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We tore into John Boorman’s Excalibur and found ourselves loving its operatic ambition and gorgeous cinematography while ragging on its tinny ADR and the way every character says their inner monologue out loud. Nathan and Sam are joined by guest Ian Taylor (writer, comedian, and board‑game dude). We run through the big scenes — Arthur yanking the sword, that brutal Knighting of Urience moment, Lancelot’s weird naked-vision quest duel with a suit of armor, and the sudden shift into the Grail quest. For information about Ian Taylor visit https://www.widgetridge.com/ Chapters: 01:06 - Show Introduction — Introduce Ian Taylor 12:35 - Roundtable — Main Discussion of 'Excalibur' 53:02 - Final Thoughts & Ratings and VAULT DECISION 01:03:55 - Recommendation Shelf — Magical/Mystical Mentors 01:14:32 - What We've Seen Lately 01:28:56 - Episode Wrap-Up

Sam has spent years trying to get Nathan to watch Gremlins 2: The New Batch. At last, Nathan gives in, and filmmaker and actor Diana Porter joins them to sort through the chaos at Clamp Tower. Is Joe Dante’s 1990 sequel a gleeful act of creative rebellion, or does it throw away so many rules that there’s nothing left to hold onto? Nathan, Sam, and Diana get into the Looney Tunes nature of this film, Daniel Clamp, the parade of new Gremlins, and the movie’s habit of turning everything, including itself, into a joke. Diana also talks about her path from acting to directing, her collaborations with Michael Wisler, and their short films Subscribed, The Rewind, and Proxy. To close out the episode, all three reveal their Top 5 Movie Monsters, with picks ranging from childhood nightmares to creatures that still make them afraid to go in the water. Find Diana’s work at elazonfilms.com Chapters: 01:06 - Show Intro — Welcoming Diana Porter 21:34 - Late Summer Movie Catch-Up 35:17 - Main Review — Gremlins 2: The New Batch 01:06:39 - Final Thoughts and Vault Decision 01:17:01 - Top 5 Movie Monsters

Just when you thought it was safe to greenlight a sequel... Nathan and Sam kick off The Search for More Money, a mini-retrospective devoted to those inevitable Hollywood follow-ups born after somebody at the studio looked at the box-office receipts and said, “Well...why don't we just do that again?” First into the water: Jaws 2, the 1978 sequel tasked with following one of the greatest blockbusters ever made. And while the shark may have had fewer mechanical problems this time around, the production certainly didn't. Sam dives deep into the film's famously rocky journey to the screen, including the firing of original director John D. Hancock, his abandoned darker vision of a financially devastated Amity Island, the arrival of Jeannot Szwarc to rescue an already-moving production, major rewrites, cast changes, filming split between Martha's Vineyard and Florida, and a very unhappy Roy Scheider, who apparently had about as much enthusiasm for returning to Amity as Chief Brody had for going back in the water. And beneath all the criticism, there's a bigger question: what happens when a movie you loved as a kid doesn't quite survive the trip back through adult eyes? Nathan and Sam both have deep nostalgia for Jaws 2, but nostalgia can only keep you afloat for so long. Before heading to Amity, Nathan shares his first-ever moviegoing experience overseas, visiting Cinema Trindade in Porto, Portugal for Karim Aïnouz's bizarre black comedy Rosebush Pruning. Sam checks in with the latest from Sam's Reel World Adventures, and a discussion of Spider-Man: Brand New Day sends Nathan spiraling into the modern parent's ultimate cinematic nightmare: how many Marvel movies do you have to show a child before they're legally allowed to understand Spider-Man? 03:25 – Nathan’s Portugal Theater Trip & Rosebush Pruning Review 11:32 – Sam’s Reel World Adventures Update - Sam's Youtube channel 14:17 – Nathan’s Spider-Man Dilemma 20:47 – Jaws 2: Movie Facts 36:27 – Jaws 2 Discussion 1:07:20 – Movie Clip Game 1:10:23 – Final Ratings & VAULT DECISION 1:17:39 – Recommendation Shelf Be sure to watch both episodes of Sam's Reel World Adventures where he explores the filming locations of Jaws 2. Find all our episodes here or on your preferred Podcast app: https://backtotheframerate.com Back to the Frame Rate is on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/ Be sure to Follow us @backtotheframerate https://www.facebook.com/backtotheframerate https://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframerate https://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate - Where you can watch video versions Email us at [email protected] Follow Nathan on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/ Follow Bee on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/ Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate

It's time for the grand finale of Duv-All In, our four-part celebration of the legendary Robert Duvall! Nathan Suher, Sam Cole, and special guest Dave Merrill (filmmaker, entrepreneur, and Bluff City movie buff) dive into The Apostle (1997), the Academy Award-nominated drama that Robert Duvall didn't just star in... he wrote it, directed it, produced it, and practically brewed the coffee on set. Is The Apostle Duvall's greatest performance? Why does this film still stand apart from almost every Hollywood movie about faith? Does its powerful story of redemption, guilt, and second chances earn a place in our Vault of Legends, or should it be left behind when the asteroid wipes out civilization? Then things take a delightfully unhinged turn... Nathan debuts Robert Duvall Sound Clip Jeopardy!, where Sam and Dave battle it out by identifying Robert Duvall movies using nothing but audio clips. Will they recognize Tender Mercies? The Great Santini? Network? Or will they accidentally buzz in with Days of Thunder when the answer was Deep Impact? (Anything is possible.) Whether you're a lifelong Robert Duvall fan, a lover of classic cinema, or just looking for your next great movie recommendation, this episode closes out our Duv-All In retrospective with thoughtful conversation, questionable trivia skills, and plenty of laughs. 01:35 Meet our guest: Dave Merrill 07:05 Nathan's movie theater mishap (Disclosure Day) 13:20 The Apostle (1997) Trailer & Plot Synopsis 54:00 Final Ratings & Vault of Legends Verdict 01:08:00 Robert Duvall Sound Clip Jeopardy!

We return to our Robert Duvall retrospective with good friend and guest Mark Krawczyk of the Spoiler Room Podcast, as well as the Chief, Cook, and Bottle Washer at Special Mark Productions. Together we dive into Joel Schumacher’s 1993 thriller FALLING DOWN. Stick around for our Recommendation Shelf segment centered around “People at Their Boiling Points,” and to cap off the show, we ask Mark to adjudicate two films that have been hanging in the balance to determine whether they will be SAVED or PURGED. It’s a packed episode. So packed, in fact, that it makes L.A. freeway traffic look relaxing. To find Mark Krawczyk, The Spoiler Room Podcast, his Youtube channel visit: https://www.specialmarkproductions.com/ Companies/movies/shows mentioned in this episode: Weston Media Podcast Network Apple Podcasts Spotify Warner Gilmore Girls Subway Polo Lounge Mark Productions Lemon Ace Orion Pictures RoboCop Colors Dying Young Flatliners A Time to Kill Muppets Take Manhattan Death Wish God Bless America Elden Ring Ocarina of Time