Film Inquiry presents Blindspots with Jake Tropila and Kristy Strouse. On this new podcast series, Film Inquiry staff members and fast friends Jake and Kristy will each recommend a film they like that the other person has not seen. They will then watch the other person’s selection and come together to discuss their thoughts and reactions to both films. For those who seek hidden gems and new findings in the world of cinema, this is the podcast for you.

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Blindspots is back! Our hosts hit the road to check out two films concerning the deranged lives of vicious killers. Up first, Jake introduces Kristy to David Lynch’s Palme d’Or-winning riff on The Wizard of Oz, Wild at Heart, starring Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern as two lovers on the run. Then, Kristy shows Jake the directorial debut of Dominic Sena, Kalifornia, wherein David Duchovny and Michelle Forbes accompany the deadly pairing of Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis on a car trip. Who will make it out alive? All this and more on an all-new Blindspots! NOTE: This podcast is a symbol of our individuality and our belief in personal freedom.Music featured in the episode includes California by Phantom Planet, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland.

Episode 22: Wild at Heart & Kalifornia

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What’s in the cup? Why, it’s a new episode of Blindspots, of course! Jake and Kristy return with a pair of riveting 90s crime films from two American auteurs. Up first, Jake introduces Kristy to the seedy underbelly of the 1990s New York crime scene, headed up by Christopher Walken and a murderer’s row of character actors in Abel Ferrara’s King of New York. Then, Kristy takes Jake to 1993 to check out Clint Eastwood’s Kevin Costner-starring hostage road movie, A Perfect World. All this and more on an all-new episode of Blindspots. And that’s a fact.Music in the episode featured in King of New York &amp; A Perfect World.

Episode 21: King of New York & A Perfect World

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We here at the Blindspots podcast would like to express that not every film we cover is a certified classic, nor does each film selected for discussion necessarily have to be one that either host holds any real fondness for. With that being said, for this month of November, we’re bringing another special themed month in the form of Thanksgiving movies! Up first, Kristy introduces Jake to Jodie Foster’s 1995 comfort food film about visiting your relatives at Home for the Holidays. Then, Jake takes Kristy to 2007 where ThanksKilling, a film about a wise-cracking, homicidal turkey, was cooked up into existence. It’s all holiday, all the time on this latest episode of Blindspots!

Episode 20: Home For the Holidays & ThanksKilling

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On an all-new episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy dive into a pair of films from two of the greatest and most quintessentially American filmmakers of all time. Up first, Jake takes Kristy back to the eve of America’s bicentennial with Robert Altman&#39;s sprawling country music masterpiece, Nashville. Following that, Kristy and Jake buckle up for the ride of their lives in Martin Scorsese&#39;s haunting and criminally undervalued 1999 masterwork, Bringing Out the Dead. It&#39;s a hustle-and-bustle episode, full of star-studded casts, tricked-out tricycles, speeding ambulances, and more!Music from the episode includes &#34;I&#39;m Easy&#34; performed by Keith Carradine in Nashville, and T.B. Sheets by Van Morrison from Bringing Out the Dead.

Episode 19: Nashville & Bringing Out the Dead

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Like those Amblin dinosaurs once said: We’re back! Blindspots returns from a several-monthlong hiatus, and our hosts are bringing the laughs in the form of a largely defunct genre: the classic American studio comedy. Up first, Jake recommends Peter Bogdanovich’s 1972 romantic screwball masterpiece, What’s Up Doc? Then, Kristy brings Jonathan Lynn’s excellent 1993 courtroom comedy, My Cousin Vinny, to the table. It’s an episode filled with Barbara Streisand, Joe Pesci, car chases, grits, and more!Music from the episode includes &#34;Your the Top&#34; performed by Barbra Streisand and &#34;Way Down South&#34; by Edgar Winter

Episode 18: What's Up Doc? & My Cousin Vinny

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Hey, all you freaks, zombies, and sexy space vampires: the party’s over! On this episode of the podcast, Jake and Kristy revisit some of the more gruesome films that were a formative part of their childhood years. Up first is 1993’s Freaked, the twisted brainchild of Alex Winter that become a part of the regular viewing rotation in Kristy’s household. Then, it’s on to Jake’s recommendation with 1985’s Lifeforce, the Cannon Films-produced, Dan O’Bannon-penned, Tobe Hooper-directed intergalactic horror apocalypse. Not content with stopping there, the podcast hosts break format to gush over a film they love: Peter Jackson’s Dead Alive, the ultimate film in zombie horror-comedy carnage. All that and more on an all-new Blindspots!Music in this episode is from openings of the films Freaked and Lifeforce.

