Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema (The Nerd Party)

Citizen Kane is widely regarded by many as ‘The Greatest Motion Picture of All Time,’ but how does it hold up to someone who’s never seen it before? 

Join hosts Shawn Eastridge, Richie Pepio and Alex Beard as they delve into Orson Welles’ game-changing masterpiece and discuss whether or not its reputation is merited, or if people are just viewing it with Rosebud-tinted glasses.

HOSTS:

Shawn Eastridge 

Richie Pepio

Alex Beard

Catching up on Gremlins

Is there such a thing as ‘too many Gremlins?’ Shawn Eastridge and Alex Beard intend to find out with their first ever viewing of Gremlins.

Released in 1984, Gremlins was a major hit with audiences and critics. Along with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, it also ushered forth the PG-13 rating due to its somewhat violent nature. But while it might be a beloved Horror/Holiday film, how much of fans’ affection is due to nostalgia as opposed to the actual product? 

Having missed the Gremlins boat in their childhood, Shawn and Alex finally sit down to take a gander. Will it live up to the hype or should they have seen it as kids instead? Tune in and find out!

HOSTS:

Shawn Eastridge 

Alex Beard

Catching up on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Hop on your flying bikes and join the Missing Frames crew as one of our co-hosts watches E.T. for the first time ever.

Beloved by audiences worldwide and considered to be one of the greatest films ever made, Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is mandatory viewing for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the artform. And yet, somehow, Missing Frames co-host Lindsey Kendrick has somehow gone her entire life without once seeing it. 

Join her, her husband Brandon and Shawn as they take a look at one of Shawn's all-time favorite movies and discuss whether or not its reputation still holds up. 

HOSTS:

Shawn Eastridge 

Brandon Kendrick

Lindsey Kendrick

Catching up on Rushmore

In 1998, Wes Anderson followed up his modest debut film Bottle Rocket with a work of absolute genius: Rushmore. With Rushmore, Anderson demonstrated the unique visual stylings, song choices and storytelling sensibilities that would become regular staples in his work and introduced the world to the wonderful Jason Schwartzman. It also marked the beginning of a long, fruitful collaboration between Anderson and Bill Murray.


While Shawn and Richie are big fans of Rushmore, Alex has never had the pleasure of seeing it. So what was it like for him to watch Rushmore for the first time? Tune in to find out.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Alex Beard

Richie Pepio

Catching Up on National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

It's that time...the holiday season has arrived! So why not check out some Christmas movies our hosts have never seen? Released on December 1, 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was the third and final film written by the late, great John Hughes. While it received mixed reviews upon its release, its reputation has only grown through the years and it now rests comfortably in the annals of mandatory holiday viewing...for some more than others.

Join Shawn, Brandon and Lindsey as they discuss this Christmas classic and why it's remained a staple of the season for nearly three decades.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Brandon Kendrick

Lindsey Kendrick

Catching Up on Lethal Weapon

On March 6, 1987, the 'buddy cop' genre was refined to near-perfect with the Shane Black-penned, Richard Donner-helmed film Lethal Weapon. Starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover doing some of the best work of their careers, Lethal Weapon was a hit with critics and audiences and went on to spawn three, count 'em, THREE sequels. But while its action and humor is great, Lethal Weapon really works because of the relationship between its two main characters: Riggs and Murtaugh.

Join the Missing Frames crew as Alex watches this action classic for the first time, and they determine once and for all whether or not it qualifies as a Christmas movie. 

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Alex Beard

John Mills

The Blues Brothers is one of the greatest comedies of all time. Few films have successfully meshed so many different genres and emerged victorious. It's a comedy, a musical and an action movie; for years it even held the record for most crashed cars in a single film. It's excessive in the best way possible and features one of Carrie Fisher's most memorable performances in a film. In honor of her memory, join Shawn and his wife Sarah as they sit down for Sarah's first ever viewing of The Blues Brothers.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

Released in 1986, Jim Henson's final film Labyrinth was a bit of a flop both financially and critically. In the years since it's release, however, it's become something of a cult classic and has an incredibly devoted following. In honor of David Bowie, who passed away one year ago this past Tuesday, Shawn Eastridge has decided to finally sit down and watch it for the first time, and he has recruited Labyrinth-devotee Lindsey Kendrick to guide him through this creative, fantastical world. Did the film live up to Shawn's expectations? Tune in to find out!

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Lindsey Kendrick

 

George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel 1984 is one of Missing Frames host Shawn Eastridge’s all-time favorites. And though Michael Radford’s film adaptation (released in 1984) has a decent reputation thanks to Roger Deakins’ stunning cinematography and John Hurt’s esteemed lead performance, Shawn has avoided it out of fear that it wouldn’t live up to his expectations.

But no more.

Join Shawn and co-hosts Brandon and Lindsey Kendrick as they discuss 1984 and the risks that come with adapting a beloved novel to the big screen.

And remember…Big Brother is watching you…

NOTE: As if 1984 wasn't depressing enough, we got the news that John Hurt had passed away while we were recording this episode. We want to extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family. He was one of the all-time greats and we're glad we could honor his memory with a viewing of one of his finest performances.


HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Brandon Kendrick

Lindsey Kendrick

 

The Notebook is considered by many to be one of the great romantic movies of all time, and what better time to watch a beloved romantic movie than the weekend before Valentine's Day? Lindsey Kendrick joins Shawn Eastridge for his first ever viewing of a Nicholas Sparks adaptation and a discussion about the meaning of true love, the concept of soulmates and the mystery behind young Ryan Gosling's strange, pointy face. Will The Notebook live up to its reputation? Only one way to find out. So snuggle up with a loved one and check out this landmark TENTH EPISODE of  Missing Frames.


HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Lindsey Kendrick

 

 

In January 1995, Richard Linklater's fourth feature Before Sunrise was released in theaters. While it was by no means a box office smash, the film, which stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, has since gone on to develop something of a cult following and many have declared it, along with its two sequels Before Sunset and Before Midnight, as one of the defining cinematic romances of all time. It also happens to be one of Shawn's favorite movies. 


Join Shawn and fellow Nerd Partier John Mills as they sit down for John's first-ever viewing of Before Sunrise. Along the way, they'll not only discuss the anxiety that comes with sharing a favorite movie with someone who's never seen it before, they'll also swap stories about past romances and discuss the importance of communicating and connecting with one another. Fingers crossed that the pair won't have to wait nine years before they reunite to discuss Before Sunset.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

John Mills

On March 15, 1972, Francis Ford Coppola's cinematic adaptation of Mario Puzo's best-selling novel The Godfather was released in theaters. The film was a huge hit, the highest grossing of 1972, and went on to be nominated for nine Academy Awards, ultimately winning three including Best Picture. Today, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, if not THE greatest. 

And, wouldn't you know it, Missing Frames co-host Alex Beard has never had the pleasure of watching it. Shawn Eastridge joins Alex on the 45th anniversary of the film's release to watch and discuss this absolute masterpiece. 


HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Alex Beard

Missing Frames host Shawn recently had the opportunity to see the new Power Rangers with his wife Sarah. As a child of the 90s, Shawn had something of a moral obligation to see the film; Sarah on the other hand has never seen a single episode of the series. In this Between Takes mini-episode of Missing Frames (recorded on Shawn's iPhone, so please forgive the audio quality), the two of them discuss the pros and cons of this reboot/requel/whatever, and whether or not a Power Rangers movie could ever truly be taken seriously.


HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

 

 

 

This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for the entire Fast and Furious series. If you're not up to date, listen at your own peril.

Missing Frames is back in full force with a doozy of an episode. Inspired by last weekend's release of The Fate of the Furious, Shawn has decided at long last to sit down and watch through the entire Fast and Furious series for the FIRST TIME EVER. Joining him for this supercharged episode is fellow Nerd Partier and Fast and Furious fan John Mills. Tune in (up?) as they discuss this franchise's unique journey from moderately grounded Point Break ripoff to the insane blockbuster action series it has become. Will the epic car chases and Vin Diesel's rippling muscles make Shawn a convert or will he crash and burn? Hop in your Charger, crank up the volume (and the NOS) and ride or die with this new episode of Missing Frames.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

John Mills

Nearly a decade before he hit it big with Guardians of the Galaxy, writer/director James Gunn made a low-budget horror film called Slither. Gunn's 2006 debut might have only made $12 million on a $15 million budget, but through the years it's garnered something of a cult following. To celebrate the theatrical release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the Missing Frames crew decided to sit down and watch Slither for the first time ever. Tune in to find out if this little horror movie managed to slither its way into their hearts.

HOSTS

SHAWN EASTRIDGE

SARAH EASTRIDGE

CHENZY GRAZIANO

 

 

It's happening again. 


Shawn has just finished his first viewing of Twin Peaks. John has been a fan since the show first aired back in 1990. In this episode of Missing Frames, the two join forces to discuss this landmark series, its controversial prequel Fire Walk With Me and the first two episodes of the new series/season/revival/whatever. Grab a damn fine cup of coffee, a slice of cherry pie, a log, an arm, and whatever other references you can think of, and enjoy this truly epic entry in the Missing Frames saga.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

John Mills

What's so wrong with Batman being funny?


In celebration of Adam West's life and the amazing legacy he's left behind, the Missing Frames crew watched the 1966 classic Batman the Movie. In the wake of Frank Miller, Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan, Batman has developed a reputation for being dark and brooding, and rightfully so. But an unfortunate side effect of this Dark Knight appreciation was fans throwing the Adam West/Burt Ward TV series under the bus for being too goofy. No one seems to appreciate the intentional comic genius of the series, or how far ahead of its time it was.


In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the vastly underrated brilliance of the Adam West/Burt Ward series and answer the most important question: Can a deadly serious Batman and a lighthearted, fun iteration of the character co-exist in harmony?

This episode is dedicated to our Bright Knight Adam West.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge

Chelsea Graziano

Chenzy Graziano

Happy almost 4th of July, everyone! And what's more patriotic than flying some fighter jets, playing some shirtless volleyball and taking the highway to the Danger Zone? In 1986, Top Gun gave us all these things and more and went on to become the highest grossing film of the year. It launched Tom Cruise's career to a whole new level of stardom and, despite mixed reviews, is considered something of a classic. 


But is Top Gun deserving of this fame, or are people getting the quality of the film confused with the quality of its soundtrack? Shawn and Sarah sit down for their first ever Top Gun viewing and discuss whether or not it lives up to its reputatio.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

To celebrate this past weekend's release of War for the Planet of the Apes, the Missing Frames crew takes a look at the entire Planet of the Apes franchise, starting with the 1968 classic and navigating through the truly insane sequels all the way to the brilliant 'Caesar Trilogy' reboot. Co-host Sarah reacts to seeing the original franchise for the very first time and she and Shawn offer up their reviews of the newest film, discussing whether or not it's the best of the series.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

 



 

 

Christopher Nolan's debut feature Following was shot on weekends over the course of a year with a budget of roughly $6,000. No biggie. Despite its low budget, it is an effective and unsettling thriller, including many of the staples that would become synonymous with Nolan's style such as confusing, out-of-sequence narratives and characters named 'Cobb.' 


Paige Hamilton and Mark Spurlock make their first appearance on Missings Frames for their first ever viewing of the film and attempt to help Shawn wrap his head around its labyrinthian plot.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Paige Hamilton

Mark Spurlock

 

How has Shawn gone so long without seeing True Romance? The film, written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott, might not have made much of a splash when it was first released in 1993, but in the years since it's developed a reputation as a modern classic.

