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A discussion of all the films nominated for Oscars, starting in 1929, plus interviews with filmmakers and authors writing about the film industry.
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Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Angad Aulakh, director of the short film "Aurora," a exploration of the loneliness and isolation felt by a man in deep space and those he left behind on Earth. Listen to hear about the musical inspiration for the film, his collaboration with the star of the film, Guy Kent, and the interesting use of sound to convey certain emotions throughout the film. Books mentioned in this episode include: Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Aurora” directed by Angad Aulakh “ Resurrektor ” directed by Angad Aulakh " The Atomic Dream " directed by Angad Aulakh The Shining directed by Stanley Kubrick Vertigo directed by Alfred Hitchcock The Double Life of Veronique directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski The Matrix directed by Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski Raiders of the Lost Ark directed by Steven Speilberg Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock Fall directed by Scott Mann Fall 2: Deadpoint directed by Peter and Michael Spierig Other topics mentioned in this episode include: " Planet Earth " by Duran Duran The music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Follow the film on Instagram @ aurora_mov . Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Svengali . I'm joined by film and theater director Enrico Banson who writes the Director's Notes newsletter and we talk about whether this film belongs with the great Universal horror films of the era, how the film portrays bohemian artistic culture of the late 1800s, and some of the most incredible production design we have seen in Oscar nominated films to date. You can watch Svengali on Tubi , YouTube , or Amazon Prime and be sure to check out Enrico's newsletter . Other films mentioned in this episode include: King Kong directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack Dracula directed by Tod Browning Frankenstein directed by James Whale The Royal Family of Broadway directed by George Cukor and Cyril Gardner A Free Soul directed by Clarence Leon Brown Svengali (1954) directed by Noel Langley Svengali (1983) directed by Anthony Harvey The Love Parade directed by Ernst Lubitsch How Green Was My Valley directed by John Ford Backrooms directed by Kane Parsons Casablanca directed by Michael Curtiz Cimarron directed by Wesley Ruggles Tabu: A Story of the South Seas directed by F.W. Murnau Morocco directed by Josef von Sternberg Jaws directed by Steven Spielberg Other referenced topics: Trilby by George du Maurier The Phantom of the Opera (novel) by Gaston Leroux Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie The New York Times review El Santo on 1000 Misspent Hours and Counting Support the show
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Deborah Lee Smith and Brian Leahy, producer, star, writer, and director of the short film "Glitterbomb," which follows a woman through a harrowing situation while she tries desperately to keep her composure on a virtual job interview. Listen to hear about Deborah's real life experience that inspired the film, the incredible achievement of an extremely small crew that worked on the film on a very tight timeline, and the logistics of shooting one of the best one-shots I've seen in a long time. Books mentioned in this episode include: Midnight Library by Matt Haig Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Glitterbomb” directed by Brian Leahy Butterfly in the Sky directed by Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb " 5 Stages of Grief " directed by Foster Wilson " Made Public " directed by Foster Wilson Singin' In The Rain directed by Gene Kelly North by Northwest directed by Alfred Hitchcock Miss Congeniality directed by Donald Petrie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind directed by Michel Gondry Vanilla Sky directed by Cameron Crowe Love Liza directed by Todd Louiso Ghostbusters directed by Ivan Reitman Sideways directed by Alexander Payne My Cousin Vinny directed by Jonathan Lynn The Big Lebowski directed by Ethan and Joel Coen Legally Blonde directed by Robert Luketic Wait Until Dark directed by Terence Young Friends (series) Breaking Bad (series) The Matrix directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski Solar (podcast) Sell Your House directed by Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering You can read more stories from people who have experienced a miscarriage at glitterbombfilm.com and share your own story. Follow the film on Instagram @ glitterbombfilm and find Deborah @ deborah_lsmith and Brian @ brianpleahy . Also check out Deborah's podcast More Than You See . Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film The Public Enemy . I'm joined by Gareth Bradwick from the Popped newsletter and we talk about an unexpected level of crime and violence in the film, a wide array of stories surrounding a specific piece of fruit, and rain like we have never seen before on film. You can watch The Public Enemy on Hulu and be sure to check out Gareth's newsletter . Other films mentioned in this episode include: Titanic directed by James Cameron All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford How Green Was My Valley directed by John Ford Goodfellas directed by Martin Scorsese Casino directed by Martin Scorsese The Irishman directed by Martin Scorsese Wings directed by William A. Wellman and Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast A Star is Born directed by William A. Wellman Hell's Angels directed by Howard Hughes Red Headed Woman directed by Jack Conway Scarface directed by Howard Hawks The Blue Veil directed by Curtis Bernhardt Grease directed by Randal Kleiser Little Caesar directed by Mervyn Leroy Smart Money directed by Alfred E. Green The Doorway to Hell directed by Archie Mayo The Dawn Patrol directed by Howard Hawks Other referenced topics: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran The Sopranos (series) Variety review The New York Times review Rogerebert.com review Support the show
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Kate Radcliffe and Sophie King, writer and director of the short film "Still Life," which tells the story of a couple dealing with the loss of a baby and all the daily reminders they face of that loss. Listen to hear about the ability we have to find the humor in dark situations, exploring the effects of dealing with loss and trauma while the rest of the world goes on as if nothing has changed, and the process for getting a cast ready to play characters who have dealt with such a profound loss. Books mentioned in this episode include: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Still Life” directed by Sophie King Romeo + Juliet directed by Baz Luhrmann Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann The Virgin Suicides directed by Sofia Coppola The Lord of the Rings directed by Peter Jackson The English Patient directed by Anthony Minghella Hocus Pocus directed by Kenny Ortega Donnie Darko directed by Richard Kelly Clueless directed by Amy Heckerling American Psycho directed by Mary Harron The Dark Knight Rises directed by Christopher Nolan Napoleon Dynamite directed by Jared Hess Anora directed by Sean Baker Follow the film on Instagram @ still_life_short and find Sophie @ sophiekingcr and Kate @ katemradcliffe . Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Skippy . I'm joined Jonathan Hammond, film director and previous guest on the podcast and we talk about the deep trauma that resulted from watching this film, some major issues with the film's production when you look at it from today's perspective, and a long-standing legal battle over a simply name. You can watch Skippy online and be sure to check out Jonathan's films at a festival near you and give him a follow on Instagram @ jonohamm . Other films mentioned in this episode include: Ferris Bueller's Day Off directed by John Hughes John Wick directed by Chad Stahelski The Sixth Sense directed by M. Night Shyamalan E.T. The Extraterrestrial directed by Steven Spielberg A Free Soul directed by Clarence Leon Brown Cimarron directed by Wesley Ruggles Superman directed by Richard Donner La La Land directed by Damian Chazelle Boys Town directed by Norman Taurog City Lights directed by Charlie Chaplin Sooky directed by Norman Taurog Our Gang (shorts series) Tom Sawyer directed by John Cromwell Huckleberry Finn directed by Norman Taurog The Kid directed by Charlie Chaplin Sophie's Choice directed by Alan J. Pakula The Little Rascals directed by Penelope Spheeris Dennis the Menace directed by Nick Castle A Christmas Story directed by Bob Clark East Lynne directed by Frank Lloyd The Front Page directed by Lewis Milestone The Criminal Code directed by Howard Hawks Other referenced topics: Skippy (comic) Calvin and Hobbs (comic) Peanuts (comic) Dennis the Menace (comic) Skippy.com The New York Times review The New Masses review Oscarchamps.com review Support the show
