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Anti Film Film Club

By Erik Thureson & Sydney Thureson

Hosted by Erik Thureson and Sydney Thureson, the two discuss new releases, streaming shows, different generational hits and misses, interview industry professionals, and argue about what is good and what isn't. Zak will be appearing occasionally as a guest host going forward and is always credited as co-founder of this show formally known as The EZ Podcast.
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From The Bin // Scorpion King: Book of Souls

Anti Film Film ClubNov 14, 2019

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 - Spoilery Deep Dive, El Capitan Theater, and The Bet

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 - Spoilery Deep Dive, El Capitan Theater, and The Bet

El Capitan, The Bet, And A Critical Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3

Do you ever find yourself captivated by bittersweet endings? A place where stories culminate, leaving you with thrilling resolutions and surprising turns.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the last installment of the MCU films, premiered last May 5, 2023. The movie is directed by James Gunn, who also directed the previous two installments of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. The film features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel. 

In this episode, Erik and Sydney, the dynamic father-daughter duo, as a second review of the same film, will bring a more comprehensive analysis of the movie. They will share deeper technical observations on the plot, themes, characters and other elements pf the film. Their rankings and ratings will also be revisited after this evaluation.

Highlights

  • Comparing the premiere audience volume among the three volumes

  • Explaining the brief overview of the plot of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

  • Listing the strengths and criticizing the weaknesses of the film

  • Highlighting each of the main actors’ performances to their characters

  • Explaining the story behind the bets regarding the show-up of celebrities

  • Concluding with the main themes, rating, ranking, and farewell to the film

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May 13, 202358:31
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 First Impressions and Spoilers!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 First Impressions and Spoilers!

Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 - First Impressions and Spoilers Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is an upcoming science fiction superhero film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is directed by James Gunn, who also directed the previous two installments of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. The film features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel. In this episode, Eric and Sydney, the dynamic father-daughter duo, will share their spoiler-filled first impressions of the third and final film in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. They will share their commentaries on the film’s music, how the characters are portrayed, and the overall appeal of the film. They will also reveal their rankings and ratings of movies related to this film. Highlights Lasting impressions they had after watching Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Exploring the effect of music on the overall plot and essence of the film Bringing in massive spoilers and talking about its impact on the film Comparing the excitement factor of this film to the Antman series Telling the final scenes of how the characters had their separate ways Having a powerful message of being against animal testing #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 #SpoilerReview #Marvel #MCU #JamesGunn #ChrisPratt #ZoeSaldana #DaveBautista #VinDiesel #BradleyCooper #KarenGillan #PomKlementieff #WillPoulter #ChukwudiIwuji #Spoilers #Theories #Predictions Spoiler warning: This video contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. If you have not seen the film yet, we recommend that you watch it before watching this video. Thanks for watching! Links Follow us on Instagram @antifilmfilmclub Check our Facebook on Anti Film Film Club Email us questions, comments, and concerns to antifilmfilmclub@gmail.com Thanks for listening! — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

May 04, 202301:00:29
Super Mario Bros. 2023 Movie: Critics vs. Audiences

Super Mario Bros. 2023 Movie: Critics vs. Audiences

The Super Mario Bros. 2023 movie has been met with mixed reviews from critics, but audiences seem to be enjoying it. In this episode of Anti Film Film Club, we discuss the gap between the critics score and box office revenue, and we try to figure out why the movie is resonating with audiences despite the negative reviews.

SuperMarioBrosMovie, CriticsVsAudiences, AntiFilmFilmClub, BoxOfficeRevenue, Reception, MovieReview, FilmAnalysis, PopCulture, Gaming, Animation, 2023, SuperMarioBros, Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Koopa Troopa, Goomba, Princess, Mushroom Kingdom, Nintendo, Illumination, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Seth Rogen, Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Armisen, Kevin Michael Richardson, Sebastian Maniscalco, Wayne Brady, Charles Martinet


Apr 28, 202329:21
Revisiting Birdman: A Critical Look Back at the 2014 Film by Alejandro Inarritu

Revisiting Birdman: A Critical Look Back at the 2014 Film by Alejandro Inarritu

Introduction:

Briefly introduce the film and its accolades

4 Oscars wins, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best

Cinematography

Noms for Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, and Emma Stone, and Sound

editing and sound mixing

Keaton won Best Actor GG

Highlight the main themes of the film

Father / Daughter themes - challenging and difficult

mental health themes reality vs surrealism

what is art, theater vs film dichotomy

“on stage everything is real, off stage is all fake”

social media vs traditional media marketing

super powers vs what is in his head

Part 1: Plot Summary

Provide a brief overview of the plot

Riggan Thomson is a faded actor famous for playing a superhero named

Birdman in a film trilogy from 1989 to 1992. He is tormented by the

mocking and critical internal voice of Birdman and frequently visualizes

himself performing feats of levitation and telekinesis. Riggan is trying to

regain recognition by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway

adaptation of Raymond Carver's short story, "What We Talk About When

We Talk About Love." However, the Birdman voice wants Riggan to return

to blockbuster cinema and insists that he is essential to Riggan's identity.

