Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema

Five years after Shawn introduced his good friend TC Padgett to Ridley Scott's Alien, TC returns to watch James Cameron's masterful sequel ALIENS. Does TC think it holds a candle to Scott's horror classic, or will he be disappointed by Cameron's wham-bam-thank you ma'am aesthetic? HOSTS Shawn Eastridge TC Padgett

Brad Gullickson and John Mills celebrate 140 episodes of Missing Frames by introducing Shawn to John Carpenter's beloved cult classic Escape from New York and its much-maligned (perhaps unfairly?) sequel Escape from LA. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson John Mills

Carley Cooper simply would not rest until she'd introduced Shawn to the astonishing, remarkable, time-bending effort that is LOVE ON A LEASH, a film belongs in the annals with the likes of Tommy Wiseau's The Room and Neil Breen's Fateful Findings. It's a film so strange, so overwhelming, so baffling, that it took Shawn and Carley a year to reunite after they recorded the first part of this episode to record part two, a historic first for Missing Frames. Will they survive the experience and live to record another podcast on another day? Only time will tell. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Carley Cooper

Forgive the audio hiccups and join Shawn and Sarah as they recount their feelings on Denis Villeneuve's DUNE PART ONE on their way to see DUNE PART TWO in glorious 70mm IMAX. Then, on their way back from the theater, they share their thoughts on PART TWO and their hopes for the franchise's future. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Sarah Eastridge

Missing Frames’ resident Marilyn Monroe expert Carley Cooper returns to educate Shawn in the ways of Howard Hawks’ GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES and to discuss its surprisingly contemporary take on female friendships. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Carley Cooper

The Godzilla 70th anniversary celebration continues! The Franchyze Boiz reunite to continue their rewatch/review of Godzilla's Showa Era. This episode includes reviews of the following films in the franchise: HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson Aaron Prescott

Actor/writer extraordinaire Richie Pepio returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to the abundant wonders of Frank Oz's 1986 adaptation of Little Shop of Horrors, starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin, and Levi Stubbs as Audrey II. While some musicals can collapse during the transition from stage to silver screen, Richie and Shawn discuss why Oz's confident direction and a great cast make this cinematic musical one of the best. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Richie Pepio

To prepare for Paul King’s Wonka prequel (and just in time for the holiday season!), Shawn introduces his wife Sarah to Mel Stuart’s beloved 1971 adaptation ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.’ Find out what Sarah thought of the film, the songs, the adorable Charlie, the other bratty children, Gene Wilder’s performance, and Roald Dahl’s negative reaction to the final product. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Sarah Eastridge

To celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary and the recent, stateside release of GODZILLA MINUS ONE, The Franchyze Boiz–Shawn Eastridge, Brad Gullickson, and Aaron Prescott–return for the first part of an epic rewatch/review of the ENTIRE Godzilla franchise. This episode covers the first eight films of Godzilla's Showa Era: HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson Aaron Prescott

With spooky season well underway, John Mills returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to Francis Ford Coppola’s much-maligned and (perhaps) misunderstood adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. John insists that, despite its many flaws, Coppola’s horror film is worth your time. Will Shawn feel the same way? HOSTS Shawn Eastridge John Mills

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, A24 has released a newly restored 4K edition of the Jonathan Demme/Talking Heads concert film STOP MAKING SENSE. Talking Heads is one of Missing Frames host Shawn Eastridge's all-time favorite bands, and he considers Stop Making Sense to be the finest example of the genre. In this episode, Shawn introduces this beloved masterpiece to Spencer Tweedy. Spencer is not only an amazing musician and artist in his own right, he's also the son of Jeff Tweedy, lead singer and founder of Shawn's other favorite band Wilco. Join Shawn and Spencer as they discuss the brilliance of Talking Heads, the film's unbridled joyousness, and the David Byrne dance moves Jeff Tweedy should adopt in future performances. Find Stop Making Sense showtimes and purchase tickets on A24's website. Check out Spencer Tweedy's writings and music at spencertweedy.com. Listen to Wilco's newly released album COUSIN. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Spencer Tweedy

The Franchyze Boiz reunite to celebrate the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny with a rewatch of the entire Indiana Jones franchise. Which Indy adventure is the best? Which is the worst? And does Dial of Destiny serve as a fitting farewell for everyone's favorite archaeologist? Tune in to find out! Find Aaron Prescott's Letterboxd film reviews here And if you haven't already, make sure to check out Brad and his wife Lisa's excellent Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast! HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson Aaron Prescott

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a movie most people are desparate to forget. Returning Missing Framer Matthew Schott joins Shawn in introducing their friend Trevor Black to the much maligned 1993 Super Mario Bros. film. Along the way they'll debate whether the 2023 Super Mario Bros. film is actually an improvement or if the '93 film takes the cake for creative risks and originality. HOSTS SHAWN EASTRIDGE TREVOR BLACK MATTHEW SCHOTT

Four years after their first hangout/conversation at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival, Shawn reunites with filmmaker Joel Jay Blacker to discuss his new short film 'Don't Let Kyle Sit Down,' his production company Sappy Bear, and all the fun stuff he's been up to since their last chat. HOSTS SHAWN EASTRIDGE JOEL JAY BLACKER

In this Between Takes episode, Shawn's 2023 Atlanta Film Festival coverage continues! He's joined by director Ramsey Telhami and writer/actor Alex Petkus to discuss their short film 'Would You Still Love Me?' and the joys and challenges of independent filmmaking. HOSTS SHAWN EASTRIDGE ALEX PETKUS RAMSEY TELHAMI

The 2023 Atlanta Film Festival has come and gone, but Shawn and his guests Kale Smith (The Youth Critic) and Tyler Scruggs have plenty left to say about the experience and the films they saw. In this overarching festival summary, the discuss their excitement about the festival's post-COVID return to form, some of their favorite movies, and much much more. HOSTS SHAWN EASTRIDGE TYLER SCRUGGS KALE SMITH

Fellow Nerd Party member John Mills returns to Missing Frames to discuss his first-ever viewing of Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments starring Charlton Heston. Hailed as one of the finest motion pictures ever produced, The Ten Commandments stands to this day as one of the highest grossing films of all time, adjusted for inflation. But is its esteemed reputation merited or is better to toss this one into the Red Sea? HOSTS SHAWN EASTRIDGE JOHN MILLS

After years of trying to get his wife Sarah to watch Walter Hill's cult classic The Warriors, Shawn finally succeeds. Does it live up to Sarah's expectations? HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Sarah Eastridge

This week Shea Weekley, a first-time Missing Framer, joins Shawn for their first viewing of Michael Mann's debut feature Thief starring James Caan. Along with their thoughts on the film and whether it holds up to its classic status, Shawn and Shea discuss whether Mann's unique, rain-drenched, steel blue vision was clear from his debut and how Caan's performance is the glue that holds the story together. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Shea Weekley

Special guest Brad Gullickson returns to Missing Frames to help Shawn celebrate episode 130 with Brad's first time watch of David Lynch's G-rated Disney film The Straight Story. Shawn and Brad discuss why this masterpiece has gone overlooked for far too long, and why, despite its more straightforward, low-key nature, it is still undoubtedly a David Lynch film. Shawn and Brad also discuss the film's heartbreaking meta-moments, including but not limited to lead actor Richard Farnsworth's failing physical condition during the film's production, and make a heartfelt pitch to Criterion to get this film in its collection ASAP. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Brad Gullickson