Le Film
Le Film
Le Film
Four film grads come together to discuss the gems of cinema. Come along as we unravel stories told throughout time, space, and everywhere in between. Hosted by Kevin Carpio, Tyler Cunningham, Richard Le, and Patrick McGill.
Southland Tales (2006)
After waking up from a strange dream, famous action star, Boxer Santaros, finds himself struck with amnesia, as he traverses through dystopian Southern California with Ronald Taverner, who is looking for his twin brother Roland, and Krysta Now, former adult actress turned reality tv star and entrepreneur, who are all entangled in a web of conspiracies that involves neo-Marxists, the Patriot Act, a prophetic screenplay, World War III, quantum teleportation, and the end of the world.  Richard Kelly's prescient satire came at a time when the world was not ready to look itself in the mirror. Some may say Kelly himself is a prophet from the future, and others may deem him as an overly ambitious filmmaker stricken by naivety and luck. However, with a star-studded cast involving Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean William Scott, Justin Timberlake, Mandy Moore, Amy Poehler, and Kevin Smith, Southland Tales may be the most polarizing and divisive film of all time, yet, to Kelly, it was his most proud piece of work. Whether or not you love it, hate it, or feel somewhere in the middle, this film will garner a reaction out of you for better or for worse. Regardless, we hope you enjoyed the discussion and we strongly suggest you check out this underrated gem.    Where to watch: YouTube (rent or buy)Google Play (rent or buy)Amazon (rent or buy)iTunes (rent or buy)Vudu (rent or buy) Instagram: @lefilmpodcast   Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
Jul 18, 2023
2 hr 2 min
After Life (1998)
After living out their final moments, a group of strangers arrives at an in-between realm where a group of counselors awaits them. The group receives a final task before they depart for good: they must pick one memory from each of their lives for the counselors to recreate. At the end of the week, each memory will be screened and shared with the audience. Afterward, each visitor will shed their final ties to the world and dissipate into the ether, living out their chosen memory for eternity.   Hirokazu Kore-eeda's 1998 exploration of memory, mortality, and transience offers a heartfelt and offbeat perspective on the arduous task of looking back on one's life at the end of their journey. Perhaps by looking back on the characters' lives, we can find a renewed sense of purpose in our own lives.   We hope you enjoy our discussion and encourage you to seek this film out if you haven't already.   Where to watch: Criterion Channel (Stream) The Internet Archive (Stream)   Instagram: @lefilmpodcast   Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
Jul 6, 2023
1 hr 26 min
The OA - Part II, Chapter 7: Nina Azarova
Following the aftermath of escaping the puzzle inside the house, Karim has his doubts about what truly happened and The OA is unraveling more clues as to who she is and how she is going to unlock Nina's memories. Meanwhile, Hap is getting closer to unleashing his plan, as he tries to get more information from Homer and Scott. We are now second to the last episode of our recap and overview of the series, The OA. Thank you so much for all of your support and for being patient with us as we release these episodes. We are so proud to have gotten this far and the reception we've received has been out of this world.  As we near to a close, for our upcoming special episode, we'd love to hear from you! Whether you'd want to send us an audio message or any theories or discussion points you want us to have, send them our way. Reach out to us at lefilmpodcast@gmail.com or our instagram: lefilmpodcast We hope you enjoyed the discussion and as ALWAYS, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA
Jun 27, 2023
50 min
The OA - Part II, Chapter 6: Mirror Mirror
We are back following the Michigan Six: BBA, French, Jesse, Steve, Buck, and Angie as they are the run looking for a safe haven while Jesse is dealing with residual trauma from the school shooting.  This was an emotional episode as well as an emotional recording for the podcast episode. In particular, without any spoilers, there are only two episodes left. We've prolonged the series far enough and we know we're coming to an end very soon. We thank everyone for following us on this journey and cannot wait to talk about the end and what's in store for the future. As always, thank you for listening and keep your front doors open. #savetheOA   Where to watch: Netflix Instagram:@lefilmpodcast Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
Jun 7, 2023
46 min
Three Colors: Blue (1993)
