On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan discuss an actor that is near and dear to these millenial hearts: Angel in the Outfield's own Joseph Gordon-Levitt! How do you feel about his films? Is 500 Days of Summer to blame for the outburst of manic pixie dreamgirls of the 2000s? Do you agree with our picks? Disagree? Tell us in the comments! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorit...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Chris and Ryan are joined by Jess Byard to talk about all things classic and Hollywood and Marlene Dietrich in all her wonderful glory. This is an educational one for us! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: someonesfavoriteproductions.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 35
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan are back with a discussion on Harry Potter! Which one is your favorite? Should Harry have ended up with Hermione? Do you agree with our answers?! Let us know! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: someonesfavoriteproductions.com Check out the Potter f...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan are back with a discussion on Nora Ephron! Which one is your favorite? Do you want to be in a rom-com with Tom Hanks? Do you agree with our answers?! Let us know! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: someonesfavoriteproductions.com Links above may be...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan are IIVE with a discussion on found footage! Which one is your favorite? Do you get scared by Paranormal Activityr? Do you agree with our answers?! Let us know! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: someonesfavoriteproductions.com Links above may be a...
Feb 17, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan are finally back with a discussion on Indiana Jones! Which one is your favorite? Do you care about the refrigerator? Do you agree with our answers?! Let us know! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: someonesfavoriteproductions.com Check out the Indy ...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Chris and Ryan are joined by Spencer Parsons to talk about all things cosmic and weird and wonderful as we cover Lovecraft films without Lovecraft adaptations....? Strap in! It's a weird one! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: someonesfavoriteproductions.com Links above may be affiliate/promotional links t...
Nov 22, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan discuss a director that is SUPER divisive: the one and only Rob Zombie! How do you feel about his films? Is Halloween 2 slept on? Is House of 1,000 Corpses his masterpiece? Do you agree with our picks? Disagree? Tell us in the comments! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone'...
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 29
A mix of sci-fi and terror can be found in every time-bending slasher, and we brought in my man Zach Bryant to help us keep our bearings as we travel back in time to check out this microgenre! Subscribe to They Live By Film here: https://podfollow.com/1544438366 Follow Zach on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/dharmabombs/ Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media:...
Oct 30, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan discuss a microgenre finally and they dive into HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS! Everything from Hell House LLC to Haunt. Do you agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: someonesfavoriteproductions.com Links above may be aff...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Erica Shultz from Unsung Horrors is here to break down one of the highest selling authors of all time- Stephen King! Stephen King killed a LOT of kids in his books and you need to hear why Erica finds that simply DIVINE. Do you agree with our picks? Let us know in the comments! Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexmassacre/ Follow Erica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hexmassacre Subscribe to Erica's podcast, Unsung Horrors: https://...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Ryan and Chris are back to discuss the groovy world of Necornomicons and deadeyes with Evil Dead. A consistent franchise that we both have fairly strong feelings for. Which one is the biggest impact on pop culture? Have you seen the musical? Share your answers with us! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: ht...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris Haskell from They Live by Film and Punk Vacation Podcast wanted to kick off our spooky season with controversial films surrounding religion. This episode ABSOLUTELY goes there! Do you agree with our picks? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to They Live By Film here: https://podfollow.com/1544438366 Subscribe to Punk Vacation: A Vinegar Syndrome Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1760290937 Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundation...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan change it up and discuss the franchise films of Harrison Ford! Everything from Indiana Jones and Star Wars to Jack Ryan and the MCU. Do you agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://linktr.ee/someonesfavor...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Nathan Jones from Specifically Blu-rays joins us to discuss the films of Colin Farrell! Colin is truly having a moment with The Penguin and the success of The Banshees of Inisherin is still on the minds of many. So what is his foundational film? Do you agree with our picks? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Nathan's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@blu-rayswithnathanjones Follow Nathan on twitter here: https://twitter.com/NathanBJones23 F...