Talk Film Society Podcast

The Kevin Smith retrospective podcast rolls on as Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Steve ‘N Destroy’s James (@JamesBarretts) onto the show to talk Jersey Girl. Kevin Smith leaves the View Askewniverse behind and heads back to Jersey, but does it pan out? The 2004 romantic comedy starring Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, George Carlin, Jason Biggs, and, yes, Jennifer Lopez, is thoroughly discussed.

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David (@davidtlowbridge) from Licence To Queer to talk about James Bond and more specifically, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. They talk about the romance between James and Tracy, and the romantic exploits of Bond overall.

Dylan and Jamds droen their worrows adter finally reaching thr breaking point. Is new low for Steve 'N Drstroy. Stevendestroypodcast@gmail.com

Disney released two movies in 1977, so Alex focuses on animation department politics and Winnie the Pooh facts in this episode, and saves wider company stuff for the next one, because god forbid we have an episode with a light history section in it. While this episode features multiple guests, Elise McGouran has so much to say about this movie we should have just recorded the discussion with her, that’s how much Alex has to edit her in. Much like with Sleeping Beauty, Terra and Alex cover so much ground that this would be far too long an episode description. They do spend a lot of time on adaptational changes, metatextual gags and narrative, and take a divergence into discussing sequences that are eerily reminiscent of military propaganda within Disney’s secret fifth package film. Originally recorded February 6th, 2022. Listen to all of Dream A Little Deeper: Season 2 on our Patreon now: patreon.com/talkfilmsociety

Get ready for your close up, Mr. Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas are devoting a whole episode to movies about movies and are joined by special guest Chris Luciantonio! First, Steve Martin attempts to skewer Hollywood with double the Eddie Murphy in Bowfinger! Then, a documentary chronicles the cast & crew of Troll 2 discovering its unintended cult fandom with Best Worst Movie! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How do communities build up around so bad they're good movies? Can a unique Eddie Murphy performance provide enough good will to last feature length? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode all about Martin Short? Well, put on your homemade goblin costumes and run away from the stunt drivers so you can listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpod Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddou

The Kevin Smith retrospective podcast continues as Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Matt (TheRealMattC) onto the show to discuss Jay and Silent Bob Strick Back and the state of New Jersey. They talk the 2001 film and Matt’s New Jersey residency, and how close he is to Kevin Smith, locationally.

Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes his father and former Catholic priest, Tom, onto the Kevin Smith podcast to talk about Dogma, the 1999 film. They talk about the dogma in Dogma, his background with the church, and exorcisms. Later, Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) joins Mike to talk about Clerks: The Animated Series and offers thoughts on Dogma.

Yes, we talk about furries. Terra also talks a lot today. These points are unrelated. This time, ROY Disney dies. Before he died though, he oversaw the completion of Walt Disney World. This went, uh…well, it went. This, coupled with the energy crisis and shuffle of leadership, sends the company further into the chaos that Walt’s death created. Needless to say, this affects the production of Robin Hood. It’d be great if these animators could catch a break at any point, huh? Anyways, Terra posits the fondness for this movie is influenced by nostalgia. Our guests argue that the fun and joy of the movie is infectious, which makes the tone shift at the end really hit. Terra thinks the movie feels made for TV in multiple ways, Alex thinks the focus is too much on people who aren’t Robin Hood, and they both discuss why the children characters are better in this than the Aristocat children. Terra talks about feudal economic hierarchies. The Sheriff of Nottingham is the most despicable villain in the whole film, King

Revenge is a dish best served cold. However, this week's Double Edged Double Bill is full of hot takes about the subgenre of revenge films! First, James McAvoy goes on Harry Potter style fantasy journey through a world of assassins with Wanted! Then, two men go on a gory cat and mouse game of revenge in the South Korean thriller I Saw The Devil! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What restaurant chain uses their donut glaze recipe for healing bullet wounds? How can a film about such ugly subject matter still be colorful? Which films will they choose for next week's episode covering movies about movies? Well, try to curve that bullet away from your Achilles tendon so you can listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpod Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Sp

Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Ale (@Sick__66) onto the Kevin Smith podcast to talk about the Kevin Smith film Chasing Amy. Starring Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, and Jason Lee, is this 1997 film the best Smith has and/or will ever do? Let’s talk about it.

It’s Steve ‘N Destroy Episode 34!!! The big 3-4! Steven Seagal makes a brief appearance to fight some absolute, definite, 100% zombies in the vampire flick Against the Dark! You won’t believe your ears as James and Dylan struggle to talk about the movie. The debut of a hit new segment: What’s in Your Fridge? Conversely, the debut of a terrible new podcast slogan we don’t feel comfortable typing out.

