Podcast appearances and mentions of andrew kannegeisser

Andrew and Dave return this week to take a look at the Channing Tatum starring spinoff from the X-Men- Wait, sorry, wrong card. Actually, the duo are watching GAMBIT, the 1966 heist comedy from director Ronald Neame which stars Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, and Herbert Lom! How much to the hosts enjoy the film? Just how clever is the structure of the film? And just how awful are Andrew and David's impressions of Michael Caine? Tune in to find out! Next Episode: Sex, lies, and party lines. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Having finished their trip to Japan, Andrew and Dave make their way to the United Kingdom to explore the backstreets where magic and demons run loose upon- No, wait, I'm making a mistake here. The duo ACTUALLY head to L.A. for the Americanized adaptation of the extremely British character of John Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou, and Tilda Swinton. Does the choice to turn the character into an American work? How much style does director Lawrence bring to the film? And is Keanu the ultimate "suit" actor? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Oh hey, an actual film set in the United Kingdom! All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Stuck at home thanks to COVID-19 this Christmas Eve? Can't stand another freaking rendition of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"? Need something to ignore the family while sitting before a DVD or Blu-Ray of a Yule log on fire? Films(trips) has you covered! Join Andrew, Dave, and James as they look back over the year of the podcast that was, continue to bash BE COOL, and grapple with how their show seems to influence reality. Next Episode: Wim Wenders is back, and he's touring around the world! All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Best of luck in 2021, folks!

James Hrivnak once again joins Andrew and Dave as they spend time in Exorcist country! This time out, the trio look at EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, the infamous 1977 sequel from director John Boorman. Just how bonkers is the film? What is the single worst moment of the film? And what special guest drops by to close out the episode? Tune in and find out! Bonus Crossover Episode (December 20th): Zatoichi with Ross May! Holiday Bonus Episode (December 24th): A year in review with James Hrivnak! Next Regular Episode: How do you make four hours seem tolerable? Wim Wenders, that's how. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Happy holidays from Pazuzu!

Halloween in May continues as Andrew and Dave turn their attention from the Munsters to THE NIGHT STRANGLER! What will the podcasting duo make of Dan Curtis' sequel to the 1972 TV movie THE NIGHT STALKER? How badly will Dave misrepresent Don Quixote? And how awesome is Darren McGavin? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Dracula by any other name... All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave, come on down! That's right! Having escaped 1983, Andrew and Dave head to 1987 to explore THE RUNNING MAN, the 1987 sci-fi action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and based on a novel by Stephen King- er, I mean Richard Bachman. Is the film one of the highlights of Schwarzenegger career? How much love do the duo have for Richard Dawson's performance in the film? And just who the hell is Mick Fleetwood playing? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Family friendly fun... and monsters. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave make a stop in New Orleans this week to take in a show! Which show, you ask? Why, a Richard Pryor stand-up comedy performance! Yes, this time the podcasting duo take a look at RICHARD PRYOR...HERE AND NOW, the fourth and final stand-up film from the legendary comedian. Where does the film fit in the history of Pryor? How little of the film are the duo able to quote? And why is Bruce Springsteen hate the show? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: COME ON DOWN! All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Edited by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave make a return trip to Metropolis in this episode of Films(trips)! Just what do the duo make of Richard Lester's SUPERMAN III? Can they make sense out of casting the notoriously R-rated comedian Richard Pryor in what is an family film? And how much did the climax of the film freak Dave out as a child? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: A film whose dialogue cannot be quoted on a (somewhat) family friendly show! All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave are back! This time, the podcasting duo are taking a look at Blake Edwards' 1983 comedy, CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER, a film which is in contention of being one of the worst ever covered in the show. How much ill will do the hosts feel towards Blake Edwards? How much sympathy will they show towards CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER star Ted Wass? How much does Dave hate the film RAD? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Superman Vs Toxic Masculinity All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. The role of David this week was played by Rich Little.

