Planet Ant Filmcast

Episode 91 - The 2019 Wards

The 2019 Wards show is here! Find out which film takes home the top prize!

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded at 2:30am ET, so things get a little loopy...

We'll see you all next year for the 2020 Wards!

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Episode 90 - 2018 Top 10

The guys get together to initially bring you our top 10 AND the 2019 Wards, but things went very long.

Turns out when you talk about 25+ movies it takes more time than you expect.

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Episode 89 - BlackKklansman & Sorry to Bother You

Happy Midterms Eve 2018!!!

Mitch invites Justin Viera onto the filmcast to discuss two very political films: Spike Lee's BlackKklansman (11:30) and Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You (53:00).

What are these films are about? What did they do right? What did they do wrong? How much power does cinema have in our culture? How much power do we have to make things less shitty for other people?

It's a doozy of a discussion on film, politics, and voting before they recommend some movies and tv to watch (1:53:50).

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Episode 88 - Halloween (2018)

Mitch welcomes guests Mike McGettigan and Andy Reid (Fumblin' Around podcast) of the Planet Ant Theatre and Planet Ant Podcasts fame. They discuss Halloween (2018), the 40-year-old sequel/soft-reboot of Halloween (1978), that completely erases every sequel, reboot, and offshoot that came before it.

There's no news to discuss this episode, for Mitch, Mike, and Andy are very eager to skeez.

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Episode 87 - First Man & A Star is Born

Collin and Mitch get together sans Kale to talk movies. Obviously, the Academy listened to us, because the "Achievement in Popular Film" category is no more! Space Jam 2? Who cares? James Gunn to Suicide Squad 2? Yay?

Hot off Whiplash and La La Land, Damien Chazelle and Ryan Gosling tackle the next story that demands Chazelle's brilliance: First Man, the Neil Armstrong biopic. (17:50)

Collin and Mitch then go gaga over A Star is Born. Bradley Cooper's directorial and Lady Gaga's feature film acting debuts. (43:00)

Then we recommend some stuff. (1:11:00)

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Episode 86 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout & Crazy Rich Asians

The gang gets back together in Mitch's new "studio" to discuss season 2 of Detroiters, Aretha Franklin, Royal Oak native Daniel Casey's new movie, Kin, and some dumb new developments from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

All before diving into Mission: Impossible - Fallout (34:15) and Crazy Rich Asians (53:10).

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Episode 86 - The Planet Ant Filmcast Launch - "The King of Comedy"

Formerly the Woodwords Filmcast, the Planet Ant Filmcast celebrated its inaugural episode with a live recording and discussion of Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy at the Ant Hall in Hamtramck, MI. Co-host Mitch Haba is joined by writer, filmmaker, and improviser, Dan Tice, to briefly discuss the film before a live screening. No spoilers.

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Looking for an Oscars alternative? The 4th annual Wards are here to give you just that.

Kale, Collin, and Mitch read the winners of The 2018 Wards, celebrating the best of the best from 2017.

Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss Oscar Nominations, 'The Shape of Water,' and their Top 10 Films of 2017. Well...Kale tries to, anyway.

Kale, Collin, and Mitch catch up on the Golden Globes and all of the films they've seen with the main discussion centering around 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.'

01:50 - The Golden Globes

34:17 - 'The Shape of Water'

40:25 - 'Lady Bird'

45:48 - 'Call Me By Your Name'

52:42 - 'The Disaster Artist'

1:02:50 - 'The Post

1:45:15 - 'Three Billboards'

1:53:42 - Recommendations

Kale, Mitch, and Collin are back to discuss the latest and somewhat division addition to the Star Wars saga.

2:22 - Movie catch-up. The Filmcast goes around the table to tell what they've seen since the last podcast.

19:37 - Awards catch-up. Collin brings the group up to date on the Golden Globes nominations.

34:26 - Discussion on 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

1:46:11 - Video On-Demand Recommendations

Collin and Mitch discuss 'Atomic Blonde' and more!

3:10 Emmy's Talk
19:20 'Logan Lucky'
24:00 'It'
28:25 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle'
31:37 'Detroit'
33:33 Atomic Blonde discussion
52:30 Recommendations

It's been 2 months since the Filmcast last met. Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss all the movies they've seen, spoiler-free!

