A Diary of Movies and Other Life Experiences Hosted by Henry Faherty, Paul Davis, and Chloe Strauss. Produced by Henry Faherty (The Music Buds, You Don't Need Anyone..., and Movies In No Time).
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If you're looking for in-depth movie discussions and a group of cool friends to hang out with, then The Film Buds podcast is the perfect choice. As a hardcore buddy myself, I can't recommend this show enough. Whether you listen while driving or walking, this podcast is funny, charming, and relaxing. With various co-hosts and guests throughout the years, Henry and Paul stand out as the top dogs without a doubt. Pick any episode and you'll see what I mean!
One of the best aspects of The Film Buds podcast is the wealth of knowledge and insights that Henry brings to each episode. His reviews are thoughtful, informative, and engaging. When he gets room to talk, there aren't many better people out there to review movies. Additionally, the dynamic between Henry and Chloe creates an enjoyable tone for the show. Chloe's high energy and sharp perspectives add a unique flavor to the discussions.
However, there are some aspects that may not appeal to everyone. While Chloe brings her own intelligence and well-intentioned viewpoints to the table, she can sometimes come across as interruptive or too high energy for some listeners' tastes. This may lead to Henry's reviews occasionally getting shortened or dismissed if they don't align with her view of the film. It's important to note that this observation may be subjective and dependent on personal preferences.
In conclusion, The Film Buds podcast is worth a listen for anyone who enjoys in-depth movie discussions mixed with humor and charm. While it may not mesh with everyone's vibe due to the differing energies of the hosts, it offers valuable insights into cinema and provides an escape from the state of the world. Give it a shot and join the Film Buds community - you won't regret it!
Henry tackles artificial intelligence movies including I, Robot (2004), Her, Transcendence, Ex Machina, Ghost in the Shell (2017), Alita: Battle Angel, and Finch. Warning: Major Spoilers!0:00 - Intro1:25 - I, Robot9:41 - Her22:47 - Transcendence30:32 - Ex Machina40:38 - Ghost in the Shell48:58 - Alita: Battle Angel57:59 - Finch1:05:18 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Henry tackles the films of director Tom Hooper including The King's Speech, Les Misérables (2012), The Danish Girl, and Cats (2019), plus BONUS reviews of Eddie Redmayne's The Theory of Everything, Hugh Jackman's The Greatest Showman, and Disney's Hamilton (2020).0:00 - Intro1:32 - The King's Speech12:31 - Les Misérables22:43 - The Danish Girl32:07 - Cats40:45 - The Theory of Everything51:19 - The Greatest Showman56:39 - Hamilton1:04:12- OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
As a review double feature, Henry tackles 2019's Joker and the polarizing follow-up, Joker: Folie à Deux! Warning: Major Spoilers!0:00 - Intro1:03 - Joker10:07 - Joker: Folie à Deux24:52 - OutroOriginal Record/Release Date: November 1, 2024Follow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Henry chats with art director Peter Bodnarus, who discusses his career beginnings, his in-depth process on projects like Hulu's Shōgun, The Adam Project, Seventh Son, and Fifty Shades Freed, and much more! NOTE: Make sure to check out the uncut video version of this episode on our YouTube page at the links below!0:00 - Intro1:09 - Career Beginnings & Model-Building9:10 - Shōgun22:54 - Fifty Shades Freed32:23 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Enjoy this re-mastered / re-edited Film Buds premium episode covering the Transformers franchise! Henry discusses Transformers (2007), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Transformers: The Last Knight, Bumblebee, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.0:00 - Intro1:32 - Transformers (2007)13:41 - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen21:37 - Transformers: Dark of the Moon29:59 - Transformers: Age of Extinction47:52 - Transformers: The Last Knight55:31- Bumblebee1:04:38 - Transformers: Rise of the Beasts1:09:36 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Editor Maurissa Horwitz joins Henry to chat about her career beginnings, the long and challenging road of assembling Inside Out 2, developing the character of Anxiety, the specific process of editing animated movies, how film editing is the "invisible art," and much more! Thanks again to Maurissa for taking the time!0:00 - Intro2:28 - Career Beginnings7:15 - Editing Inside Out 2 / Animation Editing12:34 - The Editing Team / Inside Out (2015)15:58 - Biggest Lessons Learned19:15 - Developing The Anxiety Character24:09 - Upcoming Projects28:13 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