Discuss the main characters and their roles

Michael Keaton / Birdman / Riggan Thomson

Edward Norton / Mike Shinner

Emma Stone / Sam Thomson

Analyze the use of long takes and one-shot sequences


Part 2: Acting

Evaluate Michael Keaton's performance as Riggan Thompson/Birdman

Analyze Ed Norton's portrayal of Mike Shiner

Discuss the supporting cast's performances


Part 3: Cinematography and Sound Design

Discuss the use of close-ups and tracking shots

Analyze the film's use of sound and music

the drums / jazz and how it creatively added and supported the story


Part 4: Themes and Messages

Discuss the film's commentary on celebrity culture and social media

Analyze the film's portrayal of mental illness and the creative process

Highlight the film's use of magical realism


Part 5: Reception and Legacy

Discuss the film's critical reception and box office success

Analyze the film's impact on contemporary cinema

Highlight the film's lasting legacy and cultural significance


Conclusion:

Summarize the main points of the podcast

Discuss the lasting impact of the film on contemporary cinema

Encourage listeners to revisit the film or watch it for the first time.

Spider-man Home coming 2017 / Vulture connection / Birdman was made in 2014

Parallels in Babylon / Hollywood vs Broadway / Celebrity vs Actor / Super hero film

vs “real” acting

Apr 23, 202350:21
Looking Out For The Little Guy - A Casual Review of Quantumania

Looking Out For The Little Guy - A Casual Review of Quantumania

Here we are a year later and this is the Re-Reboot of the Anti Film Film Club podcast where the father-daughter duo of Erik and Sydney review movies and shows.  We unpack our thoughts on Marvel's Quantumania, the kick off film for Phase 5 of the MCU, and talk about our trip to the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood for opening night.  And yes, the book, "Looking Out of the Little Guy" is real and can be pre ordered on Amazon https://amzn.to/3Jxpf9K

Please join me, Erik (aka dad) in welcoming Sydney to the show.  I hope you are as excited as I am to have her join us. 

Mar 10, 202301:04:38
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

We're talking What If...

We're talking Shang Chi

We're doing an MCU quiz!

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Email us questions comments and concerns to antifilmfilmclub@gmail.com

Thanks for listening! 

Oct 05, 202101:08:44
Free Guy

Free Guy

We're talking What If... Episode 2! We're talking Atomos Ninja V+ news. We're talking Red Komodo. We're talking Free Guy! Did I forget anything? Probably.


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Leave us a review and you could win movie tickets or a digital movie purchase!  

Aug 23, 202153:36
What If . . . ? And various other rabbit holes.

What If . . . ? And various other rabbit holes.

Zak and Erik discuss Marvel Studios new series What if . . . ?  Episode 1 " Captain Carter" in addition to conscientious capitalism, Scarlett Johansson's case against Disney+, principals, and equality.    

Aug 19, 202101:11:08
The Suicide Squad & Jungle Cruise

The Suicide Squad & Jungle Cruise

We're talking quirky ensemble films this week! One is incredibly gory and the other is Jungle Cruise. Got em! 

Have fun! 

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Email us at antifilmfilmclub@gmail.com

Leave a review and win some movie prizes! 

Aug 09, 202101:33:26
We're Back and We Rebranded!

We're Back and We Rebranded!

Well, here we are. Nearly a year later. We've done some housekeeping, made a brand change, and are back in the saddle again! 

If you're just now finding us and wondering what the heck The EZ Podcast is, its what we used to be called.

But that doesn't matter anymore! We're now Anti Film FIlm Club and we're here to talk movies, filmmaking, television and life! 

We hope you enjoy! 

Make sure to subscribe and review. Also check us out on Instagram @antifilmfilmclub and email us at antifilmfilmclub@gmail.com

Aug 02, 202101:00:34
Tenet and a Baby
Sep 08, 202001:44:45
Palm Springs
Jul 22, 202001:25:55
The Vast of Night
Jul 14, 202001:27:30
Dondré Whitfield // Actor, Author, Activist
Jun 22, 202002:15:04
When Trolls Win
May 26, 202001:16:00
Conversations: Oscar Nominee Matthew Libatique ASC // Cinematographer
May 18, 202001:11:32
Extraction
May 04, 202001:08:32
Conversations: Austin Noll // Film School Screenwriter
Apr 26, 202001:09:51
AMC Theatres Bankruptcy
Apr 15, 202048:32
Tiger King
Mar 31, 202001:19:16
The Self-Isolation Episode
Mar 27, 202054:24
Pixar's Onward
Mar 17, 202001:17:42
Sonic The Hedgehog

Sonic The Hedgehog

We're talking your favorite blue blur. No, not Smallville's Superman. He doesn't even put the suit on. Anyways...

Its Sonic The Hedgehog! 

Also, these cool...not Funko pops are still available 

Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other streaming platform. We'd love to hear from you. Then shoot us a tweet with a screenshot of your review for a chance to win 2 movie tickets!

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Mar 04, 202054:34
Ursa Mini Pro G2 & Birds of Prey

Ursa Mini Pro G2 & Birds of Prey

We talk the Ursa Mini G2 4.6K Camera
Zak went to the Arizona Suicide Prevention Rally last week. There’s a new bill being introduced in Arizona that they are hoping will be a blueprint for other states. For some more information click here.
www.gilbertsunnews.com/news/pols-back-gilbert-couple-s-suicide-prevention-plan/article_7e9ac478-49f1-11ea-93f2-bfb98a6f3f6e.html
What we’ve been watching:
Erik:
The Pharmacist on Netflix
The Oscars
Miss Americana
Zak:
The Report - Adam Driver being incredible as always. On Amazon Prime
Ready Or Not - Such a fun Sam Raimi style film.
Horse Girl
Brad Pitt’s Best Supporting Actor Speech
Then we talk Birds of Prey.
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Feb 11, 202001:45:46
From The Bin // Trading Paint
Feb 04, 202001:21:12
Parasite
Jan 28, 202001:02:10
1917
Jan 21, 202001:12:38
Best of 2019
Jan 08, 202001:45:26
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Dec 23, 201901:36:20
FILM REWIND: The Hunt for Red October
Dec 17, 201932:03
Marriage Story

Marriage Story

This week we are talking the Netflix film, Marriage Story. Directed by Noah Baumbach and starring Adam Driver & Scarlett Johansson.  What We've Been Watching: ERIK: Takers (2010) Master Z - IP Man Legacy (2018) Time Trap(2017) Shadow (2018) David Leitch's Apple Snowball Fight Short Film ZAK: Watchmen (HBO Series) Atypical (Netflix Series) Then we talk all the trailers. Black Widow, WW84, Ghostbusters Afterlife. We finish it off with our Featured Presentation of Netflix's Marriage Story.
Dec 12, 201901:13:21
Knives Out
Dec 03, 201901:12:34
The Mandalorian & Ford V Ferrari
Nov 27, 201901:54:33
From The Bin // Scorpion King: Book of Souls

From The Bin // Scorpion King: Book of Souls

Watch the Video Version Here!

Welcome to the EZ Podcast! Thanks for listening! 

This week we start a whole new segment that will also be featured on YouTube soon! Its called: From The Bin. This is where Erik and I randomly stick our hands deep into a crappy $5 bin of DVDs and see what we get! 

The first episode is the 2018 classic (read: crap) movie, The Scorpion King: Book of Souls. yikes.

Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other streaming platform. We'd love to hear from you. Then shoot us a tweet with a screenshot of your review for a chance to win 2 movie tickets!

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Nov 14, 201955:59
Conversations: Sam Shelton // Jib & Steadicam Operator

Conversations: Sam Shelton // Jib & Steadicam Operator

Episode 44

This week we have a special guest, Sam Shelton!

Sam has been in the film industry for over 20 years and is a professional jib operator as well as Steadicam op.

We talk to Sam about what it means to be a positive person in this industry and we get into some interesting details on the Kanye West, Jesus Is King shoot that he was able to run Steadicam for.

You can find Sam online @Samuel_Shelton_Video on Instagram

Sam's Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/355643359

Sam also has a benefit near and dear to his heart that is ran each year at Phoenix Children's Hospital. You can find out more here.

Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other streaming platform. We'd love to hear from you. Then shoot us a tweet with a screenshot of your review for a chance to win 2 movie tickets!

