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Ep 155. FILMS OF FAERIE 3: Fairy Tales are NOT for Kids
For as long as fairy tales have been recorded there has been a debate about whether or not they should be modified for children, so today Alex and Jonathan take up the negative side of the discussion with a look at three films with fairy tale elements that are not Disney's idea of kid-friendly: Beauty… Continue reading Ep 155. FILMS OF FAERIE 3: Fairy Tales are NOT for Kids
Episode 19. Maternal Meyers Feat. Andrea Millard
Guest Andrea Millard joins Alex and Jonathan this week to talk about the career of writer/director Nancy Meyers with Baby Boom (1987), The Parent Trap (1998), and The Intern (2015). We talk female protagonists, growing from a writer to a director, and refining development of themes over time. https://youtu.be/zFIXbsq_7-c?si=VZgm2yzlp4CJePyK https://open.spotify.com/episode/5p2FKKg2TVpci9ibYk1gAQ?si=KIOWE0AJQb22xi2-Wl1Q4Q Also on iTunes Skip to: Baby Boom (7:45), The Parent Trap (27:41), The Intern (53:47), Overall (1:17:35), Coming… Continue reading Episode 19. Maternal Meyers Feat. Andrea Millard
Episode 18. Lying Lynch
This has all been pre-recorded. Bringing last week's surrealism discussion into the modern day, Alex and Jonathan take a look at three films by contemporary surrealist David Lynch: Eraserhead (1977), Blue Velvet (1986), and Mulholland Drive (2001). We discuss the Lynch's use of color and sound, varying degrees of surrealist influence, and atmospheric storytelling. https://youtu.be/KEX2VSgZN0E?si=7o51_oScPuCN_878 https://open.spotify.com/episode/35I65LJCuyFJEkpJOJUSOW?si=jUhKQfn7RKOzRtF1zlwlCw Also on iTunes… Continue reading Episode 18. Lying Lynch
Episode 17. Bougie Buñuel [Video]
Social conventions are broken and non-sequiturs abound in our movies this week as Alex and Jonathan discuss Luis Buñuel's L'Age d'or (1930), The Exterminating Angel (1962), and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972), with Un Chien andalou (1929) thrown in for good measure. We talk the social temper tantrum of the Surrealists, scene-driven plots, and the ripple effect of… Continue reading Episode 17. Bougie Buñuel [Video]
Episode 16. Toy Story or: How Alex Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Pixar
Reach for the play button! This week Alex and Jonathan cover the first true series of films on the podcast with the listener-suggested Toy Story trilogy: Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010). We talk the evolution of computer animated film, children's entertainment that isn't childish, and sequels that build on the story advancements… Continue reading Episode 16. Toy Story or: How Alex Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Pixar
Episode 15. Cornetto Crash Course
Grab some ice cream and switch off with us this week as Alex and Jonathan talk through Edgar Wright's Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy: Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013). We talk blending genres, what makes a "thematic trilogy," and comedy with layered dimensions. https://youtu.be/no0w-st8P1w?si=dlz_9i82y66d6GvQ https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EpcADKbhhdFs0UeKsHrgv?si=MQ8uSiNURg2lWlwAjQgzQw Also on iTunes Skip… Continue reading Episode 15. Cornetto Crash Course
Episode 14. Samurai and Sombreros Vol. 2
Once again we pit sword-masters against gunslingers in part two of our Samurai and Sombreros series. This week Alex and Jonathan discuss Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo (1961) and Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars (1964). We talk about tonal changes in adaptations, visual character development, and varied uses of violence and humor. https://youtu.be/LpTGp0zlTZA https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bQ4rPmsJFwAwwiIRQVJq0?si=spsjROY4Ro6djX_z9n3KDw Also on iTunes Skip to: Yojimbo (3:33), A Fistful… Continue reading Episode 14. Samurai and Sombreros Vol. 2
Episode 13. Cyberpunk Chaos Feat. Jason Harden
You're not dreaming, we have a new podcast! Plug us into your head and listen as Alex and Jonathan invite friend Jason Harden to the show to talk about three Japanese cyberpunk films: Akira (1988), Ghost in the Shell (1995), and Paprika (2006). We talk about the impact of hand-made animation, the influence of anime on western… Continue reading Episode 13. Cyberpunk Chaos Feat. Jason Harden
Episode 12. The High School Hughes
Let us be your vehicle to escape your problems this week as Alex and Jonathan talk through three of John Hughes' high school films: Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). We discuss how comedy ages, use and critique of stereotypes, and unique character dynamics in a high school setting. https://youtu.be/t_5sJRhqxTQ?si=D2zwSVq6OCeIUGwX… Continue reading Episode 12. The High School Hughes
Episode 11. Samurai and Sombreros
Don't bring a six-shooter to a katana fight. Samurai and Sombreros won our recent Twitter poll so Alex and Jonathan take a look at Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954) and its western adaptation The Magnificent Seven (1960). We talk about archetypal stories, cultural influence on art, and using inspiration to create a new and distinct work. https://youtu.be/UFiZSP-1jDY… Continue reading Episode 11. Samurai and Sombreros
