THEY SHOOT FILMS
Does the world really need another movie podcast? Recovering filmmakers Ken Mercer and F.T. Kosempa are apparently crazy enough to think so. Ken (a Left Coast Hollywood survivor) and Frank (an independent filmmaker from New York) share their bicoastal, idiosyncratic, and often hilarious takes on a curated collection of films that are truly worth talking about.
A PODCAST ABOUT FILMS THAT MATTER
Does the world really need another movie podcast? Recovering filmmakers Ken Mercer and F.T. Kosempa are apparently crazy enough to think so. Ken (a Left Coast Hollywood survivor) and Frank (an independent filmmaker from New York) share their bicoastal, idiosyncratic, and often hilarious takes on a curated collection of films that are truly worth talking about.
Recent Episodes
Nov. 25, 2025
'Vertigo' (Part 2)
In part two of this special two-part episode, we fall back into Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958). Tune in as we explore the recurring motifs of Vertigo, the deleted ending, and the controversy surrounding the scene that cont...
Nov. 11, 2025
'Vertigo'
In part one of this special two-part episode, we fall into Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958) — one of the most haunting and psychologically complex movies ever made. From its hypnotic visuals and Bernard Herrmann’s swirling s...
Oct. 28, 2025
'A History of Violence'
What happens when David Cronenberg trades body horror for psychological horror? In this episode, we break down A History of Violence —a tense, haunting look at identity, brutality, and the masks people wear to survive. We exp...
Oct. 14, 2025
Hard Eight
We break down Paul Thomas Anderson’s debut film, Hard Eight (1996) — the sharp, atmospheric crime drama that quietly launched one of the great modern directors. From Philip Baker Hall’s haunting performance to Anderson’s earl...
Sept. 30, 2025
Get Out
Step into the unsettling world of Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking horror film Get Out . In this episode, we break down the movie’s chilling themes, unforgettable performances, and innovative use of psychological tension. From t...
Sept. 16, 2025
Collateral
In this episode, we break down Michael Mann’s Collateral (2004), the stylish thriller starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. We explore how Collateral transformed Los Angeles into a glowing, dangerous character through Mann’s gr...
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