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American director, screenwriter, animator, producer and occasional voice actor

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One Heat Minute
THE DECADE PROJECT: TOMORROWLAND (2015) w/ Drew Taylor

One Heat Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 49:35


The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what's ripe for rediscovery. The third year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of 2016 in 2026, subscribe to our Patreon here for as little as $1 a month. In the latest episode, I enlist co-host of LIGHT THE FUSE - Drew Taylor - to give me the oral history of Brad Bird's TOMORROWLAND that only he could.DREW TAYLOR is a reporter for The Wrap. He has written for The New York Times, Vulture, Vanity Fair, The Playlist, and Collider. He also wrote The Art of Onward, which gives an inside look at the making of the 2020 Pixar film. The book is available to purchase here. He also co-hosts a weekly podcast about animation called Fine Tooning, which is available on all podcast platforms.Twitter: @drewtailoredInstagram: @drewtailoredPodcast: Light the FuseOne Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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#22 : Star Wars, Blow Out, Footloose…50 ans de montage avec Paul Hirsch

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 45:42


Play Pause Cut, le podcast qui vous emmène en salle de montage revient pour l'interview d'un monteur iconique d'Hollywood: Paul Hirsch !Vous avez forcément croisé son travail dans une galaxie pas si lointaine car il est le monteur oscarisé des deux premiers Star Wars (aux côtés de Marcia Lucas et Richard Chew) ! Il a été le complice de Brian De Palma de Carrie à Mission: Impossible, en passant par le cultissime Blow out. 50 ans de carrière et une flopée de collaborations emblématiques comme sur les films Footlose, La folle journée de Ferris Bueller ou encore Un ticket pour deux qu'il détaille dans son livre “Il y a bien longtemps dans une salle de montage lointaine, très lointaine”.On a parlé du caractère parfois taquin de certains réalisateurs, de l'expression Ipsy pipsy mais aussi d'Agnès Varda, de la reine d'Angleterre ou encore de l'importance du timing. L'interview a été organisée par Grégoire Sivan et Pascal Sardaby du podcast “Aujourd'hui ça tourne pas” et a été enregistrée en visio le 22 décembre 2025, entre Montreuil et Los Angeles.Elle est disponible en français (avec doublage), ou en mixte français anglais (en franglais, for sure!)Bonne écoute !_______________________________insta: @playpausecut_podcast Co-Réalisation : Play Pause Cut de Yasmina Jaafri et Aujourd'hui, ça tourne pas, le podcast qui interroge les métiers du cinéma de Grégoire Sivan et Pascal SardabyOrganisation interview : Grégoire SivanMontage : Yasmina Jaafri @sminaeditMixage : Matthieu LangletDoublage Paul Hirsch : Pascal SardabyGraphisme et Musique : Malika Jaafri @mlka_court_______________________________Liens et références citées dans l'épisode:Livres :« Il y a bien longtemps dans une salle de montage lointaine, très lointaine », de Paul Hirsch (2022, Carlotta Editions)« Une histoire de Cinémas » de Mélanie Toubeau (2025)« Flash Gordon » (comics américain créé en 1934 par Alex Raymond)Films : « Star wars » de Georges Lucas (1977, Lucasfilm Ltd.)« L'empire Contre-Attaque » de Irvin Kershner (1980, Lucasfilm Ltd.)« Mission Impossible » de Brian De Palma (1996, Paramount Pictures)« Carrie » de Brian De Palma (1976, United Artists)« Blow out » de Brian De Palma (1981, Filmway Pictures)« L'esprit de Caïn » (1992, Universal Pictures)« La folle journée de Ferris Bueller » de John Hugues (1986, Paramount Pictures)« Footloose » de Herbert Ross (1984, Paramount Pictures)« Un ticket pour deux » de John Hugues (1987, Paramount Pictures)« Source Code » de Duncan Jones (2011, Summit Entertainment)« Mission : Impossible Protocole Fantôme » de Brad Bird (2011, Paramount Pictures/Bad Robot)“Potins de Femmes » de Herbert Ross (1989, Tri Star)“F1 » de Joseph Kosinski (2025, Apple TV)“Lions Love “ de Agnès Varda (1970) Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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#22 : Star Wars, Blow Out, Footloose…50 ans de montage avec Paul Hirsch

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 45:42


Play Pause Cut, le podcast qui vous emmène en salle de montage revient pour l'interview d'un monteur iconique d'Hollywood: Paul Hirsch !Vous avez forcément croisé son travail dans une galaxie pas si lointaine car il est le monteur oscarisé des deux premiers Star Wars (aux côtés de Marcia Lucas et Richard Chew) ! Il a été le complice de Brian De Palma de Carrie à Mission: Impossible, en passant par le cultissime Blow out. 50 ans de carrière et une flopée de collaborations emblématiques comme sur les films Footlose, La folle journée de Ferris Bueller ou encore Un ticket pour deux qu'il détaille dans son livre “Il y a bien longtemps dans une salle de montage lointaine, très lointaine”.On a parlé du caractère parfois taquin de certains réalisateurs, de l'expression Ipsy pipsy mais aussi d'Agnès Varda, de la reine d'Angleterre ou encore de l'importance du timing. L'interview a été organisée par Grégoire Sivan et Pascal Sardaby du podcast “Aujourd'hui ça tourne pas” et a été enregistrée en visio le 22 décembre 2025, entre Montreuil et Los Angeles.Elle est disponible en français (avec doublage), ou en mixte français anglais (en franglais, for sure!)Bonne écoute !_______________________________insta: @playpausecut_podcast Co-Réalisation : Play Pause Cut de Yasmina Jaafri et Aujourd'hui, ça tourne pas, le podcast qui interroge les métiers du cinéma de Grégoire Sivan et Pascal SardabyOrganisation interview : Grégoire SivanMontage : Yasmina Jaafri @sminaeditMixage : Matthieu LangletDoublage Paul Hirsch : Pascal SardabyGraphisme et Musique : Malika Jaafri_______________________________Liens et références citées dans l'épisode:Livres :« Il y a bien longtemps dans une salle de montage lointaine, très lointaine », de Paul Hirsch (2022, Carlotta Editions)« Une histoire de Cinémas » de Mélanie Toubeau (2025)« Flash Gordon » (comics américain créé en 1934 par Alex Raymond)Films : « Star wars » de Georges Lucas (1977, Lucasfilm Ltd.)« L'empire Contre-Attaque » de Irvin Kershner (1980, Lucasfilm Ltd.)« Mission Impossible » de Brian De Palma (1996, Paramount Pictures)« Carrie » de Brian De Palma (1976, United Artists)« Blow out » de Brian De Palma (1981, Filmway Pictures)« L'esprit de Caïn » (1992, Universal Pictures)« La folle journée de Ferris Bueller » de John Hugues (1986, Paramount Pictures)« Footloose » de Herbert Ross (1984, Paramount Pictures)« Un ticket pour deux » de John Hugues (1987, Paramount Pictures)« Source Code » de Duncan Jones (2011, Summit Entertainment)« Mission : Impossible Protocole Fantôme » de Brad Bird (2011, Paramount Pictures/Bad Robot)“Potins de Femmes » de Herbert Ross (1989, Tri Star)“F1 » de Joseph Kosinski (2025, Apple TV)“Lions Love “ de Agnès Varda (1970) Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Registry - A Podcast
S2E23 - The 2025 National Film Registry inductees!

