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"The Plague" is a psychological drama-thriller film written and directed by Charlie Polinger in his directorial debut, starring Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin, Kenny Rasmussen, and Joel Edgerton, who is also a producer. The film follows a socially anxious 12-year-old boy who is pulled into a cruel tradition at an all-boys water polo camp. The film had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its direction, writing, and performances from its young stars, receiving three Film Independent Spirit Award nominations for Best Feature, Best Lead Performance (Everett Blunck), and Best Breakthrough Performance (Kayo Martin). Poling, Blunck, and Martin 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, now playing in New York and Los Angeles and expanding nationwide on January 2nd, from Independent Film Company. 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
Hey Flixers, What's New to Netflix is closing down 2025 with all of the new titles coming in December, and you won't want to miss it! Then we take a peek at a troubled doctor's super secret creation, which just so happens to be a misunderstood scientific abomination in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein from 2025. Next, Richard Linklater gives us a look into the filming of the iconic French classic Breathless in Nouvelle Vague from 2025. And also from 2025, Joel Edgerton is a logger dealing with the loss of his family in Train Dreams. All of this plus the other Troll 2, Robert Zemeckis movies, not one but two Mean Girls, YouTubers and Muppets, Man vs. Baby, Christmas on the Alpaca Farm, and a dumpster that transports people. got a suggestion for the show?: whatsnewtonetflix@gmail.com
This week on The Analysis (In-Person Pod), Bob hosts from his “temporary studio” (aka the dining room) while construction turns his future basement setup into a work-in-progress—and yes, the backdrop is a 4.5-foot Nakatomi Plaza complete with a Bruce Willis ornament and an LED explosion. From Die Hard Christmas party lore to awards-season streaming season, the guys dig into Netflix's latest lineup with a “Give It a Stream” mindset. First up: Train Dreams—a quiet, devastating, visually stunning frontier story anchored by Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. They unpack the film's naturalistic beauty, the brutal realities of logging life, hidden CGI craft, and why simple stories can hit the hardest. Then they hop aboard Jay Kelly, Noah Baumbach's movie-star meditation starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. They debate its strong bones vs. a jarring tonal detour, highlight standout scenes (Billy Crudup's “emotional choice” masterclass), and talk about the cost of greatness—career ambition vs. being present for the people who matter. To close, they hit Knives Out 3: Wake Up Deadman, breaking down why these star-stacked whodunits are the perfect “pause-and-theorize” Netflix watch, what works (Josh Brolin + Josh O'Connor showing up big), and where the movie occasionally runs long—but still lands. Also: a quick warning about The Roses… and a bottle-fed cameo from Reese to end the episode.
We review two recent Netflix movies - Noah Baumbach's JAY KELLY, starring George Clooney, and TRAIN DREAMS, starring Joel Edgerton. One of them is one of our favourite films of the year... listen to find out which one!Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Cameron-Wilson says that box office is down 40% again, even though #1 Zootropolis 2 has become the biggest film of the year worldwide. #18 Ella McCay is from James L. Brooks, who brought us such movies as Broadcast News. It stars Emma Mackey as an aspiring politician, backed by a raft of great actors such as Jamie Lee Curtis and Albert Brooks. Full of terrific dialogue, it reminds James of the great screwball comedies of old. He loved every minute. He was also impressed by Netflix's Train Dreams, with Joel Edgerton as a logger and railroad worker. This is film as art and does require a degree of patience. He was bewitched by a film which reminded him of Days of Heaven. Also on Netflix is the third Knives Out movie, Dead Man Wake Up. Despite a great cast supporting Daniel Craig, James thought the murder plot was forced and, while there were some great moments, he was ultimately disappointed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys criticize the latest entry in Rian Johnson's Knives Out mystery film series, Wake Up Dead Man – then lament the passage of time while discussing the career defining Joel Edgerton performance contained within Train Dreams. WATCH: https://youtu.be/bT-X4dDmUBg Follow Cinereelists: Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – TikTok Follow James: Letterboxd – BlueSky Follow Zach: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Kyle: Letterboxd Support the show on Patreon. Subscribe: iTunes / RSS Have a film suggestion you think we've never seen and want us to discuss on the show? Send your pick to heyguys@cinereelists.com and one of us WILL watch it and...
In this special episode of the podcast, recorded live at Zibby's Bookshop in LA, three extraordinary guests celebrate the acclaimed new film Train Dreams: writer-director Clint Bentley, actor Joel Edgerton, and Black Bear CEO (and Zibby's brother!) Teddy Schwarzman. The conversation dives into the art of adaptation, the creative journey behind Train Dreams, and the deeply human themes at the heart of Denis Johnson's beloved novella. From the challenges of translating a 116-page, time-jumping story for the screen to the emotional resonance of portraying an ordinary life with extraordinary dignity, this insightful discussion offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at filmmaking, storytelling, and collaboration.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4q7EJnzShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for listening guides and more. **(Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Der Pate (The Godfather) gilt als einer der größten Filmklassiker aller Zeiten – aber warum funktioniert dieser Mafiafilm / Gangsterfilm so gut, dass er sogar Leute abholt, die mit Gangsterfilmen sonst wenig anfangen können? In dieser Folge gehen wir genau da rein: Filmkritik, Filmanalyse, Wirkung, Figuren, Inszenierung – und warum Coppolas Epos bis heute so präsent ist. Wir sprechen über Der Pate (1972) von Francis Ford Coppola, nach dem Roman von Mario Puzo – mit Marlon Brando als Don Vito Corleone und Al Pacino als Michael Corleone. Was macht die Atmosphäre so dicht? Warum ist das Tempo trotzdem fesselnd? Und wieso ist das Ganze für viele weniger “Gangster-Action” als ein kompromissloses Familiendrama über Macht, Loyalität und Moral? Außerdem in dieser Folge: aktuelle Filme & Neuerscheinungen – jeder bringt einen frischen Titel mit:
Train Dreams is an adaptation of the 2011 novella starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, directed and co-written by Clint Bentley, I talk about the film on this podcast enjoy!
