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Andrew and Dave are back, and this time, they are celebrating Halloween a little early with the 1994 Mike Nichols film, WOLF!Just what do the podcasting duo make of the werewolf film set in the midst of the publishing industry? How great is the late Christopher Plummer? How much does Nichols miss the mark by when it comes to working with special effects? And why is James Spader so damn good? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: YOU AND I BOTH KNOW THIS AIN'T NO BANK ROBBERY!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

After six weeks of bonus episodes, Andrew and Dave return to the regular format of the program! Having left INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU behind them, the podcasting duo turn their attention to Mike Nichols' infamous 1970 adaptation of the Joseph Heller novel CATCH-22, starring a whose-who of late-'60s Hollywood. Is the film as disappointing as its reputation? How has time changed the views of each host towards the film? And just how great is Bob Newhart? Tune in to find out!Next Episode: You know what THE WOLF MAN was missing? The publishing industry.All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this special DTV focused bonus episode of Films(trips), James Hrivnak joins Dave Babbitt to take a look at the excellent (but awfully titled) film AVENGEMENT, starring Scott Adkins! Where does the film go right where so many go wrong? Just how great of a screen presence is Adkins? How many better titles for the film can James and Dave come up with off the top of their heads? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: Back to the regular schedule by FINALLY covering CATCH-22!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this special bonus episode of Films(trips), Andrew and Dave turn their attention to the films that are very, VERY unlikely to ever be discussed on the show. Tune in to hear their thoughts on CALIGULA, Full Moon Entertainment, GARDEN STATE, self-important films, and late era Jean-Luc Godard.Next Episode: The DTV (maybe) reaches its conclusion!Episode after that: We FINALLY reach CATCH-22 (1970).All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

The DTV train continues in this bonus episode of Films(trips) as Eric Jones joins Dave to take a look at WWE Studios' THE MARINE 6: CLOSE QUARTERS, the concluding film in the long running action series. Just what do the pair make of the 2018 film? How impressive is the work of wrestling legend Shawn Michaels? Which Paul Atreides pops up in this film? And just how does the sixth film in a DTV action franchise take both hosts by surprise? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: Veto!Don't forget to check out Eric's writing here: https://deaconsden.wordpress.com/ All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

In this special bonus episode, Andrew and Dave discuss the films (and other types of media) that help them get to their happy place! Who enjoys what? Why do they enjoy it? Hello? Magic plane person?Next Episode: Eric Jones returns and is reeeeeeaaaaadddddy to rummmmmmmmmble!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this continuing run of bonus episodes looking at DTV films, Chris Martin joins Dave to take a look at the first of six DTV sequels to the 1990 TREMORS, TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS! Just what do the pair make of the film? How much is Kevin Bacon missed? And how the hell did Michael C. Gross end up taking center stage in this film series? Tune in to find out!Next Episode: Andrew and Dave talk about films (and other stuff) that make them happy!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this episode, which kicks off a short series of bonus episodes, Dave and James turn their attention to the film LAST MAN STANDING! No, NOT the Walter Hill / Bruce Willis film; the pair are looking at the PM Entertainment DTV action fest starring Jeff Wincott, Jillian McWhirter, and Jonathan Banks!Next Episode: You want Michael Gross? You've got some Michael Gross!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

After the joy that was THE IN-LAWS, Andrew and Dave decide to return to Pink Panther territory by discussing the 1968 film INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU, the first film in the series not to feature involvement from director Blake Edwards and star Peter Sellers. Instead, director Bud Yorkin takes the reigns while Alan Arkin puts on the infamous Clouseau's moustache and hat. What did audiences make of the film in 1968? How is it in 2021? Does anyone get an autographed photo of Sean Connery? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: The start of a bonus series!All music by Andrew Kannigiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

In this special bonus episode of Films(trips), James Hrivnak joins Dave Babbitt to take a look back over the late Richard Donner's career as a film director.Next Episode: We don't deserve this photograph of Sean Connery!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave are back! Having enjoyed THE BRINK'S JOB, the podcasting duo jump ahead a year to follow star Peter Falk to THE IN-LAWS, the 1979 comedy classic co-starring Alan Arkin and directed by Arthur Hiller. Just how much do the hosts enjoy the film? How tight is writer Andrew Bergman's script? And just what is the key to the benefits program? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: A bonus!The Next Regular Episode: We don't deserve this autographed photo of Sean Connery.All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Peter Falk is once again up for discussion on this episode of Films(trips), and hosts Andrew and Dave couldn't be happier!This time, the podcasting duo are looking at director William Friedkin's 1978 comedy (yes, COMEDY), THE BRINK'S JOB, starring a whose who of classic character actors, including Falk, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield, Warren Oates, and Gena Rowlands! Does the film live up to its cast? Just how closely does Friedkin and company stick to the true incident the film is telling the story of? And do Andrew and Dave read the comics, or just look at the pictures? Tune in to find out!Next Episode: Serpentine! All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave are back! Unfortunately, they also have to contend with the misbegotten cinematic return of Hannibal Lecter in the form of director Peter Webber's 2007 film HANNIBAL RISING, the film which ostensibly tells the origins of the infamous fiction serial killer, though good luck finding anything that the character named Hannibal in this film has in common with the earlier incarnations.Next Episode: Peter Falk AND Peter Boyle are back, baby!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Having decided to take a look at Brian Dep Palma's 1996 film MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, Andrew and Dave decided to put together a crack team to fully explore the text. However, after accidentally getting the whole team killed while in training (long story), the duo settled on having James "The 'H' is Silent" Hrivnak back to once again deep to deep dive into one of the slickest summer blockbusters ever made.Next Episode: "'M' is for Mischa!"All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

With Andrew and Dave having promised him no more films where the climactic confrontation involves a school bus, Eric Jones returns to talk with the duo about the 2001box office bomb FINAL FA NTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN!With twenty years having passed since the film's debut, just what do the trio make of the animation game changer that wasn't? Does the film reflect the famed video games it is "based" on, or does it even deserve the title of FINAL FANTASY? And did Matt Dillion really do what the IMDB trivia section for the film claims he did? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: A return to the land of De Palma!Make sure to check out Eric Jone's blog at: https://deaconsden.wordpress.com/ All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave are back! This time, the duo take a look at the Hughes brothers film DEAD PRESIDENTS, the not-exactly-a-Vietnam-war film with one of the most striking posters of the 1990s. Next Episode: When is a video game adaptation not actually a video game adaptation?All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave are back, and this time they are taking a trip to Harlem to discuss Eddie Murphy's one and only directorial effort, HARLEM NIGHTS! Just what do the 1989 duo make of the often overlooked film? Were audiences and critics in 1989 too harsh on the film? And how fantastic is Redd Foxx in the film? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off! What do you mean that comes from another film?All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave are back! And once again, the pair find themselves in Richard Pryor territory. This time, the film is the not-quite-a-biopic JO JO DANCER, YOUR LIFE IS CALLING, the 1986 film co-written, directed by, and starring Pryor himself. What do the duo make of this deeply personal film? How fantastic is the soundtrack? And which game show icon turns up in the film? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Andrew and Dave finally talk about Eddie Murphy!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

After battling a busted computer and poor internet connections, Andrew and Dave return in a new episode of Films(trips)!With two episodes lost due to the prior mentioned technical difficulties, the podcasting duo decide to throw caution into the wind and try to discuss TWO films in ONE episode in under TWO hours! Luckily, both films - HALLOWEEN (2007) and THE LORDS OF SALEM - are written and directed by former front-man for the band White Zombie, Rob Zombie! What do the podcasters make of Rob Zombie's evolution of as a filmmaker? Just what Robt Zombie film is his best? And just who does make up the Horror Holy Trinity? Tune in and find out!Next Episode: Things finally get somewhat back to normal with a return to Richard Pryor territory!All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Apologizes to James Hrivnak.

As Films(trips) continues to recover from the computer breakdown, Andrew and Dave return this week with a bonus episode looking at film distribution and exhibition in the current moment. Tune in as they try and make sense of success metrics, the sheer number of streaming services, the joys of BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR, and try and recall what that new ghost in GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE is.Next Episode: Back to our regular schedule! Hopefully.All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Functioning computer by will of God.