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Each week one of the Film Runners picks a classic film the other two haven't seen and want to share. They may not all be hits, but every film will at least be interesting.

The Film Runners


    • Jun 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    085: Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 085: “A surgeon never kills a patient. An anesthesiologist can kill a patient, but a surgeon never can.” In this classic Insha pick, she picks Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Barry Keoghan. Find out if Tim just peace’d out of […]

    084: New Jack City (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 084: “You gotta rob to get rich in the Reagan era.” In this classic Michael pick, he has The Film Runners watch New Jack City (1991), starring King Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne, and Judd Nelson. We talk A LOT about how much of a baddie Wesley Snipes is. #JusticeforNinoBrown Hosts:Insha Fitzpatrick […]

    082: Youngblood (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 082: “Everyone’s says they’re trying to help me out but nobody can find me the new episode of Brigsby.” We’re back! We were away for some time on a break, but we’re here and we have a classic Tim pick! The Film Runners watch Youngblood (1986) starring Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, and […]

    081: Brigsby Bear (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 081: “Everyone’s says they’re trying to help me out but nobody can find me the new episode of Brigsby.” Today, we bring you a classic Michael pick. He selected Brigsby Bear, directed by Dave McCary, about a boy who lived in a bunker his entire life, but to know that the world […]

    081: Oscar Special (Crimson Tide, Jennifer’s Body and Looper)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 081: Excited for the Oscars? Us too! That’s why we’re doing something a little bit different this week! In our time honored tradition (and now that Tim’s here), we’re doing what we do best, picking three movies that follow the theme of the movies nominated. For Michael’s pick, he went with Crimson […]

    080: The People Under The Stairs (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 080: “May they burn in hell.“ Insha’s classic pick this week is The People Under The Stairs (1991), directed by Wes Craven and starring Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, and Wendy Robie. We talk about how dope Ving Rhames is and how he was right, but also talk about how amazing Roach is. […]

    079: Something Wild (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 079: “Remember, no matter what, it’s better to be a live dog than a dead lion.“ For the classic Michael pick of the week, he chooses Something Wild (1986), starring Melanie Griffith, Jeff Daniels, and Ray Liotta and directed by Jonathan Demme. We talk about Melanie Griffith’s character, how adorable Jeff Daniels is, […]

    078: Pitch Black (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 078: “You’re not afraid of the dark, are you?“ Back to our regularly scheduled programming! For our classic Tim pick, he chooses Pitch Black (2000), starring Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Cole Houser, and Keith David. We talk about how much of a badass Vin Diesel is, the characters and their journey (or lack […]

    077: SOUL (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 077: “There’s a whole world out there.“ The last day of Animarch is upon us! For these special episodes, the Film Runners pick an animated film and talk about it. Today is a special day, we welcome our good bud Connor! And, in a classic Connor pick, he chooses the Pixar film […]

    076: Isle of Dogs (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 076: “Will you help him, the little pilot?“ We’re in the final home stretch for Animarch! For these special episodes, the Film Runners pick an animated film and talk about it. For Insha’s pick, she takes the Film Runners to the Isle of Dogs (2018), the stop motion animation directed by Wes Anderson. […]

    075: Chicken Run (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 075: “There’s a whole world out there.“ Welcome back to Animarch! For these special episodes, the Film Runners pick an animated film and talk about it. For Michael’s pick, he chooses Chicken Run (2000), directed by Peter Lord & Nick Park. We never thought we’d be talking about Chicken Run, but here we […]

    074: Princess Mononoke (1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 074: “Ashitaka… Can you save the girl you love…?“ Welcome to Animarch! For these special episodes, the Film Runners pick an animated film and talk about it. For Tim’s pick, he chooses Princess Mononoke (1997), directed by the legend Hayao Miyazaki. We talk about the complexity of the characters, how Tim would […]

    073: The Loved Ones (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 073: “I’m gonna go to your house now and stab your mummy just like you did my Daddy. Then I’m gonna go find Holly and stab her in the heart just like you did to me.“ This week, it’s a classic Insha pick! She picks one of her favorite Australian horror movie, […]

    072: A Perfect Getaway (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 072: “Your situational awareness kinda sucks..“ Happy Saturday! For this episode, it’s a classic Michael’s pick! He has the Film Runners watch A Perfect Getaway. Directed by David Twohy and starring Timothy Olyphant, Milla Jovovich, Kiele Sanchez, and Steve Zahn, we talk about how much this main cast rules and the insane […]