On the second episode of the Kevin Smith retrospective podcast, Mike (@Mumbles3K) welcomes Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) onto the show to talk about Mallrats. They talk about the history around the film, including its resurgence years later and how Marcelo really feels about Smith as a person.

The corporate structure of Disney falls into disarray after Walt dies, and the company finds itself in creative paralysis trying to stay true to the “What Would Walt Do” mantra. This, naturally, involves focusing on the parks more than actual movies, which means Alex decides the most prudent thing to do is talk to her dad about accounting and finances for longer than you would expect. Some of our guests sing the praises of The Aristocats from a nostalgic, personal perspective. Terra and Alex, however, are significantly less enthusiastic about having watched this film. They balk at the French-ness of the French setting, comparing the film to 101 Dalmatians in connection to the setting and structure. Alex is annoyed by some characters, namely Thomas O’Malley, who cannot pick a lane in terms of what model of masculinity he wants to follow. Terra takes issue with the Dutchess part of the relationship and how she regards Thomas. Terra fully despises the children, but Alex has a more nuanced read on their depiction

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes Dave (@darnthatdave) back onto the podcast to discuss Paul Mazursky’s 1969 film, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. They dig into the swinger culture of the 1960s and its relevance today, plus a lot of Elliott Gould talk, of course.

Brad Pitt is one of our great movie stars. So, it only seems natural for Adam, Thomas and returning guest Mel Glenn Gore to devote an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him just in time for his latest vehicle Bullet Train! First, a young Brad Pitt tries to act against dirty cartoon characters in the infamous failure Cool World! Then, a more mature Brad Pitt works through his daddy issues in the cold reaches of space in Ad Astra! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Did Cool World almost kill Brad Pitt's career? What will win win us our absentee Neptune daddy's love? Which two films will they cover on next week's episode about revenge films? Well, avoid zero gravity space rover chases and doodle femme fatales so you can listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpod Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail

In the beginning, there was Clerks. At least for Kevin Smith. Your host for this Smith series, covering the works of the man himself, is Mike (@Mumbles3K). Leading up to Clerks 3, he’ll talk to guests of all types, including Max (@JMaxHegel) who happens to be his first guest! They talk about Smith’s early work and the 1994 film Clerks, of course.

Walt dies in this one, so the history section is long and complicated because Walt was extremely petty and couldn’t help screwing people over (both family and employees), even until his final breath. Walt’s brother wasn’t much better, he just decided to commit tax fraud primarily. Alex and Terra discuss if tickets sold or money made is the best way to judge the popularity of movies. Terra gives a very brief overview of Rudyard Kipling, one of our guests asks if there are wolves in India, and Alex remarks upon the obvious whiteness of all the voice actors and explains imperialism. Our hosts welcome the return of their dear friend, the cultural content warning, and dig into what that could POSSIBLY be in reference to throughout this movie set in the jungles of India. Terra doesn’t necessarily ship Baloo and Bagheera, they just are getting major divorced dad vibes from this relationship. Our hosts argue about the ending and if it makes any logical sense at all (it doesn’t, Terra is correct, don’t listen to Alex)

Prepare for one crazy night with Double Edged Double Bill! This week, Adam and Thomas explore the subgenre where most of the actions occur over the course of one night via two specific films. First, Scarlett Johansson leads a comedy ensemble about a bachelorette party gone wrong that itself never goes right with Rough Night! Then, George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino shift from hot day to dark night and from crime thriller to horror action with From Dusk Till Dawn! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How crucial is balancing varying comedic tones? What happens when Frankenstein eats shellfish? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Brad Pitt? Well, finish those drinks and grab a wooden stake so you can survive the night & listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpod Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doub

Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes David Rosen (@bydavidrosen) from the Piecing It Together Podcast onto the podcast to discuss The Apartment. They talk about how important and influential the 1960 Billy Wilder Best Picture winner is, and the iconic duo of Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.

This week, Alex stresses Walt’s disinterest in animation and the resultant corporate changes surrounding the production of The Sword in the Stone, including the beginnings of intergenerational animator drama. Only one of our interview guests had actually seen Sword in the Stone, so the bulk of the work falls to Terra and Alex to discuss how mid this whole movie is. Terra compares this to the package films, has their faith in the storybook opening broken, and nitpicks historical accuracy. Alex thinks Merlin is a bad teacher, highlights the nonsensical depiction of the monarchy throughout the film, and calls this a “coffee shop AU King Arthur fan fic.” Our hosts praise Archimedes as the best part of the film, Terra can’t help but bring up Fantasia, and squirrels do be horny in this movie. Like, honestly, it’s real weird; what were they thinking putting this in the movie???? Originally recorded October 30th, 2021. Listen to all of Dream A Little Deeper: Season 2 on our Patreon now: patreon.com/talkfilmsociety