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KinotomicNoirvember Special 2025 - The Killing (1956) & Strange Days (1995)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for our Noirvember 2025 Special!!Nick and Dani talk all about Stanley Kubrick's 'The Killing'; starring Sterling Hayden and Coleen Gray; and then about Kathryn Bigelow's 'Strange Days' which starred Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett.We would like to say thank you very much for listening, and want to reassure you that we have some exciting things lined up for you.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.com...
2025-11-281h 20KinotomicKinotomic: The Return - Frankenstein (2025)Send us a textH-hello??Is this thing on?We are back!! After many, many moons away, Dani and Nick think it is about time we dust off the microphones and talk once more about movies.The movie in question is Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of 'Frankenstein'.Dani and Nick talk all about the del Toro's filmmaking, Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi's hotness, and end up ranking del Toro's filmography.Nick also gives details on his experiences of meeting Oscar Isaac, Guillermo del Toro, and his visit to...
2025-11-131h 43KinotomicS04 E12 - The Smiling Lieutenant (1931) & Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twelfth and final episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.As is tradition we finish on a lighter note. Lubitsch and Dante!The Lubitsch Touch returns with 'The Smiling Lieutenant' from 1931, which stars Maurice Chevalier, Claudette Colbert and Miriam Hopkins. Whilst we finally get creatures that need to be kept away from water, hidden from bright light and that you shouldn't feed after Midnight; it's 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' directed by Joe Dante.Leave a rating and a review, and...
2024-09-241h 07KinotomicS04 E11 - The Divorcee (1930) & Before Midnight (2013)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the eleventh episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.We finish up Richard Linklater's 'Before' Trilogy with 2013's 'Before Midnight', which has Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy return as Jesse and Celine. We partner it up with Robert Z. Leonard's 'The Divorcee' which stars Norma Shearer.We revisit the sexiness of Norma Shearer, and check in with Jesse and Celine.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!----Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2024-09-171h 09KinotomicS04 E10 - The Omen (1976) & The Visitor (1979)Send us a textEvil Children!!Join Dani and Nick for the tenth episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.We look at 'The Omen', starring Gregory Peck and directed by David Warner; and Giolio Paradisi's 'The Visitor' which stars John Huston and Lance Henrikson.We talk about birds, Satan, parenting and insanity music.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!----Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.comDani Vilu:Threads: @dani_coucou@threads.netTwitter: @kinojoan
2024-09-091h 06KinotomicS04 E09 - The Snake Pit (1948) & Synecdoche, New York (2008)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the ninth episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.We look at 'The Snake Pit', starring Olivia de Haviland, Mark Stevens and directed Anatole Litvak; and Charlie Kaufman's 'Synecdoche, New York' which stars Philip Seymour Hoffman and loads of extremely talented actresses.We talk about mental health, the wonders of Philip Seymour Hoffman and Olivia de Havillands career.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!----Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.com...
2024-09-021h 09KinotomicS04 E08 - Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939) & Southland Tales (2006)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the eighth episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.We look at 'Mr Smith Goes To Washington', starring Jimmy Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains and directed by Frank Capra; and Richard Kelly's 'Southland Tales' which stars Sean William Scott, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Justin Timberlake and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.We talk about politics, Jimmy, Bush era politics.Also, Nick may have broken the podcast again.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!----Twitter...
2024-08-271h 32KinotomicS04 E07 - The Haunting (1963) & In The Mouth Of Madness (1994)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the seventh episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.We look at 'The Haunting', starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom and directed by Robert Wise; and John Carpenter's 'In The Mouth Of Madness' which stars Sam Niell, Julie Carmen and Jürgen Prochnow.We talk about ghosts, the paranormal, Metallica, the odd career of Michael de Luca and the Saw franchise.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!----Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2023-08-141h 16KinotomicS04 E06 - The Women (1939) & Pain & Gain (2013)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the sixth episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.We look at 'The Women', starring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell and directed by George Cukor; and the Michael Bay movie 'Pain & Gain' which stars Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Mackie and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.Nick finally gets to talk about Michael Bay, whilst Dani introduces us all to Norma Shearer.Links:- 'Pain & Gain' reviewed by Mark Kermode- The original 'Pain & Gain' article from the Miami New Times ...
2023-08-091h 35KinotomicS04 E05 - Senna (2010) & The Aviator (2004)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fifth episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.Another episode that was recorded in person, they talk about Martin Scorsese (again!) and Formula One driver Aryton Senna.We look at 'The Aviator', starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett and directed by Martin Scorsese; and the documentary 'Senna', directed by Asif Kapadia.Nick asks Dani all the questions on a particular era of Hollywood, and Dani finds out the story of the great Aryton Senna.Links:- Interview with Asif Kapadia...
2023-07-311h 18KinotomicS04 E04 - Paris, Texas (1984) & Wings Of Desire (1987)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fourth episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.An episode that was recorded in person, they talk about German filmmaker Wim Wenders and two of his most well known films.We look at 'Paris, Texas', starring Harry Dean Stanton, Dean Stockwell and Nastassja Kinski; and 'Wings Of Desrie, starring Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin and Peter Falk.Links:- Dani's piece on 'Paris, Texas'- Cinephilia and Beyond on 'Paris, Texas'Leave a rating and a review, and THANK...
2023-07-2450 minKinotomicS04 E03 - Peeping Tom (1960) & The 'Burbs (1989)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the third episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.This episode is about paranoia and murder (...maybe). We look at 'Peeping Tom', directed by Michael Powell and starring Karl Böhm, Moira Shearer and Anna Massey; and 'The 'Burbs', directed by Joe Dante and starring Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher and Bruce Dern.Links:- Charles Bramesco on 'The 'Burbs'- 30 Memorable Quotes from Carrie Fisher- Laura Mulvey on 'Peeping Tom' on Criterion- Roger Ebert review of 'Peeping To...
2023-07-1749 minKinotomicS04 E02 - Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me (1992) & Gosford Park (2001)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the second episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.This episode is about murder mystery. A pairing of 'Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me', directed by David Lynch; and 'Gosford Park', directed by Robert Altman and starring a murderers row of actors.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!----Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.comDani Vilu:Threads: @dani_coucou@threads.netTwitter: @kinojoanWebsite: kinojoan.co.ukN...
2023-07-101h 08KinotomicS04 E01 - The Age Of Innocence (1993) & Before Sunset (2004)Send us a textWe're back!!! Join Dani and Nick for the first episode of season four of KINOTOMIC.This season four premiere has us talking about Martin Scorsese, Daniel Day Lewis and Winona Ryder with 1993's 'The Age Of Innocence', paired with a sequel (of sorts) to one of our most contentious and listened to episodes: Richard Linklater's 'Before Sunset'. A film which reunites Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.Links:- Martin Scorsese on 'The Age Of Innocence'- Behind the Scenes on 'Before Sunset'- The...
