
32:18 - Who Dies in Marvel Movies?
35:17 - Marvel Knows How to Cast
42:33 - Undercut the Big Moment
48:20 - Why's the Other Guy Russian?
53:30 - Folded into t...2015-07-201h 06
Top 5 FilmEp. 91 - The Park is Now ClosedIn episode 91 Top 5 Film digs in and discusses "Jurassic World" and the rest of Universal Pictures' Jurassic Park franchise.
Show Notes:
00:31 - Intros and a 14-year Drought
05:48 - Redundant Beats and Paper Thin
11:40 - A New Generation
17:06 - The "Best" Sequel to Jurassic Park
21:07 - The Park is Open?
26:23 - Jurassic World the Theme Park Sucks
33:08 - Chris Pratt is Perfect
39:20 - A Family Vacation
49:12 - Two Sides of a Seesaw
55:24 - Transition is Painful
62:00...2015-06-201h 20
Top 5 FilmEp. 90 - Fast and FuriosaIt has been 30 years since director George Miller last gave fans a Mad Max film, but despite the drought, the mastermind filmmaker is back behind the camera with a new installment of the apocalyptic franchise titled "Mad Max: Fury Road" and Top 5 Film just had to discuss it.
Show Notes:
00:39 - Intros and A Delightful Mainstream Release
02:56 - First Three Films Fully Realized
10:00 - Bread Crumbs and Focus on Action
19:25 - How Fury Road Came to Be
22:30 - Nothing is Practical
26:44 - Feminism, More like...2015-05-201h 08
Top 5 FilmEp. 89 - Ex Gon' Give it to UltronIn Episode 89 Top 5 Film decides to tackle two recent science fiction releases with artificial intelligence at the center of their story; "Ex Machina" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron."
Show Notes:
00:31 - Intros
02:33 - "Ex Machina"
04:24 - Things Aren't Right
06:49 - Switching Alliances
08:09 - Smokescreen
12:17 - The Interview
15:24 - That's How That Works
27:35 - "Avengers: Age of Ultron"
29:58 - One and Done
32:55 - The Marvel Universe is Weighing Down the Movies
39:12 - Not Enough Time
43:27 - Hulk in South Africa
47:01 - New Avengers
50:29 - Hawkeye is the Glue
58:20 - Bad Action
62:37 - All so Muted
66:00 - Marvel's Cinematic Future
75:14...2015-05-081h 17
Top 5 FilmEp. 88 - Paul's Last RideEpisode 88 has Top 5 Film discuss the latest installment in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, "Furious 7." Originally slated for 2014, Furious 7 was delayed after the untimely death Paul Walker only for Universal to regroup and finish the film in Paul's memory. On top of discussing how much Paul Walker meant to the franchise, Top 5 Film reviews the 7th film and discusses their concerns for the future of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise.
Show Notes:
00:31 - Intros and Nostalgia
05:00 - Chronological Order vs. Release Order
20:14 - They Couldn't Fix This
25:46 - Street Cred'
...2015-04-111h 09
Top 5 FilmEp. 87 - I Am CHAPPiEIn Episode 87 Top 5 Film tackle Neil Blomkamp's third scifi feature film "Chappie."
Show Notes:
00:32 - Intros
00:45 - Future Alien Director
08:07 - When You Put it That Way
12:37 - Die Antwoord
19:08 - Animation of CHAPPiE
22:30 - A Childhood Movie That's Rated R
32:27 - Hugh Jackman's Haircut
39:39 - Dolby Atmos
44:28 - Consciousness
51:45 - They Only Have PS4's in the Future
56:45 - Outros2015-03-1357 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 86 - Manners Maketh ManEpisode 86 has Top 5 Film discussing director Matthew Vaughn's latest effort "Kingsman: The Secret Service." An R-rated action adapted from a comic created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons.
Show Notes:
00:32 - Intros
02:35 - Review "Kingsman: The Secret Service"
05:19 - Samuel L. Jackson
07:52 - Ultra Violent
12:50 - The 1%
18:09 - Merlin's About Face
22:05 - CGI
24:36 - Poking fun at James Bond
37:52 - Outros2015-02-1939 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 85.5 - Oscar Be Snubbin'Our first .5 episode of 2015 is reactions to the 87th Annual Academy Awards nominations. There were some unforgivable snubs this year and Top 5 Film felt it necessary to go on the record over the Academy's weak nomination class from 2014; a year with an outrageous number of exceptional films.
