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Back to the Frame Rate is a movie discussion podcast where filmmakers, actors, and passionate wannabes come together to celebrate the art of cinema. From beloved popcorn flicks of the '80s, '90s and today, to timeless classics and arthouse gems we cover it all. But we’re not just here to talk movies — we’re here to save them! In a world facing imminent asteroid-induced doom (think Armageddon without the happy ending), we’ve built a fallout shelter for the greatest films of all time. With onl ...
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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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As the clock ticks down to the end of the world, we dive into the chaotic landscape of high school politics with a sharp look at the dark comedy Election. Directed by Alexander Payne, this film cleverly dissects ambition, moral ambiguity, and the absurdity of student government. We debate whether it deserves a place in our vault of cinematic treasu…
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The Talented Mr. Ripley is a captivating exploration of identity, desire, and moral ambiguity, setting the stage for our 'Party Like It's 1999' Retrospective Series. As we delve into this lush, suspenseful film, we uncover how Tom Ripley's obsession with the privileged Dickie Greenleaf leads to a chilling descent into deception and murder. With sta…
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We wrap up our Noirvember retrospective by handing out awards and superlatives for the four films we've explored: Night Moves, Klute, The Long Goodbye, and The Yakuza. Each film brought its own unique flavor to the genre, and we dive deep into the standout performances and memorable moments that defined our viewing experience. From the best antiher…
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The Yakuza, directed by Sidney Pollack. We unpack the film's cultural clashes, action sequences, and unexpected twists. From Robert Mitchum's performance to unforgettable scenes, we explore what makes this film a unique blend of East meets West. Despite its poor reception at the time of release, it has received a surprising resurgence. Stick around…
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The Long Goodbye (1973) reimagines the classic noir detective Philip Marlowe, as portrayed by Elliot Gould, in a way that both honors and subverts the genre's conventions. Set against the backdrop of a disillusioned 1970s Los Angeles, the film explores themes of loyalty and betrayal within a murky plot where everyone seems to be lying. Throughout t…
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This episode dives into the captivating world of 1971's "Klute," showcasing Jane Fonda's remarkable performance that left both hosts thoroughly impressed. As part of their Noirvember series, they explore the film's stunning cinematography and its themes of paranoia and identity, drawing parallels with the broader context of 1970s hard-boiled detect…
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Get ready to dive into the gritty world of 1970s Hard-Boiled Detective Noir. This week, we're kicking off our new retrospective series by cracking open Night Moves, the Arthur Penn classic. Follow private investigator Harry Mosby, brought to life by Gene Hackman, as he’s pulled deeper into a dark web of deceit and betrayal. The team unpacks the fil…
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October has come to a close, and we're wrapping up our Gothic Horror retrospective by diving into three chilling films: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Angel Heart, and Crimson Peak. We not only discuss our thoughts on these cinematic gems but also hand out awards and superlatives, highlighting the most diabolical villains, shocking…
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Step right into the shadows, folks! Today we're diving deep into the blood-red world of Crimson Peak, where maestro Guillermo del Toro orchestrates a gothic symphony that's got us buzzing like a haunted pipe organ. This lavish ghost story has us all hypnotized by its drop-dead gorgeous visuals, but when it comes to what's lurking beneath that prett…
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This week, we dive into the 1987 gothic horror and film-noir classic, "Angel Heart," exploring its haunting atmosphere and complex narrative. As we discuss the film's unique blend of noir and horror elements, we reflect on the performances of Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro, highlighting how their characters drive the story's tension. Our conversa…
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Get ready as Sam and Nathan dive headfirst into our brand-new retrospective series, Gothic Horror! We're kicking things off with Tim Burton’s 2007 dark musical masterpiece, 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.' We’re breaking down this gothic tale, talking about Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter's intense performances, and unpacking …
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We're wrapping up our Indiana Jones deep dive this month with what we're calling our "Fortune & Glory Awards Episode." Our buddy Anthony Ambrosino is joining us for some serious Indy talk. We're gonna chat about the franchise, hand out some awards and rank all five films. We finish up the episode with a re-broadcasted segment of our June 2023 discu…
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In the 4th and final film of our Fortune & Glory retrospective, we wrap things up with 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'. Our featured guest is returning champion, RI producer/director Anthony Ambrosino, who was a member of the crew on this production and shares some great behind-the-scenes stories. Find Anthony Ambrosino on IMDB…
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We discuss the 3rd entry this franchise, 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade', a film that we all universal agreed upon is a course correction from its predecessor. We have some fun on our Harrison Ford Movie Draft and share some of our latest movie watching. 04:35 The Question 11:04 Movie Facts 20:57 Nathan's review 25:04 Bee's review 28:27 Sam's …
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We discuss the action-adventure blockbuster 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', a film that sparked some controversy at the time. Our guest is film/television producer and director, Anthony Ambrosino. Find out if Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom finds salvation in our vault or is cast out into the impending fiery apocalypse. Find Anthony Am…
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We’re kicking off a brand-new month with an epic journey through the legendary Indiana Jones franchise! In this week's episode, we dive deep into one of the most iconic films in cinema history, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', and the nostalgia is so strong it’s practically bursting at the seams. But that’s not all—returning for this episode is none othe…
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After five months of teasing this episode we finally squeeze in our review of 'The Fisher King' (1991), Terry Gilliam's surrealist fantasy comedy. The movie was Nathan's pick after winning this year's Oscar's side bet. Joining us once again is Nathan's longtime friend and multi-talented creative force in the film industry, David Merrill. 04:56 Intr…
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This week we wrap up our thoughts on our 80's summer comedy retrospective by sharing our highlights and ranking the films we watched. Followed by a look back at the state of the box office which showed some signs of recovery after an abysmal Spring, although films were still anchored by IP juggernauts and sequels. Then we highlight the films we rec…
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It's 1986, Hoops McCann has just graduated Generic New York High School (yes, that's the name of his school). He's missed out on his chance for a basketball scholarship and he's facing an entire summer of sketching whammies in his notepad and life damaging boredom. But what he doesn't know yet is that he's about to have 'ONE CRAZY SUMMER'!!!! We wr…
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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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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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"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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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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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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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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