In the vast realm of film rankings – AFI's 100, Sight & Sound's Greats, 1001 To See Before You Die, IMDB's Top 250, Roger Ebert's Picks, and so on – there's a glaring omission: STAKES! Picture this: an asteroid the size of Texas hurtling toward Earth, a threat even Bruce Willis and his motley crew of oil drillers can't thwart. We're left with a front-row seat to our impending doom. Fear not, fellow film nerds, for we've constructed a fallout shelter, a haven for cinematic survival. Sadly, th ...
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Taking on perspective taking, Making peace with opinion pieces. Long-form chats with guests on big leaps and long journeys mixed with thoughts on film & tv, gaming & tech, improv, comedy, music, and the shared experience we have on this rock hurtling through space.
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The Great Outdoors (1988) / 80s Summer Comedies #2
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In the 2nd episode of our 80s Summer Comedy series hosts Nathan and Sam dive into the beloved 1988 comedy 'The Great Outdoors.' Alongside the movie review, there's a recap of Nathan's recent marathoning of all 4 Beverly Hills Cop films. Tune in for a blend of nostalgia and critical insights as the hosts decide whether 'The Great Outdoors' deserves …
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Earnest Goes To Camp (1987) / 80s Summer Comedies #1
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In this episode, we explore the slapstick antics, the unique charm of Jim Varney, and the unforgettable moments that make Ernest a beloved character from the 80s while we review the 1987 (classic????) 'Ernest Goes to Camp'. Subscribe, rate, and share the fun! Time Stamps 01:41 Question of the week 07:47 Movie Facts 13:45 Bee's review 17:59 Nathan's…
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Twisters (2024) / Entering the Suck Zone #2 / Top 5 Disaster Movies
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"You don't chase your fears, you ride them"; Never has a movie quote taken on a whole new meaning in it's proper context. We watched TWISTERS this week! Join us for our opinions on this "lega-sequel" and if it's better or worse than the original. Stick around after our review as we all share our TOP 5 FAVORITE Disaster Films. 05:27 Movie Facts 12:2…
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Twister (1996) / Entering the Suck Zone #1
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We had to reshuffle some of our summer schedule, but in anticipation of the new Twisters film, we revisit the OG of 90s natural disaster films with the Bill Paxton & Helen Hunt vehicle, 'Twister'. Please excuse some of our audio in this episode as our hosts recorded this episode LIVE in studio and there were a few technical issues, but it doesn't d…
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BTTFR Rewind - Our 1984 Movie Draft episode
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As we reshuffle our summer schedule a little bit why not drop a perfect episode to honor one of the greatest movie years ever, 1984. At the beginning of this year we decided to hold our very first movie draft. This show is a blast to listen to, as it contains the very first instance of Nathan's exclamation "DUNE?!?!". Enjoy, and tune in next Monday…
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June Wrap-up / Pride Awards / 2024 Mid Year Top 5
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It's time for our monthly wrap-up show! On this episode we hand out our June Pride Awards, including unique categories like Wingman/Wingwoman and Scene Stealer. We rank our top films for this series and unveil our mid-year top five movies of 2024. The episode also features a look ahead at anticipated films and a tribute to Donald Sutherland. Finall…
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Join us as we wrap up our June Pride retrospective with the 1996 film "Lilies," directed by John Greyson. We're thrilled to have screenwriter and playwright Duncan Pflaster as our special guest. While "Lilies" might be the most obscure film we've covered on the podcast, it's definitely worth a watch! Find Duncan Pflaster online - duncanpflaster.com…
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) / June Pride #2
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Join Nathan, Bee, and Sam as they dive deep into 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' in the second episode of their June Pride exploration. The intense romance between Marianne and Héloïse, the film's breathtaking cinematography, and its exquisite sound mixing create a truly one of a kind cinematic experience. 02:04 - Walmart Woes 04:07 - This Week's Movi…
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9 Wishes for Apple Vision Pro at WWDC 2024
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While the hype may be pointed towards Apple's take on A.I., Gary breaks down his hopes for updates to Vision OS and the Apple Vision Pro ecosystem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/framerate/message
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Uncovered a time capsule from 2020 - Becky and Gary reflect after a few months (still early days) of the pandemic, feeling grateful to be outside after staying in for months. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/framerate/message
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) / June Pride #1
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Join hosts Nathan, Sam, and Bee as they don their most fabulous sequins and embark on a wild, heartwarming ride through the Outback with our special guest, Rob Kersey! In this Pride Month special, we're diving into the iconic film "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter, deep dives into drag culture…
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May Wrap-Up / Mad Max Awards / Movie Musings
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Our May Wrap-up episode. A time to reflect on MAD MAY, in which we watched all the films in the Mad Max franchise, including the latest, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'. 00:00 Reflections on the franchise and recent box office 03:05 Mad Max Awards 19:54 Ranking the Franchise 24:24 Movie Musings Take our Poll - Help shape the future of our Podcast! Sign u…
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) / Mad May #5
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Welcome to the Wasteland! In our final episode of Mad May we bring on a special guest, filmmaker, playwright, comic book writer, banker???, and all around amazing guy Lenny Schwartz! Lenny has probably watched more movies then all three of us hosts combined. Lenny is an accomplished playwright having penned dozens and dozens of plays and operates T…
