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The Burning Theater is a free weekly podcast dedicated to exploring the relationship between faith and film. Co-hosted by Ben Hemphill and Michael Hoffman. New shows on Thursdays.

The Burning Theater


    • Jan 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 160 EPISODES


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    TBT Episode 147 - Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 47:10


    This week on the show, we discuss the latest offering from Pixar Studios as we explore The Great Before in our discussion of SOUL. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:45 The Warm Up "Born to Play" from Soul 12:01 - 37:38 Soul "Epiphany" from Soul 39:44 - 44:34 Mike and Ben Recommend 44:44 - 44:49 This Week's Music 44:50 - 47:09 Opening This Week STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben on Letterboxd Michael on Letterboxd

    146 - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 46:50


    This week on the show, we discuss the Netflix original, based on the August Wilson play of the same name, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" (2020). Music this week is by the queen herself, Ma Rainey. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:11 The Warm Up "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by Ma Rainey 11:54 - 36:44 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom "Prove It On Me Blues" by Ma Rainey 38:19 - 42:58 Mike and Ben Recommend 42:59 - 44:23 This Week's Music 44:24 - 46:50 Opening This Week STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben on Letterboxd Mike on Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 145 - Mank

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 56:27


    We discuss the latest from director David Fincher, MANK -- a passion project about the writer and mind behind the much lauded classic film Citizen Kane. Music this week is by Taylor Swift. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:41 The Warm Up "Coney Island" by Taylor Swift (ft. The National) 14:28 - 42:44 Mank "Evermore" by Taylor Swift (ft. Bon Iver) 45:19 - 50:24 Mike and Ben Recommend 50:25 - 53:12 This Week's Music 53:13 - 56:27 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Taylor Swift - Evermore STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben on Letterboxd Mike on Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 144 - Bad Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 49:33


    We discuss the latest from writer and director Justin Simien -- the high-concept horror feature BAD HAIR. Music this week is by Kid Cudi. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:49 The Warm Up "Tequila Shots" by Kid Cudi 13:09 - 37:22 Bad Hair "Lovin' Me" by Kid Cudi 38:38 - 44:03 Mike and Ben Recommend 44:04 - 47:20 This Week's Music 47:21 - 49:13 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Kid Cudi STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter

    TBT Episode 143 - Dick Johnson Is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 49:07


    A daughter embarks on a strange journey as she stages a series of fake death scenarios for her father in order to come to terms with his eventual passing in the acclaimed Netflix documentary "Dick Johnson is Dead". Music this week is by Matt Berninger. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 09:11 The Warm Up "One More Second" by Matt Berninger 10:37 - 40:56 Dick Johnson is Dead "Serpentine Prison" by Matt Berninger 42:04 - 45:46 Mike and Ben Recommend 45:47 - 46:49 This Week's Music 46:50 - 49:06 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Matt Berninger STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter

    TBT Episode 142 - The Vast of Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 46:53


    This week on the show, we discuss The Vast of Night -- a low-budget science fiction offering from Amazon Studios loosely based on the UFO sightings in Roswell, New Mexico in the 1950's. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 08:45 The Warm Up "Sunblind" by Fleet Foxes 10:13 - 37:26 The Vast of Night "Can I Believe You" by Fleet Foxes 39:00 - 43:06 Mike and Ben Recommend 43:07 - 44:00 This Week's Music 44:01 - 46:52 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Fleet Foxes STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter

    Episode 141 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 49:11


    We discuss the latest from writer and director Charlie Kauffman as he explores...well, we still are not exactly sure...in I'M THINKING OF ENDING THING. Music this week is by Jealous of the Birds. The Run Down 00:01 - 14:40 The Warm Up "Something Holy" by Jealous of the Birds 15:55 - 42:18 I'm Thinking of Ending Things "Pendulum" by Jealous of the Birds 43:34 - 46:35 Mike and Ben Recommend 46:36 - 47:09 This Week's Music 47:10 - 49:11 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Jealous of the Birds STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter

    Bergman Marathon Part 1: The Seventh Seal (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 25:36


    Part 1 of our Ingmar Bergman marathon discusses his 1957 classic about a knight returning from the crusades who comes face-to-face with Death himself and must confront his own mortality in THE SEVENTH SEAL.

