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Film Fight is a film analysis podcast hosted by Zack Beseda, Amber Hollinger, Steve Walter and Jim Vastano. Each episode the group matches up two movies of similar plot or genre to see which one works better and why. Zack Beseda is a podcaster and writer (So Fast, So Furious, Metal School, Debut Review). Amber Hollinger is an Emmy and Peabody winning Television Director (Stillwater, Housebroken, Hamster and Gretel, Sofia the First). Steve Walter is an Emmy Nominated Sound Engineer and post-p ...
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Ep. 18 Marquee Match: The Scout vs Hustle (Down and Out Scout Edition)
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Zack, Amber, Steve, and Jim watch from the cheap seats as “The Scout” (1994) squares off against “Hustle” (2022). Which one of these films will strike out? Zack Beseda is a podcaster and writer (So Fast, So Furious, Metal School, Debut Review). Amber Hollinger is an Emmy and Peabody winning Television Director (Stillwater, Housebroken, Hamster and …
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Ep. 17 Marquee Match: Violent Night vs Fatman (Chris Kringle Carnage Edition)
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The Film Fight crew hopes they don’t get coal in their stockings after the reviewing this battle of the Santas. 2022’s Christmas wish must have been vengeance when it released the nefarious North Pole nightmares “Violent Night” and “Fatman”. Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim put both films on the naughty list. Zack Beseda is a podcaster and writer (So Fas…
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Ep.16 Marquee Match: Big vs 13 Going on 30 (Teens Turning Into Grownups Overnight After Making a Wish Edition)
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Zack, Amber, Steve, and Jim travel back to the 80s for this week’s match up of Big (1988) vs 13 Going on 30 (2004) and also wish they could be 30. Zack Beseda is a podcaster and writer (So Fast, So Furious, Metal School, Debut Review). Amber Hollinger is an Emmy and Peabody winning Television Director (Stillwater, Housebroken, Hamster and Gretel, s…
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Ep.15 Marquee Match: Atomic Blonde vs John Wick (Elite special agents annihilating everything in their way Edition)
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What happens when filmmakers team up to work on two different movie franchises? In the case of David Leitch and Chad Stahelski, it’s explosive. Zack, Amber, Steve, and Jim buckled up and got down to business watching Atomic Blonde (2017) and John Wick (2014) duke it out. Zack Beseda is a podcaster and writer (So Fast, So Furious, Metal School, Debu…
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Ep. 14 Marquee Match: Antz vs A Bug’s Life (Animated Ant Movie Edition)
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In 1998, four years after Jeffery Katzenberg left Disney to help Dreamworks create an animation division, they released their first animated film: “Antz”. And wouldn’t ya know it, that same year Pixar released a movie that also featured these insects: "A Bug's Life". This begged the question for the Film Fight crew, which flick measured up, and whi…
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Ep. 13 Marquee Match: Dr. No vs No Tie to Die (Bond vs Bond Edition)
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Could Ian Fleming ever have guessed his novels would spawn decades of entertainment for movie fans all over the world? Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim matched up the first Bond film (1962’s Dr. No) with the latest Bond film (2021’s No Time to Die) to see if the formula for the ultimate British secret agent holds up after 27 films. Zack Beseda is a podca…
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Ep. 12 Marquee Match: The Prestige vs The Illusionist (Magician Murder Mystery Edition)
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2006 inexplicably produced two star studded films featuring stories about the life and loves of competing magicians. It screamed Film Fight, so Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim pulled some sleight of hand and recorded this episode. If you’re looking for the secret, you won’t find it, because you’re not really looking… you want to be fooled. Zack Beseda i…
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Ep. 11 Marquee Match: Driving Miss Daisy vs Greenbook (Oscar Winning Films Tackling Racism Through Chauffeurs Edition)
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In 1989 Driving Miss Daisy took home the Oscar for Best Picture. 29 years later, Greenbook (2018,) a film with similar themes, also won Best Picture. So you know what that means... Yep— the Film Fight crew had to put them head to head. Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim are now in the driver’s seat as they discuss the parallels, pitfalls and peaks of these…
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Ep.10: Mr. Mom vs. Three Men and A Baby (Dads being Moms edition)
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Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim explore 1980’s fascination of men taking on traditional mom roles in our marquee match up “Mr. Mom” (1983) vs “Three Men and A Baby” (1987). Was there a ghost on set in one of these movies? Is there a difference between a crib and a bassinet? Is New York rent so expensive it requires three successful men in their 40s to b…
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Ep. 09: Reservoir Dogs vs. Things To Do in Denver When You’re Dead (American Crime Ensemble Cast Edition)
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The Film Fight foursome immerse themselves in wise-guy linguistics and attempt to “give it a name” while dissecting the crime stories of “Reservoir Dogs” (1992) and “Things to Do In Denver When You’re Dead” (1995). Reveals: Amber experiences an odd coincidence in watching “Things to Do In Denver”. Zack must say if he would keep his powder dry over …
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Ep.08 Friend Request Vs. Unfriended (Social Media Horror Edition)
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Zack and Jim watch social media horror flicks "Friend Request" (2016) and "Unfriended" (2014) while Steve and Amber cover their eyes. As the crew examines the perils of accepting friend requests and youtube videos on dealing with the undead, will someone get unfriended? Reveals: In true "Never Have I Ever" from we discover two things Amber has neve…
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Ep. 07 Armageddon vs. Deep Impact (Killer Asteroid Edition)
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In 1998, one Giant Asteroid movie wasn’t enough, so Zack, Amber, Steve and Jim go on their own mission to find out if “Armageddon” or “Deep Impact” hits home. Reveals: Does Michael Bay make the cut on Zack’s hangout list? Has Steve taken his day off to write a theme song for the podcast? Did Jim have a weekend full of whale vomit? What scene in Dee…
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Ep.06 The Truman Show vs Ed TV (Reality TV Edition)
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Zack, Amber, Jim and Steve dive into the shallow waters of reality TV introspections, The Truman Show (1999) vs Ed TV (1999). Reveals: When mistaken for Jim Carrey, Jim Vastano admits pretending to be the star on numerous occasions, a metacritic reviewer tells us how to keep a woman happy, and find out who predicted within a minute of Matthew McCon…
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Ep. 05 Pretty Woman vs Maid in Manhattan (Romantic Hotel Comedy Edition)
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With Jim and Steve out of town, Zack and Amber are left on their own to explore the world of hotel love in Pretty Woman (1990) vs Maid in Manhattan (2002) where women of lower socioeconomic status fall in love with wealthy suitors during their stay. Reveals: Zack had never seen Pretty Woman prior to the record… will this viewing convert him into a …
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Ep.04 Robocop vs Robocop (Sci fi Remake Edition)
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Ep 04. Marquee Match: Robocop vs Robocop (Sci fi Remake Edition) Dead or alive, Zack, Amber, Jim and Steve go into the future world of law enforcement when they watch Robocop (1987) and its remake Robocop (2014). Reveals: Jim is the outlier in his final verdict, Steve makes a stunning revelation about his family tie to Ronnie Cox, and Amber challen…
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Ep. 3 Tombstone vs Wyatt Earp (Wyatt Earp western edition)
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Amber, Zack, Jim and Steve head west to round up their thoughts on Wyatt Earp based movies Tombstone (1993) and Wyatt Earp (1994). Reveals: Jim’s knowledge of Jason Priestly is tested, Amber unearths some hidden desires, a passionate historian calls Tombstone to the table, and in a shock to absolutely no one Zack and Steve unite in a love for Val K…
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Ep 02. Marquee Match: 48 HRS. vs Red Heat (Buddy/Cop Edition)
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Ep 02. Marquee Match: 48 HRS. vs Red Heat Buddy Cop Edition Amber, Zack, Steve and Jim go on an 80s joy ride with two films shot by the same director (Walter Hill) 6 years apart. We’re talking about 48 Hrs. (1982) Vs Red Heat (1988). Reveals: Steve accidentally watches the 1976 Red Heat, a group member compares one of the films to The Godfather, Am…
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Ep. 01 Duel vs Joy Ride (Road Trip/Thriller Edition)
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Ep 01. Marquee Match: Duel vs Joy Ride Road Trip/Thriller Edition Zack and Amber dissect Steven Spielberg’s directorial debut (Duel, 1971) and John Dahl’s seemingly homage to Duel (Joy Ride, 2001), two films featuring villains driving Peterbilt trucks. Reveals: Zack shares his father’s CB handle and his own brush with a road raged driver while Ambe…
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