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In the countryside just north of Tokyo, the Haruno family experiences change, growth, passion, and quiet strangeness through a series of episodic vignettes. We follow a young girl who’s haunted by a giant version of herself, her brother who’s trying to get over his love woes, a mother trying to get back into the swing of animation, a father fulfilling his role as a hypnotherapist, a grandfather absorbed in the final phase of living, and an uncle who’s taking a breather from city life. Filled with humor, absurdity, and a touch of the surreal, The Taste of Tea is a film that distinguishes itself by letting life unfold without judgment or a sense of urgency. Directed by Katsuhito Ishii, this is a story that anyone can delve into and emerge from with something to savor. As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: Amazon (Buy) YouTube (a copy might be available for free) The Internet Archive (Stream/Download) Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

While moving to another town, a young girl, Chihiro, and her family take a shortcut and stop near a tunnel that leads to a forgotten resort. While there, they become bound to a strange world that comes alive at night. Chihiro's parents are mysteriously transformed, leaving her to discover whether she can free herself and her family and reclaim the lives they once had. Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 Japanese animated film, Spirited Away, is filled with wonder, fear, loneliness, compassion, and love. A love letter to folklore, childhood, and the mysteries of everyday living, this Studio Ghibli masterpiece has left its mark upon countless viewers. If you haven't seen it already, please do. As always, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch: HBO Max (Stream) Apple TV (Rent and Buy) Amazon (Rent and Buy) Please send film recommendations and feedback to: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

A young boy, Calogero, grows up in the 1960s Bronx torn between two father figures: his hardworking bus driver father and Sonny, a local crime boss who offers the allure of easy money and respect through violence. A Bronx Tale, Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, balances nostalgic coming-of-age storytelling with moral complexity, and asks whether we learn more from the people we admire or the mistakes we witness. As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: Kanopy (Stream) YouTube (Rent) Apple TV (Rent Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

A monumental traffic jam serves as the backdrop for the lives of the inhabitants of a Swedish city. As always, thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion. Where to watch: Criterion Channel (Stream in the US) Amazon (Rent or Buy) Instagram: @lefilmpodcast Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

Deep in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, two teens, Stevo and Heroin Bob, spearhead what it means to be a punk in the decline of an empire, where chaos and order are at odds with one another. Follow the adventures and day-to-day lives of Stevo and Heroin Bob as they grapple with posers, rednecks, and all sorts of other characters that make up the status quo. But does the rapidly changing world have a place for them inside of it, or will it simply move on without them? James Merendino's DIY cult-classic explores these questions through raw punk energy and unexpected heart, showing what happens when youthful rebellion meets the realities of growing up. As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: Tubi (Stream) YouTube (Rent) Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

Danielle, a college student, fights from spiraling out of control during a shiva where her friends, family, and sugar daddy are all in attendance. As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: Kanopy (Stream) Netflix (Stream) Amazon (Rent Apple TV (Rent) Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

A photo manager at Life magazine must find a missing image to use as the magazine’s final cover. Walter Mitty, a timid worker who lives in daydreams, wishes for a more fulfilling life filled with travel, adventure, and love. Walter must choose whether to remain a passenger in his own life or to take the path he has always dreamed of. As always, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: Hulu (Stream) YouTube (Rent) Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

Imprisoned by a sorcerer who fears she will rob him of eternal life, guileless young Princess Arete befriends a villager who helps her plan an escape. Let's all watch a relaxing, beautiful, and colorful film together this week. 

As always, thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion. 

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(Amazon Prime, Netflix in regions outside of the US.)

