First & Final Frames Podcast

In the first post-2020 episode, Reed and Stephen have a lot of catching up to do. They discuss the HBO Max premieres, share their recent matches, and show a lot of appreciation for Jonny Favreau.

Jake and Film Twitter juggernaut H. Perry Horton break down the very unpredictable cinematic year of 2020! They cover their favorite/least favorite films, the fall of theaters/rise of streaming, best performances, and much more!

Jake and Reed discuss all things related to Christmas movies! Favorites, least favorites, must-watches, and the dreaded is-Die Hard-a-Christmas-movie debate…

We're back for Season 2! Figured we'd mark the occasion with the worst guest ever, James Healey. Classic Sandler comedies, funniest TV shows, and a while lot of catching up on movie news!

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We finally got our first legit look at Robert Pattinson’s Batman! Jake, Reed and Stephen discuss their thoughts on the trailer, as well as the other goodies revealed at DC FanDome.

We wanted to do something special for episode 30, so we decided to have 3 recurring guests duke it out in a Screen Junkies style movie fight! Heated arguments, many belly laughs, and a few surprise guests. This one is a doozy, so buckle in and enjoy the ride. Below are the time codes if you would like to skip to a particular fight! Round 1: Pick the last movie to ever watch in theaters - 00:05:29 Round 2: Worst movie to watch every day in quarantine - 00:23:50 Round 3: Best first/final frames - 00:41:57 Round 4: Best comic book movie - 01:01:48 Round 5: Blind Fight - 01:27:54 Speed Round: 01:55:37

On this episode, Jake and Chase Hutchinson (of the Scratch Cinema pod) discuss THE INVISIBLE MAN and Chase breaks down the correlation between the opening/closing shots. The two also discuss the horror genre as a whole, specifically the rise of artful, “elevated” horror. Enjoy!

On this episode, Jake and Brad Gullickson of One Perfect Shot decide to combine their experience and cite films that open/close with “perfect” shots, while still meeting the First & Final Frames criteria. The two discuss PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, and plenty more! This (obviously) leads to a discussion of PTA and ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, as per custom.

On this episode, Jake talks with filmmaker Charles Hood of Light the Fuse podcast. Being that Charles is a bit of a MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE expert, the two do a deep dive into the film series, discussing everything from the fun to the craft. Charles also delves into working as a film director and shares some of his favorite experiences. All that and more on episode 27!

On this episode, Jacob sets out to stir up some heated arguments with James Healey of Bad Filmcast. The two debate the filmographies of Nolan, PTA, Tarantino, Spike Lee, Fincher, and many more!

It worked. #ReleaseTheSnyderCut actually worked. Go figure. Jake and Matt Bellamente of Bad Filmcast discuss the Snyder Cut saga as well as their thoughts on the eventual film. The two also discuss Snyder’s other works, violence in cinema, and of course, a healthy dose of all things Batman. Enjoy!

Yet another impromptu quarantine pod with Jacob and Reed. The two discuss the rather small slate of 2020 films, quarantine watches, mundane celebrity encounters, their time as extras on HOUSE OF CARDS, and much more!

In the final round of comic book movie trivia, Reed and Stephen engage in an epic battle for the championship!

In Round 2 of the FFF Comic Book Movie Trivia Tournament, esteemed contestants Reed and Darryl duke it out for a spot to battle Stephen in the finals!

We're all stuck in the house, so what better way to pass some time than to play some comic book movie trivia! In round one of the FFF comic book movie trivia tournament, Stephen Baker takes on Ernest Calderon for a spot in the finals!

It's day something of quarantine. TIGER KING has lifted the world. Jacob and Stephen Baker lay down their dream cast/crew for the inevitable TIGER KING movie. Enjoy!

With zero idea of what they are going to talk about, Jacob and Reed discuss the mastery of UNCUT GEMS, best single-location films, best musical moments in movies, and a lot more. Also, Jacob finally lets Reed talk about THE SHINING (despite cutting a good bit of it later).

Times are strange. We’re all a little anxious. To combat that, Jacob and Stephen (both quarantined on opposite ends of the country) discuss movies that make them feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Brooks Knudsen is back to share some of his best/worst movie theater experiences. He and Jacob also discuss their thoughts on the Matt Reeves Batmobile, BIRDS OF PREY, and much more!

Just as Jacob and Ernest (We Bought a Mic Podcast) phoned in for their Coen Bros episode, Matt Reeves decided to release the test footage of Robert Pattinson's Batman costume. So obviously the two had to gush over that before starting their Coen Bros conversation.

Jacob and Stephen Baker of the Too Broke for Therapy podcast share their thoughts about the 2020 Academy Awards!

Jacob and 5x Jeopardy! champion Steven Grade discuss the 2020 Oscars in anticipation of Sunday's ceremony. Predictions, wishlist, thoughts on the big contenders, and much more!

Jacob talks with fellow PTA fanatic Brooks Knudsen about the magic of THERE WILL BE BLOOD and all things Paul Thomas Anderson. The two also share their excitement for THE BATMAN and go tit-for-tat comparing the filmographies of PTA and Quentin Tarantino. All that and much more on FFF13!

After a long holiday hiatus, Jacob and Reed discuss their thoughts on THE RISE OF SKYWALKER and the latest STAR WARS trilogy as a whole. Reed has still yet to see UNCUT GEMS, but Jacob lets him know that he is missing out on one of the most enthralling movies of 2019. And of course, Batman and Tarantino get brought up at some point...

Jacob talks with Darryl Mansel of the Poprika Network about the resurgence of the Snyder Cut, their favorites for the big Oscar categories, and much, much more. Obviously a lot of Batman/Tarantino talk, because it's mandatory. Enjoy!

Jacob and screenwriter H. Perry Horton discuss what they loved this decade, from best scene to breakout filmmakers. The two also gush about Tom Cruise, Nic Cage, Walton Goggins, THE FLORIDA PROJECT, and of course, HOT ROD. And all of that is just the tip of the iceberg. Enjoy! *Note* An unforeseen audio issue required us to record this call using Skype, which resulted in audio of lesser quality. We'll be back on track next week!

Perhaps the most on-brand episode yet. Reed and Jacob discuss the work of Quentin Tarantino, best Batman moments, worst Batman moments, THE IRISHMAN, and a whole lot more. Also, a surprising amount of time is dedicated to Disney Channel Original movies

Jacob and Philip reflect on the trials and tribulations they experienced while working as video essayists at Fandor. They also break down and discuss the first/final frames of ADAPTATION and THE MASTER.

Jacob talks with James Healey of Bad Filmcast, who delivers an array of wild hot takes. The two discuss loving “bad” films, the mastery of David Lynch, misleading film advertising, the perfect Kanye West biopic, and a whole lot more. Additionally, the two break down and dissect the first/final frames of UNDER THE SILVER LAKE and EYES WIDE SHUT.

Jacob chats with fellow editor Adam Kruspe about video essays, belly laugh scenes, best “sick day” movies, their burning love for David Fincher, and much more!

Jacob talks with Paul Carillo, a promo editor for AMC, about trailers, editing, and of course, trailer editing. The two also discuss the work of Paul Thomas Anderson, their opinions on THE LIGHTHOUSE, and Paul breaks down the first and final frames of one of his favorite films, APOCALYPSE NOW. All that and much more on episode 5!

Jacob has a few beers and talks movies with Rohry Flood, whose movie knowledge is only matched by his beer knowledge. The two discuss best beer scenes, movie/beer pairings, best comedies of the decade, why FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL is a masterpiece, and a lot of other weird stuff.

On this episode, Jacob and Reed discuss their thoughts on EL CAMINO and reminisce on the BREAKING BAD saga. Additional topics include biggest tear-jerkers, best Scorsese films, and for some reason, why THE REPLACEMENTS starring Keanu Reeves is the best football film ever.

Reed DeLisle and Jacob T. Swinney discuss their thoughts on JOKER.

On the inaugural episode of the FFF podcast, my good friend Reed and I discuss the opening/closing shots of PRISONERS and GONE GIRL. We also touch on the controversy surrounding JOKER and our dream casting for THE BATMAN.