Film Is Lit Podcast

08/20/2024

YUP, we’re certified PAYNE-HEADS! On the Season 12 finale of Film Is Lit, we’re covering Alexander Payne’s 2011 Oscar-darling, “The Descendants,” based on the book of the same name by Hawaiian author, Kaui Hart Hemmings. Listen to us compare the book to the movie and discuss how George Clooney, the ultimate hunky dad, has the best run in all of cinema. We’ll be back this autumn for a very spooky Season 13...stay tuned!

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07/30/2024

It's the sequel, so you gotta raise the stakes. On this episode of Film Is Lit, we discuss The Hunger Games: ALL STARS! Joining us are our favorite tributes, Noah and Kayla, from the Secondhand Film Critics podcast (one of the best in the biz!). They are certified Hunger Games experts, and they were incredibly generous with their time given that Danny is on Team Gale...what the hell is up with that, right?!

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07/23/2024

“Poor Things”…love it or hate it, we’re covering it! Welcome to another episode of Film is Lit, in which we discuss 2023’s divisive film based on Alasdair Gray’s 1992’s novel of the same name. The themes are fascinating, the actors are firing on all cylinders, and the production design is…well, Oscar-winning! No matter how much we love it though, the biggest takeaway from this episode is DON’T TELL YOUR PARENTS TO WATCH IT.

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07/23/2024

“Poor Things”…love it or hate it, we’re covering it! Welcome to another episode of Film is Lit, in which we discuss 2023’s divisive film based on Alasdair Gray’s 1992’s novel of the same name. The themes are fascinating, the actors are firing on all cylinders, and the production design is…well, Oscar-winning! No matter how much we love it though, the biggest takeaway from this episode is DON’T TELL YOUR PARENTS TO WATCH IT.

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07/09/2024

The podcast...IT'S ALIIIIIIIIVE!!! Hello, you little freaks, and welcome to today's episode where we cover Mary Shelley's 1818 gothic masterpiece, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus." More than 100 years after Shelley's book, director James Whale would reanimate the material into "Frankenstein," kicking off Universal Studios legendary run of monster movies, which would further kick off decades upon decades of Halloween costumes (Danny went as Frankenstein at age six!). How does the movie compare to the book? Does Boris Karloff's performance still hold up all these years later? Listen to find out... IF YOU DARE!!!!

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07/02/2024

Welcome to summer, listeners! Beat the heat with a new Film Is Lit episode, covering Robin Moore’s 1969 true crime thriller “French Connection” and the 1971 movie of the same name. We’re back at it!

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06/12/2024

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While the internet is buzzing over 'hot rodent men,' we're rounding up pop culture's hottest rodents who give them a run for their money. Here are 16 hot rodents who are RILFs.

06/04/2024

"...the Hays Code didn’t totally erase homosexuals from film – instead, q***r-coding came into play with concealed q***r characters. Sometimes, as in Morocco, this was innocent and positive for the community. On other occasions, it was harmful and demonised q***r people and traits associated with the q***r community while never openly confirming these insinuations."

From q***r-coded classics to modern masterpieces, this comprehensive timeline delves into the cultural significance and impact of LGBTQ+ cinema.

05/02/2024

Remember S09E98 when we covered "Mrs. Doubtfire?" The kids have reunited 😍 Listen here:

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31 years after starring together in the 1993 hit Mrs. Doubtfire, Mara Wilson, Matthew Lawrence, and Lisa Jaktub pose for an Instagram photo

04/09/2024

After three long years, Denis Villeneuve's follow-up to his 2021 masterpiece "Dune: Part One," is finally here, and SPOILER ALERT: it's another masterpiece! Joining us for this special episode is returning guest Tim Ga***rd, resident Dune-expert and brother to your trusty co-host, Danny. Grab your stillsuit, activate your thumpers, and prepare for a thrilling discussion on "Dune: Part Two" - an epic blockbuster of such massive scale that it's almost impossible to talk about everything in one episode...but we certainly tried. We love you Denis! You're OUR Muad'dib!

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04/02/2024

We're back from our unplanned hiatus to discuss James Ellroy's sprawling neo-noir about the sprawling city of Los Angeles, "L.A. Confidential." Later adapted into a film by Curtis Hanson in 1997, "L.A. Confidential" takes place in 1950s Los Angeles, where three policemen, each with a distinct brand of justice, cross paths after a deadly massacre takes place at a Hollywood diner. This story has everything you could want from a gritty noir - dames, murder, mystery - combined with the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood. But be careful; behind all that glitz and glam lies a dark underbelly that swallows people whole...

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02/22/2024

While we're on an unplanned hiatus (we'll explain later), keep yourself updated on lit news! 😅

Britney Spears is perfect and her nasal voice with a Southern accent and just the right touch of vocal fry is perfect. Which is why I was so surprised to hear Michelle Williams, an actress who is a…

01/30/2024

Did you know that Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 movie is based on a 1944 short story by Cornell Woolrich? Neither did we…which is embarrassing considering it’s stated in an opening title card! Please enjoy a new episode of Film Is Lit, in which we discuss how modern and thrilling this classic still is. Is there ANYTHING better than a romance between Grace Kelly and Jimmy Stewart??

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01/23/2024

Kickstarting Film Is Lit's latest series on hardboiled noirs, we're covering the 1943 detective novel "Laura," written by the ultimate badass, Vera Caspery. It was adapted a year later into the film of the same name by Otto Preminger, and is widely considered to one the most celebrated noirs of all time. Does Gene Tierney live up to the titular character from Caspery's text? Listen to find out!

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12/25/2023

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Film Is Lit Podcast! On today's festive special episode, we cover Steven Spielberg's underrated classic, "Catch Me if You Can," based on the quasi-non-fiction book of the same name by conman-turned-FBI agent, Frank Abagnale, Jr. Between opening presents and drinking hot cocoa, listen to us discuss how Spielberg adapted this (questionably) true story into a hidden Christmas gem starring two of Hollywood's greats, Leo DeCap and T-Hanks!

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11/28/2023

During our Holiday Hiatus, we were invited to record an episode of my cousin's podcast, The Revisitors! Enjoy our reminiscences about 1995's James Bond installment, "GoldenEye!"

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10/31/2023

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! To celebrate the end of spooky season, we're bringing our four-part series on Stephen King's magnum opus, "IT," to a close! In the finale of Film Is Lit's Season of Scares (Alt. Title: "Film is IT"), we tackle director Andrés Muschietti's "It Chapter Two" from 2019, starring Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Hader. Bill Skarsgård returns as the titular Pennywise to scare the Losers Club yet again, this time when they're all grown up. Does Muschietti nail the ending of this massive saga? Or does he crumble under the pressure like Neibolt Street? Tune in to find out.......
(CLOWN JUMPSCARE!!!!)

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10/31/2023

Before we post the episode, a reveal of our new Funko Pop!!

10/30/2023

Our final coverage of Stephen King's "IT" is dropping tomorrow, on HALLOWEEN!!!!! Here're a few pics of Danny opening his Funko Pop from 2007's slasher romp, "Trick-or-Treat." Maybe he'll get another surprise on tomorrow's episode... 🤔

10/24/2023

Beep Beep, Richie! Another episode of “IT!” Stephen King’s 1,200-page novel deserves this ongoing coverage throughout Spooky Season. On today’s episode, we discuss IT Chapter 1 (2017) and how much it differs from the 1990 adaptation. Do decades of filmmaking advance King’s themes? How successful are the child actors in the new film? Spiral deeper into the Derry sewers with us as your guides!

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10/17/2023

Pour yourself a hot mug of cider and join us for more coverage of Stephen King’s 1986 classic, “IT!" In this episode, we discuss the highs and lows of Part II of the 1990 miniseries. Do the Losers defeat the monster feasting on Derry’s citizens? Is it fair to judge the entirety of the 3-hour special by the monster’s (anti-climactic) reveal? Your favorite film and literature experts are here to debate this version’s finale!

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10/10/2023

Want a balloon? How 'bout a podcast instead? Hope you're not afraid of clowns, because we'll be talking about Pennywise the Dancing Clown ALL MONTH LONG!!! Welcome to Part One of our FOUR-part series on the various adaptations of Stephen's epic 1,200-page tome, "IT." On today's episode, we cover the first episode of the IT miniseries that premiered on ABC in 1990. Have the VFX and acting aged well?... not particularly, but one thing is for sure, Tim Curry's performance as the Pennywise is timeless.

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10/04/2023

Something SPOOKY is coming to the Film is Lit podcast this October! Check out the trailer for our upcoming special season right now! Be warned though - it's not for the faint of heart...
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10/03/2023

The odds are in your favor this Tuesday, because another episode of Film Is Lit is coming to you directly from District 3! The Hunger Games created a MOMENT when we were in middle school. Now that it’s back in the news with a new book and movie, we’re wrapping up our Summer Blockbuster series by revisiting where it all began: Katniss volunteering as tribute. Journey with us through the highs (Lenny Kravitz) and lows (Woody Harrelson’s wig) of this incredibly influential IP!

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09/26/2023

Summer is coming to a close, but there are still a couple of episodes in Film Is Lit’s Summer Blockbuster series! Tune in for one of our more bizarre comparisons between Winston Groom’s 1986 novel “Forrest Gump” and the iconic 1994 movie of the same name. Trust us…the book is not what we expected…and that’s all we got to say about that!

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09/12/2023

Well, summer might be over, but on the Film Is Lit Podcast, Shark Movie Season lasts ALL YEAR 'ROUND, BABY! On today's episode, we discuss one of the dumbest books we've ever read, the Jaws ripoff novel "Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror" by Steve Alten. This book spawned the equally-dumb and infinitely boring 2018 action blockbuster, "The Meg," starring Jason Statham. In our deep dive conversation, we discuss why "Jaws" works and this doesn't, the film's retroactive connection to the Titan submersible, and how Jason Statham could get nominated for an Oscar if he only applied himself. So strap in and lookout for fins in the water, because if you're not careful, you could end up as FISH FOOD!

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08/15/2023

Another special guest episode is hittin’ the air WAVES! Listeners, please give a warm welcome to Laura’s cousin, Frank Anderson, as he joins us for Film Is Lit’s coverage of JAWS (Benchley, 1974/ Spielberg, 1975)!!! Another installation of our Summer Blockbuster series, this is one of the classics of cinema. Slide on your Sperrys and knit caps and join us for a riveting comparison of the novel and movie as well as a conversation on Spielberg’s enduring influence on film and television history.

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08/08/2023

Newsflash: The new podcast on the block isn’t so new anymore! For our special 100th episode, we walk down memory lane and share some insights and data about the podcast, ourselves, and what it takes to keep a weekly podcast thriving past Quarantine. (Hint: it’s a lot of reading, and a lot of watchin’ movies!)

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07/25/2023

It's TIME for OppenHEIMer! We're starting off Film Is Lit's Season of Summer Blockbusters with a BANG, covering the latest smash-hit from Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer." Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, "American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer," by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, this film adaptation might just be Nolan's magnum opus. Joining us to discuss the book and the movie is published author, history buff, and host of "The Super 70 Podcast," Dylan Davis! So put on your pork pie hats and plug your ears, because this episode will blow you away!

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07/19/2023

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