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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #45 – The Czar of Noir, Eddie MullerEpisode #45 Erik and Nick had the pleasure of recently talking to Eddie Muller, the Czar of Noir. Erik met Eddie at a Noir City event at the Redford Theatre in Metro Detroit. Our discussion touches on film noir as a genre, including the views of Andrew Sarris and Paul Schrader, Our discussion also covers … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/11/18/taw45-the-czar-of-noir-eddie-muller/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #45 – The Czar of Noir, Eddie Muller →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.[ENCORE] EPISODE #4 – FILM NOIR WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAVID J. HOGANEncore presentation of Episode #4 We are replaying our interview with David J. Hogan from May 2013 in anticipation of our next episode, an interview with Eddie Muller. We thought it would be nice to have these back-to-back in the feed so you can get your film noir fix all at once. Enjoy!

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #44 – Top 5 BiopicsEpisode #44 My mother thanks you; my father thanks you; my sister thanks you; and WE thank you for joining us for our excursion into the world of biographical cinema! In episode 44, the gang at That’s a Wrap! tackles their top 5 biopics. What does each selection reveal about its selector? We have no … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/06/14/episode-44-top-5-biopics/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #44 – Top 5 Biopics →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode #44 – Top 5 BiopicsShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1186http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/06/14/episode-44-top-5-biopics/ My mother thanks you; my father thanks you; my sister thanks you; and WE thank you for joining us for our excursion into the world of biographical cinema! In episode 44, the gang at That’s a Wrap! tackles their top 5 biopics. What does each selection reveal about its selector? We have no idea, but we had a blast doing it! Let us know what tops your list. Links: Matinee: A cinematic love letter to the films of William Castle

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That's a Wrap!Episode#44 - BiopicsShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1186

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #43 Part II – Coen Brothers continuedEpisode #43 – Part II Here’s Part II of our discussion of the Coen Brothers. We had some lost audio in the first part, and this is that audio. In Part I, we do pickups, talk about Hail Caesar for almost an hour, and get into about 17 minutes of a discussion of the Coen … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/05/16/coen-brothers-part-ii/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #43 Part II – Coen Brothers continued →</a>

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That's a Wrap!TAW43 - Hail Caesar/Coen BrothersShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/05/13/episode-42-the-coen-bros-hail-caesar/

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That's a Wrap!Episode #43 – The Coen Bros / Hail CaesarThis is Part I of our discussion. Part II to follow shortly. We hope you enjoy our COEN BROTHERS / HAIL CAESAR episode wherein we dicuss Joel and Ethan’s latest effort and cast retrospection on their canon. Part of what makes these auteurs so fascinating is their cultivation of an aesthetic work ethic that spreads across a broad and diverse body of thematic/narrative/genre landscapes. Bold filmmakers unafraid to work within the template of genre; they subvert and mold them into Coen Brothers films. We discuss their highs, lows and middles. Join us! Note...

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #43 – The Coen Bros / Hail CaesarEpisode #43 – Part I This is Part I of our discussion. Part II to follow shortly. We hope you enjoy our COEN BROTHERS / HAIL CAESAR episode wherein we dicuss Joel and Ethan’s latest effort and cast retrospection on their canon. Part of what makes these auteurs so fascinating is their cultivation of an aesthetic … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/05/13/episode-42-the-coen-bros-hail-caesar/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #43 – The Coen Bros / Hail Caesar →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #42 – The 88th Academy AwardsTo cap off our week long Oscars extravaganza – we present our all-Oscars episode wherein we discuss our thoughts on this year’s best picture nominees, our own special favorites and, of course, our predictions. Let us know if you’ve enjoyed our special Oscars coverage this year. We appreciate any and all feedback. Here is the … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/02/25/45-t/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #42 – The 88th Academy Awards →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode #42 - The 88th Academy AwardsShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1154

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That's a Wrap!Episode #42 - The 88th Academy AwardsShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1154

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.The Big Short (Special Oscars Episode)A short episode with our reaction to The Big Short as part of our Oscars 2016 coverage.