Andrew and Dave may not be able to travel outside of their respective homes right now, but that doesn't mean they can't visit London, England via the power of cinema! This time out, the podcasting duo take a look at Alexander Mackendrick's 1955 comedy THE LADYKILLERS, starring Katie Johnson and Alec Guiness. Will Andrew and Dave enjoy the film, or find it a bit dry for their tastes? Which future star of A SHOT IN THE DARK reigns supreme here: Peter Sellers, or Herbert Lom? And what connection did Dave's not-exactly-a-film-fanatic father notice right off the bat about THE LADYKILLERS? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Ted. Freaking. Wass. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Stay safe, everyone!

When good planning goes bad! When originally selecting Alexander Mackendrick's 1957 noir drama SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS for the podcast, hosts Andrew and Dave were not anticipating watching it under a global health crisis. Does watching the film in light of COVID-19 temper their love for an otherwise pitch black drama? Just how is Andrew's Tony Curtis impression? And how often will Dave say "Sydney" when he means "J.J."? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: The driest of dry British comedy. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. RIP to The Gambler.

You might have been hoping that that a global health crisis would shut them down, but no! Andrew and Dave return for their 100th regular episode of Films(trips), and they are celebrating in the most lavish way one can from two hermetically sealed bunkers with their own oxygen supply systems! In this episode, the duo take a look at W.S. Van Dyke's 1934 mystery-comedy THE THIN MAN, starring the great onscreen pair of William Powell and Myrna Loy! Does the film hold up after all this time? Does the film reflect the work of Dashiell Hammett, author of the novel upon which the film is based? Will special guests drop by to congratulate the duo on their 100th regular episode? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: MacKendrick, Lancaster, Curtis, Howe, and Bernstein?! 'nuff said. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Thank you to everyone who's listened over the past 100 episodes!

It's Christmas in March here on Films(trips)! That's right: bucking the trend of looking at a Christmas film during the Christmas season, Andrew and Dave take a look at director Frank Capra's 1946 film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE in the lead up to Easter! After all, what season isn't the time to talk about mental health, wealth redistribution, and the dangers of unrestrained capitalism? Next Episode: Films(trips) hits 100 episodes with an episode looking at the GREATEST MARRIED COUPLE OF ALL TIME. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. And, as ever, to hell with HUAC.

Folks, guess what? Andrew and Dave are back in post-WWII Germany! AND they're back in Sam Fuller country! That's right, the duo are taking a look at the 1959 Samuel Fuller... well, peculiarity, VERBOTEN! What do the duo make of this tale of forbidden love, national identity, and the threat of neo-Nazis? Will Andrew stumble upon what actor James Best is most known for? Will Dave fumble his sentences more than usual? Will either of them be prepared the film's climax that is questionable in its good taste? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: You will believe thirty-odd-year-old Jimmy Stewart is a teenager. Actually, you won't, but the filmmakers go through with it anyway. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Almost at 100, folks!

Enjoy Films(trips), but think the hosts don't bicker with each other nearly enough? Well good news! This episode is for you! This time, Andrew and Dave take a look at Ridley Scott's ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD, the 2017 true crime drama starring Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, and Mark Wahlberg. Before the episode is over, you will: -Hear Andrew and Dave debate what it means for a film to be "solid". -Thrill as Andrew is introduced to the existence of the DIE HARD knock off, CRACKERJACK! -Debate whether it is really even fair to compare ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD to the (far superior) THERE WILL BE BLOOD. -Listen to Dave get increasingly flustered at Andrew's surprisingly anger towards a film both generally agree is "fine". -And more! Next Episode: Eye engineers! Fake owls! Drunk Harrison Ford! All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Time to get fatalistic! Yes, that's right folks: Films(trips) is back, and this time the podcasting duo of Andrew and Dave are taking a look at David Fincher's 1995 bit of nihilism, SE7EN! Does this twenty-five year old film hold up? Will Dave mistakenly attribute a certain music video to Fincher? Will Andrew remember the name of Burt Young when David fails to? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Did you know that Andrew and Dave were once kidnapped and held for ransom? Unfortunately, no one was willing to pay the seven dollars total to recover them. The Go Fund Me to pay to keep them away, however, was a smash success. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

(Note: there is some mild, MILD cursing towards the very end of the episode. You'll all survive, but if listen to this show with children for some reason, just know what's coming.) Needing to buy a week as they prep the next proper episode, Andrew and Dave instead spend this bonus episode talking about the recent Oscar nominations, despite both having seen less than half of the best picture nominees. Why doesn't David care about JOKER (or the Oscars at all)? How much does Andrew hate ONCE UPON A TIME... IN HOLLYWOOD? Do both agree that THE LIGHTHOUSE is freaking amazing?Tune in and find out! Next Episode: See above. Most music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Apologies to all.

Eric Jones once again joins Andrew and Dave in the Films(trips)-mobile, and this time he finally gets to talk about his beloved Stanley Kubrick! That's right! Having left Paul W.S. Anderson territory behind, the trio take a look at the 1987 war drama FULL METAL JACKET! What will they make of one of Kubrick's most divisive films? What perspective does Kubrick have about Vietnam? And most importantly, is Adam Baldwin part of the famous Baldwin family? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Worst episode of "Let's Make a Deal" ever. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Follow Eric's work at deaconsden.wordpress.com

In this episode of Films(trips) the podcasting duo of Andrew and Dave turn their attention to Paul Thomas Anderson's PHANTOM THREAD- Wait, that's not right. No, it turns out the duo are turning their attention to Paul W.S. Anderson's 1995 film MORTAL KOMBAT, starring Robin Shou! Can the podcasting duo find something intelligent to say about one of the better video game films ever game? Not really, but the film does lead to oddball jokes, shocking revelations about the pasts of both Andrew and Dave, and mutal admiration of Cary-Hiroyuki-Tagawa's hair. Next Episode: A return to both Kubrick and intelligent conversation. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by David. And apparently Raiden belongs to the Shinto religion. Research: it is always important!

The year is 2020, and Andrew and Dave are back! And to kick things off, the duo are looking at a film they have sought to do for a great deal of time: STREETS OF FIRE, the rock and roll themed action film from writer/director Walter Hill! Just how much do the duo love this film? Is STREETS A FIRE a film one can even properly articulate their experience of in words? Is listening to this episode of Films(trips) less likely to provoke anxiety than listening to news? Tune in to find out! Next Episode: Alright, let's dance. Most music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

With 2020 upon us, Andrew and Dave close out 2019 in style with... THE ONE? Yes, that's right! What do the duo make of the James Wong directed and Jet Li starring sci-fi action from from 2001? How much will Dave gush over the late, great television series "Millennium"? Will Andrew get down with the sickness or let the bodies hit the floor? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: There's nothing wrong with going nowhere baby, but we should be going nowhere fast. Music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. See you all in folks!

Happy Holidays, everyone! With the end of 2019 quickly approaching, Andrew and Dave reflect back on the year that was. What lessons did they learn? What goals have they set for 2020? Can the duo stay positive for an entire hour? Tune in and find out! Next Regular Episode: Andrew and Dave close out 2019 with Jet Li and Jason Statham. Special thank you to Ross May, James Hrivnak, Chris Martin, Eric Jones, Dr. Brandon Arroyo, Jesse Balzer, and Dr. Matthew Asprey Gear. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

On the surface, an episode about Paul Schrader's 2005 horror film DOMINION: PREQUEL TO THE EXORCIST might seem odd to release on Christmas Eve. However, the episode contains all the Christmas time traditions you would expect, including: -The hosts (Andrew and Dave) getting into heated arguments in front of the guests (in this instance, James Hrivnak) -Political conversations (just what are the politics of this film?) -Music! And not just at the beginning and end of the episode as usual -Conversation which becomes increasingly incoherent because the participants have stayed up way too late So join the gang this episode! If you can't spend the holidays with your family, this will be just as miserable an experience! Next Episode: Jet Li v. Jet Li or, Why You Don't Give Exposition to Jason Statham All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Sorry to everyone.

(Trigger Warning: The following episode includes discussions of sexual assault and child abuse. Please be advised) With three regular episodes left in 2019, Andrew and Dave decide to take things easy this week by looking at a film about fascist Italy just before the start of World War II! Yes, that's right folks: Andrew and Dave are taking a look at Bernardo Bertalucci's breakthrough 1970 film THE CONFORMIST! What do the duo make of this beloved international film? What important things do Andrew and Dave learn about caster oil? And how many Italian names will Dave mispronounce before the episode is finished? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Lankester Merrin is too busy digging to bless the rains down in Africa. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Shout out to Arthur!

Behold! With the second year of Films(trips) soon to come to a close, the podcasting duo of Andrew and Dave are completely broken by the second Taylor Hackford film they've encountered, THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE! Just how broken are the duo? Why, this episode features Andrew racing against the side effects of Robaxacet taken to deal with neck pain, Dave desperately trying to understand the metaphysics behind the film's presentation of the ant-Christ, extended discussions of both the Bill Clinton impeachment hearings as well as the O.J. Simpson trial, dueling Al Pacino impressions, AND Andrew's baffling interpretation of how Keanu Reeves' sounds in this film. So for all of that AND Don King, tune in now! Next Episode: Buddhism and Bridget Fonda. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by David.

Having survived a less-than-stellar trip to Berlin 1989 in the last episode of Films(trips), Andrew and Dave head to 1964 by way of 1996 with THAT THING YOU DO! What do the podcasting duo make of Tom Hanks' feature film directorial debut? Where does the film fit within the overall context of Hanks' career? Is Tom Everett Scott a clone of Tom Hanks, or some sort of life-like android programmed with the knowledge of Tom Hanks' comedy performances from the 1980s? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: "Hey Bob, it's Al! I'm playin' the devil for Taylor Hackford! Any tips?" All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave return to a fragmented Berlin this week with ATOMIC BLONDE, the David Leitch directed spy-action film starring Charlize Theron, James Macovy, Sofia Boutella, and (current) Films(trips) champion John Goodman! What do the duo make of the spy film? Are they enraptured by its slick, '80s infused style, or are they left feeling pandered to? Is the film fresh and surprising, or little more than a collection of spy tropes? And more to the point, can the pair actually figure out what the hell ATOMIC BLONDE means? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Okay, they can't say it directly, but at least Tom Hanks is aware that John Lennon was a jerk. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Special thanks to Anders Bergstrom (whom we forgot to name check in the episode proper) for the point about what years most of the soundtrack selections in the film were from.

Films(trips) is back! And on time this week! Can't get Disney+ to work properly? Andrew and Dave have you covered! This time out, the duo talk about a film most certainly NOT on the Mouse House's new streaming service: Harold Becker's 1989 erotic thriller SEA OF LOVE, starring Al Pachino and Ellen Barkin! This the film a tacky, misogynistic work like many other entries in the so-called "erotic thriller" genre? Has Pachino reached his final form, or is his still mid-transformation? And just how many times will John Goodman pop up on this show? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: All style. No substance. Pandering soundtrack. Don't forget to check out the work of Dr. Philippa Gates, including her books "Detecting Men" and "Detecting Women." All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