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Deep in the desert of Djibouti, the French Foreign Legion trains their bodies to become living weapons. This tight-knit squad of highly specialized individuals are prepping for a conflict that never finds them, where individuality is ground down into dust, and all that’s left is the collective militaristic identity. The salted flats and arid landscape make for an operatic backdrop of Claire Denis’ 1999 feature, Beau Travail, where bodies become the only means for outward expression, and creeping thoughts tear at the soul. An adaption of Herman Melville’s novella, Billy Budd, this film follows Adjudant-Chef Galoup as he reflects on his life during his time in Africa leading a group of soldiers, and his inner tension towards a new gifted recruit, Sentain, up to where he ends up back at his home in Marseilles. This film excels in creating space for what is left unsaid, and holding onto moments that exist in-between action and reaction. Like a rocket primed for launch, all we can do is hold our breath and see what comes next. As always, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: Max Criterion Channel Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss the deeply suburban and highly neurotic dark dramedy American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes. We follow Lester Burnham, an everyday executive, as he experiences a midlife crisis that tears at his familial bonds, while he falls deeper into his twisted obsession with his daughter's friend. Meanwhile, his materialistic wife Carolyn and alienated daughter Jane both grapple with their own suburban dysfunction. This middle-class tale from the turn of the millennium explores how warped self-fulfillment, rampant materialism, and spiritual imprisonment create a darkly hilarious combination in the form of a loneliness epidemic that breeds negativity beneath picture-perfect facades. As always, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: YouTube Amazon Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to yet another season of Le Film. In this season 2 opener, we discuss Thomas Vinterberg's 2020 black comedy-drama, Another Round. In the film, we follow four high school professors who discover an unusual method to boost student engagement and personal confidence. The method? Maintain a constant blood alcohol content of 0.05% or below. Why? Because according to psychiatrist Finn Skårderud, this constant level of alcohol in the blood makes humans more creative, confident, and relaxed. But with all tests, unexpected results follow. As always, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: Tubi (Free to stream in the US) Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

Hideaki Anno's 1997 film, End of Evangelion, came overseas to theaters for the first time ever recently. Unwilling to let this once in a lifetime experience slip away, Patrick, Jezer, and Kevin caught it on the big screen, and finally got the chance to make an episode where they discuss this extraordinary film. We encourage you to share your own thoughts on the series and movies with us as well, and you can do so through email or on our Instagram page: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com // @lefilmpodcast As always, thank you for listening. Where to stream: Netflix Where to buy: Amazon YouTube

After viewing Wim Wenders' latest film, Perfect Days, at their local theater, Kevin and Jezer discuss their thoughts on the movie in the parking lot as their day comes to a close. The story is about a middle-aged man named Hirayama, who cleans public restrooms in Tokyo for a living. We get to know his schedule, see how he lives, and watch how he navigates the usual detours that take place from time to time. We also get to explore the moments that only exist in the pockets, corners, and other hidden spaces that lie in wait to be discovered as time goes by. If you get the chance to see this movie while it's in theaters, please do. It'll be well worth it. If not, catch it whenever you can. It's certain to leave you with something to enjoy. As always, thank you for listening, and please don't be a stranger if you'd like to write to us about anything. Instagram: @lefilmpodcast Email: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

From the archives: When Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time finally made its way overseas into theaters, Patrick, Kevin, and a frequent guest of the show, Jezer Serafica, visited their local cinema to catch the conclusion of one of their favorite series, Neon Genesis Evangelion. Recorded a little over a year ago, we decided to make it extra special by capturing a field recording of our experience before and after the screening (please forgive the audio quality at times). To skip to our review, it starts midway into Jezer's initial thoughts at 24:24. If you would like us to go back and record reviews on the previous Rebuild movies, please let us know, otherwise we will leave this one as a standalone episode. We encourage you to share your own thoughts on the series and movies with us as well, and you can do so through email or on our Instagram page: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com // @lefilmpodcast This was a wonderful experience for the three of us, and we hope you enjoy listening in as well. Where to stream the Evangelion Rebuild movies: Prime Video If you enjoyed the Rebuild movies, we recommend seeking out the documentary (two episodes) on the making of the Rebuild movies, entitled Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion.

After waking up from a strange dream, famous action star, Boxer Santaros, finds himself struck with amnesia, as he traverses through dystopian Southern California with Ronald Taverner, who is looking for his twin brother Roland, and Krysta Now, former adult actress turned reality tv star and entrepreneur, who are all entangled in a web of conspiracies that involves neo-Marxists, the Patriot Act, a prophetic screenplay, World War III, quantum teleportation, and the end of the world. 

Richard Kelly's prescient satire came at a time when the world was not ready to look itself in the mirror. Some may say Kelly himself is a prophet from the future, and others may deem him as an overly ambitious filmmaker stricken by naivety and luck. However, with a star-studded cast involving Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean William Scott, Justin Timberlake, Mandy Moore, Amy Poehler, and Kevin Smith, Southland Tales may be the most polarizing and divisive film of all time, yet, to Kelly, it was his most proud piece of work.

Whether or not you love it, hate it, or feel somewhere in the middle, this film will garner a reaction out of you for better or for worse. Regardless, we hope you enjoyed the discussion and we strongly suggest you check out this underrated gem. 

