With the recent release of the new MORTAL KOMBAT movie, Jason and Kristel take the low-hanging fruit and compare 2021 to 1995.

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Ep18: Mortal Koil

In the final episode of our three-part series, Kristel and Jason look at film vs digital in the realm of exhibition and projection. Who will come out on top as the winner and what kind of crazy prizes are in store?

Ep17: Film Vs Digital – Projection

In part two of our debate over film vs digital, Kristel and Jason take a look at how the different mediums work when actually capturing imagery. Jason’s background in filmmaking and Kristel’s background in still photography both come into play as they share their experiences and preferences.

Ep16: Film vs Digital – Capture

The age old argument. Film vs digital. Which is better? Jason and Kristel tackle this heated debate in a three part series, starting here by looking into which approach works better for archiving.

Ep15 – Film vs Digital: Archive

Are you watching closely? Kristel and Jason were as we re-watched the Nolan film, THE PRESTIGE. Kristel remembers hating the movie when she first saw it in theaters, but will her opinion change when she sees it again 15 years later?

Episode 14 – The Prestige

With Christmas right around the corner, Jason and Kristel look back at the holiday titles that put them in the spirit.

Episode 13 – It Feels Like Christmas

Another plug for a title available on the IFS website (internationalfilmseries.com), Kristel and Jason react to CITIZENS OF THE WORLD – an Italian film that tells the story of three retirees in Rome looking to move away to get the most out of their pensions. [in loud Italian voice] COME AN!!!

Ep 12 – Citizens of the World

Elisabeth Moss has had to deal with a lot of scary men in her career, and this film is no different. While surprisingly good, the film is not without it’s shortcomings, some of which aren’t its fault and can all be blamed (somehow) on Thanos…?

Ep 11 – The Invisible Man

We’re starting to get into the Halloween mode with our first horror film! This title is available to rent through the International Film Series website and is well worth the watch. Why? Well, it’s a first-time female writer/director who demonstrates how to tell an eerie feminist horror story with a great slow burn and an... Read More

Ep 10 – Amulet

Finishing up their round of films based off of graphic novels, Jason and Kristel dig into the awkwardly timely V FOR VENDETTA and talk about how it relates to the 2020 pandemic and political climate. Plus, Jason finally asks Kristel the big question!

Ep 09 – V For Vendetta

This movie is dense! How does this divisive film compare to its graphic novel source material? Kristel and Jason dig deep and shed some light on this 2009 flick.

Ep. 08 – Watchmen

Kristel joins the show to talk about the 2005 film, CONSTANTINE. How does it hold up when looking at it almost 15 years later?

Ep. 07 – Constantine

This week Jason takes a moment to review the new film by acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro. The Shape of Water is a new fantasy/drama and in this spoiler-free review, we talk about where it succeeded, where it tripped up, and how it relates to the King Kong movies.

Ep. 06 – Review: The Shape of Water and the King Kong Conundrum

This week we welcome famed indie filmmaker Alex Cox to talk about his experiences both in front and behind the camera, as well as learning a bit about the production of his new feature length western, TOMBSTONE RASHOMON.

Ep. 05 – Gunfighter Nation with Alex Cox

This week Jason sits down with Kate and Adam to bicker about their personal picks for 3 villains that they feel they could sympathize with on some level. Do you agree with their choices? Who would you pick?

Ep. 04 – Sympathetic Villains

Sprocket Damage digs deep(ish) into current and classic films and film-related subjects to bring to you insightful, humorous, and enlightening perspectives on the industry.

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