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The (Other) Film Guys

The (Other) Film Guys

By Justin Alvarez and Zachary Livingood

We talk movies. Along with the other millions of podcasts. We are The (Other) Film Guys who focus on a different theme of movies every three episodes. Whether that be a genre, location, actor, director, or just a general theme. Each series, hosts Justin Alvarez and Zachary Livingood discuss the different films in detail and just have fun talking about movies that they love.
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#84 - The Worst Person in the World

The (Other) Film GuysApr 18, 2022

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#84 - The Worst Person in the World

#84 - The Worst Person in the World

I feel like a spectator in my own life. Like I'm playing a supporting role in my own life.

This week, Zach and Justin finish out the Oslo Trilogy by talking about Joachim Trier's latest film THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD!

Apr 18, 202259:07
#83 - Oslo, August 31st

#83 - Oslo, August 31st

It will get better. Everything will be alright.

This week, Zach and Justin continue the Oslo Trilogy of films with "Oslo, August 31st"!

Apr 11, 202251:48
#82 - Reprise

#82 - Reprise

I wish we could just meet all over again.

This week, Zach and Justin start a series on the Oslo Trilogy of films by Joachim Trier, starting with REPRISE.

Apr 04, 202255:39
#81 - The Lighthouse (feat. Scarlett Simmons)

#81 - The Lighthouse (feat. Scarlett Simmons)

There's enchantment in the light.

This week, Zach and Justin finish the Robert Pattinson showcase talking about the 2018 film THE LIGHTHOUSE by Robert Eggers, joined by Scarlett Simmons.

Mar 07, 202201:12:47
#80 - High Life

#80 - High Life

I'd rather sink into the Earth after I've lost you than to sit around and grieve once you've gone off into your destiny.

This week, we continue our Robert Pattinson showcase talking about Claire Denis' film HIGH LIFE.

Feb 28, 202243:35
#79 - Good Time

#79 - Good Time

This place where we are now, it can be a lot of fun if you let it. You're gonna have a good time.

This week, listen to our actor's spotlight on Robert Pattinson, starting with the Safdie Brothers film GOOD TIME.

Feb 21, 202201:04:00
#78 - Inside (feat. Joshua Folsom)

#78 - Inside (feat. Joshua Folsom)

Wellllll, welllllll, look who's inside again
This week, we're wrapping up our Year-End Favorites series with Joshua Folsom’s pick: BO BURNHAM: INSIDE
Jan 21, 202201:28:02
#77 - Drive My Car

#77 - Drive My Car

Yield yourself to the text.

This week, we're discussing Justin's personal favorite film of the year, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's DRIVE MY CAR.

Jan 14, 202201:12:04
#76 - Nine Days

#76 - Nine Days

Good memories, bad memories, they're all just the same right now. It still hurts... In a way that no one can see, and only I can feel.

This week on The (Other) Film Guys, Zach and Justin wrap up the year talking about their favorite film of 2021. For this entry, talking about Zach's personal pick NINE DAYS starring Winston Duke, Benedict Wong, Zazie Beetz, and Bill Skarsgård.

Jan 07, 202201:09:36
#75 - Licorice Pizza

#75 - Licorice Pizza

I'll never forget about you. Just like you'll never forget about me.

This week, Zach and Justin finally finish their saga on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson with his latest film LICORICE PIZZA starring Cooper Hoffman, Alana Haim, Bradley Cooper, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, and Benny Safdie

Dec 31, 202101:07:21
#74 - Phantom Thread

#74 - Phantom Thread

Is this an ambush? Are you sent here to ruin my evening? And possibly my entire life?

This week, Zach and Justin continue talking about PTA with his beautiful romance drama, Phantom Thread.

Dec 24, 202101:08:41
#73 - Inherent Vice

#73 - Inherent Vice

Chotto, Kenichiro, Dozo! Motto panukeiku... motto panukeiku! MOTTO PANUKEIKU!

This week, Zach and Justin return after a hiatus to finish up Paul Thomas Anderson's filmography, starting with INHERENT VICE!

Dec 17, 202101:08:45
#72 - Paris, Texas (feat. Joshua Folsom)

#72 - Paris, Texas (feat. Joshua Folsom)

Why in hell would you want to buy a vacant lot in Paris, Texas, for Christ sake?

This week we're joined by veteran guest Joshua Folsom to finish out our 'Cities' series talking about Wim Wenders' 1984 film PARIS, TEXAS.

Aug 13, 202101:09:21
#71 - Paterson

#71 - Paterson

Sometimes an empty page presents more possibilities.