22:27 'Okja'

34:00 'Baby Driver'

44:48 'The Big Sick'

49:53 'The Beguiled'

57:41 'The War For the Planet of the Apes'

1:09:40 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'

1:28:04 'Dunkirk'

1:54:35 Video On-Demand recommendations

04:51 - 'Black Panther' drops its first trailer

10:13 - 'The New York Times' lists its top 25 films of the 21st century

26:49 - Discussion of the lives and careers of Adam West and Roger Moore

37:20 - Discussion on 'Wonder Woman'

1:45:44 - Video On-Demand Recommendations

Kale, Collin, and Mitch review 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.' And rundown some of the newest trailers.

03:43 - Who's your favorite film or TV mother?

07:40 - 'The Last Jedi' trailer discussion

14:10 - 'Thor: Ragnarok' trailer

20:45 - 'Kingsman' sequel trailer

23:04 - 'Bladerunner' trailer

28:25 - 'Dunkirk' trailer

33:45 - 'Detroit' trailer and title discussion

41:44 - MTV Movie Awards

48:18 - 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' discussion

01:35:25 - Video On-Demand recommendations

Two movies this week! Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Get Out.'

2:37 Kale meets Sam Richardson, loves 'Detroiters.'

9:38 'Ghost in the Shell' bombs. Is it backlash against white-washing?

16:42 Joss Whedon is doing a one-off 'Batgirl' movie.

23:56 Pepsi makes a disaster of a short film commercial.

29:42 Carrie Fisher will supposedly be in Episode IX.

36:22 Don Rickles passes away.

39:10 Discussion on 'Beauty and the Beast.'

01:16:54 Discussion on 'Get Out.'

01:54:00 Video On-Demand recommendations.

Collin and Mitch discuss 'Kong: Skull Island.'

03:17 - 'Beauty and the Beast' preview

6:32 - SXSW buzz and trailer premieres

17:00 - Pixar's new film 'Coco' releases its teaser trailer

20:35 - 'Kong: Skull Island' discussion

01:07:00 - Recommendations

03:17 Kale and Collin recap the Oscars.

32:04 Disney makes a new Indiana Jones movie official.

35:36 Michael K. Williams joins the Han Solo movie.

35:58 TCM host and film historian Robert Osborne passes away.

37:43 Kale and Collin discuss 'Logan.'

01:24:12 Video On-Demand recommendations.

Kale, Collin, and Mitch reveal the winners of the 2017 Wards, Woodwords' own award show with its own academy and own nominations dictated by Collin Ward.

Found out who was this year's Best Picture winner and more!

Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss the SAG Awards, the Oscar Nominations, and give you their top 10 favorite films of 2016.

03:32 Kale has some special items for Collin and Mitch.

06:13 Collin explains our upcoming own award show, The Wards.

09:31 It's been a while. What has everyone seen?

17:31 Miguel Ferrer and Mary Tyler Moore passed away.

19:19 Diego Luna to star in a 'Scarface' remake.

21:26 Our very first look at 'Ocean's 8.'

23:34 Ben Affleck drops his directing duties for 'The Batman.'

29:00 Denis Villeneuve to helm a new incarnation of Frank Herbert's 'Dune.'

31:52 'Star Wars' Episode VIII gets a title!

35:37 The SAG Awards recap.

43:00 The Oscars nominations are out!

01:36:51 Kale, Collin, and Mitch reveal their Top 10 Favorite films of 2016

2:26 Woody Harrelson is officially attached to the new Han Solo Movie

12:17 Golden Globes talk

42:30 BAFTA nominations are out

49:10 Discussion on 'Moana'

01:17:55 Discussion on 'Fences'

01:53:07 Video on-demand recommendations

With special guest Liz Ritenour.

04:58 the losses of George Michael, Carrie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds

27:27 the top 10 highest grossing movies, domestically, in 2016

35:37 discussion on 'La La Land.'

01:54:56 VOD recommendations

02:14 trailer roundup: A discussion on all the latest, biggest trailers

26:58 discussion on 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

02:05:12 video on-demand recommendations

02:54 Golden Globes nominations, 24:29 SAG Awards Nominations, 34:13 discussion on 'Manchester by the Sea,' and 01:09:36 VOD recommendations

This week's discussion is centered around the Denis Villeneuve sci-fi flick, 'Arrival.'

