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Making A Scene

Making A Scene

22 episodes

4 days ago

Two former movie theater employees share their thoughts on movies, television and everything in between.

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Two former movie theater employees share their thoughts on movies, television and everything in between.

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Episodes (20/22)

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Filmmaker Spotlight: James Wan

Hello Listener. We want to play a game... This week we spotlight the work of the Master of Modern Horror, James Wan. From "Saw" his mega-franchise launching debut in 2004 to his franchise launching "The Conjuring" and established franchise high points "Aquaman" and "Furious 7," we discuss and dissect Wan's mastery of cinematic language and how he uses it against his audience to scare the crap out of us. What's the scariest movie you've seen? What other filmmaker do you want to hear us cover? You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

1 hour 40 minutes 26 seconds

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Let's try something different, shall we? In this whiz-bang episode, the fellas take a list of five films they've each come up with and match them up at random to throw down about which one is best. Antics ensue. Some of these are pretty easy to decide. Some others...well that's up to you dear listener. You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

2 hours 13 minutes 14 seconds

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Filmmaker Spotlight: Edgar Wright

What's the plan then? Right. We do the intro, mention Spaced briefly, move on to his movies, talk about how Michael Cera sucks - "I'm so sorry, Michael" - then we disagree about Baby Driver, call out Ansel Elgort, hole up, have a cup of tea and wait for this whole thing to blow over. Oh yea, we are spotlighting Edgar Wright. You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com.

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4 years ago

1 hour 23 minutes 58 seconds

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Time To Say Goodbye

No! We aren't going anywhere so stop asking! This week we dip our toes back into the world of Television. This visit we talk through the treacherous world of TV finales. Some of the most impactful episodes, finales and the final season leading up to them can make or break the legacy of a show. In some cases, you get a cherry on top of a nearly perfect series and a satisfying conclusion to a cast of characters that you have come to know and love. In other cases, you get Game Of Thrones. You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook at makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

1 hour 1 minute 37 seconds

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Filmmaker Spotlight: M. Night Shyamalan

This week's episode tackles our most controversial filmmaker yet, outside of Uwe Boll. M. Night Shyamalan has been writing and directing for well over 20 years. His distinctive style and tendencies give the guys plenty to chew on. From young children seeing dead people, to old children seeing dead people, Shyamalan's unwavering dedication to seeing his artistic vision through (for better or worse) has left him as one of the most debated and talked about directors of the 21st century. You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

2 hours 28 minutes 25 seconds

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This week, we take a closer look at Rotten Tomatoes and discuss just how reliable of a system it is. From the rating system they use, to the reviewers they reference, we dive into how we absorb and analyze reviewers and the growing number of websites and aggregates trying influence what movie you will watch next. Have you ever wondered whether Rotten Tomatoes is the right source to go to when deciding your next movie night? Do you suspect that Rotten Tomatoes may be part of a cabal hell bent on a New World Order with A24 at the helm? One of you is on to something. The other is REALLY on to something. You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

51 minutes 35 seconds

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Filmmaker Spotlight: The Farrelly Brothers

Based on suggestion from you, the viewer, we spotlight a filmmaking duo that have a career spanning almost 30 years. The Farrelly Brothers have gone from overnight phenoms with films like Dumb and Dumber and There's Something About Mary, to men out of time with films like Dumb and Dumber Too and The Three Stooges. And then one of them won best picture. Join us on this true roller coaster ride of an episode. You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

59 minutes 28 seconds

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And The Oscar Goes To...

Over the last 93 Academy Awards, hundreds of films have been honored with a nomination for the coveted Best Picture category. This week we take a look back at their track record and try to figure out just how reliable the academy is at picking the best winner of the field. From Shakespeare In Love vs Saving Private Ryan to Argo vs any other nominee, we cover the head scratchers that all too often get called to the podium as the winner for their year and make a case for why one or all of their competitors were more deserving. Spoiler Alert, we talk about a lot of movies... You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

1 hour 46 minutes 14 seconds

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Filmmaker Spotlight: Adam McKay

While he has been known for the majority of his career as the writer and director that could showcase the best of Will Ferrell, in recent years, he has shown that he is capable of so much more. He has gone from the head writer of SNL to directing multiple academy award nominated films. McKay has been able to parlay his comedic instincts into stories and themes that are anything but comedic, and damn near reinvented himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of dramatic filmmaking.

You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com.

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4 years ago

1 hour 51 minutes 39 seconds

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Don't Quote Me On This

This week, we talk about a facet of movie fandom that everyone has undoubtedly experienced at one point or another: the over-used movie quote. Whether it's someone letting you know that the grocery store line that you are in is ACTUALLY ancient Sparta or a friend letting you know that as a result of their Dominos not arriving on time that they are now in a glass case of emotion, movie quotes have been used as a part of every day conversation for a long time. We attempt to better understand, through our hyper-scientific method of rambling, the origins of this phenomenon and how it shows up in the modern day. You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com.

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4 years ago

48 minutes 16 seconds

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Filmmaker Spotlight: Mel Brooks

This week we are back with a heavy hitter for a filmmaker spotlight. Few have impacted the comedy world the way that Mel Brooks has. From film, to TV, to the stage, Brooks has brought his own brand of spoof and comedy for over 50 years! With films like The Producers and Blazing Saddles he pushed the envelope of taste and found ways to make the offensive funny. Not bad for a guy who didn't make his first film until he was 42 years old.

You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com.

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4 years ago

1 hour 51 minutes 57 seconds

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That Movie Aged Poorly

Going back to older films can be tricky. Sometimes you get a film that seems just as poignant and insightful as when it was made. In other cases you get Scary Movie 2 (spoiler alert?). Movies don't always age well due to a number of different issues. This week we discuss some standout examples of movies that age poorly and try to get closer to understanding what studios and filmmakers can, and should, do to atone for past mistakes. What could go wrong??? You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes 31 seconds

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Filmmaker Spotlight: Michael Bay

Arguably the most American filmmaker ever, Michael Bay has made a career out of giving teenage boys 2 hour chunks of validating cinema. Love him or hate him, he has left one hell of a scorch mark on the history of film and deserves at the very least to be discussed on a podcast with 6 regular listeners. He has been called "a cock" by Sean Connery and "Hitler" by Megan Fox, but we like to call him "this week's Filmmaker Spotlight". You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

1 hour 57 minutes 30 seconds

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Sports Ball Movies

This week's episode features our first guest! Tyler from the podcast Unpopular But Accurate joins us to talk about some of his favorite sports movies of all time. Listen along as we try to figure out the secret to telling the perfect sports story on screen. Whether you are a baseball fan, football fan or even Patrick Renna, there is something for everyone in this episode!

You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com.

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4 years ago

1 hour 3 minutes 51 seconds

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Filmmaker Spotlight: Denis Villeneuve

This week we dive into one of the most exciting directors of the past 10 years. Denis Villeneuve has created an incredibly diverse portfolio with only a handful of films. With everything from kidnap mysteries to time bending sci-fi, he has something for everyone. Are you into giant spiders but your Wild Wild West DVD is scratched? Into movies about aliens but always wished they had more legs? Ever repeated "interlinked" so many times that it didn't even register as a real word anymore? Well, do we have an episode for you! You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

1 hour 46 minutes 17 seconds

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Sci-Fi in Cinema

Aliens, Androids and Apes are abound in this week's episode! The boys cover the history and evolution of the Sci-Fi genre and what it has had to say about where humanity is headed. From the early years of moving pictures, filmmakers have created masterpieces that tackle the hopes and fears of the world around them and create both dreams and nightmares of what could lie ahead. Tune in and let us know what your favorite sci-fi movie is. Star Trek? Star Wars? Mac and Me? Let us know! You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

1 hour 41 minutes 12 seconds

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Filmmaker Spotlight: Ridley Scott

This week we are focusing on the career of Sir Ridley Scott. With a career spanning more than 40 years, there are tons of quality films to discuss and debate. We get into everything from phallic aliens to a lesson on con men. Make sure to stick around to the end and hear one of our most heated debates to date. What is your favorite Ridley Scott film? Who do you side with on Prometheus? Did you really expect us not to ask questions at the end of this description? Let us know! You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

1 hour 51 minutes 52 seconds

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The Snyder Cut and Director's Cuts

We are pulling double duty as we present you with our first double-feature. This episode, the boys discuss their takeaways from the unprecedented, cyber-bully approved release of Zack Snyder's "original" vision almost 4 years after Justice League's theatrical release. This leads to a discussion of the bigger picture behind directors revisiting and revising their work after it has been released to the masses and what effects that has on the industry. Were you a bigger fan of The Joss-tice League or will you always be a tiny speck in an infinite Snyder-verse? What director's cut do you think was the greatest improvement? Are you tired of all these questions? Let us know! You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on: Facebook @makingascenepodcast Instagram @makingascenemoviepodcast

4 years ago

1 hour 48 minutes 48 seconds

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Filmmaker Spotlight: Zack Snyder

Join us this week as Harrison, Chris and Chris' dryer discuss the filmography of Director Zack Snyder. From zombies to Zod, we discuss and debate his work and try to get to the bottom of just how much slo-mo is too much slo-mo. Be sure to listen in for some hot takes from Chris' dryer between 51:15 and 53:52. If you're a purist and want to stick with your regular hosts, feel free to skip right over that section...guy doesn't know what the hell he is talking about anyways. What is your favorite Snyder film? Who do you want us to cover next? Let us know! You can let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com.

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4 years ago

2 hours 17 minutes 38 seconds

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Video Game Movies

In honor of WB's new release Mortal Kombat, we present our thoughts on the many shining examples of Hollywood adapting video game franchises to feature films. From Mario to Master Chief, we cover the last 30 years of video game movies and try to figure out what the hell keeps going wrong. Listen in to hear us answer the question that you have been waiting to have answered for decades. "What is a Baraka?" As always, let us know your thoughts on this episode by emailing in at makingascenemail@gmail.com. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Xbox gamerchat.

4 years ago

1 hour 19 minutes 29 seconds