    TBT Episode 140 - Tenet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 59:12


    This week on The Burning Theater, we get inverted as we discuss the latest from director Christopher Nolan - TENET. Music this week is by Jay Electronica. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 13:33 The Warm Up "The Neverending Story" by Jay Electronica 15:09 - 50:00 Tenet "Fruits of the Spirit" by Jay Electronica 51:23 - 56:12 Mike and Ben Recommend 56:13 - 57:03 This Week's Music 57:04 - 59:11 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Jay Electronica STAY CONNECTED Facebook

    TBT Episode 139 - Blow the Man Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 47:58


    We discuss the 2020 Amazon Studios production BLOW THE MAN DOWN. Music this week is by Taylor Swift. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:33 The Warm Up "Cardigan" by Taylor Swift 13:57 - 39:08 Blow the Man Down "Exile" by Taylor Swift (feat. Bon Iver) 41:17 - 44:50 Mike and Ben Recommend 44:51 - 48:11 This Week's Music STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    Episode 138 - First Cow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 52:14


    We discuss the latest from writer and director Kelly Reichardt as she explores the brutal Oregon Territory in FIRST COW. Music this week is by Phoebe Bridgers off her latest album PUNISHER. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:02 The Warm Up "Kyoto" by Phoebe Bridgers 12:19 - 42:18 First Cow "Chinese Satellite" by Phoebe Bridgers 43:27 - 49:27 Mike and Ben Recommend 49:28 - 52:13 This Week's Music ADDITIONAL NOTES Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter

    Episode 137 - Da 5 Bloods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 62:03


    We discuss the latest Spike Lee joint Da 5 Bloods. Music this week is by Run the Jewels off of their latest album RTJ4. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:50 The Warm Up "Ooh La La" by Run the Jewels 13:48 - 53:27 Da 5 Bloods "Ju$t" by Run the Jewels 56:10 - 58:53 Mike and Ben Recommend 58:54 - 1:00:06 This Week's Music 1:00:07 - 1:02:02 Streaming This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Run the Jewels STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter

    Charlie Chaplin Marathon Part 6: Limelight (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 36:07


    In the final installment of our Charlie Chaplin Marathon, we discuss Chaplin as an aging entertainer seeking one last shot at glory and love in Limelight.

    Episode 136 - The Assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 54:33


    From director Kitty Green and starring Julia Garner, we explore a tale of toxic workplace masculinity in this week's discussion of The Assistant. Music this week is by Beach Bunny. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:02 The Warm Up "April" by Beach Bunny 13:14 - 45:44 The Assistant "Dream Boy" by Beach Bunny 47:02 - 51:27 Mike and Ben Recommend 51:28 - 51:57 This Week's Music 51:58 - 54:32 Streaming This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES  Beach Bunny STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 135 - Big Time Adolescence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 55:15


    Starring Griffin Gluck and Pete Davidson, we discuss the harrowing coming-of-age drama/comedy Big Time Adolescence. Music this week is by Car Seat Headrest. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:30 The Warm Up "Deadlines (Hostile)" by Car Seat Headrest 11:35 - 41:49 Big Time Adolescence "Life Worth Missing" by Car Seat Headrest 43:35 - 49:20 Mike and Ben Recommend 49:21 - 50:53 This Week's Music 50:54 - 55:14 Stream This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Car Seat Headrest STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT BONUS Episode - Charlie Chaplin Marathon Part 5: Monsieur Verdoux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 26:34


    In part 5 of our Charlie Chaplin Marathon, we discuss Chaplin like you have never seen him before -- villainous, out for murder, and talking!

    Episode 134 - Wendy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 57:51


    We discuss the much-anticipated return of director Behn Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild) as we explore his latest release -- Wendy. Music this week is by Fiona Apple. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:40 The Warm Up "I Want You To Love Me" by Fiona Apple 13:55 - 44:50 Wendy "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" by Fiona Apple 46:16 - 51:05 Mike and Ben Recommend 51:06 - 52:59 This Week's Music 53:00 - 57:50 Streaming This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 133 - Onward

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 52:36


    We discuss the latest offering from Walt Disney Productions and Pixar Studios -- Onward. Music this week is by The Districts. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:35 The Warm Up "Hey Jo" by The Districts 13:00 - 39:44 Onward "Cheap Regrets" by The Districts 41:27 - 46:40 Mike and Ben Recommend 46:41 - 47:46 This Week's Music 47:47 - 52:35 Streaming This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES The Districts STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 132 - The Invisible Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 55:44


    Starring Elisabeth Moss, we discuss the remake of the 1933 Universal Studios classic The Invisible Man. Music this week is by The Strokes off of their 2020 record The New Abnormal. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:50 The Warm Up "The Adults Are Talking" by The Strokes 12:41 - 41:21 The Invisible Man "Bad Decisions" by The Strokes 43:34 - 49:03 Mike and Ben Recommend 49:04 - 50:54 This Week's Music 50:55 - 55:44 Streaming This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES The Strokes - The New Abnormal STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 129 - 2020 Movie Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 62:23


    We break down the most anticipated upcoming movies of 2020 and play a bit of Box Office Fantasy. 00:01 - 20:38 Box Office Fantasy "Joker Is My Name" from Joker 22:40 - 1:02:22 Most Anticipated Movies of 2020 STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 128 - Top 10 Movies of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 95:50


    We give a recap of this year's Oscars ceremony and count down our Top 10 Movies of 2019! THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 09:35 Oscars Recap "I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" by Randy Newman 10:34 - 33:59 The Outliers "Stand Up" by Cynthia Erivo 35:29 - 1:02:38 Consensus Picks Pt. #1 "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" by Elton John 1:04:10 - 1:31:24 Consensus Picks Pt. #2 1:31:25 - 1:35:50 Honorable Mentions STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 127 - Oscars Preview / 1917

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 63:05


    We give you our Oscar Preview and discuss the latest war epic from director Sam Mendes -- 1917. Music this week is by Bombay Bicycle Club. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 20:45 Oscars Preview "Is It Real" by Bombay Bicycle Club 22:23 - 52:35 1917 "Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You)" by Bombay Bicycle Club 54:24 - 59:27 Mike and Ben Recommend 59:28 - 1:00:06 This Week's Music 1:00:07 - 1:03:05 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Bombay Bicycle Club STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 126 - Little Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 50:35


    We discuss the latest from writer and director Greta Gerwig -- the frequently adapted but perhaps never as masterfully as now -- Little Women. Music this week is by Alexandra Savior. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:37 The Warm Up "Soft Currents" by Alexandra Savior 11:54 - 40:59 Little Women "But You" by Alexandra Savior 42:10 - 47:20 Mike and Ben Recommend 47:21 - 48:03 This Week's Music 48:04 - 50:34 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Alexandra Savior STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd https://alexandrasav

    TBT Episode 125 - Uncut Gems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 48:28


    Starring Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, we discuss the critically acclaimed feature by Benny and Josh Safdie -- Uncut Gems. Music this week is by Field Music off of their latest album Making a New World. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:45 The Warm Up "Coffee or Wine" by Field Music 13:19 - 38:28 Uncut Gems "Do You Read Me?" by Field Music 40:15 - 44:30 Mike and Ben Recommend 44:31 - 46:06 This Week's Music 46:07 - 48:27 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Field Music STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT BONUS Episode - Charlie Chaplin Marathon Part 4: The Great Dictator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 29:03


    In Part 4 of our Charlie Chaplin Marathon we discuss the highly controversial and subversive 1940 feature "The Great Dictator".

    TBT Episode 124 - Marriage Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 50:24


    We discuss the latest from writer and director Noah Baumbach "Marriage Story". Starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, "Marriage Story" is a heart-breaking drama about a couple's journey through the throws of divorce. Music this week is by Echosmith. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:27 The Warm Up "Everyone Cries" by Echosmith 12:48 - 41:37 Marriage Story "Lost Somebody" by Echosmith 42:58 - 47:00 Mike and Ben Recommend 47:01 - 47:56 This Week's Music 47:57 - 50:23 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Echosmith STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 123 - The Irishman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 64:06


    We discuss the latest from director Martin Scorsese -- a Netflix exclusive mobster extravaganza starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino -- The Irishman. Music this week is by Jake Xerxes Fussell. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 13:42 The Warm Up "The River St. John" by Jake Xerxes Fussell 15:06 - 51:22 The Irishman "Michael Was Harty" by Jake Xerxes Fussell 53:20 - 59:18 Mike and Ben Recommend 59:19 - 1:00:18 This Week's Music 1:00:19 - 1:02:59 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Jake Xerxes Fussell STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 122 - Parasite

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 61:58


    We discuss the latest from Korean auteur Bong Joon-Ho as we have a conversation about income inequality and con artists in our exploration of PARASITE. Music this week is by Vampire Weekend.  THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 15:57 The Warm Up "Bambina" by Vampire Weekend 17:37 - 50:45 Parasite "This Life" by Vampire Weekend 52:40 - 58:11 Mike and Ben Recommend 58:12 - 59:12 This Week's Music 59:13 - 01:01:57 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Vampire Weekend STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 121 - Paddleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 46:44


    We discuss the Netflix original starring Mark Duplass and Ray Romano about two best friends dealing with a life-altering change -- Paddleton. Music this week is by Weyes Blood of their album Titanic Rising. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 13:42 The Warm Up "Andromeda" by Weyes Blood 15:03 - 36:50 Paddleton "Everyday" by Weyes Blood 38:25 - 42:34 Mike and Ben Recommend 42:35 - 43:30 This Week's Music 43:31 - 46:43 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Weyes Blood STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT BONUS Episode - Charlie Chaplin Marathon Part 3: Modern Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 20:05


    We discuss Charlie Chaplin's exploration of the working class in struggle in this week's conversation about Modern Times.

    TBT Episode 120 - The Lighthouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 54:29


    We discuss the latest from director Robert Eggers (The Witch) --  a tale of isolation and insanity on a remote New England island THE LIGHTHOUSE. Music this week is by Calexico and Iron & Wine off of their collaborative 2019 album Years To Burn. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:33 The Warm Up "What Heaven's Left" by Calexico and Iron & Wine 13:55 - 45:20 The Lighthouse "Father Mountain" by Calexico and Iron & Wine 46:55 - 50:09 Mike and Ben Recommend 50:10 - 51:06 This Week's Music 51:07 - 54:28 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Iron & Wine Calexico STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd  

    TBT Episode 119 - The Last Black Man in San Francisco

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 50:38


    We catch up with the critically story of one man's infatuation with one particular beautiful home in the bay area -- The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019). Music this week is by Black Pumas off of their debut self-titled album. All of that and much more. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 10:44 The Warm Up "Black Moon Rising" by Black Pumas 12:06 - 41:43 The Last Black Man In San Francisco "Colors" by Black Pumas 42:28 - 46:22 Mike and Ben Recommend 46:23 - 46:53 This Week's Music 46:54 - 50:37 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Black Pumas STAY CONNECTED FacebookTwitterBen LetterboxdMichael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 118 - Joker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 56:59


    We discuss the latest addition to the DC Cinematic Universe...the Todd Phillips' directed Joker. Music this week is by Ages and Ages off of their 2019 record Me You They We. All of that and much more!       THE RUN DOWN   00:01 - 12:35 The Warm Up   "Needle and Thread" by Ages and Ages   13:50 - 48:35 Joker   "Just My Luck" by Ages and Ages   49:44 - 53:37 Mike and Ben Recommend   53:38 - 54:25 This Week's Music   54:26 - 57:14 Opening This Week   ADDITIONAL NOTES   Ages and Ages   STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 117 - Her Smell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 52:45


    We discuss the new rock 'n roll drama starring Elisabeth Moss, Her Smell. Music this week is by Sir Babygirl off of her new album "Crush On Me".       THE RUN DOWN   00:01 - 11:12 The Warm Up   "Heels" by Sir Babygirl   12:39 - 43:47 Her Smell   "Haunted House" by Sir Babygirl   45:20 - 48:37 Mike and Ben Recommend   48:39 - 49:05 This Week's Music   49:06 - 52:08 Opening This Week   ADDITIONAL NOTES   Sir Babygirl  STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 116 - Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 55:40


    We discuss the latest from writer and director Quentin Tarantino as he explores 1960's Hollywood set to the backdrop of the infamous Manson murders in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). Music this week is by Bon Iver off of their most recent album "I, I" (2019). THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:19 The Warm Up 12:49 - 47:05 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 48:40 - 52:10 Mike and Ben Recommend 52:11 - 53:37 This Week's Music 53:48 - 55:32 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Bon Iver STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 115 - Spider-Man: Far From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 57:58


    We put on our spandex tights and pray that the exterminator is out of town in this week's discussion of Spider-Man: Far From Home. Michael explores his inner runner and shares harrowing tales about the once thought to be mythological rattlesnake. Music this week is by Chance the Rapper off of his debut album The Big Day.  THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:20 The Warm Up "All Day Long" by Chance the Rapper 13:35 - 45:47 Spider-Man: Far From Home "Do You Remember?" by Chance the Rapper 47:33 - 53:27 Mike and Ben Recommend 53:28 - 55:38 This Week's Music 55:39 - 57:58 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Chance the Rapper Where Do Rattlesnakes Live? STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 114 - Midsommar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 63:25


    We discuss Ari Aster's follow-up to his 2018 breakout directorial debut Hereditary -- the critically acclaimed ritualistic horror feature Midsommar. Music this week is by Palehound from their 2019 album Black Friday. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:18 The Warm Up "Aaron" by Palehound 12:52 - 52:31 Midsommar "Killer" by Palehound 54:09 - 1:00:30 Mike and Ben Recommend 1:00:31 - 1:01:13 This Week's Music 1:01:14 - 1:03:25 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Palehound - Black Friday STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 113 - High Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 54:22


