Forest Film Club

The second spin-off adventure into the JOHN WICK universe, and where do the 8-Bit Bears think it lands?With new characters and old, the movie tries to orchestrate a more traditional form of storytelling into this generation's greatest action series. Did it work?What is the cost of revenge?What's more badass, a grenade or a knife-gun?Can you fight like a girl?Tune in and find out!Don't forget to check our Reel Friendz Podcast by the Wolfemail - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

BRING HER BACK hit the theaters, and the Philippou Brothers for another swing.They had a lot to prove after their surprise success with TALK TO ME, so listen as we talk to each other as we figure out what the Brothers learned, what they improved, and what they overlooked.Don't forget to check our Reel Friends Podcast by the Wolfemail - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

With ANDOR finished, we take a look back at the 2013 Star Wars war film, ROGUE ONE.We talk about how ANDOR changed motivations, meanings, character inspirations, and even more pieces that help fill in cinema's biggest plot hole!How did the rebellion begin?Was the personal sacrifices worth the reward?Where does THE PRINCESS BRIDE fit in all this?Listen and find out!Don't forget to check our Reel Friends Podcast by the Wolfemail - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

What did the 8-Bit Bears think of season two of the Last of Us?Is Ellie the hero we need or deserve? Does Abby have the backing she need to evolve?And who does the Chocolate Bear want dead?email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

We're doubled up this week, talking indie horror-comedy A Halloween Feast and the latest (and possibly greatest) installment of Final Destination. The 8-Bit Bears have differing opinions on the indie movie, and Wolf brings extra context having interviewed the director, so go look up Reel Friends Podcast to listen to that!How did death do this time? What depths will a family go to protect their own? Can you cheat death? And are pennies really lucky?Listen and find out!email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

The 8-Bit Bears return for the penultimate episode of The Last of Us.We get the origin story of the Ellie Situation.Find out how we celebrate birthdays in the apocalypse, what it truly means to say goodbye, the power of silence, and where Batista fits in the Last of Us.email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

Unprecedented levels of instant reactions in the forest, as we're continuing Ellie and Dina's adventure through Seattle!to B or B2? is Isaac in the correct?and most importantly what are the Amish up to?email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com ,

The Vanilla Bear is missing, but the Chocolate Bear and Wolf are here to pick up the slack, talking MCU's latest film.Is it what the MCU needs right now?Is it the superhero film we deserve?Listen in as we break down what we thought of this brand new MCU experience.email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

T. E. Lawrence, stage plays, running with bulls, knives, and 9/11... what do all these have in common?Listen to our interview with the infinitely fascinating Miles Spence, who has taken to co-authoring his adventures with his friend Wells Jones. We had a great conversation, and hope you enjoy listen to it.Please take the time to order and experience the adventure yourselfhttps://www.amazon.com/Line-Sand-Novel-Miles-Spencer/dp/1917185820email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

We are here to discuss the ins and outs of Ryan Coogler's latest undefined social commentary film. Filled with meaning, can the Chocolate Bear explain what exactly makes this movie unique and important?email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

We hopped on directly after the episode and talked about an interesting reset for the human race.Why is Joel sad? Why is Ellie mad? And what did we think of our new big bad?email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

We take the time to discuss the Chocolate Bear's favorite movie, the Princess Bride. We break it down into pairs and discuss their importance and meaning. It's really a pleasure to talk this movie.email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

Jack Quaid is a champ. Nice, professional, charming, and above all diverse. We're here to review his most recent chance of Hollywood spectacle.What did Chocolate Bear love?What did Vanilla Bear think should be improved?And is Wolf horny for the Quaid?email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

As we enter the next phase of Forest Film Club, we thought it was important to have a movie draft to establish our film choices. It was a fun conversation, and we hope you find so as well.email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

Bong Joon-ho's return to sci-f has a lot going for it, but it feels like it's missing something. Join the 8-Bit Bears and the Wolf as they discuss where the movie succeeds, and where it could have doubled down.email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

We hopped on right after the Academy Awards, and boy could you tell! We were joined by our Wolf, Alex, hot off the press from his debut podcast episode Reel Friendz, which you should check out on Spotify and/or Youtube!We have surprises, predictability, and a surprise appearance by a Trash Panda. Come along and listen!email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

the 8-Bit Bears break down, category by category, who they want to win and who they think will win.the Bears also do a quick reaction to the worst of the worst in the Razzie Awards.email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

The 8-Bit Bears have a brief discussion about Captain America: Brave New World, and then fully breakdown WORLD WAR HULK, the hit comic event from nearly two decades ago... which I didn't realize till right now :(Hulk is Chocolate Bear's favorite superhero, and he's so pleased to discuss a comic all about him with VB. Find out what they think!The WWH breakdown begins around 19 minutes in, if you don't care about hearing our thoughts on the MCU's latest.email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

We're going back to India with a more contemporary story. Unlike anything you'd see from Hollywood, the 8-Bit Bears had no idea what to expect...but did they like it?email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comsocials - @ForestFilmClubblog - forestfilmclub.wordpress.com

who doesn't love ice cream? it's cold, delicious, and inspired a whole trilogy of incredibly interesting movies, starting with 2004'sShaun of the Dead.in honor of tackling such a movie, we invited our resident Wolf!is it brutal? is it funny? is it compelling?but most importantly, is it made well?email -ForestFilmClub22@gmail.comtwitter - @ForestFilmClubblog -https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/bluesky -@forestfilmclub.bsky.socialinstagram -@forestfilmclub22

jump to 7 minutes for the actual Horror Rumble Commentary. The last several years, Dead Meat's dedication to the horror genre has been unmatched. The last three years, they've worked hard at mixing that genre with pro wrestling, resulting in the annual Horror Royal Rumble. If heaven exists, this is what the Chocolate Bear imagines it's like. So join him and the Vanilla Bear as we have fun watching the latest installment email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ bluesky - @forestfilmclub.bsky.social instagram - @forestfilmclub22

The probable winner of Best Picture this year has crept its way into our forest, so we had to catch a glimpse! There's details missing, misguided intentions, and intended problems - what do the 8-Bit Bears think? email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ bluesky - @forestfilmclub.bsky.social instagram - @forestfilmclub22

Happy days are here for any one who hasn't found a satchel worth two million dollars... or who hasn't gotten in the path of a killer with a really bad hair cut. We have our Wolf back to discuss wether this or our previous movie is superior in our coverage of the 2008 Best Picture race. email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ bluesky - @forestfilmclub.bsky.social instagram - @forestfilmclub22

2007's Oscars is one of the most debated ceremonies in film history. Next week, we'll be looking at the winner of Best Picture. This week, we discuss the movie many thinks should have won. Oil! Religion! Deaf children! and of course... MILKSHAKES What else could you want from a movie? email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ bluesky - @forestfilmclub.bsky.social instagram - @forestfilmclub22

OUR FAVORITE CONVERSATION OF THE YEAR!!! The Chocolate and Vanilla Bears are so excited to talk about how we felt 2024 was in film! Our favorites, our most disappointing, action, romance, and a great deal of Timmy C! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ bluesky - @forestfilmclub.bsky.social instagram - @forestfilmclub22

Was Robert Eggers, or as we call him Bobby Eggs, cracking in his fresh take on the vampire classic? Come join the bears as we talk Dracula inspirations, vocalization, and, of course, who gives the most compelling performance in a film filled with compelling performances! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ bluesky - @forestfilmclub.bsky.social instagram - @forestfilmclub22

Pop on JUST FRIENDS, written by our friend Adam "Tex" Davis, and listen to the Chocolate Bear question this entire experience. It was a truly fun time! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ bluesky - @forestfilmclub.bsky.social instagram - @forestfilmclub22

Screenwriter, podcaster, film savant, and all around World Class Cool Guy, Adam "Tex" Davis is here! We couldn't be more proud to talk with the writer of one of the Bears' favorite movies, and we have a lot to ask, and we hope you like our conversation as well! please check out: THE OSCARS: What Were They Thinking It's a true treasure for anyone who is interested in the history of cinema and story telling. email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ bluesky - @forestfilmclub.bsky.social instagram - @forestfilmclub22

The much anticipated musical phenomenon is finally on the silver screen! Does it have the same magic the source materials contain? Will it be popular enough to land in the green? Or does it become so twisted in its own whirlwind to stay afloat? Listen to the 8-Bit Bears to find out! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Why was the Roman happy? The age old question all dads ask their sons... the answer may be found in this very movie, the sequel to an all time great movie! We even have a special guest Polar Bear joining the 8-Bit Bears this week to get an even deeper dive into this historical epic. So pull up on your Rhino, dive in with the sharks, and don't miss your shot to listen to our greatest review yet! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

The 8-Bit Bears are back at it! This time discussing the most recent adaptation of Pygmalian. With a rising star in Mikey Madison, does this hilarious pseudo-love story have enough to be recognized as one of the years best? email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

We hopped onto the recording directly after the series finale, and boy oh boy are we excited to talk about it! What did we love about Penguin? What could be improved? What has the Vanilla Bear's attention more than our conversation? Yes! all are answered and relevance to the episode! contact us email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter -  @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Aaaand here we are. Wether you pray or act, do not miss 2024's most philosophical film. Filled with great performances, written incredibly intelligently, and directed beautifully... We may have a best picture contender. email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter - @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

What happens when Andrew Garfield, Andrew Scott, Tom Hardy and a few other notable performers decide to show off their voice acting skills in a groundbreaking adaptation of George Orwell's 1984? Listen to the 8-Bit Bears to find out! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter - @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Oh boooyyyyy, we're so bloody, we're so disgusting, but are we Terrified? It's time to go back to Art class for the next chapter in this modern horror saga. CONTENT WARNING it's got some gross murders email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter - @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Ice Nine Kills, the sadist musicians at the very forefront of this horrorcore phenomena, has now targeted their talents to horror's newest bloody prince, and boy oh boy do they deliver! As big fans of Terrifier, we decided to watch this for the first time together and share this experience with the cubs and cubettes, uncut and unfiltered, just as we recorded it. EXPLICIT WARNING - ITS BLOODY DISGUSTING Our full movie breakdown is still to come later this week. email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter - @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Been a few years since we last saw Arthur Fleck, and he's back and badder than ever, in a very specific way. Come long to see if the 8-Bit Bears can make sense of a potentially senseless film. explicit warning - a lot of stuff happens in this movie. if you know, you know. email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter - @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Dreamworks delivers again with a brand spanking new IP. As creative as it is familiar; as mechanical as it is natural; as relatable as it is singular. The 8-Bit Bears may have fallen in love. We first do a speed run of Dreamworks movies, with he official review at 11:34 email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter - @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Geeze - what a week for media this was! DC and Marvel both releasing shows centered around fan favorite villains, and an unknown new villain has arrived to make us better versions of ourselves. What more could we ask for? the main topic, The Substance review starts about 27 minutes in. email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter - @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Are there bigger movies? Yes. Better movies? Absolutely. Do they also have David Batista in them? Some of them do, yeah - but so does this one! Can the Animal lead an all new feature with his charisma and comedic timing? Find out with the 8-Bit Bears! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com twitter - @ForestFilmClub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Say it once, say it twice - Michael Keaton is really nice! And Tim Burton's still got style! And Cathrine O'Hara is surprisingly lively! This time we discuss a whole bunch of Tim Burton, doing a small career respective before talking his latest feature film. email us a movie to watch - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

What happens when a group of people brutalize a precious idea such as love, passion, innocence, and the ideology of The Crow. The Bears are anxious to devour this absolutely tasteless film, let's get to it! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com' socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ EXPLICIT WARNING if you don't know, the Crow is super sad. Lots of talk of self harm and cheese pizza.

is 2024 the year of science fiction? Another great sci-fi movie gets dissected by the 8-Bit Bears, joining DUNE: PART TWO as some of the best times one could have in theaters this year. Situated between the first two groundbreaking movies, Fede Alvarez proves you can do old tricks in new ways.email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com' socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

KILL (2024) continues the hot streak we have with Indian filmography! So far the dudes can't miss, and neither can Amrit on his revenge tour through Chocolate Bear's favorite mode of transportation. There's a reason why they're comparing it to John Wick, and we want to find out! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com' socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

It's good seeing two best buddies share the silver screen, and even better when you can have a lengthy conversation with your best buddy bear about the movie. That's what DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE allowed us to do, so come and listen into our high and low opinions of this uneven movie! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com' socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

28 years after a ground breaking movie proved once and for all twisters are the only natural phenomena which are truly evil, and now they're back for revenge! A movie filled with action sequences undeniably electrifying, does TWISTERS also contain the loveable and memorable characters the original had? email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com' socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

Dang the 90s were a sick decade for movies! Ground breaking visual effects! Memorable characters! Overdramatized melodramatic conflicts of romance! This movie has it all! and Chocolate Bear sounds better now! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com' socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

A special episode during a special visit! Chocolate Bear and Vanilla Bear recorded together for the first time. They do this to honor MAXXXINE (2024), the third installment of the X film series. We discuss other movies we watched together as well. It was the best. If you have a best friend, go watch a movie with them. email - forestfilmclub22@gmail.com socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

The 8-Bit Bears are going down to South Park! Chocolate Bear had one opportunity to talk his favorite animated show, and he wasn't going to miss his chance to blow. Vanilla Bear experienced this magnificent musical for the first time! email - ForestFilmClub22@gmail.com socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/ explicit warning because it's south park.

We had a fall guy earlier this year, now we have a hit man! It's a bit of a stranger, a bit funnier, a bit sexier, and one of the year's better surprises! email - forestfilmclub22@gmail.com socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/

We watched two movies we had to talk about. They're both forest based movies, and both are trying to explore unconventional storytelling. One succeeds, the other doesnt. Listen to find out which! email - forestfilmclub22@gmail.com socials - @forestfilmclub blog - https://forestfilmclub.wordpress.com/