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Episode 132 - The Warriors

3/26/2023

After years of trying to get his wife Sarah to watch Walter Hill's cult classic The Warriors, Shawn finally succeeds. Does it live up to Sarah's expectations?

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Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

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Episode 131 - Thief

3/5/2023

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This week Shea Weekley, a first-time Missing Framer, joins Shawn for their first viewing of Michael Mann's debut feature Thief starring James Caan. Along with their thoughts on the film and whether it holds up to its classic status, Shawn and Shea discuss whether Mann's unique, rain-drenched, steel blue vision was clear from his debut and how Caan's performance is the glue that holds the story together.

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Shawn Eastridge
Shea Weekley

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Episode 130 - The Straight Story

2/19/2023

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Special guest Brad Gullickson returns to Missing Frames to help Shawn celebrate episode 130 with Brad's first time watch of David Lynch's G-rated Disney film The Straight Story. Shawn and Brad discuss why this masterpiece has gone overlooked for far too long, and why, despite its more straightforward, low-key nature, it is still undoubtedly a David Lynch film. Shawn and Brad also discuss the film's heartbreaking meta-moments, including but not limited to lead actor Richard Farnsworth's failing physical condition during the film's production, and make a heartfelt pitch to Criterion to get this film in its collection ASAP.

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Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson

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Episode 129 - Darkman

2/4/2023

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Actor Matthew Schott returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to Sam Raimi's Darkman. Despite being a massive Raimi fan, Shawn has never seen this bonkers cult classic. He and Matthew discuss the film's troubled production, Liam Neeson's magnificent performance, and their pitches for a must-see legacy sequel.

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Shawn Eastridge
Matthew Schott

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Episode 128 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

1/21/2023

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First time Missing Framer Alex Minovici joins Shawn for her first-ever watch of the beloved Michel Gondry/Charlie Kaufman masterpiece Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. At nearly 20 years old, this beautiful film has lost none of its power to charm, captivate, and break the hearts of its viewers - but how does it fare for someone who has never seen it before? Shawn and Alex discuss the film's brilliant concept, its performances, its visuals, and the moral implications of erasing a past relationship or any negative memories.

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Shawn Eastridge
Alex Minovici

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