Now the time has finally come. Join Shawn and his wife Sarah as they navigate Shawn's first viewing and determine once and for all how True this Romance really is.


HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Schmitt

 

We ran into some audio issues during the 'Before' segment of the episode. These were amended in time for the 'After' segment. Please bear with us for the first 13 minutes or so. Things clear up after the break. Thanks for your understanding and keep being awesome!


Lee Hutchison of Filibuster fame makes his first Missing Frames appearance to watch and discuss a film neither he nor Shawn have seen before: Leon the Professional. By happy accident, Shawn ended up watching the theatrical cut while Lee watched the extended version. Join them as they discuss the pros and cons of each version, the film's controversial subject matter and whether or not composer Eric Serra ripped off his own soundtrack when he scored GoldenEye the following year.

 

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Lee Hutchison

Six months ago, Shawn and John sat down for John's first viewing of Before Sunrise. In this episode of Missing Frames, the duo reunites for John's first viewing of its sequel Before Sunset. Filmed nine years after Before Sunrise, Before Sunset reunites writer/director Richard Linklater with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, and is considered by many (including Shawn) to be the best film of their Before Trilogy. But the real question is did it live up to John's expectations? Tune in to find out!

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

John Mills

 

Happy 30th anniversary to The Princess Bride!

Directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin and Christopher Guest, The Princess Bride has been embraced by audiences worldwide as a classic fairy tale/romance/comedy. (It really is all of the above)

Despite having seen bits and pieces of the film, Shawn has never seen it in its entirety. Now, just in time for their own 'mawwage' anniversary, Shawn and his wife Sarah sit down to watch and discuss the film.


HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

 

Ridley Scott's 1982 masterpiece Blade Runner is one of the most stunning and influential films ever made. While co-hosts Shawn and John have seen the film in one form or another, Shawn has never seen the theatrical version and John has never seen the Final Cut. In this episode, they join forces to discuss their reactions and which edition they prefer.

And not only did they watch the original film, dear listeners. They went out and saw its much-anticipated (or maybe not so much, judging from the box office numbers?) sequel Blade Runner 2049. Is it worthy of the original's legacy? And why is no one going to see it?? Hopefully the answers to these questions won't be lost like tears in rain. Tune in and enjoy.

 

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

John Mills

 

"When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth."

'tis the season for horror films, and few are better than George A. Romero's legendary Trilogy of the Dead: Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead.

Shawn and his wife Sarah sit down for Sarah's first ever viewing of the films. Do they still hold up? Tune in to find out!

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

 

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is considered one of the greatest comedies of all time. Shawn has been looking for an excuse to show his wife this classic for the first time, and what better excuse than for an episode of Missing Frames? Join Shawn and Sarah as they discuss Sarah's first viewing and whether or not its legacy still holds up.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

 

Many consider Rob Reiner's coming-of-age classic Stand By Me to be one of the quintessential films of the genre. In this new episode of Missing Frames, Nerd Party co-founder Tristan Riddell (of Nerd Nuptial and Punch It fame) watches it for the first time and joins Shawn to discuss the film's legacy, their favorite moments and characters and why Shawn thinks Rob Reiner needs more love and appreciation as one of the greats.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Tristan Riddell

 

For this week's episode, we're switching things up a bit with a spirited debate of Twin Peaks: The Return. Joining Shawn Eastridge and John Mills is first time Missing Framer Joey Thorne, a long-time fan of David Lynch and Mark Frost's landmark series who has some choice words about this latest season. Find out if Shawn and John agree with his opinions and discover who will emerge victorious in the Great Twin Peaks Debate of 2017

**Please forgive our audio issues. Sending a Twin Peaks discussion, the Black Lodge attempted to break through and commandeer the episode.**


HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

John Mills

Joey Thorne

 

That's right, people, we managed to find someone who has never seen The Empire Strikes Back. Charlynn Schmiedt, co-host of Punch It, joins Shawn and John to discuss what is widely considered the best film in the Star Wars franchise. In addition to discusing how Charlynn has gone so long without seeing it, we'll discuss the film's legacy and whether or not it works on its own terms even if you aren't a life-long fan of the saga. It's like watching The Empire Strikes Back for the first time all over again, so why wouldn't you want to check it out?


HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills
Charlynn Schmiedt

 

Happy 2018, everybody! Do you...want to build a snowman? 


For the first Missing Frames episode of the new year, Sarah gets first movie pick, and in honor of the snowstorms and frigid weather that has graced the U.S., she chose the popular animated Disney flick Frozen, which Shawn has never seen. Believe it or not, Frozen is the highest grossing animated film of all time, and thanks to its memorable soundtrack and characters, it appears poised to go down as a classic. But is it really that good? Shawn and Sarah discuss what they liked/disliked about the movie and whether or not the soundtrack is its true star. This could indeed be the official FINAL word on Frozen, so don't miss it!

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Adele Dazeem, the favorite singer/songwriter of so many. Especially John Travolta.

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

 

In 1971, Clint Eastwood and Don Siegel introduced audiences to a new kind of hero: Inspector Harry Callahan, a.k.a. Dirty Harry. He's rough, he's tough, he's not interested in your excuses and he'll do anything he can to get the job done (hence the nickname). The groundbreaking action flick became an unexpected success for Warner Bros. and went on to spawn four sequels. In this historic 30th Missing Frames episode, Dirty Harry devotee Brad Gullickson of the In the Mouth of Dorkness Podcast makes his first appearance on the show to help guide Shawn through his first-ever viewing of the film. 

HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Brad Gullickson

 

Darren Moser (Ceti Alpha 3, Goodnight Moon) makes his first Missing Frames appearance to talk about his favorite film, a film Shawn has never seen. James Cameron's The Abyss. Released in summer 1989, The Abyss was considered a cinematic game changer thanks to its underwater photography and groundbreaking visual effects. It was also considered to be a nightmare to shoot by everyone involved in its production, Cameron included. (To this day, certain cast members refuse to discuss it.) Sadly, it didn't make much of an impact at the box office, barely recouping its production costs. To this day, it feels like the forgotten film in Cameron's filmography, especially considering its release was sandwiched between two of Cameron's best and biggest films, Aliens and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Shawn and Darren discuss why The Abyss deserves to be a part of the conversation and why it could be one of his best efforts.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Darren Moser

 

It's been a year since John Mills (Aggressive Negotiations, Great Shot Kid, Words with Nerds) joined Shawn Eastridge on Missing Frames to review Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise, and six months since John's first viewing of its beloved sequel Before Sunset. Now, Shawn and John reunite for John's first viewing of the third (and hopefully not final) film in this series: Before Midnight. Along the way, they'll discuss The Before Trilogy's legacy, their hopes for the series' continuation and why Midnight might be the most romantic of the three, despite its somber mood.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills

 

Missing Frames goes full-on philosophical like never before! Dan Rainer makes his first Missing Frames appearance to discuss one of his favorite films: My Dinner with Andre. Shawn has never seen it but many of his favorite filmmakers have been influenced by its unique, dialogue-driven narrative and style. Join the two of them as they discuss their thoughts on the film itself and the many issues it brings to the forefront, such as social interaction, what it means to live life to the fullest and the dangers of complacency.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge

Dan Rainer

 

While it was dismissed upon its release in 1998, The Big Lebowski's reputation as a cult classic has only grown through the years, with many now considering it one of the Coens' finest works and one of the best comedies of all time. In celebration of the film's 20th anniversary, Lee Hutchison (Filibuster) has finally gotten around to watching it for the first time and graces Missing Frames with his presence once more to discuss whether it lived up to his expectations, his favorite moments and where The Big Lebowski ranks with the Coen Brothers' other works.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Lee Hutchison

Released in 1986, Blue Velvet was considered a return to form for David Lynch following his widely dismissed adaptation of Dune. It combined his surrealistic and horrifying imagery with scenes of idyllic surbaban life and humor, making for an unforgettable viewing experience. The critical reaction was divided at the time of its release with Roger Ebert being particularly vocal about his dislike. Now it's seen as a modern masterpiece and one of the great American films of all time. 


Shawn and his wife Sarah sit down for Sarah's first-ever viewing of the film. Along the way, they discuss Shawn's obsession with David Lynch, the film's stunning performances, its controversial subject matter and how it fits in with the rest of his filmography.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

 

In this Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, Shawn Eastridge and his wife Sarah pass the time during their drive to Nashville to talk about their favorite road movies. In addition, they offer their reviews for new movies they've seen in theaters (A Quiet Place, Ready Player One) and their favorite new TV shows (LEGION!!). 

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

 

"Utah! Get me two."


How Shawn has gone his whole life without seeing Point Break, he'll never know. The important thing is first-time guest host Aaron Prescott (Rest in Pictures Podcast) is a big fan and has provided Shawn the opportunity to see it for the first time. Along the way, they'll discuss why The Fast and the Furious franchise owes a great debt to the film, it's bromantic subject matter and whether or not Shawn enjoyed it as much as he hoped.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Aaron Prescott

 

 

After watching (and loving) YouTube Red's new series Cobra Kai, Shawn's wife Sarah decided to sit down and watch the original Karate Kid for the first time. In this episode, they talk about what works/doesn't work for them and their love of Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and William Zabka. They'll also discuss Sarah's unique perspective watching Cobra Kai before The Karate Kid and how it affected her viewing experience, in addition to offering a brief review of Cobra Kai and explaining why everyone needs to check it out.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge

Sarah Eastridge

 

 

In anticiption of The Incredibles 2, Shawn Eastridge and John Mills (Aggressive Negotiations, Great Shot Kid) go back to Brad Bird's feature debut The Iron Giant. Released in 1999 to rave reviews, the film ended up a box office dud due to a notoriously poor marketing campaign. In the years since its release it's been hailed as a modern animated classic. John discusses his first viewing of the film and whether or not it lived up to his expectations. In addition he and Shawn discuss whether the film would have been more popular if it had been released today.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills

Released in 1987, Dirty Dancing became an unexpected box office smash, grossing over $200 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. Shawn's wife Sarah has decided now is the time for Shawn to finally see it. In this episode, they'll discuss the awesome dance choreography and music and the brilliance of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, as well as the controversial 2017 TV movie and how the chemistry between your lead actors can make or break the final product. We can almost 100% guarantee you'll have the time of your life listening to this episode.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

 

Celebrate Missing Frames' 40th episode and My Neighbor Totoro's 30th anniversary in one go! Brad Gullickson (ITMODcast, Rest in Pictures) returns to Missing Frames for his first viewing of the Hayao Miyazaki classic. Shawn has always loved Totoro and is a huge fan of Miyazaki's work, but Brad has never fully hopped on-board the Miyazaki cat bus. Will My Neighbor Totoro be the one to sway his opinion on the filmmaker? Tune in to find out!

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson

 

First time Missing Framer Carley Cooper joins Shawn to chat about Michael Crichton's 1973 directorial debut Westworld. In addition to their reviews of the film, Shawn and Carley share their thoughts on Westworld Season 2 and discuss Carley's experiences working on the Westworld television show as a prosthetic body tech for the Make Up Effects department. She shares some of her favorite moments working with the show's talented cast and crew members, including Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright and James Marsden, and talks about some of the amazing prosthetic pieces she helped produce. These violent delights may have violent ends, but it's SO WORTH IT just to listen to this episode of Missing Frames.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Carley Cooper

 

The classic Italian horror flick Suspiria has gained a reputation as being one of the most incredible and influential films of its genre. With Luca Guadagnino's remake (Sequel? Reboot? All of the above?) right around the corner, Shawn has decided to dive into Dario Argento's classic for the first time. Joining him is Paste Magazine's resident Suspiria expert Annie Black, as well as the magazine's resident horror film aficionado Jim Vorel. The only thing more terrifying than the last 12 minutes of this Missing Frames episode are the first 42.


HOSTS

Shawn Eastridge

Annie Black

Jim Vorel

 

For the past twenty years, Mission: Impossible has established itself as not only one of the finest action franchises of all time, but one of those rare film series that gets better as it goes along. Shawn Eastridge and John Mills join forces (Impossible Mission Forces?) to take a look at the entire franchise up to this point, picking their favorites, lamenting the missteps (you know which one) and debating their series rankings. They'll also discuss their pre-viewing hopes for the series' latest entry, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, and return after the break to give their official reviews and revised rankings. It's an episode so good, you won't want to do anything but choose to accept it.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills

In this episode, Shawn uses Missing Frames as an excuse to FINALLY get his wife to watch one of his personal favorites, Robert Zemeckis' Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a technical marvel that expertly blends live-action footage with hand-drawn animation and it still holds up today as one of the most impressive accomplishments in film history. But what really elevates it is its intelligent script and its magnificent performances, specifically from the late, great Bob Hoskins. Tune in to find out whether or not Sarah enjoyed it or if she'd rather stick this movie in a vat of Dip.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

 

Willow is a beloved cult classic with lots of star power and the storytelling prowess of George Lucas and Ron Howard behind it. But does it hold up, or is it strictly for the nostalgia crowd? Shawn Eastridge is joined by Darren Moser (Ceti Alpha 3, Goodnight Moon) as they both watch Willow for the first time. They'll also discuss why Shawn always gets Willow confused with Ladyhawke and Legend and rave about the all-around awesomeness of Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Darren Moser

In this special Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, Darren Moser and his wonderful daughter Elizabeth take point to discuss Elizabeth's first ever viewing of The Empire Strikes Back. Could this be the most adorable episode of Missing Frames ever? Why, yes. Yes it is. You can find more from this daddy/daughter team on the delightful Goodnight Moon podcast.

HOSTS
Darren Moser

Elizabeth Moser

 

Over Labor Day weekend on the eve of DragonCon, John Mills downed a few beers and joined Shawn Eastridge for a rambling discussion on Star Wars, Solo: A Star Wars Story and Ant-Man and the Wasp's lackluster box office performances and the problem with franchises in general. Also, John's drunk, so you won't want to miss this. (And we promise we'll get back to normal Missing Frames episodes soon. Shawn's a busy kid. Be nice.)

TECHNICAL NOTE: The impromptu nature of this stunning work of podcasting resulted in its being recorded on an iPhone. As a result, the audio quality is not stellar. Please bear with us and try to enjoy the beauty of the conversation, despite the technical snafus.


HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills

 

 

It's October, which means time for horror movies. Missing Frames kicks things off by taking a look at the Tobe Hooper/Steven Spielberg classic Poltergeist. Shawn Eastridge is joined by first-time Missing Framer and Paste Magazine’s News Editor Scott Russell, who has never seen Poltergeist. Also returning to the show is Paste Magazine’s resident horror movie expert Jim Vorel.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Scott Russell
Jim Vorel

In this episode of Missing Frames, John Mills and Matt Hansen join Shawn to discuss the Halloween franchise, specifically Halloween II (1981) and the new Halloween 're-quel.' Shawn, a fan of John Carpenter's original Halloween, has never seen any of the sequels. This gave him the unique experience of being able to watch David Gordon Green's new Halloween film the way it was intended to be seen: as a direct sequel to the original. Afterwards, he went back and watched the original Halloween II. Which film will emerge the victor?

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Matt Hansen
John Mills

Even though it's officially November, Missing Frames managed to fit in one final Halloween movie. This time around Sarah Eastridge and Alexis Bethea show Shawn one of their favorite cinematic staples of the season: Hocus Pocus. Will Shawn enjoy Hocus Pocus, or is this one strictly drive by nostalgia? Tune in to find out.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Alexis Bethea
Sarah Eastridge

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction masterpiece, Shawn sits down with his wife Sarah for her first ever viewing of 2001: A Space Odyssey. They discuss the film's legacy, what it all means (and whether it really matters if you know what it all means) and the difference between 'boring' and 'slow.'

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

For the historic 50th episode of Missing Frames, Shawn is joined once more by Brad Gullickson to watch one of Brad's favorite movies: Big Trouble in Little China. Will Shawn embrace this film the same way Brad has, or will its zany blend of martial arts, action and humor be too much for him? Tune in to find out.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson

In this very special Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, legendary director Richard Donner joins Shawn to discuss Superman's 40th anniversary. Along the way, they discuss:

- The motivation behind Donner's decision to take Superman seriously and to treat the source material with respect.

- How Donner convinced the amazing screenwriter and director Tom Mankiewicz to join his quest to bring Superman to the big screen. (Spoiler alert: it involves marijuana and a Superman suit)

- Working with the incredible cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth and production designer John Barry to craft the film's unique visuals.

- Meeting Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder for the first time and how they won Donner over.

- Whether or not he ever got around to checking out Superman II, III or IV.

You'll also hear the incredible story of how Donner helped get Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster out of a tough spot as well as their reactions to the film.

On December 15, 1978, Superman was released in theaters, paving the way for a new film genre and legitimizing superheroes in general. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this classic, Shawn shows it to self-professed Superman agnostic T.C. Padgett. The pair discusses T.C.'s reaction to his first viewing, whether or not it changed his opinions on Superman and why the Man of Steel seems to be such a tough character to adapt in this day and age.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
T.C. Padgett

Missing Frames kicks off the new year with one of Stanley Kubrick's early triumphs Paths of Glory. Joining Shawn for this episode is returning guest Daniel Rainer, a self-professed Kubrick fanatic who has also never seen this classic film. Does it hold up to Kubrick's other works or is it best left in the pre-Dr. Strangelove era? Tune in to find out.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Daniel Rainer

There can be only one.

...or, you know, two or three or four with a TV show thrown in for good measure.

After discovering Lee Hutchison had betrayed his Scottish heritage by never seeing Highlander, Dallas King was determined to amend this atrocity ASAP. The Filibuster/A24 Project co-hosts join Shawn to discuss Shawn and Lee's first viewing of the 1986 cult classic. Tune in to find out if the film lives up to its reputation, or if it left Shawn and Lee feeling decapitated.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Lee Hutchison
Dallas King

Shawn has never been a big Tim Burton fan, but Brad Gullickson and Aaron Prescott of Rest.In.Pictures Podcast are determined to change his mind with Ed Wood. Will Shawn appreciate this zany classic or will he remain firmly in the anti-Burton camp? Only one way to find out...PULL THE STRING!

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson
Aaron Prescott

John Mills (Aggressive Negotiations, RetroPerspective) returns to Missing Frames to show Shawn one of his favorite films: The Wild Bunch. Along the way, they discuss how Shawn fell in love with the Western genre (spoiler alert: the video game Red Dead Redemption may or may not have had something to do with it), the film's controversial release and reception and whether or not it still holds up today.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills

Just in time to COMPLETELY miss Valentine's Day/Week, Shawn and his wife Sarah sit down to watch one of Sarah's favorite romantic comedies Sleepless in Seattle. Will Shawn be won over by the impeccable charms of Nora Ephron, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan? Tune in to find out!

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

Carley Cooper returns to Missing Frames to school Shawn in the ways of Marilyn Monroe. Some Like It Hot has been dubbed by many as the best comedy of all time, but will it live up to Shawn's expectations?

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Carley Cooper

Shawn Eastridge and Matthew Schott had what they thought was a great idea for a Missing Frames episode. Why not celebrate the release of Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel by going back and watching the FIRST female-led superhero movie?

Only they made a terrible, terrible mistake.

Join Shawn and Matt as they break down Supergirl, examining the plot to try and figure out exactly what went wrong and why the film ended up being a major step backwards for both feminism and superhero movies in general.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Matthew Schott

First time Missing Framer Christine Rigby introduces Shawn to David Cronenberg's nightmarish cult classic Videodrome. To make things as meta as possible, Shawn and Christine decided to rent the film from Atlanta's magnificent video rental store Videodrome. Join the pair as they take a walk through Cronenberg's impressive filmography, discuss Videodrome's many disturbing themes and examine Shawn's complicated feelings about the film.

Also, happy 76th birthday to Mr. Cronenberg! Long live the new flesh.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Christine Rigby

With Tim Burton's remake released this weekend, Shawn's wife Sarah decides to show him the original Dumbo for the first time. Along the way, they discuss Shawn's struggles with enjoying Disney animated movies and also venture out to see Burton's version.

FAIR WARNING: We totally forgot to throw up a SPOILER tag when we started talking about the 2019 Dumbo. Beware!

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

Shawn had the chance to sit down with actor turned director Joseph Cross and producer Audrey Tommassini to discuss their upcoming film Summer Night, which made its world premiere at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival.

The film follows a young, tight-knit group of friends who fall in and out of love over the course of one intoxicating, music-filled summer night. It features an amazing ensemble cast that includes the likes of Ellar Coltrane, Justin Chatwin, Analeigh Tipton, Lana Condor and Hayden Szeto (who makes a special appearance in this episode).

Topics discussed include:

- Challenges of being a first-time director and producer

- How assembling a great team can make or break your movie

- Putting together the incredible ensemble cast

- The importance of the female perspective

- Directing actors as an actor

- The amazing Georgia crew that raised the funds to finish the film when financing fell through

Summer Night will be available on streaming platforms and in a limited theatrical release on July 12. Follow the film on Instagram for updates: @summernightmovie.

Shawn had the amazing privilege of sitting down with filmmaker Stanley Nelson, director of the new documentary Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool. They discuss Stanley's love of Miles Davis, the process of getting the film to the big screen and the importance of not shying away from Miles' more controversial personality traits.

To learn more about this amazing film and to sign up for release updates, visit milesdavismovie.com.

Follow Stanley Nelson on Twitter: @stanleynelson1

Follow Firelight Media on Twitter: @firelightmedia

Follow Miles Davis on Twitter: @milesdavis

FILM SYNOPSIS

Miles Davis: Horn player, bandleader, innovator. Elegant, intellectual, vain. Callous, conflicted, controversial. Magnificent, mercurial. Genius. The very embodiment of cool. The man with a sound so beautiful it could break your heart.

The central theme of Miles Davis's life was his restless determination to break boundaries and live life on his own terms. It made him a star—it also made him incredibly difficult to live with, for the people who loved him most. Again and again, in music and in life, Miles broke with convention—and when he thought his work came to represent a new convention, he changed it again. Miles's bold disregard for tradition, his clarity of vision, his relentless drive, and constant thirst for new experiences made him an inspiring collaborator to fellow musicians and a cultural icon to generations of listeners. It made him an innovator in music—from bebop to “cool jazz,” modern quintets, orchestral music, jazz fusion, rock ‘n’ roll, and even hip-hop.

Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, studio outtakes, and rare photos, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool tells the story of a truly singular talent and unpacks the man behind the horn.

Shawn sits down with writing/directing duo Lane and Ruckus Skye to discuss their excellent feature debut Reckoning, which won the Best Georgia Film award at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival.

PLOT SYNOPSIS

After the disappearance of her husband, a struggling farmer in an isolated Appalachian community fights to save her son when the cold-hearted matriarch of the oldest family on the mountain demands payment of a debt that could destroy a decade's old truce. (Via IMDb)

Learn more about the Atlanta Film Festival at atlantafilmfestival.com.

Shawn Eastridge chats with producer Natalie Metzger about her work on Thunder Road with writer/director/actor Jim Cummings and the upcoming comedy Greener Grass, which was written and directed by (and starring) Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe, and just won the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival award for Best Narrative Feature.

Twitter: @metzart
Instagram: @nataliemetzger
Website: rarefatal.com

Learn more about the Atlanta Film Festival at atlantafilmfestival.com

Shawn Eastridge chats with Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe, the writers, directors and stars of Greener Grass, which won the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival award for Best Narrative Feature.

Follow Jocelyn on Instagram: @jocelyndeboer

Follow Dawn on Instagram: @dawnluebbe

Check out their short films and learn more about Greener Grass at gulpsplash.com.

Learn more about the Atlanta Film Festival at atlantafilmfestival.com

Shawn sits down with LA-based filmmaker Joel Blacker to discuss the pilot episode from his web series 'Who You Are,' which played at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival. They also chat about the struggles of independent filmmaking and the importance of staying true to your creative vision.

Learn more about Joel at joelblacker.com.

Follow Joel on Twitter and Instagram @joeljayblacker.

Shawn Eastridge chats with writer/director Nia DaCosta and producers Gabrielle Nadig and Rachael Fung about their new film Little Woods, starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James. The film screened at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival and will be released in theaters on Friday, April 19.

Learn more about the Atlanta Film Festival at atlantafilmfestival.com.

In this final 2019 Atlanta Film Festival focused Between Takes episode, Shawn Eastridge compiles all his red carpet interviews into one epic supercut.

Interviewees include:

- Lulu Wang: Writer/Director of The Farewell

- Joseph Cross, Audrey Tommassini and Hayden Szeto: Director, Producer and Star of Summer Night

- Joe Berlinger: Director of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Vile, and Evil

- Dan Madison Savage: Co-writer and co-director of Them That Follow

To learn more about the Atlanta Film Festival, visit atlantafilmfestival.com.

Missing Frames celebrates its 60th episode! And since we've reached another landmark, we've gotta get Brad Gullickson back on the show. This time around, Shawn introduces Brad to The Graduate, one of Shawn's favorite films. But how will Brad react to seeing the beloved classic for the first time and will the film still hold up for Shawn?

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson

Tricia Aurand of Lessons From the Screenplay joins Shawn to discuss her first-ever viewing of Steven Spielberg's (and Stanley Kubrick's?) A.I. Artificial Intelligence. They'll also discuss the film's initial response, its recent re-evaluation and the fascinating push-pull of Kubrick and Spielberg's clashing tones and ideologies.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Tricia Aurand

Dan Rainer returns to the show to school Shawn in the ways of Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. Despite being a Kubrick fan, Shawn has never seen this beloved classic. He and Dan discuss the film's initial mixed reception, it's pros and its cons and whether it deserves to join the ranks of Kubrick's other masterworks.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Dan Rainer

Shawn and Sarah celebrate the 20th anniversary of 10 Things I Hate About You with Shawn's first-ever viewing of the beloved film. They also spend a good chunk of time gushing about the amazing cast (especially Heath Ledger) and take great pleasure in pointing out all the connections between this film and the Batman franchise.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

Brad Gullickson and Aaron Prescott of Rest.In.Pictures podcast join Shawn to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman. While they're at it, they take a look at the original Batman film franchise, from Batman Returns all the way to Batman & Robin, and Shawn defends his not at all controversial opinion that Batman Forever is the best of the bunch.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson
Aaron Prescott

John Mills returns to Missing Frames for his first watch of Guillermo del Toro's masterful horror flick The Devil's Backbone. He and Shawn discuss John's journey towards appreciating del Toro as a filmmaker and why horror stories that get under your skin are just as effective as the ones that are outright terrifying.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills

Pulp Fiction is 25 years old this year. Missing Frames celebrates the occasion by introducing the Quentin Tarantino classic to someone who has never seen it before. Julia Barton and Ryan Lambert join Shawn in discussing Julia's many, many feelings watching this beloved movie for the first time.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Julia Barton
Ryan Lambert

Shawn celebrates the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott's sci-fi/horror classic Alien with returning guest TC Padgett, who has never seen the film before. They discuss whether or not it lived up to TC's expectations and the major differences between this and James Cameron's equally amazing (for completely different reasons) sequel Aliens.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
TC Padgett

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, the cult favorite starring Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Shawn and his wife Sarah ring in the occasion with Sarah's first-ever viewing of the film and a discussion about Shawn's deeply-rooted love for this franchise.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

John Mills returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to Joel Schumacher's 1987 cult classic The Lost Boys, starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz and the first on-screen pairing of Coreys Haim and Feldman. Will Shawn embrace this fan favorite and its magnificent soundtrack or would he prefer to eat maggots and/or worms? Tune in to find out!

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills

Star Trek: The Motion Picture celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Has time been kind to the film not-so-affectionately dubbed 'The Motionless Picture'? TC Padgett returns to Missing Frames for his first viewing of the film. Also joining for the first time is Star Trek fan Leah Hale to help navigate TC and Shawn through their many emotions about the film.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Leah Hale
TC Padgett

When it was first released in 1954, Johnny Guitar was dismissed by critics and left in the dust. In the time since, Nicholas Ray's landmark western has been dubbed one of the greatest films of all time by the likes of François Truffaut and Martin Scorsese. Brad Gullickson returns to celebrate Missing Frames' 70th episode and to introduce Shawn to this classic masterwork.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson

Be sure to check out Brad's other awesome shows, available wherever podcasts are sold!

- In the Mouth of Dorkness
- Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast
- Rest.In.Pictures

'Tis the season for horror movies and what better place to start than William Friedkin's 1973 classic The Exorcist. Michael Tucker, creator of Lessons From the Screenplay, joins Shawn to discuss Michael's first-ever viewing of the film and whether or not its reputation as the 'scariest movie of all time' still holds up today.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Michael Tucker

Brad Gullickson and Aaron Prescott of the Rest.In.Pictures Podcast join Shawn for a rewatch of the entire A Nightmare on Elm Street series. Which ones are great? Which ones are terrible? Our co-hosts answers might surprise you.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson
Aaron Prescott

20 years ago, a little film called The Matrix came along. The film raised the bar for action, science-fiction and special effects. More importantly, it's just so gosh darn cool. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Shawn sits down with Julia Barton, who had never seen the classic sci-fi/action film. (She didn't even know there was kung-fu involved!) Find out whether or not she enjoyed her plunge down the rabbit hole or if she would have preferred to take the blue pill.

Big thanks to listener Jonathan, who requested this episode ALL THE WAY BACK in December of last year. We're sorry it took so long!

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Julia Barton

TC Padgett made his Missing Frames debut one year ago to discuss his first viewing of Richard Donner's 'Superman.' Now he returns to discuss Richard Lester's 'Superman II.' Does Lester's film hold up as well as Donner's? Exactly how many superpowers were invented just for this movie? Shawn and TC take a deep dive to discover all the answers.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
TC Padgett

Two years ago, Charlynn Schmiedt joined Shawn Eastridge and John Mills to discuss her first viewing of The Empire Strikes Back. Now, two years later, the trio is reunited to discuss Char’s first viewing of Return of the Jedi.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills
Charlynn Schmiedt

On the eve of The Rise of Skywalker's release, Shawn Eastridge and Richie Pepio take a look back at the first two entries in Disney's Star Wars Sequel Trilogy: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. They discuss all the things they love, the things they don't love, the things that work and the things that don't. They also share their hopes (and concerns) for Episode IX.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Richie Pepio

Shawn Eastridge and Richie Pepio reunite to share their complicated views on Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Is it a worthy 'conclusion' to the 'Skywalker Saga,' a complete mess, a fun diversion? All of the above? None of the above? Maybe talking about the film so soon after seeing it isn't a smart idea, but never tell them the odds.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Richie Pepio

Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, join Shawn Eastridge and Aaron Prescott of the Rest.In.Pictures Podcast as they take a trip down the (mostly) merry lane that is the entire Die Hard franchise.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Aaron Prescott

It's the first Missing Frame of 2020! We asked you to decide what movie Shawn should watch during his flight to the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and you picked Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig's slice-of-life dramedy Frances Ha. Shawn goes it alone in this episode to discuss his first-ever viewing of the film. Did he enjoy it as much as he hoped? Tune in to find out!

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge

Near the start of Sundance 2020, Tricia Aurand and Alex Calleros of the Lessons From the Screenplay crew help Shawn kick off his festival experience. The trio met up to discuss the films they'd seen, as well as the films they planned on seeing during the week. Additionally, they share some of their top festival moments, the stress of trying to do EVERYTHING, a few favorite celebrity sightings and what they hope to accomplish at future Festivals.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Tricia Aurand
Alex Calleros

Shawn's Sundance Festival 2020 coverage continues! In this Between Takes episode, he chats with cinematographer Kristian Zuniga about his incredible work on the film Beast Beast. They discuss the visual aesthetic, coming up with different styles for each character and the pros and cons of shooting in such a kinetic style.

Learn more about Kristian's work at his website: kristianzuniga.com.

Follow Kristian on Instagram: @kristianzuniga

To learn more about the Sundance Film Festival, visit sundance.org.

Actor Will Madden joins Shawn to discuss his role in the upcoming film Beast Beast, which premiered at Sundance 2020. Will plays Adam, a somewhat introverted gun enthusiast who seeks to make a full-time career as a YouTube personality. He and Shawn discuss how Will managed to make Adam sympathetic, despite some of the character's darker tendencies, and what it's like to star in a Sundance film.

You can learn more about Will and his work at his website www.willmadden.com.

Twitter: @willrmadden
Instagram: @willrmadden

Learn more about the Sundance Film Festival at sundance.org.

Shawn attended the red carpet premiere for Tesla at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Not only did he get to chat with some of the stars and writer/director Michael Almereyda, he got to share a brief moment with Ethan Hawke celebrating the 25th anniversary of Before Sunrise.

Also featuring interviews with:
- Rebecca Dayan
- Michael Almereyda
- Jim Gaffigan

To learn more about the Sundance Film Festival, visit Sundance.org.

And Then We Danced was one of Shawn's favorite films from Sundance 2020. In this Between Takes episode, he chats with the film's writer/director Levan Akin. They discuss the controversy surrounding the film's production and how the film has helped open doors to reaffirm LGBTQ rights and protections in the country of Georgia. They also discuss the film's joyful tone, and why it was so important to Levan to tell an ultimately uplifting story.

And Then We Danced opens in New York City this weekend and expands to Los Angeles and additional cities the weekend of February 14. Learn more about the film and when/where you can see it here: https://www.musicboxfilms.com/film/and-then-we-danced/.

Follow Levan Akin on Instagram @levanakin

Learn more about the Sundance Film Festival at sundance.org.