We're dusting off our microphones to talk movies and pop culture during the current inflection point in media culture. Join us as we discuss what we're watching, why we're watching it, and how we're viewing it through the current events happening today.
This week, we're talking about the potential return to theaters and what this means for our viewing landscape, and when audiences could expect to go to theaters. Next we're talking the netflix actioner Extraction, we check in with Daniel's Almodovar/Rohmer viewing, and finally we break a few heads with Guy Ritchie's latest The Gentleman, starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunam and Hugh Grant.
This week, Joe, Josh, Daniel and Charles dial in to discuss what we've been viewing lately. We'll discuss an 80s screwball comedy gem from the creator of Dorf, a comedy of manners set against a national crisis as well as how some celebrities and TV stalwarts are using the teleconferencing, the latest digital technology and social distancing to create new forms of comedy and entertain a population stuck at home. Also, Circle Cinema is hosting a series of virtual screenings, please visit https://www.circlecinema.org/ to see what's coming up.
This week, Charles discusses re-watching 2013's zombie pandemic bonanza World War Z, along with Josh and Daniel, they discuss how the film has a sudden, newfound resonance in today's covid19 crisis. Also, Josh revisits Todd Haynes domestic thriller Safe and then we go around the horn to talk what streaming services and content we find ourselves seeking out, as well as what the potential impact on movies and awards season the pandemic could have.
We dust off the sound booth and get some of the gang back together to start a new videodroneTulsa series. During these current events, the need for social distancing and the impact its having on audiences viewing habits and experiences we're going to be talking regularly about what we're watching, why we're watching it and how the current events impact the lens through which we view film and TV and various other content. So plug in and dive in.
On this episode of "The Bad and the Beautiful," Charles and Jeff look at two different approaches to testosterone-driven cinema, from a tentpole blockbuster to an art house auteur. First, Jeff takes a fast look at a furious spinoff, HOBBS & SHAW. Then. both Charles and Jeff take a deep dive into Quentin Tarantino's 9th feature film, first by reviewing ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD in depth, then following that with a discussion about gender and ethnic politics in the Tarantino universe. (WARNING: while no specific plot details are revealed, aspects of the ONCE discussion should be considered SPOILERS for the end of the movie.) - FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW, @ 0:57 - ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD, @ 6:26 - "Gender & Race in the Tarantino Universe" (discussion), @23:30 - OUTRO / CONTACT INFO, @ 31:27 Music Selections: - Theme Song: "Love Is For The Very Young", David Raksin, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL - “ Numero Uno Cologne - Radio Ad ”, ONCE UPON A TIME...IN HOLLYWOOD
On this episode of "The Bad and the Beautiful," Charles and Jeff look at a blockbuster cash-grab, plus the latest in art house horror. Disney's live-action remake of THE LION KING is about to hit multiplexes. We debate if Jon Favreau's photo-real redux is a worthy companion to the beloved original, which became an instant classic 25 years ago. Then we summon the courage to go back into the freaky (and visionary) occultic world of writer/director Ari Aster, with his HEREDITARY follow-up MIDSOMMAR. - THE LION KING, @ 0:44 - MIDSOMMAR, @ 14:09 - OUTRO / CONTACT INFO, @ 26:52 Music Selections: - Theme Song: "Love Is For The Very Young", David Raksin, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL - “Fire Temple”, Bobby Krlic aka The Haxan Cloak, MIDSOMMAR
On this episode of The Bad and the Beautiful, Charles and Jeff talk super heroes and buried horrors. We kick things off by getting lit with DC’s latest entry into their evolving cinematic universe. It’s the superhero movie with a BIG-styled twist, SHAZAM! Then we tether our thoughts to the ongoing conversation about Jordan Peele’s follow-up to GET OUT, the horror / thriller hit US. Plus, Charles talks about the remake of Stephen King’s PET SEMATARY and how it serves as an intriguing companion piece to US. - SHAZAM!, @ 1:05 - US, @ 14:47 - PET SEMATARY, @ 25:31 - UPCOMING / OUTRO / CONTACT INFO, @ 33:42 Music Selections: - THEME SONG: "Love Is For The Very Young", David Raksin, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL - “Pas de deux”, Michael Abels, US
