Is dreaming of a better life, a problem? If you lie, steal, blackmail, and commit murder, do the ends justify the means? These are the questions asked in Saltburn (2024), the latest from emerging writer/director Emerald Fennell. Its a different rags-to-riches story, that has many a "that scene". Follow us as we discuss, so you don't get lost at Saltburn.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

Lies, murder, and robotic dogs...One of the most villainous characters of all time, Amy Dunne lays her trap in Gone Girl (2014). This Fincher masterpiece draws from good sources and is supremely acted. This is the thriller that you are looking for. And if you haven't seen it, stop listening and go watch it. Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

Sometimes comedy can be a gateway to deeper emotions. We explore those depths with our guest dad, Leighton Smith, and his selection of Groundhog Day (1993). Bill Murray's quest to be better, is something very relatable. We also watched a Movie You Can't Wait To Show Your Kids in What About Bob? (1991). An early "dive" into mental health and how a different perspective can yield tremendous results.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

Dead birds, orange and blue tuxedos, and a suitcase full of IOU lead the way to one of the funniest movies of our adolescence. Dumb and Dumber (1998) continued shine light on the rising star,of Jim Carrey, while Jeff Daniels plays the reasonable partner with his own humor. Come and listen so that we don't have to send out SeaBass.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

Marty is back, and so is Leo. This time, they head west to invade the land of the Osage people in Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). Their latest epic deals with corruption, theft, and the rise of the FBI. While there are some good performances, is this film worth the time investment? We watched it, so join our discussion.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

The lone assassin, tasked with one job. Trained and prepared, until something goes wrong. Now they must find out why, and make those responsible pay the consequences. We all know story, but this time, David Fincher put his hand in the pot to deliver The Killer (2023). Some of us loved it, others not so much, but we can all agree on his work as a filmmaker and how he drew inspiration from The Mechanic (1972). Come and let us know your thoughts. Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

What if the world ended tomorrow? What you do? How would you handle it? Would you welcome your neighbors? We watched Leave the World Behind (2023) and try to answer those questions. With excellent acting from the cast, we examine an interesting story from an interesting director. Come and survive the apocalypse with us. Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

We close out Denzember and the year with two interesting Denzel films, both from 2012. Safe House (2012) and Flight (2012), are polar opposites, yet Denzel is able to be "Denzel" in each film. Whether he is a rogue spy trying to expose the system or an alcoholic pilot, questioning his actions, Denzel guides these movies to fulfillment. With  help from some notable friends. Let us know what you think in the comments.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

Its been 20 years since Love Actually (2003) and Elf (2003) were originally released. One has become a holiday classic, while the other has begun to fade away. So we thought we would discuss the lives of these films with two friends of the pod, Matthew Klara and Max Wastler. A friendship that was generated by a love for these films. These season is all around us, so listen and push us to the Holiday #1 spot.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]

1998 was a big year for some of us, including Denzel Washington. He had 3 films released this year: The Siege (1998), He Got Game (1998) and Fallen (1998). We watched all of them and ranked them in order of enjoyment. Come and listen and see if your rankings match up.Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: [email protected]