Registry - A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 20:24


Episode Notes Full descrptions from the Library of Congress “The Tramp and the Dog” (1896)                                                          "The Tramp and the Dog," a silent film from Chicago's Selig Polyscope Company, is considered director William Selig's most popular early work. Filmed in Rogers Park, it is recognized as the first commercial film made in Chicago. Previously a lost film, it was rediscovered in 2021 at the National Library of Norway. The film depicts a tramp who attempts to steal a pie from a backyard windowsill, only to be met by a broom-wielding housewife and her dog, who foils the crime. The film is one of the first known as “pants humor,” where a character loses (or almost loses) his pants during an altercation. This scene inspired future comedy gags showing drifters and tramps losing their pants to dogs chasing them. “The Oath of the Sword” (1914)                                                                        A three-reel silent drama, "The Oath of the Sword" depicts the tragic story of two young lovers separated by an ocean. Masao follows his ambitions, studying abroad at the University of California, Berkeley, while Hisa remains in Japan, caring for her ill father. This earliest known Asian American film production featured Japanese actors playing Japanese characters and was produced by the Los Angeles-based Japanese American Film Company. Made at a time when Hollywood studios were not yet the dominant storytellers of the American film industry, "The Oath of the Sword" highlights the significance of early independent film productions created by and for Asian American communities. James Card, the founding curator at the George Eastman Museum, acquired “The Oath of the Sword” in 1963. The museum made a black and white photochemical preservation in 1980. In 2023, a new preservation reproducing the original tinting was done in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, and the film has since become widely admired. “The Maid of McMillan” (1916)Known to be the first student film on record, this whimsical, silent romance film was shot on campus in 1916 by students in the Thyrsus Dramatic Club at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Club members Donald Stewart (Class of 1917) and George D. Bartlett (Class of 1920) wrote the screenplay. The original nitrate print of “The Maid of McMillan” was rediscovered in 1982, and two 16mm prints were made; the original nitrate was likely destroyed at this time. In 2021, with funding from the National Film Preservation Foundation, one of those 16mm prints was scanned at 4k and reprinted onto 35mm helping to secure the film's survival and legacy. “The Lady” (1925)When “The Lady” debuted in theaters in 1925, the silent film era had hit its stride, and this movie represents a powerhouse of artists at their peak. Director Frank Borzage was a well-established expert in drawing out intense expressions of deep emotion and longing in his actors. He did just that with the film's lead actress, Norma Talmadge, also at the height of her career, both in front of and behind the camera. Talmadge produced “The Lady” through her production company and commissioned one of the most prolific screenwriters, Frances Marion, to deliver a heartfelt story of a woman seeking to find the son she had to give up, to protect him from his evil grandfather. “The Lady” was restored by the Library of Congress in 2022. “Sparrows” (1926)As a silent actress, producer and key founder in the creation of the American film industry, Mary Pickford's performance in “Sparrows” represents her ability to master the genre she helped nourish: sentimental melodramas full of adventure and thrills, with dashes of comedy and heartfelt endings. Pickford plays Molly, the eldest orphan held within the swampy squalor of the Deep South, who moves heaven and earth to save the other orphan children from a Dickensian world of forced labor. The film takes some departures from the visual styles found in Pickford's other films, invoking an unusual tone of despair while deploying camera angles and lighting akin to German Expressionist cinema. “Sparrows” was preserved by the Library of Congress in collaboration with the Mary Pickford Company in 2020. “Ten Nights in a Barroom” (1926)                                                                     Featuring an all-Black cast, “Ten Nights in a Barroom” was produced in 1926 by the Colored Players Film Corporation of Philadelphia and is the earliest of only two surviving films made by the company. This silent film is based on the stage melodrama adapted from the 1854 novel “Ten Nights in a Bar-Room and What I Saw There” by Timothy Shay Arthur. Released in 2015 by Kino Lorber as part of the five-disc set “Pioneers of African-American Cinema,” the compilation was produced by the Library of Congress, in association with the British Film Institute, George Eastman Museum, Museum of Modern Art, National Archives, Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, Southern Methodist University and the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Preserved by George Eastman Museum. “White Christmas” (1954)                                                           While the chart-topping song "White Christmas" was first performed by Bing Crosby for the 1942 film "Holiday Inn," its composer, Irving Berlin, was later inspired to center the song in the 1954 musical "White Christmas." Crosby, along with Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen Rohe and director Michael Curtiz, embedded "White Christmas" in American popular culture as a best-selling single and the top-grossing film of 1954, as well as regular holiday viewing throughout the decades. The story of two World War II veterans-turned-entertainers and a singing sister act preparing a show for a retired general, the film and its grand musical numbers were captured in VistaVision, a widescreen process developed by Paramount Pictures and first used for "White Christmas." “High Society” (1956)                                                                  Often referred to as the last great musical of the Golden Age of Hollywood, “High Society” features an all-star cast including Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong (and his band), along with a memorable score of Cole Porter classics. Set in Newport, Rhode Island, the film showcases the Newport Jazz Festival (established in 1954) and features a remarkable version of Cole Porter's “Now You Has Jazz.” It includes the first big-screen duet by Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, singing “Well, Did You Evah?” This was Grace Kelly's last movie before she retired from acting and married the Prince of Monaco; she wore her Cartier engagement ring while filming. “Brooklyn Bridge” (1981)                                               With “Brooklyn Bridge,” Ken Burns introduced himself to the American public, telling the story of the New York landmark's construction. As with later subjects like the Civil War, jazz and baseball, Burns connects the building of the Brooklyn Bridge to American identity, values and aspirations. Released theatrically and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, “Brooklyn Bridge” marked the beginning of Burns' influential career in public media*.* More than just a filmmaker, Burns has become a trusted public historian. His storytelling presents facts, but maybe more importantly, invites reflection on what America is, where it's been, and where it's going. His influence is felt not only in classrooms and through public broadcasting, but across generations who see history as something alive and relevant. “Say Amen, Somebody” (1982)George Nierenberg's documentary is a celebration of the historical significance and spiritual power of gospel music. With inspirational music, joyful songs and brilliant singers, the movie focuses on the men and women who pioneered gospel music and strengthened its connections to African American community and religious life. Prior to production, Nierenberg, who is white, spent over a year in African American churches and communities, gaining the trust of the performers. Restored by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2020, the film features archival footage, photographs, stirring performances and reflections from the father of gospel Thomas A. Dorsey and its matron Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith. Nierenberg shows the struggles and sacrifices it takes to make a living in gospel, including criticism endured by women who sought to pursue careers as professional gospel singers while raising their families. “The Thing” (1982)Moody, stark, often funny and always chilling, this science fiction horror classic follows Antarctic scientists who uncover a long-dormant, malevolent extraterrestrial presence. “The Thing” revolutionized horror special effects and offers a brutally honest portrait of the results of paranoia and exhaustion when the unknown becomes inescapable. “The Thing” deftly adapts John W. Campbell's 1938 novella “Who Goes There?” and influenced “Stranger Things” and “Reservoir Dogs.” It remains a tense, thrilling and profoundly unsettling work of cinema. “The Big Chill” (1983)Lawrence Kasdan's best picture-nominated “The Big Chill” offers an intimate portrait of friends reunited after the suicide of one of their own and features actors who defined cinema in the 1980s – Glenn Close, William Hurt, Jo Beth Williams, Kevin Kline, Jeff Goldblum and Meg Tilly. This powerful ensemble portrays American stereotypes of the time – the yuppie, the drug dealer, the TV star – and deftly humanizes them. Through humor, tenderness, honesty and an amazing soundtrack, it shows formerly idealistic Americans making and dealing with the constant compromises of adulthood, while buoying one another with uncompromising love and friendship. “The Karate Kid” (1984)An intimate story about family and friendship, “The Karate Kid” also succeeds as a hero's journey, a sports movie and a teen movie – a feel-good movie, but not without grit. The film offers clearly defined villains, romance and seemingly unachievable goals, but also an elegant character-driven drama that is relatable and touching. A father