Movie Buddies

It's the final episode of Movie Buddies!  But don't worry, there is good news too.  In this episode we revisit the film Requiem for a Dream and answer a bunch of lovely listener questions.  We had a great time, thank you for listening!

In this episode Sean and Charles talk about the big show itself!  we also talk about alternate careers and look forward to the future of 2021 hits.  

Once again it is time for our Academy Awards epsisode.  Sean and Charles go through the nominees and pick their favs.  We also talk about some books!

In this episode Sean and Charles talk about the Snyder cut of Justice League!  We also talk a little bit about crypto art and animator isolation.  

Tragedy has struck the podcast, a power outage means we lost the bulk of it, but we came back to record for another hour.  In this episode Sean and Charles are joined by Reka Bucsi to talk about Dr. Sleep, Mank, Tenet, Warner Bros releasing movies on HBO Max, Letterboxd, Criterion channel, and probably something covid related.  

In this episode Sean and Charles talk about what they've been streaming lately.  We also answer a listener question about making art relative to a current moment in time.  SPOILERS for Days of Heaven, Richard Jewel and Dr. Sleep 

In this episode Sean and Charles catch up on things since the last episode.  The also talk about The House That Jack Built and The Beach Bum.  Spoilers for The House That Jack Built, The Beach Bum & Killing of a Sacred Deer.

It's part 2 of our annual oscar special.  In this episode Charles and Sean discuss the some of the wins, and losses of the 92nd academy awards.  We also answer listener questions.  Enjoy!

It’s Part 1 of our yearly Oscar Special!  In this episode Sean and Charles go through the nominees and try to guess who will win for each category.   Spoilers for Marriage Story, Parasite, and Knives Out. 

The year is almost over and that can only mean one thing, thats right, its time for the Movie Buddies Year In Review!  In this episode we talk about various moments from the past year, our personal favorites from the past decade, winners and stinkers from 2019, and answer listener questions.  Minor spoilers for Joker, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Lighthouse   

Summer is just about over and the Buddies are here to talk about movies.  In this episode we lightly discuss the major releases over the past few months, the theater experience, Joker winning Venice, It, remake projects, aliens, VR and more!

Happy Birthday to us! Today we are celebrating five years of the Movie Buddies Podcast.  In this episode Sean and Charles reminisce about the past, discuss new streaming services, answer listener questions and eve get to open a birthday present!  Thanks for listening, yall!   

The Oscars are over and the Buddies are back with their reactions to hollywood's biggest and most important night.  Basically it was bad, BUT we have a good time talking about it.  We also answer listener questions and discuss topics like: bad oscar movies, director interviews, other jobs, netflix vs theaters, film elitism, drawing hand injuries, and some Bane.  Don't think we spoiled any movies this time so thats cool!  Enjoy!!!

It's Oscar time baby! We're back with another show down to see who will predict the most Oscar wins. In this episode Sean and Charles discuss the nominees.  FYI spoilers for every nominated movie.

First episode of 2019!  This time Sean and Charles are joined by 3d artist Carl Burton to discuss Darren Aronofsky's Mother! We also talk about whether or not you need to suffer to make art, the importance of awards, aphex twin, Vimeo, 8th Grade, Oscars, Bladerunner 2049, Dune, old ideas for films and a hot take on Tumblr.

2018 is almost over, that means it's time for the buddies to review it.  In this Episode we talk about the best and worst movies the year had to offer.  We also talk about some news/current events in the movie/animation world and take listener questions.  SPOILERS FOR: Phantom Thread, Annihilation, Mute, Neon Demon, First Reformed and The Game. 

In this spooky Holloween edition of Movie Buddies we are joined by artist, Scott Benson to discuss the film 'I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House".  We also talk about other horror movies, elevated generas, Hereditary, themes in film, scarry movie memories, LNWC, current projects, GDC, film festivals and more!SPOILSERS FORHereditary, I am the pretty thing that lives in the house, Blackcoats Daughter, Green Room, Haunting of Hill House.  

The buddies are back to talk about the 2003 smash hit Love Actually with special guest Reka Bucsi!  We also talk about differences in being an indie animator in Europe vs the United States, how we do background art, sound for our films, rating movies, film grants, and AVATAR!!!  Spoilers for 3 Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, and Jurassic World.  