Julie is haunted by her grief after living through a tragic auto wreck that claimed the life of her composer husband and young daughter. Her initial reaction is to withdraw from her relationships, lock herself in her apartment and suppress her pain. But avoiding human interactions on the bustling streets of Paris proves impossible, and she eventually meets up with Olivier, an old friend who harbors a secret love for her, and who could draw her back to reality.   As always, thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion.    Where to watch: HBO Max, The Criterion Channel   Instagram: @lefilmpodcast   Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
Jun 3, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Princess Mononoke (1997)
Episode 63: Princess Mononoke (1997) - Available on all your favorite platforms. Link in the bio 🎙️   Venture with us into the mystical realm of Princess Mononoke ✨ 🌿 On this episode we unravel the captivating world crafted by Hayou Miyazaki. Tune in as we discuss it’s stunning animation, the battle for balance between human civilization and the power of nature, and Ashitaka’s remarkable journey!   Where to watch:   HBO max (Subscription)   Youtube (Rent or Buy)   Amazon (Rent or Buy)   Vudu (Rent or Buy)   Apple TV (Rent or Buy)   Instagram:   @lefilmpodcast   Twitter:   @lefilmpod   Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at:   lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
May 20, 2023
1 hr 26 min
The OA - Part II, Chapter 5: The Medium & the Engineer
OA and Karim find themselves back at the house with the rose window where they will have to traverse through a puzzle like maze to unlock what it means to be inside the house, meanwhile, Homer is uncovering secrets Hap has hidden away from him.  We hope you enjoyed the discussion with Richy and Patrick, and as always, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA Where to watch: Netflix Instagram: @lefilmpodcast Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
May 15, 2023
44 min
The OA - Part II, Chapter 4: SYZYGY
OA escapes from Hap's prison with the help of Karim and in turn find out some deadly secrets about Nina Azarova.  Welcome to the second half of our coverage and recap of Part II of The OA. We apologize it's taken us quite a long time to return, but we are back now! As per usual, Richy and Patrick dig into the twists and turns of The OA and in particular, the episode: SYZYGY.  We hope you enjoyed the discussion and as ALWAYS, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA Where to watch: Netflix Instagram: @lefilmpodcast Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
May 1, 2023
53 min
The Thing (1982)
When a mysterious dog stumbles upon an American military base camp, a group of scientists will soon find out that this canine is no ordinary dog, it will soon become the thing they will all fear the most.  John Carpenter's 1982 classic, The Thing, is a sci-fi horror thriller whodunnit that was ahead of its time upon its initial release; being maligned as a gorefest without substance, it has now become a Mount Rushmore horror film masterpiece that continues to age like fine wine.  If you haven't seen the film, run, don't walk to see this unforgettable gem. As always, we thank our supporters and we hope you enjoyed the film along with our discussion.    Where to watch: Vudu YouTube Amazon iTunes   Follow our Instagram: lefilmpodcast Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
Apr 3, 2023
1 hr 29 min
They Live (1988)
After stumbling into a new town while looking for work, John Nada discovers an underground resistance hellbent on waking the general public from their slumber induced by insidious forces who control mass media and government entities. Their secret weapon? Sunglasses that filter out subliminal messages and illusions fed through television, advertisements, and more than you could possibly imagine.   Filled with an uncanny amount of prescience that foretold the rise of hyperconsumerism, police militarization, authoritarianism, far-reaching oligarchies, corporate greed, class warfare, collective lethargy, and unyielding zealotry, John Carpenter’s “They Live" was ultimately considered a commercial failure at the time of its release. Eventually it became a cult phenomenon, where people often know many of its hooks but have never taken the bait.   We are here to tell you that this film is an overlooked masterpiece that sparks important questions, encourages public discourse, and urges viewers to question the ideologies and worldviews that make up their reality.   Disclaimer: A sizable portion of this episode is missing because our recording became corrupted halfway through. Was foul play involved? Are the social elite purposely trying to silence your favorite film podcast? Was it an inside job, or did Kevin accidentally press the wrong button? You decide. As always, thank you to our supporters, and we hope you enjoy the discussion.   Where to watch: Vudu YouTube Amazon iTunes   Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
Mar 17, 2023
1 hr 29 min
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