SideTalks - The Official Sidewalk Podcast
Arts & Culture Podcasts
SideTalks is the official podcast of the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. Hosted by Sidewalk Creative Director Rachel Morgan and Programmer Corey Craft and featuring the Sidewalk staff as well as industry professionals, SideTalks takes on all things cinematic. Produced by Boutwell Studios in Birmingham, Alabama, the podcast provides a fun, fast-paced spotlight on select current and retrospective films from all eras and genres and related cinematic topics by way of debates, deep dives, interviews and notes on "what we're watching". The podcast also highlights select events and films screening at the annual Sidewalk Film Festival and year-round Sidewalk Cinema and provides an awesome companion for festival-goers, cinema patrons and film enthusiasts alike. Email us at podcast@sidewalkfest.com with your questions, comments, and counter arguments.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
SideTalks is the official podcast of the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. Hosted by Sidewalk Creative Director Rachel Morgan and Programmer Corey Craft and featuring the Sidewalk staff as well as industry professionals, SideTalks takes on all things cinematic. Produced by Boutwell Studios in Birmingham, Alabama, the podcast provides a fun, fast-paced spotlight on select current and retrospective films from all eras and genres and related cinematic topics by way of debates, deep dives, interviews and notes on "what we're watching". The podcast also highlights select events and films screening at the annual Sidewalk Film Festival and year-round Sidewalk Cinema and provides an awesome companion for festival-goers, cinema patrons and film enthusiasts alike. Email us at podcast@sidewalkfest.com with your questions, comments, and counter arguments.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.sidewalkfest.com/
Email:
podcast@sidewalkfest.com
Episodes
#439 - You're Not Gonna Hear About the Chicken-Heads, or the Pigeon-Heads
4/25/2024
Charlie Sanders joins Rachel once again as guest host! Featuring... Sidewalk Home Video — Courtesy of a VHS store's Pinterest page, Backfire (1987), starring Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, and Jeff Fahey! What We're Watching — The Way Back (2020), Dumb Money, The King of Marvin Gardens, Scarecrow Hosted by your own personal cinematic Po'zone and Triple Deckeroni! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios Write us about Ben Affleck, bitcoin and Al Pacino at podcast@sidewalkfest.com Sidewalk is on Threads! Follow us!
Duration:00:22:08
#438 - A Podcast Takes A Lot of Work!
4/23/2024
Special guest host Charlie Sanders joins Rachel because Corey is "doing little bitch things that little bitches do." Featuring... What Is It? — It's Charlie's turn to guess films from audio clips. How does he do? Phone a Friend — Featuring Lisa! The gang talks Mr. Monk 's Last Case: A Monk Movie (like the show, Monk, starring Tony Shalhoub)! Did you know there was a Monk movie? Rachel and Charlie did not. Hosted by your own personal cinematic Sonic Blackout Slush Float and SunChips Solar Eclipse! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios Write us about how great we are at posting and scheduling podcast episodes in a timely manner at podcast@sidewalkfest.com! NEW: Sidewalk is on Threads! Follow us!
Duration:00:31:05
#437 - Don't Worry About Sam Peckinpah, He's Definitely Looking Up At Us
4/23/2024
This one has a LITTLE dust on it, but you can still jump in there and follow along! Featuring... What Is It? — Corey's movie identification mettle is tested with audio clips from famous films. How does he do today? What We're Watching — Impulse, Sergeant York, Straw Dogs (1971), a re-release of the first episode of You Must Remember This on Kim Novak Hosted by your own personal cinematic Pineapple Upside-Down Master Blast and Fried Chicken and Waffles Benedict! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios Write us about tacos vs. pizza at podcast@sidewalkfest.com NEW: Sidewalk is on Threads! Follow us!
