Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema

The Franchyze Boiz continue their Godzilla 70th anniversary celebration with a rewatch and review of the series' entire Millennium era. This era includes the following six films:Godzilla 2000Godzilla vs. MegaguirusGodzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out AttackGodzilla Against MechagodzillaGodzilla: Tokyo SOSGodzilla Final WarsHOSTSShawn EastridgeBrad GullicksonAaron Prescott

Spencer Tweedy returns to Missing Frames to discuss his first ever viewing of Damien Chazelle's WHIPLASH, just in time for the film's 10th anniversary! (2024 also marks the ten-year anniversary of SUKIERAE, the brilliant album Spencer made with his dad, Wilco founder Jeff Tweedy.) As a drummer, Spencer has always wanted to see Whiplash, but has never gotten around to it. Shawn has been a fan of the film since its release, but it's been a minute since he last watched it. In their freewheeling discussion, Shawn and Spencer discuss whether Whiplash lives up to its esteemed reputation and the concept of pain and adversity as a necessity for making great art.Check out Spencer's website at spencertweedy.com, and check out his books Observations: Year Two and Mirror Sound: A Look Into the People and Processes Behind Self-Recorded Music.HOSTSShawn EastridgeSpencer Tweedy

The one and only Carley Cooper returns to introduce Shawn to Robert Zemeckis' DEATH BECOMES HER. Sandwiched between two of Zemeckis' most-beloved films (Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Forrest Gump), Death Becomes Her has always been a bit neglected. But the film made major strides for the special effects industry, ultimately winning the Oscar for Best Visual Effects in 1993, and paving the way for CGI to thrive in film's like Jurassic Park. Does the film work beyond its landmark effects? Tune in to find out what Shawn and Carley think!HOSTSShawn EastridgeCarley Cooper

To celebrate the release of its long-awaited sequel, Shawn introduces his wife Sarah to Tim Burton's much-adored, classic horror-comedy BEETLEJUICE, starring Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara. HOSTSShawn EastridgeSarah Eastridge

The Franchyze Boiz continue their celebration of GODZILLA'S 70th anniversary with a re-watch and review of the entire HEISEI ERA. This era includes the following films:The Return of Godzilla (1984)Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993)Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994)Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)HOSTSShawn EastridgeBrad GullicksonAaron Prescott

As a massive Coen Brothers fan, Shea Weekley has always wanted to see their first feature Blood Simple, but hasn’t had the opportunity. Now he’s finally getting around to it and he and Shawn have many many thoughts on the Coens’ feature directorial debut and why it's an absolute banger.HOSTSShawn EastridgeShea Weekley

Brian Bitner of the Beyond the Screenplay podcast returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to one of his all-time favorite movies: John Cameron Mitchell's beloved cult musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH.HOSTSShawn EastridgeBrian Bitner

Five years after Shawn introduced his good friend TC Padgett to Ridley Scott's Alien, TC returns to watch James Cameron's masterful sequel ALIENS. Does TC think it holds a candle to Scott's horror classic, or will he be disappointed by Cameron's wham-bam-thank you ma'am aesthetic?HOSTSShawn EastridgeTC Padgett

Brad Gullickson and John Mills celebrate 140 episodes of Missing Frames by introducing Shawn to John Carpenter's beloved cult classic Escape from New York and its much-maligned (perhaps unfairly?) sequel Escape from LA. HOSTSShawn EastridgeBrad GullicksonJohn Mills

Carley Cooper simply would not rest until she'd introduced Shawn to the astonishing, remarkable, time-bending effort that is LOVE ON A LEASH, a film belongs in the annals with the likes of Tommy Wiseau's The Room and Neil Breen's Fateful Findings. It's a film so strange, so overwhelming, so baffling, that it took Shawn and Carley a year to reunite after they recorded the first part of this episode to record part two, a historic first for Missing Frames. Will they survive the experience and live to record another podcast on another day? Only time will tell.HOSTSShawn EastridgeCarley Cooper

Forgive the audio hiccups and join Shawn and Sarah as they recount their feelings on Denis Villeneuve's DUNE PART ONE on their way to see DUNE PART TWO in glorious 70mm IMAX. Then, on their way back from the theater, they share their thoughts on PART TWO and their hopes for the franchise's future.HOSTSShawn EastridgeSarah Eastridge

Missing Frames’ resident Marilyn Monroe expert Carley Cooper returns to educate Shawn in the ways of Howard Hawks’ GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES and to discuss its surprisingly contemporary take on female friendships.HOSTSShawn EastridgeCarley Cooper

The Godzilla 70th anniversary celebration continues! The Franchyze Boiz reunite to continue their rewatch/review of Godzilla's Showa Era. This episode includes reviews of the following films in the franchise:Destroy All MonstersAll Monsters AttackGodzilla vs. HedorahGodzilla vs. GiganGodzilla vs. MegalonGodzilla vs. MechagodzillaTerror of MechagodzillaHOSTSShawn EastridgeBrad GullicksonAaron Prescott

Actor/writer extraordinaire Richie Pepio returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to the abundant wonders of Frank Oz's 1986 adaptation of Little Shop of Horrors, starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin, and Levi Stubbs as Audrey II. While some musicals can collapse during the transition from stage to silver screen, Richie and Shawn discuss why Oz's confident direction and a great cast make this cinematic musical one of the best.HOSTSShawn EastridgeRichie Pepio

To prepare for Paul King’s Wonka prequel (and just in time for the holiday season!), Shawn introduces his wife Sarah to Mel Stuart’s beloved 1971 adaptation ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.’ Find out what Sarah thought of the film, the songs, the adorable Charlie, the other bratty children, Gene Wilder’s performance, and Roald Dahl’s negative reaction to the final product.HOSTSShawn EastridgeSarah Eastridge

To celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary and the recent, stateside release of GODZILLA MINUS ONE, The Franchyze Boiz–Shawn Eastridge, Brad Gullickson, and Aaron Prescott–return for the first part of an epic rewatch/review of the ENTIRE Godzilla franchise. This episode covers the first eight films of Godzilla's Showa Era:Godzilla (1954)Godzilla Raids AgainKing Kong vs. GodzillaMothra vs. GodzillaGhidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterInvasion of Astro-MonsterEbirah, Horror of the DeepSon of GodzillaHOSTSShawn EastridgeBrad GullicksonAaron Prescott

With spooky season well underway, John Mills returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to Francis Ford Coppola’s much-maligned and (perhaps) misunderstood adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. John insists that, despite its many flaws, Coppola’s horror film is worth your time. Will Shawn feel the same way?HOSTSShawn EastridgeJohn Mills

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, A24 has released a newly restored 4K edition of the Jonathan Demme/Talking Heads concert film STOP MAKING SENSE. Talking Heads is one of Missing Frames host Shawn Eastridge's all-time favorite bands, and he considers Stop Making Sense to be the finest example of the genre.In this episode, Shawn introduces this beloved masterpiece to Spencer Tweedy. Spencer is not only an amazing musician and artist in his own right, he's also the son of Jeff Tweedy, lead singer and founder of Shawn's other favorite band Wilco.Join Shawn and Spencer as they discuss the brilliance of Talking Heads, the film's unbridled joyousness, and the David Byrne dance moves Jeff Tweedy should adopt in future performances. Find Stop Making Sense showtimes and purchase tickets on A24's website.Check out Spencer Tweedy's writings and music at spencertweedy.com.Listen to Wilco's newly released album COUSIN.HOSTSShawn EastridgeSpencer Tweedy

The Franchyze Boiz reunite to celebrate the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny with a rewatch of the entire Indiana Jones franchise. Which Indy adventure is the best? Which is the worst? And does Dial of Destiny serve as a fitting farewell for everyone's favorite archaeologist? Tune in to find out!Find Aaron Prescott's Letterboxd film reviews hereAnd if you haven't already, make sure to check out Brad and his wife Lisa's excellent Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast!HOSTSShawn EastridgeBrad GullicksonAaron Prescott

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a movie most people are desparate to forget. Returning Missing Framer Matthew Schott joins Shawn in introducing their friend Trevor Black to the much maligned 1993 Super Mario Bros. film. Along the way they'll debate whether the 2023 Super Mario Bros. film is actually an improvement or if the '93 film takes the cake for creative risks and originality. HOSTSSHAWN EASTRIDGETREVOR BLACKMATTHEW SCHOTT