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan DRAW conclusions about Don Bluth's filmography! From Disney roots to Matt Damon's atrocious voice acting. Do you agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://linktr.ee/someonesfavoriteproductions Secret of NI...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Billy Ray Brewton joins us to discuss the films of Dylan O'Brien... and then sorta changes the game completely. You will see! Dylan O'Brien was new for us (for the most part), but this conversation helped SO MUCH. So what is his foundational film? Do you agree with our picks? Let us know in the comments! Billy Ray Brewton: https://x.com/BillyRayBrewton Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by W...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week's episode of Film Foundations is a replay of Chris and Ryan discussing the Batman franchise! This was recorded as part of Ryan's show called Re-Connected and this particular episode happened on May 9th, 2024. Do you agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments! To watch the entire episode of Re-Connected from May 9th: https://youtube.com/live/sEx7v0sOLak Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favo...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Steven Billings from Chasing Labels joins us to discuss the films of Robin Williams! Robin was a special actor that impacted multiple generations. He was able to give iconic comedic AND dramatic performances across many decades. So what is his foundational film? Do you agree with our picks? Let us know in the comments! Chasing Labels: linktr.ee/Chasing_Labels Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produc...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Chris and Ryan discuss the Alien franchise to celebrate the release of Alien: Romulus! From Sigourney Weaver's iconic lines and imagery to Covenant and Prometheus, we discuss all aspects of this franchise and all of its various ups and downs. DO you agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding ...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Celeste de la Cabra introduces us to the world of GODZILLA! The King of the Monsters is a lot more than just the films released in the US, and Celeste is our guide as we go through the best and the rest! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://linktr.ee/someon...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Ryan and Chris go all in on Ryan Reynolds! He is the man with all of the charisma and has a lot to say about it! Come hear our dumb takes on this actor's filmography! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://linktr.ee/someonesfavoriteproductions Links above may...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, Rod Lott brings us down a very specific path as we discuss the ridiculous, the crazy, the intense, the fun made for TV disaster movies from the 1970s! Irwin Allen may have been one of the pioneers, but there are so many more out there! Join us as we learn right along with you. Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: wei...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this week's episode of Film Foundations, we take a look back at the relatively young career of Patrick Wilson! In a short period of time, Patrick Wilson has been established as a young master of horror, started to direct films, and even started to contribute to soundtracks! His work is excellent and continues to set his career on a magnificent path. Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Pro...
Jul 10, 2024•58 min•Ep. 11
The new episode of Film Foundations brings a twisted fantasy to reality as Jeremy Long sits down with Ryan and Chris to discuss Manic Pixie Dream Girls! What are Manic Pixie Dream Girls (other than terrible people)? Listen to find out! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://linktr.ee/someonesfavoritepr...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Film Foundations is starting a monthly column to discuss current events in pop culture. The first couple will also be on The Disc-Connected to inspire more participation. Enjoy! Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://linktr.ee/someonesfavoriteproductions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 44 min
This new episode of Film Foundations highlights the world of Kevin Smith, the View Askewniverse, how underrated Red State is, and.... NFTs? Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://linktr.ee/someonesfavoriteproductions Movies discussed in the episode and where to find them (Warning, episode spoilers belo...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Sharon Johnson from 80s TV Ladies takes us in into the world of Meryl Streep! Listen to the next episode of Film Foundations to discover one of the best actresses of all time! Listen to 80s TV Ladies now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/80s-tv-ladies/id1633192149 Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: ht...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This new episode of Film Foundations brings us to the animated world of Pixar! We get to discuss the films people lost in the pandemic, the emotional core of Up, and other ways many of the Pixar films are overrated... Except for Coco. Coco is a masterpiece. Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://linktr...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Otto Bruno joins the show to discuss the Thin Man franchise, making films in the 30s and 40s, and a passion for character actors. We hope you enjoy this one! Otto's book: https://amzn.to/4aILIv6 Otto's site and contact info: https://jazz901.org/member/otto-bruno/ Film Foundations links: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations Film Foundations is a show co-produced by Weirding Way Media and Someone's Favorite Productions! Weirding Way Media: weirdingwaymedia.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
