TV Junk Episode #3: Moon Knight
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
Release Date: 05/14/2022
Game Junk Episode #269
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
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Lost in Translation (2003)
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
"I just feel so alone, even when I'm surrounded by other people." On this week's episode, we return to Tokyo for a bleary-eyed re-evaluation of Sofia Coppola's 2003 indie dramedy Lost in Translation. Despite being often referenced on the podcast, it was time to finally let Frank air his grievances about this era of Bill Murray's career and see how the movie holds up over 20 years later. Is it really intended as a May-September romance or is it just about the need for connection? Does the movie's view of quirky Japan feel overly snarky and borderline racist? Is it a dick move for an actor to...
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Spaceballs (1987)
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
May the Schwartz be with you! To kick off Star Wars month here on Film Junk, we are revisiting a beloved parody film from Mel Brooks, which also happened to have been a very formative experience for a certain budding Prince of Comedy. Spaceballs may not be Brooks’ most acclaimed or successful movie but it very well could be his most ludicrous. What makes a great comedy that stands the test of time? Was Spaceballs the first movie in cinema history to use an extended shot for comedic purposes? Why is there no Luke Skywalker equivalent in this movie? Do we have any hope at all for the upcoming...
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Game Junk Episode #268
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
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Lost in Translation (2003)
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
"I just feel so alone, even when I'm surrounded by other people." On this week's episode, we return to Tokyo for a bleary-eyed re-evaluation of Sofia Coppola's 2003 indie dramedy Lost in Translation. Despite being often referenced on the podcast, it was time to finally let Frank air his grievances about this era of Bill Murray's career and see how the movie holds up over 20 years later. Is it really intended as a May-September romance or is it just about the need for connection? Does the movie's view of quirky Japan feel overly snarky and borderline racist? Is it a dick move for an actor to...
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Chungking Express (1994)
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
Do you... like pineapple? On this week's episode of Film Junk, we enter the vibe zone with Wong Kar-Wai as Frank finally takes the shrink wrap off of his Criterion Blu-ray for Chungking Express. The acclaimed Hong Kong director is known for his visual poetry and sense of romance but plot often takes a backseat to mood and emotion. Can breaking the law be romantic or is it always just plain reprehensible? Does step printing create a dreamlike atmosphere or does it just look dated? Could Frank gorf 30 cans of pineapple in one night? Has Sean ever heard The Cranberries before? Profess your...
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Gimme Shelter (1970)
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
Who's fighting and what for? Why are we fighting? The idealism of the '60s gave way to tragedy and darkness in December 1969 as captured in the seminal Rolling Stones documentary Gimme Shelter. Directed by The Maysles Brothers and Charlotte Zwerin, this is more than just a concert film but rather a complex masterwork that would influence non-fiction filmmakers for many generations to come. Is there a difference between direct cinema and cinema verité? Is Mick Jagger's stage banter "cringe"? Should all live musical performances sound just like the original album recording? Who is better... The...
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Game Junk Episode #267
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
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Chungking Express (1994)
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
Do you... like pineapple? On this week's episode of Film Junk, we enter the vibe zone with Wong Kar-Wai as Frank finally takes the shrink wrap off of his Criterion Blu-ray for Chungking Express. The acclaimed Hong Kong director is known for his visual poetry and sense of romance but plot often takes a backseat to mood and emotion. Can breaking the law be romantic or is it always just plain reprehensible? Does step printing create a dreamlike atmosphere or does it just look dated? Could Frank gorf 30 cans of pineapple in one night? Has Sean ever heard The Cranberries before? Profess your...
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Rad (1986)
Film Junk: The Longest-Running Movie Podcast
Eat your heart out Hulk Hogan, it’s the 40th anniversary of Rad and we’re ready to revisit this slightly under the radar ‘80s gem. Cru and his BMX crew fight the good fight against the evil forces of Mongoose before facing the death defying Helltrack… I mean, Hecktrack. Which members of the Film Junk crew were BMX heads as kids? Did Hal Needham and his stunt team elevate this movie way beyond what it deserved? Why was the actress who played Katie erased from film history? Could $100,000 buy two houses based on 1986 gas prices? Go balls out on this week‘s episode of the Film Junk...
info_outlineThe latest Disney+ series Moon Knight is the topic of the latest episode of the TV Junk Podcast. Greg, Dax Gordine and Nuno Pereira bring their comic book knowledge to discuss Dissociative Identity Disorder, Egyptian Gods and wiggling ears in the first Marvel show that doesn't tie in to the current MCU. We talk favourite moments, Marvel horror and hand out our superlatives. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe and download on all your favourite podcast apps.