Podcasts about breck mcgough

This week, we cover "The Wicker Man" with our composer and Wicker fan Breck McGough. We cover a lot in this episode, including the quick production, the question of authorship, and a free-wheeling discussion of the various themes within Robin Hardy's 1973 masterpiece. After we discuss the film, all three of us pair "The Wicker Man" with another film for a total of 3 double bills!Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on twitter @DoubleBillChil1 https://twitter.com/DoubleBillChil1Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

This week we begin our new holiday season with a very special guest, our composer and friend, Breck McGough! Join us for a free-wheeling discussion on Tobe Hooper's once-in-a-lifetime film, "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." We cover the background of the film in detail, including the awful experience of the shoot and the smell of dead dog smoke. After we cover that, we discuss why we love this weird little film and why it has lasted to become one of the seminal American horror films. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on twitter @DoubleBillChil1 https://twitter.com/DoubleBillChil1Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

This week we've got a Halloween spooky special featuring, at least, 30 scary movies discussed. We have a special guest, Breck McGough, who with us provides a horror film category, and we each pick three from each category. The categories are: Vampires, Familial Horror, and Body Horror! Check out our picks, and listen as our passions grow along with our intoxication. Thank you so much for listening, and have a very Happy Halloween!Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on twitter @DoubleBillChil1 https://twitter.com/DoubleBillChil1Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

For the penultimate episode of the Martin Scorseason, we cover "The Wolf of Wall Street." We leave no stone unturned in our breakdown of the plot, and also heavily discuss the style of the film. After we cover the various controversies surrounding the film, we each pair it with another film. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week, we cover Scorsese's thrilling Boston crime epic, "The Departed (The De-pah-did)." We do some uneven Boston accents throughout as we discuss the making of the film followed by a plot point by plot point breakdown. After we break the movie down, we each cover the film with another film. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week, we continue our Martin Scorseason with a breakdown of "Kundun." We share our apprehension for men dressed in gold, then we discuss the historical background of the Tibetan conflict. Next, we cover the Moroccan production and the many pleasant monks in the cast. Lastly, we cover the plot and pair the film with two other films. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Martin Scorsese's Gilded Age film, "The Age of Innocence." The history of the novel and film are discussed in detail.  We then discuss the technological advances made in Scorsese's style through the film. After that, we break the film down scene-by-scene to discuss the intricacies of the story and filmmaking. Then, it is on to pairing the film with another film each. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Martin Scorsese's personal spiritual masterpiece, "The Last Temptation of Christ." We cover the rocky road to getting this made and the reactionary response to the film by the American right. After we cover the cultural and professional background, we cover the plot in-depth. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we discuss Martin Scorsese's late night yuppie nightmare, "After Hours." We discuss the development of the film including Tim Burton's early involvement and the dangerous camera method used for one particular shot. After we discuss the background, we break down the film plot point by plot point and pair the film with another film for two double bills. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we continue our Martin Scorseason with "The King of Comedy."  We discuss the behind-the-scenes information including Jerry Lewis calling Sandra Bernhard "fish lips." We also break down the film plot point by plot point. After we discuss the film, we each pair the film with another film. Thank you so much for listening! We love you!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover the 1980 masterpiece, "Raging Bull." We discuss Scorsese's near-death experience and addictions that led to finally making "Raging Bull," a passion project for Robert De Niro.  After we discuss the background of the film, we do an in-depth dive into the film's plot. Lastly, we each pair the film with another film and recommend more films along the way. Thanks for listening! We love you!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

These streets are mean as hell, and we're covering them! We cover the making of the film, John Cassavetes' blunt advice to Scorsese, and cover the film plot point by plot point. This movie is great and far more mature than a 30 year old has any right to write. After we cover the film, we each pair it with another film for a Double Bill experience. Thank you so much for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough 

This week, we kick off our Martin Scorseason with a collection of his early short films. We cover "What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?, "It's Not Just You, Murray," "The Big Shave," "Italianamerican," and "American Boy." After we break down these short films, we each pair each short with another film for a total of 15 film recommendations. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This is a celebration of reaching a year with the podcast! We will be going over all 45 of our films we have covered, and picking ones to take with us to our deserted Pacific northwest islands. We love doing this podcast, and we thank you so much for listening! Also, Happy Bastille Day!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme by Breck McGough

This week we cover Nagisa Oshima's controversial 1976 film, "In the Realm of the Senses." We discuss the filming of the unsimulated sex scenes, the difficulties in casting a male willing to show all of himself, and add some cultural context to many of the film's more complicated scenes. After we break the movie down, we each pair the film with another. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme by Breck McGough

