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The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 398 - Superman
In this episode we delve into the latest DC film, Superman, directed by James Gunn. They discuss their excitement for Gunn's take on the DC Universe, our impressions of the cast and the film's overall tone and stylistic choices. We also touch on various plot elements, special effects, and how the movie fares against the backdrop of other superhero films.
2025-07-22
1h 01
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 392 - Black Bag
In this episode we dive deep into Steven Soderbergh’s latest project 'Black Bag.' The conversation extends to the storytelling prowess of screenwriter David Koepp, the complexities of character development, and the nuances of the film's cinematography and editing. We also touch on other upcoming movies from directors like Paul Thomas Anderson and Spike Lee, and examine performances by Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Upcoming Movies 03:50 Character Analysis and Performances 05:38 Cinematic Techniques and Directorial Style 11:09 Spoilers 32:50 Cate Blanchett's Character Study 37:27 Scr...
2025-04-16
54 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 386 - A Complete Unknown
In this episode we dive deep into the Bob Dylan biopic, analyzing the film's approach to the music icon's life. We reflect on the unique narrative style, the performances, and the direction by James Mangold. We also explore how the film's portrayal of Dylan's music and persona may introduce new fans to the legendary artist's work.
2025-01-18
52 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 385 - Nosferatu
In this episode we dive into Robert Eggers' contemporary take on the classic Dracula tale, Nosferatu. We discuss the film's homage to the 1922 F.W. Murnau film, its modern cinematic techniques, and the chilling performances by Lily Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Bill Skarsgård. Paul also shares his recent trip to Prague, where the movie was filmed, adding a personal touch with anecdotes about the city's Christmas markets and his own unsettling dreams. Tune in for a deep analysis of the film's cinematography, editing, and the passionate work of the cast and crew. 00:00 Introduction an...
2025-01-13
53 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 384 - Gladiator 2
In this episode Paul announces his exciting new role as a director, co-directing a play with Heather Miles. The discussion then ventures into Paul's experiences and the learning curve in directing. Then we get into a detailed critique of 'Gladiator 2,' discussing characters, plot, CGI elements, and specific performances. We also touch upon other movies like 'Napoleon' and explore the intricacies of big-budget filmmaking and character development.
2024-12-18
45 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 383 - The Outrun
In this episode we delve into 'The Outrun,' starring Saoirse Ronan. Paul explains how he stumbled upon the film on IMDb and why he was drawn to it. We discuss the film's portrayal of addiction, highlighting Nora Fingscheid's direction and the non-linear storytelling, which effectively represents the protagonist's struggles with alcoholism. We also analyze Saoirse Ronan's compelling performance and the technical choices made in the film, including the use of hair color to denote time shifts. We talk about the film's subtle yet powerful storytelling and praise its non-judgmental approach to difficult subjects.
2024-12-01
37 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 374 - Strange Darling
In this episode we dive into the movie 'Strange Darling,' exploring its unique cinematography, storytelling techniques, and the intriguing performances by Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. We examines the layers of the plot, the use of 35mm film, and the thematic elements that challenge the audience's perceptions and judgments. It is definitely one of the must-see movies of the year. 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Paul’s Introduction to Willa Fitzgerald 02:53 Initial Impressions of the Movie 03:03 Cinematic Techniques and Influences 06:13 Spoiler Alert: Deep Dive into Plot 07:34 Theater Experience and...
2024-09-11
58 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 370 - Kinds of Kindness
In this episode of 'The Actor and the Engineer,' Paul James and Josh Knapp delve into the complexities of Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Kinds of Kindness.' They discuss the balance between humor and existential dread in the film, its three distinct vignettes, and the thematic elements of control, belief, and absurdity. The conversation also touches on the deliberate choice of visual elements, such as color schemes and costume design, as well as the controversial aspects of screenwriting and character decisions that challenge viewers on multiple levels.