    We discuss the latest from Claire Denis -- the controversial space odyssey "High Life". Music this week is by Radiohead's Thom Yorke. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:33 The Warm Up "Traffic" by Thom Yorke 13:58 - 45:02 High Life "Dawn Chorus" by Thom Yorke 47:28 - 50:59 Mike and Ben Recommend 51:00 - 52:02 This Week's Music 52:03 - 54:24 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Thom Yorke STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 111 - Rocketman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 49:01


    We discuss the latest musician biopic to grace the silver screen...Taron Egerton stars in Rocketman. We further expound upon our love for Sheetz. Music this week is by Elton John. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:04 The Warm Up "Your Song" by Elton John 13:52 - 39:52 Rocketman "Rocket Man" by Elton John 41:42 - 46:10 Mike and Ben Recommend 46:11 - 46:25 This Week's Music 46:26 - 50:00 Opening This Week STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT BONUS Episode - Charlie Chaplin Marathon Part 2: City Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 25:28


    Part 2 of our Charlie Chaplin Marathon takes us on a journey of mistaken identity, love, classism, and humorous exploits in 1931's "City Lights".

    TBT Episode 110 - The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 50:38


    We discuss the life-long passion project of writer and director Terry Gilliam "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. Michael proclaims his love for zoos. Music by Big Thief off of their 2019 album "U.F.F.O.". THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:00 The Warm Up "Contact" by Big Thief 12:30 - 41:56 The Man Who Killed Don Quixote "U.F.O.F." by Big Thief 43:16 - 46:56 Mike and Ben Recommend 46:57 - 48:00 This Week's Music 48:01 - 50:38 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Big Thief STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 109 - Under the Silver Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 54:25


    We discuss the latest from David Robert Mitchell (It Follows) -- the highly divisive UNDER THE SILVER LAKE (2019). Music this week is by The National off of their latest album I AM EASY TO FIND (2019). THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:09 The Warm Up "You Had Your Soul With You" by The National 12:45 - 42:15 Under the Silver Lake "Rylan" by The National 44:19 - 48:00 Mike and Ben Recommend 48:01 - 50:55 This Week's Music 50:56 - 54:25 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES The National STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd  

    TBT Episode 108 - Avengers: Endgame

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 54:14


    We discuss the epic conclusion of Phase 3 of the MCU...Avengers: Endgame! Music this week is by Lizzo. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:50 Warm Up "Juice" by Lizzo 13:15 - 45:00 Avengers: Endgame "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo 46:00 - 50:33 Mike and Ben Recommend 50:34 - 51:47 This Week's Music 51:48 - 54:33 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Lizzo STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 107 - Unicorn Store

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 54:42


    We discuss the directorial debut of Brie Larson, the Netflix distributed "Unicorn Store". Music this week is by Mike Mains & The Branches. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 13:12 The Warm Up "Live Forever" by Mike Mains & The Branches 14:31 - 42:45 Unicorn Store "Endless Summer" by Mike Mains & The Branches 44:40 - 49:23 Mike and Ben Recommend 49:24 - 51:36 This Week's Music 51:37 - 54:41 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Mike Mains & The Branches STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd  

    TBT Episode 106 - Shazam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 53:53


    We discuss the latest offering from the DC Cinematic Universe...the superhero comedy Shazam! Music this week is by Billie Eilish. THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:05 The Warm Up "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish 12:17 - 41:51 Shazam! "Bury A Friend" by Billie Eilish 43:19 - 49:42 Mike and Ben Recommend 49:43 - 51:04 This Week's Music 51:05 - 53:52 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Billie Eilish STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

    TBT Episode 105 - Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 47:40


    We discuss the latest from director Jordan Peele (Get Out) -- a tale of murderous doppelgangers and subliminal metaphors "Us" (2019). Music this week is by J.S. Ondara off of his 2019 album "Tales of America". All of that and much more on this week's show! THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 08:52 The Warm Up "American Dream" by J.S. Ondara 10:12 - 41:49 Us "Days Of Insanity" by J.S. Ondara 43:55 - 45:19 Mike and Ben Recommend 45:20 - 45:59 This Week's Music 46:00 - 47:30 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES J.S. Ondara STAY CONNECTED Facebook Twitter Ben Letterboxd Michael Letterboxd

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