Bad Dad Rad Dad

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they feel complicated about a big budget A24 film, celebrate National Canadian Film Day, see the Canadian premiere of their most anticipated movie of the year, experience the uncanniness of seeing their own city on screen, and watch a film that just isn't for them (even if it is for other people). This week’s movies are: Civil War (2024), I Used To Be Funny (2024), I Saw The TV Glow (2024), Before I Change My Mind (2022), and Marketa Lazarová (1967).Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Rad Wrap: a series on series, where Kylie and Elliott explore films with a common thread. In this episode, they are joined by their friend and fellow educator Thomas Wishloff. They reflect on Thomas's Metro Cinema series Slowed Down Sundays and the four films in this year's curation. Along the way, they ask what it means to have faith in things, discuss a movie worth writing a master's thesis on, wish for cinema debrief spaces, and think about what lens to watch a film through. The films in Slowed Down Sundays 2024 are: Solaris (1972), A Brighter Summer Day (1991), I Do Not Care If We Go Down In History As Barbarians (2018), and Once Upon A Time In Anatolia (2018). Find Thomas and other great writer's thoughts on film at In The Seats. Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they see their favourite 2024 movie (that is way too good for Netflix), laugh at Richard "Girl Talk" Kind, reflect on why horror's ability to tap into the zeitgeist is so important, love two prequels (despite property fatigue), and find nepo babies everywhere.This week’s movies are: Monkey Man (2024), A Serious Man (2009), First Omen (2024), Wonka (2023), and The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they dust off their expectations of old movies, question their previous tough-guy personas, and meet a deadline for watching a horror classic for the first time.This week’s movies are: About Dry Grasses (2023), Rebel Without A Cause (1955), Martyrs (2008), Piaffe (2022), and The Omen (1976).Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Rad Wrap: a series on series, where Kylie and Elliott explore films with a common thread. In this very special episode, they reflect on one of their favourite pieces of art: Twin Peaks. Along the way, they hold no garmonbozia back while they reflect on the nature of duality, insist that trying to capture Twin Peaks in a genre is pointless, admire the radical act of showing the reality of Laura Palmer, and feel eternally grateful for Kyle MacLachlan and The Return. The pieces in the series are: Twin Peaks (1990-1991), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992), and Twin Peaks: The Return (2017). Watch Lily Simpson's "The Iconic Transness of Twin Peaks" and Twin Perfect's analysis of the series. Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they reflect on how to speak about art that doesn't connect to them, appreciate the weekday matinee, admire the willing snack-sharers, and parse out synopsis code phrases for "gay." This week’s movies are: Dune: Part One and Two (2021, 2024), Sexy Beast (2000), Con Air (1997), and Good Manners (2017). Read Michel's Dune: Part Two writing on Letterboxd.Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they marvel at the intimacy of 16mm; revisit an important film on their political and cinematic journeys; insist that Labyrinth and Twin Peaks are in the same universe; and feel grateful for the ever-present power of a fifty-six-year-old film at 3:15 PM on a Saturday afternoon in 2024. This week’s movies are: Earth Mama (2023), V For Vendetta (2005), Labyrinth (1986), and 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they feel respect for a director, discuss the 35mm vs. 4K paradox, laugh the most they've laughed in a theatre in ages, go to a queer movie with their queer friends (highly recommended), and get tied up in emotional knots. This week’s movies are: Birth (2004), Yes, Madam (1985), The Birdcage (1996), Love Lies Bleeding (2024), and Paris, Texas (1984).Listen to yeule's cover of "Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl" Watch the trailer for I Saw The TV GlowFollow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Rad Wrap: a series on series, where Kylie and Elliott explore films with a common thread. For the second anniversary of the podcast, they are joined by their friend–filmmaker and co-host of Queer Horror Cult–Lori Alex to chat about the second biannual of her movie curation: Lori's Incredible Film Festival (LIFF). Along the way, they discuss the art of picking the perfect "you have to leave" movie, marvel at the brilliance of pairing spaghetti with football, and obsess over killer endings. The films in the series are: Battle Royale (2000), TerrorVision (1986), Absurd (1981), Hardware (1990), Four Flies On Grey Velvet (1971), and Zombie (1979).Follow Lori onLetterboxd: Lori_AlexInstagram: lorialexfilmFollow Queer Horror Cult onLetterboxd: QueerHorrorCultInstagram: queerhorrorcultFollow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they reflect on the beauty of routine, ask Maika Monroe to be their scream queen, appreciate what each Coen brings to the table, fall in love with a "My Mom Movie", and watch some guys shoot guns for three hours (derogatory).This week’s movies are: Perfect Days (2023), Watcher (2022), Drive-Away Dolls (2024), Moonstruck (1987), and Heat (1995). Watch an incredible conversation between Cher and David Lynch that definitely didn't happen.Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they feel grateful for the beautiful audaciousness of James Baldwin, remember being Dance Moms super fans, lament misleading trailers, see an epic body horror double feature, and find a link between David Lynch and a favourite childhood classic. Stick around until the end for a truly inspiring Rad Rec about cake! This week’s movies are: I Am Not Your Negro (2016), Fitting In (2023), Stopmotion (2023), and The NeverEnding Story (1984).Read Michel's writing on Dune 2. Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they reflect on their changing thoughts on a rewatch. decide we all need something to savour, discuss how audience members can turn theatres into unsafe spaces, and think about where hate is directed and why. This week’s movies are: Her (2013), The Taste of Things (2023), How To Have Sex (2023), and Fight Club (1999).Check out our announcement video and follow Snack Labs' InstagramFollow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they watch the third film from two directors (and go all in on them), reflect on cynical reflections of the times, and marvel at being in their romance era. This week’s movies are: The Doom Generation (1995), The Sweet East (2023), She's Gotta Have It (1986), and Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023). Check out our announcement video and follow Snack Labs' InstagramFollow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they change the language of video nasties, watch an important middle finger movie, experience Spike Lee's politically punk cinematic whiplash, and revisit one of Paul Mescal's favourite (and very sad) movies. This week’s movies are: Censor (2021), Black Girl (1966), BlacKkKlansman (2018), and Blue Valentine (2010).Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they marvel at chaotically evil klowns, reminisce about their fear of very bad weather, pitch a Jacob Elordi casted remake, and appreciate the thoughtfulness of a documentary. This week’s movies are: Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988), Twister (1996), Cemetery Man (1994), and Four Daughters (2023).Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they reflect on the resonance of ghosts, feel sad that they don't have telekinetic powers, challenge the critics who pee-pee-poo-poo-ed a 2002 film, swear a contemporary horror villain was inspired by Tom Hulce's Mozart, and feel the heaviness of a new film. This week’s movies are: A Ghost Story (2017), Matilda (1996), Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance (2002), Amadeus (1984), and The Zone Of Interest (2023).See Kylie & Elliott's matching ghost tattoos (inspired by Beetlejuice). Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they watch a movie they found in a cereal box, give big hoorahs to pro-cat animated films, reflect through quiet cinema on a meaningful day, re-evaluate a film they loved in the naughties, and STOP THE LIGHTS discuss the long road of expectations (for a movie that made them cry a whole heck of a lot). This week’s movies are: Johnny Mnemonic (1995), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), Columbus (2017), Obvious Child (2014), and All Of Us Strangers (2023).Watch two beautiful men chat and learn the origin of stop the lights! Watch Charles Melton's Criterion Closet video. Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. They start with an exciting announcement (that you may or may not have already deduced)! Along the way, Elliott reevaluates on rewatch, they make a treacherous drive for a 35mm screening, their deep freeze is mirrored in film, and they revisit a dazzling childhood staple. This week’s movies are: Burning (2018), Stray Dog (1949), Fargo (1996), and The Little Rascals (1994).Follow Snack Labs on Instagram.Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they see the most toxic versions of themselves on film, reflect on the subtlety of a masterpiece, discover a Charlotte Wells inspiration, lament misleading trailers, and hop aboard the disappointing nostalgia train. This week’s movies are: Phantom Thread (2017), Sound of Metal (2019), Morvern Callar (2002), American Fiction (2023), Good Grief (2023), and Bring It On (2000).Watch Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers hypothesis about Daniel Day-Lewis being done with chips. Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they sob uncontrollably in the theatre, reflect on quiet intensity, give three cheers for the Michael Cera renaissance, and DNF a movie to switch to a charming film balm. This week’s movies are: The Iron Claw (2023), 45 Years (2015), Dream Scenario (2023), and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). If you want to support our favourite theatre, Metro Cinema, consider a donation to their Endowment Fund.Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.