Since today marks the 39th anniversary of the death of legendary voice actor Paul Frees, I’ve decided to pull this episode of The Coolness Chronicles (my first podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall covering the man’s entire staggering career. It’s one of the earliest episodes I ever published, and therefore it’s incredibly important to me.
 
Not familiar with the name Paul Frees? After 90 minutes of my nonsense, you will be.
 
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For our eighty-fourth episode, we’re joined by Rachel Bellwoar (“The Physical Media Advocate”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for future Marvel director Peyton Reed’s feature directorial debut, 2000’s cheerleader comedy “Bring It On”. Among the things discussed: Reed’s aborted Fantastic Four movie, respecting cheerleaders as athletes, embracing and subverting high school movie cliches, whether or not Jesse Bradford was cool enough to like The Clash, various “Buffy” connections, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), “Macbeth” (1971), and “Chinatown” (1974) 

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For our eighty-third episode, we’re joined once again by my friend and "Reels of Justice" co-host Dylan J. Schlender for a discussion of biographer Walter Chaw’s commentary for Walter Hill’s influential 1979 action classic “The Warriors”. Amongst the things discussed: the ill-advised director’s cut (seriously, we talk about it A LOT), David Patrick Kelly’s improvisation of the iconic Coke bottle scene, references to “I Love the ‘70s”, Hill’s examination of masculinity and identity, parallels to stories of Ancient Greece, and so much more. Can you dig it?!

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), “Dawn of the Dead” (1978), and “Day of the Dead” (1985) 

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For our eighty-second episode, we’re joined by comedian, actress, and filmmaker Anastasia Washington (“Gaslighter”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Jordan Peele’s astonishing debut film: 2017’s “Get Out”. Amongst the things discussed: being biracial in modern times, shaving cream as foreshadowing, making the most of a 23 day shoot, the metaphor of the Sunken Place (also known as teacupping?), the sheer volume of references in the opening scene, Allison Williams’ versatility as a genre film actor, that spooky glass of milk, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Circus” (1928), “City Lights” (1931), and “Monsieur Verdoux” (1947) 

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For our eighty-first episode, we’re amazingly joined by the great Brian Saur (“Just the Discs” and “Pure Cinema Podcast”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Richard C. Sarafian’s car-go-fast 1971 classic “Vanishing Point”. We discuss the enigma that is Kowalski, the late Gene Hackman almost driving the iconic white Dodge Challenger, the trauma inflicted by the existence of Noovie, inspired triple features, the hero car stolen by a sex worker named Misty, alternate offensive names for the Super Soul character, whether or not Sarafian is accidentally the American Michelangelo Antonioni, and so much more. 

Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Freshman” (1925), “The Kid Brother” (1927), and “Speedy” (1928) 

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Considering I have now officially been podcasting for seven years, I decided to celebrate with a look to you, the listener, and any questions you have from me. Sure, we’ve done Q & A’s in the past, but have they been this long? I don’t think so! Amongst the questions asked: favorite episodes, favorite albums, what books your wonky yet affable host keeps in his trunk, the recent New York Times film poll (I cheated and voted twice!), the Criterion Closet, remakes that are better than the original, why film noir needs idiots, and so much more.
 
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For our seventy-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Hunter Robinson (“Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys” podcast) for a discussion of historian Stephen Prince’s audio commentary for Sergio Corbucci’s classic 1966 spaghetti western “Django” (fully chained). We discuss preferred aspect ratios, the chain of cinematic theft between America, Japan, and Italy, shooting in the winter and being denied snow, an ear-slicing scene that one-ups Quentin Tarantino’s rip-off in “Reservoir Dogs”, whether or not Steven Spielberg studied Corbucci for his spatial geography, the surprising fact that Italian Neo-Realism only lasted eight years, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Killing” (1956), “Paths of Glory” (1957), and “Barry Lyndon” (1975) 

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For our seventy-eighth episode, we’re joined by Jason Kleeberg (“Force Five” podcast) for a discussion of the Quentin Tarantino-enhanced audio commentary for a lighthearted 2005 comedy: “Daltry Calhoun”. Amongst the things discussed? The director’s familial connection to Charles Bronson, 15-year-old Sophie Traub’s terrific performance, trying to get the word “c*ck” into a PG-13 film, Tarantino possibly being inspired to make “Django Unchained” after visiting a Tennessee plantation shooting location, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Duck Soup” (1933), “A Night at the Opera” (1935), and “A Day at the Races” (1937) 

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Since the new “Naked Gun” requel (reboot + sequel, duh) hits theaters on Friday, I decided to pull this episode of The Shirley Chronicles (my last podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall all about the original trilogy. Here’s how I introduced it when it was but a wee little podcaster:

*Hear me out: what if "Police Squad!" was a movie? Better yet, what if it was THREE movies?

That's right, it's finally time to discuss the "Naked Gun" trilogy with special guest Mike White (“The Projection Booth” podcast)!

