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Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 38 – Wait Until DarkMartin is joined by filmmaker and illustrator Patrick Horvath to discuss the 1967 adaptation of Frederick Knott's play Wait Until Dark, starring Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin.2020-07-3143 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 37 – Vincent van Gogh on FilmMartin is joined by returning guest, illustrator Tony Stella. The pair discuss cinematic renderings of the artist Vincent van Gogh.2020-06-031h 42
Flixwise PodcastThe Star Wars Flixwise SpecialMartin is joined by returning guest Amanda for an epic and sprawling conversation about the Star Wars franchise.2020-05-042h 02
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 36 – Female Prisoner ScorpionMartin is joined by returning guest Spencer Seams get together to to discuss the Meiko Kaji starring film Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion and its sequels.2020-03-241h 01
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 35 - Satoshi KonMartin is joined by returning guests Zachary Curl and Amanda to talk about the work of mast animator Satoshi Kon.2019-11-241h 38
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 34 – FantômasMartin Kessler, Emma Guerard, and Dave Eves get together to discuss Louis Feuillade's classic silent serial Fantômas!2019-10-2653 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 33 – The Materiality of Film with Daniel BirdMartin is joined by film maker and expert Daniel Bird to discuss the physical and ephemeral nature of film. Hear all about the nitty-gritty of producing a number of film restoration projects and 'reinventing the DVD extra as conceptual art'. 2019-08-221h 34
Flixwise PodcastPulp FictionLady P makes a bid for a late-career resurgence as Flixwise host. She is joined by fellow UW-Madison grad students Megan Boyd and Tim Brayton to discuss the legacy of the 127th film on the Sight and Sound International Critics Poll, Pulp Fiction (Tarantino, 1994). With the recent release of Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, director Quentin Tarantino has indulged a nostalgic remembrance of movies past. This episode follows his lead by revisiting Pulp Fiction, one his best known and most influential works. While the film remains a crowd pleaser among cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike, there are element...2019-08-141h 21
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 32 – Khrustalyov, My Car!Martin is joined by Peter Rinaldi of Filmmaker Magazine and Back To One podcast, and filmmaker/actor/teacher Mtume Gant to discuss Aleksei German's Khrustalyov, My Car! They get into their personal experiences with the film and if feeling the film is more important than understanding it.2019-07-241h 23
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 31 - Sex, Okra and Salted Butter / A Screaming ManMartin is joined by returning guest Spencer Seams to follow-up their conversation on Daratt. On this episode they discuss two more of Mahamat Saleh Haroun's films; a French comedy Sex, Okra and Salted Butter, and a Chadian tragedy A Screaming Man. They compare and contrast the two films, and further explore Haroun's approach to political subjects, and father/son relationships. Also there's plenty of yelping.2019-04-2458 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 30 – Revenge of a Kabuki Actor (a.k.a. An Actor's Revenge)Martin is joined by master poster designer and dilm enthusiast Tony Stella to discuss Kon Ichikawa 1963 film, Revenge of a Kabuki Actor. They cover the film's unexpectedly pulp serial roots, talk about unlikely heroes and archetypical villains, and look at how the film fits into Kon Ichikawa's long and varied career.2019-04-021h 17
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 29 - UpgradeMarcus Pinn joins Martin in discussing Leigh Whannell's 2018 film Upgrade. They talk about the virtues of small budgets, dweeby villains, and what a potential sequel would entail. They also get into what the film says about our relationship with technology, and look at how the film puts a fresh spin on old tropes.2019-03-1055 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 28 – Pom PokoMartin is joined by Amanda, to discuss the animated film of Pom Poko. They cover a wide array of cartoon racoon-related subjects including environmentalism, the legacy of Rascal the Raccoon, and Tanuki 'pouches'. They also discuss the late, great Isao Takahata's body of work, as well as his unique working relationship with Hayao Miyazaki.2019-02-0555 min
Flixwise PodcastBest of 2018/Oscars 2019 SpecialThe Academy Award nominees were announced a week ago today, so theoretically we should have had a sufficient amount of time to mull over the various categories. However, this podcast offers something of a collective scratching of the heads at the hodgepodge of different Best Picture nominees. Host, Lady P, is joined by Oscar enthusiasts, and fellow UW-Madison Graduate Students, J.J. Bersch and Tim Brayton, to help sort through the good, the bad, and the Green Book of this year's contenders. Together they suggest reasons why there is so much incongruity in the major categories and discuss their fav...2019-01-291h 15
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 27 - Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceMartin is joined by returning guests Zachary Curl and Leanne Kubicz to discuss Nagisa Oshima's atypical war film, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence. They talk in-depth about the film's four leads: Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Bowie, and Takeshi Kitano. They examine Oshima's themes and dream-like style, look at the films flashback structure, and talk about how they connect personally to it.2018-12-241h 13
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 26 - A History of Violence & Eastern PromisesMartin is joined by returning guest Matthias van der Roest to discuss a pair of David Cronenberg films: A History of Violence and Eastern Promises. They talk about what makes the pair a pair, and where they fit into Cronenberg's filmography as a whole. Then they talk about both films status as 'Canadian films', and what makes a film 'Canadian'.2018-12-111h 02
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 25 - Broadcast NewsMartin is joined by returning guest Becky D'Anna to discuss her second favourite film of all time, Broadcast News. Becky explains why the film means so much to her, and they take a deep dive into its themes, characters and performances. Becky and Martin then politely debate the film's ending, and bemoan the lack of film award recognition for Albert Brooks.2018-11-291h 09
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 24 - Luis Buñuel: Piety & HeresyMartin is joined by the very best Buñuel-enthusiasts he know, Chris Funderburg and John Cribbs to discuss the film of surrealist master Luis Buñuel by focusing specifically on the theme related to religion in his films. They look primarily at Nazarin, Viridiana, Simon of the Desert, and The Milky Way. However, other films make their way into the conversation too, like Mexican Bus Ride, as our panel shines a light on the unfair obscurity of many of Buñuel's Mexican films. They break down some of the misconceptions about Buñuel, and give their interpretations of his films.2018-10-251h 31
