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The FilmlingsThe RetrospectiveAlex and Jonathan reflect on 8 1/2 years of recording the Filmlings Podcast.If you're new here, this is an invitation and guide to explore the back-catalog, even though we are not currently recording new episodes.If you've been around, thanks for listening and supporting the show over the years! Keep an eye on the blog, we may pop up again in other ways here and there.Skip to:(01:04) – Preface(12:48) – History(56:55) – Trivia(1:25:26) – Movie nostalgia(1:54:12) – What's next for usFor more information, visit the...
2025-06-132h 00
The Filmlings125. The End of the WorldTo wrap up the fourth season of the Filmlings Podcast Alex and Jonathan take a look at three films taking different angles on the downfall of the world as we know it in 28 Days Later... (2002), Children of Men (2006), and Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). We discuss apocalyptic worldbuilding, themes inherent to the apocalyptic subgenre, and various levels of complexity within the storytelling.
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6:32 – 28 Days Later...
26:08 – Children of Men
50:18 – Mad Max: Fury Road
1:20:09 – Overall
1:28:16 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Season 5 coming February 2021
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https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/12/08/end-of-the-world
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2020-12-081h 32
The Filmlings123. One Last JobIn another deep dive into a fairly narrow sub-genre, Alex and Jonathan crack the code on heist films by looking at Rififi (1955), Ocean's Eleven (1960), and Inception (2010). We talk about the origins and draw of heist films, the way the activity of a heist lends itself to storytelling, and how to modify the basic structure to add depth and heighten character development.
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8:54 – Rififi
33:36 – Ocean's Eleven
46:59 – Inception
1:13:17 – Overall
1:24:39 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Tokyo Olympiad (1965)
Hoop Dreams (1994)
Senna (2010)
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https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/11/10/heist/
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2020-11-101h 29
The Filmlings122. Subtle SatyajitAs a contrast to the majority of Indian film covered on the podcast so far, today Alex and Jonathan look at the works of Satyajit Ray in Pather Panchali (1955), Charulata (1964), and Nayak: The Hero (1966). We discuss what makes Ray stand out from other Indian films we’ve covered, how Ray is able to capture the specific and universal aspects of Indian life, and the importance of studying a broad range of stories.
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7:46 – Pather Panchali
24:40 – Charulata
39:17 – Nayak: The Hero
58:44 – Overall
1:06:30 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Rififi (1955)
Ocean's Eleven (1960)
Inception (2010)
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https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/satyajit/
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2020-10-271h 11
The Filmlings121. Rueful RamsayThe Patrons voted on what contemporary female director we should talk about and the winner was Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay! So today Alex and Jonathan talk about her films Ratcatcher (1999), We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), and You Were Never Really Here (2017). We discuss Ramsay's very personal and close-to-home debut feature, the themes of adolescence and mortality, and alternative filmmaker financing structures.
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6:57 – Ratcatcher
31:56 – We Need to Talk About Kevin
1:00:13 – You Were Never Really Here
1:25:41 – Overall
1:37:29 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Pather Panchali (1955)
Charulata (1964)
Nayak: The Hero (1966)
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https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/10/13/ramsay/
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2020-10-131h 42
The Filmlings120. 3:10 2 3:10 to YumaIn a long-time-coming episode, Alex and Jonathan talk about the two existing film adaptations of Elmore Leonard's short western story '3:10 to Yuma': 3:10 to Yuma (1957) and 3:10 to Yuma (2007). We discuss differences and similarities in the story between the two, ways the two films indicate changing cinematic sensibilities over fifty years, and how to respectfully remake existing material.
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12:29 – 3:10 to Yuma (1957)
35:59 – 3:10 to Yuma (2007)
1:04:00 – Overall
1:14:59 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Ratcatcher (1999)
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
You Were Never Really Here (2017)
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https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/09/29/yuma/
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2020-09-291h 18
The Filmlings119. Gallant GilliamOne of the more behind-the-scenes members of the Monty Python group takes the spotlight today as Alex and Jonathan take a look at Terry Gilliam's "Imagination Trilogy": Time Bandits (1981), Brazil (1985), and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988). We talk about Gilliam's larger-than-life approach to fantasy, when his story structure lives up to the fantasy approach and when it doesn't, and his recurring struggle with creating films for various studios.
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5:50 – Time Bandits
22:14 – Brazil
37:06 – The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
50:59 – Overall
1:04:00 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
3:10 to Yuma (1957)
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
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https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/09/15/gilliam/
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2020-09-151h 07
The Filmlings118. Taiwanese New WaveThe seemingly small but poignant movement of the Taiwanese New Wave is in the spotlight today as Alex and Jonathan take a look at A City of Sadness (1989), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), Yi Yi (2000). We discuss the atmospheric tone of the films, the introduction of humor to the second Taiwanese new wave, and the various family dramas depicted across these films.
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5:17 – A City of Sadness
24:44 – Eat Drink Man Woman
40:52 – Yi Yi
1:10:04 – Overall
1:17:46 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Time Bandits (1981)
Brazil (1985)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
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https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/09/01/taiwanese-new-wave/
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2020-09-011h 21
The Filmlings117. Silver Screen Sports: Individual GloryFollowing up on Episode 109 about team sports, Alex and Jonathan step into the ring and tackle three films about individual sports: Rocky (1976), Chariots of Fire (1981), and The Rider (2017). We discuss what makes an underdog story so powerful, when a sports movie falls short of being greater than the sum of its parts, and blending documentary and fiction to create a story about real inner conflict.
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4:52 – Rocky
22:49 – Chariots of Fire
37:37 – The Rider
58:03 – Overall
1:04:27 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
A City of Sadness (1989)
Eat Drink Man Woman (1995)
Yi Yi (2000)
For more information, visit the blog:
https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/08/18/individual-sports/
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2020-08-181h 07
The Filmlings116. ...OzuOur Patrons voted on which of the directors we touched on in our Season 1 World Tour we should do a deep dive on and the winner was the essential Japanese director Yasujirô Ozu. We look at his films Late Spring (1949), Floating Weeds (1959), and An Autumn Afternoon (1962). We talk about the common themes across Ozu's films, his use of poetic and transcendental filmmaking style, and Ozu's cinematic legacy that continues to this day.
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12:00 – Late Spring
39:27 – Floating Weeds
1:00:28 – An Autumn Afternoon
1:15:00 – Overall
1:27:54 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Rocky (1976)
Chariots of Fire (1981)
The Rider (2017)
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2020-08-041h 30
The Filmlings115. Killing in SerialThe inexplicable draw towards the dark and twisted psyche of serial killers is the focus today as Alex and Jonathan talk about three films revolving around killers real and fictional, The Night of the Hunter (1955), The Silence of the Lambs (1991), and Zodiac (2007). We discuss elements that give depth to an otherwise sensational subject matter, the various portrayals of the legal process, and why we tend to be so infatuated with the darkest sides of humanity.
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3:47 – The Night of the Hunter
27:01 – The Silence of the Lambs
45:27 – Zodiac
1:04:51 – Overall
1:10:31 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Late Spring (1949)
Floating Weeds (1959)
An Autumn Afternoon (1962)
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2020-07-211h 14
The Filmlings114. The Movie Brats and the Modern BlockbusterNear the end of the American New Wave a group of filmmakers burst on Hollywood with a distinct style and they have since been named "The Movie Brats." Today Alex and Jonathan discuss three films from this group: Jaws (1975), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Untouchables (1987). We talk about how Golden Age Hollywood and the American New Wave impacted these films, the innovations brought to the table by the Brats, and how these directors pointed cinema to the current era of blockbusters.
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6:44 – Jaws
36:29 – Apocalypse Now
56:58 – The Untouchables
1:16:59 – Overall
1:32:27 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
The Silence of the Lambs (199...