2023-07-031h 08KinotomicThe Kinotomic Christmas 2022 Special: Fanny & Alexander (1982) & Tokyo Godfathers (2003)Send us a textWe are back for our Christmas 2022 Special!Dani and Nick give you an episode which is all about family!Ingmar Bergmans 'Fanny & Alexander' is paired with Satoshi Kon's 'Tokyo Godfathers'. We also review our year on the podcast, giving our highlights of the year.We would like to say thank you very much for listening, and want to reassure you that we will be back in 2023 with an even more amazing set of films.Happy Christmas!!Leave a rating and a...
2022-12-241h 17KinotomicNoirvember Special 2022 - Rebecca (1940) & Devil In A Blue Dress (1995) (w/ Adam Roche)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for our Noirvember 2022 Special!!We are joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Adam Roche of The Secret History Of Hollywood and Attaboy Clarence.Adam joins Nick and Dani for a conversation about Alfred Hitchcocks 'Rebecca'; starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. Together they talk about the behind the scenes of Manderley, the different interpretations of the movie and question whether it is actually a Film Noir.Dani and Nick then take the time to talk about 'Devil In A Blue Dress'; directed by Carl...
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Reel Talk: The Movie Show69. Blonde (w/ Dani Vilu)This week, your host Nick Chandler is joined by his KINOTOMIC co-host, Dani Vilu. Together they tackle the new film from Andrew Dominik, 'Blonde'. The film stars Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in the new Netflix biopic based on the Joyce Carol Oates book of the same name.We also talk about a little bit about what we have been watching.Enjoy!!------------Host & Editor - Nick ChandlerGuest - Dani ViluExecutive Producer - Tony BlackFollow NICK CHANDLER on Twitter, @NickSChandler, read his...
2022-10-091h 35KinotomicS03 E12 - His Girl Friday (1940) & What's Up Doc? (1972)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the season finale, the twelvth episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.In this episode we talk about 'His Girl Friday', directed by Howard Hawks and starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell; and 'What's Up Doc?', directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal.In this episode Dani and Nick talk about watching Modern Family for a a bit longer than they should've, and Nick has some major news to share.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK...
2022-08-011h 10KinotomicS03 E11 - On The Waterfront (1954) & Sorcerer (1977)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the eleventh episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.In this episode we talk about 'On The Waterfront', directed by Elia Kazan and starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint; and 'Sorcerer', directed by William Friedkin and starring Roy Scheider and Bruno Cremer.In this episode Dani and Nick talk about watching 'Goodfellas' in 35mm, make reference to Star Wars, and we try to put some jigsaw pieces together.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Twitter...
2022-07-101h 17KinotomicBonus Ep. 13: Summertime Special - The Judy Garland ShowSend us a textNick and Dani take the opportunity to discuss the work of Judy Garland.In this episode Nick and Dani record in person. We talk about the career and life of Judy Garland, make reference to Jimmy Stewart, and we try really hard to not be cynical. There is also a few references to 'Goodfellas' (it makes sense, trust us).The films we discuss include: 'Meet Me In St. Louis' (1944), directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Judy Garland, Mary Astor and Leon Ames'In The Good Old Summertime' (1949), directed by Robert Z...
2022-06-281h 15KinotomicS03 E10 - Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) & The Frighteners (1996)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the tenth episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.In this episode we talk about 'Arsenic and Old Lace', directed by Frank Capra and starring Cary Grant; and 'The Frighteners', directed by Peter Jackson and starring Michael J. Fox.In this episode Dani and Nick talk about the great movies of 2007, and we try to work out how a certain director got given a certain franchise.'The Frighteners' bloopersLeave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!
2022-06-181h 15KinotomicS03 E09 - The Grapes Of Wrath (1940) & Paper Moon (1973)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the ninth episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.In this episode we talk about 'The Grapes Of Wrath', directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda and Jane Darwell; and 'Paper Moon', directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Ryan O'Neal and Tatum O'Neal.In this episode Dani brags about going to the cinema, Nick references yet more animated TV shows, and we both give book reports.Empire Interview with Peter BogdanovichPeter Bogdanovich - YouTube ChannelPaper Moon...
2022-05-291h 41KinotomicS03 E08 - High Sierra (1941) & Blackhat (2015)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the eighth episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.In this episode we talk about 'High Sierra', directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino; and 'Blackhat', directed by Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth.In this episode Dani invokes Pauline Kael, Nick does a very bad job at defending one of his favourite movies, and we attempt to cast a remake.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Twitter: @kinotomicContact us...
2022-05-201h 18KinotomicS03 E07 - My Left Foot (1989) & Sound Of Metal (2019)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the seventh episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.In this episode we talk about 'My Left Foot', directed by Jim Sheridan and starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Flicker; and 'Sound Of Metal', directed by Darius Marder and starring Riz Ahmed and Olivia Cooke.Also in this episode Dani talks about finally watching 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood', Nick misquotes The Simpsons, and we talk about our appreciation for perhaps the greatest actor ever.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK...
2022-05-131h 17KinotomicS03 E06 - What Price Hollywood? (1932) & The Player (1992)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the sixth episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.This episode is all about Hollywood.We talk about 'What Price Hollywood?', directed by George Cukor and starring Constance Bennett and Lowell Sherman; and 'The Player', directed by Robert Altman and starring Tim Robbins and Greta Scacchi among many, many others.Also in this episode Dani talks about Wilder, Nick talks about Raimi, and we get the rare 'double-Garbo'.Article on 'What Price Hollywood?'The Norma Shearer Red...
2022-04-261h 17KinotomicS03 E05 - The Desperate Hours (1955) & Green Room (2015)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fifth episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.This episode is all about hostages and claustrophobia.We talk about, 'The Desperate Hours', directed by William Wyler and starring Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March; and 'Green Room', directed by Jeremy Saulnier and starring Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots and Patrick Stewart.Also in this episode Dani talks about #PreCodeApril, and Nick tries and fails to talk about 'AmbuLAnce'.Dani's article on 'The Desperate Hours'Leave a rating and a review...