2024-07-20
1h 03
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 369 - All Things Mad Max
Join Josh Knapp (the broadcast engineer) and Paul James (the actor) as they delve into the Mad Max saga. From Josh's newfound appreciation for Mad Max: Fury Road to analyzing the impact of various characters and films, this episode covers it all. They discuss the evolution of the series and character arcs across the series. This engaging discussion also considers the broader context of dystopian movies and the challenges of filmmaking. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:16 Diving into Mad Max: Fury Road 00:40 First Impressions and Rewatching 02:05 Comparing Mad Max Films 05...
2024-06-28
1h 10
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 353 - Quick Cuts (Kubrick, Brazil and Starman)
Paul saw a play with Karen Allen and Reed Birney! And we talk about Josh watching Kubrick on the big screen, double features and Starman.
2023-10-18
56 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 352 - Past Lives
Paul talks about his recent experience performing in a Steve Martin play and we talk about Celine Song's quiet, but confident debut film starring Greta Lee.
2023-10-10
1h 15
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 351 - Oppenheimer
Paul is in a new play!!! We get into that and also train our sights on one of the biggest movies of the summer. We talk about Christopher Nolan's sprawling cast, sharp editing and keen visual effects (No CG!)
2023-08-21
1h 18
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 347 - Quick Cuts (The Godfather, All About Eve, Succession, Tarantino)
This week Paul talks about meeting Karen Allen (!!!) and Josh watches a bunch of movies (The Godfather, All About Eve, Tarantino Rewatch). Our next episodes will focus on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Asteroid City.
2023-06-28
1h 18
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 343 - Top Ten of 2022
We finally have gotten around to our favorite films of 2022! We each count down our favorites and sprinkle some honorable mentions in there. Paul also talks about finishing up his run of performances in Richmond!
2023-04-11
1h 45
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep 337 - The Fabelmans
We look back at Steven Spielberg looking back at his young life through a well-lit, richly textured lens. Josh enjoyed the journey while Paul was left with questions... Check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@actorandengineerpodcast9968
2023-01-04
1h 07
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Oscarcast 2022
It's that time again, where Paul pulls out a shocking prediction about the Oscars that usually comes true! We go through all of the big categories and give who we think will win and who we would vote for.
2022-03-24
54 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The Worst Person In The World
It took us long enough to get to this movie! Joachim Trier's film has a little bit for everybody (but may not be for everybody). Josh loves the structure of the storytelling and Paul calls it "the most mature coming of age film I've ever seen". Enjoy!
2022-03-22
58 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Licorice Pizza
Paul Thomas Anderson looks back at the 70's with his own kind of lens and brings along a bunch of non-actors with him. We talk about the music, running dolly shots and the obstacles that PTA likes to put in his own way.
2022-03-03
1h 12
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
No Time To Die
This week we see how Daniel Craig brings his James Bond ship into port. Is this a good end to the 5-film arc that started with Casino Royale? How will the franchise move forward? We get into all of that, plus Paul reacts to the newest Batman trailer. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Here Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer
2021-10-24
1h 33
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
MASH
This week we look back at MASH, Robert Altman's first big feature film. Set during the Korean War and released in 1970, we discuss how it uses comedy to comment on war, how particular scenes have aged and the massive impact that Altman's overlapping dialogue, editing choices and shot selections have had on directors like Paul Thomas Anderson and Steven Soderbergh. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Here Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer
2021-05-25
55 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Sound of Metal
This week we talk about the loud and powerful performances by Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci in this quiet film about a heavy metal drummer who loses his hearing and has to figure out how to move forward. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer
2021-01-23
1h 14
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Top 5s of 2000
We look back 20 years to a year after what many people consider one of the greatest movie years in history and find out that there were actually some great movies that came out in 2000! Soderbergh comes up big, comic book movies get a new start and Josh tries to relate In the Mood for Love to Drive. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer
2020-08-12
1h 38
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Should Have Seen: Ben-Hur and Lawrence of Arabia
This week we talk about two epic movies that at least one of us hasn't seen before. Paul sees Ben-Hur and Josh sees Lawrence of Arabia for the first time. We know! How did we go this long without seeing these films? We talk Oscars, epic shots, epic scores and problematic casting. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer
2020-07-29
1h 47
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Little Women
Greta Gerwig's take on this 150 year old story is so inventive and has elements that we both really enjoy. Paul (the actor) talks about the bold acting choices and Josh (the engineer) gets into the benefits of the unique story structure. Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer
2020-01-22
48 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The Lighthouse
This new film by Robert Eggers about stranded lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) in the late 1800's is visually intriguing and has an enigmatic narrative. Paul has questions and Josh has some answers (?) but not all of them. This art fulfills the requirement of not being boring, wasteful or simple. Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer
2019-10-30
58 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ad Astra
Brad Pitt cries in space. James Gray's movie about searching for life in other galaxies and father/son reconciliation goes a bit deeper than that. We talk about the themes that we saw in the movie, Pitt's performance and the extreme technical accuracy of the depiction of sound and visuals in space. Spoilers start at 32:20. Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer
2019-10-09
1h 21
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
It Chapter Two
The Losers Club is back to once again battle Pennywise after a 27 year hibernation. We also talk about Paul finishing up his most recent play run. Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer
2019-09-27
59 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Should Have Seen (Unforgiven and The Graduate)
You haven't seen that movie? Well, this week Paul and Josh each watch a movie that they "should have seen" by now. Josh finally watches Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven and Paul finally sees Mike Nichols' The Graduate and we dig into them. Yeah, yeah, we know. But we've seen them now, so get off our backs!! Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2019-08-20
1h 03
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The Dead Don't Die
The Dead Don't Die. Josh loved the trailer and Paul was ho-hum about it. Paul loved the movie and Josh was ho-hum about it. Let the games begin! Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2019-06-29
48 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Top Ten of 2018
It's finally time to put 2018 to rest. We each count off our top ten films of 2018, along with some honorable mentions. We also spend a little bit of time talking about the Oscars, how cool Olivia Colman is and why Paul is a Master Oscar Predictor. Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2019-03-02
2h 00
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
OscarCast
The time has come! We run down who WE would vote for and who we THINK will will win in the biggest categories at this year's Oscars cerermony. Josh gets his own statue and Paul has a BOLD pick for Best Picture. Next week, we each run down our "favourite" movies of 2018. Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2019-02-22
1h 15
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse
We get caught in the web of the newest Spider-Man, Miles Morales (and other Spider-People) in this stylistic, Oscar-nominated animated film with some fun performances and a cool premise. Why does Josh keep calling it a kid's movie? Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2019-02-09
51 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
American Animals
This week we get into Bart Layton's narrative/documentary movie that we don't necessarily agree about... Paul also recaps his most recent play experiences. Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2018-10-03
1h 04
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
We, uh, find a way to talk about the next Jurassic World movie, which is a bit different from the previous one. J.A. Bayona puts his stamp on this franchise by making it creepy and entertaining. And Paul may actually like this one! Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2018-07-20
1h 20
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ant'Man and the Wasp
This week we watch the 20th movie in the MCU, but it still works well as a stand-alone superhero movie. Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Co. get small, AND BIG while trying to figure out who they are fighting. We also talk about the first rehearsals of Paul's play and Josh watching the Jaws Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh on Independence Day. Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2018-07-13
1h 16
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ready Player One
This week we talk about how Spielberg adapted Ernest Cline's best-selling novel that celebrates pop culture from the 80's into a popcorn movie for the 2010's. Josh read the book and Paul didn't, so we are able to come at it from different angles. Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2018-04-14
1h 11
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The Florida Project and Oscar Movie Roundup
This week we try to wrap up discussions on the last few movies in the Oscar race that we have seen, but we spend most of the time talking about The Florida Project, and Paul gushes about Gary Oldman's revelatory performance in Darkest Hour. Other movies we talk about are I, Tonya, The Post and Roman J Israel, Esq. Enjoy! Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2018-02-23
1h 56
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Phantom Thread
Oscar nominations AND a Paul Thomas Anderson movie all in one week! We quickly go through our predictions for the nominations and how many we got right. Then we dive into the second pairing between Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis. We got completely different things from this movie, which makes it an interesting discussion!! Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2018-01-26
1h 35
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Mudbound with Special Guest Melanie Simmons
This week we welcome Melanie Simmons, film and theater actress and costar with Paul in their most recent play! We talk about Dee Rees' new film Mudbound. We discuss the performances, writing and the uniqueness of the Netflix release model. Thanks Melanie! Subscribe on iTunes or Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2018-01-17