2020-07-071h 34
The Filmlings113. Music and Manipulation Feat. Jason HardenMusic and movies have always been linked, but today Jason Harden joins the show once again to talk with Alex and Jonathan about three films which detail the life of three modern music legends, What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), Ray (2004), and Love & Mercy (2014). We talk about when depicting a person's trauma goes too far, the appeal of seeing the creation of music on screen, and the importance of treating the narrative of real people's lives with a dose of Love and Mercy.
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6:44 – What's Love Got to Do with It
31:11 – Ray
53:56 – Love & Mercy
1:27:09 – Overall
1:42:02 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attraction...
2020-06-231h 45
The Filmlings112. Mother LupinoFrom acting, to starting her own production company, to directing both film and television, Alex and Jonathan take a look at the extensive career of Ida Lupino in Hollywood's golden age through her work in High Sierra (1941), The Hitch-Hiker (1953), and The Trouble with Angels (1966). We discuss her popular acting persona as the femme fatale, her pioneering work in independent cinema, and the heart she brought to her later comedy work.
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14:28 – High Sierra
29:20 – The Hitch-Hiker
49:41 – The Trouble with Angels
1:06:44 – Overall
1:12:06 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
Ray (2004)
Love and Mercy (2014)
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2020-06-091h 14
The Filmlings111. Dorothy Arzner's DueDorothy Arzner is one of the largest names in the history of Hollywood's female directors, so today Alex and Jonathan look at the themes and relationships in her films Get Your Man (1927), Merrily We Go to Hell (1932), and Dance, Girl, Dance (1940). We talk about how romance differs in Arzner's films from other directors' work, how her films relate to the production code throughout her career, and ways her career has influenced directors and films to come.
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9:16 – Get Your Man
32:47 – Merrily We Go to Hell
58:47 – Dance, Girl, Dance
1:21:17 – Overall
1:27:35 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
High Sierra (1942)
The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
The Trouble With Angel...
2020-05-261h 31
The Filmlings110. Blank-Face BusterOur Patrons voted on what silent film star we should cover and chose the great Buster Keaton! We look at three of his classic films: Sherlock Jr. (1924), The General (1926), The Cameraman (1928) and talk about the way Keaton melds comedy into various genres, hallmarks of Keaton's characters and techniques, and ways we still see his influence in modern entertainment.
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9:02 – Sherlock Jr.
31:17 – The General
49:35 – The Cameraman
1:03:33 – Overall
1:15:51 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Get Your Man (1927)
Merrily We Go to Hell (1932)
Dance, Girl, Dance (1940)
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https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/05/12/buster-keaton/
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2020-05-121h 23
The Filmlings109. Silver Screen Sports: No I in TeamTo kick off a new mini-series of podcast episodes this season, Alex and Jonathan look at how various team sports are portrayed in the films Field of Dreams (1989), Remember the Titans (2000), and Invictus (2009). We discuss the ways sports are used in film to bring people together on various levels, the effectiveness of adding fantasy to sports movies, and what is needed to elevate a film out of the pit of cliches.
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4:06 – Field of Dreams
32:01 – Remember the Titans
57:14 – Invictus
1:17:53 – Overall
1:28:14 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Sherlock Jr. (1924)
The General (1926)
The Cameraman (1928)
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https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/0...
2020-04-281h 33
The Filmlings108. Pandemic PanicThere haven't been a lot of movies about pandemics, yet, but today Alex and Jonathan take a look at the various ways they have been done in the past, specifically in Outbreak (1995), Contagion (2011), and Flu (2013). We talk about the ways pandemic movies suffer from having a defined genre, what they might look like in the future, and how our current pandemic is affecting the current state of filmmaking in the US.
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4:55 – Outbreak
23:55 – Contagion
50:28 – Flu
1:11:13 – Overall
1:36:53 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Field of Dreams (1989)
Remember the Titans (2000)
Invictus (2009)
For more information, visit the blog:
https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/04/14/pandemic-panic/
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2020-04-141h 42
The Filmlings107. Brutal Beasts Feat. Aaron JohnsonFriend of the podcast Aaron Johnson joins the show today to talk about three animated films from Europe about various animals: Watership Down (1978), The Plague Dogs (1982), and Felidae (1994). We discuss how animals are used to depict very mature thematic stories, the distinction between Martin Rosen's animation style and the classic Disney look, and ways American animation could incorporate darker thematic elements.
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12:09 – Watership Down
35:11 – The Plague Dogs
59:00 – Felidae
1:14:50 – Overall
1:29:28 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Outbreak (1995)
Contagion (2011)
Flu (2013)
For more information, visit the blog:
https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/03/31/brutal-beasts/
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2020-03-311h 33
The Filmlings106. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan and Meg Ryan and Meg RyanOur Patrons recently voted on what two oft-paired actors we should cover and decided on Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan! Alex and Jonathan talk about the only three films starring the two: Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and You've Got Mail (1998) and discuss the evolution of romantic comedies in the 90s, hallmarks of Nora Ephron films, and the performances of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan and Meg Ryan and Meg Ryan.
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3:56 – Joe Versus the Volcano
25:52 – Sleepless in Seattle
48:48 – You've Got Mail
1:08:55 – Overall
1:28:05 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Watership Down (1978)
The Plague Dogs (1982)
Felidae (1994)
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2020-03-171h 31
The Filmlings105. WWII: ReflectionAs the WWII series comes to a close Alex and Jonathan take a very somber look at three documentaries looking back on the war — specifically in the areas of the Holocaust and the atomic bombing of Japan — in Night and Fog (1956), Shoah (1985), and White Light/Black Rain (2007). We discuss the different forms of storytelling voice across these films, the timely nature of their creation, and the importance of films of this nature existing at all after world-shaking events of any kind.
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5:13 – Night and Fog
18:50 – Shoah
46:16 – White Light/Black Rain
1:03:33 – Overall
1:11:02 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)
Sleepless in S...
2020-03-031h 13
The Filmlings104. WWII: DramaContinuing through our exploration of WWII, Alex and Jonathan turn the focus to the civilian level in Europe and look at the dramatic films Paisan (1946), Army of Shadows (1969), and Schindler's List (1993). We discuss the uniqueness of films being made in the immediate aftermath of the war, the difference in tone between war drama films and war action films, and how drama films give us an intimate look into the lives and minds of those living through one of history's greatest tragedies.
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4:36 – Paisan
25:04 – Army of Shadows
45:56 – Schindler's List
1:10:56 – Overall
1:21:00 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Night and Fog (1956)
Shoah (1985)
White Light/Black Rain...
2020-02-181h 23
The Filmlings103. WWII: ActionIn the third installment of our World War II series we finally get to the films showing the actual conflict across the various fronts of the war in The Great Escape (1963), Come and See (1985), and The Thin Red Line (1998). We talk about how WWII action films present the horrors of war from different perspectives, ways that a film can raise philosophical questions while showing historical events, and the importance of war films for our historical consciousness.
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4:36 – The Great Escape
23:54 – Come and See
39:42 – The Thin Red Line
1:02:38 – Overall
1:11:07 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Paisan (1946)
Army of Shadows (1969)
Schindler's List (1993)
For more infor...
2020-02-041h 15
The Filmlings102. WWII: People and PoliticsMoving from propaganda to three stories of the decision makers in WWII, Alex and Jonathan take a look at the bio pics Patton (1970), The King's Speech (2010), and Darkest Hour (2017). We talk about how each film balances the politics with the subject, the evolving style of biopics, and why biopics from WWII seem to primarily be about recognizable figures.
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8:36 - Patton
25:21 - The King's Speech
41:58 - Darkest Hour
1:00:36 - Overall
1:09:08 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Great Escape (1963)
Come and See (1985)
The Thin Red Line (1998)
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thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2020/01/21/wwii-people-politics
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2020-01-211h 14
The Filmlings101. WWII: PropagandaSeason 4 of the podcast is kicking off with a deep-dive into the cinema before, during, and after World War II. For the first installment Alex and Jonathan look at the propaganda of the war in Triumph of the Will (1935), Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942), and Momotaro, Sacred Sailors (1945). We talk about the importance of propaganda in forming an argument, ways that propaganda can backfire, and how propaganda has evolved post-WWII.
