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This week the gang talks about their attempts to not throw up during the new action movie Hardcore Henry. Also Taylor pitches her new spinoff podcast, Boitalk. There’s also a discussion of the new Star Wars trailer, our favorite action movies of all-time, and Mads Mikkelsen gets mentioned more times in a two hour span than ever before! Rate/review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER: @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot LINKS: The BFG trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frGSzFj10p4 Swiss Army Man trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYVTeuLaZH4 Rogue One trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKDdMAI-onI Kingsman 2 poster- http://media.comicbook.com/2016/04/kingsman-header-177902.jpg Filmsmiths Podcast Facebook Crew- https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmsmiths/ Intr [...]

This week the gang discusses what animals would be each Presidential candidate’s running mate, as well as the best kind of Reece’s brand product…oh and there was a superhero movie or something this week. We keep it SPOILER FREE! Rate/Review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER: @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot LINKS: The Do-Over trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12A5mW8PPys Deepwater Horizon trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp49bZOfhMw Last Days in the Desert trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDfySDiGeh8 Filmsmiths Podcast Facebook Crew: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmsmiths/ Intro/Outro music The Feels by Samfox http://samfox.bandcamp.com/releases See ya next Friday!

This week the gang makes up for their time off by bring TWO feature reviews! You’ll never guess which two films we talk about. Rate/review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER: @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot LINKS: Ghostbusters trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYnSjERs-oU Civil War trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGfhS1hfTWw Sausage Party trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7fP9q_LyDc Filmsmiths Podcast Facebook Crew: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmsmiths/ Intro/outro music The Feels by Samfox http://samfox.bandcamp.com/releases

Much like Grover Cleveland in the Presidential eleciton of 1892, the FIlmsmiths are back again! And also much like Grover Cleveland in the election of 1892, our audio quality is really terrible for the first 13 minutes…oops. But once the show starts sounding good the gang discusses a controversial internet list, they recap the Oscars, and they announce the winners of the 1st inaugural Filmsmiths Awards! Rate/review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER: @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot LINKS: The Light Between Oceans trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ei1t3U8V98 Filmsmiths Podcast facebook crew- https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmsmiths/ Intro/Outro music- The Feels by Samfox http://samfox.bandcamp.com/releases See ya next Fr [...]

Long time no see! This week the gang talks about the newest horror film on the block The VVitch, their favorite directorial debuts, and the best (and possibly made up) tertiary Sopranos characters. Rate/review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER: @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot @BlackPhillip LINKS: Pete’s Dragon trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkmhppxFk84 Hunt for the Wilderpeople trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fGurAKnavo Filmsmiths Podcast Facebook Crew https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmsmiths/ Intro/Outro music: The Feels by Samfox http://samfox.bandcamp.com/releases See ya next Friday!

It’s finally here!!  In this very casual and special episode, the gang debates the worst movies of 2015, and they announce their official lists of the top-20 movies of this past year!! *SPOILER ALERT* *SPOILER ALERT* *SPOILER ALERT* FILMSMITHS BOTTOM-5 MOVIES OF 2015 5. The Green Inferno 4. The Gallows 3. Black Hat 2. Mortdecai 1. Hot Pursuit  TAYLOR’S TOP-20 20. Spectre 19. The Night Before 18. It Follows 17. Sisters 16. American Ultra 15. Black Mass 14. Ant Man 13. The Hateful Eight 12. Straight Outta Compton 11. Goodnight, Mommy 10. Kingsman: The Secret Service 9. The Walk 8. Room 7. Star Wars: The Force Awakens 6. The Revenant 5. Ex Machina 4. Be [...]

BEST PICTURE: Beasts Of No Nation Ex Machina Inside Out Mad Max: Fury Road The Martian The Revenant Room Spotlight Star Wars- The Force Awakens Steve Jobs BEST LEAD ACTOR:

This week on the Filmsmiths Podcast, the gang talks about a little-known art film called Deadpool. Also Bo Dietl. FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot LINKS: Hardcore Henry trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sca9U6IlAns Equals trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG9toWJteCo Mr. Right trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TatqilQ8rI Intro/Outro music: The Feels by Samfox http://samfox.bandcamp.com/releases Award Season Breakdown music:  “The Show Must Be Go” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week the gang has decided that it’s time to rebrand. So we’re thrilled to introduce the new and improved Filmsmiths Podcast: For Teens! It’s basically the exact same show, but you know, for teens.  There’s also a discussion of the new trailers that debuted during the Big Game, as well as the newest Coen Brothers film, Hail, Caesar! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER: @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @Imalittletaypot LINKS: X-Men Apocalypse trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD5WAR0sEJo Jason Bourne trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBZbaowA_ls Captain America trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZVd2unfoFk Jungle Book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtR9tqPa48s Intro/Outro music: The Feels by Samfox http://samfox.bandcamp.com/releases Award S [...]

Welcome to the gritty new reboot of the Filmsmiths Podcast: gl’ASSesboizzZZ! Your one-stop shop for all the hottest takes on breakfast cereals, as well as the hit podcast entitled Serial.  In this first week of gl’ASSesboizzZZ! the gang talks about all kinds of movies including 3 new releases, as well as their favorite war movies of all time. FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER: @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @Imalittletaypot Nine Lives trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga6vMFSxL_w Miles Ahead trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssfTNCTVT5U [...]

