Cinema lovers unite! Two actors and filmmakers decided to cut through all the fluff and start a movie podcast where they actually discuss the film and not a million other things you don't care about. Covering the obvious (did you like the movie?) while diving a little deeper (what is Interstellar really about? is there a bootstrap paradox?) we are having an in-depth conversation about movies and see if they hold up to scrutiny, and maybe even inform us about life or moviemaking itself. Because a good movie is often about more than what it's about. So, let's see if these Hollywood directors & writers are up to snuff as we cover blockbusters, independent films, direct to Netflix movies, and everything else; maybe your next favorite film is an indie you haven't even heard of, let us introduce you to another way of watching movies.
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Cinema lovers unite! Two actors and filmmakers decided to cut through all the fluff and start a movie podcast where they actually discuss the film and not a million other things you don't care about. Covering the obvious (did you like the movie?) while diving a little deeper (what is Interstellar really about? is there a bootstrap paradox?) we are having an in-depth conversation about movies and see if they hold up to scrutiny, and maybe even inform us about life or moviemaking itself. Because a good movie is often about more than what it's about. So, let's see if these Hollywood directors & writers are up to snuff as we cover blockbusters, independent films, direct to Netflix movies, and everything else; maybe your next favorite film is an indie you haven't even heard of, let us introduce you to another way of watching movies.
We shred Jeremy Saulnier's "Green Room" and discuss: Cinematography, lighting, salt & pepper; Story & Writing, moments of tension, pockets of action, grounding us, theme; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We clobber Dwayne The Rock Johnson's "The Smashing Machine" and discuss: Story & Writing, exposition, stakes, finales; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We spy Pierre Jeunet's "Amélie" and discuss: Cinematography, dramatic camerawork; Story & Writing, voiceover, themes; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We track down Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" and discuss: Cinematography, tracking shot; Story & Writing, rats, chase sequence; Music adding tone, driving the story; Performances; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We trudge through Stephen King's "The Long Walk" and discuss: Cinematography, constantly bouncing subjects; Story & Writing, themes; Reading books; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We run through Tom Hanks' "Forrest Gump" and discuss: Cinematography, long takes, Vietnam; Story & Writing, destiny vs random chance, stories of the downtrodden; Favorite moments; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We visit Edson Oda's "Nine Days" and discuss: Cinematography, natural lighting, poor man's process; Story & Writing, world building; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We dive into James Cameron's "The Abyss" and discuss: Cinematography; Story & Writing, original ending changes everything, "yes, but" storytelling; Dramatizing real life things; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We load up "Weapons" and discuss: Cinematography, zooms and high angles; Story & Writing, witchy stuff; Music; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We merge with Alison Brie's "Together" and discuss: Simultaneous Invention, aka "You stole my idea!"; Story & Writing, symbolism, rules rules rules; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We rocket into Guillermo del Toro's "Pacific Rim" and discuss: Story & Writing, rule of resistance, the wall; Action Movie Energy; Sound design; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We sight George Clooney's "The American" and discuss: Cinematography, compositions, center framing; Story & Writing, cold opens, adding complexity to simple stories; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We try out Penny Marshall's "A League of Their Own" and discuss: Editing, follow the eyes; Story & Writing, comedy, sports arcs, themes; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We soar into James Gunn's "Superman" and discuss: Cinematography, wide angles; Story & Writing, punk rock, rule of repeats; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We salute Steve Martin's "¡Three Amigos!" and discuss: Story & Writing, classic comedy, setting up the confusion; Favorite moments; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We joyride through Brad Pitt's "F1: The Movie" and discuss: Cinematography, wide angles; Story & Writing, exposition, the real antagonist; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We behold Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" and discuss: Cinematography, silhouettes; Story & Writing, sequels, genre tropes; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We conjure Rackaracka's "Bring Her Back" and discuss Child violence on screen; Story & Writing, torturing the audience & characters; Competent filmmaking, character work; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
We scorch Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder" and discuss: Cinematography, selling satire; Story & Writing, satire vs tropes; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
The Pestle: In-depth Movie Talk, No Fluff | Film Review | Spoilers
Cinema lovers unite! Two actors and filmmakers decided to cut through all the fluff and start a movie podcast where they actually discuss the film and not a million other things you don't care about. Covering the obvious (did you like the movie?) while diving a little deeper (what is Interstellar really about? is there a bootstrap paradox?) we are having an in-depth conversation about movies and see if they hold up to scrutiny, and maybe even inform us about life or moviemaking itself. Because a good movie is often about more than what it's about. So, let's see if these Hollywood directors & writers are up to snuff as we cover blockbusters, independent films, direct to Netflix movies, and everything else; maybe your next favorite film is an indie you haven't even heard of, let us introduce you to another way of watching movies.
