Flyover Film Country

BULL WORM??? More like SAND WORM!!

Walter is back and refused to let Olivia and Isaac talk about Dune: Part 2. For real though, this episode has one of the best cold opens of all time, so tune in, folks! Madame Web isn’t that bad! Remember Star Wars: The Last Jedi? Can you feel the cognitive dissonance yet?!

Mr. and Mrs. Smith RULES. It's on Amazon Prime. Also in this episode: Jeffrey Wright fanclub strikes back, and the haunting of The Zone of Interest. Swaguilarkeleven strikes back, too.

It's time for all the annoying cinephiles in your life to leave the TV glow and gather for the podcast event of the spring! Senior Writer for Collider.com, author of "The Barbarian Best Picture Race Starts Now" (from 2022), and local frontman for Little Rock-based punk rock phenomenon Zilla, ladies and gentlemen, we got him: Sam Williamson is here to help us break down the 96th Academy Award nominations! But not before answering YOUR questions! After the Oscar noms and mailbag questions, Isaac and Olivia break down the first episodes of Masters of the Air (AppleTV+) and Expats (Amazon Prime Video). This is a longer episode, but you'll have a blast. Trust us. 

Welcome to the NEW AND IMPROVED Flyover Film Country!
We're taking a new direction, friends - gone are the days of skipping our episodes if you haven't seen the subject film or tv series! Olivia and Isaac were tired of committing to just one item, so we decided to just talk about everything. This episode is the start of something new, "fetch," if you will! We're starting every new episode with mailbag questions from you, our flyover friends and family. After that we hear from Olivia on the question, "Mean Girls must?" The answer is... perhaps? Also, Isaac makes a comparison to January and February basically being Ennis in True Detective: Night Country. Finally they wrap up with a bunch of jokes about Baz Luhrmann's Elvis and the Golden Globes. 

"Who abandoned Snoopy in the vestibule??"
2023 came and went and it was an... amazing year for movies??
Olivia and Isaac share their ten favorite movie experiences of the year with some overlap and some personal favorites. In fact, Isaac's 10-9-8 actually are all labelled "would probably make Olivia the therapist go insane." It's that kind of episode. 

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!
Olivia and Isaac are back with our third every holiday special! Year one of Flyover Film Country was our top five favorite Christmas movies, year two was Little Women (yes its a Christmas movie, get outta here) and this year it's our favorite wet bandit tale Home Alone!
Did you know a 1931 German film directed by one of the minds behind Looney Tunes is paid homage with Joe Pesci's character burning his hand on the doorknob? Did you know 1990 was the same year our man Joe Pesci won best supporting actor for Goodfellas? Tune in for more fun facts and a wild zip line of a ride!

I DID MY WAITING 

THIRTEEN YEARS OF IT

FOR SCOTT PILGRIM ANIME

Otherwise known as one of the best religious movies of all time.

The Flyover Crew is back! We're talking about the critically acclaimed 1998 animated classic, the Prince of Egypt. Featuring an all-star cast, incredible animation and artistic direction, and some of the best music you'll hear in a movie, this is another installment in our 2023 theme of faith-based movies, both good and bad. This may come as a shock to our listeners but we deem this movie to be:

good.

Marty is on Letterboxd just in time for Killers of the Flower Moon!

In this episode, Olivia and Isaac team up to discuss the director’s first film in four years! He’s been known to adapt books from a range of stunning true stories, and this historical journalistic effort from David Grann is monumental. Marty made something really stunning, truly overwhelming. Run, don’t walk, to see this Oscar contender. Then tune in to hear the conversation!

A week late is better than not at all, right? YEAH we're off schedule and YEAH Walter still isn't on this episode and YEAH we're doing the best we can. Give us money and then we can do this full time. Until then? Shut up and listen.

Oh yeah anyway this episode is the next in our ongoing series on faith-based films, both good and bad. I Still Believe, based on the true story, is about the Christian singer and song-writer Jeremy Camp as he deals with great tragedy and how it intertwines with his faith and career. Also KJ Apa plays Jeremy Camp for some reason. I'd have liked it if he played Jeremy Camp as Archie from Riverdale. That would've made it so much better.

WARNING: the movie Prisoners deals with issues of child abduction, abuse, and other dark and upsetting topics. This episode does not include any graphic descriptions of these things but tread carefully because important plot points revolve around these themes.

Aren’t we ALL prisoners in our own way?????

The fun times you had with us on The Sandlot, Hot Rod and Barbie is OVER: time to get super serious with Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners. This 2013 film stars Hugh Jackman as a father in search of his abducted daughter and Jake Gyllenhaal as the detective assigned to the case. Olivia dissects the various characters’ prisons using her therapist superpowers and Isaac nerds out about the intricacies of the layered plot. Sleepovers? Bad. Terrence Howard? Really good. Viola Davis? Even better. Paul Dano? The performance that got him the part of the Riddler (probably). Although this is a very very intense film, we highly recommend it. Tune in to hear more!

Warning: Isaac and Olivia express their excitement for the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the Bikeriders, Killers of the Flower Moon, and share their enthusiasm for the raunchy teen comedy Bottoms before diving into Prisoners.

I'm Isaac, and I like to party. I'm Olivia, and I also like to party. I'm Walter, and I, too, like to party. Time for Hot Rod, baby.

Isaac and Olivia chat with Harper Brock, director of the forthcoming true crime documentary Missing in the Midwest. Harper shares a sneak preview of the details surrounding the case in question, and also the ways in which her family was involved. The conversation inevitably turns toward flyover country, a concept that Harper appreciates more than most filmmakers. Tune in to hear more about the documentary and when it will be available!

After tackling the summer blockbuster double header that was Barbenheimer, the Flyover Crew is taking it back to their roots with 1993's all-timer coming-of-age story, The Sandlot. Deal with it, pee drinking crap face.

And with the recording of this episode, the prophecy has been fulfilled. In the beginning, there was Barbie. And then the fire nation attacked. Actually, Oppenheimer attacked. With a nuclear bomb. It was a bomb. Oppenheimer had a nuclear bomb. He made the nuclear bomb and then attacked a country with it. The bomb was made by Oppenheimer. He made the nuclear bomb. He made the nuclear bomb and then he sent it absolutely flying. Oppenheimer did. With the nuclear bomb.

obbenheiber

oooooooooo BABY IT'S FINALLY HERE. We all (barely) survived the Barbenheimer weekend and we could not have loved it more. Spoilers ahead for this episode, but Olivia and Walter basically spent an hour gushing about Greta's new instant classic. They're also joined by LA ex-pat Whitney Butler, who gives some super interesting insight to the film industry in Hollywood!

At what point does the mission beCOME possible? I mean, he's been at it for a while. Ok, remember that time I made ChatGPT write an episode description? We're gonna try that again right here:

"In this exhilarating episode of Flyover Film Country, your hosts Isaac and Olivia dive headfirst into the adrenaline-pumping world of the highly anticipated movie, "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1." Strap in for an action-packed discussion as they dissect the latest installment of the beloved Mission Impossible franchise.

Isaac and Olivia kick off the episode by setting the stage for the movie's plot and premise. They provide an overview of the mission Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) and his team find themselves embroiled in, teasing listeners with just enough details to pique their curiosity without giving away any spoilers.

The hosts then delve into the film's standout performances, starting with Tom Cruise's enduring portrayal of the iconic Ethan Hunt. They explore how Cruise's dedication to performing his own daring stunts elevates the movie's authenticity and leaves audiences on the edge of their seats.

Olivia passionately shares her admiration for the film's supporting cast, highlighting standout performances from Rebecca Ferguson as the enigmatic Ilsa Faust and Ving Rhames as the loyal and tech-savvy Luther Stickell. The hosts discuss how these characters, along with the rest of the ensemble, contribute to the film's dynamic chemistry and intense camaraderie.

Next, Isaac and Olivia dissect the thrilling action sequences that make "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1" a non-stop rollercoaster ride. They analyze the film's meticulously choreographed set pieces, discussing the standout moments that had their hearts racing and jaws dropping. From high-octane chases to death-defying leaps, the hosts explore how director Christopher McQuarrie delivers edge-of-your-seat excitement while still maintaining a cohesive narrative.

Throughout the episode, Isaac and Olivia provide thoughtful insights into the movie's themes and narrative twists, careful not to give away major plot points. They explore the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, the intricate web of alliances and betrayals, and the overarching sense of urgency that keeps audiences invested from start to finish.

As the podcast draws to a close, Isaac and Olivia wrap up their discussion with their personal ratings and overall impressions of "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1." They weigh the movie's strengths against any potential weaknesses and offer their recommendations for both fans of the franchise and newcomers alike.

So, if you're a fan of high-stakes espionage, heart-stopping action, and captivating storytelling, join Isaac and Olivia on this episode of Flyover Film Country as they dissect the thrilling world of "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1." Get ready for an engaging, spoiler-free discussion that will leave you eager to experience the movie for yourself!"

Editors note: wow that was a really bad description this robot clearly didn't listen to the episode

Movies are BACK. Ok, maybe they never left. And ok, maybe this movie isn't spectacular. And ok, maybe Walter doesn't watch movies. And ok, maybe Walter isn't even on this episode. But he DID produce it and he DID write this description. And he IS about to go make some taco salad.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a Sims Family Staple! Isaac and Olivia cover it and compare it to Taika Waititi's other films. Isaac mis-states an actress' name repeatedly. Olivia and Isaac muse on the healthcare system in New Zealand, how they can never remember the events in the various Jurassic Park movies, and much, much more.

Did anyone think this movie would be anything less than phenomenal? After 2018's surprise animated hit about web-slinger Miles Morales, this sequel has been EAGERLY anticipated. We won't spoil anything here (gotta listen to the podcast episode for that), but is this the perfect sequel? Again, listen to the episode you morons!!!! Stop reading!!!!! Hit play!!!!!!!!