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Thirty years back, filmmaker Whit Stillman charmed audiences with a comedy about two Americans abroad in chaotic Cold War Europe. He joins Rob, James and Peter to discuss his movie Barcelona, cinema as an artform and as a business, and reasons for hope regarding its revival as a crowd-pleaser. Plus: Rob's returned from Morocco, Peter's got big news, and James has a plan for the post-CCP TikTok.- Soundbites from the opening: Chris Eigeman and Taylor Nichols in Barcelona; Bob Hope at the Academy Awards in 1968; and Brendan Fraiser at the Oscars on Sunday.
We don't know whether to dance or weep on this edition of Overlapping Dialogue, which once again continues our journey through the 90s with a pairing that would leave even the hardiest party animal crying in the club: The Last Days of Disco and American History X. But before we put on our dancing shoes, we dig into a Blue Plate Special slate celebrating the lives of Terry Funk, Bray Wyatt, and Bob Barker; mull over the status of the ongoing Hollywood strikes; and offer up some thoughts on the latest chiller from Universal Studios, The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Upon surviving the Count's subpar attempts to subdue us, we tackle two striking portraits of American whiteness while considering their traditions within the yuppie coming-of-age story and the trial-by-fire political drama respectively. As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on all of our channels, which include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Contact us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests. https://thebigwblog.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/bright-wall-bright-room-movie-theaters-are-in-disrepair-but-isnt-it-great/?fbclid=IwAR1NQvmm3qeXAMi6ti5vI4fgePamuQiN0S4OgHEj0lRtVQYq32P-WySREZo_aem_AZh6XfSOJTuUbATiXoRJSS6Lh8vLbnwT-9R5sfOO4lLZ0CSQ7tLPl9OXflqZG1znr2o
The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey skip the line to the night club and sneak in through the back as they relive ‘The Last Days of Disco' starring Chloë Sevigny, Kate Beckinsale, and Chris Eigeman. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
@NothingNewPod's Andrew Linde is with us this week for the 8th episode of Bunheads. Also: Gilmore Girls, TV vs. movies, runnning times, characters named Boo and of course, The Oretega Maneuver.
Today on the show: a discussion with writer/actor Sean Darr about what you call what’s above the subtext, various theories on beauty, salesmanship, sexual freedom, red ants and American foreign policy, as well as Whit Stillman’s 1994 masterpiece BARCELONA starring Taylor Nichols, Chris Eigeman, Mira Sorvino and Tushka Bergen- Stillman’s 2nd in his “Doomed-Bourgeois-in-Love” Series! Host: Omer Afaq Guest: Sean Darr THIS WEEK’S CRITERION CLOSET PICKS: Pale Flower, 1964 Masahiro Shinoda (Omer) Bowling for Columbine, 2002 Michael Moore (Sean)
This week June Thomas, Isaac Butler, and Rumaan Alam co-host a special episode about staying creative during a difficult year. First they talk about their own experiences in quarantine and how they managed to continue getting work done. Then they hear from other professional creative people like Zoe Kazan, Emma Straub, Jessica Winter, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Alison Bechdel, Emily Gould, Roxane Gay, Chris Eigeman, Alex Winter, and Michael R. Jackson, who discuss the obstacles they faced over the past year and how they dealt with them. Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week June Thomas, Isaac Butler, and Rumaan Alam co-host a special episode about staying creative during a difficult year. First they talk about their own experiences in quarantine and how they managed to continue getting work done. Then they hear from other professional creative people like Zoe Kazan, Emma Straub, Jessica Winter, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Alison Bechdel, Emily Gould, Roxane Gay, Chris Eigeman, Alex Winter, and Michael R. Jackson, who discuss the obstacles they faced over the past year and how they dealt with them. Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week June Thomas, Isaac Butler, and Rumaan Alam co-host a special episode about staying creative during a difficult year. First they talk about their own experiences in quarantine and how they managed to continue getting work done. Then they hear from other professional creative people like Zoe Kazan, Emma Straub, Jessica Winter, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Alison Bechdel, Emily Gould, Roxane Gay, Chris Eigeman, Alex Winter, and Michael R. Jackson, who discuss the obstacles they faced over the past year and how they dealt with them. Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cecil Taylor Nichols (born March 3, 1959) is an American actor best known for roles in the Whit Stillman films Metropolitan, Barcelona, The Last Days of Disco, and Damsels in Distress. His characters in the first three of these films were insecure, stuttering sidekicks to those of the more outgoing Chris Eigeman. Nichols and Eigeman also played minor roles in the independent film The Next Step, released in 1997, of which Nichols was an associate producer. ******LISTEN to this episode and SUBSCRIBE at: www.richredmond.com/listen The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by Big Dot Lighting and Electrical www.bigdotlighting.com Nichols has also appeared in the films Boiler Room, Congo, The American President, The Big Easy, and Jurassic Park III, as well as episodes of the TV series