The Film Appraisers

In 2019 he asked, we declined. Finally, after years of pressure, Albert Padilla from The Cantina Cast brings to us a film he adores - Manos: The Hands of Fate.    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa   Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/filmappraisers

Time to quit talking and start watching. Josh and Joe bring special guests Jonesy and Jason to The Film Appraisers to see Vampire's Kiss for our first live watch party! The archive video for this event will be available to our patrons and the audio will be made public, but you can come watch the recording AS IT HAPPENS! Friday, August 26, 2022, at 6:00pm Central, join the event, chat with the hosts, and watch along with us.     

Josh and Joe (but no Todd) give their take on the latest from the MCU, Thor: [a lot of] Love and [very little] Thunder.   Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa   Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers

Headed to the Listener's List, on this episode we appraise the film from America's gem, Weird Al Yankovic, the 1989 comedy directed by Jay Levey and starring Weird Al, Victoria Jackson, and Michael Richards.    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa   Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers   Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers

Divisive? Hardly. We're hearing this entry into the MCU has the fans split. It's still just a movie, but according to Josh and Joe, is it a good one? Great one? Tune in to find out.    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa   Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers   Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers

Nic Cage month culminates! Join Josh and Joe as they discuss their reactions to the much-anticipated new release from our true national treasure.    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa   Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers   Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers

It's Nic Cage month! Let's start it off with the 1988 dark comedy from director Robert Bierman, Vampire's Kiss, and see if this is a poor film or much deeper than people realize.   Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa   Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers   Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers

Speculations abound! Josh and Joe take a break from reactions and appraisals to discuss what we expect from the MCU as we closely approach Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.   Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa   Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers   Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers

With the latest installment to the legend of the dark knight, Matt Reeves' The Batman gives us a new take on the caped crusader. Josh and Joe talk about their expectations leading up to this film, and their reactions.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Second episode in a row and another film from 1987. Join Josh and Joe as they appraise the sophomore film from the Coen Brothers, Raising Arizona, starring Nic Cage and Holly Hunter.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Action....check. Satire....check. Arnold.....check. Let's talk about the 1987 action film that your host, Joe, has brought for appraisal.  From director Paul Michael Glaser, it's The Running Man.    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

We're doing this with or without you. Not our words, but Warner Brothers' to Lana Wachowski. The result? Join Josh and Joe as we talk about our reactions to the latest installment in The Matrix franchise.  Warning: this episode will include discussion of the film's plot, including major spoilers.    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

For this year's Christmas special, Josh and Joe select two holiday-themed films and have them compete for which has the most valuable narrative, music, technique, longevity, and uniqueness. The result may surprise you.    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

We've been waiting for this film for a while, and now that it's here, Josh and Joe take you through the film's highlights, standout moments, and what made this a very special movie.  Warning: this episode will include discussion of the film's plot, including major spoilers.    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Heading back on the Listener's List, we venture into the world of Hong Kong comedy brought to us by our pal, UtinniUtinni, the 2001 action comedy that's written, directed, and starring Stephen Chow - it's Shaolin Soccer.   Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

For this year's Halloween special, Josh and Joe address a film that just turned 10 years old, making it eligible for appraisal. Join us as we take a stab (har har) at the misdirection that is The Cabin in the Woods, directed by Drew Goddard, and starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins, and Bradley Whitford.    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Once a year, Josh and Joe use some discretion to make small adjustments to categories of films we appraised from the previous year.  It's that time again.  On this episode we talk about fine tuning a few categories associated with our original appraisal of The Matrix, The Evil Dead, The Princess Bride, and No Country For Old Men......and may or may not use the opportunity to address how much we LOVE Titanic. And by love we mean despise.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

One of the perks of our patreon subscription is being able to recommend a film of your own to appraise. Val brings to us the 1986 drama directed by Rob Reiner and starring River Phoenix, Will Wheaton, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland. Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Makayla returns to the show and brings one of the best modern animated films, the 2010 hit from director Dean DeBlois, How to Train Your Dragon, featuring the voice talents of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, and America Ferrera.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Our friend, Stephanie, joins the show for the first time and we take full advantage of the moment and her love of all things Harry Potter. While talking about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the 2001 fantasy hit from director Cris Columbus, Josh and Joe intentionally mispronounce as many characters' names as possible. Let's see how long it takes before Stephanie calls us out....    Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Our discord users have spoken. On this episode we discuss the 2001 comedy from director Brian Helgeland, A Knight's Tale, starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Alyn Tudyk, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamom, and Paul Bettany.   Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

We're going to the classics.  Our patron, Sandi, brings the appraisers one of her favorite films, the 1962 thriller from director John Frankenheimer, The Manchurian Candidate, starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, and Angela Lansbury.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

The boss is back! Morgan returns to the show, makes an executive decision about staff (sorry, Todd), and brings to the appraisers the 2008 action from Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhart, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Although she once brought us the film Labyrinth, listener and patron Nikki brings a completely different film to appraise, the 2000 mystery from Christopher Nolan, Memento, starring Guy Pearce, Carrie Ann-Moss, and Joey Pantoliano.......(Joey Pants!) Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

It was bound to happen, and after constant inquiry on our discord server, Josh and Joe decide to appraise the 1995 action comedy from Michael Bay, Bad Boys, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Coming off our SXSW film festival coverage, we continue the discussion of the theme of isolation with the 1980 horror classic from Stanley Kubrick, The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, and Danny Lloyd.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Take one heart, subtract a locker, and what do you get? The subject of our next film. Joe brings the 1976 drama written and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John Avildsen.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

