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This week we are diving right into Robert Eggers' sophomore feature, "The Lighthouse." We discuss the path to making this film, and why the success of "The Witch" led directly to this unclassifiable movie being made. We then dive into the punishing shoot in the middle of nowhere with awful weather, and why that was the plan. The plot is then looked over and discussed while we attempt the accents to say our favorite lines. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure.  Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we discuss Ari Aster's horrifying first film, "Hereditary." We talk about the long road to making this film starting with a discussion of his early shorts leading into the production and painful post-production of this film. The plot is discussed next, where we walk through the story and describe our favorite parts. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills. Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are beginning our October programming, A-Twenty-Horror. We are covering Robert Eggers' debut film, The Witch! We start by talking about the difficult road to financing a film in Jacobean English. We then dive into the production in rural Ontario, and the difficulties of shooting a film with a goat. We then dive into the plot of the film, describing everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!   Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are covering Ari Aster's most recent panic attack film, "Eddington." We cover the writing of this film early in Aster's career, as well as the re-writing of the film in May of 2020. After covering the pre-production, we talk about the shoot in New Mexico and the release of the film at the Cannes film festival. We then dive into the intricate plot and describe everything we love about this film. After that, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills. Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are covering Rose Glass' sophomore feature, "Love Lies Bleeding." We talk about Glass' collaboration with co-writer Weronika Tofilska, and the pre-production into the post-production. After this, we discuss the film itself and discuss the big swings we love in this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a duo of double bills for your viewing pleasure.  Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we dive into Charlotte Wells' debut feature, "Aftersun." We open the episode with the background of the film, discussing the long development of this film, and Charlotte Wells' background in film. After we cover the production in Turkey, we get into the movie itself and talk about why it works so well. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills. Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we discuss another breakout hit for A24, Uncut Gems. We talk about the long road to this film getting made from listening to their fathers "hustling in the diamond district" stories to the ten year process of actually getting the film made. After discussing the background and production of the film, we get into the film itself and discuss why it is so affective. After discussing the plot of the film, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills! Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are getting into A24's first financed film and its first Best Picture winner, "Moonlight." We talk about the long road to writing this film for Barry Jenkins. The original play the script was based on and the production of the film in Miami. We then dive into the film itself and talk about all of the aspects we love about the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a duo of double bills for your viewing pleasure! Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are covering one of Spike's favorite films, Yorgas Lanthimos' "The Lobster." We discuss the development of this film with writer, Efthymis Fillipou, and the early casting choices that didn't work out. We also discuss the production of the film with the excellent cast starring in this film. We then hop into the film itself, and talk about all the things we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills. Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week, we discuss the Neo-Nazi siege film, "Green Room." We discuss director, Jeremy Saulnier's career up to this point and how it fits into what A24 was doing at the time. We also discuss the making of the film in Portland, and how this all came together. We then dive into the plot of the film and discuss everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!  Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we continue our A24 themed season with Alex Garland's first directed feature: Ex Machina. We start off by talking about the film within the context of our season and covering the production of this film. After the background, we have a lively discussion of the plot and themes. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills. Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we kick off our A24 season with the first big financial success for the distributor, "Spring Breakers." We discuss the early days of A24 and its beginnings. We then dive into this movie by discussing Harmony Korine's writing and directing work and the production of this film. We then cover the story and experience of the film by discussing the plot. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills! Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are recapping our Paul Thomas Anderseason with a short discussion followed by our futile attempt at ranking these masterworks. We also tease the next season coming in a couple weeks.  Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This episode is our finale of the Paul Thomas Anderseason, since we already covered "One Battle After Another" earlier in the year. In this episode, we talk about "Licorice Pizza." We start with the origins of the project and the various movies that provided inspiration to this project. Next, we discuss the plot of the film, and describe all the scenes we love from this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing enjoyment.  Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we cover our penultimate episode of Paul Thomas Anderseason with "Phantom Thread." We discuss the development of this project and its production. We then dive into the film itself and describe everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills. Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley Theme Song by Breck McGough Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill Letterboxd: FartsDomino44 T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/