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Welcome to Feelin' Film. Aaron and Patrick embark on a quest to change the tone of film criticism, one movie review at a time. Discussion is family friendly and centered around positive takeaways and emotional experience more than technical merit. We believe that all art is worthy of some praise and every movie makes us feel something. Tune in and join the conversation.
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After 8 years of passionate conversations about the movies, it is time for us to say goodbye. We reflect on our experience and reminisce about the memories we'll carry with us forever. Thank you for listening. Keep watching, and keep feelin' film. Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Original Series Podcast Twitte…
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Episode 399: National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets
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For our final film review episode, we dig into a series that features many of the things we love - treasure hunting adventure, heists, fantastic supporting characters, and a simplicity/restraint that we rarely see in big budget movies today. Come join us for a fun discussion about a franchise that may be small, but is absolutely mighty. * Note - fu…
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In this third of our final five episodes, we are still in the 80s and talking about a type of sports film, this time one that revolves around a secret underworld martial arts tournament. For one of us this holds pretty strong significance, for the other it's just Mortal Kombat without magic. We discuss! * Note - full spoilers in effect for entire e…
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In this second of our final five episodes, we stay in the 80s and locked into the sports world to revisit a baseball comedy classic, just as the college baseball season is getting started and with MLB in Spring Training. * Note - full spoilers in effect for entire episode * Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Ori…
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In this first of our final five episodes, we go back to the 80s to celebrate a mutually beloved film all about the joys of BMX bike riding and small town life. It's time to go balls out. * Note - full spoilers in effect for entire episode * Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Original Series Podcast Twitter Feeli…
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Despite an avalanche worth of cliches, the over-the-top nitroglycerin-fueled action and a dramatic rescue attempt premise allow for a big, fun movie experience set on the gorgeous but dangerous snowy peaks of Pakistan. * Note - full spoilers in effect for entire episode * Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Origi…
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America vs. Russia - it'll never get old. This time the two countries have their astronaut scientists squaring off for control of the International Space Station in this paranoid thriller that moves quickly, boasts strong VFX, and features impressive camerawork, but lacks the emotional connection and memorable moments to make it stand out. Follow &…
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Barely average or below in almost every single way - not even a constant flow of bee puns and the occasional body mutilation can save this overly silly and unspectacular action flick. Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Original Series Podcast Twitter Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Website Letterboxd YouTube Email…
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Though unlikely to supplant any super fan's love of the original film, this theatrical retelling of a familiar story is a worthy companion piece, bringing a new energy with its musical numbers and vocal performances, a fresh take on body positivity, and expanded view of what it means to accept each other in a diverse school setting today. Follow & …
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Big alpine action with megastar Sylvester Stallone taking on dual thieving villains in a treacherous mountain setting makes this a defining 90s movie thriller, full of quotable one-liners and memorable set pieces and kills. * Note - full spoilers in effect for entire episode * Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An …
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It's time to welcome in 2024 with a typical horror-thriller film that isn't strong enough to release in the summer or fall. A truly interesting supernatural mythology is wasted until the film has already tested your patience and its jump scares mostly come off as silly more than scary, but the nostalgia for those who grew up with a swimming pool an…
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I watched 215 new films in 2023 and it's time to talk about my favorites of the year. 0:22 - Favorite Experiences 05:42 - Documentaries & Short Films 09:06 - The Next Ten (11-20) 10:00 - The Top Ten Films of 2023 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Original Series Podcast Twitter Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Web…
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A surprisingly adorable, funny, family-centric, and affirming adventure story with vibrant animation. This story has meaningful family representation and less constant empty slapstick nonsense than the typical Illumination film, and it is refreshingly welcome. Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Original Series P…
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This novel turned Broadway musical turned film adaptation is an absolutely dazzling and emotionally stirring knockout. Its tremendous ensemble cast, dynamic direction, and musical numbers that soar tell a story not just about the awful human capacity to hurt each other but also for resilience, hope, support, and ultimately forgiveness. A bold retel…
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Sean Durkin's melodramatic biopic definitely pulls some punches when it comes to the tragedy of the Von Erich family, but still manages to balance emotion and fact in a strongly impactful way. In-ring choreography feels authentic and respectful of professional wrestling while remaining entertaining, and both heartbreaking and enraging performances …
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Cooper really has it as a director, presenting a mesmerizing biopic focused on the complicated relationship between Bernstein and his devoted wife Felicia. The film is almost entirely interested in the famous conductor/composer's prolific affairs with men, and spends precious little time on his career by comparison, sadly only giving us one rousing…
