Layered Butter

We're back, baby!   Like Dreamgirls we're here for one night only to chat about every film buff's favourite night. Did Everything Everywhere All At Once deserve everything everywhere all at once? Maybe! Tune in and find out.

Hear ye, hear ye! On this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Rod, Raf and Jordan have a special announcement to make - and it's gonna break some hearts and ears. Though, they're still chatting about the death of the high-brow movie, whatever is going on at DC Films and of course, Raf's favourite, the beginning of the award season madness. Is Everything Everywhere All At Once going to upset Fabelmans? Will Fraser get that gold? Is Ke the only lock for the win? We also dive into our Letterboxd's to find some deep cut reccos that really say something about us. At least, we hope. All of this and more in this week's extra special episode of the Layered Butter Podcast.

There's an offer....we couldn't refuse. On this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Rod is joined by Layered Butter co-founders, Andrew Perucho & Marc Winegust as they sit down and chat with renowned comic book illustrator and artist, Sean Philips as they dive into our newest collaboration with the Academy Museum. If you haven't heard already, Layered Butter x Sean Philips has released a new limited print to celebrate the anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. With Eisner award artist, Sean Philips, who has dipped his hand across a vast scape of comics - Hellblazer, X-Men and Batman, among his own original forays with Ed Brubaker - Criminal, Fatale & Incognito. This episode explores how this collaboration came to be and we dive deep into Sean's distinct art style and creative process across his career and his newest print. Raf & Jordan aren't totally absent this episode though, they're around to chat about James Cameron's $2 billion problem and all the Nepo kids out there. All that and more in this week's Layered Butter Podcast!

Elves, Dragons, Maesters and...Harfoots? In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Rod, Raf and Jordan take a leap into the worlds of Westeros and Middle-Earth as they chat about all things fantasy. With two simultaneous series debuting at the same time; it seems only right to explore how these two dueling fantasy worlds made their mark in the realm of pop culture. With The Lord of the Rings: The RIngs of Power debuting on Amazon Prime - how does Amazon's billion dollar investment stack to HBO's newly minted spin-off of their flagship fantasy drama, The House of The Dragon. How do both series stack against the zeitgeist of pop culture - in their presence, their impact and their overall execution of narratives. Can LOTR find its way back into the mainstream consciousness and can viewers forgive whatever happened at the end of Game of Thrones? Also, the pod tackles the question of "event" films and how much bigger can a film really get? All this and more in this week's fantastical episode of the Layered Butter Podcast.

In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Rod, Raf and Jordan are joined by Matthew Moss and Robbie McGuire of the FightingonFilm Podcast to explore the titular "war" film. War cinema has certainly evolved from its early histories of propaganda film and newsreels; it has navigated through melodrama, action, adventure, lighthearted comedies to dark, brooding, visceral experiences. The war film touches upon the tangible relationship between culture, country and history and the ways it has changed the way generations experience, feel and relive a tragic piece of the world. From Hogan's Heroes to M.A.S.H to Saving Private Ryan and the newly released All Quiet on The Western Front, Matthew and Robbie help the Pod unravel the deep histories of the war and the silver screen. Also, we chat about the troubling nature of social media amidst Heartstopper and how the Rock has changed the hierarchy of power in the DC universe (in a pretentious way???). All this and more in this week's Layered Butter Podcast.

*breathes heavily into podcast microphone* What's your favourite scary movie? In this episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Rod, Raf and Jordan are joined by Nicolina and Marie of the Para(normal) Podcast to dive deep into all things that go bump in the night (and movies). Right on the eve of Halloween, this episode unpacks the mysteries of human fear and what keeps the audiences and our hearts crawling back for more jump scares, gore and bone-chilling terror. How has the horror genre evolved over the years - from its creature features, to slasher films and now to the popularized A24 "elevated horror" - what are the barebones of "horror"? Also, Warner Bros Discovery seems to be shuffling their content for another batch of cancellations and Netflix says goodbye to one of its co-produced originals. All this and more in this weeks spooky episode of Layered Butter

"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid you can't do that," - HAL when Raf bets it all on Brendan Fraser's Oscar 2023. In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Rod and Jordan are joined by author and critic, John Muir on an extraplanetary adventure across the airwaves to chat all things Sci-Fi. From Kubrick's 2001 to Star Wars to modern sci-fi in Ex Machina or even Annihilation; this episode unravels how science fiction has changed, evolved and defined itself over its cementation in cinema and pop culture over the years. From its influences to its tropes and eventual stereotypes, we dive into what works and what doesn't and where anyone can begin to get the essential sci-fi experience. Also, how do we feel about intermissions in films? yay or nay? Find out our feels and more in this week's episode of Layered Butter!

We dive into all things TIFF for our season 3 premiere of the Layered Butter Podcast. TIFF festival general chat, Glass Onion, Hunt, Project Wolf Hunting, The Wonder, Holy Spider, Causeway, Women Talking, Triangle of Sadness, Empire of Light, The Son, 'Alice, Darling', Decision to Leave, Wendell & Wild, My Policeman, Devotion, Moonage Daydream, Brother, The Menu, Pearl, The Whale, The Fabelmans - The Layered Butter team saw a lot of movies this year at the Toronto International Film Festival. In this episode, we chat about some of those movies, and share our broader experience with TIFF as an event in our movie lives. https://layeredbutter.com/podcast Read all our TIFF reviews and more: https://layeredbutter.com/editorial?offset=1662934759486&category=Reviews Learn more about Layered Butter: https://layeredbutter.com/ https://twitter.com/layered_butter https://www.instagram.com/layeredbutter/ #TIFF, #CinemaPodcast, #MoviePodcast, #TorontoPodcast

ALL GOOD THINGS come to end on the season finale of the Layered Butter Podcast. In this special hot-takes mailbag finale Rafael, Jordan and Rodrigo tackle your hottest film opinions that listeners sent us. From the insightful to the regretful, the three hosts dive into your controversial cinematic opinions. A healthy amount of judgement and agreement are dished out, and more than twice we end up deep in the philosophical weeds. Thanks to all our listeners who joined us for this season. It was an honour to share our cinematic conversations with all of you

Sex. Love. Queerness. Colour. Family. In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Rod, Raf & Jordan venture into the Pride of Spanish filmmaking through the eyes of Pedro Almodovar.  Rooted in thematic bloodlines of gay/queer culture & self identity, Almodovar has cemented himself as one of cinemas most internationally revered voices. From the melodrama in Talk To Her to even horror/thriller elements in The Skin I Live In, Almodovar ventures deep into familial history, sisterhood and identity across all of his work. Also, the pod dives into Lightyear's ban in the Middle East, a new EGOT and the Joker returns as a musical? All of this and MORE in the (maybe) penultimate episode of Layered Butter!

We've heard you. We've tried saying it and now we're tired of it. In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Jordan brings in his wife, Allison to join Rod as they stage an intervention for Raf. There's no more heavy, dark, depressing tv or movie marathons - it's an episode dedicated to...happiness. The films that make us happy - take us back to a place of emotional safety, joy and absolute wonder. You won't find any murders or anything remotely depressing (subjectively) but the four chat about the films that give them infinite joy - whether it's nostalgia, serotonin or just laughter - happiness is...whatever we want it to be. In addition, Winnie the Pooh goes slasher, Ted Sarandos doubles down on stand-up and justice for ageism in the industry! All this - and more! In this week's Layered Butter Podcast.#cinemapodcasts #filmpodcasts #pursuitofhappiness #babe #netflix #tedsarandos #davechappelle #rickygervaisPreshowNetflix Doubles Down on Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappellehttps://deadline.com/2022/05/netflix-ted-sarandos-defends-dave-chappelle-ricky-gervais-new-york-times-1235034993/British Actors Sign Petition for Older Actresseshttps://deadline.com/2022/05/acting-your-age-campaign-parity-pledge-women-over-45-on-screen-1235035192/Winnie The Pooh: Blood & Honeyhttps://www.dreadcentral.com/news/430297/winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-violent-new-horror-film-reworks-a-childhood-classic-images/