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That's a Wrap!The Big Short (Special Oscars Episode)Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1112

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That's a Wrap!The Big Short (Special Oscars Episode)Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1112

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Bridge of Spies (Special Oscars Episode)A short episode with our reaction to Bridge of Spies as part of our Oscars 2016 coverage.

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That's a Wrap!Bridge of Spies (Special Oscars Episode)

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That's a Wrap!Bridge of Spies (Special Oscars Episode)

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Brooklyn (Special Oscars Episode)A short episode with our reaction to Brooklyn as part of our Oscars 2016 coverage.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Mad Max (Special Oscars Episode)A short episode with our reaction to Mad Max as part of our Oscars 2016 coverage.

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That's a Wrap!Mad Max (Special Oscars Episode)Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1106

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That's a Wrap!Mad Max (Special Oscars Episode)Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1106

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.The Martian (Special Oscars Episode)A short episode with our reaction to The Martian as part of our Oscars 2016 coverage.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.The Revenant (Special Oscars Episode)A short episode with our reaction to The Revenant as part of our Oscars 2016 coverage.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Room (Special Oscars Episode)A quick 20-30 minute reaction to Room in our Oscars 2016 series.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Spotlight (Special Oscars Episode)A short episode of our reaction to Spotlight as part of our Oscars 2016 coverage.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #41 – The Hateful Eight and Star Wars: The Force AwakensEpisode #41 In episode #41, your hosts (Erik Marshall, Nick Schlegel and Chris Gullen) discuss Quentin Tarantino’s eighth feature film The Hateful Eight and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We start with a discussion of Tarantino in general before diving into the film. Spoiler: 2/3 of us loved the movie. In segment 2, we turn into a bunch of … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/01/27/episode-41-the-hateful-eight-and-star-wars-the-force-awakens/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #41 – The Hateful Eight and Star Wars: The Force Awakens →</s...

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That's a Wrap!Episode #41 - The Hateful Eight and Star WarsShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1087

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That's a Wrap!Episode #41 - The Hateful Eight and Star WarsShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1087

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.The Year in Review – 2015: Special EpisodeThat’s a Wrap happily presents its 2015 year in review. Chris may join in later with his picks but for this 365 day roundup Erik and Nick share their favorite films, television and books of 2015. For Erik, Ex Machina took the top honor for his favorite film of the year (covered in-depth in Episode … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/01/05/the-year-in-review-2015-special-episode/" class="more-link">Continue reading The Year in Review – 2015: Special Episode →</a>

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That's a Wrap!2015 in Review - TAW Special EpisodeShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1071

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That's a Wrap!2015 in Review - TAW Special EpisodeShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1071

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #40: Holiday movies and A Very Murray ChristmasEpisode #40 This time Nick, Erik and Chris tackle holiday movies, including movies explicitly about Christmas and movies we like to watch during the holiday season. It’s a fun, loose conversation with some cinematic gems. We then decided to watch the Netflix special A Very Murray Christmas, directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Bill Murray and Paul … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/12/10/episode-40-holiday-movies-and-a-very-murray-christmas/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #40: Holiday movies and A Very Murray Christmas →</span...

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That's a Wrap!TAW40 - Holiday Movies + A Very Murray ChristmasShownote: http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/12/10/episode-40-holiday-movies

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That's a Wrap!TAW40 - Holiday Movies + A Very Murray ChristmasShownote: http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/12/10/episode-40-holiday-movies

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #39 – Ex Machina and Wes CravenEpisode #39 Please join us for episode #39 where we discuss the science fiction darling of many critics and audiences this year, Alex Garland’s Ex Machina (2015). Erik and Nick discuss their reactions to the film and also the topic of gendered/sexualized androids, robots and cyborgs trending now and in the recent past. In segment two, … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/10/02/episode-39-ex-machina-and-wes-craven/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #39 – Ex Machina and Wes Craven →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode#39 - Ex Machina and Wes CravenShownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/10/02/episode-39-ex-machina-and-wes-craven/

