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Farthouse

by Patrick Mallon, Casey O'Brien

Certified cinephile cuties Casey O'Brien and Patrick Mallon are here to guide plebs and idiots alike through the world of arthouse cinema. This podcast serves as a spark notes version for those who do not care to watch these movies. Through a highly developed proprietary system called "The Fartsy Test," Casey and Patrick determine on a 10 point scale just how unbearably impenetrable and boring a given arthouse film is. Tune in every week and gain the social currency of talking like a snobbish asshole. They watch arthouse movies, so you can pretend that you did.

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Episodes

  1. An Autumn Afternoon by Yasujirō Ozu

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to drink an ungodly amount of sake. That’s because they’re talking about An Autumn Afternoon by Yasujirō Ozu.

  2. Welcome II the Terrordome by Ngozi Onwurah

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to vibe in a dystopian future. That’s because they’re talking about Welcome II the Terrordome by Ngozi Onwurah.

  3. Little Miss Sunshine by Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to drive around in a VW band with their entire families. That’s because they’re talking about Little Miss Sunshine by Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton.

  4. Taste of Cherry by Abbas Kiarostami

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to get really intimate with some gravelly hills. That’s because they’re talking about Taste of Cherry by Abbas Kiarostami.

  5. Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are BACK and ready to hate their film director Dad. That’s because they’re talking about Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier. Follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  6. Run Lola Run by Tom Tykwer

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to redo this episode three different times. That’s because they’re talking about Run Lola Run by Tom Tykwer. Follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  7. Moonrise Kingdom by Wes Anderson

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to sneak away with their little boyfriend. That’s because they’re talking about Moonrise Kingdom by Wes Anderson. Follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  8. Wild Tales by Damián Szifron

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to seek revenge! That’s because they’re talking about Wild Tales by Damián Szifron. Follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  9. I Am Love by Luca Guadagnino

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to taste that Russian soup. That’s because they’re talking about I Am Love by Luca Guadagnino. Follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  10. Beau Is Afraid with Christian Dueñas

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are joined by their good friend Christian Dueñas to talk about Ari Aster's freak fest Beau Is Afraid. Follow Patrick and Casey and Christian on Twitter. And follow Patrick and Casey and Christian on Letterboxd.

  11. The Devils by Ken Russell

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to lose their minds in a Catholic church. That’s because they’re talking about The Devils. Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  12. Brand Upon the Brain! by Guy Maddin

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to have youth nectar extracted from their heads. That’s because they’re talking about Brand Upon the Brain! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  13. Fanny and Alexander by Ingmar Bergman

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to hate their bishop stepfather. That’s because they’re chatting about Fanny and Alexander Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  14. Tampopo by Juzo Itami

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to loudly slurp some noodles. That’s because they’re chatting about Tampopo. Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  15. Farthouse X It's Always Halloween - The Shining by Stanley Kubrick

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are joined by their best pal Lucé Tomlin-Brenner for a Halloween crossover episode with her podcast, It's Always Halloween. And they're here to talk about The Shining! Plus, they discuss Casey's crowdfunding campaign for his movie 14 Stories in a Bathroom. And they answer...

  16. Millennium Mambo by Hou Hsiao-Hsien

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to be young in Taipei. That’s because they’re chatting about Millennium Mambo. Support Casey's movie '14 Stories in a Bathroom' by investing at: https://wefunder.com/14.stories.in.a.bathroom Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on...

  17. Mad Max: Fury Road by George Miller

    Recalibration time babies! And the “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to be delivered to the gates of Valhalla. That’s because they’re chatting about Mad Max: Fury Road, Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  18. Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom by Pier Paolo Pasolini

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to escape the fascist libertines. That’s because they’re chatting about Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom. Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  19. Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives by Apichatpong Weerasethakul

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to make love to a catfish. That’s because they’re chatting about Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives. Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  20. Down by Law by Jim Jarmusch

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to go down to the bayou. That’s because they’re chatting about Down by Law. Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  21. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie by John Cassavetes

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to eat a steak with white gloves. That’s because they’re chatting about The Killing of a Chinese Bookie. Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  22. The Farthouse Guide to the 95th Academy Awards

    It’s the official Farthouse Guide to the 95th Academy Awards! The Cuties will tell you who should win, who will win, and who will enrage them if they do win. Follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  23. The Dreamers by Bernardo Bertolucci

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to eat a shitty banana. That’s because they’re chatting about The Dreamers. Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  24. Tár by Todd Field

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to "get" you. That’s because they’re chatting about Tár. Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  25. Metropolitan by Whit Stillman

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to rent tuxedos for a few more days. That’s because they’re chatting about ‘Metropolitan.’ Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  26. The Ice Storm by Ang Lee

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to throw their keys in a fish bowl. That’s because they’re chatting about ‘The Ice Storm.’ Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  27. The Convent by Mike Mendez

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to sacrifice some virgins. That’s because they’re chatting about the ‘The Convent.’ And they are joined by the one and only Jordan Crucchiola! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  28. ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Some news from 'The Cuties'

  29. Holy Motors by Leos Carax

    A note! There is a VERY important message at the top of this show. But, as always, the “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to go to some appointments. That’s because they’re chatting about the 2012 film by Leos Carax - ‘Holy Motors.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter…

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  30. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg by Jacques Demy

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to sing endlessly in a non-melodic fashion. That’s because they’re chatting about the 1964 film by Jacques Demy - ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter…

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  31. The Wages of Fear by Henri-Georges Clouzot

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to drive through the jungle. That’s because they’re chatting about the 1953 film by Henri-Georges Clouzot - ‘The Wages of Fear.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow…

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  32. Daisies by Věra Chytilová

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to get old men to feed them. That’s because they’re chatting about the 1966 film by Věra Chytilová - ‘Daisies.’ Plus, Farthouse royalty Tricia O'Brien joins the chat. If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick...

