Film Church Radio

Listen up maggots! This is our penultimate Kubrick episode, and we join the Marine Corps to talk about Full Metal Jacket (1987). Kubrick had been constantly attracted to war, but what exactly is it that makes this master of cinema return again and again? We attempt to find out! We talk about Vietnam, Tarantino and multiple takes! In our Trailers features we also talk about: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), Monsieur Verdoux (1947), Electra Glide in Blue (1973), Triangle of Sadness (2022), Mad Max (1979), Mad Max 2 (1981), Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022). Time Stamps: Welcome and Introduction: - 0:00:01The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - 0:03:13Monsieur Verdoux - 0:04:23Electra Glide in Blue - 0:07:16Triangle of Sadness - 0:12:32Mad Max & Mad Max 2 - 0:13:49Weird: The Al Yankovic Story - 0:16:48*Feature Presentation* Full Metal Jacket - 0:19:55The Ranking & Ratings - 1:10:47We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week we are checking into The Overlook Hotel with our very special guest and friend of the show, Andy Zike, to talk about the 1980 horror masterpiece, The Shining! We have so much to unpack in this episode we needed an extra hand to help! We talk about Shelley Duvall, hidden messages and horror history!In our Trailers features we also talk about: Andy! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week Branden and Lewis check off the final Kubrick film that they haven't previously seen in Barry Lyndon, and knowing that we may need some help picking apart this mammoth period drama we invite friend of the show, Zach, to join us! We talk about paintings, candlelight and laugh out loud moments In our Trailers features we also talk about: The 95th Academy Awards! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Hi, Hi, Hi there our little FCR droogs! Welcome to the Kubrick retrospective episode on A Clockwork Orange (1971), another trip into the near future for Stan the Man. This film is notorious and we are here to pick it apart for you! We talk about violence, Malcolm McDowell, and capital punishment. In our Trailers features we also talk about: The Living End (1992), Smiley Face (2007), Cocaine Bear (2023), LOtR - The Two Towers (2002), La Strada (1954), Carnival of Souls (1962) and The Kid Brother (1927)We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week we re-open the pod bay doors to allow Jason Woods to rejoin us to talk about 2001: A Space Odyssey, Kubrick's enduring masterpiece. Will this Goliath of cinema impress our co-hosts or will they be left floating in space? We talk about Film Criticism, special effects and the ultimate trip. You can find Jason: Website - https://www.sisustudios.org/?fbclid=PAAaZjppADOaMJSdt98u0qrz3jYrhE1Sj_akZwrZl7_twAowF5psLYwIrmcUoBroken Boy: Short Film Directed by Jason Woods - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLex37la3tsHost of Horrors Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAAv623hQNj6_Kt6XtPUGDwLetterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/sisufoto/We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week, continuing our Kubrick retrospective, we are discussing Dr Strangelove. This feels like a close to a particular period of films for Kubrick, a time of experimentation and fighting for control. Join us as we appreciate this Kubrick comedy! We talk about scene stealing performances, JFK, and Kubrick's camera placement. In our Trailers features we also talk about: M3gan (2022), Blue Velvet (1986), Black Narcissus (1947), The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), Le Corbeau (1943) We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