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9:39 - Triumph of the Will
25:00 - Prelude to War
40:22 - Momotaro
52:26 - Overall
1:08:05 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Patton (1970)
The King's Speech (2010)
Darkest Hour (2017)
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2020-01-071h 15
The Filmlings100. Not Quite ChristmasTo end the fourth season of the show Alex and Jonathan talk about three films that relate to Christmas but might not be considered your traditional "Christmas movie:" Gremlins (1984), Lethal Weapon (1987), and Hook (1991). We talk about what really makes a Christmas movie, how formerly niche genres have slowly crept into the mainstream over time, and how Steven Spielberg was largely responsible for that.
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5:24 - Gremlins
31:05 - Lethal Weapon
42:03 - Hook
58:19 - Overall
1:05:41 - Coming Attractions
Stay tuned for Season 4 in January!
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2019-12-101h 09
The Filmlings99. You've Probably Heard of this One BeforeAfter nearly a hundred episodes, Alex and Jonathan finally get around to some of the biggest films in cinema history, specifically in the romance genre. We take a look at Gone with the Wind (1939), Casablanca (1942), and West Side Story (1961) and discuss the effect of the studio system on large budget productions, elements that make a successful movie beyond the studio system, and the timeless appeal of tragic romance.
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8:12 – Gone with the Wind
44:41 – Casablanca
1:03:48 – West Side Story
1:28:06 – Overall
1:35:51 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Gremlins (1984)
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Big (1988)
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2019-11-261h 39
The Filmlings98. The Bluthian Blues Feat. Jason HardenFriend of the podcast Jason Harden joins the show once again to talk with Alex and Jonathan about the animation of Don Bluth in The Secret of NIMH (1982), The Land Before Time (1988), and Anastasia (1997). We discuss Bluth's beginnings with his short film Banjo the Woodpile Cat (1979), the darker tone in his films than most animated entertainment, the ways his animation differed from the Disney films of that time.
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21:03 – The Secret of NIMH
44:02 – The Land Before Time
1:01:01 – Anastasia
1:19:13 – Overall
1:29:09 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Gone with the Wind (1939)
Casablanca (1942)
West Side Story (1961)
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2019-11-121h 33
The Filmlings97. Creepy CarpenterIn the spirit of Halloween, Alex and Jonathan look at the works of John Carpenter, one of the most iconic names in the contemporary horror genre. We watch Halloween (1978), Escape from New York (1981), and The Thing (1982) and discuss the origins of modern horror tropes, world-building, and stellar practical effects.
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8:37 – Halloween
32:03 – Escape from New York
49:03 – The Thing
1:13:09 – Overall
1:16:45 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Secret of NIMH (1982)
The Land Before Time (1988)
Anastasia (1997)
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thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/10/29/carpenter
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2019-10-291h 19
The Filmlings96. Pickford's Power: The First Queen of HollywoodOur Patrons voted on which silent film star we should cover, so today Alex and Jonathan look into Mary Pickford's incredibly influential career in front of and behind the camera. We watch The Poor Little Rich Girl (1917), Sparrows (1926), and Coquette (1929) and discuss the "little girl" persona often portrayed by Pickford, the extent of her star power, and possible reasons why she's no longer quite as recognizable as other silent film stars like Charlie Chaplin.
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17:37 – The Poor Little Rich Girl
36:33 – Sparrows
55:13 – Coquette
1:06:28 – Overall
1:14:54 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Halloween (1976)
Escape from New York (1981)
The Thing (1982)
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thef...
2019-10-151h 20
The Filmlings95. Films de Femmes Trois: Elaine MayHeavens! Today Alex and Jonathan wrap up the Films de Femmes series and look at the varied career of the well-rounded filmmaker and entertainer Elaine May in her films A New Leaf (1971), Mikey and Nicky (1976), and Ishtar (1987). We talk about her background in improvisational comedy, her range of directing styles from comedy to tragedy, and her frequent difficulties working under Hollywood studios.
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8:00 – A New Leaf
28:33 – Mikey and Nicky
52:28 – Ishtar
1:13:27 – Overall
1:19:04 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Poor Little Rich Girl (1917)
Sparrows (1926)
Coquette (1929)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/10/01/may
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2019-10-011h 23
The Filmlings94. Huston's HollywoodThe grand human dramas of Golden Age director John Huston are the topic today as Alex and Jonathan look at The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), The Asphalt Jungle (1950), and The Man Who Would Be King (1975). We talk about how Huston incorporates real life experience into his writing and directing, how he blends characters and themes, and various technical aspects of Huston's directing.
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10:52 – The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
37:55 – The Asphalt Jungle
1:00:00 – The Man Who Would Be King
1:22:07 – Overall
1:34:10 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
A New Leaf (1971)
Mikey and Nicky (1976)
Ishtar (1987)
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2019-09-171h 38
The Filmlings93. Little Shop of RemakesOur Patrons voted recently on what film remake they'd like to hear more about so Alex and Jonathan get into the weird world of Roger Corman's sci-fi classic The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) and Frank Oz's musical remake Little Shop of Horrors (1986). We talk about the way Roger Corman mixes comedy and horror to create a successful b-movie, how a story changes with the addition of music, and how adaptation can breathe new life into otherwise forgotten media.
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6:50 – The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
34:02 – Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
1:02:24 – Overall
1:15:15 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
The Asph...
2019-09-031h 19
The Filmlings92. Swashbucklin' CinemaThe swashbuckling genre takes Alex and Jonathan from medieval England to the Caribbean to a galaxy far far away as we look at The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). We talk about the history of swashbuckling stories, common elements of the genre, and the place that swashbucklers have in modern storytelling.
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10:54 – The Adventures of Robin Hood
32:15 – The Empire Strikes Back
59:02 – Pirates of the Caribbean
1:31:00 – Overall
1:42:21 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions
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2019-08-201h 48
The Filmlings91. Quintessential Quentin Feat. Hayden ChauffeJonathan sits down with Hayden Chauffe today to discuss the career of the modern filmmaker's filmmaker, Quentin Tarantino, in the films Reservoir Dogs (1992), Inglourious Basterds (2009), and The Hateful Eight (2015). We talk about Tarantino's literary story structure, the controversies that tend to follow his films, and the way he breaks various rules of filmmaking for effect.
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15:38 – Reservoir Dogs
38:57 – Inglourious Basterds
1:19:09 – The Hateful Eight
1:43:58 – Overall
1:52:40 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
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2019-08-061h 55
The Filmlings90. The American New WaveAfter the studio system ended in the 1960s a new era of American cinema was born known as the American New Wave. Today Alex and Jonathan take a look at three milestones of that era: Bonnie and Clyde (1967), The French Connection (1971), and The Deer Hunter (1978). We talk about how Bonnie and Clyde took advantage of the relaxed production codes, the introduction of auteur styles in American film, and how the American New Wave gave rise to the current state of blockbuster film.
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13:37 – Bonnie and Clyde
30:40 – The French Connection
49:57 – The Deer Hunter
1:11:18 – Overall
1:25:20 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Inglorious...
2019-07-231h 28
The Filmlings89. Films de Femmes Deux: Agnes VardaContinuing our series focusing on female filmmakers, Alex and Jonathan take a look at the narrative and documentary career of French New Wave pioneer Agnes Varda in her films Le Bonheur (1965), The Gleaners & I (2000), and Faces Places (2017). We talk about Varda's capacity for biting social commentary, her empathy for her documentary subjects, and the ways she infuses her own personality and introspection into every film she makes.
