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| 15 Oct 2022 | Tall Girl 2 (2022) | 00:59:18 | |
This girl... she's so TALL! Welcome back to KI-NO THANKS! Our series dedicated to the worst films on Letterboxd. On this episode we talk girls, specifically tall ones, with our VERY special guest Emma. Jack watched both entries in the Tall Girl Cinematic Universe and almost broke his brain, tune in to listen to us attempt to analyse Tall Girl 2, Netflix's business model, and one of Stephen's all time least favourite characters in cinema history! For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page, where we're currently enjoying a delicious October spookfest! Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | The STACKS: Office Hours 5 - Oops! All Emails! | 01:05:24 | |
It's summertime here at STACKS HQ, so we're putting on a lazy mailbag episode with correspondence from our gentle friends and listeners worldwide. What are our favourite dogs in films? What are our favourite Letterbroxd reviews? How do the three seashells in Demolition Man work? Is Gary Cooper Hot? Is Stephen excited about his wedding? All this and more, on this edition of the STACKS Office Hours! We want to hear what you've been reading, watching, and listening to, too, so why not email your updates, comments, queries, questions, talking points, and compliments, to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | MaXXXine (2024) | 00:49:48 | |
In this episode, Stephen and Jack dive deep into MaXXXine, the latest entry in Ti West's horror trilogy. As we close out our Giallo season, we break down the film's ... interesting exploration of '80s culture, the evolution of its leading character, and how it stacks up against its predecessors, X and Pearl. Check out the brand new STACKS website Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | The Films Of Samuel Fuller #1 - Shark! | 00:51:22 | |
We're embarking on a new director deep-dive series, so say hello to episode 1 of 6 on the filmography of American auteur Samuel Fuller! On this first episode, we talk about his 1969 film Shark! Stephen provides vital context about Samuel Fuller, the production of Shark! and the surrounding industry, and we talk about OTHER Samuel Fuller films that were taken away from him. Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Totally Recalling Total Recall (1990) | 00:31:05 | |
Sometimes, a podcast can only be as good as its gimmick. Jack rewatched Total Recall during this STACKS Arnie-geddon month (the month of Arnold Schwarzenegger), Stephen did NOT rewatch Total Recall, but will attempt to recall the plot, and have an analytic conversation about the movie. It's a silly episode with two silly friends, so get your ass to Mars and enjoy! For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page, where we're currently dropping out a ton of great Arnold Schwarzenegger conversations! (The Terminator, Commando, Total Recall, Batman & Robin!) Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 21 Dec 2021 | The STACKS and The Curious - The Fast and Furious Quiz | 00:31:59 | |
Stephen & Jack (you know, the STACKS) are joined by their good friend Zebra to test their knowledge of the Fast & Furious franchise, a collection of films that they admittedly know very, VERY little about. Join us on this quest to learn all there is to know about the Fast & Furious franchise, a quarter-mile at a time. Follow us on Letterboxd! https://letterboxd.com/stephenage https://letterboxd.com/jckdvnprt and do NOT follow https://letterboxd.com/xerozebra thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Eastrail 177 Trilogy - Unbreakable (2000), Split (2016), & Glass (2019) | 00:41:00 | |
On this episode of The STACKS, Stephen and Jack tackle M Night Shyamalan's superhero stories - the Eastrail 177 trilogy. We talk about the three films individually, and how (and if) they work together as a combined trilogy of movies. For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page! Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Don't let the Shiversbeast get you. | |||
| 19 Jun 2022 | The STACKS: Office Hours 2 | 00:57:47 | |
An update on everything Stephen and Jack have been watching, reading, listening to, and playing! Today we talk about John Waters, Jean-Luc Godard, Diablo, Capitalist Realism, A Talking Mule, and many many other things! We want to hear what you've been reading, watching, and listening to, too, so why not email your updates, comments, queries, questions, talking points, compliments, to thestacks@gmail.com Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | The STACK Awards 2022 (Part 3 of 3) | 01:12:39 | |
Two men with a passion for cinema, and way too much time on their hands. It is the annual STACK (Stephen & Jack) awards ceremony! Boo as we choose the best picture, laugh as we discuss what our audience picked, giggle as we talk about our favourite films from yesteryear, guffaw as make a top 10 list for 2021! Listen to us ramble on about movies we love, like, or loathe entirely. 0:00 It Begins 01:40 The Most Stephen Film 03:16 The Most Jack Film 04:25 Five Favourite Films From Yesteryear 15:06 The STACKStime Achievement Award 20:00 Best Film Not In The English Language 29:47 Best Picture 37:10 Listing Our Top 10 Films Of The Year 1:00:14 List of Random Movies That People Nominated 1:10:40 Our Other Projects! 1:12:12 It Ends GET STACKS. Every film mentioned in the STACK AWARDS 2022 - https://letterboxd.com/jckdvnprt/list/every-film-mentioned-in-the-stack-awards-2/ | |||
| 17 Aug 2023 | Following The Threads - The Films of Mick Jackson | 01:12:11 | |
Threads is a powerful and haunting British television movie directed by Mick Jackson, released in 1984. The film is a realistic portrayal of the potential consequences of nuclear war and its devastating effects on society. Set in the city of Sheffield, England, the story follows the lives of several characters before, during, and after a nuclear conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. However... Did you know Mick Jackson directed OTHER movies? TV Movies? Documentaries? Well, Stephen is here to talk Jack through the ENTIREIRTY of Mick Jackson's filmography, placing the films into five distinct categories based on quality and whether you should actually seek them out. You can also WATCH the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel For a list of Mick Jackson's movies Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Stay Stacking! | |||
| 20 Sep 2024 | Contemporary and Neo-Giallo Films | 00:48:49 | |
On this episode, Stephen and Jack talk about a range of films that take the trappings and conventions of giallo cinema, invert and augment them, and create something new. Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | THE STACKS: Office Hours 10 - Glass Onion, She Said, The Wonder, Stephen's secret announcements, The Mountain Goats & Christmas Jazz | 01:02:57 | |
Ho ho ho! Welcome to the STACKS Office Hours Christmas Party! Put on your novelty reindeer jumper, pour yourself some eggnog and hang out! The boys are back in the office for an hour, drinking port, swapping recommendations, shooting the breeze, living life to the fullest. 00:00 It Begins 00:50 Stephen's FIRST announcement 02:04 2022 Movies - Fire And Love, Glass Onion - A Knives Out Mystery, She Said, The Wonder, Something In The Dirt. 28:20 Film books! German Expressionism - Charlie Chaplin. 32:00 Stephen's SECOND announcement 36:00 - Video games! Pentiment, 44:50 Jack's Xmas Album Recommendation 48:50 Stephen went to a Mountain Goats concert, and now loves Dream Theater 1:00:00 Avatar 2 Speculation As always you can find everything Jack and Stephen do at their allmylinks pages which I've just linked, AND you can subscribe to our Patreon feed for exclusive #content including commentary tracks, updates, sneak peaks behind the curtains, and our hit podcast series 'Let's Try That Again'. Keeeeep STACKING x | |||
| 16 May 2024 | The Films Of Samuel Fuller #4 - Fuller At War | 01:24:23 | |
On this episode of The STACKS, we're joined by a Samuel Fuller expert Philip Marinello to talk about Fuller's WAR pictures! The focal points of this discussion are The Steel Helmet (1951) and The Big Red One (1980), and some great contextual conversations about Fixed Bayonets (1951), China Gate (1957), and Verboten (1959)! Please listen to and support Philip's main podcast The Substance Listen to Philip talk Fuller on The Projection Booth podcast Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | A Note From The Author - Sixten | 00:56:18 | |
On this episode, we talk about the act of writing for film. Not writing about film, but the nature of ideas morphing from thought to pen to paper to camera. Stephen is joined by friend and filmmaker Sixten to discuss their debut short Grass Wizard. Listen as the two discuss the trials and tribulations of shooting a short film in a small window of time, with no budget, a few friends and family, and a phone. As always, we welcome any and all emails to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com You can find us on Twitter, Letterboxd, YouTube, and MySpace... probably. Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | Junior (1994) | 00:47:33 | |
Welcome back to Ki-no Thanks! A series we do on THE STACKS about some of the worst rated motion pictures on Letterboxd.com. Our Arnie months rolls on, as we discuss this strange Ivan Reitman movie from 1994 starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Emma Thompson, and Pamela Reed. It's interesting to look back on this very 1990s approach to a story about pregnancy and parenthood, and Stephen and Jack attempt to breakdown the roles at play here. They propose some interesting ideas as to how this film is both progressive and antiquated in equal strokes. For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page, where we're currently dropping out a ton of great Arnold Schwarzenegger conversations! (The Terminator, Commando, Total Recall, Batman & Robin!) Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 26 Sep 2024 | Trap (2024) - Patreon Unlock | 00:24:30 | |
On this fancy UNLOCKED Patreon episode, we check in with our main man M Night Shyamalan and talk about his new concert film Trap. Listen through to the end to hear the announcement of our next series! Check out the brand new STACKS website Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | THE STACKS: Office Hours 11 - Smile, Avatar, White Lotus, Tár, Fabelmans, Japanuary, and much more! | 00:47:17 | |
The boys are STACK in town, boys are STACK in town! Welcome back to Office Hours, our semi-regular roundup of all the things we've watched, read, played, listened to, and sometimes enjoyed! 00:00 - It Begins 6:12 - Books! Both old and new 12:40 - Television! The Big Fat Quiz of The Year and White Lotus 19:00 - Movie catchup! Smile, Avatar, Tár, and more! 38:00 - Japanuary 2023! 46:00 - It ends tbf! As always, we appreciate any and all ratings and reviews of the podcast. You can email us anything and everything - thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | The STACK Awards 2022 (Part 1 of 3) | 00:57:56 | |
Two men with a passion for cinema, and way too much time on their hands. It is the annual STACK (Stephen & Jack) awards ceremony! Boo as we choose the best visual effects, laugh as we discuss screenplays, giggle as we talk about posters, guffaw as we talk about songs! Listen to us ramble on about movies we love, like, or loathe entirely. 0:00 It Begins 7:00 Best Surprise 15:30 Biggest Disappointment 24:08 Best Original Screenplay 29:02 Best Adapted Screenplay 33:40 Best Film From A Filmmaker Who Made More Than One Film 37:13 Best Poster 39:59 So You Want It Weird 43:50 Best Visual Effects 47:47 Best Original Song 51:25 Best Film Not Enough People Saw | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Phases of a Daydream (2023) Interview | 01:01:17 | |
A Q&A session with Caden Stockwell and Piper Mohring about their debut feature-length film Phases of a Daydream. We talk about their process and influences, the themes of the film, future projects, and more! You can watch Phases Of A Daydream for free on YouTube. You can follow both Caden and Piper on Letterboxd. Subscribe for more good movie podcasts and some laughs.
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| 06 Jun 2022 | A Note From The Author - Brazybenjamin | 00:40:14 | |
The first episode in a series dedicated to some of our favourite film writers and reviewers. Join us on this first episode as Stephen interviews our good friend Ben about his writing process, his history with writing about film, and what he looks for in a review. Ben is a champion of Asian cinema, particularly Japanese cinema, and hosts the Letterboxd challenges Japanuary and Summer of South Korean Cinema. You can hear more from Ben on the Adventures Through Asian Cinema podcast he runs with the STACKS' very own Jack. Be sure to subscribe to the STACKS on any and all podcast platforms, leave us a review and rating, and tell your friends and family about us! You can always email us any and all feedback, comments, queries, suggestions, donations, or prompts for future episodes! Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | [PATREON UNLOCKED] Let's Try That Again - Dredd (2012) | 00:32:56 | |
Oooh a taster episode! Welcome to our first Patreon podcast series, Let's Try That Again. In this series, Stephen and Jack will be revisiting films they didn't particularly care for, and giving them another chance. On some episodes, Jack will bring a film he remembers fondly, that maybe Stephen didn't care for, or Stephen will bring one of his favourite films that Jack seemingly rated FAR TOO LOW. This series will soon be open to user suggestions, but for now, please enjoy our conversation about Pete Travis' (cough, Alex Garland's) DREDD (2012).
If you enjoy this episode, consider joining the STACKS boys over at their Patreon for more podcasts, commentary tracks, essays, shenanigans, and all things cinema.
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| 26 May 2022 | Battlefield Earth (2000) | 00:45:23 | |
A brand new podcast series? In MY STACKS feed? It's more likely than you think! Welcome to KI-NO THANKS! A devious delve into the darkest depths of the Anti-Letterboxd 250, aka the worst movies the website has to offer. Today, we're talking Battlefield Earth (2000) directed by Roger Christian. Hear our history with scientology, analyses of the present themes, wonderings about the visual design, and a dive into director Roger Christian's career. Stick around for some genuine film recommendations from Stephen and Jack too! Email us compliments, comments, complaints, and ideas for cover songs at thestacksonfilm@gmail.com! Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | Hapkido (1972) | 00:24:06 | |
1972 saw Bruce Lee take the world by storm with ENTER THE DRAGON, but on the other side of the Golden Harvest lot, another movie was being filmed... that movie.. was Hapkido! Three graduated Hapkido students return to China from Japanese-occupied Korea in order to set up their own school. However, problems start to arise when a local Japanese martial arts school tries to run the new school out of town. It's a surprise remake of another Golden Harvest classic, can you guess which? Stephen can! We talk about Angelo Mao, an early Sammo Hung performance, a surprise Jackie Chan cameo, and the ways in which this differs from Bruce Lee's approach to kung fu filmmaking. For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page! Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Christmas In Connecticut (1992) | 00:26:52 | |
Ho-ho-ho! Tis the season for Christmas mayhem, so grab a hot chocolate, sit by the warm fire, and open up your delightful Christmas STACKing as Stephen & Jack attempt to discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's directorial debut - the 1992 made for TV movie... a remake of Christmas In Connecticut! It.. isn't great! If you haven't already, there are episodes and commentary tracks for a ton of Arnie goods over on our Patreon account. If you have the means, please remember to rate and review the podcast wherever you can, and seeing as its the holiday season why not tell a friend or two about your good friends Stephen & Jack's fun little podcast. Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 28 May 2024 | The films of ... 1950! [Patreon Unlocked] | 00:25:09 | |
You sneaky listener you, you've got access to a one-off sneak preview of our world famous YEAR subseries on the STACKS Patreon feed! We get a random year from a number generator, and we have to draft a quick top 10 list of the BEST films of that year! On this episode we span the wheel, and the wheel gifted us with the year 1950. Please consider supporting The STACKS on Patreon! If you like our show, it would mean the world to us if you were able to support in any way. https://www.patreon.com/thestacksonfilm | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | Quick Save #4 - Astro Bot and beyond! | 01:30:56 | |
Stephen is joined by video games journalist Joe Richards to talk about a whole parade of cool and exciting video games. Be sure to follow Joe everywhere you can to engage with his excellent writing on games Joe Richards Games - Portfolio Joe Richards (@ScruffTail) on X (Twitter) Joe Richards - PlayStation Universe Author Page Joe Richards - SUPERJUMP Magazine Author Page Joe Richards - Too Long Didn’t Play I’m Sorry Astro Bot, I Didn’t Love You - TLDP Article Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | The STACKS: Office Hours 1 | 00:51:02 | |
A casual podcast! An update on everything Stephen and Jack have been watching, reading, listening to, playing! Today we talk about Kenobi, Queer cinema (you can find our friend Para's awesome Letterboxd list here), Looney Tunes, Abbott and Costello, Top Gun Maverick, and many many other things! We want to hear what you've been reading, watching, and listening to, too, so why not email your updates, comments, queries, questions, talking points, compliments, to thestacks@gmail.com Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 04 Aug 2024 | The Foundations Of Giallo Cinema | 00:50:32 | |
In this episode, Stephen and Jack talk through four cinematic cornerstones of the giallo genre and work out the defining characteristics of the great Italian murder mystery. Join us next episode for some contemporary spins! Check out the brand new STACKS website Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | THE STACKS: Office Hours 13 - Diablo, PsychOdyssey, Movies, and more! | 01:14:18 | |
It's time for another water cooler check-in with your favourite podcasters, Stephen and Jack! 00:00 - It Begins 01:20 - Quick Mando Season 3 thoughts 03:50 - PsychOdyssey - documentary series about Double Fine and the development of Psychonauts 2 22:00 - Video game talk - Diablo 3, Diablo IV Beta, Resident Evil 4 REmake, and more! 50:50 - Jack talks about Berserk! Manga time! 59:00 - Stephen talks about the BOOKS he's been reading including New Blood in Contemporary Cinema: Women Directors and the Poetics of Horror 1:06:00 - Random movie wrap-up! 1:14:00 - It just ends! The Brand New And Rather Incredible STACKS Gaming Channel Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 02 Mar 2024 | Quick Save #2 - Top 10 Games of 2023 | 00:30:19 | |
Stephen counts down his top 10 video games of 2023 (with some honourable mentions thrown in for good measure). Subscribe for more good podcasts and some laughs. Jack on Letterboxd | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Lady In The Water (2006) & The Visit (2015) | 00:42:42 | |
March Night Shyamalan rolls on with a Ki-No Thanks episode on Lady In The Water (with a Ki-No Mini on The Visit at the end too)! Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her home, he works with his tenants to protect his new friend from the creatures that are determined to keep her in our world. Stephen and Jack talk about a film they deem a swing and a miss - an ambitious but flawed work that feels very personal to M Night, but does not come together as well as initially intended. What is Paul Giamatti doing? What's up with the guy with one big arm and one small arm? Why are there so many Bob Dylan songs here? Tune in for discussions on these hot topics and MORE! For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page! Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Don't let the Shiversbeast get you. | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | The STACKS: Office Hours 3 - Robert Altman, Summer Mind Melter, Ms. Marvel & more! | 01:17:29 | |
Our semi regular update on everything we've been watching, reading, listening to, and playing!
02:16 - Movies!
06:35 - Robert Altman
12:55 - Summer Mind Melter
29:55 - Kenobi & Ms Marvel
40:58 - TMNT - Shredder's Revenge!
48:30 - Stephen's Diablo Immortal take
57:55 - Music! Angel Olsen & Wrest
1:07:25 - Books! Companion Piece by Ali Smith
1:11:20 - New recommendations and emails
We want to hear what you've been reading, watching, and listening to, too, so why not email your updates, comments, queries, questions, talking points, compliments, to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com
Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter
Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter
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| 24 Oct 2022 | 10 Spooky Recommendations for Halloween 2022 | 00:28:42 | |
Awooooooo (werewolf sounds) Mwahahahha (evil scientist laugh) Squeesqueessqueeeee (its really hard to type out the sounds of bats flying) Horror recs! Halloweeny recs! Stephen and Jack have ten films to celebrate the spooky season! Stephen brings his snooty picks, Jack brings a blend of trash and cinema™! If you like this episode, run over to our Patreon page for ten MORE Halloweeny recs! Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | THE STACKS: Office Hours #19 - Dune 2, Ricky Stanicky, Hitman, Balatro, and more! | 01:16:26 | |
We're back in the office to talk about the things we've seen, heard and played over the past few weeks! We go through a bunch of early 2024 film releases, Jack talks about Hitman, and Stephen talks about Balatro! We also layout the plan for our upcoming SAMUEL FULLER season! Be sure to watch along. Check out the brand new STACKS website Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | THE STACKS: Office Hours 9 - Film books, Documental, Cabinet of Curiosities, and much more! | 01:13:21 | |
The office is open, and we've got lots of cultural goodies to discuss! We dip into the wild world of contemporary television, book releases, Ghibli Short Films, and the game that is taking the WORLD by storm.... Marvel Snap. 00:00 - It begins 01:30 - Jack's quick Wakanda Forever take 10:08 - Zen... Grogu and Dust Bunnies 14:24 - A comedy nerd's reality show - DOCUMENTAL 21:07 - Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities 37:20 - Film books! Tarantino's Cinema Speculation, Helen O'Hara's Women vs Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film, and Paolo Cherchi Usai's Silent Cinema, an Introduction 55:58 - Game corner! Torchlight Infinite & Marvel Snap. As always you can find everything Jack and Stephen do at their allmylinks pages which I've just linked, AND you can subscribe to our Patreon feed for exclusive #content including commentary tracks, updates, sneak peaks behind the curtains, and our hit podcast series 'Let's Try That Again'. Keeeeep STACKING x | |||
| 05 Jul 2024 | Office Hours #20 - The Best Films of 2024 So Far, Shonen Jump, and more! | 00:46:45 | |
We're back in the office to talk about the things we've seen, heard and played over the past few weeks! We talk about our favourite 5 films of 2024 so far, Jack's current manga obsession, Doctor Who, and more! Stay tuned for our next miniseries, on GIALLO movies! Check out the brand new STACKS website Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 04 Jul 2022 | United Passions (2014) | 01:29:08 | |
On this episode of Ki-no thanks, Jack and Stephen are joined by Josh to talk about United Passions, the FIFA propaganda movie that... isn't very good! Josh helps to contextualise this film, what it is trying to do, how it fails, and who any of these people even ARE. Sam Neil, Tim Roth, and the incomparable Gérard Depardieu, what could possibly go wrong? Offside. Red card. Own goal. Just another pitiful movie from the Letterboxd anti-250! Email any and all compliments, complaints, comments, queries and Norm thoughts to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com. Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | All The Colours Of Giallo Cinema | 01:47:34 | |
Here it is, our final celebration of Giallo cinema. Stephen, the madman that he is, sat down and watched a smorgasbord of Italian murder mysteries and scuzzy horror tales, and boy are we going to talk about them! We grade dozens of movies against our own Giallo scale, forget our own metrics, dogs try and get on the microphones, and we generally have a wonderful time talking about murder and violence, Italian style. The STACKS website Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | The Films Of Samuel Fuller #2 - The Westerns | 00:51:53 | |
Stephen and Jack are joined by friend, Fuller fan, and Western Film enthusiast Cormac to talk about Samuel Fuller and his approach to the Western genre. We talk about I Shot Jesse James (1949), Run of the Arrow (1957), and Forty Guns (1957), with Stephen filling in some gaps along the way. Cormac talks about Little Simz Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | THE STACKS: Office Hours 8 - Jack's spoooooky movies, Stephen's puzzle games, and the great film heist of 2022! | 01:10:26 | |
Ayyooo we're back for another update! This time Jack has some horror movies he *needs* you to check out, Stephen has seen some recent releases he didn't care for, but has three games to discuss! And of course, our gentle listeners have sent in some wonderful emails and suggestions, one of which leads us to committing crimes against cinema and.. crimes against the law.. I guess. 00:00 - It begins 01:00 - Jack's spooooky movies 21:20 - The Munsters, Werewolf By Night, and Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me! 39:45 - Video games! Overwatch 2 and puzzles! 51:51 - Emails, and the greatest heist ever planned. As always you can find everything Jack and Stephen do at their allmylinks pages which I've just linked, AND you can subscribe to our Patreon feed for exclusive #content including commentary tracks, updates, sneak peaks behind the curtains, and our hit podcast series 'Let's Try That Again'. Keeeeep STACKING x | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | Giallo (2009) | 00:39:26 | |
We kick off our new Giallo miniseries with a film named after the genre! Join us as Stephen and Jack talk through Dario Argento's bewildering 2009 film Giallo. We have a wider discussion about Giallo cinema, what makes a good one, the works of Dario Argento, and what on earth is happening in Giallo (2009). Join us next episode for some foundational giallo classics, listed at the end of this episode! Check out the brand new STACKS website Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | What A Twist! The Films of M. Night Shyamalan | 00:54:37 | |
What a month it has been here on The STACKS! We've tackled one of the most interesting and unique voices in contemporary cinema, and on this episode we break down M. Night Shyamalan's entire filmography! From his early days writing and directing films such as Praying With Anger and Wide Awake, right through to his most recent motion picture Knock At The Cabin! For Patreon subscribers, we break down his filmography into a neat tier ranking system, so head over there to see a 15 minute video of us debating the final March Night Shyamalan rankings! Make sure you stay tuned to the end of this episode to hear the announcement for the podcast series we'll be running during the month of April, I'm sure you'll go APE for it! Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Don't let the Shiversbeast get you. | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | A Note From The Author - Froo | 01:13:25 | |
Stephen talks to Froo about their experiences writing about cinema. Froo has a distinct way of responding to cinema through words, and their personality shines through in every review. This is a refreshing and personal discussion with one of the website's best writers, make sure to seek out their writing! Remember to rate and subscribe to THE STACKS on your local pod player. Any and email feedback, criticisms, compliments, dinner recipes, and fan mail to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd! And remember to watch our newest youtube video here! | |||
| 06 May 2023 | THE STACKS: Office Hours 14 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, 2023 Movies, and more! | 00:55:52 | |
The boys are back in town (boys are back in townnnn) And by town... I mean office! Time for The STACKS boys to update you on all the good good media they've been enjoying over the past few weeks! 00:00 - It Begins 1:29 - Video games! Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and more 21:40 - Movies we have been watching! How To Blow Up A Pipeline, Ride On, Rye Lane, Evil Dead Rise, and more! 37:10 - Booktown USA! Stephen reads about the history of Cahiers du Cinéma and Jack listens. 42:20 - Stephen watches a little-known TV show called ANDOR. 55:30 - It ends | |||
| 26 Feb 2023 | The Bruceploitation Special | 00:45:27 | |
As we round out Kung February, Jack takes Stephen on a journey into the weird and wonderful world of BRUCE LEE rip-offs. We discuss three different cornerstones of this exploitation genre - THE DRAGON LIVES AGAIN, SOUL BROTHERS OF KUNG FU, and BRUCE AND THE IRON FINGER. Bruceploitation is a strange corner of genre filmmaking, the likes of which society at large may never see ever again! We talk about the good elements and the bad elements of Bruceploitation, how different examples differ in their approach to capitalising on Bruce Lee's success and discuss who we'd like to see a fake Bruce Lee fight on the big screen! For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page! Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | THE STACKS: Office Hours #17 - Spy Kids, Comicbooks, Gamera, and Games! | 01:06:53 | |
Stephen and Jack are back to talk about all the things they've watched, reviewed, played, read, and listened to over the past few weeks! We start with a big catchup of 2023 releases (including Bottoms, Past Lives, Expend4bles), Stephen talks us through the most recent Netflix show Gamera: Rebirth! Jack talks about two rad-looking comics. We talk about some fun games we've been playing, and generally just have a fun time talking about things we like. Although the podcast will be going on a brief hiatus, you can still catchup with everything Stephen and Jack do through their respective links! Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 07 May 2024 | The Films Of Samuel Fuller #3 - The Controversial Classics | 00:42:46 | |
On this episode of our Samuel Fuller miniseries, Stephen and Jack tackle two of Fuller's most controversial films, White Dog (1982) and Shock Corridor (1963). Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Quick Save #1 | 00:32:43 | |
Stephen HAS to talk about the video games he's playing right NOW. Starfield. Baldur's Gate 3. Sea Of Stars. Venba. Quake 2. NOT Pac-man. thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Stay Stacking! | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | Superman IV: The Quest For Peace | 00:51:12 | |
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's The STACKS! Welcome back to Ki-NO THANKS! Our series about bad movies, critically rejected movies, or movies about quests for peace. Your favourite superheroes Stephen and Jack are here to talk about, supposedly, the worst Superman movie ever, Superman IV! We talk through our experience with Superman onscreen, and discuss this CANNON FILM GROUP entry into the Superfranchise. As mentioned towards the end of this episode, we recently appeared on the What A Picture podcast to talk about Tarkovksy's film MIRROR. Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Stay Stacking! | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 | Office Hours #21 - Hitchcock Video Games, Warhammer Mania, 2024 movie catchup, and more! | 01:00:03 | |
Hello again gentle listeners! Stephen and Jack are back to talk about things they've watched, read, played, listened to, and generally done with their time on Earth the past few weeks/months. Stephen talks games and orcs, Jack talks space marines and heresy, everyone talks movies, and everyone has a good time doing it too! The STACKS website Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) | 00:59:58 | |
Welcome back to Ki-no Thanks! A series we do on THE STACKS about some of the worst-rated motion pictures on Letterboxd.com. How do we find the perfect STACKS movie? It needs to have something Stephen loves, and something Jack loves. How about a... video game movie... with martial arts??? What could possibly go wrong?? The STACKS boys are joined by Stephen's old school friend Faith to talk about the profound lore of the Street Fighter universe, and to see if Jack knows anything about this cultural phenomenon! We also discuss Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, a movie that is not very good! For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page! Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | The Happening (2008) | 00:35:05 | |
Hello friends, and welcome to MARCH NIGHT SHYAMALAN! That's right, during the month of March we're talking all things M. Night here on the STACKS. We're talking the good, the bad, and the uh, Stuart Little? On this first episode, we talk about the cult classic(?) THE HAPPENING, starring Marky Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, and John Leguizamo! When a deadly airborne virus threatens to wipe out the northeastern United States, teacher Elliott Moore (Mark Wahlberg) and his wife (Zooey Deschanel) flee from contaminated cities into the countryside in a fight to discover the truth. Is it terrorism, the accidental release of some toxic military bio weapon – or something even more sinister? Is it good? Is it BAD? Listen, and find out! For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page! Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Rules Don’t Apply - The Films of Warren Beatty | 00:56:49 | |
