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High On Film

Maxwell & Daviswww.highonfilm.com
Each week we invite a guest to pick a movie of their choosing to play some games and engage in some film-talk centered around their movie choice. In most cases the entire movie is discussed, so please keep in mind that spoilers are inherent.
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Episodes

222: Dawn of the Dead (1978)

We're back to mourn the passing of the godfather of zombies, George A. Romero, with guest MIKE DERENSIS and Romero's classic, DAWN OF THE DEAD! We discuss the history of JC Penny's, the rules on saying the 'Z Word', and the time that Brad almost died in the Monroeville Mall on this week's show! Come Back Soon

Sep 11, 20171 hr 10 min

LXX: The Dark Tower (2017)

If existence is crumbling, take us with it. Our spoiler-free review of the pre-IT Stephen King adaptation, THE DARK TOWER, is out now! Trust us, read the books instead.

Aug 07, 201723 min

LXIX: Dunkirk (2017)

Christopher Nolan is back and so are we, albeit tentatively, for an episode of Buzzed Off Film for the war drama DUNKIRK! No spoilers for WWII or otherwise.

Jul 22, 201724 min

LXVIII: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Look out! Here comes our Buzzed Off Film for SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING! How long should you watch the credits and how it stacks up to the rest of the Spider-films on today's spoiler-free mini-episode!

Jul 08, 201722 min

221: Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Cap off the trilogy just in time for 'Homecoming' with Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN 3! Guest Dave Beirne returns to see if this is the worst of the three, discuss other movies with too many villains, and watch Uncle Ben die again and again and again.... If you haven't checked it out by now, JUNK ON NETFLIX is on facebook to guide you through the streaming service's jungle of content! Finger Guns...

Jul 03, 20171 hr 2 min

LXVII: Baby Driver (2017)

It's a spoiler-free review of the new Edgar Wright car chase flick, BABY DRIVER, for this new edition of Buzzed Off Film! (Spoilers come after the end credits music)

Jun 30, 201726 min

220: Spider-Man 2 (2004)

We swing back into action to watch SPIDER-MAN 2 with actress and comic enthusiast FRANNY TIADEM! We make the hard decisions when it comes to 'Evil Dead 2' tributes, Franny realizes 'The Importance of Being Earnest', and New York is a character in this week's episode! Spider-Man Carries Stationary (Always Leave a Note)

Jun 26, 20171 hr 10 min

LXVI: Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

We fulfill our destinies to watch and review the new Michael Bay disaster-piece, TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT for this installment of Buzzed Off Film!

Jun 26, 201719 min

219: Spider-Man (2002)

We're breaking box office records this episode with Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN and guest LIZZIE DONALDSON! We Trash/Star/Destroy some David Koepp screenplays, lament LA's execution of the Bat Signal projection, and take back from Gene Simmons what is rightfully Spider-Man's on this week's show! Follow Lizzie on twitter @lizziedonaldson! Up, Up, and Away Web!...

Jun 19, 20171 hr 1 min

218: I Heart Huckabees (2004)

Transcend space and time with guest CARLY WALSH as we dive into David O. Russell's I HEART HUCKABEES! We ruminate about Mark Wahlberg's best performance, tear into 'American Hustle', and debate the necessity of the special effects in this existential comedy! Follow Carly on twitter and instagram @goteamcarly and @scrltbegonias ! All Matter and Energy in the Universe (The Blanket Thing)...

Jun 12, 20171 hr 2 min

217: Empire Records (1995)

You don't wanna miss a thing this week as we welcome back guest KIMMY KRENZER to talk about EMPIRE RECORDS! We check up on a few Tom Hanks films, chase down a shoplifter, and remember Ethan Randall in his final film! Follow Kimmy on instagram @muscleskrenzer! Don't Explain Your Art

Jun 05, 201754 min

LXV: Wonder Woman (2017)

She's here to save us and the DCU! It's a spoiler-free mini-episode review of Patty Jenkins' WONDER WOMAN!

Jun 03, 201720 min

216: Captain Ron (1992)

We're the captains now with guest ERIN COLEMAN and the summer family flick CAPTAIN RON! Erin attempts an impression of the biggest movie star of 2016, we Trash/Star/Destroy some Short films, and we get spontaneous any Mary Kay time, any Mary Kay Place on today's show! Follow Erin on twitter @universalcenter and see her perform with sketch team Back Alley Racket Club at the Westside Comedy Theater every month! More info at www.westsidecomedy.com Always the Battleship...

May 29, 20171 hr 4 min

215: Split (2016)

Plenty of spoilers ahead but we just can't help ourselves when it comes to an M Night Shyamalan film! This week we discuss his latest thriller, SPLIT, with filmmaker ALEX DRUMMOND! We praise the many looks of James McAvoy, discuss M Night's collaborations with Bruce Willis, and hypothesize the coming trilogy and expanded universe on today's show! Go watch Alex's film KILLER PARTY wherever you watch your movies! Find out more @KillerPartyFilm on twitter! The Horde...

May 22, 20171 hr 12 min

LXIV: Alien: Covenant (2017)

Three weeks of podcasting has led to this! A spoiler-free review of the sixth film in the Alien franchise, ALIEN: COVENANT! How it stacks up to the rest and more face-hugging fun in this Buzzed Off Film mini-episode!