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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) / Mad May #4
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Mad Max Fury Road is unanimously considered one of the greatest action films of all time, and also one of the most discussed films on podcasts...hence we have a little fun on the show with a NFL style draft where Sam and Bee pick the ultimate team of characters based on the Mad Max universe to run their Ice Cream Truck business. Nathan shares some …
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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) / Mad May #3
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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome one of the most bizarrely entertaining and head scratching films to emerge from the 80s. Join Nathan, Sam, and Bee as they navigate through the desert of chaos, where survival is an art form and Thunderdome is the ultimate arena of justice. Expect the unexpected as we dissect the film's quirkiest moments, debate the ethic…
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The Road Warrior (1981) / Mad May #2
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This week we discuss George Miller's second entry in the Mad Max franchise, the 1981 super V8 charged 'The Road Warrior'. A movie that became the blueprint for action films. Joining us on the pod is Adam Ginsberg. Adam is an award winning actor, voice artist, producer of theater and film, podcaster, and co-CEO of both TwitchTwitch Productions and G…
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Welcome to MAD MAY! We will be watching every film in the Mad Max franchise. Of course we take it back to where it all started with the 1979 original. This film may have a low budget, but it's still one of the most gritty adrenaline-fueled films ever put on celluloid. Time Stamps 01:55 Choosing Our Biker Names and Mannequin Partners 03:32 Diving in…
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April Wrap-Up / Nolan Awards / Movie Musings
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It's our April Wrap-up BONUS EPISODE. On the show today we reflect on our recent Christopher Nolan retrospective and give our those coveted awards. We catch up on all our latest movie watching (Civil War, Abigail, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Fallout), and Sam's latest Walks of World adventures. We tease our next retrospective series, 'MA…
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The Prestige (2006) / Nolan Nostalgia #4
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We conclude Nolan Nostalgia month with the 2006 science fiction/mystery about obsession, madness, and magic with 'The Prestige' staring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johanson, Michael Caine, and Rebecca Hall. Joining on this week is award winning filmmaker/documentarian, Christian de Rezendes. Christian is the creator is the award winning …
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Insomnia (2002) / Nolan Nostalgia #3 / Our Eclipse Adventures
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Today we discuss Christopher Nolan's first big studio feature 'Insomnia' with the star-studded cast including Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hillary Swank. This is a interesting film from him because it's a relatively straight forward cat and mouse detective story...or is it? No matter what your opinion is on 'Insomnia', in comparison to his other …
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Memento (2000) / Nolan Nostalgia #2
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In this installment of our Nolan Nostalgia retrospective series, hosts Nathan, Sam, and Bee dive deep into the mind-bending labyrinth of Christopher Nolan's iconic 2000 film, Memento. Joining us today is a very special guest, Nathan's longtime friend and multi-talented creative force in the film industry, David Merrill. Get ready for a journey thro…
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Following (1998) / Nolan Nostalgia #1
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Let's take a deep dive into Christopher Nolan's debut flick, 'Following,' as part of our Nolan nostalgia month! We'll be getting into everything from the film's plot twists to its teeny-tiny budget, and how it fits into Nolan's larger body of work, especially now that he's got that shiny Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'! We're gonna break down 'Following' l…
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The English Patient (1996) / Epic Romances #4 / Eli's Last Show
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We conclude our Epic Romance retrospective series in one of the most celebrated films ever...at least at the Oscars in 1996. It won NINE academy awards, but does it still hold up after all these years? And on a meloncholly note, we say goodbye to our friend Eli who turns in her podcasting keys this week. We will miss Eli dearly and everything she b…
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Atonement (2007) / Epic Romances #3
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In our 3rd installment of Epic Romances, hosts Nathan, Sam, and Bee discuss the 2007 Joe Wright wartime romance 'Atonement'. We geek out so much on this film that it's on the verge of criminal. We hope you stick through it all! 01:43 A Sweet and Creepy Chocolate Empire Merger 02:32 Diving into 'Atonement': First Impressions and Synopsis 01:16:09 Ho…
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Movie Musings / Movie Prep for 'Atonement' / Oscar Reflections and Game Results
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On this week's Movie Musings the hosts share thier latest watches of 'Wonka', 'Napoleon', and 'Orion and the Dark'. Sam caught up on a trifecta of 90s throwbacks including 'No Escape', 'Nixon', and 'First Knight'. We share our thoughts on the 96th Academy Awards too. For our Movie Prep segment, a new incarnation of our Recommendation Shelf, we have…
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Out of Africa (1985) / Epic Romances #2
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We watched the 1985 Sydney Pollack helmed sweeping historical drama, 'Out of Africa' for our second entry into our Epic Romance Retrospective series. As expected, our takes on this film were wildly all over the map. Let us know which of us your opinion aligns with. 01:50 Introducing the Movie of the Week: Out of Africa 04:58 Initial Thoughts and Im…
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