Where to watch:

YouTube (rent or buy) Google Play (rent or buy) Amazon (rent or buy) iTunes (rent or buy) Vudu (rent or buy)

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After living out their final moments, a group of strangers arrives at an in-between realm where a group of counselors awaits them. The group receives a final task before they depart for good: they must pick one memory from each of their lives for the counselors to recreate. At the end of the week, each memory will be screened and shared with the audience. Afterward, each visitor will shed their final ties to the world and dissipate into the ether, living out their chosen memory for eternity.

Hirokazu Kore-eeda's 1998 exploration of memory, mortality, and transience offers a heartfelt and offbeat perspective on the arduous task of looking back on one's life at the end of their journey. Perhaps by looking back on the characters' lives, we can find a renewed sense of purpose in our own lives.

We hope you enjoy our discussion and encourage you to seek this film out if you haven't already.

Where to watch:

Criterion Channel (Stream)

The Internet Archive (Stream)

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Following the aftermath of escaping the puzzle inside the house, Karim has his doubts about what truly happened and The OA is unraveling more clues as to who she is and how she is going to unlock Nina's memories. Meanwhile, Hap is getting closer to unleashing his plan, as he tries to get more information from Homer and Scott. We are now second to the last episode of our recap and overview of the series, The OA. Thank you so much for all of your support and for being patient with us as we release these episodes. We are so proud to have gotten this far and the reception we've received has been out of this world. 

As we near to a close, for our upcoming special episode, we'd love to hear from you! Whether you'd want to send us an audio message or any theories or discussion points you want us to have, send them our way. Reach out to us at lefilmpodcast@gmail.com or our instagram: lefilmpodcast

We hope you enjoyed the discussion and as ALWAYS, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA

We are back following the Michigan Six: BBA, French, Jesse, Steve, Buck, and Angie as they are the run looking for a safe haven while Jesse is dealing with residual trauma from the school shooting. 

This was an emotional episode as well as an emotional recording for the podcast episode. In particular, without any spoilers, there are only two episodes left. We've prolonged the series far enough and we know we're coming to an end very soon. We thank everyone for following us on this journey and cannot wait to talk about the end and what's in store for the future. As always, thank you for listening and keep your front doors open. #savetheOA

Where to watch:

Netflix

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Julie is haunted by her grief after living through a tragic auto wreck that claimed the life of her composer husband and young daughter. Her initial reaction is to withdraw from her relationships, lock herself in her apartment and suppress her pain. But avoiding human interactions on the bustling streets of Paris proves impossible, and she eventually meets up with Olivier, an old friend who harbors a secret love for her, and who could draw her back to reality.

As always, thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion. 

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HBO Max, The Criterion Channel

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Episode 63: Princess Mononoke (1997) - Available on all your favorite platforms. Link in the bio 🎙️

Venture with us into the mystical realm of Princess Mononoke ✨ 🌿 On this episode we unravel the captivating world crafted by Hayou Miyazaki. Tune in as we discuss it’s stunning animation, the battle for balance between human civilization and the power of nature, and Ashitaka’s remarkable journey!

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HBO max (Subscription)

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OA and Karim find themselves back at the house with the rose window where they will have to traverse through a puzzle like maze to unlock what it means to be inside the house, meanwhile, Homer is uncovering secrets Hap has hidden away from him. 

We hope you enjoyed the discussion with Richy and Patrick, and as always, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA

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Netflix

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OA escapes from Hap's prison with the help of Karim and in turn find out some deadly secrets about Nina Azarova. 

Welcome to the second half of our coverage and recap of Part II of The OA. We apologize it's taken us quite a long time to return, but we are back now! As per usual, Richy and Patrick dig into the twists and turns of The OA and in particular, the episode: SYZYGY. 

We hope you enjoyed the discussion and as ALWAYS, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA

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Netflix

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When a mysterious dog stumbles upon an American military base camp, a group of scientists will soon find out that this canine is no ordinary dog, it will soon become the thing they will all fear the most. 

John Carpenter's 1982 classic, The Thing, is a sci-fi horror thriller whodunnit that was ahead of its time upon its initial release; being maligned as a gorefest without substance, it has now become a Mount Rushmore horror film masterpiece that continues to age like fine wine. 

If you haven't seen the film, run, don't walk to see this unforgettable gem. As always, we thank our supporters and we hope you enjoyed the film along with our discussion. 