On this episode of The STACKS, Stephen and Jack break down the films of Warren Beatty! From his directorial debut Heaven Can Wait, we talk through every film Beatty directed (and we included some writing/co-writing credits for good measure). Listen as Stephen breaks down Beatty's roaring political epic Reds, Jack gushes over Dick Tracy, and we mull over Warren Beatty's commitment to the Dick Tracy persona and ZOOM calls. (I know we were meant to be covering Elaine May, as I'm sure is referenced in this episode, but some emergency hard drive issues have thrown a spanner in the works there. Have no fear! An Elaine May ep of some sort will be hitting the feed in due course!) All questions and recommendations to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com The Brand New And Rather Incredible STACKS Gaming Channel Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | The Totally Accurate Oscars 2024 Predictions | 01:07:44 | |
We predict the winners of the second most important award show in cinema history. Stephen and Jack are joined by Emma and a baby to talk hot Oscar insider picks in a fun gamelike way, and we also talk about Maestro for a bit. Subscribe for more good podcasts and some laughs. Jack on Letterboxd | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | A Note From The Author - Pluriebus | 01:27:22 | |
Stephen is joined by the incomparable Pluriebus to talk about their history with writing, their approach to the film essay, and who and what shaped their critical thinking. We appreciate any and all feedback on this podcast series, and our wider podcast work! Comments, questions, angry letters, wedding proposals, everything goes to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Towards the end of the conversation, Pluriebus mentions a variety of their favourite reviews. You can find links to them here: Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick - Jane Austen and the Masturbating Girl - https://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/polisci/faculty/chwe/austen/sedgwick.pdf Lindsay Ellis - Death of the Hollywood Movie Musical https://youtu.be/b8o7LzGqc3E Independence Day vs. War of the Worlds https://youtu.be/KioF1sTQFtE George Weidman / Superbunnyhop - Media Literacy and Game News https://youtu.be/fYHrEp917MI The Abridged Videogaming History of Big-Money Buyouts & Mergers https://youtu.be/_dqZoSLhwUY Dara K. Marzipan - Sleeping Beauty https://boxd.it/3fe57 Maleficent https://boxd.it/3fFzt Drew Edelstein - Phantom Thread https://boxd.it/112UYx Nomadland https://boxd.it/1FYWWT Sparky / ScreeningNotes - Portrait of a Lady on Fire https://boxd.it/Zry53 The Lure https://boxd.it/1rdJ9p Theo / reibureibu Cure https://boxd.it/2vtvl3 Tokyo Fist https://boxd.it/1cSq9R Calvin Kemph Inside Out: Learning to Feel Again https://thetwingeeks.com/2020/03/30/inside-out-learning-to-feel-again/ Don’t Look Up: It’s the End of the World as we Know it and the Movie Isn’t Fine https://thetwingeeks.com/2021/12/07/dont-look-up/ Zebra/Vaugh - Riki-Oh https://boxd.it/2XifKB Ben - Drive My Car https://boxd.it/2BpeQz Silence https://boxd.it/28Mnkd Stephen Gillespie Incendies https://boxd.it/1WRwdd Babe Pig in the City https://youtu.be/NuZOP5izbOs Another Round https://boxd.it/1NJXSl | |||
| 12 Jun 2022 | Norm Of The North (2016) | 00:44:45 | |
Do the arctic shake! On this episode of KI-NO THANKS we talk to our good buddy Calvin about the arctic housing crisis, twerking bears, weird twitter accounts and Rob Schneider/Roy Scheider. That's right, it's NORM OF THE NORTH! Email any and all compliments, complaints, comments, queries and Norm thoughts to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com. Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | A Note From The Author - David Punch | 01:17:21 | |
Stephen is joined by The Twin Geeks writer and editor David Punch on another episode of A Note From The Author. Today, Stephen and David discuss David's history with writing, how he approaches writing about cinema with contextual and historical aspects in mind, and how and why he crafts thoughtful studies on film the way he does. You can find David's writing on The Twin Geeks website and his own personal Letterboxd page, you can also hear from David on The Twin Geeks Podcast. If you're a film critic or writer and have an interest in conversing with Stephen about your process, feel free to email an expression of interest to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com. Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | 10 Kung Fu Movie Recommendations | 00:27:25 | |
This month, Stephen wants to explore the wild and engaging world of Kung Fu cinema. So, it's up to Jack to compile a good starter list for those interested in diving into what can often seem like an impenetrable corner of genre cinema. If you liked this episode, you can jump over to our Patreon feed where Jack drops another 10 movies he thinks you should check out if you're in the mood for some good ol' fashioned martial arts mania! As mentioned in the podcast, you can find more kung fu films in Jack's ongoing project - The Kung Fu Canon. For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page! (It's good, folks! Promise!) Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | Horror Movies of the 2020s | 02:04:17 | |
Stephen is joined by special guest Tannner to talk about 2024 in horror, and a wider discussion about horror cinema from the past few years! The dizzying highs, the lowest lows, the middling middles! We've got it all covered here. You can and SHOULD follow Tanner on Letterboxd, Twitter, and on YouTube! The STACKS website Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Hercules In New York (1970) | 00:47:29 | |
Welcome to Arnie month! On this episode of KI-NO THANKS! we talk about Hercules In New York, Arnie's first feature film! Is it good? Nope! We talk about this cheap portrait of New York, the art of the bad dub, how to do a 'fish out of water story' correctly, and the lasting legacy of everyone's favourite production company - RAF INDUSTRIES. After the discussion, Stephen and Jack lay out a walloping EIGHTEEN movies that scratch the Hercules/Fish Out Of Water itch that perhaps this movie doesn't. For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page, where we're currently planning out a ton of great Arnold Schwarzenegger conversations! Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 21 May 2021 | The STACK Awards 2021 (Part 2 of 2) | 01:04:46 | |
Two men with with a passion for cinema, and way too much time on their hands. 00:00 It Begins 00:25 Biggest disappointment 06:12 Straight up worst movie 09:43 Best adapted screenplay 15:28 Best original screenplay 20:15 Best Non-English Language feature 26:14 Best director 31:25 Five Favourite Films from Yesteryear 41:00 The most Jack and Stephen film 46:32 Honorary director award 49:48 Best picture 56:20 Honorable mentions from the R/letterboxd discord server 1:03:23 It ends thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stephen - https://letterboxd.com/stephenage/ Jack - https://letterboxd.com/jckdvnprt Every film mentioned in the awards 2021 - https://letterboxd.com/jckdvnprt/list/every-film-mentioned-in-the-stack-awards/ | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | THE STACKS: Office Hours #15 - Across The Spiderverse, Tears of the Kingdom, Metallica, and more! | 01:11:47 | |
Stephen and Jack are back to talk to your eyes about the things they've seen and listened to and read and played! 00:00 - It Begins 02:30 - Movie corner. Polite Society, Fast X, Across The Spiderverse and more! 37:30 - Stephen talks tunes - Metallica 45:20 - Video games! Neon White, Zelda, Redfall, Hollow Knight, and more! 1:11:00 - It ENDS thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Do The Right Thing (1989) | 00:48:24 | |
On this episode of The STACKS we delve into the cultural milestone that is Spike Lee's iconic film, "Do the Right Thing." Released in 1989, the movie continues to resonate with audiences, sparking conversations about race, police brutality, and social unrest. Join us as we explore the film's enduring relevance and its ability to inspire introspection and dialogue. We kick off the discussion by providing historical context, examining the socio-political climate of the late 1980s and the racial tensions that plagued urban communities. We highlight how Spike Lee, as the writer, director, and lead actor, masterfully portrays the microcosm of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, where the story unfolds. Through vivid characters, he captures the complexities of racial dynamics and the simmering tensions that escalate throughout the film. The conversation delves into the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, including Mookie, played by Spike Lee, who must navigate conflicting loyalties and personal responsibility in the face of injustice. We discuss the impact of the film's controversial ending, debating the moral implications and its broader social commentary. thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | STACKS Selection #1 - An Introduction to Babe: Pig In The City. | 00:08:26 | |
We're starting our own collection of important and influential movies, the STACKS Selection. The first title HAD to be Babe: Pig In The City, directed by George Miller. Check out the video essay on our Youtube channel. Stay tuned for more! Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | The Top 10 Video Games of 2022 | 00:40:06 | |
What are video games but movies that you control? Yeah, you're right, that IS a lazy way to introduce today's podcast, but Jack is no gamer. Stephen, on the other hand, has a list of TEN video games he played and enjoyed this year, and we're here to run through them! This is a blend of console and mobile games, there's something for everyone on this list (EVEN JACK!) Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 29 Jan 2023 | The Totally Accurate Oscars 2023 Predictions | 00:27:10 | |
Stephen and Jack are joined by Emma to talk about the Academy Awards! We pick our winners for many of the prestigious categories, with a classic twist - who will be crowned the champion of Oscar predictions? Jack? Emma? STEPHEN? Who knows? Only Mr. Oscar knows. Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | A Note From The Author - Zebra | 00:51:50 | |
Stephen returns for the second instalment of his A Note From The Author series, this time talking with I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things co-host and The Twin Geeks writer Zebra! Listen to this episode to hear Zebra and Stephen dissect Zebra's approach to writing about film, how his process has developed, and the ways in which he tries to convey his response to cinema through writing. You can follow Zebra and his writing on both Letterboxd and Twitter. You can also hear more from Zebra on the I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things podcast he runs with the STACKS' very own Stephen! Be sure to subscribe to the STACKS on any and all podcast platforms, leave us a review and rating, and tell your friends and family about us! You can always email us any and all feedback, comments, queries, suggestions, donations, or prompts for future episodes! Stephen - Letterboxd - Twitter Jack - Letterboxd - Twitter | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | Arnold Schwarzenegger Retrospective | 00:43:36 | |
We're closing out our Arnold Schwarzenegger mini-series here on The STACKS, with a quick rundown of what we've seen over the past few weeks that star the man, the myth, the governor of California. We hope you've watched some Arnie to celebrate this holiday season, and we hope you've had some fun with the episodes we've put out! If you haven't already, there are episodes and commentary tracks for a ton of Arnie goods over on our Patreon account. If you have the means, please remember to rate and review the podcast wherever you can, and seeing as its the holiday season why not tell a friend or two about your good friends Stephen & Jack's fun little podcast. Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | The STACKS 2.0 - Website/Patreon updates! | 00:11:15 | |
| 11 Jun 2024 | The Films Of Samuel Fuller #5 - Notable Noirs | 01:00:05 | |
On this episode of The STACKS, we're darting into the shadows and talking about two notable Fuller noirs, The Naked Kiss (1964) and Pickup on South Street (1953)! We also break down this subseries in general and give thoughts on our Samuel Fuller journey. Listen to Stephen guest on the Daydreamcast to talk about Fallout 1 and Fallout 2 Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | 10 Festive Films For December 2022 | 00:27:30 | |
Father Christmas has been! And he's brought gifts! Gifts in the form of movie recommendations! It's a blend of festive arthouse and yuletide trash - the cornerstones of every seasonal cinematic diet. If you like this episode, run, don't walk, over to our Patreon page for ten MORE Christmas/Holiday recs! Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Baths - Romaplasm (2017) | 00:39:35 | |
The STACKS Culture Club Episode #1 Welcome to the first episode of our new subseries Culture Club - our monthly tradeoff of cultural objects we hold close to us. Stephen and Jack talk about Baths' third studio album Romaplasm! This twisty electronic pop record is rich with elegant sound design and an introspective queer dialogue. You can find Romaplasm wherever music is found! Here is a link to Baths' bandcamp page. For more Culture Club and STACKS goodness in general, head over to our Patreon page. Jack on Letterboxd Stephen on Letterboxd The new STACKS website - https://www.thestacks.co.uk/ | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | 40 Acres and a Mule - The Joints of Spike Lee | 02:16:21 | |
Join us for a captivating and comprehensive retrospective (or selectospective) as we delve deep into the remarkable body of work created by the visionary filmmaker, Spike Lee. In this episode of The STACKS, we embark on an enthralling journey through the lens of Lee's films, exploring their cultural significance, artistic achievements, and impact on the world of cinema. Stephen and Jack take an in-depth look at Lee's iconic movies, starting from his early breakthroughs and progressing through his illustrious career. From his debut feature "She's Gotta Have It" to the groundbreaking "Do the Right Thing," and the powerful "Malcolm X," we discuss how Lee tackled issues of race, identity, and social injustice, making a lasting mark on American cinema. For a ranking of the films discussed, please head over to the STACKS Patreon page! thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | Let's Try That Again - The Terminator (1984) [EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW] | 00:07:01 | |
Here is the opening sequence of our Patreon episode on James Cameron's THE TERMINATOR. Here at STACKS HQ we're enjoying Arnie month, and are dedicating some time to discussing some of Arnie's most important filmic roles. It wouldn't be an Arnie season without Mr Terminator, and we're gratefuil to friend of the show and loyal STACKS Patron Ben for the suggestion! For the full episode you can head over to the STACKS Patreon page, choose your subscription tier, and enjoy a backlog of goodies! We hope to see you there! | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | The STACK Awards 2022 (Part 2 of 3) | 00:58:52 | |
Two men with a passion for cinema, and way too much time on their hands. It is the annual STACK (Stephen & Jack) awards ceremony! Boo as we choose the best actor in a leading performance, laugh as we discuss the flat out worst movie, giggle as we talk animated features, guffaw as we talk about short films! Listen to us ramble on about movies we love, like, or loathe entirely. 00:00 It Begins 02:00 Best Documentary 12:10 Best Soundtrack 17:15 Best Short 22:30 Best Animated Feature 29:33 Best Supporting Performance 37:19 Best Leading Performance 44:16 Flat Out Worst Movie 49:13 Best Action Choreography 50:16 Best Cinematography 54:00 Best Director https://letterboxd.com/jckdvnprt/ https://letterboxd.com/stephenage/ | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | The STACK Awards 2024 | 01:35:10 | |
It's time. The biggest awards show of the year. Stephen and Jack (you know, the STACKS) talk through the HIGHS and LOWS of cinematic culture over the past year. Best director, best picture, best performance, most acting, worst movie, best cinematography, best music, the categories you know and love, with some fun ones along the way! Thank you for sticking with us for the last few years, we're back and better than ever. Subscribe for more good podcasts and some laughs. Jack on Letterboxd | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Oldboy (2013) & Da Sweet Blood of Jesus (2014) | 00:56:59 | |
Welcome back to KI-NO THANKS! Our subseries here on the STACKS where we talk about the worst (or supposedly worst) movies of ALL time. Today, we kick off a short Spike Lee season, by talking about two REMAKES Spike directed in the mid-2010s. Oldboy (2013) based on Park Chan-Wook's incredible Oldboy (2003), and Da Sweet Blood of Jesus (2014) based on Bill Gunn's monumental blaxploitation film Ganja & Hess (1973). We talk about Spike as a creative voice, our history with the original films, and how these remakes differ! Stephen also took a deep dive into the original Oldboy manga... and has thoughts. All questions and recommendations to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com The Brand New And Rather Incredible STACKS Gaming Channel Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 26 Apr 2024 | Quick Save #3 - Diablo 4, Dragon's Dogma | 00:22:48 | |
Stephen has played some video games and needs to tell you about them! Thanks to our man Cormac for sitting in on the recording session. Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | A Note From The Author - J Taylor-Jones | 01:11:19 | |
Welcome back to our 'A Note From The Author' series, where Stephen talks to his favourite writers, critics, and filmmakers. Stephen sits down with J Taylor-Jones, a filmmaker based in the UK to discuss their process of working on their debut feature 'One Summer On Earth', as well as the projects that followed. We appreciate any and all feedback on this podcast series, and our wider podcast work! Comments, questions, angry letters, wedding proposals, everything goes to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com You can find everything Stephen does here Everything Jack does here And please consider supporting us on our Patreon for more podcasts, videos, commentary tracks, and lists! | |||
| 14 May 2021 | The STACK Awards 2021 (Part 1 of 2) | 01:21:31 | |
Two men with a passion for cinema, and way too much time on their hands. 0:00 It Begins 2:40 Actor In A Lead Performance 11:06 Actor In A Supporting Performance 15:00 Actress In A Lead Performance 19:45 Actress In A Supporting Performance 23:50 Best Visual Effects 28:44 Best Animated Film 38:06 Best Documentary 45:00 Best Original Soundtrack 52:00 Best Short Film 1:00:16 Best Cinematography 1:10:36 Best Underseen Film thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | Quick Save #5 - Black Ops 6, Silent Hill, Alan 2 Wake DLC and more! | 01:52:45 | |
Join Stephen as he is once again joined by Joe to dive deep into the latest buzz in the gaming world! This week, the duo dissects the explosive reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6—is it a game-changer or more of the same? They also explore the mysterious upcoming DLC for Alan Wake 2 and what it might mean for Remedy’s haunting narrative universe. In a nostalgic twist, Stephen and Joe unpack the excitement around the Silent Hill remake, discussing how it honors the original while bringing something fresh to the table. They also dive into the retro-tinged UFO 50, a quirky collection of indie gems promising a trip down memory lane. Be sure to follow Joe everywhere you can to engage with his excellent writing on games Joe Richards Games - Portfolio Joe Richards (@ScruffTail) on X (Twitter) Joe Richards - PlayStation Universe Author Page Joe Richards - SUPERJUMP Magazine Author Page Joe Richards - Too Long Didn’t Play I’m Sorry Astro Bot, I Didn’t Love You - TLDP Article The STACKS website Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | Ishtar (1987) | 00:31:56 | |
When you ISH upon a TAR, Welcome back to KI-NO THANKS! Our subseries here on the STACKS where we talk about the worst (or supposedly worst) movies of ALL time. Today, we kick of Elaine Maypril by talking about Ishtar, one of the most notorious bad movies of all time. But what if... it was good? Stephen and Jack sit down and talk about the comedic layers at play, May's approach, and why people thought this was/is worthy of the title 'Worst Movie Of All Time'. Please please please rate and review the podcast if you can, we'd really appreciate it! All questions and recommendations to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com The Brand New And Rather Incredible STACKS Gaming Channel Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | Always Look On The Bright Side of Life - The Films of Monty Python | 01:32:41 | |
Stephen and Jack talk about four incredibly silly movies. Growing up in the UK, the STACKS gang were obsessed with the Monty Python troupe, and are here today to revisit their cinematic output: - And Now for Something Completely Different (1971) - Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) - Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) We discuss our history with the Pythons, and how it felt to revisit these movies, and we also briefly touch on the wider films of the individual members. thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | In The Cut (2003) | 01:07:39 | |
We return to our Ki-no Thanks series, with Jane Campion's In The Cut from 2003. Yes, this series began by looking at the (supposedly) worst movies ever made, but we've slowly adapted this to include movies that were rejected by audiences and critics alike but may have found their audience later down the line. On today's episode, we're joined by writer/director, film enthusiast, and In The Cut fan Carol Fitzgerald! Following the gruesome murder of a young woman in her neighbourhood, a self-determined woman living in New York City – as if to test the limits of her own safety – propels herself into an impossibly risky sexual liaison. Soon she grows increasingly wary about the motives of every man with whom she has contact – and about her own. We discuss the film at length and touch on the career of Meg Ryan, the ways in which Campion recontextualises a narrative and form popularised by the 90s Erotic Thriller, and then we end up talking about Oppenheimer for a while. You can follow Carol on Twitter and Letterboxd Everything Stephen does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | Top 10 Hollywood Movies | 00:21:05 | |
Stephen and Jack recently published their top 10 films as part of The Twin Geeks' TG10 lists. You can read Stephen's here and Jack's here, but over the Christmas break, Stephen was asked by a friend for his top 10 HOLLYWOOD PICTURES. None of this European arthouse, none of these microbudget oddities, give me spectacle, provide me with tinsel town magic! So, here we are. Stephen lists of some of his favourite 'Hollywood pictures', in chronological order! Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Top 10 Films of 2022 (SO FAR!) | 00:24:03 | |
A top ten list? In October? WHAAAAT? That's right! Jack and Stephen host an annual awards show, usually around April/May, so here is a quick rundown of the films that the boys have been fully onboard with during 2022. Boo at Jack's picks, guffaw at Stephen's choices! Will these top ten lists change by the STACK awards 2023? Almost certainly! Support the STACKS on Patreon Check out Jack and all the things he does! Follow Stephen on Letterboxd and Twitter Write us a letter at thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 18 Aug 2022 | A Note From The Author - Sakana | 01:04:17 | |
Stephen is back to talk about writing, and is joined this episode by one of his favourite writers (and soon to be one of yours!) Sakana! Listen as they discuss Sakana's history with writing about cinema, and how their process has changed and developed over time. We appreciate any and all feedback on this podcast series, and our wider podcast work! Comments, questions, angry letters, wedding proposals, everything goes to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Did you know we have a YOUTUBE CHANNEL? Well, we do. Subscribe. If you want. I'm not your boss. Yet! | |||
| 20 May 2022 | A Different Kind of Cinema: The Films of Hong Sang-soo | 00:24:04 | |
With the increased global interest in South Korean cinema, the country’s output has gained a specific reputation. The most popular filmmakers are stylistically connected and, to a great extent, have extremity in common. Hong Sang-soo, a popular director but nowhere near as known as Bong Joon-ho or Park Chan-wook, has a frighteningly prolific output. In 2021 alone, he released two features and one short – and another film of his is about to hit the festival circuit. His work though (though definitely indebted to the work of Éric Rohmer) feels different, especially when compared to his fellow South Korean filmmakers. His films are accused frequently, and pejoratively, of overt repetition. But, this criticism is misguided. Or, at least, framing it as a criticism is misguided. Though his work is marked by thematic and stylistic repetition, he has crafted out his own genre, his own type of cinema. In this essay, Stephen takes you through the key features of Hong Sang-soo’s cinema and throws out some recommendations along the way. Stephen https://letterboxd.com/stephenage/ https://twitter.com/thestephenage Jack | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | THE STACKS: Office Hours #18 - Japanuary 2024 wrap up, Palworld, Star Trek Online, and even more! | 00:54:18 | |
It's very nice to be back in the Office after a few months off work, and we're here to talk through some of our favourite Japanese movies that we watched for this year's JAPANUARY Challenge! Jack talks Star Trek, Stephen talks Mountain Goats, it's like we never left. Check out the brand new STACKS website Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 25 Aug 2023 | THE STACKS: Office Hours #16 - Summer Sizzler 2023 | 00:50:29 | |
It's warm! Well, not that warm. We live in England you see. BUT, it IS summer, and The STACKS boys are here to give a wrap-up on the movies, TV, books, games, and other types of good stuff they've been keeping themselves occupied with recently. 00:00 - It Begins 01:02 - Summer movie roundup - The Flash, Meg 2, Hidden Strike, Shin Kamen Rider, Hundreds of Beavers, Command Z, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and more! 23:45 - Tv talk! X Files, Succession, the news! 26:11 - Book corner! Their Eyes Were Watching God, Time's Arrow, Wizard's First Rule 38:50 - Game and watch, Stephen talks to Jack about the games he's been playing - The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog, Dordogne, Cassette Beasts, MyHouse.wad! 50:00 - It ends! The only video on the movies of Mick Jackson you need to see Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Stay Stacking! | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | THE STACKS: Office Hours 7 - Remembering Jean-Luc Godard, Last Nightclub On Earth, Godzilla Bracket, and more! | 00:59:21 | |
On this episode of Office Hours, Stephen and Jack talk about the legacy Jean-Luc Godard leaves behind, Jack's new album 'Last Nightclub On Earth', the Godzilla bracket that is taking Twitter by storm, and a few 2022 movie releases! 00:00 Godard 16:50 - Godzilla movie bracket 27:00 - 10secondbeats' 'Last Nightclub On Earth' 41:30 - Movie roundup As always you can follow Jack and Stephen on a whole manner of social media platforms. Here is a super link for all the things Jack does And until Stephen makes a convenient link for all his links, you can follow him on Twitter, Letterboxd, and read his writing on thetwingeeks.com A fan of the STACKS? Come support us on our new Patreon feed! We have more podcasts, commentary tracks, behind the scenes, and much more to come! | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | Ranking EVERY Francis Ford Coppola Movie! | 01:00:35 | |
On this episode of The STACKS, The STACKS (Stephen & Jack) talk through every single Francis Ford Coppola movie, and put them into one of five very well thought out categories: God(father) Tier Ones from The Heart Worthy Of Conversation Outsiders Megaslopolis We hope you enjoy! The STACKS website Listen to Throw Down - An Action Cinema Podcast Listen to I'm Thinking Of Spoiling Things Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) | 00:21:44 | |
Stephen and Jack sit down and talk about one of the most popular kung fu movies ever made, Lau Kar-leung's The 36th Chamber of Shaolin! A man studies kung fu at the Shaolin Temple to fight back against the oppressive Manchu government. We talk about Gordon Liu, the restraint of the narrative at play, the Shaw Brothers, and which of the chambers Stephen could manage. For more great podcasts and cinema snippets, head over to our Patreon page! (It's good, folks! Promise!) Follow Jack on everything Follow Stephen on everything Keeeeeep STACKing! x | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | The STACKS: Office Hours 4 - Béla Tarr, A Spooky Marathon, Resident Evil, David Bowie, and much more! | 01:20:26 | |
Those pesky STACKS boys are back for another casual chat about what we've been enjoying recently! 00:00 - Lets go 01:11 - Stephen's TV Block! Ms. Marvel, Resident Evil. 21:00 - Nathan for You & The Rehearsal 26:36 - Movies! Béla Tarr & Studio Ghibli completion 30:45 - Shin Ultraman 43:20 - A Spooky Summer Scavenger Hunt Movie Marathon! 50:10 - Listener recommendations - The Fountainhead & Bug 1:03:20 - The weird and wonderful David Bowie We want to hear what you've been reading, watching, and listening to, too, so why not email your updates, comments, queries, questions, talking points, compliments, to thestacksonfilm@gmail.com | |||
| 07 Sep 2023 | Romanticism On Screen - Bright Star (2009) and Gothic (1986) | 01:23:22 | |
Stephen kicks Jack out of the podcast and brings on his good friend and fellow literature connoisseur Dan to talk about John Keats and Lord Byron onscreen. The pair discuss Jane Campion's movie Bright Star, before talking through Ken Russel's Gothic. This is a wonderful conversation full of poignant insights into the world of romantic poetry, and how these filmmakers attempt to translate it to the silver screen. Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Stay Stacking! | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Beyond The Piano - The Complete Films of Jane Campion | 00:58:35 | |
Stephen & Jack discuss the complete works of Jane Campion, the New Zealand filmmaker known for her distinctive and award-winning contributions to cinema, including "The Piano" and "The Power Of The Dog." We discuss her early experimental works, her made-for-TV movies, her TV shows, and her powerful cinematic works. Make sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you can, and consider chipping in a few coins at The STACKS Patreon to help us keep producing these podcasts! Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 | THE STACKS: Office Hours 12 - Games, books, movies, and more! | 01:49:48 | |
It's time for another water cooler check-in with your favourite podcasters, Stephen and Jack! 00:00 - It begins 01:30 - Video game talk - High on Life, Sifu, Final Fantasy 7, Goldeneye, HI-FI RUSH and more! 48:00 - Video game... TV talk! Stephen starts The Last Of Us! 50:00 - Book talk! RZA's Tao Of The Wu, Dilla Time, White Noise, Tarkovksy's Sculpting In Time, 1:04:00 - MOVIE TALK! Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Till, Enys Men, All The Beauty And The Bloodshed, Ant-Man 3, Close, Ressurection, MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS, Dog, The Whale, and MORE! 1:40:00 - Gorefest 2023! 1:50:00 - It ends! As always, we appreciate any and all ratings and reviews of the podcast. You can email us anything and everything - thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay STACKING xxx | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | Fantasia Festival 2024 Coverage | 01:28:30 | |
Stephen gives us a detailed rundown of everything he saw at this year's Fantasia Festival - a great celebration of genre cinema! You can find all of Stephen's reviews mentioned in this episode on the STACKS website or his Letterboxd account. Next week, our giallo cinema series continues with a conversation about neo-giallo! Join our discord server Subscribe to The STACKS on Patreon Everything Stephen does Everything Jack does thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Stay Stacking! | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | Night Swim (2024) | 00:47:46 | |
Stephen and Jack talk about Blumhouse's recent flop - NIGHT SWIM (2024) directed by Bryce McGuire. How hard is it to make an evil pool movie fun? Subscribe for more good movie podcasts and some laughs. Jack on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/jckdvnprt Stephen on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/stephenage The new STACKS website - https://www.thestacks.co.uk/ Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thestacksonfilm | |||
| 09 Sep 2022 | THE STACKS: Office Hours 6 - Wall-E & The Monarchy, New Games, Old Games, Rings of Power, and TOO much more! | 01:17:18 | |
It's our end of summer catch up! 00:00 It Begins 00:24 BREAKING NEWS 11:11 Games both old and new! 25:20 Brief summer movie breakdown 39:03 The Mountain Goats! 46:34 TV Talk - House of Dragons, Rings of Power 1:02:02 Emails!!!! As always you can get in contact with us through our email thestacksonfilm@gmail.com Send us comments, queries, suggestions, move recommendations, albums, recipes, and someone please write us a sign off for the end of these episodes. And hey, Jack makes music! Come support him.. if you want to! https://10secondbeats.bandcamp.com/ P.S The Queen of England died | |||