Film Forum

The Red Balloon & La Jetée

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 21:00:05 -0600

We decided to make things brief and have chosen to delve into short subject film. Specifically we discuss Ian and Erika’s favorites, 1956‘s The Red Balloon by Albert Lamorisse and 1962‘s La Jetée by Chris Marker. We bring up issues with length and it’s importance along with the power of a strong story. So, sit down, have a listen, and then email us all your questions, comments, and suggestions to ourgroupproject@me.com. Thanks!

Hosted by Adam Baker with Grant Carr, and Ian Renfroe.

Night of the Living Dead & Zombieland

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:30:04 -0500

With Halloween fast approaching on this episode we once again delve into the horror genre, this time focusing on zombie movies. We chose new release 2009’s Zombieland by Ruben Fleischer and the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead by George Romero. This subgenre has a long history that gets brought up along with it’s evolution to the overused device that zombies have become today. So, sit down, have a listen, and then email us all your questions, comments, and suggestions to ourgroupproject@me.com. Thanks!

Hosted by Adam Baker with Grant Carr, Erika Franek, Ian Renfroe and special guest Allie Collins.

The Third Man & Blood Simple.

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 20:30:09 -0500

On this episode we discuss two classics from the film noir genre, one from the classical period and one from the neo-noir family. A range of discussions arise about Carol Reed’s The Third Man[1949] and the Coen brothers Blood Simple.[1984]. Subjects such as the importance of nonannoyance by the female lead, communication, and whether a film can hold up once the “surprise” is exposed are brought up on this mysterious episode. So, sit down, have a listen, and then email us all your questions, comments, and suggestions to ourgroupproject@me.com. Thanks!

Hosted by Adam Baker with Grant Carr, Erika Franek, and Ian Renfroe.

Inglourious Basterds & Once Upon A Time In The West

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:30:00 -0500

On this episode we watch two stories of revenge that are both made in a stylized and heavily influenced manner. We discuss 2009‘s Inglourious Basterds by Quentin Tarantino and 1968‘s Once Upon A Time In The West by Sergio Leone. Topics such as superb acting, outstanding music, and the things that made these two directors come up. So, sit down, have a listen, and then email us all your questions, comments, and suggestions to ourgroupproject@me.com. Thanks!

Hosted by Adam Baker with Grant Carr and Erika Franek.

Moon & Solaris

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:06:47 -0500

On this episode we watch two very effective science fiction films that deal with very heavy subjects, 2009’s Moon by Duncan Jones and 1972’s Solaris by Andrei Tarkovsky. We do our best to answer some of the questions raised about morality and what it means to be human. Also, we discuss why super fancy special effects are not necessary to get your story across. So, sit down, have a listen, and then email us all your questions, comments, and suggestions to ourgroupproject@me.com. Thanks!

Hosted by Adam Baker with Grant Carr and Ray Gomez.