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American film producer and director

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Next Best Picture Podcast
Interview With "Dreamin' Wild" Director/Writer/Producer Bill Pohlad

Next Best Picture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 27:07


"Dreamin' Wild" had its world premiere at last year's Venice Film Festival. It stars Casey Affleck, Noah Jupe, Zooey Deschanel, Walton Goggins, Jack Dylan Grazer, Chris Messina & Beau Bridges and was directed, written, and produced by Bill Pohlad. Following up on his critically acclaimed film "Love And Mercy," Pohlad was kind enough to spend some time talking about why it took so long to get his latest film made, working with the actors, his relationship with music, what is next in his career, and more. Please take a listen and be sure to check out the film, which is now playing exclusively in limited release from Roadside Attractions. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com For more about Regal Unlimited - https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/unlimited New subscribers can use code BACK2REG23 for 10% off of Regal Unlimited for the first 3 months Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

Crew Call with Anthony D'Alessandro

Bill Pohlad joins Anthony to discuss his career and work on the new film 'Dreamin' Wild'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CinemAddicts
The Passenger, What Comes Around, Dreamin' Wild, Talk To Me, Alien Planet, Feels Good Man

CinemAddicts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 65:40


Episode 201 features reviews of The Passenger, What Comes Around, Dreamin' Wild, Talk To Me, Alien Planet, and Feels Good Man.Support CinemAddicts by Purchasing/renting The Passenger on Amazon. We receive a slight commission as Associates members. The Passenger is our top pick of the week as all three of us gave the Kyle Gallner headlined film  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.We also recommend What Comes Around, with Eric Holmes giving the movie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Purchase/rent What Comes Around on Amazon. Review Timestamps(0:00) - Intro(7:44) - Dreamin' Wild review. For Eric Holmes' interview with Donnie and Nancy Emerson, check out this video.  Movie stars Casey Affleck, Zooey Deschanel and Walton Goggins, Directed by Bill Pohlad.(20:58) - What Comes Around (Grace Van Dien, Summer Phoenix, Kyle Gallner). Directed by Amy Redford.(31:44) - The Passenger (Johnny Berchtold, Kyle Gallner, Liz Weil). Directed by Carter Smith.(50:46) - Alien Planet review. Directed and penned by Alan Maxson. (53:05) - Talk To Me (Ari McCarthy, Hamish Phillips). Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou.(56:34) - Feels Good Man - documentary currently streaming on Peacock(58:44) - Till Death Do Us Part (Jason Patric, Cam Gigandet). Directed by Timothy Woodward Jr. 1.  Subscribe to our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations!4. Questions/comments email us at editor@deepestdream.com5. Our website for entertainment news, reviews, and podcast coverage is Find Your Film: https://findyourfilms.com/6. Contact Bruce Purkey for some What's in the Box? recommendations: brucepurkey@gmail.com8. Eric Holmes can be reached at hamslime@gmail.com9. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. For info and support: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/10. Atty's Antiques is on Facebook MarketplaceSupport the show

Illinois News Now
Wake Up Tri-Counties Writer-Director Bill Pohlad Discusses his Movie 'Dreamin' Wild'

Illinois News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 10:59


Dreamin' Wild was the name of a failed and forgotten record from a pair of brothers named Donnie and Joe Emerson. The self produced album, created in a makeshift studio built by their father on their vast family farm, briefly did find some traction in the music industry. It appeared, for a moment at least, that Donnie would have the chance to make it big. That never happened. Then, in 2008, a miracle happened. A man found the record and listened to it and immediately fell in love with it. He became an evangelist for this obscure, late 70s rock record and band. He helped get the record in front of studio executives who were equally enthusiastic about this incredibly obscure record. The record company tracked down Donnie and Joe and after decades of heartbreak over the failure of their record and Donnie's failed dream of being a recording artist, the Emerson Brothers were given the chance to do it all over again. That's the backstory of the new movie, based on the true story, written and directed by Bill Pohlad, the director of another music business masterpiece, Love & Mercy. I was lucky to chat with Bill Pohlad about Dreamin' Wild and getting to the heart of the crossroads between movies and music. Dreamin' Wild will be in limited theatrical release on August 4th and should soon after become available on many streaming rental platforms. 

