Get off your vacation butt, it's time to get back to work! While you may hate the small talk in the coffee room, it's nothing compared to the madness The Tramp goes through in Modern Times. The guys discuss how Chaplin views the corporate viewpoints, its large comedy set-pieces and how this film started to use sound in small but meaningful ways. Charlie Chaplin's Five 1) The Gold Rush 2) City Lights 3) Modern Times 4) The Great Dictator 5) Monsieur Verdoux –Leave us your thoughts on this movie a...
Jul 07, 2017•31 min
Tramp meets blind girl. Blind girl needs surgery. Tramp tries to raise money to help the blind girl. Simple story beautifully told in what many consider to be Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece, City Lights. The guys look into what it means for the Tramp to take these avenues for the smallest amount of money, the warmth of its humor and the mystery of its ending. Charlie Chaplin's Five 1) The Gold Rush 2) City Lights 3) Modern Times 4) The Great Dictator 5) Monsieur Verdoux –Leave us your thoughts on...
Jun 30, 2017•32 min
It's time to go way way back and way way west as the guys start their Charlie Chaplin Five with The Gold Rush. Their introduction to the Tramp is when he is joining so many others in risking their lives in hope to find gold in them hills. The guys look into what separates The Tramp in his search for riches, the way Chaplin plays with sadness in its romance and that pesky bear. Charlie Chaplin's Five 1) The Gold Rush 2) City Lights 3) Modern Times 4) The Great Dictator 5) Monsieur Verdoux –Leave ...
Jun 23, 2017•29 min
There haven't been a lot of actors covered in Let's Take Five but after these five weeks, Jodie Foster is a reminder that the guys should do this more often. It's not that these were the five best films in the world (they weren't). Yet every time Jodie Foster brings a level of excellence that always surprised them. Listen as the guys look back at the films they watched, the films they didn't watch and who is up next. Jodie Foster's Five 1) Taxi Driver 2) The Accused 3) The Silence of the Lambs 4...
Jun 22, 2017•32 min
Listening and waiting is the game for Jodie Foster in Contact. If you too have been listening and waiting for this review, you shall wait no longer. The guys break down the Carl Sagan adaptation with an examination of its science vs. religion themes, projections of hope and surprise and a rant against the worst performance in any of the 60 films they've covered. Travel with us. Push the button. Jodie Foster's Five 1) Taxi Driver 2) The Accused 3) The Silence of the Lambs 4) Maverick 5) Contact –...
Jun 16, 2017•35 min
If Eric gets to be nostalgic for Batman, Austin gets to be nostalgic for...Maverick? Yes, the guys devote a half hour devoted to the Richard Donner western comedy starring Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster. It's a silly world where actors get a lot to play with, but Eric seems to suggest that there are also flaws in the movie. That may be true, but he's not writing the paragraph. It's definitely a great showcase for Jodie Foster to show her comedic timing. Jodie Foster's Five 1) Taxi Driver 2) The Acc...
Jun 09, 2017•30 min
Prepare a nice chianti for we have a great show this week. Award winning mystery author, Dana Cameron, joins the guys to discuss one of the most beloved films of the genre. Jodie Foster won her second oscar for playing Clarice Sterling in The Silence of the Lambs. She is the FBI cadet who is sent in to learn from the psychopath Hannibal Lecter to track down a killer. The three of them break down what makes Clarice such a remarkable protagonist, if every step of the story fits together and how th...
Jun 02, 2017•41 min
Films about rape remain some of the most traumatic stories in the medium. In 1988, The Accused got a lot of attention for Jodie Foster's incredible performance and its approach to legally prosecute rapists. Austin and Eric discuss the impressive way that Foster formed her character, how the film remains very relevant and the ways it doesn't. More than usual, you can take these two straight white guy's perspective with a grain of salt, but we would love to continue the conversation. Jodie Foster'...
May 26, 2017•37 min
In 56 episodes, this is our first time judging such a young performance. Jodie Foster astounded audiences in Taxi Driver not only because of the difficulty of playing a 12-year-old prostitute but how easily she was able to go up against method acting Robert DeNiro. There's a confidence and a complexity to this small role that is a perfect lead-in to the rest of her career. Jodie Foster's Five 1) Taxi Driver 2) The Accused 3) The Silence of the Lambs 4) Maverick 5) Contact –Leave us your thoughts...
May 19, 2017•34 min
They've leapt tall buildings with a single bound and walked through the wastelands with blades between their fingers. This Five is definitely special. It's been five weeks and the guys are ready to look back at their Super Five. To help gets a greater grasp on these superhero eras of cinema, they are joined by their comic-book aficionados friends Alex Dunning and David Jesse. At the end, they will announce their next Five. Super Five 1) Superman 2) Batman 3) The Dark Knight 4) Captain America: C...