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #38 – Our Top Movie OpeningsEpisode # 38 In this episode, we each list and discuss our top (favorite) movie openings of all time. We loosely define openings to include pre-credits, credits, post-credits – shots, scenes, sequences etc. Pretty much anything in the first ten minutes is fair game. We hope, as always, that you enjoy our list episodes – and … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/08/19/episode-38-our-top-movie-openings/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #38 – Our Top Movie Openings →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode#38 - Our Favorite Movie Openings

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #37 – The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Netflix’s DaredevilEpisode # 37 The Marvel Cinematic Universe & Netflix’s Daredevil For Episode #37, Erik, Nick and Chris tackle the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as the Netflix streaming series, Daredevil. The guys give a brief history of the superhero genre from the eighties up to the present including commenting on the (somewhat controversial) acquisition … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/07/22/episode-37-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-and-netflixs-daredevil/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #37 – The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Netflix’s Daredevil →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #36 – Jurassic World & Jaws: 40th Anniversary.Episode # 36 That’s a Wrap presents its Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza! For their 36th episode the lads tackle 2015’s runaway summer juggernaut Jurassic World. An exciting and insightful look at the franchise and its latest (record breaking) entry await you! In the second segment, we perform our own “half-assed autopsy” on the original summer blockbuster, 1975’s … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/07/06/episode-36-jurassic-world-jaws-40th-anniversary/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #36 – Jurassic World & Jaws: 40th Anniversary. →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #35 – Top Ten Films of the 1980’sEpisode #35 In this episode, the guys go totally 80’s with their top ten films from the decade that gave us hair bands, Ronny Reagan and zombies that danced to pop music. Join Erik, Nick and Chris as they discuss their favorite picks and spend a lot of time quoting one particular film about golf. Don’t … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/05/05/episode-35-top-films-of-the-1980s/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #35 – Top Ten Films of the 1980’s →</

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #34 – Remakes: Out of the Past & Against All OddsEpisode #34 In this episode, Erik, Nick and Chris introduce a new feature!! Original Films and Their Remakes. They inaugurate with the 1947 film noir classic Out of the Past and its updated version, Against All Odds from 1984. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Links Here is the amazon page of Nick’s upcoming book! It will be … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/04/20/episode-34-remakes-out-of-the-past-against-all-odds/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #34 – Remakes: Out of the Past & Against All Odds →<...

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #33 – Top Ten Films of the 1990sEpisode #33 It was, in retrospect (and despite the above image), a very good decade for film. The last gasp of a pre-blockbuster-superhero-dominated era when the new, “New Hollywood” (Kevin Smith, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez – etc) found easy distributive flow from indie and import giant MIRAMAX. Join Erik, Nick and Chris as they countdown … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/03/20/episode-33-top-ten-films-of-the-1990s/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #33 – Top Ten Films of the 1990s →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #32 – Christopher NolanEpisode #32 That’s a Wrap! takes a look at the career of one of the most respected, profitable, bankable and just plain interesting directors of the last 20 years, Christopher Nolan. We examine his films and analyze his career up to, and including, Interstellar. Do we reach a consensus? Tune in! Links Paddy Chayefsky clip … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/03/03/episode-32-christopher-nolan/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #32 – Christopher Nolan →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #31 – Special Guest: Film Historian Ted OkudaEpisode #31 Happy New Year from That’s a Wrap! We’re back for the new year and thrilled to have author and historian Ted Okuda wrap with us for Episode #31. We talk about Ted’s books, the project of film history, the constant politicizing of films and upcoming projects. It was a blast and we’re sure … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/02/03/episode-31-special-guest-film-historian-ted-okuda/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #31 – Special Guest: Film Historian Ted Okuda →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #30 – XXX – Nymphomaniac! Pornography!Episode #30 XXX In this episode, we talk about Lars von Trier’s film Nymphomaniac, and pornography in general. If you haven’t seen the film, you can listen spoiler free until about the 50 minute mark, and then again at 1:20, when we start talking about porn in general. Nymphomaniac, despite its polarizing reception, came in … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/12/04/episode-30-xxx-nymphomaniac-pornography/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #30 – XXX – Nymphomaniac! Pornography! →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #29 – The One I Love & SNL at 40!Episode #29 Join Erik, Nick and Chris as they discuss Charlie McDowell’s “The One I Love.” This 2014 release was mostly well-received. The guys agree and weigh in from a narrative and aesthetic perspective, but more importantly, they talk about the film’s economics and its distribution model. In segment two, we list some of our all-time favorite skits … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/11/05/episode-29-one-love-snl-40/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #29 – The One I Love & SNL at 40! →

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #28 – Top 10 Films of the MillenniumEpisode #28 The title says it all: Chris, Nick and Erik talk about their top 10 films of the Millennium (so far). Leave comments below to tell us what we missed, or give us your Top 10. WARNING: IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW AHEAD OF TIME WHAT OUR SELECTIONS ARE, READ NO FURTHER!!! … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/10/16/episode-28-top-10-films-millenium/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #28 – Top 10 Films of the Millennium →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #27 – Only Lovers Left Alive & Favorite Film PodcastsEpisode #27 In the latest episode, the guys (once again a trio) are back to discuss Jim Jarmusch’s masterpiece Only Lovers Left Alive. After waxing vampiric for awhile, Erik, Nick and Chris then discuss their favorite film podcasts, the links for which are below. Also, you can check out the thoughts of our friend and colleague, … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/09/23/episode-27-lovers-left-alive-favorite-film-podcasts/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #27 – Only Lovers Left Alive & Favorite Film Podcasts →</span...

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #26 – Under The Skin & Robin WilliamsEpisode #26 Hello everyone! That’s a Wrap is proud to bring you Episode #26, which examines 2013’s Under The Skin, a powerful and brave film that has made many 10 Best lists while simultaneosly managing to “alienate” some audiences. We tackle the complex film and then move on to segment two, which is dedicated to … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/08/22/episode-26-under-the-skin-robin-williams/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #26 – Under The Skin & Robin Williams →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode #26 - Under the Skin and Robin WilliamsEpisode #26 Hello everyone! That's a Wrap is proud to bring you Episode #26, which examines 2013's Under The Skin, a powerful and brave film that has made many 10 Best lists while simultaneosly managing to "alienate" some audiences. We tackle the complex film and then move on to segment two, which is dedicated to remembering Robin Williams. Links Mentioned:

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #25 – Snowpiercer & Film Book RecommendationsEpisode #25 We tackle the juggernaut SNOWPIERCER in episode 25. Currently holding a very impressive 94% at Rotten Tomatoes, SNOWPIERCER is raking up the box office (particularly through VOD) and the critical praise. So, what’s it all about? Well, you’ll just have to listen to find out! The first 40 minutes are spoiler-free. This is … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/08/01/episode-25-snowpiercer-film-book-recommendations/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #25 – Snowpiercer & Film Book Recommendations →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode #25 - Snowpiercer and Books about FilmEpisode #25 We tackle the juggernaut SNOWPIERCER in episode 25. Currently holding a very impressive 94% at Rotten Tomatoes, SNOWPIERCER is raking up the box office (particularly through VOD) and the critical praise. So, what's it all about? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out! We had a great time in this episode and segment two is dedicated to some of our very favorite books on film. All of this and more are waiting for you in our quarter century episode, #25! Danny Peary's Cult Movies Wiki EntryList of Danny Peary's 200 Cult M...

