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.

]]> Out of Theaters 2016 Out of Theaters https://www.outoftheaters.com Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Part comedy show, part case study in how young people react to old movies. Out of Theaters podcast reviews the movies of yesteryear this year. en yes episodic classic,film,movie,review,podcast,will,pfeifer,billy,kulpa,comedy,discussion https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/artwork_out-of-theaters.png https://www.outoftheaters.com Reviewing the movies of yesteryear this year.billy@outoftheaters.comBilly Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 2: Jaws full 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. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/episode-02_jaws_edit_mixdown.mp3 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:33:19 -0500 yes 1970s,adventure,carl gottlieb,drama,jaws,lorraine gary,murray hamilton,peter benchley,rated pg,richard dreyfuss,robert shaw,roy scheider,season 3,steven spielberg,thriller 00:55:48 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 18: This is Spinal Tap full 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 music podcast Rockin' the Suburbs, and occasional musician himself, Jim helps take the discussion to eleven. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/18_this-is-spinal-tap.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:49:23 -0500 yes 1980s,bruno kirby,chazz dominguez,christopher guest,comedy,david kaff,harry shearer,kimberly stringer,michael mckean,music,r.j. parnell,rated r,rob reiner,shari hall,this is spinal tap,tony hendra 01:13:01 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 music podcast Rockin' the Suburbs, and occasional musician himself, Jim helps take the discussion to eleven.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 3: The Fly full "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 groundbreaking landmark in onscreen gore. It's also one of the best movies — of any kind — of the 1980s. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/03_the-fly.mp3 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:06:13 -0500 yes 1980s,charles edward pogue,david cronenberg,drama,geena davis,george langelaan,horror,jeff goldblum,john getz,joy boushel,science fiction,season 3,the fly 00:52:05 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)"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 groundbreaking landmark in onscreen gore. It's also one of the best movies — of any kind — of the 1980s.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 19: Ace in the Hole full 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 back to the big leagues, Tatum exploits a story about a man trapped in a remote cave. He eventually ropes the local sheriff, the victim's wife, his junior reporter, and a host of other characters into an ambitious scheme that ends in tragedy. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/19_ace-in-the-hole.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:13:30 -0500 yes 1950s,ace in the hole,billy wilder,drama,film-noir,frank cady,jan sterling,kirk douglas,lesser samuels,not-rated,porter hall,richard benedict,robert arthur,victor desny,walter newman 01:14:13 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 back to the big leagues, Tatum exploits a story about a man trapped in a remote cave. He eventually ropes the local sheriff, the victim's wife, his junior reporter, and a host of other characters into an ambitious scheme that ends in tragedy.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 20: A.I. Artificial Intelligence full 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 brought to the film, and talk about that ending, and why it should have happened about 20 minutes before it (finally) does. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/20_ai-artificial-intelligence.mp3 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:22:41 -0600 yes 2000s,a.i. artificial intelligence,brian aldiss,drama,frances o'connor,haley joel osment,ian watson,jake thomas,jude law,rated pg-13,sam robards,science fiction,season 3,steven spielberg,william hurt 01:03:13 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 brought to the film, and talk about that ending, and why it should have happened about 20 minutes before it (finally) does.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 4: The Birds full 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 Hitchcock films and reveal the real world connection between "The Birds" and "Shadow of a Doubt." https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/ep-4_the-birds.mp3 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:27:00 -0500 yes 1960s,alfred hitchcock,daphne du maurier,drama,evan hunter,horror,jessica tandy,mystery,rated pg-13,rod taylor,season 3,suzanne pleshette,the birds,tippi hedren,veronica cartwright 00:56:43 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 Hitchcock films and reveal the real world connection between "The Birds" and "Shadow of a Doubt."Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 5: Cat People full 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 praises of "Dolemite Is My Name" and Billy looks forward to "Doctor Sleep." https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/05-cat-people.mp3 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:01:09 -0600 yes 1940s,cat people,dewitt bodeen,fantasy,horror,jack holt,jacques tourneur,jane randolph,kent smith,not-rated,season 3,simone simon,thriller,tom conway 01:00:35 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 praises of "Dolemite Is My Name" and Billy looks forward to "Doctor Sleep."Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 6: Children of Men full 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 answer a few listener questions and discuss their lack of excitement over the next "Star Wars" film. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/06_children-of-men.mp3 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 21:59:35 -0600 yes 2000s,alfonso cuaron,charlie hunnam,children of men,chiwetel ejiofor,clare-hope ashitey,clive owen,david arata,drama,hawk ostby,julianne moore,mark fergus,michael caine,mishal husain,p.d. james,pam ferris,rated r,science fiction,season 3,thriller,timothy 01:03:12 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 answer a few listener questions and discuss their lack of excitement over the next "Star Wars" film.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 7: 12 Angry Men full A jury holdout attempts to prevent a miscarriage of justice by forcing his colleagues to reconsider the evidence. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/07_12-angry-men.mp3 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 03:50:31 -0600 yes 12 angry men,1950s,drama,e.g. marshall,ed begley,edward binns,george voskovec,henry fonda,jack klugman,jack warden,john fiedler,joseph sweeney,lee j. cobb,martin balsam,not-rated,reginald rose,robert webber,season 3,sidney lumet 00:55:44 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)A jury holdout attempts to prevent a miscarriage of justice by forcing his colleagues to reconsider the evidence.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 9: All the President’s Men full 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. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/all-the-presidents-men_mixdown.mp3 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:29:24 -0600 yes 1970s,alan j. pakula,all the president's men,biography,bob woodward,carl bernstein,drama,dustin hoffman,hal bolbrook,history,jack warden,jason robards,martin balsam,rated pg,robert redford,season 3,william goldman 01:08:19 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 8: Planes, Trains & Automobiles full 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. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/08_planes-trains-and-automobiles.mp3 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:29:55 -0600 yes 1980s,comedy,drama,john candy,john hughes,kevin bacon,laila robins,michael mckean,planes,rated r,season 3,steve martin,trains & automobiles 01:00:39 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 11: American Beauty full 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 certain scandal-ridden leading man), portrait of suburban hell and questionable moral stance. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/11_american-beauty.mp3 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:01:38 -0600 yes 1990s,alan ball,allison janney,american beauty,annette bening,chris cooper,drama,kevin spacey,mena suvari,peter gallagher,rated r,sam mendes,sam robards,scott bakula,season 3,thora birch,wes bentley 01:04:53 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 certain scandal-ridden leading man), portrait of suburban hell and questionable moral stance.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 12: The Matrix full 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 more amazing a few years later. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/12_the-matrix.mp3 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:01:29 -0600 yes 1990s,action,carrie-anne moss,gloria foster,hugo weaving,joe pantoliano,keanu reeves,lana wachowski,laurence fishburne,lilly wachowski,rated r,science fiction,season 3,the matrix 00:58:40 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 more amazing a few years later.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 10: The Irishman full 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 cast and, of course, all that computerized de-aging. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/10_the-irishman.mp3 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 01:01:40 -0600 yes 2010s,al pacino,anna paquin,biography,charles brandt,crime,drama,harvey keitel,joe pesci,martin scorsese,rated r,ray romano,robert de niro,season 3,steven zaillian,the irishman 01:05:08 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 cast and, of course, all that computerized de-aging.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 13: Repo Man full "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 soundtrack (the aforementioned 1980s L.A. punk) and is full of quotable lines (including a monologue that makes the most of the words "plate," "shrimp" and "plate of shrimp." https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/13_repo-man.mp3 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 22:52:06 -0600 yes 1980s,action,alex cox,comedy,crime,emilio estevez,harry dean stanton,olivia barash,rated r,repo man,season 3,sy richardson,tracey walter 00:46:46 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)"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 soundtrack (the aforementioned 1980s L.A. punk) and is full of quotable lines (including a monologue that makes the most of the words "plate," "shrimp" and "plate of shrimp."Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 14: A Clockwork Orange full 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 still inspire some pretty strong reactions. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/14_a-clockwork-orange.mp3 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:26:55 -0600 yes 1970s,a clockwork orange,adrienne corri,anthony burgess,carl duering,crime,drama,john clive,malcolm mcdowell,michael bates,patrick magee,rated r,science fiction,season 3,stanley kubrick,warren clarke 00:59:14 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 still inspire some pretty strong reactions.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 15: Contagion full 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 way an epic movie about disease and death manages to be so downright entertaining. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/15_contagion.mp3 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:22:32 -0600 yes 2010s,action,bryan cranston,contagion,drama,elliott gould,gwyneth paltrow,jude law,kate winslet,laurence fishburne,marion cotillard,matt damon,rated pg-13,science fiction,scott z. burns,season 3,steven soderbergh 01:06:56 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 way an epic movie about disease and death manages to be so downright entertaining.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 0: A Reintroduction full And… we're back! After more almost three years, Out of Theaters returns, with your hosts, Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer once again at the mics. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/episode-0_final.mp3 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:25:37 -0500 yes podcast,season 3 01:28:37 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)And… we're back! After more almost three years, Out of Theaters returns, with your hosts, Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer once again at the mics.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 16: Catch Me if You Can full 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 examine why the movie manages to be so damn much fun. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/16_catch-me-if-you-can.mp3 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:17:49 -0600 yes 2000s,amy adams,biography,catch me if you can,christopher walken,crime,drama,frank abagnale jr.,james brolin,jeff nathanson,leonardo dicaprio,martin sheen,nathalie baye,rated pg-13,season 3,stan redding,steven spielberg,tom hanks 00:55:07 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 examine why the movie manages to be so damn much fun.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 1: The Graduate full 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 and, for maybe the first time in Hollywood history, sided firmly with the kids. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/episode-01_the-graduate_final.mp3 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:35:55 -0500 yes 1960s,anne bancroft,comedy,drama,dustin hoffman,katharine ross,mike nichols,rated pg,romance,season 3,the graduate 01:00:47 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 and, for maybe the first time in Hollywood history, sided firmly with the kids.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer Episode 17: Schindler’s List full 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 anime movie about love, loss and global warming. https://www.outoftheaters.com/wp-content/uploads/17_schindlers-list.mp3 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 01:07:53 -0500 yes 1990s,ben kingsley,biography,caroline goodall,drama,embeth davidtz,history,liam neeson,ralph fiennes,rated r,schindler's list,season 3,steven spielberg,steven zaillian,thomas keneally 01:03:51 billy@outoftheaters.com (Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer)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 anime movie about love, loss and global warming.Billy Kulpa and Will Pfeifer