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We’re here to talk about all aspects of film, good or bad, from the perspective of wannabe filmmakers. Every episode we’ll dig into a movie, a performer, a director, or whatever, in an attempt to unpack themes, rank favorites, and discuss successes and failures. The goal in part, as amateur filmmakers, is to walk away with a lesson about the medium in each episode. Find all our social media at hallkonmedia.com
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Well known for their critical success with films like Fargo and No Country For Old Men, the Coen Brothers have had a career full of diverse genres and subject matter. From Dark comedies, buddy movies, musicals, westerns, and so much more, it seems like every story they tell is unique, yet somehow entirely their own. Despite their critical success, a lot of their work has flown under the radar, likely because of the sheer volume of their filmography. What is the Coen Brothers' style? What are the best performances in Coen Brothers movies? Greg and Matt try to answer these questions and many more in this discussion about every Coen Brothers movie!
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Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Did we just talk about Vince Vaughn's career for two hours? Yep! Best known for his sleazy attitude and motormouth speeches, Vince Vaughn has had an undeniable influence on some of the best comedies of the 2000s. Though his schtick might have gotten a little old for moviegoers in recent years, Vaughn's career has shown a surprising amount of range lately. Between Swingers (1996) and Brawl In Cell Block 99 (2017), it's clear that Vaughn has a lot more in him than cheap jokes. This week, Prince Vince is starring in the Freaky-Friday-esque horror, aptly called Freaky. In light of his strange new film, Greg and Matt take a look back at Vince Vaughn's career.
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
In the chilling finale to HALLKON SCARE-A-THON 2020, Greg and Matt face their most frightening foe yet: Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween. Will the two hosts survive the blunt and mean-spirited remake of John Carpenter's classic? What was the goal of remaking one of the greatest slasher horror films of all time? Why does Halloween 1978 hold up better than Halloween 2007? Answers to all this and more lie within the terrifying soundscape that is HALLKON SCARE-A-THON!
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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
The spooky season continues! This week, Matt and Greg discuss every film version of The Thing. From the 1951 science fiction classic to John Carpenter's 1982 legendary remake. The less said about the 2011 remake/prequel, the better. Does the original hold a candle to John Carpenter's remake? What makes the practical effects so special in the 1982 film? What were they thinking with the 2011 remake? Answers to all this, and more!
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Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
IT'S TIME TO GET WITCHY! This week we talk about one of the most vibrant horror movies of all time: Dario Argento's 1977 classic, Suspiria. Full of bold colors, a soundtrack that fuses fairytales and euro rock, and an unmistakable Italian Giallo charm. The original Suspiria is one of the all-time greats, so does the remake stand a chance against it? Luca Guadagnino's 2018 version of Suspiria goes in the opposite direction, in terms of style and substance to tell a much more calculated and chilling horror film. Which version of Suspiria is better? Does the original Suspiria mean anything? All this and more!
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Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
HALLKON-SCARE-A-THON Continues! Greg and Matt discuss the seminal cabin in the woods horror film—and its 2013 remake. It's time to compare and contrast Evil Deads. What makes the original so special? How does one define Sam Raimi's directorial style? Is Evil Dead 2013 a perfect remake? Is The Evil Dead as a franchise the most consistently strong horror series? All this and more!
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Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
It's time to get spooky! Matt and Greg inaugurate the season of the witch by talking about one of history's most frightening slasher icons: Freddy Krueger! What makes the clawed man of your dreams so unique compared to other slasher villains? How does the franchise hold up to other classic horror series? Which Nightmare On Elm Street Sequel Is The Best? And what went wrong with the Nightmare remake? Listen and learn all that and more. Happy Halloween!!
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Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Short films are an entirely different craft than the full-length feature. With less time to develop characters and narrative, they are heavily reliant on a director's unique style and ability to instantly connect with an audience. In this episode, Greg and Matt dive into some of their favorite short films by famous directors. Does their style come through in the short film format? What makes a good short film? Time to get inspired by the bite-sized films of some of the all-time greats!
Our Lists (most of these short films are available on YouTube, so check em out!):
Greg:
10: Tramwaj by Krzysztof Kieslowski | https://youtu.be/hovMRWNSOCw
9: We’re Going To The Zoo by Josh Safdie (on Criterion Channel)
8: Next Floor by Denis Villeneuve | https://youtu.be/t60MMJH_1ds
7: Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB by George Lucas | https://youtu.be/GB3fbtUYgRE
6: L’Opera Mouffe by Agnes Varda (on Criterion Channel)
Matt:
10: Fortune Cookie - Darren Aronofsky | https://youtu.be/HJq1r-LzR2U
9: Doodlebug - Christopher Nolan | https://youtu.be/DQaNqcKY1Sc
8: Next Floor - Denis Villeneuve | https://youtu.be/t60MMJH_1ds
7: Pioneer - David Lowery | https://youtu.be/HZ9g5xaNfeM
6: Six Shooter - Martin McDonagh | https://youtu.be/n_xMyx_SogA
Greg:
5: What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? by Martin Scorsese (On Criterion Channel)
4: The Alphabet by David Lynch | https://youtu.be/oJ_t1eOAipo
3: My Josephine by Barry Jenkins (On Criterion Channel)
2: Two Cars, One Night by Taika Waititi | https://youtu.be/aFmbIO_JTH0
Matt:
5: Bottle Rocket - Wes Anderson | https://youtu.be/Yrt-ZKa4u0k
4: Vincent - Tim Burton | https://youtu.be/8LNzJKHR3yM
3: The Black Balloon - The Safdie Brothers | https://youtu.be/oTXb3EN5w04
2: I’m Here - Spike Jonze | https://youtu.be/6OY1EXZt4ok
Greg:
1: Geometria by Guillermo del Toro | https://youtu.be/IjDP7rPFGAA
Matt:
1: The Strange Thing About the Johnsons - Ari Aster | https://youtu.be/sqyQMX4rwHs
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Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Although she doesn't have the biggest filmography, Lynn Shelton is without a doubt one of the greatest filmmakers of the past twenty years. Best known for her peculiar brand of Seattle-based mumblecore, Lynn Shelton's work ranges from directing comedies, heavy dramas, as well as fantastic TV shows (GLOW, Little Fires Everywhere). Shelton has a knack for writing deeply realistic character drama and evoking amazing performances from her actors. In this episode, we try to unpack her style and why her direction is so well-suited for actor-focussed productions. Finally, we rank our favorite performances from her films, as well as our top three favorite Lynn Shelton movies.
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Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Greg and Matt cover one of the greatest actors of all time: Michael Keaton. Keaton has been in a wide variety of genres, from comedies, actions, and heavy dramas. His career has faced peaks and valleys since the 1980s, although recently Michael Keaton's success has reached new heights in films like Birdman and Spotlight. What makes Keaton so uniquely magnetic as an actor? What sorts of roles is he best suited for? Do his old comedies still hold up? Is Keaton the best Batman to ever grace the silver screen? We tackle some of these questions and many more in our retrospective on every Michael Keaton movie.
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