Linoleum Knife

One guy has a roast in the oven, but he takes the time to explain to his loveable husband that Beau Travail—with its heartbreaking, hilarious final scene—is a film delicacy comparable to other great films they have both reviewed, like Force Majure.

I have a very long daily commute. Your podcast keeps me company. I enjoy listening to not only what you think about movies, but what you think about everything else. What really piqued my interest was your reply to what you two thought would be a good representation of an autumn movie. All three of us said “Ordinary People “. It happens to be my very favorite movie. I’ve dissected just about every scene a million times . Everything you two mentioned, I have also thought about. So thanks for keeping me company, and mentioning my favorite movie! I also got to see the Midnight Cowboy documentary last night. It was surprising and touching to see John Voights response to talking about the movie.

This movie podcast, named after a goofy novelty metal song by the band Mastodon for the Alpha Teen Hunger Force movie many moons ago, involves a married set of film critics, one an academic and the other just the pretty arm candy, updates regularly with films of both the multiplex and the arthouse and the streaming home boxes. Sometimes there are guests. Highly recommended to friends, foes, and fronds.

Alonso and Dave give all points of view of a film and are clear as to why they feel as they do about it. They review all levels of movie with equal enthusiasm and critique. They treat kids’ movies, blockbusters, and art house flicks with the same level of respect. I am so grateful to find this podcast. It’s everything I’ve always wanted in film reviews.