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notes on a recording:  All the way back in episode 0045, titled "Music to my Ears" I talked with Derek Richmond from the band DROPOUTS for the first time. Well, he's back and top of that DROPOUTS have a new album, Off the Leash (2022), that is now available on Spotify. What's really cool about this album is that they used a different lead guitarist for each of their songs. How cool is that! Derek also shares his inspiration behind their album cover.  In this week's bonus episode we get into a ton of stuff. Not only does Derek come by to talk about his three favorite films of the year (All Quiet on the Western Front, The Batman, and Banshees of Inisherin) but he shares a story about his time at Pretty Bird and DANIELS (Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert). We begin our episode talking about the director duo, hot off 11 Academy Award nominations for their film "Everything Everywhere All At Once." This leads us to Derek's top 3, and in no particular ranking. I haven't talked about Edward Burger's All Quiet on the Western Front on the show yet. I watched it recently and was deeply moved and disturbed about the content of human callousness. It is a beautifully shot, gruesome and de-moralizing World War 1 epic that reminds me of a cross between "1917" and "Saving Private Ryan." This is a German film that can be found on Netflix. Next up, we talk another film that I haven't talked much about on the show, "The Batman." A film just as dark and gritty as the aforementioned WWI film, this was one of the best adaptations of the character I have ever seen. It reminded me a lot of the golden age of Batman comics in the late 80s, early 90s. I find out in this episode, that Derek collects comic books, so I see how he comes to appreciate the Matt Reeves film from a comics perspective and with an understanding of Batman as a detective. This film really captures the feel of some of the darker stories like Jeph Loeb's "The Long Halloween" and Frank Miller's Batman Year One. This one is also on HBO MAX. His last film in the top 3, "Banshees of Inisherin," which has made most of my guests top films of the year lists. If you haven't seen this film about the end of a friendship, hop on over to HBO MAX, because this film is seriously good despite it's deceptively simple premise. Of course, we shoutout the great performances from Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleason, Barry Keoghan, and Kerry Condon-- these performances alone is reason enough to watch Martin McDonagh's well-written tale.  And lastly, before the show's wrap up Derek gets into some honorable mentions (and one dishonorable mention) that include: Dio: Dreamers Never Die, Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Northman, Hustle, and Emily the Criminal. Definitely, take a listen to this episode to get our full thoughts on and all these films! Now: off to the next film!  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

Johnny D is back babyyyyy. It's been a minute, and although this is not part of the regular programming (he will be back, I promise) John Duarte, filmmaker and fellow cinephile, drops by to share his top 5 feature films of 2022 and even brings a couple of honorable mentions. Take a listen!  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins. 

James Harbaugh returns to "a-z" and helps us out with the letter P as we continue the '1001 Movies." Grab the popcorn and bring out the gimp for this extra long episode where we talk about the 1994 Quentin Tarantino masterpiece: Pulp Fiction and a ton of other stuff!  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

Around the end of last year, Aaron and I began talking about doing an episode on Lars von Trier's "Riget" as the release of the third installment in that series, The Kingdom Exodus, was airing on Mubi. We had talked about doing this episode since 2021, which is when he lent me his DVD copy, as it was not available to stream anywhere at the time. I didn't even know what this was and while Aaron was going through the "1001" list for potential episodes that is when I found out about Riget (through his discovery of the film being on the list); and although the film version of Riget is in the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" we will be talking about the 4-part series, in 3 episodes. This is part 1. If you haven't seen the show, or it's been a minute, we suggest you hop on Mubi watch episode 1, and follow along. It's a great show that I knew nothing about and deeply enjoyed. There are plans to do bonus episodes for Riget II, The Kingdom Exodus, and the 4 hour film version of Riget throughout the earlier half of 2023. Look out for these as they will drop sporadically throughout our conclusion of our ongoing series: A-Z.  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

Jordan Vogeney returns as we continue our journey through the alphabet in our "A-Z series". This week's letter is O, and the film is Jean Cocteau's French avant-garde classic, "Orpheus (1950)." The 2nd film of the Orphic Trilogy is full of cinematic magic used to retell the Greek myth of Orpheus and the pursuit of his wife Eurydice in the afterlife, only to fall in love with death herself. Listen to this great chat with Jordan via zoom and stay until the end to hear his favorite films of 2022.  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom to discuss the films. 

Ruben Nuño-Ortiz zooms on by to talk his favorite films of 2022.  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

Hello Dial F listeners! In the month of January I will be releasing a series of bonus episodes dedicated to the best films of 2022. Each week a new guest will share their favorite movie or top films or whatever of 2022! To start things off Aaron Lowe and his partner, first time guest Amber Keplinger, zoom by with "Moonage Daydream." This one is for the Bowie fans out there! This episode has passion, falls, laughs, and a special secret third guest and their thoughts on their favorite film of 2022! Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

... Happy New Year Dial F listeners! This is the first episode in 2023, and it is intended to set the tone for the coming year! There are a ton of episodes coming; I have been on a recording spree in the last couple of weeks. Presented, here, however, is an episode recorded in November 2022 when I moved in to my new apartment. It is the first episode recorded in the new space. Zooming by this week is Diana Bucio, and she helps me continue with the alphabet in our a-z series with "N is for Network."  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

Aaron Lowe is back! We cover the letter M with this week's film, Mad Max (1979).  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

You don't know how long I've had this episode in the pocket and ready to go. It went from being recorded on my desktop in the summer, the file then took a long vacation on my laptop, only for me to end up editing the file on my desktop in the fall. Listen: the summer was long and rough, but the new Dial F for Film studio is up and running! This the last of the overdue episodes I have left, however, since moving to the new place I have already recorded 2 more upcoming episodes! Stay tuned, as this stuff is all dropping soon.  This episode features a favorite of the show, aaron lowe, from Incredible Two-Headed Podcast, and we talk about revisionist western 'little big man' starring Dustin Hoffman, directed by Arthur Penn. This is part of our a-z series.  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host J. Carlos Menjivar's attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneiider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host.

