Send us a Text Message. Join Alex and Eli as they explore the hilarious world of misunderstandings and gardening in "Being There" (1979), directed by Hal Ashby and starring Peter Sellers. Discover the deep humor and relevance of this film, which tackles themes of misinterpretation, false prophets, and, yes, gardening. Take a chance, give this a lis…

Send us a Text Message. Join Eli and Alex as they explore the dystopian world of "Brazil" (1984), directed by Terry Gilliam. This film, a blend of film noir and science fiction, is as funny as it is tragic and serves as a timely cautionary tale. Listen in to discover how Terry Gilliam masterfully combines these elements into an unforgettable classi…

Send us a Text Message. Join Eli and Alex as they explore "Your Name" (2016), the acclaimed anime romance directed by Makoto Shinkai. This captivating film tells a poignant story of love, fate, and connection, featuring stunning animation that elevates its emotional depth. It's an experience that everyone should savor, and by the end of this episod…

Send us a Text Message. Join Alex and Eli as they delve into the nightmarish world of "The Witch" (2015). In this podcast, we explore the symbolism, craftsmanship, meaning, and allegory of Robert Eggers' modern folk horror masterpiece, starring Anya Taylor-Joy.By Eli Kibrick/Alex Salinas-Albrecht

Send us a Text Message. Join Alex and Eli as they delve into Stanley Kubrick’s 1975 masterpiece, “Barry Lyndon.” Renowned for its painterly cinematography and meticulous attention to historically accurate costumes and settings, this film offers much more than meets the eye. Tune in to uncover its rich comedic subtext and biting commentary on the hy…

Send us a Text Message. Join Eli and Alex as they dive into the powerful and haunting world of "You Were Never Really Here" (2017), directed by Lynne Ramsay and starring Joaquin Phoenix. This film redefines the revenge genre with its art-house approach, creating a unique and intense experience. Discover how this movie immerses you in the protagonis…

Send us a Text Message. Alex and Eli delve into the mind of the provocateur maestro Gaspar Noe with his 2009 film "Enter the Void." They cover everything from its mind-bending visuals and pulse-pounding score to its unconventional narrative structure and deep rumination on death. This movie begs to be experienced!…

Send us a Text Message. Alex and Eli talk about David Lynch’s 90s masterpiece of maximalist styled “Wild at Heart” starring Nicholas Cage. It is a chaotic film that can go from subject matter as real as childhood abuse to a fantasy musical numbers scored to death metal within the same scene. With incredible performances from Nick Cage, Laura Dern, …

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Alex and Eli discuss the 1974 American classic "Chinatown" directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Learn why this movie is frequently cited as on of the greatest film's of it's time. Find out the influence Polanski had on Robert Towne's Oscar winning screenplay, the role the …

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Eli and Alex discuss "The Night of the Hunter" a powerful film that plays like a child's nightmare from 1955. Directed by Charles Laughton and starring the great Robert Mitchum, we dive deep into the symbolism, influences, and technical wizardry that makes this once misunderstood film an essential watch for …

Send us a Text Message. On their first episode, Alex and Eli talk about "Chungking Express" Wong Kar-wai's 1994 experimental romantic comedy masterpiece. From behind the scenes magic to it's unconventional structure, this film is ripe for discussion and insight. Jump on in!By Eli Kibrick