1h 32
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The Disaster Artist
This week we see James Franco's take on the making of the cult favorite "The Room". The director and star of this film tries to bring Tommy Wiseau's eccentricities to a larger audience and it is both hilarious and touching at times. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2017-12-31
1h 24
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
It
The newest adaptation of Stephen King's best-selling novel is out in the theaters and is doing really well despite the poor box office numbers this summer. We come at this from two different angles: Paul has read the book and loved it and Josh knows nothing about it. We also talk about Moviepass, Paul's play and the Episode IX director choice. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2017-09-16
59 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Elle
This week we circle back on a film that Josh hadn't gotten around to seeing during Oscar season. This French film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Isabelle Huppert (in an Oscar nominated role) may be much more than the basic tagline. What was described as a thriller about a rape victim searching for her attacker brings up so many more questions than it answers. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2017-08-11
1h 27
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The Big Sick
This week we talk about a true romantic comedy with equal doses of both. This film (based on a true story) is about a comedian who falls in love with a woman and quickly has to deal with his feelings for her when she is put into a medically induced coma and he meets her parents (played by Holly Hunter and Ray Romano). We start of the episode talking about Josh's rewatch of Baby Driver and finally seeing the new Blade Runner trailer. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ac...
2017-07-25
1h 21
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Baby Driver
This week we talk about Edgar Wright's much-anticipated next film about a young getaway driver that curates a soundtrack to his life by way of an iPod. Only just the right song will do for anything from getting coffee to evading the cops in downtown Atlanta. This action film has great practical stunts, good chemistry between the leads and 2 Oscar winners (Spacey and Foxx). It's Josh's favorite movie of the year, so far! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2017-07-07
1h 35
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Jesus of Montreal
This week we talk about an Oscar-nominated film that Paul saw around the time of it's release and has thought recently about revisiting. This film is a retelling of the Passion Play (Jesus' last few days on Earth) as re-imagined by a writer/actor and the group of friends/actors that he brings together. The film also parallels Jesus' story and is a rare instance where we disagree on the merits of the film as we discuss it. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twit...
2017-06-19
56 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Sunset Boulevard
Paul has just watched Billy Wilder's Oscar-winning 1950 film for the first time and we talk about it. Is the Norma Desmond character too over-the-top, or just enough? How about that cool cigarette holder of hers? William Holden and Eric von Stroheim are along for the ride in this movie about movies and what they can do to the people who make them. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2017-05-20
1h 33
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
This is the sequel that we have been waiting for. James Gunn writes and directs the second chapter in the Guardian's story and tells us more about the established characters while introducing new and enigmatic characters. Kurt Russell plays a planet and the new classic rock tunes fit right in (especially when Baby Groot is dancing to them). Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2017-05-11
1h 37
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Kong: Skull Island
This week we look at this new "big monkey" movie that is slated to start the Monsterverse (including Godzilla and Mothra). We also talk about Josh's experience at the theater seeing this movie (spoiler alert: it wasn't great). Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2017-04-05
1h 33
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Oscar Minisode 2017
This is a quick episode right before the Oscars, so that we can get in the last few movies that we have seen before the ceremony. Josh also talks about some crazy coincidences on his vacation. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2017-02-27
28 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Top 10 Films of 2016 Part 1
This is our "end of the year" countdown of our favorite movies that came out in 2016. This episode is the first part of the list. We both count down our lists from 10 to 6 and explain why we want to single out these particular movies. Next week is 5 through 1! Josh also mentions a website that has dvd commentary tracks available as mp3s so you can listen to them like podcasts! Here is the link: criterioncommentaries.com. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengine
2017-02-13
1h 01
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Doctor Strange
This week we talk about the second film of 2016 from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We talk about how they dealt with the muti-verses and astral planes and all of the things that we haven't seen before in a Marvel movie. We spend just a little time on the "whitewashing" controversy and we also talk a little about the score. In the show, Josh talks about a video comparing Marvel scores to the scores of other action/fantasy movies and here is the link: https://youtu.be/7vfqkvwW2fs Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Face...