  33. Blue Velvet by David Lynch

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to celebrate their 100th episode in a blue fashion. That’s because they’re chatting about the 1986 film by David Lynch - ‘Blue Velvet.’ And joining them is the honorary third host of Farthouse - Lucé Tomlin-Brenner! If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow...

  34. Solaris by Andrei Tarkovsky

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to open their yearbooks AGAIN. That’s because they’re going back in time and releasing the FIRST episode they ever recorded! That’s right, the previously unreleased ‘Solaris’ episode is being unleashed on the general public. Be gentle on the cuties! They were not…

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  35. Chan Is Missing by Wayne Wang

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to bum around San Fran. That’s because they’re chatting about the 1982 film by Wayne Wang - ‘Chan Is Missing.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on...

  36. Fantastic Planet by René Laloux

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to create a new civilization of “little dudes.” That’s because they’re chatting about the 1973 film by René Laloux - ‘Fantastic Planet.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And…

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  37. Pierrot le Fou by Jean-Luc Godard

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to open their yearbooks. That’s because they’re going back in time and releasing the second episode they ever recorded! That’s right, the previously unreleased ‘Pierrot le Fou’ episode is being unleashed on the general public. Be gentle on the cuties! They were so...

  38. Crimes of the Future by David Cronenberg

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to eat some purple candy bars. That’s because they’re chatting about David Cronenberg’s ‘Crimes of the Future.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on...

  39. Nashville by Robert Altman

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to amble around Nashville. That’s because they’re chatting about Robert Altman’s ‘Nashville.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  40. Slacker by Richard Linklater

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to watch amble around Austin. That’s because they’re chatting about Richard Linklater’s ‘Slacker.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  41. Donnie Darko by Richard Kelly

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to watch ‘Evil Dead’ with Jena Malone. That’s because they’re chatting about Richard Kelly’s ‘Donnie Darko.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on...

  42. Portrait of a Lady on Fire by Céline Sciamma

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to clap in a rhythmic fashion. That’s because they’re chatting about Céline Sciamma’s ‘Portrait of a Lady.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on...

  43. The Northman by Robert Eggers

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to speak to an enchanted Björk. That’s because they’re chatting about Robert Eggers’ ‘The Northman.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  44. Poetry by Lee Chang-dong

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to be inspired to write a poem! That’s because they’re chatting about Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Poetry.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  45. Beau Travail by Claire Denis

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to do military drills in the desert! That’s because they’re chatting about Claire Denis’ ‘Beau Travail.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  46. The Thief and the Cobbler with Special Guest Tom Meyers

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to steal some balls! That’s because they’re chatting about Richard Williams’ ‘The Thief and the Cobbler.’ And there is no better person to discuss this film than their special guest - screenwriter, playwright, and friend, Tom Meyers. If you like this show, join…

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  47. Blowup by Michelangelo Antonioni

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to swing! That’s because they’re chatting about Michelangelo Antonioni’s ‘Blowup.’ If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram Follow Patrick and Casey on Twitter And follow Patrick and Casey on Letterboxd

  48. Stalker by Andrei Tarkovsky

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to splash in some muddy puddles. That’s because they’re chatting about Andrei Tarkovsky’s ‘Stalker.’ In this episode, Patrick and Casey pitch a remake of ‘Stalker’ starring Britney Spears. They also put the film through their proprietary Fartsy Test to determine…

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  49. My Own Private Idaho by Gus Van Sant

    The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to fall asleep in the middle of a road. That’s because they’re chatting about Gus Van Sant’s ‘My Own Private Idaho.’ In this episode, Patrick and Casey discuss the career of Mr. Keanu Reeves. They put the film through their proprietary Fartsy Test to determine the...

  50. The Farthouse Guide to the 94th Academy Awards

    It’s the official Farthouse Guide to the 94th Academy Awards! The Cuties will tell you who should win, who will win, and who will enrage them if they do win. They also reveal their Top 10 Favorite Movies of 2021. If you like this show, join our Patreon! Follow Farthouse on Twitter and Instagram...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Certified cinephile cuties Casey O'Brien and Patrick Mallon are here to guide plebs and idiots alike through the world of arthouse cinema. This podcast serves as a spark notes version for those who do not care to watch these movies. Through a highly developed proprietary system called "The Fartsy Test," Casey and Patrick determine on a 10 point scale just how unbearably impenetrable and boring a given arthouse film is. Tune in every week and gain the social currency of talking like a snobbish asshole. They watch arthouse movies, so you can pretend that you did.

HOSTED BY

Patrick Mallon, Casey O'Brien

Produced by Casey O'Brien

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What is Farthouse about?

Certified cinephile cuties Casey O'Brien and Patrick Mallon are here to guide plebs and idiots alike through the world of arthouse cinema. This podcast serves as a spark notes version for those who do not care to watch these movies. Through a highly developed proprietary system called "The Fartsy...

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Farthouse publishes regularly with 130 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

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