This week, Zach and Justin return from their hiatus making a film to talk about PATERSON, directed by Jim Jarmusch

Aug 06, 202101:13:15
#70 - Columbus

#70 - Columbus

The problem with being a tour guide is that you stop seeking. You become some arbiter of tidbit facts... that you start repeating over and over.
This week, we start our new series talking about Kogonada's debut feature film, COLUMBUS.
Jul 16, 202101:08:30
#69 - First Cow (feat. Saoirse Selway)

#69 - First Cow (feat. Saoirse Selway)

History isn't here yet. It's coming, but we got here early this time. Maybe this time, we can be ready for it. We can take it on our own terms.

This week we're joined by Saoirse (@TheSaoirseBlog) to talk about Kelly Reichardt's most recent film FIRST COW.

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Comfort - A Short Film - https://igg.me/at/mKO1-OXxUww/x#/

Jul 09, 202101:04:19
#68 - Old Joy (feat. Luke Gil)

#68 - Old Joy (feat. Luke Gil)

Sorrow is nothing but worn out joy.

This week, we're joined by Luke (@werner_bertzog) to talk about Kelly Reichardt's sophomore film OLD JOY!

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Comfort - A Short Film - https://igg.me/at/mKO1-OXxUww/x#/

Jul 02, 202101:23:17
#67 - Wendy and Lucy (feat. Zachary Morgason)

#67 - Wendy and Lucy (feat. Zachary Morgason)

You can't get a address without an address. You can't get a job without a job.

This week, we're rejoined by Zachary Morgason (@zmorgasboard) to discuss Kelly Reichardt's 2008 film Wendy and Lucy.

Comfort - A Short Film - https://tinyurl.com/2cwrp7kh

Jun 25, 202101:09:36
#66 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (feat. Mel Turnage)

#66 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (feat. Mel Turnage)

What a loss to spend that much time with someone, only to find out that she's a stranger.

This week, we're rejoined by Mel to discuss the last film in our Written by Kaufman series, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND.

Comfort - A Short Film: bit.ly/3iwfOuk

Jun 18, 202101:13:21
#65 - Adaptation
Jun 11, 202101:00:17
#64 - Being John Malkovich

#64 - Being John Malkovich

Malkovich. Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich, Malkovich. Malkovich? Malkovich, Malkovich Malkovich. Malkovich!

This week, we're talking about the 1999 debut feature film of both Spike Jonze AND Charlie Kaufman's first produced script BEING JOHN MALKOVICH.

Jun 04, 202157:46
#63 - Mission: Impossible 3

#63 - Mission: Impossible 3

You hung me out of a plane. You can tell a lot about a person's character by how they treat people they don't have to treat well.

This episode, Zach and Justin finish discussion Mission: Impossible... for now.

May 28, 202101:17:36
#62 - Mission: Impossible 2

#62 - Mission: Impossible 2

This isn't mission difficult, it's mission impossible. *cue the Leo from OUATIH pointing meme*
This week, Zach and Justin talk about what the least reputable M:I movie does to the series, and if there's any hidden value in it.
May 21, 202101:01:49
#61 - Mission: Impossible

#61 - Mission: Impossible

This podcast, should you choose to listen it, contains Zach and Justin discussing Brian de Palma’s 1996 film MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Available on Paramount+!

May 14, 202101:10:27
#60 - Stop Making Sense (feat. Scar Simmons)

#60 - Stop Making Sense (feat. Scar Simmons)

I've got a tape I want to play.
This week, we bid farewell to Josh from the podcast in a celebratory discussion on the incredible concert film STOP MAKING SENSE, joined by Zach's Girlfriend (aka Scar Simmons)!
May 07, 202101:03:28
#59 - Monterey Pop
Apr 30, 202101:11:50
#58 - The Last Waltz

#58 - The Last Waltz

"We wanted it to be more than just a concert. We wanted it to be a celebration." "A celebration of a beginning or an end?" "Beginning of the beginning of the end of the beginning."

This week, we kick off our series of concert films and talk about Martin Scorsese's documentary of The Band's final show, THE LAST WALTZ.

Apr 23, 202101:17:52
#57 - Wildlife

#57 - Wildlife

Well, ain't this a wild life, son?

This week, we're talking about Paul Dano's directorial debut WILDLIFE.

Apr 16, 202101:12:36
#56 - Eighth Grade

#56 - Eighth Grade

Eighth grade is the worst.

This week, Josh and Zach talk about the incredible directorial debut of Bo Burnham, EIGHTH GRADE. Check it out and come listen to us talk about the movie, our YouTube channels in middle school, and Limzard vs Momke.

Apr 09, 202101:43:38
#55 - mid90s

#55 - mid90s

A lot of the time we feel that our lives the worst, but I think that if you looked in anybody else's closet, you wouldn't trade your shit for their shit. This week, we're gonna be talking about Jonah Hill's film mid90s. Watch the movie on Amazon Prime or Kanopy and come listen!

Apr 02, 202101:08:11
#54 - The Muppets Take Manhattan

#54 - The Muppets Take Manhattan

Peoples is peoples. Okay?

This week, we finish out our Muppets series with THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN. And booooy do they take it alright.

Mar 26, 202101:09:43
#53 - The Great Muppet Caper

#53 - The Great Muppet Caper

Kermit was right! You're a phony. You're a phony! Yes, you are! And you know what, you can't even sing! Your voice was dubbed!

This week, listen to our episode on Jim Henson's feature directorial debut, THE GREAT MUPPER CAPER, available on Disney+

Mar 19, 202101:19:37
#52 - The Muppet Movie

#52 - The Muppet Movie

Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers, and me. 

This week, we're talking OG Muppets! Starting with the 1979 gem THE MUPPET MOVIE!

Mar 12, 202101:20:60
#51 - Before Midnight

#51 - Before Midnight

Like sunlight, sunset, we appear, we disappear. We are so important to some, but we are just passing through.

This week, we finish up Linklater, Hawke, and Delpy's Before Trilogy with BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

Mar 05, 202101:32:52
#50 - Before Sunset

#50 - Before Sunset

Baby, you are gonna miss that plane. This week in the Before Trilogy series, Zach and Josh discuss the 2004 film BEFORE SUNSET.

Feb 26, 202101:23:09
#49 - Before Sunrise

#49 - Before Sunrise

This week, Zach and Josh (that's right Joshua Folsom, interim host for the time being) talk about Richard Linklater's 1995 film BEFORE SUNRISE.

Feb 12, 202101:26:46
#48 - Heat (feat. Zachary Morgason)

#48 - Heat (feat. Zachary Morgason)

This week we are joined by Zachary (not Simon Pegg) to discuss the legendary film HEAT by Michael Mann. Watch the film, and come check out our discussion!
Feb 05, 202101:08:36
#47 - Thief

#47 - Thief

You talking to me or somebody else walk in this room?

This week we talk about Michael Mann's feature film debut THIEF starring James Caan.

Jan 29, 202153:30
#46 - Manhunter

#46 - Manhunter

And if one does what God does enough times, one will become as God is.

This week we talk about Michael Mann's mystery thriller MANHUNTER.

Jan 22, 202155:39
#44 & #45 - Prisoners/Arrival (feat. Azul Acosta)

#44 & #45 - Prisoners/Arrival (feat. Azul Acosta)

This week, Zach and Justin are joined by esteemed guest, Azul Acosta to not only discuss Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi masterpiece ARRIVAL, but also his mystery masterpiece PRISONERS.

Jan 15, 202101:18:51
#43 - Incendies

#43 - Incendies

Death is never the end of the story. It always leaves tracks.

This week we discuss Denis Villeneuve's 2010 film INCENDIES, starring Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, and Rémy Girard.

Jan 01, 202101:14:58
#42 - You Were Never Really Here

#42 - You Were Never Really Here

Joe, wake up. It's a beautiful day. This week we conclude our Lynne Ramsay series as well as our episode in the shitshow that was 2020. Check out YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE on Amazon Prime!

Dec 18, 202059:04
#41 - We Need to Talk About Kevin

#41 - We Need to Talk About Kevin

"You don't look happy." "Have I ever?" This week we discuss Lynne Ramsay's 2011 film WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN.

Dec 11, 202001:14:30
Bonus - Warner Bros.

Bonus - Warner Bros.

Bonus episode on the recent decision by Warner Bros. to distribute all 2021 films on HBO Max and theatrically.
Dec 09, 202015:47
#40 - Ratcatcher

#40 - Ratcatcher

Goodbye, Snowball! This week we talk about Lynne Ramsay and her debut feature RATCATCHER.

Dec 04, 202001:04:40
#39 - The Master (feat. Joshua Folsom)

#39 - The Master (feat. Joshua Folsom)

If you figure a way to live without serving a master, any master, then let the rest of us know, will you? This week we are joined by Joshua Folsom to talk about PTA's film THE MASTER, amongst other things.

Nov 27, 202001:16:16
#38 - There Will Be Blood

#38 - There Will Be Blood

DRAAAAAAAIIIIINNAAAAAGEEEEE!!! This week we talk about the 2007 masterpiece by Paul Thomas Anderson THERE WILL BE BLOOD starring Daniel Day-Lewis

Nov 20, 202001:04:07
#37 - Punch-Drunk Love

#37 - Punch-Drunk Love

I don't know if there is anything wrong because I don't know how other people are. This week we talk about PTA's film PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE

Nov 13, 202056:20
#36 - Scream

#36 - Scream

You sick fucks. You've seen one too many movies! This week we talk about the 1996 film SCREAM by Wes Craven to finish up our Spooky Series.

Nov 06, 202056:33
#35 - The Others

#35 - The Others

Sometimes the world of the living gets mixed up with the world of the dead. This week's spooky episode covers the paranormal and the film THE OTHERS. Watch on HBO and check out our discussion!

Oct 30, 202001:04:13