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The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 398 - SupermanIn 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.2025-07-221h 01
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 392 - Black BagIn 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...2025-04-1654 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 386 - A Complete UnknownIn 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.2025-01-1852 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 385 - NosferatuIn 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...2025-01-1353 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 384 - Gladiator 2In 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.2024-12-1845 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 383 - The OutrunIn 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.2024-12-0137 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 374 - Strange DarlingIn 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...2024-09-1158 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 370 - Kinds of KindnessIn 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.2024-07-201h 03
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 369 - All Things Mad MaxJoin 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...2024-06-281h 10
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 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.2023-10-1856 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 352 - Past LivesPaul 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.2023-10-101h 15
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 351 - OppenheimerPaul 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!)2023-08-211h 18
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 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.2023-06-281h 18
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 343 - Top Ten of 2022We 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!2023-04-111h 45
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp 337 - The FabelmansWe 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/@actorandengineerpodcast99682023-01-041h 07
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastOscarcast 2022It'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.2022-03-2454 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe Worst Person In The WorldIt 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!2022-03-2258 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastLicorice PizzaPaul 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.2022-03-031h 12
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastNo Time To DieThis 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 @actorengineer2021-10-241h 33
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastMASHThis 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 @actorengineer2021-05-2555 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastSound of MetalThis 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 @actorengineer2021-01-231h 14
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastTop 5s of 2000We 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 @actorengineer2020-08-121h 38
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastShould Have Seen: Ben-Hur and Lawrence of ArabiaThis 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 @actorengineer2020-07-291h 47
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastLittle WomenGreta 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 @actorengineer2020-01-2248 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe LighthouseThis 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 @actorengineer2019-10-3058 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastAd AstraBrad 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 @actorengineer2019-10-091h 21
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastIt Chapter TwoThe 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 @actorengineer2019-09-2759 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastShould 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.2019-08-201h 03
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe Dead Don't DieThe 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.2019-06-2948 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastTop Ten of 2018It'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.2019-03-022h 00
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastOscarCastThe 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.2019-02-221h 15
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastSpider-Man Into the Spider-VerseWe 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.2019-02-0951 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastAmerican AnimalsThis 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. 2018-10-031h 04
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastJurassic World: Fallen KingdomWe, 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. 2018-07-201h 20
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastAnt'Man and the WaspThis 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. 2018-07-131h 16
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastReady Player OneThis 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. 2018-04-141h 11
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe Florida Project and Oscar Movie RoundupThis 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.2018-02-231h 56
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastPhantom ThreadOscar 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.2018-01-261h 35
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastMudbound with Special Guest Melanie SimmonsThis 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.2018-01-171h 32
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe Disaster ArtistThis 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.2017-12-311h 24
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastItThe 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.2017-09-1659 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastElleThis 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.2017-08-111h 27
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe Big SickThis 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...2017-07-251h 21
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastBaby DriverThis 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.2017-07-071h 35
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastJesus of MontrealThis 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...2017-06-1956 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastSunset BoulevardPaul 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.2017-05-201h 33
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2This 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.2017-05-111h 37
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastKong: Skull IslandThis 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.2017-04-051h 33
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastOscar Minisode 2017This 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.2017-02-2728 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastTop 10 Films of 2016 Part 1This 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 @actorengine2017-02-131h 01
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastDoctor StrangeThis 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...2016-11-111h 20
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastStar Trek BeyondThis 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.2016-08-041h 44
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastWhatever 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.2016-06-151h 04
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastCaptain America: Civil WarThis 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.2016-05-191h 30
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe Girls with the Dragon TattooThis 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.
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The Actor and The Engineer PodcastButch Cassidy and the Sundance KidThis 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.2015-12-0956 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastSpectreBond...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.2015-11-151h 48
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastLife ItselfThis 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. 2015-08-301h 12
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastAnt-ManWe 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.2015-07-2756 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastJames Dean - An Actor ProfileWhen 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.2015-06-131h 37
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe 1950sFor 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...2015-05-291h 12
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastMusic BiopicsWe 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.2015-04-181h 09
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastFilms that Break the Fourth WallPaul 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.2015-03-221h 04
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastTim's Vermeer and Side by SidePaul 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.2015-03-071h 10
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastMedia Diary and Oscar Wrap UpPaul 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.2015-02-281h 22
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastTop 5 Movies of 2014 and Oscar PicksIt'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.2015-02-201h 16
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastWild and SelmaPaul 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.2015-02-131h 13
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastBest DirectorsPaul 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.2015-02-061h 44
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastAnimated MoviesPaul 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.2015-01-301h 18
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastAmerican SniperPaul 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.2015-01-221h 03
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastInherent VicePaul 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.2015-01-171h 23
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe Imitation Game and Theory of EverythingPaul 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.2015-01-0856 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastFoxcatcherPaul 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.2015-01-031h 27
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastBest ActorsPaul 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.2014-12-271h 27
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastMockingjay Part 1 and NightcrawlerPaul 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.2014-12-191h 05
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastThe One I Love And Wish I Was HerePaul 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.2014-12-121h 16
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastWhiplash and The DoublePaul 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.2014-12-051h 48
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastInterstellarPaul 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.2014-11-271h 17
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastBest ActressesPaul 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.2014-11-201h 32
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastBirdmanPaul 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.2014-11-121h 30
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastOur Favorite ComediesPaul 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.2014-11-071h 17
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastBest Supporting ActorsPaul 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.2014-10-301h 31
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastHorror MoviesPaul and Josh talk about their favorite and most impactful horror movies and why we even want to see them.2014-10-231h 19
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastOld, New, Boring and Blue 3Paul 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.2014-10-151h 18
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastGone GirlPaul 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.2014-10-081h 12
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastEp. 15: Anything GoesPaul 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.2014-09-231h 03
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastTop 5 Best Supporting ActressesPaul 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.2014-09-171h 17
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastWhy We Love FilmPaul 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.2014-09-1058 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastBoyhood & Only Lovers Left AlivePaul 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...2014-09-031h 08
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastMost Anticipated Fall MoviesPaul 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.2014-08-271h 18
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastMovies Set in One RoomPaul 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...2014-08-201h 15
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastGuardians of the GalaxyPaul 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.2014-08-1357 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastTop 5 Sports MoviesPaul 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.2014-08-061h 17
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastGrab BagPaul 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.2014-08-0100 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastOld, New, "Boring" and Blue 2Paul 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.2014-07-231h 44
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastActors Who Make Good ChoicesPaul 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.2014-07-161h 46
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastTop 10 Sci Fi MoviesPaul 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. 2014-07-091h 43
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastBest Use of Music in FilmPaul 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!2014-07-021h 57
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastHer - An Actor and Engineer ReviewPaul 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.2014-06-2557 min
The Actor and The Engineer PodcastOld, New, "Boring" and BlueIn 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.2014-06-181h 38