It’s a tale that involves lovingly recycled jokes, sensory-induced hypnosis, leaning into farce, and even a select amount of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Join your wonky yet affable host!*
 
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For our seventy-seventh episode, commentary participant and film writer Michelle Kisner returns to discuss both audio commentaries for another Edgar Wright film: 2017’s carsical (a musical with cars, duh) “Baby Driver”. Among the things discussed? Love for Beck’s “Midnite Vultures”, director of photography Bill Pope’s criticism of The Damned, Walter Hill’s cameo, Jon Bernthal’s commitment to shooting his mere two scenes, shared issues with tinnitus, the iPod revolution, connections to “Guardians of the Galaxy”, Prince’s last concert, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Soul” (2020), “Luca” (2021), and “Turning Red” (2022)

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For our seventy-sixth episode, it’s our biggest episode ever when Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) finally returns to discuss the academic audio commentary for his favorite film: Sergio Leone’s 1966 spaghetti western opera “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. Amongst the things discussed? The magic of having Ennio Morricone’s score on set, childhood awareness of the lack of lip-sync, the connections between Tuco and Paulie from “Rocky”, Clint Eastwood taking home a salary that exceeded the amount of gold he steals in the film, casting Eli Wallach as a Mexican, flies on set made more vibrant in 4K, learning when every actor and/or crew member died, the question of whether or not The Man with No Name Trilogy is actually a trilogy, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Room to Dream” by David Lynch and Kristine McKenna (2018), “Hollywood Pride” by Alonso Duralde (2024), and “But Have You Read the Book?” by Kristen Lopez (2023) 

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For our seventy-fifth episode, the great Tim Mather (VHS Gore Store) returns for an analysis of the audio commentaries for Ti West’s 2009 ‘80s-tastic demonic thriller “The House of the Devil”. Amongst the things discussed? The shifting IMAX ratio for “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning”, co-star Mary Woronov’s impressive roster of film credits, the beauty of high-waisted jeans, eating pizza with “Barbie” director (and star of “Greenberg” apparently) Greta Gerwig, VHS as the embryonic DVR, CandIce Bergen’s rumored romance with A.I., and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Se7en” (1995), “Panic Room” (2002), and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) 

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For our seventy-third episode, it’s a conversation literally years in the making when Em from the hit podcast Verbal Diorama joins us for a discussion of Joss Whedon’s director’s commentary for his 2005 theatrical space western “Serenity”. Amongst the things discussed: safety in space, the delightful resourcefulness of Kaylee Frye, Whedon apologizing for shooting a shirtless Nathan Fillion above the clavicle, some opposing views on “Doublemeat Palace”, unmemorable theme park excursions, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “M*A*S*H” (1970), “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (1988), and “Galaxy Quest” (1999) 

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This is how we win. For our seventy-second episode, we’re joined once again by Phillip Iscove (“Sleepy Hollow”, “Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”) for a discussion of the commentary for the anxiety-inducing Safdie Brothers follow-up to their masterpiece “Good Time”: 2019’s “Uncut Gems”. We discuss the contemporary themes relating to Jewish identity, phenomenal performances from non-acting athletes, audiences rooting for a character who refuses to make the right decisions, verisimilitude in casting, how brothers can argue over something as trivial as a commentary, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Rushmore” (1998), “The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001), and “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004) 

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For our seventy-first episode, we’re joined by author, critic, and podcast superstar Alonso Duralde (“Hollywood Pride”, “Maximum Film”) for a discussion of the only commentary from renowned Spanish auteur Pedro Almodovar, on his 2002 Oscar-winning film “Talk to Her”. Amongst the things discussed: symbolic lava lamps, an X-rated take on “The Incredible Shrinking Man”, alternate (better?) titles, the Spanish word for ‘bullfighter’, the crucial use of curtains to connect to Almodovar’s previous film, your host’s inability to conjure a proper Spanish accent, and so much more.

Recommendations: “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” (1988), “Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!” (1989), and “All About My Mother” (1999) 

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For our seventieth episode, girlfriend of the podcast Isabel Teran returns as the newest member of the Three-Timers Club to discuss Tim Burton’s audio commentary for his 36-years-later sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. Amongst the things discussed: fearing the Cowboy from “Mulholland Drive”, Winona Ryder’s transformative hairdo in “Edward Scissorhands”, the potential of a stop-motion “Mars Attacks”, how to secure a PG-13 rating with graphic intestines, the voice artist behind Babyjuice, sharing a love of physical media with murderous spirits, and Bob. Everyone loves Bob.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004), “Life During Wartime” (2009), and “Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol” (2011) 

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For our sixty-ninth episode (nice), join new host Ben Haslar for a discussion of the audio commentary for Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, specifically the first installment, “The Fellowship of the Ring”, with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez (“Reels of Justice” podcast).

If any of this sounds unusual, please note the release date. 

Ben’s Recommendations: Universal Monsters Collection (1931-1956), and “Daimajin” Trilogy (1966), and “Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman” (1962-1973) 

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For our sixty-eighth episode, we’re joined by Vinegar Syndrome’s Justin LaLiberty for a discussion of a commentary. Literally. Nothing about the movie, just the commentary, for Edgar Wright’s 2007 masterpiece “Hot Fuzz” featuring Special Guest Quentin Tarantino. We discuss Ruggero Deodato motorcycle chases, a sincere abiding love for “Bad Boys II” and “Point Break”, the injustice of ranking “Devil Doll” above “Magic”, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Disco Godfather” (1979), “Blood Hook” (1987), and “Tammy and the T-Rex” (1994) 

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For our sixty-seventh episode, we’re joined by film critic and commentary participant Michelle Kisner (The Movie Sleuth) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the now two-decade-old cult phenomenon “Shaun of the Dead” from writer/director Edgar Wright and writer/star Simon Pegg. Amongst the things discussed: why any future filmmakers using Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” owe Wright royalties, subverting and encouraging zombie movie tropes, male scratching foley work, blood-related continuity errors, the ethics of directors revising their previous works for 4K, and so much more.
 
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Phase IV” (1974), “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982), and “WNUF Halloween Special” (2013)
 
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