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Double Bill Chill

Double Bill Chill

Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley

Two movie-obsessed buddies (Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley) pick a movie every week to cover at length and then each pairs the chosen film with yet another film. Three movie recommendations a week (and probably more). Our episodes are researched and we go pretty in-depth on the breakdowns. We love doing it, and we thank you for listening! Enjoy!
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Double Bill Chill - The King of Comedy (Breakdown & Pairings)
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09/07/22 • 135 min

This week we continue our Martin Scorseason with "The King of Comedy." We discuss the behind-the-scenes information including Jerry Lewis calling Sandra Bernhard "fish lips." We also break down the film plot point by plot point. After we discuss the film, we each pair the film with another film. Thank you so much for listening! We love you!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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Double Bill Chill - Drive My Car (Breakdown & Pairings)
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03/23/22 • 143 min

This week we cover Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Best Picture nominee, "Drive My Car." We have a special guest who has read the short stories this movie is based on. After we talk about the book with our special guest, we fill in the background of the movie including a quick rundown on Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya." Following the background, we cover the film in its entirety, commenting on various themes along the way, then we each give a pairing or two. Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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Double Bill Chill - If.... (Breakdown & Pairing)
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08/18/21 • 141 min

This week we break down Lindsay Anderson's subversive school movie, 'If....'
We analyze the movie beat by beat and discuss everything from Malcolm McDowell's late audition to the film's subsequent sequels. After that, we pair the film with two other films with many recommendations in between.
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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Double Bill Chill - Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (Breakdown & Pairings)
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02/08/23 • 131 min

This week we cover Guillermo del Toro's stop motion masterpiece, "Pinocchio." We cover the lengthy film production as well as the history of the Pinocchio story by Carlo Collodi. After we discuss the background, we dive headfirst into the re-imagining by del Toro with a plot point breakdown. Lastly, we each pair this film with another film.

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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Double Bill Chill - Brick (Breakdown & Pairings)
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11/22/23 • 145 min

This week we are leaving the classic Noirs behind for a 21st century Neo-Noir by Rian Johnson, "Brick." We begin the episode by discussing the background on Johnson's first feature film and the years-long attempt to get the film made at all. We then dive head first into the twisty plot and mostly explain it. Finally, we each pair "Brick" with another film for a pair of Double Bills.

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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Double Bill Chill - Playtime (Breakdown & Pairings)
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09/08/21 • 115 min

This week, we cover Jacques Tati's comic masterpiece 'Playtime.' Jake tries to sell Spike a broom with headlights on it, and Spike offers unsolicited critiques of Steven Spielberg. After we break the movie down, we offer our picks for Double Bills. Thanks for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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We break down Chantal Akerman's 1975 ode to the women in her life, "Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles." We talk about what an ungrateful loser her son is and discuss the merits of her rigid schedule. After that, we each create a Double-Bill with another film to pair with this over 3 hour masterpiece.
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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Double Bill Chill - Salò or 120 Day of Sodom (Review & Recommendation)
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07/14/21 • 64 min

Spike and Jake break down Pier Paolo Pasolini's infamous anti-fascist film. We go through the depths of Salò's circles into hell, and we felt awful. After we break the movie down, we pick two different movies to pair with Salò for a fantastic double-feature experience.

Groovy-ass theme by Breck McGough.

Thank you for listening!

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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Double Bill Chill - Bicycle Thieves (Breakdown & Pairings)
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01/18/23 • 138 min

Oscar season begins with a look back at one of the first foreign language films to be awarded an Oscar, "Bicycle Thieves." We discuss the road to Vittorio de Sica getting to make the film, and the many bumps along the way. After we cover background, we get into the plot and execution of the film plot-point by plot-point. We end the episode with two pairings for "Bicycle Thieves."

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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This week we enter into prestige Stephen King films with Frank Darabont's highly lauded "The Shawshank Redemption." We discuss the background of the film and the novella which inspired the film. Frank Darabont's early career and road to getting to direct this film is covered as well. After discussing the background, we talk about all the things we loved from the film and its characters. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!

Thank you so much for listening!
Created by Spike Alkire & Jake Kelley
Theme Song by Breck McGough
Follow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChill
Letterboxd: FartsDomino44

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FAQ

How many episodes does Double Bill Chill have?

Double Bill Chill currently has 153 episodes available.

What topics does Double Bill Chill cover?

The podcast is about Film History, Film, Oscars, Podcasts, Movies, Movie, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on Double Bill Chill?

The episode title 'Oscar Nominations 2023' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Double Bill Chill?

The average episode length on Double Bill Chill is 129 minutes.

How often are episodes of Double Bill Chill released?

Episodes of Double Bill Chill are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Double Bill Chill?

The first episode of Double Bill Chill was released on Jul 14, 2021.

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