Double Feature Movie Club
DFMC #44: First Man & Love and Mercy

Double Feature Movie Club

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 91:17


Cade and Diane are joined by the amazing Ava to discuss two films about icons from the 1960's: First Man (2018) and Love & Mercy (2014). Watch the video version at: YouTube.com/@CadeThomas/streams Double Feature Movie Club is a weekly movie review show with a retro vibe. Two movies. Three people. One rambling conversation. Each film is our first time watching them. We often go off-topic. First Man is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Damien Chazelle from a screenplay by Josh Singer, based on the 2005 book of the same name by James R. Hansen. The film stars Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, alongside Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Christopher Abbott, and Ciarán Hinds, and follows the years leading up to the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon in 1969. Love & Mercy is a 2014 American biographical drama film directed by Bill Pohlad about the Beach Boys' co-founder and leader Brian Wilson and his struggles with mental illness during the 1960s and 1980s. It stars Paul Dano and John Cusack as the young and middle-aged Wilson, respectively, with Elizabeth Banks as his second wife Melinda Ledbetter and Paul Giamatti as his psychologist Dr. Eugene Landy. The title comes from Wilson's 1988 song.

Words and Movies
Reel 42b: Off-Beat Musical Biopics, Part 2

Words and Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 51:06


In this second half of the episode, we look at two major phases of the life of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson in Love and Mercy, a film from 2014 directed by Bill Pohlad. COMING ATTRACTIONS: In our next episode we spend some time in Dublin, with a pair of films that have many points in common, including one that's led to an interesting theory tying them together. First up is The Commitments, Alan Parker's 1991 film about a band's rise and fall. From there we jump to 2007 to talk about a truly delightful film called Once, written and directed by John Carney, about a week in the life of a pair of struggling musicians, and the songs that underline their relationship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wordsandmovies/support

Words and Movies
Reel 41a: In the Record Store

Words and Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 50:13


With today's episode drop, we're moving into a new mini-block of themed episodes, all of which involve music in one way or another. And in this episode we start where most people did when it came to music back in the day: in the record shop. This despite the fact that by the time either of these films came out, vinyl was considered a more or less quaint format for music. We begin with 1995's Empire Records, directed by Allan Moyle and starring a lot of people who weren't honest-to-god stars yet, so you'll have a lot of "Ermahgerd, they're such babies here!" and you'd be correct. This is one of those films that takes place over roughly a 24-hour period (probably just a little longer), and a bunch of lives manage to change in a big way during that day. From there we move to High Fidelity (2000), directed by Stephen Frears and starring John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Jack Black and a couple of surprises here and there. It's a spot-on look at the near-middle-aged man's psyche just before he realizes that he can't keep on doing stuff the way he's been doing it so far. So again, by the end of the film lives change, but it just takes a little longer. COMING ATTRACTIONS: Our next episode is a fun one, as we look at a couple of biographical movies that are presented in a rather unconventional way. We'll start with 2007's I'm Not There, directed by Todd Haynes, and then move on to Love and Mercy from 2014, directed by Bill Pohlad. Interestingly, they have something in common not only with each other, but with the recent Elvis biopic, which hadn't yet been released at the time we recorded that episode. So watch this space for that detail. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wordsandmovies/support

Words and Movies
Reel 41b: In the Record Store, part 2

Words and Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 58:15


With today's episode drop, we're moving into a new mini-block of themed episodes, all of which involve music in one way or another. And in this episode we start where most people did when it came to music back in the day: in the record shop. This despite the fact that by the time either of these films came out, vinyl was considered a more or less quaint format for music. Part 1 featured Empire Records, from 1995. Now we look at High Fidelity (2000), directed by Stephen Frears and starring John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Jack Black and a couple of surprises here and there. It's a spot-on look at the near-middle-aged man's psyche just before he realizes that he can't keep on doing stuff the way he's been doing it so far. So again, by the end of the film lives change, but it just takes a little longer. COMING ATTRACTIONS: Our next episode is a fun one, as we look at a couple of biographical movies that are presented in a rather unconventional way. We'll start with 2007's I'm Not There, directed by Todd Haynes, and then move on to Love and Mercy from 2014, directed by Bill Pohlad. Interestingly, they have something in common not only with each other, but with the recent Elvis biopic, which hadn't yet been released at the time we recorded that episode. So watch this space for that detail. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wordsandmovies/support

Cannes I Kick It
The 2022 Fall Festival Preview Blowout Goes On and Love and Mercy

