Back To Back Films

We're back for a "post credits" episode! To keep it simple - it's a freeform talk about Joker, Parasite, and a few other things we've watched since the BTB Finale episode. We've been feeling the urge to talk movies and what better way than with our listeners! These episodes won't be released on any consistent basis but you can definitely expect some more content in the future. Thanks for listening! Song:  Cheetah  https://filmstro.com/music --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

100 EPISODES!!! WOOHOOO! To celebrate, we're giving you something brand new. Not one film. Not TWO films. But THREE FILMS! That's right, we chat about three films in this episode. Each film was handpicked for each host by the two other hosts. For Keith, we dove into the perpetual night with the 1998 science fiction film "Dark City". For Byron, we got crafty with the 2009 indie-darling, fantasy film "Ink". For Jacob, we took a mostly-accurate history lesson with the 2006 epic, adventure film "Apocalypto". We have loved every minute of this podcast and appreciate all of our listeners and guests we've had on the show. And frankly, we were and still are surprised to see how many regular listeners we have -- thank you all! I do, however, have some unfortunate news that turns this celebration bittersweet. I am sad to announce that we have decided to stop producing future episodes of the show. This podcast has been an incredible experience for the three of us, and we have bonded over the past two years, creating a lasting friendship that we will take to the grave. During this show we had so many momentous events: Keith began his career as a video contractor & became certified to fly a drone. He made a film for Western Washington University Veteran Services, and continues to write scripts. Recently he became the director of marketing for a national Whatcom-based graphics company.  Byron created his most divisive film yet, titled "Clipping the Wings of an Angel". It premiered at Bleedingham and led to many industry professionals contacting him about future work. If you watch his cinematography reel, you'd be impressed.  Jacob got married to his lovely wife Tiffany. He moved homes a whopping 5 times during this podcast. His film "The Game of Kubb" won the overall audience award at the 48 Hour Film Project Seattle. Jacob continues freelance video editing work in Seattle. Jacob also promises that his other podcast "Cinema Therapy" is still being worked on and will be finished. It is the end of an era for us. Although we have stopped recording weekly, we may return for legacy episodes in the future. Thank you all for everything. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

Is Us a racial commentary film like Get Out? We discuss that and more on this week's episode.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

We discuss Claire Denis' new film starring Pattinson. Also Spielberg vs Netlflix and the new Batman. No pitch this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

We take a look at the recovered Russian propaganda film "I Am Cuba" and the Antonioni film "The Passenger". We discuss how these films revolutionized the long take and theorized about I Am Cuba's influence on Terrance Malick coming out of his hiatus. As always, we pitch a film at the end of the episode. This week it's films with a long take.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

How much character do you actually need in a movie? Why is linear action more interesting? On this episode we discuss vertical action films, which are films where characters are traveling up or down towards a goal. The two films are the totally underrated remake of Dredd and the Indonesian action thriller The Raid. As always, we pitch a film at the end of the episode. This week it's action films with Linear Action.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

We discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' strategies with disruptive characters and the fascinating production histories of these two films. We also get sidetracked and talk about Hitchcock, the Leftovers, and more. As always we pitch a film at the end of the episode, this week it's films with "Characters that disrupt". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

We discuss the bizarre, surreal, and uncanny through the lens of Academy Award Nominee Yorgos Lanthimos and his films. For this episode, it's his critically acclaimed slice of life film Dogtooth and his experimental follow-up Alps. As always we pitch a film at the end of the episode, this week it's films with "Social Isolated Characters". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

We gush over Gaspar Noe's new cinematic, nightmare, dance film Climax and discuss the techniques used in the film. We chat about recent news and trailers including Tarantino's new film. We also throw out some newer films to watch.  As always, at the end of the episode we each pitch a film and vote on who's is best, this week it's Dance Films.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

Special guest Ian Coleman joins us as we talk about Japanese live action filmmaking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

Jacob is busy moving so Keith and Byron talk about one of their favorite films - The Revenant! This film had a crazy production and we take you through the ins and outs of what it took to get it made. Jacob will be back next week for our coverage of Yorgos Lanthimos! Music: Brakhage - No Coincidence Coolzey - Harmitzvah --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