As part of our patreon perks, those that subscribe to the Executive Producer tier will get a film of their choice appraised. Up first, Terence brings us the 1993 comedy from Richard Linklater, Dazed and Confused, starring many future stars, and the cinematic debut of Matthew McConaughey. Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

In response to a social media post in 2020, Colin True of the 20 Minutes of Truth podcast brings Josh and Joe the hip and very rewatchable comedy from Edgar Wright. Join us as we appraise Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and many other promising actors of 2010.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers  Patreon: www.patreon.com/filmappraisers 

Inspired by the 2020 Walt Disney Annual Meeting of the Shareholders (said no one ever), the appraisers decided to watch the Lucasfilm fantasy from 1988, Willow, directed by Ron Howard and starring Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, and Warwick Davis.  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers 

"We didn't even talk about it," and "I was stuck at home with COVID and still struggled to sit through it," sum up the discussion between Josh and Joe as they finally return to giving you their reactions to recently released films. In this bonus episode they discuss Wonder Woman 1984.   Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa  Merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/thefilmappraisers 

It's time for the Christmas special on The Film Appraisers and this year Josh and Joe bring two, very contrasting films. From Josh, we get the 1992 sequel to Tim Burton's take on the dark knight, Batman Returns, starring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, and Christopher Walken. But Joe, actually brings his favorite Christmas film of all time, the 1996 comedy from director Brian Levant that puts up Arnold Schwarzenegger against Sinbad, Jingle All the Way.  If you'd like to suggest a film, or follow the show, you can do so at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

On this episode we welcome Will and Albert from The Basement podcast to talk about Real Genius, Hawk the Slayer, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and WarGames - films that inspired the Ready Player One novel.  If you'd like to suggest a film, or follow the show, you can do so at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

The holidays are approaching so we'll start watching those films that are staples for this time of the year. In this episode, Josh and Joe discuss the 1987 John Hughes comedy, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, starring Steve Martin and John Candy.  If you'd like to suggest a film, or follow the show, you can do so at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

Coming off two love stories in a row...we have to take a break from that genre. And with Halloween coming up what better film to appraise than one with some of the best camera work you'll find, especially from a feature film debut. Join us to discuss the 1981 horror classic, written and directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell, The Evil Dead. If you'd like to suggest a film, or follow the show, you can do so at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

Two love stories in a row, and the appraisers have no one to blame but Josh, or Kat from Discord, or fate...who knows. But what we do know is that the guys are professionals, and even though they may not have enjoyed it, they appraised it fairly. It's the 1997 romance drama written and directed by the great James Cameron - Titanic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Billy Zane.  If you'd like to suggest a film, or follow the show, you can do so at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

It's here, the long awaiting Film Appraisers debut of the Cantina Cast's own, Jonesy! And in this episode we discuss the 2003 romantic comedy, Love Actually, written and directed by Richard Curtis and starring......well, far too many to state here, which is a major point of discussion in our appraisal of this film.  If you'd like to suggest a film, or follow the show, you can do so at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

A famous film once claimed there's no crying in baseball - this film begs to differ. On this episode we take a suggestion from one of our discord members and discuss the 1989 baseball drama from director Phil Alden Robinson, it's Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, and the final on-screen performance from Burt Lancaster.  If you'd like to suggest a film, or follow the show, you can do so at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

On this episode we bring back an old friend to the show, Morgan Marshall, to talk about a film that falls into many categories: action, comedy, science fiction, or as Joe puts it, all of the above.  Regardless of the genre, we all agree that The Fifth Element, and what it brings, is just fun. This film is directed by Luc Besson and stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovavich, Ian Holm, Gary Oldman, and Chris Tucker.  If you are interested in having Josh and Joe valuate your favorite film, or want to leave us feedback, contact us at the following. Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

We head back to the listener selection list for this episode and Blake, known as Fan Solo in our discord, brings us the Wachowski's warning of the advances of AI, it's The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano.  If you would like one of your favorite films on our listener list for possible selection of a future episode, contact us at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

On this episode we welcome Makayla to talk about her favorite film, the 2004 thriller with a twist, M. Night Shyamalan's The Village, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, and Brendan Gleeson.  And if you are playing Film Appraiser bingo, Roger Deakins, symbolism, Judy Greer, "whoa", and Mike's forbidden shed is the winning card. As always, please contact us or leave feedback at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

On this episode we're taking a look back at the films we appraised in 2019 to make adjustments and some fine tuning for incorrect valuations in certain categories.  We're talking Labyrinth, Galaxy Quest, Simpsons, Reservoir Dogs, Clerks, and many other of your favorite films we discussed last year.  To reference our favorite band, and current owner of our answering machine, it's time to eat some humble pie.  Please contact us or leave feedback at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa 

It's staff selection time on The Film Appraisers and Joe brings us one of his and Josh's favorite films, Goodfellas, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Ray Liotta, Robert DeNiro, Lorraine Bracco, and Joe Pesci.  Join us for the most magical introduction we've ever created, but stay with us for discussion of the most unique gangster films with no shortage of great camera techniques.  Stay safe out there and as always, please contact us or leave feedback at the following:  Email: FilmAppraisers@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAppraisers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmappraisers/   Website: www.eargluemedia.com/tfa