Duration:00:29:12
#436 - Michelle Williams Jump-Scare
4/2/2024
A pretty quick 'n easy ep today folks. Featuring... Brando (or Barbra) Break! More excerpts from the divine Barbra Streisand's new memoir. Don't try to lie to Babs, folks. Mail Call — WE WANT WHAT'S UP DING-DONGS MERCH! What does that have to do with Dune: Part Two? Not much, but when has that ever stopped us? Hosted by your own personal cinematic Kate Middleton and Photoshop! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios Write us about Lisan al Gaib, the Voice from the Outer World, at podcast@sidewalkfest.com NEW: Sidewalk is on Threads! Follow us!
Duration:00:13:46
#435 - Soured on Snyder
3/21/2024
We start this podcast like a Robert Altman movie — two competing conversations. Come see Robert Altman movies at the Sidewalk Cinema in April! Featuring... Five-Minute Fight - 300 (2007). Corey tries to bring things like "context" and "political dimension" to the discussion and gets lambasted. Hope you're a fan of Corey getting talked over when he tries to make a point because GUESS WHAT HAPPENS. What's This Shit - A young woman in a foreign country makes a wish that comes true. "She should have wished for the money." Hosted by your own personal cinematic YouTube Music employees & Google! (SideTalks is pro-labor!) Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios Email us at podcast@sidewalkfest.com about Zack Snyder and many other topics. NEW: Sidewalk is on Threads! Follow us!
Duration:00:17:54
#434 - I Had a 'Who Killed Karen Silkwood?' Bumper Sticker on My Car at 16
3/18/2024
Featuring... Sidewalk Home Video - Charles Shyer's Baby Boom, starring Diane Keaton as a working lady who — record scratch — accidentally adopts a baby?! Is that allowed?!? What We're Watching - Mostly The Zone of Interest, but also Under the Skin and Claude Lanzmann's documentary Shoah — and Corey saw the second part of a certain sci-fi epic about the geriatric spice melange, which he enjoyed Hosted by your own personal cinematic Zachary Ty Bryan & Applebee's! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios Email us at podcast@sidewalkfest.com with your thoughts on The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (and other matters of your choice) NEW: Sidewalk is on Threads! Follow us!
Duration:00:29:49
#433 - I Took Creative License with the Assignment and I Regret Nothing
3/15/2024
Featuring: Mail Call: Corey gets chastised for not sufficiently understanding the straight white male mindset! And look, if he had a nickel for every time THAT happened, he could retire. Phone a Friend: Lisa's back to tell us about Uncut Gems (and Julia Fox's recent fashion choices) Hosted by your own personal cinematic Tiffany Haddish & her fans! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios Email us at podcast@sidewalkfest.com if you also want to impugn Corey's masculinity NEW: Sidewalk is on Threads! Follow us!
Duration:00:38:35
#432 - Guess What's In the Case, Honey Darlin'?
3/11/2024
Happy Monday! A certain jar gets a lot of use in this episode, featuring... Five-Minute Fight - Ethan Coen's Drive-Away Dolls Music Music Music - Brad joins Corey and Rachel to discuss the gimmicks they're sick of in modern music. Corey reveals he doesn't listen to much modern music, surprising no one. What's up with these darn kids these days and their loud music, anyway? (Also, TikTok catches some strays.) Hosted by your own personal cinematic D student & A student! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios Email us at podcast@sidewalkfest.com if you're a bad enough dude NEW: Sidewalk is on Threads! Follow us!
Duration:00:33:54
#431 - My Mom's Gonna Absolutely Kill Me If She Listens To This
3/7/2024
It's Valentine's Day (when we recorded this) and we're quarantining Barbra talk now. But clips from songs? Fair game. Featuring... Five-Minute Fight - The Way We Were, starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. Corey thought it was fine! What did Rachel think? You'll never guess... What Is It? - Four new audio clips to stump Corey. Hosted by your own personal cinematic Travis Kelce & Coach.. what's the guy's name? Andy Reid! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:19:40
#430 - I'm Going to the Fon-duel
3/5/2024
We're back! And more regularly scheduled than ever! But we've gotta get out of here in 15 minutes to go eat a bunch of cheese so let's MOVE THIS ALONG. This episode features... Brando Break (or Barbra Break?) - Another excerpt from My Name is Barbra featuring our favorite Method actor What We're Watching - Sundance 2024 selections, for the most part. Also bonus discussion of All of Us Strangers and Gimme Shelter. Hosted by your own personal cinematic Taylor Swift & Donald Trump! Heard of 'em? Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:21:59
#429 - Every Film Is a Miracle
2/8/2024
Let's just talk about movies, for once in our lives. Featuring... What's This Shit?!?! - Beautiful woman walking through nice fancy train station. "It's not a real cigarette, it's vapor." More awkward flirting. Phone a New Friend (for real, this time) - Best Movies of the Year + Oscar Talk with Brian Ratigan Hosted by your own personal cinematic Nicki Minaj & Megan Thee Stallion! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:22:46
#428 - [In unison] Lily Gladstone.
2/8/2024
THUN-DAH! Featuring... Five. Minute. Fight. (but not really) - Our Personal Favorite David Lynch Creations Oscar Predictions - This is me. This is how *I* win. Hosted by your own personal cinematic Super Bowl & Taylor Swift! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:24:54
#427 - Perfect For Getting Electrocuted
2/1/2024
Happy Birthday, Kitten-heads and Coreys! Featuring... Brando Break: The Barbara Streisand Edition "You can't have a back like that and not have it kissed." What We're Watching: Vanilla Sky; The Color Purple; Boys in the Boat; The Last Days of Disco; Fanny and Alexander Hosted by your own personal cinematic Barbara & Mr. Wonderful! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:21:33
#426 - The Skeletons Will Pull Your Hair Up But Not Out
2/1/2024
The years start coming and they don't stop coming. Featuring... Music! Music! Music! - Our personal best and worst music biopics What's This Shit?!?! - Not Bye Bye Man. Hosted by your own personal cinematic Stanley & Yeti! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:27:59
#425 - Do You Like Your Stanley? Do You Like Hook?
2/1/2024
Crimean Peninsula, Cambridge Analytica, Kim Jong Un, Robert Downey Jr., Iron Man, Podcast. Featuring... What! Is! It! featuring Corey "Shazam" Craft drum drum drum drum drum MAIL CALL - Blowing the dust off the podcast's gmail account Hosted by your own personal cinematic Richard Simmons & Pauly Shore! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:24:09
#424 - Well That's What Happens When You Street Race
1/31/2024
A modern-day warrior, mean, mean stride... Show & Tell (& Hear): The Real Housewives Soundboard What We're Watching: Ferrari; Poor Things; May December; The Curse; Iron Claw; Wonka Hosted by your own personal cinematic fried macaroni and cheese pops & 24 Karat Gold burger! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:31:11
#423 - Mug
1/26/2024
In a Winn Dixie deli circa 1995. Featuring... Phone a Friend with Lisa What's This Shit?!?! - it's my girlfriend, we're having a fight right now, do you mind if I take this? Hosted by your own personal cinematic Demi Lovato & mug! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:27:16
#422 - Because Here... They Are
1/26/2024
First podcast ever. Featuring... Five. Minute. Fight. - MAESTRO Show & Tell: Nicolas Cage Eye Mask #wecometothisplaceformagic Hosted by your own personal cinematic Kanye West & Stormi! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:19:34
#421 - Like You're Jewel At Woodstock '99
1/18/2024
Featuring... Music! Music! Music! - Worst Live Shows Ever Attended "Is there a Christian Weird Al?" What We're Watching: Bad Movie Night; Eileen; Napoleon; De Humani Corporis Fabrica Hosted by your own personal cinematic National Horse Day & National Public Sleeping Day! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:28:38
#420 - It's Called Acting
1/14/2024
Not brought to you by Red Lobster. Featuring... What's This Shit?!?! - man comes into a room and sits down next to his mother. He asks if she ever wants to be someone else. Man! That's Weird. + Sidewalk Home Video: The Holiday rabbit hole Hosted by your own personal cinematic Snow Globe Sangria Seaside S'mores Martini! Music by Splash '96 Recorded & Edited by Boutwell Studios
Duration:00:22:23