Murder, She Wrote, NewsRadio, Chicago Hope, ER, Man of the People, Judging Amy, The Mind of the Married Man, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, 24, Criminal Minds, The Mentalist and Bones. In 2007 Nichols appeared in the film The Air I Breathe. He can also be seen in the 2018 film Chappaquiddick. Nichols was born in East Lansing, Michigan. He has been married since 1995 to Margarita de Eguilior, a Spanish woman he met during the production of Barcelona. They have two daughters, Alexandra, who was born January 21, 1999, and Lee, born January 30, 2002. Some Things That Came Up: -Immersing yourself in the news -Went to school for business and then worked in Aspen to get into acting -First acting job was with James Garner -Confidence from the lead actors can drive the rest of the set -Getting vibed in a scene by another stodgy actor -#BeThemCentric -Fonts having a voice and scripts -No such thing as small roles....or is there? -Improv’ing before a scene -Getting into a tough character -Squatty Potty plug -Ben Affleck's generosity -Ups and Downs of being a performer -It’s always something -Working in Lake Tahoe Follow Taylor: Insta: @ctn7 Twitter: @taylor_nichols7 www.TaylorNicholsOnline.com _____________________________________ The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
Connor & Jon dig through the VHS' to find Noah Baumbach's forgotten (or thrown out) third film. They try to guess at what the intended purpose of the film was and why Eric Stoltz didn't play the main character. But hey, it's gotta be hard trying to make a film in 6 days.WARNING: Major spoilers for HighballFollow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrame YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII7_Fevn8na1ZkXyfUeTQA/featuredFilms mentioned in this episode:---------------------------------Highball (1997) | Dir. Noah BaumbachMr. Jealousy (1997) | Dir. Noah BaumbachBarry Lyndon (1975) | Dir. Stanley KubrickKicking and Screaming (1995) | Dir. Noah BaumbachBoyhood (2014) | Dir. Richard LinklaterMarriage Story (2019) | Dir. Noah BaumbachCloud Atlas (2012) | Dir. The Wachowskis, Tom TykwerThe Big Lebowski (1998) | Dir. The Coen BrothersPulp Fiction (1994) | Dir. Quentin TarantinoMy Dinner with Andre (1981) | Dir. Louis MalleHarvey (1950) | Dir. Henry KosterThe Room (2003) | Dir. Tommy WiseauBlades of Glory (2007) | Dir. Josh Gordon, Will SpeckRudy (1993) | Dir. David AnspaughThe Squid and the Whale (2005) | Dir. Noah Baumbach
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Andy Greenwald are nostalgic for conversations they had yesterday after revisiting Noah Baumbach’s first film ‘Kicking and Screaming’, starring Josh Hamilton, Chris Eigeman, and Olivia d'Abo.
Connor & Jon quote through Noah Baumbach's first film Kicking and Screaming(not the Will Ferrell one). They make the strange discovery of how relatable it is to their own lives and who is which character. This episode might also hold the record of most Mike Ditka mentions in a podcast.WARNING: Major spoilers for Kicking and ScreamingFollow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rulesoftheframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rulesoftheframe Twitter: https://twitter.com/RulesOfTheFrameFilms mentioned in this episode:--------------------------------Kicking and Screaming (1995) | Dir. Noah BaumbachMr. Jealousy (1997) | Dir. Noah Baumbach(500) Days of Summer (2009) | Dir. Marc WebbWhen Harry Met Sally... (1989) | Dir. Rob ReinerKicking & Screaming (2005) | Dir. Jesse DylanFrozen (2013) | Dir. Chris Buck & Jennifer LeeFrozen (2010) | Dir. Adam GreenLee Daniels' The Butler (2013) | Dir. Lee DanielsDjango Unchained (2012) | Dir. Quentin TarantinoTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) | Dir. Adam McKayAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) | Dir. Adam McKayBad News Bears (2005) | Dir. Richard LinklaterBreakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984) | Dir. Sam FirstenbergClerks (1994) | Dir. Kevin SmithMetropolitan (1990) | Dir. Whit StillmanBarcelona (1994) | Dir. Whit StillmanOld School (2003) | Dir. Todd PhillipsNational Lampoon's Animal House (1978) | Dir. John LandisLa Jetee (1962) | Dir. Chris MarkerNapoleon Dynamite (2004) | Dir.Jared HessA Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) | Dir. Brad SilberlingDead Poets Society (1989) | Dir. Peter WeirFerris Bueller's Day Off (1986) | Dir. John HughesApocalypse Now (1979) | Dir. Francis Ford CoppolaDays of Thunder (1990) | Dir. Tony Scott
Join host Alexander Woell in a conversation with Chris Eigeman about his life and career.Links to music on this episode:https://catsystemcorp.bandcamp.com/album/--8https://dinosaurusrex.bandcamp.com/album/ephttps://dinosaurusrex.bandcamp.com/album/pop-information
The incomparable Chris Eigeman is probably best known for the three films he made with Whit Stillman—“Metropolitan” (which was his very first film), “Barcelona,” and “The Last Days of Disco.” The singular style of performance he delivered in those films led to great work with filmmakers and showrunners such as Noah Baumbach, Amy Sherman-Palladino, and John Frankenheimer. Lately he’s been writing and directing his own films. In this episode he talks about the importance of knowing your role in the story, the harmful effects of the disappearing table read, loving those monologues, the freedom of it NOT being game day, and much more. Recently he’s put acting on the back burner to raise a family, but he talks about getting back in front of the camera soon. Oh and, no, he still won’t play Robert Chambers.
