Chris Lambert and Travis Bean are your guide to the movies. Entertaining, insightful discussions about movies and the latest in movie news.
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A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of them has a gun...what could possibly go wrong? A darkly comic reboot of Chekhov’s classic THE SEAGULL, this rollicking tale examines the pitfalls of making art and making love in modern day America. THE NEW COLOSSUS, A new audio drama inspired by Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull. Written by Tamara Kissane. Produced by Artist Soapbox + Soapbox Audio Collective. www.artistsoapbox.org
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This week, we discuss Lars von Trier’s bleak, bizarre film: Melancholia. There’s a strange meta quality to the film that consumes our conversation as we explore how the movie ultimately mirrors the human condition in the face of apocalypse. Check out our website for more great movie deconstructions. If you'd like to support the show and hear episod…
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This week, we gush over the timeless classic The Princess Bride. Of course the characters and acting are amazing, but more than anything we’re fascinated by the film’s commentary on fairy tales and the ability for stories to transcend and connect generations. Check out our website for more great movie deconstructions. If you'd like to support the s…
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This week, we continue on the Paul Verhoeven train with RoboCop. We run through what makes this satirical masterpiece so great, from its dynamite cast to its incredible special effects to its multifaceted social commentary. Check out our website for more great movie deconstructions. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then …
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This week, we discuss what was once considered the worst movie ever made: Showgirls. Of course, the film has had a cultural resurgence and earned cult status—and we couldn’t be more thrilled. We dig into what makes this misunderstood classic so great. Check out our website for more great movie deconstructions. If you'd like to support the show and …
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This week, we dig into Ari Aster’s cult film: Midsommar. This episode involves a long-winded discussion of the horror genre and how Aster’s modern techniques both embrace and diverge from the norm. Be warned: one of us really did not like this movie. If you'd like more insight into the deeper meaning of Scream, then check out Chris's explanation. I…
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This week, we discuss the greatest meta horror movie ever made: Scream. We dissect just how deep the film’s meta commentary goes and what its message has to say about the genre, about media, about our individual growth as human beings. If you'd like more insight into the deeper meaning of Scream, then check out Travis's explanation. If you'd like t…
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This week, we’re talking about that movie with the twist: Fight Club. It’s Chris’s favorite movie ever, so this is a special episode. We discuss the depth of the movie’s commentary and how the meta narrative helps the message thrive in a timeless way. If you'd like more insight into the deeper meaning of Fight Club, then check out Chris's explanati…
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This week, we take a journey into the dystopian abyss of Blade Runner 2049. Contrary to popular opinion, we aren’t crazy about Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel, with Chris disappointed in the story and Travis frustrated about the visuals. We dig into the movie’s deeper story and ultimately what’s holding it back. If you'd like more insight into the…
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This week, we’re talking about the classic sci-fi meditation on living life to the fullest: Blade Runner. We discuss the film’s deeper philosophical intentions and all the reasons why it’s one of Chris’s top five movies—ever. If you'd like more insight into Blade Runner, then check out Chris' definitive explanation of the film. If you'd like to sup…
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This week, we’re talking about the cult classic that still feels relevant 20 years after its release: Donnie Darko. We discuss how our interpretations of its cryptic story have changed over the years and debate the original cut vs. the director’s cut. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! Also, visit ou…
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This week, we discuss Charlotte Wells’s beloved coming-of-age story: Aftersun. We dig into how the film masterfully handles such delicate subject matter and uses meta techniques to showcase the power of memory and reflection. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! Also, visit our website for fantastic mo…
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This week, we’re talking about a coming-of-age film that’s destined to become a classic: Bottoms. We discuss the history of high school movies and why this absurd take on growing up and finding your voice stands out. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! Also, visit our website for fantastic movie break…
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This week, we gush over Celine Song’s debut film, Past Lives. We discuss her atmospheric approach to a story about diverging paths and how she captures that inescapable desire to romanticize what could have been. Letting go of that feeling isn’t easy, but necessary for realizing our best selves. Get ready for some existential reflection! If you'd l…
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On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing Damien Chazelle’s Hollywood epic, Babylon. We go deep in this one as we analyze this love letter to movies and how cinema has evolved over time. Just as a preview: one of us likes the movie, while the other…well, there’s no nice way to put this: absolutely loathes it. Try to guess who’s who! If you'd like to …
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On today’s episode, we discuss Damien Chazelle’s adored musical, La La Land. If you love this movie, then be prepared, because neither Chris nor Travis particularly care for it. They discuss all the elements of what they perceive to be a very flawed movie with an unrealized ending. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then j…
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Join us as we discuss the quiet, the hypnotic, the enigmatic Drive. Nicolas Winding Refn’s breakout film is seemingly simple yet says so much about loneliness, about Hollywood, about the human condition. Join us as we discuss our extensive history with Drive and examine the most profound aspects of the film. If you'd like to support the show and he…
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On today’s episode, we’re talking about Vanilla Sky—a movie one of us really connected with. Our conversation covers all possible ground about this perplexing movie, from its broader philosophical insights to its wacky aesthetic to interesting behind-the-scenes stories. If you’re a fan of this movie, then get ready for an enlightening discussion. I…
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Barbenheimer Part 2: Oppenheimer (2023)
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On today’s episode, we discuss the deeper meaning of the behemoth known as Oppenheimer. As two people who aren’t huge fans of Christopher Nolan, our discussion involves our fraught history with his films and what we believe holds Oppenheimer back. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! Also, visit our we…
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Today we’re talking all things Barbie—what we liked and what we didn’t like about Greta Gerwig’s biting satire of our world’s superfluous yet incredibly damaging gender roles. Get ready, because our conversation travels about as many trails as this movie goes down. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! …
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On today’s episode, we break down Phil Tippet’s stop-motion masterpiece Mad God. We discuss the film’s broader philosophical commentary, as well as address several of the movie’s more confusing elements. If you love this movie, then get ready for an illuminating conversation from two fellow fans. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes …
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The Fast and Furious Marathon: Part 4
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This is it! On today's episode, Chris and Travis conclude their Fast & Furious marathon by discussing Hobbs & Shaw, F9, and Fast X. While they disagree on many, many things, they find some common ground and thankfully shake hands at the end. Family is more important than being right! Although Travis still thinks he's right. And so does Chris. If yo…
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The Fast and Furious Marathon: Part 3
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If you thought the last episode was contentious, then strap in for Part 3. Today, Chris and Travis debate about Furious 7 and The Fate of the Furious—two movies that Travis loves, that Chris hates. Expect arguing, name-calling, and general passive aggressiveness.If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon!Also…
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The Fast and Furious Marathon: Part 2
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The first part of the Fast and Furious Marathon went pretty smoothly. But Part 2...well, the conversation intensifies. It gets furious, if you will. In this episode, Chris and Travis discuss the best and worst parts of the fourth, fifth, and sixth entries into the Fast and Furious series. And the episode ends with one heck of an argument.If you'd l…
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The Fast and Furious Marathon: Part 1
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In honor of Fast X, Chris and Travis are taking on the entire Fast and Furious franchise. Travis has been a fan for years, while Chris is a newcomer. They have wildly different opinions about several of the movies, and they're going to cover all possible ground in this four-part series. Part 1 finds them discussing the first three movies in the fra…
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There are good movies. There are great movies. Then there's pure transcendence—and that's Chungking Express. For the first time in Film Colossus history, Chris and Travis agree on a movie being a bona fide classic. They discuss Wong Kar-wai's 1994 heartwarming and heartbreaking ode to the complexity of love and the challenge of discovering yourself…
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Back in 2013, Jonathan Glazer dropped one of the quietest and most enigmatic sci-fi movies in quite some time: Under the Skin. And to this day, his film has continued to astound...and confound. Luckily, Chris and Travis are here to explain it all. In this episode, they break down what's going on in this movie and how well it's stood up ten years la…
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South Korea has churned out so many cinematic hits in the past decade, and one of those highlights has been the relentlessly grim and terrifying The Wailing. Chris, who wrote the best explanation of this confusing film on the Internet, and Travis sit down to discuss the film's puzzle-like plot and the deeper themes being explored.If you'd like to s…
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Your Name was a smash hit and became one of the highest-grossing anime films of all time. So what exactly drives people so wild about this movie? Chris and Travis sit down to discuss the film's philosophical insights and ponder some of the more complex strings of the movie's narrative.If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, the…
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One of the most popular articles on our website has always been our analysis of Perfect Blue. What is it about this classic anime that inspires such fandom and curiosity? In this episode, Chris and Travis gush about Satoshi Kon's perfect visual storytelling and why Perfect Blue continues to connect with audiences.If you'd like to support the show a…
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What's a movie that both Chris and Travis have seen several times and love with a fiery passion? That's right: Black Swan. Which means they're primed and ready to go with what many consider to be Darren Aronofsky's masterpiece. They discuss all the little touches Aronofsky brings to a familiar tale that allows Black Swan to flourish and have a life…
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Of all the explanations on Film Colossus, Prisoners has perhaps been the most popular over the past several years. What about this movie drives such passion in moviegoers? Chris, who loves this movie, and Travis, who absolutely does not love this movie, are here to provide some answers. They discuss the thematic intricacies of the film, as well as …
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Ah, the movie industry's favorite topic these days: classism. From Parasite to Shoplifters to Nightcrawler, it's been one of the most praised and rewarded topics in recent memory. And that continued with Triangle of Sadness, which won the Palme d'Or last year. But does the film's criticism of economic structures own the necessary punch? Chris and T…
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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
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One of this year's Oscar favorites is the Martin McDonagh dark comedy The Banshees of Inisherin. The movie is packed full of symbolism that Chris and Travis are excited to unpack. But...did they actually like the movie? In this episode, they discuss their complicated feelings with this film.If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-fre…
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Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
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Back in 2022, everybody in the world loved Everything Everywhere All At Once...except two guys. Yes, you guessed it: Chris and Travis. But TWIST! ONE OF THEM HAS HAD A CHANGE OF HEART!? Find who and why and how in Film Colossus's deep dive into everybody's favorite movie of the year.If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then …
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Magic Mike's Last Dance | Midsommar | You People | Jurassic World: Dominion
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Chris and Travis discuss the movies they've watched over the past two weeks. Travis's favorite was Magic Mike's Last Dance, while his least favorite was You People. Chris's favorite was Midsommar, and his least favorite was Jurassic World: Dominion.Other movies discussed in this episode: La La Land; Sullivan's Travels; Black Panther; Casino; The Au…
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Knock knock...who's there? It's two movie nerds who want to dive painstakingly deep into M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller, Knock at the Cabin. Chris and Travis discuss Shyamalan's contentious history with the movie-going public, what makes his movies work (and not work), and how Knock at the Cabin could have upped its game.If you'd like to supp…
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Tár | Women Talking | Infinity Pool | The Lost City
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Finally, a movie rankings episode that goes completely off the rails. After Chris and Travis rank all the movies they've watched over the past two weeks, they get lost in a deep, spiraling debate about Tár—a movie Chris liked and Travis hated.If you want to read about every movie Chris and Travis ranked and watched this week, check out their lists …
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Chris (and the rest of the world) loves The Batman. While Travis...well. He has some issues. Today they go deep on the latest Batman by breaking down the movie's thematic journey, debating the best and worst performances, and considering Travis's biggest criticisms of the film.If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join o…
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The Menu | The Pale Blue Eye | Terrifier 2 | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
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Chris and Travis talk about all the movies they watched this week—including their favorites and least favorites.If you want to read about every movie Chris and Travis ranked and watched this week, check out their lists on Film Colossus.If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon!Learn more about your ad choice…
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Chris and Travis break down the first critical darling of 2023: M3gan. Was it a successfully campy movie that had fun with the formula? Did M3gan serve as a symbolic representation of culture's obsession with AI? Was there enough dancing? (No, no there wasn't.)If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon!Also, …
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Avatar: The Way of Water | The Banshees of Inisherin | Ticket to Paradise | Falling Down
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Chris and Travis talk about all the movies they watched this week—and where those films rank on their all-time movie rankings. This week they discuss Avatar: The Way of Water, The Banshees of Inisherin, Ticket to Paradise, and Falling Down.If you want to read about every movie Chris and Travis ranked and watched this week, check out their lists on …
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Chris and Travis count down their least favorite movies of 2022.If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Chris and Travis continue counting down their favorite movies of 2022.If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Welcome to Film Colossus! To kick things off, Chris and Travis will count down their favorite movies of the year.If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…
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Microwaves, family secrets, and the Potential of a Pancake converge in this zany dark comedy about a middle-aged woman reckoning with her power for the first time. Jesus Pancake is a new scripted audio fiction series from Artist Soapbox and the Soapbox Audio Collective. Nine episodes of Season One will be released FALL 2022. Subscribe via your favo…
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168: Chinese Girl Wants Vote: Trailblazer Mabel Lee: an audio play for young audiences - Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative Process
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How about a special summer treat? This episode is a short audio play for middle-school kids created by the Curious Theatre Collective. *** Founded in 2016, Curious Theatre Collective creates original, interdisciplinary educational theater programming that inspires audiences to follow their curiosity, persevere through challenges, and believe in the…
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And Eat It, Too by Ashley-Ruth Bernier (new scripted audio fiction) - Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative Process
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Listen to the third of three excerpts developed by the Food for Thought Project, a year-long writing lab for aspiring audio dramatists. And Eat It, Too was written by Ashley-Ruth Bernier. SUMMARY: Jolie, an optimistic and talented baker in an impoverished island community, finds herself at a crossroads when a high-stakes, hugely popular cake decora…
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I’m Not Here Right Now by Shea Stanley (new scripted audio fiction) - Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative Process
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Listen to the second of three excerpts developed by the Food for Thought Project, a year-long writing lab for aspiring audio dramatists. I'm Not Here Right Now was written by Shea Stanley. SUMMARY: Ella graduated college 6 months ago and is still living in her college town after her mom’s death kept her from moving away for a super cool journalism …
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Crocodile Twins by Tori Grace Nichols (new scripted audio fiction) - Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative Process
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Listen to the first of three excerpts developed by the Food for Thought Project, a year-long writing lab for aspiring audio dramatists. Crocodile Twins was written by Tori Grace Nichols. SUMMARY: LaLa is a rambunctious adoptee from the Philippines living overseas on an American military base. Rey is quiet and obedient, and likes to help at his fami…
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THE NEW COLOSSUS actor interviews: Part Two
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This is the second of two episodes that feature short interviews with the cast of THE NEW COLOSSUS audio drama (released in April 2020). This episode features half of the cast, all of whom play the more experienced generation of characters. 💕😊 You’ll hear from Michael Foley, Susannah Hough, John Jimerson and Edith Snow, interviewed by Kaley Morriso…
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