Best Landon Defever Podcasts (2025)

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Maura Weaver on Cincinnati Tourism, Returning to Japan, and Her New Album Strange Devotion 42:52

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Hello, and welcome to Films for the Void, episode #114! I am your host, Landon Defever, and my guest today is an indie/emo singer-songwriter based in Cincinnati, Ohio. For six years, she was the co-vocalist and guitarist for No Sleep Records pop-punk band Mixtapes, releasing three studio albums and touring with the likes of Bayside, Real Friends, a…

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Mike Maple on the Upper Peninsula, Releasing Six Albums in Five Years, and Why Hell is an Airport 21:58

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Hello, and welcome to Films for the Void, episode #113! I am your host, Landon Defever, and my guest today is the guitarist and vocalist for Marquette, Michigan power pop band Liquid Mike!5 Forming at the top of the decade, the band combines massive alt-rock riffs and self-depreciating lyrics into an accessibly punchy package, channeling the likes …

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Cathy and Keith Latinen on Playing Their 49th State, the Lions' Super Bowl Chances, and Building an Empire Empire Together 31:02

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Hello, and welcome to Films for the Void, episode #112! My guests today are the husband-and-wife duo behind emo independent record label Count Your Lucky Stars, home to bands like Camp Trash, Star Funeral, and Thank You I’m Sorry, along with alumni such as Foxing, Free Throw, and Snowing. The pair are also the minds behind Michigan emo band Empire!…

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Dissecting NYT's Best Movies of the Century So Far (w/ coreyfromhome): Part Two 1:56:43

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Hello, and welcome to Films for the Void, episode #110… part 2. I am your host, Landon Defever, and on a previous episode of Films for the Void, my friend Corey and I took at look at the New York Times’ 100 favorite movies of the century so far, as voted by film industry, as well as the New York Times’ 500 favorite movies of the century so far, as …

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John Galm on Snowing's Reunion, Lehigh Valley, and Swimming Through a River of Blood 52:27

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #111! My guest today is John Galm - bassist and vocalist for the legendary Philadelphia emo band Snowing. The band recently reunited to open for Bear vs Shark back in April, as well as at New Friends Fest in Toronto earlier this month. You still have another chance to catch the band play …

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Dissecting NYT's Best Movies of the Century So Far (w/ coreyfromhome): Part One 2:08:49

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #110! On June 23, 2025, The New York Times released their list of The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, composed of the opinions of more than 500 influential directors, actors, and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world. Their thoughts on the best films released since Ja…

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Patreon Picks #4 (Stick It, Draft Day, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Snatch) 56:03

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon does something a little bit different to wrap up the Films for the Void Patreon by giving the team's long-standing patrons one last pick each to discuss. And, boy, do we have a doozy of a lineup: Jessica Bendinger's 2006 film STICK IT (chosen by Tori Langlands),…

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Luke Bentham on The Lash, Hailing Rock & Roll, and Two Decades of The Dirty Nil 30:34

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Hello, and welcome to Films for the Void, bonus episode #31! In this episode, Landon talks to Luke Bentham, guitarist and frontman for the Hamilton, Ontario rock band The Dirty Nil. For nearly two decades now, the band (alongside drummer Kyle Fisher) has taken a love for punk and applied it with massive hard rock riffs and a spirited attitude all i…

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Toby Jones on AJ Goes to the Dog Park, Touring the Midwest, and the Joys of Filming in Fargo 19:00

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Hello, and welcome to Films for the Void, bonus episode #30! I am your host, Landon Defever, and my guest today is a writer, director, and storyboard artist whose past credits include Regular Show, Sanjay and Craig, OK KO, The Mighty Ones, and Jellystone. However, he’s making his feature length directorial debut with the new film AJ GOES TO THE DOG…

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Interstellar, The Life of Chuck (w/ Cyrus Zerbe) 1:02:29

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #108! I am your host, Landon Defever, and my guest today is Cyrus Zerbe! Cyrus is a Seattle-based artist and producer who works as a studio and session drummer, but plays in numerous groups, like Brian James was Here and Monitor. His EDM project CymaticZ will be performing at Seattle’s Ca…

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Alligator, 28 Years Later (w/ Austin Torres) 1:06:46