03:31 will SNL outlast a Donald Trump presidency? 16:05 Grammy nominations, 22:55 the Grammy's are finally allowing streaming-only albums for qualify, when, if ever, will the Oscars do something similar? 28:00 we take a look at the movie-related Grammy nominations, 37:10 the Detroit-shot 'Transformers: The Last Knight' trailer drops, and 40:15 what Michigan location would you like to see featured in a movie?

45:13 discussion on 'Arrival.'

01:22:28 VOD recommendations.

This week's discussion is on J.K. Rowling and David Yates' 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.' Also, 04:12 - A Barbie movie with Amy Schumer is coming, 08:39 - a Lifetime Britney Spears biopic has its first photos, and 'The Mummy' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' give us a tease.

18:39 - 'Fantastic Beasts' discussion.

55:15 - VOD Recommendations.

00:33 Our first look at Comedy Central's 'Detroiters', 03:54 National Board of Review name their best films of 2016, and 10:00 Critics Choice nominations, and 13:03 Kale, Collin, and Mitch do their best to choose their favorite films so far this year.

17:12 the film of the week is Barry Jenkins' 'Moonlight.'

52:10 video on-demand recommendations.

Guess who's back!? Kale gets together with Danny and Kelly IN PERSON to drink some beers, catch up, and talk about how standards have been lowered everywhere.

Topics include:

Well, honestly, who cares?

It's back to blockbusters. Collin and Kale review 'Doctor Strange.'

Meanwhile, Dave Chapelle is going to host SNL, JRR Tolkien is getting an interestingly-titled biopic, and: How to avoid distractions at the movie theater.

This week, the Filmcast discusses a documentary: Ava DuVernay's '13th.'

Also, Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss Halloween costumes and scary movies. 'Deadpool 2' might have a new director, Tim Miller might have a new gig, and 'Beauty and the Beast' shows us some new photos.

Kale and Mitch review a movie from 1996. John Carpenter's 'Escape from L.A..'

Plus: Did they watch perhaps the biggest event on cable TV? And what are some movies that had the components to be good but were just completely terrible?

News: Donald Glover is getting in on 'Star Wars,' Kale is getting the sequel he's dreamed of and Tim Miller leaves 'Deadpool 2!'

The Filmcast is back this week with a discussion on the much-talked-about film about the Nat Turner uprising, 'The Birth of a Nation.'

Plus, Kale, Collin, and Mitch talk 'The Lion King' and 'Aladdin' remakes, a new 'Rogue One' trailer, and President Obama's favorite science fiction films.

It's the 60th episode of the Filmcast! Collin and Kale review the latest from Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks, 'Sully.' Plus! Emmy preview and more!

Kale, Collin, and Mitch tell about their Labor Day weekends, discuss the Venice Film Festival, and mourn the loss of Gene Wilder.

This week's film is the Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine modern day Texas Western, 'Hell or High Water.'

It's all abut Improv this week as Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss Mike Birbiglia's 'Don't Think Twice.'

News, too: 'Rogue One' gets a new trailer, the blockbuster summer that wasn't, and Nate Parker's controversy; can you separate the artist from the art?

And! In honor of the Woodward Dream Cruise, Kale asks: What's your favorite film automobile?

Kale, Collin, and Mitch tackle this month's biggest blockbuster, 'Suicide Squad.'

Also! 'Ghostbusters' is a flop and the 'Ocean's Eleven' gender-swap reboot is actually happening.

Plus! Who's the Michael Phelps of the film industry?

Kale, Collin, and Mitch boldly go where no other Detroit film podcast has gone before as they discuss 'Star Trek Beyond.'

Plus! 'Stranger Things,' Mitch sees 'The Witch,' and the three bring you their thoughts on the new 'Splash' remake.

Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss the much-anticipated remake---or reboot? Or sequel?---of the 1984 classic, 'Ghostbusters'.

Plus! Emmy nominations, Comic-Con trailers, Garry Marshall passes, and more!

Kale, Collin, and Mitch are back! They remember Anton Yelchin, talk about being a film extra, and discuss the relationship between critics and the box office.

This week's film is 'Finding Dory.'

Brendan and Jake discuss the Pistons as they enter the free agent season.

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What's the worst giveaway/promotion in sports and elsewhere? Brendan and Jake discuss.

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The Filmcast is back; talking summer concerts, a new 'Curb' season, and the Tony Awards. Plus! Kale, Collin, and Mitch caught the Michigan-made 'The Alchemist Cookbook' at Cinetopia in Detroit. Hear what they thought!

This week's film is 'The Lobster'.

