Designer and editor Allison Truj joins me to talk about Over the Garden Wall, a quintessential Halloween miniseries. After an overview of the philosophical implications of the show, we delve into an episode-by-episode recap. Topics include Amer

71: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Trailer

Oct 20th, 2015 14m 23s

n the middle of recording Garrulous, Kyle, Allison, and Brian paused to get instant reactions on the brand new Star Wars Episode VII trailer as it plays.

70: Creep

Jul 29th, 2015 7m 11s

A unique found footage movie by Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass, Creep is pure tension and anxiety. It just came out on Netflix two weeks ago, so go help build the buzz that this dense 75-minute flick deserves.

69: The Babadook

Jul 14th, 2015 8m 31s

I believe that The Babadook is one of the best horror movies of the past ten years. Topics include themes that are rare for a haunted house horror movie, creepy special effects, and a brief look into the production of the movie in order to pres

68: Tusk with Special Guest Charlie Nash

Oct 3rd, 2014 1h

This week, I'm joined by Boston film critic Charlie Nash to discuss Tusk, one of the most polarizing movies released this year. Hot topics include Kevin Smith's evolution as a director, the movie's ridiculous podcast-based beginnings, the Bosto

67: Lucy with Special Guest Andrew J. Clark

Sep 25th, 2014 1h 4m

This week, I'm joined by the Internet's favorite Aussie, Andrew J. Clark. We talk about Lucy, a gorgeous sic-fi film that bites off a little more than it can chew when it comes to its science-based plot. Hot topics include the film's over-the-t

66: Jumanji

Aug 14th, 2014 22m 2s

I wax poetic on a movie from my childhood that I was obsessed with. 1995's Jumanji starring the late great Robin Williams has a great way of managing the wackiness of the board game that drives the plot while still being a heartfelt, well-paced

65: Hook

Aug 13th, 2014 20m 47s

Continuing yesterday's theme, today's Robin Williams movie is Hook. It's campy, it's fun, and it's emotional as all get out, but it's pretty poorly made. I think its positives far outweigh its negatives, but that may just be a generational thin

64: Dead Poets Society

Aug 12th, 2014 25m 32s

In honor of Robin Williams, I'm spending this week talking about my favorites in his catalogue. To kick it off is 1989's Dead Poets Society. This is a largely uncut episode, which means its long and rambly. I promise to keep it together better

63: Guardians of the Galaxy with Special Guest Jeff Ruberg

Aug 6th, 2014 56m 11s

The first of in a series of weekly episodes where I talk about a current movie with a guest! Jeff Ruberg joins me to talk about James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy. Topics include speculation about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, heavy-handed f

62: Koyaanisqatsi

Aug 5th, 2014 6m 30s

As I edit the first episode of ADR Weekly, here's a quick recommendation for a beautiful, artsy project from 1982. Koyaanisqatsi is a rich visual poem about mankind's place in the world. Come for the novelty, stay for revelations.

61: Breathless

Aug 1st, 2014 12m 30s

The poster child for French New Wave cinema really shouldn't be Breathless by Jean-Luc Goddard, but it's still a fascinating cultural artifact. Hot topics include the production of the movie (that's actually more interesting than the movie itse

60: Tape

Jul 31st, 2014 11m 8s

Richard Linklater's 2001 film Tape was filmed on a consumer level camcorder, even though he had the budget and clout to make it with much more sophisticated and enjoyable means. Why would he decide to film Tape on tape?

59: Gummo

Jul 30th, 2014 15m 23s

Kicking off a series of episodes on lo-fi movies is a movie unlike anything else I've ever seen. Harmony Korine's 1997 film Gummo is bizarre, horrifying, funny, and oddly moving. Hot topics include the idea of a single filmmaker's strange visio

58: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Part 2)

Jul 28th, 2014 12m 45s

I give a more in-depth analysis of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, as opposed to the existential diatribe that last week's episode was.

57: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Part 1)

Jul 22nd, 2014 10m 33s

How long can I talk about a movie without actually talking about the movie? In the spirit of Tom Stoppard's 1990 film Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, I ramble on for ten minutes about the nature of plays, what it means to experience some

56: Les Miserables

Jul 17th, 2014 10m 6s

The next stage-to-screen adaptation this week is 2012's Les Miserables, which has an interesting philosophy towards its theatrical roots. It constrains a massive operatic production into a series of muttered songs and extreme close-ups.

55: Glengarry Glen Ross

Jul 16th, 2014 9m 56s

Today, Glengarry Glen Ross kicks off a week full of movies based on plays. The 1992 movie takes an incredible cast and a legendary screenplay and manages to put it onscreen in a way that can never be done again.

54: Found Footage

Jul 11th, 2014 15m 29s

It's a long one today! I talk about the best and worst examples of found footage horror movies. Topics include studio hype machines, luck versus dedication, and whether or not people really buy into these movies.

53: Grand Budapest, Take 3

Jul 10th, 2014 7m 17s

In the most bizarre form of Stockholm Syndrome ever, I rewatched Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel and have more reasons why I don't like it. Shocking. Topics include the incredible appeal of the movie overseas, Anderson's personal wound

52: In Bruges

Jul 9th, 2014 6m 55s

2008 brought one of the most bizarre yet affecting movies I've ever seen, Martin McDonach's In Bruges. I talk about how it manages to make lots of different styles and moods work together and try to navigate spoiler-filled waters to entice thos

51: Garden State

Jun 18th, 2014 7m 15s

After a long hiatus, ADR is back with a look at Zach Braff's film Garden State, which resonates with me a lot. Topics include the idea of home, the film's abrupt ending, and Manic Pixie Dream Girls.

Special: Star Wars

May 21st, 2014 30m 6s

For the first weekly ADR Podcast, I take a look at the original (or rather, real) trilogy of Star Wars films. Topics: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars Episode IV: Return of the Jedi Docu