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 23 – David and LisaMartin is joined by returning guest Spencer Seams of the High and Low podcast to discuss Frank & Eleanor Perry's David and Lisa. They talk about the film's approach to character, and its portrayal of mental illness and psychiatric care. They cover surreal dream sequences and low budget naturalism, and consider the legacy of the Perrys and their post-divorce careers (as well as their relation to a certain pop superstar). 2018-10-0552 min
Flixwise PodcastEp. 73: Children of ParadiseAt long last, Lady P and Martin are doing a show together again. They are joined in their reunion by film fanatic, and Wrong Reel mainstay, Becky D'Anna. The three of them join forces to tackle Marcel Carné's lengthy, 1945 period drama, Les Enfants du Paradis (aka Children of Paradise). The film was initially released in two parts, and remains bifurcated even in it's completed form. The first part, "Boulevard du Crime", follows the rising star of a young mime named Baptiste (Jean-Louis Barrault), who makes the leap from penniless street performer to veteran actor at a famous theatre. This par...2018-09-251h 09
Flixwise PodcastCher's Burlesque!On today's show, we have another musical entry for the Flixwise Favorites List. This time UW-Madison Media and Cultural Studies graduate student, Austin Morris, is pitching Steve Antin's 2010 cultural artifact, Burlesque for inclusion in our little pantheon. In order for Burlesque to make the cut, Austin must convince host, Lady P, and our guest panelist Assistant Professor and Reverse Shot film critic, Matt Connolly, that this cinematic oddity is one of the greatest films of all time. All three panelists agree that Burlesque features some questionable aesthetic and narrative choices, however, they all agree that the film's flaws only de...2018-08-211h 24
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 22 – Withnail and IMartin is joined by Alistair Pitts of the Russophiles Unite! Movie Podcast to talk about the classic (or possibly cult classic) Withnail and I. They talk about the comedy that isn't immediately apparent that it's a comedy, its depiction of the 1960s, alcoholism, and tiptoe through the character Uncle Monty. Also Martin picks on Johhny Depp, but can't pronounce "Withnail".2018-08-191h 19
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 21 – Martin Scorsese's Religious TrilogyMartin is joined by Scorsese aficionado Robert Cotto to discuss Martin Scorsese's Religious Trilogy (The Last Temptation of Christ, Kundun, and Silence). Together they examine the themes of the trilogy, praise the many performances throughout, talk about the varied responses to each film upon their release, and manage to give their personal feelings toward each film as well.2018-08-132h 32
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 20 - The Jackass TrilogyMartin is joined by Leanne Kubicz to discuss Jackass: The Movie, Jackass Number Two, Jackass 3D, and everything that can be squeezed in between. They talk about which jokes hold up and which skits couldn't be done today. They take a look at the members of the Jackass crew, and discuss bad taste and the virtues of outsiderdom.2018-08-061h 03
Flixwise PodcastOliver & Company and The Hunchback of Notre DameWe at Flixwise believe that it is important that we concern ourselves with whether a film's reputation is earned or simply accepted as common wisdom. That it is important to care enough about the art of filmmaking to pause and reflect on even the most common or woeful of motion pictures. And really, what's more woeful than being given the boot from "The Happiest Place on Earth?" With that in mind, we ever so humbly present a Flixwise Favorites face-off featuring two films that have long been relegated to the Disney Corporation deep-freeze. On today's show, the all-but-forgotten 1988 Disney Anim...2018-07-171h 16
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 19 – La HaineMartin is joined by Matthias van der Roest to discuss Mathieu Kassovitz' 1995 breakout film, La Haine. They talk about the film's look, soundtrack, and influences. They discuss the housing projects depicted in the film, the hip-hop soundtrack, and the continues relevance of its story. They cover the film's sound and visual style, and talk about the not-so-French films that influenced it.2018-07-101h 10
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 18 – DarattMartin is joined by Spencer Seams of the High and Low podcast to discuss Chadian filmmaker Mahamat Saleh Haroun's story of revenge and compassion, Daratt. They discuss the film's characters, themes, politics, and Martin manages to shoehorn Star Wars into the conversation. They examine the film's striking colour palette, its subtle soundscape, and the role of bread.2018-05-2753 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 17 – Eiko IshiokaMartin and resident artist Emma Guerard have a discussion about the film work of designer Eiko Ishioka. The discuss her production designs for the literary sequences in Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, as well as her costume designs for Dracula, The Cell, and The Fall. They try to pin down her unique aesthetic, and look at how sets and costumes can do their part to tell a story on film. They manage to touch on some of her work outside of film as well, including her work in advertising, the Beijing Olympics, and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.2018-05-101h 03
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 16 – AkiraMartin is joined by special guest Zachary Curl for a fast-paced conversation about Katsuhiro Otomo's animated masterpiece, Akira. They talk about the film's cyclical themes and its motorcycles, then get personal about perfection, imperfection, and inspiration. They discuss how Akira fits into the contexts of animated films, Japanese history, and life in general (everything from Sonic Youth to Katsushika Hokusai). Martin and Zachary also get into the follies of Hollywood remakes, with the threat of a live action adaptation of Akira dangling over all our heads.2018-04-172h 05
Flixwise PodcastEp. 78: Casablanca and Reinventing Hollywood with David BordwellHappy four year anniversary of Flixwise! I hope you'll find that the fundamental things still apply, as time goes by. On this milestone episode, Lady P is joined by an esteemed film scholar and all-around snappy dresser, David Bordwell to discuss none other than Casablanca. They see if it lives up to its reputation as the quintessential Hollywood movie, not just of the 1940s but of all time, and consider if it's worth of its 78th spot on the Sight & Sound List. For a second topic they turn to the subject of David Bordwell's book, Reinventing Hollywood; How 1940s filmm...2018-03-061h 24
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 15 - Neil Jordan's Seaside TrilogyReturning guest, Chris Funderberg and John Cribbs of thepinksmoke.com join Martin in a discussion of Neil Jordan's Seaside Trilogy. The trilogy includes Mona Lisa, The Miracle, and The Crying Game. They talk about what makes it a trilogy, how it fits into Jodran's career, and whether films like Angel or The Butcher Boy might be considered unofficial additions to the trilogy. They talk about lumpy films, second-1st films, and what happened to Neil Jordan.2018-02-281h 09
