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Back to the Frame Rate

Back to the Frame Rate is a movie discussion podcast where filmmakers, actors, and passionate wannabes come together to celebrate the art of cinema. From beloved popcorn flicks of the "80s, "90s and today, to timeless classics and arthouse gems we cover it all. But we’re not just here to talk movies — we’re here to save them! In a world facing imminent asteroid-induced doom (think Armageddon without the happy ending), we’ve built a fallout shelter for the greatest films of all time. With only

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01:43:56

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) / Fortune & Glory #1

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2024/09/09

We’re kicking off a brand-new month with an epic journey through the legendary Indiana Jones franchise! In this week's episode, we dive deep into one of the most iconic films in cinema history, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', and the nostalgia is so strong it’s practically bursting at the seams. But that’s not all—returning for this episode is none other than our own BTTFR OG hostess with the mostest, Eli Escobar! 02:12The Question05:11Catching Up with Eli12:21Movie Facts23:31Eli's review28:23Nathan's

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01:39:49

The Fisher King (1991)

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2024/09/02

After five months of teasing this episode we finally squeeze in our review of 'The Fisher King' (1991), Terry Gilliam's surrealist fantasy comedy. The movie was Nathan's pick after winning this year's Oscar's side bet. Joining us once again is Nathan's longtime friend and multi-talented creative force in the film industry, David Merrill.04:56Introducing David Merrill07:34The Four Questions29:54Nathan's thoughts35:58 Bee's thoughts39:49 David's thoughts01:16:48Movie Pairings01:27:44The Verdict: Save

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August Wrap-up / 2024 Box Office / Movie Musings

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2024/08/28

This week we wrap up our thoughts on our 80's summer comedy retrospective by sharing our highlights and ranking the films we watched. Followed by a look back at the state of the box office which showed some signs of recovery after an abysmal Spring, although films were still anchored by IP juggernauts and sequels. Then we highlight the films we recap some of the films we watched this summer on an extended Movie Musings segment. 00:59Recap of 80s Summer Comedies08:14Summer Box Office

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01:19:07

One Crazy Summer (1986) / 80s Summer Comedies #3

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2024/08/26

It's 1986, Hoops McCann has just graduated Generic New York High School (yes, that's the name of his school). He's missed out on his chance for a basketball scholarship and he's facing an entire summer of sketching whammies in his notepad and life damaging boredom. But what he doesn't know yet is that he's about to have 'ONE CRAZY SUMMER'!!!! We wrap up our 80s summer comedy retrospective with this overlooked early John Cusack picture.Time Stamps03:43Plot Synopsis and Trailer07:58Movie

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01:13:16

The Great Outdoors (1988) / 80s Summer Comedies #2

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2024/08/19

In the 2nd episode of our 80s Summer Comedy series hosts Nathan and Sam dive into the beloved 1988 comedy 'The Great Outdoors.' Alongside the movie review, there's a recap of Nathan's recent marathoning of all 4 Beverly Hills Cop films. Tune in for a blend of nostalgia and critical insights as the hosts decide whether 'The Great Outdoors' deserves a place in their cinematic vault.03:10Plot Synopsis04:37Personal Memories and Nostalgia07:37Movie Facts and Filming Locations11:06Box Office and

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01:03:12

Earnest Goes To Camp (1987) / 80s Summer Comedies #1

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2024/08/12

In this episode, we explore the slapstick antics, the unique charm of Jim Varney, and the unforgettable moments that make Ernest a beloved character from the 80s while we review the 1987 (classic????) 'Ernest Goes to Camp'. Subscribe, rate, and share the fun!Time Stamps01:41Question of the week07:47Movie Facts13:45Bee's review17:59 Nathan's review24:00 Sam's review44:10Movie Pairing 51:03Verdict on Ernest Goes to Camp: Save or PURGE!!!53:58Weekly Highlight01:01:21Wrapping Up and Next Week's

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01:24:13

Twisters (2024) / Entering the Suck Zone #2 / Top 5...

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2024/07/29

"You don't chase your fears, you ride them"; Never has a movie quote taken on a whole new meaning in it's proper context. We watched TWISTERS this week! Join us for our opinions on this "lega-sequel" and if it's better or worse than the original. Stick around after our review as we all share our TOP 5 FAVORITE Disaster Films. 05:27Movie Facts12:24Nathan's review16:58Bee's review21:10Sam's review49:44Save or PURGE!!52:36Top Five Disaster Films Countdown01:21:03Wrapping Up and notes on upcoming

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01:04:44

Twister (1996) / Entering the Suck Zone #1

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2024/07/22

We had to reshuffle some of our summer schedule, but in anticipation of the new Twisters film, we revisit the OG of 90s natural disaster films with the Bill Paxton & Helen Hunt vehicle, 'Twister'. Please excuse some of our audio in this episode as our hosts recorded this episode LIVE in studio and there were a few technical issues, but it doesn't detour from the great time we had talking about this film. Later that night the three of us headed out to our local IMAX theater for a screening of

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01:18:55

BTTFR Rewind - Our 1984 Movie Draft episode

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2024/07/15

As we reshuffle our summer schedule a little bit why not drop a perfect episode to honor one of the greatest movie years ever, 1984. At the beginning of this year we decided to hold our very first movie draft. This show is a blast to listen to, as it contains the very first instance of Nathan's exclamation "DUNE?!?!". Enjoy, and tune in next Monday for a brand new episode of Back to the Frame Rate!Take our Poll - Help shape the future of our Podcast!Sign up for new online newsletter, Frame Rate

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July 2024 Update - Schedule reshuffle

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2024/07/08

We will need to reshuffle our schedule slightly. Our '80s Summer Comedies' will now be released in August. We will be taking a few weeks off this July and early August to accommodate some of our vacation schedules, but stay tuned, new episodes are on their way!

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01:09:53

June Wrap-up / Pride Awards / 2024 Mid Year Top 5

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2024/07/01

It's time for our monthly wrap-up show! On this episode we hand out our June Pride Awards, including unique categories like Wingman/Wingwoman and Scene Stealer. We rank our top films for this series and unveil our mid-year top five movies of 2024. The episode also features a look ahead at anticipated films and a tribute to Donald Sutherland. Finally, we reveal our plans for next month's theme: '80s summer comedies! Listen in for all the details!04:23 June Pride Awards & Rankings22:27 Mid-Year

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01:14:47

Lilies (1996) / June Pride #3

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2024/06/24

Join us as we wrap up our June Pride retrospective with the 1996 film "Lilies," directed by John Greyson. We're thrilled to have screenwriter and playwright Duncan Pflaster as our special guest. While "Lilies" might be the most obscure film we've covered on the podcast, it's definitely worth a watch!Find Duncan Pflaster online - duncanpflaster.comTime Stamps01:47Introduction to Special Guest, Duncan Pflaster19:23Duncan's thoughts of 'Lilies21:23 Bee's thoughts of 'Lilies'24:22 Nathan's thoughts of

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01:11:15

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) / June Pride #2

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2024/06/17

Join Nathan, Bee, and Sam as they dive deep into 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' in the second episode of their June Pride exploration. The intense romance between Marianne and Héloïse, the film's breathtaking cinematography, and its exquisite sound mixing create a truly one of a kind cinematic experience. 02:04 - Walmart Woes04:07 - This Week's Movie: Portrait of a Lady on Fire11:30 - Nathan's Review16:03 - Sam's Review18:29 - Bee's Review30:54 - The Id, Ego, and Superego39:53Interpreting Orpheus

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01:31:28

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert...

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2024/06/10

Join hosts Nathan, Sam, and Bee as they don their most fabulous sequins and embark on a wild, heartwarming ride through the Outback with our special guest, Rob Kersey! In this Pride Month special, we're diving into the iconic film "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter, deep dives into drag culture, and heartfelt discussions about the film's impact on the LGBTQ+ community. From the unforgettable performances to the spectacular costumes, we’re

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May Wrap-Up / Mad Max Awards / Movie Musings

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2024/06/05

Our May Wrap-up episode. A time to reflect on MAD MAY, in which we watched all the films in the Mad Max franchise, including the latest, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'.00:00 Reflections on the franchise and recent box office03:05 Mad Max Awards19:54 Ranking the Franchise24:24 Movie MusingsTake our Poll - Help shape the future of our Podcast!Sign up for new online newsletter, Frame Rate Monthly. Email backtotheframerate@gmail.com to subscribe.Find all our episodes here on your preferred Podcast

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01:32:45

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) / Mad May #5

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2024/06/03

Welcome to the Wasteland! In our final episode of Mad May we bring on a special guest, filmmaker, playwright, comic book writer, banker???, and all around amazing guy Lenny Schwartz! Lenny has probably watched more movies then all three of us hosts combined. Lenny is an accomplished playwright having penned dozens and dozens of plays and operates The Daydream Theater Company out of Rhode Island. He's written several feature films including Higher Methods, Murder University, Comic Book Junkies,

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01:31:09

Mad Max: Fury Road / Mad May #4

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2024/05/27

Mad Max Fury Road is unanimously considered one of the greatest action films of all time, and also one of the most discussed films on podcasts...hence we have a little fun on the show with a NFL style draft where Sam and Bee pick the ultimate team of characters based on the Mad Max universe to run their Ice Cream Truck business. Nathan shares some thoughts on the Black & Chrome edition, we compare which Max did it better (Hardy or Gibson?), how many decibels were coming out of Doof's speakers

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01:25:07

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome / Mad May #3

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2024/05/20

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome one of the most bizarrely entertaining and head scratching films to emerge from the 80s. Join Nathan, Sam, and Bee as they navigate through the desert of chaos, where survival is an art form and Thunderdome is the ultimate arena of justice. Expect the unexpected as we dissect the film's quirkiest moments, debate the ethics of post-apocalyptic fashion, and try to answer the age-old question: "Who run Bartertown?" On the pod this week we welcome back returning champion Mark

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01:41:17

The Road Warrior / Mad May #2

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2024/05/13

This week we discuss George Miller's second entry in the Mad Max franchise, the 1981 super V8 charged 'The Road Warrior'. A movie that became the blueprint for action films. Joining us on the pod is Adam Ginsberg. Adam is an award winning actor, voice artist, producer of theater and film, podcaster, and co-CEO of both TwitchTwitch Productions and Green Treez Company. He is also runs the Macabre Faire Film Festival based in Nashville, TN.Find Adam

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01:26:02

Mad Max (1979) / Mad May #1

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2024/05/06

Welcome to MAD MAY! We will be watching every film in the Mad Max franchise. Of course we take it back to where it all started with the 1979 original. This film may have a low budget, but it's still one of the most gritty adrenaline-fueled films ever put on celluloid.Time Stamps01:55Choosing Our Biker Names and Mannequin Partners03:32Diving into Mad Max: The 1979 Cult Classic26:42Nathan's review31:49Sam's review39:18Bee's review01:10:00Movie Pairings/Recommendation Shelf01:19:19Verdict on Mad

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