This was supposed to be an ongoing series over the months of august and September however recording and editing did not go as planned; I mention in this episode that a-z is on hiatus, however, this is no longer true as I am releasing L is for Little Big Man (recorded over the summer) this weekend and recording the next two episodes: Mad Max with aaron lowe from the incredible two-headed podcast and network with Diana Bucio this weekend. The new recording space is up and I am determined to get through this series. For now, enjoy this short episode I recorded with long time friend and friend of the show Ruben Núño-Ortiz inside my car after a screening of “avatar” at a local amc. Avatar is also in the “1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die” 2017 edition. Enjoy the episode!

after a cruel summer host j. carlos menjivar and dial f for film is back bay-bay! always a fun guest, james harbaugh is back for more. this episode was recorded shortly after 'the jerk' episode over the summer, and due to a number of unforeseen circumstances i couldn't get to editing, but here it is, in all its glory: 'k is for klute' (1971). this is a fun short one, where we talk about the classic neo-noir thriller from alan j. pakula. this is a first time watch for both. next week sees the return of guest champ aaron lowe (from "incredible two-headed podcast") and we will be discussing Little Big Man (1970) in "L is for Little Big Man." a-z will take a short hiatus after the release of the letter L episode. let's call it a mid-alphabet break. the show won't take another break, but I will be releasing shorter episodes with a single guest (Ruben Nuno-Ortiz) and we will discuss other films in the "1001 movies you must see before you die" list, without any real theme. these will be short and fun episodes with one of my oldest and bestest friends, and someone i share many theater experiences with. stay tuned as we finish this year off strong and finish the damn alphabet already! 

BONUS: here's a little treat - a co-production with aaron lowe and his "incredible two-headed podcast." we took a few trips out to the cinema to check out the 4k restoration of lynch's 1997 enigma "lost highway." listen to find out, everything we learned, what questions from the film we've managed to answer-- and those we still have no clue about. this was a fun one, and a good way to get back into things.  you can find THE INCREDIBLE TWO-HEADED PODCAST, wherever you get your podcasts. same goes for us, DIAL F FOR FILM PODCAST. follow us on twitter & instagram: @dialfpodcast. also, don't forget to give aaron and his show some love, they are: @twoheadedpod  join us again later this week as we continue to go through the "1001 movies you must see before you die" in our ongoing "a-z" series. next up is "k is for klute" with returning guest, james harbaugh. 

welcome back to the show! after another long hiatus this year, one wonders if we will ever get through the alphabet! But alas, we will-- returning guest James Harbaugh, gets things heated up in our continuing "a-z series" with our next letter, the letter J. j is for j. carlos menjivar, j is for james, and j is for (the) jerk (1979). sit back take a listen to a very fun episode. james harbaugh will return in: k is for klute.  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

Our "a-z series" continues. this week's letter is: I. The film: In a Lonely Place (1950), directed by Nicholas Ray. Xochitl Hernandez returns as guest.  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

Our "a-z series" continues. this week's letter is: H. H is for Horibe, h is for Hakuryu, h is for huh?, and h is for this week's film: Hana-bi [Fireworks] (1997) directed by Takeshi Kitano. Diana Bucio returns as guest with a special appearance from her eccentric roommate "Werner Herzog." Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

We take a break from our A-Z series to talk about Francis Ford Coppola's "The Conversation (1974)" a film buried between the releases of the first two "Godfather" films, but a masterpiece in its own way. "The Conversation" stars Gene Hackman and John Cazale-- and that's why we' re here actually. Johnny Duarte returns to talk about a fourth (out of 5) Cazale film on the show this week. Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host. Guests each week will select one category without any prior knowledge as to what films are included. Once a category is chosen, Carlos reveals the five films and the viewing begins. The guests then come on Dial F for Film via Zoom and the discussion begins.

our a-z series continues. next up is the letter, g. g is for golden gun, Guy Hamilton, and this week's film goldfinger (1964). this week's guest is aaron lowe.  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host.

our a-z series continues. next up is the letter, f. f is for fraud, fakery, and this week's film f for fake. this week's guest is Rik Tod Johnson.  Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneiider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host.

Follow us down the rabbit hole this week as we stray from the alphabet and our A-Z series. This week Aaron Lowe from "The Incredible Two Headed Podcast" sits down with me via Zoom to discuss the groundbreaking science fiction film, "The Matrix."   Dial F for Film is a podcast about the love of movies and host's -- J. Carlos Menjivar -- attempt to watch 1001 movies before he dies. A lover of lists and film, Carlos is a firm believer that all film lists should be tackled with one goal in mind: completion. Steven Jay Schneiider's "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" is the subject of this podcast. Each episode features one guest and five movies from the massive list, compiled into themed lists by the host.