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Matt Kennard, director of the short film "Before You Go," which tells the story of a young man who visits a loved one in the hospital to say his final goodbyes. Listen to hear about Matt's thoughts on what seems like a rise in films set in hospitals, how he found his incredible lead actor, and the role that sound plays throughout the film. Books mentioned in this episode include: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade by Andrew Feinstein Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Before You Go” directed by Matt Kennard "Life Goes On" directed by Kat Butterfield and Daniel Audritt The Gathering (series) " Hymn of Hate " directed by Matt Kennard Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back directed by Irvin Kershner Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola Inside Out directed by Pete Docter Stand By Me directed by Rob Reiner The Thin Red Line directed by Terrence Malick In Bruges directed by Martin McDonagh Petite Maman directed by Céline Sciamma Ferris Bueller's Day Off directed by John Hughes Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri directed by Martin McDonagh Home Alone directed by Chris Columbus The Muppet Christmas Carol directed by Brian Henson Follow the film on Instagram @ beforeyougofilm and Matt @ kennardmatt . Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film The Front Page . I'm joined by Matthew Carlson from the What Am I Making newsletter and we talk about the level of effectiveness of the film's humor, how this film paved the way for many that came after it including at least one remake of the story, and the deep rooted misogyny of the story. You can watch The Front Page on YouTube , Tubi , or Amazon Prime and be sure to check out Matthew's newsletter and check out his summer music tour this July and August. Other films mentioned in this episode include: A League of Their Own directed by Penny Marshall 12 Angry Men directed by Sidney Lumet His Girl Friday directed by Howard Hawks The Philadelphia Story directed by George Cukor All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone Oppenheimer directed by Christopher Nolan The Hangover directed by Todd Phillips Ace in the Hold directed by Billy Wilder White Heat directed by Raoul Walsh Rain directed by Lewis Milestone Sadie Thompson directed by Raoul Walsh Ocean's Eleven directed by Lewis Milestone Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) directed by Lewis Milestone Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) directed by Frank Lloyd The Spirit of St. Louis directed by Billy Wilder Gentlemen Prefer Blondes directed by Howard Hawks The Wizard of Oz directed by Victor Fleming The Silence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan Demme The Front Page (1974) directed by Billy Wilder Switching Channels directed by Ted Kotcheff Wings directed by William A. Wellman and Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans directed by F. W. Murnau 7th Heaven directed by Frank Borzage Metropolis directed by Fritz Lang Nosferatu directed by F. W. Murnau Dracula directed by Tod Browning Frankenstein directed by James Whale City Lights directed by Charlie Chaplin Other referenced topics: The Front Page (play) by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur David Nusair review on Reelfilm.com Mad Men (series) Support the show
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Johnny Russell, director of the short film "A Scent." The film is based on a real person who claimed to have the ability to smell patients with a certain disease. Listen to hear about how Johnny came to telling this story in his film, the challenges of filming a drama set in a hospital on a short film budget and schedule, and finding the balance between melodrama and the quieter moments of reflection and discovery. Books mentioned in this episode include: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense by Rory Sutherland This is Why We Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life by Rahul Jandial Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “A Scent” directed by Johnny Russell Billy Liar directed by John Schlesinger Hot Fuzz directed by Edgar Wright A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence directed by Roy Andersson The Phantom Thread directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Camping (series) Happy-Go-Lucky directed by Mike Leigh Follow the film on Instagram @ a_scent_film and Johnny @ __johnny_russell__ . Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film East Lynne . I'm joined by Lewis Beer from the Slow Movie Pictures newsletter and we talk about some drastic changes the film made from the source material, the outstanding performances from the female actors in the film, and several innovative camera techniques used to show the world from Isabel's point of view throughout the film. You can watch East Lynne on YouTube and be sure to check out Lewis's newsletter . Other films mentioned in this episode include: Vampyr directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer Dracula directed by Tod Browning Rebecca directed by Alfred Hitchcock All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone Thelma & Louise directed by Ridley Scott The Divine Lady directed by Frank Lloyd Weary River directed by Frank Lloyd The Big House directed by George Hill Condemned