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COMMENTARY collects and presents classic and contemporary DVD commentaries in podcast form, so you can listen to them wherever and whenever you want. We believe home video commentaries are insightful works that are becoming less and less accessible to viewers, and should be preserved and shared. This podcast was created as a public service for educational purposes and is not monetized.

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    • Aug 14, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 43m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    The Editing of The Making of McSweeney's Issue No. 11 DVD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 16:36


    This week’s episode was recorded in 2003, for the release of McSWEENEY’S ISSUE NO. 11 DVD. Featured are McSweeney’s people John Hodgman and Sarah Vowell. Listenability Score: 5/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    The Making of McSweeney's Issue No. 11 DVD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 19:08


    This week’s episode was recorded in 2003, for the release of McSWEENEY’S ISSUE NO. 11 DVD. Featured is Director Francis Ford Coppola. Listenability Score: 5/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    National Treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 128:19


    This week’s episode was recorded in 2007, for the Blu-Ray release of NATIONAL TREASURE. Featured is Director Jon Turtletaub and actor Justin Bartha. Listenability Score: 3/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    The Talented Mr. Ripley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 140:20


    This week’s episode was recorded in 2000, for the DVD release of THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY. Featured is Writer/Director Anthony Minghella. Listenability Score: 3/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    Monsoon Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 117:29


    This week’s episode was recorded in 2002, for the Universal DVD release of MONSOON WEDDING. Featured is Director Mira Nair. Listenability Score: 3/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    Slumdog Millionaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 123:21


    This week’s episode was recorded in 2008, for the DVD and Blu-Ray release of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. Featured are Director Danny Boyle, and lead actor Dev Patel. Listenability Score: 3/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    Trailer: Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 1:00


    Home video commentaries are insightful works that are becoming less and less accessible to viewers, and should be preserved and shared. COMMENTARY collects and presents classic and contemporary DVD commentaries in podcast form, so you can listen to them wherever and whenever you want. This podcast was created as a public service and is not monetized. Thank you for listening to the show.

    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 132:20


    This week’s episode was recorded around 1999, for the DVD release of MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON. Featured is the son of Director Frank Capra, Frank Capra, Jr. Listenability Score: 5/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    A Single Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 97:55


    This week's episode - the fifth in our Pride series - was recorded in 2009, for the DVD and blu-ray release of A SINGLE MAN. Featured is producer and director Tom Ford. Listenability Score: 2.5/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    Call Me By Your Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 134:31


    This week's episode - the fourth in our Pride series - was recorded in 2017, for the DVD and Blu-Ray release of CALL ME BY YOUR NAME. Featured are actors Timothée Chalamet and Michael Stuhlbarg. Listenability Score: 2/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    Kissing Jessica Stein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 99:06


    This week's episode - the third in our Pride series - was recorded in 2002, for the DVD release of KISSING JESSICA STEIN. Featured are actors, co-writers, and co-producers Jennifer Westfeldt and Heather Juergensen. Listenability Score: 1/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

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    Saving Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 96:21


    This week's episode - the second in our Pride series - was recorded in 2005, for the DVD release of SAVING FACE. Featured is Director Alice Wu. Listenability Score: 2/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    Paris Is Burning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 79:11


    This week's episode was recorded in 2005, for the DVD release of PARIS IS BURNING. Featured are Director Jennie Livingston, ball community members Freddie Pendavis and Willi Ninja, and film editor Jonathan Oppenheim. This is the first episode in a new series celebrating PRIDE.

    Malcolm X

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 199:28


    This episode was recorded in 2004, for the Special Edition DVD release of MALCOLM X.  Featured are Screenwriter, Director, Producer, and Actor Spike Lee, Director of Photography Ernest Dickerson, Costume Designer Ruth Carter, and Editor and Second Unit Director Barry Alexander Brown. Listenability Score: 5/5.  A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode.  On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    Brown Sugar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 111:58


    This week’s episode was recorded in 2002, for the DVD release of BROWN SUGAR. Featured are co-writer and Director Rick Famuyiwa, and editor Dirk Westervelt. Listenability Score: 4/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    Sahara

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 121:51


    This week’s episode was recorded in 2005 for the DVD release of SAHARA. Featured is Director Breck Eisner. Listenability Score: 1/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

    Out of Sight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 120:40


    This week’s episode was recorded in 1998 for the DVD release of OUT OF SIGHT. Featured are Director Steven Soderbergh and Screenwriter Scott Frank. Listenability Score: 2.5/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

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    You've Got Mail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 121:25


    This week’s episode was recorded in 1998 for the DVD release of one of the most iconic romantic comedies of the 90s: YOU’VE GOT MAIL. Featured are co-writer and Director Nora Ephron and Producer Lauren Shuler Donner. Listenability Score: 4/5. A commentary's listenability score measures how easily it can be heard as a standalone podcast episode. On this scale, lower scoring commentaries typically reference the picture a great deal, and we recommend syncing the episode with the film if you're streaming at home.

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