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We have a drink with Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master and also count down our top 20 films of the past decade. And later, we talk Gretel & Hansel, What Did Jack Do? and The Gentlemen. Follow the show on Twitter: @thecinemaspeak Follow the show on Instagram: cinemaspeakpodcast Intro: 0:00 - 9:59 Review - The Master: 9:59 - 33:00 Our Top 20 Films of the Decade: 33:00 - 1:45:28 Micro-Reviews - Gretel & Hansel, What Did Jack Do?, The Gentlemen, The Masked Singer: 1:45:28 - 1:53:46 This week in new releases/Outro: 1:53:46 - 1:56:34
To commemorate what would have been the 50th birthday of Philip Seymour Hoffman, we revisit two of his most incredible performances, in two very challenging films: Charlie Kaufman's SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK and Paul Thomas Anderson's THE MASTER.
In this episode, Tyler and Robert discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's THE MASTER.
Director's Club as you know it is back, kind of. As indicated in the recently posted Pop Culture Club debut, I mentioned that every now and again, directors will still be focused on from time to time. I decided to put a couple of sequel episodes on the schedule for the summer to make it easier on myself, and to follow through on a couple of promises I made. Friend to the show Bill Ackerman and I are both huge fans of David Cronenberg, and as much as I enjoyed our first episode on DC, I knew a sequel / reboot was due so we could discuss some more of his recent films and a couple others we skipped over the first time. It's more of a general discussion but there is definitely a heated debate surrounding CRASH and a newfound respect for both SPIDER and A DANGEROUS METHOD. Also, Bill talks about DER SAMURAI while I review Rodney Ascher's documentary THE NIGHTMARE. 00:00 - 27:17 - Introduction / Cronenberg27:18 - 27:35 - What We Watched Song27:36 - 42:41 - What We Watched42:42 - 43:01 - Director Song43:02 - 02:07:52 - Cronenberg Discussion02:07:53 - 02:18:48 - Top 5 Cronenberg Films / OutroThanks everyone so much for listening! The next episode will be another bonus episode recorded with Patrick, whom I love. Him and I will be revisiting Paul Thomas Anderson's THE MASTER to see if we warm up to it more, as well as talk about the genius of John Patrick Shanley's JOE VS. THE VOLCANO. There's plenty of good stuff to come, so stay subscribed. And as always, do send me an email: directorsclubpodcast@gmail.comDid you visit the new website yet:http://directorsclubpodcast.comVisit Bill's blog damn it:http://auteuristtrap.blogspot.com
How does one make a movie about Scientology without it being about Scientology? In our discussion this month, we plumb the depths of meaning lurking within the frames of Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master. In TV Corner we look at the A&E western/procedural that is, ahem, on hiatus: "Longmire." This show helps us look at faith and politics from a Native American perspective.What is The Master Really About? Five InterpretationsWhat Is the Meaning of The Master?The Master: What does it All Mean?Scientology Aside, 'The Master's" Meaning is ClearNext month's episode will have a retro theme. Oh, God! with George Burns and "Highway to Heaven" with Victor French and Michael Landon. Blessings!
Graciously accepting our repeated offers to come round for a cup of tea, Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan (and the man behind The IT Crowd) popped in for a chat in front of some Empire Podcast microphones, and you can listen to the resulting interview in this very podcast. As well as some wise words from the man who came up with a character as bonkers as Father Jack, the Empire Podcast team review a pair of five star releases - namely Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master and Michael Haneke's Amour - as well as a million star one in the form of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2. Why a million stars? Well, you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out..
West reads Kyle's review of Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master.