Snag yourself some tasty cat food and tune in this month as we talk about the 2009 award-winning film District 9.
Join us as we share our favorite moments from the film and speculate about the origins of the prawns. We talk about how the pacing of the film affects its mood, and we even ask the question: what happens to Christopher Johnson?
So get cozy in your mech suit and listen this month, then join us in December when we talk about the 2010 film Winter’s Bone.
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Grab a bowl of your favorite soup and join us this month as we discuss our 50th film! We’ll be talking about the 1982 legal drama, The Verdict.
Listen in as we share our favorite things about the film and what it does well, as well as what it could have done better. We talk about the masterful cinematography and how the music (or lack thereof) works well. We explore Lumet’s choice to respect the audience and how exactly that plays out on screen as well.
So tune in, and then join us next month when we discuss the award-winning film District 9.
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Join us as we embark on our journey into season five with our discussion of the epic film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition).
Listen in as we share why we think this movie is such a classic, including our opinions on the music, pacing, and world building. We also discuss how well it’s aged since its release over two decades ago and what we think it could improve.
So grab some Lembas bread and enjoy the episode, then join us next month when we review our fiftieth film: The Verdict.
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SURPRISE! It's a special episode!
To wrap up season 4 (4 years already?!), Austin and Big T individually rank the last 12 films we’ve watched and then review the aggregated list together. We discuss the good and bad of each film, and have a friendly competition about who’s film will end up on top!
So join us for this episode and then tune in for the first episode of season 5!
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Cuddle up with your pet dove and listen in this month as Austin and Big T discussed the 1982 sci-fi film, Blade Runner (the final cut version).
Tune in as we share our favorite and not-so-favorite elements of this film. We also explore the world building in this film and, of course, ask the pivotal question: is Deckard a replicant?
So plug in and give us a listen then come back next month when we start season 5 with the award-winning film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended version).
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Grab your favorite bottle of red wine (and maybe a bottle of white too) and listen in this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1975 summer blockbuster, Jaws.
Join us as we discuss our favorite parts of this film, including the music, cinematography, and dialogue. We also share some fun behind-the-scenes facts, like Bruce’s mechanical functions and factoids about the script.
So strap in and tune in, then join us next month when we discuss the famous sci-fi thriller, Blade Runner (final cut edition).
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Switch on that fan and beat the summer heat while you tune in this month as Austin and Big T talk about the classic film, 12 Angry Men.
Listen in as we share what exactly makes this film such a masterpiece, including who our favorite and least favorite jurors are. We explore the concepts of justice and reasonable doubt and discuss which moments were our favorite.
So pull up a chair and join us, then come back next month when we review and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic summer thriller, Jaws..
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Soak up some sun poolside and listen in this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1993 sports film, The Sandlot.
Join us as we share why this film is so nostalgic for us and discuss who some of our favorite characters are. We also reminisce about our favorite scenes and talk about how this movie hits differently as adults.
So grab a handful of cake and tune in, then join us next month when we talk about the classic crime drama, 12 Angry Men.
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Take a seat at your favorite diner and tune in this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1994 crime thriller, Pulp Fiction.
Join us as we talk about our favorite characters, share what we loved most about this movie, and explore just why we think it became such a classic. And, of course, you can’t talk about Pulp Fiction without bringing up the enigmatic briefcase!
So grab that $5 shake and give us a listen, then join us next month when we discuss the 1993 classic, The Sandlot.
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Meet us at 7 pm on the couch, and give us a listen this month as we discuss the 2010 film It’s Kind of a Funny Story.
Tune in as we talk about what we loved in this movie and Austin shares his personal connection to the film. We explore how this movie depicts depression and suicidality to its audience and give our opinion on what it does well. And we also answer the burning question: what do you think happened to Bobby?
So heat up that burrito and listen, then join us next month when we discuss the 1994 crime thriller Pulp Fiction.
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Venture with us this week into a vault of versatile visuals, visceral villains, and virtuous victories as we vocalize our views on the 2006 video V for Vendetta.
Voracious for a vibrant blockbuster, we venerate this vibrant visual and vow to provide a vivifying voice to your viewing voyage. We vivisect our veracious views of the volatile world of V for Vendetta, so volume up!
Then, next week, venture valiantly into vibrant vocabulary as we vivaciously voice views on the visionary 2010 film It’s Kind of a Funny Story.
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Plug in and get ready to rock with us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2010 film, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
Grab some garlic bread and listen as we explore what this movie did well and share some of our favorite lines and scenes. We also talk about the conversion of a comic book to a movie, and Austin explains why this is his favorite film.
So take a break from all that fighting and listen, then join us next month when we discuss another comic book-turned-movie, V for Vendetta.
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Turn on your estate-wide PA system and listen to this month’s episode where Austin and Big T discuss the 2024 horror film, Strange Darling.
Get cozy in your favorite chest freezer and tune in as we share who were our favorite characters and compare this film to other ones we’ve watched. We also explore what motivates the serial killer and ask ourselves who exactly is the real demon?
So make yourself a sickeningly sweet breakfast and join us, then come back next month when we discuss one of Austin’s favorite movies, Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.
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Are you ready to be entertained?! In this month’s episode, Austin and Big T discuss the 2000 film, Gladiator, and all its pros and cons.
Grab a good seat in the arena and tune in as Austin discusses how this film has changed for him since he last watched it and Big T gives us his first impression. We share our opinions about the soundtrack and discuss what we think makes Commodus such a great villain.
So pour yourself some wine then join us for next month when we discuss the new horror film, Strange Darling.
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Episode! Episode! Listen all about it. Tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1941 classic, Citizen Kane.
Pull out that puzzle and listen as we discuss some of our favorite cinematography techniques in this film and share why Kane is such an intriguing character. We explore how the camera serves almost as another character and, of course, answer the classic question: what does “Rosebud” really mean?
So grab a highball and join us this month then tune in next month when we discuss the action film, Gladiator.
Content warning: We do briefly discuss suicide in this episode.
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Cello! You’ve got a new episode (and season) of Layers of Film. Join us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the funny and heartwarming film, School of Rock.
Take a seat as we talk about our favorite funny lines and the lessons we learned from the film. Austin shares why this film is so meaningful to him, and we also start a brand new segment that you’ll have to listen to to experience!
So snag yourself a turkey sub and join us this week then tune in next month when we discuss the classic film, Citizen Kane.
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SURPRISE! It's a special episode!
To wrap up season 3 (season 3?!), Austin and Big T individually rank the last 12 films we’ve watched and then review the aggregated list together. We discuss the good and bad of each film, and have a friendly competition about who’s film will end up on top!
So join us for this episode and then tune in for the first episode of season 4!
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Pull up a spot on your new rug, and listen to the final episode of season 3, where Austin and Big T discuss the much anticipated sequel, The Godfather Part II.
Tune in as we compare this film to the first installment and share how we feel about the movie. We explore the subtext of the film and talk about how Vito’s and Michael’s lives parallel one another. We also discuss what we thing the future holds in store for the Corleone family and answer the burning question: “Has Michael gone too far?”
So grab a nice, warm bowl of pasta, then join us next month when we share our rankings for this year’s films and discuss the beloved 2003 comedy, School of Rock.
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Grab some “mountain water” and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2020 award-winning film, Minari.
Listen in as we talk about our favorite characters and moments in the film and also share our thoughts on the different relationships we see throughout the film. We also explore the theme of assimilation and discuss how this film represents real life very well.
So pull up a seat on the floor and join us, then listen in next month for our season 3 finale when we discuss The Godfather 2.
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Finish your chess match then listen this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1996 sci-fi action film, Independence Day.
Join us as we discuss some of our favorite scenes and the most ridiculous parts of the film. We also talk about the financial success of this movie as well as ask ourselves, “What is the central message of this film?”
So grab your headset and tune in, then join us next month when we discuss the 2020 drama comedy Minari.
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