Pol, Kirsten, and Bud talk Warner Bros wooing, the end of The Boys, and celebrities chirping at each other. Bud’s Weekly Geek-out 07:43 – retro listening Coming Soon 16:58 – The Boys (Amazon series, final season 5, Prime Video, April 8) 18:55 – Paradise (Huhu series, S2, February 23, LOUD HULU LOGO AT THE END) 20:51 – A Private Life (in theatres January 16) 23:54 – Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (in theatres April 10, amazing SMG moment in the trailer, 2006 OG) 28:34 – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (”Official Final Trailer,” HBO Max series, January 18) 32:30 – F1 (Apple TV, December 12, was in theatres June 27) 33:41 – Columbia’s New Endor-Inspired Star Wars Collection (drops December 11, BTS) 35:40 – Star Wars returns to theaters for 50th anniversary (February 19, 2027) 39:42 – New 4K restorations of Studio Ghibli movies are coming to IMAX screens in 2026 40:55 – Stranger Things 5 coming to the Odeon at 6:30 pm and 10:00 pm on NYE (adding 11:40a and 3:10p showings NYD) Geek News Proper 42:09 – Netflix Wins Bidding War to Purchase Warner Bros. BUT: Paramount makes $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros 1:01:37 – Golden Globes 2026 nominations 1:04:22 – Joel Edgerton says James Cameron shouldn’t ‘be squabbling’ over ‘what has a right to be seen’ after arguing Netflix films don’t belong at the Oscars 1:05:02 – Quentin Tarantino calls Paul Dano a ”weak, uninteresting guy” related: Dano love, we got Dano love 1:09:02 – wholesome chat beetween Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet re: levitating kisses (article, full Actors on Actors episode) RUMOURS and HEARSEY 1:10:58 – Scarlett Johansson in taaaAAAaaalks to join The Batman: Part II (source: Consequence) Reviews and Recommendayshes 1:16:00 – Eternity 1:18:47 – Squid Game Join The Geek-out Podcast’s Facebook page (where we’ll release new episodes, and where you can talk with us) and Facebook group (where fans of the podcast can gather and talk geeky stuff)! Questions? Comments? Corrections? Suggestions? e-mail geekout@TheZone.fm Subscribe to The Zone’s Geek-out Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Or, copypasta this link to subscribe using your podcatcher of choice: https://omny.fm/shows/the-geek-out-podcast/playlists/podcast.rss And, get more Zone podcasty goodness at TheZone.fm/podcast
On this episode William J. Hammon (ActuallyPaid.com) and host Jason Godbey review films from this year's AFI Fet including: Kokuho - Japan's submission to the Academy Awards this year, Train Dreams - starring Joel Edgerton, Ghost Elephants- directed by Werner Herzog.Sponsored by BlackMagic DesignTonkawa Film FestivalDehancer.comShow theme & Music by Christopher GillardWritten by William J. HammonJason GodbeyProduced & Created by Jason Godbey
RSS/iTunes/Spotify Check out all the episodes of CINEMA SMORGASBORD SELLS OUT right here. All aboard! We choo-choo-choose you on this episode of CINEMA SMORGASBORD SELLS OUT and we’re checking out the 2025 drama TRAIN DREAMS starring Joel Edgerton, with Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy! Based on the beloved novella Denis Johnson, we follow 80 years of the life of Robert Grainier, a logger (and later hermit) who faces love, loss, triumph and tragedy at the turn of the 20th century. BUT IS IT ANY GOOD? I guess we’ll talk about it until we reach a conclusion.The post Episode 303 – Cinema Smorgasbord Sells Out – Train Dreams (2025) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s starts tomorrow, but two determined teenagers are taking their objection all the way to the High Court. Backed by the Digital Freedom Project, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland argue the ban is partly unconstitutional, restricting young people's ability to discuss public life. We speak with Noah and Macy about their legal fight, their alternatives to the ban, and what they believe is lost when teens are forced offline.And in headlines today, A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan overnight, prompting tsunami warnings and orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate; Seven years after Toyah Cordingley's body was discovered on an isolated beach, former nurse Rajwinder Singh has been found guilty of her murder; A historic apology will be delivered to Aboriginal people as Victoria recognises its past mistreatment of Aboriginal people; Aussies Jacob Elordi, Rose Byrne & Joel Edgerton all nominated for Golden Globes THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Noah Jones & Macy Neyland, teens fronting the High Court social media ban challenge Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Daniel and Mason dive into the recently released Train Dreams, a film that offers a deep character study of Robert Granger, portrayed by Joel Edgerton. They discuss the film's artistic nuances, its setting during a time of immense change in America, and its potential Oscar buzz. Films discussed during this episode: Train Dreams Predator Badlands The Christmas Chronicles Train Dreams is available on Netflix now. You can watch it here. If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a movie we cover next, please reach out to us on social media. We're on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram. Next Episode: The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo with Michael Walker & Susan Gomes
In den riesigen Katalogen der Streaminganbieter gehen die leisen Töne oft unter. Mit Train Dreams ist auf Netflix jedoch ein Film erschienen, der genau dieses Schicksal nicht verdient hat. Wir werfen einen Blick auf das Leben des Tagelöhners Robert Grainier, der sich in den Wäldern des amerikanischen Nordwestens eine Existenz aufbaut, während die Welt um ihn herum durch den technischen Fortschritt rasant an Fahrt aufnimmt.Dabei besprechen wir, wie der Film im ungewöhnlichen 4:3-Format eine enorme Stofflichkeit entwickelt und warum Hauptdarsteller Joel Edgerton mit minimalistischem Spiel große Emotionen transportiert. Warum sich dieser „Slice of Life“-Film gerade für die dunklere Jahreszeit perfekt eignet, erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge.