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7:40 – Le Bonheur
30:00 – The Gleaners & I
51:10 – Faces Places
1:07:32 – Overall
1:18:12 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
The French Connection (1971)
The Deer Hunter (1978)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/07/09/varda
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2019-07-091h 23
The Filmlings88. Jackson's JourneyAlex and Jonathan trace the ever-maturing career of Peter Jackson through his films Bad Taste (1987), Heavenly Creatures (1994), and They Shall Not Grow Old (2018). We discuss the potential that young filmmakers can show in early, low-budget films, how Jackson adds his fantasy flare to a true-crime story, and the evolution of his dramatic sensibilities across his career.
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2019-06-251h 31
The Filmlings87. Disney Doesn't Die Feat. Aaron JohnsonResident animaniac Aaron Johnson joins Alex and Jonathan today to talk about a very particular period in the history of Disney animation in The Black Caudron (1985), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), and The Little Mermaid (1989). We talk about how The Black Cauldron almost killed Disney, the homages and innovations of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and how The Little Mermaid kicked off the Disney renaissance.
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7:12 – The Black Cauldron
23:07 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
39:55 – The Little Mermaid
1:06:05 – Overall
1:21:44 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Bad Taste (1987)
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
They Shall Not Grow Old (2019)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/06/11/disney-doesnt-die/
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2019-06-111h 31
The Filmlings86. Family FeudOur Patreon family has come together to choose the topic this week, so Alex and Jonathan are looking at just that, family, in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), The Incredibles (2004), and The Road (2009). We talk about dysfunctional families, the way films help us to open up and become closer to our family, and the distinction between how we live and the values we try to pass to the next generation.
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6:15 – The Royal Tenenbaums
27:48 – The Incredibles
54:37 – The Road
1:15:58 – Overall
1:23:56 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Black Cauldron (1986)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5YpTIzXka9w...
2019-05-281h 28
The Filmlings85. Wreaking RevengeRevenge is a universal motivator and today Alex and Jonathan take a look at how it also works to create great stories in Lady Snowblood (1973), Memento (2000), and The Revenant (2015). We talk about the various conclusions about revenge in each movie, creating films that transcend gimmicks, and revenge as an "archegenre" that can encapsulate films in other genres.
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6:37 – Lady Snowblood
27:20 – Memento
46:16 – The Revenant
1:10:56 – Overall
1:17:49 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The Incredibles (2004)
The Road (2009)
For more information visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/05/14/revenge
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2019-05-141h 22
The Filmlings84. The New NoirAs a follow up to last season's episode on classic film noir, Alex and Jonathan travel through the evolution of the modern subgenre of neo-noir in The Long Goodbye (1973), L.A. Confidential (1997), and Drive (2011). We discuss ways that noir themes cross over into neo-noir, the ways neo-noir uses violence, and the changing aesthetics of neo-noir.
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11:54 – The Long Goodbye
34:04 – L.A. Confidential
59:46 – Drive
1:22:19 – Overall
1:29:22 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Memento (2000)
The Revenant (2015)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/04/30/neo-noir
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2019-04-301h 34
The Filmlings83. Films de Femmes: Sofia CoppolaIn the first of a series of episodes focusing on the cinematic contributions of female directors, Alex and Jonathan look at the career of Sofia Coppola in The Virgin Suicides (1999), Lost in Translation (2003), and The Beguiled (2017). We talk about Coppola's atmospheric style, the way she presents the relationship between men and women in each film, and how she creates empathy for unsympathetic characters.
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6:58 – The Virgin Suicides
35:12 – Lost in Translation
1:02:45 – The Beguiled
1:21:32 – Overall
1:29:35 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Long Goodbye (1973)
L.A. Confidential (1997)
Drive (2011)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/04/16/sofia-coppola
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2019-04-161h 34
The Filmlings82. Mighty Preposterous Monty PythonAccording to our recent poll for our Patrons, today Alex and Jonathan discuss the ridiculous filmography of British comedy group Monty Python: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979), and The Meaning of Life (1983). We discuss the hallmarks of Monty Python's comedy, various ways to create sketch-based films around a theme, and many behind the scenes anecdotes.
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12:24 – Monty Python and the Holy Grail
37:33 – Life of Brian
1:00:29 – The Meaning of Life
1:18:06 – Overall
1:34:02 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Virgin Suicides (1999)
Lost in Translation (2003)
The Beguiled (2017)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/04/02/monty-python
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2019-04-021h 38
The Filmlings81. An Episode You Can't Refuse Feat. Benjamin AngrisanoBenjamin Angrisano joins Alex and Jonathan once again, this time to take a look at one of the most famous of all film trilogies: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather: Part II (1974), and The Godfather: Part III (1990). We talk about the thematic resonance of the series, the ways the third film differs from the first two, and the lasting legacy of the films in cinema history.
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6:20 – The Godfather
44:57 – The Godfather: Part II
1:04:14 – The Godfather: Part III
1:22:56 – Overall
1:35:14 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Life of Brian (1979)
The Meaning of Life (1983)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlin...
2019-03-191h 39
The Filmlings80. Poised PoitierFor the first episode to focus on an actor as such, Alex and Jonathan look at three influential leading roles played by Sidney Poitier in A Raisin in the Sun (1961), A Patch of Blue (1965), and In the Heat of the Night (1967). We discuss how acting becomes highlighted in a film which is adapted from the stage, the ways that Poitier's roles reflect his own life and values, and how he blazed a trail for modern African American actors.
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10:54 – A Raisin in the Sun
37:14 – A Patch of Blue
1:02:30 – In the Heat of the Night
1:25:54 – Overall
1:37:27 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Godfat...
2019-03-051h 41
The Filmlings79. SERIOUS SERIES 4: Precocious Pink PanthersFor the final installment of the Serious Series, Alex and Jonathan talk about three films of the Pink Panther comedy franchise: The Pink Panther (1963), A Shot in the Dark (1964), and The Pink Panther (2006). We discuss about how the focus of the franchise changed with the reception of the first film, the way the character of Inspector Clouseau becomes more distinct over time, and how a franchise can eventually fizzle out completely.
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11:34 – The Pink Panther (1963)
34:16 – A Shot in the Dark
1:02:20 – The Pink Panther (2006)
1:21:56 – Overall
1:36:16 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
A Raisin in the Sun (1961)
A Patch of Blue (1965)
In the Heat of th...
2019-02-191h 41
The Filmlings78. SERIOUS SERIES 3: Gargantuan Godzilla GenerationsA true giant of film history is our focus this week as Alex and Jonathan take on three films from different eras of the Godzilla franchise: Godzilla (1954), Godzilla vs. King Ghidora (1991), and Godzilla (2014) (with a special shoutout to Shin Godzilla (2016)). We talk about the post-war fears in the themes of the original film, the campy monster films that the series became for many years, and how the modern iterations have attempted to bring the series back to life.
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16:56 – Godzilla (1954)
38:24 – Godzilla vs. King Ghidora
1:03:06 – Godzilla (2014)
1:23:27 – Overall
1:46:06 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Pink Panther (1963)
A Shot in the Dark (1964)
The Pink Panth...
2019-02-051h 50
The Filmlings77. SERIOUS SERIES 2: Primate Planet PandemoniumAlex and Jonathan are thrown into the madhouse world of Pierre Boulle's Planet of the Apes this week as we look at three reboots of the popular franchise: Planet of the Apes (1968), Planet of the Apes (2001), and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014). We talk about how the original series balanced spectacle and thematic weight, where the 2001 adaptation misses the mark, and how the most recent series of reboots takes themes from the original series and puts them in a modern context.
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8:44 – Planet of the Apes (1968)
28:43 – Planet of the Apes (2001)
44:40 – Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
1:07:23 – Overall
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2019-01-221h 32
The Filmlings76. SERIOUS SERIES 1: Being Bond, James BondTo kick off Season 3 of the podcast, Alex and Jonathan are starting a series of episodes about some of cinema's most influential and long-last film series. First up is the James Bond franchise with From Russia with Love (1963), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), and Skyfall (2012). We talk about the origins of the James Bond character, the consistent elements of the franchise, and how each portrayal of the character has changed his image in the public's imagination.