In the wake of cancel culture and our heroes turning into villains; can we find a way to still appreciate the art or impact on culture of a cancelled artist? In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Rod and Jordan are joined by Hannah McGregor & Marcelle Kosman of the Witch, Please podcast to mourn the death of the author, artist or even, hero. Is it even possible to separate the work and impact from the words, actions or views of the artist? Is there a fine line to thread when exploring, consuming and/or revisiting new work - whether its new series, past films or new material, are we more careful when knowing what we didn't before? Also - Raf joins Rod and Jordan dropping some hot takes in the film world today - if we even care about a new Rian Johnson Star Wars series or if art should truly imitate life with controversial narratives and if Tom Cruise really controls everything about his films - all this and more in this week's Layered Butter!Preshow: Rian Johnson's Star Wars Trilogy is Delayedhttps://collider.com/rian-johnson-star-wars-trilogy-update-delayed/"Top Gun: Maverick" wouldn't be released outside of Tom Cruises' termshttps://variety.com/2022/film/markets-festivals/tom-cruise-top-gun-maverick-streaming-cannes-1235270759/Controversial Narratives Lead to Better Films?https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220521-kill-japan-s-elderly-cannes-film-probes-chilling-ideaFilm Club: KPAX (2001)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0272152/

The latter half of the season calls for another reset and with summer around the corner, this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast is catchin' up with the trio. Rod, Raf and Jordan are all together again with the new TV season underway, the return of James Cameron and the Cannes "experience". Is James Cameron enough to propel a decade old film back into superstardom? Was there even enough material from Pocahontas 2 to adapt? (bruh.) The Cannes Film Festival is known for its stars, red carpet and glitz and glamour - but how about its "standing ovations" and "walk-outs?" is this....cool? Finally, Jordan and Rod try to inject some wholesome recco's into Raf's dark television obsession. Rod's found himself a heartstopper, Jordan's reunited with the Kids in the Hall and Raf's lost under the banner of heaven. All of this - and more, as the trio brings it back to basics in this week's - Layered Butter.#cinemapodcast #filmpodcast #jamescameron #avatar2 #cannesfilmfestival #disney Preshow: The Cannes Film Festival's Walk-outshttps://variety.com/lists/cannes-controversy-boos-walkouts-taxi-driver-neon-demon/Avatar's Push to Renew 3D Cinemahttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-3d-format-avatar-2-theatrical-movie-theaters-1235146419/

Score LoreQuick links to episode sections:0:17 PreShow Chat25:48 Interview with Composer Chris Thornborrow1:24:59 Film Club and Hot TakesWould Indiana Jones, Jaws, Star Wars or even Dune be what they are today without their scores? Are some of the most iconic films and moments in cinema defined by blaring trumpets or sweeping strings? In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast, Rod, Raf and Jordan are joined by composer, Chris Thornborrow to dive deep into the world of film scoring, composing and literally, all that jazz. Working across a bountiful career in film & theatre, Chris unravels the method to the madness; the notes and the keys across the hammer and strings, all of which build and create the soundscape of a narrative. Also, the Layered Butter trio unpack another director under fire, Darth Vader's SAG rate and the era of Jack Antonoff creeping into the film world. All of this and more in this week's Layered Butter!PreShow:Acclaimed Director Cary Fukunaga Accused of Sexual Harassmenthttps://jezebel.com/acclaimed-director-cary-fukunaga-accused-of-grooming-yo-1848900384?fbclid=IwAR1_Ejgfn9q2XtsY5X3wVZg8qj-LTD83UMsX1w9u947YzSBYhlAAyTXx5hQ‘Star Wars' Icon James Earl Jones Only Made $7,000 to Voice Darth Vader in ‘A New Hope'https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/star-wars-day-james-earl-jones-made-7000-voice-darth-vader-1235139030/Diana Ross and Tame Impala Team Up on Stacked New Minions Soundtrack, Alongside St. Vincent, Phoebe Bridgers, and Morehttps://pitchfork.com/news/diana-ross-and-tame-impala-team-up-on-stacked-new-minions-soundtrack-alongside-st-vincent-phoebe-bridgers-and-more/Film ClubRaf's Pick: Her (2013)Links:GUEST - Chris Thornborrow - composerhttps://www.christhornborrow.com/aboutFree tabletop musichttps://syrinscape.com/Shining Recuthttps://youtu.be/KmkVWuP_sO0Her Scorehttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzpHvgk6ivsEfH1GM06fllp9uEeXRGft2

Episode 19 - We the NorthmanJordan and Rod are joined by returning guest and Layered Butter founding member - Andrew Perucho.Together we're donning our historically inaccurate horned Viking helms and diving headfirst into the battle frenzy in the hopes of glorious podcast death and one-way ticket to the halls of Valhalla. The three of us were lucky enough to attend the Canadian premiere of Robert Eggers' new ‘historical' fantastical big-budget arthouse film - The Northman.What does the director of The VVitch and The Lighthouse make when given 10x the budget? Go watch the film and then listen to our spoiler-filled discussion to find out!Before we get to that review we chat about celebrity scandals (and how gross tabloid news can be), the decline of Netflix in the news and the Russian media boycott pushing Russians to embrace soviet-era tactics to keep up with modern movies.PreShow:Sudeikis Serve Caught on Videohttps://www.tmz.com/2022/05/02/olivia-wilde-getting-served-by-jason-sudeikis-caught-on-video/Netflix all set to take new route for upcoming Indian web series and movies after losing customers?https://www.bollywoodlife.com/web-series/netflix-to-drop-90-of-upcoming-indian-web-series-and-movies-after-huge-dip-in-subscriptions-keen-to-take-new-route-exclusive-ott-news-entertainment-news-2058857/Russians Reportedly Turn to Old Soviet-Era Tactics to Watch Western Movieshttps://gizmodo.com/russians-turn-to-old-soviet-era-tactics-to-watch-wester-1848861282Film ClubAndrews Pick: Apocalypto  (2006)Links:THE WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST, BRO!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uznUlgpKBzE

Episode 18 - Harry Potter and the Elephant in the RoomThis week Rod and Jordan are joined by Victoria for a deep dive into the wizarding world of Harry Potter, both the books and most importantly - the movies. In our sprawling conversation on all things Potter, we unravel the good, the bad, and the memorable impacts that the franchise made on us, from the magical highs to the fantastic lows.Before we get to that magical chat in our preshow news section we talk about Viola Davis recent clash with social media critics and the announcement that the Wicked movie is being split into two parts.PreShow:Viola Davis and the Value of Criticismhttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-61213761Something Wicked This Way Comeshttps://variety.com/2022/film/news/wicked-movie-two-films-1235241189/Film ClubRodrigo's Pick: Ladyhawke (1985)Other LinksHarry Potter and the Methods of Rationality, a fanfictionhttp://www.hpmor.com/

Pack it up, folks. A24 has peaked. Daniels have peaked. Cinema has peaked. In this week's special episode of the Layered Butter Podcast - Rod, Raf and Jordan tackle Daniels' new multiverse drama, Everything Everywhere All At Once. Grandiose in its sprawling creative ambition and vision to its beating heartbeat of emotion and catharsis; the Layered Butter boys attempt to unpack whatever, whenever and everything (about this film) all at once. In its absolute insanity of a narrative - from ****** fingers to martial arts d***** to rata- (actually I'll just skip this entire spoiler section) to the return of Ke Huy Quan into the spotlight. Is there a method to this madness? Does insanity and chaos prove to be the perfect launching pad into creative nirvana? Is too much...ever too much? The Layered Butter trio wonder if the film has legs to net some Oscar gold - whether its Daniels, Michelle Yeoh (!!!!!!!!!) or A24, will this film earn a legacy deserving of its fortitude? Also - we dive into the shakeup of the headhonchos at Pixar and Disney, Miyazaki's most hated films of the West and the loss of another legacy comic. All this, everywhere, everything, all at once (in this episode of Layered Butter).Preshow: Pixar promotes Domee Shi & Lindsay Collinshttps://variety.com/2022/film/news/pixar-turning-red-lindsey-collins-domee-shi-promotions-1235225493/Hayao Miyazaki names his most hated Hollywood filmshttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/hayao-miyazaki-hates-hollywood-films/Gilbert Gottfried passes away.https://variety.com/2022/film/news/gilbert-gottfried-dead-dies-comedian-aladdin-1235231387/

The biggest (CHAOTIC) night in Oscars history. New episode. Get ready.Join Layered Butter in Toronto for a special screening of Inherent Vice!https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/neons-dreams-x-layered-butter-inherent-vice-presented-on-35mm-tickets-292328471327All the winners:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/03/oscars-winners-list-2022Fashion of the night:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/28/style/oscars-fashion-red-carpet.htmlFor more Layered Butter:https://layeredbutter.com/

