Episode 111 has Top 5 Film reviewing DC's "Suicide Squad" written and directed by David Ayer. Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: DCEU 01:53 - The Created Climate 04:06 - Ripple Through Fandom 06:35 - There's Influence 09:44 - What Are You Gonna Do DC? 14:31 - An Alternate Timeline 17:17 - Canned Thinking 19:26 - What's the Rush? 25:34 - Segment II: Suicide Squad Review 27:57 - Deadshot 30:01 - Harley Quinn & Joker 33:35 - Captain Boomerang and Katana 35:15 - Killer Croc and Slipknot 35:55 - El D...
Aug 13, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Episode 110 has Top 5 Film review the brand new version of "Ghostbusters" directed by Paul Feig staring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon. Show Notes: 00:20 - Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good 02:44 - Segment I: Ghostbusters (1984) 03:20 - A Cultural Phenomenon 05:29 - Childlike Nature 09:33 - A Romantic Comedy 12:00 - A Different Era 14:39 - Rejected Dudes 17:34 - Segment II: Why Women Ghostbusters? 18:36 - Expanding the Brand 19:37 - Not Charlie's Angels 21:42 - Paul Fei...
Jul 21, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Episode 109 has us doing a summer catch-up lumping three movies together for a triple threat of unlikely final girl horror films; "The Shallows," "The Neon Demon," and "The Purge: Election Year." Show Notes: 00:20 - The Final Girls of Summer 01:08 - Segment I: "The Shallows" Review 01:30 - Blake Lively 03:02 - Tourniquet 05:52 - The Surfing Experience 09:49 - The Markers 13:45 - The Shark's Feast 15:46 - Spoilers Finale 18:54 - Cellphones Exist 21:04 - Segment II: "The Neon Demon" Review 21:12 -...
Jul 20, 2016•1 hr 6 min
In Episode 108 Top 5 Film discuss a new horror master James Wan and his latest release, "The Conjuring 2." Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: James Wan 01:27 - Preeminent Horror Director 05:52 - Inspiring a New Generation 08:56 - Versatility 11:21 - Aesthetic 13:01 - Segment II: The Conjuring 2 Review 13:22 - Serialization & Spin-offs 17:30 - Derivative of the First 23:09 - Layers of Possession 26:59 - The Nun 29:58 - Coping with Horror 33:14 - Vice Versa 34:54 - Why it Works as a Sequel 37:11 -...
Jun 29, 2016•38 min
In Episode 107 Top 5 Film review "The Lobster" directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Show Notes: 00:20 - Yorgos Lanthimos 01:28 - Noticeable Cast 02:40 - Dystopian Future 04:28 - Too Many Dogs 07:02 - Segment I: Couples 08:11 - The Toaster and the Maid 09:46 - More Like Prisoners 11:36 - Frequent Nose Bleeds 14:37 - A Demeaning Process 20:41 - Three Men and Three Women 23:25 - Segment II: Singles 24:17 - Uncommittable Cinematic Act 26:49 - Double Life 30:37 - Turned Into a Relationship 33:22 - The Red K...
May 27, 2016•49 min
In Episode 106 Top 5 Film review "Captain America: Civil War," Disney's latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For no extra charge, spoilers are included. Show Notes: 00:20 - Intros and Where's the Theme? 01:24 - Hero From Start to Finish 04:25 - A Little Convenient 07:04 - One Line of Dialogue 11:14 - They Don't Wanna Fight 13:41 - I'm the Tree 15:25 - Murky Sides 18:07 - The Right Mentality 22:26 - He Killed My Mom 25:52 - Non-Fighting 28:39 - Why is There a Camera? 32:34 - He's Buying...
May 12, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Episode 105 has Top 5 Film catching up on three movies that released across April including Disney's "The Jungle Book," Ben Wheatley's "High-Rise," and Jeremy Saulnier's "Green Room." Show Notes: 00:20 - Intros 01:36 - Snap Review of Midnight Special 04:26 - Recommending 10 Cloverfield Lane 05:41 - Segment I: The Jungle Book Review 07:06 - One of the Best Remakes 08:31 - Photo Real 12:31 - A Better Rendition 16:27 - Dynamic Action 21:13 - Segment II: High-Rise Review 22:57 - Neo Future 24:21 - A...
May 07, 2016•57 min
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is out and we had to weigh in on the action-adventure that pits two of the most iconic superheroes against each other. As always, the episode includes spoilers. Show Notes: 00:20 - Segment I - Setup 01:43 - A Contentious Movie Experience 05:14 - The Zod Event 08:50 - The Burden of a Hero 12:11 - Segment II - Review 12:25 - It's a Batman Movie 15:48 - Same Motivations 20:26 - Luthor's Power 26:51 - Over Complicated 30:48 - You Don't See 34:46 - BvS and Martha ...
Apr 07, 2016•1 hr 9 min
"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is set to release this month and we are so excited for it we thought it was necessary to discuss a few things pre-release. Episode Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: A DC Movie Universe 00:45 - ... but this is Batman! 04:26 - Mutually Beneficial 06:51 - Serialized Stakes 08:53 - Segment II: The Snyder Effect 09:12 - Consequences of "Man of Steel" 16:25 - Light and Dark 19:18 - Batfleck 21:24 - Segment III: Trailers and Tracking 22:18 - A Minute of Superman, A Minute o...
Mar 08, 2016•41 min
Episode 102 reviews "The Witch" an independent horror directed by Robert Eggers that received high acclaim in 2015 at the Sundance Film Festival and Fantastic Fest. On top of the review, discussion includes authenticity, morality and faith, and expectations. Episode Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: Authenticity and Period 01:23 - 100% in Period 04:49 - Authenticity Goes Both Ways 07:55 - There Was No "W" 11:51 - Segment II: "The Witch" Review 11:56 - Time Travel 14:56 - Ensemble 17:27 - Faith Will Conq...
Feb 28, 2016•59 min
The merc with a mouth finally has a R-rated movie in theaters and it is making a ton of money. Top 5 Film review "Deadpool" directed by Tim Miller and written by Rhett Rheese & Paul Wernick. Further discussion includes Box office success, determination to get this project made, MPAA rating /content, as well as the future for the character. Episode Notes: 00:20 - Segment I: Box Office Success 01:12 - Breaking Records 03:43 - Certified Fresh Goodwill 07:02 - Little Kid in Me 09:13 - Hot Topic ...
Feb 16, 2016•54 min
In the first .5 episode of 2016 we review the Coen brothers new comedy, "Hail, Caesar!" as well as address an online discussion stemming from a demand for more diversity in Hollywood and it's impact on a film like Hail, Caesar! . Episode Notes: 00:19 - Segment I: Blue Collar Movie Making 01:29 - Most Recognizable and Most Populist 03:32 - Grow on You 05:24 - Segment II: "Hail, Caesar!" Review 07:05 - The Fixer and the Future 10:03 - Kidnap Scenario 15:15 - Matching a Photochemical Era 17:20 - "N...
Feb 13, 2016•43 min
2015 is over and it's time for us to reflect on the year. Along with narrowing down and listing our collaborative Top 5 for 2015, we talk about the Academy Award nominations for the year as well as the Top 10 at the domestic box office releases. We also look ahead at movies slated for 2016, what to get excited about and what to roll our eyes at. Being our 100th episode we celebrated by changing our intro and outro theme, enjoy. As with all of our episodes, spoilers are discussed. Episode Notes: ...
Jan 18, 2016•1 hr 17 min
The Force is back and I can not lie, you other Jedi can't deny... "The Force Awakens" is out and Top 5 Film had to discuss the film in depth. Like always on our show, spoilers are discussed at length. Show Notes: 00:30 - Making Things Right 06:02 - Purposefully Spread Out 11:00 - A Version in Your Head 13:37 - Fostering New Characters 20:20 - Rey, the Mary Sue 32:41 - My Two Suns 37:07 - A Thankless Job 39:42 - Criticisms that Ring True 51:16 - Leia is the Ultimate Badass 58:00 - Force Majeure 6...
Dec 24, 2015•1 hr 59 min
There are six Rocky Balboa movies, now there is also a spin-off titled "Creed" starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler. Coogler got notice from his direction on 2013 drama "Fruitvale Station" which also starred Michael B. Jordan. Top 5 Film had to take time to discuss Creed , a film that could easily find itself in quite a few Top 10 lists for 2015. Show Notes: 00:31 - Michael B. Jordan is a Star 02:06 - Rocky for a New Generation? 11:31 - Bridging Reality and Fiction 18:58 - Old...
Dec 22, 2015•46 min
James Bond is back in "Spectre," the 24th 007 film across 53 years. This appears to be Daniel Craig's final time wearing the tuxedo, playing with the gadgets and fast cars. Top 5 Film talks the Bond franchise as well as the mark that Daniel Craig has left the iconic character created by Ian Fleming. Show Notes: 00:31 - Intros and the Writing's on the Wall 05:38 - Aston Martin and Chase Scenes 10:05 - Momentum and Tentacle Mom Tangent 18:45 - Grounding James Bond 26:36 - Useless Nanobots, Villain...
Nov 15, 2015•1 hr
Maybe you'd heard a new Star Wars movie was coming out? For Top 5 Film this is a monumental event and we had to get our feelings out about the Star Wars franchise. We also wanted to share our fan theories and enthusiasm built off marketing and news ahead of "The Force Awakens" releasing next month. Enjoy! Show Notes: 00:31 - Intros and Mini "The Martian" Review 08:21 - Our First Star Wars Experiences and the Toyline 25:23 - Star Wars is Universal 32:26 - Two Star Wars Audiences 37:42 - Uniting t...
Nov 10, 2015•1 hr 31 min
M. Night Shyamalan is back with "The Visit" a horror comedy that left Top 5 Film itching to talk about the found footage feature. 00:31 - Intros and M. Night Shyamalan 02:00 - A New Deal 05:22 - Layers of Shyamalan 10:45 - The Twilight Zone 12:37 - More Comedy than Horror 16:10 - Sequences 22:41 - Nana and Pop Pop 27:46 - Real Mental Illness 33:58 - Delivery Method 36:08 - Sum Up and Outros
Oct 07, 2015•40 min
In episode 94, Top 5 Film discusses the 2015 Reel Grit: Six Shooter, a film marathon featuring six AFI alumni filmmakers who each present a movie that heavily influenced them becoming the artists they are today. Presenters included; Editor Affonso Goncalves, Screenwriter David Arata, Producer Michael Dinner, Production Designer Joseph Garrity, Director John McTiernan, and Cinematographer Steven Fierberg. Show Notes: 00:31 - Intros and Reel Grit: Six Shooter Background 03:57 - Watching with Purpo...
Aug 23, 2015•1 hr 10 min
Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in his fifth Mission: Impossible role for "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" directed by Christopher McQuarrie and Top 5 Film felt it necessary to discuss the feature and how it fits in among the other Mission: Impossible features. Show Notes: 00:31 - Intros and 250 mph 04:36 - Strides Above 06:50 - More Than a Set Piece 10:10 - A Bit of a Carbon Copy 14:17 - Hear the Writing 17:48 - Rinse n Repeat 23:03 - That Foil Character 26:38 - Sean Harris Only Wears Blac...
Aug 07, 2015•47 min
In Episode 92 Top 5 Film dissect Marvel Studios 12th feature film "Ant-Man." Show Notes: 00:31 - Are You Ready? and Intros 02:19 - Get Your Attention Business 09:26 - Become the Hero 13:01 - Multi-Generational 15:55 - Holding Back or Building Up? 19:47 - Silver Age in Marvel Studios 26:28 - Creative Differences 32:18 - Who Dies in Marvel Movies? 35:17 - Marvel Knows How to Cast 42:33 - Undercut the Big Moment 48:20 - Why's the Other Guy Russian? 53:30 - Folded into the Avengers 60:00 - Work to D...
Jul 20, 2015•1 hr 7 min
In episode 91 Top 5 Film digs in and discusses "Jurassic World" and the rest of Universal Pictures' Jurassic Park franchise. Show Notes: 00:31 - Intros and a 14-year Drought 05:48 - Redundant Beats and Paper Thin 11:40 - A New Generation 17:06 - The "Best" Sequel to Jurassic Park 21:07 - The Park is Open? 26:23 - Jurassic World the Theme Park Sucks 33:08 - Chris Pratt is Perfect 39:20 - A Family Vacation 49:12 - Two Sides of a Seesaw 55:24 - Transition is Painful 62:00 - Alchemy 65:36 - We Don't...
Jun 20, 2015•1 hr 20 min
It has been 30 years since director George Miller last gave fans a Mad Max film, but despite the drought, the mastermind filmmaker is back behind the camera with a new installment of the apocalyptic franchise titled "Mad Max: Fury Road" and Top 5 Film just had to discuss it. Show Notes: 00:39 - Intros and A Delightful Mainstream Release 02:56 - First Three Films Fully Realized 10:00 - Bread Crumbs and Focus on Action 19:25 - How Fury Road Came to Be 22:30 - Nothing is Practical 26:44 - Feminism,...
May 20, 2015•1 hr 8 min
In Episode 89 Top 5 Film decides to tackle two recent science fiction releases with artificial intelligence at the center of their story; "Ex Machina" and "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Show Notes: 00:31 - Intros 02:33 - "Ex Machina" 04:24 - Things Aren't Right 06:49 - Switching Alliances 08:09 - Smokescreen 12:17 - The Interview 15:24 - That's How That Works 27:35 - "Avengers: Age of Ultron" 29:58 - One and Done 32:55 - The Marvel Universe is Weighing Down the Movies 39:12 - Not Enough Time 43:27 -...
May 08, 2015•1 hr 17 min
Episode 88 has Top 5 Film discuss the latest installment in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, "Furious 7." Originally slated for 2014, Furious 7 was delayed after the untimely death Paul Walker only for Universal to regroup and finish the film in Paul's memory. On top of discussing how much Paul Walker meant to the franchise, Top 5 Film reviews the 7th film and discusses their concerns for the future of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise. Show Notes: 00:31 - Intros and Nostalgia 05:00 - Chrono...
Apr 10, 2015•1 hr 9 min
In Episode 87 Top 5 Film tackle Neil Blomkamp's third scifi feature film "Chappie." Show Notes: 00:32 - Intros 00:45 - Future Alien Director 08:07 - When You Put it That Way 12:37 - Die Antwoord 19:08 - Animation of CHAPPiE 22:30 - A Childhood Movie That's Rated R 32:27 - Hugh Jackman's Haircut 39:39 - Dolby Atmos 44:28 - Consciousness 51:45 - They Only Have PS4's in the Future 56:45 - Outros
Mar 13, 2015•58 min
Episode 86 has Top 5 Film discussing director Matthew Vaughn's latest effort "Kingsman: The Secret Service." An R-rated action adapted from a comic created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. Show Notes: 00:32 - Intros 02:35 - Review "Kingsman: The Secret Service" 05:19 - Samuel L. Jackson 07:52 - Ultra Violent 12:50 - The 1% 18:09 - Merlin's About Face 22:05 - CGI 24:36 - Poking fun at James Bond 37:52 - Outros
Feb 19, 2015•39 min
Our first .5 episode of 2015 is reactions to the 87th Annual Academy Awards nominations. There were some unforgivable snubs this year and Top 5 Film felt it necessary to go on the record over the Academy's weak nomination class from 2014; a year with an outrageous number of exceptional films. Show Notes: 00:31 - intros and set-up 01:40 - effectiveness of Academy Awards 05:10 - "Selma" has a stigma? 10:17 - fact checking "Selma" 15:26 - "American Sniper" reception 18:04 - the most offensive snub ...
Jan 19, 2015•48 min
Episode 85 is Top 5 Film's year end episode. Your hosts each rundown their individual Top 10 Films in 2014. Then collaboratively the duo debate a number of titles from 2014 and come up with Top 5's Top 5 of 2014. Enjoy! Show Notes: 00:31 - intros and set-up 05:15 - Trevor's Top 10 14:45 - Jon's Top 10 26:10 - debate on "Snowpiercer" for Top 5's Top 5 of 2014 29:31- discussion on "Inherent Vice" 34:36 - debate on "The Lego Movie" for Top 5's Top 5 of 2014 40:18 - debate on "Nightcrawler" for Top ...
Dec 31, 2014•1 hr 27 min
Christopher Nolan has a new movie out titled "Interstellar" starring Matthew McConaughey. Being the enormous Nolan fans that we are at Top 5 Film, we just had to review it. To do so we decided to bring on the first respectable gentlemen critic who hated it, Mr. James Rocchi. Show Notes: - 00:30 Intros - 01:40 Review "Interstellar" - 30:24 IMAX and the money side of "Interstellar" - 76:23 A short story about Michael Caine, Wrap-up and Outros
Nov 21, 2014•1 hr 20 min
