The Footcandle Film Festival officially begins this Wednesday night at the Carolina Theater with a Hickory area premiere film screening: A LITTLE PRAYER starring David Strathairn. Tickets are $6 online ($7 at the door). footcandlefilmfestival2025.eventive.org/schedule/687...

With HIGHEST 2 LOWEST Director Spike Lee reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s HIGH AND LOW taking it from the streets of Tokyo to the streets of modern day New York City. Our podcast hosts have a review. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

Guess who appeared on Meet Me at the Movies? You guessed it...the co-founders of the Footcandle Film Festival! Watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD31...

Last week we recorded a review of RELAY. Cranky computers resulted in the episode being lost...however we give a quick recap on this episode before launching into a discussion of Darren Aronofsky's CAUGHT STEALING. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

With his feature debut director Michael Shanks tells the story of Tim and Millie, a couple who move to the country & encounter an unnatural force that threatens to corrupt their lives. We've got a review of TOGETHER. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

Writer/director Zach Cregger is back on the big screen with the followup to the horror hit BARBARIAN. The new film follows the actions of a small town after a classroom full of young children go missing. We've got a review of WEAPONS here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

What's a "requel"? Well, according to the internet, it is what you call a "reboot" combined with a "sequel". Exhibit A - The new version of THE NAKED GUN starring Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson. We've got a review. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

With FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS we have the 4th film in the franchise, the 3rd version of the cast, and the 3rd person in the director's chair. Will this be the 1st successful iteration of this story? We've got a review. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

We'll be screening MATERIALISTS starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, & Chris Evans August 13th & 14th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown, Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door. #FilmSky

Director Ari Aster, darling of independent cinema, is back on the big screen with his fourth feature EDDINGTON. We've got a review plus some PIXAR talk and a recommendation of a film that might not be on your cinematic radar. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

Check out all the great films coming to the 2025 Footcandle Film Festival running from September 19th - 28th. footcandlefilmfestival.com

Director James Gunn has flown from the MCU to the DCU with a new rendition of SUPERMAN starring David Corenswet. We've got a review plus quick glimpses of upcoming films from two big name directors. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

Director Gareth Edwards is the 5th director to venture into the realm of Jurassic Park doing so in the 7th installment of the franchise. We've got a review of JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

Footcandle Film Festival alum Brian Gersten has a new documentary in the works about the life of Hollywood starlet Esther Williams. Click here to learn more about the project. seedandspark.com/fund/hollywo... #FilmSky #SupportIndieFilim

TOP GUN: MAVERICK director Joseph Kosinski swaps Cruise for Pitt and jets for cars in his new action film F1. We've got a review plus some trailer talk. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

We'll be screening BOB TREVINO LIKES IT July 9th & 10th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door. #FilmSky

Director Danny Boyle re-teams with writer Alex Garland & returns to the silver screen for the first time since 2019 with 28 YEARS LATER. We've got a review of the new zombie thriller plus news of an upcoming Springsteen biopic. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

One of last year's festival favorites - GUACAMOLE YESTERDAYS - is now available to watch at home! For fans of Eternal Sunshine & Her, this moving film about love, loss, and memory has resonated with audiences nationwide. Learn more at guacamoleyesterdays.com #FilmSky

Wes Anderson's new film THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME stars Benicio Del Toro as a wealthy businessman who decides to appoint his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. Listen to our review here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

After taking a vacation week the Footcandle Films podcast hosts return with reviews of the dark comedy MOUNTAINHEAD & the documentary BONO: STORIES OF SURRENDER. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

The 8th film in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise follows super spy Ethan Hunt as he desperately tries to stop the terrifying AI known as The Entity from destroying all of mankind. We've got a review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

With his 1st feature film in 6 years indie director Trey Edward Shults is back in movie theaters with a collaboration with musician The Weeknd. We've got a review of HURRY UP TOMORROW & some news from the Cannes Film Festival. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

We'll be screening the indie comedy THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND June 11th & 12th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door. #FilmSky

Co-directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck have a new movie out that relays four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA revolving around a mysterious force that guides the area underdogs. We've got a review of FREAKY TALES. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

An unconventional team of antiheroes embark on a mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts in THUNDERBOLTS*. We've got a review plus a sampling of three upcoming A24 films all on this episode. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The 2025 Footcandle Filmmaker Grant Fund is now open for your applications. Submissions close June 30th, 2025. Don't delay, apply today here: www.footcandle.org/filmmaker-gr... #FilmSky

A shy girl is raised to fear elusive animals known as the ochi. When she discovers a wounded baby ochi she embarks on a quest to return him to his home. We've got a review of THE LEGEND OF OCHI & sample some Trailer Tapas. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

We'll be screening NICKEL BOYS based on the novel by Colson Whitehead May 7th & 8th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door. #FilmSky

SINNERS tells the story of twin brothers Smoke & Stack who return to their hometown to attempt a fresh start by opening a juke joint only to have a great evil descend upon their new venture. We've got a review on our latest podcast episode. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

If you've been in a movie theater lately you've likely seen the trailer for DROP - Christopher Landon's latest directorial effort. We've got a review plus thoughts on upcoming films by Wes Anderson & Ari Aster. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

A MINECRAFT MOVIE starring Jack Black, Jason Mamoa, and Danielle Brooks made bank at the box office this past weekend. Alan & Chris entered the OverWorld and have a review of the film plus some news of upcoming releases. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

We'll be screening THE PENGUIN LESSONS starring Steve Coogan & Jonathan Pryce April 9th & 10th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door. #FilmSky

Paul Rudd & Jenna Ortega star as a father & daughter traveling to a wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO in the dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN. We've got a review plus some news of films in the works. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

Steven Soderbergh has released his 2nd film of 2025 - a spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender & Cate Blanchett as a married couple who both work as intelligence agents. We've got a review of BLACK BAG plus quick looks at new upcoming releases. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

OPUS stars John Malkovich as a reclusive icon & Ayo Edebiri as a journalist sent to cover his 1st album release in 30 yrs. We've got a review plus another serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample some news of upcoming releases. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot... #FilmSky

MICKEY 17 is director Bong Joon Ho's much anticipated followup to 2019's Best Picture-winning PARASITE. We've got a review plus a serving of Trailer Tapas where we sample the upcoming films BRING HER BACK and HOLLAND. Listen here: themesh.tv/2025/03/12/m... #FilmSky

Kyle Hausmann-Stokes makes his directorial debut with MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman. We've got a review plus thoughts on the 96th Academy Awards winners. Listen here: themesh.tv/2025/03/05/m... #FilmSky

We've got a jammed packed new podcast episode that just hit the interwebs with reviews of SING SING, THE BRUTALIST, & THE MONKEY. Listen here: themesh.tv/2025/02/27/s... #FilmSky

We'll be screening the recipient of 10 Oscar nominations THE BRUTALIST March 12th & 13th at 7pm at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door (and yes the runtime is 215 minutes...but 15 of that is an intermission 😉).

A sci-fi thriller romance starring Miles Teller & Anya Taylor-Joy? It's the THE GORGE - the latest from director Scott Derrickson. We've got a review on our latest podcast episode. Listen here: themesh.tv/2025/02/19/t...

On Thursday, February 27th The Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center will be hosting the NC debut of the documentary Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars at 6:30pm at the Drendel Auditorium. The screening is free with a reception to follow.

Writer/Director Drew Hancock's new film COMPANION follows what happens when a billionaire's death sets off a chain of events for Iris (played by Sophie Thatcher) and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate. We've got a review. Listen here: themesh.tv/2025/02/05/c... #FilmSky

Director Stephen Soderbergh is back on the big screen with the first of his two 2025 films. We've got a review of PRESENCE plus some Oscar talk on our latest podcast episode. Listen here: themesh.tv/2025/01/29/p... #FilmSky

A new episode of the Footcandle Films podcast just dropped with a review of the creature feature WOLF MAN. Listen here: themesh.tv/2025/01/22/w... #FilmSky

We'll be screening SING SING starring Colman Domingo February 12th & 13th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door.

HERETIC, a horror thriller from A24 starring Hugh Grant, gets the honor of being the first film to be reviewed in 2025 by Alan & Chris. After the review, each host shares a list of films they are anticipating for 2025. Listen here: themesh.tv/2025/01/15/h... #FilmSky

For the 1st Footcandle Films podcast of 2025 we look back at 2024 and give our top 5 actresses, actors, directors & films. Adding a twist to the usual "Best of" recaps each host also shares their biggest disappointment & biggest surprise from 2024. Listen here: themesh.tv/2025/01/08/b... #FilmSky

We'll be screening A DIFFERENT MAN starring Sebastian Stan January 8th & 9th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door. #FilmSky

2 more gifts await under the cinematic Christmas tree for our hosts to discuss before calling it quits for 2024. In this episode, Alan & Chris unwrap the new Bob Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN & the new Nicole Kidman film BABYGIRL. Listen here: themesh.tv/2024/12/25/a... #FilmSky

Did you miss the Audience Favorite Narrative Feature THE WAY WE SPEAK at this year's festival? You're in luck. It is now streaming all over the place. Check here for where you can screen it: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the...