
The (Other) Film Guys
By Justin Alvarez and Zachary Livingood
We talk movies. Along with the other millions of podcasts. We are The (Other) Film Guys who focus on a different theme of movies every three episodes. Whether that be a genre, location, actor, director, or just a general theme. Each series, hosts Justin Alvarez and Zachary Livingood discuss the different films in detail and just have fun talking about movies that they love.

#84 - The Worst Person in the World
#84 - The Worst Person in the World
The (Other) Film GuysApr 18, 2022
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#84 - The Worst Person in the World
#84 - The Worst Person in the World
I feel like a spectator in my own life. Like I'm playing a supporting role in my own life.
This week, Zach and Justin finish out the Oslo Trilogy by talking about Joachim Trier's latest film THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD!
Apr 18, 202259:07

#83 - Oslo, August 31st
#83 - Oslo, August 31st
It will get better. Everything will be alright.
This week, Zach and Justin continue the Oslo Trilogy of films with "Oslo, August 31st"!
Apr 11, 202251:48

#82 - Reprise
#82 - Reprise
I wish we could just meet all over again.
This week, Zach and Justin start a series on the Oslo Trilogy of films by Joachim Trier, starting with REPRISE.
Apr 04, 202255:39

#81 - The Lighthouse (feat. Scarlett Simmons)
#81 - The Lighthouse (feat. Scarlett Simmons)
There's enchantment in the light.
This week, Zach and Justin finish the Robert Pattinson showcase talking about the 2018 film THE LIGHTHOUSE by Robert Eggers, joined by Scarlett Simmons.
Mar 07, 202201:12:47

#80 - High Life
#80 - High Life
I'd rather sink into the Earth after I've lost you than to sit around and grieve once you've gone off into your destiny.
This week, we continue our Robert Pattinson showcase talking about Claire Denis' film HIGH LIFE.
Feb 28, 202243:35

#79 - Good Time
#79 - Good Time
This place where we are now, it can be a lot of fun if you let it. You're gonna have a good time.
This week, listen to our actor's spotlight on Robert Pattinson, starting with the Safdie Brothers film GOOD TIME.
Feb 21, 202201:04:00

#78 - Inside (feat. Joshua Folsom)
#78 - Inside (feat. Joshua Folsom)
Wellllll, welllllll, look who's inside again
This week, we're wrapping up our Year-End Favorites series with Joshua Folsom’s pick: BO BURNHAM: INSIDE
Jan 21, 202201:28:02

#77 - Drive My Car
#77 - Drive My Car
Yield yourself to the text.
This week, we're discussing Justin's personal favorite film of the year, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's DRIVE MY CAR.
Jan 14, 202201:12:04

#76 - Nine Days
#76 - Nine Days
Good memories, bad memories, they're all just the same right now. It still hurts... In a way that no one can see, and only I can feel.
This week on The (Other) Film Guys, Zach and Justin wrap up the year talking about their favorite film of 2021. For this entry, talking about Zach's personal pick NINE DAYS starring Winston Duke, Benedict Wong, Zazie Beetz, and Bill Skarsgård.
Jan 07, 202201:09:36

#75 - Licorice Pizza
#75 - Licorice Pizza
I'll never forget about you. Just like you'll never forget about me.
This week, Zach and Justin finally finish their saga on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson with his latest film LICORICE PIZZA starring Cooper Hoffman, Alana Haim, Bradley Cooper, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, and Benny Safdie
Dec 31, 202101:07:21

#74 - Phantom Thread
#74 - Phantom Thread
Is this an ambush? Are you sent here to ruin my evening? And possibly my entire life?
This week, Zach and Justin continue talking about PTA with his beautiful romance drama, Phantom Thread.
Dec 24, 202101:08:41

#73 - Inherent Vice
#73 - Inherent Vice
Chotto, Kenichiro, Dozo! Motto panukeiku... motto panukeiku! MOTTO PANUKEIKU!
This week, Zach and Justin return after a hiatus to finish up Paul Thomas Anderson's filmography, starting with INHERENT VICE!
Dec 17, 202101:08:45

#72 - Paris, Texas (feat. Joshua Folsom)
#72 - Paris, Texas (feat. Joshua Folsom)
Why in hell would you want to buy a vacant lot in Paris, Texas, for Christ sake?
This week we're joined by veteran guest Joshua Folsom to finish out our 'Cities' series talking about Wim Wenders' 1984 film PARIS, TEXAS.
Aug 13, 202101:09:21

#71 - Paterson
#71 - Paterson
Sometimes an empty page presents more possibilities.
This week, Zach and Justin return from their hiatus making a film to talk about PATERSON, directed by Jim Jarmusch
Aug 06, 202101:13:15

#70 - Columbus
#70 - Columbus
The problem with being a tour guide is that you stop seeking. You become some arbiter of tidbit facts... that you start repeating over and over.
This week, we start our new series talking about Kogonada's debut feature film, COLUMBUS.
Jul 16, 202101:08:30

#69 - First Cow (feat. Saoirse Selway)
#69 - First Cow (feat. Saoirse Selway)
History isn't here yet. It's coming, but we got here early this time. Maybe this time, we can be ready for it. We can take it on our own terms.
This week we're joined by Saoirse (@TheSaoirseBlog) to talk about Kelly Reichardt's most recent film FIRST COW.
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Comfort - A Short Film - https://igg.me/at/mKO1-OXxUww/x#/
Jul 09, 202101:04:19

#68 - Old Joy (feat. Luke Gil)
#68 - Old Joy (feat. Luke Gil)
Sorrow is nothing but worn out joy.
This week, we're joined by Luke (@werner_bertzog) to talk about Kelly Reichardt's sophomore film OLD JOY!
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Comfort - A Short Film - https://igg.me/at/mKO1-OXxUww/x#/
Jul 02, 202101:23:17

#67 - Wendy and Lucy (feat. Zachary Morgason)
#67 - Wendy and Lucy (feat. Zachary Morgason)
You can't get a address without an address. You can't get a job without a job.
This week, we're rejoined by Zachary Morgason (@zmorgasboard) to discuss Kelly Reichardt's 2008 film Wendy and Lucy.
Comfort - A Short Film - https://tinyurl.com/2cwrp7kh
Jun 25, 202101:09:36

#66 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (feat. Mel Turnage)
#66 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (feat. Mel Turnage)
What a loss to spend that much time with someone, only to find out that she's a stranger.
This week, we're rejoined by Mel to discuss the last film in our Written by Kaufman series, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND.
Comfort - A Short Film: bit.ly/3iwfOuk
Jun 18, 202101:13:21

#65 - Adaptation
#65 - Adaptation
You know why I like plants? Because they're so mutable. Adaptation is a profound process. Means you figure out how to thrive in the world.
This week, we continue our Written by Kaufman series talking about ADAPTATION
Comfort - A Short Film - https://bit.ly/3iwfOuk
Jun 11, 202101:00:17

#64 - Being John Malkovich
#64 - Being John Malkovich
Malkovich. Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich, Malkovich. Malkovich? Malkovich, Malkovich Malkovich. Malkovich!
This week, we're talking about the 1999 debut feature film of both Spike Jonze AND Charlie Kaufman's first produced script BEING JOHN MALKOVICH.
Jun 04, 202157:46

#63 - Mission: Impossible 3
#63 - Mission: Impossible 3
You hung me out of a plane. You can tell a lot about a person's character by how they treat people they don't have to treat well.
This episode, Zach and Justin finish discussion Mission: Impossible... for now.
May 28, 202101:17:36

#62 - Mission: Impossible 2
#62 - Mission: Impossible 2
This isn't mission difficult, it's mission impossible. *cue the Leo from OUATIH pointing meme*
This week, Zach and Justin talk about what the least reputable M:I movie does to the series, and if there's any hidden value in it.
May 21, 202101:01:49

#61 - Mission: Impossible
#61 - Mission: Impossible
This podcast, should you choose to listen it, contains Zach and Justin discussing Brian de Palma’s 1996 film MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Available on Paramount+!
May 14, 202101:10:27

#60 - Stop Making Sense (feat. Scar Simmons)
#60 - Stop Making Sense (feat. Scar Simmons)
I've got a tape I want to play.
This week, we bid farewell to Josh from the podcast in a celebratory discussion on the incredible concert film STOP MAKING SENSE, joined by Zach's Girlfriend (aka Scar Simmons)!
May 07, 202101:03:28

#59 - Monterey Pop
#59 - Monterey Pop
This is the love crowd, right? We all love each other, don't we? Am I right? Let me hear you say: Yeah! This week, we talk about the incredible, music-changing festival/concert film: MONTEREY POP!
Monterey Pop 40 Documentary
Apr 30, 202101:11:50

#58 - The Last Waltz
#58 - The Last Waltz
"We wanted it to be more than just a concert. We wanted it to be a celebration." "A celebration of a beginning or an end?" "Beginning of the beginning of the end of the beginning."
This week, we kick off our series of concert films and talk about Martin Scorsese's documentary of The Band's final show, THE LAST WALTZ.
Apr 23, 202101:17:52

#57 - Wildlife
#57 - Wildlife
Well, ain't this a wild life, son?
This week, we're talking about Paul Dano's directorial debut WILDLIFE.
Apr 16, 202101:12:36

#56 - Eighth Grade
#56 - Eighth Grade
Eighth grade is the worst.
This week, Josh and Zach talk about the incredible directorial debut of Bo Burnham, EIGHTH GRADE. Check it out and come listen to us talk about the movie, our YouTube channels in middle school, and Limzard vs Momke.
Apr 09, 202101:43:38

#55 - mid90s
#55 - mid90s
A lot of the time we feel that our lives the worst, but I think that if you looked in anybody else's closet, you wouldn't trade your shit for their shit. This week, we're gonna be talking about Jonah Hill's film mid90s. Watch the movie on Amazon Prime or Kanopy and come listen!
Apr 02, 202101:08:11

#54 - The Muppets Take Manhattan
#54 - The Muppets Take Manhattan
Peoples is peoples. Okay?
This week, we finish out our Muppets series with THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN. And booooy do they take it alright.
Mar 26, 202101:09:43

#53 - The Great Muppet Caper
#53 - The Great Muppet Caper
Kermit was right! You're a phony. You're a phony! Yes, you are! And you know what, you can't even sing! Your voice was dubbed!
This week, listen to our episode on Jim Henson's feature directorial debut, THE GREAT MUPPER CAPER, available on Disney+
Mar 19, 202101:19:37

#52 - The Muppet Movie
#52 - The Muppet Movie
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
This week, we're talking OG Muppets! Starting with the 1979 gem THE MUPPET MOVIE!
Mar 12, 202101:20:60

#51 - Before Midnight
#51 - Before Midnight
Like sunlight, sunset, we appear, we disappear. We are so important to some, but we are just passing through.
This week, we finish up Linklater, Hawke, and Delpy's Before Trilogy with BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
Mar 05, 202101:32:52

#50 - Before Sunset
#50 - Before Sunset
Baby, you are gonna miss that plane. This week in the Before Trilogy series, Zach and Josh discuss the 2004 film BEFORE SUNSET.
Feb 26, 202101:23:09

#49 - Before Sunrise
#49 - Before Sunrise
This week, Zach and Josh (that's right Joshua Folsom, interim host for the time being) talk about Richard Linklater's 1995 film BEFORE SUNRISE.
Feb 12, 202101:26:46

#48 - Heat (feat. Zachary Morgason)
#48 - Heat (feat. Zachary Morgason)
This week we are joined by Zachary (not Simon Pegg) to discuss the legendary film HEAT by Michael Mann. Watch the film, and come check out our discussion!
Feb 05, 202101:08:36

#47 - Thief
#47 - Thief
You talking to me or somebody else walk in this room?
This week we talk about Michael Mann's feature film debut THIEF starring James Caan.
Jan 29, 202153:30

#46 - Manhunter
#46 - Manhunter
And if one does what God does enough times, one will become as God is.
This week we talk about Michael Mann's mystery thriller MANHUNTER.
Jan 22, 202155:39

#44 & #45 - Prisoners/Arrival (feat. Azul Acosta)
#44 & #45 - Prisoners/Arrival (feat. Azul Acosta)
This week, Zach and Justin are joined by esteemed guest, Azul Acosta to not only discuss Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi masterpiece ARRIVAL, but also his mystery masterpiece PRISONERS.
Jan 15, 202101:18:51

#43 - Incendies
#43 - Incendies
Death is never the end of the story. It always leaves tracks.
This week we discuss Denis Villeneuve's 2010 film INCENDIES, starring Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, and Rémy Girard.
Jan 01, 202101:14:58

#42 - You Were Never Really Here
#42 - You Were Never Really Here
Joe, wake up. It's a beautiful day. This week we conclude our Lynne Ramsay series as well as our episode in the shitshow that was 2020. Check out YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE on Amazon Prime!
Dec 18, 202059:04

#41 - We Need to Talk About Kevin
#41 - We Need to Talk About Kevin
"You don't look happy." "Have I ever?" This week we discuss Lynne Ramsay's 2011 film WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN.
Dec 11, 202001:14:30

Bonus - Warner Bros.
Bonus - Warner Bros.
Bonus episode on the recent decision by Warner Bros. to distribute all 2021 films on HBO Max and theatrically.
Dec 09, 202015:47

#40 - Ratcatcher
#40 - Ratcatcher
Goodbye, Snowball! This week we talk about Lynne Ramsay and her debut feature RATCATCHER.
Dec 04, 202001:04:40

#39 - The Master (feat. Joshua Folsom)
#39 - The Master (feat. Joshua Folsom)
If you figure a way to live without serving a master, any master, then let the rest of us know, will you? This week we are joined by Joshua Folsom to talk about PTA's film THE MASTER, amongst other things.
Nov 27, 202001:16:16

#38 - There Will Be Blood
#38 - There Will Be Blood
DRAAAAAAAIIIIINNAAAAAGEEEEE!!! This week we talk about the 2007 masterpiece by Paul Thomas Anderson THERE WILL BE BLOOD starring Daniel Day-Lewis
Nov 20, 202001:04:07

#37 - Punch-Drunk Love
#37 - Punch-Drunk Love
I don't know if there is anything wrong because I don't know how other people are. This week we talk about PTA's film PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE
Nov 13, 202056:20

#36 - Scream
#36 - Scream
You sick fucks. You've seen one too many movies! This week we talk about the 1996 film SCREAM by Wes Craven to finish up our Spooky Series.
Nov 06, 202056:33

#35 - The Others
#35 - The Others
Sometimes the world of the living gets mixed up with the world of the dead. This week's spooky episode covers the paranormal and the film THE OTHERS. Watch on HBO and check out our discussion!
Oct 30, 202001:04:13

#34 - Night of the Living Dead
#34 - Night of the Living Dead
They're coming to get you, Barbara! This week we start our spooky series by talking about the classic film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD!
Oct 24, 202001:06:35

#33 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things (feat. Mel Turnage)
#33 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things (feat. Mel Turnage)
It's tragic how few people possess their souls before they die. This week we're joined by Mel (@CadenToMyHazel) to talk about the latest Charlie Kaufman film on Netflix, I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS
Oct 16, 202001:06:05

#32 - Synecdoche, New York
#32 - Synecdoche, New York
The end is in the beginning. This week we discuss the 2008 directorial debut of Charlie Kaufman, SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Oct 09, 202001:05:58

#31 - Anomalisa
#31 - Anomalisa
Look for what is special about each individual, focus on that. This week we discuss Charlie Kaufman's 2015 stop motion film ANOMALISA.
Oct 02, 202001:06:22

#30 - Inside Llewyn Davis
#30 - Inside Llewyn Davis
If it was never new, and it never gets old, then it's a folk song. This week we talk about the 2013 film INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS.
Sep 25, 202001:01:49

#29 - Barton Fink
#29 - Barton Fink
I've always found that writing comes from a great inner pain. This week we discuss the 1991 film by The Coen Brothers, BARTON FINK
Sep 18, 202058:56

#28 - A Serious Man
#28 - A Serious Man
This week, Justin and Zach talk about the 2009 film A SERIOUS MAN directed by The Coen Brothers
Sep 11, 202051:13

#27 - First Reformed (ft. Allison M.)
#27 - First Reformed (ft. Allison M.)
Will God ever forgive us? New episode today joined by filmmaker, writer, and Letterboxd sensation Allison M. to talk about Paul Schrader's film First Reformed!
Sep 04, 202001:05:26

#26 - The Last Temptation of Christ
#26 - The Last Temptation of Christ
This week, Zach and Justin discuss the 1988 film THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST by Martin Scorsese
Aug 28, 202001:11:26

#25 - The Exorcist
#25 - The Exorcist
This week, Justin and Zach kick off their series on spiritual films with the classic horror film THE EXORCIST.
Aug 21, 202001:10:26

#24 - In the Mood For Love
#24 - In the Mood For Love
This week, Zach and Justin discuss the 2000 masterpiece IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
Aug 14, 202001:01:50

#23 - Chungking Express
#23 - Chungking Express
This week Zach and Justin discuss the 1994 film CHUNGKING EXPRESS
HFPA Variety article
Aug 07, 202001:05:01

#22 - Happy Together
#22 - Happy Together
Zach and Justin discuss Wong Kar-wai's 1997 film HAPPY TOGETHER
Jul 31, 202001:05:10

#21 - The Dark Knight Rises
#21 - The Dark Knight Rises
This episode, the dynamic duo Zach and Justin discuss the 2012 film THE DARK KNIGHT RISES.
Flint, MI
Jul 24, 202001:27:58

#20 - The Dark Knight
#20 - The Dark Knight
This week, Zach and Justin talk about the absolute masterpiece that is THE DARK KNIGHT
Jul 17, 202001:23:35

#19 - Batman Begins
#19 - Batman Begins
This week, Zach and Justin discuss the origin story of both Batman and The Dark Knight trilogy, BATMAN BEGINS.
Jul 10, 202001:21:45

#18 - Princess Mononoke
#18 - Princess Mononoke
This week, Zach and Justin finish out their series on the films of Studio Ghibli by talking about PRINCESS MONONOKE.
Anya and the Witch - https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1275457662973440008
Jul 03, 202001:24:10

#17 - My Neighbor Totoro
#17 - My Neighbor Totoro
This week Zach and Justin talk about the breakout Studio Ghibli film MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO
Jun 26, 202001:03:38

#16 - Spirited Away (ft. Sakibul Neeloy)
#16 - Spirited Away (ft. Sakibul Neeloy)
This week Zach and Justin are joined by colleague and filmmaker Sakibul Neeloy to discuss the 2001 film Spirited Away.
The Making of Special
Jun 19, 202001:12:55

#15 - Mulholland Drive
#15 - Mulholland Drive
This week Zach and Justin discuss the 2001 film by David Lynch, MULHOLLAND DRIVE.
Jun 12, 202001:05:19

#14 - Blue Velvet (ft. Joshua Folsom)
#14 - Blue Velvet (ft. Joshua Folsom)
This week Justin and Zach are joined yet again by Joshua Folsom to talk about David Lynch's film BLUE VELVET.
Making of Documentary
Unsettling Scenes by Ren Buckman
May 29, 202001:21:12

#13 - Eraserhead (ft. Joshua Folsom)
#13 - Eraserhead (ft. Joshua Folsom)
Justin and Zach discuss David Lynch's debut feature film ERASERHEAD, joined by actor and Lynch-lover Joshua Folsom
Films Joshua Has Acted In:
Crime In the Middle of Nowhere
Red River
It Happened at Gregory Field
May 22, 202001:21:15

#12 - Annihilation
#12 - Annihilation
This week Zach and Justin talk about Alex Garland's sophomore film ANNIHILATION.
Making of Documentary
Plot Devices Story Clock
May 15, 202001:05:43

#11 - The Thing (ft. Scarlett Simmons)
#11 - The Thing (ft. Scarlett Simmons)
This week, Justin and Zach discuss John Carpenter's cult classic THE THING joined by special guest Scarlett Simmons, aka Zach's Girlfriend.
THE MAKING OF DOCUMENTARY
ART OF THE SCENE: DEFIBRILLATOR CHEST CHOMP
May 08, 202059:01

#10 - Aliens
#10 - Aliens
This week's episode is going over the 1986 film by James Cameron, Aliens (and kind of Alien as well)
May 01, 202001:10:07

#8 - Boogie Nights
#8 - Boogie Nights
Justin and Zach discuss the 1997 film from Paul Thomas Anderson, Boogie Nights
Apr 17, 202001:12:48

#7 - Hard Eight
#7 - Hard Eight
Justin and Zach kick off their first series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, starting with his feature film debut Hard Eight.
Apr 10, 202001:08:13

#6 - Uncut Gems (ft. Jordan Brown)
#6 - Uncut Gems (ft. Jordan Brown)
Justin and Zach finish their series on Adam Sandler by talking about Uncut Gems with first-time guest Jordan Brown!
Apr 03, 202001:28:54

#5 - Click
#5 - Click
This week, Justin and Zach discuss the 2006 hit film "Click". The second installment in a series on the work of Adam Sandler.
Mar 27, 202059:43

#4 - The Waterboy
#4 - The Waterboy
This week, Justin and Zach discuss Adam Sandler's 1998 film, The Waterboy.
Mar 20, 202001:02:53

#3 - Oldboy
#3 - Oldboy
This episode, Justin and Zach discuss the 2003 film OLDBOY directed by Park Chan-Wook. This is the third and final episode of the introductory showcase for Korean Cinema.
Mar 13, 202001:02:26

#2 - The Host
#2 - The Host
This episode, Justin and Zach discuss the 2006 film The Host directed by Bong Joon-Ho. This is the second of the three showcased films in the Korean Cinema showcase.
Mar 06, 202001:08:35

#1 - Parasite
#1 - Parasite
On its inaugural episode, Justin and Zach discuss the 2020 Best Picture Winner Parasite directed by Bong Joon-Ho. This is the first of the three showcased films in the Korean Cinema showcase.
Feb 28, 202053:32

Introduction Episode
Introduction Episode
Introduction for our podcast, The (Other) Film Guys! We cover films every week in 3-part series. Tune in and give us a shot!
Feb 27, 202003:23