How do you make a podcast about 'Lolita'? This is a question that Branden and Lewis battle with this week as we discuss the film in detail, speculating why Kubrick decided to make this film at such a pivotal time in his career? We talk about censors, photography and victims. In our Trailers features we also talk about: Saint Omer (2022), Empire of Light (2022), Decision to Leave (2022) and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Welcome to week five of our Kubrick retrospective! The Hollywood studios are calling, how will Kubrick react to a different way to make a film? Summoned by Kirk Douglas to helm his epic after enjoying working with Kubrick on Paths of Glory, this film sticks out in the filmography because it is unlike anything Kubrick has done before or since.We talk about Hero's, cinematography and Hollywood's A-List. In our Trailers features we also talk about: White Lotus, Raging Bull (1980), Ace in the Hole (1951), Rififi (1955), and One Eyed Jacks (1961)We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Welcome to week four of our Stanley Kubrick retrospective! This week we are examining the first of the Kirk Douglas / Kubrick pairings; Paths of Glory from 1957. Going back to the theme of war, but with all the skills he has built up over the intervening 2 films, is this a masterpiece or misfire? We talk about authority, attention to detail and banned films. In our Trailers features we also talk about: You People (2023), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), The Lady Eve (1941)We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week is week three of our Kubrick retrospective! We are watching The Killing (1956) a Noir classic staring Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray and Elisha Cook Jr. We are really seeing this filmmaker bloom and flex his artistic muscles! We talk about Chess, non-linear storytelling and mechanics of a heist. In our Trailers features we also talk about: The Whale (2022), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Avatar (2009), The Godfather (1972), I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale (2009), The Fabelmans (2022), Tár (2022). Time Stamps: 00:46 - Introduction 02:55 - The Trailers 03:52 - The Whale (2022)15:21 - Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) & Avatar (2009)22:20 - The Godfather (1972)26:26 - I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale (2009)27:56 - Tár (2022) 29:32: The Fabelmans (2022)34:32 - Feature Presentation: The Killing (1956)75:39 - Guessing Ratings 83:07 - Rating Kubrick!86:37 - Next WeekWe hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenBranden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

The second of out Stanley Kubrick retrospective episodes has us examine the second feature film, and first Noir, made by Kubrick; Killer's Kiss from 1955. We look at the progression from Fear and Desire (1953) and dissect the film together. We talk about New York City, Noir films, and signs of a genius. In our Trailers features we also talk about: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022), Aftersun (2022), the Mission: Impossible franchise (1996 - ), Five Easy Pieces (1970) and Bardo, False Chronicles of a Handful of Truths (2022)We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Here we are, the Film Church Radio 2023 Director Retrospective featuring the one and only Stanley Kubrick. This starts a 13 week series in which we chronologically watch the films of Kubrick and discuss in depth th evolution of potentially the greatest film maker ever. This week we talk about The Day of the Fight (1951), Flying Padre (1951), The Seafarers (1953) and his first feature film Fear and Desire (1953) We talk about budget filmmaking, debut feature films, and the beginnings of Stanley Kubrick. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week we are joined by CJ Boyce to talk about his pick for the congregation: Frailty from 2001, directed by and starring Bill Paxton, and co-starring Matthew McConaughey and Powers Boothe. A interesting psychological thriller from first time director Paxton, exploring themes of faith, family and loss.We talk about endings, early 00's thrillers and the late, great Bill Paxton. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

In classic Film Church Radio tradition (2 years in a row counts as a tradition right?) Branden and Lewis look back at the films they watched in 2022 and pick 5 that blew them away. We have elevated it a little this year, the main meat of the episode is our co-hosts going over 5 films (not necessarily released in 2022) that they watched for the first time that were highlights, but we also pick a top film of 2022 in general and do some deep diving into the stats on Letterboxd and talk about most watched directors, stars and other fun facts. Thank you to anyone who has listened over the past year, over a year of FCR is a huge milestone and we appreciate all the support. See you in 2023!!! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

'Merry Christmas, movie house! Merry Christmas, Emporium! Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan! Merry Christmas, Film Church Radio!' - George Bailey, It's a Wonderful Life (1946)As a special treat this festive period, and to make sure you have an episode this week Lewis and Branden sit down to curate your festive watchlist! We talk about favorite holiday films, left field picks and one of the greatest films ever made! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week we have our first movie picked for us by a listener! Branden and Lewis sit down to talk about Liquid Sky (1982) a film that neither had ever heard of before! Set in New York and drawing influences from the punk subculture of the 80's our co-hosts knew we would need help picking this apart so we call in our friend Zach mid-show to help tackle this trashterpiece. We talk about feminism, people who like to eat shrimp, and drugs. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week Lewis and Branden sit down to talk about Pearl from 2022, the follow up to the successful X (2022) that left our co-hosts a little divided. Will Pearl have our co-hosts seeing eye to eye, or or will one of them be reaching for the axe...?We talk about the state of horror, Mia Goth's transformative performance and the balance between actor and director. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week we welcome special guest Andy Zike to the show, and he chooses American Movie (1999) for us to watch and discuss. A film showing the people, things and passions that drive up and coming filmmakers. The documentary is an inspiring watch, and we talk about it in detail during the show. We talk in depth about Mark Borchardt, Mike Schank and documentary filmmaking. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

In a medium that Norma Desmond would have loathed, Branden and Lewis sit down this week to talk about the Billy Wilder Noir Sunset Boulevard from 1950. This favorite for Lewis is a first time watch for Branden to round out or Noirvember series, a film packed with film history and nods to the past - a true joy for any classic cinephile! We talk about Classic Hollywood, Norma Desmond and chimpanzees. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week we get into the classic films of the Noir genre with a film that Lewis and Branden both had yet to see; Touch of Evil (1958). Orson Welles wrote, directed and stars in this gritty tale of murder, grudges and deceit that is truly unforgettable. We talk about representation, police corruption and Quinlan. We talk A-LOT about Quinlan. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

To paraphrase Hartigan: 'They grew up, they filled out.' This week is our very special 50th episode here at the Film Church and we celebrate in style by continuing our Noirvember specials and watching Sin City, a formative film in our co-hosts past! We talk about dames, comic book movies and Robert Rodriguez!With it being episode 50, throw us a 'Congrats!' by subscribing and giving us a 5 star review! After all.. You don't turn 50 every day! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week we kick off Noirvember with a very special guest! He is a film-maker, podcaster and founder of the Broken Lens Film Festival - Mitch Norris! He picked the 1981 neo-noir thriller Thief directed by Michael Mann and starring James Cann.We talk about Caan, the color blue and what is a hero? We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listenLewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week Lewis and Branden go back 100 years to celebrate the end of our Darnish Horror Month, to 1922 and to Häxan! A totally unique semi-documentary silent film exploring the history of Witchcraft! We talk about Witches, Benjamin Christensen, and the joys of silent cinema! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

It's the penultimate episode of the 2022 Darnish Horror Month here at Film Church, and we are watching Bad Hair from 2020, directed by Justin Simien and starring Elle Lorraine, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Chanté Adams, Ashley Blaine Featherson, James Van Der Been, and Michelle Hurd. We talk about Hair, Horror and Comedy! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This Week Lewis and Branden are recording live from the KAB Lighthouse on Spivey Point, where we are continuing our Darnish Horror Month with John Carpenter's The Fog (1980), the follow up to Halloween (1978). The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau, and Hal Holbrook! We talk about Ghost Stories, mother - daughter pairings, and imperialism. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Episode(s) mentioned this week: Ep. 6: Badlands (1973) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927?i=1000547353673Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week our 'Darnish Horror Month' continues with Creepshow (1982), a anthology of spooky tales combined into one rip-roaring movie! We talk about Stephen King, George A. Romero and bad Dad's. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Episode(s) mentioned this week: Ep 38: Rebecca - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927?i=1000576754969 Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week to kick-off our very special, halloween month celebration of all things spooky we invited our good friend and film encyclopedia Zach to the show to suggest a film for us all to watch and discuss, and he picked Dead Alive from 1992, directed by Peter Jackson. We talk filmmaking on a budget, horror movies and use of special effects. You can also watch the video over on our Youtube page! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

New York, New York, a helluva town. The Bronx is up, but the Battery's down. The people ride in a hole in the groun'. New York, New York, it's a helluva town! This week Lewis and Branden go on location to New York to talk everything On the Town (1949). The film is a personal favorite for one of our co-hosts and we go in depth to talk about why this film works, or doesn't work, for us. We talk about Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly and musical numbers! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

All hail the King! This week Branden picked Bubba Ho-Tep from 2002 for us to watch and discuss. The movie is directed by Don Coscarelli, and stars Bruce Campbell as an aging Elvis and Ossie Davis as JFK. A very singular cinematic experience, join us as we tackle the Egyptian Mummy thats threatening to take down the nursing home. We talk Bruce Campbell, cult classics and personal connections to the film. We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Surf's up on this weeks Film Church Radio! Thats right bro, we are watching and discussing thew high octane, thrills galore, 90's action classic - Point Break. The film stars a fresh Keanu Reeves, a thrill-seeking Patrick Swayze and is directed by the brilliant Kathryn Bigelow. Both co-hosts had yet to tick this film off the list, so watch along and join us as we take a deep dive. We talk about heist movies, Edgar Wright and memory jogging buttocks. Not a conversation you'll want to miss! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week we welcome a very special guest preacher to the Film Church. He is a filmmaker, a photographer, a podcaster and a lover of movies. The one, the only Jason Woods joins us to talk about his pick Dogma (1999) directed by Kevin Smith and starring (deep breath)... Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, George Carlin, Jason Lee, Alan Rickman, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Chris Rock, and Salma Hayek. You can catch the WHOLE show on Youtube this week, but you will have to forgive a few technical problems at Lewis' place: God wasn't happy with the conversation obviously. We talk to Jason about favorite movies, inspiration and religion as portrayed by Dogma. You can find Jason: Website - http://sisufoto.myportfolio.com (sisufoto.myportfolio.com)  Broken Boy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLex37la3ts Host of Horrors Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAAv623hQNj6_Kt6XtPUGDw Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/sisufoto/ We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

In 1996, singular auteur Wes Anderson exploded on the scene with his debut feature, Bottle Rocket (1996) starring Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson and Robert Musgrave. Branden decided on our sermon this week, ticking off a debut feature and a Texas setting. We talk about the Wilson brothers, delicate storytelling and assured directorial style. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen!  We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again... This week Lewis and Branden watch and talk about one of Lewis' Film Gods, Alfred Hitchcock and his American directorial debut Rebecca (1940). Both Co-Hosts have watched this film before which is a #FCR first, but a revisit to Manderley was needed... We talk about Hitchcock, Joan Fontaine and which Oscar's this film SHOULD have won. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen!  We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Ever get the feeling like the world is getting Dumber? Well come along with Branden and Lewis as they face that very reality with Mike Judge's 2006 film Idiocracy, starring Luke Wilson and Maya Rudolph. A film that looks forward to a world that is going backwards, lead by people with no common sense and corporations that control areas of the government. I wonder what that is like...? They talk about stupidity, films aging poorly and laugh out loud moments. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

He's big, he's scary, he has atomic breath. This week Lewis and Branden are tackling the humongous cinematic colossus that is Godzilla from 1954, starring Takashi Shimura and directed by Ishiro Honda. A movie that has spawned countless sequels, remakes and spoofs, one that both co-hosts needed to mark off the to watch list. What did they rate this Japanese classic? They talk about monster movies, things that shouldn't work but do, and post WW2 Japan. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

EXTRA! EXTRA! HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! This week Branden and Lewis are talking about Deadline U.S.A. from 1952, starring Humphrey Bogart and directed by Richard Brooks. A film about journalism and the integrity of the presses. What did our co-hosts make of it? We talk about Bogart, the world of 50's journalism, and abrupt endings! As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week on the show, Lewis and Branden tackle another classic of American cinema, Paris, Texas from 1984 directed by Wim Wenders and starting Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski and Dean Stockwell. We talk about road trips, family and breathtaking cinematography. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week Branden and Lewis took their daily dose of Vitajex (we hear Lewis keeps the new large economy size by his bed- thats a 10 year supply!) to talk about A Face in the Crowd from 1957, starring Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal, directed by Elia Kazan. We talk about The Andy Griffith Show, directors getting performances from actors and overlooked gems of American Cinema! As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week Lewis and Branden are talking about the Romanian film 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days from 2007, starring Anamaria Marinca, Laura Vasiliu and Vlad Ivanov directed by Cristian Mungiu. This film deals with the topic of abortion and listen discretion is advised. We talk about abortion, great filmmaking and the Oscar's. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio For more information on abortion in your area visit plannedparenthood.com, call 1-800-230-PLAN or visit abortionfinder.org. Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