This week on Filmsmiths, the gang talks about all kinds of movies! You know, the usual. But they also come up with a new Monster Mash music video featuring Mario Batali and Sophia Vergara in a CGI morph suit…so you know, the usual.  Contact the Filmsmiths at FilmsmithsPodcast@gmail.com FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER: @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @Imalittletaypot LINKS: Money Monster trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va-0o_xBVnU 10 Cloverfield Lane trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saHzng8fxLs Green Room trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpJeAw2PvRc Keanu trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrdhfJXp6wI Intro/outro music: The Feels by Samfox https://www.facebook.com/samfoxmusic/?fref=ts See ya next Friday!

First full episode of 2016!! This week the gang talks about every movie they saw in the month or so when they didn’t record. Zach and Nick express conflicting opinions on the new Star Wars and Quentin Tarantino movies, and it’s Taylor’s turn this week to say something kind of racist. Also there’s a feature review of The Revenant and a top-5 list of Leonardo DiCaprio performances!  Rate/review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes!! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER: @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot Intro/outro music: The Feels by Samfox https://www.facebook.com/samfoxmusic/?fref=ts See ya next Friday!

It’s 2016 and we’re back! In this episode the gang reflects on the recent Golden Globe awards, meditate on the upcoming Academy Awards, and discuss their nominations for their own (correct) awards. FILMSMITHS AWARDS NOMINEES- BEST PICTURE: Ex Machina, Mad Max, The Martian, The Revenant, Spotlight, Steve Jobs, Beasts of No Nation, Inside Out LEAD ACTOR: Matt Damon, Leonardo Di Caprio, Michael Fassbender, Johnny Depp, Michael B. Jordan Lead ACTRESS: Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara, Emily Blunt, Maika Monroe SUPPORTING ACTOR: Idris Elba, Oscar Issac, Tom Hardy, Walton Goggins, Jeff Daniels SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Cate Blanchett, Rachel McAdams, Alicia Vikander, Kate Winslett DIRECTOR: Alejandro G. Inarritu, George Miller, Ridley Scott, Danny Boyle, Alex Garland Cinematography: The Revenant, Sicario, Hateful Eight, Beasts of no Nation, [...]

This week the gang is sprending time with their families so we’ve got a special episode for you this week! In this episode Nick sits down with film scholar Dr. Patty Williamson and they talk about some of their favorite films of 2015, as well as a career retrospective of director Mike Nichols.  Rate/Review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot @RealityPatty Happy New Year! See you in 2016!

It’s the Filmsmiths 2015 Christmas spectacular!  This week the gang talks about a list of the top-10 film directors of ALL TIME, as well as a top-5 of their favorite Chirstmas movies! Also in this episode, Zach says something that forces him to bleep himself again, Nick performs some Run-D.M.C., and Taylor discusses her Christmas shopping woes.  Rate/Review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot Happy Holidays!

This week the gang reviews the new Joseph Gordon Levitt and Seth Rogan comedy The Night Before. Also in this episode, Zach unveils his screenplay idea for a Woody Harrelson/Buzz Aldrin film, Nick invents a NEW SEGMENT, and Taylor discovers this hot new up and coming actor- Martin Sheen! Rate/review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot LINKS: Independence Day 2 trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbduDRH2m2M  

This is how the sausage is made, people!  This week the gang tries their darndest to review the newest movie in the Rocky series, Creed. Zach references more old cartoons, Nick tells us about some more of his favorite movie music, and Taylor has a rough time during the Featured Review. Just how far off the tracks can we get this week? Spoiler alert: really, really far.  Rate/review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot LINKS: Mubi top-20 lists- https://mubi.com/users/7342182/lists Batman vs. Superman trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvP4RIqSbiw Jackie Chan action analysis- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1PCtIaM_GQ See ya next Friday!  

This week on the Filmsmiths Podcast the gang reviews the SECOND Pixar movie of the year, The Good Dinosaur. Also Zach alienates everybody by saying mean things about superhero movies, Nick spends more time talking about east-asian film directors, and Taylor stays for the whole episode this time!  Rate/review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot LINKS: Mubi top-20 lists- https://mubi.com/users/7342182/lists Captain America Civil War trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWQlTHc9nxY See ya next Friday!

This week we’re launching our new premium video subscription service of the show! Hope you’ve got it.  Also in this episode, Zach is forced to break out the bleep button for only the second time ever, Nick surprises nobody with his top-5 list, and Taylor gets a phone call! PLUS a cameo from Biz Markie! Rate/Review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot LINKS: Mubi top-20 lists- https://mubi.com/users/7342182/lists Central Intelligence trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5YOhVa7GFM Midnight Special trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zuQTmVCEn4 Knight of Cups trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGTJmeAYrzk See ya next Fr [...]

In this special bonus episode, the Filmsmiths gang are joined by media expert Abi Haggart and they discuss the film Beasts of No Nation starring Idris Elba. Zach and Nick take a pretty firm anti-baby stance, and Taylor reveals her questionable definition of what a child is.  Rate/Review the Filmsmiths Podcast on iTunes!! FILMSMITHS ON TWITTER @FilmsmithsPod @Zach_Liles @NickJPotter @imalittletaypot @Just_Abi LINKS: Mubi top-20 lists- https://mubi.com/users/7342182/lists Abi Haggart on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/RockettLuxe See ya next Friday!