It's Jacob's birthday! So he gets to pick the films this week. He decided to choose two great films that flew under the radar of audiences, one of which actually picked up a ton of steam and was nominated for an Oscar! As always, at the end of the show we each pitch a film. This week we're pitching films where Jacob is an integral character to the plot. MUSIC: Soft and Furious - Rumbling Roof, One Time Last Time Nihilore - Apricity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

Why are people are talking about how handsome Ted Bundy is? Why did Christopher Nolan's new film get a release date when we have no idea what his new film is about? What should we see in Rush Hour 4 and the Child's Play reboot? Byron isn't here this week! So no PitchFest! NOTICE: Our episodes are put on hold due to massive snow in the PNW. You might not hear from us for another week or two. MUSIC: Soft and Furious - Rumbling Roof, One Time Last Time Nihilore - Apricity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

We compare and contrast M. Night Shyamalan and Agatha Cristie. We talk about Glass and why the bad reviews don't matter for Shyamalan.  We chat about reboots and what we'd like to see rebooted in the future.  As always, at the end of the show we each pitch a film. This time its off-beat superhero films. PITCHFEST TALLIES: Keith 20 Byron 17 Jacob 15 MUSIC: Soft and Furious - Rumbling Roof, One Time Last Time Nihilore - Apricity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

We discuss an article featuring John Krasinski and Paul Thomas Anderson on why filmmakers should respect bold films. We chat through movie-awards culture regarding Green Book winning a Golden Globe. And it's Byron's Birthday! Because it's Byron's Birthday, he picked the films this week. He chose the gorgeously shot Oscar-Winning Italian Film, "The Great Beauty" & one of the most graphic and offensive films of all time, "Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom". As always, at the end of the show we each pitch a film. This week it's films where Byron is an essential character to the plot. PITCHFEST TALLIES: Keith 20 Byron 16 Jacob 15 MUSIC: Soft and Furious - Rumbling Roof, One Time Last Time Nihilore - Apricity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

Cheers to the New Year! Join us as we talk about the brand new Bandersnatch and the concept of choose your own adventure films. TALLIES: Keith 19 Byron 15 Jacob 14 Music: Soft and Furious - Rumbling Roof, One Time Last Time Nihilore - Apricity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

To wrap up the year we are bring you a list of the top ten films that we watched this year. These films don't necessarily have to have been released this year but they have to be watched this year. They also cannot be a rewatch unless it was a special release. It's quite an eclectic mix of films so take a listen and let us know what you think!  Thank you to everyone who stuck with us this year. 2019 is going to bring a lot of exciting films! TALLIES Keith 18 Byron 15 Jacob 14 Music: Nihilore - Apricity Soft and Furious - One Time Last Time, Rumbling Roof --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

Films: Alien and The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover As we draw closer to the end of the year we decided that another color series was in order, one that is not traditionally thought of during this holiday time - Blue. Blue is a strong color with very particular meanings and feelings associated with it. Join us as we discuss them as they pertain to film, how these two films subvert the general usage of blue, and the power of color in contrast to one another. Happy holidays to everyone and an even better new year! TALLIES Keith 17 Byron 15 Jacob 14 Music: Nihilore - Apricity Soft and Furious - Rumbling Roof, One Time Last Time --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

Keith's birthday happened so he chose the films for this week. It's a pretty general discussion so take a listen!  TALLIES  Keith 17  Byron 15  Jacob 13  Music: Nihilore - Apricity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support

Byron and Keith go all in on The House That Jack Built this week after seeing the limited showing of the Director's Cut. What did they think? How gnarly is the movie really? And is there anything deeper? Jacob joins us for the Pitch Fest! TALLIES: Keith 16 Byron 15 Jacob 13 Music: Nihilore - Apricity Lee Rosevere - Here's The Thing, Telecom, Under Suspicion, Max Flashback Soft and Furious - Rumbling Roof, One Time Last Time --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btbfilms/support