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We interrupt our regularly scheduled programing for an important message coming from the planet Ghorman: Andor Season 2 Rules. Actually, Matt had internet issues all day on the day he planned on watching PTA's Hard Eight so we were forced to delay that episode til next week, but we just had to get together and talk about Andor. Spoilers through episode 9 Next week, Decostructing PTA truly begins with the director's first feature film: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
This week, we're having a ball -- scrapping, yelling and mixing it up, loving every minute with this damn crew as we close out Gene HackMarch with a regal induction into the podcast canon. It's 2001's The Royal Tenenbaums, directed by Wes Anderson, co-written by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson, and starring Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Danny Glover and the voice of Alec Baldwin. While Anderson launched himself to prominence with Rushmore, Tenenbaums marked the full-throated arrival of a confident new voice in American cinema, and arguably remains his best effort nearly two and a half decades later. Perfectly utilising Hackman's gruff hard-ass patriarcal screen presence, cut by the man's easily over-looked and ofter under-utilised comedic abilities, it's a redemption story for an almost historically bad dad -- a funny, feel-good movie that says it's never too late to make things right. Plus: Hayley's got another theatrical outing to report on as she headed to the cinema to catch Black Bag, while both hosts have food fixations on the brain this week. If you'd like to watch the movie before listening along to our discussion, The Royal Tenenbaums is currently available to stream on Disney+, as well as Crave and Starz north of the border. Other works discussed this week include Presence, Kimi, Ocean's Eleven, Enemy of the State, The Conversation, No Way Out, Dirty Dancing, Step Up, Center Stage, Stranger Than Fiction, Arrested Development, Hard Eight, Sliding Doors, The French Dispatch, The French Connection, Isle of Dogs, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Bottle Rocket, Asteroid City and Eastbound and Down, among many more. We don't know when we'll be back or what we'll be watching, as events in Hayley's life are making recording rather difficult over the next few months. But we will return, so don't fret! We just may be going down to a bi-weekly schedule for the next little while until things blow over. And don't worry, it's nothing bad. Updates coming on our social media feeds when we have them, but until then, we'll see you at the movies!!
Released in 1999, the film Magnolia was film written, directed and co-produced by Paul Thomas Anderson. The movie is an epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley. The script was inspired by the music of Aimee Mann, who contributed several songs to its soundtrack.Anderson met Aimee Mann in 1996 when he asked her husband, Michael Penn, to write the score and songs for his film, Hard Eight. Mann's songs had been featured on soundtracks before but only incidentally. Anderson encouraged her to write songs for the film by sending her a copy of the script.The soundtrack album, released on Reprise Records, features Mann's songs, as well as a section of Jon Brion's score together with tracks by Supertramp and Gabrielle. Reprise released a full score album in 2000.In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.Mathew Woodallhttps://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
Patreon Justin has picked some gems and corkers before, like Blood Simple and Hard Eight, and this time he's chosen the little known 1992 comedy, Brain Donors."Brain Donors" was produced during a time when Hollywood was revisiting and paying homage to classic comedy styles, and its production was heavily influenced by the desire to recreate the Marx Brothers' iconic brand of humor. The film was written by Pat Proft, known for his work on the "Naked Gun" series, and produced by David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams, the trio behind many successful comedies of the 1980s. Their involvement ensured that the film would be packed with rapid-fire jokes, slapstick, and absurdity, staying true to the spirit of the Marx Brothers while adding a modern twist. The project was initially conceived as a direct tribute to the Marx Brothers, with the working title "Lame Ducks," and the characters were loosely based on Groucho, Chico, and Harpo Marx.John Turturro, who played the Groucho-esque character Jacques, was a standout in the cast, bringing his unique energy and comedic timing to the role. The production faced challenges in balancing the homage to classic comedy with appealing to contemporary audiences, which led to mixed reactions upon its release. Despite its star-studded creative team and ambitious vision, the film struggled at the box office, partly due to limited marketing and the niche appeal of its humor. However, over time, "Brain Donors" has garnered a cult following, appreciated for its commitment to reviving the chaotic, irreverent spirit of the Marx Brothers. The making of the film reflects a passionate attempt to honor a bygone era of comedy, even if it didn't achieve mainstream success.If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter.www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesbackPlot SummaryRoland T Flakfixer, Jacques and Rocco, a trio of eccentric misfits, are hired by the wealthy widow Lillian Oglethorpe to establish a ballet company in honor of her late husband. Their mission quickly spirals into a series of absurd misadventures as they clash with the snobbish elite, outwit a scheming lawyer named Edmund Lazlo , and attempt to pull off a grand ballet performance.thevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
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Siskoid Cinema presents... Fade In, the show that looks at famous actors and directors' first feature film, looking for that spark of future stardom. This episode, Paul Thomas Anderson's career fades in with Hard Eight. Did one the director of Boogie Nights, Magnolia and There Will Be Blood arrive fully formed? Siskoid and Jérémie Richard discuss! Listen to the episode below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via Apple Podcasts as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Credits: Bonus clips: "Hard Eight" by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Samuel L. Jackson; and "Sydney Doesn't Speak" from Hard Eight score by Jon Brion and Michael Penn. Thanks for leaving a comment!