who has lost his son meets the displaced son of a single mother and teaches him about finding balance and avoiding the pitfalls of violence and revenge. Race and class issues are presented honestly and are dealt with reasonably. Our hero practices a lot, gets frustrated, gets hurt, but still succeeds. It's as American as they come, and it's a classic. “Glory” (1989)“Glory,” described by Leonard Maltin as “one of the finest historical dramas ever made,” portrays a historical account of the 54th Regiment, a unit of African American soldiers who fought for the North in the Civil War. Authorized by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, the regiment consisted of an all-Black troop commanded by white officers. Matthew Broderick plays the young colonel who trains the troop, and Denzel Washington (in an Academy Award-winning performance) is among an impressive cast that includes Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes and Andre Braugher. American Civil War historian James M. McPherson said the film "accomplishes a remarkable feat in sensitizing a lot of today's Black students to the role that their ancestors played in the Civil War in winning their own freedom.” “Philadelphia” (1993)                                                                  “Philadelphia” stars Tom Hanks in one of the first mainstream studio movies to confront the HIV/AIDS crisis. In the film, law partner Andrew Beckett (Hanks) is fired from his firm when they discover that he is gay and has AIDS. He hires personal attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) to help him with litigation against his former employer. Director Jonathan Demme is quoted as saying, “The film is not necessarily just about AIDS, but rather everyone in this country is entitled to justice.” The film won two Oscars: one for Hanks and the other for Bruce Springsteen's original song, “The Streets of Philadelphia.” Through the song's mainstream radio and MTV airplay, it brought the film and its conversation around the HIV/AIDS pandemic to a wider audience. “Before Sunrise” (1995)                                                              Richard Linklater has explored a wide range of narrative storytelling styles while consistently capturing ordinary, everyday American life. However, his innovative use of time as a defining and recurring cinematic tool has become one of his most significant accomplishments. As the first film in his “Before” trilogy – three films, each shot nine years apart – “Before Sunrise” unfolds as one of cinema's most sustained explorations of love and the passage of time, highlighting the human experience through chance encounters and conversation. With his critically acclaimed 12-year production of the film “Boyhood” (2014) and a new 20-year planned production underway, his unique use of the medium of film to demonstrate time passing demonstrates an unprecedented investment in actors and narrative storytelling. “Clueless” (1995)                                                             A satire, comedy and loose Jane Austen literary adaptation dressed in teen movie designer clothing, “Clueless,” directed by Amy Heckerling, rewards both the casual and hyper-analytical viewer. It's impossible to miss its peak-1990s colorful, high-energy, soundtrack-focused on-screen dynamism, and repeated viewings reveal its unpretentiously presented and extraordinarily layered and biting social commentary about class, privilege and power structures. Heckerling and the incredible cast never talk down to the audience, creating main characters that viewers root for, despite the obvious digs at the ultrarich. The film centers on Cher (Alicia Silverstone) as a well-intentioned, fashion-obsessed high school student who is convinced she has life figured out. In the age of MTV, the film's popularity launched Paul Rudd's career and Silverstone's iconic-1990s status. The soundtrack, curated by Karyn Rachtman, helped solidify the film as a time capsule of clothing, music, dialogue and teenage life. “The Truman Show” (1998)Before social media and reality television, there was “The Truman Show.” Jim Carrey breaks from his usual comedic roles to star in this dramatic film about a man who, unbeknownst to him, is living his life on a soundstage filmed for a popular reality show. Adopted at birth by the television studio, Truman Burbank (Carrey) grew up in the (fictitious) town of Seahaven Island with his family and friends playing roles (paid actors). Cameras are all over the soundstage and follow his activities 24/7. Almost 30 years since its release, the film continues to be a study in sociology, philosophy and psychology, and has inspired university classes on media influence, the human condition and reality television. “Frida” (2002)Salma Hayek produced and starred in this biopic of Frida Kahlo, adapted from the book “Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo” by Hayden Herrera. The film explores Kahlo's rise as an artist in Mexico City and the impact disability and chronic pain from an accident as a young adult had on her life and work. The film centers around her tumultuous and passionate relationships, most significantly with her husband, painter Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina). Directed by Julie Taymor, the film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Actress. It won awards for Best Makeup and Best Original Score for Elliot Goldenthal, who also won a Golden Globe in the same category. “The Hours” (2002)Director Stephen Daldry's “The Hours” weaves the novel “Mrs. Dalloway” into three women's stories of loneliness, depression and suicide. Virginia Woolf, played by Nicole Kidman (who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her performance), is working on the novel while struggling with what is now known as bipolar disorder. Laura, played by Julianne Moore (nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role), is unfulfilled in her life as a 1950s housewife and mother. Clarissa (played by Meryl Streep) is – like Mrs. Dalloway – planning a party, but for her close friend who is dying of AIDS. The film is based on Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It earned nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won a Golden Globe for Best Picture. “The Incredibles” (2004)                                                 With an all-star cast and memorable soundtrack, this Academy Award-winning Pixar hit uses thrilling action sequences to tell the story of a family trying to live normal lives while hiding their superpowers. For the first time, Pixar hired an outside director, Brad Bird, who drew inspiration from spy films and comic books from the 1960s. The animation team developed a new design element to capture realistic human anatomy, hair, skin and clothing, which Pixar struggled with in early films like “Toy Story.” The film spawned merchandise, video games, Lego sets and more. The sequel, “Incredibles 2,” was also a huge hit, and together, both films generated almost $2 billion at the box office. “The Wrecking Crew” (2008)                                                     “The Wrecking Crew” is a documentary that showcases a group of Los Angeles studio musicians who played on many hit songs and albums of the 1960s and early 1970s, including “California Dreamin',” “The Beat Goes On,” “You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling” and “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'.” Through interviews, music, footage and his own narration, director Denny Tedesco reveals how the Wrecking Crew members – including his father, guitarist Tommy Tedesco – were the unsung heroes of some of America's most famous songs. Production for the film began in 1996, and the film was completed in 2008. Due to the high cost of song licenses, the official release was delayed until 2015, when a successful Kickstarter campaign raised over $300,000 to pay for the music rights. “Inception” (2010)                                                                         Writer and director Christopher Nolan once again challenges audiences with multiple interconnected narrative layers while delivering thrilling action sequences and stunning visual effects. “Inception” asks the question, “Can you alter a person's thoughts by manipulating their dreams?” Taking almost 10 years to write, the film was praised for its aesthetic significance and Nolan's ability to create scenes using cameras rather than computer-generated imagery. A metaphysical heist film with an emotional core driven by grief and guilt, “Inception” offers a meditation on how dreams influence identity, and it resonates deeply in an age of digital simulation, blurred realities and uncertainty. The film earned $830 million at the box office and won four Academy Awards. “The Loving Story” (2011)Nancy Buirski's acclaimed documentary gives an in-depth and deeply personal look at the true story of Richard Loving (a white man) and Mildred Loving (a Black and Native American woman), who were forbidden by law to marry in the state of Virginia in the 1960s. Their Supreme Court case, Loving vs. Virginia, was one of the most significant in history, and paved the way for future multiracial couples to marry. The movie captures the immense challenges the Lovings faced to keep their family and marriage together, through a combination of 16mm footage, personal photographs, accounts from their lawyers and family members, and audio from the Supreme Court oral arguments. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014)“The Grand Budapest Hotel” stands as one of Wes Anderson's most successful films and demonstrates his own brand of unique craftsmanship, resulting in a visually striking and emotionally resonant story. As one of the most stylistically distinctive American filmmakers of the last half-century, Anderson uses historically accurate color and architecture to paint scenes to elicit nostalgia and longing from audiences, while at the same time weaving in political and social upheaval into the film. The film is an example of Anderson as a unique artist who uses whimsy, melancholy, innovative storytelling and a great deal of historical research, which is on display in this visually rich gem of a movie. Find out more at https://registry-a-podcast.pinecast.co

