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    Films for the Void!

    Welcome to Films for the Void!, where, every other week, co-hosts and decade-long friends Eric Spitz and Landon Defever take you on a journey through their recent cinematic ventures, as well as take a deep dive into their favorite movies of all-time.

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    Episodes (100)

    Chris Nichols on Everything Metalcore, SLC Straight Edge, and Breaking the Only Rule of First Grade Fight Club

    Chris Nichols on Everything Metalcore, SLC Straight Edge, and Breaking the Only Rule of First Grade Fight Club

    Welcome to an all-new bonus episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Chris Nichols - a Utah-based musician, TikToker, and online personality in the world of metalcore, hardcore, and just about every subgenre in between. Not only that, but his grindcore project FIRST GRADE FIGHT CLUB just announced their debut record, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Beheaded.

    Landon chats with Chris about growing up in Utah, discovering The Ramones, getting into metal music through Myspace, First Grade Fight Club, and some of his favorite movies - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:00:00 Interview w/ Chris Nichols
    00:34:07 Round Robin Movie Discussion

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    It Happened One Night, Wings

    It Happened One Night, Wings

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #74! In this episode, Eric and Landon tackle a double feature of some of the Academy Awards' first winners for Best Picture - Frank Capra's 1934 film IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT and William A. Wellman's 1927 film WINGS - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:02:13 Wings
    00:18:31 It Happened One Night
    01:04:46 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Mannequin, Simply Irresistible

    Mannequin, Simply Irresistible

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #73! In this episode, Eric and Landon stiff an upper lip to discuss Michael Gottlieb's 1987 film MANNEQUIN, along with a discussion of Mark Tarlov's 1999 film SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE for its 25th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:01:50 Simply Irresistible
    00:12:23 Mannequin
    01:03:44 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Wings of Desire, Angels in the Outfield

    Wings of Desire, Angels in the Outfield

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #72! In this episode, Eric and Landon spread their wings and discuss two very different films involving angels: Wim Wenders' 1987 film WINGS OF DESIRE and William Dear's 1994 film ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:02:20 Angels in the Outfield
    00:18:16 Wings of Desire
    01:12:32 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Cheekface (Greg Katz, Amanda Tannen, and Echo Edwards) on Their Surprise New Album, Label Independence, and Getting Things Sorted

    Cheekface (Greg Katz, Amanda Tannen, and Echo Edwards) on Their Surprise New Album, Label Independence, and Getting Things Sorted

    Welcome to an all-new bonus episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Cheekface - Los Angeles indie rock band Cheekface. Formed in 2017, the band combine a penchant for lyrical quips and a dry-aged sense of humor with a sound often compared anywhere from Pavement to LCD Soundsystem. Releasing a consistent stream of new music and making waves in 2022 with their record Too Much to Ask, the band recently announced a full US tour with Yungatita, happening this spring. However, that’s not all: Just three weeks into the New Year, the band surprised fans with a brand new full length record, It’s Sorted, released independently on their label New Professor.

    Landon chats with vocalist/guitarist Greg Katz, bassist Amanda Tannen, and drummer Echo Edwards about It's Sorted, collaborating on lyrics, changes in the hardcore scene, being so uncool that it's cool again, and some of their favorite movies - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

    TIME STAMPS
    00:00:00 Interview w/ Cheekface
    00:30:03 Round Robin Movie Discussion

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    The Devils, God's Not Dead

    The Devils, God's Not Dead

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #71! In this episode, Eric and Landon discover the juxtaposition between religious films and faith-based films when discussing Ken Russell's 1971 film THE DEVILS, as well as Harold Cronk's 2014 film GOD'S NOT DEAD for its 10th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

    TIME STAMPS
    00:01:43 God's Not Dead
    00:23:17 The Devils
    01:17:32 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Mitch Gulish on Saturdays at Your Place, the Year Ahead, and Becoming the Midwest's Next Emo Darlings

    Mitch Gulish on Saturdays at Your Place, the Year Ahead, and Becoming the Midwest's Next Emo Darlings

    Welcome to an all-new bonus episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Mitch Gulish - the guitarist of Kalamazoo, MI emo trio Saturdays at Your Place. The band had a pretty stellar 2023, with the release of their EP Always Cloudy, as well as contributed to a three-way split with Summerbruise and Shoplifter, both out now on No Sleep Records. Not only that, but they capped it off by touring with Free Throw across the United States last fall. If you missed them last year, however, you’ll have plenty of other chances to see them in 2024, starting with a short Midwest headlining run with Charmer, and then as openers across the U.S. on the Wax Bodega tour with Arm’s Length, Carly Cosgrove, and Ben Quad.