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15:30 – From Russia With Love
34:48 – The Spy Who Loved Me
1:00:51 – Skyfall
1:20:11 – Overall
1:31:19 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Planet of the Apes (2001...
2019-01-081h 37
The Filmlings75. A Charles CarolAs the holidays approach and the second season of The Filmlings Podcast comes to an end, Alex and Jonathan take a look at three different adaptations of Charles Dickens' classic story in A Christmas Carol (1951), Scrooged (1988), and A Christmas Carol (2009). We discuss adaptations driven by performance, shock value, and graphics appeals, why each of us love different versions of the story, and what makes the story so timeless.
We also give big announcements about season 3 of The Filmlings at the end of the episode!
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9: 37 – A Christmas Carol (1951)
26:30 – Scrooged
39:52 – A Christmas Carol (2009)
1:04:05 – Overall
1:12:10 – Coming Attractions
1:16:18 – Announcements
Coming Attractions:
From Russia with...
2018-12-111h 25
The Filmlings74. Kolorowy KieślowskiIn a special video episode, Alex and Jonathan discuss the highly stylized and thematic films of Krzysztof Kieślowski, specifically his Three Colors Trilogy: Three Colors: Blue (1993), Three Colors: White (1994), and Three Colors: Red (1994). We talk about conveying emotion through visual rhetoric, connecting films through theme rather than narrative, and movies that stick with you long after the fade to black.
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8:05 – Blue
29:04 – White
40:23 – Red
59:44 – Overall
1:11:31 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
A Christmas Carol (1951)
Scrooged (1988)
A Christmas Carol (2009)
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/3hDVVQuivgI
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/kolorowy-kieslowski
2018-11-271h 16
The Filmlings73. Tall Tales"Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles..."
This week Alex and Jonathan discuss three movies about the act and importance of storytelling: The Princess Bride (1987), Big Fish (2003), and The Fall (2006). We discuss the various ways that stories impact our lives, crafting a plot structured around a story-within-a-story, and creating a visual representation of imagination.
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5:59 – The Princess Bride
23:14 – Big Fish
40:52 – The Fall
58:26 – Overall
1:05:59 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Three Colors: Red (1993)
Three Colors: White (1994)
Three Colors: Blue (1994)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/11/13/tall-tales
2018-11-131h 09
The Filmlings72. Bloody Burton Feat. Jason HardenIn proper Halloween spirit, Alex and Jonathan invite Jason Harden back to the podcast to talk about some of the darker films by director Tim Burton: Edward Scissorhands (1990), Sleepy Hollow (1999), and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007). They discuss the way Tim Burton blends dark and whimsical tones, the evolution of Johnny Depp's roles, and how threads of Burton's current films can be found even in some of his earliest.
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5:28 – Edward Scissorhands
16:52 – Sleepy Hollow
27:44 – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
47:14 – Overall
58:47 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Princess Bride (1987)
Big Fish (2003)
The Fall (2006)
For more information...
2018-10-301h 00
The Filmlings71. Detectives, Dames, and DeceptionDiving into maybe the darkest genre in film-history, Alex and Jonathan take a look at the moral complexity of film noir in The Maltese Falcon (1941), Double Indemnity (1944), and Touch of Evil (1958). We talk about the increasing darkness of the subject matter as the period goes on, common elements like the femme fatale, and the continuing legacy of this classic genre.
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6:24 – The Maltese Falcon
24:51 – Double Indemnity
39:25 – Touch of Evil
1:05:23 – Overall
1:18:51 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/10/16/detectives-dames-deception
2018-10-161h 21
The Filmlings70. Tricky TatiWhen it comes to post-sound era physical comedy, Jaques Tati's character Monsieur Hulot is an inspiration that still resounds today. Alex and Jonathan take a look at the complex scenarios created in Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953), Playtime (1967), and Trafic (1971). We talk about traits of the Hulot character, how Tati built a miniature city, and how he is able to convey specific gags in complexly choreographed wide shots.
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7:04 – Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
22:25 – Playtime
42:49 – Trafic
57:34 – Overall
1:08:46 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Double Indemnity (1944)
Touch of Evil (1958)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/tricky-tati
2018-10-021h 11
The Filmlings69. A Robotic RetrospectiveAlex and Jonathan dive into the history and variety of robot representation in film, specifically in The Terminator (1984), The Iron Giant (1999), and Ex Machina (2014). We discuss the range of robots from violent villains to compassionate characters, the transition from divinely-inspired to human-made, and how robot stories help us anticipate the future.
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6:55 – The Terminator
22:12 – The Iron Giant
38:59 – Ex Machina
1:00:26 – Overall
1:03:15 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)
Playtime (1967)
Trafic (1971)
For more information, visit:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/09/18/a-robotic-retrospective
2018-09-181h 05
The Filmlings68. The Artsy Archers: A Portrait of Powell and PressburgerMichael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's directing team known as "The Archers" is the topic of discussion today as Alex and Jonathan take a look at The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), A Matter of Life and Death (1946), and Black Narcissus (1947). We talk about the way the Archers formed and resolved to make films, how they blend reality and fantasy, and the specific use of color in their films.
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12:04 – The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
38:19 – A Matter of Life and Death
1:06:31 – Black Narcissus
1:23:34 – Overall
1:37:59 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Terminator (1984)
The Iron Giant (1999)
Ex Machina (2014)
For more information, vi...
2018-09-041h 39
The Filmlings67. Hundreds of HolmesThe game is afoot this week as Alex and Jonathan take a look at three adaptations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939), The Sign of Four (1987), and Sherlock's "A Study in Pink" (2010). We discuss the different personality traits of Sherlock Holmes that are emphasized in each actor, how the portrayal of Watson impacts our view of Holmes, and what makes Sherlock Holmes a character that continues to capture our imaginations.
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13:39 – The Hound of the Baskervilles
39:13 – The Sign of Four
55:48 – "A Study in Pink"
1:14:51 – Overall
1:23:15 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Life and Death of...
2018-08-211h 27
The Filmlings66. Shooting Scorsese Feat. Benjamin AngrisanoReturning guest Benjamin Angrisano joins Alex and Jonathan to discuss the early film collaborations between director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert DeNiro in Mean Streets (1972), Taxi Driver (1976), and Raging Bull (1980). We talk about the American New Wave, recurring themes in Scorsese's work, and DeNiro's ability to adapt to different roles.
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7:17 – Mean Streets
34:10 – Taxi Driver
1:08:23 – Raging Bull
1:38:40 – Overall
1:45:41 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)
The Sign of Four (1987)
A Study in Pink (2010)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/08/07/shooting-scorsese
2018-08-071h 48
The Filmlings65. Lengthy LeanFrom the frost-bitten landscape of Russia, to the sand-swept dessert of Arabia, David Lean takes Alex and Jonathan across the globe today as we talk about The Bridge on the River Kwai (1959), Lawrence of Arabia (1965), and Doctor Zhivago (1965). We discuss the dichotomy of intimate character studies in grand political settings, using film technique to convey theme, and Lean's working relationship with Alec Guinness.
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11:02 – The Bridge on the River Kwai
30:55 – Lawrence of Arabia
53:16 – Doctor Zhivago
1:08:57 – Overall
1:19:22 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Mean Streets (1973)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Raging Bull (1980)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/07/24/lengthy-lean
2018-07-241h 20
The Filmlings64. Sequel SyndromeWhen a film is successful, the natural next step is to make another one, which may or may not also be successful. Today Alex and Jonathan talk about the varying quality of sequels and look at Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), and The Dark Knight (2008). We discuss the repeatability of sequels, ending on a "dot dot dot", and sequels that can be viewed on their own while also serving as a bridge in a finite story arc.
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7:01 – Rambo: First Blood Part II
20:25 – The Matrix Reloaded
46:12 – The Dark Knight
1:04:10 – Overall
1:14:17– Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Bridge on the River...
