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Discussing indie, foreign, animated, and genre films... until we're tangentially talking about all the other films.

First Ever White Guy Film Podcast

  • Dec 31, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 47m AVG DURATION
  • 56 EPISODES


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Podisode 56: Cruel Fate/Time Is Relative

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 15:17


In which our heroes cope(d) during the early days of the pandemic.Plus: Rugrat Roundtable Quarantine Recap!

Podisode 55: COVID-eo Did Not Kill The Radio Star

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 27:21


In which our heroes awake from a deep slumber to recap the rest of their 2019 cinematic experiences, from before the scourge.Plus: Rugrat Roundtable Lightning Round on too many films to list!

Podisode 54: Favorite Sidewalk Films

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 43:37


In which our heroes shine a light on their top picks from the 21st Annual Sidewalk Film Festival. [w/ special guests Anton Jackson & Jeremy Burgess]Plus: Rugrat Roundtable on “The Princess and the Frog,” “Shazam!,” and “Cats” while “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” gets the Blakesploitation treatment!

Podisode 53: Sidewalk Shorts Hype

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 22:43


In which our heroes highlight some shorts worth checking out at this week’s Sidewalk Film Festival. [w/ special guest Lily Siegel]Plus: Rugrat Roundtable on “Unicorn Store!”

Podisode 52: Reactions to "Midsommar" and "Last Black Man In San Francisco" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 75:01


In which our heroes get walloped by A24’s one-two punch of two of the best films of the year so far. [w/ special guests Melodie Sisk & Ed Bowser]Plus: Rugrat Roundtable on “Disney’s Penguins,” “Pokémon Detective Pikachu,” and “Spider-Man: Far From Home!”

Podisode 51: Reactions To "Toy Story 4" and "Dumbo"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019


In which our heroes hold a full Rugrat Roundtable on Tim Burton’s “Dumbo” and the entirety of the Toy Story saga, all while repeatedly lecturing Soren on the nuances of mic protocol.

Podisode 50: We Did It

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 42:36


In which our heroes struggle to think of a way to commemorate a major milestone.Plus: Poppy Take on “Avengers: Endgame,” “The Kid Who Would Be King,” “Mirai,” “From Up On Poppy Hill,” and “Missing Link!”

Podisode 49: Atlanta Film Festival Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 55:12


In which our heroes list the films they caught at the recent Atlanta Film Festival (and even one unrelated German film at no extra cost!).Plus: Poppy Take on “Aquaman!”

Podisode 48: Reactions to "Us" and "Climax" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 68:17


In which our heroes wrestle with the meaning of two films they saw in one week that share an opening scene. [w/ special guests Garon Bailey & Blake Griggs]Plus: Poppy Take on “Captain Marvel!”

Podisode 47: Oscar Sadness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 51:18


In which our heroes sob and sniffle about the strangest awards season of their adult lives.Plus: Poppy Take on “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World!”

Podisode 46: A Conversation with Daniel Scheinert & Billy Chew (Director & Screenwriter of "The Death Of Dick Long")

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 48:55


In which our heroes have another Sundance Aftermath™ discussion, this time with first-time feature screenwriter Billy Chew and veteran Sundance director Daniel Scheinert.Plus: Poppy Take on “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part!”

Podisode 45: The Biggest Announcement Of All Time, Probably

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 41:44


In which our heroes finally reveal some secret information they’ve been holding in their brains for a ridiculously long time.Plus: Super Ultra Mega Turbo Poppy Take on “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” “Ralph Breaks The Internet,” “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse,” “The Grinch,” “Mary Poppins,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms!”

Podisode 44: Ian Teaches Fletcher, Vol. 2 (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2019 33:29


In which our heroes highlight the early A24 classics from 2014: “Enemy” and “Under The Skin.”Plus: Poppy Take on “The House With A Clock In Its Walls!” while “Robin Hood,” “Hunter Killer,” and “2.0” (kind of?) get the Blakesploitation treatment!

