This week on Film Detectives , we dive into two wildly different yet thematically connected sci-fi cult classics: Capricorn One (1977) and Dark Star (1974). One is a gripping government conspiracy thriller about a faked Mars landing, the other a low-budget, absurdist space odyssey with a talking bomb and existential dread. We unpack the paranoia, satire, and societal mistrust that fuel both films, and explore how they reflect 1970s skepticism toward authority, the space race, and media manipulat...
May 23, 2025•48 min•Ep. 42
We're back after 3 years!! In this episode, Film Detective dives into two iconic 1970s sci-fi films that explore dystopia, ecology, and the human condition: Logan's Run (1976) and Silent Running (1972). The show examines the sleek futurism and hedonistic nightmare of Logan's Run , where society eliminates anyone over 30 to maintain a utopian illusion. Through its vibrant production design and social commentary, the film reflects fears of overpopulation and loss of individuality. Then, the episod...
Apr 18, 2025•56 min•Ep. 41
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode focusing on the films of Iranian director, Marjane Satrapi. In this episode we discuss her award winning movie, " Persepolis" and her latest release, "Radioactive" . Join us as we delve deeper into Iranian cinema.
Aug 02, 2022•36 min•Ep. 40
The Film Detectives bring you a special episode in another multiverse where we are live and in person and not stuck on a zoom screen. In this episode we discuss the smash hit, mind bending, multi-universe splitting movie directed by The Daniels (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), " Everything Everywhere All At Once" (2022).
May 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 39
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Antoine Fuqua. In this episode we discuss his films and how they've shaped American cinema and culture, Training Day (2001) and Replacement Killers (1998) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
May 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 38
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Takashi Miike. In this episode we discuss his films and how they've shaped world cinema and Japanese culture, Hara-Kiri (2011) and 13 Assassins (2010) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Apr 24, 2022•46 min•Ep. 37
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Andrea Arnold. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern cinema, Fish Tank (2009) and American Honey (2016) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Apr 15, 2022•54 min•Ep. 36
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode discussing the films that got Jackie Chan's career started, Police Story , Police Story 2 , and The Hand of Death (Bonus movie which we briefly talk about). Dive in and explore world of martial arts.
Apr 09, 2022•40 min•Ep. 35
The Film Detectives are joined by Alanah Rafferty of Girl Presses Play Podcast to discuss some very interesting films this week, Streets of Fire (1984) dir by Walter Hill and Excess Baggage (1997) dir. by Marco Barmbilla.
Mar 26, 2022•49 min•Ep. 34
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Mira Nair. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern cinema and world cinema, The Namesake (2006) and Monsoon Wedding (2001) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Mar 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 33
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode on directors Andrei Tarkovsky and Kenneth Branagh seeing war through their eyes. Branagh's 2022 Academy Award nominee for best picture " Belfast " and Tarkovsky's 1962 film, " Ivan's Childhood " are on the lineup this week. Join us as we dive into the war and how it affects the most innocent.
Mar 12, 2022•52 min•Ep. 32
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode on directors Denis Villeneuve's and David Lynch's "DUNE"(2021 & 1984). Join us as we dive into the world of DUNE and learn the mysteries of the universe.
Mar 04, 2022•59 min•Ep. 31
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode on musicals directors Lin Manuel Miranda and Chris Columbus. Join us as we dive into the world of these two auteur directors in their works "Tick Tick Boom" (Dir. Lin Manuel Miranda) and "Rent" (Dir. Chris Columbus).
Mar 02, 2022•37 min•Ep. 30
The Film Detectives bring you and educational episode on French New Wave directors Truffaut and Goddard. Join as we dive into the world of these two auteur directors in their works "Jules and Jim" (Dir. Francoise Truffaut) and "Band of Outsiders" (Dir. Jean Luc Goddard).
Jan 31, 2022•43 min•Ep. 29
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Wes Anderson. In this episode we discuss his films and how they take on a life of their own, The French Dispatch (2021) and Bottle Rocket (1996) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Jan 25, 2022•47 min•Ep. 28
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Jane Campion. In this episode we discuss her films and how they've shaped modern cinema, The Piano (1993) and The Power of the Dog (2021) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Jan 17, 2022•48 min•Ep. 27
The Film Detectives sit down with filmmaker/director/producer/editor of the new hit documentary, "Alice Street", Spencer Wilkinson. Find out how mural art has brought the city of Oakland closer together. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Nov 30, 2021•54 min•Ep. 26
The Film Detectives bring you a spiritual searching episode discussing how nature and man need to coexist. Join us as we discuss two films from opposite sides of the world, The Tiger , directed by The Park Hoon-Jung, and The Grey , directed by Joe Carnahan. Separated by land but joined in spirit and message. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin.
Nov 10, 2021•45 min•Ep. 25
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the British cinema of the John Boorman. Join us as we discuss two of the director's works of art, Excalibur (1981) and Zardoz (1974). Get lost in the mind of one of Britain's most prolific directors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 24, 2021•45 min•Ep. 24
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Satoshi Kon. Join us as we discuss two of the director's works of art, Paprika (2006) and Millennium Actress (2001). Get lost in the mind of one of anime's most prolific directors who left his own staple on Japanese cinema. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 10, 2021•32 min•Ep. 23
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Wim Wenders. Join us as we discuss two of his masterpieces Wings Of Desire (1987) and The American Friend (1977) and how they influenced German cinema in years to come as well as other directors from around the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 22
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of the Ridley Scott and Denis Villaneuve. Join us as we discuss the world of Blade Runner (1982) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and what they represent to the science fiction genre. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 15, 2021•56 min•Ep. 21
The Film Detectives bring you a special educational episode delving into the career of voice actor/director/producer Carol Stanzione. Join us for our 20th episode as we discuss her process of creating some of anime's and video game's most iconic voices and her experiences working on Capcom's latest hit video game, Resident Evil: Village . You won't want to miss this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 20
The Film Detectives bring you a special educational episode delving into the cinema of Mr. Sci-Fi himself, writer/director Marc Scott Zicree. In this episode he discusses his process of filmmaking and his experiences working on his new series Space Command and the legacy of writing for science fiction series such as Star Trek and Babylon 5 throughout the decades. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 19
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Japanese director, Hayao Miyazaki. In this episode we discuss his films and how they've shaped animation and Japanese anime in the years since World War 2, The Wind Rises (2013) and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984). Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 11, 2021•38 min•Ep. 18
The Film Detectives bring you an education podcast of one of the great voices of animation, voice actor Rob Paulsen. He's the voice of Yakko in Animaniacs, Donatello and Raphael in both incarnations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and of course Pinky in Pink and the Brain. Join us as we discuss the world of animation with Rob and gain insight into where his inner voices come from and how they have become timeless characters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 17
The Film Detectives bring you a special episode in the wake of the 2021 Oscars discussing two of the greatest films of all time. Join us as we delve into the world of Citizen Kane , directed by Orson Welles, and Mank , directed by David Fincher. Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 29, 2021•45 min•Ep. 16
The Film Detectives bring you a special educational episode delving into the cinema of writer/director Jorge Xolalpa. In this episode he discusses his process of filmmaking and his experiences working on Blue Line Station (2016) and Your Iron Lady (2020) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 20, 2021•46 min•Ep. 15
The Film Detectives bring you an educational episode delving into the cinema of Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf. In this episode we discuss two of his films, The Silence (1998) and The President (2016) . Hosted by Elliot Herman and Trevor Newlin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 06, 2021•44 min•Ep. 14
Featuring our guest writer/director Jacob Johnston. Join us as we explore how Jacob found his love of horror, what it was like working with the Marvel Studios franchise and an in depth look at his newest slasher/horror film he created " Dreamcatcher ", out now! Follow us on Instagram @filmdetectives and subscribe to our podcast on ITunes and Spotify! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 13