Aaaaaaaaaaaand we're back – back to basics, back to the three amigos. Just three friends talking all things movies. In this week's episode, Raf, Rod and Jordan clear the air to catch up on all things television, movies and whatever else is on their minds – and trust me, if Rod's part of that group, it's a doozy. The trio dive into some of their recent letterboxd watches, from Raf's venture into Ti West's slasher X to Rod's Peruvian getaway Without Saying Goodbye (I'll leave it to Rod to pronounce it correctly in Spanish) to Jordan's Oscar jump into Sir Kenneth Branagh's Belfast. Maybe there isn't enough interesting films to go around anymore – we're in that slump in the release schedule where duds roam the cinemas and we turn to TV. From Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to Midnight Mass and The Gilded Age, maybe it's time to realize that television takes the cake over the cinema. Also – pop culture isn't left hanging – from Rachel Zegler's Oscar drama to NBA legend Kareem Abdul Jabaar weighing in on cinema…there isn't a shortage of the going-ons of the world. Heck, we stumble onto how trailers just ruin everything (we're looking at you Taylor Swift and Where the Crawdads Sing) how maybe all future films will end up being 90% CGI and if HBO guilted themselves in renewing whatever was that Sex in the City reboot. I guess the conversation rules over quality – right? Also, for those Rod stans, this episode has 2-3 patented Rod Rants so, don't forget your popcorn for this episode of Layered Butter.Preshow:Kareem Abdul Jabaar's disappointing films of 2021https://kareem.substack.com/p/the-3-most-disappointing-movies-of?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo1MDIxOTc1MCwicG9zdF9pZCI6NTA3MDUyNDMsIl8iOiJBSms2WCIsImlhdCI6MTY0NzkxMjczMCwiZXhwIjoxNjQ3OTE2MzMwLCJpc3MiOiJwdWItNDgyODU2Iiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.K53fgebVnTaUbdyloNfXx0WkTu2PSSLwjxS97Mdb9KM&s=rRachel Zegler is attending the Oscars after all.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rachel-zegler-oscars-presenter-ticket-exclusive-1235116461/YouTuber Chris Stuckmann breaks records for his crowdsourced first full-length picturehttps://deadline.com/2022/03/chris-stuckmann-horror-movie-kickstarter-record-shelby-oaks-1234983058/Media We've Watched (Our Film Club)RodWithout Saying Goodbyehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt14404596/The Gilded Agehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4406178/JordanThe Marvelous Mrs. Maiselhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt5788792/Turning Redhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt8097030/Belfasthttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt12789558/RafMidnight Masshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt10574558/Freshhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt13403046/Xhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt13560574/Winning Timehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt10244600/

It's one thing to put a pen to the paper and write a script, it's another to scrap up a rag-tag crew to shoot a short, but it's whole different ballgame when it comes to getting that film out there. The festival circuit isn't all glitz and glamour, it's a rough road just to get eyes on the prize. In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Raf and Rod are joined by Layered Butter's very own, Mark Delotinville to chat all things from inception to shooting and the road to exhibition in the festival circuit. Owner of Big Pig Co., Mark takes us through his journey in bringing his newest short film CRUISE to film festivals around the world. It isn't as easy as just promoting a link or a USB drive to an intern at a festival; did we take into account of deadlines (early bird vs. last call submissions) to budgeting and costs for each submission to holistic strategic planning to find the best way for the most callbacks, the most exposure, networking and finally, the most eyes on a project that can bring your vision to an audience outside your friends and family. It begins early – no, not at Post, but producers, directors and creatives have to take into account of all the pros and cons that contribute to the potential success of a film. From films at 8 minutes to 25 minutes, every second counts! Returning from a recent showing of CRUISE at the Tampere Film Festival in Finland, Mark gives us his experience from submission to being a part of the festival circuit as a creative and not just an audience member. He brings us the do's and don't's that he's learned about building a successful strategy of getting exposure in the circuit. Also, Layered Butter's own Andrew Perucho joins the preshow to chat about an update of all things' coming up in the Layered Butter world – and shares his take on Kevin Costner's Waterworld, John Woo's return to action cinema and his muted response to the new Batman. All this and more in this week's Layered Butter!Preshow:Kevin Costner turning down The Shawshank Redemptionhttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/why-kevin-costner-turned-down-the-shawshank-redemption/John Woo returns in Silent Night, a silent action film.https://collider.com/john-woo-silent-night-movie-filming-start/Film ClubLast Minutes with Oden (2009)https://vimeo.com/8191217The Strange Thing About The Johnsons (2011)https://youtu.be/57emULelcpY

A signal cuts through the misty skyline of the decrepit Gotham City; the light in the darkness. The Caped Crusader. The World's Greatest Detective. Bats. In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Raf, Rod and Jordan are whisked away to spoiler territory as they dive deep into the latest vision of the iconic Dark Knight; Matt Reeves' The Batman. From the heavy echoes of his boots across the rain soaked pavement to his quiet eyes, darting across crime scenes; Pattinson's Batman is the living shadow of vengeance – striking fear deep into the hearts of the crime infested underworld of Gotham. From an incredible supporting cast to the absolute mastery of Reeves' vision and Giacchino's powerful score – this episode unravels the many moving pieces that make this film one to remember. But as a film that is confident in exploring The World's Greatest Detective – were we left wanting more from the Riddler's cat-and-mouse games? Was exploring a young, brash and inexperienced Bruce Wayne an inspired choice or does it take away from Batman's own superiority? Or that suit? Do we miss the campy Adam West costumes to the neckbrace on Keaton to the nipples on Clooney; how does Pattinson's Year 2 Suit stack up against the rest? Is RPatz too emo for Bruce Wayne? Where does he go from here – Court of Owls? Hush? With a rogues gallery as iconic as Batman, is there Do meta-humans such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze or Solomon Grundy exist in this Gotham?  This episode takes a dive into all things Caped Crusader, pulling the curtain back on how The Batman influences, influenced and pushes the Superhero genre forward. Also, the trio tackle an experimental business model for AMC movie theatres and Netflix takes a stand against the Russian Film Industry – all of this and more in this week's Layered Butter!Preshow:Netflix Pauses Russian Projectshttps://variety.com/2022/tv/news/netflix-pauses-russia-projects-acquisitions-1235194200/AMC introduces variable pricing on The Batman tickets.https://deadline.com/2022/03/amc-entertainment-ceo-adam-aron-batman-tickets-variable-pricing-box-office-1234968595/Film Club:Zodiac (2007)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443706/Se7en (1995)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114369/

All the eyes on the stars – the actors, the directors, the sounds, the picture...these are all the pieces that make cinema really what it is – but we always seem to forget, the unsung heroes. Our background artists. In this weeks episode of the Layered Butter Podcast, Rod, Raf and Jordan are joined by former assistant director, background wrangler and all-around film fan, Mike Roi, as we venture deep behind the scenes into the nitty and gritty of the world of the background artists. Popularized as the “extra” in cinema, these are the artists and actors that fill every single camera frame, every battle sequence and every diner scene with a representation of reality. They are the police officers, the waitresses, the kids on the playground – without them, cinema would just feel....empty. There's more to just being able to fill a scene and make it seem busy. From timing around the camera and the hero actors to integrating crosses and turns to fill the frame; the “extra” isn't an extra. They're artists. They are one in many pieces of the moving orchestra. It isn't all the fun and games either – from the different types of artists on set, to location days in the burning heat to the blistering cold and the adrenaline to catch your big upgrade just by saying 1 line of dialogue. It's not all glitz and glamour too – what kind of challenges do the crew (ADs/PAs) face when they are in public locations? Is it just a wall of PAs defending the shot or do we dive into the public – just to get what we need to move on? Can anyone walk into a set? Rodrigo talks about his big break into acting and how...he almost ruined a take. The LB trio then chat about a different take on John McClane, the absurdity of physical media and cashing in on a present day conflict for the sake of cinema. All of this and more in this week's Layered Butter! Preshow:Clint Eastwood passing on Die Hardhttps://www.slashfilm.com/779219/heres-why-clint-eastwood-passed-on-starring-in-die-hard-exclusive/The First Print of The Terminator sells for $32,000 on VHShttps://consequence.net/2022/02/the-terminator-vhs-auction/Sean Penn is filming a documentary on the Ukraine/Russia border.https://variety.com/2022/film/news/sean-penn-ukraine-documentary-russia-invasion-1235189570/Film Club:Miss Sloane (2016)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4540710/

