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One-on-one pod today, Chris and Jason are in LA and chat about Harry Styles' at The Brit Awards, Jim Carrey's facial transformation, Connor Storrie on SNL, rapper T.I., and 50 Cent are beefing, Glavie and Alysa Liu dating rumors, a recap of our party with Silencio and Tom Of Finland with DJ Harvey, we went to a Gus Van Sant book signing at Acana and had dinner at the Century City mall last night, Drake wearing the iguana cross body bag to celebrate his McDonald's collab, the Supreme "Paris Is Burning" hoodie, and our plans for Paris this week. twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parliamo di Il filo del ricatto di Gus Van Sant, Il suono di una caduta, Domani interrogo.Stanze di Cinema è la trasmissione di Ciao Como Radio dedicata a cinema, cultura e spettacoli. A cura di Marco Albanese, Carlo Cairoli e Daniele Valsecchi.
In live su YouTube torna BLOW-UP IN SALA, la rubrica del podcast dedicata alle nuove uscite. Questa settimana vi parliamo di:- (00:42) Cime tempestose (Wuthering Heights), di Emerald Fennell, l'adattamento dell'omonimo romanzo di Emily Brontë, interpretato da Margot Robbie e Jacob Elordi;- (49:10) Hamnet - Nel nome del figlio, di Chloé Zhao, il pluricandidato ai prossimi premi Oscar, con Jessie Buckley e Paul Mescal, nei panni di Agnes e William Shakespeare;- (01:29:54) Il filo del ricatto - Dead Man's Wire, di Gus Van Sant, presentato fuori concorso al Festival di Venezia;- (01:53:20) L'agente segreto (O agente secreto), di Kleber Mendonça Filho, vincitore a Cannes del premio alla miglior regia e alla miglior interpretazione maschile per Wagner Moura.
Berlinale 2026, a poche ore dall'assegnazione dell'Orso d'Oro, ascoltiamo alcune interviste registrate in queste giornate di Festival e le commentiamo assieme a Andrea Chimento.Parliamo di:"Domani interrogo" diretto da Umberto Riccioni Carteni, con Anna Ferzetti, Fabio Bizzarro e Zoe MassentiBoris Sollazzo ci racconta "Il filo del ricatto" diretto da Gus Van Sant, con Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery e Al Pacino e "Jason Statham - Missione Shelter" diretto da Ric Roman Waugh, con Jason Statham, Bill Nighy e Naomi AckieAnche questa settimana spazio alla paura con Emanuele di Nicola che ci parla di "Whistle" horror diretto da Corin Hardy, con Dafne Keen, Sophie Nélisse e Percy Hynes WhiteCon Emanuele di Nicola, critico ed esperto di cinema horror
Of course Brian's picking one of the few "gay" movies of the 90s for his birthday episode. Starring Keanu Reeves and the late-great River Phoenix, "Idaho" was an indie hit in 1991, its box office quadrupling its budget. But, just how gay is Gus Van Sant's male sex worker opus by today's standards? And is this movie a road trip, a love story, a docudrama, a Shakespearian tragedy or something else? And is it simply all too much? The Old Roommates relax by a soundstage campfire and give it all a revisit ... through their middle-aged lens. Stay awake and join them.Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#MyOwnPrivateIdaho #GusVanSant #RiverPhoenix #KeanuReeves #UdoKier
Gabby Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman join the show after winning Sundance's Grand Jury Prize to unpack the ten-year road behind Nuisance Bear, a polar bear's journey through two connected worlds: tourist-heavy Churchill, Manitoba, and the Inuit community of Arviat, where the stakes are far more complex and far less welcoming. The film becomes a meditation on coexistence, control, and who gets labeled a “nuisance” in a shared landscape.We dig into craft and access: finding the right position for the camera so the story can reveal itself, structuring the feature in two halves, and how a dialogue-free short film born partly out of COVID constraints became the proof of concept that unlocked TIFF, The New Yorker, and eventually A24. They also talk candidly about what the audience never sees: rough living conditions, long hours waiting, the specific agony of “the best thing happened, and we missed it,” and the slow but important work of earning trust, where listening comes before filming.They share influences that shaped them, including Miyazaki's sense of nature and modernity, Gus Van Sant's bravery with form, and John Cassavetes' belief in the energy of a set. The conversation closes on what it meant to experience Sundance as both a career peak and a personal milestone, getting engaged and then married during the festival. Advice to filmmakers: be tenacious when you know you need to tell a story, protect trust like it is part of the craft, and do not turn on each other when the pressure spikes.What Movies Are You Watching?This episode is brought to you by BeastGrip. When you're filming on your phone and need something solid, modular, and built for real productions - including 28 Years Later and Left Handed Girl - BeastGrip's rigs, lenses, and accessories are designed to hold up without slowing you down. If you're ready to level up your mobile workflow, visit BeastGrip.com and use coupon code PASTPRESENTFEATURE for 10 % off. Revival Hub is your guide to specialty screenings in Los Angeles - classics on 35mm, director Q&As, rare restorations, and indie gems you won't find on streaming. We connect moviegoers with over 200 venues across LA, from the major revival houses to the 20-seat microcinemas and more.Visit revivalhub.com to see what's playing this week. Acclaimed documentary ROADS OF FIRE is now available on Amazon, iTunes, and Fandango at home. Directed by Nathaniel Lezra, the film won best documentary at the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The film examines the migrant crisis here in the States all the way down to Venezuela, and Academy Award nominee Diane Lane calls it "a must-see journey of human dignity." Roads of Fire - now on Amazon, iTunes, Fandango. Introducing the Past Present Feature Film Festival, a new showcase celebrating cinematic storytelling across time. From bold proof of concept shorts to stand out new films lighting up the circuit, to overlooked features that deserve another look. Sponsored by the Past Present Feature podcast and Leica Camera. Submit now at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeatureSupport the show Listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature The Past Present Feature Film Festival - Nov. 20-22, 2026 in Hollywood, CA - Submit at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature
Yeni sezonda da her hafta Canlı Yayında sinema ve televizyon gündemini konuşuyoruz, haftanın öne çıkan dizi ve filmlerini yorumluyoruz, ilgimizi çeken konuları tartışıyoruz, listeler yapıyoruz, goygoydan geri kalmıyoruz...00:00 | Giriş 06:15 | Hızlandırmadan İzleyenler 08:35 | Send Help 17:20 | Dangerous Animals21:00 | Hamnet34:38 | The Plague44:30 | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 4. Bölüm51:15 | 21.Yüzyılın En İyi 10 Aksiyon Filmi1:35:50 | Gus Van Sant'ın Yeni Filmi Geliyor1:37:35 | Sundance'te Öne Çıkan Filmler1:40:05 | Beef 2. Sezon Geliyor1:41:05 | Apple TV'nin Yeni Dizileri1:45:55 | Justine Triet'nin Yeni Filmi1:47:45 | Richard Linklater'in Yeni Projesi1:50:33 | The Beatles Filmlerinden İlk Görseller1:57:15 | Halle Berry'nin Oscar ve Hollywood Eleştirisi2:00:20 | Kim Bu Fotoğraftaki?2:02:15 | Spielberg EGOT'u Tamamladı2:03:20 | İki Yeniden Çevrim Haberi2:05:43 | Pluribus'la İlgili Kötü Haber2:07:35 | Luca Guadagnino & Damon Albarn 2:09:48 | Damon Lindelof'un Yeni Dizisi Geliyor2:13:50 | David Lynch'in Eşyaları Satılıyor!2:18:30 | Chat'ten Haberler2:31:25 | Kutlukhan Kutlu ile Hayal Mahmuru Canlı Başlıyor
There hasn't been a winter like this in years. Most of the country is dealing with bitter cold conditions. Of course, your local theater is prettty warm, and there's probably a cozy spot in front of your TV at home. So if your looking for entertainment options we've got lots to tell you about. We start with "Send Help" starring Rachel McAdams and directed by Sam Raimi. It's about an employee and her insufferable boss who become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. Here, they must overcome past grievances and work together to make it out alive.It's pretty intense. Then there's the thriller "Crime 101" starring Chris Hemsworth as an elusive thief, eyeing his final score. Speaking of crime, there's also "Dead Man's Wire" starring Bill Skarsgard and directed by Gus Van Sant. And there's also "The Rip" which reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon and puts them in Miami. Neil Rosen tells about his time on Broadway and Bill McCuddy has the streaming series "Steal" to tell you about. And oh yeah, there's "Melania" which we haven't seen but that doesn't stop us from talking about. So listen in.
On this episode, we break down DEAD MAN'S WIRE, Gus Van Sant's gripping new film based on the real-life 1977 Tony Kiritsis hostage standoff. We dive into Van Sant's restrained direction, the film's slow-burn tension, and how it uses true crime to explore the fight for justice, corruption, and the violence baked into American spectacle. Does it say anything about America's appetite for real-time trauma as entertainment? It's trying to, but does it get there? That's the real question. While we wish the film was more impactful thematically, DEAD MAN'S WIRE fits wonderfully within Gus Van Sant's career — from his fascination with outsiders to his continued interest in moral ambiguity and systems of power. Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on X/Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy
On this episode we'll bring you an interview with Nuremberg star John Slattery, and movie reviews including: Bugonia starring Emma Stone, Tron: Ares starring Jared Leto, and Dead Man's Wire directed by Gus Van Sant. Brought to you by DehancerUse the promo code "RABBIT" to receive 10% off Dehancer products.www.dehancer.comShow theme by Christopher GillardProduced by Jason Godbey & Yasin LagoCreated by Jason Godbey
David, Devindra, and Jeff go on the hunt with Sirât, head deep undercover with Ponies, and attempt to solve the mystery at the heart of Agatha Christie's Seven Dials. Then they reckon with the depth of American greed with Gus Van Sant's latest film, Dead Man's Wire.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR: HUEL: Get Huel's full High-Protein Starter Kit with an exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with code FILMCAST20 at huel.com/FILMCAST20 (New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle.)Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Stephen David Miller's 10 Cinematic PairingsDevindra - Engadget Podcast: Why would Apple want to make an AI pin?Jeff - DLC 636 with Imran KhanShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:30:06)David - Sirât, Wonder Man, Mr. Nobody Against PutinDevindra - Ponies, Hal & Harper Jeff - Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, A Knight of the Seven KingdomsFeatured Review (~01:07:27) Dead Man's WireSPOILERS (~01:23:24)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
Even without Al Pacino's name in its cast list, the new Dead Man's Wire would invite comparisons to Dog Day Afternoon in its dramatization of a real-life 1970s hostage situation turned public spectacle. Whether it benefits from comparisons to Sidney Lumet's 1975 crime classic is another question, one we take up in our discussion of Gus Van Sant's first new feature in eight years. After that, we bring Dog Day Afternoon back in for Connections, to consider how these two films about volatile, narcissistic men and their ostensibly populist schemes fit into the proud tradition of amateur-hour crime movies, and whether a modern film depicting Indianapolis half a century ago has any hope of evoking its setting the way Lumet captured contemporary 1970s New York. Please share your thoughts about Dog Day Afternoon, Dead Man's Wire, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next pairing: Sam Raimi's Send Help and Lina Wurtmuller's Swept Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've got auteur royalty on The Movies That Made Me today! The one and only GUS VAN SANT joins hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante to talk about, yes, the movies that made him! Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Dead Man's Wire (2026) Song Sung Blue (2025) The Princess Bride (1987) Burying The Ex (2014) *Citizen Kane (1941) *Sátántangó (1994) The Turin Horse (2011) Elephant (2004) *Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975) Gerry (2002) Last Days (2005) *Lawrence of Arabia (1962) The Third Man (1949) *The Celebration (1998) 8 ½ (1963) *The Last of England (1987) Jubilee (1978) Drugstore Cowboy (1989) Mala Noche (1985) *Dr. Strangelove (1963) Fail-Safe (1963) House of Dynamite (2025) *Lord of the Flies (1963) The Plague (2025) Whistle (2026) The Nun (2018) The Groove Tube (1974) Modern Problems (1981) Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) To Die For (1995) Dog Day Afternoon (1975) The Boys in the Band (1970) Staircase (1969) Other Notable Items Our Patreon! The Hollywood Food Coalition Cassian Elwes Veronica Raedelli Sam Pressman Luigi Mangione Austin Kolodney Cary Elwes Stan Brakhage Béla Tarr Chantal Akerman Sight and Sound The Criterion Collection Matt Damon Casey Affleck John Cassavettes HBO Diane Keaton Woody Allen Colin Callender David Lean Carol Reed The Screen Actors Guild Sergio Leone Thomas Vinterberg Lars von Trier Dogme 95 Focus Features Barry Diller Harris Savides Our Paprika Steen podcast episode Federico Fellini Anthony Quinn Richard Basehart Robert Altman Derek Jarman Stanley Kubrick John F. Kennedy Netflix Peter Brook The Tower East Theatre in New York Lord of the Flies novel Adam Sandler Ken Shapiro Chevy Chase Lane Sarasohn Tom Schiller The Smothers Brothers TFH Guru John Landis Al Pacino William Friedkin Bill Skarsgaard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In adapting the true story about a '70s hostage crisis that played out on television and in the public eye, Gus Van Sant's new Dead Man's Wire is just asking to be compared to 1975's Dog Day Afternoon — and who are we to resist an invitation to talk about yet another Sidney Lumet classic? So this week we revisit a film we have all previously seen and admired, but still has the ability to surprise with its unconventional approach to a bank robbery gone wrong, from its persistent sense of humor to its shifting perspective on Al Pacino's criminal protagonist. Then in Feedback, we continue the conversation about our podcast's namesake film, and answer a recurring question about our archives. Please share your thoughts about Dog Day Afternoon, Dead Man's Wire, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back ragers to the best movie review podcast on the planet. The rage rolls on from the Film Rage Studio. This week the Film Rage Crew went went to four movies and half of them starred Ralph Fiennes. First we talk some Bone Temple starring Fiennes. Then Jim Jarmusch is back with a very Jim Jarmusch movie. After that Jim's favourite Skarsgard is in the latest from Gus Van Sant. Then we bookend the reviews with Fiennes again in The Choral. Finally in the Rage or Dare segment Bryce was forced to watch Wild Hogs. And yes a movie with Tim Allen and Martin Lawrence is exactly as bad as you would think. Introduction-0:00 Murman Predicts-1:08 In Cinema 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)-8:46 Father Mother Sister Brother (2025)-24:27 Dead Man's Wire (2026)-36:52 The Choral (2025)-47:37 Murman Minute-59:02 Open Rage Jim's Open Rage- Ralph Fiennes isn't in everything-1:03:03 Bryce's Open Rage- Wrong line...or was it?-1:04:41 Rage or Dare Wild Hogs (2007)-1:11:58 Jim pulls from Bryce's bag of goodness-1:20:30 Outro-1:21:53 Thanks Ragers for listening to our film review podcast. Rage On! https://www.filmrageyyc.com/ https://filmrage.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/filmrageyyc https://nerdyphotographer.com/social/ https://www.leonardconlinphotos.com/
"Dead Man's Wire" is an American crime thriller film directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Austin Kolodney, about the 1977 hostage standoff involving Tony Kiritsis and Richard Hall. It stars Bill Skarsgård as Kiritsis, alongside an ensemble cast including Dacre Montgomery as Hall, Cary Elwes, Myha'la, Colman Domingo, and Al Pacino. The film premiered out of competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and received positive reviews for its performances, direction, and writing. Skarsgård, Montgomery, Elwes, Van Sant and Kolodney were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Row K Entertainment. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of the world's fastest movie review podcast, hosts Jackson Murphy and Mike Sargent kick off their seventh season by diving into three new films: "Dead Man's Wire" and "A Private Life." They begin with a quick discussion of "Dead Man's Wire," directed by Gus Van Sant, which is based on a true hostage situation that occurred in 1977. Jackson praises the film's gritty realism and strong performances, particularly highlighting Al Pacino and Coleman Domingo. Mike echoes Jackson's sentiments, noting the film's exploration of themes like negotiation and class resentment, making it relevant to contemporary issues. The conversation then rapidly shifts to "A Private Life," starring Jodie Foster, where Jackson expresses disappointment in the film's chaotic narrative despite Foster's commendable performance. Mike shares his mixed feelings, appreciating the film's ambition but ultimately finding it lacking in coherence. They speedily conclude with a discussion of "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," where Mike shares his positive impressions of the film, directed by Nia DaCosta, and its exploration of post-apocalyptic themes.
It's double feature time for fans of stalwart actor Ralph Fiennes. "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" is the fourth installment in the horror series about a zombie infection. Fiennes plays a doctor who confronts human evil worse than that exhibited by the zombies. While gripping, well-made and genuinely scary, its graphic and sadistic violence approaches the level of torture porn. Fiennes pops up again in a movie that couldn't be more different. In the gentle comic drama "The Choral," he plays a conductor in a small English village mounting an amateur performance of the Edward Elgar piece “The Dream of Gerontius” while struggling with the challenges of WWI. “The Choral” is well crafted, but very lightweight. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck team up once again for the taut and intense Netflix crime thriller, "The Rip." Inspired by a true story but highly fictionalized, it's about a team of Miami drug agents who stumble upon a stash of $20 million in cartel drug money. The discovery sews distrust between the agents as they are forced to decide what to do with the cash, resulting in a lot of violence and intrigue. Fans of the genre will enjoy the action of “The Rip,” as well as the challenge of figuring out who the good guys are...if there are any. In the bizarre true story "Dead Man's Wire," Bill Skarsgård plays a troubled man who took a bank executive hostage over a disputed mortgage issue, forcing the media to cover the standoff. In a bit of stunt casting, “Dog Day Afternoon” star Al Pacino shows up in a supporting role. While it generates a certain level of tension, this thriller from filmmaker Gus Van Sant is really a sober study of utter desperation.