2016-11-11
1h 20
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Star Trek Beyond
This week we boldly go to the theater and take in the third installment in the new Star Trek universe. The new director Justin Lin and the new writing team of Simon Pegg and Doug Jung try to make this franchise extensible while still making it fun. Also, Paul has an exciting acting announcement! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2016-08-04
1h 44
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
This week we catch up and talk about what we have been watching and Josh shares his favorite trailer of the year. We also talk about a movie that serves as an addendum to our previous episode about difficult movies to watch, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebookpage: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2016-06-15
1h 04
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Captain America: Civil War
This week we talk about the first big blockbuster movie of Summer and Paul makes a persuasive case as to why this is more of a Captain America movie as opposed to an "Avengers 2.5". We also talk about the new additions to this movie and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Black Panther and Spiderman). Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebookpage: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2016-05-19
1h 30
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The Girls with the Dragon Tattoo
This week (and next week) we dig deep into the similarities and differences between the Swedish and American adaptations of the Stieg Larsson novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. We talk about what we like about each and Paul offers up an interesting new way to watch these films together. Make sure to listen next week to hear the end of our discussion of this rare situation of two films based on the same material made only 2 years apart. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow...
2016-04-26
50 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
This week we watch the classic Newman-Redford western (Paul for the first time). How does it match up to other westerns of the time and what makes it unique? Check out our discussion to find out what we thought about it. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-12-09
56 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Spectre
Bond...James Bond is the subject of our podcast this week. We talk about the fourth Bond movie for Daniel Craig (and the second for director Sam Mendes). We explore the info from the Sony email hack which gave insight into how the script changed during development (probably for the better). We also talk about the Bond women (Lea Seydoux and Monica Belucci) and the villain (Academy Award Winner Christoph Waltz). Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-11-15
1h 48
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Life Itself
This week we talk about the documentary centering on one of the most influential movie critics of our time, Roger Ebert. We talk about how his criticism has affected our movie watching and his fight with jaw cancer. Paul starts off the episode quickly talking about his experience with the much maligned movie Fantastic Four. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-08-30
1h 12
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ant-Man
We talk about the newest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, although in many ways it feels like a standalone movie that just happens to be in the Marvel Universe. We talk about young Michael Douglas, Paul Rudd as a superhero, Evangeline Lilly just wanting to kick butt and why Michael Peña is a national treasure. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-07-27
56 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
James Dean - An Actor Profile
When we both realized that neither one of us had seen any of James Dean's three film performances, we decided we needed to fix that. In this episode we discuss James Dean's performances and what we liked and disliked about Rebel Without and Cause, East of Eden and Giant along with the state of movies during the mid-50's. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-06-13
1h 37
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The 1950s
For our 50th episode, we talk about films from the 1950s. This decade saw the development of auteurs like writer/directors Billy Wilder and Akira Kurosawa, the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock and a young director named Stanley Kubrick. The 50s also saw a shift in the art of performance with actors like Marlon Brando and James Dean. We also go on a short tangent about Rodney Ascher's left-of-center documentary "Room 237" involving some extreme theories on the meaning of Kubrick's "The Shining". Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actoran...
