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Back to the Frame Rate

Back to the Frame Rate

By: Nathan Suher
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 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! Hosted by Nathan Suher, Sam Coale, and Briana (Bee) Butterworth.© Back to the Frame Rate Art Politics & Government
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  • True Lies (1994) / Recasting Arnold into Classic films

    True Lies (1994) / Recasting Arnold into Classic films
    Dec 3 2025

    True Lies, directed by James Cameron, is the centerpiece of our second episode in the mini James Cameron retrospective. We dive deep into this wild 1994 action-comedy that takes the double life trope and cranks it up to eleven. Arnold Schwarzenegger shines as a secret agent whose domestic troubles become hilariously intertwined with his high-stakes espionage life. Spoiler alert: there are terrorists, a nuclear threat, and a whole lot of explosive action. We also get into our Recommendation Shelf segment, exploring films that feature characters living double lives, and then we crank up the fun with a bonkers game where we recast classic films with none other than the Governator himself. Buckle up, it’s gonna be a ride!

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • The Abyss (1989)/ Misunderstood Masterpiece or Narrative Sinkhole

    The Abyss (1989)/ Misunderstood Masterpiece or Narrative Sinkhole
    Nov 3 2025

    In this week’s episode of Back to the Frame Rate, we dive headfirst into the deep end with James Cameron’s ambitious sci-fi epic, The Abyss. We explore its groundbreaking underwater cinematography and the sheer technical wizardry that pushed filmmaking to new depths—while also calling out where the dialogue and storytelling don’t quite rise to the surface. We break down the differences between the theatrical and special edition cuts, and talk about how they each shape the film’s emotional core. We talk about our recent theater experience seeing Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and The Conjuring: Last Rites. Stick around for our “high pressure and low pressure” movie recommendations—perfect companions to Cameron’s underwater odyssey.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Jaws (1975) / Smile, You Son of a Pod: Celebrating 50 Years of Jaws

    Jaws (1975) / Smile, You Son of a Pod: Celebrating 50 Years of Jaws
    Jun 23 2025

    Back from the depths! Nathan and Sam reunite for a special 101st episode to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s game-changing blockbuster Jaws (1975). It’s the movie that made us afraid to go in the water—and maybe even more afraid of small-town politicians in anchor-print blazers. We dive deep into the legacy of the first summer blockbuster, unpack legendary behind-the-scenes stories, nerd out over the film’s visual storytelling, and debate who Mark Wahlberg should play in a Jaws recast. (Hint: it’s not Quint.)

    Plus: our double-feature recs for high-seas adventures, a splash of Mission: Impossible fallout, and one very silly rendition of "Show Me the Way to Go Home." You’re gonna need a bigger runtime.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
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