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THE FILM HARMONIC
by The Film Harmonic
A movie podcast hosted by Noah East & Andy Ferguson; two friends/cinephiles who share the same birthday.
Episodes
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77. 3rd Annual Oscars Preview Special (2021)
For the 3rd time in the show's short history (and probably the 17th time in our long friendship), we get together to breakdown each category of this year's Academy Awards (except for the shorts). We dissect the likely winners, give our predictions, declare our rooting interests, and even champion...
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76. Hillbilly Elegy / Small Axe: Lovers Rock / Happiest Season / Best Feel-Good Flicks / Femme Fatale
We have a packed-to-the-brim episode for you this week! Very special guest, Rob Patrick (Programming Director; Olympia Film Society/co-host of the I-5 Cinemabound podcast) joins us to talk about all sorts of absurd cinematic peaks and valleys both new and old. The first of three new films is the...
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75. Small Axe: Mangrove / The Nest / Best Lorne Michaels-Produced Films
We begin this week with a discussion on the first film in Steve McQueen's SMALL AXE series for Amazon, MANGROVE. Yes, you heard that right: Steve McQueen has FIVE NEW FILMS coming out from now until the end of the year. A small miracle in an otherwise abysmal 2020. The second new film of the week...
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74. The Life Ahead / Best Performances by Actors Over 70 / The Third Man
Things are kicked off this week with a discussion on the newest Netflix film, which is an Italian-language production featuring the first significant appearance from the legendary Sophia Loren in a decade. It's THE LIFE AHEAD. The latest PICK SIX segment finds us choosing our selections for the…
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73. Proxima / His House / Best News-Themed Films / Solace
Here we are, on the other side of an election! Phew, what a wild week. We start this episode with a double round of FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS. Noah will ask Andy about his experience with the French astronaut film, PROXIMA, starring Eva Green and Matt Dillon. Andy returns the favor and grills Noah on…
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72. Best Presidential Films / Chungking Express / The Accountant
This will forever be known as the episode we recorded mere hours before the election results of 2020. Oh. Boy. Naturally, we decided to kick off the show with a countdown of our SIX FAVORITE PRESIDENTIAL-THEMED FILMS OF ALL-TIME. If not now, when? From there, with no new movies on the docket, we...
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71. Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm / On the Rocks / A Prayer Before Dawn / California Split
Episode 71 should have a "very nice!" start as we discuss our thoughts on the comedy sequel none of us saw coming. It's BORAT: SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM. The second new release of the week sees writer/director Sofia Coppola reteaming with one of her favorites, Bill Murray. He's paired with Rashida…
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70. The Trial of the Chicago 7 / Kajillionaire / Time / Pump Up the Volume
We kick off the big 7-0 First, it's the return of "Aaron Sorkin The Writer" being led by "Aaron Sorkin The Director" with the new Netflix Original, THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7. The cast of names is too long to fit into this text field. The second new film of the week is the third feature from the...
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69. The Best Films of 2005 & 2008 / The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson / Animals
In a normal world, we'd already be nice and snug into awards season with plenty of new movies to sink our teeth into. Of course that is not the case in 2020 AD. Nope, we have absolutely zero new films to discuss for Episode 69, so we start this show by diving into a dual PICK SIX. Andy ranks his...
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68. Dick Johnson is Dead / Best Revenge Flicks / Harlem Nights
We're back after a semi-short break! The new film this week is Kirsten Johnson's follow-up to her 2016 documentary, CAMERAPERSON. It's a remarkably personal undertaking paying homage to her father, titled DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD. See where we land on one of the standouts from this year's Sundance…
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67. The Devil All the Time / Antebellum / Pain and Glory / Sin Nombre
We kick off this week's episode with a discussion on another extremely popular Netflix Original...the ensemble-driven new film from Antonio Campos, THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME. Spiderman v Batman in an alternate uber-religious time capsule universe? Yeah, kinda. This leads into a revival of the FIVE...
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66. Best Films of 1994 & 2015 / A Woman Under The Influence
A total of ZERO new films forces us to switch things up and begin this week's episode with the PICK SIX segment. A roll of the dice decided that Noah will rank his choices for the SIX BEST FILMS OF 1994, while Andy counts down the SIX BEST FILMS OF 2015. We close out the show with the latest...
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65. Tenet / I'm Thinking of Ending Things / Best Mockumentaries / Get On Up
Here's an episode that's packed to the very brim with content! We lead off this week with the anxiously anticipated new Christopher Nolan blockbuster, TENET. Is this destined to be the quote "film to save the cinema"? We give our takes. The senses aren't given a chance to relax AT ALL as we go…
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64. Bill & Ted Face The Music / Best Child Performances / Tokyo Story
We meet again! Multiplexes continue to unveil a soft roll-out nationwide, but we decided to stream BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC instead of reserving our seats in the theater. Listen to hear our thoughts on the highly anticipated end of the beloved franchise. For the latest PICK SIX segment, we break...
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63. Tesla / Best Steve Martin Films / The Sweet Hereafter
A small portion of movie theaters have re-opened their doors at 40% or less capacity. We surely ran straight to the multiplex to see UNHINGED, right?!? Nah, not a chance. Instead, we dive back into the latest VOD stream film with a watch of Michael Almereyda's bonkers Nikolai Tesla biopic, TESLA....
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62. Project Power / Films Set at Sea / The Friends of Eddie Coyle
The new film of the week is Netflix's PROJECT POWER, starring Jamie Foxx and good ol' JGL. Does it deliver the goods that an action romp should, or does it fall flat on its face? The boys will let you know with a spirited discussion. Our PICK SIX segment starts off with sailing puns and various...
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61. An American Pickle / Best Hotel-Themed Films / Billy Crystal's 61*
We come back fresh after a week off to discuss the directorial debut of Brandon Trost, AN AMERICAN PICKLE, starring Seth Rogen x2 in a dual role. The PICK SIX segment this time around centers around movies set in and around the world of hotels. Ranking the BEST HOTEL-THEMED FILMS OF ALL-TIME gave...
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60. The Rental / Best 24-Hour Films / The Witches
Hey, there's a new film this week! It's the directorial debut from actor Dave Franco - the psychological thriller starring Dan Stevens and Alison Brie, THE RENTAL. For the latest PICK SIX segment, we offer our choices for the BEST 24-HOUR FILMS OF ALL-TIME. Any film that takes place within one…
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59. Best Films of the First Half of 2020 / Mommy / Aguirre, The Wrath of God
There are ZERO new films to discuss this week, so we head directly into the PICK SIX segment. Each one of us run-thru our selections for the BEST FILMS OF THE FIRST HALF OF 2020. After that, we decide to bring back the original format for the THROWBACK CHALLENGE, where we each give one another a...
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58. First Cow / Palm Springs / Best Alien Invasion Films / Once Upon A Time in America
Episode 58 is packed with about as many diverse segments as possible! The first of two new films this week is the long-awaited new film from Kelly Reichardt -- FIRST COW. That is followed by a discussion of the new Hulu comedy starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti -- PALM SPRINGS. Gears are...
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57. Hamilton / Best Erotic Thrillers / La Haine
We kick off episode 57 with our takes on the biggest movie topic in the world right now. Yes, Disney Plus has expedited its much-anticipated release of HAMILTON. See where we weigh in on this juggernaut. From there, a complete 180 is turned as our PICK SIX segment this week tackles the world of...
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56. Irresistible / Eurovision Song Contest: etc etc / Joel Schumacher Pick Six / Ironweed
We're back after a short stint away, and we begin with a couple rounds of FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS regarding the new films of the week. Noah asks Andy about the sophomore directorial effort from Jon Stewart, IRRESISTIBLE, and then the tables are turned when Andy grills Noah on the latest Will Ferrell...
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55. Da 5 Bloods / The King of Staten Island / Spike Lee Pick Six / 13th
We kick off Episode 55 with a conversation on Spike Lee's newest Joint, the Netflix-backed DA 5 BLOODS. The auteur has a lot on his mind - as always - and he employs an ensemble led by the ever-reliable Delroy Lindo to paint the picture. We dig into the mine field and give our thoughts. Our…
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54. Shirley / Best Sophomore Directorial Efforts of the 21st Century / I Am Not Your Negro
The new film this week is Josephine Decker's vision of famed horror writer Shirley Jackson's world, the aptly titled SHIRLEY. Elisabeth Moss and Michel Stuhlbarg take the lead. In the newest PICK SIX segment, the fellas are forced to trim down a tough list of their FAVORITE SOPHOMORE DIRECTORIAL...
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48. True History of The Kelly Gang / Beastie Boys Story / Best Films From Our Birth Years / Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
We kick off Episode 48 with a double dose of FIVE GOOD QUESTIONS. Andy asks Noah about Justin Kurzel's latest effort, TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG. Can he make us forget about the unfortunate outing that was the adaptation of ASSASSIN'S CREED? The tables are turned when Noah shoots Andy…
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20. Ad Astra / Best Films Set in Indiana / Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters / La Ceremonie
The long delayed sci-fi film from James Gray, AD ASTRA, finally hit the multiplexes last weekend. The guys weigh in on this endlessly intriguing film. The PICK SIX this week ranks the best FILMS SET IN INDIANA. It's our home state. We had to cross this off the list at some point. DISCLAIMER: At…
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19. Hustlers / Best Directorial Debuts of the 21st Century / Paterno / Revolutionary Road
Heads up! Andy called an emergency audible this week, refusing to watch THE GOLDFINCH and instead electing the new film of the week to be HUSTLERS. Trust us, it was the right move. The fellas geek the hell out on the PICK SIX this week when they dive into their choices for the best directorial...
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16. Where'd You Go, Bernadette / Good Boys / Best Road Trip Films / Mr. Mom / Sleepless in Seattle
It's always a reason for celebration when Richard Linklater releases a new movie, right? Well, maybe not this time. Noah has Five Good Questions for Andy regarding WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE. Andy didn't really want to see GOOD BOYS, so Noah took a trip to see the newest comedy at the multiplex....
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15. The Art of Racing in the Rain / Best School-Themed Films / Shampoo / One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
This week's show is kicked off with a discussion of the new family film, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN. Yes, the boys played the roles of good sons and took their mother's to see this seemingly Lifetime Original production. Students are headed back to the classrooms, so this PICK SIX is dedicated...
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14. Hobbs & Shaw / The Farewell / Best Wedding Films / Muriel's Wedding / Cries & Whispers
Noah jumped in front of the gunfire to take one mighty bullet in the chest for Andy. He went to the theater to see FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW. For the second film of the episode, Andy fields questions from Noah about his trip to see Lulu Wang's beloved debut, THE FAREWELL. Summer is...
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11. Toy Story 4 / The Last Black Man in San Francisco / Best Pixar Films / Pride Week Throwbacks
Nine years after we thought the series was over, here comes TOY STORY 4. Does it tarnish the legacy or enhance it? We discuss. Joe Talbot and Jimmie Fails just debuted with THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO. You’re gonna want to remember these names moving forward. Trust us. To pair with our...
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6. High Life / Her Smell / Best Actors Under 40 / I Saw The Devil / Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Kicking off the latest episode, Noah & Andy dive directly into a hearty discussion of the new Claire Denis science fiction mind-meld, HIGH LIFE. Things don't slow down from there when it comes to keeping the pedal down on the psychological warfare, as the boys talk about Alex Ross Perry's HER...
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5. The Beach Bum / Unicorn Store / Spring '19 Films / Agnes Varda Tribute
This time around things are kicked off with some talk on the divisive new Harmony Korine drug-fueled odyssey, THE BEACH BUM. Brie Larson makes her directorial debut with the Netflix movie, UNICORN STORE. Find out what the boys think about it here. Spring has officially sprung! We celebrate this...
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3. Captain Marvel / Greta / Leaving Neverland / Straw Dogs / Pollock
On this episode, Noah & Andy dig into the latest in a long line of Blockbuster super hero movies, CAPTAIN MARVEL. Brand new segment PICK SIX is introduced! The guys choose their 6 favorite films so far in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 5 GOOD QUESTIONS, Noah asks Andy about Neil Jordan's GRETA...
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2. Oscars Recap / The Prodigy
On the sophomore episode, Noah & Andy dig into the host-less 2019 Oscars ceremony and give their thoughts on the whole shindig. Andy also has 5 Good Questions for Noah regarding taking his little nephew to see THE PRODIGY. The inaugural Throwback Challenge segment includes Apichatpong...
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1. Debut Episode! Velvet Buzzsaw / Oscar Predictions
On the first episode, Noah & Andy review VELVET BUZZSAW and then dive into an in-depth Oscars 2019 conversation, complete with predictions!
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