Hey, all you freaks, zombies, and sexy space vampires: the party’s over! On this episode of the podcast, Jake and Kristy revisit some of the more gruesome films that were a formative part of their childhood years. Up first is 1993’s Freaked, the twisted brainchild of Alex Winter that become a part of the regular viewing rotation in Kristy’s household. Then, it’s on to Jake’s recommendation with 1985’s Lifeforce, the Cannon Films-produced, Dan O’Bannon-penned, Tobe Hooper-directed intergalactic horror apocalypse. Not content with stopping there, the podcast hosts break format to gush over a film they love: Peter Jackson’s Dead Alive, the ultimate film in zombie horror-comedy carnage. All that and more on an all-new Blindspots!

Music in this episode is from openings of the films Freaked and Lifeforce. 

Episode 17: Freaked, Lifeforce & Dead Alive

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On this episode of the podcast, Jake and Kristy celebrate Thrillvember with another special double episode! They bring four films to the table to discuss: two by land and two by sea. Up first, they take a look at Walter Hill’s 1978 neo-noir LA car chase picture, The Driver. Next, it’s a trip down under with Phillip Noyce’s 1989 maritime thriller, Dead Calm. Then, they take a trek on William Friedkin’s perilous journey through the jungle in 1977’s Sorcerer. Lastly, they close things out with Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake of the film with the same name, Cape Fear. All this and more on an all new Blindspots!Music used in this episode is the Cape Fear Theme and Betrayal by Tangerine Dream from Sorcerer.

Episode 16: The Driver, Dead Calm, Sorcerer & Cape Fear

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The spookiest season of the year may be in the rearview mirror, but this has not deterred Jake and Kristy from sharing some of their favorite horror movie recommendations! On another special double episode of the podcast, the pair delve into a varied selection of films, including Dario Argento&#39;s 1975 Giallo, Deep Red; Guillermo Del Toro&#39;s 2001 Spanish Civil War-era ghost story, The Devil&#39;s Backbone; Nobuhiko Obayashi&#39;s 1977 bonkerously phantasmagorical trip to the countryside, House; and Toby Wilkins&#39; 2008 parasitic single-location chiller, Splinter. All that and more on an all-new Blindspots!Music on the episode &#34;Profondo Rosso&#34; From Deep Red and &#34;Cherries were made for Eating&#34; by Godiego from Hausu (House).

Episode 15: Deep Red, The Devil's Backbone, House & Splinter

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On this episode, Jake and Kristy venture into the previously unexplored realm of documentary filmmaking. Up first, Kristy shares LOVE, ANTOSHA, a 2019 doc about the life of late actor/musician/artist Anton Yelchin. Then, Jake introduces Kristy to the heart-wrenching story behind 2008’s DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER. All this and more on an all-new Blindspots!Music featured in the episode by Broken Bells- Holding on for Life, and then Anton Yelchin performing The Times They Are a-Changin&#39;.

On this episode, Jake and Kristy venture into the previously unexplored realm of documentary filmmaking. Up first, Kristy shares LOVE, ANTOSHA, a 2019 doc about the life of late actor/musician/artist Anton Yelchin. Then, Jake introduces Kristy to the heart-wrenching story behind 2008’s DEAR ZACHARY: A LETTER TO A SON ABOUT HIS FATHER. All this and more on an all-new Blindspots!

Episode 14: Love, Antosha & Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

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On an all-new episode of Blindspots, our hosts try out a brand new format with a listener-curated double feature! Rather than recommend a film to each other, Jake and Kristy check out a pair of films suggested to them by two listeners, neither of which they have seen. Up first is Paula&#39;s pick, Hal Ashby’s 1973 film The Last Detail, an existentialist drama about two Naval officers escorting a third to prison. Then, they discuss Jerry&#39;s pick, Poetry, South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong’s 2010 film about an elderly woman struggling to keep her life together. All of this excitement and more! And, if you have any films that could potentially be viewed for the show, let us know!