2018-07-101h 16
The Filmlings63. Hepburn vs. Hepburn: Round 3 – Stay AliveFor the final episode in the Hepburn vs. Hepburn series, Alex and Jonathan discuss The African Queen (1951) starring Katharine Hepburn, and Charade (1963) starring Audrey Hepburn. We talk about Katharine's return to Hollywood and career after being "over the hill," Audrey's ability to mix comedy and fear, and how these films mark the end of an era in Hollywood.
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4:05 – The African Queen
23:51 – Charade
43:02 – Overall
52:43 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
The Dark Knight (2008)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/06/26/hepburn-vs-hepburn-3
2018-06-2656 min
The Filmlings62. Mounting MockumentariesFollowing up podcast Episode 47: Dauntless Documentaries Alex and Jonathan take on the spin-off genre of mockumentaries and look at This is Spinal Tap (1984), Best in Show (2000), and What We Do in the Shadows (2014). We talk about the origins of the genre, benefits non-fiction filmmaking can gain from the documentary format, and the appeal of mockumentaries outside of the feature film medium.
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7:23 – This is Spinal Tap
21:30 – Best in Show
35:54 – What We Do in the Shadows
46:47 – Overall
56:20 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The African Queen (1951)
Charade (1963)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/06/12/mounting-mockumentaries
2018-06-1258 min
The Filmlings61. Wunderkind WellesOne of the biggest names in film history is the subject of today's podcast as Alex and Jonathan discuss the ups and downs of the career of Orson Welles and look at Citizen Kane (1941), Chimes at Midnight (1965), and F for Fake (1973). We talk about the legacy of Citizen Kane, the many controversies Welles' was involved in, and his connection to the various characters he played in his own films.
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9:15 – Citizen Kane
33:19 – Chimes at Midnight
45:11 – F for Fake
56:10 – Overall
1:03:27 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
This is Spinal Tap (1984)
Best in Show (2000)
What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
For more information, visit the blog...
2018-05-291h 04
The Filmlings60. Wild WesternsIn a long overdue genre episode, Alex and Jonathan take a journey through the western films of Hollywood's history and talk about Stagecoach (1941), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), and Django Unchained (2012). We discuss the various themes explored in westerns over time, controversies associated with western depictions of race, and the ways that specific genres go in and out of cultural prominence over time.
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3:09 – Stagecoach
19:38 – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
36:56 – Django Unchained
50:49 – Overall
1:00:49 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Citizen Kane (1941)
Chimes at Midnight (1965)
F for Fake (1973)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/wild-westerns
2018-05-151h 03
The Filmlings59. Bonkers Brooks Feat. Aaron JohnsonAaron Johnson, the podcast's inaugural guest, joins Alex and Jonathan again today to discuss the parodical world of Mel Brooks in Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974), and High Anxiety (1977). We talk about Brook's way of parodying different forms of film, using meta-humor, and his split love for directing and performing.
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4:34 – Blazing Saddles
23:11 – Young Frankenstein
37:56 – High Anxiety
53:38 – Overall
1:01:07 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Stagecoach (1939)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Django Unchained (2012)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/05/01/bonkers-brooks
2018-05-011h 04
The Filmlings58. Hepburn vs. Hepburn: Round 2 – The Cukor CornerThe listeners responded to our latest Twitter polls to decide what films Alex and Jonathan should discuss starring Katharine and Audrey Hepburn, and the result was two films both directed by George Cukor: The Philadelphia Story (1940), and My Fair Lady (1964). We discuss what it means to be a "woman's director," how Cukor approaches various romantic character dynamics, and how each of these films relate to the background of their respective leading ladies.
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09:44 – The Philadelphia Story
31:33 – My Fair Lady
49:59 – Overall
55:17 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Young Frankenstein (1974)
High Anxiety (1977)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/04/17/hepburn-vs
2018-04-1758 min
The Filmlings57. Scott's ScopeAlex and Jonathan are entertained this week by the wide variety of genres that Ridley Scott has been able to tackle as we watch Blade Runner (1982), Gladiator (2000), and Black Hawk Down (2001). We talk about how Scott incorporates themes into blockbuster entertainment, his technical fingerprint across genres, and his continuing body of work and influence.
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3:12 – Blade Runner
24:50 – Gladiator
47:18 – Black Hawk Down
1:08:40 – Overall
1:15:33 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
My Fair Lady (1964)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/04/04/scotts-scope
2018-04-031h 18
The Filmlings56. Waxing WuxiaTaking a quick break from American film this week, Alex and Jonathan head back to China and examine three landmark film of the wuxia genre: Dragon Inn (1967), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), House of Flying Daggers (2004). We talk about the traditions of wuxia, the poeticism of the genre, and the various uses of visual effects to aid the storytelling.
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05:08 – Dragon Inn
23:45 – Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
37:26 – House of Flying Daggers
59:58 – Overall
1:13:53 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1984)
Gladiator (2000)
Black Hawk Down (2004)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/03/20/waxing-wuxia
2018-03-201h 15
The Filmlings55. THE HITCH-HIKE: The Hitchcock TouchAt the final stop of the Hitch-Hike Alex and Jonathan look at the versatility and expertise of Alfred Hitchcock's technical prowess in Rope (1948), Rear Window (1954), and The Wrong Man (1956). We discuss Hitchcock's one-take experiment, his ultimate cinematic metaphor, and filming true events.
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4:48 – Rope
23:57 – Rear Window
59:49 – The Wrong Man
1:13:27 – Overall
1:20:44 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Dragon Inn (1967)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
House of Flying Daggers (2004)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/03/06/the-hitchcock-touch
2018-03-061h 23
The Filmlings54. THE HITCH-HIKE: VillainsThe better the villain, the better the picture. Alex and Jonathan put this phrase to the test as they look at the sinister side of Hitchcock's films and discuss the bad guys of Strangers on a Train (1951), Dial M for Murder (1954), and Psycho (1960). We talk about driving a film through its antagonist, keeping dialogue-heavy films interesting, and the right way to do structural and plot twists.
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3:45 – Strangers on a Train
27:16 – Dial M for Murder
52:22 – Psycho
1:33:25 – Overall
1:38:49 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Rope (1948)
Rear Window (1954)
The Wrong Man (1956)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/02/20/villains
2018-02-201h 41
The Filmlings53. THE HITCH-HIKE: AntiheroesNot all protagonists are good role models. Today Alex and Jonathan look at characters that defy the typical ideas of heroism in Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief (1955), The Trouble with Harry (1955), and Vertigo (1958). We discuss what makes an antihero, the prevalence of antiheroes in comedy films, and how to keep an audience engaged in unlikeable characters.
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9:28 – To Catch a Thief
38:43 – The Trouble with Harry
57:41 – Vertigo
1:48:15 – Overall
1:55:09 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Dial M for Murder (1954)
Psycho (1960)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2018/02/06/antiheroes
2018-02-061h 58
The Filmlings52. THE HITCH-HIKE: The WomenBlondes, brunettes, and mothers are the focus today and Alex and Jonathan look at the various portrayals of women in the Alfred Hitchcock films Spellbound (1945), The Birds (1963), and Marnie (1964). We discuss the different roles that women fill in Hitchcock's films, retelling a similar story while reversing gender roles, and appropriate/effective treatment of actors on set.
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2:40 – Spellbound
23:56 – The Birds
52:55 – Marnie
1:18:49 – Overall
1:29:01 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
To Catch a Thief (1955)
The Trouble with Harry (1955)
Vertigo (1958)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.com/2018/01/23/the-women
2018-01-231h 32
The Filmlings51. THE HITCH-HIKE: The Wrong MenTo kick off season two of the podcast, Alex and Jonathan are taking five episodes to examine the work and themes of the great Alfred Hitchcock. Today we look at Hitchcock's "wrong man" theme in The Lodger (1927), The 39 Steps (1935), and North by Northwest (1959). We discuss spy thrillers with comedic tone, when Hitchcock reveals and conceals information to the audience, and doubling down on the "wrong man/woman" plot.
