Tender Mercies (1983) / Duv-All In #2 / Country Title or Vinyl game

Falling Down (1993) / Duv-All In #3 / People at their Boiling Points

We return to our Robert Duvall retrospective with good friend and guest Mark Krawczyk of the Spoiler Room Podcast, as well as the Chief, Cook, and Bottle Washer at Special Mark Productions. Together we dive into Joel Schumacher’s 1993 thriller FALLING DOWN. Stick around for our Recommendation Shelf segment centered around “People at Their Boiling Points,” and to cap off the show, we ask Mark to adjudicate two films that have been hanging in the balance to determine whether they will be SAVED or PURGED. It’s a packed episode. So packed, in fact, that it makes L.A. freeway traffic look relaxing. To find Mark Krawczyk, The Spoiler Room Podcast, his Youtube channel visit: https://www.specialmarkproductions.com/ [https://www.specialmarkproductions.com/] Companies/movies/shows mentioned in this episode: * Weston Media Podcast Network * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Warner * Gilmore Girls * Subway * Polo Lounge * Mark Productions * Lemon Ace * Orion Pictures * RoboCop * Colors * Dying Young * Flatliners * A Time to Kill * Muppets Take Manhattan * Death Wish * God Bless America * Elden Ring * Ocarina of Time Find all our episodes here or on your preferred Podcast app: https://backtotheframerate.com [https://backtotheframerate.com/] Back to the Frame Rate is on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/ [https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/] Be sure to Follow us @backtotheframerate https://www.facebook.com/backtotheframerate [https://www.facebook.com/backtotheframerate] https://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/ [https://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/] https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframerate [https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframerate] https://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate [https://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate] - Where you can watch video versions Email us at backtotheframerate@gmail.com Follow Nathan on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/ [https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/] Follow Bee on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/ [https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/] Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate

Moonraker (1979) / Close Encounters of the Mooregasm Kind / Top 5 Bond Films

This week on Back to the Frame Rate, Nathan and Sam temporarily pause their Robert Duvall retrospective to blast off into one of the most divisive entries in the James Bond franchise: 1979’s Moonraker. With Artemis missions, sci-fi spectacle, and Roger Moore swagger on the brain, the guys revisit the infamous Bond adventure that traded espionage for laser battles in outer space. Is Moonraker a glorious camp classic or the moment the franchise floated completely out of orbit? 57:00 – Final ratings and decision to Save or PURGE 1:02:15 – James Bond Top 5 Films with Nathan, Sam, and Eli (2023 Archival) Find all our episodes here or on your preferred Podcast app: https://backtotheframerate.com [https://backtotheframerate.com/] Back to the Frame Rate is on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/ [https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/] Be sure to Follow us @backtotheframerate https://www.facebook.com/backtotheframerate [https://www.facebook.com/backtotheframerate] https://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/ [https://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/] https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframerate [https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframerate] https://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate [https://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate] - Where you can watch video versions Email us at backtotheframerate@gmail.com Follow Nathan on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/ [https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/] Follow Bee on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/ [https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/] Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate

Tender Mercies (1983) / Duv-All In #2 / Country Title or Vinyl game

This week, we dive deep into the cinematic gem that is 'Tender Mercies', a film that snagged Robert Duvall an Academy Award for Best Actor back in '83. Joined by our awesome guest, actor Paul Kandarian, we showered this flick with the praise it deserves, discussing its subtle storytelling and rich character development. Duvall's portrayal of Mac Sledge is nothing short of masterful, bringing a raw, authentic energy to a character seeking redemption and a second chance. We dissected the film's themes of love, loss, and the beauty of second chances, all wrapped in a beautifully understated package that feels like a warm hug. So, grab your favorite snack, kick back, and join us as we celebrate this classic and explore what makes it one of Duvall's finest performances! Find Paul Kandarian at https://www.paulkandarian.com/ [https://www.paulkandarian.com/] Find all our episodes here or on your preferred Podcast app: https://backtotheframerate.com [https://backtotheframerate.com/] Back to the Frame Rate is on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/ [https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/] Be sure to Follow us @backtotheframerate https://www.facebook.com/backtotheframerate [https://www.facebook.com/backtotheframerate] https://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/ [https://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/] https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframerate [https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframerate] https://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate [https://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate] - Where you can watch video versions Email us at backtotheframerate@gmail.com Follow Nathan on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/ [https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/] Follow Bee on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/ [https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/] Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate gc1i7Lu1uvw3Jxn5N1EO

THX 1138 (1971) / Duv-All In #1 / Dystopian Societies

In this episode, we’re not just chatting about the film itself but also about its themes of control, rebellion, and the preservation of human stories in a world gone cold and clinical. Our hosts are tearing apart this George Lucas classic, reflecting on Robert Duvall’s performance and the film’s unique visual style, which some say is as sterile as the society it depicts. Find all our episodes here or on your preferred Podcast app: https://backtotheframerate.com [https://backtotheframerate.com/] Back to the Frame Rate is on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/ [https://letterboxd.com/backframerate/] Be sure to Follow us @backtotheframerate https://www.facebook.com/backtotheframerate [https://www.facebook.com/backtotheframerate] https://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/ [https://www.instagram.com/backtotheframerate/] https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframerate [https://www.tiktok.com/@backtotheframerate] https://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate [https://www.youtube.com/@backtotheframerate] - Where you can watch video versions Email us at backtotheframerate@gmail.com Follow Nathan on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/ [https://letterboxd.com/nathansuher/] Follow Bee on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/ [https://letterboxd.com/mambobumbles/] Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate

The 2025 Year in Review / Our Top 10 Films and More!

We presour top picks for 2025, showcasing the films that made us laugh, cry, and contemplate life as we face the end of days. We’ll chat about everything from popcorn flicks to thought-provoking dramas, and even throw in some honorable mentions for good measure. Think of it as our cinematic Last Supper—where we’re not just feasting on popcorn but also on the essence of storytelling itself. So, grab your favorite snack, kick back, and let’s dissect what made 2025 a year to remember in cinema! Subscribe to Sam's newly rebranded Youtube Channel: Sam's Reel World Adventures https://www.youtube.com/@samsreelworld1981 Copyright © Back to the Frame Rate