Podcasts by Anti Film Film Club
Hosted by Erik Thureson and Sydney Thureson, the two discuss new releases, streaming shows, different generational hits and misses, interview industry professionals, and argue about what is good and what isn't. Zak will be appearing occasionally as a guest host going forward and is always credited as co-founder of this show formally known as The EZ Podcast. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antifilmfilmclub/support
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 - Spoilery Deep Dive, El Capitan Theater, and The Bet from 2023-05-13T17:46:25
El Capitan, The Bet, And A Critical Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Do you ever find yourself captivated by bittersweet endings? A place where stories culminate, leaving you with ...
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 First Impressions and Spoilers! from 2023-05-04T10:32:56
Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3 - First Impressions and Spoilers Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is an upcoming science fiction superhero film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is d...
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Super Mario Bros. 2023 Movie: Critics vs. Audiences from 2023-04-28T06:33:01
The Super Mario Bros. 2023 movie has been met with mixed reviews from critics, but audiences seem to be enjoying it. In this episode of Anti Film Film Club, we discuss the gap between th...
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Revisiting Birdman: A Critical Look Back at the 2014 Film by Alejandro Inarritu from 2023-04-23T04:46:40
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the film and its accolades
4 Oscars wins, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best
Cinematography...
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Looking Out For The Little Guy - A Casual Review of Quantumania from 2023-03-10T20:56:36
Here we are a year later and this is the Re-Reboot of the Anti Film Film Club podcast where the father-daughter duo of Erik and Sydney review movies and shows. We unpack our thoughts on Ma...
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Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings from 2021-10-05T03:03:28
We're talking What If...
We're talking Shang Chi
We're doing an MCU quiz!
Follow us on Instagram @antifilmfilmclub
Email us questions comments and concerns to a...
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What If . . . ? And various other rabbit holes. from 2021-08-19T04:47:50
Zak and Erik discuss Marvel Studios new series What if . . . ? Episode 1 " Captain Carter" in addition to conscientious capitalism, Scarlett Johansson's case against Disney+, principals, a...
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The Suicide Squad & Jungle Cruise from 2021-08-09T17:45:42
We're talking quirky ensemble films this week! One is incredibly gory and the other is Jungle Cruise. Got em!
Have fun!
Follow us on Twitter @AntiFilmClub and Instagram...
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We're Back and We Rebranded! from 2021-08-02T15:15:25
Well, here we are. Nearly a year later. We've done some housekeeping, made a brand change, and are back in the saddle again!
If you're just now finding us and wondering what the hec...
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Tenet and a Baby from 2020-09-08T13:39:49
THEATERS ARE BACK! Can Nolan's new mind bending film save cinema as we know it? Listen and find out!
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Palm Springs from 2020-07-22T23:30:46
This week we're talking Netflix's The Old Guard and Hulu's Palm Springs.
Spoiler alert, one is much much better than the other.
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The Vast of Night from 2020-07-14T20:23:41
This week we're talking Hamilton on Disney+ and The Vast of Night on Amazon Prime.
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Dondré Whitfield // Actor, Author, Activist from 2020-06-22T13:31:24
We go to church on this episode.
We interview actor, author, and activist Dondré Whitfield about how he got into the film industry and how he's working to make change in the world.<...
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When Trolls Win from 2020-05-26T14:31:03
This week we're talking about a bunch of stuff we've been watching like Disney +'s Galleries and a few anime projects from Netflix.
We also get into the predicament that WB is now in for ...
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Conversations: Oscar Nominee Matthew Libatique ASC // Cinematographer from 2020-05-18T14:26:52
This is a big one! A year ago, Erik and I were standing outside Paramount Studios after walking through CineGear and ran into Matthew Libatique. We asked him to be on the podcast and handed him ...
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Extraction from 2020-05-04T12:00
We're talking Chris Hemsworth's new Netflix film, Extraction.
I also incorrectly say Jason Schwartz at one point and meant to say Ben Schwartz. Oops. Check out Middleditch and Schwartz on...
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Conversations: Austin Noll // Film School Screenwriter from 2020-04-26T17:40:11
This week we present in glorious quarantine, an interview with UCLA Film Student, Austin Noll.
You can find him on Instagram and Twitter @Austin_Noll
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AMC Theatres Bankruptcy from 2020-04-15T23:25:31
Yup. It's Quaranseason.
Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other streaming platform. We'd love to hear from you. Then shoot us a tweet with a screenshot of ...
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Tiger King from 2020-03-31T18:04:32
We're talking about the world wide sensation on this week's episode!
Netlix's Tiger King
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The Self-Isolation Episode from 2020-03-27T16:55:07
This...is a weird one. We basically ramble for an hour.
ENJOY!
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Pixar's Onward from 2020-03-17T12:59:43
Movies in the time of Coronavirus. It's weird out there. Stay safe. Listen to us talk about some movies!
We talk about everything being cancelled like NAB and movies being delayed. <...
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Sonic The Hedgehog from 2020-03-04T13:49:01
We're talking your favorite blue blur. No, not Smallville's Superman. He doesn't even put the suit on. Anyways...
Its Sonic The Hedgehog!
Also, these cool..Listen
Ursa Mini Pro G2 & Birds of Prey from 2020-02-11T12:00
We talk the Ursa Mini G2 4.6K Camera Zak went to the Arizona Suicide Prevention Rally last week. There’s a new bill being introduced in Arizona that they are hoping will be a blueprint for other st...
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From The Bin // Trading Paint from 2020-02-04T12:00
We got another From the Bin this week! We grabbed a 2019 John Travolta film about dirt track car racing called Trading Paint. Does it suck? Is it good? Maybe? Listen and find out!
P...
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Best of 2019 from 2020-01-08T22:52:08
Its our best of episode! We're talking our favorites of 2019.
Zak's Movies:
1. Parasite
2. Marriage Story
3. Avengers: Endgame
4. Joker
5. Knives Out
Z...
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker from 2019-12-23T12:00
This episode is spicy!
We're talking 6 Underground, Mandalorian 6 & 7, and of course, Star Wars Episode 9.
What makes this episode special is that Erik has seen Sta...
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FILM REWIND: The Hunt for Red October from 2019-12-17T13:59:49
We're taking a time machine to the cold war, even though it "ended" 2 years earlier. Its John McTiernan's classic 1990 submarine film, The Hunt for Red October. Starring Sir Sean Connery and Ale...
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Marriage Story from 2019-12-12T03:05:06
This week we are talking the Netflix film, Marriage Story. Directed by Noah Baumbach and starring Adam Driver & Scarlett Johansson. What We've Been Watching: ERIK: Takers (2010) Master Z - IP Man ...
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Knives Out from 2019-12-03T14:38:47
This week we're talking deals and food. And then shoes? Then we talk about Rian Johnson's new film, KNIVES OUT.
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The Mandalorian & Ford V Ferrari from 2019-11-27T01:46:37
This week we're talking about the biggest show that's not on TV. The Disney+ original The Mandalorian. Oh yea. It's good.
We also saw the awesome and epic Ford V Ferrari.
Ple...
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From The Bin // Scorpion King: Book of Souls from 2019-11-14T03:47
Welcome to the EZ Podcast! Thanks for listening!
This week we start a whole new segment that will als...
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Conversations: Sam Shelton // Jib & Steadicam Operator from 2019-10-30T12:00
Episode 44
This week we have a special guest, Sam Shelton!
Sam has been in the film industry for over 20 years and is a professional jib operator as well as Steadi...
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Film Rewind: Grosse Pointe Blank from 2019-10-21T10:00
Episode 43:
This week we're going way off season and talking about a movie that isn't even remotely close to a Halloween movie, 1997's Gross Pointe Blank.
Up top, we talk about wha...
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Joker and Where We've Been from 2019-10-14T18:40:50
Episode 42: This week we’re talking Joker.
We discuss why we’ve been away for a few weeks.
Warning up top that this episode deals with some serious topics such as depression, menta...
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IBC 2019 & iPhone 11 Pro from 2019-09-16T12:00
Episode 41: Its our one year anniversary! This week we're talking all the news coming out of IBC 2019 and then we debate on if the iPhone 11 Pro is really Pro or not. Erik wants phone photograph...
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IT: Chapter 2 from 2019-09-09T12:00
Episode 40: This week we're talking IT: Chapter 2. Before we get into that, we talk about some new music from Post Malone and TOOL.
Then we talk about a bunch of car shows on Netfli...
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D23 & Spider-Man from 2019-08-27T13:46:13
Episode 39:
This week we're talking about the crazy announcements from Disney's biggest fan event, D23.