2022-04-181h 02KinotomicThe Oscars - A Kinotomic SpecialSend us a textThe Oscars!!Dani and Nick take this opportunity to talk about the 2022 Oscars, which includes thoughts on the awards given out on the night.And then, we give you our choices of the 4 times the Academy got it right, and the 4 times the Academy got it wrong.Expect praise and rants, with Dani tackling the first ceremony in 1929 to 1969 and Nick choosing from 1970 to 2022.Enjoy!!Be Kind Rewind: How Luise Rainer Won Two Oscars In A RowCineflex: 10 Biggest Best Picture...
2022-04-011h 34KinotomicS03 E04 - The Lost Weekend (1945) & Colossal (2016)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fourth episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.This episode is all about alcoholism.We talk about, 'The Lost Weekend', written and directed by Billy Wilder and starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman; and 'Colossal', directed by Nacho Vigalondo and starring Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis and Tim Blake Nelson.In this episode we discuss 'The Batman' (again), and we give our Oscar 2022 predictions.Dani's article on 'The Lost Weekend'Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU...
2022-03-261h 25KinotomicS03 E03 - The Hunger (1983) & Near Dark (1987)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the third episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.This episode is all about 80s Vampires & vibes.We talk about, 'The Hunger', directed by Tony Scott and starring David Bowie, Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon; and 'Near Dark', directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Adrian Pasdar, Lance Henrikson and Bill Paxton.In this episode we discuss Downton Abbey, 'The Batman', how one likes their Vampire, and Dani attempts to stop Nick from ranting about 'Morbius'.Fangoria article on 'Near Dark'
2022-03-141h 16KinotomicS03 E02 - Naked (1993) & Sexy Beast (2000)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the second episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.This episode is what we are calling 'Best of British'. We talk about, 'Naked', directed by Mike Leigh and starring David Thewlis; and 'Sexy Baast', directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, and Ian McShane.In this episode we discuss (among many, many other things) representations of Britain, 'lad' culture, 'The Godfather', Mexican New-Wave, and an unusual silent film screening.Mark Kermode introduces 'Naked'Leave a rating a...
2022-03-031h 33KinotomicBonus Ep. 11: Three Films A Day... - A François Truffaut SpecialSend us a textNick and Dani take the opportunity to discuss the work of François Truffaut.We talk about his career ranging from the 1960s through to the 1980s.In this episode Nick surprises Dani with some news to get a live reaction, theres references to Monty Python, 'Allo 'Allo, The X-Files, and New Hollywood, and a showdown has been created.The films we discuss include: 'Shoot The Piano Player' (1960), starring Charles Aznavour and Marie Dubois'The Wild Child' (1970), starring François Truffaut and Jean-Pierre Cargol'The Man Who Loved Wom...
2022-02-241h 30KinotomicS03 E01 - The Great Dictator (1940) & Cabaret (1972)Send us a textWe're back!!! Join Dani and Nick for the first episode of season three of KINOTOMIC.This season premiere has us talking about, 'The Great Dictator, directed by, written by and starring Charlie Chaplin; and 'Cabaret', directed by Bob Fosse and starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey.In this episode we discuss what we have been watching in our break between seasons, which includes talk of 'The Tragedy Of Macbeth', Denzel Washington, Ridley Scott and The Lord Of Darkness.You Must Remember This...
2022-02-071h 24KinotomicBonus Ep. 10: Licorice Pizza (2021) & Nightmare Alley (2021)Send us a textBonus Ep. 10.Nick and Dani bring you a review of two new movies, Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Licorice Pizza', and Guillermo del Toro's 'Nightmare Alley'.We have a discussion about the work of Paul Thomas Anderson, and we talk about our thoughts on both the 1947 and new version of 'Nightmare Alley'.Martin Scorsese on 'Nightmare Alley': https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-01-21/martin-scorsese-nightmare-alley-guillermo-del-toroKevin Smith on 'Superman Lives' [Pt. 1]Kevin Smith on 'Superman Lives' [Pt. 2]Thank you for listening!
2022-01-241h 15KinotomicBonus Ep. 9: Rockin' Good News - A Nicolas Cage SpecialSend us a textNick and Dani take the opportunity to discuss the career of Nicolas Cage.We talk about his work, his versatility as an actor, or thespian, and three films from the last couple of years.The films we discuss include: 'Mandy' (2018, Panos Cosmatos), starring Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough and Linus Roache'Pig' (2021, Michael Sarnoski), starring Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin'Prisoners of the Ghostland' (2021, Sion Sono), starring Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella and Bill MoseleyNick's Article on 'Mandy': https://superatomovision.com/2020/07/12/mandy-2018-revenge-is-a-hallucination/Nick's Article on Panos C...
2022-01-091h 09KinotomicNoirvember Special 2021 - Ep. 3: The Asphalt Jungle (1950) & Thief (1981)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for our Noirvember 2021 Special!!This is the third and final part, in our month long 2021 Noirvember series. Yes, we did have 4 episodes planned, but life, uhhh, found a way.In this episode we discuss 'The Asphalt Jungle', directed by John Huston, starring Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern and Jean Hagen; along with 'Thief', directed by Michael Mann and starring James Caan.We get a second go at recording this episode, with Dani a bit more restrained, and Nick a lot more competant....
2021-11-3054 minKinotomicNoirvember Special 2021 - Ep. 2: Out Of The Past (1947) & Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (1999)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for our Noirvember 2021 Special!!This is the second in our four part, month long 2021 Noirvember series.In this episode we discuss 'Out Of The Past', directed by Jacques Tourneur, starring Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer; along with 'Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai', directed by Jim Jarmusch and starring Forrest Whitaker.Nick talks about the new MCU movie, 'Eternals' (no spoilers!!), whilst Dani tries to help rank Femme fatales.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!
2021-11-151h 07KinotomicNoirvember Special 2021 - Ep. 1: White Heat (1949) & Dick Tracy (1990)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for our Noirvember 2021 Special!!This is the first in our four part, month long 2021 Noirvember series.In this episode we discuss 'White Heat, directed by Raoul Walsh and starring James Cagney and Virginia Mayo; along with 'Dick Tracy', directed by and starring Warren Beatty alongside Madonna and Al Pacino.We talk 'No Time To Die' (no spoilers!!), gangster icongraphy, and Nick tries hard to not talk about comic book movies.Patrick H Willems on 'Dick Tracy': https://www.youtube.com/watch...
2021-11-0857 minKinotomicHalloween Special 2021: The Innocents (1961) & Hausu (1977)Send us a textHappy Halloween!!We bring you a very special Halloween episode.On this episode we talk about 'The Innocents' directed by Jack Clayton, and starring Deborah Kerr; and the 1977 Nobuhiko Obayashi cult favourite 'Hausu'.Find out how Nick and Dani get references to The Simpsons and Shaft, and have a brief discussion about what makes a horror movie.We also take a little bit of time to discuss what we have been watching (warning may include 'Dune' talk).Enjoy!!Thank you for...