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A wonderful sporting achievement is competently relayed here by George Clooney but with a disappointing lack of personality. There are moments of genuine inspiration, during boat races for example, but the much more heavily focused on character drama falls very flat. Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Original S…
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Sean Durkin delivers a melodramatic sports biopic that flips the typical genre beats with this powerful, profound story of a wrestling family pushing for greatness at a terrible cost. Tremendous filmmaking that features Zac Efron's best performance yet in a terribly tragic story. Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter …
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Hayao Miyazaki returns, 10 years after his semi-autobiographical previous final feature which led him into a lengthy hiatus. In what many believed would now be Miyazaki's new final film before retirement, the legendary animation director tackles blending the real life grief of a boy who loses his mother in World War II with a fantastical story abou…
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Damian Wayne, at his most adorable ever, tries to save Christmas from a classic rouges gallery of Batman villains in order to prove to his father that he's ready for superhero work. Though aimed at kids and with a definite Saturday morning cartoon tone, this Batman super fan found plenty to enjoy and was left wanting more after a ridiculously fun r…
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This adaptation is a pretty solid end-of-the-world mystery thriller with a strong sense of dread throughout that does leave some room for discussion afterward and is a nice way to reflect on society's current reliance on electronic information flow and the way we typically approach interpersonal relationships, but there is nothing shocking or excep…
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Delightful and delicious. While Chalamet's singing isn't up to par, he still embodies the whimsical nature of the famous candy creator. There's so much joy and hilarity in this prequel and it feels like a perfect companion piece to Gene Wilder's original. Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Original Series Podcas…
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While full of the stunning visual style that we love about Makoto Shinkai's work, the director's attempt at blending Miyazaki-like fantasy and his typical themes of young romance and time travel don't quite coalesce. We appreciate the exploration of national grief over natural disasters and enjoy elements of the road trip journey Suzume goes on, bu…
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Way more drama than comedy, but the satire can be biting, even if it is rendered less effective by perhaps coming too late. Sadly, it's underwhelming how all of the family issues sub-plots don't feel like they coalesce strongly with the main story point and take up most of the runtime. A solid film with strong performances but my experience with th…
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John Woo returns to American cinema after twenty years with a revenge film that features no dialogue and a surprisingly emotional story. The action is solid, though unspectacular, but the film's overall balance of melodrama and underdog ass-kicking combined with a fantastic score and sound design makes for a successful reunion between the director …
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A lower class Oxford student stumbles into the good graces of a wealthy classmate he adores and eventually spends a summer at his family's opulent estate. Not all is as it seems, though. At times deliciously campy and twisted, and at others painfully simplistic and melodramatic, the story plays out much how you'll expect, with provocation after pro…
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For our conversation this week about Sony's newest (and perhaps boldest) film adaptation of the beloved simulation racing video game series, we called in our friends Logan and Micah from The Reformed Gamers Podcast. Neill Blomkamp's film incorporates many of the tropes we are familiar with in sports dramas while balancing reverence for the exciting…
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Disney's delightful newest fairy tale pits a teenage girl and a friendly wishing star against the controlling ruler of a utopian kingdom. It's not quite as magical as their best stories, though, and instead finds its biggest strength in valuable social commentary. Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook Letterboxd Patrick Twitter An Original Seri…
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Joaquin Phoenix in outstanding, though he exaggerates Napoleon so much at times that the film feels like pure comedy, which can be somewhat tonal whiplash when compared to the brutality of the gorgeously shot large-scale battles. What is blatantly clear is that this is not the movie Ridley Scott intended, as it's noticeably choppy; but hey, at leas…
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FF+ The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
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For a franchise fan like me, it was a joy to spend time in Panem again. Tom Blyth shines in the central role of Coriolanus Snow, providing a simultaneously tragic and infuriating villain origin story. The strength of this prequel remains the amount of details and history about people and events from The Hunger Games series that it fills in and seei…
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This analog tale with a snappy script and grounded characters provides the warm hug that its audience needs, reminding us that a makeshift family can give a person what they need in the absence of a real one. A perfectly timed Christmas release that we'll be enjoying and being refreshed by for years to come. * Note - full spoilers in effect for ent…
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Incredibly thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and at times awkwardly funny, the film takes a look at a taboo/illegal romantic relationship in a sometimes deadpan and campy way. It's melodramatic like a soap opera and observes the family dynamics of those involved in this strange situation from the POV of an actress preparing for a role in a method, …
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Not so sure about going higher and further, but at slightly over 90 minutes, at least THE MARVELS goes faster! Iman Vellani and Goose are the stars here, but an undercooked main plot and maybe the worst villain the MCU has had yet sink this thrown together mixed bag despite it being a refreshingly diverse female-led superhero flick. Follow & Subscr…