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In this episode of TV Gold, James Manning and Andrew Mercado review four new shows: Wild Cherry and Heated Rivalry both on HBO Max, plus Train Dreams and The Diplomat (S3) both on Netflix. • Wild Cherry starts strong but soon reveals its trashy nature. Standout performance from Eve Best and it proves creator/writer/actor Nicôle Lecky is quite a talent. The show explores the toxic effects of social media on youth. • Train Dreams offers a haunting portrayal of early 20th-century life and features Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th-century America. Orphaned at a young age, Robert grows into adulthood and finds work among the towering forests of the Pacific Northwest. • Heated Rivalry is a slow-burn romance set in the world of ice hockey. The series chronicles the story of rival hockey players Shane and Ilya. Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a relationship neither of them fully understands. • The Diplomat Season 3 raises the stakes for Keri Russell as diplomat Kate Wyler and Rufus Sewell as diplomat Hal Wyler with political intrigue that starts with a plot twist you won’t see coming. Joining the cast this season are Bradley Whitford and Aidan Turner. Ride the series until the end with a plot twist as surprising as the one the series starts with. TV Gold Chapters 00:00 Exploring Wild Cherry: A Trashy Delight 10:51 Train Dreams: A Haunting Journey 19:00 Heated Rivalry: A Slow-Burning Romance 24:58 The Diplomat Season 3: Political Intrigue and Cliffhangers 30:45 Wrap-Up: Show of the Week and Final ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Train Dreams (2025) — Reduziert, melancholisch, episch: Eine Western-Adaption mit Joel Edgerton als Robert Grainier, der im Amerika des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts zwischen Arbeit, Verlust und Veränderung seinen Platz sucht. Wir fragen: Wird das ruhige Tempo und die ruhige Bildsprache zum kraftvollen Porträt eines Lebens — oder driftet der Film Richtung tropfender Nostalgie ab?After the Hunt (2025) — Lethargisches Universitäts-Drama über den Blickwinkel von Wahrheit und die Frage wem man glaubt, wenn etwas passiert sein soll: Täter oder Opfer.Die Rache der Polly McClusky (Original: She Rides Shotgun, 2025) — Action-Thriller mit Konflikt, Gewalt und dem verzweifelten Versuch, Familie zu retten. Wenn Vater und Tochter gegen ihre Vergangenheit kämpfen — überzeugt das als brutales Überlebensdrama mit Herz — oder gerät das alles zu genretypischem Schießpulver ohne Substanz? Wir diskutieren Moral, Instinkt und bittere Konsequenzen.Der Nebel (Original: The Mist, 2007) — Klassiker aus Horror und Survival-Drama: Ein Sturm, ein Supermarkt, grauenhafter Nebel mit Kreaturen — und zerfallende Menschlichkeit. Wir checken: Warum funktioniert der Mix aus klaustrophobischer Bedrohung und existenzieller Angst auch heute noch so gut? Und: Ist das Ende immer noch ein Schlag in die Magengrube?Hausaufgabe für nächste Woche: "Babygirl" (Netflix) #NapalmAmMorgen
Awards season may be driving Earth's Mightiest Critics loco, but we're moving full steam ahead with Clint Bentley's Train Dreams!Joel Edgerton stars as Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker adjusting to change in early 20th Century America. This adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella has been compared to the work of Terrence Malick. But does that mean its an artful, easygoing meditation on life--or pretentious celluloid Ambien? Join us as we forge a path to the answers in spoilerific detail, AND take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Train Dreams is now streaming on Netflix!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Train Dreams (2025) trailer.As mentioned in the show, Joe Engleman of the Chicago Reader wrote an enlightening review of Train Dreams--which formed the backbone of this conversation. Read it here! Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".
Von Weihnachtsmarkt-Hopping, Serien-Regeln und einem melancholischen Meisterwerk Von Weihnachtsmarkt-Plänen über das richtige Serien-Binge-Verhalten bis hin zu einem Film, der zum Nachdenken anregt! Nach einem kleinen Plausch über die anstehende Weihnachtsmarkt-Saison und die Tücken langer Autofahrten für kurze Events, starten die Jungs in eine Folge, die von Serien-Philosophie und einem tiefgründigen Film-Highlight geprägt ist. Zuerst entfacht Zeljko eine Diskussion über das Sehverhalten bei Serien: Schaut man eine Serie am Stück oder mehrere parallel? Das führt zu einem interessanten Austausch über Timos strikte "Eine-Serie-nach-der-anderen"-Regel. Passend dazu hat er gerade The Handmaid's Tale abgeschlossen und gibt sein finales Urteil ab: eine insgesamt sehr starke Serie, die ihn mit einem gelungenen Ende zurücklässt, auch wenn sie zwischendrin mal geschwächelt hat. Zeljko hat sich derweil nach einem Spoiler-Fiasko in den Anime-Film Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution gewagt und verstand erstmal nur Bahnhof. Ein klassischer Fall von "man sollte vielleicht die Serie vorher kennen", der ihn aber nicht davon abhielt, die bildgewaltige Action auf der großen Leinwand zu genießen. Außerdem hat Zeljko den von André Hecker empfohlenen Blaxploitation-Spoof Black Dynamite nachgeholt und war restlos begeistert! Der Film von 2009 ist für ihn eine herrlich überzogene und witzige Hommage an das Genre, die sich selbst nicht ernst nimmt und mit einem coolen Michael J. White in der Hauptrolle punktet – inklusive gewollter Mikrofon-Pannen im Bild. Der Film der Woche ist diesmal das melancholische Drama Train Dreams von Clint Bentley. Und hier gehen die Meinungen auseinander, aber im Kern sind sich beide einig: Der Film ist ein visuelles Meisterwerk. Die Geschichte eines Holzfällers im frühen 20. Jahrhundert, der nach einem Schicksalsschlag seine Familie sucht, ist extrem langsam und unaufgeregt erzählt. Zeljko war von der melancholischen Stimmung, den kraftvollen Bildern und der tiefgründigen Auseinandersetzung mit dem einfachen Leben komplett begeistert. Timo lobte ebenfalls die herausragende Kameraarbeit und das grandiose Schauspiel von Joel Edgerton, konnte aber emotional nicht ganz andocken. Der omnipräsente Erzähler aus dem Off und die für ihn zu gewollt poetische Erzählweise à la Terrence Malick ließen ihn etwas distanziert zurück. Eine Folge voller tiefgehender Diskussionen, Serien-Tipps und einem anspruchsvollen Drama, das zum Nachdenken anregt – wie immer mit viel Leidenschaft und persönlichen Einblicken. Also, Ohren auf und ab in die Welt von "Once Upon A Time In Cinema - Der Filmpodcast" – jeden Donnerstag um 18:00 Uhr, überall wo es Podcasts gibt! Inhalt:(00:00) Intro (26:30) The Handmaid's Tale (36:40) Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution (44:30) Black Dynamite (51:30) Train Dreams ____ Der Film-Podcast mit Zeljko und Timo Anfragen: ouatic@gmx.de https://letterboxd.com/OuaticPodcast https://instagram.com/onceuponatimeincinema_
Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Film Roulette: Jay Kelly, Wicked: For Good, Bugonia, One Battle After Another, The Perfect Neighbor, After the Hunt, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Eternity, Hamnet, Zootopia 2, Rental Family, Rebuilding, Peter Hujar's Day, Die My Love, Predator: Badlands, Avatar: Fire and Ash, The Baltimorons, The Testament of Ann Lee 00:23:25 – Review: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 00:44:25 – Review: Train Dreams 01:04:40 – Review: Sentimental Value This week, Jon and Will review Wake Up Dead Man, the newest "Knives Out" mystery from Rian Johnson. They also take a look at Train Dreams, directed by Cliff Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. And then they finish out the show with a review of Sentimental Value, the latest from Joachim Trier and starring Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård. And that's not all. Because it's been quite some time since the Cinemaholics had a chance to talk film (sorry for the hiatus!) Jon introduced a brand new game called Film Roulette. Essentially we do a rapid-fire set of reactions to a whole bunch of movies that have either come out recently or are in the awards conversation more broadly. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord and chat with us! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, JD and Brendan discuss Clint Bentley's new film TRAIN DREAMS, starring a never-better Joel Edgerton! 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