On an all-new episode of Blindspots, our hosts try out a brand new format with a listener-curated double feature! Rather than recommend a film to each other, Jake and Kristy check out a pair of films suggested to them by two listeners, neither of which they have seen. Up first is Paula's pick, Hal Ashby’s 1973 film The Last Detail, an existentialist drama about two Naval officers escorting a third to prison. Then, they discuss Jerry's pick, Poetry, South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong’s 2010 film about an elderly woman struggling to keep her life together. All of this excitement and more! And, if you have any films that could potentially be viewed for the show, let us know!

Episode 13: The Last Detail & Poetry

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On an all-new episode of Blindspots, the hosts take a look at a pair of films from two of America’s most revered auteur filmmakers. First up, Jake introduces Kristy to the perfect distillation of Robert Altman’s comedic sensibilities with 1970’s Brewster McCloud. Then, Kristy shares Jonathan Demme’s raw and emotionally loaded masterwork that is 2008’s Rachel Getting Married. Don your wingsuit, take flight, and enjoy. Songs used in the episode include White Feather Wings by Merry Clayton from Brewster McCloud and Unknown Legend by Neil Young performed by Tunde Adebimpe for Rachel Getting Married.

On an all-new episode of Blindspots, the hosts take a look at a pair of films from two of America’s most revered auteur filmmakers. First up, Jake introduces Kristy to the perfect distillation of Robert Altman’s comedic sensibilities with 1970’s Brewster McCloud. Then, Kristy shares Jonathan Demme’s raw and emotionally loaded masterwork that is 2008’s Rachel Getting Married. Don your wingsuit, take flight, and enjoy.

Songs used in the episode include White Feather Wings by Merry Clayton from Brewster McCloud and Unknown Legend by Neil Young performed by Tunde Adebimpe for Rachel Getting Married.

Episode 12: Brewster McCloud & Rachel Getting Married

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Shake out your slippers and contact your local government agency - it&#39;s a new episode of Blindspots! In our first Creature Feature pairing, we take a look at the eight-legged horrors that run rampant in a small Californian town in the 1990&#39;s Amblin-produced Arachnophobia. Then, we go grander in scope as Neon Genesis Evangelion mastermind Hideaki Anno unleashes bureaucratic red tape against a new incarnation of the world&#39;s most famous kaiju with 2016&#39;s Shin Godzilla. It&#39;s a wonderful episode of entertainment, one that should be enjoyed with a big bowl of popcorn (provided you check it for spiders first). Music used in this episode: Trevor Jones - Delbert&#39;s Theme &amp; Godzilla Title· Akira Ifukube.

Shake out your slippers and contact your local government agency - it's a new episode of Blindspots! In our first Creature Feature pairing, we take a look at the eight-legged horrors that run rampant in a small Californian town in the 1990's Amblin-produced Arachnophobia. Then, we go grander in scope as Neon Genesis Evangelion mastermind Hideaki Anno unleashes bureaucratic red tape against a new incarnation of the world's most famous kaiju with 2016's Shin Godzilla. It's a wonderful episode of entertainment, one that should be enjoyed with a big bowl of popcorn (provided you check it for spiders first).

Music used in this episode: Trevor Jones - Delbert's Theme & Godzilla Title· Akira Ifukube.

Episode 11: Arachnophobia & Shin Godzilla

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On an all-new Blindspots, Jake and Kristy celebrate their tenth episode milestone with another special double episode! To coincide with the holiday of Saint Valentine, they explore four films of eternal longing and unrequited love. First, they take a look at Cary Fukunaga’s adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 novel, Jane Eyre. Then, they swoon over the spellbinding masterpiece that is Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love. They follow that up with Drake Doremus’ 2011 Sundance winner about the struggle of a transatlantic relationship, Like Crazy. They then bring things home with Jim Jarmusch’s tale of vampiric ennui with Only Lovers Left Alive. It’s an episode of hushed secrets, noodle shops, and dual helpings of Anton Yelchin and Mia Wasikowska. Enjoy.The music in the episode is from the film &#34;In the Mood for Love.&#34;