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 14 - Macbeth on FilmMartin is joined by Jon Laubinger of the FilmBabyFilm podcast to discuss the film adaptations of William Shakespeare's Scottish Play.They cover the gamut of interpretations, looking at what changes and what stays the same from film to film, and try to decide which is the most faithful. They can't resist talking about the theatre, and then give their opinion on which filmmakers they would like to see tackle The Bard's brutal tragedy.2018-02-201h 14
Flixwise PodcastFF 33: Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and JulietFor our Valentine's Day show, we relitigate an ancient (mid-90s) grudge, which breaks to new mutiny. Flixwise newcomers Jacob Mertens and Erica Moulton head up opposite households in the Shakespearean adaptation universe.Jacob, who hails from the House of Baz, believes that Luhrmann's 1996 cultural touchstone, Romeo + Juliet is one of the greatest movies of all time. Erica, of the House of Skeptics, thinks that Baz's formal flourishes don't do justice to the original text. Host, Lady P plays referee as these two argue over whether or not this adaptation is worthy of canonization. Expect quarreling, drawn swords, and lots...2018-02-131h 16
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 13 - ElectionMartin is joined by returning guest Becky D’Anna to discuss Alexander Payne’s Election. They discuss the film’s use of unreliable narration, which of its characters are sympathetic, its garbage motif, and what a bee sting adds to it. They talk about why the film’s ending is perfect, and why the original ending might not have worked. They cover the film’s political satire, depiction of high school life, and decide once and for all if Tracy Flick is a winner.2018-01-3059 min
Flixwise PodcastFF 30: Robert Redford's "Ordinary People"On today's show, classic movie buffs, Michelle Buchman and Kate Hagen, join Lady P for the first Flixwise Favorites entry of 2k18. Michelle is on hand to tell listeners why she thinks Robert Redford's 1980 Best Picture winner, ORDINARY PEOPLE, is actually pretty exceptional. According to Michelle, the film offers both great performances (particularly those of Mary Tyler Moore and Timothy Hutton) as well as an ahead-of-its-time portrayal of mental illness and behavioral therapy. The panel then delves into a discussion on why ORDINARY PEOPLE has been either forgotten or unfairly maligned in the years since its release. For many, the...2018-01-2344 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: 2017 in ReviewOur annual year in review show, and our first ever call-in episode. A whole host of guests both new and familiar join Lady P̶o̶r̶g̶ P and Martin in covering their favourite movies of the year, and manage to give their thoughts on some of 2017's most debated film topics like post-horror and if a TV show belongs on a list of the best movies of the year.2018-01-022h 17
Flixwise PodcastFF 31: TitanicIs Titanic an unsinkable classic? A deluxe panel dives in to decide whether the one-time 'biggest movie i the world' is worthy of The Flixwise Favourites List. They discuss Kate and Leo....and James "Feminist Filmmaker" Cameron. The sing-a-long of My Heart Will Go On is just a bonus.2017-12-201h 24
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 12 - Pandora's Box & Diary of a Lost GirlMartin Kessler is joined by Emma Guerard to discuss a pair of films, Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl, both starring Louise Brooks and directed by G.W. Pabst. They consider Louise Brooks' acting style, her status as an icon, and how her collaboration with Pabst fit into her career. They compare the films to one another, and look at them in context of coming at the very end of the silent period. Also Martin finds out that there are Flixwise t-shirts.2017-12-1546 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 11 - Berlin AlexanderplatzMartin Kessler is joined by returning guests Chris Funderberg and John Cribbs of thepinksmoke.com to discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder's fifteen and a half hour long adaptation of Alfred Döblin's novel, Berlin Alexanderplatz. They look at its complex narrative, moral themes, and historical context. They make comparisons to the novel, the 1931 film adaptation, the rest of Fassbinder's filmography and other 'long movies'. They discuss it's visual and audio style, and try to figure out if Franz Biberkopf is a better person by the end (perhaps if only because there is physically less of him).2017-11-211h 38
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 10 – David Fincher in The 90sMartin Kessler is joined by Jacob Rivera for a look at the films of director David Fincher in the 1990s; Alien 3, Se7en, The Game, and Fight Club. They see how well each film holds up, and examine their thematic landscapes. They discuss Fincher's shifting style, his approach to visual effects, his sense of humour, how he establishes a tone, and whether or not he might be considered an auteur. They reflect on spoiler warnings, DVD special features, Switzerland in the 23rd century and do their best Brad Pitt impressions.2017-10-3155 min
Flixwise PodcastEp. 73: L’eclisseOn today's show, we're sinking into the sweet embrace of existential despair. Host Lady P is joined by co-producer Martin Kessler, Battleship Pretension writer and Flixwise regular Scott Nye, and new friend of the show Lilly Holman, to evaluate Michelangelo Antonioni's 1962 classic L'Eclisse. They step through some of the films forays into genre cinema - including it's sci-fi, dystopian elements. Plus, they draw comparisons between the previous two films in Antonioni's Eros Trilogy and discuss how this film plays as an extension of the other two, both in terms of cinematography and pacing, and also its thematic material. They ref...2017-10-171h 07
Flixwise PodcastBlade Runner & Favorite SequelsOn today's show, NYC film critics, Caroline Golum and Matt Prigge, of Blue Velvet fame make their glorious return to Flixwise. In their previous appearance they discussed David Lynch's 1986 neo-noir, and so we thought it would be appropriate to stick with the freshman dorm-room milieu and talk about the other 69th film on the Sight and Sound Critics' poll, Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (1982). They join host, Lady P (as well as Lady P's new school chum and fellow adventurer in grad school, Lilly Holman) in pondering the various philosophical elements of Scott's cinematic universe, and admiring the seamless fusion of sever...2017-10-031h 16
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 9 – Shohei ImamuraMartin Kessler is joined by Chris Funderberg and John Cribbs of thepinksmoke.com to discuss the films of two-time Palme d'Or award-wining director Shohei Imamura. They talk about his dark subject matter, his bleak point of view, the phases of his career, and his wild sense of humour. They discuss how Imamura has been handled by critics, compare him to New German Cinema, Luis Buñuel, and discuss why comparing him to other Japanese filmmakers may be a misleading.2017-09-191h 47
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 8 – Low-Fi Sci-FiJoin Martin Kessler and Dave Eaves as they travel through time (forward, at regular speed) and try to figure out what Lo-Fi science fiction is exactly. They discuss examples new and old, of films that take an unconventional approach to all manner of sci-fi subjects. They discuss the themes, subtle production design, and walking the tightrope of pretentious in films that may not be obviously sci-fi. Then they let their humanity show, and can’t resist comparing them to sci-fi films on the opposite end of the spectrum, bemoaning Alien: Covenant and ruining Star Wars forever. Follow Dav...2017-09-051h 41
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 7 – AmélieSony executive Becky D'Anna joins Martin for a conversation about love, happiness, and digital color timing. They look at how Amélie fits into the filmography of Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and discuss its cast, visual style, and music as well as its enduring appeal. Becky relates Amélie to Terminator 2 and Martin gives his Paris hot take.2017-08-111h 12
Flixwise PodcastBilly Wilder's Sunset Boulevard ft. Phyllis NagyOn today's show Lady P welcomes back Carol (2015) screenwriter, Phyllis Nagy, for an in-depth discussion of Phyllis' all-time-favorite film, Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard (1950). Phyllis isn't the only one celebrating her glorious return to Flixwise. This is also the second appearance of one Norma Desmond, or rather Lady P's rather embarrassing imitation of the silent age film star. Norma first appeared on our original Sunset Boulevard episode, which features Professor Joseph McBride offering behind the scenes details of the filming of this Wilder classic. Today we're paying another visit to that old familiar street with Phyllis' personal take on the d...2017-08-011h 16
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 6 – Peter WeirBurton Fischer returns to discuss with Martin the eclectic and profound body of work of Australian filmmaker, Peter Weir (Picnic At Hanging Rock, The Last Wave, Gallipoli, The Year of Living Dangerously, The Mosquito Coast, Fearless, The Truman Show)They talk about their impressions of his film, and unpack the Weir’s complex themes of spirituality, nature, culture, history and gender. They reflect on the many ambiguities in Weir’s films, discuss his dramatic tendencies, musical choices, common character types and the performances in his films. Then consider how he fits into Australian film, and his possible influence on othe...2017-07-111h 16
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 5 - West of the TracksMartin is joined by film distributor and slow cinema guru Nadin Mai to discuss Wang Bing’s Tie Xi Qu: West of The Tracks, an over nine-hour long look at a collapsing industrial district in China. They look at how best to watch it, how it fits into Wang Bing’s body of work, whether it can even be classified as a documentary, and how it connects the present to the past. They switch rails to discuss the appeal of Slow Cinema. and then move on to look at the challenges and virtues of film distri...2017-06-131h 13
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 4 – CanuxploitationCertified hoser Martin Kessler welcomes Wrongreel podcast host James Hancock to discuss the dark corner of cinema known as Canuxploitation. They look at tax shelter film funding, try to figure out what constitutes Canadian content, and attempt to wrap their heads around a parade of some of the strangest films ever made. Things go full-Cronenberg. Listen to find out if they think Canuxploitation was a worthy venture or a failed experiment, learn which popular Canadian film Martin hates, and speculate on the darker side of the Great White North.2017-05-301h 08
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: CANADA Ep. 3 - Mikhail KalatozovDave Eves joins Martin Kessler for a wildfire fast conversation about filmmaker Mikhail Kalatozov. They brave the elements to marvel at I Am Cuba’s famous long takes, consider the logistics of Letter Never Sent’s forest fire, and look at how The Cranes Are Flying set the bar for self-serious Russian directors. If you survive to the end you’ll hear some strong opinions on arthouse theatre audiences, Hard to Be a God, Blumhouse horror movies, the accents of token straw-man Americans, and of course why “cinema is a lie”. If you have any letters to send, you ca...2017-04-2533 min
Flixwise PodcastEp. 59 - Sansho The Bailiff and Favorite Long TakesBuckle up, things are about to get slow. Lady P welcome Monique “Momo” Morgan in her Flixwise debut, and Flixwise co-producer Martin Kessler, to talk about the second Kenji Mizoguchi entry on the Sight and Sound list, Sansho The Bailiff. They navigate its murky waters in discussing its themes, symbols, and moral quandaries, the role of women in the film, and Mizoguchi’s filmmaking technique. For our second topic we take a long look at long takes. Our panelists discuss different types of long takes and their varying effects. Plus, they figure out exactly how long a take ne...2017-04-181h 22
Flixwise PodcastEp. 59: Sherlock Jr & TCMFF with Tiffany VazquezOn today's show, it's our annual TCM Film Fest preview! The Fest begins this Thursday, April 6th, and continues through Sunday, April 9th. Helping listeners navigate the ins and outs of this year's program, is a very special guest - TCM Saturday Daytime Host, Tiffany Vazquez. Tiffany joins host, Lady P, and Flixwise regular, Kristen Sales, to offer up suggestions on what to see from this year's roster of great films. They talk about what attendees can expect as they run back and forth between the great movie palaces of Hollywood Boulevard, and also discuss this year's theme, "Make Em L...2017-04-041h 08
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: Canada Ep. 2 - Side By SidesMartin and returning guest Marcus Pinn delve into the minutiae of juxtaposing film stills. They cover coincidence and influence, and what makes a good side by side and a bad side. Along the way they touch on how to watch a Claire Denis film, visual cliches, Twitter etiquette, and hands-on cinephilia, Which filmmaker says they’ve never seen Star Wars but totally knows what an Ewok is, and which filmmaker only copies class? All questions will be answered! Check our Marcus Pinn’s writing over at http://www.pinnlandempire.com and listen to his new podcast, Zebras in Amer...2017-03-311h 00
Flixwise PodcastFF 30: Monty Python and the Holy GrailOn today's show, three of the internet's finest twits (Lady P, Martin Kessler, and Kristen Sales) attempt to find purpose and salvation through a meandering, nonsensical quest - to figure out whether Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) is worthy of the Flixwise Favorite's list. Together they parse through a submission from listener, Jessica Gilbert, who outlines why she thinks the Pythons' second feature is one of the greatest films ever made. She touches on all the usual topics: filmic technique, cultural impact, shrubbery taxonomies, etc. Using Jessica's submission as a guide, our fearless trio of panelists atte...2017-03-2148 min
Flixwise PodcastEp. 59: Stanley Kubrick's Barry LyndonOn today's show, we have the 59th movie on the Sight and Sound International Critics' Poll: Barry Lyndon. Speaking of Sight and Sound, today's guest is a freelance critic for that esteemed film journal, as well as the social media maven for Film4, Michael Leader. Michael joins host Lady P and Flixwise regular Kristen Sales to discuss Stanley Kubrick's overlooked masterpiece. Barry Lyndon has historically been dogged by a kind of middle child syndrome. It has neither the technical marvel of 2001: A Space Odyssey ('68), nor the crowd-pleasing sexuality and violence ofA Clockwork Orange ('71) or The Shining ('80). Neverth...2017-03-071h 23