In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' host Victor is joined by Darren to discuss their latest TV and movie watches. The episode primarily focuses on the sixth episode of 'Welcome to Derry,' while also touching on the unexpected finale of 'The Chair Company,' and individual impressions of Joel Edgerton's performance in 'Train Dreams.' The conversation digs into theories, character developments, and cliffhangers, along with exciting previews and recommendations for upcoming releases. Additionally, the hosts dive into a rewatch of 'Watchmen' and speculate about the next steps for their TV watching schedule, including the upcoming series 'Fallout.' mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:30 Thanksgiving Catch-Up and Solo Episode Insights 01:54 Theories and Speculations on TV Shows 03:35 Stranger Things Phenomenon 11:11 Upcoming Netflix Releases and Reviews 15:17 Train Dreams: A Deep Dive 26:23 Chair Company Finale Spoilers 28:55 Unraveling the Dog Conspiracy 29:15 Ron's Son's Unusual Scholarship Plan 29:42 The Big Reveal and Season Finale 30:48 Speculations and Conspiracies 32:02 The Show's Renewal and Future Speculations 35:15 Welcome to Derry: A New Discussion 35:31 Critique of the Current TV Season 36:44 Character Dynamics and Storylines 43:27 Thematic Analysis and Metaphors 49:02 Watchmen: A Deep Dive 52:21 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts
Joel Edgerton stars in the new Netflix film Train Dreams, delivering a moving and memorable performance. In this conversation, Edgerton explores his personal connection to the film's story and character, discussing how director Clint Bentley's adaptation was able to “crack the safe” and bring the project to life. The actor also reflects on the meaningful advice his father gave about chasing his dreams, what he hopes to see flourish in the Australian film industry, and the unexpected delight of hearing which of his films resonate most with fans — from Kinky Boots to Star Wars. Video episodes are available on the Still Watching Netflix YouTube Channel. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.
Ao entrar no elevador para fazer entrevistas sobre o filme “Sonhos de Trem” (Netflix), a primeira coisa que ouvi de um jornalista americano foi: “Qualquer frame do filme dá um quadro maravilhoso”. Ele não sabia que o diretor de fotografia era brasileiro, mas sem perceber, acabou me dando a manchete e resumiu exatamente o que tantos profissionais têm repetido sobre o trabalho de Adolpho Veloso. Cleide Klock, correspondente da RFI em Los Angeles O nome de Veloso circula nas principais publicações de Hollywood, entre os favoritos na corrida ao Oscar na categoria de Melhor Fotografia. Nesta última semana, ele já apareceu na shortlist do Critics' Choice Awards, premiação da principal associação de críticos de cinema dos Estados Unidos. Veloso, que mora em Portugal e carrega o Brasil na memória e no olhar, veio a Hollywood para participar do lançamento do filme e das campanhas de premiações. E parece ainda se surpreender com essa repercussão. “É muito louco. Você nunca imagina, quando está filmando, que isso vai acontecer. Não é uma coisa que faz muito sentido, ao mesmo tempo, é tão surreal que eu prefiro nem pensar tanto. E é um ano extremamente difícil, com muito filme bom, acho que é um dos melhores anos do cinema nos últimos tempos”, contou à RFI. Ele confessa que, como muitos artistas, vive crises profundas durante o processo. “É incrível ter esse reconhecimento, principalmente pela quantidade de crises que a gente tem filmando, que você acha que nunca mais vai filmar na vida. A primeira vez que assisti esse filme no cinema, pensei: ‘Meu Deus, isso está horrível, nunca mais vou conseguir trabalho'. E ver essa reação agora, que é o completo oposto, dá forças para seguir”. Memórias e naturalismo Em “Sonhos de Trem”, dirigido por Clint Bentley e inspirado na novela de Denis Johnson, acompanhamos Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), um lenhador do início do século XX, que vive longos períodos longe da família. A atmosfera é de recordações borradas, sensações e silêncios, algo que nasceu de forma muito consciente entre Clint e Adolpho. “A gente queria muito que, ao assistir ao filme, parecesse que você estivesse vendo as memórias de alguém, quase como se encontrasse uma caixa com fotos antigas e tentasse entender a vida daquela pessoa, às vezes meio fora de ordem, e você tenta entender quem foi aquela pessoa por aquelas fotos”, explica. Um brasileiro nos anos 1920 Filmado inteiramente no estado de Washington em apenas 29 dias, um feito raro para um longa de época, o projeto exigiu uma maratona por florestas intocadas, vales, zonas devastadas e cenários naturais extremos. A natureza no filme é praticamente uma personagem. “Num filme de época, às vezes é difícil para quem o assiste se conectar, porque tudo é tão diferente. Então queríamos trazer mais realidade, mais conexão. Filmamos só com luz natural e uma câmera bem orgânica, como se você estivesse lembrando de algo que viveu”. Veloso, que nasceu em São Paulo e hoje vive em Portugal, encontrou na história de Grainier uma identificação imediata. “Quando o diretor me mandou o roteiro, pensei: essa vida é basicamente a minha. Esse cara que fica meses longe de casa, trabalhando com gente que talvez nunca mais vai ver… é assim para quem faz cinema. Voltar para casa sempre é estranho, leva dias para sentir que você pertence de novo. Tem as questões de perda, de imigração, da gente ser estrangeiro numa terra diferente, e isso tem consequências”. Olhar brasileiro encontra caminho em Hollywood A trajetória até Hollywood foi, como ele mesmo diz, “aos poucos”. Começou filmando no Brasil, trabalhou com Heitor Dhalia, assinou filmes e documentários, entre eles “On Yoga”, que chamou a atenção de Clint Bentley. Quando Bentley preparava “Jockey” (2021), buscava justamente alguém que transitasse entre ficção e documentários. Encontrou Veloso e o contactou por e-mail. Anos depois, “Sonhos de Trem” se tornaria o segundo filme da dupla. Além de estar nas previsões de Melhor Fotografia para o Oscar, a produção, que já está disponível na Netflix, aparece com possíveis indicações de Melhor Filme, Melhor Ator (possivelmente para Joel Edgerton) e Melhor Roteiro Adaptado. O Brasil que sempre volta Quando lhe pergunto se leva algo do Brasil para seus filmes, a resposta vem quase antes da pergunta terminar: “O nosso jeitinho.” Não no sentido estereotipado, mas na criatividade diante do impossível, no drible às burocracias rígidas de sets americanos. “Aqui tudo é muito engessado e a gente não está acostumado com isso. Aqui, você tem uma ideia e já ouve um não: isso custa tanto, precisa disso, daquilo. E às vezes não precisa de tudo isso. Digo, e se a gente só fizer assim? E funciona.” Reconhecimento Conto a ele que vários jornalistas comentaram comigo espontaneamente sobre a fotografia do filme, sem saber que ele era brasileiro. Veloso abre um sorriso tímido, um pouco surpreso, um pouco orgulhoso. É o tipo de reconhecimento que o Brasil inteiro deveria ouvir. E talvez ouça, quem sabe, no palco do Oscar.
