Podcast appearances and mentions of alan chris

Today, David Manner, author of the book "Better Sundays Begin on Mondays” joins Alan & Chris for a great conversation and discussion about Evaluating Your Worship Services.

In this episode, Alan & Chris review two comedies. Both relationship-based, both heavily dependent on the chemistry between the two leads...and both couldn't be more different in their style and execution. "The Trip to Greece" starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, and "The Lovebirds" starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani. The hosts also discuss some movie news tidbits and wrap the show with recommendations of films you might want to check out. Reviews: "The Lovebirds" & "The Trip to Greece" Recommendations: "Good Boys", "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"  

Practicing social distancing? So are Alan & Chris from their respective home offices...but that doesn't stop them from bringing you a new episode of Footcandle Films. Featured on this edition are reviews of "Emma." with Anya Taylor Joy and "Swallow" a thriller from relative newcomer director Carlo Mirabella-Davis. For their Trailer Tapas segment, the hosts view & share their thoughts on "Beastie Boys Story" and "Coffee & Kareem". Rounding out the episode are recommendations of films to consider seeking out and screening. Recommendations: "Broken Orchestra", "Urban Cowboy" Reviews: "Emma." , "Swallow"

1917, the Golden Globe-winning WWI drama, is in theaters and Alan & Chris are ready to share their thoughts. With 2019 in the rearview mirror and the Academy Awards on the horizon, our hosts skip the regular show segments and give their Oscar picks along with their top 5 films of last year.

In this episode, Alan & Chris discuss the Golden Globe-winning film from South Korea "Parasite" along with the based on real-life events movie "Bombshell" starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie. Additional show segments include: Trailer Tapas, Sounds Like It Could Be Good? and our hosts' recommendations for films you should check out. Recommendations: "Waves", "The Irishman"

Adam Sandler takes on a dramatic role as a scheming New York jeweler always looking for the next big score in "Uncut Gems". Alan & Chris share their thoughts as well as some movie news highlights, trailer tapas and a soapbox segment on a CGI James Dean. Rounding out the show are suggestions for films you might have missed that are worth checking out. Recommendations: "Love, Antosha", "Making Montgomery Clift"

It's the most wonderful time of the year...hosts Alan & Chris might be heard humming this tune around town… not because of holiday parties and finding the perfect gifts on Amazon… but because of all the great movies hitting theater screens across the country. This episode features reviews of "Ford v Ferrari" starring Matt Damon & Christian Bale, "Knives Out" from director Rian Johnson, and "A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood" featuring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. With the runtime already a bit hefty some show segments were trimmed but we kept our recommendations as our trademark show closer. Recommendations: "Diane", "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

In this episode, hosts Alan & Chris discuss "The Lighthouse" the latest film from Robert Eggers starring Willem Dafoe & Robert Pattinson and the possible Oscar contender "Marriage Story" starring Adam Driver and Scarlet Johansen. Recommendations: "Moneyball", "Greener Grass"

Comedian Eddie Murphy is back...and thankfully not as a talking donkey in another Shrek sequel. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on his latest "Dolemite Is My Name" as well as the discussion-worthy indie "Luce" starring Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Octavia Spencer and a career-defining performance from Kelvin Harrison, Jr. Once the reviews conclude Alan takes Mr. Scorsese to task for dissing Marvel films and Chris braves the new Star Wars trailer. Wrapping up the episode with a celluloid bow the hosts give their recommendations of movies you should consider checking out. Recommendations: "Between Two Ferns: The Movie", "The Art of Self-Defense"

Quentin Tarantino has released the penultimate film of his career. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on his "Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood" as well as the smaller indie comedy "Sword of Trust" starring Marc Maron. After the review segment, Chris takes a turn running the movie news desk. The episode closes out with recommendations of films you might have missed that you should consider adding to your viewing queue. Recommendations: "Ophelia (2018)", "Doubt (2008)"

Heard of Forky? He's kind of a big deal…as is the movie he's in…"Toy Story 4". Alan & Chris review this film as well as the latest offering from auteur director Jim Jarmusch "The Dead Don't Die". Afterwards they share some movie news and then close the episode out with their recommendations of films to seek out. Recommendations: "MacGruber", "Bad Times At the El Royale", "Personal Shopper", "Almost Famous"

Oscar-winning director Sebastian Lelio decided to do an English language remake of his own film casting Julianne Moore in the lead. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on "Gloria Bell" as well as the critically derided "Serenity" - the latest cinematic effort from Matthew McConaughey & Anne Hathaway. Next our hosts discuss the news of the latest actor chosen to wear the Batman's cowl and the odd new direction of the "Saw" franchise. Closing out the episode each host offers a suggestion of a film to screen in the comfort of your own home. Recommendations: "Burning", "Homecoming"

Jordan Peele's much anticipated follow-up to "Get Out" has arrived in theaters. Alan & Chris review Peele's sophomore effort "Us" along with a World War I documentary by filmmaker Peter Jackson. In the Silver Screen news section of the show that follows the hosts share their thoughts on the recent passing of Agnes Varda at the age of 90. Rounding out this episode are recommendations of films that are worth checking out that might have slipped in under your cinematic radar. Recommendations: "Dragged Across Concrete", "Beautiful Boy"

