Talk Film Society Podcast

Siobhan and Marcelo talk a little about summer blockbusters yet again but then they mostly focus on the works of Neil Breen: Fateful Findings, Twisted Pair, and Cade: The Tortured Crossing!

The summer is winding down, so it's time for a close to the Cinema To The Letter's inaugural season on Blockbusters! Thomas, Bryan and their first ever special guest Marcelo J. Pico are here to talk all about the blockbuster to end all action hero runs Last Action Hero! Arnold Schwarzenegger's meta take on the films that created him was met with box office and critical disappointment 30 years ago, but that's not the take of our trio! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. How did Arnold Schwarzenegger take this hit? What is up with John McTiernan's bizarre career? What filmmaking duo owes their entire thing to this movie breaking down doors? Well, hop into the screen of your local theater so you can listen to this episode in Dolby sound to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

Siobhan and Marcelo talk summer blockbusters, vampire movies, Barbie (again), Ganga & Hess, Insidious: The Red Door, The Conjuring movies, Gravity, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and more!

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) enters the final month of the queer romance miniseries with Francis Lee's tender and gritty 2017 film God's Own Country! Picked by guest Michael Peers (@Michael_Peers) the film is an acclaimed look at opening up in relationships and how love and romance bring down barriers even in a harsh climate. Manish and Michael talk about the performances, the cultural context, and the beauty of the film as well as how the film reflects modern queer life.

While a toon and a human try to solve a murder mystery, Bryan and Thomas are here to watch a modern masterpiece of a blockbuster! Yes, the penultimate episode of Cinema to the Letter's Blockbuster mini-series is all about the 1988 Robert Zemeckis film Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why could Disney only make this film at this specific time? How did Bob Hoskins manage to talk to invisible folks? What is the modern legacy of the Looney Tunes? Well, take Merry Go Round off the record player so you can listen to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

This month Matt (@TheRealMattC) finds himself stranded on LV-426 without a Jacob (@Jacob_Denobel) in sight! That's right, while Jacob is out on paternity leave, Matt is on a quest to find someone to talk to!This month Matt is joined by Diego Crespo (@thediegocrespo) in an attempt at an insightful look at Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror film Alien.It's the first Monsters Never Die commentary and it's a blast!

Sure, Van Helsing can face off against the greatest monsters of all time. However, what can he do against the powers of a terrible script and hideous CG? Thomas and Bryan are here to find out for the fourth episode of their Blockbuster mini-series all about Stephen Sommer's egregiously bad summer 2004 flop Van Helsing! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Could a Dark Universe ever work? How did Shrek clearly influence Van Helsing's visual aesthetic? Who else goes as hard as Richard Roxburgh? Well, stake that vampire through the heart with your crossbow so you can listen to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

Siobhan and Marcelo talk summer blockbusters, what’s playing in August, what’s been delayed, the movie Talk to Me, Plane, The Flash, the strike, and finally Deep Blue Sea and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film from 1990.

Hello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the queer romance miniseries with Weekend, the 2011 romance from Andrew Haigh. Chosen by returning guest Mark Perez (@iameldiablito), the film is a frank, sexy, romantic, and thought-provoking look at queerness and what it means to be who you are. Starring Tom Cullen and Chris New as two strangers who spend a weekend together, the film is quiet, intense, warm, and ultimately unforgettable.

While we're still in the radiant glow of Oppenheimer, let's look back at Christopher Nolan's last film Tenet! Together, Thomas and Bryan will answer the crucial questions. Was a global pandemic the only thing that doomed Tenet? What makes a great "vibes" movie? Will Christopher Nolan ever get back with Warner Bros after their relationship with the ultimate toxic boyfriend David Zaslav? Well, put on this episode while you're moving backwards to listen and find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

Siobhan and Marcelo talk summer blockbusters, the strike, Saw X, Barbie and Oppenheimer, and finally Gore Verbinski's Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy. It’s a show!

Cinema To The Letter continues the Blockbuster mini-series with the next letter in C.I.N.E.M.A.: I for Indie! Specifically, Bryan and Thomas are covering 1999's very profitable summer blockbuster The Blair Witch Project! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is scary about The Blair Witch Project? How real can found footage horror feel? Should every horror film have a Scooby-Doo parody? Well, don't go on a hike in the woods and just listen to this podcast inside to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

Siobhan and Marcelo return to podcast, this time about summer blockbusters! In anticipation of Barbie and Oppenheimer releasing on July 21, 2023, they talk about July 18, 2008, the date when The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia! were both released in theaters.

Hello romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Queer Romance miniseries with Todd Haynes' glam rock masterpiece VELVET GOLDMINE. Picked by returning guest Gavin (@FriendlessMean), the film explores gender, sexuality, self-discovery, and self-destruction. Starring Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Christian Bale, and Toni Colette, the film is kind of about Bowie but not really--moreso this fluid and hedonistic era. Gavin and Manish explore the historical context, the complicated romances, and how the movie stands the test of time!

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the new podcast Cinema To The Letter! To start their Blockbuster mini-series, hosts Thomas and Bryan discuss the C for Classic that kicked off the first ever summer movie season: Steven Spielberg's Jaws! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How did young Steven Spielberg ever survive this production? Does the shark still look fake? Which cast members are true salty sea dogs? Well, prepare for the adventure of a life time by sinking your Jaws into this episode to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!"

Merry Christmas in June, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Molly (@rasberryrazz) for her pick in the Queer Romance miniseries: the 2015 film CAROL directed by Todd Haynes. The wistful, radical, and magnificent film starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara has emerged as a Christmas classic, and a standout in an already illustrious director's work. Through its compelling performances, ethereal score, beautiful direction and writing, and surprising meme-readiness, Carol is one present you can unwrap any time of year!

For this Patreon unlocked bonus podcast, Adam and Thomas cover the pro-shot filmed version of The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall! Listen as our duo discuss their experience with live theater, ponder the fan fiction fascinations of The Phantom and try to make sense of the sequel Love Never Dies! Plus, hear a new intro in which Thomas reveals the upcoming new podcast's name, format and upcoming slate of films that will be covered when it premieres on July 11th! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this summer! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for bonus episodes in the coming weeks and the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

Marcus and Marcelo go all the way back to Richard Kelly’s first movie, Donnie Darko. They talk to guest Gene Aversa (@gene9892) about it.

Happy Pride month, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) celebrates with guest Priyanka Bose (@mspriyankabose) with their pick, the seminal lesbian romance DESERT HEARTS, directed by Donna Deitch. The two talk about the lovely filmmaking, thoughtful themes, and strong performances of this influential queer classic. Starring Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau, the 1985 indie film was the first feature film with a positive lesbian storyline which is wild to think about! It's greatly entertaining, wistful, romantic, sexy, and quite fresh to this day!

Marcus and Marcelo welcome Ruin “Ru” Carroll (@DDruulz) to the show to discuss the Cannes Cut of Southland Tales, more specifically chapter 5 and 6! Catch up on past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/SouthlandTales