(NOTE: Unlike most episodes of the show, this one is NSFW [not safe for work], as the subject matter required a more frank conversation than normal. Nothing gratuitous, but please keep in mind). Andrew and Dave return in this episode of Films(trips) to take a look at what might just be the most controversial film the pair have tackled yet! Yes, that's right: the duo are taking a look at the 1980 mystery-thriller CRUISING, starring Al Pachino! However, Andrew and Dave know what they don't know, and enlist the help of Dr. Brandon Arroyo to help contextualize CRUISING's place in queer cinema! What do the trio make of the William Freidkin film? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: I can only interpret the absence of The Honeydippers' cover of the song from the soundtrack as a snub. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Audio wrangling and technology fighting by Dave Babbitt

In this special addition of the Porno Cultures Podcast, we’re proud to feature an episode of the Films(trips) podcast about the porn-adjacent film Cruising. The Films(trips) podcast features extended discussions about sorely underrated or under-watched films and finally gives them their proper due by hosts Dave Babbitt and Andrew Kannegeisser. The boys were kind enough to invite me on the show to discuss William Friedkin’s highly controversial and misunderstood film Cruising. Cruising is about a gay serial killer who is hunting for victims within New York City’s gay leather clubs in a pre-AIDS Meatpacking District. The film was protested by gay groups while it was being filmed, and has continued to be a point of contention within the contemporary gay community. Some argue that the film portrays a stereotypical and damaging image of the psychologically traumatized gay man—a demeaning cinematic trope throughout history. And the other half of the community values the film for its essential ethnographic portrayal of the actual clubs, people, and cruising methods that have been systematically destroyed due to the AIDS crisis and New York’s gentrification imperative. Friedkin’s insistence on shooting inside leather sex clubs like the Mineshaft and the Ramrod qualify as important documentation of a lost sexual history that is nearly impossible to find in contemporary New York. Additionally, pornographic tropes infuse the movie throughout. You’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out where I stand on all these crucial questions surrounding the film today. I’m so honored that Andrew invited me to be a part of his very funny and in-depth show. It’s a bit of a change of pace from our usual show, but this is an excellent example of how pornography studies can be utilized in readings of non-pornographic films. And Cruising shows just how prevalent pornographic tropes find their way into “mainstream” films. Please be sure to check out Films(trips)’ extensive catalog of shows. They really do a great job of giving forgotten films the attention they deserve!

In this episode of Film(strips), Andrew and Dave return to the world of "Street Fighter" by taking a look at the (failed) 2009 film reboot, STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI! But this time, the duo are not alone! Joining the pair is Jesse Balzer, the PhD candidate behind the research project "Ruining Trailers." What will the trio make of this second attempt to adapt the classic Capcom video game franchise to screen? Will anything about it live up the bonkers joy that is the 1994 STREET FIGHTER film? Will a Neal McDonough's sainthood ever be officially recognized by the Catholic Church? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: I bet David Mamet is a huge Eek! The Cat fan. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Apologizes to all of Ireland.

Playing for time, Andrew and Dave return this week with a bonus Films(trips) episode! In this instance, the duo talk about the technology of Ang Lee's new film GEMINI MAN, fail to talk about AD ASTRA, offer some family friendly (and not so family friendly) Halloween recommendations, poke fun at Mick Garris, and more! Next episode: Street Fighter, just not the good one. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Apologies to our fans in the long haul trucker community for the shorter than usual episode.

Andrew and Dave return this episode and head to San Francisco! Actually, the pair just discuss the 1992 romantic sci-fi thriller MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN, starring Chevy Chase, but it does happen to be set in San Francisco. What will the podcasting duo make of the often forgotten John Carpenter film? Can they stomach Chevy Chase's effort to sell himself as a dramatic actor? And is someone going to continually tell Andrew and Dave they are shutting them down? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Maybe all of our romances would be a little better if we had a mobster helping us out. On second thought, no. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this episode of Films(trips), Andrew and David hang out with their old friend nihilism by watching John Carpenter's 1982 classic, THE THING! Just how bleak does everything get? Just who is the MVP of this film? And what the hell is Jeff Lynn doing here? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: It's probably too much of a cheap shot to say Chevy Chase made his career invisible, isn't it? All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost.

Andrew and Dave return to animation in this episode of Films(trips) by finally taking a look at a Disney film! This time, the duo take a look at THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, a film which elicits a wide range of complicated thoughts and reactions. Is the film progressive or regressive? Why does Quentin Tarantino come up during this conversation? Just how awesome is Keith David? And most importantly, what did returning guest Charlotte think of the film? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: The only mature respond when you lose a game to a computer's A.I. is to pour booze into the hard drive. No, I'm not in therapy. Why do you ask? All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Keeping the unexpectedly musically-focused 2019 going, Andrew and Dave take a look at Martin Scorsese's 1978 concert-documentary THE LAST WALTZ, which captures the final performance of The Band. How insufferable will the podcasting duo find Robbie Robertson? Why the heck does Neil Young keep popping up on our show? And what strange new game does Andrew test out on Dave? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: If Disney had owned Marvel in 2009, maybe we could have had a cameo from Remy LeBeau? All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Zero apologies to Van Morrison and Neil Diamond.

Abandoning fictional ancient history for real ancient history (sort of), Andrew and Dave take a look at director Oliver Stone's 2004 misfire ALEXANDER, which looks at the life of Alexander the Great. More specifically, the duo look at ALEXANDER: THE FINAL CUT, Stone's three-hour plus re-edit of the film, which is not, despite the subtitle, the final cut of the film. Will the pair be able to survive the film's bloated running time? How problematic are the sexual and racial politics of the film? What the heck was Stone thinking while he made this film, anyway? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: I wouldn't trust HUAC with mental health issues either. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

After a long time on the road, Andrew and Dave finally decide to take the podcast back to the high seas! In this episode of Films(trips), the podcasting duo take a look at Wes Anderson's 2004 comedy THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU. What do the pair make of this quirky comedy that is still less quirky than HUMAN HIGHWAY? What do the hard travellin' podcasting pair make of Anderson's form of extreme artifice? And is revenge scientific? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Andrew and Dave vs. the World Crime League. Wait, hold on... And hey, don't forget the check out THE COLUMBO CONFAB podcast! All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave liked their stay in Wim Wenders' Germany so much that they decided to stick around for one more week! This time, Andrew and Dave look at Wenders' 1977 neo-noir thriller, THE AMERICAN FRIEND, starring Bruno Ganz and Dennis Hopper! How much do the duo love this adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's third Tom Ripley novel? Can they fully explore a text this rich in under two hours? Will Dave mispronounce the German title? Tune in to find out! Next Episode: Andrew and Dave find a film which infuriates them more than THE V.I.P.s! All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave ditch 1930s era New York for '80s era Berlin in the latest Films(trips)! This time out, the duo take a look at Wim Wenders' 1987 masterpiece, WINGS OF DESIRE. How much love will the pair show this classic of international cinema? Where does Peter Falk fit into things? And how the hell does CADDYSHACK II even come up in this conversation? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Andrew and Dave may not be able to bring the Beatles back to Hamburg, but they can probably swing getting Donnie Iris to show up at the Dresden, Ontario fair. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

(Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions about sexual assault. Please be advised) In this belated episode of the Films(trips) podcast (sorry, folks!), Andrew and Dave find themselves face to face with MURDER, INC., a film which might just give THE V.I.P.s a run for its money as the worst film covered on the show. Can Andrew and Dave's beloved Peter Falk help make this film tolerable? What scene pushes all of Dave's rage buttons? And just who has more charisma: Stuart Whitman, or the obvious dummy? Tune in to find out! Next Episode: Big questions. Big emotions. Small gestures. Also, Nick Cave. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Like a improve musical performance from a jail cell, Andrew and Dave's discussion of Elia Kazan's 1957 social drama A FACE IN THE CROWD rambles at the start, but eventually finds its groove. Tune in and find out what the pair make of evil Andy Griffith, how much praise they have for Patricia Neal, and whether or not the film has the best-worst-edit of all time. Next Episode: Hey, you make a film in nine days and see how well it turns out! All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Hey, you know what would have improved Marc Blitzstein's play about class conflict and social stratification? A robot cop. In this episode, Andrew and Dave turn their attention to Fred Dekker's ROBOCOP 3, the final entry in the original Robocop trilogy. Is the film a disaster as it is frequently made out to be, or is it better than its reputation? And just how happy is Shane Black to be in the same scene as Robocop? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: To Mayberry, with Hate. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Leaving Coscarelli country behind them, Andrew and Dave follow Paul Giamatti to the perplexing CRADLE WILL ROCK, director Tim Robbins' star studded look at the Federal Theater Project and the early days of HUAC. Next Episode: Sure, you CAN make a film looking at social stratification and class conflict without cyborg cops and robot ninjas, but why would you? All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Buying themselves a week, Andrew (a parent) and Dave (an uncle/nerd) zero in on superhero cinema and explore the relationship between kids, superhero cinema, marketing, and critical thinking. Also, what special guest will pop up before this episode is over? Tune in to find out! Next Episode: We return to our regular broadcast schedule. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser.

With MIMIC having proven to be an average genre picture, Andrew and Dave turn to Don Coscarelli's JOHN DIES AT THE END, a film which is anything but average. Will Andrew get Dave's (not unconditional) love of Coscarelli's work? what will the pair make of the film's more problematic elements? And just how much love will the duo show to Clancy Brown? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: In which HUAC goes from being subtext to text. Don't forget to subscribe to REITMAN FOR THE JOB, from Ross May! All music by Andrew Kannegeisser.

Having made it through the problematic 2013 version of OLDBOY, Andrew and Dave follow Josh Brolin to 1997 to take a look at the director's cut version of MIMIC, Guillermo del Toro's troubled science fiction horror film. Is del Toro's cut any better than the one released in theaters in 1997? Is there much to the film beyond its production history? And how many times will Dave mispronounce the name "Chuy?" Tune in and find out! Next Episode: There's this film that- nah, I just made that up. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Check out the podcast REITMAN FOR THE JOB, created and hosted by Ross May!

Having left New York 1979 behind, Andrew and Dave head to Washington, D.C. in 1993 to take a look at Robert Townsend's THE METEOR MAN, the superhero film which is much better than its reputation! Where does the film go right? Where does the film go wrong? And how much respect will our podcasting duo walkaway with for writer/director/star Robert Townsend? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: An American remake of South Korean film that is an adaptation of a Japanese manga. Also, trigger warnings. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser.

Having (thankfully) left BLUES BROTHERS 2000 behind them, Andrew and Dave turn their attention to BARTON FINK, the 1991...comedy? Drama? Horror film? Look, it is a film from Joel and Ethan Coen, so Andrew and Dave are going to have plenty to say no matter what the film ends up being classified as. Next Episode: Do you think William S. Burroughs ever saw ROBOCOP 2? If so, what do you think his thoughts on "Nuke" were? All music by Andrew Kannegeisser.

Andrew and Dave head to Virgil, Texas in this episode of Films(trips) to talk about David Byrne's one and only feature film as a writer, director, and star, TRUE STORIES! What exactly will the duo make of this atypical cult film? Can the pair agree on exactly what a vanity project is? And will Annie McEnroe break their hearts while singing over a (delightfully) silly fashion show? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Look, there isn't much of a chance of John Landis or Dan Aykroyd listening into this podcast, but if they do, just skip the next episode, okay? All music by Andrew Kannegeisser.

Films(trips) hits fifty episodes, and to celebrate, Andrew and Dave made an episode less than 80 minutes in length! That's not because the pair are lacking in subjects to talk about when it comes to STOP MAKING SENSE, the 1984 concert film from director Jonathan Demme which showcases a stunning performance from the legendary band, the Talking Heads! Next Episode: A wild, wild life. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser.