WARNING: Major spoilers about all the Oscar nominated films are discussed.

In this episode the Film Pigeons crew offers their opinions on all the Oscar nominated films.  In addition, we rank this years films and offer up our Top 5 Oscar nominated films of the past five years.

SHOW CONTENTS
Oscar Reviews - 3:31
Top 5 Oscar Films of the Past 5 Years - 2:28:25

SHOW LINKS

E-mail us at filmpigeons@gmail.com

Music this week is from Lucy Dacus

Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Lucy Dacus - I Don't Want to be Funny



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Film Pigeons Episode 178: Perfect Sense, Parallels

On this episode of the Film Pigeons podcast we continue our trek through the letter P with reviews of two more films.  First, does the soft sci-fi, "Oh my God, we're losing all our senses," Ewan Mcgregor vehicle Perfect Sense make, indeed, perfect sense?  And, does the excellence of failed TV pilot turned full length film Parallels make us imagine an alternate universe where those types of films compete for Oscars?  Can our podcasters somehow pay close enough attention to those two films to win our trivia contest?  Find out in this episode.

SHOW CONTENTS

Perfect Sense - 23:36
Parallels - 48:44

SHOW LINKS

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Music this week is from Cloud Cult

Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - To the Great Unknown



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Film Pigeons Episode 177: The Perfect Storm, Panic Room, Top 4 Visual Effects Movies

On this episode a Perfect Storm is brewing as we concoct a brilliant scheme for getting our podcasts to be timely again - destroy the hard drive containing all episodes from O to P, and review two films that are almost 20 years old.  Wait, the latter is what we normally do here at the Film Pigeons podcast! 

Anyways, in this episode we review bad weather drama The Perfect Storm and the David Fincher thriller Panic Room.  We also reveal our Top 4 Visual Effects scenes from 1990s films.

SHOW CONTENTS
 
The Perfect Storm -  12:06
Panic Room - 34:32
Top 4 Visual Effects Films of the 90s - 55:58




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Film Pigeons Episode 175: Oslo, August 31, October Sky, Top 4 Grown Kid Actors

This week we review foreign drug drama Oslo, August 31.  We also review Joe Johnston's coal mining, family drama October Sky.  We also reveal our Top 4 Grown up Kid Actors. 

SHOW CONTENTS

Oslo, August 31 - 13:54
October Sky - 1:04:07
Top 4 Grown up Kid Actors - 1:36:22

SHOW LINKS

Email the show at filmpigeons@gmail.com

Music this week is from The Front Bottoms

Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Looking like you Just Woke Up

Oslo, August 31
October Sky

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Film Pigeons Episode 174: Odd Thomas, On the Waterfront

On this episode we review one of the towering classics of cinema - Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront.  We also review Odd Thomas, the Dean Koontz adaptation directed by Stephen Sommers.  Last, we put on our Hollywood executive hats pitch our proposed sequels to both films. 


Odd Thomas - 25:14
On the Waterfront - 58:47

Music this week is from Young Man

Opening - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - It's Alright

SHOW LINKS

Email us at filmpigeons@gmail.com

Odd Thomas
On the Waterfront



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Film Pigeons Episode 173: Outrage, Out of the Past, Top 4 Guns on the Cover

On this episode we kick off the letter 'O' in our continual quest to alphabetically explore the cinematic landscape.  To get things going we review the noir classic Out of the Past and the Japanese mob movie Outrage. Then, in honor of Jason being easily swayed by heavily armed movie characters, we reveal our Top 4 Guns on the Cover - the top movies that prominently feature guns on their DVD covers.

SHOW CONTENTS

Outrage - 10:21
Out of the Past - 27:55
Top 4 Guns on the Cover - 51:49

SHOW LINKS

E-mail us at filmpigeons@gmail.com

Music this week is from Wild Yaks

Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Golden Sphere of Light

The Signal
The World's End
Out of the Past
Outrage



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Film Pigeons Episode 170: National Lampoon's European Vacation, A Night at the Opera

On this episode we review two classic film comedies.  First up is National Lampoon's European Vacation.  We follow this up with a review of the Marx Brothers classic A Night at the Opera.  We also do a rousing round of film trivia.

SHOW CONTENTS

National Lampoon's European Vacation - 49:20
A Night at the Opera - 1:20:55

SHOW LINKS

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Music this week is from A Great Big Pile of Leaves

Opening - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Pet Mouse

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Film Pigeons Episode 169: Night Train to Munich, The Naked Prey, Top 4 Nazi Films

On this episode we are strictly European as we review British film Night Train to Munich.  The Eurocentric vibe continues as we review outback, horror chase film The Naked Prey (because if Euros were to hunt prey they'd probably do it in the nude).  We also reveal our Top 4 Nazi Films in honor of Night Train.

SHOW CONTENTS

Night Train to Munich - 5:27
The Naked Prey - 35:18
Top 4 Nazi Films - 1:09:53

SHOW LINKS

Music is from Panoramic and True

Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Product On

Night Train to Munich
The Naked Prey

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Film Pigeons Episode 168 - 2015 Oscar Special

We take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you the 2015 Oscar special.

Jason and Andrew watched all 8 best picture nominees and quickly encapsulate what films they think should emerge victorious from today's Oscar ceremony.

SHOW LINKS

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Music this week is from Everything is Made in China

Opening - Grapes - I dunno
Closing - Echoes

American Sniper
Birdman
Boyhood
Grand Budapest Hotel
The Imitation Game
Selma
The Theory of Everything
Whiplash



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Film Pigeons Episode 167: The Natural, Night and the City

On this episode we continue our journey through the letter 'n' by reviewing two more films.  First, we review Barry Levinson's baseball classic The Natural.  Next, we continue our assault on Jules Dassin's filmography as we review his stylish crime drama Night and the City.  We also pitch our proposed sequels to both films. 


SHOW CONTENTS

The Natural - 25:06
Night and the City - 1:01:50

SHOW LINKS
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Music this week is from 764-Hero.

Opening - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Skylines







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Film Pigeons Episode 166: The Night Listener, Non-Stop, Top 4 Plane Scenes

On this episode we review two more 'N' titled films.  First up is the Robin Williams vehicle and psychodrama The Night Listener.  We follow this with a film about an actual vehicle - the aerial thrill ride known as Non-Stop.  We also list our Top 4 plane scenes. 

The Night Listener - 18:15
Non-Stop - 39:15
Top 4 plane scenes - 1:13:19


SHOW LINKS

Music this week is from Neutral Milk Hotel

Introduction - I Dunno - Grapes
Closing - The King of Carrot Flowers Pt. 1

In Your Eyes
Prom Night in Mississippi
The Night Listener
Non-Stop

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Film Pigeons Episode 165: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, 9, Top 4 Computer Animated Films

On this episode we review two more 'N' titled films - both animated films.  First, is Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.  Then we review weird animated puppet fare 9.  We also reveal our top 4 computer animated films.

SHOW CONTENTS

9 - 22:12
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - 38:57
Top 4 Computer Animated Films - 1:04:45

SHOW LINKS

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Music this week is from Neuman

Introduction - I Dunno - Grapes
Closing - Doggy

Transformers: Age of Extinction
How to Train your Dragon 2
Trance



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Film Pigeons Episode 164: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Night of the Living Dead, Top 4 Monster Movies

On this episode of the podcast we celebrate being two months behind in our release schedule by reviewing two more 'N' titled films from titans of the horror genre.  First up is Wes Craven's Nightmare on Elm Street.  We follow this with a review of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead (with a bonus review of the behind the scenes documetnary).  Finally, to honor the iconic movie monster Freddy Krueger we reveal our top 4 movie monsters.

SHOW CONTENTS

Nightmare on Elm Street - 15:21
Night of the Living Dead - 46:33
Top 4 Movie Monsters - 1:16:31

SHOW LINKS

E-mail the show at filmpigeons@gmail.com

Music this week is from The Front Bottoms

Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Twins Sized Mattress

Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Exam
Nightmare on Elm Street
Night of the Living Dead

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Film Pigeons Episode 163; Network, The Naked City

On this episode we are mad as something as we watch The Network and the classic documentary style noir The Naked City from decidedly American director Jules Dassin.  We also have film trivia on the docket this week.

SHOW CONTENTS

The Naked City - 24:21
Network - 51:58

SHOW LINKS

E-mail us at filmpigeons@gmail.com.

Music is from Owen.

