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Fifteen Minute Film Fanatics

Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics
Out Of Sight
Goodnight Mommy
The Big Heat
Training Day
Childhood Development
Psychological Horror
Inside Llewyn Davis
Master and Commander: the Far Side Of the World
The Fly
True Believer
Thief
Oppenheimer
The Graduate
Russell Crowe
Hollywood
Parenting
Adolescence
Coen Brothers
L.A. Confidential
Morality

Two guys with strong opinions watch films separately, then discuss them on the show for the first time. Can their friendship survive? Join Mike Takla and Dan Moran as they talk about one film each episode, recreating the conversations film lovers have as they walk out of the theater. They often go beyond the fifteen-minute time limit, but never without reason. There are no pauses, pontifications... more

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A comedy of frustration and a look at how the media takes and then takes back one’s fifteen minutes of fame, Dog Day Afternoon (1975) is on of Sidney Lumet’s best films with one of Al Pacino’s best performances. Sonny wants to be Lee Marvin but acts ... more

Tod Field’s Tár (2022) is one of the best ghost stories we’ve discussed on the show. The story of a troiubled genius, the film is also a wonderfully ambiguous portrat of a person persued by her past in the form of an unseen and vengerful force. Lydia... more

In light of the dismal Disclosure Day (2026), we return to two films that show Spielberg tackling alien visitation (or invasion) stories while at the height of his powers. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) and The War of the Worlds (2005) are... more

Tennyson called nature “red in tooth and claw,” but that warning didn’t keep Timothy Treadwell from living among the grizzlies of Alaska for thirteen summers–until one of them killed him and his girlfriend. Werner Herzog’s 2005 documentary Grizzly Ma... more

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Hosts

Mike Takla
Co-host with Dan Moran; long-running host known for enthusiastic, knowledgeable film discussions across a wide range of genres and eras.
Dan Moran
Co-host with Mike Takla; brings film history, literary references, and thoughtful analysis to concise episode formats.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Straight to the point

    Great conversations about great movies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gianni Come Lately
    United Statesa year ago
  • Cool concept, great hosts

    Excellent concept, nice range of movies and hosts are knowledgeable and likeable, would be good to see more foreign films and also they do sometimes sound a bit breathless and rushed, it’s ok to slow up a bit guys and still be true to the overall aim of the show! Would recommend to the more discerning movie lover.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Eggins
    Australiaa year ago
  • The Truman Show episode 🤯

    The movie blew my mind when I first saw it and this review brought me back. LOL and awe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kake_cole
    United Statesa year ago
  • IKWIG!

    Mike and Dan, this review is for you! Another fabulous review about one of my favourite films, thank you. From the (half-Scottish) Canadian, who actually lives in London.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tallulah65
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Very Insightful and Funny

    These two guys have great opinions about movies and they discuss movies that you want to see (spoiler alert, I would watch the movie before listening). I laugh out loud each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scanman5
    United States3 years ago

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Q: What kind of people in real life become EMTs?
There are groups like medical professionals in training and those who prefer working at night.
Thief
Q: What does Frank want? What does James kind of want in this movie?
It seems like he wants some form of normalcy or respect.

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Two film-obsessed hosts dish out fast, energetic discussions about one film per episode, then expand into thoughtful analysis, anecdotes, and broader cinema history. The format centers on clear takes, brisk pacing, and deep dives into themes, craft, and cultural context, with a knack for connecting films to other works and ideas. Fans often praise the hosts' chemistry, breadth of knowledge, and accessible yet insightful commentary, making it a solid pick for movie lovers who want smart, entertaining conversations in a bite-sized package. Notable strengths include tight episodes that still feel thorough and a willingness to explore both classic and contemporary cinema through a comedic, enthusiastic lens.

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