This week's film is an HBO made-for-TV film starring Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson called 'All the Way'.

In headlines: Cannes Film Festival, new trailers, and---who's at fault in night-of social media spoilers?

The Tigers had a good week. Are they for real? Brendan and Jake discuss...

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Kale, Collin, and Mitch are back in the studio this week, reviewing Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys'.

Plus! A new Han Solo, 'Assassin's Creed', and 'Ghostbusters'.

Kale, Collin, and Mitch do a LIVE show at MJR in Troy, Michigan. Join them as they join the bar at MJR to discuss the biggest film of the summer, 'Captain America: Civil War'.

As Kale, Collin, and Mitch slowly count up fro 1990 to the present day, they go off the beaten path with their 1995 movie: a college party flick called 'Glory Daze'.

Meanwhile, Collin gives his thoughts on Prince, Alicia Vikander shuts the door on the Daisy Ridley Lara Croft rumors, 'It Follows' director and Michigan-native David Robert Mitchell gets set for his next film, and Justin Lin jumps from space to 'Space Jam'.

On this week's show, Kale and Mitch review the new Key and Peele movie, 'Keanu'.

Also! Some new political movies on the horizon. And, Kale and Mitch mourn the deaths of Prince, Chyna, and Guy Hamilton.

Brendan and Jake do a best of segment.

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It's a jam-packed episode this week as Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss Jon Favreau's version of 'The Jungle Book'.

Meanwhile, 'The Magnificent Seven' trailer is released, a 'Three's Company' movie is happening, and James Cameron promises four more 'Avatar' movies.

Plus! Kale takes a stab at 'Good Film or Shit Flick' and you'll never guess which movie Collin and Mitch force him to talk shit about.

Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss Alan Rickman's last film, 'Eye in the Sky'!

Plus! So many trailers: 'Rogue One', 'Dr. Strange', 'Fantastic Beasts', and more! Spider-Man comes home, 'Jump Street' mixes with MIB, and Indy 5 is picking up from where it left off.

Also, which movie would you like to see in theater that you never had a chance to see other than home viewing?

And! Mitch and Collin face off in a 'Good Film or Shit Flick' with 'Napoleon Dynamite'.

Kale, Collin, and Mitch get wild this week as they discuss Disney's 'Zootopia'.

Also, the MTV Movie Awards are this weekend and, wait, there's two 'Jungle Book' movies in the next two years?

Plus! A baseball themed version of "Good Film or Shit Flick".

Brendan and Jake get hungry and talk about the old and new food at Comerica Park and baseball games.

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It's finally here! Haba and Ward v Davidoff!

Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss the Detroit-shot 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'.

Plus! Hans Zimmer is done with superheroes, Collin and Mitch play another game of 'Good Film or Shit Flick', and: Would you pay 50 dollars for day-and-date releases?

Brendan and Jake discuss the Pistons and their playoff chances.

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It's the latest minimally marketed movie from J.J. Abrams and company. Does '10 Cloverfield Lane' live up to the mystery? Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss.

Plus! Harrison and Steven are back for Indy 5? And would Daisy Ridley make a good Lara Croft!

And! A new game that pits Collin and Mitch against one another as master debaters!

Brendan and Jake grade this Lions and their free agency moves.

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Brendan and Jake assign point values to NFL free agents. Who are you interested in?

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It's the biggest movie of the year (so far). Does it live up its box office draw?

Plus! The Filmcast is back to headlines! Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss the new 'Ghostbusters' trailer, Lilly Wachowski, and Christian Bale's Batman performance.

It's just Kale and Collin this week, reviewing the Filmcast's first 2016 film, 'The Witch'.

But first, how did the two of them like Chris Rock's performance at the Oscars? Lady Gaga's? Sam Smith's? And what were the biggest surprises of the night?

In celebration of 2015 movies and 40+ Woodwords Filmcasts, Kale, Collin, and Mitch get together to reveal the winners to Collin's own movie awards: The Wards!

Listen to find out this year's winners!

A bonus show! Kale, Collin, and Mitch give their pre-Oscar thoughts in preparation for this Sunday's award show.

The Filmcast turns 40!

This week, Collin, Mitch, and Kale review 'Spotlight'.

What's taking Calvin Johnson so long to make his decision? Riley and Jake discuss some conspiracy theories.

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Kale, Collin, and Mitch are back after a long hiatus!

