Out of Theaters
Film critic Will Pfeifer has a deep appreciation of classic movies. His friend and co-host Billy Kulpa does not. Together, they debate what works and what doesn't in classic cinema.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 21
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2020
Episode 20: A.I. Artificial Intelligence
On this episode of Out of Theaters, Billy and Will pick apart "A.I.," discussing what works, what doesn't and what hits Billy right in the heartstrings. They debate what elements Stanley and Steven b…
01:03:13 |
Thu 17 Dec 2020
Episode 19: Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole tells the story of Chuck Tatum (Douglas), a frustrated former big-city journalist stuck working for a small and simple Albuquerque community newspaper. While trying to work his way ba…
01:14:13 |
Mon 29 Jun 2020
Episode 18: This is Spinal Tap
This week, on the long-awaited return episode of Out of Theaters, Billy and Will invite special returning guest Jim Lenahan to analyze the unique appeal of "This is Spinal Tap." As the co-host of the…
01:13:01 |
Mon 08 Jun 2020
Episode 17: Schindler’s List
On this episode of Out of Theaters, Will add Billy discuss the strengths and weaknesses of "Schindler's List." And in a slightly lighter vein, Will talks about "Weathering With You," an excellent ani…
01:03:51 |
Mon 16 Mar 2020
Episode 16: Catch Me if You Can
On this episode, Billy and Will discuss the amusing exploits of teenage imposter Frank Abagnale and the hapless FBI agent trying to catch him. We also cover the movie's amazing supporting cast and ex…
00:55:07 |
Wed 04 Mar 2020
Episode 15: Contagion
Will and Billy discuss director Steven Soderbergh's Contagion, including his sleek, smooth directing; the frankly amazing cast (Damon! Paltrow! Fishburne! Winslet! Law! Cranston! Cotillard!) and the …
01:06:56 |
Tue 18 Feb 2020
Episode 14: A Clockwork Orange
This week, Billy and Will focus on "A Clockwork Orange," discussing its direction, its violence and its mesmerizing lead performance by Malcolm McDowell. And guess what? It turns out the movie can st…
00:59:14 |
Mon 03 Feb 2020
Episode 13: Repo Man
"Repo Man" is everything a cult film should be. It's set in an offbeat subculture (1980s Los Angeles punk), it focuses on a bizarre cast of characters (sleazy repo men), is driven by a memorable soun…
00:46:46 |
Mon 27 Jan 2020
Episode 12: The Matrix
This week, Billy and Will re-examine "The Matrix" 20 years later, discussing the computer effects, the jaw-dropping stunts and the talented twosome that made the movie … and then did something even m…
00:58:40 |
Mon 30 Dec 2019
Episode 11: American Beauty
This week on Out of Theaters, Billy and Will watch the once-acclaimed American Beauty with fresh eyes in an attempt to answer the question: Is it any good? They examine its talented cast (include a c…
01:04:53 |
Mon 16 Dec 2019
Episode 10: The Irishman
The rest of the movie-watching world is talking about it for various reasons, so this episode, Billy and Will join the discussion, covering the subdued tone, the monumental length, the Oscar-caliber …
01:05:08 |
Mon 09 Dec 2019
Episode 9: All the President’s Men
Will and Billy go in deep and on-the-record about the 1976 Oscar snub All the President's Men, offering insight into the film and a comparison to their experiences in the newspaper business.
01:08:19 |
Mon 02 Dec 2019
Episode 8: Planes, Trains & Automobiles
On this episode of Out of Theaters, the hosts dissect all aspects of the John Hughes comedy, from the epic journey our main characters take to the oddballs they meet along the way.
01:00:39 |
Mon 25 Nov 2019
Episode 7: 12 Angry Men
A jury holdout attempts to prevent a miscarriage of justice by forcing his colleagues to reconsider the evidence.
00:55:44 |
Mon 18 Nov 2019
Episode 6: Children of Men
This week on Out of Theaters, Will and Billy sing the praises of Alfonso Cuaron's "Children of Men," citing favorite scenes and comparing it to the very different novel it's based on. They also answe…
01:03:12 |
Tue 12 Nov 2019
Episode 5: Cat People
On this episode of Out of Theaters, Will and Billy debate the merits of "Cat People," discuss the shadowy direction of Jacques Tourneur and examine Lewton's spooky legacy. Plus, Will sings the prais…
01:00:35 |
Mon 04 Nov 2019
Episode 4: The Birds
On this episode of Out of Theaters, Will and Billy debate the merits of Hitchcock's environmental nightmare, enduring the slow spots and praising the high points. They also discuss some other Hitchco…
00:56:43 |
Mon 28 Oct 2019
Episode 3: The Fly
"The Fly" isn't just a great horror movie. It's also a powerful love story, a smart science-fiction tale, an incisive metaphor for disease, a dark romantic comedy and, last but not least, a groundbre…
00:52:05 |
Mon 14 Oct 2019
Episode 2: Jaws
When "Jaws" arrived in theaters, the world was a different place. And most of the ways it has changed, at least cinema-wise, are thanks to "Jaws" itself.
00:55:48 |
Mon 07 Oct 2019
Episode 1: The Graduate
It's a genuine classic now, but once upon a time, way back in 1967, "The Graduate" was a revolutionary piece of cinema. It was a major studio release that pitted the generations against each other an…
01:00:47 |
Tue 01 Oct 2019
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