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #107! In this episode, Landon welcomes Austin Torres - a Michigan-based podcaster, director, and lover of all things horror. He transferred his love of horror movies into the podcast Would You Die?, where guests decide for themselves at the end of the discussion if they think they’d die i…

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Paulie, Friendship (w/ Justine Defever) 1:08:21

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #106! In this episode, Landon has on his older sister Justine Defever, currently an associate professor at Cleary University and a published poet. You can read her work over at her website, Justinedefever.com. The pair take flight in discussing John Roberts' 1998 film PAULIE, along with a…

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Josie & the Pussycats, Final Destination: Bloodlines (w/ Mike Yablon) 1:04:53

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #105! In this episode, Landon is joined by Mike Yablon, the New Jersey-based owner of the DIY label A Few Good Records, whose mission is to get you closer to bands covering the songs you know and love! For over a decade now, A Few Good Records has been putting together compilation albums …

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Enter the Void, Sinners (w/ Cole Shilobrit) 1:00:47

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #104! In this episode, Landon is joined by Cole Shilobrit, the cohost of the YouTube podcast Nefarious Reels, where alongside his friend Ninjedi, the pair recommend terrible movies, talk about them, and decide which one is the better of the two. You can find Nefarious Reels on YouTube wit…

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994), A Minecraft Movie (w/ Megan Loucks) 1:18:54

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #103! In this episode, Landon has on Meg Loucks–a YouTuber, film critic, and self-employed aficionado of all things cinema, and we both just so happen to live in the same area. You can find her work at her work at InSessionFilm, Cinemania.com, and her very own website WonderWatchlist.com!…

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Brick, One False Move, 2025 Summer Movie Preview (w/ Cameron Ritter) 1:10:24

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #102! In this episode, Landon has his first collaboration with a member of The Rolling Tape staff: Cameron Ritter, coming to us live from North Carolina! The pair talk about two noir-specific films: Rian Johnson's 2005 film BRICK and Carl Franklin's 1991 film ONE FALSE MOVE, as well as di…

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Gummo, Happiness, Mickey 17 (w/ Ethan Stacey) 1:10:50

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Hello, and welcome to Films for the Void, episode #101! In this episode, Landon Defever is joined by his good friend Ethan Stacey, a Toronto-based film fan ready for a mix of hilarity and depravity for this controversial double feature: Harmony Korine's 1997 film GUMMO and Todd Solondz's 1998 film HAPPINESS, along with a discussion of Bong Joon-ho'…

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Max Mon Amour, The Monkey, Oscars 2025 Recap, A Farewell to Eric Spitz 1:16:02

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #100! In this episode, Eric and Landon celebrate hitting the triple digits! They reflect on this year's Oscars, go bananas over Osgood Perkins' 2025 film THE MONKEY, Nagisa Oshima's 1986 film MAX MY LOVE makes a monkey out of them, and take a look back on some of their favorite episodes o…

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The Paddington Trilogy 1:09:27

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #99! In this episode, Eric and Landon hop across the pond for the Paddington trilogy: Paul King's 2015 film PADDINGTON, Paul King's 2018 film PADDINGTON 2, and Dougal Wilson's 2025 film PADDINGTON IN PERU! TIME STAMPS 00:02:24 Paddington 00:22:27 Paddington 2 00:44:17 Paddington in Peru 0…

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The Howling, Wolf Man 1:03:42

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new of Films for the Void, episode #98! In this episode, Eric and Landon bark at the moon when discussing Joe Dante's 1981 film THE HOWLING, along with Leigh Whannel's 2025 film WOLF MAN - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:07 Wolf Man 00:19:05 The Howling 01:00:30 Landon's Recommendation…

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Shadow of the Vampire, Nosferatu (2024) 1:01:26

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #97! In this episode, Eric and Landon succumb to the darkness with a pair of adaptations of Bram Stoker's Dracula: E. Elias Merhige's 2000 film SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE and Robert Eggers' 2024 film NOSFERATU. All this and more on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:06…

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Secretary, Babygirl 1:07:48

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #96! In this episode, Eric and Landon get exactly what they want in a very seductive double feature: Steven Shainburg's 2002 film SECRETARY and Helina Reijn's 2024 film BABYGIRL - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:53 Babygirl 00:20:39 Secretary 01:04:22 La…

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Patreon Picks #3 (Conclave, An American Tail, Madame Web) 1:05:58

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon and Eric kick it over to their patrons for another dose of fan-recommended films: Edward Berger's 2024 film CONCLAVE, Don Bluth's 1986 film AN AMERICAN TAIL, and SJ Clarkson's 2024 film MADAME WEB–all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS: 00:…

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Ernest Saves Christmas, The Ref 1:04:46

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #94! In this episode, Eric and Landon ring in the holidays with their first watch of a Christmas classic: John Cherry's 1988 film ERNEST SAVES CHRISTMAS, along with a discussion of Ted Demme's 1994 film THE REF in honor of its 30th anniversary - all on the latest episode of Films for the …

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Cronos, Gremlins 1:07:02

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Eric and Landon decide to turn back time by talking about Guillermo Del Toro's 1992 film CRONOS, along with a discussion of Joe Dante's 1984 film GREMLINS, not just for the holidays, but to celebrate its 40th anniversary - all on a brand new episode of Films for the Vo…

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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Anora 1:12:24

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #92! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a look at two very different films about sex work: Colin Higgins' 1982 film THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS and Sean Baker's 2024 film ANORA - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:04:48 Anora 00:23:01 The Best Littl…

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The Best Man (1964), The Apprentice 1:02:22

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #91! In this election special, Eric and Landon take a look at two political films: Franklin J. Schaffner's 1964 film THE BEST MAN and Ali Abbasi's 2024 film THE APPRENTICE - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS: 00:02:04 The Apprentice 00:16:13 The Best Man 00:58:3…

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Splice, The Substance 1:05:45

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #90! Eric and Landon take a look at two very different submissions in the body horror genre: Vincenzo Natali's 2009 film SPLICE and Coralie Fargeat's 2024 film THE SUBSTANCE - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:50 The Substance 00:16:56 Splice 01:02:43 Eric…

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The Innocents (1961), The Innocents (2021) 1:07:13

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #89! Eric and Landon take a look into the unknown by examining both Jack Clayton's 1961 film THE INNOCENTS, as well as Eskil Vogt's 2021 Norwegian import of the same name - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:52 The Innocents (1961) 00:47:40 The Innocents (2…

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The People's Joker, Joker (2019) 1:18:10

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #88! In this episode, Eric and Landon try their hand at two very different takes on the Batman universe: Vera Drew's 2022 film THE PEOPLE'S JOKER, and Todd Phillips' 2019 film JOKER, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:55 Joker 00:22:09 The People's Joker 01:13:14 Eric…

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Peeping Tom, Blink Twice 1:09:11

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #87! Eric and Landon take a deep, long, uncomfortable look at Michael Powell's 1960 film PEEPING TOM, as well as discuss Zoe Kravitz's recent directorial debut BLINK TWICE - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:03:08 Blink Twice 00:22:22 Peeping Tom 01:06:11 Lan…

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Vera Drake, 4 Months 3 Weeks & 2 Days 1:01:46

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #86! In this episode, Eric and Landon take a look at two films covering the topic of abortion: A full-length discussion of Mike Leigh's 2004 film VERA DRAKE, as well as touch on Cristian Mungiu's 2007 film 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS & 2 DAYS, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02…

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Son of the Mask, The Mask (1994), The Mask (2023) 1:07:40

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #85! In this episode, Eric and Landon explore the depths of hell... not one of fire and brimstone, but of CGI and wide-angle lenses, exploring Lawrence Guterman's 2005 film SON OF THE MASK, along with a discussion of Chuck Russell's 1994 original THE MASK and quickly touch on Conner O'Malley's 2023 …

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Barbie as Rapunzel, Tangled 1:03:12

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Hello, and welcome to Films for the Void, episode #84! Eric and Landon go to great lengths to discuss two iterations of the classic Rapunzel fairy tale: Owen Hurley's 2002 film BARBIE AS RAPUNZEL and Byron Howard and Nathan Greno's 2010 film TANGLED - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:49 Tangled 00:17:59 Barbie as R…

