The Four Seasons Of Film - Fall: The Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
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New blood?! What the cuss?! On this year's fall entry for the Four Seasons of Film series, Aaron is joined by first-time guest Arron Quinn, a writer and director of animated films, to talk about Wes Anderson's foray into stop-motion animation, 2009's The Fantastic Mr. Fox. It's a lovely film that oozes charm and craftsmanship out of every frame -- and it's a fun watch for the whole family. As the wind grows colder and the leaves fall to the earth, bundle up in a blanket, grab a hot cocoa, and listen to the Aaarrroonn's talk about this fantastic film and its interesting...
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Sam Fox & Lara Repko On Their Short "Open Wide"
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It’s time to say "Ahhhh" and get weird because Aaron talks with Sam Fox & Lara Repko about their short-form horror-comedy, ! The short was featured as a part of Fantastic Fest’s Shorts Fuse programming this year, a shorts block that seeks to find “the scary in the unsettling everyday.” It marks another stylish slice of kooky, nightmarish comedy that shines a stark light on a squirm-inducing relationship dynamic and makes the absolute most out of their single-location setting. All of its separate pieces stack up to a fascinatingly funny, entertainingly squirmy whole that will...
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The Four Seasons Of Film - Summer: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
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Aaron and Rob return with more seasonal cinema fun! On this episode, the two discuss Anthony Minghella's 1999 psychological thriller, The Talented Mr. Ripley. Bring your tanning oil so you don't get burned because it's another sun-soaked summer in Italy — but this time full of deception and murder and identity crises. Pop some corn and kick back as we talk about this complicated Tom Ripley fella and what the heck he's all about.
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The Four Seasons Of Film - Spring: A League Of Their Own (1992)
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Grab some peanuts or Cracker Jacks and join Aaron & Rob as they kick of season 7 of the podcast with more "Four Seasons of Film Fun!" For this year’s Spring entry, they round the bases on the 1992 period sports dramedy A League Of Their Own, directed by Penny Marshall and starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Lori Petty, Rosie O’Donnell, Jon Lovitz, and Bill Pullman. Based around true events, the film is a charmingly bittersweet look at women taking on a more active role with society during WWII, and in many ways, being able to make choices on their own for the first...
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Top Films Of 2024
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Join Aaron has he briefly discusses the 10 (but really 14) films that he thought were the best that 2024 had to offer. Intro (0:18) Number 10 (1:32) Number 9 (3:06) Number 8 (4:57) Number 7 (6:24) Number 6 (8:42) Number 5 (11:01) Number 4 (14:06) Number 3 (15:45) Number 2 (18:16) Number 1 (21:42) Outro (24:39) For a full list of 2024 films, check out the Letterboxd link below!:
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2024 Movie Catch-Up #2
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Join Aaron as he talks about 21 more films from 2024 that he feels are some of the better offerings. Smile 2 (1:33) Azrael (4:33) A Complete Unknown (8:12) The Apprentice (13:32) Conclave (16:38) Evil Does Not Exist (19:40) Wild Robot (22:56) Casa Bonita Mi Amor (26:51) Red Rooms (29:19) Didi (31:27) Cuckoo (33:02) A Real Pain (36:07) Allen Sunshine (39:05) Queer (40:14) La Chimera (43:35) Nosferatu (46:47) Nickel Boys (47:32) The Brutalist (50:53) Anora (54:18) A Different Man (56:42) The Substance (58:41)
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Harley Chamandy On Allen Sunshine
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Aaron had the pleasure of talking with Harley Chamandy on his quietly profound and beautifully meditative feature film debut, Allen Sunshine, which received the 2024 Werner Herzog Film Prize. Listen in as the two chat about the film & its production, hope as the new punk-rock sentiment, hanging out with Werner Herzog, and arthouse cinema. You can check out Allen Sunshine right now anywhere films are available on dedmand, and you can follow Harley via the links below: Instagram: Website: For more about Harley's work, check out the links below: Podcasts: Where...
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The Four Seasons Of Film - Winter: The Great Silence (1968)
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Join Aaron & guest host Rob Chenoweth as they close out this year's "Four Seasons Of Film" series by diving into the snowdrifts of Sergio Corbucci's cold-blooded late-60s western: The Great Silence. With chilling seasonal vibes and a bleak ending that's numbingly frigid, this winter western totally embraces its icy nature and paints the white snow spaghetti-sauce red. Boltered by beautiful cinematography, a killer score from Ennio Morricone, and a memorably menacing performance from Klaus Kinski as the loathsome Loco, the film offers a fascinating revisionist take on the western that sets...
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Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays!: Gremlins (1984)
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On this latest installment of "Happy Home Invastion For The Holidays!," Aaron talks about irresponsible pet owners by having a midnight snack outta Joe Dante's 1984 Christmastime classic that famously contrasts the cheery lightness of the holiday season with devilish monsters and family-friendly horror: Gremlins! Written by Chris Columbus, and produced (alongside Warner Bros.) by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, Gremlins is a deliciously cheesy casserole with holiday dressing, and a true testament to why people should just follow the rules sometimes. Even after 40 years,...
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Robert Eggers' Nosferatu & The Rich History Of Count Orlok
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Aaron and a very special guest were able to attend an early screening of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu remake on Friday the 13th and lived to the tell the tale! Built in that rigorous period-accurate detail that’s become Eggers’ signature hallmark and embodied by a stellar cast, this retelling gives more depth to its cast of characters and drives a stake right into the dark heart of the gothic romance that beats at its core. On this episode, we discuss the history of this century-old story, the differences between its main iterations, and share thoughts on Eggers' version. Intro ...
info_outlineWith 2023 behind us, it's time to put a cap on the year! Join Aaron as he talks about his favorite films from last year and manages to squeeze in 13 flicks where some other sucker would only give yah 10.
-#10 (1:17)
-#9 (2:47)
-#8 (5:05)
-#7 (7:53)
-#6 (9:52)
-#5 (12:33)
-#4 (15:03)
-#3 (17:13)
-#2 (19:28)
-#1 (22:17)
For reviews on 2023 films: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/2023+Films