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Film Yap
by Christopher Lloyd
Essential movie reviews, commentary and news from Hoosier film critics. filmyap.substack.com
Episodes
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- October 23
On FOX59’s Indy Now, Christopher Lloyd reviews “Clayface,” “Wicker,” “Wildwood” and “Klara and the Sun,” plus a special screening of “The Thing” at Landmark Theatres Keystone Cinema. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Seeing Double: Terrifier & Killer Klowns from Outer Space
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The Movie Scorecard: Obsession
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Yap Rewind: The Evolution of IMAX
With “The Odyssey” and other pictures scoring big this year in the large screen format, our archival podcast looks at the earlier days of its evolution. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- October 16
On FOX59’s Indy Now, Christopher Lloyd reviews new theatrical releases “Sense and Sensibility,” “Clean Hands,” “California Schemin’,” “Fjord” and “You Can See Everything.” Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Seeing Double: Child’s Play & M3GAN
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Interview with “Clean Hands” stars Zach Braff and Esther McGregor
Please also check out Alec Toombs’ review of “Clean Hands” below: Film Yap is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- October 9
This week on FOX59’s “Indy Now” show, critic Christopher Lloyd offers his picks for the Heartland Film Festival movies you don’t want to miss! Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The Rough Cut Retrospective: The Social Network
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Echo Base Intel: What Will the New Star Wars Trilogy Be?
Film Yap is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Yap Rewind: Heartland Film Festival 2009
With Heartland Film Festival kicking off this week, let’s look back to our archival podcast with former executive director Jeff Sparks to see how the event has evolved in 17 years. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- October 2
Christopher Lloyd gives his take on new theatrical releases “Digger,” “Verity,” “The Influencer Project” and “Beware Boiúna,” plus Landmark Theatre’s John Carpenter October fright fest! Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The Rough Cut Retrospective - Tom Cruise Movie Draft
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Interview with Beware Boiúna director Mike P. Nelson
Please also check out Alec Toombs’ review of “Beware Boiúna” below: Film Yap is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The Movie Scorecard: Backrooms
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Eats, Flicks & Peeves
Old chums explore Indianapolis restaurants, talk about movies and what annoys them. This episode takes us to Cher Chori, an authentic Argentinian street food spot near Speedway. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- September 25
This week on FOX59’s “Indy Now,” critic Christopher Lloyd checks out theatrical releases “Primetime,” “The Weight,” “Forgotten Island,” “The Stunt Driver” and “Heart of the Beast.” Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Avengers Academy: Endgame
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Yap Rewind: Journalism films podcast
With the release this week of “Primetime,” let’s rewind to our archival podcast looking at journalism movies and the ethical minefields reports face. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Yap vs. Yap: Early early look at the awards race
Critics Nate Richard and Ben Sears are back with their EARLY early take on where the film awards race stands and what's looking to generate a lot of buzz in the coming weeks and months. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Avengers Academy: Infinity War
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- September 11
Critic Christopher Lloyd checks out new releases “Practical Magic 2,” “Hope,” “The Uprising,” “The Fix” and “Runner” on FOX59’s “Indy Now.” Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Avengers Academy: Age of Ultron
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Interview with “Runner” director Scott Waugh and star Owen Wilson
Please also check out Alec Toombs’ review of “Runner” below: Film Yap is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Yap Rewind: When stars get old
With Liam Neeson releasing another action/thriller with this week’s “The Fix,” we look back to our archival podcast musing on the challenges and opportunities when stars grow long in the tooth. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- September 4
This week on FOX59’s “Indy Now,” critic Christopher Lloyd offers his take on “By Any Means,” “The Sun Never Sets,” “Onslaught,” “The Salt Path” and “LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian.” Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Avengers Academy: The Avengers (2012)
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Echo Base Intel: LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- August 28
FOX59 movie critic Christopher Lloyd checks out the week’s new releases: “Coyote vs. Acme,” “The Dog Stars,” “Colony,” “Idiots” and “Buddy.” Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The Rough Cut Retrospective - Dunkirk
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Yap Rewind: Directors who threw changeups
In honor of Ridley Scott’s latest film, “The Dog Stars,” hitting theaters this week, our archival podcast looks at other directors known for constantly jumping genres and styles. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- August 21
Christopher Lloyd checks out new theatrical releases "The End of Oak Street," "The Rivals of Amziah King," "The Brink of War," "The Wrong Girls" and "Paw Patrol: Dino Movie." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Alec Tipaldi, writer/director of Lazareth
A chance email from a filmmaker to a critic about the Rotten Tomatoes review of his movie led to an engaging conversation about how we watch, talk and think about cinema in 2026. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The Rough Cut Retrospective - 2008 Movie Draft
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Echo Base Intel: Ahsoka Season 2 & Starfighter Teaser Reactions
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- August 14
Christopher Lloyd checks out new theatrical releases "The End of Oak Street," "The Rivals of Amziah King," "The Brink of War," "The Wrong Girls" and "Paw Patrol: Dino Movie." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Rough Cut Retrospective - Sinister Six Draft N' Cast
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Yap Rewind: Child Actors Made Good
Though the stereotype of the kid actor flaming out is all too common, this month's archival podcast looks at stars like Anne Hathaway (in "The End of Oak Street" this week) with long, rich careers. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- Aug. 7
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The Rough Cut Retrospective - Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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Echo Base Intel: The Ninth Jedi series
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- July 31
Christopher Lloyd and teen critic Joel weigh in on "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," plus a look at other new releases: "I Really Love My Husband," "I Want Your Sex" and "Nightborn." Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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Seeing Double - We Bought a Zoo & Downsizing
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Yap Rewind: Movies on vacation
With the release of "Young Washington," let's look back to our archival podcast about historical period pieces.As summer trips bring us together and send us hither and yon, let's revisit our throwback podcast about movies on vacation. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- July 24
Christopher Lloyd previews new theatrical and streaming releases including "Motor City," "The Dink" and "Our Hero, Balthazar" plus a look at Indy Shorts Festival. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The Rough Cut Retrospective- The Odyssey Review
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The Movie Scorecard: 2026 Indy Shorts Fest
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The AV Room: Indy Now -- July 17
Christopher Lloyd waxes poetic about the faultless "The Odyssey" on FOX59's "Indy Now," with a look at smaller releases "Jinsei" and "Maurice" on home video. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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The Rough Cut Retrospective - 300th Episode Mail Bag Celebration
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Yap Rewind: Best Worst Trailers
As you judge upcoming summer movies by their trailers, our archival podcast reminds us that a good preview doesn't promise a good movie, or vice-versa. Get full access to Film Yap at filmyap.substack.com/subscribe
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How many episodes does Film Yap have?
Film Yap currently has 495 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Film Yap about?
Essential movie reviews, commentary and news from Hoosier film critics. filmyap.substack.com
How often does Film Yap release new episodes?
Film Yap publishes regularly with 495 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Who hosts Film Yap?
Film Yap is created and hosted by Christopher Lloyd.
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