In this episode Sean and Charles are joined by LA artist/animator Joseph Bennett to discuss Manhunter, directed by Michael Mann. We also answer listener questions about directing feature films, social media, alternate career choices, short film research, and more!

The Oscars are over, we saw it happen, here come the takes.  Also som talk about Annihilation before we get into listener questions.  

It's award season and the buddies are back for the annual Oscar Special! In this episode we go through the nominees, giving our picks for winners and dishing out the hot takes.  Play along, let us know your oscar score and make sure to catch Seans Wire quiz for a chance to win the ultimate Movie Buddies privilege!!!!!  

2017 is back and were here to dish up our hot takes on movies!  

The Buddies are back with some unfinished business. Question business!  No central movie this time, just Sean and Charles talking about some movies they like, a little bit of news and answering leftover questions.  We also talk about inspiration, desk posture, current music favorites, nerd culture and Tim Allen.  Enjoy!

Sean and Charles are joined by special guest, Jennifer Zheng to discuss Man in the Iron Mask.  We also talk about finding time for personal work, scientology, film festivals and short films blowing up on the internet.  Enjoy!!!!

Sean and Charles have seen the 2017 oscars and are here to give you their thoughts on the winners, losers and that best picture goof.  To be honest, the oscar talk is a bit light, most of this episode is spent answering listener questions.  We talk about traditional film techniques in animation, childhood fav films, is animation a genre or medium, NFB shorts, new media companies commissioning animation and much more!

This episode was recorded friday night before the 2017 Academy Awards.  Charles and Sean spend this whole episode betting who is going to win and dishing hot takes for some of the nominated films.  We pretty much spoil the entirety of Hacksaw Ridge, but it's ok because it's a bad movie anyway.  Also some spoilers for Moonlight, and La La Land.  This is Part one of two. 

2016 is finally almost over and the Movie Buddies are back to give you the hot takes on the best and worst movies had to offer.  Well, mostly just a lot of talk about the worst since we didn't see that many good things this year.  No special guest this time. A classic throw back episode with just your two friends Sean and Charles.  Please enjoy.  Spoiler warning for Amazing Spiderman 2, Rogue One, West World, Suicide Squad, Zootopia.  

This episode of Movie Buddies was recorded live from Seans weekly twitch stream.  There's no movie selection but we do talk about Finding Dory, Annecy, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Animation Software and answer listener questions. 

This time we are joined by animator Brian Smee to discuss Creed.  We basically gush about how much we loved it and throw shade on the new star wars film. We also answer listener questions about people who draw porn, animators survival kit, how rediculous art can get, and more! Spoilers for Star Wars Force Awakens and every Rocky movie.

Sean and Charles are joined by Albert Omoss to discuss the movie Hackers.  We also answer listener quesions.  From all of us at Movie Buddies, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!  

This time we are joined by Alexander Stewart to discuss Southland Tales 

In this episode we are joined once again by Scott Benson to discuss Cloud Atlas and Lady in the Water.  We also end up talking about Wachowski films in general.  We answer listener questions about artistic jealousy, dialogue in animated films, and Charles & Scott have a debate about dystopian fiction.Spoilers for Lady in the Water, Cloud Atlas, The Road, Mad Max: Fury Road

This time we are joined by special guest Kirsten Lepore to discuss Citizenfour, fan art, animation, and dogs. 

Sean and Charles are joined by Carl Burton to discuss Lars Von Trier's Melancholiafor show notes visit moviebuddiespodcast.tumblr.com

We are joined by animator Caleb Wood.  In this episode Sean and Caleb trade bathroom war stories. There is debate over wether or not You've Got Mail is any good. Also a lengthy discussion about main stream animation type jobs.  

This time on Movie Buddies we are joined by fellow artist Scott Benson.  In this episode we talk about Dune, why some of us hate it, and why some of us love it. We also talk about various general art/animation topics. 

We are joined by special guest Nicolas Menard to talk about a bunch of stuff.  Stuff like the social network, girl with the dragon tattoo, newgrounds, film festivals and of course, animation.  

Is Avatar a racist/sexist film, or does it secretly have something to say about the evolving idea of identity in the internet age?  Probably both.