Episode 10. Mystical Miyazaki Feat. Hayden Chauffe
In our first exclusively animation episode, friend of the podcast Hayden Chauffe joins Alex to talk about three films by Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki: My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Spirited Away (2001), and The Wind Rises (2013). We discuss the unique possibilities of animation, children's entertainment that doesn't sugar coat the world, and reflection of Miyazaki's life in his… Continue reading Episode 10. Mystical Miyazaki Feat. Hayden Chauffe
Episode 9. The Whimsy and Woe of Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson takes a perfectly framed center-stage this week as Alex and Jonathan talk Rushmore (1998), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), and Moonrise Kingdom (2012). We discuss self-aware storytelling, how style can divert criticism, and the recycling of iconic art. https://youtu.be/SegPA0QxRWk?si=IxW2352l9ECaegdX https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OYVsgkQPFzcUuQvsbIQC7?si=Ew4f77vBRzywtutjZ_58ug Also on iTunes Skip to: Rushmore (6:36), The Life Aquatic (24:18), Moonrise Kingdom (43:10), Overall Notes (57:46), Coming… Continue reading Episode 9. The Whimsy and Woe of Wes Anderson
Episode 8. Oscar Bait or (The Unexpected Virtue of Tragedy)
In honor of the Oscars this past weekend Alex and Jonathan take a look back at the last three Best Picture winners at the Academy Awards: 12 Years a Slave (2013), Birdman (2014), and Spotlight (2015). We discuss what kinds of films tend to seek out and win awards, the techniques these films employ, and… Continue reading Episode 8. Oscar Bait or (The Unexpected Virtue of Tragedy)
Episode 7. Holy Reboot, Batman! Feat. Aaron Johnson
What makes sound, and is informative? The Filmlings film analysis podcast! Alex and Jonathan welcome their first guest, Aaron Johnson, to the podcast to talk about four major reboots of the cinematic portrayal of Batman: Batman: The Movie (1966), Batman (1989), Batman Begins (2005), and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). We talk about how the comics influence the… Continue reading Episode 7. Holy Reboot, Batman! Feat. Aaron Johnson
Episode 6. Pride and Prejudice (x3)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a film buff in possession of some film knowledge must be in need of a film analysis podcast... Alex and Jonathan get a little sappy in this special Valentine's Day episode where we take a look at three (very) different film adaptations of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice:… Continue reading Episode 6. Pride and Prejudice (x3)
Episode 5. Nothin’ But Nolan
Alex and Jonathan are watching closely this week as we examine Christopher Nolan's technique and themes in Following (1998), The Prestige (2006), and Interstellar (2014). We discuss Nolan's "temporal cross-cutting" technique, obsessive characters, and how he ranks with other top directors. https://youtu.be/4hLxEDOeM4s?si=sSgqlFYvISyvcThW https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SuhQcIYhvUdQo6Wrn5RAP?si=g7Rd6pVEQ2C61Exs81nYjw Also on iTunes Resources referenced in this episode: Christopher Nolan on Following Interstellar Timeline Infographic Christopher Nolan Interview with Newsnight… Continue reading Episode 5. Nothin’ But Nolan
Episode 4. Lost at Sea
For our first week that focuses on a specific theme in films rather than a director, we dive right into three films which are structured around characters who are lost at sea: Lifeboat (1944), Life of Pi (2012), and All is Lost (2013). We talk about the ways film technology has made this type of film more accessible to both large… Continue reading Episode 4. Lost at Sea
Episode 3. Carruth’s Cerebral Cinema
This week on the Filmling's podcast Alex and Jonathan watched, and rewatched, the only two films directed by Shane Carruth: Primer (2004) and Upstream Color (2013). Both films are available on Netflix so go watch them before listening. In the episode we talk about cinema that engages the full attention of the audience, narrative that implies the plot… Continue reading Episode 3. Carruth’s Cerebral Cinema
Episode 2. Jumping into Jarmusch
We made it to week two of the podcast. This week we talk about the Jim Jarmusch films Stranger than Paradise (1984) and Broken Flowers (2005). https://youtu.be/Hvi0pudzVVY?si=_uZJ8Xz47XQUoSKB https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FHtRE1qw7JdyGO5JtyeSr?si=yLsR7m1vT8mr4j8aj46vqg Also on iTunes Here are resources we mentioned in the podcast: Film Comment Interview with Jim Jarmusch Alfred Hitchcock Explains Kuleshov Patterson Trailer Jonathan's Twitter: @JSSatchell Alex's Twitter: @AlexGeringer Next week's films… Continue reading Episode 2. Jumping into Jarmusch
Episode 1. Starting with Spielberg
Welcome to the first episode of The Filmlings Podcast! This is a brand new auditory adventure that I am undertaking with my long-time friend Alex Geringer. This podcast will be a way for us to explore and discuss cinema in all its dimensions. Here's how it works. Each week we will be watching two or… Continue reading Episode 1. Starting with Spielberg
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