Episode 10: Jane Eyre, In the Mood for Love, Like Crazy & Only Lovers Left Alive

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We bake a lot of pies here on the Blindspots Podcast. So far, we’ve had such favorites as the Halloween Four Film Spooktacular Pie, the Troubled Youth Dealing With Parental Issues Pie, the Do Not Watch These Films With The Lights Off Pie, and the Christmas Double-Blind Holiday Extravaganza Pie. This week, we’re introducing a new flavor: The Films Of Adrienne Shelly Pie. For this episode of Blindspots, we celebrate the life and work of Adrienne Shelly, a vibrant and wonderful performer who enjoyed a career as an actress and director. Jake and Kristy get together to talk Hal Hartley’s sophomore masterwork, 1990’s Trust, and Adrienne’s Shelly&#39;s third directorial accomplishment and final starring role, 2007’s Waitress. It’s a warm and delightful tribute to an indelible artist brought to you for your listening pleasure. Now with more pie.Music used is Short Skirt/Long Jacket by Cake.

We bake a lot of pies here on the Blindspots Podcast. So far, we’ve had such favorites as the Halloween Four Film Spooktacular Pie, the Troubled Youth Dealing With Parental Issues Pie, the Do Not Watch These Films With The Lights Off Pie, and the Christmas Double-Blind Holiday Extravaganza Pie. This week, we’re introducing a new flavor: The Films Of Adrienne Shelly Pie. For this episode of Blindspots, we celebrate the life and work of Adrienne Shelly, a vibrant and wonderful performer who enjoyed a career as an actress and director. Jake and Kristy get together to talk Hal Hartley’s sophomore masterwork, 1990’s Trust, and Adrienne’s Shelly's third directorial accomplishment and final starring role, 2007’s Waitress. It’s a warm and delightful tribute to an indelible artist brought to you for your listening pleasure. Now with more pie.

Music used is Short Skirt/Long Jacket by Cake.

Episode 9: Trust & Waitress

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For the inaugural episode of 2021, the Blindspots Duo are back in action as they revisit a pair of feel-good movies from their younger lives. Up first, Jake and Kristy journey to the magical world of Hayao Miyazaki&#39;s My Neighbor Totoro and experience all of the wonderfully fantastical creatures and elements it has to offer. Then, they explore the life of an orphaned young man in WWII-era Maine, who becomes a doctor and falls in love in Lasse Hallstrom&#39;s The Cider House Rules. It&#39;s an episode of warmth and self-discovery, filled with apple orchards and catbuses to help ring in the new year.Music used from the film My Neighbor Totoro.

For the inaugural episode of 2021, the Blindspots Duo are back in action as they revisit a pair of feel-good movies from their younger lives. Up first, Jake and Kristy journey to the magical world of Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro and experience all of the wonderfully fantastical creatures and elements it has to offer. Then, they explore the life of an orphaned young man in WWII-era Maine, who becomes a doctor and falls in love in Lasse Hallstrom's The Cider House Rules. It's an episode of warmth and self-discovery, filled with apple orchards and catbuses to help ring in the new year.
Music used from the film My Neighbor Totoro.

Episode 8: My Neighbor Totoro & The Cider House Rules

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In a very Merry episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy get into the holiday spirit with another special double episode! First, they each share a Christmas film with each other, in the form of Nora Ephron’s 90’s rom-com, Sleepless in Seattle, and 2017’s British zombie-musical, Anna and the Apocalypse. Then, in an unprecedented move for the podcast, they both cover two films neither of them has seen, with Ernst Lubitsch’s 1940 classic, The Shop Around the Corner, and Arnaud Desplechin’s 2008 familial drama, A Christmas Tale. Wrap yourself up in a warm blanket near an open fire and nestle down with this cozy episode of pure, Yuletide cheer.

In a very Merry episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy get into the holiday spirit with another special double episode! First, they each share a Christmas film with each other, in the form of Nora Ephron’s 90’s rom-com, Sleepless in Seattle, and 2017’s British zombie-musical, Anna and the Apocalypse. Then, in an unprecedented move for the podcast, they both cover two films neither of them has seen, with Ernst Lubitsch’s 1940 classic, The Shop Around the Corner, and Arnaud Desplechin’s 2008 familial drama, A Christmas Tale. Wrap yourself up in a warm blanket near an open fire and nestle down with this cozy episode of pure, Yuletide cheer.