May 19, 201719 min

214: Alien 3 (1992)

Shave your head and hide your dog, we're watching ALIEN 3 with actor CLARKE KOHLER! We run down Michael Bay's cast for 'The Social Network', Brad adds a Charles Dutton impression to his repertoire, and we work out the alien gestation period on this week's show! Close Encounter

May 15, 20171 hr 4 min

213: Aliens (1986)

We make another stop on LV-426, this time with writer JOE RECHTMAN to watch James Cameron's ALIENS! We go asses and elbows digging into a few of Bill Paxton's catchy lines, Joe recently discovered his heart will go on, and the queen takes the elevator on today's show! Follow Joe as he navigates the peaks and valleys of HBO Streaming @HBO_Joe on twitter! A Titanic Fan of the Alien Franchise...

May 08, 201756 min

212: Alien (1979)

We're back and it's like we never left! Jump right in with the return of actor BRANDON BLACK to watch the sci-fi classic ALIEN! We go over the great films of Ridley Scott, discuss the Brad Pitt diet, and go looking for Jones on today's show! Support Brandon and check out 'Dear White People' on Netflix and follow him on social media @brandon_f_black ! Kane & Parker...

May 01, 20171 hr 7 min

211: Moonlight (2017)

It's Oscar Spectacular Part Deux! Actor BRANDON BLACK returns to watch this year's Best Picture winner, MOONLIGHT! Brandon equates 'La La Land' to 'Entourage', we discuss the importance of representation of minorities on film, and Chris gushes about his favorite performance of the year on today's show! Follow Brandon on twitter and instagram @brandon_f_black and look for him in the new Netflix series 'Dear White People' out April 28th! Blue...

Mar 06, 20171 hr 22 min

LXIII: Logan (2017)

Snikt! Snikt! It's another installment of Buzzed Off Film! A spoiler-free review of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine swan song, LOGAN, awaits and you don't need to stay until after the credits!

Mar 05, 201721 min

210: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Happy Oscar Sunday! It's Part One of our two part OSCAR SPECTACULAR: OSCAR THROWBACK EDITION! Co-founder of the Arcade Comedy Theater in Pittsburgh, PA ABBY FUDOR stops by to discuss the 1991 Best Picture winner, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS! We talk about our former college professor, go through the Hannibal the Cannibal films, and Pi Rules on today's episode! Support the ARCADE COMEDY THEATER in Pittsburgh any way you can! Start by visiting arcadecomedytheater.com! And don't forget to listen to Br...

Feb 26, 20171 hr 20 min

209: The Double 0 Kid (1992)

DAVE BEIRNE is his name and bad movies are his game. Brad reached into his childhood to resurrect the Corey Haim spy adventure THE DOUBLE 0 KID! We muse about Mr. Bean's first name, give Michael Bay a shot at the Rocky franchise, and Chris tries to control his rage on this week's show! As always, check out Dave's column Junk on Netflix on facebook here! Beirne. Dave Beirne....

Feb 20, 20171 hr 11 min

LXII: The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

Your favorite independent film podcast is back reviewing big Hollywood blockbusters this week with our spoiler-free take on THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE!

Feb 14, 201718 min

208: Splash (1984)

This Valentine's Day, we dive back into rom-coms with comedian and actress CLAIRE DOWNS and Ron Howard's SPLASH! We talk about Tom Hanks' relationship with water, muse on the careers of Babaloo Mandel & Lowell Ganz, and remember that nobody owns the oceans on today's show! Follow Claire on twitter and instagram @clairecdowns and if you're in the LA area this Wednesday Feb 15th, get over to Malo on Sunset for the One Year Anniversary of her standup show VERY FORWARD! It's free! Salt Water...

Feb 13, 20171 hr 10 min

207: Bad Moms (2016)

We dive deep into the importance of representation on film with KIMBERLY BOULTON and STELLA STRANGE-KANE with the movie BAD MOMS! Brad outlines his dislike of 'Finding Dory', Stella jakes around with Russell Brand, and Kim gives us her real life children's take on 'Frozen' on today's show! Check out and support Kim and Stella and the whole Arts in the Open organization at www.artsintheopen.org! Bad Podcasters...

Feb 06, 20171 hr 10 min

206: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

This week, we're living the FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH with writer JOE RECHTMAN! We flash back to talk about some high school films, Brad defends 'The Faculty', and Joe announces the best rivalry he's seen since 'Ex Machina' on today's show! Follow Joe on twitter @JoeRechtman! Successful Guy

Jan 31, 201756 min

205: American Splendor (2003)

This week, we bask in the glory of AMERICAN SPLENDOR with comedian TIM WOLCOTT! Chris fights off a cold at the end of McConuary, Tim is dubbed an international porn spy, and droll is remembered to be a word on today's show! Such a Splendor Fan

Jan 23, 20171 hr 3 min

204: The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

Happy McConuary, everybody! Writer BRENDEN GALLAGHER returns to the show to watch the prodigal McConaissance film, THE LINCOLN LAWYER! We dive deep into McConaughey's experience in the courtroom, Chris discovers imcdb.com, and Brad and Brenden debate the merits of Will Smith on today's show! Follow Brenden on twitter @muddycreekU to keep up with all his work and check out Brad on Episode 2 of the Better Than Us podcast out now ! Best Scene...

Jan 16, 201756 min

203: Take Shelter (2011)

Storm's coming, so we invited actor CLARKE KOHLER back to the show to watch TAKE SHELTER! We unearth the classic Antz v A Bug's Life rivalry, learn about Michael Bay's greatest directing achievement, and hunker down in the bomb shelter for the coming year! Got Motor Oil?

Jan 09, 20171 hr 14 min

202: Postcards from the Edge (1990)

This week we remember the lives of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds as we watch the Fisher-penned POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE with guest CARLY WALSH! We sing some Aerosmith, come down on Dennis Quaid, and marvel at the quips in the script on today's show! Follow Carly on instagram and twitter @scrltbegonias and @goteamcarly !

Jan 02, 201758 min
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