This week we cover Alain Guiraudie's 2013 film, "Stranger by the Lake."  We cover the unsimulated sex scenes, the incredibly attractive leads, and the production of the film.  After that, we cover the plot entirely and each pair the film with another. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme by Breck McGough

This week, we cover Charlie Kaufman's uncompromising existential dramedy, "Synecdoche, New York."  We break this dense film down to the best of our abilities, and hopefully our love for the film shines through. After we break the film down, we each pair the film with another film.  Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Charlie Kaufman's dense and beautiful adaptation of Iain Reid's book, "i'm thinking of ending things."  We have a very special guest this week, our literary expert Mrs. Spike's Mom (Libby Alkire) will give her thoughts on the adaptation and a quick rundown on the book.  After that, we breakdown and interpret the film beat by beat.  Once we do that, we each pair the film with another. Thanks so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Claire Denis' 2018 masterpiece, "High Life."  We discuss the casting and long road to the production of the film.  We also get in a conversation about black holes as we break down the movie scene-by-scene. After that, we each pair the film with another film.  Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Isabella Eklöf's 2018 film, "Holiday."  We discuss the making of the film in Bodrum, Turkey, then we break the movie down plot point by plot point. We also discuss how streaming platforms have censored this often devastating film.  We then each pair the film with another film.  Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week, we cover George Cukor's screwball comedy, "Holiday" starring Katherine Hepburn & Cary Grant. We do a bunch of 30s voices during this episode as we discuss the background of the film, Hepburn's rocky early days leading to 'box office poison', and Grant's tumultuous childhood. After the background, we jump into the film beat by beat, then we each pair it with another film. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Gregory La Cava's screwball classic, "My Man Godfrey."  We discuss the casting and production of the film, then we break it down beat by beat and have a fun conversation about what we liked.  After that, we each pair the film with another film for two double bills. Thank you for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we take a recommendation from our good friend and our theme song composer, Breck McGough, and cover "Three Colors: Blue."  We hear from Breck on why he recommended we both watch this film for the first time.  We discuss beat-by-beat the story of "Blue," as well as the various stylistic choices made by Kieslowski and his brilliant team.  After we discuss the film, we each pair "Three Colors: Blue" with another film. Thank you so much for listening! Enjoy!Created By Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughSpecial Guest: Breck McGough

This week we cover 2001's "Josie and The Pussycats."  We discuss the making of the film, the two directors Harry Elfont & Deborah Kaplan, and then break down the plot point by point. After we have a hearty Josie discussion, we each pair the film with another two films.  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Paul Schrader's 21st century masterpiece, "First Reformed."  Jake discusses why he initially didn't love the movie, and why he was wrong to not like it. After that, we break down the film plot point by plot point, then each pair another film with "First Reformed." Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week, we are previewing our Next Grab-bag season where Jake & Spike are each coming up with 3 categories each, then movies for each of those categories.  All will be revealed. This season will be awesome! Thanks for listening! We love you.Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough  

We start this episode by ranking the Best Picture Nominees based on our personal preference, then we go through each Oscar category and predict the winners/upsets. Thank you for listening! We love you.Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Best Picture nominee, "Drive My Car."  We have a special guest who has read the short stories this movie is based on.  After we talk about the book with our special guest, we fill in the background of the movie including a quick rundown on Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya."  Following the background, we cover the film in its entirety, commenting on various themes along the way, then we each give a pairing or two.  Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough 

This week we cover all five of the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films. We begin with "Robin Robin" by Daniel Ojari & Michael Please, then Hugo Covarrubias' "Bestia" (Beast), then "BoxBallet" by Anton Dyakov, followed by "Affairs of the Art" by Joanna Quinn, and finishing with "The Windshield Wiper" by Alberto Mielgo.  After we discuss each short at length, we each pair each short with another film.  At least 25 movies are discussed, also "House of Gucci."  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we tackle Denis Villeneuve's 2021 version of Dune.  We discuss the various adaptations of Frank Herbert's book. We have a very special guest this week. Breck McGough (Our resident Dune expert & composer) gives us his thoughts on the adaptation. After we cover the film, we each pair it with another film (or two).  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough 

