Ramblings, reviews, and ruminations on cinema. https://www.movieforums.com/podcastfeed.php en-us Copyright 2007 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:03:30 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss chris@movieforums.com f2516256-fa8e-5d89-a25c-81c227d6c6de https://www.movieforums.com/podcasts/logos/podcastlogo_new.png https://www.movieforums.com MovieForums.com The Movie Forums Podcast is a show about movies past, present, and future. It features news on trailers, reviews of films in current release, and analysis of cinema's greatest classics. Plus, whatever else pops into our heads. The Movie Forums Podcast is a show about movies past, present, and future. It features news on trailers, reviews of films in current release, and analysis of cinema's greatest classics. Plus, whatever else pops into our heads. Chris Bowyer chris@movieforums.com no The Movie Forums Podcast - Top 100 of the 2010s List Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:09:04 -0500 65109102-c9dd-4dfe-a473-f745610001d8 Chris Bowyer No Yoda and SpelingError discuss the results of the site's Top 100 Films of the 2010s List. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:10:52 movies,film,cinema,2010s,parasite,mad max, mad max:fury road,the grand budapest hotel The Movie Forums Podcast - 2022 Oscar Preview Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:48:29 -0500 a0328f96-c42a-44b1-bba3-c39a9a7ac67b Chris Bowyer No For the 11th consecutive year, Holden Pike and mark f. preview the Oscars. Hear what might be my three favorite bits of Oscar trivia ever, and to find out which film moved mark f so much that he started crying just talking about it. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:58:14 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums,netflix,hulu,streaming,coda,troy cotsur,belfast,don't look up,best picture,dune,drive my car,king richard,licorice pizza,kirsten dunst,the power of the dog,jane campion,west side story,steven spielberg,nightmare alley,kenneth branagh,nicole kidman,aaron sorkin The Movie Forums Podcast - 2021 Oscar Preview Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:38:45 -0400 731341de-c9ae-4d0d-87e0-6a380974008d Chris Bowyer No For the tenth (!) consecutive year, Holden Pike and mark f. preview the Oscars: the late Chadwick Boseman's performance, whether Glenn Close will finally take one home, landmark nominations in Best Director and Best Actor, and the increased recognition of streaming titles. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:57:03 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums,netflix,hulu,streaming,sam cooke,one night in miami,minari,promising young woman,glenn close,chadwick boseman,ma rainey,borat,trial of the chicago 7,mank,david fincher,judas and the black messiah,sound of metal,the father,anthony hopkins The Movie Forums Podcast - All-Time Refresh List Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:44:30 -0500 a7a377f0-8ea4-4a5b-bdac-970a22ab8533 Chris Bowyer No Yoda and TheUsualSuspect discuss the results of the site's All-Time Refresh list, updated for its 10-year (and the site's 20-year!) anniversary. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:21:08 movies,film,cinema,2001,godfather,goodfellas,casablanca,pulp fiction The Movie Forums Podcast - Top 100 of the 2000s List Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:44:30 -0500 7bc4c68e-1f26-4fd3-ad1e-537109e9fb3c Chris Bowyer No Yoda and Thief discuss the results of the site's Top 100 Films of the 2000s List. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:11:34 movies,film,cinema,200s,there will be blood,no country for old men,the lord of the rings,lotr,fellowship of the ring The Movie Forums Podcast - 2020 Oscar Preview Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:19:44 -0500 5c94bb8e-fe2f-4eaf-a56a-f54e11d7fdae Chris Bowyer No For the ninth consecutive year, Holden Pike and mark f. preview the Oscars: PARASITE's breakthrough, JOKER and JOJO RABBIT's surprise recognition, and whether 1917 will dominate the ceremony. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:43:07 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums,1917,jojo rabbit,joker,once upon a time in hollywood,tarantino,joaquin phoenix,sam mendes,best picture,parasite,netflix The Movie Forums Podcast - 2019 Oscar Preview Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:36:33 -0500 1ef71ecb-a17e-4270-8929-61e1235ecfbf Chris Bowyer No For the eighth consecutive year, Holden Pike and mark f. analyze the Oscars: ROMA and the importance of cinematography, GREEN BOOK and BLACKKKLANSMAN on race relations, and the ups and downs of portraying real figures in VICE and BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:44:05 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums,spike lee,alfonso cuaron,roma,netflix,vice,christian bale,a star is born,lady gaga,bradley cooper,adam driver,bohemian rhapsody,green book The Movie Forums Podcast - Annihilation Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:53:16 -0400 5452df4f-9efe-4189-8992-aa237cc13bcc Chris Bowyer No Chris, Eli, and Brendan discuss Alex Gardland's trippy 2018 sci-fi film ANNIHILATION. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:45:07 annihilation,alex garland,sci fi,sci-fi,natalie portman,jeff vandermeer,oscar isaacs The Movie Forums Podcast - Sallie Gardner at a Gallop Sun, 01 Apr 2018 00:32:30 -0400 6c3522bf-8ab8-45e8-9e2a-dd9e6942ce23 Chris Bowyer No Chris and Eli discuss the seminal 1878 classic SALLIE GARDNER AT A GALLOP. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:09:11 movies,film,cinema,sallie gardner at a gallop,classic,horse in motion The Movie Forums Podcast - The Square Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:06:07 -0400 57398532-6ac5-4dbb-957f-846a1634d962 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Eli, and Luis discuss 2017's Palme d'Or winner THE SQUARE. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:55:00 movies,film,cinema,square,the square,palme d'or,Palme dOr,cannes,academy awards,oscars,foreign language film The Movie Forums Podcast - 2018 Oscar Preview Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:36:32 -0500 014c59cf-4a12-4d13-a494-5b0b9a51287b Chris Bowyer No For the seventh consecutive year, Holden Pike and mark f. analyze the Oscars, the backlash to Three Billboards, the weirdness of The Shape of the Water, and who's most likely to take home the big prize. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:52:07 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums,three billboards,shape of water,get out,jordan peele,greta gerwig The Movie Forums Podcast - The Grey Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:47:48 -0500 eab9272a-4b19-4358-8c54-2ce87dbafeeb Chris Bowyer No Chris, Eli, and The Rodent discuss 2011's polarizing Neeson/wolf mashup THE GREY. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:50:57 movies,film,cinema,liam neeson,wolf,wolves,the grey,grey,action,carnahan,joe carnahan The Movie Forums Podcast - Take Shelter Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:41:37 -0500 7cd668a6-2aef-4150-b191-3c89e232cbd0 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Eli, and Ash discuss Jeff Nichols' breakthrough 2011 film TAKE SHELTER. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:53:13 movies,film,cinema,jeff nichols,michael shannon,jessica chastain,storm,indie,mental illness The Movie Forums Podcast - The Man Who Would Be King Sat, 26 Aug 2017 10:55:48 -0400 3719de79-ba67-493c-928a-de177e658444 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Eli, and Holden Pike discuss the late-career John Huston classic, THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:50:30 movies,film,cinema,john huston,michael caine,sean connery,the man who would be king,man who would be king,kipling,rudyard kipling,adventure The Movie Forums Podcast - Dark City Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:23:52 -0400 de28ebac-e914-467c-a654-4eecc82c185e Chris Bowyer No Chris, Eli, and Matt ("TheUsualSuspect") discuss one of Matt's all-time favorite films, DARK CITY. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:56:02 movies,film,cinema,alex proyas,dark city,rufus sewell,the mandela effect,sci-fi,sci fi,science fiction,ebert,roger ebert The Movie Forums Podcast - Eyes Wide Shut Sun, 28 May 2017 11:53:17 -0400 116729df-9a7e-452f-93c5-8e352d5c4266 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Eli, and "False Writer" discuss the latest Movie Club selection, and Stanley Kubrick's final film, EYES WIDE SHUT. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 01:11:04 movies,film,cinema,kubrick,stanley kubrick,tom cruise,nicole kidman,eyes wide shut The Movie Forums Podcast - 2017 Oscar Preview Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:35:10 -0500 6d0dfe0d-df03-4f40-b145-865aff38b5d3 Chris Bowyer No For the sixth (!) straight year, Holden Pike and mark f. prepare you for the Oscars: the favorites, potentially record-breaking wins, and much more. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 01:09:34 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums The Movie Forums Podcast - True Stories Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:48:21 -0400 8aeb802a-6bc8-4c68-8e6b-6d3db2c77799 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Brendan, and Eli discuss July's Movie Club selection, David Byrne's misnomered 1986 film TRUE STORIES. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:58:19 movies,film,cinema,true stories,david byrne,talking heads,john goodman,fargo The Movie Forums Podcast - Punishment Park Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:07:25 -0400 6ec716a3-40ec-498d-b9f9-d2ae9734950b Chris Bowyer No Chris, Brendan and Eli discuss April's Movie Club selection, 1971's faux political documentary PUNISHMENT PARK. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:43:03 movies,film,cinema,punishment park,mockumentary,vietnam,politics,1970s,peter watkins The Movie Forums Podcast - Affliction Sun, 14 Feb 2016 18:00:40 -0500 4e39a05b-27ca-4ede-bb5a-80afb5592fcd Chris Bowyer No Chris, Brendan and Eli discuss February's Movie Club selection, 1997's AFFLICTION. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:37:14 movies,film,cinema,affliction,nolte,nick nolte,willem dafoe,james coburn The Movie Forums Podcast - 2016 Oscar Preview Mon, 08 Feb 2016 19:55:25 -0500 5e87b74b-480c-41eb-b570-6ced4076b950 Chris Bowyer No For the fifth straight year, Holden Pike and mark f. go over the Oscars: favorites, snubs, and everything in-between. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 01:25:22 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums The Movie Forums Podcast - The Lion in Winter Sat, 16 Jan 2016 15:09:46 -0500 0b4f5ac5-b0d8-49f3-a736-476224b2fd60 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Brendan and Eli discuss the THE LION IN WINTER, the seasonally appropriate Movie Club choice for January. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:31:53 movies,film,cinema,the lion in winter,lion in winter,katherine hepburn,pete o'toole,hepburn,o'toole,classic,drama,anthony harvey,historical, henry ii The Movie Forums Podcast - Gattaca Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:18:30 -0500 7a76c167-d1fe-498c-9606-48e43610a6d9 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Brendan (bluedeed), and Eli (Slappydavis), discuss the latest Movie Club selection, GATTACA. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:47:36 movies,film,cinema,gattaca,ethan hawke,jude law,uma thurman,sci-fi, sci fi,science fiction,andrew niccol The Movie Forums Podcast - Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:58:04 -0500 80140d1a-927a-4e63-9812-a990147c8540 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Brendan (bluedeed), and Danny (wintertriangles), discuss the latest Movie Club selection, MISHIMA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:20:52 movies,film,cinema,mishima,paul schrader,japan,a life in four chapters,life in four chapters The Movie Forums Podcast - 2015 Oscar Preview Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:49:20 -0500 38f9510c-5067-427e-bf63-32a98573d09a Chris Bowyer No For the fourth year running, Holden Pike and mark f. help us preview the Oscars. Longtime members and cinephiles Holden Pike and mark f. join Chris Bowyer for the fourth straight year to preview the 2015 Oscars. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 01:13:30 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums The Movie Forums Podcast - Top Films of the 1970s List Sun, 07 Sep 2014 11:26:17 -0400 a8b64236-630d-46a2-8632-fb8da710a7f9 Chris Bowyer No Chris and Holden Pike discuss the results of the site's Top Films of the 1970s list. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:23:18 movies,film,cinema,1970s,70s,seventies,francis ford coppola,the godfather,godfather The Movie Forums Podcast - The Last Wave Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:08:04 -0400 0d029e35-31b0-4fac-a916-7ac7e6fc667e Chris Bowyer No Chris, Zotis, and nebbit, discuss August's Movie Club selection, Australian director Peter Weir's THE LAST WAVE. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:18:54 movies,film,cinema,australian new wave,peter weir,the last wave,apocalypse The Movie Forums Podcast - Fantastic Planet Fri, 16 May 2014 19:01:58 -0400 4def38d3-9735-40d5-8e12-2ca3cc769da0 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Danny, and Dustin (AKA Yoda, wintertriangles and rauldc14) discuss May's Movie Club selection, 1973 Cannes Jury Prize winner FANTASTIC PLANET. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:23:14 movies,film,cinema,fantastic planet,cannes The Movie Forums Podcast - Cries and Whispers Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:03:20 -0400 1ea92be5-e3ab-4730-bb81-0ac820b6bb09 Chris Bowyer No Chris, Danny and Daniel (otherwise known as Yoda, wintertriangles and Daniel M.) discuss March's Movie Club selection, Bergman's "Cries and Whispers." For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:18:30 movies,film,cinema,ingmar bergman,cries and whispers The Movie Forums Podcast - 2014 Oscar Preview Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 aa7f097a-6715-4f1e-82e6-8dbb23bf9916 Chris Bowyer No Epic cinephiles Holden Pike and mark f. help preview the 2014 Oscars. Longtime members and uber film aficionados Holden Pike and mark f. join Chris Bowyer to preview the 2014 Oscars. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 01:44:39 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums The Movie Forums Podcast - 2013 Oscar Preview Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:46:55 -0500 7c404716-6e09-4342-9809-0ebcf0858a35 Chris Bowyer No Longtime members Holden Pike and mark f. help preview the 2013 Oscars. Longtime members Holden Pike and mark f. join Chris Bowyer to preview the 2013 Oscars. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 01:19:16 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums The Movie Forums Podcast - 2012 Oscar Preview, Part 2 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:01 -0500 90c8d38e-d0a2-4e1d-b173-aedbfa07316b Chris Bowyer No Longtime members Holden Pike and mark f. help preview the 2012 Oscars. Longtime members Holden Pike and mark f. join Chris Bowyer to preview the 2012 Oscars. Part 2 of 2. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:56:30 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums The Movie Forums Podcast - 2012 Oscar Preview, Part 1 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 50fd14e4-7840-483e-95c6-f6020a866ebd Chris Bowyer No Longtime members Holden Pike and mark f. help preview the 2012 Oscars. Longtime members Holden Pike and mark f. join Chris Bowyer to preview the 2012 Oscars. Part 1 of 2. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:55:06 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums The Movie Forums Podcast - 6/12/09 (Why We Love: Jaws) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 e7b18af3-acbf-4361-af70-91c1d8ef6487 Chris Bowyer No A discussion with Mark French about how "Jaws" saved his life. In this episode, Chris discusses some new releases and talks with Mark French about how "Jaws" saved his life. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:35:11 movies,film,cinema,forums,jaws The Movie Forums Podcast - 5/1/09 (Summer Movie Preview) Fri, 01 May 2009 01:33:02 -0400 9b853d42-7668-44e3-9030-5e1ba61e8a08 Chris Bowyer No A preview of the 2009 summer movie season. In this episode, Chris discusses some noteworthy releases during the 2009 summer season, films to avoid, and the infamous leak of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:27:49 movies,film,cinema,forums,blockbusters,summer,transformers,wolverine,harry potter The Movie Forums Podcast - 2/20/09 (Oscar Preview) Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:59:58 -0500 a8a8d9b3-57f6-42a4-8e32-e984c060a351 Chris Bowyer No A preview of the 81st Annual Academy Awards. In this episode, we preview the 81st Annual Academy Awards, gripe about the snubs, and take a look at how to improve your odds of winning an Oscar pool. For more information, visit http://www.movieforums.com 00:13:55 movies,film,cinema,oscars,academy awards,forums