Cannes I Kick It

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 98:57


Have we mentioned that there is a lot of festival news in August? In the last week we've gotten two NYFF sections (Spotlight and Currents) and three full TIFF sections (Documentaries, Contemporary World Cinema, and Shorts) plus a few smaller additions with more to come. Andy and Jesse break it down as we await the final pieces to fall into place with the looming schedule announcements. After that Cullen and Emilio join Andy and the Ghost of Jesse for a discussion of Bill Pohlad's second feature - the bifurcated Brian Wilson biopic LOVE & MERCY, in anticipation of DREAMIN' WILD. Our twitter is @CannesIKickIt Our instagram is @CIKIPod Our letterboxd is CIKIPod Enjoying the show? Feel free to send a few bucks our way on Ko-fi. Thanks to Tree Related for our theme song Our hosts are @andytgerm @clatchley @imlaughalone @jcpglickwebber

Watch This With Rick Ramos
#370 - Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys: The History of Rock N Roll Part XII - WatchThis W/RickRamos

Watch This With Rick Ramos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 101:46


The History of Rock N Roll Part XII - Troubled Harmony: Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys This week Mr. Chavez & I continue our exploration into The History of Rock N Roll with a look at one of the seminal bands in the history of Southern California music . . . The Beach Boys. We take a look at the history with a focused look at band co-founder and principal songwriter Brian Wilson. Long heralded as a musical genius, it has been an interesting and compelling look into his life. This week we focus on four documentaries: Malcolm Leo's  hagiography The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985), Don Was's Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995), Brent Wilson's Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021), and Bill Pohlad's 2014 Bio-Pic Love & Mercy featuring Paul Giamatti as psychologist, Dr. Eugene Landy, Elizabeth Banks as Wilson's second wife, Melinda Ledbetter, and as Wilson, Paul Giamatti (as the young Brian Wilson) and John Cusack as the older 1980s Brian Wilson. With the exception of Leon's doc, the films are interesting and thought-provoking regarding artistry, mental illness, and the combination of the two. It's a good talk and we're thrilled to go - a bit - outside of our comfort zone. Thanks for listening. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. 

Is Paul Dano OK?
Bill Pohlad's Love & Mercy (2014)

Is Paul Dano OK?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 67:36


We cap the season with (arguably) Paul Dano's greatest performance, as legendary musician, Brian Wilson. On episode 8 of season 3 we were joined by the marvellous Anna Bogutskaya (writer/ broadcaster/ host at Wittertainment, Underwire Festival, The Final Girls and more). Love & Mercy stars Paul Dano and John Cusack as Brian Wilson, Elizabeth Banks and Melinda Ledbetter, Jake Abel and Mike Love and Paul Giamatti as Dr. Eugene Landy. You can find Anna on Twitter (@annabdemented) Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

Cinema Eclectica | Movies From All Walks Of Life
30: Pop Screen: Love & Mercy (with Ewan Gleadow)

Cinema Eclectica | Movies From All Walks Of Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 54:08


A biopic of Brian Wilson had been mooted ever since the late 1980s, but it wasn't until 2014 that Bill Pohlad's Love & Mercy was released, with its bold time-hopping structure that allowed both Paul Dano and John Cusack to play the Beach Boys' chief songwriter. The former played Wilson as he recorded Pet Sounds and his legendary unrealised Smile project, the latter played him as he struggled to escape the control of his abusive quack therapist Eugene Landy. It sounds a bit heavy - and it is - but the soundtrack is full of the most beautiful music ever made. On this week's episode of Pop Screen, Graham is joined by fellow Beach Boys fan Ewan to discuss the film and its clutch of impressive performances, including Bill Camp, Elizabeth Banks and Paul Giamatti as the monstrous Landy. We also discuss the strange circumstances which led to Pet Sounds becoming the definitive Beach Boys album despite having almost no band members play instruments on it, what the best Beach Boys song is, and why Graham's answer to that question is the correct one. Over and over the crow cries uncover our Patreon, where you'll get a monthly bonus episode of this show - this month's involves Louis Theroux! - as well as access to our other movie podcast Director's Lottery, Graham's Doctor Who reviews and more. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to find out more about our new shows, videos and articles. #popscreen #moviereview #loveandmercy #thebeachboys #brianwilson #pauldano #billpohlad #johncusack #elizabethbanks #paulgiamatti #billcamp #biopic #petsounds

