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Footcandle Films

Do you enjoy listening to people talk about films? What about those films that may not show up at the local multiplex but are instead showing at the smaller specialty theater across town? Then ”Footcandle Films” may be the show for you. Each month, the hosts discuss and review one ”smaller” film in-depth, discuss upcoming film news, and give recommendations on films that you may not be aware of, ones that you haven’t remembered in a while, or ones that are worth your time checking out. And all the

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57:08

Thunderbolts

Footcandle Films ·

2025/05/07

An unconventional team of antiheroes embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts in THUNDERBOLTS - the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We've got a review of the new film plus a sampling of three upcoming a24 films all on this episode.Recommendations from our host in this episode: Tower Footcandle Films Society

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01:14:47

The Legend of Ochi

Footcandle Films ·

2025/04/30

On the fictional island of Carpathia a shy girl is raised to fear an elusive animal known as ochi. When she discovers a wounded baby ochi she embarks on a quest to return him to his home. Willem Dafoe & Emily Watson star in the new film THE LEGEND OF OCHI which hit theaters April 25th. Our hosts share a review and then partake in some trailer tapas.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Nanny McPhee Footcandle Film Society

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01:10:07

Sinners

Footcandle Films ·

2025/04/23

Director Ryan Coogler & actor Michael B. Jordan have re-teamed for their fourth feature together with SINNERS which tells the story of twin brothers Smoke & Stack (both portrayed by Jordan) who return to their hometown to attempt a fresh start by opening a juke joint only to have a great evil descend upon their new venture. On this episode, we share a review of SINNERS plus watch & discuss the new trailer for THE LIFE OF CHUCK.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Fruitvale

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58:22

Footcandle Films - Drop The Studio It's What's Inside

Footcandle Films ·

2025/04/16

If you've been in a movie theater since January you've likely seen the trailer for DROP - Christopher Landon's latest directorial effort starring Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar. We've got a review plus thoughts on trailers for new films by Wes Anderson & Ari AsterRecommendations - It's What's Inside (Netflix), The Studio (AppleTV+) Footcandle Film Society

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01:07:07

A Minecraft Movie One of Them Days

Footcandle Films ·

2025/04/09

A MINECRAFT MOVIE starring Jack Black, Jason Mamoa, and Danielle Brooks made bank at the box office this past weekend. Alan & Chris entered the OverWorld and have a review of the film plus some news of upcoming releases.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - One of Them Days Footcandle Film Society

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01:07:16

Death of a Unicorn American Animals

Footcandle Films ·

2025/04/02

Paul Rudd & Jenna Ortega star as a father & daughter traveling to a wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO in the dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN. Our hosts share their thoughts on the movie as well as discuss news of films in the works. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: American Animals Footcandle Film Society

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01:01:09

Black Bag Molli and Max in the Future

Footcandle Films ·

2025/03/26

Steven Soderbergh has released his second film of 2025 - a spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as a married couple who both work as intelligence agents. We've got a review of BLACK BAG plus quick looks at upcoming new releases. Recommendation included in this episode: Molli and Max in the Future Footcandle Film Society

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58:24

Opus Never Stopped

Footcandle Films ·

2025/03/19

OPUS is writer/director Mark Anthony Green's feature debut. It stars John Malkovich as a reclusive pop music icon and Ayo Edebiri as a journalist sent to cover his first album release in thirty years. We've got a review of the film plus another serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample some news of upcoming releases.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Music Never Stopped Footcandle Film Society

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58:11

MICKEY 17

Footcandle Films ·

2025/03/12

MICKEY 17 is director Bong Joon Ho’s much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Best Picture-winning PARASITE. We’ve got a review plus a serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample the upcoming films BRING HER BACK and HOLLAND.Recommendation from our hosts in this episode – Schindler’s List Footcandle Film Society

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00:51:53

My Dead Friend Zoe

Footcandle Films ·

2025/03/05

Director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes makes his directorial debut with MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman. Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who - thanks to the presence of her dead best from the Army - is at odds with her estranged Vietnam Veteran grandfather and her VA counselor. We've got a review of the new film plus thoughts on the 96th Academy Awards winners and losers on this episode.

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01:12:25

Sing Sing The Brutalist Monkey

Footcandle Films ·

2025/02/27

'Twas the week leading up to the Academy Awards ceremony. Our hosts were in a quandary as to what film to review. A based on a true story inspiring drama, a new contender for the title of an American masterpiece, or a film that just hit theaters. Why not all three? Listen in for thoughts on SING SING, THE BRUTALIST, & THE MONKEY.

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01:02:57

The Gorge

Footcandle Films ·

2025/02/19

A sci-fi thriller romance starring Miles Teller & Anya Taylor-Joy? That's how THE GORGE released on AppleTV+ on Valentine's Day has been promoted. We've got a review plus a few thoughts on the new CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD & news of an upcoming a24 film starring Paul Rudd & Tim Robinson.

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00:51:23

Companion

Footcandle Films ·

2025/02/05

Writer/Director Drew Hancock's new film COMPANION follows what happens when a billionaire's death sets off a chain of events for Iris (played by Sophie Thatcher) and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate. Our hosts share a review followed by some trailers for new films on the horizon.

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01:18:19

Presence

Footcandle Films ·

2025/01/29

Director Stephen Soderbergh is back on the big screen with the first of his two 2025 films. PRESENCE tells the tale of a family who moves into a new home only to become convinced they are not alone. Our hosts give their thoughts on this new release as well as discuss the recent Oscar nominations.

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00:53:07

Wolf Man

Footcandle Films ·

2025/01/22

On this episode of Footcandle Films, we review the new creature feature WOLF MAN starring Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott. Afterward, Alan serves up a platter of Trailer Tapas with previews of THE ALTO KNIGHTS and QUEEN OF THE RING. Chris closes out the show with a timely recommendation of a documentary on filmmaker David Lynch.

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01:18:30

Heretic

Footcandle Films ·

2025/01/15

HERETIC, a horror thriller from A24 Studios starring Hugh Grant, gets the honor of being the first film to be reviewed in 2025 by Alan & Chris. After the review, each host shares a list of films they are anticipating for 2025.

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01:28:47

Best of 2024

Footcandle Films ·

2025/01/08

For the first Footcandle Films podcast of 2025 Alan & Chris look back at the cinematic offerings of 2024 and give their top 5 actresses, actors, directors & films. Adding a little twist to the usual "Best of" recaps each host also shares their biggest disappointment & biggest surprise from 2024.

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01:21:51

A Complete Unknown Babygirl

Footcandle Films ·

2024/12/25

Two additional gifts await under the cinematic Christmas tree for our hosts to discuss before calling it quits for 2024. In this episode, Alan & Chris unwrap the new Bob Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN starring Timothée Chalamet and the thriller BABYGIRL starring Nicole Kidman.

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01:03:27

Nosferatu A Different Man

Footcandle Films ·

2024/12/18

Looking for something a little different to do on Christmas Day? How about heading to the local multiplex to see what spin Robert Eggers puts on the vampire tale with NOSFERATU? Alan & Chris have had a chance to screen the film early and share a review. Also on this episode, we discuss A DIFFERENT MAN starring Sebastian Stan and talk about the recently released Academy Awards shortlists.

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01:00:43

Nightbitch Will & Harper

Footcandle Films ·

2024/12/13

Marielle Heller's new film NIGHTBITCH starring Amy Adams tells the story of a woman who has paused her career as an artist to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her domesticity takes a surreal turn. Alan & Chris share their thoughts on the film as well as discuss the documentary, Will & Harper.

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