Opening - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Owen - Coffin Companions

X-Men Days of Future Past
Catfish
Sleep Tight
Maleficent
Edge of Tomorrow
Silicon Valley
Network
The Naked City





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Film Pigeons Episode 162: New World, North by Northwest, Top 4 Set Pieces

On this episode we do a Jason special by reviewing the Korean crime thriller New World.  We pair that up with a film Jason is almost guaranteed to dislike - the Hitchcock classic North by Northwest.  We also reveal our Top 4 Movie Set Pieces in honor of the more famous scenes from North by Northwest.

SHOW CONTENTS

New World - 11:04
North by Northwest - 36:17
Top 4 Set Pieces - 1:04:03

SHOW LINKS

Music this week from Young Man

Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Unfair

Neighbors
Godzilla
X-Men Days of Future Past
The Frozen Ground
New World
North by Northwest





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Film Pigeons Episode 161: No Country for Old Men, Never Let me Go, Top 4 Grizzled Actors

On this episode we review two more "N" titled films.  First up is the Coen Brothers best picture winner, No Country for Old Men.  We also review bizarro Keira Knightley vehicle Never Let Me Go.  We also reveal our Top 4 Grizzled Actors in honor of all the craggy faces and beards in No Country

No Country for Old Men - 17:20
Never Let me Go - 40:55
Top 4 Grizzled Actors - 1:07:05

SHOW LINKS

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Music this week is from Seabellies

Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Corner of the Room

Pusher 2
Out of the Furnace
How I Live Now
Snowpiercer
Captain America
Homefront

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Film Pigeons Episode 160: A Night to Remember, The Night of the Hunter, Top 4 Short Careers

On this episode we review two cinema classics.  First up is the Titanic docudrama, A Night to Remember.  Then we tackle Robert Mitchum and his iconic sneer in Night of the Hunter.  Last, in recognition of Charles Laughton's only directorial effort (Night of the Hunter) we reveal our Top 4 Short Careers.

A Night to Remember - 12:46
Night of the Hunter - 37:15
Top 4 Short careers - 1:17:02

Show Links
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Music this week is from Cloud Cult
Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Meet me Where You're Going

MOVIE LINKS

The Hunger games: Catching Fire
Hannibal
Pusher
A Night to Remember
The Night of the Hunter

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Film Pigeons Episode 159: Nosferatu, The Naked Gun

This week we move on to the letter N in our quest to conquer the cinematic alphabet.  To kick it off we review classic German expressionist silent film Nosferatu.  Then Jason does his best Statler and Waldorf impersonation as we review madcap comedy The Naked Gun.

SHOW CONTENTS

Nosferatu - 20:25
The Naked Gun - 57:40

SHOW LINKS

Music is from Naked Gods

Introduction - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Five More Years

Perfect Sense
Frozen
Turbo
Rush
Renee
The Last White Knight
The Elephant in the Living Room




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Film Pigeons Episode 158: Malcolm X, Wrapping up the Ms

On this episode we come to the conclusion of the epic letter M.  To send it out we review the Spike Lee biopic Malcolm X.  We also keep up the tradition and reveal the Top 4 M films we watched, the worst 4 M films we watched and, somehow, scrape up 4 M titled films we should have watched.

SHOW CONTENTS

Malcolm X - 13:50
Wrapping up the Ms - 44:24

SHOW LINKS

Music this week is from Cloud Boat

Opening - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Hideaway

300 Rise of the Empire
Non-Stop
Hannibal
Malcolm X




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Film Pigeons Episode 157: Man of Tai Chi, The Music Room, Top 4 Actor-Directors

On this episode we celebrate those bold decision makers of Hollywood (or whatever the Chinese equivalent it), because without them we wouldn't get the enjoyment of watching Keanu Reeves' directorial debut Man of Tai Chi.  We also review Satyajit Ray's 1958 film, The Music Room.  Finally, in honor of Reeves' double edged performance in Man of Tai Chi, we reveal our Top 4 directors who acted in their own films.

SHOW CONTENTS

Man of Tai Chi - 33:57
The Music Room - 1:03:45
Top 4 Actor/Directors - 1:26:10

SHOW LINKS

Music this week is from Nightmare and the Cat.

Opening - Grapes - I Dunno
Closing - Alvarado

The Last Stand
Robocop
The Wind Rises
The Chaser
Gasland
Schooled
The Price of Gold
The Motivation
Man of Tai Chi
The Music Room

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