Archive for the ‘Podcasts’ Category
Mildly dystopian world-building, shin kicks, patient cinematography, and Colin Farrell. Episode 274: The Lobster »
We discuss the film’s fifteen instances of “playful racism,” Jackie Chan’s crossover into North America, the occasional tidal wave of »
The film’s best moments, the positives of having Stone and Gosling together, the way the film has been received by »
The film’s depiction of friendship, David Foster Wallace’s approach to his fame, mirror shots, 35mm Broken Arrow prints, and winter »
The movie’s take on communication, Chris Finch finding God, Satan, slow creeping cinematography, graphic matches, and Black Phillip. Episode 270: »
Al Pacino’s behind the scenes effect on the film, James Foley’s direction, closing, David Mamet’s approach to masculinity, and Alec »
Appreciating normalcy, Lee Marvin, surprising violence, how the film strays from noir conventions, and Fritz Lang. Episode 268: The Big »
Palindromes, conveying themes through music, patience, Denis Villeneuve, and making movies as if they were films. Episode 267: Arrival »
Paul Newman, the early days of anamorphic, Robbie Robertson, torch passing, alcoholism, Werewolves of London, and Tom Cruise. Episode 266: »
Looking at how two vastly different sports movies depict dreams and reality. Topics include: Danny Ainge taking alley-oop jumpers, self-reflexive product »
