
The Filmlings is a podcast dedicated to analyzing film in context. Each episode features a discussion of several movies that are all related in some way – usually by director, thematic content, source material, sequels, or cast/crew. Currently having covered over 500 films ranging from popular Hollywood films to obscure foreign arthouse, search the archive for your favorite film, we've probably ta... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 186 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Category | TV & Film | ||||

Alex and Jonathan reflect on 8 1/2 years of recording the Filmlings Podcast.
If you're new here, this is an invitation and guide to explore the back-catalog, even though we are not currently recording new episodes.
If you've been around, thanks for... more
As we bring our discussion of the history of comedy to the modern day, Alex and Jonathan look at three comedy films from the past two decades: Mean Girls (2004), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and The Fall Guy (2024). We discuss the facets of wit as... more
Moving from the absurd to the irreverent, today Alex and Jonathan look at three films which encompass a subset of comedy in which the characters are under the influence in some form or fashion: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), The Big Lebowsk... more
After the collapse of the Production Code, filmmakers now had the ability to put anything and everything in their movies, so they did. Today Alex and Jonathan discuss three films which take comedy beyond rational proportions and talk about The Produc... more
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These guys are knowledgeable, but not pretentious. My kind of film podcast!
Unique insights each week on films, filmmaking, and filmmakers from two aspiring young men in the craft. Love the history and biography folded in with the analysis of storytelling and techniques of filmmaking.
NPR meets Mystery Science Theater 3000 expertly squeezed into a podcast . Lots of depth, and well crafted opinions on an impressive variety of films. Jonathan (The Beard) and Alex (The Glasses) play off of each other like Starsky, and Hutch, delivering laughs, insight, and a good time.
A podcast for film lovers and those interested to learn more about the filmmaking greats. It's presented in a fun, laid-back format, with an even synthesis on storytelling - including all departments and entities which make it happen. Plus you can follow along with each film they review, watch it yourself, read any follow up material they post so you too can engage as a filmling in your day-to-day. It's like AV club!
Imagine if Siskel and Ebert had a theme every episode and you have "The Filmlings". A great combination of facts and opinions about many of your favorite films (including some you've never heard of). Reviewing, research and respect for film are all but scratching the surface in what makes this podcast stand above the rest. If you enjoy the little nuances of what makes your favorite film director, studio or theme stand out, this is for you.
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Apple Podcasts | #145 |
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