The Film Talk

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  All of Steven Spielberg's Theatrical Films Ranked - Part 5 12.08.2026 23min

  Ok, we finally made it! Wrapping up our multi-part appreciation of the work of Steven Spielberg with Part 5. Spoilers for GYMKATA, ZODIAC, QUANTUM OF SOLACE and, of course, the films of Spielberg. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk
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  Blue Heron and a Short Appreciation of The New Yorker Film Critic Richard Brody 05.08.2026 24min

  Sophy Romvari's beautiful film new BLUE HERON is available to stream now; Higgins and Loe reflect on it in this episode, as well as have a brief discussion on what makes THE NEW YORKER's film critic Richard Brody so vital. SPOILERS FOR: BLUE HERON, THE ODYSSEY, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, UP IN THE AIR, RONIN, and STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk
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  The Odyssey 31.07.2026 56min

  THE ODYSSEY: It's important that a film at this scale is speaking to this moment that we're in Dear Listener. In this wide ranging discussion our hosts Higgins and Loe get into why THE ODYSSEY is so thought provoking and important a piece of mainstream entertainment, while along the way enjoining discussions about matters of life and death, one's responsibilities to act, and also completely forget to mention Zendaya's role in the film. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk
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  All of Steven Spielberg's Theatrical Films Ranked - Part 4 17.07.2026 42min

  We appreciate it's getting ridiculous Dear Listener. Please believe that we genuinely thought we could rank all of Steven Spielberg's theatrical films in one episode. That turned out not to be the case.  But in this episode we finally, almost, get there. Hope you enjoy, (and also join us in an appreciation of the wonderful actor Sam Neill who has just left us, he will be missed). Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk
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  Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 10.07.2026 44min

  What is the moral heft of STAR WARS Dear Listener and where should the franchise go from here? One of many questions asked as we discuss all things STAR WARS and the latest installment in the franchise with educator and STAR WARS expert Dan Zehr of Coffee with Kenobi. Warning: spoilers for THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU as well as MOANA, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, JAWS, ANDOR, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, THE EXORCIST and of course the STAR WARS films. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk
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  All of Steven Spielberg's Theatrical Films Ranked - Part 3 05.07.2026 54min

  Hello friends, who knew Higgins and Loe would have so much to talk about in regards to the filmography of Steven Spielberg? I suppose we should have realized. In this ep we soldier on and discuss some of our favorite Spielberg pictures, as well as reflect on the magnificent AU HASARD BALTHAZAR, Tom Stoppard's INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE script polish and Gareth's love of WAR HORSE. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk
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  Disclosure Day 21.06.2026 41min

  Take out the earplugs of your mind Dear Listener and go watch Steven Spielberg's magnificent DISCLOSURE DAY. That is all. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk
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  All of Steven Spielberg's Theatrical Films Ranked - Part 2 16.06.2026 35min

  You won't believe where Professor Dr. Gareth Higgins put RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK on this Part 2 episode ranking of all of Steven Spielberg's films Dear Listener, but as Jett Loe says on the show, (referring to Spielberg's DUEL), "...in the absence of reason there's madness". Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk
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  All of Steven Spielberg's Theatrical Films Ranked - Part 1 14.06.2026 53min

  How do we apply metrics to art Dear Listener? Well, Higgins and Loe try, as they go though all of Steven Spielberg's theatrically released films and put them in order form worst to best, least to greatest, slightly brilliant to most brilliant? Something like that. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk
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  Backrooms 07.06.2026 10min

  BACKROOMS is fascinating Dear Listener. The film's nostalgia for the analog seems to be a Trojan Horse that explicates that sinking feeling you feel about our culture when you engage with AI/LLM content. Recommended, with caveats. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk  
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  Natchez / Exposing the Myth of Southern Charm / Why The Movies Don't Feel The Same Anymore 25.05.2026 31min

  It's the anti-GONE WITH THE WIND, Gareth's film of the year so far and a picture Loe recommends for everyone. See NATCHEZ folks. Also discussed: Thomas Flight's WHY THE MOVIES DON'T FEEL THE SAME ANYMORE and THE BOYS. Additionally, don't forget, before we act, we must see. Enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com
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  Field of Dreams 22.04.2026 45min

  For more than 20 years, on the show and off, Dear Listener, Gareth has been trying to get Jett to watch FIELD OF DREAMS. Well, it's finally happened. Press play to hear this deep dive into the blockbuster fantasy from the last century in which Higgins and Loe discuss fathers and sons, baseball ghosts, how many days Burt Lancaster was on the set, the elimination of the monoculture and whether it's ever too late to make amends to those we've hurt. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com
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  Project Hail Mary 30.03.2026 1h 4min

  What? Two film critics who may not actually recommend PROJECT HAIL MARY? It's true folks, in this massive episode we go in-depth into the pitfalls PROJECT HAIL MARY falls into and recommend some alternatives, namely: E.T., TITANIC, SILENT RUNNING, THE DAY AFTER (TOMORROW), THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE, LIFEFORCE, MELANCHOLIA, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, SOLARIS, CONTACT, I, ROBOT, DARK CITY, KNOWING and even THE OMEGA MAN. We hope you enjoy. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com
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  Academy Awards Special 14.03.2026 55min

  It's time for the the 98th Academy Awards friends! In this episode we talk directors, cinematographers, editors, actors, actresses and a lot more, including all the Best Picture Nominees: Bugonia, F1, Hamnet, Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, Marty Supreme, Sinners, One Battle After Another, Train Dreams and The Secret Agent. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com
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  Song Sung Blue 04.02.2026 24min

  It's a crowd pleaser that didn't find a crowd Dear Listener. In this episode Gareth raves about Song Song Blue while Jett tries not to have a heart attack. Will you like it? Should you see it? Only one way to find out, listen and enjoy, you Sweet Caroline you. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com
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  MARTY SUPREME / EEPHUS 20.01.2026 30min

  Is the film exhilarating yet empty? And are we taking about MARTY SUPREME or EEPHUS Dear Listener? Let's find out together. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com
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  Our Top 10 Films of 2025 01.01.2026 40min

  It's the end of the year folks, so time for lists! Here's Jett and Gareth's Top 10 films of 2025. Gareth: BLUE MOON, A LITTLE PRAYER, KÖLN 75, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, SINNERS, SORRY BABY, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN and TRAIN DREAMS. Jett: AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH, PLURIBUS, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, RIEFENSTAHL, 28 YEARS LATER, SORRY BABY, BUGONIA, TRAIN DREAMS, SINNERS and ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com
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  Avatar: Fire and Ash 22.12.2025 40min

  It's The Film Talk's most divisive picture of the year Dear Listener. Higgins and Loe: one saw Avatar: Fire and Ash in IMAX 3D and one didn't. Will they ever be able to reconcile their opinions, thoughts and feelings? Let's listen in and find out. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com
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  Rob Reiner / Train Dreams / Sorry, Baby 16.12.2025 49min

  His movies radiated kindness and empathy no matter the subject matter Dear Listener. We talk about the late Rob Reiner in this episode as well as discussing two of the most beautiful, insightful and sad films of the year, Train Dreams and Sorry, Baby. Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com
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  Frankenstein 11.11.2025 35min

  What makes this version of Frankenstein, (there's been at least 400 others), necessary Dear Listener? Other than the director's obsessive need to get it to the screen - and is that enough? Subscribe on Patreon Apple - The Film Talk Spotify - The Film Talk Facebook.com/TheFilmTalk To contact Jett and Gareth go to: info@thefilmtalk.com