Then we get into the news about Spider-Man leaving the MCU.
We wrap i...
Gear Talk ...Again from 2019-08-19T12:00
Episode 38:
Its another gear episode.
We’ve got updates on the BMPCC 6K and the RED Komodo cameras.
We get into the Apple v. RED debacle.
Then we talk about som...
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Camera Gear Talk! from 2019-08-12T12:00
Episode 37:
This week we're talking camera announcements and new podcast gear.
Blackmagic Design Releases the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and RED teases their new Komodo ca...
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Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood from 2019-08-05T13:36:33
Episode 36:
This week we're talking Tarantino's newest film. Oh, and its full of spoilers.
We get into the discussion of finalizing a movie on Film vs. Digital.
Then we ask ...
Spider-Man: Far From Home and the Importance of Movies from 2019-07-23T22:37:01
Episode 35:
We're back!
On this week's episode we talk about Erik not watching HBO's Chernobyl. How Top Gun still holds up.
Erik talks about what he's been...
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Conversations: Oscar Winner Mark Mangini // Sound Artist from 2019-06-30T17:04:24
Filmmakers and Movie Goers, this is the biggest interview we'd had yet! We got to sit down with Oscar Winning Sound Artist, Mark Mangini...
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Conversations: Jeff Bartsch // Editor and Story Greenlight Creator from 2019-06-24T05:00
This week continues with our conversations with industry pros!
This is another great one as we talk to Jeff Bartsch about editing American Ninja Warrior and what its like to be a YouTuber...
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Conversations: Vahn // Editor and IMAX Enthusiast from 2019-06-17T05:00
On this week's episode, we're talking to @ImaFilmEditor Vahn!
He talks about how he's gotten some of his IMAX prints and dives deep into the importance of the cinema experience.
Va...
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Conversations: Rob Ruscher // Cinematographer & Movi Operator from 2019-06-10T04:34:02
We're back from CineGear 2019 at Paramount Studios! On this episode, we have an awesome conversation with cinematographer and Movi operator, Rob Ruscher.
A few of Rob's projects we talk a...
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Lead Up To CineGear '19 and The Adobe Rant from 2019-05-27T05:00
Episode 30:
Up front: We are trying a new video version of the podcast and so that's some of the awkwardness you hear. First we talk about gear and expectations for CineGear 2...
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John Wick 3 from 2019-05-20T05:00
Episode 29:
We are talking the epic John Wick 3 on this week's episode!
John Wick 3 SPOILERS: 29:20
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @theEZpodcast
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Pokemon: Detective Pikachu from 2019-05-14T05:26:02
Episode 28:
This week we talk Pokemon: Detective Pikachu!
Some Endgame spoilers up top.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Spoilers: 52:40
The EZ Podcast on Instagram a...
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Peter Mayhew and the Impact of Star Wars '77 from 2019-05-06T05:00
Episode 27:
On this week's episode, we talk about the unfortunate passing of Peter "Chewbacca" Mayhew. Then we get into the impact that the original Star Wars trilogy had on filmmak...
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME (Special Guest Brent Ray) from 2019-04-29T05:33:24
Episode 26:
After 21 movies and 11 years, the finale to Marvel's Infinity Saga is finally here!
We talk briefly about some non-spoiler crew and tech stuff then we get into the m...
Us and Shazam! from 2019-04-08T05:00
Episode 24:
Zak isn't dying anymore so the podcast is back!
In the What We've Been Watching segment: Erik and Zak talk about the new Twilight Zone, Netflix's Fast Cars,...
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Avengers: Engame Trailer and Love, Death + Robots from 2019-03-25T19:14:44
Episode 23:
We're back!
On this episode we talk about the return of James Gunn, the new Avengers: Endgame trailer.
Then we get into the graphic but amazing Netflix ant...
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Captain Marvel (with Special Guest) from 2019-03-11T03:15:59
Episode 22:
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The Umbrella Academy and Live Streaming Events from 2019-03-04T22:10:42
Episode 21
The Umbrella Academy and Live Streaming Events
Erik talks about a new platform for streaming events. Zak gets Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy spoiled for him.
WARN...
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Zak Is Back From Africa! from 2019-02-25T19:46
Episode 20 Show Notes
We’re back! Zak is back from Africa and talks about his experience there.
We also talk about a lot of what we’ve been watching.