Kale discusses the film he produced, 'New Money', Collin talks about his solo show, and Mitch guests on another Detroit podcast. Plus, we check in on what everyone has been watching and see what the Filmcast team thought of the Grammys.

This week's film is Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 'The Revenant'. Is it deserving of all the Oscar buzz? Find out on this week's Filmcast!

Collin goes solo, reacting to this year's Oscar nominations.

Recorded 1/22.

Petr Mrazek, Jimmy Howard, Tom McCollum...What should we do will all these guys?

The Filmcast is back, talking new Quentin Tarantino!

Plus! The Golden Globes are coming up, Kylo Ren beats up on the Na'vi, and Michael Bay is coming back to the 'Transformers' world.

Brendan and Jake wonder how bad things could get for the Lions as the New Year begins and the off-season is underway.

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Title says it all! It's finally here, the Filmcast episode reviewing 'The Force Awakens'!

Kale and Mitch do a duet this week, recapping the hottest trailers: 'Star Trek', 'Tarzan', 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', 'Independence Day', 'Batman V. Superman', and 'X-Men'!

This week's movie is 'Room'. Does it have Best Picture potential?

Plus, Mitch gives his history on 'Star Wars' and pre-'The Force Awakens' thoughts.

Dylan Larkin already has 11 goals in his rookie season. How good is he really? Brendan and Jake discuss on this week's segment.

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They're back! Just in time for Chanukah, Kale, Danny, and Kelly talk about Danny's Facebook hiatus, a rat in Ferndale, and Kelly's work threat.

Plus! Hyper-criticizing Walk the Moon's "Shut Up and Dance With Me"

For the release of 'The Force Awakens', Kale will be doing two podcasts in anticipation for the film, and one afterwards, in addition to the Filmcast review of the show.

In Part 2 of 'The Force Awakens' preview show, Kale is joined by 'Star Wars' geek-friend Alexander to discuss the pre-Disney Expanded Universe and what to expect from 'The Force Awakens'. Plus! What are they most excited for? What are they most worried about? And what are their predictions? Find out here!

This week's film discussion is centered around 'Brooklyn'.

Also! More awards season news as the SAG Awards nominations are released. Will they predict the Oscars? Plus, we're getting a Phil Collins-less 'Tarzan' movie and a new fantasy film from Steven Spielberg.

For the release of 'The Force Awakens', Kale will be doing two podcasts in anticipation for the film, and one afterwards, in addition to the Filmcast review of the show.

In Part 1 of 'The Force Awakens' preview show, Kale is joined by 'Star Wars' geek-friend Alexander to discuss growing up a 'Star Wars' fan, remembering the prequels, and fandom leading up to the Disney acquisition.

The Woodwords Filmcast is back this week, reviewing the latest addition to 'Rocky', Ryan Coogler's 'Creed'! Does the Filmcast give 'Creed' it's cred?

Plus! The National Board of Review and the New York Film Critics give out their awards for the best of the year. Does it align with the Filmcast's opinion?

Listen to find out! And let us know what you think: E-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com and hit us up on Twitter @WoodwordsDet.

This week, Kale, Danny, and Kelly take on controversy: Disney's war on Slave Leia and Starbuck's war on Christmas.

Plus, who's got worst taste in music? Ben Carson or the songs the Tripod can come up with that would be the worst to do at karaoke?

And! Danny and Kelly perform a radio drama of Adele's "Hello" music video.

This week, the Filmcast takes a hard look at the James Bond follow up to 2012's 'Skyfall', 'Spectre'.

Plus! The 'Warcraft' and 'Finding Dory' trailers are released and 'Hateful Eight' gets a run time.

Thanks to everyone who wrote in with their opinion on 'Spectre'. If you want to tell us what you think of a movie, e-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com, message us on Facebook, or hit us up on Twitter @WoodwordsDet!

This week on Woodwords with Friends, Kale, Danny, and Kelly look back at Halloween and Danny's week in Pennsylvania. Also: Are family members listening to the podcast?

Then, the Tripod digs into Drake's new music video for "Hotline Bling" and play a James Bond themed game of From Danny to Kelly.

Which films cracked the Filmcast's top 10 of the year so far? Why was October such a bad month at the box office? And do we need a female reboot of 'Ocean's 11'?

Also, Key and Peele delve into stop motion and Mark Wahlberg is ready for his bionic body.

This episode's discussion is on the new Danny Boyle movie on the life of Steve Jobs.

