Kicking & Streaming

Tonight, on a startlingly special episode of Kicking & Streaming… right ahead of St. Valentine's Day, Beau & Chris discuss all things romance with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, relationship therapist & sexual intimacy coach. This isn't your average episode contentwise; delve into amelioration & adoration, eros & esteem, moonlight & mensches. The movies under discussion are Billy Wilder's caustic caper, The Apartment, and Moonstruck - the Norman Jewison-directed romp about passions & paramours. Find more Kicking & Streaming content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & beaustucki.com

Tonight, on an uncharacteristically special episode of Kicking and Streaming… Beau and Chris take a deep dive into human psychology amid the moral murkiness of war, all seen through the lens of two historic trials. Real-world larger-than-life personalities collide as a fascinating bunch of characters go through aggravatingly skewed, politically-motivated trials, both of which have far more at stake than the crimes of which the lead characters are accused. Is it admirable or objectionable to defy authority? Can any crimes against humanity be excused with "I was only following orders"? Give this episode a listen and we'll all find out together!

Announcing our line-up for Episode 19 — Chris' pick: from Netflix - the bafflingly true tale from Aaron Sorkin, The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020). Beau's response: the equally true and certainly stirring jewel of Australian New Wave cinema, Breaker Morant (1980).

Tonight, on a very special episode of Kicking and Streaming… Beau has moved to Mexico to enjoy his new life as a newlywed - when Chris grabs an Adam Sandler Netflix flick and crashes the party. Beau manages to hold up and is able to counter with a hospital drama-cum-whodunit from the Criterion Collection. Find more Kicking & Streaming content on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram

Hey gang, it's been a while! We're glad to say we're back on the horse and ready to bring you some fantastic new content, with a new release schedule: one major episode each month, with an announcement episode 2 weeks prior with the movies we'll be discussing. Speaking of which, here's our line-up for Episode 18 — Chris' pick: Netflix's Adam Sandler murder mystery, Murder Mystery (2019). Beau's response: a lesser-known but nonetheless fascinating Criterion murder mystery, Green for Danger (1946).

Tonight, on a very special episode of Kicking & Streaming, Chris and Beau get into the big questions. Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where do we go when we die? If I push hard enough on the side of the escalator to the great beyond, can I score a second chance? We discuss the unprecedented streaming-only Pixar film, Soul, and the Powell and Pressburger masterpiece, A Matter of Life and Death. Scared of dying? Scared of living? We probably can’t help, but boy do we love talking about it.

Announcing our line-up for Episode 17 — Pixar vs. The Archers. Chris’ pick: Disney’s Oscar-contending metaphysical movie, Soul (2020). Beau’s response: a lofty, lauded, & lyrical film from Powell & Pressburger, A Matter of Life & Death (1946).

This time, on Kicking & Streaming… Beau and Chris welcome the very talented Pia Watson onto the definitely professional production set that is absolutely not Chris’ kitchen. The trio discuss the quick-witted and surprisingly dark Howard Hawks comedy, His Girl Friday, and its Netflix counterpart, the raunchy rom-com with a heart of gold, Set it Up.

Announcing our line-up for Episode 16 — With special guest, actress and writer Pia Watson! Her pick: the zany, sharply written and surprisingly dark His Girl Friday (1940). Chris strikes back with Netflix’s workplace rom-com Set it Up (2018).

This week on Kicking & Streaming … it’s an explosive episode packed with vixens and vigilantes, billionaires and boobytraps. Beau & Chris are joined by, not one, but two! special guests: Cole & Ericca, hosts of The Magic Lantern. With discerning delight, Cole & Ericca picked the Criterion caper Judex (1963) Chris countered in his own way; raining chaos in the form of Michael Bay’s 6 Underground (2019) from Netflix.

Announcing our line-up for Episode 15 — With special guests from The Magic Lantern! Their pick: the stylish & shadowy crime caper, Judex (1963). Chris’ response: Netflix’s explosive Michael Bay epic starring Ryan Reynolds, 6 Underground (2019).

Tonight, on a very special episode of Kicking and Streaming… Beau and Chris welcome the amazing author, linguist, podcaster, philosopher, and fan of Hollywood cinema, John McWhorter! The two films on tap today are the funny-yet-tragic Leo McCarey film, Make Way for Tomorrow (1937), and the Indian Netflix rom-com, Love Per Square Foot (2018). Together we discuss the dynamics of love (both romantic and familial), and the way it intertwines with the circumstances in which we live. Whether you enjoy existential crises about mortality and aging, or electronic Hindi remixes of the Chicken Dance, this episode’s got you covered.

Announcing our line-up for Episode 14 — With special guest – author, linguist, podcaster, philosopher, and fan of Hollywood cinema – John McWhorter. His pick: the bittersweet, tragic dramedy, Make Way for Tomorrow (1937). Chris’ response: the whimsical Bollywood rom-com, Love per Square Foot (2018). Find more Kicking & Streaming content on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram

Tonight, on a very special episode of Kicking and Streaming… Beau and Chris welcome their first live guest,  Eliquorice– Youtube content creator and video essayist – to discuss the 1962 Japanese drama, The Inheritance, and Netflix’s 2019 buddy dramedy, Paddleton. Pull up a chair, pop on some headphones, and join us as we explore the nature of relationships – both wholesome and toxic alike – through the lens of terminal cancer diagnoses. It gets real up in here, they may have finally cracked the code of the human mind with this one. Ya won’t wanna miss it. Find more Kicking & Streaming content on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram

Announcing our line-up for Episode 13 — With special guest Eliquorice! His pick: the deviously detailed and sinisterly serpentine, The Inheritance (1962). Chris’ response: Netflix’s poignant best friend drama with Mark Duplass & Ray Romano, Paddleton (2019). Find more Kicking & Streaming content on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram

Tonight, on a very special episode of Kicking and Streaming… Beau and Chris celebrate the holidays by digging deep into Netflix’s Klaus, an innovative new animated Christmas movie featuring the voices of JK Simmons and Jason Schwartzman. We follow it up with the not-so-Christmassy-but-doubly-delightful Local Hero, another story about a guy who, like main character in Klaus, tries to take care of business in a quaint, offbeat fishing town.

Announcing our line-up for Episode 11 — Chris’ pick: Netflix’s award-winning animated St. Nick flick, Klaus (2019). Beau’s response: the coyly quirky and beautifully bucolic, Local Hero (1983). Find more Kicking & Streaming content on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram

All things Henriad! Beau talks with special guest Beatrice about her father Orson Welles, the director’s approach to Shakespeare, and why he refused to speak about Citizen Kane — while Chris tries to imitate Robert Pattinson’s faux French accent. Find more Kicking & Streaming content on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram

Announcing our line-up for Episode 11 — *Beatrice Welles’* pick: her father Orson’s rollicking romp of Shakespearean mayhem, Chimes at Midnight (1966). Chris’ response: the moody, Machiavellian, & battle-strewn Netflix epic, The King (2019).

Tonight, on a very special episode of Kicking and Streaming… Beau and Chris make fools of themselves trying to critique a spunky feminist adventure film made for teenage girls, and Beau shares his extensive knowledge of Powell and Pressburger while Chris contemplates moving to Scotland.

Announcing our line-up for Episode 10 — Chris’ pick: Netflix’s girl-powered twist on Sherlockian adventure, Enola Holmes (2020). Beau’s response: the belovedly atmospheric and thoroughly Caledonian romance, I Know Where I’m Going! (1945).

In this special episode Beau & Chris make their first logical comparison: Alfred Hitchcock’s Criterion psychodrama vs. the sultry new Netflix remake. Who makes a better Max de Winter? Does Monte Carlo look best in color? What happens when Beau & Chris record in the same studio together for the first time? Tune in for all this and so much more.

Announcing our line-up for Episode 9 — Chris’ pick: Netflix’s sensual new mystery, Rebecca (2020) Beau’s response: … also Rebecca, but the 1940 version by the Master of Suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock.

You wanted the podcast to get more artful and avant-garde, and we’ve got you covered. We’re so dedicated to mixing things up that we accidentally deleted episode 8 and have released episode 9 in its place. We constantly reference the original episode 8 and its films, just to keep you on your toes. If you think the timeline is crazy now, just wait till we get to episode 16. Oh, and we also discuss Netflix’s “Project Power” and Jackie Chan’s “Police Story.” We talk about drugs and the massive gray area that exists between law abiding citizens and psychopathic murderers. Could you kill a man? Could you take a drug? Listen and find out.

We live! After a temporary and unexpected hiatus, we’re back with a new episode on the horizon. Announcing our line-up for Episode 8 — Chris’ pick: Netflix’s superhero cop caper Project Power (2020). Beau’s response: Jackie Chan-helmed criterion classic Police Story (1985).

This week, on a very special Kicking & Streaming: Beau and Chris take a look at racial tension throughout the years through the lens of cop procedurals, with wildly varying results.

Announcing our line-up for Episode 7 — Chris’ pick: Netflix’s gritty fantasy cop thriller Bright (2017). Beau’s response: Academy Award-winning cop drama In the Heat of the Night (1967).

Beau and Chris dig into quirky, dark rom-coms with a time-bending twist – one of them metaphorically, the other metaphysically.

Announcing our line-up for Episode 6 — Beau’s pick: Preston Sturges’ darkly comical screwball mystery, “Unfaithfully Yours” (1948). Chris’ response: Hulu’s brand-new original time-bender, “Palm Springs” (2020).

Beau and Chris dig deep into healthy, natural, and perfectly legal relationships between humans and animals, whether they’re genetically engineered super pigs or mysterious shipwrecked horses. Featuring a very special performance by Jake Gyllenhaal that we’re still trying to figure out.

Announcing our lineup for Episode 5: the Star-studded 2017 Netflix original “Okja,” written and directed by recent Academy Award winner Bong Joon-Ho, and the 1979 Criterion Classic “The Black Stallion,” directed by Carroll Ballard and starring Mickey Rooney.

Beau and Chris examine the nuances of a heist and all the little things that trip up your amateur heisters. Wanna rob a bank and get away with it? Don’t. But also, check out this episode.

Announcing our lineup for Episode 4: the Criterion crime noir “The Asphalt Jungle” (1950) and the Netflix Original thriller “Wheelman” (2018)

Beau and Chris attempt to gaze at the unseen and to fathom the depths of the ethereal unknown, with Susanne Bier’s Netflix Original, Bird Box – & the Criterion dreamscape, Picnic at Hanging Rock, from director Peter Weir.

Announcing the program for Episode 3: Bird Box (2018) and Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

Beau and Chris ponder on the nature of failure and midlife crises as they discuss Anthony Asquith’s Criterion Classic, The Browning Version, and Nicole Holofcener’s Netflix original, The Land of Steady Habits.

Announcing the program for Episode 2: The Browning Version (1951) and The Land of Steady Habits (2018)

The first episode of our new series – Kicking & Streaming is a battle between the “traditional” world of theatrical cinema and the new age of streaming originals.