Podcast appearances and mentions of John G Avildson

Movie of the Year: 1984The Karate Kid(with Adam Kempenaar from Filmspotting!) In a riveting episode of the "Movie of the Year" podcast, the panel dives deep into the beloved 1984 classic, "The Karate Kid." With guest panelist Adam Kempenaar, the host of the renowned podcast Filmspotting, this episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the film's enduring appeal. Through detailed discussions, the episode examines the intricate relationship between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, the directorial vision of John G. Avildson, and the thematic clash of Eastern and Western philosophies that defines the movie.The Bond Between The Karate Kid's Daniel and Mr. MiyagiCentral to "The Karate Kid" is the heartwarming and transformative relationship between Daniel LaRusso, played by Ralph Macchio, and Mr. Miyagi, portrayed by Pat Morita. The podcast panel, with Kempenaar's insights, delves into how this dynamic serves as the film's emotional core. They discuss how Daniel, a teenager struggling to adapt to his new life in California, finds an unlikely mentor in Mr. Miyagi, a quiet and wise karate master.Kempenaar highlights the authenticity and depth of their bond, noting how Mr. Miyagi's unconventional training methods—such as the iconic "wax on, wax off" routine—teach Daniel more than just karate. These lessons instill discipline, patience, and resilience, ultimately shaping Daniel's character and helping him face his bullies, particularly Johnny Lawrence of the Cobra Kai dojo. The discussion underscores how their relationship transcends a typical mentor-student dynamic, evolving into a profound friendship that resonates with audiences to this day.The Vision of Director John G. AvildsenJohn G. Avildsen, the director of "The Karate Kid," is celebrated for his ability to craft inspirational underdog stories, a skill he honed with the Academy Award-winning "Rocky." The podcast explores Avildson's directorial approach, which brings a unique blend of grit and sentimentality to the film. Kempenaar and the panelists discuss Avildson's talent for creating emotionally charged narratives that are both realistic and uplifting.Avildson's meticulous attention to character development and storytelling is a focal point of the conversation. The panel appreciates how he captures the nuances of Daniel's journey and Mr. Miyagi's mentorship. They also highlight Avildson's skill in choreographing the film's fight scenes, which are not only thrilling but also imbued with deeper philosophical undertones.Eastern vs. Western Philosophies in The Karate KidA significant theme in "The Karate Kid" is the clash between Eastern and Western philosophies. This thematic conflict is intricately woven into the narrative, contrasting the peaceful, introspective teachings of Mr. Miyagi with the aggressive, results-driven mentality of the Cobra Kai dojo. The podcast episode delves into how this cultural juxtaposition is portrayed and its impact on the characters and story.Kempenaar provides an insightful analysis of how Mr. Miyagi embodies Eastern principles such as balance, humility, and inner peace. In contrast, the Cobra Kai, led by the ruthless Sensei Kreese, represents a Western emphasis on competition and dominance. The discussion examines how these differing philosophies influence Daniel's growth and the film's resolution, with Daniel ultimately embracing Miyagi's teachings to triumph in the All-Valley Karate Championship.Adam Kempenaar's Perspective on The Karate KidGuest panelist Adam Kempenaar brings a fresh perspective to the podcast, enriching the discussion with his extensive knowledge of film history and analysis. As the host of Filmspotting, Kempenaar is adept at dissecting cinematic elements and contextualizing them within broader cultural and artistic frameworks. His...

Six more movies reviews, don't worry we have more showcases coming soon, but hey let's dive in. Today we are doin it, ever so slightly differently. For you dear listener it is basically nothing, but for us or me specifically it feels like great fun. We have our five prepared reviews, and then we pause the pod car, watch the 6th then come back and give our freshest review ever. Starting off today we tackle (the Trial of the Catonsville nine 1972) Sadly this isn't streaming and is only available on VHS, it's probably not an accident that an extremely left movie about direct action gets buried. These 2 priest brothers and 7 others grabbed all the files of those tagged to be next in the draft to Nam and publicly burned them using homemade napalm to protest the bombings. They are well spoken and unapologetic in the trial, and we hear at D.U.I. think its an important 70's event and film that should definitely get a re release now. Film is based off a play written by Daniel Berrigan, one of the 9. Movie number 2 today is (the Homecoming 1973) Oh dear this movie. I will say this, in thinking about why I didn't love it, its actually getting more thought provoking and interesting in my head. Ian Holm is great in this, and perhaps now let us move on to something with a little more passion for life. (Rocky 1976) I'm sorry, but I had seen this film so many times before realizing that Sly pretty much runs the whole show, and is quite underrated. He wrote most if not all the Rocky's, and heck he wrote first blood. He did not direct this one though that's the next movie. Our director here is John G Avildson of karate kid fame. Not sure what to say here, but we do say a lot, now this movie did very well at the box office and the oscars, is it deserved, let's see. Personally I'd of given the best picture to 2 over one because there is simply less Paulie in it. you can just listen so let's move on shall we. (Opening night 1977) Our 2nd John Cassavettes film. Here have a decade under the influence favorite Gena Rowlands giving a breathtaking performance as stage and screen star Myrtle Gordan. Say what you will but she rules and this film really takes you inside of a stage production, I mean really in there. Listen and we'll tell you if there's issues but issues or no, this for us was really quite something to see. Next up we have for you (Rocky II 1979). Sly IS writer and director here and this is another film that I do have a memory of seeing in the theater in 79. I was 8 and remember it as, pretty great for a non Star Wars movie. High praise indeed. I should have said before but Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, and awesome Carl Weathers are all back again and pretty great, also Burt Young as Paulie, great actor douchee character. Finally today we pull the pod car over and pause to watch then review (where the lilies bloom 1974) another 70's rated g family film that doesn't really seem all that family or G. Is it insulting to intelligence and kids now to just give them a simple story cartoon and call it good. Wall E is pretty darn heavy actually. I liked that I watched some pretty heavy films as a kid, now they didn't scar me like some of my friends were by being taken to go see Alien when they were 7 just so the parents could see Alien. Our friend of the pod Eddie was even taken to see the Texas chainsaw massacre and told to NOT look at the screen. I on the other hand was taken to see heavy themed Ordinary people at 8 or 9 and shown one flew over the cuckoo's nest as a kid and these are still 2 of my most favorite movies and I don't feel I was scarred or that I didn't understand the concepts as a kid, I understand them better now, but I love the journey of re watching great movies or re looking at good art or music over the years, here's to the journey. Thanks so much for listening.

Daniel moves to a new town where he is harassed by boys adept in karate. He decides to learn karate. When Mr Miyagi starts his training, he learns that there is more to the art form than fighting.   Special thanks to The Karate Kid star and the wonderfully talented keyboardist of Survivor, Jeffrey Bryan, for offering his awesome insight into this classic film!   Director - John G. Avildson.   Become a MEMBER of THE GREEN ROOM! Details below!   Remember to RATE AND REVIEW us on iTunes! Membership: https://www.patreon.com/midnightdoublefeature Facebook: The After Party Instagram: @midnightdoublefeature Youtube: Midnight Double Feature Twitter: @mdfpod Email: midnightdoublefeature@gmail.com  

Title: Rocky [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Director: John G. Avildsen Producers: Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff Writer: Sylvester Stallone Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith Release date: December 3, 1976 (US) SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema is back in action, ya'll! Hosts Robert, Beau, and Ash return to analyze, review, and deconstruct the 1976 iconic boxing/sports epic, Rocky! Sylvester Stallone gave us one of his all-time classic performances for this movie, and we feel this is truly a film that is more pertinent and more necessary in these trying times; we were truly blown away by how well it holds up all these years. We talk about Stallone's overall career, the anime-esque feel to Rocky's character, the autobiographical nature of Stallone's writing, and how Rocky is the quintessential modern American folk hero. Join our discussion, and prepare to be inspired! Collateral Cinema is on Apple Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, Podcoin, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Patreon; we will have exclusive full-length commentaries on our favorite movies soon! (Collateral Cinema is an LCompany Production. Intro song is a license-free beat by @DarkSunn. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don’t sue us; we’re poor!)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Michael and Nick celebrate their one year anniversary of crossing stuff off their shamelist! Thank you all for the support. This is a loaded episode at a whopping 2hrs and 49mins but it's worth it as we discuss ROCKY! Directed by John G. Avildson and written by Sylvester Stallone, ROCKY (1976) stars Sylvester Stallone as the titular Rocky, a down on his luck boxer that is given a big opportunity to challenge the Heavyweight Champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). The film has a supporting cast of Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith and Burt Young and went on to not only win multiple Academy Awards, but capture the hearts of many. Gregory Bishop joins the show as a special co-host this week. Greg is a programmer for the Atlanta Film Society and the Y'Allywood Film Festival. http://www.yallywood.org/ Also joining the show this week for an interview is President and Co-Founder of Troma Entertainment and the Creator of the Toxic Avenger, Lloyd Kaufman. www.troma.com We'd also like to thank Zach McLain for his voice abilities on our new introduction of the show. http://zachmclainactor.weebly.com/ Thank you all for one hell of a year!