The B-Side

On our latest, Veronica Fitzpatrick returns to talk James Spader! With WHITE PALACE, CRITICAL CARE and more, we note his unparalleled sex appeal as an active listener, and how he morphs his singular weirdness to fit almost anywhere: thefilmstage.com/the-b-sides-...

Josh Hartnett joined us to chat about playing duplicitous characters, seeking out interesting work in films like AUGUST and VALLEY OF THE GODS, and the beleaguered production of TOWN & COUNTRY. A lovely convo! Enjoy! thefilmstage.com/josh-hartnet...

Author and critic @jasondashbailey.com joins us to talk about the late, great James Gandolfini! We discuss his versatility and surprising impish qualities as an actor, and how his final run of films tragically feels like a legend who was only getting started. thefilmstage.com/the-b-sides-...

We're back with a very special episode! With his new film JUST PLAY DEAD on Digital/VOD, director Martin Cambpell joins us to chat about his career, including NO ESCAPE, GREEN LANTERN, BEYOND BORDERS, CAST A DEADLY SPELL and more: bit.ly/4x6nCFN

We return TOMORROW!

Sometimes the parodies out gadget even the real James Bond movies, @djmecca.bsky.social of @tfsbside.bsky.social joins us to discuss Matt Helm's impact in this podcast clip! Full episode at the links below! 🍎: tiny.cc/QDivTSApple 🟢: tiny.cc/QDivTSSpotify 🏳️‍🌈: www.glitterjaw.com/the-q-division

In honor of MIAMI VICE's 20th birthday, we take it to the limit one more time with @oneblakeminute.bsky.social to talk about the B-Sides of Michael Mann! From THE KEEP to FERRARI we discuss everything that makes Mann our deadly passion, our terrible joy. Listen: bit.ly/4yMoEsq

With #TheOdyssey upon us, @oneblakeminute.bsky.social returns to discuss the B-Sides of Christopher Nolan! Venturing through INSOMNIA, THE PRESTIGE, and TENET, we get up to some stuff! thefilmstage.com/the-b-sides-...

For America's birthday, it's America's Sweetheart 🎆 @joereid.bsky.social returns to discuss Julia Roberts! We wade through I LOVE TROUBLE, AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS, FULL FRONTAL and LARRY CROWNE, unpacking the ups, downs, and comebacks of her iconic career: bit.ly/4oYdJrc

In honor of #DisclosureDay the great @bilgeebiri.bsky.social returns to discuss the B-Sides of Steven Spielberg! Parsing 1941, HOOK, AMISTAD and THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN, we unpack how the legendary filmmaker has evolved across a half-century: bit.ly/4vksTt3

It's a very special episode of @tfsbside.bsky.social! We are joined by Steven Spielberg scholar @bilgeebiri.bsky.social to discuss the legendary director's career and most overlooked films, in celebration of the arrival of #DisclosureDay.

Starting this week, we've got a lineup of absolute bangers coming your way this summer 🔥

On a special bonus episode, the great John Sayles returns to talk about some favorite recent watches, thrifty filmmaking, and some of his own under-seen gems (now showing at TIFF!) Watch, listen, or read here: bit.ly/4uRcvzz

On our latest, @filmintuition.bsky.social of @watchwithjen.bsky.social returns to chat about the incomparable Goldie Hawn! There's Duchesses, Dirtwater Foxes, Deceit and more! Listen up: bit.ly/4fAV8yW

Ahead of our newest episode, be sure to check out our conversation with @mitchellbeaupre.bsky.social on the B-Sides of Laurence Fishburne: bit.ly/3PKUvIC

Ahead of our newest episode, be sure to check out our conversation with @mitchellbeaupre.bsky.social on the B-Sides of Laurence Fishburne: bit.ly/3PKUvIC

Happy Memorial Day weekend from our Biker Boyz to yours! Celebrate the big Fish with us!

On our latest, we discuss CITY WAR, PEACE HOTEL and more, celebrating perhaps the most talented movie star on the planet: Chow Yun-Fat! bit.ly/4uvUlU8

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We've got a handful of *great* episodes lined up. A few hints:

Catch up with our latest episode on the wild and crazy Steve Martin! @ericdsnider.bsky.social joins us to talk THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS, THE LONELY GUY, THE SPANISH PRISONER, NOVOCAINE, and more from Martin's iconic career: bit.ly/4cRP4Qw

On our latest, we dive into the B-Side joints of Spike Lee! From the underrated GIRL 6 and SUMMER OF SAM, to the musical stylings of PASSING STRANGE and CHI-RAQ, we discuss Lee's trademark maximalism, his mastery of mixed media, and the earnestness he packs into every frame: bit.ly/4tf2Jqt

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What are the Academy Award categories that no longer exist? We discuss with @chrisvfeil.bsky.social and chat about this year's Oscar nominees on @tfsbside.bsky.social. Tune in:

Ahead of the Oscars, @chrisvfeil.bsky.social of This Had Oscar Buzz joins to discuss a few films from retired Oscar categories! We highlight Best Assistant Director, Best Cinematography (Black-and-White), and the fascinating evolution of the Music/Score category: bit.ly/3P8VOjK

On our latest, @brianraftery.bsky.social joins to dissect the B-Sides of Anthony Hopkins! From JUGGERNAUT (a banger!) to INSTINCT (a movie that exists!) we cover a wide range, and also spotlight some of his most memorable roles: bit.ly/4ua6Qp8

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ICYMI: The ever-charming Sam Rockwell stopped by to chat about Gore Verbinksi's GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE in addition to some B-Side gems like SAFE MEN, SNOW ANGELS and SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS! Listen here or wherever you pod: bit.ly/4ktKpql

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In celebration of her Sam Raimi collaboration hitting theaters, we discuss the career of Rachel McAdams and her most underseen films on a new episode of @tfsbside.bsky.social. Listen:

She's captured the hearts of time travelers everywhere – we're back with the B-Sides of Rachel McAdams! From THE LUCKY ONES to PASSION and beyond, she's always showed up, and always delivered. Here, we celebrate her as one of our most reliable leads. Listen up and enjoy! bit.ly/4bZpBof

TOMORROW (We're back!)

It's a wonderful life on our latest 🎄 @mitchellbeaupre.bsky.social joins to discuss cinema's finest squawker Jimmy Stewart! From early screwballs like VIVACIOUS LADY to Anthony Mann heaters like THE FAR COUNTRY, we celebrate all the lanky legend has to offer: bit.ly/3N0eIrT

On a new episode of @tfsbside.bsky.social, we discuss the career of America’s everyman and one of its most indelible movie stars: James Stewart! Listen to @djmecca.bsky.social, @codonnell.bsky.social and @mitchellbeaupre.bsky.social explore his most underseen films:

With ELLA MCCAY in theaters, we discuss the directed and produced works of living legend James L. Brooks! We unpack the confounding Musical Cut of I'LL DO ANYTHING, the gem that is ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET, and of course, that sandwich from SPANGLISH: bit.ly/3MAD1fW

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Benoit Blanc is back, and so is @shhhitsgavin.bsky.social! We discuss the B-Sides of Daniel Craig! From smaller fare (THE MOTHER) to movie star swings (COWBOYS & ALIENS), there's plenty to chew on over the long weekend! bit.ly/48ijLLd

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In celebration of his TWO new films out now, we hang out with the B-Sides of Richard Linklater! From THE NEWTON BOYS, to Orson Welles, and child astronauts, we unpack the versatile career of an American treasure: bit.ly/4paJtZ4

We hope you have your costume ready and it includes headphones/earpods, because we have a bevy of Halloween episodes all about film history and horror just in time for the most frightening holiday of all! Halloween!

Had SO MUCH fun celebrating B-Pax! #filmsky

Game over, man! On our latest, @billyraybrewton.bsky.social returns to discuss the career of Bill Paxton! From BRAIN DEAD to FRAILTY (and more) we talk about what made Paxton so captivating in roles of all sizes: bit.ly/46VMRko

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We're back friends! In honor of PTA's latest, we discuss the career and B-Sides of his most frequent collaborator: the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman! bit.ly/3WhYifY

In a lovely surprise, our final Audience Choice 2025 poll ended in a TIE! With both David Cronenberg and Spike Lee joining the Class of '25!

Dear lord this was really tough. Loooooove Cronenberg, Spike and Wes so much. In the end, went Cronenberg but would be happy if either Spike or Wes won too!

From #TellurideFilmFestival, my review of SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, a movie with great performances and some stale frames & pacing. thefilmstage.com/telluride-re...

The window is closing on our final Audience Choice poll of 2025, with Spike Lee and David Cronenberg contending for the top spot! Vote here: thefilmstage.com/vote-in-the-...