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This patreon page is now an archive
With the notice that Libsyn is increasing the cost of their basic plan, this is a good a time as any to finally shut down the feed. I believe I have set it it up so that all of the episodes have been archived on this patreon page. When the libsyn feed closes for good at the end of this month, people can access the enti...
June Movie Night: PITCH BLACK (2000)
Movie Night is back! This time, we're taking a look at 2000 Vin Diesel vehicle Pitch Black, directed by David Twohy. Diesel plays a bad, bad man, but is he a bad enough dude to save his fellow passengers from aliens? I take a long hard look at the film and wisely conclude that it is a product of its time and enviro...
March Movie Night: BLADE (1998)
In the latest edition of movie night, we are watching the 1998 vampire superhero adventure BLADE, starring the leather clad and studly Wesley Snipes. Cuddle up in the treehouse as we enjoy this classic work of cinema.
Episode 68: Nobody Loves You and You Don't Deserve to Exist [with Brett Gregory and Jack Clarke]
In the sixty-eighth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we have the privilege of discussing a truly unique film and interviewing its filmmakers. Nobody Loves You and You Don't Deserve to Exist is a work of socialist absurdism, a gonzo filmmaking production that attempts to reveal profound truths about human exi...
Episode 67: Skinamarink
In the sixty-seventh episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review Kyle Edward Ball's Skinamarink. We also provide a business forecast for Netflix, Inc. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
Episode 66: Decision To Leave
In episode sixty-six of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are reviewing Park Chan-Wook's Decision To Leave. We also discuss Oscar nominations, as well as the latest news about James Cameron's Avatar series. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
January Movie Night Episode: THE SKIN I LIVE IN
Once again, we are back with exclusive content for our most valued and esteemed listeners. This month, we're watching Almodóvar's 2011 psychological thriller The Skin I Live In. Featuring the Spanish master's trademark boundary-pushing subject matter and sumptuous visuals, this film is very devilish and tw...
Episode 65: The Fabelmans
Hammer & Camera makes its triumphant return in the new year with a look back at The Fablemans, a Steven Spielberg picture from the dying months of 2022. We also discuss the career twists and turns of one Henry Cavill, and ruminate on the latest news from the set of Christopher Nolan's latest production. Become a Pa...
[BONUS] Avatar Movie Night Episode
To celebrate the release of James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water, we are UNLOCKING a previously exclusive episode, in which we review the original 2009 masterwork. Enjoy this look back at the origins of the Avatar saga as you paint yourself blue this weekend. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night epis...
MOVIE NIGHT: Rush Hour (1998)
Movie Night makes its triumphant return with the classic film Rush Hour, the 1998 crossover that brought Jackie Chan to America. You thought you didn't need a geopolitical analysis of this film, but you were dead wrong. We get to the bottom of this film from every angle. Another premium edition of exclusive content...
Episode 64: Messiah Delusions
In the sixty-fourth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, the boys are back to review George Miller's THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING and Apichatpong Weerasethakul's MEMORIA. We also check in on the exploits of a longtime friend of the pod, Ezra Miller. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes...
Episode 63: Frame and Glory [with Mason]
In the sixty-third episode of the Hammer and Camera podcast, we are joined by a very special guest—Mason (@hotdogdebicki)—to discuss some very special movies—The Souvenir Parts I and II by Joanna Hogg. We go deep on the meticulous vision and astonishing insight of Hogg's films, although some of us are less co...
August Movie Night Episode: CLUE (1985) with Victoria
Our latest Movie Night episode is available now to our favorite listeners (our loyal patreon subscribers)! This time around, Taylor wasn't able to make it to the treehouse to record, since he is busy making his own contributions tocinema (producing a short film). So we are happy to welcome longtime Film Warrior and...
Episode 62: Yep
In the sixty-second episode of the Hammer and Camera podcast, we review Phil Tippet's Mad God, Jordan Peele's Nope, and Dean Fleischer Camp's Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. We also discuss our own experience making films and Taylor's ongoing short film project. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie...
Episode 61: Time for Crime
On the sixty-first episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we review David Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future, Baz Lurhmann's Elvis, and Jeremiah Zagar's Hustle. Along the way, we mourn the legendary James Cann and mete out harsh judgement to Taika Waititi once again. Become a Patron and join us for our Movi...
BOOK CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT!
We’re excited to share that we’re starting a book club! In addition to a special premium episode every month, Patrons will also have access, though Discord, to our book club. We will read a book together each month, discuss it as we go over Discord, and then have a video call at the end. Our first selection is The ...
June Movie Night Episode: TAMPOPO (1985) with Kaleb
Film Warriors! We are back with another exclusive, electric, Movie Night episode! This time we are watching Juzo Itami's 1985 gastro-cinematic masterwork Tampopo. If you like food as much as you like movies, you are in for a real treat! Joining us is friend of the show and fellow Film Warrior Kaleb, who is also the...
Episode 60: Bogey on Your Six
In the sixtieth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are reviewing Céline Sciamma's PETITE MAMAN, Audrey Diwan's HAPPENING, and Joseph Kosinski's TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Along the way we rationally react to Netflix business news, the story of the WHITE NOISE adaptation, and a brief note on the Depp/Heard ...
May Movie Night: Avatar (2009)
For our latest Movie Night episode, we leave planet earth for the exotic thrills of a new planet: Pandora. We're watching James Cameron's2009 epic Avatar! For both of us, this is the first time we'vewatched the film, so you are getting our raw reaction.Join us in the treehouse as we become 12 feet tall blue...
Episode 59: Everything North of LA
In the fifty-ninth episode of the Hammer & Camera, we review the films of April. Under the knife are Daniels' Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, Robert Eggers' The Northman, and Michael Bay's AmbuLAnce. Along the way, we talk about Ezra Miller's The Northman-style rampage through Hawaii and the woes o...
Episode 58: The Best Podcast in the World
In episode 58 of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are reviewing Trier's The Worst Person in the World, Reeves' The Batman, and Lyne's Deep Water. Along the way, we talk "the slap" and actor retirement. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/hammercamera
MOVIE NIGHT: The Animatrix (2003)
Welcome back to the Hammer & Camera clubhouse for another edition of MOVIE NIGHT. Tonight we round out our Matrix theme of the past month by taking a look at The Animatrix, a expanded vision from some of the brightest stars in anime. Join us as we share our exclusive takes and opinions about each short that makes up th...
Episode 57: Popping Pills [with Lilly]
In the fifty-seventh episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we have a special treat for our listeners. We are covering the entire Matrix series, the four films sprung from the minds of the Wachowski sisters, including the somewhat controversial latest installment, Resurrections. Joining us to make sense of it all is o...
Episode 56: Crushing It
On the fifty-sixth episode of the Hammer & Camera, we're stripping back to a minimalist, two-movie set. On the operating table are Almodovar's Parallel Mothers and Tremaine's Jackass Forever. We also talk about the news and how it's bad. Become a Patron and join us for our Movie Night episodes here: htt...
February Movie Night I: Don't Look Up
Film Warriors! We're back once again with a Movie Night episode. This time Phil is riding solo, reviewing Adam McKay's Don't Look Up, Netflix original and Oscars contender that has divided critics and sparked a lot of discourse online. Phil has opinions about it, and he can't wait to share them with you...
Episode 55: That's Nun of Your Business
In the fifty-fifth episode of the Hammer & Camera podcast, we are finishing off the films of the year 2021 with a bang! On the docket are Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth, Verhoeven's Benedetta, and Hamaguchi's Drive My Car. Along the way we discuss Whedon woes, AV Club atrocities, and Carruth crimes. Fea...
Episode 54: Regular Pizza
In the fifty-fourth episode of the Hammer & Camera, we meditate on ways to healthily deal with the realities of death and mortality, including turning oneself into a vampire-bat-creature using science. We also review the films of December: Mike Mills' C'mon C'mon, Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza, ...
December Movie Night: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring .... Except for the most dangerous creature of all .... Santa Claus! That's right folks, in the 1984 film Silent Night, Deadly Night, the Christmas Spirit is real, and bad, and wants to crush your freaking skull! We get to the b...
December Movie Night: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
As everyone knows, Santa Clause is a jolly old man who brings presents to good little boys and girls. But what does he do to those who have been naughty? A few filmmakers and ski supply store models from Utah got together in 1984 to answer that very question. Silent Night, Deadly Night is about the dark underbelly of t...
"November" Movie Night Episode: The Straight Story (1999)
Okay, at long last, here's your damn episode. A freaking wind storm with tornadoes tore through my home state where I am visiting for the holidays and my parent's house still doesn't have power, so I edited, uploaded, and am writing this episode from the coffee shop in the nearest town. So if you're mad...