Steve Cooper talks with actor/director/writer Chris Eigeman. Chris is best known for roles in the films Metropolitan, Barcelona, and The Last Days of Disco which were written and directed by Whit Stillman. He has appeared in many movies including Kicking and Screaming, Maid in Manhattan, Mr. Jealousy, Highball, Crazy Little Thing and The Treatment. A familiar face to TV he has been seen in shows such as It's Like, You Know..., Gilmore Girls, Malcolm in the Middle, Homicide: Life on the Street, Fringe and Girls. He also has written and directed the features Turn the River and Seven in Heaven and acted and directed an episode of Bunheads.
País Estados Unidos Dirección Wayne Wang Guion Kevin Wade (Historia: John Hughes) Música Alan Silvestri Fotografía Karl Walter Lindenlaub Reparto Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Tyler Posey, Natasha Richardson, Marissa Matrone, Chris Eigeman, Stanley Tucci, Seth William Meier, Bob Hoskins, Mirjana Jokovic, Amy Redford, Frances Conroy Sinopsis Moderna adaptación de "La Cenicienta". Marisa Ventura (Jennifer López) es una madre soltera de Nueva York que trabaja como empleada de la limpieza en un lujoso hotel de Manhattan. Christopher Marshall (Ralph Fiennes), un joven y apuesto político candidato a senador, la confunde con una de las huéspedes del hotel.
In this archived episode featuring host Aaron Aradillas from our sibling podcast Back by Midnight, writer/director Whit Stillman, actor Chris Eigeman and critic David Edelstein discuss the comedy-drama The Last Days of Disco. Support this podcast
In this archived episode featuring host Aaron Aradillas from our sibling podcast Back by Midnight, writer/director Whit Stillman, actor Chris Eigeman and critic David Edelstein discuss the comedy-drama The Last Days of Disco.
Sammi and Beau take on Mansfield Park in discussing Metropolitan, Whit Stillman's clever tale of young Manhattan socialites in the early 1980's. The whip-smart humor of the Sally Fowler Rat Pack hit our intellectual sweet spot and their rapid-fire dialogue evoked our love for both Jane Austen and Gilmore Girls. Stay tuned for the miraculous declaration at the end of this episode (spoiler: the declaration is that this clever, lovable movie made us rethink Mansfield Park). Please enjoy responsibly. Metropolitan is written and directed by Whit Stillman and stars Carolyn Farina, Edward Clements, Chris Eigeman, and Taylor Nichols
Mark and Aaron take a look at Whit Stillman's Barcelona (1994), and how it compares with his other work. We focus most on his other two films from the 1990s, Metropolitan (1990) and Last Days of Disco (1998), but we also discuss his most recent effort, Love and Friendship. About the film: Whit Stillman followed his delightful indie breakthrough Metropolitan with another clever and garrulous comedy of manners, this one with a darker edge. A pair of preppy yet constitutionally mismatched American cousins—a salesman and a navy officer—argue about romance and politics while working in the beautiful Spanish city of the film's title. Set during the eighties, Barcelona explores topics both heady (American exceptionalism, Cold War foreign policy) and hilarious (the ins and outs of international dating, the proper shaving method) while remaining a constantly witty delight, featuring a sharp young cast that includes Taylor Nichols, Chris Eigeman, and Mira Sorvino. Buy The Films On Amazon: Episode Links & Notes 0:00 – Intro and Welcome 4:25 – Podcastings 10:00 – Upcoming Series Announcement 13:20 – Short Takes (The Lobster, Love & Friendship) 33:00 – Barcelona and Whit Stillman Aaron's Top 100 Sci-Fi Films Tim Leggoe's Top 50 Sci-Fi Films Criterion Cast Chronicles: Episode 4 Wrong Reel: Three Colors Trilogy First Time Watchers: Mon Oncle Criterion Chronicles: Episode 3 (with Barcelona) Episode Credits Mark Hurne: Twitter | Letterboxd Aaron West: Twitter | Blog | Letterboxd Criterion Close-Up: Facebook | Twitter | Email Next time on the podcast: Music and Film
Our Jewish guest this week is Ben Ostrower, whose design firm created Bernie Sanders’ logo. He tells us how campaign logos have evolved over time and how the Obama campaign catapulted branding and logos to the forefront of election-season consciousness. Our Gentile of the Week is Chris Eigeman, who made his acting debut as preppy New York City teen Nick Smith in Whit Stillman’s 1990 film, Metropolitan. He tells us about playing an Upper East Side WASP despite being from Denver and his latest directing project. We love to hear from you! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com. Sign up for our weekly newsletter at http://bit.ly/UnorthodoxPodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices