The Formula of Film

Hey! It's been forever, but we're back! In this episode Kevin and Steve analyze The Haunting of Hill House. We are a little rusty. Steve especially. The Haunting of Hill House is one of Steve's favorite things so sit back, relax and listen to Steve fumble all of his words while Kevin respectfully rolls his eyes and charges on! We have missed you and we hope you enjoy!!!

Breaking the fourth wall has been a signature element of film, theater, and other forms of media for a long time and can be subtly used at key points to bring the audience back to reality. In this episode, Steven and Kevin discuss breaking the fourth wall and the uses of it in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, one of most iconic movies to use this element of film.

Join Steven and Kevin as they discuss and laugh about one of the most iconic, well known comedy films of all time, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Kevin and Steven discuss how parallel narratives are used to evoke intense emotion in The Last of Us 2.  There are spoilers so make sure to play the game first!

Kevin and Steven discuss The Mandalorian and how it excels at adding more depth to the Star Wars Galaxy!  Warning: There are spoilers and Steven rants with peace and love.  We hope you enjoy!

Kevin and Steven discuss how powerful the use of the songs 'Start a War' and 'About Today' by the National are in the 2011 film, Warrior!

Kevin and Steven talk about the unique use of ghosts in The Haunting of Bly Manor.  

In this episode Kevin and Steven talk about the hit indie video game Outer Wilds.  They discuss how the use of repetition adds emotional impact to a beautiful story.

Kevin and Steven dive into A.I. in film.  They mostly explore the use of A.I. in the film Ex Machina, directed and written by Alex Garland.  Please watch Ex Machina before listening.  There are spoilers.

Kevin and Steven discuss the use of the unreliable narrator in the brilliant TV series Mr. Robot. Spoilers ahead in this crazy episode where two brothers unreliably talk about the unreliable!

Kevin and Steven recommend stuff.  Plus they talk about exercising and Steven loses followers by ranting about Social Media posts created by the film community.

Kevin and Steven talk about fight scenes in film that they really appreciate.  So sit back, relax, take a chop to the throat, a kick to the gut, and listen to The Formula of Fighting!

Steven and Kevin give their recommendations for the week and talk a little bit about how they came up with / did a few of their past skits.

Steven and Kevin talk about the dregs of February and the amazing cinematography of the new blockbuster film, "1917", directed by Sam Mendes.

Kevin and Steven finally disagree about a film.  Listen to these two brothers get in a semi argument about the film Uncut Gems!  Thank you all for the support!

Kevin and Steven have a conversation about entertainment that they recommend and discuss Oscar nominations. This is new for 2020.  We're trying to release more content and just have a little more fun this year.  We appreciate you all and hope you enjoy!

Who will win the epic bloody battle of film conversation!?  Kevin or Steven?  Coming to a theater in 2020!

Steve and Kevin talk about how Star Wars (mostly the original trilogy, Episodes IV, V, and VI) changed how later movies were made and how they changed the film industry as a business.  Sources https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/25/40-years-ago-star-wars-changed-movies-forever/ https://www.denofgeek.com/us/culture/star-wars/251879/star-wars-how-an-empty-box-became-a-must-have-item-in-1977 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_impact_of_Star_Wars https://www.starwars.com/news/5-ways-star-wars-a-new-hope-changed-everything https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/the-force-awakens-feature

Kevin and Steven dive into the madness of Robert Eggers', The Lighthouse.  They weed through farts and drunken banter to find meaning in this wild film.  Stare into the light and discover what's underneath The Lighthouse!

Steven and Kevin talk about the cinematography and analyze the story of Vince Gilligan's epilogue of Breaking Bad. 

In this episode Kevin and Steven dive into the sixth episode of the Haunting of Hill House, Two Storms.  They talk about why they think it is such a great piece of horror on it's own.  Afterward they ramble a little about Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Joker.  Thanks for the support!  Enjoy!

Steven and Kevin begin a new segment where they analyze blockbusters called Un-Building the Blockbuster. For this episode, they are dissecting the great Spielberg film, Saving Private Ryan, and discussing the deeper meaning and symbolism of each of the characters in it.

SPIDERS!!!  WTF is up with all the spiders in the film, Enemy?!  Kevin and Steven come up with their best theories to explain the use of the spiders and make sense of the terrifying ending!

Kevin and Steven talk about the newest installment from Quentin Tarantino about the death and rebirth of a hollywood actor during the late 60s. They spoil the entire film, talk about aspects of what they liked, and analyze various sections of the movie. Thanks for listening!

Kevin and Steven talk about the polarizing film, 'Midsommar'!  They spoil the entire film and talk about how it made them feel and what it means to them.  Buckle up for The Formula of Film's longest podcast yet!  Thank you for listening and enjoy!

Kevin and Steven discuss how a long take can add intensity to a film and evoke emotion.  Thanks for waiting,  We appreciate you all!

In this episode, Steven and Kevin talk about the movie Se7en and how not all characters have to be the actors you see on the screen. A character can even be an entire city. 

Kevin and Steven discuss their strangest theories for the final season of Game of Thrones along with some other goodies.  So sit down with some ale and eat every chicken in your favorite establishment while listening!

Kevin and Steven talk about one of the most overlooked elements in movies, the use of lighting. Lighting is a very subtle quality in a film that not a lot of people pay attention to, but it really affects the movie experience. One of the most groundbreaking uses of lighting in a movie is in 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick. In this episode, we are going to talk about that film, the technical aspects of how certain lighting effects were achieved, and what certain uses of lighting in key scenes could mean from a storytelling point-of-view.

Kevin and Steven talk in depth about two dangerous stunts performed by Tom Cruise in the Mission Impossible franchise.  They discuss why Tom Cruise performing his own stunts is important to the style of the film.  Thank you for listening!

Kevin had the idea to talk about animation in entertainment and Steven thought, "Yes!!! Let's do it!!!" So they did it.  The two brothers talk about animation in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse, Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Archer and how important the style choices are to each form of entertainment.

Kevin and Steven discuss two scenes in the film First Reformed.  The scenes may seem weird and out of place, but we discuss what we think they mean to the film.  In our new WTF series we talk about the weird in cinema and why we love it!

Kevin and Steven talk about the use of cold in the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.  Did the cold weather have a purpose or are these two jokers grasping at straws?

Steven and Kevin do their best to explain why they think Quentin Tarantino used certain foods in his 2009 film, Inglourious Basterds!

Kevin and Steve talk about The Thing and how important practical effects are in film!

Kevin shares his love for Edgar Wright and Steve tries to trigger movie goers. This episode is sound in film! Thank you all for listening!

Steven went through millions of applications and found a co-host. Listen to some of the issues he had and then listen to Steve and his mystery co-host spoil Hereditary. Thanks for tuning in!

Kevin and Steven talk about their top five favorite crazy characters in film. Also Kevin gets fired for ruining everything. Farewell Kevin. You'll be missed by some... Just not Steve... Mwahahaha (evil face)(evile face)(poop emoji)

Kevin and Steven dive into the film, You Were Never Really Here.  They talk about how it's filmed and how it makes them feel.  It's the first episode.  Hang in there... Please.