Ryan and Ty cover a lesser known film this week, diving into Kevin Reynold's 1988 war film - The Beast. It has a super interesting story both on the screen and behind it's production, so check out what there is to say on it as well as the structural reasons for it being buried and the changing film industry. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp Article on the screenwriter - https://medium.com/war-is-boring/the...
Nov 23, 2020•56 min
Roll It enters the ring this week with as Ryan and Ty take a look at Darren Aronofsky's magnificent drama starring Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler. Christ comparisons abound here, so that cant be avoided, but the filmmaking technique, acting, and other topics are all hit on as well. Come back next week for a little known listener recommended film, The Beast of War. If you have a suggestion for a film, contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpod...
Nov 16, 2020•50 min
Roll It takes a trip back to the 60's, but also a few thousand years in the future too to cover Franklin Shaffner's Planet of the Apes. A movie that's both timely and timeless, Ryan and Ty talk about its relationship with the civil rights movement, science and religion, man's hubris, and how all of this is intertwined within an interesting science fiction story. Come back next week for Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast I...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr
Very nice! With the subsequent moviefilm out now Ryan and Ty figured it was time to talk about Sacha Baron Cohen's outrageous massive hit and brainchild, Borat. How is Borat successful at showing us the America we don't want to see and bringing out the worst in people? Well this episode tries to figure it out. Come back next week for the 1968 classic, Planet of the Apes. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp...
Nov 02, 2020•47 min
It's Halloween week so what better film to cover than John Carpenter's classic that started it's own golden age, Halloween. Ryan and Ty talk about why this film works so well and has been able to stand up as a perennial classic, along with the horror tropes it helped popularize. Come back next week for the 2006 film Borat and revisit the original now that the subsequent moviefilm just got released. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpo...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr
Roll It is talking a trip to a secluded cabin for the second week in a row, but this time it's for Drew Goddard's The Cabin in the Woods. This movie has a bunch to break down and there's definitely no lack in talking point, from meta-analysis of horror tropes to our inner natures and theology. Even if you don't listen to this episode, do yourself a favor and watch this movie before October ends. Oh, and come back next week for a breakdown of the film named after the holiday, John Carpenter's Hal...
Oct 19, 2020•59 min
The Roll It October train keeps rolling this week with the Sam Raimi cult classic - Evil Dead II. Ryan and Ty gush about the visual style, creativity, and overall greatness of this horror-comedy staple thanks largely to Sam Raimi and the legend himself, Bruce Campbell. Come back next week to explore a different cabin in the woods, Cabin in the Woods. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp...
Oct 12, 2020•56 min
Well, October has arrived and Roll It is kicking off a great movie month with a film that's both untraditional and enigmatic, the 1989 film Vampire's Kiss. There's definitely some disagreement on the quality and end product of this film, but either way there's a bunch to talk about. The influence of vampires, social commentary, and of course Nic Cage's wild acting are all talked about, along with much more. Check it out and come back next week for Sam Raimi's classic, The Evil Dead II. Contact u...
Oct 05, 2020•56 min
This week on Roll It Ryan and Ty talk about the iconic 1975 film, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher give amazing performances as the leads, but there's so much more to dive into here - order vs chaos, treatment of people with mental illness, and even religious readings. So check it out and come back next week for the kickoff of Roll It's October slate of films, starting with the 1988 Nic Cage treasure, Vampire's Kiss. Contact us at [email protected] or fol...
Sep 28, 2020•55 min
Things get weird on the podcast this week as Ryan and Ty talk about the wild and weird life of Robert Crumb, the titular cartoonist and artist of Terry Zwigoff's 1994 documentary, Crumb. All his quirks, eccentricities, and less than admirable traits are on full display and they give ample opportunities for discussion in this episode. Come back next week for a discussion on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @r...
Sep 21, 2020•51 min
Roll It gets medieval this week with Ingmar Bergman's masterpiece, The Seventh Seal. Tune in to hear Ryan and Ty talk about Kierkegaard, existentialism, lighting, religion, and more - and that's only scratching the surface of what this film has to offer. Tune in for this conversation on this amazing film and come back next week for the 1994 documentary, Crumb! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Roll It goes to the suburbs this week, analyzing the 1999 Best Picture winner American Beauty. Red roses and guns, appearances and façades - this movie provides a bunch to talk about, and Ryan and Ty try to bite off what they can. Tune in next week for Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
Sep 07, 2020•59 min
Ryan and Ty find another film to disagree on this week as Roll It covers the 1982 film, Blade Runner. But regardless of how much love there is for this film, there is no doubt it's filled to the brim with big themes and philosophical questions. So if you want to hear some talk on what makes one a human, or the religious readings of Blade Runner, you've come to the right place! Tune in next week for the 1999 film, American Beauty. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @Rol...
Aug 31, 2020•52 min
This week Roll It dives into the medium blending film, fresh off its 10th anniversary, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Ryan and Ty talk about all it's hyper-stylized aesthetics, what makes Edgar Wright so unique, alternate endings, and more. Come back next week as Ryan and Ty discuss Ridley Scott's 1982 classic, Blade Runner! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
Aug 24, 2020•51 min
Ryan and Ty travel back to gritty 1970's New York as they cover Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver. From color palette and soundtrack to loneliness, influences, and responsibility as an artist, this episode tries to break down this lasting classic. Come back next week for a breakdown of the newly 10 year old Edgar Wright film, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Death to Videodrome. Long live the new flesh! Well if there's one thing Videodrome the movie hasn't done since 1983 that's die. In fact, this movie might be even more relevant now than ever, and Ryan and Ty attempt to break down what it says about technology, how it affects our minds, and over-stimulation. Oh and don't forget about the stellar practical effects. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp...
Aug 10, 2020•53 min
This week Ryan and Ty get a little out there and discuss the sci-fi comedy, Men in Black. From the proliferation of conspiracy theories in recent years to humans spot in the universe, Roll It attempts to figure out this movie. Come back next week for the David Cronenberg classic, Videodrome! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
Aug 03, 2020•50 min
Roll It is changing it up a little this week, as Ryan and Ty dive back into David Lynch but this time are covering two of director's short films. Ryan and Ty attempt to dissect these fascinating pieces from the enigmatic Lynch, and talk about surrealism, subversion, and sitcoms. There was also a bit of a technical issue on Ty's end so be forgiving! Come back next week for the 1997 hit, Men in Black! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitp...
Jul 27, 2020•53 min
This week Ty and Ryan gush about what is widely regarded as Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece, Pulp Fiction. Violence, time, fate, and bathrooms - this movie does a lot and there's a bunch to cover. Roll It may not be as good as a $5 milkshake, but hey, you get what you pay for! So if you you're interested in two more guys talk about a movie that's been talked about endlessly for over 25 years, you've come to the right place! Come back next week for two David Lynch shorts, What Did Jack Do?, and R...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Ryan and Ty jump back into the Coen's filmography with quite possibly their best entry, No Country for Old Men. There's a lot to cover with this one, like the twisting of the Western genre, good and evil, and deciphering what those dang dreams mean. Come back next week for the Tarantino classic, Pulp Fiction. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr
Grab your red Swingline stapler and get ready to talk about Office Space - Mike Judge's fantastic look at office work and its effects on workers. Join Ryan and Ty this week to dissect why this film is so funny, and works so well. Come back next week for a look at the Coen Brothers' classic, No Country for Old Men. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
Jul 06, 2020•58 min
In honor of it's 45th anniversary, this week Ryan and Ty talk about the original summer blockerbuster, Jaws. There's so much to love about Steven Spielberg's first big-budget film - cinematography, acting, writing, score - but it wasn't exactly a smooth ride to becoming a classic of summer. Tune in next week for another relevant film during this climate, Mike Judge's Office Space. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Eth...
Jun 29, 2020•52 min
Ryan and Ty talk about what they've been watching outside of the podcast, along with whatever else comes up. The IGTV video of this is available on our Instagram page! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
Jun 27, 2020•28 min
Do you wanna live forever?!?! Ryan and Ty go charging into battle this week as they take a look at 1997 film, Starship Troopers. How does this film work so well as a satire of fascism and at the same time be read by some as lacking a satirical edge? Roll It tries to cover it this episode. Tune in next week as Roll It covers the original summer blockbuster, Jaws! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp...
Jun 22, 2020•56 min
With the current events and discussions going on at the moment Roll It is diving into a extremely prescient film, Just Mercy. Ryan and Ty discuss how the film displays race relations, problems with the criminal justice system, and general injustice in it's telling of the true story of Bryan Stevenson and his Equal Justice Initiative. Tune in next week for the 1997 film, Starship Troopers! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItpodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Musi...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Another short episode where we discuss what we're watching and whatever else comes up during the livestream. The IGTV video is also available on our Instagram profile. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
Jun 12, 2020•30 min
Get ready for an "Incredible" episode of Roll It this week, as Ryan and Ty look at Brad Bird's 2004 Pixar creation. Herd Morality, violence, quality animation, among other topics are all touched on this week so check it out! Tune in next week for a discussion on the 2019 film, Just Mercy! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
Jun 08, 2020•57 min
Roll It dives into the mind of Charlie Kaufman this week with his directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York. Death anxiety, immortality projects, Kaufman's attention to detail, and much more are all touched on this week with this 2008 film. Tune in next week for a more upbeat flick, The Incredibles! Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rollitpodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Who watches the Watchmen? Well this week Roll It did, and Ryan and Ty talk about the 2009 film from Zack Snyder that adapts the beloved graphic novel. From the deconstruction of the superhero genre to the philosophy shown through various characters, does Zack Snyder succeed with this gritty film? Roll It tries to answer this and much more! Tune in next week for our episode on Synecdoche, New York! Contact us at rollitpodcast@rollitpodcast or follow us! Twitter - @RollItPodcast Instagram - @rolli...
May 25, 2020•1 hr
Ryan and Ty discuss what movies and television they're currently watching, what books they're reading, and other topics in this second attempt at a Quick Reel. Contact us at [email protected] or follow us! Instagram - @rollitpodcast Twitter - @RollItPodcast Music by Ethan Rapp
May 22, 2020•40 min