2021-10-3150 minKinotomicBonus Ep. 8: The French Dispatch (2021) & Titane (2021)Send us a textBonus Ep. 8.Nick and Dani bring you a review of two new movies, Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch' and Julia Ducounau's 'Titane'.We have a discussion about the many, many things in 'The French Dispatch', and we talk about our theories on 'Titane'.We talk about what we have been watching since we finished season two, Dani talks about her experience at this years London Film Festival, and Nick rants about 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'.What we've been watching: ~2:00'The French Dispatch' Review: 34:30
2021-10-181h 36KinotomicS02 E12 - Palm Springs (2020) & My Man Godfrey (1936)Send us a textDani and Nick return for the twelfth episode and season finale of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'My Man Godfrey', directed by Gregory La Cava, and starring Carole Lombard and William Powell; and 'Palm Springs, directed by Max Barbakow and starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti.In this episode we discuss female-led comedy films, the nature of a time-loop movie, and reflect on the season gone.Many thanks for listening! Don't panic, we will be back!!'My Man Godfrey' review by...
2021-09-101h 09KinotomicS02 E11 - The Bridge On The River Kwai (1957) & Escape To Victory (1981)Send us a textDani and Nick return for the eleventh episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'The Bridge On The River Kwai', directed by David Lean, and starring Alec Guiness and William Holden; and 'Escape To Victory', directed by John Huston, and starring Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone.In an eisode which will forever be known as the one where Nick snuck a football film onto the podcast, Dani talks about the genius of Alec Guiness, Nick talks about Football in movies, and there is discussion about...
2021-09-041h 14KinotomicS02 E10 - Anchorman (2004) & My Cousin Vinny (1992)Send us a textDani and Nick return for the tenth episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'My Cousin Vinny', directed by Jonathan Lynn, and starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei; and 'Anchorman', directed by Adam McKay, and starring Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate.In this episode Dani and Nick talk what makes comedy funny, and somehow meet in the middle from different starting points.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2021-08-2359 minKinotomicS02 E09 - The Thin Red Line (1998) & Le Grande Illusion (1937)Send us a textDani and Nick return for the ninth episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'Le Grande Illusion', directed by Jean Renoir, and starring Jean Gabin and Erich von Stroheim; and 'The Thin Red Line', directed by Terrence Malick, and starring Jim Caviezel, Sean Penn and Nick Nolte.In this episode Dani recognises everyone and Nick misses the point.'Le Grande Illusion' Article on CriterionPeter Biskind Article in VarietySlate article on 'The Thin Red Line'Leave...
2021-08-171h 16KinotomicBonus Ep. 7: We Have The Stars - A Bette Davis SpecialSend us a textBonus Ep. 7.Nick and Dani take the opportunity to discuss the career of Bette Davis.We talk about her work, her brilliance as an actress, and all those that have collaborated with her.The films we discuss include: 'Of Human Bondage' (1934, John Cromwell), starring Leslie Howard, Frances Dee alongside Bette Davis'Jezebel' (1938, William Wyler), starring Bette Davis and Henry Fonda'The Letter' (1940, William Wyler), starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall and James Stephenson'The Little Foxes' (1941, William Wyler), starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall and Teresa WrightThis episode c...
2021-08-061h 26KinotomicS02 E08 - Cat People (1942) & Ginger Snaps (2000)Send us a textDani and Nick return for the eighth episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'Cat People', directed by Jacques Tourneur, and starring Simone Simon, Kent Smith and Jane Randolph; and 'Ginger Snaps', directed by John Fawcett, and starring Katherine Isabelle, Emily Perkins and Mimi Rogers.In this episode Dani states her preference for the unseen, and Nick admits an irrational fear of something unusual. Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic...
2021-07-301h 04KinotomicInterlude #5 - Black Widow (2021)Send us a textWelcome to the Interlude. Here, Nick will be joined by Max Mabey, and between the both of them discuss the latest movies and releases.In this fifth episode we are joined by Dani. The three of us discuss the latest installment of the MCU, 'Black Widow'. Cate Shortland directs, with the film starring, Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz and Ray Winstone.We all talk about what they have been watching, then talk about thier thoughts on the MCU as a whole, before diving headfirst i...
2021-07-161h 03KinotomicS02 E07 - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1992) & Spellbound (1945)Send us a textDani and Nick return for the seventh episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'Spellbound, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck; and 'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm', directed by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, and starring the voice-talents of Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany and Mark Hamill. We also have a brief discussion about the Batman: The Animated Series episode, 'Heart Of Ice'.In this episode Dani and Nick finally get to talk about Hitchcock and Batman. What a combination.
2021-07-091h 10KinotomicInterlude #4 - F9 (2021)Send us a textWelcome to the Interlude. Here, Nick will be joined by Max Mabey, and between the both of them discuss the latest movies and releases.In this fourth episode we discuss the latest installment of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, 'F9'. Justin Lin returns to helm the franchise, with the film starring, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, John Cena, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Charlize Theron among many, many others.Nick and Max talk about what they have been watching, then talk about thier thoughts on the 'Fast & Furious' franchise as a...
2021-07-021h 07KinotomicS02 E06 - The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946) & M*A*S*H (1970)Send us a textWe're Back!! After an unscheduled break, Dani and Nick return for the sixth episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we have a catch up on what we have been watching (contains 'True Detective', 'Saw' and Kate Winslet), then we dive into a discussion of 'The Best Years Of Our Lives', directed by William Wyler, and starring Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Teresa Wright and Harold Russell; and 'M*A*S*H', directed by Robert Altman, and starring Donald Sutherland, Tom Skerrit and Elliot Gould.In this e...
2021-06-251h 28KinotomicInterlude #2 - Bad Trip (2021) & Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar (2021)Send us a textWelcome to the Interlude. Here, Nick will be joined by Max Mabey, and between the both of them discuss the latest movies and releases.In the immortal words of Douglas Adams, "Don't Panic", as Dani and Nick will be back with regular Kinotomic episodes soon. In the meantime, in this second episode we discuss 'Bad Trip' from director Kitao Sakurai and starring Eric André, Lil Rel Howery and Tiffany Haddish; along with 'Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar' from director Josh Greenbaum and starring Kristen Wii...