directed by Wesley Ruggles Holiday directed by Edward H. Griffith Underworld directed by Josef von Sternberg Shanghai Express directed by Josef von Sternberg The Divorcee directed by Clarence Brown Dynamite directed by Cecil B. DeMille The Public Enemy directed by William A. Wellman The Letter directed by Jean De Limur The Vagabond King directed by Ludwig Berger The Bride of Frankenstein directed by James Whale East Lynne on the Western Front directed by George Pearson Cimarron directed by Wesley Ruggles The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise Double Indemnity directed by Billy Wilder Sunset Boulevard directed by Billy Wilder Other referenced topics: " Mudd's Women " ( Star Trek episode) Star Trek (original series) Mister Ed (series) The Fugitive (series) East Lynne (novel) by Ellen Wood Rebecca (novel) by Daphne du Maurier Ann Harding - Cinema's Gallant Lady by Scott O'Brien Frank Lloyd: Master of Screen Melodrama by Anthony Slide " Bradley King " by Brian Taves on Women Film Pioneers Project Anna Karenina (novel) by Leo Tolstoy Ulysses (novel) by James Joyce The New York Times review Variety review Zoe K. on Hollywood Genes Lisa Marie Bowman on Through the Shattered Lens A Literature of Their Own: British Women Novelists from Bronte to Lessing by Elaine Showalter ‘“Stepchildren of Nature”: East Lynne and the Spectre of Female Degeneracy, 1860-1861’ in Victorian Crime, Madness and Sensation by Andrew Maunder Support the show
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Kat Butterfield and Daniel Audritt, directors of the short film “Life Goes On,” a darkly humorous take on a man in hospice who is forced to relive the same day over and over. Listen to hear about the story that was ten years in the making, some time loop films that inspired this film, and the challenges of keeping a time loop film straight when it comes time to edit all the footage together. Books mentioned in this episode include: The works of Simon Rich Sombrero Fallout by Richard Brautigan I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron The works of Fran Lebowitz You'll Grow Out of It by Jessi Klein Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Life Goes On” directed by Kat Butterfield and Daniel Audritt Palm Springs directed by Max Barbakow Groundhog Day directed by Harold Ramis Little Miss Sunshine directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris When Harry Met Sally directed by Rob Reiner About Time directed by Richard Curtis Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind directed by Michel Gondry School of Rock directed by Richard Linklater Bridesmaids directed by Paul Feig Chef directed by Jon Favreau The Big Lebowski directed by Joel Coen Follow the film on Instagram @ lifegoesonfilm and Kat and Daniel @ audrittbutterfield . Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Tabu: A Story of the South Seas . I'm joined by James Kreul from the Moving Image Madison newsletter and we talk about how the film's pacing suffers due to trying to blend documentary filmmaking with a loose narrative structure, the film's influence on modern films set in the same region like Moana , and the sad passing of the film's director just a week before it debuted. You can watch Tabu on Amazon Prime or YouTube or purchase a copy for yourself and be sure to check out James's newsletter . Other films mentioned in this episode include: All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone Dracula directed by Tod Browning Nanook of the North directed by Robert J. Flaherty Moana directed by Robert J. Flaherty and Frances Hubbard Flaherty White Shadows of the South Seas directed by W.S. Van Dyke Jaws directed by Steven Spielberg Sunrise directed by F. W. Murnau Nosferatu directed by F. W. Murnau City Girl directed by F. W. Murnau With Byrd at the South Pole directed by Julian Johnson Black Pearl directed by Michał Waszyński The Hurricane directed by John Ford Mutiny on the Bounty directed by Frank Lloyd The Last Laugh directed by F. W. Murnau Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke Morocco directed by Josef von Sternberg Cimarron directed by Wesley Ruggles The Right to Love directed by Richard Wallace Svengali directed by Archie Mayo Other referenced topics: B.C. (comic) Wizard of Id (comic) Zog I of Albania " The Star Spangled Banner " " The Academy and the Cameramen " from Experimental Cinema lantern digital library " Reri's Real Name is Anna " from Movie Classic Morduant Hall in The New York Times Andréas Giannopoulos on Senses of Cinema " Photoplayfare " by Roy W. Winton in Movie Makers Information on the San Francisco Film Preserve's new restoration of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans Support the show
