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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · 21d

The Footcandle Film Festival officially begins this Wednesday night at the Carolina Theater with a Hickory area premiere film screening: A LITTLE PRAYER starring David Strathairn. Tickets are $6 online ($7 at the door). footcandlefilmfestival2025.eventive.org/schedule/687...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · 25d

With HIGHEST 2 LOWEST Director Spike Lee reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s HIGH AND LOW taking it from the streets of Tokyo to the streets of modern day New York City. Our podcast hosts have a review. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Sep 12

Guess who appeared on Meet Me at the Movies? You guessed it...the co-founders of the Footcandle Film Festival! Watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD31...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Sep 4

Last week we recorded a review of RELAY. Cranky computers resulted in the episode being lost...however we give a quick recap on this episode before launching into a discussion of Darren Aronofsky's CAUGHT STEALING. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Aug 20

With his feature debut director Michael Shanks tells the story of Tim and Millie, a couple who move to the country & encounter an unnatural force that threatens to corrupt their lives. We've got a review of TOGETHER. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Aug 13

Writer/director Zach Cregger is back on the big screen with the followup to the horror hit BARBARIAN. The new film follows the actions of a small town after a classroom full of young children go missing. We've got a review of WEAPONS here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Aug 7

What's a "requel"? Well, according to the internet, it is what you call a "reboot" combined with a "sequel". Exhibit A - The new version of THE NAKED GUN starring Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson. We've got a review. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jul 31

With FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS we have the 4th film in the franchise, the 3rd version of the cast, and the 3rd person in the director's chair. Will this be the 1st successful iteration of this story? We've got a review. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jul 29

We'll be screening MATERIALISTS starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, & Chris Evans August 13th & 14th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown, Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door.

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Movie poster for the Celine Song written and directed film MATERIALISTS. Picture from left to right are stars Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson & Pedro Pascal. All three are dressed to the nines and looking exquisite.

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jul 24

Director Ari Aster, darling of independent cinema, is back on the big screen with his fourth feature EDDINGTON. We've got a review plus some PIXAR talk and a recommendation of a film that might not be on your cinematic radar. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jul 22

Check out all the great films coming to the 2025 Footcandle Film Festival running from September 19th - 28th. footcandlefilmfestival.com

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jul 16

Director James Gunn has flown from the MCU to the DCU with a new rendition of SUPERMAN starring David Corenswet. We've got a review plus quick glimpses of upcoming films from two big name directors. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jul 9

Director Gareth Edwards is the 5th director to venture into the realm of Jurassic Park doing so in the 7th installment of the franchise. We've got a review of JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jul 8

Footcandle Film Festival alum Brian Gersten has a new documentary in the works about the life of Hollywood starlet Esther Williams. Click here to learn more about the project.
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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jul 3

TOP GUN: MAVERICK director Joseph Kosinski swaps Cruise for Pitt and jets for cars in his new action film F1. We've got a review plus some trailer talk. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jun 25

We'll be screening BOB TREVINO LIKES IT July 9th & 10th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door.

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jun 25

Director Danny Boyle re-teams with writer Alex Garland & returns to the silver screen for the first time since 2019 with 28 YEARS LATER. We've got a review of the new zombie thriller plus news of an upcoming Springsteen biopic. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jun 24

One of last year's festival favorites - GUACAMOLE YESTERDAYS - is now available to watch at home!

For fans of Eternal Sunshine & Her, this moving film about love, loss, and memory has resonated with audiences nationwide.

Learn more at guacamoleyesterdays.com

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jun 18

Wes Anderson's new film THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME stars Benicio Del Toro as a wealthy businessman who decides to appoint his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. Listen to our review here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jun 11

After taking a vacation week the Footcandle Films podcast hosts return with reviews of the dark comedy MOUNTAINHEAD & the documentary BONO: STORIES OF SURRENDER. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · Jun 2

The 8th film in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise follows super spy Ethan Hunt as he desperately tries to stop the terrifying AI known as The Entity from destroying all of mankind. We've got a review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · May 22

With his 1st feature film in 6 years indie director Trey Edward Shults is back in movie theaters with a collaboration with musician The Weeknd. We've got a review of HURRY UP TOMORROW & some news from the Cannes Film Festival. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · May 17

We'll be screening the indie comedy THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND June 11th & 12th at 7pm at the Carolina Theater in downtown Hickory, NC. Admission is free for members, guests are $5 at the door.

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Footcandle Film @footcandlefilm.bsky.social · May 14

Co-directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck have a new movie out that relays four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA revolving around a mysterious force that guides the area underdogs. We've got a review of FREAKY TALES. Listen here: themesh.tv/podcast/foot...

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