2021-04-2637 minKinotomicInterlude #1 - Sound of Metal (2019) & Minari (2020)Send us a textWelcome to the Interlude. Here, Nick will be joined by Max Mabey, and between the both of them discuss the latest movies and releases.In the immortal words of Douglas Adams, "Don't Panic", as Dani and Nick will be back with regular Kinotomic episodes soon. In the meantime, in this first episode we discuss 'Sound of Metal' from director Darius Marder and starring Riz Ahmed; along with 'Minari' from director Lee Isaac Chung and starring Steven Yuen.Lee Isaac Chung interview: https://www.pluggedin.com...
2021-04-191h 00KinotomicS02 E05 - The Lady Eve (1941) & The Brothers Bloom (2008)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fifth episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'The Lady Eve', directed by Preston Sturges, and starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda; and 'The Brothers Bloom', directed by Rian Johnson, and starring Mark Ruffalo, Adrian Brody, Rinko Kikuchi and Rachel Weisz.In this episode Dani recognises some locations, Nick is a sucker for a certain kind of film, and we gush about Fonda and Stanwyck.... again.Nicks review of 'The Brothers Bloom': https://superatomovision.com/2019/05/24/the-brothers-bloom-2008-the-playful-con/
2021-04-1655 minKinotomicS02 E04 - Wild Strawberries (1957) & It's Such A Beautiful Day (2012)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fourth episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'Wild Strawberries', directed by Ingmar Bergman, and starring Victor Sjöström and Bibi Andersson; and 'It's Such A Beautiful Day', directed by Don Hertzfeldt.In this episode Nick rants about a certain film, Dani wants some joy, and existential crises are had by all.Don Hertzfeldt interview on IndieWire: https://www.indiewire.com/2012/01/animator-don-hertzfeldt-on-his-new-short-and-why-he-wants-to-make-a-feature-next-49400/Don Hertzfeldt interview on Letterboxd: https://news.letterboxd.com/post/637630524648783872/don-hertzfeldt
2021-04-091h 05KinotomicS02 E03 - Tango & Cash (1989) & The Nice Guys (2016)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the third episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode its all about Buddy Cop movies!! We talk about 'Tango & Cash', directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, and starring Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell; and 'The Nice Guys', directed by Shane Black, and starring Ryan Gosling and Kurt Russell.In this episode we discuss box office, HOBBS & SHAW, and have a detour thanks to differing opinions on the work of Sofia Coppola.Shane Black interview on SlashFilm: https://www.slashfilm.com/the-nice-guys-shane-black-interview/...
2021-03-261h 05KinotomicS02 E02 - Brief Encounter (1945) & The Housemaid (1960)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the secomd episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'Brief Encounter', directed by David Lean, and starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard; and 'The Housemaid', directed by Kim Ki-young.In this episode we discuss adultery, love, and the wonders of South Korean cinema.Criterion essay on 'The Housemaid': https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2993-the-housemaid-crossing-bordersMartin Scorsese on 'The Housemaid': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOPJN2e3kWwBong Joon-ho on 'The Housemaid...
2021-03-221h 04KinotomicS02 E01 - Ninotchka (1939) & Cold War (2018)Send us a textWe're back!!! Join Dani and Nick for the first episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This season premiere has us talking about, 'Ninotchka', directed by Ernst Lubitsch, and starring Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas; and 'Cold War', directed by Paweł Pawlikowski and starring Joanna Kulig and Tomasz Kot.In this episode we discuss what we have been watching in our break between seasons, what we have missed and the wonders of Garbo.A Polish response to 'Cold War': https://superatomovision.com/2019/11/05/a-polish-response-to-cold-war/Leave a rating a...
2021-03-121h 03KinotomicEp. 38: Christmas Special - Trading Places (1983) & The Shop Around The Corner (1940)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirty-eighth episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 38 is our final episode of this season of KINOTOMIC.This season finale is a Christmas episode with us talking about, 'The Shop Around The Corner', directed by Ernst Lubitsch, and starring Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart; and 'Trading Places', directed by John Landis and starring Dan Ackroyd, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Lee Curtis.In this episode we discuss romantic comedies, Dani does an admirable job in condensing the career of Ernst Lubitsch into a 15 minute segment...
2020-12-241h 08KinotomicEp. 37: Director December - Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977) & The Color Purple (1985)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirty-seventh episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 37 is the third and final part of our 3 episode 'Director December' series.This episode is all about Steven Spielberg!We discuss Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), where the famous "Spielberg face" was epitomised. We also delve into Spielberg's first foray into serious human drama with The Color Purple (1985), which he directed at the behest of his friend Quincy Jones. We also talk about James Cameron, and Nick and Dani come to a head over Ho...
2020-12-1750 minKinotomicEp. 36: Director December - Les Diaboliques (1955) & The Wages Of Fear (1953)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirty-sixth episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 36 is the second part in our 3 episode 'Director December' series.In this episode we discuss two films from Henri-Georges Clouzot with, 'The Wages Of Fear, starring Yves Montand and Charles Vanel; along with 'Les Diaboliques', starring Simone Signoret and Véra Clouzot.We try our hardest to talk about these movies where not much can be said, with references to Hitchcock, James Cameron and Natasha Romanoff aka the MCU's Black Widow.Leave a rating a...
2020-12-1051 minKinotomicBonus Ep. 6: Mank (2020) & Top 5 Fincher MomentsSend us a textBonus Ep. 6.Nick and Dani take the opportunity to discuss David Fincher's 'Mank', starring Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins.We then give our Top 5 Fincher Moments, with some bold choices.Nick is given a film history lesson by Dani, and in turn references The Coen Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, and Watchmen.Twitter: @kinotomicContact Us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-12-071h 10KinotomicEp. 35: Director December - The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) & Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirty-fifth episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 35 is the first part in our 3 episode 'Director December' series.In this episode we discuss the Coen Brothers with, 'The Man Who Wasn't There', starring Billy Bob Thornton and Frances McDormand; along with 'Inside Llewyn Davis', starring Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan.We also end up talking about what we think are 'top-tier' Coen films.OUTER. SPACE.'30 Years of Coens: The Man Who Wasn't There' : https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/09/30...
2020-12-031h 01KinotomicEp. 34: Noirvember - The Thin Man (1934) & Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirty-fourth episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 34 is the fourth and final part in our month long Noirvember series.In this episode we discuss 'The Thin Man', directed by W.S. Van Dyke and starring William Powell and Myrna Loy; along with 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang', directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer.We make exhaustive reference to John Dillinger, 'The Maltese Falcon', 'The Big Lebowski', 'The Long Kiss Goodnight' and the MCU.EW article on...
2020-11-2647 minKinotomicEp. 33: Noirvember - Nightcrawler (2017) & Elevator To The Gallows (1958)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirty-third episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 33 is the third part in our month long Noirvember series.In this episode we discuss 'Elevator To The Gallows', directed by Louis Malle and starring Jeanne Moreau and Maurice Ronet; along with 'Nightcrawler', directed by Dan Gilroy and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo.We somehow talk about Jean Luc-Godard and Horcruxes, find room for a Stanley Kubrick story, and discuss morality, punishments and generational divides.'Elevator To The Gallows' article by Dani: https...
2020-11-1957 minKinotomicEp. 32: Noirvember - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) & La Bête Humaine (1938)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirty-second episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 32 is the second part in our month long Noirvember series.In this episode we discuss 'La Bête Humaine', directed by Jean Renoir and starring Jean Gabin and Simone Simon; along with 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd.We reference Brosnan-era Bond, Toons that are drawn bad, and the tropes and features of a Noir movie.'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' behind the scenes: https://www.y...
2020-11-121h 15KinotomicEp. 31: Noirvember - The Night Of The Hunter (1955) & Memories Of Murder (2003)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirty-first episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 31 is the first in our month long Noirvember appreciation.In this episode we discuss 'The Night of the Hunter', directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum; along with 'Memories of Murder', directed by Oscar-winning Director Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho.Nick references a book series from his childhood, whilst Dani isn't sure whether to laugh or cry. With reference to Three Billboards, Orson Welles and serial killers.Film Cred article on 'Memories...
2020-11-0634 minKinotomicEp. 30: Halloween Special - Night Of The Living Dead (1968) & Evil Dead II (1987)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirtieth episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 30 is the third and final episode in our 3-part Halloween Special.In this episode we discuss 'Night of the Living Dead', directed by George A. Romero and starring Duane Jones; along with 'Evil Dead II', directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell.Nick admits to not liking a cinematic staple, and Dani ends up being thrown for a loop. We also discuss our scariest movie moments, and make reference to Twin Peaks, Spider-Man 2, and the...
2020-10-2955 minKinotomicEp. 29: Halloween Special - Nosferatu (1922) & A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2015)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twenty-ninth episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 29 is the second episode in our 3-part Halloween Special.In this episode we discuss 'Nosferatu, directed by F.W. Murnau; along with 'A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night', directed by Ana Lily Amirpour.Nick tells of more shocking revelations, Dani laments on lost movies, and we talk our favourite vampires with reference to Gary Oldman and Mr Burns.'A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night' article on The New York Times: https://www...
2020-10-2253 minKinotomicEp. 28: Halloween Special - The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (1920) & The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twenty-eighth episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 28 is the first episode in our 3-part Halloween Special.In this episode we discuss 'The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari', directed by Robert Wiene; along with 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre', directed by Tobe Hooper.Nick appreciates German Expressionism more, Dani experiences a different kind of horror movie, and we make reference to David Fincher's 'Mindhunter'.'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' article on Esquire: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a23810/texas-chainsaw-things-you-didnt-know/Leave...
2020-10-151h 02KinotomicEp. 27: Buster Keaton 125th Birthday Spectacular - The Cameraman (1928) & Living In Oblivion (1995)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twenty-seventh episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 27 is the third and final episode in a 3-part series entitled the 'Buster Keaton 125th Birthday Spectacular', celebrating the work of the great man on the occasion of his 125th birthday.In this episode we discuss 'The Camerman', directed by Buster Keaton and Edward Sedgwick, starring Buster Keaton; along with 'Living In Oblivion', directed by Tom DiCillo, starring Steve Buscemi and Catherine Keener.Nick and Dani talk about the struggles of creation, MGM, and masculinity, with r...
2020-10-0853 minKinotomicEp. 26: Buster Keaton 125th Birthday Spectacular - Our Hospitality (1923) & Police Story (1985)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twenty-sixth episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 26 is the second episode in a 3-part series entitled the 'Buster Keaton 125th Birthday Spectacular', celebrating the work of the great man on the occasion of his 125th birthday.In this episode we discuss 'Our Hospitality', directed by Buster Keaton and John G. Blystone, starring Buster Keaton and Joe Roberts; along with 'Police Story', directed by Jackie Chan, starring Jackie Chan, Brigette Lin and Maggie Cheung.Nick and Dani make reference to 'John Wick' and 'The...
2020-10-011h 09KinotomicEp. 25: Buster Keaton 125th Birthday Spectacular - Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) & Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twenty-fifth episode of KINOTOMIC.Episode 25 is the first episode in a 3-part series entitled the 'Buster Keaton 125th Birthday Spectacular', celebrating the work of the great man on the occasion of his 125th birthday.In this episode we discuss 'Steamboat Bill, Jr.', directed by Buster Keaton and Charles Reisner, starring Buster Keaton and Marion Byron; along with 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World', directed by Edgar Wright, starring Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.Dani gives us some fascinating information on...
2020-09-2453 minKinotomicEp. 24: The Lady From Shanghai (1947) & Under The Silver Lake (2018)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twenty-fourth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 24 we have a little taste of what is to come in Noir-vember. First up is 'The Lady From Shanghai', directed by Orson Welles, and starring Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles; and then we talk about 'Under The Silver Lake', directed by David Robert Mitchell, and starring Andrew Garfield and Riley Keough.We find out about an abandoned remake, the mysteries of the Silver Lake, with references to Errol Flynn and Spider-Man along the way.How...
2020-09-1743 minKinotomicEp. 23: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018) & The Red Turtle (2016)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twenty-third episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 23 we finally(!) get to talk about Animation. First up is 'The Red Turtle', directed by Michael Dudok de Wit and produced by Studio Ghibli; and then we talk about 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' featuring many, many Spider-People/Pigs.We end up talking about Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and Nick gives Dani a history lesson in the recent history of Spider-Man on the big screen.Mark Kermode review on 'The Red Turtle': https://www.youtube...
2020-09-101h 11KinotomicBonus Ep. 5: Tenet (2020) & Top 5 Nolan MomentsSend us a textBonus Ep. 5.Nick and Dani take the opportunity to discuss Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet', starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki and Kenneth Branagh.We then give our Top 5 Nolan Moments, with (hopefully) surprising choices.Nick keeps referencing another time travel film, and Dani watches 'Interstellar' for the first time.Top 5 Nolan moments: 48:00Dani's 'Tenet' review: https://kinojoan.co.uk/blog/tenet-saving-the-world-on-inverted-time/Twitter: @kinotomicContact Us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-09-081h 23KinotomicEp. 22: Twentieth Century (1934) & Bowfinger (1999)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twenty-second episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 22 we will be discussing the funnier side of showbusiness with, 'Twentieth Century', directed by Howard Hawkes and starring Carole Lombard and John Barrymore; and 'Bowfinger', directed by Frank Oz and starring Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy.The fate of the podcast rests on Nick's words, and Dani keeps it together for Bowfinger.John Barrymore profile: http://cinecollage.net/john-barrymore.htmlLeave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!
2020-09-0357 minKinotomicEp. 21: Now, Voyager (1942) & Star 80 (1983)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twenty-first episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 21 we will be discussing 'Now, Voyager', starring Bette Davis; and 'Star 80', directed by Bob Fosse.Dani is amazed by an acting performance from someone you wouldn't expect, whilst Nick references 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Big Mouth'.Be Kind Rewind video on 1943 Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJxKR_CA93cChristina Newland piece on 'Star 80': https://www.rogerebert.com/features/a-horror-story-for-our-times-another-look-at-bob-fosses-star-80Leave a rating and a review, and...
2020-08-271h 00KinotomicEp. 20: Metropolis (1927) & Dark City (1998)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twentieth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 20 we will be discussing Sci-Fi, with a discussion on 'Metropolis', directed by Fritz Lang; and 'Dark City', directed by Alex Proyas.We discuss silent film rediscoveries, payoffs and twists, and the current state of cinema.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-08-201h 19KinotomicEp. 19: Gold Diggers Of 1933 (1933) & Team America: World Police (2004)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the ninteenth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 19 we will be discussing 'Gold Diggers Of 1933', starring Joan Blondell and Warren William; along with 'Team America: World Police', directed by Trey Parker.We discuss the puppets, politics, humour and musical numbers.Scott Tobias on 'Team America: World Police': https://film.avclub.com/team-america-world-police-1798216617Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-08-131h 06KinotomicEp. 18: McCabe & Mrs Miller (1971) & Johnny Guitar (1954)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the eighteenth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 18 we will be discussing Westerns. Dani's film is Nicolas Ray's 'Johnny Guitar', starring Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden and Mercedes McCambridge. With Nick pairing it with Robert Altman's 'McCabe & Mrs Miller', starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie.We discuss the frontier, Joan Crawford, 'Dr. Strangelove', and lost souls. Also this week, Nick does some housekeeping on 'The Last Samurai'; and Dani pays tribute to Olivia de Havilland, who passed away recently at the age of 104.
2020-08-061h 02KinotomicEp. 17: The Last Samurai (2003) & Ran (1985)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the seventeenth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 17 we will be discussing Akira Kurosawa's epic 'Ran'; and the Tom Cruise starring 'The Last Samurai'.We discuss all things Kurosawa, Toshiro Mifune, and Tom Cruise. Criterion essay on 'Ran': https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/402-ran-apocalypse-songNY Times Article on Akira Kurosawa: https://www.nytimes.com/1981/10/04/movies/kurosawa-on-his-innovative-cinema.htmlMokoto Rich - Land of the Rising Cliché: https://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/04/movies/land-of-the-rising-cliche.htmlLeave a rating and a...
2020-07-301h 17KinotomicEp. 16: All That Jazz (1979) & Day For Night (1973)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the sixteenth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 16 we will be discussing Bob Fosse's semi-biopic 'All That Jazz', starring Roy Scheider; and François Truffaut's love-letter to moviemaking 'Day For Night', starring Jacqueline Bisset.We discuss the French New Wave, moviemaking, and showbusiness. The 400 Blows turns 60: https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/opinion/views/the-400-blows-turns-60/A Certain Tendency of French Cinema by François Truffaut: http://www.newwavefilm.com/about/a-certain-tendency-of-french-cinema-truffaut.shtmlAutuer Wars: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/04/07/auteur-wars
2020-07-231h 17KinotomicEp. 15: In This Our Life (1942) & Raw (2017)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fifteenth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 15 we will be discussing John Huston's melodrama 'In This Our Life', starring Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland; and Julia Ducournau's cannibal movie 'Raw', starring Garance Marillier and Ella Rumpf.We discuss sisters, the career of Olivia de Havilland, cannibalism, and horror movies by female directors. Dani finds out she has a strong stomach, and Nick does some recasting (again).Vulture article: https://www.vulture.com/2016/09/french-cannibal-movie-raw-so-gross-people-are-fainting.htmlInterview with Julia Ducournau: https://w...
2020-07-161h 20KinotomicEp. 14: The Bitter Tea Of General Yen (1932) & Big Trouble In Little China (1986)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fourteenth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 14 we will be discussing Frank Capra's 'The Bitter Tea Of General Yen', starring Barbara Stanwyck and Nils Asther; and John Carpenter's 'Big Trouble In Little China', starring Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall.We discuss Asian stereotypes, Stanny, director partnerships, and references to Sex And The City, The Fate Of The Furious and The Coup De Villes.Review on Pre-Code.com: http://pre-code.com/the-bitter-tea-of-general-yen-1932-review-with-barbara-stanwyck/ Senses of Cinema article: http://sensesofcinema.com/2005/cteq...
2020-07-091h 16KinotomicBonus Ep. 4: Cinema Paradiso (1988) - An Ennio Morricone TributeSend us a textBonus Ep. 4.On Monday the 6th of July, it was announced that the composer, Ennio Morricone passed away at the age of 91. As Nick and Dani discussed his passing, his legacy, we decided to use the podcast to take the opportunity to talk about 'Cinema Paradiso', directed by Guiseppe Tornatore; then discuss his legacy; and then give you our 3 favourite musical cues, the choices of which were very, very hard to whittle down.Please let us know through our Twitter or G-Mail what your favourite Ennio Morricone p...
2020-07-071h 04KinotomicEp. 13: Oldboy (2003) & Paid (1930)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the thirteenth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 13 we will be discussing 'Paid', starring Joan Crawford and directed by Sam Wood; and 'Oldboy', starring Choi Min-sik and directed by Park Chan-wook.We discuss revenge, twists, and endings.Oldboy and Greek Tragedy: https://keithtselinguist.wordpress.com/2015/04/18/greek-tragedy-in-east-asia-oldboy-2003/Joan Crawford accepting Anne Bancroft's Oscar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URwdDUt6pCALeave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic...
2020-07-021h 20KinotomicEp. 12: Before Sunrise (1995) & Call Me By Your Name (2017)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the twelfth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 12 we will be looking at Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise, starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy; and Luca Guadagnino's Call Me By Your Name, starring Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet.Dani and Nick talk Europe, first love, and peaches.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Contact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-06-251h 07KinotomicEp. 11: Troy (2004) & Jason And The Argonauts (1963)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the eleventh episode of KINOTOMIC.In this episode we try something different, with Dani introducing Nick to the Historical Epic of Troy from 2004, directed by Wolfgang Peterson and starring Brad Pitt; and Nick introducing Dani to the stop-motion mythos of Jason And The Argonauts, directed by Don Chaffey with special-effects by the great Ray Harryhausen from 1963.Nick blames Gladiator for something, whilst Dani audibly blushes over Brad Pitt.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Contact...
2020-06-181h 25KinotomicBonus Ep. 3: Gone With The Wind (1939)Send us a textBonus Ep. 3.Nick and Dani take the opportunity to discuss Victor Fleming's 'Gone With The Wind', starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable; the film as a work of cinema, its production background and its place in 2020. We talk about the world in 2020, and what the film says about Race in the 1930s and in the present day.The Importance of Scarlett's Dresses in 'Gone With The Wind': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzeHOHOQQbgCasting Scarlett O'Hara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuP1T0m...
2020-06-152h 22KinotomicEp. 10: In The Mood For Love (2001) & Red Dust (1932)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the tenth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 10 we will be discussing Romantic Dramas. The focus will be on Wong Kar Wai's 'In The Mood For Love', starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung; and the Victor Fleming directed 'Red Dust', starring Clark Gable, Jean Harlow and Mary Astor.We talk forbidden love, scandal, and Maggie Cheung's dresses.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Contact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-06-111h 04KinotomicEp. 9: The Phantom Of The Opera (1925) & Phantom Of The Paradise (1974)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the ninth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 9 we will be discussing Phantoms! (not the Ben Affleck film). We will explore the Universal classic, The Phantom Of The Opera starring Lon Chaney. Then will revel in Brian de Palma's rock-opera, Phantom Of The Paradise.In this weeks episode, Dani and Nick disagree over the Paradise and the Opera. Cinephelia And Beyond’s breakdown: https://cinephiliabeyond.org/phantom-paradise-de-palmas-cult-horror-musical-got-second-chance-shine/ Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Contact us...
2020-06-0452 minKinotomicEp. 8: Brick (2005) & In A Lonely Place (1950)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the eighth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 8 we will be discussing all things noir. First with In A Lonely Place, directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Humphrey Bogart, and then with Brick, a high-school noir directed by Rian Johnson and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt.Vivian Sobchack quote from her essay 'Lounge Time: Postwar Crises and the Chronotope of Film Noir' (1998): “The noir world of bars, diners and seedy hotels, of clandestine yet public meetings in which domesticity and kinship relations are subverted, denied and undone, a...
2020-05-2858 minKinotomicEp. 7: A Stolen Life (1946) & Birth (2004)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the seventh episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 7 we will be discussing A Stolen Life, directed by Curtis Bernhardt and starring Bette Davis, and the unfairly underseen Birth directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Nicole Kidman.In this episode Nick remakes A Stolen Life with a new cast, and Dani changes her theory on Birth's reincarnation.Be Kind Rewind's AV Essay on A Stolen Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVWY6VyYvOQGuiness 'Surfer' ad by Jonathan Glazer: https://www...
2020-05-2155 minKinotomicEp. 6: The Neon Demon (2016) & What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? (1962)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the sixth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 6 we will be discussing The Neon Demon, by Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn, and What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.We talk about the ugliness in Refn films, and Dani talks about the star personas of Davis and Crawford. We find reference points with the Fast & Furious series, Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Trog!Interview with Natasha Braier: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2016/jul/04/inside-the-weird-world-of-the-neon-demon Refn Interview on Y...
2020-05-141h 29KinotomicEp. 5: The Kid (1921) & E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fifth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 5 we will be discussing Charlie Chaplin's The Kid and E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, directed by Steven Spielberg.We talk about childhood, child actors, and find a connection to Under Seige.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Contact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-05-0748 minKinotomicEp. 4: Starship Troopers (1997) & The Big Parade (1925)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the fourth episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 4 we will be discussing Paul Verhoevan's satrical war/action film, Starship Troopers and King Vidor's Silent epic-war film, The Big Parade."Would you like to know more?"Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Contact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-04-301h 00KinotomicEp. 3: West Side Story (1961) & Tokyo Tribe (2014)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the third episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 3 we will be discussing Musicals! We talk 1960s gangland New York in West Side Story, and post-apocalyptic gangland Tokyo with Tokyo Tribe.We wish West Side Story was a different movie, and Dani survives her first Sion Sono film.Michael Bay article: https://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/18/movies/watching-movies-with-michael-bay-a-connoisseur-of-illusions.htmlLeave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Contact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-04-2351 minKinotomicBonus Ep. 2: About UsSend us a textBonus Ep. 2.Nick and Dani introduce ourselves. We talk about our favourite films (sortof), our background in Film, how much we miss the cinema, and our most memorable cinema experiences.Leave a rating, a review and subscribe. Thank you for listening!!Contact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-04-2040 minKinotomicEp. 2: Miami Vice (2006) & Angels With Dirty Faces (1938)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the second episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 2 we will be discussing Miami Vice, directed by Michael Mann and starring Colin Farrell's moustache, along with the classic Michael Curtiz directed Film-Noir, Angels With Dirty Faces, starring James Cagney.We attempt to find out why Nick loves Miami Vice so much, discuss the star power of Cagney and Bogart, and both of us find out different things that are pretty shocking.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!...
2020-04-1653 minKinotomicEp. 1: Sherlock Jr. (1924)/The Playhouse (1921) & Jackass: The Movie (2002)Send us a textJoin Dani and Nick for the first EVER (proper) episode of KINOTOMIC.In Episode 1 we will be discussing Sherlock Jr and The Playhouse, both directed and starring Buster Keaton, along with Jackass: The Movie.We discuss the surprising similarities between a great of Silent comedy, and a bunch of MTV nutters with free-reign to hurt themselves.Leave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Contact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
2020-04-0937 minKinotomicBonus Ep. 1: Parasite (2019), Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) & 1917 (2019)Send us a textBonus Ep. 1.Nick and Dani talk about Parasite, Portrait Of A Lady On Fire & 1917.This is more of an introduction episode, sent to friends and family to get feedback, but is here for all to listen. We talk about how brilliant Bong Joon-Ho is, how much fire can fire be, and whether 1917 actually does what its supposed to do.Leave a rating, a review and subscribe. Thank you for listening!!Contact us: kinotomic@gmail.com
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