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.
Episodes
What's a "requel"? Well, according to the internet, it is what you call a "reboot" combined with a "sequel". Exhibit A - The new version of THE NAKED GUN starring Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, & Paul Walter Hauser directed by Lonely Island member Akiva Schaffer. We've got a review plus a discussion of the trailer for the film BLUE MOON - the 9th collaboration between actor Ethan Hawke and director Richard Linklater.
Director Ari Aster, darling of independent cinema, is back on the big screen with his fourth feature EDDINGTON starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler. We've got a review plus some PIXAR talk and a recommendation of a film that might not be on your cinematic radar.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode:Bob Trevino Likes It
Director James Gunn has flown from the MCU to the DCU with a new rendition of SUPERMAN starring David Corenswet as the titular caped superhero. We've got a review of the film plus quick glimpses of upcoming films from two big name directors.
Director Gareth Edwards is the fifth director to venture into the realm of Jurassic Park doing so in the 7th installment of the franchise. We've got a review of JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH plus trailers from new films from Edgar Wright and Ron Howard.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Sinners
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME marks Wes Anderson’s thirteenth feature film (if you count the collection of 4 shorts based on Roald Dahl stories he did for Netflix in 2024 as one film). Benicio Del Toro stars as wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda who decides to appoint his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a dubious new enterprise (the scheme of the title) he & his daughter become the target of rival t...
After taking a vacation week the hosts return with reviews of the dark comedy MOUNTAINHEAD starring Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef & the documentary BONO: STORIES OF SURRENDER.
Recommendation from this episode - Pee Wee as Himself
The eighth film in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise follows Tom Cruise as super spy Ethan Hunt as he desperately tries to stop the terrifying AI known as The Entity from destroying all of mankind. We've got a review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING plus a sampling of new films on the release schedule horizon.
Recommendation - Before Sunrise
Footcandle Film Society
The filmmaking duo of Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck have a new movie out that relays four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA revolving around a mysterious force that guides the area underdogs. We've got a review of FREAKY TALES plus some movie news & a joint recommendation from our hosts of a movie you should consider watching.
Recommendation - Nickel Boys
An unconventional team of antiheroes embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts in THUNDERBOLTS - the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We've got a review of the new film plus a sampling of three upcoming a24 films all on this episode.
Recommendations from our host in this episode: Tower
On the fictional island of Carpathia a shy girl is raised to fear an elusive animal known as ochi. When she discovers a wounded baby ochi she embarks on a quest to return him to his home. Willem Dafoe & Emily Watson star in the new film THE LEGEND OF OCHI which hit theaters April 25th. Our hosts share a review and then partake in some trailer tapas.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: Nanny McPhee
Director Ryan Coogler & actor Michael B. Jordan have re-teamed for their fourth feature together with SINNERS which tells the story of twin brothers Smoke & Stack (both portrayed by Jordan) who return to their hometown to attempt a fresh start by opening a juke joint only to have a great evil descend upon their new venture. On this episode, we share a review of SINNERS plus watch & discuss the new trailer for THE LIFE O...
A MINECRAFT MOVIE starring Jack Black, Jason Mamoa, and Danielle Brooks made bank at the box office this past weekend. Alan & Chris entered the OverWorld and have a review of the film plus some news of upcoming releases.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - One of Them Days
Paul Rudd & Jenna Ortega star as a father & daughter traveling to a wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO in the dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN. Our hosts share their thoughts on the movie as well as discuss news of films in the works.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: American Animals
Steven Soderbergh has released his second film of 2025 - a spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as a married couple who both work as intelligence agents. We've got a review of BLACK BAG plus quick looks at upcoming new releases.
Recommendation included in this episode: Molli and Max in the Future
OPUS is writer/director Mark Anthony Green's feature debut. It stars John Malkovich as a reclusive pop music icon and Ayo Edebiri as a journalist sent to cover his first album release in thirty years. We've got a review of the film plus another serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample some news of upcoming releases.
Recommendation from our hosts in this episode: The Music Never Stopped
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