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Podcast Like It's 1999
77: The Incredibles with Libby Hill

Podcast Like It's 1999

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 98:48


This week on Podcast Like It's the 2000s, Phil Iscove and Emily St. James continue their Pixar of the 2000s miniseries by diving into Brad Bird's The Incredibles with critic and writer Libby Hill.Released in 2004, The Incredibles sits at a fascinating crossroads for Pixar part family sitcom, part mid-century spy fantasy, and part superhero deconstruction years before the genre would dominate Hollywood. Phil, Emily, and Libby unpack why the film's action sequences double as character studies, how its superpowers function as metaphors for family roles, and why the movie still feels sharper than most modern comic-book adaptations. They also discuss the film's complicated nostalgia, its cultural blind spots, and why The Incredibles managed to “get away with” things that live-action superhero movies still struggle to pull off.Along the way, the conversation touches on Brad Bird's direction, Pixar's voice-acting process, the film's critical and commercial legacy, and where The Incredibles sits in the larger Pixar pantheon especially when compared to its sequel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Capture d'écrans
Les merveilles sonores de "Ratatouille"

Capture d'écrans

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 4:08


durée : 00:04:08 - Capture d'écrans - par : Dorothée Barba - M6 diffuse le chef-d'œuvre de Brad Bird et Jan Pikava, "Ratatouille" ou l'histoire d'un rat qui rêve de devenir chef d'un restaurant gastronomique à Paris. En tendant l'oreille, le travail minutieux sur le son se fait entendre et apporte une dimension sensorielle incroyable au film d'animation Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

That's Not Quite All Folks: A Looney Tunes Podcast
The Iron Giant: The Movie Even Warner Bros. Couldn't Kill

That's Not Quite All Folks: A Looney Tunes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 125:27


For our 250th episode, and our most recent Looney movie episode, which has now grown to include movies made by Warner's 90s animation division, Marc and Jordan cover a classic film that may have killed the Warner animation division but influenced a generation of animators. The Iron Giant was born out of two different stories of love amidst pain, nearly became a movie musical adaptation, and was a product of sheer creativity crushed by an inability to drive in revenue. Warner Brothers saw this only as a vessel for money, and wrote it off when it failed. Little did they know that they'd completely missed the point Brad Bird was trying to make with the film. We say a lot about the Iron Giant in this episode, why it works, why it was unfairly handled by the studio, why it may be one of the greatest American films of its time, and why we won't get fooled again.Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram

The Weekly Planet
Tomorrowland - Caravan Of Garbage

The Weekly Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 25:16


Here we are at the conclusion of our Disney's Biggest Bombs series, rounding things out with Tomorrowland from 2015. Brad Bird who made a name for himself with the likes of The Iron Giant, The Incredibles and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol again delves into live action with an epic tale of alternate dimensions, retro-futurism, robots, jet packs and George Clooney's. Maybe it was too early or maybe it was too late but it didn't make much of an impact upon release despite being a pretty charming and positive adventure. Thanks for watching our Caravan Of Garbage reviewSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNHelp support the show and get early episodes ► https://bigsandwich.co/Patreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-movies The Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FilmFile
Episode 284: Souls Don't Die

FilmFile

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 68:41


Brad Bird's debut feature, the classic The Iron Giant, is our deep dive pick for this week. In the main reviews we take a look at Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and Troll 2, and still have time for a quick look at Magazine Dreams and Jingle Bell Heist.Get In TouchBlueSky @filmfileuk.bsky.socialMastodon @filmfileuk@mastodonapp.ukX @FilmFileUKInstagram FilmFileUKYoutube https://tinyurl.com/yv5skc42Email podcast@filmfile.uk

TechnoRetro Dads
Enjoy Stuff: Holmes for the Holidays

TechnoRetro Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 91:26


Celebrate the season with the world's greatest detective as Jay and Shua unwrap a sleigh-full of Sherlockian fun. This week they explore the legacy, the films, and the lasting cultural footprint of the master of deduction. From classic portrayals to comedic twists, enjoy a festive look at Holmes history mixed with plenty of Enjoy Stuff merriment. Facebook friends, gather your clues and join the holiday investigation!   News The First Snow of Fraggle Rock now streaming on Apple TV+, as of December 5.   My Arcade launches the Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Collection of retro gaming devices.   Build Vecna's Mind Lair with the new Stranger Things Creel House LEGO set.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua returns to the bustling metropolis of anthropomorphic animals with Disney's newest sequel. He digs into the expanded world-building, the humor, and the surprisingly heartfelt story moments that continue to bring Zootopia to life. Jay experienced Tarantino's full, unified cut of Kill Bill in glorious cinematic style. He enjoyed the atmosphere of seeing both volumes melded together as originally intended, soaking in the action, music, and stylized storytelling.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits Tomorrowland (2015), Brad Bird's optimistic sci-fi adventure exploring imagination, futurism, and the power of dreamers. He reflects on how the film balances retro-futuristic charm with modern storytelling while celebrating the cultural legacy of Tomorrowland itself. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Detecting!  This week, Jay and Shua slip on the deerstalker cap and head down Baker Street for a holiday celebration of Sherlock Holmes. They explore the character's origins, his evolution across literature, comics, radio, and film, and what has made Holmes an enduring cultural force for nearly 140 years.   The discussion highlights major adaptations ranging from Basil Rathbone and Christopher Lee to Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr., with detours into comedic versions, animated favorites, and even Max Headroom himself—Matt Frewer—who portrayed the detective in multiple TV movies. They also honor the anniversaries of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother and Young Sherlock Holmes, celebrating the creativity and influence of these beloved films.   Who's your go-to Sherlock Holmes? Are you good at solving mysteries? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "Elementary my dear Earbuds!" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

MUBI Podcast
RATATOUILLE — Brad Bird cooks up the ultimate food film

MUBI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 39:30


The animated classic about an adorbs rat chef… spent nearly 7 years in the oven. Director Brad Bird (THE IRON GIANT) and producer Brad Lewis (ANTZ) tell Rico the whole multi-course saga, including gut-busting tales of Michelin-starred “research” meals that were so good they hurt.Just in time for holiday eat-a-thons, the award-winning MUBI Podcast is back and celebrating its tenth season with a four-course serving of stories about food on film. Titled "A Feast For The Eyes," the season digs into the ways filmmakers use food to provoke hunger, thought, nausea, political action...and sometimes all the above.Joining host Rico Gagliano is a sampler platter of luminaries from the film and culinary world, including directors Brad Bird (RATATOUILLE), Mira Nair (MONSOON WEDDING), and David Gelb (JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI), former New York Times food writer Alison Roman, and more. Gluttons for great cinema stories can start chowing down on episodes weekly, starting Thanksgiving Day.Let's Eat! Food and Film collection is now streaming on MUBI globally. Subscribe to NOTEBOOK, MUBI's biannual print magazine, at mubi.com/magazine to get the food-themed Issue 8. To stream some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

Docking Bay 77
Top 7 Directors

Docking Bay 77

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 94:15


Many people follow bands, writers, artists, and actors. And then there are film geeks that follow directors. Dayton, Robert, and Amber countdown and discuss their favorite directors. Who's on your list?Send us a textTwitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7 https://www.youtube.com/@DockingBay77podcast https://dockingbay77pod.buzzsprout.com

Story Nerd
The Incredibles: storytelling gold

Story Nerd

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 29:29


The villain isn't a stand in for the hero's shadow. The villain is a warning to the hero if the hero doesn't learn to integrate their shadow. The Incredibles is storytelling gold and a very clear example of the role of the villain and hero plus their relationship to the hero's shadow. Of course, every good superhero movie needs a hero's monologue and The Incredibles delivers. This week is a great week for both our topics, so join us as we don our capes and wear our undies on the outside! -M. Acquire the power to write a bestselling story at storynerd.ca/courses For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.

Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Patton Oswalt | Howie Mandel Does Stuff with Jackelyn Shultz

Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 63:47


Patton Peter Oswalt is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He's known for his roles as Spence Olchin in The King of Queens and the adult narrator Adam F. Goldberg in The Goldbergs. Oswalt also voiced Remy the rat in Ratatouille and has said he'd only return for a sequel if filmmaker Brad Bird had a worthwhile story. Oswalt was named after World War II General George S. Patton as a tribute to his father's military service. Shop CANTSTOPGOODBOY here: https://shop.cantstopgoodboy.com/ Bobbys World Merchandise from Retrokid: https://retrokid.ca/collections/bobbys-world Howie Mandel Does Stuff available on every Podcast Platform Visit the Official Howie Mandel Website for more: https://www.howiemandel.com/ Howie Mandel Does Stuff Merchandise available on Amazon.com here https://www.amazon.com/shop/howiemandeldoesstuff Join the "Official Howie Mandel Does Stuff" Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HowieMandelPodcast/ Thanks to Our Sponsors: Dealing with doctor's appointments and pharmacy lines…I'd rather host a game show where every contestant has the flu. TelyRx steps in to revolutionize your experience. You can order online, get prescriptions from real doctors, and have FDA-approved medications shipped directly to you as soon as the next day. TelyRx truly shows that sometimes, convenience is the best medicine. Head over to TelyRx.com and use code TELYCARES for 15% off your order! Discover a revolutionary approach to well-being that blankets your entire home with the PERL wellness WiFi. This device emits resonant light frequencies to support enhanced energy and recovery at a cellular level for you, your pets, and even your plants. It's designed to be safe, portable, and easy to use, working in the background while you move freely through your space. Click to learn more and use code 'Howie' for a limited-time offer. Tired of managing your gut health with countless pills and capsules? Most probiotics can make supporting your microbiome feel like a part-time job. Thankfully, there's a simpler, more effective way! Quoriom+ Live Probiotics offer an easy, liquid formula that's certified organic, fermented in small batches, and crafted with select botanicals. Each dose delivers 10 active strains designed for effective absorption, supporting healthy digestion, a balanced immune system, and even your mood. Ready to experience the difference? Visit quoriomplus.com and use code HOWIE10 for 10% off and free shipping! Tired of feeling congested and spreading germs? NasalFresh MD offers a drug-free solution to take back control and find relief. Trust me, it's a total game changer! Using powered saline rinsing and suction, it effectively removes mucus for clearer breathing. Plus, its built-in antimicrobial protection defends against 99.9% of stain and odor-causing bacteria, ensuring a clean and comfortable experience. Visit nasalfreshmd.com and use code HOWIE25 for 25% off your order. Say Hello to our house band Sunny and the Black Pack! Follow them here! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackMediaPresents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackmediapresents Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01uFmntCHwOW438t7enYOO?si=0Oc-_QJdQ0CrMkWii42BWA&nd=1&dlsi=a9792af062844b4f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnyAndTheBlackPack/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmediapresents/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blackmediapresents Twitter: twitter.com/blackmedia @howiemandel @jackelynshultz @pattonoswalt

