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The Film Talk

Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins

After a 10 year break they"ve returned! The Ongoing Conversation about Movies and their Meaning with film critics Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins continues to explore what films are really telling us about our lives and world, what we can learn about life through the eyes of others, and how movies can help us get through hard times - and affirm us in the better ones.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

44:04

Deadpool & Wolverine

The Film Talk ·

2024/08/09

“You’re paying to participate in the destruction of the thing you used to enjoy”, so says Gareth Higgins in this surprising emotional installment of The Film Talk, that delves into, however slightly, the death of what we used to call "the movies". Along the way John Huston’s The Dead is recommended, Blazing Saddles is lauded and Jett Loe sheds a tear talking about the astonishing performance of Glenn Ford in Richard Donner’s Superman. Hope you like it. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk

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01:04:23

The Bikeriders and Inside Out 2 Reviewed and an...

The Film Talk ·

2024/07/04

You won’t see a better cavalcade of actors in the English language today than in the magnificent, quiet, (and loud), film The BIkeriders, and Inside Out 2 is wonderful companion piece to the groundbreaking, Michael Apted-originated, Up series. Additionally in this episode we mourn the loss of that wonderful, sublime giant of cinema Donald Sutherland and realize that actor Boyd Holbrook is the new M. Emmet Walsh. Enjoy. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To

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38:06

Hit Man

The Film Talk ·

2024/06/20

Is the new Richard Linklater film just Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors starring actors in better shape, or is it something far more? Jett and Gareth disagree on a fundamental level about this light, no dark, comedy. Along the way they discuss Werner Herzog’s Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans and Anthony LaPaglia in Bulletproof Heart. Also, everyone’s favorite mutant, Kuato, from Total Recall makes a cameo appearance. Enjoy. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk

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39:12

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The Film Talk ·

2024/05/28

Is the new George Miller action spectacular a masterpiece or a misfire Dear Listeners? Film reviewers Gareth Higgins and Jett Loe again agree to disagree about the merits of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, (or should it be called a Mad Max Myth?). Along the way they get into what the 'Beyond Vengeance' chapter of the film really means, invoke Monty Python and the Holy Grail, have thoughts about changing frame rates in the movies, and a life of rage that is born out of grief, as well as reminisce about

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38:20

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

The Film Talk ·

2024/05/18

Does compassion and empathy win the day in this new Apes picture? Gareth and Jett discuss in detail and, just like the old days, vehemently agree to disagree, (or do they?), about the merits of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Along the way the get into all the previous Ape movies, touch on Karl Malden's performance in disaster flick Meteor, have questions about Danny Boyle's Sunshine and fondly recall the Kevin Costner starring Waterworld. Enjoy. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk

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Roger Corman - Mourning a Giant

The Film Talk ·

2024/05/14

Martin Scorsese said of Roger Corman’s films, “they weren’t encumbered with having to deal with art.” There’s a freedom in that The Film Talk thinks. In this appreciation of the great, prolific director and producer Roger Corman Jett and Gareth touch on his astonishing legacy, the one shirt John Sayles appears to have, a very special Laurie Anderson lyric, the merits of James Cameron’s True Lies and much more. Corman will be missed by many, (Jett hasn’t cried at the death of someone he didn’t know

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41:22

Challengers

The Film Talk ·

2024/05/03

Can you win without defeating someone? Gareth and Jett get into it with Luca Guadagnino's new new action, (and love), packed tennis picture Challengers. Along the way they delve into James Cameron's The Abyss, sing the praises of Hovis Bread commercials, recommend Ridley Scott's The Duelists and Walter Hill's Charles Bronson-starring Hard Times and pull the curtain back a little into their conceptions of what love really means. Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk

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59:53

Civil War

The Film Talk ·

2024/04/21

Can we experience our experiences without taking photographs of them? This is one of the many questions asked in Jett and Gareth’s look at the brilliant, picaresque horror film from Alex Garland: Civil War. Along the way they relate the movie to such work as Andor, Cold Mountain, Salvador and even After Earth, and decide we all need an avalanche of kindness in the world. French philosopher René Girard is in the mix as well, along with thoughts on the career of Anthony Perkins. Also we spoil the end

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01:01:04

Perfect Days, Louis Gossett Jr. and M. Emmet Walsh

The Film Talk ·

2024/04/03

This may be one of the most far-ranging and far-reaching shows yet. Gareth and Jett get into the beautiful and sublime Wim Wender's film Perfect Days, look, and listen to, M. Emmet Walsh in Straight Time and The Iron Giant, marvel at Louis Gossett Jr.'s performance in Enemy Mine and Jaws 3-D, (the third dimension is terror), explore the Wings of Desire Cinematic Universe, wonder about Alejandro Jodorowsky as regards to Alexander Payne's The Holdovers and even find time to shoehorn in a few thoughts

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56:57

Dune: Part 2

The Film Talk ·

2024/03/20

It's arguably the best horror film of our age. In this deep dive into Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part 2, Jett and Gareth talk about the film's relation to the 'myth of redemptive violence', bring in L.A. Confidential, The Manchurian Candidate, The Exorcist: Believer, personal trauma, the DP of that Dollar Shave Club ad, David Lynch's beautiful attempt at a Dune and more. To listen to the show on Apple Podcasts go to: Apple - The Film Talk To listen to the show on Spotify go to: Spotify - The Film

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03:44

[Teaser] Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny -...

The Film Talk ·

2024/03/14

Oh my goodness folks we're doing our first Bonus Episode, a deep dive into the glorious Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! The full episode will be released Friday, March 15th, 2024. To get access to the monthly bonus episode(s) of the podcast click go to: Patreon.com/TheFilmTalk To listen to the show on Spotify go to: Spotify - The Film Talk You can also converse with other TFT fans on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com Or leave a

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01:00:13

Every Academy Awards Best Picture Nominee of 2024 -...

The Film Talk ·

2024/03/09

Time for Part Two of our big Oscar Show folks! Jett and Gareth agree, and sometimes agree to disagree about: Maestro Oppenheimer Past Lives Poor Things The Zone of Interest To get access to the monthly bonus episode(s) of the podcast go to: Patreon.com/TheFilmTalk To listen to the show on Apple Podcasts go to: Apple - The Film Talk To listen to the show on Spotify go to: Spotify - The Film Talk You can also converse with other TFT fans on Facebook at: Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To

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01:18:55

Every Academy Awards Best Picture Nominee of 2024 -...

The Film Talk ·

2024/03/06

Dear Friends, they're back! After ten years, Jett & Gareth have restarted the podcast The Film Talk. They never thought they'd do it, but they missed talking to each other about the meaning of movies and the joy they bring. In this inaugural return episode we review every single Best Picture nominee of the 2024 Academy Awards. This obviously takes some time so they've broken the show into two parts. In this episode they talk about: American Fiction Anatomy of a Fall Barbie The Holdovers Killers

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