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
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...
Sept. 2, 2025
Lost in America
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Albert Brooks’ 1985 classic 'Lost in America,' a comedy about chasing freedom and crashing into reality. We break down the film’s biting satire of the American Dream, its critique of ...
Aug. 19, 2025
'Touch of Evil'
Orson Welles' Touch of Evil marked the director’s return to Hollywood and contains what is widely considered one of the greatest shots in cinema. In this episode, we dive into the difficulties involved in getting that shot, t...
Aug. 5, 2025
Sorcerer
William Friedkin's Sorcerer is now considered an unsung masterpiece but was a critical and box office failure when it was first released in 1977. Quentin Tarantino has called Sorcerer one of his favorite films and Stephen Kin...
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