The Daily Ratings
TDR News: The Social Reckoning Takes Shape - Brad Bird's 30 Year Project - The Simpsons Take Another Bite of the Doughnut

The Daily Ratings

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 6:00


This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: Aaron Sorkin's "Social Network" sequel is taking shape. Brad Bird is finally making his long time passion project over at Netflix. The Simpsons will be getting another movie on the 20th anniversary of the first film, and the lead stars of Joseph Kosinki's Miami Vice are chosen.   Want to check out all our Movie Scores and so much more? Stop by our Website!  - The Daily Ratings! Would you'd like to support The Daily Ratings and become a Producer? Check out our Donation Page!  - Support Us Here! Want to see the ratings on all the latest movies? Here are all the movies playing in theaters!  - Now Playing Here! Don't forget to stop by our shop for all the T-shirts, Hoodies, and Daily Ratings Gear!  - Shop the Store!

Retroist Podcast - A Retro Podcast
Retroist Podcast Episode 350 (The Iron Giant)

Retroist Podcast - A Retro Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 40:02


1999 was a great year for movies. Almost too great. It didn't help that I found myself so busy with work that my focus on film couldn't be what it used to be. So while I am a big fan of “The Iron Giant,” I was also one of those people who didn't go to see it in the theater and contributed to its “flop” status. That summer was stacked with films like “The Sixth Sense” and “The Blair Witch Project,” and it was easy for something quieter and more thoughtful to get lost. While that is bad, the good news is that I was also one of the people who took to it on home video and picked it up on DVD as soon as it was available. I can still remember watching it for the first time at home and being floored by how much heart it had. I start the episode talking about my experiences with the film before moving onto the film itself. I discuss the people who made the film, its source material, other adaptations, the people who lent their voices to the film, its reception, music, and much more. It's worth noting that the director, Brad Bird, would later go on to make “The Incredibles” and “Ratatouille,” which shows just how much talent was already on display in this debut. Unfortunately, Warner Bros. had no idea how to market the film at the time, which didn't help its chances at the box office. The Iron Giant has become a cult hit and is well loved, but it's not enough. A surprising number of people have never seen the film, and I think that's a shame. It's a thoughtful film, filled with wonder and spectacle, that will capture the imagination of kids and adults alike. Its story of fear, empathy, and the power of choice feels even more relevant today. So if you haven't seen it, prepare to fall in love with a giant robot.

The Greatest Movie Ever Made
Episode 103: The Iron Giant

The Greatest Movie Ever Made

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 172:49


Justus closes out the second TGMEM-iversary with the final boss of Justus Burkitt Childhood Classics, Brad Bird's debut animated feature about a boy and his giant robot. WHERE'S THE GIANT, MANSLEY?! Why, it's right here on the newest episode of the Greatest Movie Ever Made!The Iron Giant (1999) is directed by Brad Bird and stars Eli Marienthal, Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, and Christopher McDonaldMusic: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

Nice Dude Movie Podcast
Discussing childhoods and THE IRON GIANT with TBR Schmitt!

Nice Dude Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 77:02


CHECK OUT TBR SCHMITT AT https://www.youtube.com/@tbrschmittIt's bad to kill. Guns kill. And you don't have to be a gun. You are what you choose to be. You choose. Choose.Enjoy our podcast review of THE IRON GIANT (1999), directed by Brad Bird! We sit down with our good friends Daniel and Samantha from TBR Schmitt! Together we discuss how this The Iron Giant tackles HEAVY themes for a children's movie, including war, choice, and innocence, and they also share their experiences relating to the movie as parents!Support the showPodcast theme song by Jaron Jon - https://www.instagram.com/jaron.jon/VIDEO PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatchangedusREACTION CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/nicedudemovienightMERCH: https://nicedudemovienight.com/PATREON (early access, exclusive podcasts and polls): https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatchangedusTWITTER: https://twitter.com/nicedudemoviesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moviesthatchangedusBUSINESS INQUIRIES: alex@risingsunsagency.com

Review Rewind
Episode 87: The Iron Giant(1999)

Review Rewind

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 110:17


In this installment, Mike and Tristan watch Brad Bird's first full length film The Iron GiantDirected byBrad BirdScreenplay byTim McCanliesBrad BirdStory by Brad BirdBased on The Iron Manby Ted HughesProduced byAllison AbbateDes McAnuffStarringJennifer AnistonHarry Connick Jr.Vin DieselJames GammonCloris LeachmanJohn MahoneyEli MarienthalChristopher McDonaldM. Emmet WalshCinematographySteven WilzbachEdited byDarren T. HolmesMusic byMichael KamenProductioncompanyWarner Bros. Feature AnimationDistributed byWarner Bros.Release datesJuly 31, 1999 (Mann's Chinese Theater)August 6, 1999 (United States)Running time87 minutesBudget$70,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$23,315,035Opening weekend US & Canada$5,732,614Aug 8, 1999Gross worldwide$23,339,506

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For the Love of Cinema
040 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps

For the Love of Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 121:32


040 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps It's been a good summer for DC, Marvel, Fans of Super hero's and film lovers alike.  Just a few weeks ago, Superman (2025) hit the big screen and was well received.  This week, Fantastic Four: First Steps takes a step in the same direction, giving Marvel fans hope once again.   Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby bring to use a more intimate take on the iconic superhero family including a whimsical version of Earth 828 with a focus on family and motherhood.  We recommend you see this and on an IMAX screen- you will be happy you did.   0:00:00 - Introductions and Banter 0:04:30 - Box Office 0:08:15 - Movie Recommendation- The Incredibles, Dir. Brad Bird (2004) 0:15:00 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps vs Superman (2025) 0:26:00 - Better or Not: The Fantastic Four: First Steps vs The Last Four Years of Marvel 0:43:50 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps   Hosted, produced and mixed by Grayson Maxwell and Roger Stillion.  Also hosted by Christopher Boughan. Visit the new Youtube channel, "Post Credits Podcast" to watch the video version.   Thank you for listening! Check us out on many podcast services: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean. Check is out on YouTube for the full video each week: https://www.youtube.com/@Postcreditspodcast1

Cult of the Living Dead
The Iron Giant - It's Giving Fallout

Cult of the Living Dead

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 82:48


In this episode, we dive into The Iron Giant, a story of friendship, fear, and identity set against the backdrop of 1950s paranoia. Directed by Brad Bird, this 1999 animated gem blends Cold War anxiety with heartfelt storytelling and hand-drawn wonder. Join The Dale, Cea, and Twan as we explore what makes The Iron Giant timeless, tender, and tragically overlooked.

Cinephile Hissy Fit
Franchise Fit: Mission Impossible (III and Ghost Protocol)

Cinephile Hissy Fit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 52:25


For their 204th episode, two  two mask-pulling film critics, two special agent dads, and two stuntman teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return for their second of four retrospective episodes discussing the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. Covering the next two, this episode breaks down the J.J. Abrams entry, "Mission: Impossible III" from 2006 and the Brad Bird live action graduation of "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" from 2011. The fellas take note of the films that would begin the inflation point and serialization catalyst for the rest of the series with very different thoughts and rankings for these two Tom Cruise specials. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! Speakpipe - send us a voicemailhttps://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)

Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 95:13


The words Brad Bird and Mission Impossible wouldn't seem to go together. But in star Tom Cruise's eyes, they most certainly do, as 2011 saw the release of The Incredibles director helming the fourth Mission Impossible movie, Ghost Protocol. With a cast that includes Paula Patton, Simon Pegg, and, oh yeah, Jeremy Renner, Ghost Protocol would prove to be a favorite amongst fans. Will this podcast panel feel the same? Also, Garrett discusses the release of Zoo, the new novel from his old friend -and podcast partner- David Mayne. Get Dave's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-David-Mayne/dp/B0F8R9SFLX

Percolated Media
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)

Percolated Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 95:13


The words Brad Bird and Mission Impossible wouldn't seem to go together. But in star Tom Cruise's eyes, they most certainly do, as 2011 saw the release of The Incredibles director helming the fourth Mission Impossible movie, Ghost Protocol. With a cast that includes Paula Patton, Simon Pegg, and, oh yeah, Jeremy Renner, Ghost Protocol would prove to be a favorite amongst fans. Will this podcast panel feel the same? Also, Garrett discusses the release of Zoo, the new novel from his old friend -and podcast partner- David Mayne. Get Dave's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-David-Mayne/dp/B0F8R9SFLX

Movie of the Year
1999 - The Iron Giant (feat. Kate Dellis!)

Movie of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 109:56


Movie of the Year: 1999The Iron Giant (feat. Kate Dellis!)Introduction: Why The Iron Giant Still MattersIn this episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, the Taste Buds explore the enduring appeal of The Iron Giant, Brad Bird's 1999 animated masterpiece. The podcast delves into how the film's powerful themes, from Cold War anxiety to a redefinition of masculinity, continue to resonate with audiences.Whether you're an animation aficionado or a first-time viewer, this deep dive into Brad Bird's masterpiece highlights why it remains a defining piece of cinematic art.War and Fear: The Cold War in The Iron GiantSet in 1950s America, the film uses its period setting to mirror the paranoia and tension of the Cold War. The Taste Buds analyze how the film reflects societal fears of the unknown and the consequences of militarization.With the government's aggressive pursuit of the Giant symbolizing real-world escalation, the episode illustrates how the film's anti-war message is as relevant today as it was in 1999.Masculinity and Emotion: Redefining the Hero in The Iron GiantThe movie reimagines masculinity through its characters' emotional depth. The Taste Buds break down how Hogarth's bravery, Dean's unconventional masculinity, and the Giant's compassion offer a fresh take on heroism.By challenging traditional gender roles and emphasizing vulnerability, the film delivers a powerful commentary on what it means to be truly strong.A New Style of Animation: Artistry in MotionThe podcast dives into The Iron Giant's distinctive animation style, blending traditional 2D with early CGI to create a timeless visual aesthetic. The Taste Buds discuss Brad Bird's directorial choices and how the film's clean lines, muted palette, and expressive character designs contributed to its cult status.This segment also touches on the film's place in animation history and why it remains influential.Guest Panelist Spotlight: Kate Dellis from WGBHSpecial guest Kate Dellis, a producer at WGBH, joins the Taste Buds to offer her unique perspective on The Iron Giant. Kate shares insights into the film's emotional complexity and artistic innovation.Her thoughtful analysis helps elevate the discussion and adds depth to the podcast's exploration of the movie's legacy.Additional ResourcesBrad Bird on The Iron Giant's Legacy – NPRAnimation World Network on The Iron GiantMovie of the Year: The Green Mile EpisodeFinal Thoughts: The Iron Giant Still SoarsTwenty-five years after its release, The Iron Giant continues to inspire with its timeless message of peace, compassion, and identity. On this episode of the Movie of the Year podcast, the Taste Buds and guest Kate Dellis reveal how the film's themes of war, masculinity, and groundbreaking animation combine to create a true classic.If you love thoughtful movie analysis and want to understand why The Iron Giant remains essential viewing, this episode is a must-listen.

Rabbitt Stew Comics
Episode 512

Rabbitt Stew Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 150:46


Comic Reviews DC Action Comics 1087 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia Robin and Batman: Jason Todd 1 by Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman 1 by Tom King, Belen Ortega, Alejandro Sanchez Marvel Avengers Academy Assemble 1 by Anthony Oliveira, Carola Borelli, Bailie Rosenlund, Carlos Lopez, KJ Diaz Death of the Silver Surfer 1 by Greg Pak, Sumit Kumar, Framk D'Armata Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man 1 by Kevin Smith, Giuseppe Camuncolil Al Ewing, Mark Buchingham, Rachelle Rosenberg; Chip Zdarsky, Cafu, David Curiel; Mitsuyasu Sakai, Gerardo Sandoval, Israel Silva Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Rod Reis; Steve Foxe, Lucas Werneck Marvel Rivals: Ignite 1 by Peach Momoko, Zack Davisson; Yuji Kaku; Mitsuyasu Sakai, Ryusei Yamada Marvel United: A Pride Special by Al Ewing, Kei Zama, Brittany Peer, Irma Kniivila; Wyatt Kennedy, Bayleigh Underwood, Irma Kniivila; Zoe Tunnell, Federica Mancin, Tamra Bonvillain; Anthony Oliveira, Pablo Collar, Michael Wiggam New Avengers 1 by Sam Humphries, Ton Lima, Rain Beredo Runaways 1 by Rainbow Rowell, Elena Casagrande, Dee Cunniffe Spider-Girl 1 by Torunn Gronbekk, Andrew Risso, Java Tartaglia Marvel Unlimited HERBIE 2 by Nathan Stockman AWA Purpose Project by Danny Hogan, Felipe Cunha, Lee Loughridge Toxie Team-Up 1 by Mark Russell, Richard Pace Dark Horse Critical Role: Vox Machina – Origins 1 by Matthew Mercer, Matthew Colville, Olivia Smason, Travis Ames, Chris Northrop Umbrella Academy: Plan B 1 by Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba, Dave Stewart Dynamite Gargoyles: Demona 1 by Greg Weisman, Frank Paur, Robby Bevard Mad Cave Blue Palo Verde 1 by Ray Fawkes, Rimanti, Rifan Kartakusumah Oni Blood Type 1 by Corinna Bechko, Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart OGN Countdown Latina Superheroes: Jalisco and Santa by Kayden Phoenix Frog Daddy by Andrew Weiner, Bethany Crandall On Guard! By Cassidy Wasserman Becoming Who We Are by Sammy Lisel, Lilah Sturges, Hazel Newlevant, Cynthia Cheng, Naomi Rubin, Victor Martins, Sunmi, Ravi Teixeira, Higu Rose, Kameron White Young Men in Love: New Romance by David Hazan, Joe Glass It Rhymes With Takei by George Takei, Steven Scott, Justin Eisinger, Harmony Becker Deeply Dave by Michael Grover The Mighty Bite Vol 3: Hog Rocket Ruckus by Nathan Hale Love, Misha by Jam Aden Additional Reviews: Harrow County Ted Lasso s3 How To Train Your Dragon remake News: Disney cancels two animated shows, casting announcements for Carrie, Brad Bird not directing Incredibles 3, Wonder Woman movie in development, Steven Universe sequel coming to Prime, H2SH delays, Mister Miracle animated series, Doctor Who CBBC show, next Pixar movie revealed: Gato, Diamond woes, Boom layoffs Trailers: Abraham's Boys, In Your Dreams, Spaceballs 2 Comics Countdown (11 Jun 2025): Absolute Batman 9 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin Supergirl 2 by Sophie Campbell, Tamra Bonvillain w0roldtr33 15 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire Action Comics 1087 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia Robin and Batman: Jason Todd 1 by Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen Geiger 15 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Runaways 1 by Rainbow Rowell, Elena Casagrande, Dee Cunniffe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 9 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman 1 by Tom King, Belen Ortega, Alejandro Sanchez I Hate Fairyland 41 by Skottie Young, Derek Laufman, Jean-Francois Beaulieu

The Infinity Film Podcast
250. Brad Bird: Director Spotlight & Rundown

The Infinity Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 122:27


Welcome back everyone! This episode finds Rod and Ben looking at what Pixar films deserve sequels or not, plus going through recent watches like "Deep Cover", "Materialists", and "Life of Chuck". A little bit of TV reviews and movie news, then we get into a community ranking of Brad Bird films, like "Tomorrowland", "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol", and "The Incredibles". Do please enjoy!