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11:12 – The Lodger
29:32 – The 39 Steps
52:55 – North by Northwest
1:19:44 – Overall
1:27:59 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions*:
Spellbound (1945)
The Birds (1963)
Marnie (1964)
*We're switching to a biweekly schedule so look for these in two weeks!
For more informat...
2018-01-091h 33
The Filmlings50. Concluding with ChristmasFor the season one podcast finale, Alex and Jonathan take a look at five of the most classic and beloved Christmas films: It's a Wonderful Life (1946), A Christmas Story (1983), Die Hard (1944), The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), and Elf (2003). We talk about what makes a Christmas movie, how Christmas movies use and become traditions, and what makes Christmas movies unique among cinema in general.
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5:31 – It's a Wonderful Life
17:49 – A Christmas Story
28:00 – Die Hard
42:06 – The Muppet Christmas Carol
54:36 – Elf
1:11:52 – Overall
1:16:36 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
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2017-12-191h 19
The Filmlings49. Bibliographic BogdanovichLast week's Bringing Up Baby (1938) was a big influence on this week's director spotlight, Peter Bogdanovich. Alex and Jonathan take a look at his three major hits The Last Picture Show (1971), What's Up Doc? (1972), and Paper Moon (1973). We discuss Bogdanovich's early communication and friendship with the great directors of the Golden Age, creating a modern screwball comedy, and being an actor's director.
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7:07 – The Last Picture Show
22:22 – What's Up Doc?
36:03 – Paper Moon
1:01:43 – Overall
1:11:21 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
A Christmas Story (1983)
Die Hard (1988)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Elf (2003)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/12/12...
2017-12-121h 13
The Filmlings48. Hepburn vs. Hepburn: Round 1 – Cat FightA friendly feud finally comes out in the open as Alex and Jonathan discuss the wonderful talents of the two most famous Hepburns: Katharine and Audrey. We watch Bringing Up Baby (1938) and Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) and discuss the jokes of screwball comedies, each actress' typical persona, and controversial aspects of old movies.
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8:21 – Bringing Up Baby
31:15 – Breakfast at Tiffany's
46:02 – Overall
1:00:04 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Last Picture Show (1971)
What's Up Doc? (1972)
Paper Moon (1973)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/12/05/hepburn-vs-hepburn-1
2017-12-051h 02
The Filmlings47. Dauntless DocumentariesIn a special video episode, Alex and Jonathan sit down to talk about three documentary films: Grey Gardens (1975), The Thin Blue Line (1988), Grizzly Man (2005). We talk about the ways documentaries speak to the audience, how to structure true events into a compelling narrative, and how documentary subjects are portrayed by the filmmakers.
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16:30 – Grey Gardens
47:11 – The Thin Blue Line
1:14:31 – Grizzly Man
1:41:31 – Overall
1:53:55 – Coming Attractions
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/11/28/dauntless-documentaries
2017-11-281h 57
The Filmlings46. Amiable AliensIt's not a new genre this week but a couple of new species that Alex and Jonathan take a look at with three alien films: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Arrival (2016). We talk about how good science fiction comments on humanity in every era, the difference between science fiction and science fantasy, and how science fiction can use VFX without focusing on VFX.
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10:33 – The Day the Earth Stood Still
32:20 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1:02:06 – Arrival
1:26:29 – Overall
1:35:31 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Grey Gardens (1975)
The Thin Blue Line (1988)
Grizzly Man (2005)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.w...
2017-11-211h 36
The Filmlings45. Happy Henson Feat. Hayden ChauffeFriend of the podcast, Hayden Chauffe, returns to talk with Alex and Jonathan about the feature film works of one of his biggest influences, Jim Henson: The Great Muppet Caper (1981), The Dark Crystal (1982), Labyrinth (1986). We talk about the history of Henson's puppet work, building fantasy worlds in miniature, and the modern use of muppets and creatures in entertainment.
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25:25 – The Great Muppet Caper
50:28 – The Dark Crystal
1:14:42 – Labyrinth
1:32:24 – Overall
1:46:33 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) – Available on Netflix
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – Available on Netflix
Arrival (2016)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/11/14/happy-henson
2017-11-141h 50
The Filmlings44. The Bollywood BeatAlex and Jonathan make the first of many rounds into the colorful and exciting world of Bollywood cinema with Sholay (1975), Asoka (2001), and Dangal (2016). We talk about how India takes the western genre to new heights, keeping historical epics on-target, and the skills and shapes actors can adopt to make a film more believable.
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4:37 – Sholay
24:54 – Asoka
43:52 – Dangal
1:16:32 – Overall
1:25:03 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Labyrinth (1986)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/11/07/the-bollywood-beat
2017-11-071h 27
The Filmlings43. Eastern Eeriness Feat. Emily GeringerIt's the spookiest time of the year, and this week Alex and Jonathan invite special guest Emily Geringer to discuss three hallmark horror films from Japan and Korea: Audition (1999), Ju-on: The Grudge (2002), and A Tale of Two Sisters (2003). We discuss manipulating time to build mystery and suspense, how a compelling story can transcend recycled cinematic elements, and the universality of horror.
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5:20 – Audition
31:12 – Ju-on: The Grudge
51:45 – A Tale of Two Sisters
1:19:38 – Overall
1:34:22 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Sholay (1975)
Asoka (2001) – Available on Netflix
Dangal (2016) – Available on Netflix
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/eastern-eeriness
2017-10-311h 36
The Filmlings42. Legendary LangAs Halloween approaches, Alex and Jonathan return to the shadowy films of German Expressionism with Fritz Lang's Destiny (1921), M (1931), and The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933). We talk about the influence of German fairy tales on German Expressionism, the introduction of sound in Lang's films, and how Lang crafts social commentary over his career.
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5:23 – Destiny
21:45 – M
43:14 – The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
1:03:51 – Overall
1:16:46 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Audition (1999)
Ju-on: The Grudge (2002)
A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/10/24/legendary-lang
2017-10-241h 19
The Filmlings41. Bourne Beat by BeatAlex and Jonathan return to some childhood favorite films with the Jason Bourne trilogy, specifically The Bourne Identity (2002), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007). We discuss subjective storytelling through cinematography, two directors creating a cohesive story over three films, and how a realistic spy series contrasts with other popular action franchises.
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3:28 – The Bourne Identity
23:16 – The Bourne Supremacy
45:07 – The Bourne Ultimatum
1:01:04 – Overall
1:17:01 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Destiny (1921)
M (1931)
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/10/17/bourne-beat-by-beat
2017-10-171h 18
The Filmlings40. Trancing TarkovskyIn the first episode to circle back to the World Tour series, Alex and Jonathan give a closer look to the work of legendary Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky with the films Ivan's Childhood (1962), Solaris (1972), The Mirror (1975). We discuss how Tarkovsky uses textured images and sound to make his worlds feel true to life, approaching filmmaking with a poetic mindset, and creating evocative images that aren't meant to be symbolic.
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6:39 – Ivan's Childhood
22:25 – Solaris
47:54 – The Mirror
1:04:02 – Overall
1:13:33 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Bourne Identity (2002)
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/10/10/trancing-tarkovsky
2017-10-101h 15
The Filmlings39. Kinaesthetic KubrickFollow us into a meticulous and colorful maze of cinema this week as we talk about the unique works of Stanley Kubrick: Dr. Strangelove or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1965), The Shining (1980). We discuss Kubrick's demanding directing style, his various approaches to story adaptations, and atmospheric versus plot-centric films.