On this episode of The Bad and the Beautiful, Marvel goes for Girl Power while Ben Affleck and Oscar Isaac lock-and-load for some tragic masculinity. We begin with TRIPLE FRONTIER, the new war movie / heist flick hybrid that just debuted on Netflix. Oscar Isaac and Ben Affleck lead a team of ex-vets turned self-serving mercenaries. They look to raid the jungle compound of a Columbian drug lord where millions in cash are allegedly stashed. The action drama is from director J.C. Chandor (ALL IS LOST, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, MARGIN CALL), from a screenplay originally developed by the Oscar-winning team of director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal (THE HURT LOCKER, ZERO DARK THIRTY). Then, we suit up for the newest edition of the MCU with yet another origin story. CAPTAIN MARVEL is the first female-led adventure for the Marvel franchise, and it stars Oscar-winner Brie Larson (ROOM) along with a digitally de-aged Samuel L. Jackson. Finally, we close with some brief thoughts on how the Oscars did without a host, plus more signs of emerging generational splits in the membership of the Academy. - TRIPLE FRONTIER, @ 0:55 - CAPTAIN MARVEL, @ 21:09 - BELATED POST-OSCAR TIDBIT, @ 38:08 - OUTRO / CONTACT INFO, @ 42:14 Music Selections: - THEME SONG: "Love Is For The Very Young", David Raksin, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL - “Hooray for Hollywood”, Richard A Whiting & Johnny Mercer
On this episode of The Bad and the Beautiful, we play some Motorball and place some Oscar bets. We begin by discussing ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL, the sci-fi blockbuster adaptation of the popular manga series, from producer James Cameron and director Robert Rodriguez. Then, Jeff compares and contrasts two February animated releases: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD, the third and final film in the series, and THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART. That’s followed with our look at 3-time Academy Award nominee COLD WAR (Foreign Language, Director, Cinematography), from Oscar-winning IDA director Paweł Pawlikowski And in the 2nd half of the episode, Charles and Jeff take a look back at the toxic Awards Season, a look now at where things stand, and a look ahead to who may win Hollywood’s biggest prize. - ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL, @ 0:50 - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD / THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART, @ 10:49 - COLD WAR, @ 15:40 - OSCAR SEASON ANALYSIS / PREVIEW / PREDICITIONS, @ 21:38 - OUTRO, @ 46:39 Music Selections: - THEME SONG: "Love Is For The Very Young", David Raksin, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL - “Hooray for Hollywood”, Richard A Whiting & Johnny Mercer - "Celebrate the Oscars", Hans Zimmer
On this first episode for 2019 of The Bad and the Beautiful, Charles and Jeff reveal their choices for the Ten Best Films of 2018. They also review two new films opening in theaters. First, we begin our Ten Best talk by listing and discussing our 10 through 6 choices, in ascending order. Next, we put the lists on pause to discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s GLASS, the conclusion to his UNBREKABLE / SPLIT superhero trilogy, and BURNING, the critically-acclaimed psychological thriller from South Korean director Lee Chang-dong. Then, we go all the way to the top as we reveal our Top 5 picks for 2018 in ascending order. · TOP TEN LISTS, 10 to 6, @ 1:11 · GLASS, @ 22:17 · BURNING, @ 33:45 · TOP TEN LISTS, 5 to 1, @ 37:57 · OUTRO, @ 01:02:23 Music Selections: - THEME SONG: "Love Is For The Very Young", David Raksin, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL - "Celebrate the Oscars", Hans Zimmer - "Physicks", West Dylan Thordson, GLASS - "Dragon Heart - Finale", Randy Edelman, DRAGON HEART - "Encomium", Nicholas Britell, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