This week we cover Jonas Poher Rasmussen's animated documentary "Flee."  We give a very brief history of Afghanistan's tumultuous half century as well as cover this touching refugee story in its entirety. After we discuss the film, we each pair "Flee" with another film.  Thank you for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Joachim Trier's end to the Oslo Trilogy, "The Worst Person in the World."  We discuss the amazing script and stand-out performances by Renate Reinsve & Anders Danielsen Lie.  After we break the movie down scene by scene, we each give a recommended movie pairing (and some other recommendations along the way).  Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover the Best Picture nominated "The Power of the Dog." Everything from Cumberdong to the brilliant performances are covered. After we discuss the themes and plot of Jane Campion's movie, we then pair the film with two other films. Thank you so much for listening. Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we are covering the recently announced Oscar nominations.  We go through each category and comment which ones we are excited for and less excited for.  After that, we plan out our upcoming episodes and announce the movies.  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme by Breck McGough

This week we cover Spike's favorite Oscar snub: Goodfellas.  We discus how much we love Martin Scorsese, the comedy of Goodfellas, and its influence on The Sopranos.  After we discuss the entire film, we each pair Goodfellas with another movie.  Thank you for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover one of Jake's favorite Best Picture snubs, Alphonso Cuaron's "Roma."  We discuss Mexico's turbulent 20th century, Roma's intensive effects, and the brilliance of Yalitza Aparicio's performance.  After we discuss the film, we each pair it with another film.  Thanks for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme by Breck McGough

Continuing our Season 3: Oscar Nights, this week we cover Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 Best Picture Winner. "Rebecca."  We discuss imposter syndrome, uppity old ladies, and what the remake gets wrong.  After we cover "Rebecca," we each pair another movie to double bill with it.  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover John Schlesinger's 1969 Best Picture winner, Midnight Cowboy.  We have a lot to talk about this week. Once we discuss everything we love about this movie, we pair "Midnight Cowboy" with two other masterpieces.  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme by Breck McGough

This week we rank all of our movies from our Holiday season.  After we rank all 14 movies, we go over the upcoming Season 3, Double Bill Chill: Oscars Edition.Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough 

This week we cover the Holiday trash classic, Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2.  If you haven't seen part 1, no need to worry, half of this movie is the first one.  After we break down the weird charm of a bad movie, we pair this with two more movies.  Thanks for listening, and Happy Holidays!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week, you are getting three movies for the price of none! 1966's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 2000's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," and 2018's "The Grinch."  We discuss all three films, as well as ask the important questions: who are these whos, and how the hell is The Grinch related to them? After we break the movies down, we each pair each one with another movie.  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Richard Curtis' holiday film, Love Actually. We cover how bloated this movie can be, the stories we liked, and, even better,  the stories we did not like.  After we cover some behind-the-scenes information, we break the movie down story by story.  After that, we each pair Love Actually with another film.  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week, on a very special episode of Double Bill Chill, Spike & Jake along with Mr. Spike's Dad (Larry Alkire) discuss, break down, and pair Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.  We count how many times Kevin McAllister commits murder, what exactly led to the $900 room-service bill, and what Kevin's dad does for a living. After we break the movie down, we each pair it with another movies.  You're getting three movie recommendations this week! Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleySpecial Guest: Larry AlkireTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Marco Ferreri's 1973 food-filled fest, La Grande Bouffe.  We talk about all of the farts and boob-shaped puddings in the film, and Jake wrestles with whether or not he liked the movie.  After our breakdown, we pair the film with two other films.  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Trey Edward Shults' breakout 2015 film, "Krisha."  We talk about the unorthodox ways in which the movie was made, how much was planned/improv'd, and a riveting refresher on aspect ratios.  After we break the movie down, we each pair another film with Krisha.  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Ang Lee's 1970s America period piece, "The Ice Storm."  We talk about pervy adolescence and suburban ennui.  After a plot breakdown with laughs along the way, we each pair "The Ice Storm" with another movie.  Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyMusic by Breck McGough     

This week we cover the unfairly named "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas."  We talk of Burton's temper tantrums, Santa's ability to fly, and Oggie Boogie's motivation.  After we cover the movie beat by beat, we each pair the movie with another movie.  Thank you so much for listening! Enjoy!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough. 

This week we have a special guest, Breck McGough, helping us to breakdown and discuss Scott Derrickson's 2005 film, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose."  We discuss the logistics of demon possession, eating bugs, and much more.  We also laugh a lot.  Thanks for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyFeaturing Breck McGoughTheme Song by Breck McGough  

This week we cover Nobuhiko Obayashi's bonkers 1977 horror film, 'House' (Hausu).  We talk about what a pervert Mr. Togo is, and everything from watermelon men to evil cat pictures.  After we cover the movie, we give you two pairings to go along with 'House.'  Thank you for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough

This week we cover Ernest Dickerson's urban gothic horror, Bones.  We talk about how high Snoop Dogg was on set, the masterful cinematography & effects, as well as individual pairings with other films.  Thanks for listening! Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGough