Welcome back once more to the world of Hammer & Camera. In our 53rd episode, we are reviewing Pablo Larraín's Spencer, Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog, and Ridley Scott's House of Gucci. We also discuss the "H&C Bump" and our influence on the film industry.
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For November's Movie Night, we will be watching THE STRAIGHT STORY (1999). For at least one of us, this will be the first time watching David Lynch's lone outing for Disney, and we can't wait to see how Mickey's world looks through the eyes of Lynch.
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2021-12-05 01:43:45 +0000 UTC View PostIn the 52nd edition of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are reviewing Denis Villeneuve's DUNE, Ridley Scott's THE LAST DUEL, and Wes Anderson's THE FRENCH DISPATCH. Along the way, we talk about Halyna Hutchins' tragic death, and the labor issues it brings to the forefront.
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2021-11-04 17:01:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Loyal film warriors! Welcome back to another edition of Movie Night. This month we are watching, by popular demand, the epochal 1988 anime film AKIRA. Whether a staple of your childhood, or a belated discovery as an adult, this film is always worth a rewatch. The night is cold, the popcorn fresh... snuggle up with your favorite podcast hosts...
2021-11-02 16:53:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Our Movie Night pick for the month is the 1988 anime classic, AKIRA! Watch the flick and join us soon as we share our thoughts on the cyberpunk dreamworld of Neo-Tokyo.
2021-10-19 17:42:43 +0000 UTC View PostIn the 51st episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we present a curated collection of films about dudes bonding in and out of cars: Schrader's The Card Counter, Eastwood's Cry Macho, and Ducournau's Titane. We also talk about the IATSE strike and the importance of supporting the true soldiers of cinema.
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In an act of unparalleled generosity, we are UNLOCKING our August Movie Night episode for our regular listeners to enjoy! This one covers the 2001 cult classic GHOST WORLD, and we're joined by cousin of the pod Colin to talk about it. This is just a taste of the premium content that our loyal Patreon subscribers enjoy on a regular basis.
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In an extra-special podcasting event, we are celebrating our 50th episodiversary by inviting one of the Original Film Warriors, Brett of Rev Left Radio, back onto the pod for a discussion of Steven Soderbergh's CHE (2008). This unconventional biopic, featuring a legendary performance by Benicio del Toro in the title role, is a perfect way to sum up our first quinquagesimal. MAY THERE BE 50 MORE!
2021-10-01 16:31:06 +0000 UTC View Post
As promised, Movie Night makes its triumphant return as we take a look at early aughts cult classic GHOST WORLD from the uneventful year of 2001. To help us tap into the millennial zeitgeist, we are joined by special guest and cousin of the pod Colin!
We talk comics, David Clowes, pre 9/11 culture, Fellini influences, and much, much mo...
2021-09-23 18:39:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello loyal film warriors. We know we haven't been the best recently about getting the most premium content into your greedy little ears, and we are sooo sorry. We have been going through a lot in our personal lives but we are now back to being normal and are going to be absolutely cranking out the classics from here on out. Starting with a ...
2021-09-07 17:35:41 +0000 UTC View PostIn the fourty-ninth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review the films of August: Lisa Joy's Reminiscence, Leos Carax's Annette, and Nia DaCosta's Candyman. We also discuss the jeopardy of Jeopardy and preview an upcoming feature film.
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2021-09-07 17:23:09 +0000 UTC View PostIn the forty-eighth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review No Sudden Move, Pig, and The Green Knight. Along the way, we resolve the legal dispute between Disney and Scarlett Johansson and provide a live reaction to the trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
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We're hitting Broadway! In the forty-seventh episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review Mr. Hamilton's In The Heights, Ozon's Summer of 85, and Petzold's Undine. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
2021-07-02 20:15:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Our exclusive and premium Movie Night episode for the Month of May is about David Osit's 2020 documentary Mayor, which captures the life and times of Musa Hadid, mayor of Ramallah, Palestine, as he works to maintain public services in the city despite the pressures of Israeli occupation. Join us in the clubhouse as we chat about wh...
2021-06-16 23:32:13 +0000 UTC View PostIn the fourty-sixth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review a slimmed-down slate of films. On the chopping block are Taylor Sheridan's Those Who Wish Me Dead and Robert Machoian's The Killing of Two Lovers. We also discuss the acquisition of MGM by Amazon and the sexual proclivities of Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: 2021-06-04 17:40:18 +0000 UTC View Post
For May Movie night, we will be watching David Osit's Mayor, a 2020 documentary following the everyday life of Mousa Hadid, mayor of Ramallah, Palestine. This promises to be a super interesting lens on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine and the ongoing struggle of the Palestinian people. Join us in watching it this month! Ava...