Here's the Christmas Even episode, clocking in at a tight 33+ minutes. Hope you and your two favorite ladies have a great Christmas and New Year! On this holiday episode of The Bad and the Beautiful, we look at new Oscar contenders from previous Academy Award winners. First, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, the follow-up to that Best Picture surprise MOONLIGHT for writer/director Barry Jenkins. He adapts the acclaimed novel by literary and activist icon of the Civil Rights era, James Baldwin. Then it’s on to VICE, the latest from Adam McKay. The Best Adapted Screenplay winner for THE BIG SHORT, McKay brandishes his gonzo satirical style to exploring the rise and shadowy reign of Vice President Dick Cheney. Christian Bale stars as the polarizing Veep. And finally, there’s a bonus in your podcast stocking: a quick take from our pre-show prep on Clint Eastwood’s THE MULE. But like any Marvel movie, you have to wait until the very end of the credits to hear it. Merry Christmas. · IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, @ 0:56 · VICE, @ 20:23 · OUTRO, @ 30:33 · Bonus Outtake Hot Take: THE MULE @ 32:08 Music Selections: - "The Man", The Killers, VICE - "Sleigh Ride", Les Baxter
On this episode of The Bad and the Beautiful, we stream, we swing, and then we sting as we discuss three separate year-end Oscar contenders. First, we gush along with other critics about ROMA, the new passion project from GRAVITY director Alfonso Cuarón . After a limited theatrical run in major cities, it’s now streaming on Netflix. Next, we get caught in the web of SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. It’s a game-changer that could walk away with the Animated Film Oscar. Then we wrap up with our take on another critical favorite called…er, THE FAVOURITE. It’s the latest from director Yorgos Lanthimos, starring the powerhouse trio of Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, and Emma Stone. · ROMA, @ 0:59 · SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, @ 27:20 · THE FAVOURITE, @ 37:57 · OUTRO, @ 52:00 Music Selection: - "Viola D’Amore Concerto In A Minor RV 397", Vivaldi, THE FAVOURITE
On this episode of The Bad and the Beautiful, we give you more for less, covering seven new movies in record time (well, for us anyway). We get back in the saddle by opining about the new collection of Western short stories by the Coen Brothers, in their feature-length anthology THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS, now playing exclusively on Netflix. Next we conjure up our takes on the remake of the horror classic SUSPIRIA, from director Luca Guadagnino. Then we both double-up on a pair of films each. Jeff discusses the new Oscar hopefuls BEAUTIFUL BOY and CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?, and Charles breaks down the new thriller from director Steve McQueen, WIDOWS, and the Queen / Freddie Mercury biopic BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. We close out with a discussion of the auspicious directorial debut from actor Paul Dano. His first feature as a filmmaker is WILDLIFE. It stars Carey Mulligan and Jake Gyllenhaal. · The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, @ 0:46 · Suspiria, @ 11:45 · Beautiful Boy / Can You Ever Forgive Me?, @ 22:34 · Widows / Bohemian Rhapsody, @ 29:06 · Wildlife, @ 36:33 · Outro, @ 47:06 Music Selection: - "Hurt", Timi Yuro
On this episode, Charles and Jeff launch into the 2018 Oscar Season with big titles getting Awards buzz, plus another that’s a cinephile’s buzzkill. We blast off with FIRST MAN, the intimate portrait of astronaut Neil Armstrong set against the backdrop of the first mission to the moon. It’s from the Academy Award winning director of LA LA LAND, Damien Chazelle, starring his LA LA lead Ryan Gosling. We close with a deep dive gushing into A STAR IS BORN, Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut starring Cooper and Lady Gaga. It has become a touchstone in the cultural zeitgeist. (You can’t go on Twitter without scrolling past a “Take Another Look At You” meme.) In between, we discuss October’s box office record breaker VENOM, the anti-hero comic book movie, and the (possible) swan song for one of Hollywood’s most beloved icons, Robert Redford, in THE OLD MAN & THE GUN. - FIRST MAN, @ 1:25 - VENOM, @ 20:38 - THE OLD MAN & THE GUN, @ 30:20 - A STAR IS BORN, @ 39:39 - OUTRO, @ 01:05:49 Music Selections: - "The Landing", Justin Hurwitz, FIRST MAN - "The Shallow", Lady Gaga, A STAR IS BORN - "Maybe It’s Time", Bradley Cooper, A STAR IS BORN
The Bad and the Beautiful: Conversations on Cinema – Episode 12 On this episode, Charles and Jeff discuss the three big films of August 2018, a.k.a. CRAZY BLACKKK MEGALODONS. First we infiltrate Spike Lee’s BLACKKKLANSMAN, a provocative return-to-form that resonates with relevance, ranking among his (and the year’s) best. We close as two White Guys Gushing about CRAZY RICH ASIANS. In between, we take a small bite out of THE MEG. Suffice it to say, neither of us are afraid to go back in the water. - BLACKKKLANSMAN, @ 0:54 - THE MEG, @ 25:06 - CRAZY RICH ASIANS, @ 29:23 - OUTRO, @ 50:41 Music Selections: - "Welcome To The Terrordome", Public Enemy - "Material Girl (200 Du)", Sally Yeh
On this episode, Charles and Jeff have chosen to accept Tom Cruise’s latest mission, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT. Does it self-destruct? Hardly. Ethan Hunt is, after all, the living manifestation of destiny. Then, from the nail-biting thrills of international espionage, we swing to the traumatic anxieties of middle school in EIGHTH GRADE, the awkwardly cringe-worthy new tale of modern adolescence in the social media age. In between, we take a quick look at BLINDSPOTTING, the latest examination on modern urban life coming out of Oakland, CA, as well as the fascinating (and unexpectedly shocking) documentary THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS, about a set of triplet brothers who didn’t know they each existed until they were all nineteen-years-old. - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT, @ 0:53 - BLINDSPOTTING, @ 24:19 - THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS, @ 33:08 - EIGHTH GRADE, @ 37:30 - OUTRO, @ 49:50 Music Selections: - "Mission: Impossible Theme", Danny Elfman/Lalo Schifrin (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE) - "The Exchange", Lorne Balfe (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT) - “How To Be Confident”, Anna Meredith (EIGHTH GRADE)
The Bad and the Beautiful: Conversations on Cinema - Episode 10 On this episode, Charles and Jeff discuss a debut film of unapologetic race provocation, a long-awaited follow-up of poetic grace, another Marvel movie, and more. Kicking things off with a controversial bang, we’re sorry/not sorry for our takes on Boots Riley’s ambitious race parable SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. We close by reflecting on LEAVE NO TRACE, a small but substantial work of American life on the margins. It's as quiet and graceful as SORRY is not. It’s the latest from writer/director Debra Granik, her long-awaited follow-up to the Jennifer Lawrence star-making indie WINTER’S BONE. In between, we size up the latest chapter in Marvel’s lightweight franchise, ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, and Jeff highlights the new Elvis documentary that we didn’t know we actually needed right now. - SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, @ 0:51 - ANT-MAN & THE WASP, @ 19:09 - THE KING, @ 24:52 - LEAVE NO TRACE, @ 28:00 - OUTRO, @ 42:30
Visors on, Gunters. Pull on your haptics. Charles and Jeff have been to the OASIS. In this episode, they give a spoiler-free deep dive into Steven Spielberg’s reinvention of author Ernest Cline’s best-selling 80s nostalgia sci-fi adventure phenomenon. Then, Charles and Jeff have a conversation about their choices for Spielberg’s Top 5 movies. Jeff gets it started with a bonus 6 through 10. All complete with John Williams’ iconic bumper music. - READY PLAYER ONE, @ 1:10 - SPIELBERG TOP 5 / Jeff's bonus 10 thru 6, @ 29:23 - SPIELBERG TOP 5 / Charles's 5 through 1, @ 38:57 - SPIELBERG TOP 5 / Jeff's 5 through 1, @ 57:26 - OUTRO, @ 01:01:15 To read Jeff’s ranking of the entire Spielberg Canon, including links to full-length reviews of every film, click here: https://icantunseethatmovie.com/2016/06/30/the-spielberg-canon-ranked-best-to-worst/
This episode, we journey to Area X and into the Shimmer to review Alex Garland's adaptation of the sci-fi novel: Annihilation. Then Jeff and guest Adam Palmer review the oscar-nominated animated feature The Breadwinner, currently streaming on Netflix. And to wrap it up, in preparation for this march's Ready Player One we put it all on the table and pick our Most Underrated and Overrated Steven Spielberg films.
Welcome to the debut episode of The Bad and the Beautiful: conversations on cinema. A new podcast venture between Charles Elmore (videodronetulsa.com) and Jeff Huston (Icantunseethatmovie.com). Every other week, Jeff and Charles will dive into what's currently out in theaters, what's new in streaming, as well as topics around the world of film, tv and pop culture. This week, we're joined by guest Adam Chitwood, deputy editor from collider.com. We're discussing the box office hit Black Panther, followed by a discussion about the recent 2018 Sundance film festival. Then we queue up to discuss The Cloverfield Paradox, the latest netflix movie that has everyone talking. Finally, a quick discussion about the state of the oscar race and what films and stars we think will walk away with that little golden statue.
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