    071: Demolition Man (1993)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 071: “Send a maniac to catch one.“ This week, it’s a classic Tim pick! He choice was the sci-fi action film, Demolition Man, starring Sylvester Stallone, Sandra Bullock and Wesley Snipes. We talk about how much Wesley Snipes, even being a piece of shit, fucking rules and how janky the world-building is. […]

    070: Get Over It (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 070: “For the first time in my life, I was in love. And I knew it would last forever… Boy was I a dumb ass.“ For Insha’s pick, she chooses Get Over It, a teen comedy based on A Midsummer Nights Dream. Directed by Tommy O’Haver and written by R. Lee Fleming […]

    069: Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 069: “I believe a man is nothing unless he stands up for what’s rightfully his. What do you think?” For this episode, Michael picks ‘Bad Day at Black Rock’ (1955), directed by John Sturges and starring Spencer Tracy, Anne Francis, Robert Ryan, and Ernest Borgnine. We talk about what a stacked cast […]

    068: The King Of Kong: A Fistful Of Quarters (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 068: “No matter what I say, it draws controversy. It’s sort of like the abortion issue.” We’reeeeeeeeee backkkkkkkkkk!! Welcome back to Film Runners! Did you miss us? We bring you a classic Tim pick for the new year, and he chose The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. The documentary about […]

    067: The Best of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 067: Happy New Year! These three ho’s are bringing you more festive tidings! To close out this shithole of a year, we wanted to bring you some of the best moments from our episodes. Sit back, relax, and roll into 2021 with some funny ha ha’s. Thank you so much for your […]

    066: Fatman (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 066: “I’ll come while you sleep. The Fat Man has got his eye on you kids.” Happy Holidays y’all! These three hos are bringing festive tiding to you all! It’s a classic blind pick where none of us has seen it before, so we experience the madness together. In the spirit, we […]

    065: The House of the Devil (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 065: “Get a grip.” This week, Insha’s classic pick has the Film Runners travel into the world of mumblegore with Ti West’s film, The House of the Devil (2009). They talk about the meaning of mumblegore, the slow-burn of it all, and the problem with the title card. Hosts:Insha Fitzpatrick (@benwyyatt)Michael Walls-Kelly […]

    064: The Nice Guys (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 064: “So you’re telling me you made a porno where the plot is the point?.“ Michael’s classic pick is Shane Black’s hilarious detective film, The Nice Guys (2016), starring Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice, and Margaret Qualley. We talk about how much the the cast rules, how we’re happy that the […]

    63: The Skulls (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 063: “If it’s secret, it can’t be good.“ For this week’s classic Tim pick, he picks The Skulls (2000), starring Joshua Jackson, Paul Walker, and Leslie Bibb, about some dudes in a secret society that’s not so secret. We talk about how shit Lucus’s friends are to him, The Skulls themselves, and […]

    062: The Dead Zone (1983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 062: “The missiles are flying. Hallelujah, Hallelujah!“ Insha’s pick for this week is one of David Cronenberg’s underrated gems, The Dead Zone. Based on the book by Stephen King, The Dead Zone stars Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, and Martin Sheen. We talk about how much Walken rules and how Sarah was straight […]

    061: Highlander (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 061: “It’s better to burn out than to fade away!“ For this week, Michael’s picks the 1986 classic Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, and Sean Connery (RIP). We talk about what it means to have “The Knowing” brought upon you, and the absolute WTF that is “The Prize.” Hosts:Insha […]

    060: This Is Where I Leave You (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 060:  Judd: It’s hard to see people from your past when your present is so cataclysmically screwed up, you know.Horry: Welcome to my world. For this classic Tim pick, he picked Dan in Real Life 2! No, just kidding (not really). For real though, Tim’s pick for the week is Shawn […]

    059: Come to Daddy (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 059:  ““I’m not someone you can pigeonhole, if I’m completely honest. Do I produce blazing beats? Yes. Do I tinkle the ivories? Yes. Do I promote high-profile events pertaining to music and the performance of music? Yes..” Welcome back to your regularly scheduled episode of Film Runners! It’s a classic Insha […]

