Hideaki Anno's 1997 film, End of Evangelion, came overseas to theaters for the first time ever recently. Unwilling to let this once in a lifetime experience slip away, Patrick, Jezer, and Kevin caught it on the big screen, and finally got the chance to make an episode where they discuss this extraordinary film. We encourage you to share your own thoughts on the series and movies with us as well, and you can do so through email or on our Instagram page: [email protected] //...

After viewing Wim Wenders' latest film, Perfect Days, at their local theater, Kevin and Jezer discuss their thoughts on the movie in the parking lot as their day comes to a close. The story is about a middle-aged man named Hirayama, who cleans public restrooms in Tokyo for a living. We get to know his schedule, see how he lives, and watch how he navigates the usual detours that take place from time to time. We also get to explore the moments that only exist in the pockets, corners, and other...

From the archives: When Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time finally made its way overseas into theaters, Patrick, Kevin, and a frequent guest of the show, Jezer Serafica, visited their local cinema to catch the conclusion of one of their favorite series, Neon Genesis Evangelion. Recorded a little over a year ago, we decided to make it extra special by capturing a field recording of our experience before and after the screening (please forgive the audio quality at times).To skip to our...

After waking up from a strange dream, famous action star, Boxer Santaros, finds himself struck with amnesia, as he traverses through dystopian Southern California with Ronald Taverner, who is looking for his twin brother Roland, and Krysta Now, former adult actress turned reality tv star and entrepreneur, who are all entangled in a web of conspiracies that involves neo-Marxists, the Patriot Act, a prophetic screenplay, World War III, quantum teleportation, and the end of the world.  Richard...

After living out their final moments, a group of strangers arrives at an in-between realm where a group of counselors awaits them. The group receives a final task before they depart for good: they must pick one memory from each of their lives for the counselors to recreate. At the end of the week, each memory will be screened and shared with the audience. Afterward, each visitor will shed their final ties to the world and dissipate into the ether, living out their chosen memory for...

Following the aftermath of escaping the puzzle inside the house, Karim has his doubts about what truly happened and The OA is unraveling more clues as to who she is and how she is going to unlock Nina's memories. Meanwhile, Hap is getting closer to unleashing his plan, as he tries to get more information from Homer and Scott. We are now second to the last episode of our recap and overview of the series, The OA. Thank you so much for all of your support and for being patient with us as we...

We are back following the Michigan Six: BBA, French, Jesse, Steve, Buck, and Angie as they are the run looking for a safe haven while Jesse is dealing with residual trauma from the school shooting.  This was an emotional episode as well as an emotional recording for the podcast episode. In particular, without any spoilers, there are only two episodes left. We've prolonged the series far enough and we know we're coming to an end very soon. We thank everyone for following us on this journey and...

Julie is haunted by her grief after living through a tragic auto wreck that claimed the life of her composer husband and young daughter. Her initial reaction is to withdraw from her relationships, lock herself in her apartment and suppress her pain. But avoiding human interactions on the bustling streets of Paris proves impossible, and she eventually meets up with Olivier, an old friend who harbors a secret love for her, and who could draw her back to reality.   As always, thank you all for...

Episode 63: Princess Mononoke (1997) - Available on all your favorite platforms. Link in the bio 🎙️   Venture with us into the mystical realm of Princess Mononoke ✨ 🌿 On this episode we unravel the captivating world crafted by Hayou Miyazaki. Tune in as we discuss it’s stunning animation, the battle for balance between human civilization and the power of nature, and Ashitaka’s remarkable journey!   Where to watch:   HBO max (Subscription)   Youtube (Rent or Buy)   Amazon (Rent or Buy)...

OA and Karim find themselves back at the house with the rose window where they will have to traverse through a puzzle like maze to unlock what it means to be inside the house, meanwhile, Homer is uncovering secrets Hap has hidden away from him.  We hope you enjoyed the discussion with Richy and Patrick, and as always, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA Where to watch: Netflix Instagram: @lefilmpodcast Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: [email protected]

OA escapes from Hap's prison with the help of Karim and in turn find out some deadly secrets about Nina Azarova.  Welcome to the second half of our coverage and recap of Part II of The OA. We apologize it's taken us quite a long time to return, but we are back now! As per usual, Richy and Patrick dig into the twists and turns of The OA and in particular, the episode: SYZYGY.  We hope you enjoyed the discussion and as ALWAYS, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA Where to...

When a mysterious dog stumbles upon an American military base camp, a group of scientists will soon find out that this canine is no ordinary dog, it will soon become the thing they will all fear the most.  John Carpenter's 1982 classic, The Thing, is a sci-fi horror thriller whodunnit that was ahead of its time upon its initial release; being maligned as a gorefest without substance, it has now become a Mount Rushmore horror film masterpiece that continues to age like fine wine.  If you...

After stumbling into a new town while looking for work, John Nada discovers an underground resistance hellbent on waking the general public from their slumber induced by insidious forces who control mass media and government entities. Their secret weapon? Sunglasses that filter out subliminal messages and illusions fed through television, advertisements, and more than you could possibly imagine.   Filled with an uncanny amount of prescience that foretold the rise of hyperconsumerism, police...

A mysterious young girl wanders a desolate, otherworldly landscape, carrying a large egg. Join us in discussing Mamoru Oshii's third film to be selected for the pod and it will not be the last film from Oshii.    Where to watch: Its a hard one to find but currently it is on youtube with subs.  Instagram: @lefilmpodcast   Twitter: @lefilmpod   Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: [email protected]

 Months have passed without a culprit in her daughters murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move painting three billboards that lead into her town with a controversial message directed at her questionable local police department and its adored sheriff. The message on the billboards causes many different reactions from the people of this small town.   Where to watch:   Youtube (Rent or Buy)   Amazon (Rent or Buy)   Vudu (Rent or Buy)   Apple TV (Rent or...

Recent police academy graduates, Schmidt and Jenko have dreams of becoming action heroes beyond riding bikes, learning Miranda rights, and patrolling public parks. When they get into huge trouble with upper management, they're assigned to the Jump Street unit to go undercover as high school students to bust a drug operation while dealing with their inner teenage anxieties.  Welcome to the new year, 2023, while we start off with one of the best action comedies of the past decade, if not the...

When hyper-specialization and scientific hubris combined to create a new standard for genetic sequencing in human DNA, it birthed the next stage in the evolution of class warfare. Regardless of one's credentials, experience, and effort, their trajectory in life is now determined, dictated, and tracked entirely by their genetic makeup. Those birthed under natural conditions are discriminated against and labeled "in-valid" by society due to their organic abnormalities and reduced...

Returning to Crestwood, Michigan after the fateful incident that took The OA's life, Buck receives an uncanny message from Rachel that reconciles the Crestwood Five once again, as they embark on a road trip to find out what it all means.  We hope you enjoyed this discussion and remember, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA. Let us know what we can do in the future to add more twists and turns to the conversation and if there are any details we might be missing. We read everything and...

Welcome to The Christmas Tapes, the horror anthology film brought to you by co-directors Rob Livings and Randy Nundlall Jr. 'Tis the season of the gifts that keep on killing. In this special episode, we are joined by one half of the duo, Randy, as he discusses the film and the films that inspired him to make The Christmas Tapes. Be on the lookout for the film's official United States premiere in Sacramento, California next week on Wednesday, December 14th at The Tower Theatre. Be there, if...

As Karim furthers his investigation, he discovers an experiment that is somehow connected to Pierre Ruskin, "The Prophet of the Valley" and the study of dreams. The OA reacquaints herself with Homer, as she tries to help him remember who he is before reuniting with Scott, Homer, and Renata.  We hope you enjoyed this discussion and remember, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA.  Where to watch: Netflix   Instagram: @lefilmpodcast   Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations...

Moving away from Crestwood, Michigan, we find ourselves in the heart of San Francisco, California, following private investigator, Karim Washington, as he is summoned to help look for a missing teenager while The OA wakes up in uncharted territory.  In this episode, Richard and Patrick catches you up on OA's journey, including Patrick's conspiracy theories and predictions about what may have happened at last season's conclusion, and what may come in this season and beyond. We hope you enjoyed...

After dying in an accident, Chris Neilsen finds himself in an afterlife that exceeds his wildest dreams but learns that his wife, Annie, has killed herself and is dragged off to Hades. Risking eternal suffering, Chris descends the many circles of Hell in search of Annie with the hope of reversing the course of fate. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the discussion. Where to watch:VuduYouTubeAmazonApple Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations...

28 days after a horrifying virus that turns its infected into homicidal maniacs is accidentally released from a research facility, a small group of survivors desperately struggle to protect themselves and find a safe haven. Once finding safety, a deadly virus may not be the thing they should be most afraid of.   Where to watch: Youtube (Rent or Buy) Amazon (Rent or Buy) Vudu (Rent or Buy) Apple TV (Rent or Buy)   Instagram: @lefilmpodcast   Twitter: @lefilmpod   Send us questions,...

A widowed former reverend living with his children and brother on a Pennsylvania farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields, which suggests something more frightening to come.   As always, thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion.    Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play.    Instagram: @lefilmpodcast   Twitter: @lefilmpod   Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: [email protected]