Show Notes:
00:31 - intros and set-up
01:40 - effectiveness of Academy Awards
05:10 - "Selma" has a stigma?
10:17 - fact checking "Selma"
15:26 - "American Sniper" reception
18:04 - the most offensive snub
24:00 - the most absurd snub
32:04...2015-01-1947 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 85 - Top 5's Top 5 of 2014Episode 85 is Top 5 Film's year end episode. Your hosts each rundown their individual Top 10 Films in 2014. Then collaboratively the duo debate a number of titles from 2014 and come up with Top 5's Top 5 of 2014. Enjoy!
Show Notes:
00:31 - intros and set-up
05:15 - Trevor's Top 10
14:45 - Jon's Top 10
26:10 - debate on "Snowpiercer" for Top 5's Top 5 of 2014
29:31- discussion on "Inherent Vice"
34:36 - debate on "The Lego Movie" for Top 5's Top 5 of 2014
40:18 - debate on "Nightcrawler" for Top 5's Top 5 of 2014...2014-12-311h 27
Top 5 FilmEp. 84 - Humor Setting, 60%Christopher Nolan has a new movie out titled "Interstellar" starring Matthew McConaughey. Being the enormous Nolan fans that we are at Top 5 Film, we just had to review it. To do so we decided to bring on the first respectable gentlemen critic who hated it, Mr. James Rocchi.
Show Notes:
- 00:30 Intros
- 01:40 Review "Interstellar"
- 30:24 IMAX and the money side of "Interstellar"
- 76:23 A short story about Michael Caine, Wrap-up and Outros2014-11-211h 20
Top 5 FilmEp. 83 - The Unexpected Virtue of FuryTop 5 Film doubles up and discuss two new features in Ep. 83 - The Unexpected Virtue of Fury. First is David Ayer's "Fury" starring Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, and Jon Bernthal as a Sherman tank unit making their final push into Germany during World War II. Second is Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" starring Michael Keaton as a washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero coping with personal issues as he prepares to release a Broadway play. Listener warning: show contains spoilers for both films.
Sh...2014-10-261h 28
Top 5 FilmEp. 82 - You Go(ne) Girl!David Fincher is back behind the camera with an adaptation of Gillian Flynn's best selling novel "Gone Girl" and we just had to dig in to all the sensationalism within it. Discussion is laced with spoilers from the start, so make sure you've seen the film before listening.2014-10-101h 23
Top 5 FilmEp. 81 - Mr. TuskLove him or hate him Kevin Smith is still making movies. His latest "Tusk," so happens to be the first in a proposed trilogy all taking place in Canada, the Great White North trilogy Smith is calling it. Some drummed up on his podcast the Smodcast. To discuss the film Top 5 Film has brought on first-time guest, the managing editor of /Film, Russ Fischer.2014-09-2949 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 80 - Expendably DeliciousThere's no denying that Top 5 Film loves action movies and since a whole bunch of action stars we grew up watching are all together again in "The Expendables 3," Top 5 Film felt it necessary to commit an episode to the group of action heroes that might be better off taking naps. To join your hosts in the discussion they've brought back guest Jay Hawkinson or @sleestakk. The Top 5 list to coincide with Ep. 80 - Expendably Delicious will be Top 5 Villains for "The Expendables 4."2014-08-2055 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 79 - Ninja Mutant Turtle Teenagers?!"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" directed by Jonathan Liebesman is out in theaters and Top 5 Film felt it necessary to discuss, not only this new reboot of a beloved franchise, but all things Turtles. Joining Top 5 in Ep.79 is returning guest and film critic John Gholson who is currently doing some outstanding work with his Stripped reviews over at Movies.com. Our Top 5 lists in Ep.79 focus on our favorite characters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand including comics, cartoons, toys, and of course movies.2014-08-121h 21
Top 5 FilmEp. 78 - Guardians, Bitch!Top 5 Film is back from a short summer hiatus and Episode 78 has your hosts discussing Marvel's latest cinematic release "Guardians of the Galaxy" directed by James Gunn. On top of a lengthy discussion about Marvel's riskiest release and least accurate adaptation from comic to date, Top 5 Film teases a few highlights from this year's San Diego Comic Con.2014-08-051h 21