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With fantastic energy, a rousing Alexandre Desplat score, two incredible central performances, and nifty documentary-esque use of archival footage/audio by the first-time narrative directors Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Diana Nyad's remarkable story of swimming from Cuba to Florida in her 60s is told. It's the kind of extreme sports, crowd-pleas…
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Two vastly different films are covered in this TIFF review episode - Ava DuVernay's adaptation of a New York Times bestseller is a sweeping, educational, and at times tragic, exploration of caste and Taika Waititi's latest comedy is a generic but crowd-pleasing underdog sports story with a surprisingly uplifting element of inclusion. 0:00 - Intro 0…
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Coppola's exquisite filmmaking style and intimate approach to this rather uneasy and abusive romance shows us the non-tabloid side of the iconic pairing's relationship. From the very start it feels like a romantic horror, such a unique and unsettling experience. Showing Priscilla's all too relatable story from a female perspective can be very meani…
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Episode 387: Killers of the Flower Moon
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Scorsese’s impressive (and long) adaptation of Grann’s non-fiction account is an engaging crime story that highlights an insidious historical injustice and encourages reflection. A stronger focus on the Osage people as something other than victims and some toned down cameo performances would be welcome, but this is still a fantastic epic drama. * N…
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It's made for the fans. If you're one of them, you'll probably enjoy the nostalgic experience of seeing a beloved franchise in film form, regardless of the tonal imbalance and general ridiculousness of it all. If you're just coming for a good little slasher-style horror flick, you're probably gonna be very annoyed that it's not scary or bloody at a…
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Martin Scorsese's impressive adaptation of Grann's non-fiction account feels very much in line with the director's family crime stories of the past while highlighting an important American injustice that encourages audience members to reflect. A+ acting work from Lily, Leo, and Bob carry this complex character drama and Prieto's photography is mesm…
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Based off of an article in the New Yorker, Maggie Betts takes a simple and straightforward case and makes a mountain out of a mole hill, amplifying racial undertones of the time period into a place of priority that distracts from what could have been a more compelling courtroom drama. The performances are great and the points being made about poor …
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A captivating take from creator Taylor Sheridan on female strength in military special ops and espionage that treads lightly into melodrama while keeping its focus mostly on the high-stakes mission at hand. It's well-paced with great use of tactics when action is required, but the depth of character building and ideological dilemmas it presents mak…
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John Carney has a way of making the ordinary extraordinary in his heavily musical focused movies. This time around he gives us authentic relationships, cautious optimism, and a great soundtrack to help tell a story about messy mothers and the power music has to bring people together. * Note - full spoilers in effect for entire episode * Follow & Su…
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William Friedkin always loved the gray area and characters who couldn't be defined in just one simple way, and here he masterfully explores that through a trial that forces us to consider mental illness (and specifically how that is defined), ego, and leadership experience as they relate to a major conflict in decision-making between Naval Officers…
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There is no need at all for this film to connect directly back to the original and how it chooses to do so is a complete waste of time (and Ellen Burstyn's talent). But David Gordon Green does a great job of capturing parental fear and the unique angle of dual possessions in girls with parents from different beliefs systems makes this a fresh, alwa…
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This is the story of a composer who is creatively reinvigorated after a romantic encounter with an eccentric tug boat captain, and if that's all it was it might have a chance at being decent enough. But a very serious pivot in central focus midway through creates a strange mishmash of ideas that never works, and some decisions about how to present …
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Gareth Edwards brings big ideas about humanity's war-torn relationship with A.I. and an epic science fiction scale to the screen, but while certainly nice to look at, the film unfortunately doesn't explore anything in an interesting or meaningful way and ends up feeling like a high-budget television movie setting the stage for a series that will ne…
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Visually stunning with plenty of explosive action and an intriguing premise centered on humans seeking revenge for an A.I. nuclear attack, but unfortunately lacking in exploration of its bigger ideas, largely a reskin of STAR WARS, and only somewhat effective emotionally. Could have been, and should have been, so much more. Follow & Subscribe Aaron…
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I'm doing my best to continue finding a connection for each pair of reviews. This time that link is the water. One is the excellent, inspirational and rousing dramatized story of real life super athlete Diana Nyad, who swam from Cuba to Florida in her 60s, and the other is a fantasy tale about a mysterious child with healing powers who washes up on…
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The real life story of Philadelphia everyman Vince Papale and his unlikely journey to professional football player is a bit sanitized by the Disney production, but still covers the great success in an enjoyable manner that captures the heart of what he accomplished and what it meant to those who cheered him on. * Note - full spoilers in effect for …
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FF+ Hit Man/Knox Goes Away (TIFF Reviews)
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Whether you like your assassins fake, sexy, and a bit silly or old, grizzled, and seeking redemption, this episode is for you. Glen Powell oozes movie star charisma in Richard Linklater's untraditional rom-com and Michael Keaton directs himself to sleep in a dramatic story of dementia. 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Hit Man 10:03 - Knox Goes Away Follow & Sub…
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