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Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
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Double Bill Chill

Two movie-obsessed buddies (Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley) pick a movie every week to cover at length and then each pairs the chosen film with yet another film. Three movie recommendations a week (and probably more). Our episodes are researched and we go pretty in-depth on the breakdowns. We love doing it, and we thank you for listening! Enjoy!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    BONUS: The Films of Stephen King RANKED

    This episode is our final episode of the Season King Stephen King spectacular! Spike & Jake each rank the movies and talk about why they liked certain films more than others. The final moments of the episode also leak the movies covered next season, so make sure to listen to the end! We love you!Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44

    47 min

  2. 30 OCT

    The Mist (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

    This week we finish out our Season King with Frank Darabont's 2007 film, "The Mist." We discuss the conception of this idea in the 1980s as well as the fast and cheap production of the film. We then dive into what we love and maybe don't love about the film. We finish the episode by each pairing the film with another for a pair of double bills!Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd:...

    2h 5m

  3. 23 OCT

    Dreamcatcher (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

    This week we cover Lawrence Kasdan's Stephen King mess of a film, "Dreamcatcher." We discuss everything from the making of the film to Morgan Freeman's stupid giant eyebrows. We finish the episode with two double bills including movies better than "Dreamcatcher." Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44

    1h 53m

  4. 16 OCT

    The Shawshank Redemption (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

    This week we enter into prestige Stephen King films with Frank Darabont's highly lauded "The Shawshank Redemption." We discuss the background of the film and the novella which inspired the film. Frank Darabont's early career and road to getting to direct this film is covered as well. After discussing the background, we talk about all the things we loved from the film and its characters. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!Thank you so much for listening!Crea...

    2h 24m

  5. 9 OCT

    Misery (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

    This week we continue our Season King with one of Spike's favorite movies, "Misery." We discuss the book, originally planned to be a Richard Bachman written story. We then discuss Rob Reiner's direction and his respect for the genre film language. Finally, we discuss everything we love about this film, which is a lot! Lastly, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills. Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughF...

    2h 15m

  6. 2 OCT

    The Running Man (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

    This week marks our first foray into Stephen King's pseudonym, Richard Bachman, with "The Running Man." We begin the episode discussing Richard Bachman and why King felt it necessary to write under a different name. Then, we get into the history of the screen adaptation by covering the various directors who tried to make this work, and how Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) saved the day. This is hardly a passion project, bu this movie is FUN! After we discuss the development of the film, we discu...

    1h 57m

  7. 25 SEPT

    Stand By Me (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

    This week we visit Castle Rock in 1959 for Rob Reiner's "Stand By Me." We discuss the ups and downs of the child actors in the film as well as the bumpy road to production and distribution of the film. After we discuss the film's production and history, we dive into the plot and talk about our favorite parts. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on In...

    2h 14m

  8. 18 SEPT

    Maximum Overdrive (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

    This week our podcast goes into "Maximum Overdrive" to discuss Stephen King's directorial debut and swan song. We discuss the short story, "Trucks," which "Maximum Overdrive" is based on. We then discuss the chaotic yet good natured set and production of the film. Next, we discuss the plot and the various things we liked and did not like about the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a set of double bills for your viewing pleasure. Thank you so much for listening!Created...

    2h 4m
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Two movie-obsessed buddies (Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley) pick a movie every week to cover at length and then each pairs the chosen film with yet another film. Three movie recommendations a week (and probably more). Our episodes are researched and we go pretty in-depth on the breakdowns. We love doing it, and we thank you for listening! Enjoy!

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  • Creator
    Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Double Bill Chill
  • Show Website
    Double Bill Chill

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