May 17, 2017•58 min
This is the fastest a film has become Five worthy. When this podcast comes out, Logan is not on DVD yet but it impressively holds up as such a fascinating look at the Bryan Singer/FOX run of the X-Men franchise and a very rare look at a conclusion of a comic book story. The guys talk about Logan's western influences and what it is saying about heroism. We say this every episode but we really mean it this time: THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE. Go see Logan and then listen to our episode....
May 11, 2017•32 min
REUPLOAD 5/8 - Hydra hacked our episode but the audio is now fixed and SHIELD shall prevail. After three weeks of superheroes vs. super villains, it's time to switch it up with superheroes vs. superheroes. Captain America: Civil War isn't just a chance for your favorite heroes to punch each other, it's the culmination of a lot of stories that has occurred over an unprecedented number of films. Does it work? What does this "Marvel Cinematic Universe" look like in the scheme of cinema history? Als...
May 05, 2017•31 min
Batman is back! This time he's a bit more Irish as we look at the second of Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale's trilogy, The Dark Knight. How does this differ from the film we watched last week? Both of them have The Joker, but this one changes the dynamic of their relationship. This film feels less like a superhero film, but more of a psychological crime thriller. Is that really that different of a shift? Super Five 1) Superman 2) Batman 3) The Dark Knight 4) Captain America: Civil War 5) Lo...
Apr 28, 2017•38 min
It's a movie that is filled with Prince songs and one of the main catchphrases is about dancing. Yes, it's a beloved superhero movie! The 1989 film Batman was a major Tim Burton film as well as a major change to the perception of Batman. Instead of silly Adam West puns, there is a real strangeness and upsetting nature to Michael Keaton's decision to dress up like a bat. Super Five 1) Superman 2) Batman 3) The Dark Knight 4) Captain America: Civil War 5) Logan –Leave us your thoughts on this movi...
Apr 21, 2017•39 min
What's that in the sky? It is a bird? It is a plane? No, it's the cloud which stores all of our podcasts. The latest of which is our review of Superman! Austin and Eric start their Five with a look at the first major studio superhero film, the adaptation of the Superman comics. They hired two Oscar winning actors, they got John Williams right after Star Wars and even got a surprising screenwriter. Was this enough to give justice to the character created to defend justice? Super Five 1) Superman ...
Apr 14, 2017•33 min
Eric went into this Five not sure what was going to happen and found himself going through a whole roller coaster of emotions. Austin and Eric go through the films they watched and discussed more of Richard Linklater's fine work. Most importantly, since recording the Before Sunrise episode Eric has ignored Austin's advice and quickly watched the rest of the set. So there are some spoilers on their mini-discussion of Before Sunset and Before Midnight. Also, enough of this quiet talking--it's time...
Apr 12, 2017•31 min
50 episodes. Well, 50 main episodes; there are so many bonus episodes. But it's all about how you choose to depict time. Is it counting every second or is it about the important times you remember. We hit this milestone with Richard Linklater's epic Boyhood. 13 years in the making as the crew kept returning to Texas to tell the next stage of this family's life. Not in terms of all the big moment, but of the ones that really make a quiet impact. Join Austin and Eric as they see how the film works...
Apr 07, 2017•34 min
Recess is in session! Two and two make Five! In perhaps their weirdest pick, Austin and Eric are here to discuss Richard Linklater's School of Rock. Is this film worthy of a half hour discussion? It actually is! As Richard Linklater went to the studios, he still brought his flair for passion, affection and character to a movie about imposter teacher. Also it's really charming. Richard Linklater's Five 1) Slacker 2) Dazed and Confused 3) Before Sunrise 4) School of Rock 5) Boyhood –Leave us your ...
Mar 31, 2017•32 min
How did a film about two people walking around Vienna and talking about whatever comes into their minds turn into a beloved cult trilogy? Austin and Eric find out by diving into Before Sunrise. Yet they can't do it alone. They are joined by the wonderful director and co-writers of the independent romance film, Hank and Asha. James E. Duff, Julia Morrison and the guys discuss what it takes to depict a true connection in fiction, how conversations change when both people choose to be completely ho...
Mar 24, 2017•35 min
SCHOOL'S OUT FOR WINTER. Who are better to discuss Richard Linklater's beloved high school film Dazed and Confused than two guys who are out of college? Yet, Eric proposes that this may be the best time to watch this. The guys examine how Linklater has evolved his craft since Slacker by adding more of a story and more of a thesis around the characters he's examining. Richard Linklater's Five 1) Slacker 2) Dazed and Confused 3) Before Sunrise 4) School of Rock 5) Boyhood –Leave us your thoughts o...
Mar 17, 2017•32 min
A film where it's just a series of unrelated conversations throughout the city of Austin. Conversations about conspiracy theories, typewriters they ought to destroy and whether they should go see that band tonight. Is this the best film ever or "not a film"? Find out as Austin and Eric dive into the first film in their Richard Linklater Five. Richard Linklater's Five 1) Slacker 2) Dazed and Confused 3) Before Sunrise 4) School of Rock 5) Boyhood –Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImm...
Mar 10, 2017•28 min
When the Kubrick Five was announced, Austin had doubts on the subject. Did he learn anything over these five weeks? Find out as Eric and him also look into what really defines a Kubrick film and they look into the rest of his canon. Also the next Five is announced! Stanley Kubrick's Five 1) The Killing 2) Paths of Glory 3) Dr. Strangelove 4) 2001: A Space Odyssey 5) A Clockwork Orange –Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com –Subscribe to Eric’s video game YouTube channel, Con...
Mar 08, 2017•24 min
It's a story of rape, murder, brainwashing, made up language and classical music. It can only be A Clockwork Orange. Austin and Eric brought in their friend Beau Thompson to talk about why this film has such a classic status. The trio look at what acts the satire works the best and what the film is saying about reformation in the prison system. Stanley Kubrick's Five 1) The Killing 2) Paths of Glory 3) Dr. Strangelove 4) 2001: A Space Odyssey 5) A Clockwork Orange –Leave us your thoughts on this...
Mar 03, 2017•41 min
2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the most beloved films ever made. It is endlessly referenced and analyzed. Time to add to the pile! Austin and Eric dive into the film that is unlike any of the other Kubrick films covered so far in how its presentation and ambition. The guys analyze how Kubrick approaches humanity and promise in a way that only could. Stanley Kubrick's Five 1) The Killing 2) Paths of Glory 3) Dr. Strangelove 4) 2001: A Space Odyssey 5) A Clockwork Orange –Leave us your thoughts o...
Feb 24, 2017•43 min
This week Austin and Eric discussed Dr. Strangelove, perhaps the movie everybody thinks about when they think of nuclear war. While Stanley Kubrick used the fear of nuclear consequences for dark comedy, it still made the guys think about the reality of the nuclear weapons in the real world. What exactly is our relationship between the US and Russia when it comes to these weapons? So we sat down with one of the world's leading experts on the topic. Richard Lugar is a six-term US Senator who has s...
Feb 18, 2017•31 min
After two movies devoid of any chuckles, the next film in our Stanley Kubrick Five is considered one of the greatest comedies of all time. Why does a movie about a nuclear doomsday hit the funny bone so well? Austin and Eric look into how Kubrick worked with his actors and how he staged such an intensely dramatic comedy. Also they announce a very special bonus episode that will come out tomorrow in relation to this film... Stanley Kubrick's Five 1) The Killing 2) Paths of Glory 3) Dr. Strangelov...
Feb 17, 2017•37 min
It may not make sense, but Austin and Eric are here to review Paths of Glory. The second film in their Stanley Kubrick Five is very different from last week's noir caper as leadership is questioned in the heat of war. It's senseless, cruel and also beautifully made. Stanley Kubrick's Five 1) The Killing 2) Paths of Glory 3) Dr. Strangelove 4) 2001: A Space Odyssey 5) A Clockwork Orange –Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com –Subscribe to Eric’s video game YouTube channel, Co...
Feb 10, 2017•33 min
Another day, another Five. Another Five, another dollar. Another dollar, another race. Another race, another con. That's right, Austin and Eric are starting off their Stanley Kubrick Five with the noir film The Killing. Does this early film of the master director show the greatness that will come? Or will it be outshadowed by other elements in the film? Only way to find out is to listen to the episode. Stanley Kubrick's Five 1) The Killing 2) Paths of Glory 3) Dr. Strangelove 4) 2001: A Space Od...
Feb 03, 2017•32 min
Ah, this was a nice Five. We had loyal toys, super parents, lovable robots, adventurous old men and perhaps the elements that make up our very souls. And it was so colorful! Austin and Eric look back at their past five weeks with Pixar and they go through every single other film in the Pixar library they didn't cover. So much Cars talk! Also, stay tuned for their pick for their next exciting Five. Pixar's Five 1) Toy Story 2) The Incredibles 3) WALL-E 4) Up 5) Inside Out –Leave us your thoughts ...
Feb 01, 2017•31 min
To say that Austin and Eric have feelings about this movie is less of an attempt to be clever and more of a description of how we experience all of these films. Inside Out is an exploration into the mind of a young girl and the feelings that are working hard to give her the greatest life possible. While everybody has Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust within them at all times, what emotion was the leading the charge for Austin and Eric on this film? Find out here! (Just please don't mention B...
Jan 27, 2017•29 min
