Episodes

  • The Invitation – Episode 137

    The Invitation – Episode 137
    Jul 25 2022
    We do love a thriller, but it has to thrill. Unfortunately The Invitation does not provide any thrills. Good direction by Karyn Kusama, good cinematography, decent performances, but things fall apart with the writing. We do pick out some good lessons from this one, but once again one of those lessons is a Do Not Do. Poor writing had the film basically figured out in the first ten minutes. Also, suspension of disbelief is stretched to the limit. You can see that money was well spent on the technical aspects. The Invitation can be found on Tubi.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • The Rogue Barrens – Episode 136

    The Rogue Barrens – Episode 136
    Jul 19 2022
    Someone reached out, and we watched their film. The Rogue Barrens is a no-budget, short feature that delivers. Exemplifying everything about Indie film - economy of locations, making the best of available equipment, simple story, and a low-overhead of effects. One big boost is a professionally scored soundtrack. These young filmmakers are the primary reason we started this podcast, which is to inspire newcomers, beginners, and everyone else. It’s fitting that their film should inspire others in their creative endeavor. A joy to watch, we have a lot of fun talking about this one. The Rogue Barrens can be found on YouTube.
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Evergreen – Episode 135

    Evergreen – Episode 135
    Jul 12 2022
    Sometimes a movie hits some deep personal beats. The film Evergreen does just that, and a lot more. This excellent indie film has some rock-solid lessons on direction, writing, pacing, and more. Fantastic performances and clear, crisp storytelling brings you in to the very personal journey of a young woman’s learning experience about life and family. A must watch for technical lessons as well as solid entertainment. Evergreen can be found on Tubi.
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    2 hrs
  • Almost Adults – Episode 134

    Almost Adults – Episode 134
    Jul 4 2022
    We swing into Almost Adults, a great film about best friends evolving into being full-on grown-ups. There is a lot of great stuff here, thematically and technically. Performances are wonderful and the movie is well written. It brings you in for the ride with familiarity and perhaps nostalgia. An out of the park hit, it’s something everyone should watch not just for the technical lessons but also for a solid theme. Almost Adults can be found on Tubi.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Danny Trejo Tribute with guest Miles Trout – Episode 133

    Danny Trejo Tribute with guest Miles Trout – Episode 133
    Jun 27 2022
    We give tribute to the great Danny Trejo, an actor that we simply adore and who deserves a tribute for more reasons than just being in movies. We have friend Miles Trout from the Discdump Podcast joining us to pay homage to a man who is not only a spectacular example of taking control of the second act of your life, but also just a damn good guy. His movies are fantastic, making him an Indie and B movie megastar. Join us as we talk about Trejo’s films, life, and just have fun. Miles’ Links: Discdump Podcast‎Disc Dump Podcast on Apple Podcasts High on Horror‎High on Horror on Apple Podcasts Toast of the RealmsToast of the Realms Podcast - Home | Facebook
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Doctor Carver – Episode 132

    Doctor Carver – Episode 132
    Jun 20 2022
    Deciding it was time for a horror film, we jumped in to Doctor Carver. Disappointment comes in all forms, and this film managed to pretty much deliver on all of them. We knew what we were getting into, as director Louisa Warren brought us Leprechaun Games which was just terrible. Filled with inconsistent editing, mind-numbing repetition of the moral message in the plot, lazy effects, and a ham, the lessons here are what not to do when making a film. Lots of those lessons within. Doctor Carver can be found on Tubi.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Blush – Episode 131

    Blush – Episode 131
    Jun 14 2022
    This week we dive into Blush. There are some differing opinions on the film’s theme, but the long and short of it is that this is unfortunately an ambitious effort that did not cross the finish line. Lessons gleaned from this movie are more what not to do than what to do. The most important lesson is no movie should have more than half a dozen storylines in it. Great actors with an unfortunate script and buck wild editing. Blush can be found on Tubi.
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • The Party’s Just Beginning – Episode 130

    The Party’s Just Beginning – Episode 130
    Jun 7 2022
    Not only is The Party’s Just Beginning, written and directed by Karen Gillan, is a must see on all levels. The main character copes with the suicide of her best friend, and never before has the reality and raw truth of such situations been put to screen. Masterfully written and directed, with top-level performances all throughout, this movie has not just lessons for filmmakers but also for human beings in general. We get into a raw conversation about the film’s topic, and hopefully when you watch this movie you will have many conversations about it with those close to you. We have included some Suicide Help Lines below. If you need them, please use them. If you know, or think you know someone in need, direct them to one of these numbers. The Party’s Just Beginning can be found on Tubi. Suicide Help Lines (Globally) U.S. 1-800-273-8255 (or 988 as of July ’22)Australia 13 11 14 or 1300 22 4636Canada 1-833-456-4566Ireland 116 123New Zealand 09 5222 999 if you live within Auckland or 0800 543 354 for those outside of AucklandNorway 116 123Romania 0800 801 200South Africa 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393United Kingdom 0800 689 5652 or 0300 1020 505 or 116 123
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    1 hr and 40 mins