Flixwise PodcastFF 29: A Shot in the DarkOn today's show, we have our first Flixwise Favorites entry of 2017. This time, guest Joshua Wilson, of the film blog F for Films, asks Lady P and Martin to consider Blake Edwards' 1964 farce, A Shot in the Dark, for entry into our alternate greatest of all time list. Those keeping track of our journey through the Sight and Sound Critics' Poll are familiar with Lady P's griping about the lack of comedies featured in the cinema canon. But listen up to hear if she and Martin think this Pink Panther sequel is worthy of being named among the all-time-best. 2017-02-2841 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: Talking Carol and Isabelle Huppert with Phyllis NagyOn today's show, Lady P is joined by the woman who penned one of the greatest movies of the decade: Carol (2015). The funny and brilliant Phyllis Nagy is here to talk about adapting Carol's screenplay from Patricia Highsmith's original source material and the lengthy, and at times frustrating, process of getting the film into production. They chat about Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara's rendering of the two lead characters, as well as the standout performance from supporting players, Sarah Paulson and Kyle Chandler. Plus, Phyllis offers a scoop on what happened to a few scenes from the book that didn't...2017-02-141h 34
Flixwise PodcastEp. 58: Touch of Evil with James NaremoreWe are honored to welcome film historian, Professor James Naremore, back to the show for a discussion on Orson Welles' 1958 film noir classic Touch of Evil. Orson Welles is a frequent topic of conversion on this podcast. We've had several Welles scholars make appearances, including Joseph McBride and Patrick McGilligan, as well as today's guest, Professor Naremore, who has made reference to his Welles critical study: The Magic World of Orson Welles on several previous occasions. Clearly, we at Flixwise will take any excuse to expound on our favorite cinematic wunderkind, but believe it or not, Touch of Evil is onl...2017-01-3152 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: Canada Ep. 1 - The WitchIt's official. Flixwise co-producer Martin Kessler has signed his soul over to the dark lord Black Phillip, and decided to starts a new podcast - Flixwise: Canada. Seeing as how Martin is the world's nicest human, this obvious betrayal of Flixwise founder, Lady P, can only be the work of the Devil. But before you go calling your local exorcist, just know that Lady P is also on good terms with Satan and is totally onboard this new venture. These new Martin hosted-episodes will focus on topics outside of Flixwise's usual purview. Don't worry, we're still going to...2017-01-2434 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise 2016 in Review Pt. 2Our 2016 wrap-up continues with a special bonus episode on the best television shows of the year. Lady P is joined once again by Martin Kessler, Kristen Sales, and special call-in guest Marya E. Gates, to discuss their top 5 television shows and moments that stood out among the din. They cover the good (the CW and FX rocked it last year), the bad (The Cleveland baseball team is called WHAT?!), the strange (Atlanta - the Twin Peaks of the south!), and the all-too-familiar (Stranger Things). Let us know if we missed anything.2017-01-1048 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise: 2016 In ReviewIt's our annual year in review show! Lady P is joined by Anne Marie Kelly, Martin Kessler, and Kristen Sales (with a special call-in segment from our pal Marya E. Gates) to talk about the best movies of 2016. Each panelist runs through their Top 5 favorite films of the year. Plus, they highlight notable performances and delight in ripping into movies that didn't quite meet their expectations (or in the case of The Handmaiden, met their expectations exactly). Finally, they close things out with a brief remembrance of beloved pop culture icons Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, and off...2017-01-032h 12
Flixwise PodcastEp 57: Luchino Visconti's The LeopardSince this our last episode of 2016, we felt it appropriate to mark the occasion with a pair of discussions about "changing times." First up, Lady P welcomes blogger, David Eves, and Flixwise co-producer, Martin Kessler, to talk about today's Sight and Sound entry, Luchino Visconti's 1963 epic period drama, The Leopard. The film is about an aging Sicilian prince, played by Burt Lancaster, who attempts to stoke the flickering remnants of his family heritage and societal standing as the old world aristocracy crumbles around him. At number 57, The Leopard stands as Visconti's most highly ranked film on the "Greatest of all Time"...2016-12-201h 07
Flixwise PodcastEp 56: Fritz Lang's MYesterday (December 5th, 2016) was the 126th birthday of German director turned Hollywood Auteur, Fritz Lang. Today, we honor the legendary filmmaker with a discussion of his 1931 classic, M. Host, Lady P, is joined by co-producer, Martin Kessler, and Flixwise regular, Carrie Specht, to talk about Lang's disturbingly prescient tale about the dangers of mob rule and police overreach. The panel talks about how well the message of the film holds up to contemporary audiences, and whether or not it is worthy of the 56th spot on the Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time List. Then, in...2016-12-061h 04
Flixwise PodcastEp 53: Thelma Schoonmaker's Raging BullApologies to Mr. Scorsese and Mr. De Niro, but we at Flixwise think the true star of the 53rd movie on the Sight and Sound list, Raging Bull (1980), is editor extraordinaire Thelma Schoonmaker. Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese are often thought of as the quintessential actor/director tag-team. From Mean Streets through Casino the pair have amassed an impressive collection of great studies in toxic masculinity, perhaps none more noxious than today's first topic, Raging Bull. It's true that Raging Bull remains a terrific showcase for Scorsese's visual flourishes and De Niro's Capital-A Acting, and it's clear that this pai...2016-11-011h 00
Flixwise PodcastFF 27: What Ever Happened to Baby JaneWe've reached the final entry in our first Bette Davis series (first of many if Lady P has anything to say about it). Our previous 'All About Bette' episodes covered Davis' turns in All About Eve (1950) and The Little Foxes (1941). Rounding out this glorious trifecta is the sister act that would come to define the latter, post-Studio System, half of Bette's career: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962). Largely due to the infamous feud between the film's two larger than life stars, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, Baby Jane is now primarily remembered as a campy novelty film. We...2016-10-0447 min
Flixwise PodcastFF 26: The Little FoxesWe have officially made it through the Top 50 of the Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time list! Let's all pat ourselveson the back and celebrate a job partially done. In all seriousness, this a proud moment for our show and we're excited to mark the occasion. Let us continue our commemoration of getting a 5th of the way through this seemingly endless list by raising a glass to one of Hollywood's most enduring and tenacious screen icons, Bette Davis. Today's show is the second in our three-part Bette Davis marathon: All About Bette. In our first...2016-09-2041 min
Flixwise PodcastFF 25: All About EveLadies and gentleman, Flixwise has officially completed its review of the Top 50 Sight and Sound's Greatest Films of All Time. It's been a long time coming and we can think of no better way to mark the occasion than by having a Bette Davis podcast marathon... because every occasion should be cause to celebrate the fiercest queen in Hollywood history. Curiously, there weren't any Bette Davis movies on the Top 50 list. And curiouser still, there doesn't appear to be any Davis in the remaining 200. Fortunately, the Flixwise gang is here to correct this egregious error. On to...2016-09-0646 min
