009 - The Lighthouse

Don't look now... but Jobu Chewbacca is behind you. What is gross negliguss? Hey. Bagel.

Does Robert Eggers' third feature-length film, The Northman, deserve the glory of the halls of Valhalla or should it be buried by the the Gates of Hel? We talk vikings, Willem Dafoe, literature, vikings, and video games... Skål!

Hark! Faithful lis’ners, and lend yer ears to this ‘ere tale of madness amidst the sea.  Prepared be yer for a nightmarish fiction of one-eyed seagulls, allurin’ sirens, and pestilent farts.  An’ take heed lest ye be caught unawares, fer in the lighthouse ain’t nothin’ is what it seems.

In this Filmcouch Extra episode, we update you all on how the coronavirus lockdown is affecting us here in Peru. This section was taken from Episode 9: The Lighthouse. This episode was recorded on March 30th.

Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash is a visceral experience unlike any other; a heart-pounding, drum-beating, and nerve-racking picture that left Cristopher Nolan “jealous” of its precision. With Covid-19 rushing at a breakneck pace throughout the U.S.A, we couldn't think of a better moment to discuss a modern American classic that reminds us of the importance of timely action and the devastating consequences of skipping more than a few beats.

In this Filmcouch Extra episode, we talk about how the coronavirus lockdown is affecting us here in Peru, as well as our thoughts and findings on how the world is reacting as the pandemic progresses. This section was taken from Episode 8: Whiplash. This episode was recorded on March 23rd.

It's the summer solstice. For so long, we've been so afraid of the dark, but thanks to Ari Aster, writer and director of the 2019 mystery horror, Midsommar, we learn to embrace fear in the light.

(Cue Regis Philbin voice) No lifelines left. Last question for one million dollars. What is liftoach pandemonium? Is it (A) a bacteria commonly found in the moldy crevice of a public toilet, (B) a Hebrew slang phrase for a “severe case of chlamydia”, or (C) a satanic incantation featured in Ari Aster’s masterful debut feature Hereditary.

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is not your typical Marvel flick; nor your typical Spider-Man flick. With a fresh and original soundtrack, and an even fresher and... originaler... plot, this one's definitely one to watch, if not for the animation alone. Joe's buzzword seems to be "dedication" in this one, while Nicola's is "phenomenal". See if you can count how many times they say them! As always, spoilers ahead!

Irreverent humor. Check. Adorable children dancing awkwardly off-beat to a classic Bowie tune. Check. Terrible faux-german accents. Check. Taika Waititi’s fifth directorial effort comes jam-packed with familiar comedic tropes, but how does its peculiar blend of satire and sentimentality fare with our hosts?