2015-05-29
1h 12
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Music Biopics
We talk about our favorite biographical movies about famous musicians. From Buddy Holly to James Brown, from Mozart to Johnny Cash, we go over what works and what doesn't work when telling a story in this specific subgenre of film. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-04-18
1h 09
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Films that Break the Fourth Wall
Paul and Josh talk about their favorite movies where the actors talk directly to the audience. We also recommend 5 movies for each other to watch in 5 months. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-03-22
1h 04
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Tim's Vermeer and Side by Side
Paul and Josh talk about two documentaries that analyze the relationship between technology and art. Side By Side talks about the film industry being at a technological crossroads between old and new (film and digital) and Tim's Vermeer is about a graphic designer that gets obsessed with the methodology of a 17th century painter. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-03-07
1h 10
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Media Diary and Oscar Wrap Up
Paul and Josh reflect on the 2014 Oscars, the good and the bad. We also took a cue from Steven Soderbergh and tracked what we have been watching (both television and movies) for the last month or so. We talk about the movies and television programs that we watched and delve into one of those movies: Jason Reitman's Men, Women and Children. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-02-28
1h 22
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Top 5 Movies of 2014 and Oscar Picks
It's Oscar time and Paul and Josh run down their list of top 5 favorite movies of 2014, along with some honorable mentions and Oscar picks for the upcoming Academy Awards. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-02-20
1h 16
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Wild and Selma
Paul and Josh discuss two movies that are getting a bit of Oscar buzz. We focus on two movies that are both based on true stories and have centralized characters that are struggling with particular crossroads in their lives. These movies have garnered Academy Award nominatoins for Best Actress (Reese Witherspoon) Best Supporting Actress (Laura Dern) and Best Picture and Best Song (Selma). Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-02-13
1h 13
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Best Directors
Paul and Josh talk about their favorite directors and somehow fail to mention Clint Eastwood, Akira Kurosawa and many more. The episode is still packed with discussion of luminaries of filmmaking (Spielberg, Welles, Hitchcock, Scorcese, etc) and our personal creams of the crop (Fincher, PTA, Ang Lee, and the Coens). Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-02-06
1h 44
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Animated Movies
Paul and Josh talk about feature-length animated movies from Snow White to the Lego Movie. We also talk about some animated movies that are not really kid friendly and some that are really sad, along with the movies that we all grew up with as children. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-01-30
1h 18
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
American Sniper
Paul and Josh talk about the newest film from Clint Eastwood starring Bradley Cooper (in an Oscar-nominated role) and Sienna Miller. We also discuss the Oscar nominations and some of the controversy surrounding the nominees. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-01-22
1h 03
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Inherent Vice
Paul and Josh get to talk about another PTA movie, and this time it is new! We also talk about each starting a media diary, inspired by Steven Soderbergh's media diary of 2014 that can be found here. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-01-17
1h 23
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The Imitation Game and Theory of Everything
Paul and Josh talk about two movies, both about British scientific geniuses, that are both getting some Oscar buzz for their main actors. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-01-08
56 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Foxcatcher
Paul and Josh discuss one of their most anticipated movies of the year, along with the performances of it's three main actor and it's seemingly subtle, but powerful director. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2015-01-03
1h 27
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Best Actors
Paul and Josh run down their favorite Best Actor Oscar winners and nominees of all time. We also go down the possible Best Actor nominees for 2014. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-12-27
1h 27
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Mockingjay Part 1 and Nightcrawler
Paul and Josh review two very different movies. Mockingjay Part 1, starring podcast favorite Jennifer Lawrence, is a continuation of an established book and movie franchise and Nightcrawler is an original script from screenwriter Dan Gilroy (trying his hand at directing) and starring Jake Gyllenhaal in a transformative performance. We also talk about the Star Wars Episode VII teaser trailer. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-12-19
1h 05
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
The One I Love And Wish I Was Here
Paul and Josh talk about two movies that are available to rent or on Netflix Streaming that many people may not have heard about. We also talk about movie actors going back to the theater, some Marvel movie news and the new Bond movie that will come out next year. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-12-12