Podisode 43: Spooktacular Halloween Block Party With Filmmaker Jay Burleson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 80:56


In which our heroes discuss Jay Burleson’s “The Nobodies,” released on DVD this month by Troma Entertainment, and David Gordon Greene’s “Halloween,” a new iteration of the historic slasher franchise.Plus: Poppy Think on “The Nobodies!”

Podisode 42: A Conversation With Katie Orr & Reaction To Her Film "Poor Jane"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 43:31


In which our heroes learn about the ideal bedtime films to watch from the filmmaker behind “Poor Jane” and upcoming festival short “The Owl.” [w/ special guest Katie Orr]Plus: Poppy Think on “Poor Jane!”

Podisode 41: 2001 In IMAX & Favorite Sidewalk Films

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 61:22


In which our heroes sing the praises of Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece on the 50th Anniversary of its release, briefly discuss "Leave No Trace," and give a rundown of favorite films from the 20th Sidewalk Film Festival. [w/ special guest Jeremy Burgess]Plus: "Mile 22" gets the Blakesploitation treatment!

Podisode 40: Git Hype For The 20th Anniversary Of Sidewalk Film Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 48:36


In which our heroes grill a Sidewalk Film Festival feature programmer for assistance as a cat mercilessly prowls in the background. [w/ special guest Corey Craft]

Podisode 39: A Conversation With Blake Griggs After A "Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' On Heaven's Door" Screening

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 30:52


In which our heroes bebop their way around a (domestic) 15th anniversary screening of "Knockin' On Heaven's Door." Or maybe it's an international 20th anniversary screening if you're thinking about the show! It's a whole thing. [w/ special guest Blake Griggs]Plus: Poppy Take on "Christopher Robin!"

Podisode 38: A Conversation with the Makers of "Space Wind" & Reaction to "BlacKkKlansman"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 56:26


In which our heroes sit down with the brains behind new experimental short, "Space Wind," premiering August 26th at Sidewalk Film Festival, and then talk Spike Lee's new wild ride, "BlacKkKlansman." [w/ special guests Véronique Vanblaere & Rebecca Pugh]Plus: Poppy Take on "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids!"

Podisode 37: Fletcher Teaches Ian, Vol. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 53:24


In which our heroes revel in the aftermath of a "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" screening by celebrating the "Dollars Trilogy."

Podisode 36: Sundance Trickle-Down Filmnomics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 58:19


In which our heroes battle it out over the new conversation starter "Blindspotting," and a couple other Sundance films ("Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot" and "Three Identical Strangers") that all hit town at once. [w/ special guests Jeremy Burgess & Corey Craft]Plus: Poppy Take on "Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!" and "Teen Titans Go! To The Movies!"

Podisode 35: Reaction to "Sorry To Bother You" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 40:42


In which our heroes attempt to heal their gaping jaws and funny bones after getting quite the work out during Boots Riley's first feature film.Plus: Poppy Take on "Ant-Man and the Wasp," "Jurassic World," and "Captain America: The First Avenger!"

Podisode 34: Frank's Good Stuff (A Conversation With Frank Crafts After A "Dazed and Confused" Screening)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 67:02


(Photo Courtesy of Carole Forêt) In which our heroes lounge in the afterglow of a 25th Anniversary screening of "Dazed and Confused" with the owner of Frank's Good Stuff. [w/ special guests Frank Crafts and Blake Griggs]Plus: Poppy Take on "Incredibles 2" and "The Greatest Showman!"

Podisode 33: Reactions to "Hereditary" and "First Reformed" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 91:31


In which our heroes celebrate the first A24 weekend of the year by taking in two lighthearted rom-coms. [w/ special guest Corey Craft]Plus: Poppy Take on "The Incredibles" and "Ponyo!"

Podisode 32: Ian Teaches Fletcher, Vol. 1 (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 46:28


In which our heroes highlight recent A24 classics from 2016: "Swiss Army Man" and "The Lobster."Plus: Poppy Take on "Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle," "Mary & The Witch's Flower," and "Solo!"

Podisode 31: Reaction to "Tully" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 50:46


In which our hero tackles motherhood and all its adventures. [w/ special guest Ben Stark]Plus: Poppy Take on "Avengers: Infinity War!"

Podisode 30: Atlanta Film Festival Recap & ...Surprise! Accidental Infinity War Hype Train... CHOO CHOO

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 75:13


In which our heroes list the films they caught at the recent Atlanta Film Festival, and then inevitably shift gears as they marvel at what the future holds later this week. [w/ special guest Corey Craft]Plus: Poppy Take on "Avengers: Age Of Ultron" and "Ant-Man!"

Podisode 29: Reaction to "Isle Of Dogs"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 20:04


In which our heroes (with lots of help from Poppy!) share their completely symmetrical thoughts on the new Wes Anderson animal movie.Plus: Poppy Take on "Doctor Strange" and "Spider-Man: Homecoming!"

Podisode 28: Reaction to "A Quiet Place"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 44:58


In which our heroes congratulate Jim on his greatest Dwight prank of all time: becoming a masterful director.Plus: Poppy Take on a handful of MCU films!

Podisode 27: A Conversation With Carol Brandt & Reaction To Her Newest Film "Pet Names"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 43:07


In which our heroes chit-chat about the new indie breakout from SXSW and learn what a whirlwind it is when you jaunt to Texas all of a sudden. (w/ special guest Carol Brandt)Plus: Poppy Take on "Early Man" and Poppy Think on "Pet Names!"

Podisode 26: Reaction to "Thoroughbreds" (SPOILER WARNING) / Tribute to Anton Yelchin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 49:14


In which our heroes dissect the debut feature from Cory Finley and mourn the loss of a once-in-a-generation talent and his final film performance. (w/ special guest Jeremy Burgess)Plus: Poppy Take on "A Wrinkle In Time" and "Ratatouille!"

Podisode 25: Reaction to "Annihilation" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 46:46


In which our heroes admit how frightened they are by Alex Garland's sophomore effort.Plus: Poppy Take on "The Boss Baby" and "Peter Rabbit!"

Podisode 24: What Other Spiritual Sequels Could Richard Linklater Make?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 52:37


In which our heroes discuss hypothetical scenarios and plotlines Richard Linklater could use if he keeps up his recent career trajectory. (w/ special guests Blake Griggs & Jeremy Burgess)Plus: Poppy Take on "Paddington 2!"

Podisode 23: A Conversation with Stephen Cone (Director of "Princess Cyd")

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 37:52


In which our heroes mull over Film Twitter®, religion, and diversity in film. [w/ special guest Stephen Cone]Plus: Poppy Take on "Gremlins!"

Podisode 22: Reaction to "Wonder Wheel"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 22:49


In which our heroes may or may not cry a river over Woody Allen's newest film, "Wonder Wheel." [w/ special guest Corey Craft]Plus: Poppy Take on "Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi!"

Podisode 21: Is Tommy Wiseau the Wiseaust of Us All?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 24:53


In which our heroes hoot and holler about finally sitting down to watch the cult classic "The Room," and subsequently "The Disaster Artist," James Franco's loving tribute to its mastermind.

Podisode 20: Reaction to "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 40:15


In which our heroes discuss Martin McDonagh's new opus to the heartland, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." [w/ special guests Jeremy Burgess & Garon Bailey]Plus: Poppy Take on "Leap!"

Podisode 19: Reaction to "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 53:26


In which our hero (one was busy!) freaks out about the new Yorgos Lanthimos hunting documentary. [w/ special guests Blake Griggs & Jeremy Burgess]Plus: Poppy Take on "Despicable Me 3!"

Podisode 18: The Future of Sidewalk Film Festival, as Foretold by Rachel Morgan (Sidewalk's Creative Director)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 33:32


In which our heroes seek answers about the festival's 20th anniversary and the forthcoming Sidewalk Cinema, an arthouse haven for troubled film addicts. [w/ special guest Rachel Morgan]Plus: Mommy/Poppy Take on "My Little Pony: The Movie!"

Podisode 17: Hocus Brocus - A Rundown of Slashtoberfest

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2017 44:05


In which our heroes force Jeremy to divulge his reasons for embarking on a horrifying, wondrous journey through the three biggest slasher franchises last month. [w/ special guest Jeremy Burgess]Plus: Poppy Take on "Hocus Pocus!"

Podisode 16: Somica Spratley's Favorite Halloween Season Films (SPOILERS)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 45:52


(Photo Courtesy of Secret Playground Photography) In which our heroes sit down with local makeup and prosthetic artist Somica Spratley, and learn about what films really float her boat during Samhain's special time of year.Plus: Poppy Take on "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "E.T.!"

Podisode 15: The Replicantiverse - Discussion of the Blade Runner Films (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 68:04


In which our heroes luxuriate in the glow of the Blade Runners.Plus: Poppy Take on "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Hans Christian Andersen!"

Podisode 14: Spooky September Stuff - Reactions to "It" & "mother!" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 78:40


In which our heroes dive headfirst into the fall movie season with a couple of dark, atmospheric flicks. [w/ special guest Drew Patton]Plus: Poppy Take on "Rogue One!"

Podisode 13: A Very Close Encounter & Favorite Sidewalk Films

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 44:17


In which our heroes gush over the 40th anniversary re-release of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and share some of the highlights of their 2017 Sidewalk Film Festival experience.Plus: Poppy Take on "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them!"

Podisode 12: This Whole MoviePass Situation & Sidewalk Film Festival Hype

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 55:14


In which our hero (one is sick!) talks this week's news about MoviePass, and receives scheduling help from a Sidewalk Film Festival feature programmer. [ft. Corey Craft]Plus: Ultra Mega Poppy Take on "Song of the Sea," "Fantasia," "Fantasia 2000," and "The Princess Bride!"

Podisode 11: The Streaming Giant(s?)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 44:35


In which our heroes compare and contrast the very different Amazon Studios and Netflix... and in doing so, divulge their favorite releases from Amazon Studios while praising its rapid ascension to awards season contender. [w/ special guest Corey Craft]

Podisode 10: Reaction to "A Ghost Story" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2017 45:40


In which our heroes ruminate on David Lowery's new film "A Ghost Story." [w/ special guest Corey Craft]Plus: Poppy Take on "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie!"

Podisode 9: Brand New B-Movies - Reactions to "Baby Driver" & "The Beguiled" (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 48:39


In which our heroes unwind their earbuds and unravel their swampy mind tangles after seeing new releases "Baby Driver" and "The Beguiled." [w/ special guest Blake Griggs](Major "Beguiled" spoilers in the last five minutes of the episode.)Plus: Mommy/Poppy Take on "Wonder Woman!"

Podisode 8: A Conversation with Onur Tukel & Reaction to His Newest Film "Catfight"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 70:06


In which our heroes mull over the intricate beatdowns in Onur Tukel's film "Catfight," and learn how politics have informed his creative process in recent years. [w/ special guest Onur Tukel]Plus: The very first Poppy Think, in which Poppy speculates as to the plot of "Catfight!"

Podisode 7: Let's Talk Xenomorphs!!! (SPOILER WARNING)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 44:14


In which our heroes wrap their heads around the Weyland-Yutaniverse due to the recent release of "Alien: Covenant." [w/ special guest Jeremy Burgess]

Podisode 6: Reaction to "It Comes At Night"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 24:38


In which our heroes recover and lick their wounds after viewing "It Comes At Night." [w/ special guest Jeremy Burgess]Plus: Poppy Take on "The Neverending Story!"

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