What did you think of 'Steve Jobs'? E-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @woodwordsdet.

November is finally here! Kale, Collin, and Mitch begin the month by discussing the latest Steven Spielberg flick, 'Bridge of Spies'!

But first, headlines: A new 'Star Trek' TV series is coming, Jon Stewart heads to HBO, and people are boycotting Quentin Tarantino.

Plus, which November film is the most exciting?

Be sure to e-mail us your thoughts at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @woodwordsdet.

It's the 30th episode of the Filmcast! Join the team as they get in the Halloween spirit to discuss 'Crimson Peak'.

Also! Comedy Central picks up 'Detroiters', George Lucas sets up an endowment fund at USC, and the Golden Globes and Academy Awards announce their hosts!

Have thoughts on 'Crimson Peak'? Shoot us an e-mail at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @WoodwordsDet!

In this week's episode, Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss the new Netflix film, 'Beasts of No Nation'.

Plus! Headlines! A new 'Star Wars' trailer, a 'Power Rangers' reboot, and: Is it okay to ban teenagers from a movie theater? The ACLU doesn't think so.

And, of course, Netflix/VOD recommendations!

Have thoughts on 'Beasts of No Nation'? E-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @WoodwordsDet!

On this week's Woodwords with Friends, Kale, Danny, and Kelly celebrate a Spartan victory, a new 'Star Wars' trailer, and 'Back to the Future' day!

Has anyone ever broken a bone to be a sports hero? Are we getting too much 'Star Wars'? And what do we expect from the future in 30 years?

Plus! The Tripod hyper-criticizes Sheryl Crow's "All I Wanna Do"

And, of course, Kale drawings, which you can find at woodwordsdetroit.com.

Make sure to let us know what you think, e-mail at woodwordsdetroit@gmail.com or on Twitter @WoodwordsDet

As MSU alumni, Kale, Danny, and Kelly discuss the fun and frustrations of Rivalry Week. Which gets them to thinking: Can they still party like they did in college? Then, have any of them ever fought with protesters? And, are robots gonna take our jobs?

This week, the Tripod hypercriticizes Sheppard's song "Geronimo" and then plays a Rivalry Week edition of From Danny to Kelly. Also, Kale drawings, which you can check out at WoodwordsDetroit.com!

This week's film is 'Pulp Fiction'. It's been 21 years since its release. The Filmcast takes another look at Quentin Tarantino's classic.

Before that, Kale, Collin, and Mitch run down the movie headlines. Jennifer Lawrence is pissed about the wage gap among actors, Johnny Depp doesn't want an Oscar, and 'Roadhouse' gets its director. Plus! 'Pan' might lose more money than 'Fantastic Four'. And! Will there be two versions of 'The Hateful Eight?'

Of course, we've got Netflix/VOD recommendations, too.

Have thoughts on 'Pulp Fiction' or any of the films we've discussed? Have an idea for our 1995 film? E-mail us at Woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or Tweet us @woodwordsdet.

This week, Kale, Danny, and Kelly talk about fall, screwing up at work, burning insects, and Kale's weird stories (one of which, someone tries to rob him of his Clif Bar). Plus, the WWF Tripod hypercriticizes Fall Out Boy's song, "Uma Thurman".

Also, Kale drawings, which you can check out on the site at woodwordsdetroit.com

Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss their third movie of the week, Robert Zemeckis' 'The Walk'. Was it better than 'Man on Wire'? Did the 3D make them vom? Listen to this week's Filmcast!

Did you see 'The Walk'? Shoot us your thoughts at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @woodwordsdet.

Mitch, Collin, and Kale take on their second film of the week, Ridley Scott's The 'Martian'. Is it otherworldly? Find out what our team thought!

What did you think of 'The Martian'? E-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @woodwordsdet.

The Filmcast Tripod takes on three movies this week!

The first film is the Emily Blunt film, 'Sicario'. Did Roger Deakins wow us again? Did Benicio Del Toro make Collin crap his pants? Find out on this week's Filmcast!

Let us know what you thought of 'Sicario'. E-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @woodwordsdet.

It's international podcast day! Kale, Collin, and Mitch celebrate with another episode of movie/TV news and discussion.

This week's film is the new Lily Tomlin film 'Grandma'. In headlines, Chris Miller and Phil Lord are making a 'Serial' podcast, 'Pacific Rim 2' is on the shelf, and 'Men in Black' is getting a reboot.