Flixwise PodcastEp. 50: Ugetsu & Cinema's Greatest Ghost StoriesOn today's show, we're rounding out the Sight and Sound Top 50 with Kenji Mizoguchi's ghost story, Ugetsu Monogatari ('53). Notable for both its stunning long takes and its condemnation of the oppressive patriarchal values of Feudal Japan, Ugetsu has become the quintessential Mizoguchi text. Flixwise co-producer, Martin Kessler, and Eclipse Viewer host, David Blakeslee, join Lady P to discuss why they think Ugetsu's haunting tale of the destructive power of masculine pride managed to surpass both Sansho the Bailiff and Life of Oharu to become the highest ranking Mizoguchi film on the Sight and Sound list. For the second...2016-08-231h 04
Flixwise PodcastEp. 50: La Jetee & the Films of Ken RussellOn today's show, Lady P is joined by Martin Kessler, Marcus Pinn, and Flixwise newcomer Lisi Tribble Russell. Lisi is on hand talk about the work of her late-husband, Ken Russell - the acclaimed British director behind such classics as Tommy and Women in Love. Lisi shares the story of her and Ken's longtime-friendship and eventual courtship, and describes what it was like to live and work with one her favorite directors. In addition to those biographical details, the panel also digs deep into selects from Ken Russell's enormous and diverse body of work. They describe the evolution of Russell...2016-07-261h 16
Flixwise PodcastFF 24: BabeFor this episode, Flixwise art director Emma Guerard is here to discuss why she thinks Chris Noonan’s piglet-driven dramedy Babe belongs on the Flixwise Favorites list. In order for Babe to make the prime cut, she’ll have to convince Lady P, Martin Kessler, and Marcus Pinn that there is more to Babe than Oscar-worthy special effects and cinema’s greatest all-mice a capella group. Emma asserts the movie has a lot to say about the farm-fresh milk of human kindness, but will the panel be convinced, or send Babe out to pasture?2016-07-1939 min
Flixwise PodcastEp. 48: Histoire(s) du CinemaToday's 48th Sight and Sound entry is Jean-Luc Godard's eight-part essay-style documentary series Histoire(s) du Cinema. A film as sprawling and experimental as Histoire(s) requires both time and patience to parse. For that reason, the majority of this podcast is spent decoding Histoire(s) esoteric text. Joining host, Lady P, to translate the film is a set of panelist with wide array of strong opinions on the film - as befits a figure as polarizing as Godard. First up, in his Flixwise debut, is film critic and host of The Cinephiliacs podcast, Peter Labuza. Peter's on hand...2016-07-051h 14
Flixwise PodcastFF 23 - Atanarjuat: The Fast RunnerToday is Canadian National Aboriginal Day. To show our solidarity, we are putting Zacharias Kunuk's 2001 film Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner up for consideration in the Flixwise Favorites list. Atanarjuat, the debut feature from Isuma Productions, is a retelling of a centuries-old Inuit legend. It recounts the story of a pair of rival families from Igloolik Village, and the curse that unravels their tenuous peace agreement. Lady P is joined by Emma Guerard and our resident Canuck, Martin Kessler, to weigh in on whether or not Atanarjuat is truly one of the greatest films ever made. Along the way, th...2016-06-2137 min
Flixwise PodcastEp. 48: The Battle of Algiers & Violence in MoviesOn today's show, Lady P is joined by co-producer, Martin Kessler, and Flixwise regular, Kristen Sales, to talk about the 48th film on the Sight and Sound Critics Poll, Gillo Pontecorvo's 1966 feature: The Battle of Algiers. In the years since its release Algiers has become infamous more for its use as a training video rather than its cinematic legacy. It's been cited by everyone from The Black Panthers to the United States Military as a blueprint for both engaging in and combatting guerrilla-style warfare. However, our panel attempts to separate Pontecorvo's initial vision from the thorny political aftermath by focusing m...2016-06-071h 03
Flixwise PodcastEp. 43: Gertrud & TCM Film Fest 2016On today's show, Flixwise co-producer Martin Kessler and
frequent guest Anne Marie Kelly, join Lady P for a
surprisingly light-hearted discussion of the 43rd Sight and
Sound entry: Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1964 swan song, GERTRUD.
GERTRUD, a film about the ecstasy and heartbreak that
comes with devoting one's life to a single all-encompassing ideal,
isn't exactly great material for a giggle-fest. Never-the-less, our
panel manages to have itself a good time discussing whether or not
Dreyer's film is worthy of its ranking in the hallowed List.
Next, Anne Marie offers listeners a primer on this year's TCM
Film Fest...2016-04-261h 03
Flixwise PodcastFF 21: The End of The WorldOn today's show, we have our first Flixwise Favorites entry of 2016! Flixwise Co-Producer, Martin Kessler, is on hand to tell Lady P and Emma Guerard why August Blom's 1916 Danish disaster movie, THE END OF THE WORLD, is one of the greatest films of all time. Blom's work is not as widely seen as the early silent films of the infamous American film pioneer D.W. Griffith. However, Martin thinks that Blom is equally, if not more worthy, than Griffith of critical acclaim. Along the way, they discuss comparisons between Blom and Lars von Trier, and they delve into the cinema...2016-04-1235 min
Flixwise PodcastEp. 43: Playtime & Criterion LoveOn today's show, we're touring around the dystopic Paris of the future featured in Jacques Tati's 1967 film, PLAYTIME. Joining host, Lady P, and Flixwise co-producer, Martin Kessler, to talk Tati are two stalwarts of the classic film blogosphere: David Blakeslee of Criterion Reflections and The Eclipse Viewer podcast, and Aaron West of Criterion Blues and the Criterion Close-Up podcast. Together, the panel marvels at the immaculately constructed city that Tati had built from scratch, and they laugh recounting how Tati's famous Hulot character bumbles his way through this world, leaving a path of destroyed bourgeois nonsense in his wake.
PLA...2016-03-081h 11
Flixwise PodcastEp. 41: Journey to Italy & Favorite Character ActorsWe are very pleased to welcome back to the show author and film historian Professor James Naremore. Naremore joins host, Lady P, for a discussion on Roberto Rossellini's 1954 JOURNEY TO ITALY. Upon its initial release, JOURNEY TO ITALY was generally panned or dismissed by critics. However, in the intervening years, its esteem has risen tremendously, and it now sits comfortably in the Top 50 in the Sight and Sound Critics Poll. Lady P and Professor Naremore discuss the film's post-war trauma subtext and its allusions to the work of James Joyce. They also touch on the degree to which the fi...2016-02-0957 min
Flixwise Podcast2015 In ReviewWe're back with a special Flixwise XXL episode. The length of the episode is due in part to our super-sized panel. Lady P is joined by Flixwise regulars Marya E. Gates, Martin Kessler, Anne Marie Kelly, and Kristen Sales for a countdown of each of their Top 5 2015 releases. Plus, they talk about their favorite scenes, the best performances, and also some dishonorable mentions. Expect lots of shout outs to female filmmakers and railing against the patriarchy. Happy 2016, Everyone!
