Let the Movie Speak!

Travis and Annie ride into Sergio Leone’s dusty, dangerous world, but have no fear. They’ve brought along their secret weapon: a guest whose jokes hit harder than Eastwood’s stare. They break down ponchos, power plays, and why silent men with squinty eyes always seem to win. Can you really trust a town with two crime families and one coffin guy?

Annie and Travis find themselves prisoners in need of escape of a classic movie's massive reputation. Does a movie that tackles this material have any right to evoke laughs? Why does everyone love that darned motorcycle jump so much? Tune in while they dig into it.

In this episode, Annie and Travis trek into Kurisowa's sweaty crime thriller to see if they can find the kidnapped child, attempt to decipher the precise blocking, and get to the bottom of what really makes a terrible shoe. Listen in, share, subscribe, and comment wherever you get your podcasts!

Ah, the soothing snaps and whistles of an American classic. Broadway meets Hollywood in this brand new double-episode. That's right, double the movies means double the takes and double the viewing exhaustion from the hosts. Is the original an undeniable cinematic juggernaut? Did Spielberg do something close to the impossible half a century later? If Tony sings the word "Maria" one more time will she fall in love with him even faster? We answer all these and more in the latest episode.

Travis and Annie continue to see the 60's cinema they've shared from slightly different lenses. This one is a supposedly groundbreaking French New Wave classic that features an insufferable protagonist, jump cuts galore, and a story that reveals more on a rewatch than a first time viewing. Listen in and let us know whether Annie, in fact, has a point.

Travis and Annie begin an unlucky number of episodes exploring what 60's cinema has to offer. This week, they're staring into the (black and white) baby blues of a young Paul Newman in a story that includes pool, broken relationships, even more broken thumbs (and dreams), and yes, more pool. Listen in and leave a rating, review or comment!

Travis and Annie dive into the unsettling world of a party turned nightmare, where buried secrets and mounting tension lead to a shocking revelation. Together they pick at the last bites of the Dinner Party series in order to dissect Karyn Kusama's gripping thriller and decide whether or not it is, in fact, a vampire movie.

Travis and Annie take in the salty air of a remote village and sit down with a group of pious individuals to sample the gourmet delicacies of an Oscar-winner. Show Notes: In this episode, Travis and Annie, our adventurous cinephiles, set the table for "Let the Movie Speak," focusing on their gourmet approach to reviewing films from different decades. They express a hearty appetite for their upcoming 1960s series and encourage listeners to join the feast. They share recent movie-watching experiences, with Annie savoring "In the Name of the Rose" and Travis indulging in a second helping of "Payback" (this time the Director's Cut). The duo then serves up a rich discussion on "Babette's Feast," exploring its themes, characters, and cultural significance. They dissect the film's impact, historical context, and the exquisite artistry of French cuisine depicted. The episode concludes with a tantalizing anticipation for the final course in their dinner party series.

Travis and Annie invite an old friend over for a funeral dinner of catfish casserole and the three of them attempt to answer the age old question that has plagued critics for decades: Is Meryl Streep good?

Travis and Annie bring a guest to eavesdrop on a conversation that includes: beehives, teddy bears, violet-eyed monsters, and the Holocaust a few times.

Travis and Annie join a crowded table of Brits to sample the Oscar winning script of a sort-of murder-mystery.

Travis and Annie set the table for the Dinner Party Movies miniseries by venturing into the Rom-Com that dares to engage in the conversation on civil rights.

Two dudes sort of talk about "Some Like it Hot" (1959), but really use the episode as an excuse to catch up on what they've been watching.  Show Notes: 1/11/22 Let the Movie Speak! "Some Like it Hot" (1959) Season 5, Episode 11 After breezing right through the unremarkable entry from 1959, Travis and Justin shoot the breeze about what they've been watching lately and why you should check out some/all of the following: "The Banshees of Inishiren" (2022), "Babette's Feast" (1987), "Avatar: The Way of Water" (2022), and "First Reformed" (2017). Follow Us On: Twitter Instagram Facebook

Les amis discover this: if style over substance were a virtue, this film would still be a few francs short of a euro. Show Notes: 12/16/22 Let the Movie Speak! "Elevator to the Gallows" (1958) Season 5, Episode 10 After discussing their week of watching, including Spencer (2021), & Frankenstein (1931), the boys hop on a plane to the seedy, black and white streets of Paris, France to delve into the world of Julian and Florence. They touch on what French New-Wave contributed to film, and how this particular entry leaves much to be desired if you care about things happening that matter in your movies. All of it culminates in an answer to their favorite question: "Is It Worth Your Time?" Welcome [0:00-0:04] What Did We Watch This Week? [0:04-0:22] Intro [0:22-0:31]  What's It Saying? [0:31-0:53] Is It Worth Your Time? [0:53-1:01] Noir Alley segment on "Elevator to the Gallows" with Eddie Muller & Alicia Malone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBkwcfsILPc&t=126s Miles Davis Scoring "Elevator to the Gallows" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WVSQTg_rm0 Follow Us On: Twitter Instagram Facebook

What’s the point?: Nihilism, neo-gore, and popcorn drive the pair’s discussion of Howard Hawk’s “The Thing From Another World” and John Carpenter’s “The Thing.” Rest assured: Dog Agency is thoroughly dissected.  Richard Newby’s Hollywood Reporter article regarding the potential saving grace of Marvel’s horror properties: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/werewolf-by-night-comics-behind-marvel-special-1235236312/  Roger Ebert’s Review:  https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-thing-1982 Stuart Cohen’s (a producer for Carpenter’s “The Thing”) blog regarding the making of the film: https://theoriginalfan.blogspot.com/?m=1  John Carpenter on Letterman:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJRksSu_y_4&t=416s  John Carpenter on  Two Types of Scary Stories:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNT77JzuUbs

Vegetables with a regrettable tendency to plant their seeds and lay waste to the human race dominate the duo’s discussion.  Show Notes:  10/23/22   Let the Movie Speak!   "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956)  Season 5, Episode 9   After discussing their week of watching, including The Sixth Sense (1999), The Adventures of Tintin (2011), the pals journey into the eighty minute popcorn world of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). While touching on some brief historical and genre-specific context, the experience of what it feels like to watch this movie is explored. Opinions are given on the lead performance by Kevin McCarthy, the somewhat limited role dispensed to his love interest played by Dana Wynter, as well as how cool those pods really are. Comparisons are made between the original and the 1978 version, including the stark contrast in the endings. All of it culminates in an answer to their favorite question: "Is It Worth Your Time?"  Welcome [0:00-0:04]  What Did We Watch This Week? [0:04-0:15]  Intro [0:15-0:21] What's It Saying? [0:21-1:02]  Is It Worth Your Time? [1:02-1:07]  Follow Us On:  Twitter   Instagram   Facebook

Shakespeare in Edo, or: I’m never listening to that Evil Forest Spirit again - the gang (We’ve got Annie!) evaluates Kurosawa’s take on Macbeth. Show Notes: 10/18/22 Let the Movie Speak! "Throne of Blood" (1957) Season 5, Episode 8 On this episode, Travis and Justin are once again joined by the incomparable Annie on a journey through Kurosawa's vision of a classic Shakespeare tale. After discussing their week of watching, including Atonement (2007), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and Thor Love and Thunder (2022), they each contribute their varying thoughts, opinions and open-ended questions to the Japanese take on Macbeth. They explore the historical context of post-war audiences, the adaptation process, and Kurosawa's stunning visuals, all while giving the horses in the film their proper due. Everything from the conception of the witch and her prophecy, to the violence onscreen, and Lady Macbeth's unique portrayal are tossed around until the answer to that final question is reached: "Is It Worth Your Time?" Welcome [0:00-0:04] What Did We Watch This Week? [0:04-0:15] Intro [0:15-0:26] What's It Saying? [0:26-1:06] Is It Worth Your Time? [1:06-1:11] Kurosawa Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5MtUiYxBiY&t=50s TCM Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3yAD9b5wP4&t=71s Follow Us On: Twitter Instagram Facebook

Join Skipper and the Chief on their trek to the future, where robots create matter out of nothing, the enemy within takes the form of no thing, and mini skirts cover...almost not a thing. 

Join the duo of wannabe hoofers as Gene Kelly’s voice, footwork, and bad backstage manners are subjected to scrutiny.

Two cowpokes sit around the campfire, muchin’ bacon, spittin’ beans, and chewing on a moral dilemma: When, if ever, do you take a stand?