THEY SHOOT FILMS

Chinatown (Part 2)

In part two, Ken Mercer and FT Kosempa continue to investigate the many mysteries of Roman Polanski's Chinatown. In part two of this special two-part podcast, Ken and FT pick their favorite scenes, favorite lines... and watch as Jack Nicholson becomes a movie star. The 1974 film stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Houston. 

Chinatown (Part 1)

Ken Mercer and FT Kosempa investigate the many mysteries of Roman Polanski's Chinatown—a film so significant it needed two episodes. In part one of this special two-part podcast, Ken and FT explore the film’s origins, the contributions of Robert Evans, and attempt to rank the private detective genre. The 1974 film stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Houston. 

The Naked Kiss

Ken Mercer and F.T. Kosempa strap in for a look at director Samuel Fuller's cult classic The Naked Kiss. The 1964 film has influenced the aesthetic of countless modern film makers, including Quentin Tarantino.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Ken Mercer and F.T. Kosempa take a trip back in time to 1969 to dive into Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The 2019 film stars Leonardo Di Caprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Al Pacino.

American Hustle

Ken Mercer and F.T. Kosempa dive into David O. Russell‘s American Hustle “from the feet up" (to steal a phrase from Christian Bale, who plays Irving Rosenfeld in the film.) The 2013 Academy Award nominated film also stars Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jeremy Renner.

The Holdovers

Ken and F.T. take a deep dive to examine the many treasures of Alexander Payne’s film The Holdovers—as well as the director’s ongoing obsession with the effect of asparagus on the smell of urine. 

The Social Network

David Fincher's The Social Network has grown even more relevant since its 2010 release. F.T. Kosempa and Ken Mercer get together to break down the film while attempting not to suffer a breakdown themselves.

Mulholland Drive

One week after the death of director David Lynch, Ken Mercer and F.T. Kosempa sit down to discuss his 2001 film Mulholland Drive.