Listen, we know what you're thinking – after 30+ episodes of the Layered Butter Podcast; how do we keep it fresh like a new Tarantino, Spielberg or Aster? After all this time, Rod, Raf and Jordan just generally nerd out, whine or even cry about the general state of film, cinema and pop culture and honestly, we're happy for the opportunity to just be a part of your podcasting world. In this weeks episode of the Layered Butter Podcast, our trio is joined by Podcast greatness, legends and hosts of the longest-running film podcast ever! Frank & Sean of the Film Junk Podcast. They've got over seventeen years (!!!) in the podcasting world honestly, we thought it would be pretty damn cool to talk about how we talk about movies. The Layered Butter Podcast was a pandemic baby (bruhhh) and it was just a great way to stick around and chat about something we all love to do – across different topics from love, unions, film festivals and even genre film…but how do we keep things interesting enough to keep ya'll listening? Raf can only butcher only so many names on-air, Jordan can drop only so many obscure documentaries and Rod….well, he can keep dropping fire emoji hot takes because…yeah. Frank and Sean gives us a deep dive into the world of all things cinema talk – from the absolute strength of the Letterboxd rating system to the strive for authenticity in their on-air personas – I mean, are we all who we really are in a public sphere? Are we, as hosts, self-aware of the personalities we portray ourselves as across the airwaves? The LB Podcast has been running for almost a year and a half now – all done virtually – how does Film Junk adapt to the changes of how people listen to podcasts and how do those changes affect chemistry or even logistics? As much as we can nerd out as a bunch of friends talking about what we love – do we….ever get tired of each other? (of course not ) We learn from the Godfathers of the O.G. film podcast, Film Junk. In addition, Rod, Raf and Jordan chat about the absolute GEM of Nicole Kidman's new AMC ad, the satire of Adam McKay's Don't Look Up and the possibility of Nolan's first blockbuster….bomb? All of this and more in this weeks episode of the Layered Butter Podcast!Preshow:The Satire of Adam McKay's Don't Look Uphttps://variety.com/2022/film/awards/adam-mckay-dont-look-up-succession-1235180567/Nicole Kidman's Viral AMC Adhttps://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/nicole-kidman-amc-commercialShould Video Games only be adapted as Long-Form Series?https://www.theringer.com/2022/2/17/22938034/uncharted-video-game-adaptations-television-netflix-witcherFilm Club:The Goonies (1985)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/Jordan's Recco: All Light, Everywhere (2021)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622074/

At the Layered Butter Podcast, we have been very fortunate to have writers, personalities, hosts, friends and esteemed colleagues join us weekly as we pick their brains...on whatever we want to talk about. We'd like to think we're pretty good,  but how can take this Podcast to the next level? Well, this week, Rod, Raf and Jordan explore the world of Press Junkets and the art of the interview with film critic, author and host of Hey Alexandra!, Alexandra Heilbron. From our experience at the TIFF Q&As or casual hello/goodbyes in passing; this episode dives into the process of the formal celebrity interview. From the rush of the weekend junket to the seconds leading up to meeting the stars... How do we separate the nerves from the anxious excitement? Do you always watch the film or television show before the interview? What if....you can't? How do we decide what question to ask? Being the 15th or 1st journalist in line, how do you prep, build and execute the perfect interview? We can't all be the Sean Evans in the world – and maybe you don't need a schtick to land the perfect one-on-one....but just make sure you don't get any walkouts a la Downey JR or Tarantino. Also, the LB trio look back at the legacy of Spielberg, the power or pretentiousness of the final cut and Rod, again, has a problem with the Oscars. All this and more in this episode of Layered Butter. Preshow:Andrew Dominik dishes on Blondehttps://www.screendaily.com/features/andrew-dominik-on-his-new-nick-cave-doc-why-blonde-is-a-masterpiece/5167609.articleThe Matrix Resurrections co-producer sues Warner Bros.https://www.wsj.com/articles/matrix-co-producer-sues-warner-bros-over-hbo-max-streaming-release-11644254583Steven Spielberg: The GOAT?https://collider.com/steven-spielberg-best-director-oscar-nominations-six-decades/Film Club:How To With John Wilsonhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt10801534/

Love is in the airwaves!... or at the very least,  conversations about everyone's favourite brand of feel-good cinematic romance- the Romantic Comedy! In this Valentine's themed episode of the Layered Butter Podcast we're joined by returning guest Katherine Ramachandran and first time guest Molly McAlea who together host the VomCom podcast. Rodrigo and Jordan pick our guests' brains to discuss the highs and lows of the genre, historic trends, the essential ingredients to make the perfect romcom, and together we brainstorm some hypothetical romcom concepts that we'd love to see.In our preshow Raf, Rod, & Jordan chat about Oscar & Razzie nominations (and snubs!) and question the merit of handing out awards at all. Finally, to add some (more) existential dread to our lives we discuss the state of Streaming networks and the fracturing landscape of modern cinema - how romantic! ♥️PreShow:The 94th Academy Award Nominationshttps://layeredbutter.com/editorial/the-94th-academy-award-nominationsRazzie Awards 2022: Jared Leto, Ben Platt Up for Worst Performanceshttps://variety.com/2022/film/news/razzie-nominations-jared-leto-ben-platt-1235173661/Disney+, HBO Max and Other Streamers Get Waves of Subscribers From Must-See Content. Keeping Them Is Hard.https://www.wsj.com/articles/streaming-data-netflix-hbo-disney-hulu-11643560207/Main Feature:RomCom chat with the hosts of the VomCom PodcastFilm ClubRodrigo's Pick: Just Friends (2005)

All the world's a stage...and honestly, we're down for it. In this week's episode of Layered Butter, Rod, Raf and Jordan are joined by educator, all-around dance, drama and theatre aficionado, Lisa Fiorelli as they pull the curtain back on what it takes to be.....or not to be. From its humble beginnings in community storytelling to the rise of Shakespeare and then the Sorkins, Mamets and even the Mirandas - without theatre and drama, what would cinema even look like? Your story is enclosed across four walls of the stage; how does your characters traverse time, location and worlds in such a small space? In film we can cheat the world, cutting back and forth, to and from and forming emphasis with close-ups and wide shots. There's an energy in the immersiveness of theatre - each performance is a singular, lived event; every word, every scene and every decision is built in the now for the actor. How does that translate to film? We've got adaptations in Spielberg's West Side Story to even Joel Coen's Tragedy of MacBeth to even bottle films like Mass or Dogtooth...are these adaptations worth the transition? Also, the pod tackles D.A.R.E versus Euphoria, a potential new viral Twitter rant on A24 and have we heard enough about Bruno? Take a bow on this episode of Layered Butter!Preshow: The New Studio Ghibli Theme Park Opens: https://unseenjapan.com/ghibli-park-opening-date-announced-as-nov-1st/D.A.R.E Calls out Euphoriahttps://consequence.net/2022/01/euphoria-glamorizes-drugs-d-a-r-e/A24 Leaves Out Aziah Kinghttps://variety.com/2022/film/news/zola-calls-out-a24-aziah-king-1235167280/Film ClubMass (2021)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11389748/

Hello, 2022!! It's that time of year where optimism is top of mind and resolutions are….thrown out the window? The Layered Butter Podcast is back and in this year's first week back to the airwaves, Rod, Raf and Jordan take a look back and even get a little personal to reflect on their 2021 selves…and by that they mean their letterboxd watch lists and if going back to the theatre is really worth (dying) for. It's resolution time, right? Do we have what it takes to go back to the movie theatre experience? Complete darkness, that giant screen, surround sound….or is that Rodrigo's living room? Maybe two of our three hosts are going to the movies – let's check back at the halfway point in the year if Rod's still there. Maybe we can resolute to being more open to films – like Words on Bathroom Walls (this is a real movie) or….not? Even if we can't, at least we have a new slate of films coming out for 2022, whether we'll hate them, we'll love them or never see them because of COVID, at least we have something to look forward to! We've got new films from Cameron, Scorsese, Aronofsky, Aster and even Miyazaki coming out – and we have to wonder, is Avatar 2 really worth the wait? Is this finally the year of Brendan Fraser with The Whale? Or maybe Marvel will just give Raimi free reign after Doctor Strange 2. Who knows! In addition, are stunt ensembles long overdue for recognition? How about Andy Serkis and motion capture? And two fans take on the industry when they were bamboozled to find their queen out of a final cut. All this and much more in our return to the airwaves in this episode of Layered Butter! Preshow:Are Stunt Ensembles' Ready for Oscar Glory?https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/oscars-stunt-work-recognition-guest-column-1235076387/The Ana De Armas Army (of 2) Outrage over Armas' cut from Yesterdayhttps://variety.com/2022/film/news/ana-de-armas-yesterday-deceptive-marketing-lawsuit-1235160293/The A.V Club Lose Top Staff Due to Company Relocation to L.Ahttps://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-av-club-la-move-chicago-staff-leaving-20220120-dmy64npd5ng63irdzdliifzqha-story.html Film Club:Poseidon (2006)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409182/ 