What lengths would you go to to win a brand new pickup truck? This week Branden and Lewis discuss the 1997 documentary 'Hands on a Hardbody' that follows a group of contestants that spend days with a hand on a car in order to win it. We talk about The American Dream, Branden's hometown and great sports documentaries. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Hey there Buddy Boy! And welcome to this week's Film Church Radio! This week Lewis is lending Branden the key to his apartment so he can have some alone time with Fran Kubelik and watch Billy Wilder's 1960 Masterpiece.... The Apartment! We talk about progressive Hollywood cinema, Billy Wilder and despicable characters As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

This week Branden and Lewis go back to hometowns to talk about Bernie from 2011, starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine & Matthew McConaughey, directed by Richard Linklater. As mentioned in the ending to last weeks show this is one of Branden's all time favorite films! Will Lewis enjoy it as much? Listen to find out! We talk about Linklater, home town vibes and murder! As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

The campaigns have ended, and the votes have been counted... This week Lewis and Branden talk about Election from 1999, starring Reese Witherspoon & Matthew Broderick. Both co-hosts had this film on the 'To-Watch' lists from Letterboxd and this podcast is all about working through that list! Join us and watch along! We talk about politics, small town America and perfect casting! As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Hello boys and girls! This week Branden picked for us to watch Tusk, directed by Kevin Smith from 2014. Both co-hosts are huge fan of Smith's work and Branden has seen Tusk before, but knew that this would be a first time watch for Lewis! We talk about Walruses, Johnny Depp and the great Kevin Smith. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

We now return to our regularly scheduled broadcast! This week Lewis and Branden settle back into the regular show, with Lewis' pick The Seventh Seal from 1957. A behemoth of cinema that both co-hosts needed to check off the to-watch list. We talk about death, arthouse cinema and films living up to the hype. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Part seven of seven has co-hosts Branden and Lewis tackle the filmography of Sergio Leone from the start. This week we conclude with Once Upon a Time in America (1984) the last film from Leone starring Robert De Niro & James Woods. We are joined by a special guest to round off our Leone retrospective, and we talk about epics, unredeemable characters and 'The American Dream' As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Show Website: https://film-church-radio.captivate.fm/listen Branden's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/selmanscope/ Lewis' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/walkerlewis3007/ Past Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-church-radio/id1603164927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmchurchradio/

Part six of seven has co-hosts Branden and Lewis tackle the filmography of Sergio Leone from the start. This week we continue with Duck, You Sucker! (1971) aka A Fistful of Dynamite aka Once Upon a Time, The Revolution aka Giù la Testa aka Keep Your Head Down aka Get Out of the Way, the last western from Leone starring Rod Steiger and James Coburn. We talk about anti-hero's, friendship and representation in the films of Leone. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation! Bonus MCU Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: https://youtu.be/Sc2wbnVOUgk

Part five of seven has co-hosts Branden and Lewis tackle the filmography of Sergio Leone from the start. This week we continue with Once Upon a Time in the West from 1968, another western from Leone finally pairing him with Henry Fonda We talk about female representation, perfect music pairings and why Leone decided to make another western. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!

Part Four of seven has co-hosts Branden and Lewis tackle the filmography of Sergio Leone from the start. This week we continue with The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from 1966, the last of the Eastwood collaborations, and the last of the ‘dollars' trilogy. We talk about perfect movies, scene stealers and The Civil War. We apologize for any coughing you may hear on the show, Lewis has been recovering from an illness, but couldn't miss the opportunity to talk about this film! As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!

Part Three of seven has co-hosts Branden and Lewis tackle the filmography of Sergio Leone from the start. This week we continue with For a Few Dollars More from 1965, and just like Clint Eastwood our special guest Zach is back for more (poncho not included). He joins us for the discussion this week. We talk about emerging Auteurs, Lee Van Cleef and peculiar faces. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!

Part Two of seven has co-hosts Branden and Lewis tackle the filmography of Sergio Leone from the start. This week we continue with A Fistful of Dollars from 1964. We talk about realistic westerns, the feelings of a first feature and the all standing, all walking Rory Calhoun. As always we recommend everyone to watch along with us, and send your thoughts to us @filmchurchradio Thank you so much for the support on the previous episodes, we love reading all the comments and reviews! If you Like the show make sure to leave us a rating and review wherever you listen! We hope that you enjoy the show and return in future to the congregation!