2019's first entry in the Marvel (or is it Mar-vel) cinematic universe has arrived with Brie Larson in "Captain Marvel". Alan & Chris share a review of this new release as well as the biopic "Stan & Ollie" starring Steve Coogan & John C. Reilly. News tidbits & recommendations of films you might have missed round out the episode. Recommendations: "Incendies", "The Death of Stalin"

The Academy didn't call on Alan & Chris to host the awards this year so they're available to share their reviews of two Oscar nominated films - "The Wife" and "Shoplifters". Rounding out the show are movie news tidbits and each host offers up a film recommendation. Recommendations: "Hale County This Morning, This Evening", "True Romance"

M. Night Shyamalan has delivered the third installment in his Eastrail 177 trilogy a.k.a. "Glass" to movie theaters across the country. Alan & Chris have their review of this film along with a discussion of the multi-Oscar nominated "Green Book". Speaking of the Oscars, the hosts devote their news segment to discussing the recently released nominations for this year's award ceremony. Each host gives a recommendation of a film you should watch to close out this episode. Recommendations: "Ralph Breaks the Internet", "Signs" Reviews: "Glass", "Green Book"

Now that we've entered into the early days of 2019, our show hosts Alan & Chris are all prepared to look back at 2018 and give their Top Five Films. In addition they offer up their biggest cinematic frustrations, biggest cinematic surprises and the films they're most looking forward to in 2019. With so much to cover the usual show segments of movie news & recommendations are on hiatus… but never fear they'll return on the next episode.

Alan & Chris have survived the snowpocalypse that walloped North Carolina and made it in to the MESH studios to discuss Melissa McCarthy's dramatic turn in "Can You Ever Forgive Me?". This is followed by a review of Alfonso Cuaron's latest film that is streaming exclusively on Netflix – "Roma". Alan then shares some movie news items … including what he says is THE biggest movie news item of the year. Rounding out the show, per the tried and true formula, are recommendations of films to check out. Reviews: "Can You Ever Forgive Me?", "Roma" Recommendations: "Happy as Lazzaro", "Krampus"

Director Steve McQueen returns to the big screen with a heist film centered around a group of widows left to clean up their criminal husbands' mess. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on "Widows" as well as the straight-to-Netflix Cohen Brothers anthology film "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs". Cinema related news items follow the pair of reviews, with film recommendations closing out the show. Reviews: "Widows", "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" Recommendations: "Ozark", "They'll Love Me When I'm Dead"

With the arrival of Bradley Cooper's remake of "A Star Is Born" starring himself and Lady Gaga in theaters it is safe to say the Oscar-bait season has officially begun. Alan & Chris discuss Mr. Cooper's first directorial effort followed by reviews of the smaller independent film "Puzzle" and the comic book adaptation misfire "Venom" starring Tom Hardy. Recommendations: "Sorry to Bother You", "Best of All Worlds"

Alan & Chris debate the week's hottest college football news in this week's episode of their College Football Insider's podcast. The father-son sports writer duo debate their college football playoff rankings and whether Notre Dame should be the clear-cut #1 team in the country, while Alan 'The Godfather' Dell rips the AP poll voters for including three, two-loss SEC teams in the top 25. Chris makes his case for West Virginia being ranked in his top four and gives a special shoutout to some Heisman 'deep sleepers' who won't get much love nationally no matter how much they dominate on the actual football field. Alan puts his boy Willie Taggart back on the coaches hot seat and predicts Chris Ash to be the first college football head coach fired this season while Chris makes his case for the undefeated Colorado Buffaloes and North Carolina State Wolf Pack having clear paths to the college football playoff bracket. This brand new Family Feud Sports podcast episode is powered by Go Baller Media and available on all of your favorite podcast stores/apps such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, Castbox, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Sticher, TuneIn Radio and more! Brand new episodes every week include Tuesday's "Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers & Waiver Wire Adds" podcast, Wednesday's "NFL Rants & Raves" podcast, Thursday's "College Football Insider's Preview" podcast and Friday's "NFL Vegas Quick Picks." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/family-feud-football/message

Father-son sports writers Alan Dell & Chris Dell debate the week's hottest NFL news in Week 6! Former Tampa Bay Bucs beat writer Alan Dell & former NY Times/NY Daily News sports writer Chris break down their Week 6 NFL Power Rankings and give the state of Ohio a special shoutout for the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals playing some damn good football through five weeks! The guys give their rants & raves of the week, heaping praise on Baker Mayfield and Marques Valdez-Scantling while ripping Packers coach Mike McCarthy and Odell Beckham Jr for their stubborn antics both on and off the football field. Alan & Chris preview the upcoming Thursday Night Football/NFC East showdown between the NY Giants and Philadelphia Eagles while 'The Godfather' predicts a doomsday scenario for Bengals fans on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium. Listen to brand new episodes of the Family Feud Sports podcast Monday through Friday every week on your favorite podcast app or podcasting platform, powered by Go Baller Media

October has arrived. Time for pumpkin spice lattes and a recap of the 4th annual Footcandle Film Festival. Along with recounting festival highlights, Alan & Chris share a review of American Animals – a film which was featured in this year's festival as a special presentation. Recommendations: "Night of the Living Dead (1968)", "Rampage" Review: "American Animals"

Spike Lee's latest film "BlacKkKlansman" has many critics claiming it is a return to top form for the iconic director. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on this based-on-true events story as well as discuss "First Reformed" starring Ethan Hawke as a troubled priest. Silver screen news items and recommendations of films to seek out round out this episode … and if you haven't heard … the 2018 Footcandle Film Festival is happening and if you're in Western NC you should check it out! Recommendations: "The Endless", "Custody" Reviews: "BlacKkKlansman", "First Reformed"

Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in a sixth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. In a surprise move (to absolutely no one)...he's doing his own stunts. Alan & Chris share their thoughts and then discuss the critically acclaimed documentary about children's television star Fred Rogers - "Won't You Be My Neighbor". Rounding out the episode are some news tidbits as well as recommendations of movies you might have missed or should consider rewatching. Reviews: “Mission: Impossible - Fallout" & "Won't You Be My Neighbor" Recommendations: "A Most Violent Year" & "Mission: Impossible 3"

The latest entry in the Marvel cinematic universe is out and our hosts square off like Thanos versus the Avengers to discuss it. Also on this episode they discuss they stop-motion animated film by director Wes Anderson "Isle of Dogs". After the reviews, Alan & Chris talk movie news and their recommendations of movies you might have missed. Reviews: “Avengers: Infinity War" & "Isle of Dogs" Recommendations: "Nocturama" & "Tampopo"

Alan & Chris break down the Wild Wild West in this NBA Playoff Special podcast episode and explain why Carmelo’s career ended with Game 4 of the Thunder-Jazz series. The father-son sports journalist duo debates whether the Pelicans & Jazz have what it takes to pull off second round upsets over the Warriors & Rockets while explaining why Philly is the clear front-runner now to reach the NBA Finals out of the Eastern Conference! The Godfather pats himself on the back for predicting Ricky Rubio would be the unsung hero of these NBA Playoffs while the guys take a look at each remaining series and who still has the chance to pull an upset!

Director Steven Spielberg is back in the multiplex following up his Oscar nominated "The Post" with an adaptation of the young adult gamer novel "Ready Player One". Alan & Chris share their thoughts on his latest as well as discuss the documentary "Faces Places" by Agnes Varda. Rounding out the show are some bits of movie news and recommendations of films you might have missed. Recommendations: "A Town Called Panic", "mother!" Reviews: “Ready Player One" & "Faces Places"

Alan & Chris break down all NFL Week 16 games vs. the spread, including a unanimous upset pick of the 49’ers over the Jaguars! Chris tries his second attempt at picking the Browns’ first win of the year while The Godfather Mr. Alan Dell proclaims the Seahawks’ season is officially over with Pete Carroll & Michael Bennett swimming with the fishes!

The latest entry in the Star Wars franchise has been released and as you can expect Alan & Chris have plenty to say about it. Also in this episode they discuss a smaller independent film that's been getting critical acclaim "The Florida Project". News items for upcoming films and recommendations for movies you might have overlooked round out this last Footcandle Films episode for 2017. Enjoy! Reviews: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi", “The Florida Project” Recommendations: "T2: Trainspotting", "Brick"

Alan “The Godfather” Dell rips Steelers fans & their ‘crying towels’ for whining over an obvious call in the Patriots/Steelers matchup Sunday! Alan & Chris debate whether the Steeler’s still have a chance to make the Super Bowl while Chris “The @MaddJournalist” warns sports fans to not buy into the b.s. of Marvin Lewis tributes to come and tells fellow Cincinnati Bengals fans it’s Time now cut bait with Andy Dalton & the rest of the #bungals coaching staff!

Wonder Woman was one of the huge box office successes of 2017. How does the latest DC cinematic universe follow-up fair? Alan & Chris discuss the "Justice League" film as well as the period drama "Mudbound". Could it be Netflix's first Oscar winner? Movie news items and a joint recommendation of a new documentary round out the episode. Happy holidays everyone! Recommendations: “Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton” Reviews: “Justice League” & “Mudbound"

Alan & Chris reveal their new CFP final four picks after Bama's loss at Auburn. The father-son duo intensely debate whether Wisconsin finally deserves a spot in the playoffs and how far Bama will drop after their Week 13 loss to War Eagle!

Alan & Chris discuss “Thor: Ragnarok” and how more movies should have Cate Blanchett stomping around as a horned villainess. In order to squeeze in two additional Ben Stiller films the usual segment of movie news is passed over but fear not…they still give a pair of movie recommendations to close out the show. Reviews: “Thor: Ragnarok”, ”Brad's Status“, “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” Recommendations: “The Babysitter”, “Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of the Dana Carvey Show”

The Godfather declares a state of emergency in the NFL! Alan & Chris debate the current state of NFL fans while Alan rips the NFLPA for its reelection of DeMaurice Smith. The father & son call out KD. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/family-feud-football/message

Even with their annual film festival approaching, Alan & Chris somehow found time to review three films (the documentary "Step", the latest Stephen King adaptation “It” and a new comedy from Steven Soderbergh called “Logan Lucky”), deliver hot-off-the-press news items about upcoming movies and share recommendations. They’re just that dedicated. Reviews: “Step”, “It” & “Logan Lucky” Recommendations: “Murder Party”, “We’re Still Together”

Alan & Chris debate the upcoming Mayweather & McGregor bout while Chris boldly predicts a Conor K.O.! The guys call out Kaepernick for being a distraction & break down the NBA 2017-18 schedule...

Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” is in theaters and generating plenty of critical praise. Alan & Chris weigh in with their takes as well as review “The Big Sick” - a based-on real life romantic comedy/drama. Afterwards they deliver a round up of silver screen news and then conclude with recommendations of films you might consider checking out. Reviews: “Dunkirk”, “The Big Sick” Recommendations: “Train to Busan”, “Family Life”  

You may have heard…Wonder Woman finally got her own movie. Can it turn the tide of disappointing DC comic book adaptations? Alan & Chris discuss the new blockbuster as well the latest from indie filmmaker Lone Scherfig “Their Finest”. Rounding out the episode each host shares some movie news items & a recommendation of a film you should check out. Reviews: “Wonder Woman”, “Their Finest” Recommendations: “Long Strange Trip”, “Stakeout”  

The much anticipated (at least by one of our hosts) sequel to Prometheus has arrived. Alan & Chris discuss Ridley Scott’s latest Alien: Covenant as well as the horror film that was all the talk of Sundance this year - Raw. Afterwards Chris takes a turn doling out news items followed by the tried and true show closer of recommendations of films you should check out. Reviews: “Alien: Covenant”, “Raw” Recommendations: “Don't Think Twice”, “The Transfiguration”

It has been awhile since Alan & Chris were in the studio babbling about movies. To reward your patience they return with three movie reviews including the latest exploits of Star Lord & Baby Groot. Rounding out the episode are news tidbits and recommendations for movies you might have missed. Recommendations: “The Conjuring”, “Casting JonBenet” Reviews of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”, “The Salesman” & “Paterson”  

Casey Affleck won an Oscar for his performance in “Manchester By the Sea”. Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” also took home two gold statues. Alan & Chris weigh in with their thoughts on both films as well as dissect the surprises that abounded in the 2017 Oscar ceremony. Last, but not least, they conclude the show with recommendations of films you might wish to seek out. Recommendations: “The Invitation”, “I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore” Reviews of: “Manchester By the Sea” & “Hacksaw Ridge”  

Scott & Bill are off on assignment, so Chris Tyler and Alan Middleton step up to the plate to help Paul look at some old funny books. Is it fun? Of course it is. Download and listen in.Feedback for this show can be sent to: bins@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

Scott & Bill are off on assignment, so Chris Tyler and Alan Middleton step up to the plate to help Paul look at some old funny books. Is it fun? Of course it is. Download and listen in.Feedback for this show can be sent to: bins@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

HSE in the oil and gas industry is as much about security as safety, and with the digitalization of just about every aspect of the oilfield cyber security is a major business concern. Mark and Patrick were in Houston, TX for the NAPE Expo talking with Alan Chris of Totaland – the world’s most advanced land management system. This episode of the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast is a deep dive into the world of cyber security and safety. If your organization handles sensitive data listen in, take notes and ask your IT group is you’re really doing everything you can to secure and backup your data. Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode 26 – Cyber Security [clear-line] We Have A Winner!!! Congratulations Austin Cantwell, Drilling Engineer at EnergyXXI. You are this week’s winner of the Red Wing Offshore Bag! To get your hands on one of these awesome offshore bags, all you have to do is enter! Follow the link below and select Oil and Gas HSE and enter your information. We pull one lucky winner each week. Click Here to Enter [clear-line] More Information For more information on Totaland, you can find them at their (secure) website: totaland.com or follow them on: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook. If you would like to connect with Chris, you can find him on LinkedIn. [clear-line] Leave a Review Help our podcast grow in iTunes by leaving a review. The Oil and Gas HSE podcast needs reviews to rank higher in iTunes so your friends and colleagues can find us. How to leave a review: Step 1: Follow this link to the show in iTunes Step 2: Click on blue button under the picture for the show that says “View in iTunes” Step 3: You should be in the iTunes application. Click on “Ratings and Reviews” Step 4: Click on the button under the heading that says “Write a Review” Upcoming Events Red Wing’s Oil and Gas HSE Podcast is hitting the road. Our travel is made possible by Lee Hect and Harrison, the global experts in talent management currently helping over 75% of the Fortune 500 oil and gas companies simplify the complexity of leadership and workforce transformation. Here are all of the upcoming events we will be attending: * International Pipeline Oil and Gas Safety Conference (POGS); March 14 – 16 * The SPE Health, Safety, Security, Environment, & Social Responsibility Conference; April 18 – 20 * The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC); May 1 – 4 The OGHSE Podcast will also be hosting a live event in Q1-2017, in Houston, TX. Stay tuned for more details about the event and how you can get tickets. [clear-line] This Is Your Show Tell Mark and Patrick what topics you would like to hear discussed on the show!

HSE in the oil and gas industry is as much about security as safety, and with the digitalization of just about every aspect of the oilfield cyber security is a major business concern. Mark and Patrick were in Houston, TX for the NAPE Expo talking with Alan Chris of Totaland - the world's most advanced land management system. This episode of the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast is a deep dive into the world of cyber security and safety. If your organization handles sensitive data listen in, take notes and ask your IT group is you're really doing everything you can to secure and backup your data. Click Play to Hear the Oil and Gas HSE Podcast Episode 26 – Cyber Security [clear-line] We Have A Winner!!! Congratulations Austin Cantwell, Drilling Engineer at EnergyXXI. You are this week's winner of the Red Wing Offshore Bag! To get your hands on one of these awesome offshore bags, all you have to do is enter! Follow the link below and select Oil and Gas HSE and enter your information. We pull one lucky winner each week. Click Here to Enter [clear-line] More Information For more information on Totaland, you can find them at their (secure) website: totaland.com or follow them on: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook. If you would like to connect with Chris, you can find him on LinkedIn. [clear-line] Leave a Review Help our podcast grow in iTunes by leaving a review. The Oil and Gas HSE podcast needs reviews to rank higher in iTunes so your friends and colleagues can find us. How to leave a review: Step 1: Follow this link to the show in iTunes Step 2: Click on blue button under the picture for the show that says "View in iTunes" Step 3: You should be in the iTunes application. Click on "Ratings and Reviews" Step 4: Click on the button under the heading that says "Write a Review" Upcoming Events Red Wing's Oil and Gas HSE Podcast is hitting the road. Our travel is made possible by Lee Hect and Harrison, the global experts in talent management currently helping over 75% of the Fortune 500 oil and gas companies simplify the complexity of leadership and workforce transformation. Here are all of the upcoming events we will be attending: International Pipeline Oil and Gas Safety Conference (POGS); March 14 - 16 The SPE Health, Safety, Security, Environment, & Social Responsibility Conference; April 18 - 20 The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC); May 1 - 4 The OGHSE Podcast will also be hosting a live event in Q1-2017, in Houston, TX. Stay tuned for more details about the event and how you can get tickets. [clear-line] This Is Your Show Tell Mark and Patrick what topics you would like to hear discussed on the show! Click Here to Email Us [clear-line] Global Oil and Gas Network LinkedIn Group Join the number one SPAM FREE LinkedIn group for people interested in the oil and gas industry! Click Here to Join [clear-line] Mark and Patricks' Resources Get Mark's Oil and Gas Events Newsletter. Get a FREE digital marketing audit of your website. [clear-line] Connect With Us Patrick Pistor | Twitter | LinkedIn | Email |Facebook |leanoilfield.com Mark LaCour | Twitter | LinkedIn | Email |Facebook | modalpoint.com

Have you felt like something is slightly amiss since the beginning of 2017? Fear not…we’ve figured out what the problem is and we have the solution. Alan & Chris had forgotten to give you their Top 5 films of 2016 lists. In this episode we remedy that as well as give you reviews of the Oscar nominated “Jackie” and psychological thriller “Split”.

In their first official episode of 2017 Alan & Chris share their reviews of the much buzzed about “ La La Land & “Moonlight”. Rounding out the episode they share their thoughts on the 2017 Oscar nominations & recommendations for films you might have missed. Recommendations: “Moulin Rouge!” , “We Need to Talk About Kevin”  

You’re heard the internet buzz about the reshoots, the absence of the famed opening title crawl…now hear hosts Alan & Chris opine about the latest entry into the Star Wars canon “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. On the smaller scale, art-house side of things the gents review the foreign film “A Man Called Ove”. News & movie recommendations round out this last Footcandle Films episode of 2016. Grab a glass of egg nog and enjoy! Recommendations: “Guy & Madeline On A Park Bench” , “King Kong (1933)” Reviews of: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” & “A Man Called Ove.”  

With just one film to review – the indie “Blue Jay” starring Mark Duplass & Sarah Paulson – Alan & Chris wander down the movie news rabbit hole (including their thoughts on the future of movie distribution). Once they end their factual digressions the episode is rounded out with the usual movie recommendations. Recommendations: “Hell or High Water”, “Hachi: A Dog's Tale”  

With the 2016 Footcandle Film Festival at the end of September, Alan & Chris got a little busy and neglected their podcasting duties. To make it up to their vast audience (estimated to be slightly higher than the number of sentient beings on Saturn) they’ve decided to cram three movie reviews PLUS movie news PLUS recommendations of films you might have missed all into the this episode. Enjoy! Reviews of “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”, “The Fits” & “Tower” Recommendations: “Hush” , “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”

Going with the recent review formula of blockbuster & arthouse, Alan & Chris discuss “The Nice Guys” starring Russell Crowe & Ryan Gosling followed by the indie feature “The Witch” starring a creepy goat and the freakiest rabbit since “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”. Movie news follows as well as their recommendations for films you should check out. Recommendations: “The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young”, “Draft Day” Reviews of: “The Nice Guys”, “The Witch“

What’s with superheroes these days? First Batman and Superman had a tiff, now Captain America and Iron Man are having words. Alan & Chris discuss “Captain America: Civil War” as well as the most recent Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language film “Son of Saul”. Rounding out the episode are some movie news items worth noting and recommendations for films you might have missed or want to revisit. Reviews of: “Captain America: Civil War”, “Son of Saul” Recommendations: “Trumbo”, “Young Frankenstein”  

“10 Cloverfield Lane” is the first order of business on this jam packed edition of Footcandle Films. Alan & Chris attempt to give a fairly spoiler free review of this surprise hit of early 2016. Afterwards in an attempt to finally closeout the discussions of the big films of 2015 they spend a few moments discussing the period dramas “Brooklyn” and “The Danish Girl”. Rounding out the episode are the segment standbys of movie news & film recommendations from both hosts. Reviews of “10 Cloverfield Lane”, “Brooklyn”, “The Danish Girl” Recommendations: “Don Verdean”, “The King of Comedy”

If the Coen Brothers release a film you can guarantee Alan & Chris are going to discuss it. Charlie Kaufman’s Oscar nominated “Anomalisa” also gets some airtime in this episode as well as the English language debut from auteur Yorgos Lanthimos - “The Lobster”. For our news roundup we dissect the Oscar winners & then round out the show with the return of our recommendations segment. Reviews: “Hail, Caesar!” , “Anomalisa” & “The Lobster” Recommendations: “Experimenter” , “Carol”

With the Academy Awards approaching Alan & Chris wanted to discuss “The Revenant” and “Room” - both films heavy favorites to take home some gold statues at the end of February. Running short on studio time the news & recommendation segments were dropped but fear not! They shall return!

Back from the holiday break, Alan & Chris have a stockpile of four films to review including the latest from Quentin Tarantino & the break-out hit from Sundance - Tangerine. After the reviews the guys discuss various tidbits of cinema news before closing the show with their recommendations of films you might have missed. Recommendations: “Sicario”, “Nightcrawler”

At last. The self-imposed embargo is over. The latest installment of the Star Wars franchise has finally hit theaters. Alan & Chris have both seen it and can’t wait to talk about it. If you haven’t seen “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” fear not. They keep it spoiler free for the first bit so you can still listen. If you are one of the millions who have made this the biggest movie of 2015 they also get into spoiler territory in the second half as well as discuss their hopes for Episode 9.

It’s all about the indies on this episode of Footcandle Films. First up we have a review of the slow burning dramatic thriller from Germany “Phoenix”. Next we delve into two new releases that were featured at the Footcandle Film Festival - “Wildlike” & “Listening”. Speaking of the festival, Alan & Chris also discuss the festival award winners. Last, but not least, each host shares a recommendation for a  film you should check out. Recommendations: “Creep”, “The Third Man”

Wanting to start their Labor Day vacation early Alan & Chris decided to skip the news & recommendation segments (fear not loyal listeners they’ll return next episode) and stick to just giving reviews of two independent films. First up the gents discuss the thriller “Cop Car” starring Kevin Bacon followed by the dramatic comedy “Welcome to Me” starring Kristen Wiig. For more details about the Footcandle Film Festival (including ordering tickets) please go to www.footcandlefilmfestival.com.

Taking a break from the summer season of blockbusters Alan & Chris spend some time on two smaller films. First up is Noah Baumbach’s latest “While We’re Young” followed by the indie thriller “Faults”. The fellows then round out the show with some movie news and their recommendations of films you might want to check out. Recommendations: “A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night”, “The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir”

The time has come. They’d mentioned it in passing on previous shows and now they’ve had to make good on their promise. Alan & Chris join the hosts from the Chick Chat podcast and discuss Fifty Shades of Grey.

“CitizenFour”, a doc about whistleblower Edward Snowden, took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the 2015 Oscars. Alan & Chris weigh in with their thoughts after screening the film as well as give quick reviews of the films “It Follows” and a “Atari: Game Over”. With the added reviews they squeeze just a few news items before rounding out the show with their recommendations. Recommendations: “Three Days of the Condor”, “Kill the Messenger”, “Mission: Impossible III”

With the Academy Awards quickly approaching, Alan & Chris fit in a review of one more award contender (“The Theory of Everything”). Afterwards they dive in to all the Oscar hoopla giving their predictions about who will/should win gold statues this year. Recommendations: RoboCop (2014), The Giant Mechanical Man

Welcome to 2015 and the official Footcandle Films look back at 2014.  Alan & Chris offer up  their picks for the best and worst of 2014 along with some random categories like biggest surprise, biggest regret and a peek at their most anticipated films of the New Year.  What better way to kick off 2015 right?