SEASON 2 - EPISODE 118 - Mark Bridges - Costume Designer In his podcast debut, costume designer Mark Bridges (THE FABELMANS, JOKER, PHANTOM THREAD) speaks with us on this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast. Mark was once a costume assistant on BARTON FINK and HUDSUCKER PROXY alongside Mary Zophres (Season 1, Episode 80), and he shares how he made the jump to being a costume designer in his own right after meeting director Paul Thomas Anderson to work on his debut feature, HARD EIGHT. Throughout the episode, we discuss Mark's approach to his work, and he shares how he builds out a character's closet through diligent research and frequent testing. We also discuss how Mark communicates with the hair and makeup department, and he describes the types of conversations he has with the actors embodying a film's characters. Later, Mark discusses how he designs costumes in black-and-white, and he reflects on the extra legwork done to get ahead of any potential problems while shooting on location. And, while sharing advice at the end of the episode, Mark cautions young designers against making it about the money. - This episode is sponsored by Aputure
Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today we gush (and hush) over Gwyneth Paltrow with our past, present, and future guest Cory Everett, creator of Cinephile: A Card Game and the ever-expanding My First Movie books! Our B-Sides today are: Flesh and Bone, Hard Eight, Hush, and Sliding Doors. The main focus revolves around her banner year of 1998. Paltrow had FIVE films released in ‘98, including Shakespeare in Love, which won her an Oscar. We talk about her superb SNL opening monologue from 1999 (and her cameo in Ben Affleck's monologue the next year), her deep cultural resonance at the time (some credit her for bringing the color pink back into fashion), the films she made before and after Emma, and her waning movie star era after the year 2000. Of the nearly fifty films in which she has appeared, there have been precious few since 2010 that were not Marvel movies. There was, of course, Mortdecai. And, perhaps most famously, her lifestyle company Goop. There's Hush's infamous test screenings and wig-heavy reshoots (years later, Jessica Lange called the film “a piece of shit”), Sliding Doors' haircuts and soundtrack, and Flesh and Bone's slow-cooked, well-worn dramatics. Also mentioned is that amazing Patrick Doyle score for Great Expectations, The Film Stage's Holiday Gift Guide, And then there's Duets and Gwyneth's hit cover song “Cruisin'” with Huey Lewis. Be sure to give us a follow on Twitter and Facebook at @TFSBSide. Also enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor.
Well, today is election day in the US. So, while the country gambles on its future, the captains decide to talk about some of their favorite movies involving gambling. You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run...to the polls and vote!Uncut Gems (2019)Molly's Game (2017)Rounders (1998)Hard Eight (1996)Honorable MentionsWebsite: https://amoviepodcast.com/Twitter: @ItsaFilmPodcastInstagram: @toomanycaptainsproductions
We begin the filmography of PTA with his first movie! It's pretty normal to start something with the first one that happened, and we're very strict about following the rules. Talking about '90s PTA, his confidence, petulance, struggles. We get into Raymond Carver, being in your 20s, Philip Baker Hall, Sundance, John C. Reilly, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Reno, PTA's struggles with the production, the movie's title, Entourage, the 90s director. Lots to cover, lots to discuss but we had a great time and it's a great movie! Thanks everybody Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Altmania Other links: Cigarettes & Red Vines - The Definitive Paul Thomas Anderson Resource (cigsandredvines.blogspot.com) https://linktr.ee/altmania
PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONThe hardcore film analysis helmets are coming on. Rhys and Kane are taking a break from horror and kids movies to go through the filmography of one of Rhys' favourite directors: PTA.This episode sees a bit of a rundown of who Paul Thomas Anderson is as a film maker, why we should care about him, and explores his first directorial feature.A seed has been planted, and a whole floodgate opened unleashing: strange paternal dynamics, lost men in a world full of loneliness, and John C. Reilly. Without any of which, a PTA movie could not be formed.Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc@gmail.com
This week we are once again fumbling our way to the end of a mystery as we're joined by our noir-comedy correspondent, as the great "Wild Eyes" Travis Woloshyn (Boom Pro Wrestling, Percy Jackson & The Olympians) returns to the program to talk a movie that is thematically linked to the last movie he was here to discuss. It's 2014's Inherent Vice, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson from the novel by Thomas Pynchon, and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston, Reese Witherspoon, Benicio Del Toro, Jena Malone, Hong Chau, Martin Short and Joanna Newsom. If it's not Anderson's funniest film it's certainly right up there, with two heavyweight comedy performances from Phoenix and Brolin, who are just as adept at character comedy as they are at broad slapstick. If you'd like to watch the movie before listening to our conversation, you may be out of luck! Inherent Vice is not currently streaming in Canada at the time of publication. You may however be able to find it in stock at your local library. Other works discussed on this episode include The Long Goodbye, Trap, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Signs, Wrath of Man, The Usual Suspects, Fight Club, Don't Breathe, Gremlins, Batman ('89), Jurassic Park, Melvin and Howard, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, Twister, Twisters, Riverdale, The Big Lebowski, Mandy, Her, C'mon C'mon, You Were Never Really Here, Joker, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Sleeping With Other People, Alien: Covenant, Tenet, The Candidate, A Talking Cat?!, and other entries in the PTA ouevre like Phantom Thread, Punch-Drunk Love, Licorice Pizza, Magnolia, and Hard Eight. We'll be back next week to close out P.T.August with our monthly canon selection, as 1998's Boogie Nights is up for consideration this time. You can find that movie streaming in Canada on Crave, Starz and Hollywood Suite, so good luck to ya. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!