On February 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis wired a shotgun to Richard Hall's neck. Then he paraded him through the streets of Indianapolis. What followed was one of the most extraordinary hostage crises in history.We talked to documentarians Alan Berry and Mark Enochs about their 2018 documentary film on the case: Dead Man's Line. They will talk about the facts of the case, the underlying personalities of those involved, and the aftermath, as well as the recent movie based on the case, Dead Man's Wire.Here's the website Dead Man's Line: https://deadmansline.com/Watch Dead Man's Line here on YouTube, it's really good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUcZXVT6888Watch the trailer for Dead Man's Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQZMFksVFhUCheck out the Kiritsis archive on this YouTube playlist: (Which includes where Tony got the idea from.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQZMFksVFhU&list=PLOM7Id-wJhsiw145xvgbUQV2GHsHCgM3WCheck out Alan Berry's personal website: https://alancberry.com/Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jason Fraley interviews beloved actor Cary Elwes, who stars in the new hostage flick “Dead Man's Wire,” which opens in movie theaters nationwide this Friday. They discuss the movie, praise director Gus Van Sant, and reflect on Elwes' iconic acting career, including comedies like “The Princess Bride" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," war dramas like "Glory" and even horror flicks like “Saw.” Note: This interview was recorded before the murder of Rob Reiner, so forgive the upbeat tone while giving Reiner his flowers. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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We're finally pulling one of our most passionate entries to our 100 Snubs series, Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho. Adapted loosely from multiple Shakespeare plays (particularly both Henry IVs), the film follows an epileptic young sex worker named Mike (River Phoenix) as he drifts the globe with his loyal cohort Scott (Keanu Reeves). Van Sant … Continue reading "375 – My Own Private Idaho"
IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!! With Netflix The RIP & Gus Van Sant Dead Man's Wife releasing, we go to the start of the Matt Damon Ben Affleck Legacy. How Do You Like Em Apples?! Good Will Hunting Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 With Matt Damon & Ben Affleck teaming back up for Netflix's The Rip, Andrew & Aaron give their Good Will Hunting Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, Commentary, & Spoiler Review!! Andrew Gordon & Aaron Alexander react to Good Will Hunting (1997), the beloved, Oscar-winning drama directed by Gus Van Sant that became a defining film of the late '90s and launched the careers of its young stars. Written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the film blends sharp wit, raw emotion, and deeply human storytelling into a timeless exploration of trauma, genius, and self-worth. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!! With Netflix The RIP & Gus Van Sant Dead Man's Wife releasing, we go to the start of the Matt Damon Ben Affleck Legacy. How Do You Like Em Apples?! Good Will Hunting Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 With Matt Damon & Ben Affleck teaming back up for Netflix's The Rip, Andrew & Aaron give their Good Will Hunting Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, Commentary, & Spoiler Review!! Andrew Gordon & Aaron Alexander react to Good Will Hunting (1997), the beloved, Oscar-winning drama directed by Gus Van Sant that became a defining film of the late '90s and launched the careers of its young stars. Written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the film blends sharp wit, raw emotion, and deeply human storytelling into a timeless exploration of trauma, genius, and self-worth. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Back from the New Year's break, Adam and Josh go long on the majesty - and some of the shortcomings - of Josh Safdie's MARTY SUPREME. Plus, Josh is positive on the new AVATAR, and Adam recommends Gus Van Sant's DEAD MAN'S WIRE and Kaouther Ben Hania's THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:04:33) Marty Supreme (00:04:34-00:50:40) Filmspotting Family (00:50:41-00:56:50) Avatar: Fire & Ash (00:56:51-01:04:53) Dead Man's Wire (01:04:54-01:15:38) Next Week / Notes (01:15:39-01:21:38) Poll: 2026 Most Anticipated (01:21:39-01:29:26) The Voice of Hind Rajab (01:29:27-01:37:34) Credits / New Releases (01:37:35-01:40:30) Links: -DGA's Director's Cut Podcast w/Josh Safdie https://www.dga.org/events/2026/february2026/martysupreme_qna_1225 -Walter Chaw's 0-star review of Avatar: Fire & Ash https://filmfreakcentral.net/2025/12/avatar-fire-and-ash-2025/ -Pop Culture Happy Hour on Avatar: Fire & Ash https://www.npr.org/2025/12/19/nx-s1-5648236/avatar-fire-and-ash-is-one-battle-after-another Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. https://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://www.facebook.com/larsenonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The movie year of 2026 begins in earnest this week on the podcast with Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy looking at ten films, some of which are expansions of 2025 releases. There's a Harry/Sally-like rom-com (People We Meet on Vacation). Steve checks out a documentary of a famed writer and Holocaust survivor (Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire), plus a pair of true stories with Lucy Liu caring for her schizophrenic son (Rosemead) and the tale of an emergency call from a six-year-old trapped in a car in Gaza (The Voice of Hind Rajab). The true stories continue with Kristen Stewart's harrowing directorial debut of a woman plagued with memories of sexual abuse (The Chronology of Water), Gus Van Sant's latest about a 1977 hostage situation (Dead Man's Wire) and Ralph Fiennes tries to get people to sing during WWI (The Choral). Two varying apocalypses occur with Daisy Ridley discovering that the victims of a catastrophic explosion are only mostly dead while Gerard Butler and his family have to leave their bunker (Greenland 2: Migration). With all that horror this week, the show wraps up with some chimpanzee terror (Primate).2:29 - Elie Wiesel: Soul On Fire8:46 - People We Meet on Vacation22:39 - Rosemead28:52 - The Chronology of Water41:02 - The Voice of Hind Rajab47:52 - Dead Man's Wire59:59 - The Choral1:09:46 - We Bury the Dead1:18:39 - Greenland 2: Migration1:25:41 - PrimateCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCASTSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLEBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com
Returning to the podcast after seven years, the filmmaker Gus Van Sant (“Drug Store Cowboy”, Good Will Hunting”) with a new film called “Dead Man’s Wire”. Based on a true story, the 1977 kidnapping of a prominent banker grips the nation and turns the abductor into an outlaw folk hero. As the media frenzy peaks, the standoff becomes a spectacle of desperation, defiance and blurred justice, which resonates even today. The film stars Bill Skarsgård in the main role as Tony Kiritsis, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Dacre Montgomery, Cary Elwes, Myha’la, Colman Domingo, and Al Pacino. “Dead Man’s Wire” opens Friday, January 9th in select theaters and then goes wide nationally on Friday, January 16th. https://youtu.be/42O-lJfP5Lw
Austin Kolodney is the screenwriter of “Dead Man's Wire,” based on a true story and directed by Gus Van Sant, in theaters January 2026. He was named one of Variety's 2025 Screenwriters to Watch.A director as well as writer, Austin's work has been featured across major platforms including Funny Or Die, Syfy, Audible, Almost Friday TV, and Comedy Central. His narrative shorts, Two Chairs, Not One and Kiwi, earned prestigious Vimeo Staff Pick honors.Today we get into why Austin walked twenty miles round trip across LA to meet with Werner Herzog; working at the LA Zoo after the industry was ravaged by strikes and the pandemic; how he put himself through USC film school after two years at a community college; and the things he had in place to make reps pursue him for professional relationships that have lasted. SEE “DEAD MAN'S WIRE:” Limited Release 1/07/26 | Out Nationwide 1/16/26KEEP UP WITH AUSTIN: IG: @awwwwstinKEEP UP WITH THE SHOW: All Platforms: @NoSetPathShowwww.bio.site/NoSetPathANDREA'S GAMBIT PREMIERE TICKETS: https://mpi.swoogo.com/andreasgambit-la-premiere/10598619
Mike talks with Alan Berry and Mark Enochs, the filmmakers behind Dead Man's Line, a chilling dive into one of America's most disturbing true-crime stories. The conversation traces how the directors reconstructed the life and legend of Tony Kiritsis, whose 1977 hostage standoff transfixed the nation and blurred the line between media spectacle and lived horror.Berry and Enochs unpack their research, ethical choices, and the challenge of shaping archival chaos into a tense, humane documentary. They also discuss the struggles for distribution and the obligatory Hollywood remake, Dead Man's Wire, the 2026 release from director Gus Van Sant and writer Austin Kolodney.Watch the full-length documentary, Dead Man's Line, for free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUcZXVT6888Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth
Mike talks with Alan Berry and Mark Enochs, the filmmakers behind Dead Man's Line, a chilling dive into one of America's most disturbing true-crime stories. The conversation traces how the directors reconstructed the life and legend of Tony Kiritsis, whose 1977 hostage standoff transfixed the nation and blurred the line between media spectacle and lived horror.Berry and Enochs unpack their research, ethical choices, and the challenge of shaping archival chaos into a tense, humane documentary. They also discuss the struggles for distribution and the obligatory Hollywood remake, Dead Man's Wire, the 2026 release from director Gus Van Sant and writer Austin Kolodney.Watch the full-length documentary, Dead Man's Line, for free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUcZXVT6888Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth
https://notesonfilm1.com/2025/12/31/thinking-aloud-about-film-last-days-gus-van-sant-2005/ Richard and I went to see the Royal Opera's production of Oliver Leith's and Matt Copson's LAST DAYS, directed by Copson and Anna Morrissey, with superb set designs by Grace Smart. It's inspired by Gus Van Sant's 2005 film and so were inspired to podcast on it. The film is part of what's been called Van Sant's 'Death Trilogy' (alongside GERRY (2002) and ELEPHANT (2003)). In the podcast we discuss how, in spite of it being a ‘slow' film, time flew by; how we were hypnotized by images and entranced by the originality of its story-telling. It made those last days intelligible. The film seems to run entirely on mood -- loneliness, frailty, vulnerability, alienation in a cold climate. A fluid dexterity of original story-telling and tone. Blaine is the source of money, power, creativity ... but no one is looking after him. In the podcast we discuss how we don't see Blake's full face until close to the end, though re-visiting the film proves this to be inaccurate. It's nonetheless interesting that this is a dominant impression. It's a film where interiority is expressed through externals. We also discuss the film in relation to Bella Tarr's Sátántango and to Grey Gardens (1975). We discuss how LAST DAYS is about a young man, outwardly rich and successful but feeling he's got nothing to live for and with no one – even those physically in the room with him -- to help him break through his isolation and alienation. A great film, propulsed by mood.
Dacre Montgomery chats Dead Man's Wire, working with Gus Van Sant, life after Stranger Things and just how to pronounce his name. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://link.newsweek.com/join/for-the-culture Follow me: https://linktr.ee/halanscott Subscribe to Newsweek's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/newsweek See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Filmmaker Gus Van Sant joins Bill Maher for a candid conversation that pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to survive in Hollywood. Van Sant opens up about the scrappy, crowdfunded reality behind Dead Man's Wire, studio politics, and why critics may have saved his career. The two dig into his iconic films (Drugstore Cowboy, My Own Private Idaho, To Die For, Psycho) and trace the lineage of comedy from Lenny Bruce to Saturday Night Live – along with the strange psychology of actors and directors on set, including a jaw-dropping story about literally throwing rocks to get a performance. Support our Advertisers: -Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/random and use code RANDOM for 15% off your first order -Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://www.nutrafol.com and enter promo code RANDOM -Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/random10fm to get 10 free meals and a free breakfast for life -Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/random #rulapod #ad Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: https://billmaher.substack.com Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: https://bit.ly/ClubRandom Buy Club Random Merch: https://clubrandom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There's a whole big world out there that isn't about politics and Bill and his guests—from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Jordan Peterson, Quentin Tarantino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson—talk about all of it. For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last fourteen years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 40 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written five bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.” FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heather began as a local teen model in Portland Oregon as well began working behind the camera as a PA on Gus Van Sant sets. As a teen she took a bus across the united states to NYC to join a model agency who had scouted her at age 12 in Oregon. It becomes a tale of clubs and drugs, of rich and powerful men taking advantage of beautiful young women and the talent agencies, hotels and clubs who asked no questions.Trump , Epstein, Cassablancas, Brunnell, Mnuchin, She met them all.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
Heather began as a local teen model in Portland Oregon as well began working behind the camera as a PA on Gus Van Sant sets. As a teen she took a bus across the united states to NYC to join a model agency who had scouted her at age 12 in Oregon. It becomes a tale of clubs and drugs, of rich and powerful men taking advantage of beautiful young women and the talent agencies, hotels and clubs who asked no questions.Trump , Epstein, Cassablancas, Brunnell, Mnuchin, She met them all.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
In front of an audience at the Miami Film Festival's GEMS event, the trailblazing filmmaker reflects on helping to usher in New Queer Cinema with 'Mala Noche' and 'My Own Private Idaho'; subsequently jumping between mainstream films, like 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Milk,' and experimental works, like 'Elephant'; why he came close to directing, but did not direct, 'Brokeback Mountain,' 'Call Me by Your Name' and '50 Shades of Grey'; and returning to feature filmmaking, after seven years away, with a film that is set in the '70s but is eerily timely today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new film Dead Man's Wire is about Tony Kiritsis... wanna know what else is about Tony Kiritsis? THE FIRST EVER EPISODE OF MURIEL'S MURDERS! That's right, you're welcome Hollywood. In honor of us being awesome and always coming up with million dollar ideas FIRST, we're reissuing our debut episode. We love you Gus Van Sant, please be our friend. Support our show and unlock tons of exclusive episodes on Patreon or Spotify.Hit us up on YouTube.Hit us up on Instagram.Hit us up on TikTok.Subscribe to our Free Substack to get new episodes emailed to you directly.Feel free to buy us a beer, or coffee, or pizza, or anything. Many thanks!Researched, written and hosted by Muriel.Produced and co-hosted by Nick.Info: www.murielsmurders.com
I wanted to talk to James Cullen on Even Cowgirls Get the Blues because of his untrammelled love for the film, his enthusiasm, and the wide array of references he brings to this very intelligent appreciation of the film. James sees the film as, 'Against all the heteronormative expectations we have from cinema as a medium None of these A24 Neon filmmakers could make anything like this. There's an audience for this film, it's going to come from somewhere, sometime; and I want to be art of that audience' And I want to be in the audience listening to James speak about it.
for the full episode join the Patreon [patreon.com/fashiongrunge]This film is one that has always stuck with me. From the first time I saw it in the cinema, to the many years I owned it on DVD when I lived on the West Coast. It has been about 10 years since I've seen it and Mikey wanted to talk about it on the pod for June.Both of us were a crying mess for many reasons but this tragic and emotional story is history and everyone should watch it. While the story ends in a brutal assassination, there is much to be learned here about community and the importance of unity despite differences.Harvey Milk was an incredible leader and helped so many people and still does by having his mark on society. Being the first openly gay person to be elected to an official office and inspiration to many helped lay the groundwork in politics and the diversity we have today.Directed by Gus Van Sant, and incredibly acted by Sean Penn (who won an Oscar for his role) this whole community was brought to life on film and even endorsed and collaborated with Harvey's own friends and colleagues.We get into the history of getting this film made, how Sean Penn got into character, the personal connection of the wardrobe, and other facts from how the story played out in 1978.Off-topic rants: We are Here tv series, The Boys, and (again) why we need a 'Hottie' President--- GIVE US A 5 STAR RATING & SUBSCRIBE to the main Fashion Grunge Podcast feed on (mostly) 90s films!Hosts: Lauren @lauren_melanie & Mikey @agentmikey007Follow Fashion Grunge PodcastFind more Fashion Grunge on LinktreeJoin me on Substack: The Lo Down: a Fashion Grunge blog/newsletter☕️ Support Fashion Grunge on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fashiongrunge
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Joe Reid returns to tell Katey why he's devoted so many of his Prestige Junkie Pundits predictions to underdogs, and who we're both rooting for this season. Then listen to the conversation that Katey and Christopher Rosen had live onstage at the Denver Film Festival last week, talking to director Gus Van Sant about his bracing and darkly funny new film Dead Man's Wire. Subscribe today to Prestige Junkie After Party bonus episodes for just $5 a month. Subscribe to the Prestige Junkie newsletter. Follow Katey on Letterboxd. Follow The Ankler.
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 151 Sam is joined by film & theatre director and writer Simon Stone. His new movie, The Woman in Cabin 10, starring Keira Knightley is now streaming on Netflix. Simon has chosen Elephant (88 mins). The 2003 Palme d'Or winner directed by Gus Van Sant, and stars mostly unknown actors including Alex Frost, Eric Deulen, John Robinson, Elias McConnell, and Kristen Hicks. Sam and Simon discuss making his new movie and working with Netflix, the pioneering filmmaking in Elephant, and a rare appearance of Béla Tarr on the podcast. 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 We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network. Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Simon Stone. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.
Gus Van Sant's 2nd feature, starring Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Le Gros, Heather Graham, William S. Burroughs, James Remar, and Max Perlich.