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #24 – Zizek’s Pervert’s Guide Movies and Room 237Episode #24 Nick and Erik tackle Zizek’s The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology and The Shining documentary Room 237 as two opposite sides of the spectrum of criticism. Is one form of analysis privileged over another? Should it be? Tune in and let us know! Links Mentioned: South Park: Mystery of the Urinal Deuce Pervert’s Guide … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/07/11/episode-24-zizeks-perverts-guide-movies-room-237/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #24 – Zizek’s Pervert’s Guide Movies and Room 237 →</a&

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That's a Wrap!Episode# 24 - Zizek's Pervert's Guides and Room 237Episode #24 Nick and Erik tackle Zizek's The Pervert's Guide to Ideology and The Shining documentary Room 237 as two opposite sides of the spectrum of criticism. Is one form of analysis privileged over another? Should it be? Tune and let us know! Links Mentioned: South Park: Mystery of the Urinal Deuce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHE5YUNkssQ&feature=kp

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That's a Wrap!Episode #23 -Top 5 Endings

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #23 – Our Top 5 Movie EndingsEpisode #23 In this episode, we each list and discuss our 5 favorite movie endings of all time. This necessarily means: SPOILERS AHEAD. A list of our selections is provided below – as to temper any spoilers you truly wish to avoid. Otherwise, enjoy! As with all of our lists, they’re fun to do, promote … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/06/19/episode-23-top-5-endings-film-books/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #23 – Our Top 5 Movie Endings →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode #19 -Her and True Detective

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #22 – The Wild, Wonderful World of Wes AndersonEpisode # 22 In this episode, the guys, along with guest panelist, Dr. Lara Hrycaj (who attended graduate school with the guys), discuss one of the more polarizing figures in modern cinema, Wes Anderson, director of Bottle Rocket, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and the recent The Grand Budapest Hotel. We discuss Anderson’s complete oeuvre as well … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/05/19/episode-22-wild-wonderful-world-wes-anderson/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #22 – The Wild, Wonderful World of Wes Anderson <span class="meta-nav&quo...

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That's a Wrap!Episode #22 - The Wild, Wonderful World of Wes AndersonIn this episode, the guys, along with guest panelist, Dr. Lara Hrycaj (who attended graduate school with the guys), discuss one of the more polarizing figures in modern cinema, Wes Anderson, director of Bottle Rocket, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and the recent The Grand Budapest Hotel. We discuss Anderson's complete oeuvre as well as his influences, contemporaries and his lesser-known commercial work. Links: Article on Anderson's television ads. Another link to Anderson's commercials. Article from the NY Film Festival with video in which Anderson and Tenebaums discuss...

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That's a Wrap!Episode#17 -Film Theory- FTW or WTF3F (1).mp3

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That's a Wrap!Episode #20 - The Hunt

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That's a Wrap!Episode #21 - Errol Morris/The Unknown Known and The Act of Killing It's documentary time here at That's A Wrap! We finally talk about Errol Morris, framing the discussion around his latest film, The Unknown Known (Watch Now on Amazon While It's in Theaters). In Segment 2, we talk about Joshua Oppenhimer's chilling Oscar-nominated film The Act of Killing. Links Errol Morris's article about The Act of Killing Errol Morris's writing for the NY Times, including some reflections about the latest movie. The Act of Killing on Netflix Also streaming on Netflix: The Thin Blue Line | Tabloid | Vernon, Florida

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #21 – Errol Morris/The Unknown Known and The Act of KillingEpisode #21 It’s documentary time here at That’s A Wrap! We finally talk about Errol Morris, framing the discussion around his latest film, The Unknown Known (Watch Now on Amazon While It’s in Theaters). In Segment 2, we talk about Joshua Oppenhimer’s chilling Oscar-nominated film The Act of Killing. Links Errol Morris’s article about The Act of … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/05/08/episode-21-errol-morristhe-unknown-known-act-killing/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #21 – Errol Morris/The Unknown Known and The Act of Killing <span class="...

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #20 – The Hunt (Jagten, 2012) and Random RecommendationsEpisode #20 In our 20th episode, we look at The Hunt (Jagten, 2012). This Academy Award nominated Danish film from visionary director Thomas Vinterberg is a powerful, wrenching and honest exploration of the malleability and fallibility of human behavior. The Hunt tells the tale of Lucas (Mads Mikkelsen), a divorced day-care worker (laid off from … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/03/22/episode-20-hunt-jagten-2012-random-recommendations/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #20 – The Hunt (Jagten, 2012) and Random Recommendations →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #19 – Her and HBO’s True DetectiveEpisode #19 Join us as we share our thoughts, criticisms and general reactions to this year’s Oscar winner for Best Original Screenplay Her. Very much a topical film that addresses many “here and now” issues and technologies (although it’s set in a near future), Spike Jonez’s film generates a lot of pathos from its main characters and calls … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/03/05/episode-19-true-detective/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #19 – Her and HBO’s True Detective →</span&

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #18 – Top 5 Favorite Films to “Look At” & House of Cards S02Episode #18 Erik, Nick and Chris discuss their very favorite films to “look at.” We each take turns presenting our TOP 5 best-loved films that we admire simply for their visual beauty. A tough task to be sure, but we did our best and include a brief short-list of honorable mentions at the end. … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/02/21/episode-18-top-5-favorite-films-look-house-cards-s02/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #18 – Top 5 Favorite Films to “Look At” & House of Cards S02 →<

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #17 – Film Theory: FTW or WTF?Episode #17 We have a rather sprawling discussion of film theory, reminiscing about graduate school and the process of grappling with difficult writing. Toward the end, Erik starts talking about fiction that does the work of film theory (Amazon affiliate links to most of the books appear below). Links mentioned: Auction site for movie memorabilia: … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2014/01/30/episode-17-film-theory-ftw-wtf/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #17 – Film Theory: FTW or WTF? →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #16 – The CanyonsEpisode #16 In their year-ending episode, Erik, Nick and Chris discuss Paul Schrader’s The Canyons from every possible angle. The film polarized critics yet was appreciated by scholars and cinephiles. In segment 2, the guys discuss their favorite episodes and moments over the maiden year of the podcast. Finally, Erik Marshall, Nicholas Schlegel and Christopher Gullen … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/12/29/episode-16-canyons/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #16 – The Canyons →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #15 – Roundtable Discussion with The Projection BoothEpisode #15 In this special episode, Erik, Nick and Chris have a roundtable with Mike White and Rob St. Mary, hosts of the fantastic The Projection Booth podcast. The guys all discuss the question on whether or not film is still relevant. Over the last decade, technological, social, economic and aesthetic changes have forced filmmakers, studios, … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/11/27/episode-15-roundtable-discussion-projection-booth/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #15 – Roundtable Discussion with The Projection Booth →</a&g

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That's a Wrap!Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to WatchEpisode #14 In Segment One of this epsiode, Erik, Nick and Chris talk about the MPAA ratings system, and specifically the film This Film is Not Yet Rated directed by Kirby Dick. The film (and our discussion) focuses heavily on the … Continue reading →The post Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to Watch appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to WatchEpisode #14 In Segment One of this epsiode, Erik, Nick and Chris talk about the MPAA ratings system, and specifically the film This Film is Not Yet Rated directed by Kirby Dick. The film (and our discussion) focuses heavily on the rather uneven and mysterious ratings criteria for Hollywood films and the fact that the MPAA … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/11/15/taw14-mpaa-ratingsthis-film-yet-rated-foreign-films-watch/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to Watch <span class="...

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That's a Wrap!Gravity (2013) – A “That’s a Wrap” Special EpisodeSupplemental Episode Erik and Nick were impressed by Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity. In fact, they’ve dedicated a supplemental episode between shows 13 and 14 to this box-office monster and critical darling. In many ways, Gravity presents a possible model or methodology that … Continue reading →The post Gravity (2013) – A “That’s a Wrap” Special Episode appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Gravity (2013) – A “That’s a Wrap” Special EpisodeSupplemental Episode Erik and Nick were impressed by Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity. In fact, they’ve dedicated a supplemental episode between shows 13 and 14 to this box-office monster and critical darling. In many ways, Gravity presents a possible model or methodology that Hollywood could and should take seriously. The film’s narrative simplicity – with its focus on … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/10/18/gravity-2013-a-thats-a-wrap-special-episode/" class="more-link">Continue reading Gravity (2013) – A “That’s a Wrap” Special Episode →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode #13 – 007 James Bond Special & Skyfall RevisitedEpisode #13 Note: We had severe audio difficulties that were unknown to us until we were in post. As a result, we have had to makes some edits to the content. We sincerely apologize for this calamity and are taking … Continue reading →The post Episode #13 – 007 James Bond Special & Skyfall Revisited appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #13 – 007 James Bond Special & Skyfall RevisitedEpisode #13 Note: We had severe audio difficulties that were unknown to us until we were in post. As a result, we have had to makes some edits to the content. We sincerely apologize for this calamity and are taking measures to ensure that this does not happen again. 2012 marked the 50th Anniversary of … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/10/14/episode-13-007-james-bond-special-skyfall-revisited/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #13 – 007 James Bond Special & Skyfall Revisited →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode #12 – Interview with Ian Olney: Euro Horror SpecialEpisode #12 Join us in welcoming Ian Olney, Associate Professor of English at York College, to That’s a Wrap this week to discuss a particular brand of horror that many (even fans of the genre) are unfamiliar with: Euro Horror. Ian … Continue reading →The post Episode #12 – Interview with Ian Olney: Euro Horror Special appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #12 – Interview with Ian Olney: Euro Horror SpecialEpisode #12 Join us in welcoming Ian Olney, Associate Professor of English at York College, to That’s a Wrap this week to discuss a particular brand of horror that many (even fans of the genre) are unfamiliar with: Euro Horror. Ian discusses the origins of this movement in Europe, it’s key characteristics, major films and lack … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/09/18/episode-12-interview-with-ian-olney-euro-horror-special/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #12 – Interview with Ian Olney: Euro Horror Special →

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That's a Wrap!Episode #11 – Woody Allen/Blue JasmineIn this episode we talk about the career of Woody Allen, including his new film Blue Jasmine. We each choose a favorite film as well films we think someone new to Woody Allen should watch. After stipulating that Annie Hall … Continue reading →The post Episode #11 – Woody Allen/Blue Jasmine appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #11 – Woody Allen/Blue JasmineEpisode #11 In this episode we talk about the career of Woody Allen, including his new film Blue Jasmine. We each choose a favorite film as well films we think someone new to Woody Allen should watch. After stipulating that Annie Hall is the ideal entry point, we came up with second movies for newbies … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/09/05/episode-11-woody-allenblue-jasmine/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #11 – Woody Allen/Blue Jasmine →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode #10 – Special Guest: Robert BurgoyneEpisode #10 Our RATINGSPALOOZA podcast drops today with our very special guest, Robert Burgoyne, Chair of the Department of Film Studies at St. Andrews, Scotland. Bob’s work centers on historiography and film, with a special emphasis on American cinema, history … Continue reading →The post Episode #10 – Special Guest: Robert Burgoyne appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #10 – Special Guest: Robert BurgoyneEpisode #10 Our RATINGSPALOOZA podcast drops today with our very special guest, Robert Burgoyne, Chair of the Department of Film Studies at St. Andrews, Scotland. Bob’s work centers on historiography and film, with a special emphasis on American cinema, history and national identity, and the counter narratives of nation that have emerged in many films. … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/08/23/episode-10-special-guest-robert-burgoyne/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #10 – Special Guest: Robert Burgoyne →</a>

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #9 – Back To School: Teaching Film & Man of SteelEpisode #9 We explore two lengthy topics in our 9th episode of That’s a Wrap! Principal photography begins with part one of a two-part series on film pedagogy. Erik, Nick and Chris discuss their various approaches to teaching film in past years, today and well into the future. They discuss, among other things, the importance … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/08/09/episode-9-back-to-school-teaching-film-man-of-steel/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #9 – Back To School: Teaching Film & Man of Steel →

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That's a Wrap!Episode #9 – Back To School: Teaching Film & Man of SteelEpisode #9 We explore two lengthy topics in our 9th episode of That’s a Wrap! Principal photography begins with part one of a two-part series on film pedagogy. Erik, Nick and Chris discuss their various approaches to teaching film in … Continue reading →The post Episode #9 – Back To School: Teaching Film & Man of Steel appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap!Episode #8 – State of CinemaEpisode #8 Do you recall the days when spectacle-driven “event” cinema was the exception, not the rule? Mid and low-concept minded films have been an endangered species over the years… This is not to say that we don’t have films … Continue reading →The post Episode #8 – State of Cinema appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap! Film, Media and Culture. Academic yet accessible.Episode #8 – State of CinemaEpisode #8 Do you recall the days when spectacle-driven “event” cinema was the exception, not the rule? Mid and low-concept minded films have been an endangered species over the years… This is not to say that we don’t have films to counter this increasingly stupid strategy (Erik and I just went and saw, and podcasted … <a href="http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2013/07/25/episode-8-state-of-cinema/" class="more-link">Continue reading Episode #8 – State of Cinema →</a>

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That's a Wrap!Episode #7: Star Trek with Mark ClarkEpisode #7 In episode seven, we talk to Mark Clark, author of Star Trek FAQ 2.0: Everything Left to Know About The Next Generation, the Movies, and Beyond (Unofficial and Unauthorized), about his books and about the Trek universe in general. … Continue reading →The post Episode #7: Star Trek with Mark Clark appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap!Episode #6 – Linklater’s “Before Midnight” and Special Guests Mark Clark & Bryan Senn on their book “Sixties Shockers”Episode #6 Richard Linklater’s “Before” Trilogy began in 1995 with his magical Before Sunrise, continued 9 years later with his entr‘acte Before Sunset and on June 13th, 2013 we witnessed the release (also 9 years later) of the third installment: … Continue reading →The post Episode #6 – Linklater’s “Before Midnight” and Special Guests Mark Clark & Bryan Senn on their book “Sixties Shockers” appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap!Episode #5 – Film Adaptations: Our FavoritesEpisode #5 The translation process from page to screen is endemic to the industry and is of particular importance to the public when the source is a beloved and/or bestselling novel, novella or graphic novel. (Harry Potter, The Lord of … Continue reading →The post Episode #5 – Film Adaptations: Our Favorites appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap!Episode #4 – Film Noir with Special Guest David J. HoganEpisode #4 That’s a Wrap! proudly welcomes author and historian David J. Hogan to discuss his new book Film Noir FAQ. In this episode we talk about film noir as a genre, as well as our favorite film and femmes … Continue reading →The post Episode #4 – Film Noir with Special Guest David J. Hogan appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap!Episode #3 – The Top 5 TV Shows of the New Millenium and The Keanu Reeves Documentary: “Side by Side”Episode #3 RCA introduced television to the American public at the 1939 World’s Fair. Since then, Philo Taylor Farnsworth’s invention has been invading homes (in every room imaginable and now, for some reason, refrigerator doors?) waiting rooms, bars, gas station pumps, and even … Continue reading →The post Episode #3 – The Top 5 TV Shows of the New Millenium and The Keanu Reeves Documentary: “Side by Side” appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap!Episode #2 – Special Guest Chuck Tryon, The Streaming Wars and House of CardsEpisode #2 The 21st Century has seen dynamic shifts in, and the rapid integration of, streaming Television and movie content via subscription and rental services offered by Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Vudu,Youtube, Flixster, et al. Netlfix launched their much-touted political … Continue reading →The post Episode #2 – Special Guest Chuck Tryon, The Streaming Wars and House of Cards appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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That's a Wrap!That’s A Wrap! Episode #1Episode #1 Our first podcast was recorded this weekend. There were a few technical difficulties (we are still learning) but we are upgrading our equipment and expect far less snags with our next show. Nevertheless, the show came together seamlessly … Continue reading →The post That’s A Wrap! Episode #1 appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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