    057: Manhunter (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 057:  “I AM BECOMING.” For Michael’s spooky pick in The Film Zone, we dive into one of the first films of the Silence of the Lamb-verse, Michael Mann’s classic Manhunter! We compare Manhunter to Brett Ratner’s 2002 film Red Dragon and discuss how much Tom Noonan fucks. Hosts:Insha Fitzpatrick (@benwyyatt)Michael Walls-Kelly […]

    056: Insidious (2010)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 056:  “It’s not the house that is haunted. It’s your son.” The next spooky film on The Film Zone block is a Tim pick! Technically, it’s a Rachel (Tim’s wife) pick. Rachel’s choice for Tim and the Film Runners is Insidious! The 2010 horror hit about astral projection, creepy children that […]

    055: Evil Dead (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 055:  “I CAN SMELL YOUR FILTHY SOUL” Back with another spooky film on The Film Zone. Insha’s pick for our second Halloween feature is the 2013 remake, Evil Dead, directed by Fede Álvarez. Find out if it’s too spooky for Tim, and how much it differs from, but still carries the vibes […]

    054: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 054:  “Two more days ’til Halloween/ Halloween/ Halloween/ Two more days ’til Halloween/ Silver Shamrock.“ Since it’s Halloween, WELCOME TO THE FILM ZONE, GHOSTS AND GHOULS. We’re taking a short break, but bringing you an episode that Michael and Insha recorded before Tim became a film runner, Halloween III: Season of […]

    053: Gone Baby Gone (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 053: This week, Michael’s pick is Ben Affleck’s first feature film, ‘Gone Baby Gone.’ We talk about Michelle Monaghan’s non-character and discuss the morality around Patrick’s decision in the end. “Cause she’s gone baby, gone.” Hosts:Insha Fitzpatrick (@benwyyatt)Michael Walls-Kelly (@mwallsk)Tim Harvey (@TimothyRHarvey) Official Twitter: @thefilmrunners Air Date: 2020/09/25 Film Runners cover art and […]

    052: The Quick and the Dead (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 052:  This week, Tim’s pick is Sam Raimi’s gunslinging 1995 ode to westerns, ‘The Quick and the Dead.’ We talk about how much we love the characters in this western non-paradise and the lack of character in Sharon Stone’s The Lady (aka Ellen). “The rules say you have to accept every […]

    051: Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 051:  “My music is for Phoenix. Only she can sing it. Anyone else who tries dies” Just in time for his birthday, Insha’s pick is Brian De Palma’s 1974 musical horror comedy, ‘Phantom of the Paradise.’ We talk about the absolute absurdity of the film and Phoenix’s cute audition dance. Hosts:Insha […]

    050: Roadgames (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020


    Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS, Youtube Film Runners 050:  “No, it’s Q-U-I-D. ‘D’ as in death to young girls, you cretin!” Michael’s pick for this week is the Australian horror-thriller film, ‘Roadgames’ directed by Richard Franklin (Patrick, Psycho II). We talk about Jamie Lee Curtis’ non-character and how much Stacy Keach rules. Hosts:Insha Fitzpatrick (@benwyyatt)Michael Walls-Kelly (@mwallsk)Tim Harvey (@TimothyRHarvey) […]

    BONUS EPISODE – 049: Dan in Real Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020


      https://audio.simplecast.com/84a19b2f.mp3 Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS Film Runners 049: “You are a murderer of love!” Film Runners 049: In this never before aired episode, the Film Runners audition Tim Harvey to join the show. He picks ‘Dan in Real Life,’ the nostalgic hit from 2007 starring Steve Carell and Juliette Binoche. As you can already see, […]

    048: Pain & Gain (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020


    https://audio.simplecast.com/0061f026.mp3 Film Runners 048:  “My name is Daniel Lugo, and I believe in fitness.” Tim’s pick is the insane buddy action-comedy, ‘Pain & Gain’ starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and Anthony Mackie. We talk about the fact that Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is seen holding a skateboard multiple times, but never seen riding […]

    047: Stockholm (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020


    https://audio.simplecast.com/763e2344.mp3 Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS Film Runners 047: Another week, another episode! Insha’s pick this week is the 2018 film crime comedy, ‘Stockholm’ starring Ethan Hawke and Noomi Rapace. We discuss the real life bank robbery, have some quality laughs, and talk Film Runners future blockbuster film ‘GOOD SAMARITAN’. Check out the exclusive poster for the film […]

    O46: The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020


    https://audio.simplecast.com/7605dc55.mp3 Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS Film Runners 046:  “THERE’S GOT TO BE A MORNING AFTER.” Welcome back to Film Runners! Michael’s pick for this week is the 1981 classic disaster film, ‘The Poseidon Adventure.’ We discuss Gene Hackman’s brilliant performance and “Celebrities We Lost: a Memoriam by Tim Harvey.” Hosts:Insha Fitzpatrick (@benwyyatt)Michael Walls-Kelly (@mwallsk)Tim Harvey (@TimothyRHarvey) […]

    045: Moneyball (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020


    https://audio.simplecast.com/b4f46885.mp3 Downloads: iTunes, Spotify, RSS Film Runners 045: Welcome back to Film Runners! Did you miss us? Everyone say hello to Tim Harvey, our new co-host. For Tim’s pick, the Film Runners watched Moneyball (2011), and Tim teaches Insha some stuff about sports! Hosts:Insha Fitzpatrick (@benwyyatt)Michael Walls-Kelly (@mwallsk)Tim Harvey (@TimothyRHarvey) Official Twitter: @thefilmrunners Air Date: 2020/07/31 Film […]

    044c: Midsommar (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019


    https://archive.org/download/funsizefilmrunners3/Fun%20Size%20Film%20Runners%203.mp3 Downloads: iTunes, Google Play, RSS Film Runners 044c: It’s Halloween, but Billy is busy, so Insha and Michael present a series of Snack Sized episodes for your listening pleasure. Hosts: Billy Seguire (@thebillyseguire) Insha Fitzpatrick (@benwyyatt) Michael Walls-Kelly (@mwallsk) Official Twitter: @thefilmrunners Air Date: 2019/10/31 Film Runners cover art and logo designed by Aaron Sambey

    044b: Snack Sized Film Runners: Spring (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019


    It's Halloween, but Billy is busy, so Insha and Michael present a series of Snack Sized episodes for your listening pleasure.

    044a: Snack Sized Film Runners: Abby (1974)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019


    https://archive.org/download/funsizefilmrunners/Fun%20Size%20Film%20Runners.mp3 Downloads: iTunes, Google Play, RSS Film Runners 044a: It’s Halloween, but Billy is busy, so Insha and Michael present a series of Snack Sized episodes for your listening pleasure. Hosts: Billy Seguire (@thebillyseguire) Insha Fitzpatrick (@benwyyatt) Michael Walls-Kelly (@mwallsk) Official Twitter: @thefilmrunners Air Date: 2019/10/10 Film Runners cover art and logo designed by Aaron Sambey

    043: State Like Sleep (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019


    Without stories, the truth is too random. State Like Sleep (2018) is a brooding, sensual film about loss, grief, and answers. We spend a while talking about dinosaurs.

    042: Shrek Retold (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019


    You love Shrek. We love Shrek. Everybody loves Shrek! What happens when 200 people band together to remake Shrek? Magic. That's what happens.

    041: To Live and Die in LA (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019


    Michael loves LA cop movies. Billy hates them. Insha just... has opinions about LA. Film Runners clash in this gritty eighties thriller.

    040: Argoman the Fantastic Superman (1967)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019


    It's time for an Italian superhero in the form of Argoman the Fantastic Superman (1967). Get ready for 1960s nonsense, sex, and an extremely loose definition of "superhero".

    039: Once Bitten (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019


    In the mood for a kinky, freaky 80s teen vampire movie with lots of sex? Why not pick one starring Jim Carrey?

    038: The Last of Sheila (1973)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019


    It's time for a murder mystery in The Last of Sheila (1973). It's just a story with a couple secrets. Little ones. Nothing too big. Nothing too shocking.

    037: 2019 Not-Oscar Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019


    It's Hollywood's Biggest Night! To celebrate the best and biggest films of the last year, Film Runners is watching NONE OF THEM! Instead, we've chosen ALTERNATE picks. 

    036: Peeping Tom (1960)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019


    Insha just launched DIS/MEMBER, so of course she chose a horror for Film Runners! This week, we watch Peeping Tom (1960) and compare it to Psycho, slashers, and debate the romantic qualities of Michael Shannon.

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