Episode 7: Sleepless in Seattle, Anna and the Apocalypse, The Shop Around the Corner & A Christmas Tale

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On this episode of Blindspots, Kristy and Jake discuss a pair of films that offer a great deal of domestic drama and filial affection. First, there’s Michael Caton-Jones’ based-on-a-memoir, coming of age film, 1993’s This Boy’s Life, followed by Xavier Dolan’s French-Canadian tale about a troubled mother-son relationship, 2014’s Mommy. Come for the breakout performances, stay for the daring stylistic flourishes. Music featured is this episode is &#34;Wonderwall&#34; by Oasis.

On this episode of Blindspots, Kristy and Jake discuss a pair of films that offer a great deal of domestic drama and filial affection. First, there’s Michael Caton-Jones’ based-on-a-memoir, coming of age film, 1993’s This Boy’s Life, followed by Xavier Dolan’s French-Canadian tale about a troubled mother-son relationship, 2014’s Mommy. Come for the breakout performances, stay for the daring stylistic flourishes.
 

Music featured is this episode "Wonderwall" by Oasis. 

 



Episode 6: This Boy's Life & Mommy

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On a very Spooktacular episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy discuss not two, but four horror movies to celebrate the Halloween season! Join them as they cover 1981’s The Funhouse, 1988’s Lady in White, 1990’s The Exorcist III, and 1990’s The Witches. All this and more on a special, fright-filled episode! Music used in the episode includes &#34;Did You Ever See a Dream Walking&#34; performed in the film Lady in White and music from the opening of The Funhouse, composed by John Beal.

On a very Spooktacular episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy discuss not two, but four horror movies to celebrate the Halloween season! Join them as they cover 1981’s The Funhouse, 1988’s Lady in White, 1990’s The Exorcist III, and 1990’s The Witches. All this and more on a special, fright-filled episode!

Episode 5: The Funhouse, Lady in White, The Exorcist III & The Witches

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On an especially heart-rending episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy introduce each other to a pair of emotionally hefty masterpieces from two world-renowned filmmakers. First, there’s Wim Wenders’ 1984 confessional road movie, Paris, Texas, followed by Clint Eastwood’s tender period romance, The Bridges of Madison County. Listen and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime podcast experience. Music used in this episode is Johnny Hartman&#39;s I See Your Face Before Me, played in the film The Bridges of Madison County.

On an especially heart-rending episode of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy introduce each other to a pair of emotionally hefty masterpieces from two world-renowned filmmakers. First, there’s Wim Wenders’ 1984 confessional road movie, Paris, Texas, followed by Clint Eastwood’s tender period romance, The Bridges of Madison County. Listen and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime podcast experience.

Music used in this episode is Johnny Hartman's I See Your Face Before Me, played in the film The Bridges of Madison County.

Episode 4: Paris, Texas & The Bridges of Madison County

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On Episode 3 of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy introduce each other to a pair of mid-90s films that are all about the industry: 1996’s IRMA VEP, Olivier Assayas’ loving ode to cinema and Maggie Cheung, and the 1995 film TO DIE FOR, Gus Van Sant’s biting satire on the price of fame. Listen and enjoy! The music used is in the film To Die For, and is Season of the Witch by Donovan.

On Episode 3 of Blindspots, Jake and Kristy introduce each other to a pair of mid-90s films that are all about the industry: 1996’s IRMA VEP, Olivier Assayas’ loving ode to cinema and Maggie Cheung, and the 1995 film TO DIE FOR, Gus Van Sant’s biting satire on the price of fame. Listen and enjoy!

The music used is in the film To Die For, and is Season of the Witch by Donovan.





Episode 3: To Die For & Irma Vep

Film Inquiry presents Blindspots with Jake Tropila and Kristy Strouse. On this new podcast series, Film Inquiry staff members and fast friends Jake Tropila and Kristy Strouse will each recommend a film they like that the other person has not seen. They will then watch the other person’s selection and come together to discuss their thoughts and reactions to both films. For those who seek hidden gems and new findings in the world of cinema, this is the podcast for you.