Macedonia Salvaje
Macedonia Salvaje 1x10 - La canción del verano

Macedonia Salvaje

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 74:59


En este décimo episodio de Macedonia Salvaje hablamos sobre la canción del verano, la de este y todas las que han venido detrás. Hacemos un repaso por décadas de los mayores temazos y los más insoportables del verano. Definimos la fórmula de la canción del verano, qué música suena a verano (música surf) y hablamos de campamentos de verano falangistas (con sus respectivas canciones también). Menciones especiales de este episodio: Música: Georgi Dann, Sonia y Selena, O-zone, Shakira, King Africa, Las Ketchup, Fórmula V, El Koala, Tata Golosa, Los Beach Boys, Dick Dale, Jennifer López, Los Refrescos, Don Omar, Los del Río, Lorna y muchísimos más. Películas: "Inside" de Bo Burnham y "Love & Mercy" de Bill Pohlad. Series: Song Exploder en Netflix. Podéis seguirnos en Twitter en @macesalvaje, donde compartimos artículos de los que hablamos y recomendamos todo tipo de artefactos culturales. También estamos en Instagram @macedoniasalvaje y publicamos en Ivoox, YouTube, Spotify, Google Podcasts y Apple Podcasts.

So Dramatic
Season 3 Ep. 2  No Day at the Beach: Brian Wilson Part 2

So Dramatic

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 74:00


Season 3 Ep. 2  No Day at the Beach: Brian Wilson Part 2 In this episode of So Dramatic, my guest is educator and coach Patrick Flannigan. Patrick and I talk about musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. In this special two-part episode, we learn that his life was not just cars, girls, and surfing. Be sure and listen to part 1 first to get the full story. Here is part 2. Remember to rate, subscribe, and review on iTunes and Spotify.  Find/like us on Facebook at So Dramatic page, Instagram, and our website www.thesodramaticpodcast.com. Laurel Canyon documentary:    Documentary pulls back the curtain on a mythical world and provides an up-close look at the lives of the musicians who inhabited Laurel Canyon. It paints an intimate portrait of the artists who created a music revolution that would change popular culture. Laurel Canyon (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb Helter Skelter by Bugliosi and Gentry: The True Story of The Manson Murders is a 1974 book that has been ranked as one of the best-selling true crime books.  Amazon.com: Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders eBook: Bugliosi, Vincent, Curt Gentry: Kindle Store Pet Sounds album by The Beach Boys Pet Sounds (Original Mono & Stereo Mix Versions) by The Beach Boys on Amazon Music - Amazon.com Love & Mercy  A 2014 American biographical drama film directed by Bill Pohlad that focuses on the Beach Boys' co-founder and leader Brian Wilson and his struggles with mental illness during the 1960s and 1980s. Watch Love & Mercy | Prime Video (amazon.com)

So Dramatic
Season 3 Ep. 1 No Day at the Beach: Brian Wilson Part 1

So Dramatic

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 82:00


Season 3 Ep. 1 No Day at the Beach:  Brian Wilson In this episode of So Dramatic, my guest is educator and coach Patrick Flannigan. Patrick and I talk about musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. In this special two-part episode, we learn that his life was not just cars, girls, and surfing. Here is part 1.    Remember to rate, subscribe, and review on iTunes and Spotify.  Find/like us on Facebook at So Dramatic page, Instagram, and our website www.thesodramaticpodcast.com. Laurel Canyon documentary:    Documentary pulls back the curtain on a mythical world and provides an up-close look at the lives of the musicians who inhabited Laurel Canyon. It paints an intimate portrait of the artists who created a music revolution that would change popular culture. Laurel Canyon (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb Helter Skelter by Bugliosi and Gentry: The True Story of The Manson Murders is a 1974 book that has been ranked as one of the best-selling true crime books.  Amazon.com: Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders eBook: Bugliosi, Vincent, Curt Gentry: Kindle Store Pet Sounds album by The Beach Boys Pet Sounds (Original Mono & Stereo Mix Versions) by The Beach Boys on Amazon Music - Amazon.com Love & Mercy  A 2014 American biographical drama film directed by Bill Pohlad that focuses on the Beach Boys' co-founder and leader Brian Wilson and his struggles with mental illness during the 1960s and 1980s. Watch Love & Mercy | Prime Video (amazon.com)