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Oct 30, 201959:24
Film Rewind: Grosse Pointe Blank
Oct 21, 201950:25
Joker and Where We've Been
Oct 14, 201901:22:32
IBC 2019 & iPhone 11 Pro
Sep 16, 201901:12:39
IT: Chapter 2
Sep 09, 201901:27:20
D23 & Spider-Man
Aug 27, 201901:28:12
Gear Talk ...Again
Aug 19, 201901:24:11
Camera Gear Talk!
Aug 12, 201901:08:24
Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood
Aug 05, 201901:30:40
Spider-Man: Far From Home and the Importance of Movies

Spider-Man: Far From Home and the Importance of Movies

Episode 35: 

We're back! 

On this week's episode we talk about Erik not watching HBO's Chernobyl. How Top Gun still holds up. 

Erik talks about what he's been working on which is why we've been away for awhile. (Warning: Emotional)

If you'd like to help support the life of Hella Sketchy, please donate to the GoFundMe by clicking here.

Spider-Man: Far From Home Spoilers - 32:36

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If you liked the episode, please subscribe on your favorite streaming platform! It helps us to create more content. If you really liked it, please consider writing a review! 

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Jul 23, 201957:07
Conversations: Oscar Winner Mark Mangini // Sound Artist

Conversations: Oscar Winner Mark Mangini // Sound Artist

Filmmakers and Movie Goers, this is the biggest interview we'd had yet! We got to sit down with Oscar Winning Sound Artist, Mark Mangini.
Mark has worked on incredible films including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gremlins, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Blade Runner 2049, and Mad Max: Fury Road, which he won an Oscar for alongside David White.

This interview is filled with some awesome stories, insight, and how to bring more into sound than just filling dead air.

You can find Mark Mangini online at MarkMangini.com
His Odyssey Sound Collection is available online.
Check out Mark's Blog for more great insight.

We also talked about his film, "Cages" that is about the prison system in the US. This is an amazing project that is currently looking for funding to become a feature film. This is a great cause and we can't wait to see what Mark does with it.


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Zak on Instagram

If you liked the episode, please subscribe on your favorite streaming platform! It helps us to create more content. If you really liked it, please consider writing a review! 

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Jun 30, 201901:09:12
Conversations: Jeff Bartsch // Editor and Story Greenlight Creator

Conversations: Jeff Bartsch // Editor and Story Greenlight Creator

This week continues with our conversations with industry pros!

This is another great one as we talk to Jeff Bartsch about editing American Ninja Warrior and what its like to be a YouTuber.
Jeff created
Story Greenlight to help other filmmakers take their content to the next level. He is also an editor on the hit NBC show American Ninja Warrior which is going into it's 12 season soon.

You can find Jeff on YouTube at StoryGreenlight.com as well as on Instagram.

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Email us at TheEZPodcastShow@gmail.com

Erik on Twitter and Instagram @ErikThureson

Zak on Instagram

If you liked the episode, please subscribe on your favorite streaming platform! It helps us to create more content. If you really liked it, please consider writing a review! 

If you'd like to support the podcast, head over to anchor.fm/theEZpodcast and click "Support this Podcast"

Jun 24, 201901:01:28
Conversations: Vahn // Editor and IMAX Enthusiast

Conversations: Vahn // Editor and IMAX Enthusiast

On this week's episode, we're talking to @ImaFilmEditor Vahn!

He talks about how he's gotten some of his IMAX prints and dives deep into the importance of the cinema experience.

Vahn is on Twitter and Instagram @ImAFilmEditor

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Email us at TheEZPodcastShow@gmail.com

Erik on Twitter and Instagram @ErikThureson

Zak on Instagram

If you liked the episode, please subscribe on your favorite streaming platform! It helps us to create more content. If you really liked it, please consider writing a review! 

If you'd like to support the podcast, head over to anchor.fm/theEZpodcast and click "Support this Podcast"

Jun 17, 201901:08:16
Conversations: Rob Ruscher // Cinematographer & Movi Operator
Jun 10, 201954:08
Lead Up To CineGear '19 and The Adobe Rant

Lead Up To CineGear '19 and The Adobe Rant

Episode 30: 

Up front: We are trying a new video version of the podcast and so that's some of the awkwardness you hear.  First we talk about gear and expectations for CineGear 2019. We finally announce who our incredible interviews will be while we're at CineGear. Then we get into the hot debate of Apple and Adobe not playing nice.  Its a good episode. I promise. The EZ Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @theEZpodcast Erik on Instagram and Twitter: @erikthureson Zak on Instagram: @zakabitz Email us with gear questions, topic discussions, and complaints to TheEZPodcastShow@gmail.com

May 27, 201949:12
John Wick 3

John Wick 3

Episode 29: 

We are talking the epic John Wick 3 on this week's episode! 

John Wick 3 SPOILERS: 29:20

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May 20, 201951:14