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Dogtooth, Kinds of Kindness 1:02:23

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #83! In this episode, it's a Yorgos Lanthimos double feature! Eric and Landon take a deep dive into Lanthimos' 2009 film DOGTOOTH, as well as discuss his latest film KINDS OF KINDNESS - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:58 Kinds of Kindness 00:13:18 Dogtoo…

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A Very Mamma Mia! Double Feature! 1:08:57

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #82! In this episode, Eric and Landon have some pretty heated reactions to Phyillda Lloyd's 2008 film MAMMA MIA, along with its sequel, Ol Parker's 2018 film MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:53 Mamma Mia 00:50:39 Mamma Mia: Here We Go A…

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Pretty Poison, Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels 1:02:04

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #81! In this episode, Landon and Eric explore both the pleasant and unpleasantries of Noel Black's 1968 film PRETTY POISON, along with a retrospective review of Guy Ritchie's 1998 film LOCK, STOCK & TWO SMOKING BARRELS - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:5…

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Juice, Hustle & Flow 1:02:55

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #80! In this episode, Eric and Landon find out if Ernest R. Dickerson's 1992 film JUICE is worth the squeeze, as well as take a look at a Memphis-based tale of hip-hop in Craig Brewer's 2005 film HUSTLE & FLOW, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:38 Hustle & Flow 00:16…

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The Fountain, Upstream Color 1:10:05

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #79! In this episode, Eric and Landon explore the meaning of life and death when discussing Darren Aronofsky's 2006 film THE FOUNTAIN, as well as take a look at another similarly dense drama - Shane Carruth's 2013 film UPSTREAM COLOR, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:0…

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Patreon Picks #2.5 (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Hot Rod, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) 1:09:25

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #78! In this episode, Eric and Landon fulfill their Patreon agreements and take a look at three films chosen from our wonderful Patrons - Stephen Norrington's 2003 film THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (Cooper Smart), Akiva Schaffer's 2007 film HOT ROD (Gracie Potter), and Michel Gondry's 2004 …

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Millennium Actress, Patreon Picks #2 (Margin Call, Pillow Talk) 1:05:20

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #77! In this episode, Eric and Landon reflect on Satoshi Kon's 2001 film MILLENNIUM ACTRESS, as well as review at two picks from our wonderful Patrons - JC Chandor's 2011 film MARGIN CALL (Reid Lott) and Michael Gordon's 1959 film PILLOW TALK (Janet Defever)! TIME STAMPS 00:01:55 Margin Call 00:12:5…

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Blood Debts, Death Wish 59:45

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #76! In this episode, Eric and Landon take sweet revenge on Teddy Chiu's 1985 film BLOOD DEBTS, as well as take a look at the film that inspired it - Michael Winner's 1974 film DEATH WISH, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:01:55 Death Wish 00:19:55 Blood Debts 00:54:15 …

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The Wiz, The Wizard of Oz 1:11:18

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Welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #75! In this episode, Eric and Landon ease on down to the land of Oz to discuss Sidney Lumet's 1978 film THE WIZ, as well as take a look at the film that inspired it - Victor Fleming's 1939 film THE WIZARD OF OZ, all on the latest episode of Films for the Void! TIME STAMPS 00:02:17 The Wizard of Oz …

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Chris Nichols on Everything Metalcore, SLC Straight Edge, and Breaking the Only Rule of First Grade Fight Club 1:00:35

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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 …

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It Happened One Night, Wings 1:07:39

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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! TIME STAMPS 00:02:13 Wings 00:18:31 …

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Mannequin, Simply Irresistible 1:07:04

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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! TIME STAMPS 00:01:50 Simply Irresistible 00:1…

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Wings of Desire, Angels in the Outfield 1:15:48

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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! TIME STAMPS 00:02:20 Angels in the Outfield 00…

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Cheekface (Greg Katz, Amanda Tannen, and Echo Edwards) on Their Surprise New Album, Label Independence, and Getting Things Sorted 1:01:22

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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…

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The Devils, God's Not Dead 1:19:52

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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 STAMP…

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Mitch Gulish on Saturdays at Your Place, the Year Ahead, and Becoming the Midwest's Next Emo Darlings 58:27

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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…