Note: We had a number of technical issues during the recording of this episode. As a result, there are a few...2016-01-121h 32
Flixwise PodcastFF: It's A Wonderful LifeOn today's show we're closing out the year with a special Christmas entry to the Flixwise Favorites list. Lady P and Martin Kessler are joined by Lady P's brother, Gary Lampert, to discuss Frank Capra's perennial holiday classic, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. The panel talks about the film's reputation as a sentimental tearjerker, how it got that reputation, and the ways in which tearjerker is and isn't an accurate description. They also discuss how Jimmy Stewart is more often remembered as a persona rather than an actor, and the reasons why that is both totally reductive, but also completely...2015-12-2248 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorites: The Hitch-HikerLady P, Martin Kessler, and Marya E. Gates continue the "A Year With Women" series with a special "Noirvember" episode. In today's Flixwise Favorites entry, the panel peers into the shadows that line the deserted highways in Ida Lupino's THE HITCH-HIKER. The film takes the viewer on a harrowing ride through the Baja California desert, as a pair of unassuming middle aged men are kidnapped by a wanted murderer and forced to help him flee the authorities.
THE HITCH-HIKER is loaded with noir tropes: desolate landscapes, expressionist lighting, a creeping sense of dread, etc. However, there are lots o...2015-11-2447 min
Flixwise PodcastEp 39: The 400 BlowsOn today's podcast, we are celebrating the 56th anniversary of the seminal French New Wave film, THE 400 BLOWS. The film was lauded upon its original 1959 release and inspired countless other filmmakers around the world to pick up a camera and start shooting. However, this episode focuses primarily on the man behind the film, François Truffaut. We explore his upbringing and his relationship with his family, his decision to cast Jean Pierre Léaud, how THE 400 BLOWS compares with some of François later films about childhood, the influence of Andre Bazin, and yes, there's even a mention or two of...2015-11-161h 06
Flixwise PodcastEp. 36: SatantangoToday's panelists, Lady P, Martin Kessler, and A. Tad Chamberlain, have all danced with the devil and lived to podcast the tale. This is Flixwise's special super-sized episode on the 36th Greatest Movie of All Time, Bela Tarr's 1994 Hungarian classic, SATANTANGO.
SATANTANGO has a reputation as a notoriously daunting watch; partially due to its run time (it clocks-in somewhere around 7.5hrs), but also because of it's unsparing pessimism about the nature of humanity and mortality. On top of that, the film's visual austerity and slow pacing, serve as significant barriers-to-entry for casual film-watchers. However, those that do heed...2015-11-101h 54
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorites: Oxhide IIToday is a continuation of our ongoing "Female Filmmaker Extravaganza", a series of podcasts meant to showcase films directed by women. This time we're making an effort to spotlight an under-the-radar, woman-helmed, classic. Martin Kessler lays down the case for why Liu Jiayin's little seen 2009-film, OXHIDE II, is worthy of the Flixwise Favorites List.
OXHIDE II boast a cast of three, a crew of one, and has the distinction of having far-and-away the smallest budget of any movie Flixwise has ever discussed. The film takes place in one location - a small, cramped apartment in Beijing, China. I...2015-11-0332 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorites: CluelessDid you really think we'd do a series on female directed films and not talk about Amy Heckerling's Clueless? AS IF!!
Flixwise regular, Anne Marie Kelly, outlines why she thinks the seminal 1995 teen comedy is worthy of the Flixwise Favorites List. She'll have to convince Lady P, Kristen Sales, and Marya E. Gates that her fondness for the film stems not just from wardrobe envy or a '90s nostalgia trip, but from the film's formal attributes and cultural significance as well. Listen up to see if the panel agrees that Clueless is one of the Greatest Movi...2015-10-2043 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorites: Little WomenFor our 2nd entry in the "Flixwise Favorites: Female Filmmaker" series, Marya E. Gates tries to convince Kristen Sales and Lady P that Gillian Armstrong's 1994 feature, LITTLE WOMEN, is worthy of our canon.
Topics include: the film's rendering of Alcott's original text, the gorgeous set and costume design, the ageless beauty of Susan Sarandon, and stupid-Amy and her stupid limes. Plus, they tackle the issue that's been dividing our nation since the film's release: Laurie vs Professor Bhaer. 2015-09-2247 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorites: Point BreakWelcome back to the show Marya E. Gates and Kristen Sales!
Taking a cue from Marya's "A Year With Women" project, we've started running our own "Flixwise Favorites: Female Filmmaker" series. First up, Kristen tells us why she thinks Kathryn Bigelow's 1991 film, POINT BREAK, is totally radical and should be considered one the greatest movies of all time.
It turns out the film's tagline, "100% Pure Adrenaline", is a little misleading. According to Kristen, POINT BREAK is not just one of the most influential action movies of the 90s, it's also a sensitive portrayal of blossoming intima...2015-09-1545 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorites: Watership DownAaron West of the film blog Criterion Blues joins Lady P and Flixwise co-producer, Martin Kessler, to talk about whether or not the 1978 animated adaptation of Richard Adams' classic novel, WATERSHIP DOWN, is worthy of the Flixwise Favorites list. WATERSHIP DOWN has been favorite of Aaron's since adolescence. Listen up to see if he can convince his fellow panelists that his continued admiration is based on more than childhood nostalgia. Along the way, they discuss religious allegories, fascism--cuz it's the internet, and why animation rarely gets the widespread recognition it deserves.2015-08-1836 min
Flixwise PodcastEp. 33: Bicycle Thieves and Tear JerkersLady P is joined today by Flixwise regulars Martin Kessler and Carrie Specht to discuss the 33rd entry on Sight and Sound's "Greatest Film's of All Time" list, Vittorio De Sica's BICYCLE THIEVES. Upon its release in 1948 BICYCLE THIEVES was immediately hailed as a classic and It even managed to snag the number 1 spot on the 1952 Sight and Sound critics poll. While the film has dropped a few rungs on the Sight and Sound list, it is still considered by many to be the high-water mark of Italian Neo-Realist cinema. The panel discusses BICYCLE THIEVES enduring appeal, and the lar...2015-07-1458 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorites: Starship TroopersOur newly appointed co-producer, Martin Kessler, was recently shocked to discover that Paul Verhoeven's 1997 alien invasion film, STARSHIP TROOPERS, did not make the Sight and Sound Critics' Poll. His outrage might seem a little misplaced given STARSHIP TROOPERS' low to mediocre ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and other movie review aggregator sites. After all, this is a "Critics' Poll" we're dealing with. But Martin would not to be deterred by any silly critical consensus. He knew in his heart that the film that gave the world the immortal image of Doogie Howser in an SS uniform was, at the very least, d...2015-06-3037 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorites: Johnny GuitarIt's the rootinest tootinest hoedown in the west! Filmmaker and friend of the show, Caroline Golum, is on hand to tell us why she thinks Nicholas Ray's JOHNNY GUITAR should be included in the Flixwise Favorites List. She's gotta convince her fellow panelists, Lady P and Anne Marie Kelly, that Joan Crawford's turn as a reluctant gunslinger is more than just campy fodder for the midnight movie crowd.
JOHNNY GUITAR wasn't a great commercial or critical success upon its release, but the years have been kind to Nicholas Ray's alternative cowperson picture. Much has been written and said...2015-06-0943 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorites: AIRPLANE!...It's a free radio show that you can download and listen to at your leisure (and all the producers ask in return is that you go and rate it at iTunes)...But that's not important right now!
This July marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the Zucker Abrahams Zucker disaster parody AIRPLANE!. We know we're a little early to this party, but we feel it is never too soon to commemorate the great sacrifice of one Lt. George Zip (RIP!). And so we've decided to Striker while the iron is hot, and get one Oveur the c...2015-05-1940 min
Flixwise PodcastFlixwise Favorite: The Nightmare Before Christmas... lock him up real tight, something something something some, laa la la la la la laaa.
Alright, now that that song is blasting in a perpetual feedback loop in your brain's audio center (you're welcome!) you are probably in the mood to listen to a trio of nerds talk about Tim Burton's and Henry Selick's modern holiday classic, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
This is a special listener submission to the Flixwise Favorites. Alex Keller is on hand to make the case for why he thinks NIGHTMARE is one of the most important animated movies of al...2014-12-2328 min
Flixwise PodcastHalloween MinisodeAll October long we at Flixwise have steadfastly refused to indulge in the ritual demonic possession that seems to come upon many of our fellow-movie bloggers around mid-September. We figured the internet would safely reach peak-monster without any help from us. And also, we're giant scaredy-cats, so in lieu of spooks and slashers, we offered up singing, dancing, and merriment in the form of a Musical Marathon. However, now that Halloween is actually upon us, we've decided to relent on the whole no haunting business.
Without further ado we present our audio offering to the Lords of t...2014-10-2810 min
Flixwise PodcastMusical Marathon: Swing TimeIt's the last leg of our Musical Marathon!
Here at Flixwise we believe that no foray into the world of song and dance is complete without a stop in Fred and Ginger territory. So before we make our exit, we're bringing you our analysis of George Stevens' 1936 feature, SWING TIME.
The founder and editor of ClassicFilmFan.com, Carrie Specht, is on hand to present the film for the Flixwise Favorites List. Listen up to see if she can convince Anne Marie Kelly, and your host, Lady P, that SWING TIME is indeed the belle of th...2014-10-2128 min
Flixwise PodcastMusical Marathon: CABARETIn our SINGING IN THE RAIN episode we promised you a musical marathon, and we always make good on our promises. Starting this week, and continuing all through October, will have a series of minisodes in which each week we deliberate on one musical entry to the Flixwise Favorites List.
We are aware that historically October is typically to be devoted to all things horror. However here at Flixwise we're offering a respite from the creatures who go bump in the night. I believe they refer to this in the biz as counter-programming. We hope you enjoy!2014-10-0733 min
Flixwise PodcastTeen Moviethon: HEATHERSLady P, Emma Guerard, and Andy Theiss are back for another installment in the Flixwise Teen Moviethon. Each episode in the series features a panelist pitching their favorite teen movie for inclusion in the Flixwise Favorites List. The roundtable carefully weighs the faults and merits of the film, to determine if it is worthy of inclusion in the Flixwise pantheon.
Last week the panel reviewed John Hughes' SIXTEEN CANDLES, and despite Andy's impassioned and thoughtful analysis, Emma and Lady P both gave it the gong. This week it's Lady P's turn to pitch her favorite teen movie. List...2014-07-1523 min
Flixwise PodcastTeen Moviethon: Sixteen CandlesInspired by last week's John Hughes discussion, we at Flixwise have decided to do a whole series of episodes focusing on teen movies. Each installment in the series will feature a Flixwise panelist pitching their favorite teen movie for inclusion list in the Flixwise Favorites List. Then the roundtable will carefully weigh the faults and merits of said film, to determine if it is worthy of inclusion in the rarefied collection of the Flixwise pantheon.
Participating in the panel are Lady P, Emma Guerard, and Andy Theiss (making his Flixwise debut.) Since the series was inspired by...2014-07-0126 min
Flixwise PodcastBonus Episode: Die Hard
Today's episode is another submission to the Flixwise Alternate Greatest Films of All Time List. This time, Gary Lampert pitches to the panel what he considers to be "The CITIZEN KANE of action movies." That's right ladies and gentleman, today we're talking about John McTiernan's 1988 Christmas classic DIE HARD. We're talkin' Bruce Willis, Bruce Willis' poor bloody feet, the calorie content of twinkies, and of course Alan Rickman's glorious German accent.
It is Gary's contention that silly action movies have been egregiously overlooked on the Sight and Sound Critics Poll, and that Flixwise needs to...2014-06-0320 min
Flixwise PodcastEpisode 9: The Passion of Joan of ArcOn today's show Lady P and Gabe are reunited with Flixwise's very first guest, the one and only Gary Lampert. The three panelist discuss the number 9 movie on the Sight and Sound Critics Poll: Carl Theodor Dreyer's THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC. Then things get serious on the Flixwise Podcast. The Joan of Arc topic segues into a discussion about theology in the movies. They talk about how their personal relationship with religion colors how they view films with biblical themes.
But not to worry, before it gets too heavy, they end the podcast with their...2014-05-1350 minFlixwise PodcastEpisode 3: Tokyo StoryOn this week’s episode, Gabe and I are joined by the lovely and talented, Miss Emma Guerard. In addition to being our resident art conservationist intern, Emma is also the one who made all of our website’s sketches and drawings. Make sure to take some time to admire Emma’s handiwork while you prowl around our site for hours on end.
In this edition, we kick things off by talking about our goals for the Flixwise Podcast. We discuss what our intentions are for this project, and what listeners can expect from future Flixwise Podcasts. I suppos...2014-03-2549 min