Ao entrar no elevador para fazer entrevistas sobre o filme “Sonhos de Trem” (Netflix), a primeira coisa que ouvi de um jornalista americano foi: “Qualquer frame do filme dá um quadro maravilhoso”. Ele não sabia que o diretor de fotografia era brasileiro, mas sem perceber, acabou me dando a manchete e resumiu exatamente o que tantos profissionais têm repetido sobre o trabalho de Adolpho Veloso. Cleide Klock, correspondente da RFI em Los Angeles O nome de Veloso circula nas principais publicações de Hollywood, entre os favoritos na corrida ao Oscar na categoria de Melhor Fotografia. Nesta última semana, ele já apareceu na shortlist do Critics' Choice Awards, premiação da principal associação de críticos de cinema dos Estados Unidos. Veloso, que mora em Portugal e carrega o Brasil na memória e no olhar, veio a Hollywood para participar do lançamento do filme e das campanhas de premiações. E parece ainda se surpreender com essa repercussão. “É muito louco. Você nunca imagina, quando está filmando, que isso vai acontecer. Não é uma coisa que faz muito sentido, ao mesmo tempo, é tão surreal que eu prefiro nem pensar tanto. E é um ano extremamente difícil, com muito filme bom, acho que é um dos melhores anos do cinema nos últimos tempos”, contou à RFI. Ele confessa que, como muitos artistas, vive crises profundas durante o processo. “É incrível ter esse reconhecimento, principalmente pela quantidade de crises que a gente tem filmando, que você acha que nunca mais vai filmar na vida. A primeira vez que assisti esse filme no cinema, pensei: ‘Meu Deus, isso está horrível, nunca mais vou conseguir trabalho'. E ver essa reação agora, que é o completo oposto, dá forças para seguir”. Memórias e naturalismo Em “Sonhos de Trem”, dirigido por Clint Bentley e inspirado na novela de Denis Johnson, acompanhamos Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), um lenhador do início do século XX, que vive longos períodos longe da família. A atmosfera é de recordações borradas, sensações e silêncios, algo que nasceu de forma muito consciente entre Clint e Adolpho. “A gente queria muito que, ao assistir ao filme, parecesse que você estivesse vendo as memórias de alguém, quase como se encontrasse uma caixa com fotos antigas e tentasse entender a vida daquela pessoa, às vezes meio fora de ordem, e você tenta entender quem foi aquela pessoa por aquelas fotos”, explica. Um brasileiro nos anos 1920 Filmado inteiramente no estado de Washington em apenas 29 dias, um feito raro para um longa de época, o projeto exigiu uma maratona por florestas intocadas, vales, zonas devastadas e cenários naturais extremos. A natureza no filme é praticamente uma personagem. “Num filme de época, às vezes é difícil para quem o assiste se conectar, porque tudo é tão diferente. Então queríamos trazer mais realidade, mais conexão. Filmamos só com luz natural e uma câmera bem orgânica, como se você estivesse lembrando de algo que viveu”. Veloso, que nasceu em São Paulo e hoje vive em Portugal, encontrou na história de Grainier uma identificação imediata. “Quando o diretor me mandou o roteiro, pensei: essa vida é basicamente a minha. Esse cara que fica meses longe de casa, trabalhando com gente que talvez nunca mais vai ver… é assim para quem faz cinema. Voltar para casa sempre é estranho, leva dias para sentir que você pertence de novo. Tem as questões de perda, de imigração, da gente ser estrangeiro numa terra diferente, e isso tem consequências”. Olhar brasileiro encontra caminho em Hollywood A trajetória até Hollywood foi, como ele mesmo diz, “aos poucos”. Começou filmando no Brasil, trabalhou com Heitor Dhalia, assinou filmes e documentários, entre eles “On Yoga”, que chamou a atenção de Clint Bentley. Quando Bentley preparava “Jockey” (2021), buscava justamente alguém que transitasse entre ficção e documentários. Encontrou Veloso e o contactou por e-mail. Anos depois, “Sonhos de Trem” se tornaria o segundo filme da dupla. Além de estar nas previsões de Melhor Fotografia para o Oscar, a produção, que já está disponível na Netflix, aparece com possíveis indicações de Melhor Filme, Melhor Ator (possivelmente para Joel Edgerton) e Melhor Roteiro Adaptado. O Brasil que sempre volta Quando lhe pergunto se leva algo do Brasil para seus filmes, a resposta vem quase antes da pergunta terminar: “O nosso jeitinho.” Não no sentido estereotipado, mas na criatividade diante do impossível, no drible às burocracias rígidas de sets americanos. “Aqui tudo é muito engessado e a gente não está acostumado com isso. Aqui, você tem uma ideia e já ouve um não: isso custa tanto, precisa disso, daquilo. E às vezes não precisa de tudo isso. Digo, e se a gente só fizer assim? E funciona.” Reconhecimento Conto a ele que vários jornalistas comentaram comigo espontaneamente sobre a fotografia do filme, sem saber que ele era brasileiro. Veloso abre um sorriso tímido, um pouco surpreso, um pouco orgulhoso. É o tipo de reconhecimento que o Brasil inteiro deveria ouvir. E talvez ouça, quem sabe, no palco do Oscar.
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The new film from the team behind JOCKEY and SING SING is a lyrical life story starring Joel Edgerton. We've got casting director Nicole Arbusto with us to discuss this, and take on a Hotline question asking for professional shoutouts. Plus our annual Turkeys of the Year and the first post-Thanksgiving Christmas Movie Minute!What's GoodAlonso - magazinesDrea - Buzz Ballz/BeatBox/Cutwater cocktail challengeNicole - LA cloud formations latelyKevin - “books I haven't even cracked open”Staff PicksDrea - All That's Left of YouAlonso - Jesus' SonNicole - A Little PrayerKevin - Zero Dark ThirtyPick up Have Yourself a Movie Little ChristmasLeave a message for the Hotline!Get some Maximum Film! merch Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
www.buymeacoffee.com/brujascinemawww.youtube.com/brujascinema60 PROGRAMAS...SI, EN MAYUSCULAS (aunque se enoje Reclu). Gracias por acompañarnos en estas 60 horas y cacho que hemos tenido en BC.Sin duda alguna el estreno de la semana es "Wicked: For Good", la esperada secuela o capitulo 2 de la exitosa película basada en el musical de broadway, tiene otro color, otro espiritu y una incorporación medio extraña al mundo de Oz.¿Podrá ser una de las 9 películas que han metido su secuela al Oscar?Netflix acaba de estrenar la cinta "Train Dreams" protagonizada por Joel Edgerton. Un drama muy simple en cuanto a la trayectoria de la historia, pero profundamente efectivo y de una realización bellísima. "If I had Legs I´d Kick You" tremenda pelicula de A24 tiene una oportunidad para su protagonista en la temporada de premios. Una mirada sobre las complicaciones de ser madre de una pequeña con una enfermedad, atendiendola sola, mientras el mardio está ausente. Una locura y una angustia inmensa. Por cierto, sale Connan O´Brian.Cassandra Ciangherotti nos tira 3 recomendaciones rápidas y a lo que iba.Pasen y departan chiquitos. Que para eso venimos cada semana.Gracias por sus mensajes y gracias a quienes nos han apoyado en buy me a coffee.Enjoy!
Just as it says on the tin, T Lo flipped on their mics and offered a non-spoiler review of "Train Dreams," starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon, and a totally spoiler-filled review of "Wicked: For Good."
This week, the boys pick up DeNiro in between “The Mission” and “Goodfellas” when my man just wanted to have some FUN in “Midnight Run”, an action adventure comedy directed by Martin Brest (Beverly Hills Cop). The FBI, the cops, the mafia, bounty hunters, white collar crime, blue collar crime, smoking on airplanes…The movie looks real, the people are real, the car crashes are real, the helicopter is terrifyingly real, and DeNiro's comedy chops with Charles Grodin, Joe Pantoliano, Dennis Farina, Yaphet Kotto, and more. We open the show with some mini-reviews of “Wicked: For Good”, “The Running Man”, “Train Dreams”, and more. Grab a beer and listen along! linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page! Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro; 8:03 “The Running Man” - Dave's mini-review; 9:57 “Wicked: For Good” Jeff & Dave's mini-review; 17:59 Gripes; 21:03 “Nuremberg”, “Rental Family”, and “Train Dreams” - John's mini-reviews; 28:57 1988 Year in Review; 48:06 Films of 1988: “Midnight Run”; 1:23:59 What You Been Watching?; 1:32:47 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Donald Thorin, Philip Baker Hall, Danielle DuClos, Wendy Phillips, Dennis Farina, John Ashton, George Gallo, Brendan Frasier, Joel Edgerton, Edgar Wright, Glen Powell, Clint Bentley, Clifton Collins Jr., Felicity Jones, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, John Chu, Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Recommendations: Welcome to Derry, Pennywise, Say Something, Mr. Scorsese, Roofman, Buginia, A House of Dynamite. Additional Tags: Stephen King's It, The Tenant, Rosemary's Baby, The Pianist, Cul-de-Sac, AI, The New York City Marathon, Apartments, Tenants, Rent Prices, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, Amazon, Robotics, AMC, IMAX Issues, Tron, The Dallas Cowboys, Short-term memory loss, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Netflix, AMC Times Square, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, MGM, Amazon Prime, Marvel, Sony, Conclave, Here, Venom: The Last Dance, Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Apple Podcasts, West Side Story, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Melbourne, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike, Peter Weir, Jidaigeki, chambara movies, sword fight, samurai, ronin, Meiji Restoration, plague, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, casket maker, Seven Samurai, Roshomon, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, Stellan Skarsgard, the matt and mark movie show.The Southern District's Waratah Championship, Night of a Thousand Stars, The Pan Pacific Grand Prix (The Pan Pacifics), Jeff Bezos, Rupert Murdoch, Larry Ellison, David Ellison, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg.
Héctor se ha acomodado en el sofá de su comedor, le ha dado al botón de #Netflix, y ha visto #SueñosDeTrenes, el nuevo film de Clint Bentley protagonizado por el genial Joel Edgerton. ¿Estamos delante de una pequeña joya? ¡Escuchad y salid de dudas! ¡Y no os olvidéis de comentar! También nos podéis encontrar aquí: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52i1iqZ56ACal18GPkCxiW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/los-tres-amigos/id1198252523 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zK2XsnpHDGRujSTWHpL8Q Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e0b56d4f-4537-47e0-a252-9dfe56b5a490/los-tres-amigos Grupo de Telegram: https://t.me/LosTresAmigos https://www.facebook.com/LosTresAmigosPodcast/ Instagram: lostresamigospodcast Bluesky: @los3amigospodcast.bsky.social X / Twitter: @tresamigospod Threads: lostresamigospodcast Letterbox: https://letterboxd.com/LosTresAmigos/ #TrainDreams #Drama #Trenes #Romance #TriPictures
Joel Edgerton (Train Dreams, The Secret Life of Us, The Square) is an actor, writer, and director. Joel joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how he knows when his Australian Vogue Editor-in-Chief wife doesn't like his outfit, why his approach to relationships is ‘it takes two to tango,' and the reasons why he gets starstruck over are athletes. Joel and Dax talk about the big dreaminess of Australian filmmakers, the deficits of old school masculinity, and why his brother is ‘that guy' as a stunt performer in movies. Joel explains pitching ideas to George Miller while getting his steps in, the pleasure of working alongside someone better than him, and the incredible and brutal world he gets to portray in Train Dreams.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Interview with star Joel Edgerton regarding his new film Train Dreams. Now available on Netflix.
On this episode of The Best Thing We Watched This Week, Ruben and Chris talk about Brendan Fraser in Rental Family, Joel Edgerton in Netflix's Train Dreams, plus season 2 of A Man on the Inside. We also discuss Wicked: For Good, Zootopia, Pacific Days on PS5, and a Stranger Things rewatch, plus the abysmal Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation. And of course we'll chat with you too! What's the best thing you watched this week?
Sean and Amanda are joined by Juliet Litman and return to the (not so) wonderful world of Oz to cover John M. Chu's ‘Wicked: For Good,' starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Before diving in, they react to new movie trailers for Charli XCX's ‘The Moment' (1:02) and ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' (10:54). Then, they discuss ‘Wicked: For Good,' which they found deeply frustrating due to its bizarre story choices and one-dimensional characters (18:22). They hypothesize its potential box office, compare this year's press tour to last year's, and weigh its Academy Award chances (1:07:44). Next, Sean and Amanda briefly examine Clint Bentley's ‘Train Dreams,' starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, a deeply earnest and sincere portrayal of grief with some beautiful digital photography and an amazing collection of character actors (1:22:55). Finally, Bentley joins the show to discuss his new film and explains why he initially thought the original material was unadaptable, how he put a lot of intent behind capturing the logging scenes in the movie, and shares his feelings on the current state of independent film (1:34:28). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Clint Bentley and Juliet Litman Producer: Jack Sanders Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer — play themselves as they discuss great 'as themselves' performances in the movies. They also run their collective eye over the week's movie news, including heartening Star Trek developments, review Train Dreams, Wicked: For Good, Playdate, and Sisu: Road To Revenge, and talk about Black Friday bargains into the bargain. Interview-wise, our cup runneth over as ever, as Chris has interesting chats with The Thing With Feathers star/director, Benedict Cumberbatch and Dylan Southern; [20:57 - 36:22 approx] Train Dreams star/director, Joel Edgerton and Clint Bentley; [59:10 - 1:15:34 approx] and Now You See Me: Now You Don't star/not director, Ariana Greenblatt. [1:39:14 - 1:53:45 approx] And if anyone wants the Empire Podcast made available as a sleep story, please do get in touch. Enjoy!
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this week's third podcast review, Dan Bayer, Megan Lachinski, and Will Mavity join me to review and discuss the latest film from Clint Bentley, "Train Dreams," starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Clifton Collins Jr., Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy. Based on the 2011 novella of the same name by Denis Johnson, and co-written with fellow Academy Award-nominee Greg Kwedar, the duo are back following "Sing Sing" last year with another beloved independent film that has had passionate supporters ever since it premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to universal acclaim. Please tune in as we discuss the themes, Joel Edgerton's leading performance, the cinematography, Bentley's direction, its awards season prospects, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, 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
"Train Dreams" had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and later screened at the Toronto and AFI Film Festivals. It received positive reviews for its adaptation of the 2011 novella of the same name, Clint Bentley's direction, Joel Edgerton's leading performance, its cinematography, and its score by Bryce Dessner. Members of the cast and crew were kind enough to spend some time speaking with Next Best Picture over the past few weeks, and you can watch or listen to those conversations below. First, we have Daniel Howat's interview with Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. Then, we have my interview with Director/Co-writer Clint Bentley, followed by Howat's interview with actors Kerry Condon and William H. Macy. Then we have Will Mavity's interview with the film's cinematographer, Adolpho Veloso. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories. 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
Megan fills Dave in on WICKED: FOR GOOD (4:07), the conclusion of the film adapation of the Broadway musical which is an adaptation of the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. Verdict: Megan liked it, but didn't love it the way she loves WICKED (click here for a reminder). Then Dave and Megan talk about TRAIN DREAMS (20:34), director and co-screenwriter Clint Bentley's adaptation of the Denis Johnson novella. With gorgeous cinematography, a quietly deft screenplay, and a beautiful central performance from Joel Edgerton, Megan and Dave both see TRAIN DREAMS ending up on their year-end best-of lists. Over on Patreon, we watch the 2015 psychological horror film THE INVITATION, directed by Karyn Kusama and starring Logan Marshall-Green and Tammy Blanchard.
Okay, Ozians. The wait is finally over. The second and final part of the big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked" is finally here. In "Wicked: For Good," Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda use their vocal powers for good, providing a long but fitting climax. Both films combined have a running time of over 5 hours and, yes, it's padded. But thanks to spectacular production values and soaring vocals “Wicked: For Good” provides enough magic to satisfy all the Munchkins out there. In the sweet, low key comic drama "Rental Family," Brendan Fraser plays a struggling American actor in Japan who takes a job pretending to be the dad of a lonely young Japanese girl. While it works on a sentimental level, the whole setup glosses over some troubling ethical lapses. It's well-intentioned but tries a bit too hard to be heartwarming. Speaking of sentimental, the Norwegian comic drama "Sentimental Value" is about a famous filmmaker who tries to reconnect with his estranged daughters by making a comeback film about his family. Stellan Skarsgard, Renate Reinsva and Elle Fanning give terrific performances in an involving tale that will keep you guessing. It manages to live up to its 'sentimental' title without getting sappy. In the mood for a laid-back cinematic tone poem? "Train Dreams" is a beautifully shot Netflix period drama starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones about an ongoing series of tragedies that beset a railroad worker and his family in the early 20th Century Pacific Northwest. Tragic and austere, “Train Dreams" is a film to appreciate if not necessarily enjoy.
Actor Joel Edgerton on his role as an itinerant lumberjack in 1900s Idaho, in Clint Bentley's Train Dreams, an adaptation of a novel by Denis Johnson which is being tipped for Oscar success.The Harris in Preston and Poole Museum in Dorset recently threw their doors open after multi million pound refurbishment projects. We hear how these museums have been transformed and how local communities are responding to their reopening. Photographer Craig Easton tells us about his project An Extremely Un-get-atable Place in which he reflects on the time writer George Orwell spent on the island of Jura in the 1940s. And from South Georgia in the South Atlantic, artist Michael Visocchi joins us to talk about the physical and emotional demands of installing a permanent sculpture to over 100,000 whales slaughtered by the whaling industry. Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan
A beautiful conversation with the director and star of one of the years most beautiful films, Train Dreams!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've got ALL the running men this week, but we'd never run away from you at Breakfast All Day. Here's what we reviewed in our latest episode: THE RUNNING MAN (2025): Glen Powell runs for his life (and millions of dollars) in a dystopian future, based on the Stephen King novel. In theaters. THE RUNNING MAN (1987): Arnold Schwarzenegger runs for his life (and millions of dollars) in a dystopian future, based on the Stephen King novel. Available for rental. TRAIN DREAMS: An absolutely gorgeous film starring Joel Edgerton as a logger in the Pacific Northwest, post-World War I. In theaters now, streaming on Netflix Nov. 21. BUGONIA SPOILER CHAT: We get into everything here that we didn't want to give away when we did our non-spoiler review with Tim Grierson a couple weeks ago. Listen only if you've seen the film! No movie news livestream this week because we're doing some schedule juggling to see all the big, year-end movies. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/
This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, host Dom Lenoir welcomes the team behind Netflix's Train Dreams: Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, Clint Bentley, and Joel Edgerton. Felicity Jones – celebrated for her roles in The Theory of Everything and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – & Kerry Condon – Academy Award-nominated actor known for The Banshees of Inisherin and Better Call Saul discuss the actor-director relationship, rehearsals, and what it was like working on the project. Clint Bentley – acclaimed filmmaker behind Jockey and now director of Train Dreams – shares his perspective on shaping performances, cinematography, music, nature and how this project got made. Joel Edgerton – actor & producer – joins the conversation to discuss acting, modern technology, and the human condition. Together, they explore the making of Train Dreams. An inspiring and thought-provoking look behind the scenes of one of Netflix's most anticipated films of the year. TRAIN DREAMS is out now! Links FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the veganlifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take amoment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review& every comment helps us share the film's important message withmore people. Your support makes a difference! Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify,Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell your pals about this podcast. Thank you! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton, who joined us to talk about the role. We also review Die My Love, directed by Lynne Ramsay. Finally, for Film Club, we revisit John Cassavetes' A Woman Under The Influence.Joining host Leila Latif are Laura Venning and Fatima Sherriff.Email: truthandmovies@tcolondon.comBlueSky and Instagram: @LWLiesProduced by TCO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Train Dreams" writer-director Clint Bentley discusses the themes and challenges of making the period drama, working with Joel Edgerton, William H. Macy and the rest of the cast in developing their characters, and the music, cinematography and visual style. Also, casting director Francine Maisler talks about her prolific career (including recent work on “Sinners,” “Springsteen Deliver Me From Nowhere,” “The Lost Bus” and “Ella McCay) and also the fact that the Oscars is this year introducing a new competitive category for best casting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's part 3 of our Woodstock Film Festival movie reviews as we discuss the 26th Awards Ceremony and some must see movies that won hardware. Plus, we review The Black Phone 2 & Shelby Oaks before diving into a non-spoiler AND spoiler review segment on After the Hunt. 26th WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS: An Audience Awards Winner getting its “second wind” in the Oscars race? - 3:52 The Plague w/ Joel Edgerton wins Best Narrative Feature competition - 7:05 Steal This Story, Please! Wins Documentary Audience Award + Our Review - 8:35 https://woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-film-guide?filmId=689656bde56d04276a7b8bb5 Floating Carousel wins the Ultra Indie Award + Our Review - 11:24 https://bestdressedfilms.com/floating-carousel The Floaters wins Excellence in Directing Award + Review - 15:05 https://floatersmovie.com/ OTHER WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL RECOMMENDATIONS / REVIEWS: The Ark: a doc on an animal refuge in the Ukraine - 19:30 https://woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-features?filmId=6888d194890a9096ccbc5cce River of Grass: a doc on the alarming state of the Everglades in Florida - 23:31 https://www.riverofgrassfilm.com/ Park Avenue: an NYC drama featuring a stupendous Fiona Shaw - 26:04 On The End featuring Tim Blake Nelson in his best role since Buster Scruggs - 28:11 https://woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-film-guide?filmId=68a721e699412b9ef7b6ba8b Eloise and the Dress: a hilarious short film in need of the feature film treatment - 31:14 https://woodstockfilmfestival.org/2025-film-guide?filmId=68bede7a397fa68e1fb335a0 Whale 52: an emotional and adorable animated short feat the voice of Bruce Villanch - 32:45 https://whale52themovie.com/ WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: The Black Phone 2 - 34:53 Shelby Oaks - 36:29 After The Hunt Non-Spoiler Section - 39:28 Spoiler Section for After The Hunt - 45:47 OUTRO: There's a big musical biopic hitting theaters soon called Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. There's a horror holiday, which we like to cover. Plus, we have Gotham Awards Nominations next week. Otherwise, we're planning more reviews, previews, and interviews that we hope you'll continue to enjoy. So please follow, like, subscribe, rate and review us via our socials or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, thank you for doing so. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar
Welcome back to Movie Boi! This podcast will feature discussions on movies, new and old alike, as well as some broader movie topics and conversations.In this episode:00:00 - A discussion on The Smashing Machine, the MMA biopic about fighting legend Mark Kerr. Mark is portrayed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and features great supporting roles by Emily Blunt and Ryan Bader. I also do a deep dive on The Rock's filmography. 18:40 - Revisiting the 2011 film Warrior starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, and Nick Nolte. If you want to share your thoughts on the movie or send in a mailbag question, contact MovieBoyJack@gmail.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.