SIGMA CINEMA
Tomorrowland

SIGMA CINEMA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 60:26


A disappointing effort from Cloon-dog and Brad Bird

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Beauty and the Beast at 30, Elio Projections, and the Live-Action Dragon's Box Office (Ep. 311)

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 55:57


In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill covers the latest from the animation and box office world while Drew Taylor wraps up his trip to Annecy and Disneyland Paris. This week's highlights include: Live-action How to Train Your Dragon opens to $197M globally, including a $83M domestic debut that surpasses every previous entry in the franchise. Disney's Lilo & Stitch nears the billion-dollar mark, with over $858M earned just four weeks after release. Pixar's Elio faces a soft box office forecast, but Jim urges caution against writing it off before opening weekend. Peter Sohn tapped to direct Incredibles 3, with a screenplay by Brad Bird and expectations riding high after Elemental's surprise turnaround. Jim interviews Matt West, director of the 30th Anniversary Tour of Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical, and shares the story of how the animated film came together after a theme park pre-show opened doors for new talent. From billion-dollar contenders to Broadway anniversaries and surprise animation industry milestones, it's a jam-packed episode filled with insight, stories, and a little history. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fine Tooning
Beauty and the Beast at 30, Elio Projections, and the Live-Action Dragon's Box Office (Ep. 311)

Fine Tooning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 55:57


In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill covers the latest from the animation and box office world while Drew Taylor wraps up his trip to Annecy and Disneyland Paris. This week's highlights include: Live-action How to Train Your Dragon opens to $197M globally, including a $83M domestic debut that surpasses every previous entry in the franchise. Disney's Lilo & Stitch nears the billion-dollar mark, with over $858M earned just four weeks after release. Pixar's Elio faces a soft box office forecast, but Jim urges caution against writing it off before opening weekend. Peter Sohn tapped to direct Incredibles 3, with a screenplay by Brad Bird and expectations riding high after Elemental's surprise turnaround. Jim interviews Matt West, director of the 30th Anniversary Tour of Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical, and shares the story of how the animated film came together after a theme park pre-show opened doors for new talent. From billion-dollar contenders to Broadway anniversaries and surprise animation industry milestones, it's a jam-packed episode filled with insight, stories, and a little history. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiverse Tonight - The Podcast about All Your Geeky Universes
Hurry Up! The Schwartz Is 98.

Multiverse Tonight - The Podcast about All Your Geeky Universes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 35:16 Transcription Available


Send us a textStar Trek: Strange New Worlds will conclude with season five as planned, while Marvel's Vision spin-off series casts Emily Hampshire as EDITH and Thunderbolts struggles at the box office despite positive reception.• Paramount confirms Strange New Worlds will end with season 5, currently in production• Emily Hampshire joins Paul Bettany in Vision series as Stark's AI EDITH • Thunderbolts underperforms with $371 million globally despite positive reviews• Sean Levy's Star Wars Starfighter casts Maya Goth alongside Ryan Gosling• James Gunn confirms new Wonder Woman film in development at DC Studios• Peter Sohn to direct Incredibles 3 with Brad Bird writing and producing• SAG-AFTRA ends video game strike with agreement on AI usage and compensation• Disney and NBCUniversal sue Midjourney for copyright infringement of characters• Mel Brooks returns as Yogurt in Spaceballs sequel coming in 2027• Dan Aykroyd endorses new Blues Brothers graphic novel continuing the story• BBC developing animated Doctor Who series for preschool audience• DC Studios announces Mr. Miracle adult animated series based on Tom King's comics• Veteran actor Harris Yulin passes away at 87Support the showThanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/

90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest
The Iron Giant with Dean DeBlois

90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 20:40


Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 141 Sam is joined by animator and filmmaker Dean DeBlois. His work includes Lilo & Stitch and the How To Train Your Dragon animated trilogy. His latest film, the live action version of How To Train Your Dragon, is in UK cinemas now.  Dean has chosen The Iron Giant (87 mins), directed by Brad Bird and starring the voices of Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., and Vin Diesel. Sam and Dean discuss bringing the animated world of How To Train Your Dragon into live action, the California animation scene in the late 90s, and seeing an early cut of The Iron Giant on VHS. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/90minfilm If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  You can also show your support for the podcast by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Tweet: @90MinFilmFest  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network. Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Dean DeBlois. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.  Bonus Link: Sam spoke to Imaginary Worlds host Eric Molinsky about The Iron Giant back in 2021, and you can listen to his episode here.

The Night Club
Episode 189: Robotic Instincts(The Iron Giant - 1999)

The Night Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 181:13


Join us for a Cold War era period piece animated film about a giant robot that crash lands on Earth and makes a friend. This is our Midnight Ritual of The Iron Giant(1999) and no, this is not an episode for kids. We cuss..... a lot. TNC: https://linktr.ee/thenightclub -Letterboxd- Travis: https://letterboxd.com/thenightclub/ Ricky: https://letterboxd.com/fvlsekvltrick/ Trevor: https://letterboxd.com/darkfixius/ Cody: https://letterboxd.com/codyco/

CinemaPsych Podcast
Episode 098: Rats Cooking in the Kitchen? Sure, I'll Bite — Ratatouille (2007) with Shlomit Flaisher-Grinberg

CinemaPsych Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 91:00


Join Alex and guest host Dr. Shlomit Flaisher-Grinberg as they discuss the neuroscience behind Pixar's brilliant Ratatouille (2007), directed by Brad Bird and starring the voices of Patton Oswalt as Remy, Ian Holm as Skinner, Brad Garrett as Gusteau, Janeane Garofalo as Colette, Lou Romano as Linguini, and Peter O'Toole as Anton Ego. This lovely movie about following your dreams has a ton of psychological concepts hidden within, from the sensation and perception of food, how Remy controls Linguini, and how Rats just get a bad rap. Shlomit shares her experiences working with rats as a graduate student, postdoc, and university professor — perhaps she wouldn't want them in her kitchen, though (she says yes but backs off a bit!). Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Threads/Instagram (@cinemapsych_podcast). We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check out our Paypal link to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on! Don't forget to check out our MERCH STORE for some great merch with our logo and other designs! Legal stuff: 1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended). 2. Intro and outro music by half.cool ("Gemini"). Used under license. 3. Film reel sound effect by bone666138. Used under license CC-BY 3.0.

My Movie DNA
40. William Chen (Cinema In Context) - My Movie DNA

My Movie DNA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 141:21


In episode 40, Johnny talks to Cinema In Context co-host William Chen. A science-teacher by day, and a pop culture vigilante by night, William has a deep love for animated films, Lego and a galaxy far, far away. Their chat includes the biggest Star Wars nerd-out on My Movie DNA to date, they discuss Wes Anderson, Brad Bird and Jackie Chan, and they talk about whether Tom Cruise took inspiration from Steve Guttenberg for Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning's centerpiece aerial stunt….This conversation was recorded face to face in late-May of 2025.Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' ⁠⁠Loco Looper⁠⁠ game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.Check out Johnny's new podcast series, ⁠500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema⁠, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Three & 1/2 Gentlemen
164. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)

Three & 1/2 Gentlemen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 65:20


Send us a textYour new mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join the hosts as they break into the movie theater to kickoff their summer blockbuster season, to review the action spy film, Mission: Impossible -The Final Reckoning, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The grande finale for the mission franchise, and already being labeled as one of the best action movies of the year. The hosts pair the film with the Aviation Cocktail. Join the hosts as they go on their greatest mission adventure while they celebrate, one of the greatest action movie stars of our time! Come listen and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Blast Zone
Episode 151 - Tomorrowland

Blast Zone

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 67:52


Today(land) on the pod we're talking about Brad Bird, Damon Lindelof, and George Clooney's infamous love letter to Walt Disney, futurism, and those scolding news reports that were telling you to use paper straws around the time this movie came out. It's TOMORROWLAND! TOMORROWLANDDIRECTED BY: Brad Bird RELEASED: May 22, 2015STARRING: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Hugh Laurie BUDGET: $190M BOX OFFICE: $209M ESTIMATED LOSS: $150M NEXT EPISODE: We're getting our noir on with our first ever Coen Brothers movie! It's 1990's MILLER'S CROSSING0:00 Intro 2:53 Show & tell8:10 This week's movie

The Box Office Show
The Mission: Impossible Franchise Part Two

The Box Office Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 101:35


Ryan and Dylan are joined once again by Kirk Simpson. Their Mission, should they choose to accept it, is to review Ghost Protocol, Rogue Nation, and Fallout in the Mission: Impossible franchise.