Hard Eight kicks off our Paul Thomas Anderson arc as we focus on his first feature length film, which very few people have seen. Boasting a stunning cast of many actors before they became famous, including John C. Reilly, Philip Baker Hall, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, the film delivers extraordinary performances. The movie was made on a small $3 million budget and therefore focuses on the dialogue and performances in intimate locations instead of extensive action. Hard Eight serves as a foundation for understanding PTA's oeuvre and we heartily recommend watching it before delving deeper into his catalogue.
This week I am hanging out with Jay Sparrow Jay is a singer/songwriter based in Alberta, Canada. Jay is a career musician having played in ‘Murder City Sparrows' and taken his solo act to great heights he is now releasing his 8th studio album ‘Hard Eight.' He's also the owner of Sea Change Brewery. We talk about drive-by shootings and talking to gang members while filming a music video, partying with Wyclef Jean, growing up in Alberta and how hard it is to get a beer into the LCBO. You can follow Jay here: Web: https://jaysparrow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysparrowmusic Brewery: https://www.seachangebeer.com/ Subscribe to automatically get Jay's episode and more episodes of Social Animals. Subscribe on all the channels at https://socialanimals.ca/ Tell your friends, comment below and enjoy the stories! Thanks for listening! The interlude music on this episode was made by Me using Apple Garage band and those sweet sweet loopies. Photo Credit: Cooper & O'Hara
Recorded in the dead of winter in a newly constructed studio at the former residence of controversial Edmonton photographer Con Boland, the month-long project was the result of what the sound might be if there was a collaboration between Elliott Smith and Massive Attack. Long gone are the bluesy-punk sounds of Sparrow's first band the Murder City Sparrows. Sparrow tells the story. “Eight records in fifteen years… Some came easy, others were a struggle. ‘Hard Eight' is a little of both. I fell in love and found the woman I am to marry since my last record came out in 2020. You can hear a little of what that sounds like in some of the songs. The act of writing music feels like sitting under an attic hatch far above your body, you close your eyes and the hatch opens, falling through the crack are particles of dusty creative moments, if I am positioned correctly with instrument in hand, they land on me, some I even reach out and catch. They aren't mine, I don't know where they come from but if I am ready and available, I can usher them into existence. I make music because I have to, the rest of life is elective." Photo Credit: Cooper & O'Hara Written by Jay SparrowProduced by Mike SchlosserMixed by Brad SmithMastered by Reuben Ghose at Mojito MasteringArtwork by Mike Egan100% Canadian Content Website: https://jaysparrow.comSpotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5wXiFRSqLuSrRXWVSN3Sr5?si=fKytFjuZRG2VBiII2qLB5A This episode is brought to you byGo to BETTERHELP.com/apologue for confidential online counselling.use the code word Apologue for a 7 day free trial Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologueShop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop
Professional gambler Sydney teaches John the tricks of the trade. John does well until he falls for cocktail waitress Clementine. Paul Thomas Anderson. 1996.
EPISODE #411-- We return to the 80's to celebrate a life and to commemorate Black History Month (sorry for the delay) with the pulpy actioner ACTION JACKSON (1988) from Craig R. Baxley. Importantly, though, RIP to the lengend himself, Carl Weathers (1948 - 2024). It's a good one, come listen. We also talk about RAN (1985) from Akira Kurosawa, as well as Kelly Reichardt's FIRST COW (2019), Vittorio di Sica's THE BICYCLE THIEVES (1948), and Paul Thomas Anderson's HARD EIGHT (1997). A good little group of films. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits, on Bluesky at kislingconnection.bsky, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick recap January Giallo 2024 including the Sergio Martino events. They also talk about Nick's new record by his band Double Life being released, the upcoming February lineup at the Los Feliz 3, and the Void's return to the Egyptian Theatre in March. Plus Jim reflects on the Void turning 8 this year and what that means for the future.