Plus! Did Ridley Scott have a hand in this week's Mars announcement from NASA, will Leonardo DiCaprio finally win an Oscar, and will Nicki Minaj be a good fit for...ABC Family?

All this and video on-demand recommendations from your Woodwords Filmcast. Let us know what you think. E-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com and hit us up on Twitter @woodwordsdet.

It's officially fall! Time for new TV and Oscar season!

Kale, Collin, and Mitch talk about what they've been watching on TV in as September turns to October. Plus! 'Prometheus 2' gets a new title, Sigourney Weaver joins the new 'Ghostbusters' movie, and 'Spectre' releases their new Sam Smith theme song.

Also, how did Collin do in predicting the Emmys winners?

This week's film is the Johnny Depp film, 'Black Mass'. Did it live up to the hype?

E-mail your thoughts to us at WoodwordsFilmcast@gmail.com or Tweet us @WoodwordsDet.

Mitch is out this week, but Kale and Collin and joined by Woodwords graphic designer and film industry artist Liz Ritenour.

In this week's episode, Liz talks about the effect the end of the Michigan Film Tax Incentive has had on her and the members of our local crew base. Plus! Movie headlines.

'Charlie's Angels' is getting an Elizabeth Bank-directed reboot while Disney pegs Rob Marhsall to helm a 'Mary Poppins' sequel. Also, trailers for Jon Favreau's 'The Jungle Book' and Ryan Coogler's 'Creed' are released. And what's this we're hearing about a new Darren Aronofsky movie? T

his week's round table discussion is on M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Visit'.

Be sure to e-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or contact us on Twitter @WoodwordsDet

It's been a while, but the Woodwords with Friends Tripod is back!

Kale takes Danny and Kelly to school in this fall's-around-the-corner episode. What are some first day of school horror stories? What were some of their favorite toys growing up? And Kale tests their education on an elementary school quiz version of From Danny to Kelly.

Plus! Kim Davis tries to ruin 'Rocky III' and Kale discusses the adversities for blogging.

Would you like to see a live show of Woodwords with Friends? Tweet us @WoodwordsDet with the hashtag #WWFLive and we'll see what we can do!

This week on Woodwords with Friends!

It's a bit of a different spin on the weekly Filmcast.

This week, Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss their favorite and least favorite movies of the summer.And, what can the box office tell us about the state and future of Hollywood?

But first! Movie headlines. Ronda Rousey is starring in a 'Road House' remake, Steve Wozniak approves of 'Steve Jobs', and Disney's video on-demand app expands.

Plus! Sam Smith's 'Spectre' song will be released soon and Aretha Franklin pulls her documentary from the Toronto Film Festival.

And, of course, video on-demand recommendations.

What were you favorite and least favorite films of the summer? Hit us up at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @WoodwordsDet.

It's episode number 20 for the Filmcast!

As they do every five episodes, Kale, Collin, and Mitch go back in time. This episode's year is 1993 and the film of discussion is 'Philadelphia'.

As usual, the team talks film and TV news...The Filmcast remembers Wes Craven. We get our supposed first look at Michael Fassbender in the 'Assassins Creed' movie as Kale asks: Will there ever be a great video game movie? And! MTV's VMAs' ratings take a hit. Does it say anything about music videos and MTV?

Plus! Video On-Demand recommendations.

Let us know what you think about 'Philadelphia', and what movie we should watch for our 1994 movie when episode 25 comes around: woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @woodwordsdet.

Mitch is off this week as Kale and Collin welcome special guest Adam King to join the Woodwords Filmcast.

This week's discussion is centered around the new Guy Ritchie flick, 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'.

Plus, in movie/TV news: Quentin Tarantino dug the Michigan-shot film 'It Follows', George Miller might be on his way to a DC movie, and Stephen Colbert prepares to take the helm of 'The Late Show'.

And, of course, Netflix recommendations. What did you think of The Man From 'U.N.C.L.E.'? E-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com!

Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss the D23 Disney announcements: a release of a still from 'Rogue One' and the revelation that Colin Trevorrow will be directing 'Star Wars: Episode IX'. Plus! A 'Baywatch' movie is coming, Fresh Prince is being rebooted, and Lady Gaga begins filming 'American Horror Story'.

This week's film discussion surrounds the latest smash hit, 'Straight Outta Compton'. It's our trio's second music biopic review of the year. Did it live up to or even exceed 'Love and Mercy'?