2021-05-26 19:34:51 +0000 UTC View PostHammer and Camera is back! In our fourty-fifth episode, we review Godzilla v. Kong, Shiva Baby, and Mortal Kombat. Along the way, we also review the Oscars and contemplate where images come from.
2021-05-06 20:18:02 +0000 UTC View Post
We're still alive! It's been a tough month for both of us, but we managed to carve out a couple of days to watch Zack Snyder's Justice League. If you know us, you know that this is one of the biggest sacrifices we can make for our viewers, so be appreciative. Some say that time is money, and if that's the case, Zack Snyder will soon...
2021-04-30 23:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostIn the 44th episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review Florian Zeller's The Father, Rodney Ascher's A Glitch in the Matrix, and J.P. Sniadecki and Lisa Malloy's A Shape of Things to Come. Along the way, we speculate on what the fabled R-rated cut of Mrs. Doubtfire might contain.
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For February's Movie Night, we are delving into the world of anime for the first time with FLCL, a cult classic anime miniseries brought to you by the normal minds behind Neon Genesis Evangelion. For your hosts Phil and Taylor, this marks a rare incursion into the otaku world... or does it? Unlock the mystery at the heart of this ep...
2021-03-14 17:32:58 +0000 UTC View PostMOVIES ARE BACK! On episode 43 of the Hammer & Camera podcast, the boys hail the triumphant return of that wonderful form of art we know as "the pictures." We review Lee Isaac Chung's Minari, Shaka King's Judas and the Black Messiah, and Chloé Zhao's Nomadland. We are also, once again, asking you to stan Scorsese and take part in the glorious cultural revolution against philistinism.
2021-03-07 22:10:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello all. By patron request, we are going to delve into the world of anime for what I believe is the first time in the history of the pod. We're watching FLCL, the 2000 anime mini-series directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki of Evangelion note. We've been advised to go in blind, so I don't have much more for you than that. Except to say tha...
2021-03-02 20:11:40 +0000 UTC View PostIn the forty-second episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are joined by our good friends London and Maddie to discuss the 1977 William Friedkin film Sorcerer, and the New Hollywood period of American cinema. We dive deep into this under-appreciated thriller and perhaps discover something about the American film industry along the way. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: 2021-02-26 18:19:05 +0000 UTC View Post
On the 41st episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we're reviewing Black Bear, Promising Young Woman, and MLK/FBI. Along the way, we critically evaluate the legacy of King Kong and talk about our support for GameSpot.
Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera 2021-02-02 19:27:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Film Warriors! Welcome back to the Clubhouse for another edition of Movie Night. Tonight we're finishing off Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy with the complex, thought-provoking opus, Spider-Man 3. One of the most expensive films ever made, and boasting a marketing campaign that made it absolutely ubiquitous at the time, this is a fil...
2021-01-31 00:19:06 +0000 UTC View PostIn the very special 40th edition of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we're joined by friend of the pod Keith (@finncomplete) to discuss the films of Japanese master Akira Kurosawa! We've picked out six films from across Kurosawa's long career, grouped generally by the "samurai" theme: Sanshiro Sugata, Rashomon, Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, Yojimbo and Ran. Join us as we learn a...
2021-01-12 20:38:27 +0000 UTC View PostIn the 39th episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we discuss the great streaming coup, making deals with the devil, being in the rat race, and review David Fincher's Mank (11:05), George C. Wolfe's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (35:42), and Thomas Vinterberg's Another Round (55:45).
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Film Warriors! We wish you a very merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah, and to cover all the bases, a happy "holiday season". Our special gift to you is a Movie Night episode that was recorded, edited, and released in a timely fashion, for once.
We're continuing our exploration of Sam Raimi's masterwork trilogy with Spider-Man 2...
2020-12-24 20:28:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Film Warriors. Thank you for fighting the good fight. As your monthly reward for your service to cinema, we are happy to share the exclusive Movie Night episode for the month of November. Forget the tired, cliche arguments about Die Hard being a Christmas movie or whatever, we are here to tell you that Spider-Man (200...
2020-12-12 23:56:26 +0000 UTC View PostIn the thirty-eighth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, your hosts continue investigating the dark secrets of the Disney corporation, and soberly discuss the conservatism of Christopher Nolan's sound critics. We also review three films from the past month: Francis Lee's Ammonite, Frederick Wiseman's City Hall, and Hong Khaou's Monsoon.
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2020-12-06 22:41:48 +0000 UTC View Post