With the summer blockbusters fading from the multiplex and the Oscar bait fall films not yet on the scene Alan & Chris pick two independent titles to ruminate on in this episode. First up is Richard Linklater’s Boyhood which took 12 years to make and used the same cast. Afterwards they discuss Frank starring Michael Fassbender as the titular enigmatic musician who always wears a gigantic paper mache head. Keeping the theme of smaller independent films the hosts then mention some news items and round out the show with their recommendations of films to check out. Recommendations: “Short Term 12” & “The One I Love”

Is the latest Marvel movie a marvel? Is the art house offering “Begin Again” anything but the film “Once” beginning again? Alan & Chris offer up their opinions as well as share some news tidbits and their suggestions for films you might want to check out. Recommendations: “Super” & “The Fisher King”

Writer/Director/Actor Jon Favreau returns to his indie roots with the comedy “Chef” and brings along some of his friends he’s made while babysitting the Iron Man franchise. Alan & Chris discuss this film as well as the documentary covering the life of movie critic Roger Ebert simply called “Life Itself”. Afterwards new movie buzz is discussed and efforts are made to keep it comic book free along with their monthly recommmedations. Recommendations: “Enemy”, & “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

This episode has something for everyone…big budget action and costume drama. Alan & Chris review Tom Cruise’s summer blockbuster “Edge of Tomorrow” and the historical drama “Belle” Rounding out the episode per usual are some news tidbits and recommendations of films you might want to check out. Recommendations: “Contact”, “End of Watch”

Having posted three shows in April, Alan & Chris decided to take a Spring Break of sorts from their critic duties. Now they’re back with a super-sized episode featuring reviews of two blockbusters (Spiderman 2, Godzilla) and two independent flicks (The Double, Blue Ruin). Chris tries his hand at anchoring the news segment and of course they close with their recommendations for films you might have missed. Recommendations: “Robot & Frank”, “Donnie Darko”, “500 Days of Summer”

The Muppets are back in the theater with all new songs and celebrity cameos. What did Alan & Chris think of their efforts this time around? Will it likely be one of their favorites of the year like the previous film? Next up Frodo Baggins (aka Elijah Wood) goes art house with a thriller (Grand Piano) where he’s a pianist staging a comeback. Movie news and recommendations round out the episode…and sadly no review of “Ride Along” yet. Alan learns that the penalty for any further delay might mean he needs to take in an additional screening of “The Single Mom’s Club”. Recommendations – “The Emperor’s New Groove”, “Crazy Heart”

The 2014 Oscars have come and gone. Among the winners were the Italian film “The Great Beauty” for Best Foreign Language Film. Fresh from a screening of the film, Alan & Chris weigh the film’s merits and consider whether the Academy made a good choice. Time is also spent discussing “Wadjda” which has the distinction of being the first feature length film ever to be shot entirely in Saudi Arabia. The results from the Oscar challenge are also revealed…someone is headed to a screening of “Ride Along”. Recommendations – “Drug War”, “Psychos”

The Academy decided that “Inside Llewyn Davis”, the latest film by the Coen Brothers, was worthy of only two nominations in the less lauded categories of Sound Mixing and Cinematography. Alan & Chris weigh in with their thoughts on whether or not this was one of those infamous academy slights. They also talk about the recent highly successful kids film “The Lego Movie”. With 2014 promising to be a great year in movies the hosts also share their most anticipated films and then each give a recommendation for a film you might have missed. Recommendations – “Beware of Mr. Baker”, “A Serious Man”

Spike Jonze, whose films include “Being John Malkovich”, “Adaptation” and “Where The Wild Things Are”, has an Oscar contender for Best Picture with his latest work “Her”. Alan & Chris give their thoughts on the film and then spend a few moments mourning the passing of Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Also in this episode both hosts pick their favorites to take home Oscar statues in March. To make things interesting they even establish a wager (the loser MUST attend a screening of the lowest rated movie by Rotten Tomatoes and discuss the experience in an upcoming episode). All this plus the fellows close out the episode with their picks for films you might have missed. Recommendations – “Short Term 12, “Standing in the Shadows of Motown”

What better way to bring in 2014 than to cram as many reviews into one episode as possible? That's exactly what Alan & Chris try to do…give you the most bang for your podcast listening buck. Oh wait…the show is free right? Well maybe it'll encourage you to pay it forward and give us a kind review on iTunes? Anyways…we do have a great show with reviews of "American Hustle", "The Wolf of Wall Street", & "All Is Lost". For extra measure Alan also starts the clock and has Chris give a sixty second review of "Saving Mr. Banks". Last, but certainly not least, we round the show out with some movie news and our recommendations for movies you might have missed. Recommendations – "The Way, Way Back", "Oldboy"

Alan & Chris close out 2013 with a review of the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life" and their takes on the current multiplex offerings of "Anchorman 2" and "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug".  Also discussed are the smaller art house films of "Philomena" and "Enough Said".  To close out the show the hosts came up with a unique list of categories that they used to sum up their year in cinema that was 2013.  Put another log on the fire, grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy. Excerpt: Reviews of "Enough Said", "Anchorman 2" & "The Hobbit"

On this episode hosts Alan & Chris discuss Bullock and Clooney bouncing around in space and Thor driving a formula one race car. In other words they talk about the recent films "Gravity" and "Rush". Next on the agenda they discuss silver screen news items of note and Alan has Chris give quick 1 minute reviews of "Runner, Runner" and "Don Jon". Last but not least they round out the episode with their recommendations of films that are available streaming online or on iTunes. Recommendations – "Timecrimes", "It's Not You, It's Me"

Alan & Chris discuss the crime thriller "Prisoners" starring Hugh Jackman & Jake Gyllenhaal and the indie Sundance favorite "The Spectacular Now". The fellows then answer some inbox items, muse on Hollywood news tidbits and ponder why the interns are always on lunch break when you need a quick google search. Recommendations – "The Brass Teapot", "Magnolia"

Mr. Avengers (AKA Joss Whedon) goes small time indie with an updated take on Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" while Mr. Precious (AKA Lee Daniels) moves from smaller focused character study to a sprawling historical drama in "The Butler". Alan & Chris give their thoughts on both films, answer questions from the mailbag, discuss films in the works and last but not least…give some recommendations on films to catch up with. Recommendations – "Hombre", "The Hudsucker Proxy"

Hugh Jackman has donned his adamantium claws and muttonchops for another summer movie culled from comic book pages. Alan & Chris have checked out "The Wolverine" and offer their thoughts on this episode of Footcandle Films. If big budget films are not of interest to you fear not. Also in this episode they have a discussion of independent filmmaker Sarah Polley's documentary "Stories We Tell". Afterwards an attempt is made to answer some listener comments from the Footcandle Mailbag and the hosts give their recommendations for films you can check out online. Recommendations – "Stranger Than Fiction", "Take This Waltz"

Giant monsters are emerging from the sea to do battle with equally gigantic robots. Sound like box office gold? On this episode Alan & Chris review Guillermo De Toro's "Pacific Rim" and also ponder a smaller film from "Drive" director Nicolas Winding Refn – "Only God Forgives" starring Ryan Gosling and Kristin Scott Thomas. Rounding the show out are the News segment discussing the movie buzz coming out of ComicCon and some film recommendations. Recommendations – "Plan 9 From Outer Space", "Cannibal! The Musical"

Hi-Ho (or Yo depending on which internet site you read) Silver! Away! Now would that be Footcandle movie rangers Alan & Chris encouraging you to point your trusted steed towards screenings of "The Lone Ranger", Pixar's summer offering "Monsters University" and the Australian indie "The Sapphires" or to gallop as fast as you can in the opposite direction? Tune in to find out – also get the scoop on some Hollywood buzz and recommendations of films that you might have missed currently available for streaming online or rental. Recommendations – "Rachel Getting Married", "The Way Back"

With all the movies rolling into air conditioned theaters this summer Alan & Chris decide to go heavy on the reviews and light on the news in this episode of Footcandle Films. Things kick off with a review of "Man of Steel"(and no we still don't know how Superman shaves), continue with the action thriller "World War Z" and conclude with their opinions on "This Is The End". Recommendations – "MacGruber", "Shotgun Stories"

Alan & Chris balance the blockbuster with art house fare in this episode of Footcandle Films with reviews of Michael Haneke's "Amour" and Sam Raimi's "Oz: The Great and Powerful". The hosts then spend a few moments discussing the windfalls and pitfalls of remakes & reboots before moving on to give some film recommendations. Recommendations - Black Snake Moan, Double feature of Prometheus & Cave of Forgotten Dreams

The Academy Awards have come and gone. Two films that were mentioned but didn't receive much love in the way of golden statues were the period piece "Anna Karenina" and indie film "The Sessions". On this episode Alan & Chris take a look at each film, offer some tidbits of movie news and last but not least give some recommendations on movies you might have missed. Recommendations – Haywire, Trainspotting

On this episode Alan & Chris review the highly praised documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" and then square off on the worth of Roman Coppola's second film "A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III". After they call a truce they move on to movie news items of interest and offer up a suggestion for a movie to catch up on. Joint Recommendation – Sleepwalk With Me

Alan & Chris discuss Oscar contenders "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Silver Linings Playbook", spend a little time at the Hollywood Rumor Mill, and give their monthly picks for movies you might have missed.

On this flashback Footcandle Spotlight episode Alan & Chris revisit the classic Alfred Hitchcock film "Psycho" and discuss whether a film that made audiences jump out of their seats in 1960 holds up today.

Alan & Chris sit down and discuss two movies that couldn't be more different. One is a new sci-fi action thriller starring Bruce Willis and the other is a small independent film about a community surviving a flood in a fictional Louisiana community called "The Bathtub". Running Time: 60 minutes

Alan & Chris discuss Will & Zach. Or to put it another way - the Footcandle critics return from the multiplex with their thoughts on the political satire “The Campaign” starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. Running Time: 17 minutes

The big summer movies have started arriving in theaters. Perhaps you’ve heard of “The Avengers”? The Footcandle dynamic duo of Alan & Chris lead off this episode with a lively discussion of the box office juggernaut. Also in this episode are brief reviews of “Dark Shadows”, “Jeff, Who Lives At Home”, “Young Adult”, “We Bought A Zoo”, “The Descendants”, “Chronicle” and “Cedar Rapids”. As you can probably guess this episode clocks in at over an hour of movie geek goodness. Enjoy!