We wrap up our third edition of Movie Reports with a 24-hour lineup (48 if you put them together) of Magnolia and La Notte. The reverse of last week, where we each watch the movie the other presented, we really got into how these movies played out and any connections between them. Thanks for listening !
Jan 30, 2022•47 min•Ep. 96
Movie Reports 3 rolls around and this time we watched two movies that take place over 24 hours. They were La Notte and Magnolia . Fun times were had. Thanks for listening !
Jan 23, 2022•48 min•Ep. 95
This week we watched Long Day's Journey Into Night (2018) d. Bi Gan. It was quite an interesting movie and here is where we talk about it. Thanks for listening !
Jan 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 94
Another Nightmare Alley this week as we checked out Guillermo Del Toro's 2021 version. Here is where we talk about it and compare it with Edmund Goulding's 1947 predecessor. A fun time for all involved. Thanks for listening !
Jan 09, 2022•47 min•Ep. 93
Our second annual New Year's Special. The best of what we read and watched in 2021, and some resolutions for the coming year. A true bundle of fun. Thanks for listening !
Jan 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 92
Here comes our December Wrap up Holiday special for this year ! A regular December Wrap up, but with the addition of some fun Christmas content. Enjoy, and have a great holiday season. Thanks for listening !
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 91
This week we watched Dracula (1992), Directed by Francis F. Coppola. It was out of control. Bit of a mellow episode this week but that is okay, we are prepping for some crazy episodes coming up. Get in touch with us through our Instagram page @speakingenglishpod or our Patreon.com/speakingenglish We'd love to hear from you! Thanks for listening !
Dec 12, 2021•41 min•Ep. 89
The movies we watched and books we read in this month of November 2021. It was a really successful month for both of us, and we really get into it, including discussion on Dune and The French Dispatch. You can find us on Instagram @speakingenglishpod or on Patreon.com/speakingenglish for some bonus content Thanks for listening !
Dec 04, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 88
We attempt to take down two birds with one stone this week, as Addie subs out for Grace and Bucket. This episode works as a regular Conversational English episode, plus a little bit about different experiences about film school in Europe and how the big project has been going. You can find Grace on Instagram @gracebeatty_ and Bucket @bentley319 We are on Instagram @speakingenglishpod and on Patreon at Patreon.com/SpeakingEnglish Thanks for listening !
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 87
We're getting with the times this week and actually talking about a new movie coming out in the theaters. We watched Last Night in Soho and had all sorts of opinions. Tune in for a good time. Thanks for listening !
Nov 20, 2021•45 min•Ep. 86
We take a break from the hustle and bustle this week to talk November. Not a wrap-up, but more of a general appraisal of the month. What does it mean to belong to November? Feel free to add your voice to this conversation, we'd love to hear from you. You can reach us through our Instagram page @speakingenglishpod Thanks for listening !
Nov 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 85
This week for the pod, we watched The Firemen's Ball (1967) Directed by Milos Forman. Here is where we talk about it. Apologies for the awful audio quality from my end this time around, I was kicked out of my room and had to record in the kitchen. Hopefully it isn't too much of a hinderance. Contact us through Instagram @speakingenglishpod to get involved. It'll be fun. Also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/SpeakingEnglish for bonus episodes and fun videos. Thanks for listening !...
Nov 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 84
Just like last year, we really went all out for October's wrap-up. Enjoy us talking about what we read and watched during the month, as well as some other fun stuff here at the conclusion of the tenth month of 2021. We also have a new Halloween themed Patreon exclusive episode out now at our Patreon: Patreon.com/speakingenglish and you can follow us on Spotify, as we mention in the episode we have lots of fun playlists, @addiejoo and @evanspanish Or on Instagram @speakingenglishpod Thanks for li...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 83
This week we watched I Married a Witch (1942), directed by Rene Clair. It was a more chill episode this week, but still tons of fun ! Thanks for listening !
Oct 24, 2021•41 min•Ep. 82
This week for the pod we watched 2009's Coraline, directed by Henry Selick. It was a super fun time, and a perfect start to October for us. You can follow us on Instagram @speakingenglishpod and check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/speakingenglish Thanks for listening and supporting!
Oct 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 80
Another wrap-up episode, this time what we watched and read in September. It was a pretty busy month but we both managed to get a good amount of movies and books in. A fun time for all involved this week. Check us out on instagram @speakingenglishpod and on Patreon at Patreon.com/speakingenglish Thanks for listening !
Oct 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 79
Sorry for the late upload this week! It has been a crazy hectic time for us both and I'm just glad we were able to get the episode in. Part two of Movie Reports, where we watched two Nightmarish movies and had lots to talk about. Nightmare Alley ( 1947) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). You can find us on Instagram @speakingenglishpod or on Patreon at Patreon.com/Speakingenglish Thanks for listening!
Sep 27, 2021•44 min•Ep. 78
This week is our second attempt at Movie Reports, an episode type where we each find a movie to watch and then talk about it and present. We each chose Nightmare movies this week, A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and Nightmare Alley (1947). I want the records to show that this was not planned, and quite a pleasant surprise actually. But it makes for a nightmarish episode 77. If you like the Pod and would want to support us more you can check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/speakingenglish . ...
Sep 19, 2021•45 min•Ep. 77
This week we watched The Cremator (1969) directed by Juraj Herz. It was a creepy time for all involved. Wanted to watch a Czech movie for Evan's second week in Prague and this is the one we chose. Check out our Patreon page at Patreon.com/Speakingenglish if you'd like to help support the pod. Thanks for listening !
Sep 11, 2021•39 min•Ep. 76
In our first episode from different sides of the Atlantic, we revisited one of the first movies we watched for this podcast, Jacques Tati's 1967 classic Playtime . Some opinions changed and some stayed the same in our first movie revisited. A fun time for all involved. Thanks for listening !
Sep 04, 2021•36 min•Ep. 75
What we watched and read in this month of August as we are both undergoing big life changes ! Not as many items on the lists this month but the conversation is as good as ever. Thanks for listening and supporting !
Aug 29, 2021•48 min•Ep. 74
This month for book club we read Breakfast at Tiffany's , Truman Capote's 1958 novella. Fun opinions are shared and a good time is had. Check us out on Patreon at Patreon.com/speakingenglish and go listen to The Daily. Thanks for listening!
Aug 21, 2021•48 min•Ep. 73
This week we watched Edward Yang's 1991 masterpiece, A Brighter Summer Day . Discussion followed, including the pros and cons of crazy-long movies and what its like when bad things happen when you're a kid. A great time for all involved. Thanks for listening! And if you want to support the pod even more, we have a Patreon page now, give it a look at Patreon.com/speakingenglish Thanks !
Aug 14, 2021•54 min•Ep. 72
This week we watched 1955's Rebel Without a Cause, an American classic that neither of us had seen. Here is where we talk about it, and its influence on America, even today. Thanks for listening, and if you want to check out the video version of this episode, it is up for free on our Patreon as a preview of the content that can be found there. Patreon.com/speakingenglish for all of that fun content. Thanks for Listening!
Aug 06, 2021•44 min•Ep. 71
Another month down as we talk about what we watched and read in July 2021. In other news, we have finally activated a Patreon and have published our first exclusive episode there. For more information and to get involved: https://www.patreon.com/speakingenglish Thank you for all of the support!
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 70
This week we watched Kajillionaire (2020) Directed by Miranda July. A fun time for all involved. Thanks for listening!
Jul 18, 2021•48 min•Ep. 68
We talk about Bo Burnham in this episode, as we watched two of his comedy specials, Inside and Make Happy, as well as a movie he directed, Eighth Grade. A fun time for all involved. Thanks for listening !
Jul 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 67
What we watched and read in the month of June 2021. This one gets dramatic. Thanks for listening !
Jul 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 66
We conclude our trilogy of episodes that are like this. Audrey returns once again for 3/3. Thanks for listening !
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 65
Part 2 of 3 of this series where we pick our favorite movie of every year since 1920. Once again joined by Audrey this week. Thanks for listening!
Jun 19, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 64