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After stumbling into a new town while looking for work, John Nada discovers an underground resistance hellbent on waking the general public from their slumber induced by insidious forces who control mass media and government entities. Their secret weapon? Sunglasses that filter out subliminal messages and illusions fed through television, advertisements, and more than you could possibly imagine.

Filled with an uncanny amount of prescience that foretold the rise of hyperconsumerism, police militarization, authoritarianism, far-reaching oligarchies, corporate greed, class warfare, collective lethargy, and unyielding zealotry, John Carpenter’s “They Live" was ultimately considered a commercial failure at the time of its release. Eventually it became a cult phenomenon, where people often know many of its hooks but have never taken the bait.

We are here to tell you that this film is an overlooked masterpiece that sparks important questions, encourages public discourse, and urges viewers to question the ideologies and worldviews that make up their reality.

Disclaimer: A sizable portion of this episode is missing because our recording became corrupted halfway through. Was foul play involved? Are the social elite purposely trying to silence your favorite film podcast? Was it an inside job, or did Kevin accidentally press the wrong button? You decide. As always, thank you to our supporters, and we hope you enjoy the discussion.

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A mysterious young girl wanders a desolate, otherworldly landscape, carrying a large egg. Join us in discussing Mamoru Oshii's third film to be selected for the pod and it will not be the last film from Oshii. 

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Its a hard one to find but currently it is on youtube with subs. 

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 Months have passed without a culprit in her daughters murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move painting three billboards that lead into her town with a controversial message directed at her questionable local police department and its adored sheriff. The message on the billboards causes many different reactions from the people of this small town.

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Recent police academy graduates, Schmidt and Jenko have dreams of becoming action heroes beyond riding bikes, learning Miranda rights, and patrolling public parks. When they get into huge trouble with upper management, they're assigned to the Jump Street unit to go undercover as high school students to bust a drug operation while dealing with their inner teenage anxieties. 

Welcome to the new year, 2023, while we start off with one of the best action comedies of the past decade, if not the best. 

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When hyper-specialization and scientific hubris combined to create a new standard for genetic sequencing in human DNA, it birthed the next stage in the evolution of class warfare. Regardless of one's credentials, experience, and effort, their trajectory in life is now determined, dictated, and tracked entirely by their genetic makeup. Those birthed under natural conditions are discriminated against and labeled "in-valid" by society due to their organic abnormalities and reduced lifespan.

Vincent Freeman, an in-valid, works as a janitor at a local space program named Gattaca. Due to his weak heart, he will never be admitted to the program and will remain earthbound until the day he dies. He decides to go against his fate by purchasing the genetic makeup of a near-perfect individual named Jerome Morrow. Vincent poses as Jerome and infiltrates Gattaca to become one step closer to leaving behind his genetic shackles on Earth.

Special thanks to our guest Chris Valenzuela (@chris7874) for selecting this film and visiting us. If you ever want to be a guest on our podcast, please write to us because we would love to have you on. Apologies for any audio slip ups, delays, or volume issues, we recorded this episode virtually. As always, thank you to our supporters, and we hope you enjoy the discussion.

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00:00:40 - Introduction

00:01:20 - Introducing Chris Valenzuela

00:07:40 - Chris’ reason for selecting Gattaca

00:08:48 - Films/media we viewed during impressionable years

00:16:13 - Initial impressions of Gattaca

00:22:12 - Gattaca logline

00:23:31 - Individual ratings

00:35:20 - Where to watch

00:35:40 - Spoilers

Returning to Crestwood, Michigan after the fateful incident that took The OA's life, Buck receives an uncanny message from Rachel that reconciles the Crestwood Five once again, as they embark on a road trip to find out what it all means. 

We hope you enjoyed this discussion and remember, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA. Let us know what we can do in the future to add more twists and turns to the conversation and if there are any details we might be missing. We read everything and would love to know your thoughts! #watchtheOA. 

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Welcome to The Christmas Tapes, the horror anthology film brought to you by co-directors Rob Livings and Randy Nundlall Jr. 'Tis the season of the gifts that keep on killing. In this special episode, we are joined by one half of the duo, Randy, as he discusses the film and the films that inspired him to make The Christmas Tapes. Be on the lookout for the film's official United States premiere in Sacramento, California next week on Wednesday, December 14th at The Tower Theatre. Be there, if you dare!

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As Karim furthers his investigation, he discovers an experiment that is somehow connected to Pierre Ruskin, "The Prophet of the Valley" and the study of dreams. The OA reacquaints herself with Homer, as she tries to help him remember who he is before reuniting with Scott, Homer, and Renata. 