Transkontynentalny Magazyn Filmowy
38. Love & Mercy - Bill Pohlad

Transkontynentalny Magazyn Filmowy

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 89:42


Jeśli nudzą Was filmy biograficzne, które zamiast wycisnąć z danej historii to, co najlepsze, ograniczają się jedynie do schematycznego odtworzenia losów danego zespołu czy twórcy (patrz: Bohemian...), to dzisiejszy film jest lekiem na całe to biopickie zło! Oto mocno niecodzienna historia Briana Wilsona, czyli lidera kultowego zespołu The Beach Boys!! Notatki:https://www.tmfpodcast.com/podcast/love-and-mercy-bill-pohlad Videoblog:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC103S4cQjJt8fo2-_Rd-MvQ

Spoilers!
Love & Mercy (2014)- Movie Review! #156

Spoilers!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 53:39


Paul Dano and John Cusack play Beach Boy Brian Wilson in this 2014 biopic. Spoilers! discusses the movie, the music and the madness. Stevie hosts $, Josh and Pappy. *********************** Love & Mercy (stylized as love&mercy) is a 2014 American biographical drama film directed by Bill Pohlad that focuses on the Beach Boys' co-founder and leader Brian Wilson and his struggles with mental illness during the 1960s and 1980s. The film, deriving its title from the 1988 song by Wilson, stars Paul Dano and John Cusack as the young and middle-aged Wilson, respectively, with Elizabeth Banks as his second wife Melinda Ledbetter, and Paul Giamatti as his psychotherapist Dr. Eugene Landy.

See Hear Music Film Podcast
See Hear bonus episode - Interview with Darian Sahanaja (Brian Wilson's band and musical consultant for Love And Mercy)

See Hear Music Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2016 28:47


Back in February, Bernie and Maurice were joined by Frank Santopadre and Tish Grier to discuss Bill Pohlad's 2015 biopic on Brian Wilson, Love And Mercy for episode 25 of See Hear. In April, Maurice interviewed Darian Sahanaja (Wondermints and Brian Wilson Band) for Love That Album episode 89 on the final day of Brian's 2016 tour of Australia. The last part of the interview featured a discussion about Darian's work as musical consultant on Love And Mercy.With Tim and Bernie's blessing, Maurice thought it would be a good idea to present this segment as a bonus episode of See Hear.  Darian coached the brilliant Paul Dano to play piano in a style similar to Brian, and came up with the idea to use real musicians rather than actors to play The Wrecking Crew as they recorded Pet Sounds. Listen to Darian discuss the creative process  in his work on the film. If this short discussion has you interested to hear more, look out for episode 89 of Love That Album podcast to hear a whole lot more about Darian and his activities. You can download the show by searching for See Hear podcast on iTunes or download from http://seehear.podbean.com/ Please join our friendly Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcast/ You can send us emails at seehearpodcast@gmail.com Enjoy the show? Please consider giving us a write up at iTunes or recommend us to your friends.

StoryWeb: Storytime for Grownups
078: Bill Pohlad: "Love and Mercy"

StoryWeb: Storytime for Grownups

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2016 5:39


This week on StoryWeb: Bill Pohlad’s film “Love and Mercy.” Virtually all of us know and recognize any number of hits by the Beach Boys: “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” and perhaps most of all, “Good Vibrations.” Somewhat less well known is the name of Brian Wilson, the genius behind the Beach Boys sound and the band’s enormous success. Say you’ve seen a film about Brian Wilson, and some folks will look at you with a bit of confusion. Some people, however, will say, “Really? Brian Wilson!?” For not only is Wilson legendary for creating an entirely new approach to music and to recording engineering (especially with the Beach Boys’ 1966 album, Pet Sounds), but he is just as legendary – if not more so – for his spectacular descent into drug addiction and mental illness. For those in the know, the prospect of a biopic about Brian Wilson warily calls up the image of a train wreck. Who would want to watch that? And yet Bill Pohlad’s 2014 film, Love and Mercy, does an amazing job of not delivering a train wreck. It pulls no punches – Wilson’s life wasn’t pretty, and Pohlad makes no effort to pretend that it was. But the film is enlightening, gripping, absorbing. In flashbacks, we learn about the rise of the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson’s role in pushing the band to true artistry. The “current” story is set in the 1980s. It features the story of Wilson’s romance with Melissa Ledbetter and her role in helping him escape from the clutches of his bizarre and unethical psychotherapist, Eugene Landy. Both portions of the film move seamlessly back and forth; both are riveting. As we learn about Wilson’s lifelong struggle with mental illness, we see him not as a train wreck but as a human being confronting enormous pain. That he manages to escape that pain is ultimately life-affirming. This is, indeed, a story of redemption and healing, a tale of love and mercy. Paul Dano is outstanding as the younger Brian Wilson, and John Cusack is equally adept at playing the older Wilson. But my favorite part of the movie is, without a doubt, the closing credit sequence, which features a clip of the real-life Brian Wilson singing his 1988 song, “Love and Mercy.” Finally, you understand where the film gets its title – and after seeing the film, you’re sure to be deeply moved by Wilson’s performance. To learn more about the film, visit the official website, and to delve even deeper, take a look at the extensive Wikipedia page on the movie. In the end, there’s no substitute for watching the film or listening to the soundtrack. And if you just can’t get enough of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys, give a listen to their seminal album, Pet Sounds. Visit thestoryweb.com/pohlad for links to all these resources and to view several great clips from the film. Start by watching a short featurette about the film. Then watch Paul Dano as the younger Brian Wilson as he first performs “God Only Knows” for his father and John Cusack as the older Wilson as he composes an impromptu piano riff for Melissa Ledbetter. Take a look at director Bill Pohlad’s discussion of what went into shooting the studio scenes for the Pet Sounds album. Finally, check out ABC World News Tonight’s interview with Brian Wilson and Melissa Ledbetter Wilson about the film.

See Hear Music Film Podcast
See Hear podcast Episode 25 - Love And Mercy

See Hear Music Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2016 107:21


It’s time to get out your surfboards, hang onto your ego, and plug in your theremin as See Hear Podcast heads for the beach. Tim is absent, but Maurice and Bernie are pleased as punch to be joined by two fellow Beach Boys devotees to discuss Bill Pohlad’s 2015 biopic of Brian Wilson, Love And Mercy. For the first part of the show, Frank Santopadre of Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast and writer Tish Grier join the See Hear crew to discuss the Murry Wilson School of parenting, mental health issues, the Wrecking Crew, Beach Boys albums that are not Pet Sounds or Smile, and the contributions to the Beach Boys sounds by members that were not Brian Wilson. The second part of the show is devoted to a discussion on the merits of the film. Given the many flaws usually inherent in a biopic (and we name-check a few), how does Love And Mercy compare? Tune in and find out. Once again, many thanks to Frank and Tish for giving to the show so generously of their time and knowledge. If you dig what we do, could you please rate us at iTunes or even better, spread the word that the show exists so more folks can tune in. You can download the show by searching for See Hear podcast on iTunes or download from http://seehear.podbean.com/ Please join our friendly Facebook discussion group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/seehearpodcast/ You can send us emails at seehearpodcast@gmail.com You can hear Frank trying to keep Gilbert Gottfried grounded by downloading the GGACP at http://www.gilbertpodcast.com/. You can read Tish’s writings at http://www.the-broad-side.com/ Just do a search for her there.

The Road to Cinema Podcast
#59 - Bill Pohlad - Director LOVE & MERCY - STARRING - PAUL DANO - JOHN CUSACK - ELIZABETH BANKS - PAUL GIAMATTI

The Road to Cinema Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2016 31:06


A conversation with director Bill Pohlad of the Brian Wilson bio pic Love & Mercy. The film stars Paul Dano, John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks, and Paul Giamatti.

The Business
Bill Pohlad Returns to Directing with 'Love & Mercy'

The Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2015 30:22


Bill Pohlad has spent the past decade producing award-winners like Brokeback Mountain and 12 Years a Slave. With Love & Mercy, a unique Brian Wilson bio-pic, he comes back to directing after a 24 year hiatus.

Awards Chatter
Elizabeth Banks, Paul Dano and Bill Pohlad - 'Love & Mercy'

Awards Chatter

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2015 47:28


The director and stars of the acclaimed film about The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson discuss the challenges and rewards of making an unconventional drama about an unconventional man.

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Spoiler Alert Radio
Eugene Gearty - Oscar winning Sound Engineer - Films for: Jim Jarmusch, John Sayles, The Coen Brothers, Spike Lee, Lee Daniels, Michel Gondry, Martin Scorsese, Ang Lee, and Bill Pohlad (for Love & Mercy)

Spoiler Alert Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2015 29:01


Eugene has worked on many projects for Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, and Ang Lee over the years. He has also worked on films for Jim Jarmusch, The Coen Brothers, John Sayles, and Lee Daniels.Eugene was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Sound for the film Gangs of New York and he won an Oscar for Best Sound Editing for his work on Martin Scorsese's Hugo. He also won an Emmy Award for Boardwalk Empire.Eugene's recent projects include Gone With The Bullets for Chinese director, Wen Jiang, and Love & Mercy for Bill Pohlad. 