KHZ Productions
TYC Presents The Road to the Final Reckoning Episode 4: Mission: Impossible- Ghost Protocol

KHZ Productions

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 89:52


This week on the podcast; we start a new retrospective series this week that will run week long as we countdown to Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning, we will have a new Mission: Impossible retrospective episode coming out every day from May 16th to May 22nd. So, get ready for seven days worth of Mission: Impossible.For this forth episode we have Shawn Eastridge discuss with host Kale Smith the forth Mission: Impossible movie directed by Brad Bird. We talk about Cruise's fallout after Mission: Impossible 3, how an animated director made his live action debut, and how this one movie saved not only a franchise, but everyone involved career. If you love this podcast, come back tomorrow as Gene Aversa from The Waffle Press joins us for Mission: Impossible - Rouge Nation. Here's a link Shawn's Missing Frames Podcast: thenerdparty.com/missingframesTwitter Handles: @Moviekale @theyouthcritic @kHznetwork @YayShawnedorman Bluesky: @Moviekale 

Crucial Podcast
Crucial Podcast: "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol"

Crucial Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 87:48


All of The Matt and Tubes gadgets fry and explode as they try to find out if "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" is Crucial.  The Matt isn't the biggest fan of the "James Bond" or "Mission Impossible" series. Can the writing and directing of Brad Bird change his mind? You'll have to march into a sandstorm and climb the Burj Khalifa to find out! Love 2bs  Up Next: A few more episodes than I thought... 

Exiting through the 2010s
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol with Josh Spiegel

Exiting through the 2010s

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 117:34


Josh Spiegel joins us for the fourth installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise with Ghost Protocol! Together we discuss the highest highs of the movie, the Brad Bird of it all, rebooting a franchise, anticitiation for Final Reckoning and lazer tag

Tailoring Talk with Roberto Revilla
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol: Tom Cruise Scales New Heights

Tailoring Talk with Roberto Revilla

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 105:06


213. In this exhilarating episode of the Tailoring Talk Magazine Podcast, we scale new heights—literally—as we dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. From Brad Bird's visionary direction to the groundbreaking stunts and innovative gadgets, we unpack everything that makes this film a standout in the series.Get ready to relive the heart-stopping Burj Khalifa sequence, one of the most iconic action set pieces in cinema history, as we explore how it redefined what's possible in blockbuster filmmaking. We also discuss the intricate plot, the humor that balances the tension, and the emotional stakes that keep viewers hooked—especially during the unforgettable final mission.Join us as we break down the dynamic character interactions, the daring practical effects, and the film's pivotal Kremlin heist, all of which cement Ghost Protocol as a game-changer for the franchise.

Cinephile Hissy Fit
The Iron Giant (1999)

Cinephile Hissy Fit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 41:20


For their 194th episode, two beatnik film critics, two Cold War-curious dads, and two robotic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, turn it back to the great year of 1999 to love on a flop that turned into a classic. Brad Bird's "The Iron Giant" has gone from being trounced at the box office to being an animation exemplar for all ages, and our guys are here to admire its popularity and quality.  Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Large Popcorn: A Movie Podcast
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

Large Popcorn: A Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 77:41


Text us your movie thoughts!Marquee Week | 162:Your mission, should you choose to accept it...On this week's show we continue the Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge -- every single Mission Impossible leading up to the release of The Final Reckoning. This week: Brad Bird's Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week.Next episode: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation| The Mission Impossible Rewatch Challenge Socials:Cristian on Twitter: @_isoCristianCristian on Letterboxd: isoCristianHugo on twitter: @Hugo_PinaiHugo on Letterboxd: Hugo_PHelpful Links Large Popcorn linktree Large Popcorn on Twitter: @ LargePopcornPod Dial-in to the show via SpeakPipe! Keep up with all the films we watch on every show at my letterboxd profile Check out our merch on bonfire!

Overhated
Episode #155: Tomorrowland (2015)

Overhated

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 38:48


Audiences seemed mostly disinterested; critics were right on the fence; and the box office was generally unimpressive, all things considered. But who cares about all that stuff? How does Brad Bird's family-friendly sci-fi epic hold up after a particularly long eight years? My guest Rob Hunter (of the excellent Film School Rejects) offers a strong defense of this scrappily optimistic and undeniably beautiful-looking movie. (My apologies for using the word scrappily.) Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at patreon.com/scottEweinberg. Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: bit.ly/3WZiLFk. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.    Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those Effin' Birds.com, the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. 

Enchanted Ears Podcast: Anything & Everything Disney
Tomorrowland: The Story Behind One of Disney's Biggest Flops

Enchanted Ears Podcast: Anything & Everything Disney

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 39:31


Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. Star Wars Marvel Pixar Over the years, Disney has gained a reputation for box office dominance with their various movie studios.  But not every movie is a winner. This week, we go back to 2015 to look at one of the rare box office flops for Disney . . . Tomorrowland. On paper, this movie should have been a home run.  It had a great director in Brad Bird, an A list star in George Clooney and a story that tied into the history of Walt Disney and Disneyland. And yet, despite all of the that, basically no one went to see it. So what went wrong? We watched (the surprisingly good)Tomorrowland to find out, so join us as we look back on one of Disney's lesser known films Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don't forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Missing the smell of the parks? Check out Magic Candle Company and use code Enchanted at checkout to save 15% off your next order. Timestamps Welcome 00:00 Tomorrowland the Movie 00:46 The Main Themes of the Story 08:39 Box Office Failure 10:20 Famous Faces 11:28 Brad Bird 13:15 Nods to Disney in the Movie 18:15 Where Tomorrowland Fails 21:05 How Disney Should have Used This Movie to Fix Tomorrowland in the Parks 24:56 Unique Marketing Strategy 26:44 Guess the Real Review Mini Game 28:42 The Long Term Impact on Disney Movies 33:46 See You Next Monday! 38:39

Ink to Film
The Iron Giant (1968 Novel vs 1999 Film) | A Gun with a Soul

Ink to Film

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 80:20


The backstory behind Ted Hughes's original book THE IRON MAN is a tragic one, and the subsequent film by Brad Bird has a heartbreaking story all its own. In episode 338, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they discover an unexpected connection to Sylvia Plath, try to wrap their heads around a "Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon," defend animation's reputation as a medium, explore questions of consciousness around artificial beings, and finally cast their votes on which one is ultimately best: the book or the movie?   Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Iron Giant or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com   Luke Elliott Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 “Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social   James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music:  “Last Dawn” by Ross Bugden https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=2LkPHQZ1x-1HPUto

Spoilers!
The Iron Giant 1999 - Patreon Requested Movie Review! #531

Spoilers!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 108:11


Pappy, Brett, Josh, and $ Mikey review the Brad Bird animated classic: The Iron Giant! In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable, a giant alien robot (Vin Diesel) crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local 9-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him. When a paranoid government agent, Kent Mansley, becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin (Harry Connick Jr.) must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine. Release date: July 31, 1999 (USA) Director: Brad Bird Adapted from: The Iron Man Story by: Brad Bird, Ted Hughes Production companies: Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Brothers Distributed by: Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures