Episode! Episode! Listen all about it. Tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1941 classic, Citizen Kane. Pull out that puzzle and listen as we discuss some of our favorite cinematography techniques in this film and share why Kane is such an intriguing character. We explore how the camera serves almost as another character and, of cours…

Cello! You’ve got a new episode (and season) of Layers of Film. Join us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the funny and heartwarming film, School of Rock. Take a seat as we talk about our favorite funny lines and the lessons we learned from the film. Austin shares why this film is so meaningful to him, and we also start a brand new segment tha…

SURPRISE! It's a special episode! To wrap up season 3 (season 3?!), Austin and Big T individually rank the last 12 films we’ve watched and then review the aggregated list together. We discuss the good and bad of each film, and have a friendly competition about who’s film will end up on top! So join us for this episode and then tune in for the first…

Pull up a spot on your new rug, and listen to the final episode of season 3, where Austin and Big T discuss the much anticipated sequel, The Godfather Part II. Tune in as we compare this film to the first installment and share how we feel about the movie. We explore the subtext of the film and talk about how Vito’s and Michael’s lives parallel one …

Grab some “mountain water” and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2020 award-winning film, Minari. Listen in as we talk about our favorite characters and moments in the film and also share our thoughts on the different relationships we see throughout the film. We also explore the theme of assimilation and discuss how this film repre…

Finish your chess match then listen this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1996 sci-fi action film, Independence Day. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite scenes and the most ridiculous parts of the film. We also talk about the financial success of this movie as well as ask ourselves, “What is the central message of this film?” So grab…

Take a seat we your favorite IHOP and join us this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2001 drama, i am sam. Listen is as we share our thoughts on the performances and discuss a few different topics like non-disabled actors playing characters with disabilities, what the message of this film was, and how the music and camerawork contribute to its …

Draw yourself a nice bath and listen to this month’s episode, where Austin and Big T discuss the 2010 psychological horror film, Black Swan. Join us as we talk about what we think was real and what we think was in Nina’s head and discuss what it means to pursue perfection at all costs. We compare this film or another movie we’ve watched for this sh…

Unplug from your goopy sleep pod and tune in to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 1999 action sci-fi film The Matrix. Listen in as we explore the philosophical dilemmas that arise in the film and talk about how exactly the matrix works. Join us as we dive down the rabbit hole and ask each other the classic question: which pill wo…

Grab some of that cold Chinese takeout and listen this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1999 fantasy comedy Being John Malkovich. Join us as we share some of our favorite moments and try to figure out what exactly, if anything, this film is trying to say. We explore the themes of love and manipulation and hypothesize about how the vessel syste…

Join Austin and Big T this week as we discuss the 1993 award-winning film Schindler’s List. Tune in as we talk about what elements of the cinematography we enjoyed and what we thought about the character arcs throughout the film. We also share which scenes stood out to us the most and explore what lessons this film can teach us about our world toda…

Feel that carpet between your toes and get cozy as you listen to this month’s episode where Austin and Big T discuss the 1988 action movie, Die Hard. Join us as we share some of our favorite moments and discuss which dialogue is the most quotable. We also talk about who gave the best performance and settle the decades-long debate: is Die Hard a Chr…

Plug in and log on for this month’s episode where Austin and Big T discuss the 1998 romantic comedy, You’ve Got Mail. Listen is as we talk about some of our favorite scenes and explore the themes and messages that are still (or even more) relevant in today’s digital world. We discuss what it means to be personal, and Austin shares why this is his f…

Get sucked into this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 2022 award-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once. Join us as we share why we loved the film and how it surpassed our initial expectations. Listen as Austin discusses what he thought of the music and Big T explains what resonated most with him. We also address what we appr…

Join us as we boldly go where no one has gone before—season three of Layers of Film! Strap in for this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 2014 sci-fi film Interstellar. Listen in as we talk about what we loved about the movie and what fell a little short. We also share our opinions on the best moments, and Austin introduces a new game …

Join Austin and Big T as we finish season two with a ranking of the films we’ve watched this year. Listen in as we discuss our joint rankings, talk about the pros and cons of each film, and try to resolve a perfect tie between two movies. Episodes are released the first Monday of every month. Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.com Follow us on …

Grab some coffee (with or without spit) and listen to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss the crime thriller, Promising Young Woman. Tune in as we share what we think this film is saying about modern society, what we appreciate about the cinematography and music, and what we thought about that ending. Learn when Austin went from being …

Nail that door shut and wrap yourself in a bear pelt as you tune in this month to Austin and Big T discussing the 2015 Western drama The Hateful 8. Listen in as we share our favorite characters and talk about our favorite scenes. Austin tells where this falls in his ranking of Quentin Tarantino movies, and Big T talks about why this film might not …

Get cozy with a big bowl of peasant soup and listen in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1996 heartfelt comedy The Birdcage. We talk about our favorite scenes, which characters we liked the most, and how we personally related to the film’s message. We discuss the historical context of the movie and explore what made the cast so loveable. P…

2 days late, but jump on board and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 1998 award-winning film The Truman Show. We talk about our childhood experiences with this film, discuss how the movie holds up in the 21st century, and explore what themes we found most interesting. We also share some interesting trivia about the movie and ask th…

Crawl out of your basement hiding place and tune in this month as Austin and Big T discuss the 2019 award-winning film Parasite. We explore what we think this movie is saying about capitalism and modern-day society as well what symbolism and themes we liked the most. We share some of our favorite moments, and Austin tells us how much the Parks’ gar…

Are you feeling suspiciously happy and need a heavy reminder of capitalistic greed? Come listen to our thoughts on the beautifully animated film/anime, Spirited Away. We discuss the beautiful art design, attention to detail, and the complex themes that surround maybe one of the most memorable characters of the film, the bath house. Would you be abl…

Take a break from executing your family and join our line-up as Austin and Big T get verbal about the 1995 crime thriller, The Usual Suspects. We discuss our opinions on the mysterious Keyser Söze, who we thought he was, and which criminal was our favorite. We explore how this film deals with ableism and other ways it may not have aged too well, an…

Put that book down and get busy listening to this month’s episode as we discuss the 1994 classic, The Shawshank Redemption. Join Austin and Big T as we share what we did and didn’t like about the film, why we think it’s so highly acclaimed, and who our favorite characters are. We explore themes like hope, exploitation, and justice, and we even make…

Grab that magic remote and turn the channel to us this month as we talk about the 1998 comedy-drama, Pleasantville. Austin and Big T discuss the meaning of color in this award-winning film as well as its commentary on gender roles, societal expectations, and the pursuit of knowledge. We even ask the hard-hitting question: Reese Witherspoon or Reese…

Note: Apologies for the 24 hour delay of this month's episode! I, Austin, waited till the last second to edit the show and it ended up taking way longer than I thought it would take to edit. I'm sorry, please don't throw tomatoes at me! Now, enjoy Big T's wonderful episode summary! Power up and plug in for this month’s episode, where Austin and Big…

Follow the breadcrumbs to this month’s episode as Austin and Big T talk about the 2018 black comedy crime thriller, A Simple Favor. Pull up a chair as we discuss what we did and didn’t like about the film, which characters we sympathized with the most, and what subtle hints of foreshadowing we saw throughout the film. We explore how this film plays…

Grab your crabbies and homemades and join Austin and Big T this month as we discuss the 2012 comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook. Listen in as we share our thoughts on what this film does well (and not so well) in its depiction of mental illness and real life. We talk about the way interpersonal relationships are so masterfully portrayed in this m…

Join Austin and Big T as we wrap up season one with a ranking of the films we’ve watched so far. Listen in as we discuss our joint rankings, talking about the pros and cons of these twelve masterful films. Episodes are released the first Monday of every month. Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @…

Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and other violent themes. Heeeeere’s Austin and Big T! We’re back this month to talk about the 1980 psychological horror film, The Shining. We share some of our theories about the deeper meaning behind the movie and discuss how symbolism and foreshadowing make the film s…

Why don't we celebrate 4th of July with the classic movie all about independence, Ocean's Eleven? Witty banter, elaborate schemes, intense action, everything that America is all about! Give this month’s episode a listen then join us in August when we talk about the 1980 horror film The Shining. Episodes are released the first Monday of every month.…

We’re keen for you to listen to this month’s episode as we talk about Big Eyes, the 2014 film that follows the true story of Walter and Margaret Keane. Austin and Big T discuss our favorite characters, what we think could’ve been better, and if the waifs really are as eerie as they seem. We explore the commentary this film makes about society (both…

We’ve made an episode you can’t refuse, so listen this month as we discuss The Godfather, the 1972 film that may have single-handedly saved the film industry. Big T and Austin talk about our favorite moments, which actor refused to memorize their lines, and how exactly someone can get shot 400 times and still get out of a car. We explore the impact…

Whether you’re in a train car or on a crop duster, tune into this week’s episode as Austin and Big T discuss North by Northwest, a film consistently rated one of the best movies of all time. We talk about what aged well and what has become just a bit dated. We also explore how this movie laid the groundwork for so many action and thriller movies th…

Join Austin and Big T as we travel down under and watch New Zealand film’s biggest financial success, Hunt for the Wilderpeople. We share our favorite moments—from the laugh-out-loud scenes to the heartwarming ones—and discuss what makes this such a masterful film. We explore what it means to love unconditionally and answer just why we think the wh…

Facehuggers, chestbursters, and feline jump scares. This month, Austin and Big T discuss the 1979 sci-fi horror classic, Alien. We talk about how the film set the stage for the coming decades of the genre as well as what we think doesn’t hold up. We also explore larger concepts, like what it means to lose autonomy and when should we question author…

Happy New Year! Goals, self-improvement, and reaching your potential are common topics this time of year, and what better film to explore these ideas than Whiplash? Join Austin and Big T as we discuss the complexities of wanting greatness and what happens when we’ll cross any boundary to get there. Shooting for the stars can be good, but at what co…

Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving and are excited for Christmas! It is a time for family, friends, holiday cheer, but most importantly discussing an unsettling faun’s true intentions on whether or not it wants to murder an innocent child. Get ready for Spanish history, fantastical mystery, and a child’s potentially made up journey to the underworld…

Happy Halloween! Get ready for a spook-tacular episode as we discuss one of Big T’s favorite horror movies: Ready or Not. Filmed in 2019, this movie’s full of carnage, character, and plenty of commentary! Austin shares his first impressions of the film, Big T tells us why he loves it so much, and both share our thoughts. From favorite moments to wh…

Join us this month as your favorite mediocre people discuss the 1999 animated classic The Iron Giant. We talk about the film and the novel it’s based on, exploring its themes and how this movie has a message for just about everyone. We share our favorite moments, what we think could’ve been better, and where exactly we think the giant came from—and…

This month on Layers of Film, we discuss Tim Burton’s 1990 film Edward Scissorhands. From our favorite scenes to what the movie may be saying about society, we talk about how the music, color, and camerawork make this movie so rewatchable. Even more, we ask the questions you’ve always wanted answered: Why didn’t the townspeople check to see if Edwa…

Welcome to Layers of Film, the podcast where masterful films are discussed by mediocre people. We’re your hosts Austin and Big T, and we can’t wait to talk about some of the best, weirdest, and most interesting films out there. Join us next month when we talk about Tim Burton’s 1990 classic Edward Scissorhands. Episodes are released the first Monda…

Hi ATLOF fans! Radio X are releasing Season 2 of a podcast we think you’ll enjoy. That’s A First! is hosted by comedians Maisie Adam and Tom Lucy and in each episode they’re joined by a guest who reveals some interesting firsts from their life… and then gets ripped to shreds. In series 1 we heard about the first time Romesh Ranganathan soiled himse…

It's the final episode of the season - but if you're good, it won't be long until A Thin Layer of Film returns! Heidi welcomes back previous guests Stuart Laws & Nathan D'Arcy Roberts who don't waste any time before playing the filth cards. This weeks films include "Where Heaven Ends", "What About Love?" & a look at the Marvel back catalogue next t…

Haven't we all been waiting for the episode where it all just ends up in the toilet? The wait is over! This week, Heidi invites Anne & Lloyd to make fun of All Clowns Are Bastards and On The Rocks before the whole episode goes to the bathroom with Star Wars, Lord of The Rings and so many more. Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heid…

In the 20th ever episode of A Thin Layer of Film, comedians Catherine Bohart & Sarah Keyworth link up with Heidi to giggle about Pinocchio (it gets VERY weird), All Aboard and a bunch of actors who prepared even more than you knew for their roles! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com…

This week, Heidi welcomes dear friend Joe Lycett to chat about Seven, Horse Girl, RoboCop Returns, An Appetite for Sin & weirdly... Mr Men. As well as all that, you can find out what makes Joe feel intense guilt and hear about the time that Heidi experienced the concept of "sh***ing where you eat" in real life! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! Y…

What a lovely couple of guests and what a load of films to laugh at! Rhys & Evelyn help to make fun of Justice League Extinction, Run, The Mentor, Portrait of A Lady on Fire, Escape Room 2 and Heidi even manages to find time to talk extensively about Jeff Bezos! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidir…

This week's guests Sunil Patel & Eleanor Tiernan join Heidi to chat about Bloodshot, The Father and John Wick! Sunil takes on The Product Placement Challenge and Eleanor comes up with some incredible plots in "What's It About?" Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_regan www.heidiregan.com…

What an episode we have this week! Heidi was joined by Rosie Jones & Helen Bauer and it was a completely mad! Helen takes on the Product Placement Challenge with her favourite film "Legally Blonde" and Rosie came up with some film plots that revolved entirely around herself! Please subscribe, review and enjoy! You can follow Heidi Regan: @heidi_reg…