Episode 35

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4th Dec 2023

Bad Santa (2003) / Subversive Holiday Films #1 / Deplorable Anti-Heroes

In this episode, we dive into the 2003 film "Bad Santa," featuring Billy Bob Thornton. Although Sam is away this week, we've got a fantastic guest—actor Paul Kandarian, who boasts an extensive filmography and happens to be a passionate fan of "Bad Santa." Join us for a lively discussion as we explore the dark comedy, dissecting its unique take on the holiday season and delving into Thornton's memorable performance.

We've aligned our Recommendation Shelf with the theme of "Deplorable Anti-Heroes" to complement our main review. These films challenge the traditional hero archetype.

Find Paul Kandarian on all these platforms:

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email: pkandarian@gmail.com

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http://andrewwilsonagency.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pkandarian

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pkandarian1?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/Travelboomerman

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulkandarian/

Recommendation Shelf - Diplorable Anti-Heroes

Bee Recommends Trainspotting (1996)

Eli Recommends Joker (2022)

Nathan Recommends Nightcrawler (2014)

Paul Recommends The Godfather Part II (1974)

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Back to the Frame Rate

Preserving Our Civilization One MOVIE At A Time

Back to the Frame Rate is a movie discussion podcast where filmmakers, actors, and passionate wannabes come together to celebrate the art of cinema. From beloved popcorn flicks of the '80s, '90s and today, to timeless classics and arthouse gems we cover it all. But we’re not just here to talk movies — we’re here to save them!

In a world facing imminent asteroid-induced doom (think Armageddon without the happy ending), we’ve built a fallout shelter for the greatest films of all time. With only enough space for a carefully curated vault of 35mm and 70mm reels, the stakes couldn’t be higher. We comb through the likes of AFI’s 100, Sight & Sound’s Greats, and IMDB’s Top 250 to decide which films are worthy of saving — and which will be purged forever.

Join hosts Nathan Suher, Sam Coale, and Briana (Bee) Butterworth as they passionately debate cinema’s survival, ensuring the future of storytelling one reel at a time. Sadly, the space is tight, just enough for us and our cherished 35mm and 70mm film reels. To friends, family, and old acquaintances left in the cinematic dust, our apologies. But fret not, for we vow to emerge when Earth is safe for repopulation. We've preserved the very soul of civilization, ensuring a future where storytelling thrives. Back to the Frame Rate, saving the world one reel at a time!
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