And, of course, Netflix/VOD recommendation from yours truly. It's all here on this week's Filmcast!

Mitch, Collin, and Kale delve into 20th Century Fox and Josh Trank's surprising superhero flop, 'Fantastic Four'. Is it as bad as everyone says it is?

Plus! Movie headlines: Paul Haggis admits 'Crash' should not have won Best Picture, Winona Ryder joins 'Beetlejuice 2', the 'Hateful Eight' trailer is out, 'Star Wars' takes over Entertainment Weekly, and Kristen Wiig's 'Masterminds' gets shelved. And you know what? There's two movies shooting in Michigan right now!

And of course, video on demand recommendations.

What did you think of 'Fantastic Four'? E-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com and we'll read your review next show!

On Week 2, Eric and Martin discuss if the social media accounts of victims of police brutality should be made public, Which movies just shouldn't be remade? (18:23) Is Empire good for black television? (26:50) And certain supporters of Donald Trump highlight This Week in White People. (35:50)

In Week 1 of YBF, Eric & Martin ask: Can Meek save himself? Can you raise another man's child? (13:35) Is "Black Love" dead? (21:24) Why is Hip Hop mad at White Rappers? (28:36) and Kelly Osbourne highlights "This Week in White People" (46:30)

It's a mission with death-defying stunts and edge-of-your-seat tension. The new 'Mission: Impossible' movie is out and your Detroit film podcast is here to cover every inch of it!

Plus! Kale, Collin, and Mitch talk movie news: Channing Tatum is back onboard 'Gambit', Ronda Rousey might star in a movie about herself, the Pez and Emoji movies are coming, and Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are separating!

And, of course, Netflix recommendations from a few guys with great taste. It's all here on this week's Filmcast. Be sure to e-mail your thoughts to woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @woodwordsdet.

Kelly got a puppy. You'd think that'd be all the tripod needs to talk about, but there's more! Kale talks stage fright, Danny teaches salsa dancing, and Donald Trump makes for the best headlines.

Plus! This video of a "death bot" playing ping pong freaks everyone out and a film terminology version of From Danny to Kelly proves to be difficult.

And as always, Kelly and Danny give Kale drawing prompts that are available for your viewing pleasure at woodwordsdetroit.com in the podcast section on the Woodwords with Friends page.

It's the 15th episode of the Woodowords Filmcast! Every fifth episode, the crew discusses a movie from the past, starting in 1990 and working their way to today. For the 15th episode, the Filmcast takes us to 1992 with 'The Crying Game'.

In addition, Kale, Collin, and Mitch review the latest comedy smash-hit, 'Trainwreck'.

Also, headlines! Channing Tatum leaves 'Gambit'. Possibly related, is there a male 'Ghostbusters' reboot coming, too? The Toronto Film Festival lineup is released and the Traverse City Film Fetival is this weekend! Plus! Video On-Demand recommendations. Let us know what you think, e-mail us at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or at Twitter @woodwordsdet.

Mitch and Collin get together with Kale to discuss Marvel's 'Ant-Man'.

But first, movie headlines. This week saw an assortment of exciting trailers released including ones for 'Spectre' and 'The Revenant'. Also! Emmy nominations are out. What surprised the Filmcast team? Who are they rooting for? The three also pay their respects to the late Omar Sharif and Ava DuVernay says goodbye to Marvel.

And, of course, video on-demand suggestions from people with good taste.

What did you think of 'Ant-Man'? Let us know @woodwordsdet or woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com!

The Filmcast is BACK after a week off! And there's a lot of catch up to be had.

The Oscars have announced they're going to continue the "up-to-ten" policy of the Best Picture category. Since we're halfway through 2015, Kale, Collin, and Mitch discuss which films they've seen so far might make it into the Academy's top ten.

Also, Paul Feig can't stop posting 'Ghostbusters' photos. Will this year's 'Vacation' and next year's 'Ghostbusters' change the way Hollywood looks at comedy opportunities?

And, who won San Diego Comic-Con? Everyone gives their number one from geekdom's biggest weekend.

This week's roundtable discussion is on the new Brian Wilson biopic, 'Love and Mercy'. What did the Filmcast think? Was it "Fun, Fun, Fun" or "Wouldn't It Be Nice" if it were better? Find out on this week's Filmcast! And e-mail us your opinions at woodwordsfilmcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @woodwordsdet.