Top 5 FilmEp. 77.5 - Resetting a RebootBryan Singer returns to direct a new X-Men movie, his first time since 2003 with "X-Men 2," "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and Top 5 Film weighs in on a film that essentially hits the reset button on the entire franchise. Guest Pete Willboughy returns to discuss not only the film, but what it does for the franchise versus the characters.2014-06-0232 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 77 - King of the MonstersLegendary and Warner Brothers have unleashed their new "Godzilla" and Top 5 Film wants to talk all about it. To help discuss the new disaster-monster tale your hosts brought on one of their close friends, Pete Willoughby who has worked in production design for multiple films including the upcoming Christopher Nolan film "Interstellar". The group also embellish their Top 5 Kaiju's or other monster's they'd like to fight Godzilla.2014-06-0259 min
Top 5 FilmEp. 76 - To Catch a SpiderSony has released "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" so that means we at Top 5 Film need to talk about it. To do so we've brought back reoccurring guest Steve Zaragoza of SourceFed and YouTube fame. Together we talk out a lot of the complaints audiences are having with the film along with why we enjoyed the film and are hopeful for the future for our friendly neighborhood web-slinger. As you should know every episode includes a Top 5 list to accompany the film(s) being discussed, Ep. 76 includes Top 5 Cinematic Deaths. Enjoy.2014-05-141h 09
Top 5 FilmEp. 45 - Mastering the Human ConditionIn the 45th episode hosts Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome back guest film critic Todd Gilchrist of Celebuzz to talk Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film "The Master." Tying into the theme of the film we pair our discussion with a Top 5 list centering on the Human Condition.2012-09-191h 11
Top 5 FilmEp. 44 - Superheroes, Gangsters, and Reboots: Summer Wrap-Up 2012In episode 44 Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld talk director John Hillcoat's latest collaboration with musician/screen writer Nick Cave "Lawless." The duo also spend a majority of the episode breaking down their Top 5 movies from summer 2012.2012-09-111h 01
Top 5 FilmEp. 43 - Movie Road Trips, Vacations, and LocationsIn our 43rd episode we welcome back guest Jay Hawkinson to talk movie road trips, vacations, and locations. The episode was inspired by a road trip Trevor Schoenfeld took with his family while on vacation in Oregon to visit Astoria, the town where "The Goonies," "Short Circuit," "Kindergarten Cop," and other films were filmed. Jay joins the discussion with his thoughts on a recent visit to the Stanley Hotel, which inspired Stephen King's novel The Shining. Tying into the vacation/road trip discussion, the group breaks down their Top 5 Vacation/Road Trip Movies.2012-08-151h 32
Top 5 FilmEp. 42 - Under Nolan's Cowl and BeyondIn the 42nd episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome First Showing creator Alex Billington on the show to discuss Christopher Nolan's now completed Dark Knight trilogy. To coincide with the end of Noan's trilogy the group breaks down their Top 5 wishlist for what Warner Brothers could do next with the caped crusader. As usual, major spoilers are discussed throughout the episode.2012-07-261h 39
Top 5 FilmEp. 41 - The Amazing Spider-Man and Top 5 RebootsIn episode 41 Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld open up a discussion on reboots focusing on the recently released "The Amazing Spider-Man" and ranking their Top 5 Reboots. The duo also get into talking a few previous reboots that were failures and a few films that they wouldn't mind seeing rebooted.2012-07-111h 28
Top 5 FilmEp. 36 - The Avengers Team-UpIn our 36th episode we invite a good friend of Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld and fellow Tallyteer Sean Duregger aka @geekCouch to talk "The Avengers" and our Top 5 Team-Up movies.2012-05-131h 39
Top 5 FilmEp. 35 - Spoilers in the WoodsIn our 35th episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome back guest Jen Yamato of Movie|Line to talk "The Cabin in the Woods". Being that the movie has had something of a controversial marketing campaign with spoilers revealed in the trailers and tv spots, we felt it a good time to dig right in and talk in depth about spoilers and how they effect the audience. While talking spoilers we decided to break down the Top 5 Movies You Should Never Spoil. Lastly, this episode contains major spoilers for "The Cabin in the Woods" and it is recommended that...2012-04-212h 12
Top 5 FilmEp. 33 - SXSW 2012In our 33rd episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome Noah Lee of Film Threat and Horror's Not Dead to talk this year's SXSW Film Festival.2012-03-242h 00
Top 5 FilmEp. 32 - John Carter and Top 5 Scifi HeroesIn our 32 episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome back film critic John Gholson for Movies.com and Horrors Not Dead to talk Disney's latest action adventure "John Carter" directed by Andrew Stanton. The group also discusses their Top 5 Scifi Heroes.2012-03-102h 10
Top 5 FilmEp. 31 - Sundance 2012In our 31st episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome back regular guest Germain Lussier of /Film to break down his Top 5 films from Sundance Film Festival 2012. Along with talking Germain's Top 5 from Park City he also covers a huge swath of quality films (and a few stinkers) screened at the ever popular film festival.2012-02-101h 31
Top 5 FilmEp. 30 - Top 5 Friday the 13th Kills and The GreyIn our 30th episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome Ryan Turek back on the show to talk a recent Friday the 13th double feature hosted by Creature Features and Shock Till You Drop. Including talking in general about the Friday the 13th franchise and its impact on the horror genre, we break down our Top 5 Friday the 13th kills across the twelve movies. We also talk about Joe Carnahan's latest directorial effort "The Grey."2012-02-021h 35
Top 5 FilmEp. 29 - Top 5 Film Scores of 2011Trevor Schoenfeld and Jonathan Chang welcome Sam Smith back on the show to talk our favorite film scores and soundtracks from 2011. The group also run down their Top 5 Film Scores of 2011 and talk in general about how good or bad the year in film music was.2012-01-221h 30
Top 5 FilmEp. 28 - Top 5 Vintage and New Films in 2011A look back at 2011. Hosts Trevor Schoenfeld and Jonathan Chang break down their top 5 vintage and new films seen within 2011.2012-01-122h 18
Top 5 FilmEp. 27 - The Catch UpIts been a month since Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld recorded so the duo are back behind the microphone catching up on the month of November and the variety of movie they watched during that time. Films discussed include; "The Muppets," "Hugo," "Martha Marcy May Marlene," "The Artist," "My Week with Marilyn," "Sleeping Beauty" and "The Descendants."2011-12-071h 45
Top 5 FilmEp. 26 - Screamfest '11, The Thing Evolution and Paranormal Activity TrilogyIn the 26th episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome Managing Editor of Shock Till You Drop, Ryan Turek to talk the Los Angeles annual horror film festival Screamfest. Other conversations include the evolution of "The Thing." We take a look back at the 1951, 1982 and current 2011 versions of the classic sci-fi horror based off the John W. Campbell Jr. story. We also talk about the "Paranormal Activity" franchise.2011-10-231h 28
Top 5 FilmEp. 25 - Fantastic Fest 2011In our 25th episode Trevor Schoenfeld and Jonathan Chang welcome back regular guest Germain Lussier from /Film to discuss this year's Fantastic Fest. Discussion includes some of the themes of this year's event, the new online ticketing system, and lots of movies. In depth reactions on "The Day," "The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence," "Take Shelter," "You're Next," "Paranormal Activity 3" plus Germain and Jonathan give their Top 5 from the fest.2011-10-021h 40
Top 5 FilmEp. 24 - Drive and Top 5 L.A. FilmsIn our 24th episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome on film critic Todd Gilchrist to talk the highly anticipated "Drive" directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Ryan Gosling. Conversation takes a turn into our feelings on the ratio between good and bad movies in cinema as well talking our Top 5 Los Angeles based films.2011-09-172h 21
Top 5 FilmEp. 23 - Warrior and Top 5 Sports FilmsIn our 23rd episode Trevor Schoenfeld and Jonathan Chang welcome Devin Faraci of Badass Digest to the show to talk "Warrior" and our Top 5 Sports films.2011-09-081h 46
Top 5 FilmEp. 22 - Apes Will RiseIn the 22nd episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome special guest Jeremy Smith who writes under the handle Mr. Beaks for Aint it Cool News and other sites around the net to talk about 20th Century Fox's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" as well as the entire Planet of the Apes franchise.2011-08-121h 32
Top 5 FilmEp. 21 - Comic Con, Captain America, and Cowboys & AliensIn the 21st episode of Top 5 Film Trevor Schoenfeld and Jonathan Chang welcome guest Robert Fure a writer and Associate Editor for Film School Rejects to talk both the highs and lows of San Diego Comic Con in 2011 and "Captain America: The First Avenger." Jonathan and Trevor also give an in depth breakdown of Jon Favreau's latest effort "Cowboys & Aliens."2011-07-281h 55
Top 5 FilmEp. 20 - It All EndsIn the 20th episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld discuss the final film installment to the Harry Potter franchise, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." The guys also breakdown their Top 5 Harry Potter movies within the franchise.2011-07-221h 43
Top 5 FilmEp. 19 - Lantern Corps vs. MutantsIn our 19th episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld dig deep into X-Men and Green Lantern universes. Discussions include the entire X-Men film franchise, Green Lantern's potential versus output and what the future of comic book movies looks like.2011-07-031h 54
Top 5 FilmEp. 18 - Attack the Super 8In our 18th episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld bring on guest John Ott of Making the Movie to talk about J.J. Abrams recent film "Super 8" as well as a new UK film "Attack the Block" which is generating crazy buzz everywhere it is shown.2011-06-201h 29
Top 5 FilmEp. 17 - The Tree of LifeIn our 17th episode Trevor Schoenfeld and Jonathan Chang welcome "Going the Distance" screenwriter Geoff LaTulippe on Top 5 Film podcast to talk Terrance Malick's latest film "The Tree of Life." We also discuss Geoff's experience getting 'Going the Distance' made. Finally we also discuss a film series Trevor Schoenfeld is covering for KCET over the course of the summer.2011-06-091h 39
Top 5 FilmEp. 16 - Top 5 Most Anticipated Summer 2011In our 16th episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome Movieline.com's editor Jen Yamato to talk our Top 5 Most Anticipated of Summer 2011. We also begin with a capsule review of Marvel's "Thor."2011-05-151h 22
Top 5 FilmEp. 15 - Top 5 Fast 5In the 15th episode of Top 5 Film Podcast Jon Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome back Germain Lussier to talk the entire "Fast and the Furious" franchise including the kick-off Summer blockbuster "Fast Five."2011-05-101h 15
Top 5 FilmEp. 14 - SXSW 2011On our 14th episode Jonnie Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome special guests Brian Kelley (writer and assistant editor for Gordon and the Whale) and John Gholson (writer for Cinematical) to talk the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival.2011-03-301h 51
Top 5 FilmEp. 13 - Stereotypes in CinemaIn our 13th episode Jon Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld discuss stereotypes in cinema after hearing about a Nascar Transformer with a mullet that will be in the upcoming third Transformers film.2011-03-121h 20
Top 5 FilmEp. 06 - Fantastic Fest Part 2We finish up talking all about Fantastic Fest with Brian Kelley and Jay Hawkinson who both give their Top 5 films from the festival along with Jonathan Chang. We also talk a little bit about the I Spit on Your Grave remake and some of the other events that were at Fantastic Fest like the Fantastic Feud and the epic karaoke party.2010-10-201h 09
Top 5 FilmEp. 05 - Fantastic Fest Part 1In our 5th episode Jonathan Chang and I welcome guests Brian Kelley and Jay Hawkinson on the show to talk about Fantastic Fest. This is the first part of two episodes. In the part we discuss the festival atmosphere along with a bunch of films including Let Me In, Hatchet 2, Red Hill, Enter the Void and others.2010-10-151h 08
Top 5 FilmEp. 03 - End of Summer Breakdown Pt.1In the third episode Jonathan Chang and Trevor Schoenfeld welcome Pete Tulba to the conversation to talk about Summer 2010. We talk about the successes and failures plus a look inside some of the Box Office totals. What were the surprises and what end up exactly where we expected? It is an episode so with so much going on it had to become two parts.2010-09-211h 00