Behind The Lens
BEHIND THE LENS #23: Featuring Kit Bowen, Oliver Thompson and Gretchen McCourt

Behind The Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2015 58:25


Jam-packed week on BEHIND THE LENS as Kit Bowen joins debbie lynn elias in studio as Special Cinematic Co-Host! BEHIND THE LENS starts off with WELCOME TO HAPPINESS writer/director/editor Oliver Thompson calling in live, fresh off his Dances With Films screening. Then, a great friend of BEHIND THE LENS, ArcLight Cinemas VP of Programming Gretchen McCourt joins in to talk about this month's Arclight Slamdance Cinema Club program screening at the Arclight Hollywood on June 14 and 15. (debbie will be moderating both nights of post screening Q&A's!) And then we go "behind the lens" of INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3 with excerpts of debbie's exclusive interview with producer Jason Blum and a "kick ass" audio clip courtesy of Lin Shaye! Of course, another fave is LOVE & MERCY and hearing producer Claire Rudnick Polstein talk about the journey to get the film, get it into the hands of scribe Oren Moverman and director Bill Pohlad, work with Brian and Melinda Wilson and get it made! As you watch this week's show, you can't help but notice our visual celebration of Pixar's upcoming INSIDE OUT which had its big splashy and emotional Hollywood premiere on June 8th! (And yes, Kit and debbie spent the show playing with our INSIDE OUT "Anger" stress balls!) http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Aspect Radio
AR Nugget: Slow West, Welcome to Leith and More from the Nashville Film Festival

Aspect Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2015


Corey recaps his visit to the 2015 Nashville Film Festival where he saw a handful of  fantastic movies including John Maclean‘s western “Slow West” starring Michael Fassbender. Other notable films included Rick Alverson’s “Entertainment,” Bill Pohlad‘s “Love & Mercy” and Michael Beach Nichols and Christopher K. Walker‘s “Welcome to Leith.“ CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Music […]

Aspect Radio
AR Nugget: Slow West, Welcome to Leith and More from the Nashville Film Festival

Aspect Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2015


Corey recaps his visit to the 2015 Nashville Film Festival where he saw a handful of  fantastic movies including John Maclean‘s western “Slow West” starring Michael Fassbender. Other notable films included Rick Alverson’s “Entertainment,” Bill Pohlad‘s “Love & Mercy” and Michael Beach Nichols and Christopher K. Walker‘s “Welcome to Leith.“ CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! Music […]

Kino i Kulturradion
Kino i klipprummet

Kino i Kulturradion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2014 44:24


En yrkesgrupp som sällan står i rampljuset är filmklipparna. Ändå är deras arbete helt avgörande både praktiskt och konstnärligt för den färdiga filmen. Kino får finbesök av klipparen Dino Jonsäter som bland annat klippt ”Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” och nyligen bioaktuella ”Bluebird”. Nu är han precis hemkommen från New York där han arbetat med storfilmen ”Love & Mercy” av Bill Pohlad. Han får sällskap i studion av Kristin Grundström som klippt en av förra årets mest hyllade filmer: ”Återträffen” och nu senast Maria Bloms Falukomedi Hallåhallå. De berättar om klippandets hantverk - om tempo, bildval, berättande - och hur man fogar ihop ett stort material. Vi hör också Pernilla August berätta om kaoset i klipprummet när hon och klipparen Åsa Mossberg insåg att hela filmen Svinalängorna måste fogas ihop på ett helt annat sätt än det var tänkt. Och regissören Jesper Ganslandt berättar om hur ett optimalt samarbete mellan en regissör och klippare bör fungera. Roger Wilson har också träffat regissören Rithesh Batra som gjort filmen ”The Lunchbox” – en indisk romantisk vardagssaga om hur en lunchlåda på villovägar förändrar några människors liv i grunden. Dessutom blir det ett porträtt av den nyligen bortgångne franske mästerregissören, Alain Resnais, signerat Mikael Timm. Och så tipsar Saman Bakhtiari om dokumentären "Freak out" av Carl Javér.  Programledare: Saman Bakhtiari Producent: Nina Asarnoj