Send us Fan Mail With today's episode, The Oscar Project has official hit a huge milestone, 250 episodes! That includes over 100 interviews with authors, filmmakers, and more as well as over 80 episodes focusing on specific Oscar nominated films from the first four years of the Academy Awards. This special episode is a bit of a history of the show, a chance to recognize everyone who has helped me turn it into what it is today, and a chance to publicly thank those closest to me without whom the show would not be possible. Here's to 250 more episodes and thank you for listening. Please share your favorite episode of the podcast with a friend and if you'd like to drop me a message to be featured on a future episode, go to www.speakpipe.com/TheOscarProject . Thank you for listening and I'll see you at the movies! Support the show
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Ingrid Runde Saxegaard, director of the short film “Sandy Fannies,” a deeply personal film about the conversations we often don't have with those we love the most. Listen to hear about the challenges of filming on a remote beach on the Norwegian coast, how the story went through many iterations before landing on its final structure, and the lengthy process of finding the two actors to play the mother and daughter featured in the film. Books mentioned in this episode include: Blood Awful in Different Ways by Andrev Walden Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Sandy Fannies” directed by Ingrid Runde Saxegaard “ A Mash Moss Story ” directed by Ingrid Runde Saxegaard The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise My First Love ( Min første kjærlighet ) directed by Mari Storstein Pippi Longstocking directed by Olle Hellbom The Florida Project directed by Sean Baker Mamma Mia! directed by Phyllida Lloyd Dreams (Sex Love) directed by Dag Johan Haugerud Pride and Prejudice directed by Joe Wright One Battle After Another directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Follow the film on Instagram @ sandyfannies_short and Ingrid @ ingridsaxegaard . And if you've seen the film, don't forget to log and rate it on Letterboxd . Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Cimarron . I'm joined by Kevin Pettit from the See You At the Movies newsletter and we talk about the unbelievable scale of the world created for this film, the absolute character that is Yancey Cravat, and several excellent double features that you can pair with this film. You can watch Cimarron online or purchase a copy for yourself and be sure to check out Kevin's newsletter . Other films mentioned in this episode include: Men in Black directed by Barry Sonnenfeld Dodgeball directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber Cross Creek directed by Martin Ritt Rebel Without a Cause directed by Nicholas Ray Predator directed by John McTiernan Mad Max: Fury Road directed by George Miller Jackass: The Movie directed by Jeff Tremaine Killers of a Flower Moon directed by Martin Scorsese The Three Amigos directed by John Landis There Will Be Blood directed by Paul Thomas Anderson A Few Good Men directed by Rob Reiner Forrest Gump directed by Robert Zemeckis To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance directed by John Ford My Darling Clementine directed by John Ford The Searchers directed by John Ford How Green is My Valley directed by John Ford Stagecoach directed by John Ford The Ten Commandments (1923) directed by Cecil B. DeMille North by Northwest directed by Alfred Hitchcock All the President's Men directed by Alan J. Pakula The Addams Family (1991) directed by Barry Sonnenfeld Thief directed by Michael Mann King Kong directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King directed by Peter Jackson Other referenced topics: Full House (series) Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI (book) by David Grann Cimarron (book) by Edna Ferber Little House on the Prairie (series) Our Gang (series) Film Daily review Variety review Pauline Kael in The New Yorker Christopher Lloyd on Film Yap The Hollywood Reporter review Support the show
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Ran Jing, director of the short film “Imprint,” a look at how topics like immigration, class, and advancing technology can all be intertwined. Listen to hear about the genesis for the story out of a conversation she had with a friend, how the film addresses the common fear of falling behind in our society, and the challenge of casting a young actor who needed to cover a wide array of talents in the film. Books mentioned in this episode include: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Imprint” directed by Ran Jing The Matrix directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski Gone with the Wind directed by Victor Fleming The Nightmare Before Christmas directed by Henry Selick Lust, Caution directed by Ang Lee Amélie directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet My Neighbor Totoro directed by Hayao Miyazaki Follow Ran on Instagram @ ranjing0108 . Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Trader Horn . I'm joined by Rob Thomas from the Not That Rob Thomas newsletter and we talk about how the film is at times an adventure story and at others a nature documentary, the sometimes surprising amount of violence on display in the film , and the most obnoxious pith helmet this side of the Sahara. You can watch Trader Horn online or purchase a copy for yourself and be sure to check out Rob's newsletter . Other films mentioned in this episode include: City Lights directed by Charlie Chaplin White Shadows in the South Seas directed by W. S. Van Dyke The Thin Man directed by W. S. Van Dyke The Great Gatsby (1949) directed by Elliott Nugent Forbidden Planet (1956) directed by Fred M. Wilcox Hallelujah! directed by King Vidor Mr. Smith Goes to Washington directed by Frank Capra Mission: Impossible directed by Brian De Palma The Bridge of San Luis Rey (lost film) directed by Charles Brabin Trader Horn (1973) directed by Lewis J. Rachmil Trader Hornee directed by Jonathan Lucas Trader Horn: The Journey Back directed by Clyde Lucas Space Balls directed by Mel Brooks Cimarron directed by Wesley Ruggles East Lynne directed by Frank Lloyd The Front Page directed by Lewis Milestone Skippy directed by Norman Taurog Other referenced topics: Trader Horn (book) by Alfred Aloysius "Trader" Horn and Ethelreda Lewis Doom Patrol (comic) Doom Patrol (series) The Cisco Kid (series) New York Times review Time Magazine review Variety review Rip Jagger on Rip Jagger’s Dojo Support the show
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Misha Calvert, director of the short film “Fault,” an exploration of buried trauma that threatens the career of a star tennis player on the eve of the U.S. Open. Listen to hear about the story that was adapted from the personal story of the film's star, the potential alternate setting for the film that still comes through in the final product, and how they found the fantastic home that the film uses as its main setting. Books mentioned in this episode include: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Fault” directed by Misha Calvert Raiders of the Lost Ark directed by Steven Spielberg Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg Willow directed by Ron Howard The Passion of Joan of Arc directed by Carl Th. Dreyer The NeverEnding Story directed by Wolfgang Petersen "Pink Flags" directed by Misha Calvert (forthcoming) "The F*ckboy Diaries" directed by Misha Calvert (forthcoming) Follow Misha on Instagram @ mishacalvert and follow the film @ faultfilmofficial . Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Little Caesar . I'm joined by Charlotte Simmons from The Treatment newsletter and we talk about the array of differences between the novel and the film, the film's place as a foundation for many of the mob movies that have followed, and You can watch Little Caesar online for or purchase a copy for yourself and be sure to check out Charlotte's newsletter . Other films mentioned in this episode include: Wizard of Oz directed by Victor Fleming Quo Vadis directed by Mervyn LeRoy Frankenstein directed by James Whale Street of Chance directed by John Cromwell 42nd Street directed by Lloyd Bacon The Irishman directed by Martin Scorsese Other referenced topics: Ragtime (novel) by E. L. Doctorow Little Caesar (novel) by W. R. Burnett Law & Order (series) Erik Lundegaard writing on eriklundegaard.com New York Times review Variety review Richard Brody writing in The New Yorker Support the show
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I interview Guy Trevellyan, director of the short film “Plastic Surgery,” a unique take on the body horror genre mixed with awareness of a crisis with global impact. Listen to hear about how he re-wrote a character based on his lead actress being six months pregnant, getting connected with one of the actors from the Narnia films, and the importance of sound and practical visual effects in pulling off the film. Books mentioned in this episode include: Midnight Library by Matt Haig Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include: “Plastic Surgery” directed by Guy Trevellyan The Chronicles of Narnia mother! directed by Darren Aronofsky The Nun II directed by Michael Chaves The Substance directed by Coralie Fargeat Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World directed by Peter Weir The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King directed by Peter Jackson Seven directed by David Fincher Prisoners directed by Denis Villeneuve Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl directed by Gore Verbinski Follow Guy on Instagram @ GuyTrev and follow the film @ plasticsurgery_film . You can also follow his company @ niceguy_pictures . Support the show
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