This week, we're closing out an unsuccessful hunt with a movie about a man with no name, no identity, no family, and no reason to really be too interested in him as the main character of a film. Yes, it's 1997's The Saint, directed once again by Phillip Noyce, and starring Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue, Rade Serbedzija, Henry Goodman, Alun Armstrong, Valeri Nikolaev, Charlotte Cornwell and Emily Mortimer. It's a movie that pairs up a man with no inner life and a woman with no self-esteem as our action-thriller romantic leads, and despite everything working against them in this script, Kilmer and Shue still manage to be quite charming. It's a merciful end to Come On Feel The Noyce, as we're finally done with Phil's films, going out on a movie that could very well make podcast history as the first film to be denied entry in its bid to join the ADHD-DVD canonical classics. Plus: we go deep on the annoying discourse that dominated the week, as Barbie is slighted by the Oscars by only being nominated for 8 including Best Picture, while Tenet finally gets granted a theatrical re-release, and previous pod fodder The Accountant has an unlikely sequel on the way. Other works discussed in this episode include I.S.S., Paul Thomas Anderson's filmography (particularly Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Licorice Pizza), and all the movies Oscar actually snubbed, like Past Lives, The Holdovers, Asteroid City, May-December, and The Iron Claw. Oh, and Men. Alex Garland's MEN. Coming up next month on the show, February Is For Lovers, and we will be treating it as such, as the four Fridays in Feb will see us cover Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and Before Midnight, before a month full of romance ends with canon consideration of Leslye Headland's modern rom-com classic Sleeping With Other People. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!! #HillaryBarbie
Professional gambler Sydney teaches John the tricks of the trade. John does well until he falls for cocktail waitress Clementine. Paul Thomas Anderson. 1996. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/movieslastnight/message
Some bad singing, the allure and perils of gambling, my grandpa's Campho-Phenique addiction, don't take the bust card, a bunch of gambling movies about self-destructive men, please watch Atlantic City, a couple of fugues, seeing Frank Sinatra, and the old school classiness of my dearly departed dad. Stuff mentioned: Bob Seger "Still the Same" (1978), Dead Kennedys "Viva Las Vegas" (1980), The Color of Money (1986), The Hustler (1961), The Sting (1973), Freddie Mercury "Love Kills" (1984), Passenger 57 (1992), Lookin' to Get Out (1982), The Gambler (1974), Who'll Stop the Rain (1978), The Gambler (2014), Hard Eight (1996), The Cooler (2003), MC5 "Kick Out the Jams" (1969), Uncut Gems (2019), Tricheurs aka Cheaters (1984), Atlantic City (1980), Bugsy (1991), The Godfather Part II (1974), Two for the Money (2005), California Split (1974), Mississippi Grind (2015), James McManus Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker (2003), Let it Ride (1989), Guys and Dolls soundtrack "Fugue for Tinhorns" (1955), Glenn Gould "So You Want to Write a Fugue" (1963), Oceans 11 (1960), Frank Sinatra "Fly Me to the Moon" (1964), and Louis Prima "Just A Gigolo"/"I Ain't Got Nobody" (1956).
Glenn is in a fancy suite at Resorts World from Las Vegas and we have on Jon Sturgess of Adogo hotels for dogs. Plus, Craig and Producer Dave get jealous. Warning; Producer Dave accidently ends the show around the 45 min mark.
On CinemAddicts episode 218 (week ending December 1), we review May December (7:41), Loop Track (19:35), Stamped From The Beginning (33:00), Napoleon (39:57), and Thanksgiving (35:50).Use our SiteStripe for your Amazon purchases to support CinemAddicts (we receive a slight commission)!**This month's CinemAddicts Patreon spotlights 1996. Movie picks are Alf The Movie and Hard Eight.**Check out our CinemAddicts podcast feed for previous episodes on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/cinemaddicts1. Subscribe to our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel.2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations! 4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at info@findyourfilm.com.5. Find CinemAddicts recaps and coverage on our website Find Your Film.6. Contact Bruce Purkey for some What's in the Box recommendations: brucepurkey@gmail.com7. Eric Holmes can be reached at hamslime@gmail.com and on X. 8. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. For info and support: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bad luck and a broken TV, me being a bad sport, mini fridges and Ryan Gosling, the intensity and vulnerability of Eric Roberts, bad noir, mullets, a fake Tèa Leoni sighting, bad plastic surgery, an odd Earth Day commercial, and an epic Eric Roberts Cameo video. Stuff mentioned: Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (November 12, 2023 - June 16, 2024), Barbie (2023), Inherent Vice (2014), Hard Eight (1996), Star 80 (1983), Runaway Train (1985), Slow Burn (1986), Best of the Best (1989), Nature of the Beast (1995), Blade Runner (1982), Billy Joel "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" (1977), The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984), Rocky (1976), Cool Hand Luke (1976), Johnny Handsome (1989), Dave Grusin The Pope of Greenwich Village soundtrack (1984), and The Terminator (1984).
CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes interviews Due Justice filmmaker Javier Reyna (7:36) and LIberty director/writer Phil De Witte and actor Nicholas Michael McGovern (23:16).Purchase/rent Liberty on Amazon. Rent/purchase Due Justice on Amazon. Use our SiteStripe for your Amazon purchases to support CinemAddicts (we receive a slight commission)!**This month's CinemAddicts Patreon spotlights 1996. Movie picks are Alf The Movie and Hard Eight.**Check out our CinemAddicts podcast feed for previous episodes on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/cinemaddicts1. Subscribe to our CinemAddicts YouTube Channel.2. Like Our CinemAddicts Facebook Page3. Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group for daily movie recommendations! 4. Questions/comments on CinemAddicts email Greg Srisavasdi at editor@deepestdream.com.5. Find CinemAddicts recaps and coverage on our website Deepest Dream.6. Contact Bruce Purkey for some What's in the Box recommendations: brucepurkey@gmail.com7. Eric Holmes can be reached at hamslime@gmail.com and on X. 8. Anderson Cowan's latest project is Loaded for Bear: The Documentary. For info and support: https://loadedforbeardoc.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 19 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to discuss the next film in their Paul Thomas Anderson series, Boogie Nights (1996). By the time you are done watching Hard Eight, you can just feel that there was something wonderful just waiting to get out, and that was the sexy, wild comedy-drama that PTA made as his second feature. Set during the late 1970s, early 1980s in the San Fernando Valley, Boogie Nights falls the rise and fall of the porn industry through the eyes of a hot shot actor, his filmmaker mentor, and a cast of eccentric, heartbreaking characters that make up this broken family. Inspired by John C. Holmes, a real life porn star, and his own short from high school called The Dirk Diggler Story. Anderson through everything but the kitchen sink at the creation of his film, ruffling feathers with his cast, crew, audiences, and people in the industry. But in doing so, he created the first of his signature masterpieces, and a film that is an essential piece of filmmaking from the 1990s. Ryan, Jay, and Sophia breakdown what makes the film so special, if PTA's directorial influences get in the way of his creation, how is the MVP of this cast, if Leonardo DiCaprio would've made a good Dirk Diggler, and which character they identify with. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h59m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series covering the films of Paul Thomas Anderson with a review of his next film, Magnolia. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
Ever wondered how a director can weave an intricate story with a star-studded cast, yet make you deeply invested in each character? That's the genius of Paul Thomas Anderson, and we talk all about it in this week's episode. Starting off with Anderson's debut feature film, Hard Eight, and moving on to the popular Boogie Nights, we break down the compelling performances and share our personal experiences of discovering Anderson's world.How can a movie over three hours long keep you engaged? Anderson achieves this with Magnolia, another masterpiece that we dissect, focusing on the heart-warming love story between John C. Riley and Melora Walters. We draw parallels to modern rom-coms like Valentine's Day and He's Just Not That Into You while appreciating Anderson's knack for creating a complex, interconnected narrative. Finally, we delve into Anderson's romantic comedy Punch Drunk Love, and scrutinize the duality of Adam Sandler's career, and his other cinematic gems like There Will Be Blood, The Master, and Inherent Vice. We discuss the brilliant performances by the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis and Joaquin Phoenix, and the unique visual language that Anderson employs. Join us for this scintillating journey through the works of one of Hollywood's most influential contemporary directors.Support the showPlease subscribe, rate, and review! Thank you for listening! Hope you enjoy!Website: https://moviestheyreprettygood.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/moviestheyreprettygoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087938154530Twitter: https://twitter.com/moviesgoodpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iGT7riyJ_K2DFLwfbTemg
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 18 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by Ethan Warren, Senior editor at Bright Wall/Dark Room and author of The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson: American Apocrypha Ethan Warren, to discuss the first film in their Paul Thomas Anderson series, Hard Eight (1996). So begins a new series about a director that might not only be the best of his generation, but is a foundation filmmaker for both Ryan and Jay. But before he influenced them, a young PTA had to find his voice, and after breaking out with the short film Cigarettes & Coffee, he was given the chance to turn it into a feature film. In this somber directorial debut, Hard Eight follows an older gambler takes a younger, homeless kid (John C. Reilly) under his wing, and they do well making money, till they both meet a waitress (Gwyneth Paltrow) that will change their life, for better and for worse. Led a stellar performance from veteran actor Philip Baker Hall, Ryan, Jay and guest Ethan talk about the legacy of Anderson's debut, if he wears his influences too much on his sleeve, how this movie lead to Boogie Nights, the final shot of the film, and read an interesting review for Ethan's fantastic book. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h38m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series covering the films of Paul Thomas Anderson with a review of his next film, Boogie Nights. You can stream Boogie Nights on Paramount + with the Showtime plan, as well as rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro)
Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 17 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys discuss the last film in their Lynne Ramsay series, You Were Never Really Here (2018). In her fourth film of her career, Ramsay seemed to change direction back to the style of films she was making before We Need to Talk About Kevin, and strip everything back to a singular focus and tone rather than grander ideas. In doing so, she collaborated with one of Hollywood's most in demand actors, Joaquin Phoenix, to create a violent, tight neo-noir crime thriller about a mercenary haunted by his past, who is hired to rescue a politician's daughter who was kidnapped by a human trafficking network. Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017, Ramsay and Phoenix would go on to win prizes for her screenplay and his fully committed performance as Joe, some of the best work of his celebrated career. Ryan and Jay break down the film, speak briefly about Phoenix's filmography, the film's beautiful yet haunting ending, Jonny Greenwood's subtle score, and give out their rankings of Lynne Ramsay's small but fascinating body of work. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 1h18m. The guys will be back next week to begin their next series covering the films of Paul Thomas Anderson with a review of his debut film, Hard Eight. You can stream Hard Eight on Pluto TV, as well as rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
In this episode of Scenecraft, we're joined by friend of the show, Josh, to break down the "Oil & Fire" scene from There Will Be Blood (2007), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. We are also joined by Dillon Freasier, who plays H.W. Plainview in the film, for his "Pro Take"! Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram, X, TikTok, Bluesky, and Threads @scenecraftpodcast for the latest news on the show. — Show Notes — Quick Takes ~ 00:00:54 The River Wild (2023), Oldboy (2003), Telemarketers (2023), No Hard Feelings (2023), Theater Camp (2023), Hard Eight (1996) Scene Selection ~ 00:12:42 There Will Be Blood (2007) (Scene: Oil & Fire) Pro Take ~ 01:11:19 Dillon Freasier - "H.W. Plainview" (There Will Be Blood) New episodes will be released twice a month – stay tuned!
On this special Bonus Episode of The Pod Charles Cinecast, presented by The Prince Charles Cinema, our hosts Jonathan Foster and Fil Freitas reignite the rivalry, and once again ask the ultimate question, "Are you an Anderson Guy, or an Anderson Guy?"That's right! With a new Wes Anderson film now out, Anderson vs. Anderson is back, with the 11th feature from the visionary director – ASTEROID CITY. Once again, we've got an ensemble cast, with Jason Schwartzman leading the charge, alongside Wes Anderson regulars, Scarlett Johansson, Edward Norton, Adrian Brody, Liev Schreiber, Jeffery Wright, Tony Revolori, Bob Balaban, Bryan Cranston, Tilda Swinton and Jeff Goldblum. Plus, we see the additions of Margot Robbie, Matt Dillon, Maya Hawke, Hong Chau, Steve Carell, and Tom "freaking" Hanks to the cast of characters in the idiosyncratic director's first foray into sci-fi.Full of all the camera tricks and movements, centre framed shots, visual effects, pastel colours, unique wardrobe, stunning set design, whimsical music and stories, stop-motion, swapping between colour and black and white, and the new addition of a play set within a movie – it's probably the most Wes Anderson Wes Anderson movie yet! But is that a good thing?Join us, as we once again crack into the Twee world of Wes Anderson for his latest delights! And just maybe, in the near future, we will finally dip our toes into Paul Thomas Anderson's first film, HARD EIGHT, because we never did it in the original run, and the director doesn't seem to have anything new in store for us any time soon.If you enjoy the podcast, leave a Rating and Review! It really helps us out!As always, you can follow the Podcast on http://twitter.com/ThePCCPodcast and http://instagram.com/ThePCCPodcastIf you'd like to Support the Podcast and get Bonus Content, visit: http://patreon.com/ThePCCPodcastThis Podcast is produced by The Prince Charles Cinema and The Breadcrumbs Collective
Returning to the podcast this week for the first time since I chatted with him and other wonderful writer-editors of the online film journal BW/DR (Bright Wall/Dark Room) about their favorite comfort movies a few seasons back, we have Ethan Warren.A member of the Boston Society of Film Critics who holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of North Carolina - Wilmington, plus the writer-director of the film WEST OF HER, Ethan stopped by to give us the inside scoop on his rich, fascinating new cinema studies book for Columbia University Press. Part of the publisher's Directors Cuts series which focuses on the work of the most significant contemporary international filmmakers, Ethan Warren's outstanding work entitled "The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson: American Apocrypha" is now available and I highly recommend you check it out.Having just recorded my own contributions on Paul Thomas Anderson's SYDNEY aka HARD EIGHT for the tie-in Pod Thomas Anderson podcast that Ethan collaborated on with One Heat Minute Productions and Blake Howard, I opted to have Ethan join me to chat about Anderson's two collaborations with the great actor Daniel Day-Lewis. Opening the episode with an appreciation of Anderson's work, including stories of seeing his films in the theater and our evolving relationship with them, plus more information about the author's book and writing process, the second half of this roughly hour-long conversation zeroes in on THERE WILL BE BLOOD and PHANTOM THREAD.Note: This will be the last new installment of the podcast for roughly a month, as I'm giving myself a little time to recharge ahead of our upcoming 200th episode. Rest assured, I'll be sharing recommendations and other surprises on our Patreon next month and will also continue working on shows behind the scenes but am giving myself a little break to heal from an injury and creating a cushion of episodes in case I travel, anything unforeseen arrives, or life gets busier. Thank you for your listenership and support!Originally Posted on Patreon (5/27/23) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/83634986 Logo: KateGabrielle.comTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive
Pod Thomas Anderson is a nine-part miniseries on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson. The series is written by the author of The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson: American Apocrypha, Ethan Warren and produced by Blake Howard.Episode One explores PTA's debut feature - released as “Hard Eight” but referred to (by PTA and his acolytes) as “Sydney”.Featuring the contributions of:ART DIRECTOR, WRITER AND THE CREATOR OF CINEPHILE: A CARD GAME, CORY EVERETTPOP CULTURE CRITIC, EDITOR AND FREELANCE WRITER WITH BYLINES AT PASTE, VULTURE AND ROGERT EBERT DOT COM, ISAAC FELDBERGFILM CRITIC AND HOST OF THE TERRIFIC WATCH WITH JEN PODCAST, JEN JOHANSAll excerpts from The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson: American Apocrypha are used with the permission of Columbia University Press.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week's pick is one from Justin and it's the 1996 American crime film written and, making his debut as Director, Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Samuel L. Jackson. Plenty of Vegas, plenty of crime, an intriguing story, it's a wonder we hadn't seen this one before! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: John has lost all his money. He sits outside a diner in the desert when Sydney happens along, buys him coffee, then takes him to Reno and shows him how to get a free room without losing much money. Under Sydney's fatherly tutelage, John becomes a successful small-time professional gambler, and all is well, until he falls for Clementine, a cocktail waitress and sometimes hooker. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support
We're calling it for the indefinite future gang. Thanks for tuning in and thanks for the support. Lots of love from Geoff and Nate... Magnolia, Hard Eight, Philip Baker Hall, Seinfeld, Deliverance, Ned Beatty, Paul Dooley, ADHD podcast, Garlock “but”, Geoff's good skin, Waxwork, Waxworks, House of Wax, Gremlins 3, storytelling, Modoc, David Warner, Julian Sands, Warlock, Arachnaphobia, House 2, John Ratzenberger, Kate Berlant, William DeVane, Cheers, Rolling Thunder, dialogue on a soundtrack, 90s movie soundtracks, Reality Bites, Singles, Trainspotting, Natural Born Killers, Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Judgment Night, Can't Hardly Wait, Sherri Shepherd, The Real Bowl, retiring, what have we learned… Support the show
Odds and Ends: Call us Nick Hollywood and Prue Teej and let us teach you how to make incredibly unhealthy soups; T.J. watched a lot of stuff, and we talk about them all, including revisiting Nope and Bodies Bodies Bodies, as well as The Black Phone and descending further into the Hellraiser franchise. Feature film: We discuss the debut feature film from Paul Thomas Anderson, Hard Eight. It's got a stoic Philip Baker Hall, a baby-faced-but-not John C. Reilly, a likable Gwenyth Paltrow, and a show-stealing Philip Seymour Hoffman. That's about all I can recall to write about this movie because, well, because I forgot. I can't even think of a joke here. So, bye. Next week's movie: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) You can join the conversation every Wednesday at 7pm EST on Twitch and Youtube! Available in podcast form on all your favorite podcatchers! Crew: TJ // twitch.tv/JSpotJackCheese Nick // twitch.tv/DrFunkPhD Socials: linktr.ee/ThereWillBeDuds YouTube // There Will Be Duds Twitter // @ThereWillBeDuds Facebook // There Will Be Duds Instagram // ThereWillBeDuds TikTok // @ThereWillBeDuds --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/there-will-be-duds/support
Odds and Ends: We're joined again by Connor and for the first time by Chapo Trap House's Chris Wade; The Try Guys try adultery (we recorded this a while ago, don't make fun of us); Chris watched the elf show and the dragon show, and together they make: show Feature film: Hey hey, it's The Monkee's one and only movie: Head! A recommendation from guest Chris, it's a psychedelic 60's comedy farce romp parody… thing. Definitely a movie for sure. A movie with The Monkees! Next week's movie: Hard Eight (1996) You can join the conversation every Wednesday at 7pm EST on Twitch and Youtube! Available in podcast form on all your favorite podcatchers! Crew: TJ // twitch.tv/JSpotJackCheese Nick // twitch.tv/DrFunkPhD Special Guest: Chris Wade // @saywhatagain Socials: linktr.ee/ThereWillBeDuds YouTube // There Will Be Duds Twitter // @ThereWillBeDuds Facebook // There Will Be Duds Instagram // ThereWillBeDuds TikTok // @ThereWillBeDuds --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/there-will-be-duds/support
We're back baybeee! And we're kicking off the coming back with a little mini series about one of Noah's favorite filmmakers, Paul Thomas Anderson! And for the next few months, joining Noah as Co-Host is Comedian and Filmmaker Rocky Pajarito! Where to start with PTA? Well how about the beginning chowderhead! This week the boys take a look at PTA's debut feature, HARD EIGHT! The boys have a great discussion around PTA's least seen scripted feature, give out some
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Jerry and Marge Go Large. Should Adnan try weed for the first time? Chris' Al Pacino impression. Is it a compliment to say a movie "gave it their all"? RIP Philip Baker Hall. Hard Eight. Adnan's doppelganger. Password sharing. Classic father/son movies. Is the Water Taxi underrated? Chris' love for 50/50 raffles. Adnan's friend won the lottery. Who are some of the quintessential actor faces? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sit right here and have another beer in Mexico...it very well may be your last! Our latest look at crime cinema has us trudging through the muck of Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, director Sam Peckinpah's unforgiving neo-western from 1974. But before we descend into oblivion, we load up a Blue Plate Special where we discuss Kathryn Bigelow's appropriately titled Strange Days, parse the latest David Cronenberg release Crimes of the future, and celebrate the dearly departed character acting legend Phillip Baker Hall. Upon eventually taking the off-ramp to Hell, we consider the game changing filmography of Peckinpah, the beauty of Warren Oates, and weigh what exactly today's film in question adds to the genre complexion of New Hollywood's cynicism. Feel free to skip to 2:12:05 for the beginning of our audio commentary. 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.
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We talk the movies of Paul Thomas Anderson and Wes Anderson on the newest Jagbags. Which movies do you like best? Which director is better? Who had the better debut? We know how their movies and sensibilities are different, but how are they the same? We go through nearly all of their films, break them down for you, and compare each movie in chronological order. Tune in and see if you agree! JAGBAGS!!!
A favorite among my circle of crime writer friends, this week I was pleased to welcome Dennis Tafoya to the podcast. Author of the novels "Dope Thief," "Wolves of Fairmount Park," and "The Poor Boy's Game," Dennis Tafoya's work has not only been optioned for film and television but his short stories have appeared in magazines and anthologies, including "Philadelphia Noir" and "Best American Mystery Stories." Joining me to discuss the prolific '90s heyday of inventive crime movies, in this fast-paced hour-long episode, we take a closer look at the movies "Miami Blues," "After Dark, My Sweet," "Shallow Grave," and "Hard Eight."Originally Posted on Patreon (5/8/22) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66166995Logo: Kate Gabrielle (KateGabrielle.com)Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive
Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss a grab bag of genre films from this year's Best Director Oscar nominees, starting with Jane Campion's 2003 erotic thriller In the Cut. Enjoy! https://swampflix.com/2022/03/23/quick-takes-2022-oscars-catch-up/ 00:00 Welcome 00:38 Oliver Twist (2005) 04:10 Radhe Shyam (2022) 07:00 Turning Red (2022) 10:45 Master (2022) 15:10 Deep Water (2022) 21:00 Parallel Mothers (2022) 28:25 In the Cut (2003) 46:25 Duel (1971) 1:02:30 Dead Again (1991) 1:14:45 Asako I & II (2018) 1:29:00 Hard Eight (1996)
Costume Designer Mark Bridges has been working with director Paul Thomas Anderson since the beginning of his career with "Hard Eight" and on every single one of his films since earning an Oscar nomination for "Inherent Vice" and a win in 2017 for "Phantom Thread." Their latest collaboration was for "Licorice Pizza," which faithfully re-created the style and fashion of the San Fernando Valley in 1973. Mark was kind enough to spend time on the show again talking with us about his work, his friendship with Paul Thomas Anderson, and much more! Take a listen down below and be sure to check out the film now playing in wide release. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture
Brock Landers: Winners Live in My Town (a podcast by Jack Reacher)On this episode of the podcast, we talk about which movie won our PTA bracket. Tangents include but aren't limited to: PSH's performance in Punch-Drunk Love, Nia's Chobani yogurt, and the GREAT return of our Jared Leto slander. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Get ready to be seduced and subsequently destroyed.In anticipation of his ninth film "Licorice Pizza," we're asking you to tell us which Paul Thomas Anderson movie is the best. We talk about which ones we'd seen before this tournament, our journey watching all eight over the past few weeks, and why "Inherent Vice" just falls flat. Tangents include but aren't limited to: Wes Anderson's "Bottle Rocket," Christopher Nolan's "Tenet," and, of course, The Beach Boys.Notes: 1) THERE ARE SPOILERS and 2) There's mention of an X-rated scene at around 35:00.Voting Schedule:Elite Eight: Monday 11/15Final Four: Tuesday 11/16Championship: Wednesday 11/17, Thursday 11/18Best PTA Movie winner revealed on Friday 11/19!!Link to vote is right here, you animals. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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