1h 16
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Whiplash and The Double
Paul and Josh discuss two movies that came out recently. The Double is an expressionist dopplelganger movie based on a Dostoyevsky novella. It stars Jesse Eisenberg and is directed by Richard Ayoade. Whiplash was written and directed by newcomer Damien Chazelle and may very well give JK Simmons the accolades that we think that he deserves as an actor. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-12-05
1h 48
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Interstellar
Paul and Josh discuss Christopher Nolan's foray into Sci-Fi. They talk about the science and the performances in this action-packed and lengthy movie. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-11-27
1h 17
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Best Actresses
Paul and Josh talk about their favorite Best Actress Oscar award winning and nominated performances. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-11-20
1h 32
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Birdman
Paul and Josh discuss the new Inarritu film Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). We talk extensively about the cast, the score and the high craft of filmmaking that is displayed in this film. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-11-12
1h 30
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Our Favorite Comedies
Paul and Josh discuss some of their favorite comedies, including movies from Mel Brooks, Stanley Kubrick, the Coen Brothers and Nicolas Winding Refn? Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-11-07
1h 17
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Best Supporting Actors
Paul and Josh talk about their favorite Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nominees and winners that span from 1948 to just last year in 2013. We also talk about the new Brad Pitt movie Fury and bring up a possible Best Supporting Actor nomination for that movie also. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-10-30
1h 31
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Horror Movies
Paul and Josh talk about their favorite and most impactful horror movies and why we even want to see them.
2014-10-23
1h 19
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Old, New, Boring and Blue 3
Paul and Josh finish up the third installment of Old, New, Boring and Blue by talking about Night of the Hunter, Delicatessen and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, along with a couple of other movies that they watched this week. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-10-15
1h 18
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Gone Girl
Paul and Josh review the new David Fincher film based on a novel by Gillian Flynn. We talk about the stellar supporting cast, Rosamund Pike's profound performance and the possible reasons for the casting of Ben Affleck. We also talk about what we liked and didn't like about Fincher's new film and which Fincher films that call to us. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
2014-10-08
1h 12
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Ep. 15: Anything Goes
Paul and Josh catch up on a few movies that they have recommended to each other. We end up talking about the Shane Carruth movies Upstream Color and Primer. We also talk about a few cool documentaries that have come out over the last few years. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y. Follow us on Twitter @actorengineer and check out our facebook page at facebook.com/actorandengineer.
2014-09-23
1h 03
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Top 5 Best Supporting Actresses
Paul and Josh each list their top 5 best supporting actress Oscar winners. We also talk about missed nominations and nominees that we thought should have won. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y. Follow us on Twitter @actorengineer and check out our facebook page at facebook.com/actorandengineer.
2014-09-17
1h 17
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Why We Love Film
Paul and Josh try to nail down why it is that Film speaks to them in a different way than other forms of art. We talk about the technology necessary for filmmaking and the roles that editing and acting play in the filmmaking process. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y. Follow us on twitter @actorengineer and check out our facebook page at facebook.com/actorandengineer.
2014-09-10
58 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Boyhood & Only Lovers Left Alive
Paul and Josh talk about two movies in this episode. The Jim Jarmusch film Only Lovers Left Alive (which is available to rent) and Richard Linklater's Boyhood (which is out in theaters). We talk about Jarmusch's films in general, why he might have chosen to shoot in Detroit and how he uses the vampire genre. For Linklater's Boyhood, we talk about the practicality and possibilities of shooting a movie over 12 years and what we liked and didn't like about the construct. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y. Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and fo...
2014-09-03
1h 08
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Most Anticipated Fall Movies
Paul and Josh discuss the trailers from their most anticipated movies for the Fall. We discuss Interstellar, Foxcatcher, Gone Girl, and others. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y. Follow us on Twitter @actorengineer and check out our facebook page at facebook.com/actorandengineer.