The ...
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Filming Abroad and Red Atomos News from 2019-02-11T19:01
Episode 19 - Filming Abroad and Red/Atomos News
On What We’ve Been Watching:
Amazon’s The Grand Tour and Patriot
Zak is rewatching Annihilation but liste...
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Glass and The Oscars from 2019-02-05T15:04:12
Episode 18: Glass and The Oscars We talk about the Netflix Documentaries, Fyre and Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes Then we get into our mutual dislike for The Oscars Featured...
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Free Solo and the Streaming Problem from 2019-01-28T21:56
Episode 17 - Free Solo and The Streaming Problem
Erik and Zak talk about the benefits and difficulties of the internet and streaming options.
Featured P...
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Best of 2018 Part 2 from 2019-01-14T17:40
Episode 16
Erik and Zak finish up their list of their favorite things from 2018.
Let us know what your favorite movies, TV shows, and other media from 2018.
Email us a...
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The Best of 2018 & then there's Aquaman from 2019-01-08T06:55
Episode 15 Show Notes
Aquaman and The Best of 2018: Part 1
We get into why Aquaman is every adventure movie ever made but not its own movie.
We also talk ...
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Our First Christmas Episode from 2018-12-24T18:35
Episode 14 - Nostalgic Christmas Movies
Zak and Erik talk about their favorite Nostalgic Christmas Movies.
Elf
Home Alone
National Lampoon’s Christm...
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse from 2018-12-18T05:52
Episode 13
On this episode, Zak rants about his problems with the Adobe Creative Suite.Erik talks about some holiday deals on software (final draft and Red Giant).
And they b...
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Bumblebee 2018 from 2018-12-10T16:55
Episode 12 - Bumblebee 2018
This week’s episode has a spicy Erik.
Zak loses a bet on what Avengers 4’s title is.
Erik loses his cool because he didn’t get to see ...
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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs & YouTube’s Origin from 2018-12-03T08:00
Episode 11 - The Ballad of Buster Scruggs & YouTube’s Origin
Zak talks Netflix and Coen Brothers’ The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (No Spoilers)
Erik checked out YouTube’s original...
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Creed II and Wreck It Ralph 2 from 2018-11-27T03:16
Episode 10 - Creed II and Wreck It Ralph 2
Zak and Erik talk about what they did over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Zak talks about Red Dead Redemption 2, again.
We arg...
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Stan Lee, Overlord, Widows, Crimes of Grindelwald from 2018-11-21T02:22
Episode 09 - Show Notes
1:39 - We talk about Stan Lee
5:20 - Zak talks about visiting Warner Bros. Backlot
11:28 - We talk script problems with Fa...
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Red Dead Redemption 2, Bohemian Rhapsody, Star is Born, and Less than Zero from 2018-11-08T02:53
Episode 8 Show Notes:
On this episode, we talk Red Dead Redemption 2, Bohemian Rhapsody, A Star Is Born, and Less Than Zero.
WHAT HAVE WE BEEN WORKING ON?
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Demystifying Film Festivals from 2018-10-29T21:59
Episode 7 - Film Festivals
Things We’re Working On:
The Party Episode 1 was released. (not online yet)
Erik is working on his 25 year career retrospect.
Halloween (2018) from 2018-10-22T20:42
Episode 6 - Halloween (2018)
Halloween Spoilers Start at - 37:20
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Venom & The Theater Experience from 2018-10-07T01:03
Episode 4 - Zak and Erik talk about the theater experience and everything wrong with Venom.
00:35:50:10 - SPOILERS FOR VENOM START
01:01:48:08 - SPOILERS END & WH...
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Quasars and Filters from 2018-10-01T06:53
Episode 3 - Guess who's back?! After a week off due to production and travel, and with a sincere apology in tow, Zak and Erik are back! This episode they discuss Quasar Science LED l...
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The Predator 2018 from 2018-09-17T13:33
Episode 2 - Zak and Erik discuss the new Predator movie, the franchise, and related tangents. The Predator 2018 - The tangent episode S1E2 by Zak Abitz and Erik Thureson. A film podc...
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MCU Anniversary Festival from 2018-09-10T17:23
Episode 1 - This is the first official episode of The EZ Podcast hosted by Zak Abitz and Erik Thureson. A film podcast by nerds. This the pronunciation episode where Zak corrects all...
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