We hope you enjoyed this discussion and remember, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA. 

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Netflix

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Moving away from Crestwood, Michigan, we find ourselves in the heart of San Francisco, California, following private investigator, Karim Washington, as he is summoned to help look for a missing teenager while The OA wakes up in uncharted territory. 

In this episode, Richard and Patrick catches you up on OA's journey, including Patrick's conspiracy theories and predictions about what may have happened at last season's conclusion, and what may come in this season and beyond. We hope you enjoyed this episode and as usual, keep your front doors open and #savetheOA. 

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Netflix (streaming)

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After dying in an accident, Chris Neilsen finds himself in an afterlife that exceeds his wildest dreams but learns that his wife, Annie, has killed herself and is dragged off to Hades. Risking eternal suffering, Chris descends the many circles of Hell in search of Annie with the hope of reversing the course of fate.

Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the discussion.

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00:00:00 - Intros 00:02:24 - Jezer's new film, "I Play Loser" 00:04:30 - First filmmmaking experiences and roles on set 00:20:08 - What Dreams May Come discussion starts 00:21:14 - Arman's first experience watching the film 00:22:17 - Learning about the concept of death as a child 00:26:09 - Initial impressions of the film 00:43:39 - Ratings 00:59:05 - Spoilers

28 days after a horrifying virus that turns its infected into homicidal maniacs is accidentally released from a research facility, a small group of survivors desperately struggle to protect themselves and find a safe haven. Once finding safety, a deadly virus may not be the thing they should be most afraid of.

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A widowed former reverend living with his children and brother on a Pennsylvania farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields, which suggests something more frightening to come.

As always, thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion. 

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Hulu, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play. 

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A string of murders begin piling up in Tokyo, as each killing is tied through an X mark on each victim's body. While the killer is caught each time, they seem to have no recollection or purpose. Detective Takabe and psychologist Sakuma are tasked to investigate, however, the connections and clues they rack up only continue to add more dread and frustration. 

Kiyoshi Kurosawa's breakout psychological horror feature in Cure marked a significant upwards trajectory in Japanese horror in the late 90's and early 2000's. What would soon follow would be a massive influential following in hits like Pulse, Ringu, and The Grudge. 

As always, we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy our spooky discussion. 

Where to watch:

Criterion Channel

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For the season one finale of Twin Peaks, Kevin and Patrick are joined by two dear friends, Benz Doctolero and Jezer Serafica, to discuss the journey so far into the northwestern town we've come to love and fear. Although it feels like we've just gotten started, there is still much left to uncover in the next installment of our Twin Peaks coverage in season two and beyond.

We hope you've enjoyed your stay, and let's plan to reconvene here soon. Hopefully, someplace where the owls can't see us and the coffee flows just like the falls in front of the Great Northern. And remember, in the words of Cooper, "every day, once a day, give yourself a present."

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Many paths begin converging at One-Eyed Jacks but in different areas of intrigue. While the Bookhouse Boys infiltrate the lively and relentless casino, Audrey takes a more subdued and sinister approach by posing as a "hospitality coordinator" to gain entry into her father's taboo organization. In the town of Twin Peaks, manipulation runs rampant as ploys are planted and unraveled, signaling the beginning of the end for the Packard Mill. Just when you thought only the dead are safe, Jacoby receives a call from the once-thought-dead Laura Palmer.

Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the discussion.

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Welcome to another bonus After Dark episode, where we take a break from our usual programming to catch up with one another and talk about anything occupying the space inside our four brains. We captured this installment around midnight after our discussion on Lost Illusions. As per usual, audio issues, substance abuse, and tired half-baked ramblings run amok detailing aliens, dreams, art, and everything in-between.

As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion.

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When two meteorites simultaneously land in the mountains near the town of Fukuoka, a strange set of cosmic events unfold amidst a deadly endemic brought on by drought, where the organs of townsfolk are petrified – causing them to drop dead at a moment's notice. Izumi, a teenage diving prodigy, transfers to a local high school, where she quickly earns the adoration of classmates and the infatuation of two boys, Mao and Ukiya.

What follows is a hallucinogenic and dreamlike exploration into the unseen universe that envelops us all in the guise of a coming-of-age film, weaving and connecting the various dots that make up our existence. With a score resembling the depths of Atlantis and metaphysical imagery to match, Gakuryū Ishii delivers a meditative and transcendental experience unlike no other.

As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion.

