Footcandle Films

Twenty-four years have passed since Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR was a box office and critical hit. A child in the first film, Lucius, is all grown up now and Ridley Scott is back to tell his story in GLADIATOR II. Does it succumb to the dreaded sickness known as sequel-itis? Our hosts share a review, talk some movie trailers, and then ponder some early Oscar predictions.Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Independent darling director Sean Baker's ANORA starring Mikey Madison won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and has now made it into theaters across the U.S. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film as well as look at some trailers of upcoming releases. To close out the show both hosts each share a recommendation of a film you should consider checking out.The recommendations from our hosts in this episode:  Music by John Williams, Fight ClubFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, & director Robert Zemeckis (who first worked together on FORREST GUMP) reunite for a generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life. We share our thoughts on the new film HERE as well as discuss some trailers of films yet to be released. Closing out the show Chris gets some help with his movie recommendation from his nephew & niece.The recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Wild RobotFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow & Isabella Rossellini star in a thriller about the struggle to elect a pope in Edward Berger's new film CONCLAVE. We've got a review plus some movie news and a joint recommendation from our hosts on a film you should check out.Recommendation: The Grand Budapest HotelFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A documentary about musician Pharrell Williams done entirely in LEGO. That's the premise of the new film PIECE BY PIECE by the Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville. Alan & Chris share a review and then discuss a few movie trailers as well as ponder the rumors of Christopher Nolan's next film.A recommendation in this episode: TuesdayFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded at the MESH Studios in Hickory NC it's a review of SATURDAY NIGHT! (please read that in the voice of Don Pardo for the full effect). Our hosts discuss the latest film from Jason Reitman and then a pair of trailers for some interesting theatrical releases coming in early 2025.Recommendation in this episode: Casa Bonita Mi AmorFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck in JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. The film also stars Lady Gaga and adds musical numbers to the mix. Alan & Chris share a review and then delve into the trailers of two soon-to-be-released motion pictures. Closing out the episode Chris shares a very specific type of recommendation for a very specific type of moviegoer.Recommendation in this episode: MegalopolisFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer/Director Jeremy Saulnier's latest film REBEL RIDGE, his second in partnership NETFLIX, began streaming on September 6th. Alan & Chris share a review and then, in keeping with the theme of films being released direct to streaming, discuss the trailers of two films on the horizon. Chris closes the show with one of his famous (infamous?) streaming recommendations of films to put on your watchlist.Recommendation in this episode: MementoFootcandle Film Society and Film FestivalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been over thirty-five years since Tim Burton brought the antics of a spectral cavorting demon named Beetlejuice to the big screen. Reuniting the original cast Burton's anticipated sequel BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE has now hit cinemas across the country. Our hosts share a review and then discuss the trailers for Y2K and NIGHTBITCH. In wrapping up the episode Chris shares a movie recommendation you can catch up with from the comfort of your living room couch.Recommendation: A Quiet Place: Day OneFootcandle Film Society and 2024 Film Festival September 21-28See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zoë Kravitz makes her directorial debut with the new suspense thriller BLINK TWICE starring Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, & Alia Shawkat. Our hosts share a review & then discuss two trailers for big films from two big directors (Pedro Almodovar & Francis Ford Coppola).Recommendation included in this episode: The Princess BrideFootcandle Film Society and Film FestivalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ALIEN: ROMULUS makes for the seventh film in the Alien franchise (if you don't count the two Alien Vs. Predator movies). Our hosts share their review of the new release, discuss a possible Aronofsky comic book project, and ponder the merits of the BETWEEN THE TEMPLES trailer.Recommendation: DaughtersFootcandle Film Society & Film Festival InformationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director Doug Liman has reunited with Matt Damon 22 years after THE BOURNE IDENTITY for THE INSTIGATORS - a film that follows two unlikely partners who must go on the run after a heist that doesn't go as planned. Our hosts give their thoughts on this reunion & also share some news about upcoming releases.The recommendation included in this episode: The Teachers' LoungeFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

M. Night's back with a thriller starring Josh Hartnett...and Hayley Mills...? Our hosts share a review of TRAP and then discuss some trailers of two soon-to-be-released films they are anticipating. For his recommendation on this episode, Chris appeals to Alan to catch up with the latest installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise reboot that is now streaming on Hulu.Recommendation in this episode: The Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deadpool has officially entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe in his third trip to the big screen. Alan & Chris review DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE and then depart the world of comic book movies to discuss three trailers of upcoming films scheduled to be released before the end of 2024.A recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Truman ShowFootcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is TWISTERS the sequel nobody asked for that we all need in 2024? As it appears to have gotten crowds back into movie theaters (a thought that is actually verbalized in an action scene) maybe this is the case. Alan & Chris discuss this blockbuster release as well as a smaller, simpler art house comedy THELMA starring June Squibb.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Mean Girls (2004)Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer/director Oz Perkins has a new film starring Nicolas Cage as an elusive serial killer and up-and-coming scream queen Maika Monroe as the FBI agent tasked with tracking him down. We've got a review of LONGLEGS, movie news of upcoming releases, and a recommendation of a film you can enjoy from the cozy comfort of your living room all on this episode. Enjoy!Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Silence of the LambsFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director Ti West and star Mia Goth have returned to the multiplex with MAXXXINE, the 3rd film in their horror trilogy, this past weekend. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the new film as well as the previous installments. Next in the show lineup, the hosts indulge in some trailer tapas with clips from F1, HERETIC, and AFRAID. Chris then wraps up the show with one of his patent-pending recommendations of films to watch from the comfort of your own couch.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: In A Valley of ViolenceFootcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off her Oscar-winning performance in POOR THINGS, Emma Stone returns for a third time to the world of director Yorgos Lanthimos in his latest film KINDS OF KINDNESS. The film which also stars Jesse Plemmons, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, and Margaret Qualley has the actors playing different characters in a trilogy of stories that comprise the film. After sharing a review of the movie, our hosts continue a theme of three by delving into a triad trailer of upcoming releases.Footcandle Film Society See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Mike Faist, & Michael Shannon star in writer/director Jeff Nichols' latest film THE BIKERIDERS. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this new release before discussing some news about films yet to hit the silver screen. Rounding out the episode Chris recommends a film that is celebrating its' 25 anniversary.Recommendation in this episode: Office SpaceFootcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BRATS, a new documentary available to stream exclusively on Hulu, centers on the 1980s films starring the "Brat Pack" and their profound impact on the young stars' lives. WE GROWN NOW, a small independent release, tells the story of two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, growing up in the Cabrini-Green public housing complex in 1992 Chicago. Alan & Chris share reviews of each film before discussing a bit of upcoming movie release news.Footcandle Film SocietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.