Flyover Film Country is a podcast about movies set in places oft-forgotten by Hollywood. Olivia Clement and Isaac Sims are your co-hosts, bringing unique perspe...
BONUS EPISODE: How Walter and friends made an award winning short film
In this bonus episode, Walter interviews Walker and Zac Walthall about their experiences creating the award-winning short film 'Squatter' for the 48-Hour Film Festival. They discuss the conception of the film, the writing process, the dynamics of shooting in a single day, and the challenges faced during production. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, maintaining morale on set, and the creative choices that shaped the final product. In this conversation, the speakers reflect on their experiences participating in a 48-hour film festival, discussing the challenges and lessons learned from directing, editing, and collaborating under tight time constraints. They share insights on the importance of pre-production, the value of flexibility in creative processes, and the joy of screening their film in front of an audience. The conversation also touches on team dynamics, the significance of maintaining a positive environment during production, and their aspirations for future projects.
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Mickey 17
In this episode of Flyover Film Country, the hosts discuss the new film Mickey 17 by Bong Joon Ho, starring Robert Pattinson. They explore various themes such as the film's political commentary, character dynamics, and the role of humor and satire. The conversation also touches on upcoming films, the significance of Women's History Month, and the performances of the cast, particularly Pattinson's. The hosts share their thoughts on the film's strengths and weaknesses, ultimately leading to a lively discussion about the impact of political narratives in cinema.
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Breaking Down the 97th Academy Awards
In this episode of Flyover Film Country, Jordan Gottsponer is back to discuss the 97th Academy Awards with Olivia and Isaac. They share their viewing experiences, predictions, and thoughts on the event's highlights and lowlights. They delve into the performance of the host, Conan O'Brien, the viewership trends, and the notable absences of major Hollywood stars. The conversation also touches on Isaac's weird pronunciation of Conan O'Brien's first name, the lack of trailers during the ceremony, the musical performances that took place, including a bizarre tribute to James Bond. Was Adrian Brody's acceptance speech THAT bad? Isaac gets heated. After that, the three share their own definitive awards, the first ever Walty's. Tune in to hear more!
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Captain America: Brave New World - Plus, Our Winter Watchlist!
*sigh* Another MCU movie? I guess we're clocking back in. Here's your official summary of the episode, you vultures.While Olivia and Isaac differed on their feelings of Marvel's latest slop *ahem* movie, they can agree on one thing: they need a reset, BIG time. Will Thunderbolts make the difference? Or Fantastic Four? Who cares. I mean, guess we'll see. After discussing the movie, the two co-hosts share about what they've been watching this long, dark winter. A movie they both LOVE is Hundreds of Beavers - a silent-era film inspired by Looney Toones and Three Stooges.
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Bonus Episode: Our 2025 Academy Award Predictions!
Welcome our special guest, Jordan Gottsponer! He is no more qualified to speak on these issues than Olivia and Isaac, so it's all good!In this episode, the three discuss their reactions to the 2025 Academy Award nominations, highlighting standout films and performances that caught their attention. The conversation also touches on the potential winners for Best Actor, with a focus on Timothée Chalamet and the competition he faces in what seems to be a very clear path to best actor. They also touch on the aesthetic qualities of films, the diversity of nominees, and the challenges faced in accessing films for viewing. The conversation also critiques the awards system, highlighting controversial nominations and the self-serving nature of the voting process and a reflection on the significance of performances and the overall landscape of the film industry.
Flyover Film Country is a podcast about movies set in places oft-forgotten by Hollywood. Olivia Clement and Isaac Sims are your co-hosts, bringing unique perspectives from Arkansas and Oklahoma! Produced by Walter Lyle.
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