Where to watch:

YouTube (Thanks to the small audience who keeps reuploading this film for free since it’s not readily available anywhere else)

Also available on the internet archive via the link below while it lasts:

https://archive.org/details/august.in.the.water.1995

Here’s to hoping this gem gets a restoration and new lease on life soon!

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Lost Illusions (2021) - Available hopefully soon to all your favorite platforms. Links in the bio 🎙️

Story of the rise and the fall of a young man in Paris who dreamed to be a writer and became a journalist.

As always, thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion. 

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It had a small run in theaters here in the states in June and will soon be available for purchase in September. 

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As the Ghostwood Development Project is revived by Ben and Jerry Horne, the brothers continue to lure in business partners and generate support from the townspeople. Meanwhile, Audrey Horne secures a position at the mysterious perfume counter within her father's department store to continue on with her investigation. Somewhere beyond the heart of Twin Peaks, Cooper, Truman, Hawk, and Doc Hayward stumble upon a crime scene in the middle of the woods.

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Cooper and Truman track down the one-armed man at a seedy motel where they obtain a few new leads in Laura's murder. Audrey Horne starts an investigation of her own by taking up a lead at the mysterious perfume counter at her father's department store. Just as things start to settle, a new threat looms on the horizon of Twin Peaks as Norma Jennings visits her husband at his parole hearing, with the potential of an release in the near future.

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Welcome back to another installment of Le Film's coverage of the first season of Twin Peaks, where co-hosts Patrick and Kevin continue their journey into the series.

The town of Twin Peaks gathers to mourn the loss of Laura Palmer at her funeral. Cooper analyzes his dream with Truman and Lucy in an attempt to make significant headway on the investigation. Tension boils between Albert and the townsfolk, while Truman brings Cooper into the fold of the Bookhouse Boys - a secret society dedicated to preserving the light within Twin Peaks.

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After receiving an audit from the IRS, laundry mat owner, Evelyn, receives much more than she bargained for when she stumbles upon a mission that she needs to accept in order to save her family and the entire multiverse. Michelle Yeoh displays one of her best performances of her entire career while Ke Huy Quan returns from a 20-year-retirement to give an incredibly endearing and charming performance as Waymond. A24's highest grossing feature film to date. We hope you enjoy. 

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Twin Peaks - S01E02: Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer Cooper utilizes a unique deductive technique called the "Tibetan Method" to investigate all the suspects with the letter "J" attached to their names. Meanwhile, Ben's younger brother, Jerry Horne, comes to town and both pay a visit to One Eyed Jacks. Additional help is called in to assist with Laura's murder, while the reverberations of her death persist throughout the town. We are then transported to a dream from another place. As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the discussion. Where to watch: Paramount+ (Stream via Subscription) Vudu (Buy) Amazon (Buy) Apple (Buy) Instagram: @lefilmpodcast Twitter: @lefilmpod Send us questions, feedback, and film recommendations at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com

From visionary director Robert Eggers comes the Northman, a bloody and brutal epic that follows a young Viking prince on a quest to avenge his father’s murder.

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Following the day after Laura Palmer’s murder, Special Agent Dale Cooper and Sheriff Harry S. Truman continue their questioning of several suspects. We also meet many more of the eccentric townspeople and experience what it’s like to live a day in the life of this strange yet alluring town.

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Welcome to the humble town of Twin Peaks, located in the heart of sycamore-laden Washington. In this episode, Patrick, Kevin, and a special guest, Benz Doctolero, plunge headfirst into the world of this iconic and critical series in television history.

February 24th, 1989 — After local law enforcement uncovers the murder of Laura Palmer, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper comes to assist in the investigation. While the townsfolk mourn the loss of Laura, local Sheriff Harry S. Truman and Cooper begin interviewing suspects while encountering many of the oddities and eccentric citizens that make up the mysterious town.

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While visiting her ill sister in the heart of Bogota, Colombia, a Scottish orchid farmer develops a strange phenomenon where loud banging noises prevent her from getting any sleep at night. Written and directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, this ethereal film effortlessly suspends itself in the space between wakefulness and slumber.

With a standout performance by Tilda Swinton as Jessica, we follow an outsider into a land that feels both foreign and familiar at once. The pangs of horror, anxiety, and loneliness that we experience alongside her character as she navigates her turbulent inner and external world, find release and room to breathe in this meditative exploration of the senses.

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In the US, this film is only being shown in theaters in a road-show style film tour.

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