Aftersun (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

This week we are continuing our Noir-vember coverage with one of our favorite noirs, "The Big Heat." We discuss where everyone was in their career including film icon, Fritz Lang and the stars of the picture. We then talk about the film's relatively quick production and unexpected financial success. After this, we dive into the plot of the film and discuss why this works so well. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure. Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we kick Noir-vember off with a Sam Fuller classic, "Pickup on South Street." We talk about Fuller's work and status as an underappreciated master, and the early days of this script. We also discuss the casting process with funny behind-the-scenes stories along the way. After we cover the background, we dive into the plot and discuss everything we love about the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing enjoyment. Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are covering a film from 2025, "Bring Her Back." We talk about the film and its simultaneous development after the Philippou's debut feature, "Talk to Me." We then get into the production of the film and its various practical effects. After this, we dive into the film itself talking about all of the things we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.  Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are diving right into Robert Eggers' sophomore feature, "The Lighthouse." We discuss the path to making this film, and why the success of "The Witch" led directly to this unclassifiable movie being made. We then dive into the punishing shoot in the middle of nowhere with awful weather, and why that was the plan. The plot is then looked over and discussed while we attempt the accents to say our favorite lines. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure. Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we discuss Ari Aster's horrifying first film, "Hereditary." We talk about the long road to making this film starting with a discussion of his early shorts leading into the production and painful post-production of this film. The plot is discussed next, where we walk through the story and describe our favorite parts. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are beginning our October programming, A-Twenty-Horror. We are covering Robert Eggers' debut film, The Witch! We start by talking about the difficult road to financing a film in Jacobean English. We then dive into the production in rural Ontario, and the difficulties of shooting a film with a goat. We then dive into the plot of the film, describing everything we love about this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!  Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are covering Ari Aster's most recent panic attack film, "Eddington." We cover the writing of this film early in Aster's career, as well as the re-writing of the film in May of 2020. After covering the pre-production, we talk about the shoot in New Mexico and the release of the film at the Cannes film festival. We then dive into the intricate plot and describe everything we love about this film. After that, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we are covering Rose Glass' sophomore feature, "Love Lies Bleeding." We talk about Glass' collaboration with co-writer Weronika Tofilska, and the pre-production into the post-production. After this, we discuss the film itself and discuss the big swings we love in this film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a duo of double bills for your viewing pleasure. Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we dive into Charlotte Wells' debut feature, "Aftersun." We open the episode with the background of the film, discussing the long development of this film, and Charlotte Wells' background in film. After we cover the production in Turkey, we get into the movie itself and talk about why it works so well. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/

This week we discuss another breakout hit for A24, Uncut Gems. We talk about the long road to this film getting made from listening to their fathers "hustling in the diamond district" stories to the ten year process of actually getting the film made. After discussing the background and production of the film, we get into the film itself and discuss why it is so affective. After discussing the plot of the film, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44T-Shirts: https://doublebillchill-shop.fourthwall.com/