As an epic review special, here is a re-mastered / re-edited Film Buds premium episode covering the films of director Rob Zombie (spoiler warning!). This episode covers House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, Halloween (2007), Halloween II (2009), The Lords of Salem, 31, 3 From Hell, and The Munsters.0:00 - Intro1:22 - House of a 1000 Corpses12:34 - The Devil's Rejects22:59 - Halloween31:42 - Halloween II37:44 - The Lords of Salem45:10 - 3150:21 - 3 From Hell56:12 - The Munsters1:01:55 - OutroOriginal Release Date: December 24th, 2024Follow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Steven A. Morrow joins Henry to chat about his career beginnings, the ins-and-outs of being a production sound mixer, his experiences on projects like Maestro, A Star Is Born, Fast X, Ford v Ferrari, Saturday Night, and Joker: Folie à Deux, the specific challenges of sound mixing musicals, and much more. Make sure to also watch the uncut video version of this interview on our YouTube page!0:00 - Intro1:50 - Career Beginnings4:47 - What Is A Production Sound Mixer?7:16 - Musical Sound Mixing (Maestro / A Star Is Born / Joker: Folie à Deux)14:40 - Action Sound Mixing (Fast X / Ford v Ferrari)24:09 - Favorite Recent Films & TV (Dune: Part Two / Adolescence / The Studio)28:50 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Prosthetic makeup artist Richard Redlefsen joins Henry to chat about getting started in the film makeup world, his experiences on projects like Queer, Maestro, The Alto Knights, Bombshell, Gaslit, and Killers of the Flower Moon, the daily challenges of applying and maintaining prosthetics during shooting, the differences between extensive and minimalist makeup, and much more. NOTE: Due to connection issues, there is no video version of this episode available on our YouTube page. Sorry for the inconvenience!0:00 - Intro1:47 - Career Beginnings5:01 - Bombshell / Maestro / Gaslit / Queer / The Alto Knights12:52 - Timeline of Prosthetic Application21:13 - Challenges of Minimalist / Realistic Makeup24:42 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
D. Chris Smith joins Henry to chat about getting started in the film industry, the different roles within film sound (i.e. sound effects editing, sound mixing, etc.), his experiences on projects like Anora, The Revenant, John Wick: Chapter 2, and Scream (2022), love of horror sound design, working with all different kinds of directors, collaborating on Sabrina Carpenter music videos, the specific challenges of horse and vehicle sounds, the importance of seeing films in theaters, and much more! Thanks again to Chris for taking the time!0:00 - Intro1:31 - Career Beginnings5:10 - What Is Sound Effects Editing / Anora10:39 - The Revenant16:07 - Music Video Sound Mixing18:03 - Horror Movie Sound Design / John Wick: Chapter 221:30 - Importance of Seeing Films In Theaters27:48 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Composer Timothy Williams joins Henry to chat about his career beginnings as a musician, his work on projects like A24's Pearl, Netflix's Agent Elvis, Mary (2024), Get Out, Brightburn, his new film Locked, as well as his collaborations with Tyler Bates on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 & 2, Watchmen, 300, and much more! Thanks again to Timothy for taking the time!0:00 - Intro1:32 - Starting Out in Music (Guardians of the Galaxy / 300)5:47 - Pearl10:21 - Mary (2024)16:01 - Characters & Themes in Composing21:50 - Agent Elvis30:03 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Henry chats with David Meyer about his unexpected career beginnings, the ins-and-outs of being an art director and a production designer, his incredible work on projects like Joker: Folie à Deux, Flight Risk, Top Gun: Maverick, Birdman, and The Wolf of Wall Street, the first films that impacted him, important lessons learned over the years, and much more! Thanks again to David for taking the time!0:00 - Intro1:37 - Unexpected Career Beginnings (Men in Black 3)8:53 - Art Director vs. Production Designer12:21 - Joker 2 / Lyle Lyle Crocodile / Top: Gun Maverick20:11 - Flight Risk / Father Stu25:07 - Important Career Lessons (Birdman / The Wolf of Wall Street / Only the Brave)36:18 - First Film Inspirations (The Princess Bride)38:04 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Elle and Henry defy gravity with Wicked (digital purchase / rental) then read your Letterboxd reviews of the film and finally count down their Top 10 musical movies.0:00 - Intro1:45 - Review: Wicked10:57 - Wicked Letterboxd Reviews13:42 - Discussion: Top 10 Musical Movies26:57 - OutroWant YOUR review read on the show? Then, go on and contact us below!Follow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
Henry gets voted out by Conclave (Peacock), then reads your Letterboxd reviews of the film and finally counts down his Top 10 movies about religion. NOTE: Our Top 10 list concerns films of all kinds dealing with religion, not necessarily just "faith-friendly" ones.0:00 - Intro1:07 - Review: Conclave6:43 - Conclave Letterboxd Reviews8:26 - Discussion: Top 10 Movies About Religion19:55 - OutroWant YOUR review read on the show? Then, go on and contact us below!Follow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@gmail.com
For our 1st interview of 2025, Henry chats (remotely via Zoom) with actor April Billingsley about her appearances on shows like The Walking Dead and The Vampire Diaries, meeting Regina King, important lessons learned from her career so far, favorite Apple TV+ shows, exciting upcoming projects, and much more!0:00 - Intro1:25 - Interview: April Billingsley25:38 - OutroFollow Film Buds:LinktreeFaceBookTwitter / XInstagramYouTubeWebsiteFollow Henry & Elle on Letterboxd:Henry's ProfileElle's ProfileBuy Our Premium Podcasts:BandcampSponsors / Inquiries:FilmBudsPodcast@Gmail.com
Elle is back to help Henry say Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (HBO Max) then countdown their Top 10 Tim Burton movies.0:00 - Intro1:39 - Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice10:37 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Letterboxd Reviews13:30 - Discussion: Top 10 Tim Burton Movies26:36 - Outro: We Have Awesome Interviews Coming Soon!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Henry gets desaturated by Zack Snyder's Justice League: Justice Is Gray (Max Original) then counts down his Top 10 DC Comics movies.0:00 - Intro1:48 - Review: Zack Snyder's Justice League: Justice Is Gray10:21 - Zack Snyder's Justice League Letterboxd Reviews12:18 - Discussion: Top 10 DC Comics Movies22:32 - OutroSubscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Henry blasts off with with Christopher Nolan's Interstellar IMAX 70mm 10th Anniversary Re-Release (original version currently on Netflix) then counts down his Top 10 astronaut movies.0:00 - Intro1:09 - Review: Interstellar IMAX 70mm Re-Release12:55 - Interstellar Letterboxd Reviews14:25 - Discussion: Top 10 Astronaut Movies23:48 - OutroSubscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Henry puts on bunny ears for Eli Roth's Borderlands (digital rental / purchase) then counts down his Top 10 video game movies.0:00 - Intro: Please Rate & Subscribe1:33 - Review: Borderlands11:58 - Borderlands Letterboxd Reviews14:20 - Discussion: Top 10 Video Game Movies28:07 - Outro: Check Out Our Links BelowSubscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Henry gets sleepy from Pixar's Dream Productions (Disney+ Original) then counts down his Top 10 Pixar movies.0:00 - Intro1:40 - Review: Dream Productions9:41 - Dream Productions Letterboxd Reviews11:27 - Discussion: Top 10 Pixar Movies25:07 - OutroSubscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Henry takes to the skies with Austin Butler's Masters of the Air (Apple TV+ Original) then counts down his Top 10 World War II movies.0:00 - Intro2:21 - Review: Masters of the Air13:45 - Masters of the Air Letterboxd Reviews15:44 - Discussion: Top 10 World War II Movies32:13 - OutroSubscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
New year, new style! The podcast is back in a (sort of) whole new way! From here on out, we are getting back to releasing weekly episodes, now on Tuesday mornings. There will be reviews as normal, PLUS listener / Letterboxd review readings, discussion pieces and top 10 lists, and more!Make sure to follow us on social media (see link below) to stay up-to-date with all things Film Buds!To kick things off, Henry gets jealous of Zendaya's Challengers (currently available via Amazon Prime) then counts down his Top 10 movies of 2024.0:00 - Intro: Our New Show Style2:15 - Review: Challengers12:01 - Challengers Letterboxd Reviews14:39 - Discussion: Top 10 Movies of 202429:24 - Outro: Please Rate & SubscribeP.S. To keep things more organized, the show count will now include both the previous weekly episodes (290+) and the Dailys (260+) together, as opposed to having to different increasing numbers.Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
