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Do you enjoy listening to people talk about films? What about those films that may not show up at the local multiplex but are instead showing at the smaller specialty theater across town? Then "Footcandle Films" may be the show for you. Each month, the hosts discuss and review one "smaller" film in-depth, discuss upcoming film news, and give recommendations on films that you may not be aware of, ones that you haven’t remembered in a while, or ones that are worth your time checking out. And all the while, the conversation never gets too "high-brow" or pretentious. Just two guys who enjoy talking about movies. Your Hosts: Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, founders of the Footcandle Film Society.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
The Sun Never Sets — Plus Trailers for Artificial, Remain, and You Can See Everything
Alan and Chris are back (finally, and a little behind schedule) with a review of The Sun Never Sets, the new film from writer-director Joe Swanberg starring Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, and Corey Michael Smith. Set against the Alaskan landscape, it follows a woman whose relationship with her older, divorced boyfriend hits a rough patch just as an old flame reappears in her life. The guys dig into the film, then flag a clearly marked spoiler section at the end if you'd rather wait. In the second half, three upcoming films get the trailer treatment. Artificial, Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI drama with Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman — dropped by Amazon, rescued by NEON, and arriving Christmas Day. Remain, the unlikely M. Night Shyamalan–Nicholas Sparks collaboration starring Jake Gyllenhaal, now repositioned from spooky October to Valentine's Day 2027. And You Can See Everything, the secretly shot, nearly three-hour Elizabeth Holmes documentary from Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder that surprise-premiered at Telluride — and whose cast list raises some very interesting questions. Chris closes with his recommendation of the week: Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere on Netflix. Plus a reminder that the Footcandle Film Festival runs September 18–27 in Western North Carolina.
- 1 weeks ago1h 3m
Coyote Vs. Acme, Venice Film Festival, Trailer Tapas
Alan and Chris are back to take on one of the most improbable release stories in recent memory: Coyote vs. Acme has finally made it to theaters. Shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 as a tax write-off, rescued by Ketchup Entertainment, and now in wide release nearly three years behind schedule, Dave Green's live-action/animation hybrid puts Wile E. Coyote on the witness stand against the company whose products have failed him for decades. Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor star. The guys dig into whether the finished film justifies the fan campaign that saved it — and what it says about the studio system that nearly buried it. In the news, Alan and Chris cover the latest out of the Venice Film Festival, then run through two new trailers: Club Kid, Jordan Firstman's Cannes-premiering feature debut for A24 about a New York party promoter blindsided by the ten-year-old son he never knew about, and The Sun Never Sets, Joe Swanberg's first feature in nearly a decade, an Alaska-set love triangle shot on 35mm with Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, and Cory Michael Smith. Chris closes things out with his weekly recommendation: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Jane Schoenbrun's Queer Palm-winning meta-slasher starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson.
- Aug 19, 20261h 4m
The End of Oak Street
A new dinosaur action adventure film has hit theaters starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. No, it is not another installment in the Jurassic Park franchise but a new film from writer/director David Robert Mitchell. We've got a review of THE END OF OAK STREET, a serving of trailer tapas, and some pondering of the release strategy of the upcoming Beatles biopics. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Looper Footcandle Film Society
- Aug 12, 20261h 2m
The Last House
THE LAST HOUSE, a psychological sci-fi thriller, tells the story of a family of four suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out. We've got a review of the new film starring Wagner Moura & Greta Lee, a fresh round of Trailer Tapas, and a glimpse of what director Ari Aster is working on for his next film all on this episode. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Nope Footcandle Film Society
- Aug 5, 202659 min
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY picks up where the previous Spidey cinematic installment NO WAY HOME left off. Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man forgotten by his friends. Mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change threatening his ability to fight a new mysterious enemy. We've got a review of the latest MCU entry as well as a round of Trailer Tapas fresh from the internet kitchen. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Redux Redux Footcandle Film Society
- Jul 29, 20261h 8m
The Invite
Olivia Wilde directs and stars in the new film THE INVITE alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, & Edward Norton. We got a review plus a round of Trailer Tapas discussing three upcoming movies, and a recommendation of a film you can watch from the comfort of your own couch. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Mile End Kicks Footcandle Film Society
- Jul 22, 202657 min
The Odyssey
Writer/ Director Christopher Nolan's work is back on the big screen with his take on THE ODYSSEY starring seemingly all of Hollywood's hottest actors. We've got a review plus talk of three upcoming films in our Trailer Tapas section. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Tuner Footcandle Film Society
- Jul 8, 20261h 0m
In the Hand of Dante
Julian Schnabel is the latest director enabled by the deep pockets of Netflix to bring a passion project to life. IN THE HAND OF DANTE is a time line jumping tale starring Oscar Isaac, Al Pacino, Gerard Butler and John Malkovich. We've got a review plus each host shares some of their favorite films of the year thus far. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Sunlight Footcandle Film Society
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About Footcandle Films
Do you enjoy listening to people talk about films? What about those films that may not show up at the local multiplex but are instead showing at the smaller specialty theater across town? Then "Footcandle Films" may be the show for you. Each month, the hosts discuss and review one "smaller" film in-depth, discuss upcoming film news, and give recommendations on films that you may not be aware of, ones that you haven’t remembered in a while, or ones that are worth your time checking out. And all the while, the conversation never gets too "high-brow" or pretentious. Just two guys who enjoy talking about movies. Your Hosts: Alan Jackson and Chris Frye, founders of the Footcandle Film Society.
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