2014-08-27
1h 18
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Movies Set in One Room
Paul and Josh discuss movies set in one location: a room, a house, a boat, a car, even a coffin! We dig into the recent movie Locke which is set in a car. We talk about how directors like Alfred Hitchcock, John Hughes, Mike Nichols and Sidney Lumet challenge themselves by embracing the limitations inherent to setting a film in one location. This concept also allows actors like Jimmy Stewart, Tom Hardy, Sigourney Weaver and Lee J. Cobb to explore their characters in exciting ways. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.faceb...
2014-08-20
1h 15
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Guardians of the Galaxy
Paul and Josh discuss the new film The Guardians of the Galaxy. We talk about the music, the makeup, 3D conversion and how great it is when a movie studio gets a big budget movie right. Subscribe on itunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y. Check us out on facebook at facebook.com/actorandengineer. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/actorengineer.
2014-08-13
57 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Top 5 Sports Movies
Paul and Josh count down their top 5 favorite sports movies. We also review the football-centric 2011 Oscar winner for best documentary, Undefeated. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y. Folow us on Twitter: @actorengineer and check out our facebook page: facebook.com/actorandengineer.
2014-08-06
1h 17
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Grab Bag
Paul and Josh catch up and talk about a variety of subjects including Grand Budapest Hotel, a documentary based on the "boxes" of Stanley Kubrick, the original Transformers, Pat Healy, Ben Affleck Oscar snubbing, Jay-Z, some new trailers and some documentary recommendations. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y. Follow us on Twitter: @actorengineer and check out our facebook page: facebook.com/actorandengineer.
2014-08-01
00 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Old, New, "Boring" and Blue 2
Paul and Josh discuss one movie from each of these four categories. Old - Bringing Up Baby, New - Transformers: Age of Extinction, “Boring” - Punch Drunk Love, Blue - Eyes Wide Shut. The “Boring” classification is a movie that others may consider boring, but is actually a great film that has a lot to offer. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67YFollow us on Twitter @actorengineer and check out our facebook page at facebook.com/actorandengineer.
2014-07-23
1h 44
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Actors Who Make Good Choices
Paul and Josh discuss actors and actresses who choose projects that may not be considered mainstream, but are challenging. These are usually actors or actresses that are established enough to have the ability to be picky about which movies that they will be in. Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio come up, along with many others. Follow the podcast on twitter: @actorengineer and check out the facebook page www.facebook.com/actorandengineer.
2014-07-16
1h 46
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Top 10 Sci Fi Movies
Paul and Josh each count down their favorite top 10 Science Fiction movies of all time. Ridley Scott makes more than one appearance. So does Harrison Ford. Where is 2001 on their lists? Listen to find out. Follow us on Twitter @actorengineer and check out our facebook page at facebook.com/actorandengineer.
2014-07-09
1h 43
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Best Use of Music in Film
Paul and Josh talk about the best uses of music in movies. Specifically, songs that were not created for movies, but used to great effect in them. Where can you hear a discussion that ranges from "Singin' in the Rain" to "99 Luftballoons"? From "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head" to "Hard out here for a Pimp"? The Actor and The Engineer Film Podcast. That's where. Follow us on Twitter @actorengineer and check out facebook.com/actorandengineer. Subscribe to us on iTunes!
2014-07-02
1h 57
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Her - An Actor and Engineer Review
Paul and Josh discuss the Spike Jonze film Her. Spike Jonze won an Academy Award for Original Screenplay. Hear how Spike Jonze reached out to his friend, Steven Soderbergh for some advice. Also, who was the original choice for the voice of the Operating System? Find out on The Actor and The Engineer Podcast.
2014-06-25
57 min
The Actor and The Engineer Podcast
Old, New, "Boring" and Blue
In the introductory episode, Paul and Josh discuss one movie from each of these four categories. A “boring” movie being a quality film that other people may have considered boring subject matter.
2014-06-18
1h 38