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5:39 – Dr. Strangelove
31:07 – 2001: A Space Odyssey
50:30 – The Shining
1:22:29 – Overall
1:33:41 – Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Ivan's Childhood (1962) – Available on YouTube
Solaris (1972) – Available on YouTube
The Mirror (1975)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/kinaesthetic-kubrick/
2017-10-031h 36
The Filmlings38. Charming ChaplinCharlie Chaplin won our most recent Twitter poll about the silent film stars of Hollywood, so Alex and Jonathan take a look at three of the Tramp's most iconic appearances: The Gold Rush (1925 & 1942), Modern Times (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940). We talk about the universality of physical comedy, Chaplin's technical innovations, and how he adapted into the sound era of film.
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5:56 - The Gold Rush
35:46 - Modern Times
1:03:05 - The Great Dictator
1:18:41 - Overall
1:33:47 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
The Shining (1980)
For more info...
2017-09-261h 35
The Filmlings37. Branagh and the BardWords, words, words.
–Hamlet (Act II, Scene II)
Some of the most famous words in history are the basis of the films Alex and Jonathan are looking at today as we get into Kenneth Branagh's adaptations of William Shakespeare's Henry V (1989), Much Ado About Nothing (1993), and Hamlet (1996). We talk about directing from an acting background, adapting stage material to the big screen, and how Branagh uses cinematic rhetoric to make Shakespeare accessible to modern audiences without updating the text.
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4:02 - Henry V
28:03 - Much Ado About Nothing
49:42 - Hamlet
1:11:03 - Overall
1:20:24 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Gold Rush...
2017-09-191h 22
The Filmlings36. Body Count Coen Brothers Feat. Benjamin AngrisanoBenjamin Angrisano, long-time friend of the Filmlings and Coen Brother's enthusiast, joins Alex and Jonathan to talk about some of the Coen's darker films: Blood Simple. (1984), Fargo (1996), and No Country for Old Men (2007). We get talk about infusing humor into darker themes, opposing mindsets and worldviews of characters, and how ambiguity can make a film more impactful.
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7:18 - Blood Simple.
30:23 - Fargo
50:22 - No Country For Old Men
1:10:43 - Overall
1:38:08 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Henry V (1989)
Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Hamlet (1996)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/09/12/body-count-coen-brothers
2017-09-121h 40
The Filmlings35. Meta MusicalsThis week Alex and Jonathan dance into new territory as we discuss three landmark musicals in film history: 42nd Street (1933), Singin' in the Rain (1952), and La La Land (2016). We discuss technical innovations of early musicals, the lasting legacy of the musical's Golden Age, and the current and potential future state of the movie musical.
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8:47 - 42nd Street
27:33 - Singin' in the Rain
49:33 - La La Land
1:08:18 - Overall
1:18:25 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Blood Simple (1984)
Fargo (1996)
No Country for Old Men (2007) - Available on Netflix
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/09/05/meta-musicals
2017-09-051h 20
The Filmlings34. Classic CapraBack in America after a long series abroad, Alex and Jonathan look at the life and work of all-American director Frank Capra with It Happened One Night (1934), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), and Arsenic and Old Lace (1944). We talk about the limitations and creativity that came from the Hays Code, innovations Capra made in directing and filming movies, and how his life and outlook is reflected in his films.
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6:23 - It Happened One Night
26:54 - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
48:19 - Arsenic and Old Lace
1:00:22 - Overall
1:12:47 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
42nd Street (1933)
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
La...
2017-08-291h 15
The Filmlings33. WORLD TOUR: Last LayoversAs the World Tour comes to an end, Alex and Jonathan make a few final stops on the way home to talk about the further reaches of world cinema. We stop in Sweden with Hour of the Wolf (1968), in Taiwan with A Touch of Zen (1971), and in Brazil with City of God (2002). We talk about what goes into a good viewing experience, what makes an "open world" movie, and why it's important to watch foreign films.
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3:35 - Hour of the Wolf
20:42 - A Touch of Zen
36:51 - City of God
48:12 - Overall
56:47 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
It Hap...
2017-08-2258 min
The Filmlings32. WORLD TOUR: Introspective IranAs the World Tour starts to wind down, Alex and Jonathan make a stop in Iran to look at the small, personal films Close-Up (1990), Children of Heaven (1997), and A Separation (2011). We talk about portraying compassion in film, movies without a "bad guy," and the self-sufficiency of Iranian cinema.
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4:19 - Close-Up
18:06 - Children of Heaven
32:33 - A Separation
49:04 - Overall
57:50 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Hour of the Wolf (1968)
A Touch of Zen (1971)
City of God (2002)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/08/15/introspective-iran
2017-08-151h 00
The Filmlings31. WORLD TOUR: Kruel KoreaThe World Tour carries Alex and Jonathan to South Korea this week where we look at Oldboy (2003), The Host (2006), and The Good the Bad the Weird (2008). We discuss elements that make up neo-noir films, mixing tones, and the pervasive violence of Korean film.
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2:49 - Oldboy
25:40 - The Host
41:12 - The Good the Bad the Weird
54:33 - Overall
1:06:03 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Close-Up (1990)
Children of Heaven (1997)
A Separation (2011)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/08/08/kruel-korea/
2017-08-081h 07
The Filmlings30. WORLD TOUR: Russian RuminationsThis week Alex and Jonathan head to Russia and look at three legendary and formative filmmakers with Sergei Eisenstein's Battleship Potemkin (1925), Lev Kuleshov's Po Zakonu (1926), and Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker (1975). We talk the various forms and uses of montage, the Kuleshov effect, and filmmaking outside the bounds of traditional film technique.
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6:40 - Battleship Potemkin
29:09 - Po Zakonu
44:58 - Stalker
1:08:24 - Overall
1:23:02 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Oldboy (2003) - on Netflix
The Host (2006) - on Netflix
The Good the Bad the Weird (2014) - on Netflix
For more information visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/08/01/russian-ruminations
2017-08-011h 25
The Filmlings29. WORLD TOUR: Dunkel DeutschlandThis week Alex and Jonathan go way back and take a look at German Expressionism with The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), Nosferatu (1922), and Metropolis (1927). We talk about the theatricality of early film, conventions of German Expressionism, and why the influence of German Expressionism will never fade.
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5:14 - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
26:44 - Nosferatu
36:51 - Metropolis
49:14 - Overall
1:16:08 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
Po Zakonu (1926)
Stalker (1979)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/07/25/dunkel-deutschland
2017-07-251h 18
The Filmlings28. WORLD TOUR: México MacabroAlex and Jonathan head south of the border this week to talk about three Mexican films: Macario (1960), Amores Perros (2000), and Pan's Labyrinth (2006). We talk the significance of a story within the story, the international influence of Quentin Tarantino, and how Hollywood has benefitted from Mexican filmmakers.
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4:06 - Macario
20:02 - Amores Perros
43:28 - Pan's Labyrinth
1:03:18 - Overall
1:10:15 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
Nosferatu (1922)
Metropolis (1927) - Available on Netflix
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/07/18/mexico-macabro
2017-07-181h 12
The Filmlings27. WORLD TOUR: Japan JuxtaposedIt's back to Japan this week for Alex and Jonathan, but not for anime or Akira Kurosawa. We take a look at three other directors with Masaki Kobayashi's Harakiri (1963), Yasujirô Ozu's Tokyo Story (1952), and Hirokazu Koreeda's Nobody Knows (2004). We discuss various kinds of family drama in Japanese films, the distinction between "big" and "small" movies, and the restraint and poeticism across Japanese art.
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3:58 - Harakiri
20:30 - Tokyo Story
37:04 - Nobody Knows
54:33 - Overall
1:05:03 - Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions:
Macario (1960)
Amores Perros (2000)
Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
For more information, visit the blog:
thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/07/11/japan-juxtaposed
2017-07-111h 08
The Filmlings1. Starting with SpielbergFor the first ever Filmlings Podcast, Jonathan and Alex discuss three Steven Spielberg films: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Always, and Lincoln. Topics include starting your film with a summary of the film to follow, making even non-crucial characters feel real, and the incredible career of one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.
For info referenced in podcast see blog post here:
https://thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/01/10/episode-1-starting-with-spielberg/
2017-01-111h 16