As the Holly Jolly season bears down upon us and 2021 comes to a close, the Layered Butter Podcast busts out the hot chocolate and the hot takes in this Christmas special. Raf, Rod & Jordan debate the merits of what even should be considered a Christmas movie, touching Holiday media moments we like revisit every year, and Christmas cinematic catastrophes we'd rather forget. Is Home Alone 2 the superior movie? Which version of the Grinch reigns supreme? Is The Lord of the Rings a Christmas movie? Why is Jingle All The Way a top tier Christmas film? Do we need an Arnold Schwarzenegger ASMR? In non-Christmas news we also discuss the top 10 most discussed Films of 2021 according to Twitter - a list that surprisingly includes our favourite Myke Myers voiced Green Ogre; We reflect on Bob Iger's reign as Disney CEO coming to a close, and what the Iger years have ment for the big D; and we discuss Hollywoods Relationship with China- and vice-versa. We end the show with our recommendations for what to watch to close out 2021. So hang your stockings, put the yuletide log video on the television and prepare yourself for a cozy good time with the Layered Butter Podcast.PreShow:The Top 10 most discussed films of 2021…Shrek is on it. https://www.gamesradar.com/twitter-reveals-10-most-discussed-movies-of-2021-and-shrek-made-the-list/Bob Iger Makes His Disney Exit as a Titan of Transformationhttps://variety.com/2021/film/entertainment-industry/bob-iger-disney-retires-bob-chapek-1235138232/Hollywood's Relationship with China…and Vice-Versaporter.com/business/business-news/hollywoods-china-relationship-finally-unraveled-1235062742/  Film ClubRodrigo's Pick: The Matrix Resurrections (2021)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10838180/Raf's Pick: Drive My Car (2021)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14039582/Jordan's Pick: Robin Robin (2021)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11332850/ 

Unrequited love, relentless & reckless abandon, the fragility of the human soul, a snapshot of Americana through the eyes of filmmaker, Paul Thomas Anderson. In this week's special close-up episode of Layered Butter; Raf, Rod & Jordan explore the Californian peaks and valleys through the lens of celebrated filmmaker, Paul Thomas Anderson. On the cusp of the release of his 9th film of his revered filmography, Licorice Pizza; Layered Butter delves into the world of PTA; from his formalism to his melodrama, his fascination and obsession with seemingly impossible people and his nostalgic yearning for love, acceptance and understanding in an ever-changing world. From schemers and con artists to cult leaders and wanderers to dreamers and romantics; Paul Thomas Anderson weaves through dynamic ensemble features to intimate narratives are emotional, magnetizing and cathartic in execution, beauty and scale. What makes a PTA film distinctly a PTA film? Is it the kinetic, dizzing energy of the camera? Or is it the off-beat characters stumbling across the turn of a century? Does PTA excel at ensemble epics like his earlier work in Magnolia or Boogie Nights? Or do we prefer the intimacy of Phantom Thread or the Master? Of course, how can we forget every single performance in his films – from his muse Philip Seymour Hoffman to Daniel Day-Lewis' towering Daniel Plainview. Whether or not you're a fan, any PTA film is an event; a monument in American storytelling and an essential voice in original filmmaking. All this – and even our first reactions to the beginning of award season with the announcement of the Golden Globe & Critics Choice Award Nominations  and more in this week's episode of Layered Butter.Preshow:27th Critic's Choice Awards Nominations:http://criticschoice.com/2021/12/film-nominations-announced-for-the-27th-annual-critics-choice-awards/79th Golden Globe Awards Nominations:https://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/golden-globes-2022-nominations-79th-golden-globes-were-announcedMain Feature:Paul Thomas Anderson on What A Movie Great – New Yorker Profilehttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/paul-thomas-anderson-on-what-makes-a-movie-great Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworkshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51075392-paul-thomas-andersonFilm ClubRodrigo's Pick: There Will Be Blood (2007)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469494/Jordan's Pick: Ed Wood (1994)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109707/

What would life be like without having Tom Hanks compare it to a box of chocolates or knowing that Rose had enough space to save Jack from drowning or honestly, realizing that you can save humanity by sending deep sea oil drillers to space to blow up an asteroid? All of these are lessons taught to us by  films of the 90s – the decade of cinema that reinvigorated, influenced and changed the way movies and pop culture lived and breathed. In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; the nostalgia kicks into overdrive as Raf, Rod and Jordan look back at one of the most iconic decades in cinema history. Are we turning into the boomers longing for the good days of cinema? 90s cinema saw dialogue becoming a forefront of narrative storytelling; casual conversations became page-turners, brief exchanges about fast food or dead-end jobs became influential in the way writer/directors told their story – from Kevin Smith to Tarantino to Paul Thomas Anderson - the 90s began to listen to the independent voices.  All this and more of that – in this new episode of Layered Butter. Preshow:1. Jon Bernthal ponders a return to “The Punisher,” but only as long as it does the character justice.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/king-richard-jon-bernthal-rick-macci-1235056854/2. A New Study finds that 49% of cinemagoers have not returned to the theatrehttps://theplaylist.net/new-study-movie-theater-attendance-post-covid-20211202/3.Guillermo Del Toro confirms a “black & white” cut of his new film, Nightmare Alley.https://www.slashfilm.com/677541/guillermo-del-toro-confirms-theres-a-black-and-white-cut-of-nightmare-alley/4.Daniel Day Lewis was considered as Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction.https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/pulp-fiction-quentin-tarantino-daniel-day-lewis-role.html/5. The first teaser of Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse has released.https://gizmodo.com/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-trailer-offers-up-a-1848161867   Main FeatureCBR's List of Films that encapsulate the 90's.https://www.cbr.com/movies-90s-represent-encapsulate/Contextual Reading:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/sep/29/from-clueless-to-tarantino-why-the-90s-was-hollywoods-fairytale-decadehttps://hellogiggles.com/lifestyle/nostalgia/90s-movies-trope-nostalgia/https://medium.com/outtake/how-a-stylistic-quirk-of-90s-indie-film-forever-changed-movie-dialogue-913336d0a38dhttps://screencrush.com/90s-movies-that-could-never-be-made-today/ Film ClubRod's Pick: Sister Act (1992)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105417/Jordan's Pick: Muppet Treasure Island (1996)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117110/

More. More. More. More characters. More stories. More easter eggs. More worlds. How much is too much? In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast; Rod, Raf and Jordan ponder if the behemoth of shared / cinematic universes are finite or…can they just keep getting bigger and bigger? Joined by Christopher Antilope; teacher, marvel aficionado and overall pop-culture nerd, Layered Butter ventures deep into the black hole of these “universes” searching for the beginning and also, maybe…an end? What happened to the OG franchise? Stand alone films or series that proved successful enough to warrant a 2nd adventure?Listen in! Preshow:Stephen Sondheim has passed away at 91.https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/26/theater/stephen-sondheim-dead.htmlHayao Miyazaki is coming back from retirement….again.https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/t-magazine/hayao-miyazaki-studio-ghibli.htmlAlyson Court, the original Jubilee in the X-Men animated series will not return for the reboot.https://www.thegamer.com/original-jubilee-will-not-reprise-role-in-x-men-revival-says-she-should-be-played-by-an-asian-voice-actor/George R.R. Martin reveals he wanted 10 season of Game of Thrones.https://www.insider.com/george-rr-martin-begged-hbo-game-of-thrones-10-seasons-2021-11 Main Featurehttps://www.businessinsider.com/list-of-cinematic-universes-dceu-godzilla-monsterverse-star-wars-2019-5https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-9-cinematic-universes-currently-in-development/https://screenrant.com/shared-movie-universe-definition/2/https://collider.com/cinematic-universes-that-were-cancelled/https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/9-attempts-to-set-up-cinematic-universes-and-franchises-that-failed-miserably/2900-3759/#1https://hbr.org/2019/07/marvels-blockbuster-machinehttps://tactica.ca/transmedia-storytelling-a-strategy-for-deeper-engagement/https://filmtvmovingimage.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/transmedia-storytelling-and-cross-platform-media-franchises-warcraft-vs-the-hunger-games/ Film Club:Rod's pick: Anaconda (1997)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118615/Jordan's pick: Batman Returns (1992)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103776/ Hot Take:The Many Saints of Newark (2021)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8110232/