    Landon chats with Mitch about growing up in Michigan, the Michigan music scene, memories of attending the Vans Warped Tour, finding his place in Kalamazoo, Saturdays at Your Place, touring the United States, and their rise in the emo scene - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

    LISTEN to Saturdays at Your Place: https://open.spotify.com/artist/69Kp4bE7aUWEPrmTwmhVZR

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    00:00:00 Interview w/ Mitch Gulish
    00:30:10 Round Robin Movie Discussion

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    One Missed Call (2008), Mean Girls (2004)

    One Missed Call (2008), Mean Girls (2004)

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #70! In this episode, Eric and Landon ring in the New Year by discussing Eric Vallette's 2008 film ONE MISSED CALL, along with a discussion on Mark Waters' 2004 film MEAN GIRLS just in time for its 20th anniversary and a musical feature film on the way - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:01:57 Mean Girls
    00:16:23 One Missed Call
    01:08:44 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Hardcore, A Christmas Story

    Hardcore, A Christmas Story

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #69! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a peek at one of the wildest Christmas adjacent films you could imagine: Paul Scharder's 1979 film HARDCORE, along with a discuss Bob Clark's 1983 film A CHRISTMAS STORY, in honor of its 40th anniversary, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:02:00 A Christmas Story
    00:19:01 Hardcore
    01:08:42 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Jack Frost (1997) vs. Jack Frost (1998), The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Jack Frost (1997) vs. Jack Frost (1998), The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #68! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a look at two VERY different interpretations of a holiday titan: Jack Frost, both Michael Cooney's 1997 horror film, and Troy Miller's 1998 Michael Keaton vehicle, as well as discuss Henry Selick's 1993 film THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, in honor of its 30th anniversary, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:02:19 The Nightmare Before Christmas
    00:15:04 Jack Frost (1997)
    00:46:05 Jack Frost (1998)
    01:17:57 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Patreon Picks #1! (The Fog, Queen of the Damned, VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared?)

    Patreon Picks #1! (The Fog, Queen of the Damned, VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared?)

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #66! In this episode, Eric and Landon host their first ever Patreon pick extravaganza in honor of Halloween! Low visibility? Hot topic vampires? God fearing vegetables? How about ALL THREE?! All this and more on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    1:52 The Fog
    18:25 Queen of the Damned
    34:23 VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared?
    51:07 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Megan is Missing, Night of the Living Dead

    Megan is Missing, Night of the Living Dead

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #65! In this episode, Eric and Landon scrape the bottom of the barrel and talk about Michael Goi's 2011 film MEGAN IS MISSING, as well as discuss George A. Romero's 1968 film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, in honor of it's 55th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:02:00 Night of the Living Dead
    00:14:12 Megan is Missing
    01:05:44 Our Patreon's Pick for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    The Wicker Man (1973), Angst

    The Wicker Man (1973), Angst

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #64! In this episode, Eric and Landon celebrate their first horror discussion of October with Robin Hardy's 1973 film THE WICKER MAN, as well as discuss Gerald Kargl's 1983 film ANGST, in honor of its 40th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

    TIME STAMPS
    00:02:26 Angst
    00:12:40 The Wicker Man (1973)
    01:11:50 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    The Iron Giant, Lost in Translation

    The Iron Giant, Lost in Translation

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #63! In this episode, Eric and Landon decide who they choose to be in discussing Brad Bird's 1999 film THE IRON GIANT, as well as discuss Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation to celebrate its 20th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:03:07 Lost in Translation
    00:16:27 The Iron Giant
    01:12:56 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Office Space, Oldboy (2003) Re-Release

    Office Space, Oldboy (2003) Re-Release

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #62! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a journey deep into the mundane and talk about Mike Judge's 1999 film OFFICE SPACE, as well as discuss Neon's 4K re-release of Park Chan-wook's 2003 film OLDBOY, just in time for its 20th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:00:00 Oldboy
    00:17:20 Office Space
    01:24:30 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Boyhood, Oppenheimer

    Boyhood, Oppenheimer

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #61! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a walk down memory lane and talk about Landon's favorite movie: Richard Linklater's 2014 film BOYHOOD, as well as discuss the latest film from Christopher Nolan, OPPENHEIMER, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:00:00 Oppenheimer
    00:16:11 Boyhood
    01:41:00 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Timecrimes, Barbie

    Timecrimes, Barbie

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #60! In this episode, Eric and Landon think pink and talk about Nacho Vigalondo's 2007 film TIMECRIMES, as well as discuss the latest from Greta Gerwig, BARBIE, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:00:00 Barbie
    00:14:47 Timecrimes
    01:07:29 Landon's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakstan, Elemental

    Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakstan, Elemental

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 59! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a trip to the other side of the world to talk about Larry Charles' 2006 film BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN, as well as discuss the latest from Pixar, ELEMENTAL!

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    00:02:06 Elemental
    00:11:34 Borat
    01:11:47 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode

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    Artwork by Annie Curle
    Theme Music by Meghan Gove

    Jacob's Ladder, Asteroid City

    Jacob's Ladder, Asteroid City

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 58! In this episode, Eric and Landon live a nightmare they're not dreaming and discuss Adrian Lyne's 1990 film JACOB'S LADDER! Along with a review of the latest from director Wes Anderson, as well as a BIG announcement for the future of the podcast - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:07:15 Asteroid City
    00:22:05 Jacob's Ladder
    01:17:50 Landon's Recommendation for the Next Episode

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    Tropic Thunder, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Superhero Films!

    Tropic Thunder, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Superhero Films!

    Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, Episode 57! In this episode, Eric and Landon salute the troops and discuss Ben Stiller's 2008 film TROPIC THUNDER! Along with a review of the final installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, and some of Landon and Eric's favorite superhero films -a ll on the latest episode of Films for the Void!

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    00:00:00 Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 3
    00:12:13 Drafting Our Five Favorite Superhero Films
    00:34:42 Tropic Thunder
    01:31:13 Eric's Recommendation for Next Episode

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