It’s a Paul month. This time we discuss his 2007 film There Will Be Blood which tells the story of Daniel Plainview, an oilman who leaves a wake of destruction pursuing his need to amass wealth and power. The boys talk capitalism, practical effects, and how Paul Thomas Anderson has matured through his movies.

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517. Ander’s Sons: There Will Be Blood

We covered The Greasy Strangler, an anti-comedy film that pushes the reality of what we’d call “a movie.” Griffin Rowell joins us for a conversation about the absolute madness of the story and the gross visual aesthetic it deploys. Mostly, we talk about how the movie broke Abe. 

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Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty

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519. Frame Rate: The Greasy Strangler (Feat. Griffin Rowell)

Adam and Abe talk about Rob Reiner’s technique, Nora Ephron’s writing, and what aspects of rom-coms have persisted through generations.

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Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty

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521. Directorpiece Theatre: How Rob Reiner Constructs Romantic Comedies

Adam and Abe talk about 2005’s Dark Water (starring Jennifer Connelly and John C. Reilly) and how the style and artistic interest of the director were at odds with the overly conventional plot, making for some great scenes in an ultimately forgettable movie. . 

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Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty

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542. Directorpiece Theatre: How Good Directing Can Hurt A Movie (Dark Water)

Cody Ziglar (She-Hulk, Futurama, Rick & Morty) joins the boys to navigate American Movie, the documentary of fiercely independent filmmaker Mark Borchardt. The three discuss their own artistic journeys and what makes this story hilarious, sad, and beautiful.

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Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP
Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty

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543. Frame Rate - American Movie (Feat. Cody Ziglar)

Abe and Mike discuss the John Cusack vehicle, 1408! It’s about a haunted hotel room and features a tiny Samuel L. Jackson! Let’s see how it ranks with other King adaptations!

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547. Kings of King: 1408

Our three boys sit down to talk about the meditative filmmaking of Terrence Malick. They discuss its comparison to Saving Private Ryan, the metaphoric sequences of the film, and why Woody Harrelson blew up his butt.

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Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty

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549. Frame Rate: The Thin Red Line (Feat. Adam Ganser)

Happy New Year! Woah, 2023 has arrived! Beans! Everyone, get in here! Okay, great. Alright, everyone be quiet, we have something to say… we create avatars of each other in our minds and imprison them with expectation without their consent! Yeah! It’s depressing! Let’s all think about sads and listen to this podcast while Brooks is here! 

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Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty

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554. Frame Rate: I’m Thinking of Ending Things (Feat. Brooks Brown)

Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!

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577. Inside Dads: The American President, and other Romances

Abe and Adam discuss 2001’s Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. Well, they more talk about Cowboy Bebop the show. It’s a great show. This is a podcast about what makes it so great, I guess. Also, they talk about if you haven’t seen it, the best way to get into the series.

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582. Frame Rate - Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Feat. Adam Ganser)

In this free episode of FMIAM our hosts are joined by James Urbaniak & Drew Grant to discuss a quite-iconic episode feature psychic powers and the kidnapping of Peter Boyle.

Fox Mulder Is A Maniac - S03E04 - "Clyde Bruckman" (With James Urbaniak & Drew Grant)

Small Beans Podcasting is a place for beans of every sort to come bean it up. Free your soul, eh? Be a frijole.

542. Directorpiece Theatre: How Good Directing Can Hurt A Movie (Dark Water)

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