NOTE: Film Buds is taking the holidays off and will return January 21st in a whole new way! As a bonus review for the Halloween Films: Part 5 premium podcast. Henry gets an extended holiday in Batman: The Long Halloween (currently available for digital purchase / rental). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 5 (7 of 7). Henry becomes an orphan for Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (currently available via Paramount+). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 5 (6 of 7). Henry sees dark visions in James Wan's Malignant (currently available via Max). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 5 (5 of 7). Henry gets scared of the dark with Stephen King's The Boogeyman (currently available via Amazon Prime). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 5 (4 of 7). Henry wakes the dead with Tom Cruise's The Mummy (currently available for digital / purchase). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 5 (3 of 7). Henry heads into a hurricane with Crawl (currently available via Amazon Prime). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 5 (2 of 7). Henry gets super quiet for Mike Flanagan's Hush (currently available via Tubi). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 5 (1 of 7). Henry gets unlucky with Tate Taylor's Ma (currently available via Hulu). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
As the 2nd bonus review for the Halloween Films: Part 4 premium podcast. Henry gets overtaken by an evil spirit with Mike Flanagan's Ouija: Origin of Evil (currently available via Netflix). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
As the 1st bonus review for the Halloween Films: Part 4 premium podcast. Henry contacts a strange spirit in 2014's Ouija (currently available via Netflix). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 4 (7 of 7). Henry gets tied up by Stephen King's Gerald's Game (Netflix Original). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 4 (6 of 7). Henry enters a cursed house in Sam Raimi's The Grudge (currently available via Hulu). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 4 (5 of 7). Henry gets cursed by past generations with Ari Aster's Hereditary (currently available for digital purchase / rental). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 4 (4 of 7). Henry fights ghost pirates in John Carpenter's The Fog (currently available via Amazon Prime). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 4 (3 of 7). Henry second-guesses himself with Stephen King's In the Tall Grass (Netflix Original). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 4 (2 of 7). Henry dresses like a banana for M. Night Shyamalan's The Village (currently available for digital purchase / rental). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 4 (1 of 7). Henry saves his hometown with the 2024 remake of Stephen King's Salem's Lot (Max Original). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
As the 2nd bonus review for the Halloween Films: Part 3 premium podcast, Henry tries to survive the "post-acropolis" with Zombieland: Double Tap (currently available via Hulu). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
As the 1st bonus review for the Halloween Films: Part 3 premium podcast, Henry finds a Twinkie truck in 2009's Zombieland (currently available via Netflix). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Cinema Collection: Part 3 (7 of 7). Henry discovers a dark secret in Scott Cooper's Antlers (currently available via Paramount+). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 3 (6 of 7). Henry heads back to high school for the 2013 remake of Stephen King's Carrie (currently available via AMC+). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 3 (5 of 7). Henry exhibits unusual behavior in The Dead Don't Die (currently available via Max). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 3 (4 of 7). Henry makes a new kind of fertilizer with Stephen King's 1922 (Netflix Original). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 3 (3 of 7). Henry loses his sanity with 2020's The Invisible Man (currently available via Amazon Prime). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 3 (2 of 7). Henry sets a boobytrap for Adam Wingard's You're Next (currently available via Netflix). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 3 (1 of 7). Henry gets a jolt from Daniel Radcliffe's Victor Frankenstein (currently available via Max). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
As the 2nd bonus review for the Halloween Films: Part 2 premium podcast, Henry checks himself into Arkham Asylum for Joker: Folie à Deux (currently available for digital purchase / rental). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Related Episodes:Daily 232: Joker (2019)Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
As the 1st bonus review for the Halloween Films: Part 2 premium podcast, Henry revisits/expands on Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's (currently available via Amazon Prime). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
Halloween Films: Part 2 (7 of 7). Henry follows the breadcrumbs in Osgood Perkins' Gretel & Hansel (currently available via Pluto TV). Get the full show now @ FilmBuds.Bandcamp.com!Subscribe / Buy Bonus Shows / Contact
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