Masks on, picture's up. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the picture's gotta roll. The billion dollar behemoth of the entertainment industry isn't just going to stop. It's just a virus, right? In this week's episode of the Layered Butter Podcast, Raf, Rod and Jordan explore just how much the film world has changed…if it ever did?  Well, the trio call on Sareena Perera, film fan, aspiring writer and COVID-19 PA, to bring a little clarity to how sets are run during COVID; from distancing protocols to mandated testing to grouped departments and purifiers, there's more to movie making than having that camera focused. Do crew and talent have to be mandated to be tested or vaccinated on set? What happens if there's a breakthrough?  Also, a native American film shot entirely in the indigenous Blackfoot ancestral language, “Sooyi” premieres on tribal land as part of the Montana Film Festival; Filmmaker Asghar Farhadi stands up for his beliefs and his film, even if it means losing chance at Oscar gold – and, are subtitles part of the cinematic enjoyment or do they take away from the experience? We chat all things production during COVID-19 times and more in this episode. Oh, start your Rod tirade tallys. We got our first. Hot takes are back. No one & nothing is safe. Preshow:Do you watch film/tv with Subtitles? Studies say it's growing in popularity.https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59259964“Sooyi” premieres on Native American tribal landhttps://missoulian.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/film-shot-entirely-in-blackfoot-language-on-tribal-land-to-premiere/article_549310c0-e638-578a-ba42-afd6a77fe063.htmlAsghar Farhadi won't back down. Even if it means losing an Oscar.https://www.indiewire.com/2021/11/asghar-farhadi-slams-iran-government-withdraw-a-hero-oscars-1234680237/ Main Feature:https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/television/info-2020/filming-shows-during-pandemic.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/arts/television/tv-production-coronavirus.htmlhttps://mailchi.mp/cmpa/covid-19-cmpa-update-june-25-2021https://variety.com/2021/film/news/covid-costs-film-tv-production-1235113051/https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/filmguide/safety_duties.phphttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cannes-2021-independent-film-production-boom-covid-insurance-1234978617/Chuckyhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt8388390/ Film ClubRodrigo's Pick – Love In The Time of Cholerahttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0484740/Jordan's Pick – Lockehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt2692904/Jordan's Hot Take – Tick, Tick…Boom!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721424/

Well, well, well…hello again!! The Layered Butter podcast is back (finally!!) and we've missed you all. No twiddling fingers on this podcast, we've been watching and waiting for the right time to get back on the airwaves and we are excited to bring back the popcorn! Rod and Raf are back and we are happy to announce a new cast member to join our little duo…which is now, a trio! A familiar face (or voice, I guess) nonetheless, Layered Butter contributor and family; @jsloggett! It won't just be Rod going on long winded rants or crazy hot takes or Raf just forgetting what to say, we now have a third voice that'll keep things fresh (and to hold Raf and Rod back from destroying each other). Maybe no more Brendan Fraser shoutouts? Or even moreso…Our first episode back features the trio jumping back to the old stompin' grounds. Like nothing ever changed. Less serious and more casual than ever, we chat the implications of the tragedy on the set of “Rust”,  Raf's fascination for cults and so much more. That's the way to do it, right? There's never enough television and cinema out there, right? We're back, extra layered.Preshow:“Rust” and the future of set safetyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/10/movies/rust-lawsuit-alec-baldwin.htmlLeonardo DiCaprio is poised to play Jim Jones in a new biopic based on the Jonestown Massacrehttps://ew.com/movies/leonardo-dicaprio-jim-jones-biopic-movie/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly_entertainmentweekly&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=618a9652f508370001d7df15 Kathleen Kennedy extends her reign on Lucasfilm until 2024https://collider.com/kathleen-kennedy-lucasfilm-contract-renewed/ Main FeatureRodrigo's Watch ListTrain to Busanhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt5700672/Only Murders In The Buildinghttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt12851524/Foundhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622146/American Crime Story: Impeachmenthttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt2788432/Y: The Last Manhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt8042500/Raf's Watch ListScenes From A Marriagehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt12682218/David Byrne's American Utopiahttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt11874226/Come From Awayhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7638556/The French Dispatchhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt8847712/The Sopranoshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0141842/Jordan's Watch ListOver The Garden Wallhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt3718778/Successionhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/What We Do In The Shadowshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7908628/The Last Duelhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4244994/

We're back. (Kind of.) It's the beginning of the awards season! Every September marks the beginning of the festival adventure of major players in the Oscar Race. It is only fitting that Layered Butter makes an appearance at the annual tradition that is the Toronto International Film Festival. Rod and Raf (along with the rest of the Layered Butter team) return to the movies and experience some of the major players looking make waves in this years Oscar gold. From Pablo Larrain's portrait of the late Princess Diana in Spencer to Julia Ducournau's fever dream body horror in the Palme D'or winning Titane to of course, Denis Villeneuve's massive space opera in Dune; we pack as much of the film festival has to offer over the course of that one week in September. What's going to make a splash? What's going to be forgotten? Whatever they are, nonetheless, it's damn good to be back at the movies.

Oh, isn't it bittersweet? It's the Layered Butter Podcast's season finale! I mean, I'm sure you're probably tired of hearing Rod and Raf's exchanges every single week, but we won't be gone long. Joined by podcast regular (as is tradition) Jordan Sloggett; the three look back at the last 29 episodes of the pod - this time, tables are turned as former guests drop back in to ask the questions! The three debate on the films we wish to erase from our memories, where the Fast & Furious franchise is headed next and our favourite characters/performances of all time. Thank you for listening, we'll be back soon enough!

You either die a hero...or live long enough to see your adaptation hit the big screen! Rod and Raf are joined by fellow Torontonian, comic book writer (he's written for Marvel!!) cinema aficionado and overall, awesome dude, Anthony Oliveira. The three venture into a world of all things superhero; from the Marvels and DC worlds to even the Kickasses, Inspector Gadgets and Homelanders out there; there's some kind of secret to the success, right? It isn't just copy and paste, right? Maybe so, Maybe we're tired of everything. Maybe in the next 15-20 years, all the films will be a copy and paste of the Marvel formula (I hope not) Also, is Disney/Pixar's latest offering not gay enough? We sound off all that and more, tune in!  Preshow: RIP Pacific Theatreshttps://variety.com/2021/film/news/pacific-theatres-files-chapter-7-bankruptcy-1235000547/The Jean Smart Renascence https://www.avclub.com/we-have-sigourney-weaver-to-thank-in-part-for-the-jea-1847138330Nic Cagehttps://atomtickets.com/movie-news/why-nicolas-cage-is-a-great-actor/Film Club:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0132347/

A five…six...seven…eight! Hit the lights. Cue the jazz hands. Bring on the tap dancin' shoes and your Sunday's best. Save for the tears, the melodrama and the extravagance; They can't hold a note to save their lives, but Rod and Raf will their own showstopping Dreamed a Dream / Don't Cry for Me, Argentina. Joined by film fan and Youtuber, Sophia Phan, the trio embark on their own musical adventure through the soundscapes and the world of the Movie Musical. There's something in the way these characters bring their worlds to life, in every single breath; the way the weave in and out of song, their inner monologues spilled on the screen for all the FEELS; their hopes, their dreams, their heartbreak and their longing. It's the way their bodies move with every single slip, slide, dance, fight or choreography that invites us into a world, far more different than the films today. There must be more from the Disney Musicals, right? Rami Malek won an Oscar for one, right? (RIGHT?!) From the legendary Sound of Music and Grease 2 (yes, “2”) to the jukebox tunes of Moulin Rouge & Rocketman; These songs are here to save your life, and we can't held but stan. Get ready to sing the blues and more in this week's Layered Butter!  Preshow:Movie Passhttps://mashable.com/article/moviepass-scam-ftc-complaint/40 Years of Indiana Joneshttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-crystallised-spectacle-of-indiana-jones-40-years-of-raiders-of-the-lost-ark/Jurassic Park directed by…James Cameron?https://m.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/09/07/titanic-director-james-cameron-jurassic-park-steven-spielberg_n_1864996.htmlFilm Club:Across The Univerese: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445922/Yesterday: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/

It's on, like  Donkey Kong! In this week's super-special episode, Rod and Raf are joined by their closest pals and hosts of Your Podcast is in Another Castle podcast, Diego and Jordan, as they traverse the mythical and uncharted lands of the revered, Video Game Movie. Aside from the obvious questions (why?) studios and audiences seem to be drawn to the relentless mythos of the video game film - the adaptation of a story or world that deemed successful in the medium of gaming, but can it survive as a film? I mean, Tomb Raider spawned a franchise and what the heck even is the 10+ Resident Evil movies? (Good for Milla Jovovich!!!) There's camp, there's cheese, there's also the absolute garbage. Again, maybe it's us being video game fans and our protectiveness of that IP, but there's hope for a good adaptation in the future right? RIGHT?! Oh, Tom Cruise gets hit with another setback in his Mission Impossible and Vin & his familia is going to Cannes (really). Tune in!Preshow:Mission Impossible Shut Down: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mission-impossible-vii-tom-cruise-1234962799/F9 To Premiere at Cannes:https://variety.com/2021/film/global/f9-fast-furious-cannes-film-festival-1234989907/Jeff Tremaine vs. Bam Margera:https://thebrag.com/jackass-director-issues-restraining-order-bam-margera/Main Feature:The Best and Worst Video-Game Movies, RankedThree Reasons Video Game Movies Always Seem To Be TerribleVideo game movies: Are they really that bad?Scrounging for Hits, Hollywood Goes Back to the Video Game WellFilm Club:Hardcore Henry:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3072482/

Happy Pride!!! Rod and Raf are joined by friend of the pod, Adam Glen, as the trio take on all things LGBTQ2+ in this week's special episode. What defines Queer Cinema? It has certainly evolved over the course of time; from the ragtag comedies of Tim Curry's Rocky Horror Picture Show and Robin Williams' The Birdcage to even the heights of auteur cinema with Tom Ford's A Single Man and Celine Sciamma's Portrait of a Lady on Fire. In many aspects, Queer cinema is the exploration of a journey of identity and the acceptance of understanding a time and a place within world challenged by change. Aside from themes or even obvious representation of queer characters, is there a specificity in what defines queer cinema? There must be more than including characters of the LBTQ2+ community within a narrative – right? In addition, is there a standout A24 leading man between Timothee Chalamet and Lucas Hedges? Also, Luca Guadagino pulls arguably a very smart PR move to stay away from bad news. All this and more in this new episode!

Do you remember going to your local Blockbuster (RIP) or library and picking out a movie to watch for the weekend? From VHS to DVDs to Blu-Rays...how amazing it was to pop in the DVD Menu to see a chapter select, special features and even commentary. Long gone are the days of the base movie sets; just to rewatch and own. Today...we have Criterion. The cinephile's (or film bro, don't @ us) haven for film school in a package. In this week's episode, Rod and Raf are joined by our very own Layered Butter Criterion expert, Alex Orr, as we venture deep into the world of physical media and the prestigious Criterion collection. What makes the criterion collection, the pinnacle of cinematic physical media? Is it just an extra price tag for a collector's item or is there more to the name and the brand? In addition, we "celebrate" the return of a beloved actress back on our screens and is more Robert Pattison a good thing? Listen up and tune in!Preshow:Wanda Group sells off AMC://www.slashfilm.com/wanda-group-amc/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-black-widow-release-strategy-conference-1234958129/Lindsay Lohan's Return / New Casting(s)https://variety.com/2021/film/news/lindsay-lohan-returns-acting-netflix-romantic-comedy-christmas-movie-1234979200/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/timothee-chalamet-willy-wonka-movie-1234980218/https://twitter.com/httpsTHR/status/1396874755098152967Main Featurehttps://www.criterion.com/faqThe Criterion Collection show us why physical is still bestCan Physical Media Survive in the Age of Streaming?From Streaming to Physical?Criterion Adds Netflix Original, Documentary and Foreign Classics in August ReleasesCriterion Collection's lack of black directed movies https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/20/movies/criterion-collection-african-americans.htmlhttps://www.indiewire.com/2020/08/criterion-president-lack-black-directors-collection-harmful-1234581297/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/08/criterion-collection-black-filmmakerFilm Club: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5929754/

Hot Take: It is perfectly justifiable to refund your movie ticket if you've missed the trailers for the film. At least, we'd like to think so! In this week's episode, Raf and Rod are joined by Layered Butter's very own in-house video editor, Lester Lubuguin to talk everything about an underrated part of the movie experience - the movie trailer. What are some of the most effective or perfectly cut trailers in recent memory? The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? The Social Network? (Or any Fincher film, let's be honest) Mission Impossible: Fallout? It's sometimes about the timing of each cut, the shots they pull the audience in...it's all part of that trailer magic. We dive deep into the world of the trailer - what makes a great trailer? What makes an effective trailer? And moreso, what makes the most memorable trailer? Remember, it's those tag-lines, those emotional gut punches, that montage....all it takes is the tease..PreshowAmazon in talks for MGMhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/5/17/22441330/amazon-mgm-offerThe Book of Mormon Adaptation in Production?https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/nf5l94/trey_parker_and_matt_stones_south_park_new_film?sort=confidenceNicholas Hoult - the Character Actor?https://collider.com/why-nicholas-hoult-is-best-when-he-isnt-the-main-character/Main FeatureBest Trailershttps://www.google.com/amp/s/filmschoolrejects.com/best-movie-trailers-2010s/%3famphttps://www.slashfilm.com/best-movie-trailers-of-the-decade/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKx3Bp5SsXwhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/filmschoolrejects.com/best-movie-trailers-2010s/%3famphttps://www.slashfilm.com/best-movie-trailers-of-the-decade/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKx3Bp5SsXwThe Art Behind Trailershttps://youtu.be/V502wOke9xEhttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/undertheinfluence/coming-soon-the-art-of-the-movie-trailer-1.2801828How Are Movie Trailers Madehttps://youtu.be/AtB143mkb7YFilm Club: The Handmaidenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4016934/

I'm sure you're tired of hearing our hot takes every single week. So, we decided to check out YOUR hot takes. Are they hot enough? Are they just run of the mill? Do they stack up to our very own Rod's hot takes? I mean...This week's episode has Rod and Raf joined by the best friend of our podcast, Jordan Sloggett as the trio take YOU on! We venture into the world of hobbyist documentaries, letterbox reviews, the 1999 masterpiece, The Mummy and of course, how can we forget, the Man, Tom Cruise. This episode features another round of what we're watching and of course, we debate if black and white cinema is just a parody of itself, has HBO lost its way? and if Marvel should just....stop. Tune in, listen up, check it out.

Once upon a time…in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas created a legacy that would span generations, pop culture and the face of cinema as we know it today. From the sprawling title cards narrating the beginning of the journey, to the blasting horns of John Williams' overture to the sweeping lightsabers and the epic dogfights in space; Star Wars is a celebrated cinematic cultural icon that has influenced the world of pop culture and nerd culture as we know it today. In this week's special episode, Rod & Raf tackle the galactic empire with honourably, the biggest Star Wars nerd they know, @John Stong. In celebration of May the Fourth (be with you), the trio traverse through the grandiose nature of the worlds' of Star Wars – both literally and figuratively as they search for the impact of Lucas' characters, world-building and moments in the world today. From deserts of Tatooine to the towering Cloud City in Bespin or even to Order 66 to the Ewok shaking his deceased companion to wake up…the moments that Star Wars has given to movie fans is insurmountable. But…are the prequels even necessary? Or what the hell happened to Rey and Finn? Punch it, Chewie. This episode is going lightspeed. PreshowChloe Zhao's Eternals & Phase 4 Sizzle Reelhttps://youtu.be/QdpxoFcdORI Citizen Kane loses 100% Fresh Ratinghttps://boingboing.net/2021/04/27/citizen-kane-loses-100-fresh-rating-after-80-year-old-negative-review-added-to-rotten-tomatoes.html RIP Enzio Sciotti, Movie Poster Artisthttps://kotaku.com/rip-enzio-sciotti-badass-80s-movie-poster-artist-1846662906 Film ClubAd Astrahttps://m.imdb.com/title/tt2935510/

The lights. The glamour. The looks. Hollywood's big night arrived.In this week's special Oscar episode; Rod and Raf are joined by the hilarious Andrew Frye, the proclaimed, funniest man on Twitter. With an interesting show to boot, the three spew their hot takes on the entirety of the show - from the glitz and the glam, the rights & the wrongs and of course....that ending. Go grab your favourite (alcoholic) drink, sit back and get drunk with us. What a way to end the year....without clips. Film ClubI'm Thinking of Ending Thingshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7939766/

We aren't all film wunderkinds of the new generation, but that shouldn't stop you. Your first film will be bad. It may be horrible, it may be absolutely unwatchable actually. But you made one and that's all that matters.In this weeks episode Rod and Raf are joined by a friend of the pod and local activist and filmmaker, Natalie Torres. Back in the yonder days of their university careers; Raf and Natalie met in film school and Rod delves deep into their respective paths into filmmaking and approach to an aspiring "first film". Where do we start? How do you start? Is film school really worth it? As much as Raf and Natalie would like to say "just start shooting" - it wasn't that easy ten years ago. It's more of - "how deep do our pockets go?" or "do I know someone who can hold a boom? (or even can I get a boom?)". There's a stark reality of indie filmmaking - especially from the perspective of graduating from four years of film school. As always, Rod goes off on another producer revelation and is 450M too much for a ten episode season? Tune in!Preshow:The Best Original Contenthttps://variety.com/2021/digital/news/netflix-best-original-content-streaming-services-survey-1234951110/The Emancipation from Georgiahttps://deadline.com/2021/04/apple-will-smith-antoine-fuqua-runaway-slave-movie-emancipation-georgia-exit-election-law-1234732247/The Lord of The Rings Season 1 Budgethttps://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/440587/government-to-give-amazon-over-100m-boost-for-lord-of-the-rings-filmingSoggy Bottom Release https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/paul-thomas-anderson-oscar-season-release-dates-1234631660/Bilbo Memehttps://i.imgflip.com/48sl64.jpgFilm ClubAmerican Moviehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181288/

Everything on the line, one moment to change it all. It ain't sports without that speech, that final shot or that celebration. That journey from rags to riches. The team that changed it all. In this episode, Rod & Raf go for a home run with a friend of the pod, Andrew Osmond. The Sports Genre is an essential piece of Western culture; the drama, the redemption, the journey. What makes the genre as successful as it is? Is it the Americana? Or the dramatization of an underdog championship run? We throw our hail Mary's in search for that go-ahead bucket. Also, we chat about a new kind of magical competition, a potential rewrite of a beloved series and our hope(s) for a new challenger in the Kaiju world. Preshow: Gundam Wing Live Actionhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/4/12/22380140/netflix-live-action-gundam-movie-jordan-vogt-roberts-legendary-sunriseMagic Mike Competitionhttps://variety.com/2021/film/news/magic-mike-competition-show-channing-tatum-steven-soderbergh-hbo-max-1234947597/Best Actor Pickshttps://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/120501612.htmlMain Feature:https://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2019/09/26/what-makes-great-sports-movies-so-compelling/https://www.vulture.com/article/best-sports-movies-ranked.htmlhttps://www.wolfsports.com/entertainment/top-ten-tuesday-patriotic-sports-movie-moments/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2603314-13-best-sports-movies-based-on-real-life-storieFilm Club: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1291584/

In film and television, the East is portrayed as a land of stereotype and trope; a detached perspective and portrayal of the identity and nuance of the Asian culture. Ever since Bong-Joon Ho's Parasite, Lulu Wang's The Farewell and more recently, Lee Issac Chung's Minari; it becomes clear of the challenging dynamic of Asian representation and identity in cinema and the multi-faceted narratives artists develop and write. Why do the pre-conceived notions of ethnicity define the perspective and understanding of a character within a narrative? In this week's episode, Raf and Rod are joined by a local Toronto filmmaker and a friend of the Pod, Oscar Lao. The three dive deep into their own relationships and perspectives of Asian identity and representation and how their own experiences have shaped their understanding of the films and narratives they chase today. In addition, Raf gets vindicated about his theory on Godzilla and Kong, gets blasted by Rod (1 word letterboxd reviews, right?) and we give our thoughts on the hottest Twitter trend – turned A24 Feature.  Preshow:Netflix's Grip on the Streaming worldhttps://www.thewrap.com/netflix-streaming-us-market-share-chart/Godzilla vs. Konghttps://deadline.com/2021/04/godzilla-vs-kong-hbo-max-viewers-weekend-box-office-1234727926/Zolahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24KbaKlCDDI---Film ClubLike Father Like Sonhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt2331143/

That'll do Donkey, that'll do.In this week's episode of Layered Onion; Rod and Raf celebrate the release of the newest issue dedicated to the Green giant that we all love; Shrek. Joined by Layered Butter founder Andrew Perucho; the trio venture deep into the world of animation to peel back the layers of the genre; from the Mouses' renaissance of the 90s to the emergence of computer graphics, animation's storied history carries an everlasting impact on the world of cinema and its relationship to the fleeting nostalgia of childhood. In addition, we chat about the film with the longest title to hold an Oscar Nomination (and if Prank films are even remotely funny or just mean), our first reactions to the new Obi-Wan series and we're having vodka rocks for breakfast (with a piece of toast). Or Waffles, Donkey.-------PreshowHBO Max/WB Exclusivehttps://collider.com/warner-bros-movies-2022-hbo-max-regal-cinemas-deal/Guiness World Record Holder - Borat 2https://deadline.com/2021/03/guinness-world-records-claims-borat-subsequent-moviefilm-longest-title-for-oscar-nominee-film-1234723167/Jessica Walter Passes Awayhttps://www.jacobinmag.com/2021/03/jessica-walter-obituaryObi-Wan Series Casthttps://www.indiewire.com/gallery/obi-wan-kenobi-series-cast-plot-disney-plus/Film Clubhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0230011/

We've got mail! Seriously. We do! We took to our socials and asked YOU some of your burning questions for us at Layered Butter. Rod & Raf are joined by Layered Butter contributor Jordan Sloggett as we take to our mailbag to take on your hot takes and what grinds your gears! Is physical media dead? Are reboots strictly laziness? Do we even bother to layer our butter? Is The Mummy the greatest movie of all time?  These are the burning questions. We also take some time to chat about what we are watching these days. From Swedish hockey dramas to QAnon to Mr. Miyagi, we dive into what keeps us watching at home.Oh, the Snydercut dropped. Tears were shed. Duh.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we've got a bone to pick today. We need answers, we need help, we need...YOU! It's the state of the union and Rod & Raf are joined by your friendly neighborhood union advocate, Jennifer Mitchell. We take a deep dive behind the scenes of the film industry and explore the backbone of the men and women who work 90 hour work weeks to bring us the blockbusters we come to love on our screens. This isn't your regular 9-5. A job in the film world isn't just your regular salaried position. It needs protection, benefits and organization to thrive and protect those who bring us what we love.Aside from Jimmy Hoffa staring down our backs during this podcast, we drop a quick line or two on the craziness of the Oscar Noms, Lin Manuel Miranda and James Cameron coming back for his crown.Listen in!![Preshow]Oscar Noms: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/93rd_Academy_AwardsThe Oscar Show:https://www.indiewire.com/2021/03/academy-hollywood-oscars-in-oscars-2021-1234623866/The Snyder Cut reviews:https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/zack_snyders_justice_league[Main Feature]The History of Hollywood & The Unions:https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/hollywood-and-the-unions-archive-of-american-television/mQKC-cclRGuzLQ?hl=enThe Unions & The Gig Economyhttps://qz.com/1052310/hollywood-unions-offer-the-perfect-model-for-the-beaten-down-workers-of-todays-gig-economy/Hollywood & The Pollshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/how-unions-are-pushing-hollywood-workers-to-the-pollsProductions Back in Action:https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-los-angeles-hollywood-archive-245453a19f9ab0b4345633ea28c54057The WGA Vs. The Agentshttps://www.vulture.com/article/wga-hollywood-agents-packaging-explained.html#:~:text=The%20ATA%20is%20a%20collective,these%20companies%20dominate%20the%20industryUnion or Non-Union?https://filmbudgeteers.com/union-or-non-union/#:~:text=Typically%2C%20a%20film%20can%20employ,as%20%E2%80%9Cnon-union.%E2%80%9D[Film Club]https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0268126/

In honour of International Women's Day, Raf and Rod chatted with friend of the pod Adriana Floridia about the current state of women in film.