You're not anyone unless you're on a podcast - It's a full house this week as Ian, Liam, Megs & Kev are all actually in studio together for our 299th episode, sinking our teeth into Gus Van Sant's razor-sharp media satire To Die For (1995). That's right—no Zoom delays; no apologies, best wishes or excuses, just four podcasters, four microphones, and an unhealthy fascination with fame. We're skating on thin ice in our 299th episode as we discuss: We learn the name under which Joaquin Phoenix's early films were classified—and why it might surprise you. There's a lot of talk about what day of the week the podcast actually comes out on (and whether any of us even know). We all want to enter the alternate casting universe to see who the producers wanted to play Suzanne—and whether that version of the film would've worked at all. Is Suzanne Stone one of Nicole Kidman's greatest performances—or is she just too good at being awful? How the film predicted the age of reality TV and social media fame years before they existed. What's the line between ambition and sociopathy—and where does Suzanne fall on that spectrum? How Van Sant uses tone to walk the line between dark comedy and true crime tragedy. Why To Die For feels both 1990s and frighteningly current in 2025. Which scene left us most uncomfortable—and which line still gets a nervous laugh. And finally, whether To Die For is the Best Film Ever—or just the most chillingly relevant film you've never revisited. Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Paul Komoroski Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor. Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/
Strap on your ice skates and check your makeup because we're talking Gus Van Sant's whip-smart satire To Die For for its 30th anniversary! After all, you're not anybody in America unless you're on TV, right?Join us as we heap all the praise on Nicole Kidman's Golden Globe-winning (but not Oscar-nominated) performance as narcissistic sociopath Suzanne Stone before going all in on the film's troubled road to release (so many test screenings!).Plus: Danny Elfman's jarring score, baby Joaquin Phoenix (in one of his best roles), assassin David Cronenberg and why there's no point in doing anything if nobody's watching.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or the Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram) Be sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Josh and Jamie got invited to attend the Toronto International Film Festival as members of the press to check out and cover some of new international art and genre cinema that will be coming out over the next few months and awards season, including new films by Park Chan-wook, Gus Van Sant, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Guillermo Del Toro, Claire Denis, Jafar Panahi, Benny Safdie, Oliver Laxe, Matt Johnson, Lav Diaz, Mona Fastvold, Bryan Fuller, Romain Gavras, Laura Poitras, Kenji Tanigaki, Rian Johnson, Christian Petzold, Alex Winter, Chandler Levack, Ben Wheatley, Nic Pizzolatto, and more! We did our best to avoid spoilers and such but be warned. Next week's episode is a patron-exclusive bonus episode on THE BAD SLEEP WELL (1960) + HIGH AND LOW (1963), you can get access to that episode (and all past + future bonus episodes) by subscribing to our $5 tier on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sleazoidspodcast Intro // 00:00-17:37 Day 1 -- SENTIMENTAL VALUE // 17:37-22:18 MAGELLAN // 22:18-28:24 SIRAT // 28:24-33:34 THE SECRET AGENT // 33:34-41:22 IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT // 41:22-51:00 HONEY BUNCH // 51:00-55:49 Day 2 -- MOTOR CITY // 55:49-1:04:52 NO OTHER CHOICE // 1:04:52-1:17:07 GOOD NEWS // 1:17:07-1:23:45 Day 3 -- THE LOST BUS // 1:23:45-1:26:38 UNIDENTIFIED // 1:26:38-1:28:46 THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE // 1:28:46-1:34:48 FUZE // 1:34:48-1:39:26 JUNK WORLD // 1:39:26-1:47:17 Day 4 -- DEAD MAN'S WIRE // 1:47:17-1:55:20 SACRIFICE // 1:55:20-2:00:48 THE FURIOUS // 2:00:48-2:07:26 ROOFMAN // 2:07:26-2:13:38 LUCKY LU // 2:13:38-2:17:22 HEDDA // 2:17:22-2:23:42 Day 5 -- THE BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER // 2:23:42-2:28:01 PROJECT Y // 2:28:01-2:29:42 GOOD BOY // 2:29:42-2:31:33 EXIT 8 // 2:31:33-2:32:45 ADULTHOOD // 2:32:45-2:36:20 TUNER // 2:36:20-2:43:32 Day 6 -- THE SMASHING MACHINE // 2:43:32-2:51:27 ORPHAN // 2:51:27-2:53:41 COVER-UP // 2:53:41-2:57:41 TRAIN DREAMS // 2:57:41-3:03:45 Day 7 -- RETREAT // 3:03:45-3:06:26 CAROLINA CAROLINE // 3:06:26-3:10:33 MADDIE'S SECRET // 3:10:33-3:15:23 IT WOULD BE NIGHT IN CARACAS // 3:15:23-3:17:17 NORMAL // 3:17:17-3:22:16 Day 8 -- FUCK MY SON! // 3:22:16-3:30:55 THE UGLY // 3:30:55-3:36:18 WAKE UP DEAD MAN (KNIVES OUT 3) // 3:36:18-3:42:00 THE FENCE // 3:42:00-3:50:24 OBSESSION // 3:50:24-3:56:58 Day 9 -- EASY'S WALTZ // 3:56:58-4:04:08 DUST BUNNY // 4:04:08-4:09:10 LITTLE LORRAINE // 4:09:10-4:13:14 FRANKENSTEIN // 4:13:14-4:23:13 Day 10 -- MILE END KICKS // 4:23:13-4:29:36 MIROIRS NO. 3 // 4:29:36-4:34:30 Day 11 -- NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE // 4:34:30-4:50:13 Outro // 4:50:13-4:53:46 NEW SLEAZOIDS SHIRT + HAT: https://blackbeltcinema.ca/search?q=sleazoids&options%5Bprefix%5D=last WEBSITE: www.sleazoidspodcast.com/ Pod Twitter: twitter.com/sleazoidspod Pod Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/SLEAZOIDS/ Josh's Twitter: twitter.com/thejoshl Josh's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/thejoshl Jamie's Twitter: twitter.com/jamiemilleracas Jamie's Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/jamiemiller
Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS. This week TGTPTU covers the film Elephant, no not the 2000s school-shooter mood piece by Gus Van Sant filmed in Portland, OR and covered previously and paired with Scarface (1983, not the earlier, black-and-white 1932 Howard Hawkes version) in Episode 8 of this Squib Season (it's Season 15 after all, not Season 14's Redux where the hosts covered films already covered) but, rather, the 39-minute, made-for-British-TV short film directed by Alan Clarke also entitled ELEPHANT (1989). Chosen by host Thomas for its un-celebratory violence, the film tracks with Clarke's influential, wide-angle following shots (camera, not bullet) people who shoot other people (with bullets, not cameras) in mostly silent milieus but for environmental sounds, mostly very bloody. (As mentioned by cohost Ken, and for more on this camera placement and its effects and influence on Van Sant, see this video essay on the Film & Media Studies' YouTubeTM channel: https://youtu.be/Z5B8_IDhJQo.) Produced and defended by Danny Boyle, Elephant's unspoken (again, mostly silent with dialogue barely heard in just one scene between four blokes kicking around the football toward the middle of the flick) subject is The Troubles in the UK. In what is either bravery or foolery (callers into the network after this movie aired were split), working class and Brit-born Clarke--by then a celebrated veteran of the medium of the British TV issues film--stripped the original screenplay of dialogue when making the film in order to focus on the act of gun murder as was then currently occurring. With one un-notable exception, each of the eighteen scenes of gun violence has the shooter followed into the setting where the homicide is to occur, shoot his victim, leave followed by the camera/audience, and then cut back to silent moments of each murdered man filling the frame with his recently un-lifed corpse. Elephant would be Clarke's penultimate work, with The Firm (no, not the adaption of the John Grisham novel that gave Holly Hunter the nom for Best Supporting Actress the same year she won Best Actress for The Piano as The Firm you're thinking of is by Sydney Pollack) also shot for British television and aired in 1989 as his final. Clarke would cross the pond to see if he could sell out in America (according to Ken) and die in 1990 at the age of 54. The film resoundingly fails the Bechdel test. Host Ryan calls Clarke a coward. THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer and recording engineer Greg Curtis, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Greg Curtis trumpet interview" About Greg Curtis: Greg Curtis is equally at home behind the trumpet and behind the mixing board. A former student of Al Butcher, John Aley, Wayne Cook, Dennis Najoom, and Leonard Candelaria, Greg has performed with ensembles including the Milwaukee Civic Symphony, Racine Symphony, Kenosha Orchestra, Green Bay Opera, and later the Redlands Symphony. He has also played with a wide variety of groups ranging from the Glenn Miller Band to salsa and jazz ensembles such as Orchestra Veneno, Salsumba, and the Los Angeles Latin Jazz All Stars. In Los Angeles, Greg designed, built, and owned The Bridge Recording, a world-class film scoring stage that became a go-to destination for projects like The Simpsons, The Walking Dead, The Handmaid's Tale, Marvel films, and studios including Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal. His work as a recording engineer and producer has led him to collaborate with Clint Eastwood, Rob Reiner, Gus Van Sant, and countless others. Holding Master's degrees in both Trumpet Performance and Musicology from the University of North Texas, Greg continues to bridge the worlds of performance and production. Today, he records and mixes film scores, produces live events, and develops new audio technologies such as MyxStem, while remaining active as a freelance trumpeter and collaborator with groups like Long Beach Opera and The Paul Litteral Band. Episode Links: Website: gregcurtis.net Greg Curtis on Facebook Email: gregtpt at gmail.com Find Paul Litteral's album, The Litteral Truth, Outrageous 8 Records. Engineered, mixed and produced by Greg Curtis Paul Litteral episode on The Other Side of the Bell, Episode 92 Gary Grant's Studio Musician Manual John Snell appearance on Brian Hayes' The Music Mind podcast Podcast Credits: “A Room with a View“ - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Cover Photo Credit - Greg Curtis Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg
One Battle After Another 1st reactions are in. Then we dive deep into the Venice Awards Winners & tally the ovations. Plus, we discuss the Toronto Film Festival Premieres including Knives Out 3, Brendan Fraser in Rental Family, Channing Tatum's Roofman, and Sydney Sweeney's Christy. One Battle After Another 1st Reactions - 1:34 VENICE AWARDS + More Venice 1st Reactions: Golden Lion to Father Mother Sister Brother - 6:37 Silver Lion to Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine - 10:21 Volpi Cup Best Actress to Xin Zhilei, The Sun Rises On Us All - 12:03 Volpi Cup Best Actor to Paul Servillo, La Grazia - 14:02 Grand Jury Prize to The Voice of Hind Rajab + An Ovation Record? - 17:18 Special Jury Prize to Below The Clouds - 21:53 Best Screenplay to At Work - 22:46 Silent Friend wins 2 Awards - 23: 50 Kathyrn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite, it's Trailer & why M1 needs AMC A-List - 26:23 Gus Van Sant's Dead Man's Wire - 32:19 Julian Schnabel's In The Hand of Dante - 34:47 Mamoru Hosoda's Scarlet - 37:19 Venice Standing Ovations Tally - 38:23 TIFF PREMIERES: Reviewing The Reviewers Brendan Fraser in Hikari's Rental Family - 39:19 Channing Tatum & Kiersten Dunst in Roofman from Derek Cianfrance - 40:41 Fraser & Tatum's Oscar Chances - 41:36 Sydney Sweeney in David Michod's Christy + Oscar Chances - 43:55 Wake Up, Dead Man, it's new trailer + the 25 Film Best Picture Category Field - 46:15 John Candy: I Like Me Documentary + 1st Trailer - 51:13 Matthew McConnaughey & America Ferreira in The Lost Bus - 53:22 Russell Crowe gaining buzz from Nuremberg - 56:19 Hedda, starring Tessa Thompson - 58:08 OUTRO: More on fighting gophers (which are actually marmot groundhogs. Check our twitter for videos or google dancing marmot groundhogs). When you're done with that, please support our show with a positive rating, review, like, & subscribe. Please spread the good word about MMO to your family and friends, and hopefully you continue to look forward to the huge slate of upcoming Oscar contenders this fall. Plus, we should all continue to enjoy Paul Thomas Anderson and these fall film festivals. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar