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ON THE FIFTY-SIXTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Austin and Tanner discuss the 2021 dark comedy thriller by Jim Cummings & PJ McCabe, The Beta Test. Having already made two critically acclaimed features, can Jim Cummings act and direct his way into the spotlight once again? Tackling lofty subjects like adultery and the film industry, does The Beta Test's social commentary sink or transcend? What can you do today to convince me you'll be better at your job tomorrow? Tune in and find out! Website: https://www.bombsquadproductions.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52220876 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bombsquadproductions Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bombsquad_productions/ Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BombSquadProds Follow Us On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bombsquadproductions LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/bombsquadproductions Listen to us on these platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VbdgPxf8efiAMph5tH6T8 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YTM2ZWJkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/bombsquadproductions PocketCast: https://pca.st/r54f4dsp RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/bomb-squad-productions-podcast-hu-Wol7V4 Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/bomb-squad-productions-podcast-hub --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
ON THE FIFTY-SIXTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Austin and Tanner discuss the 2021 dark comedy thriller by Jim Cummings & PJ McCabe, The Beta Test. Having already made two critically acclaimed features, can Jim Cummings act and direct his way into the spotlight once again? Tackling lofty subjects like adultery and the film industry, does The Beta Test's social commentary sink or transcend? What can you do today to convince me you'll be better at your job tomorrow? Tune in and find out! Website: https://www.bombsquadproductions.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52220876 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bombsquadproductions Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bombsquad_productions/ Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BombSquadProds Follow Us On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bombsquadproductions LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/bombsquadproductions Listen to us on these platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VbdgPxf8efiAMph5tH6T8 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YTM2ZWJkNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/bombsquadproductions PocketCast: https://pca.st/r54f4dsp RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/bomb-squad-productions-podcast-hu-Wol7V4 Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/bomb-squad-productions-podcast-hub
The Beta Test Review Writer-director-actor Jim Cummings' made a splash with Thunder Road and The Wolf of Snow Hollow, two independently produced films that were both very well received on the American indie circuit. His latest, The Beta Test, co-written and directed with its co-star PJ McCabe was 100% crowdfunded and made specifically in a way to avoid the traditional old-school corporate model of moviemaking to have complete control of the final product. The Beta Test is many things: a scathing satire of Hollywood culture; a black comedy; a detective story; and an erotic thriller that doubles as a cautionary tale about the age of digital tracking and your digital footprint. It' best described as the twisted delinquent cousin to Robert Altman's The Player— something WGA members will love, and agents will hate! This week on the Sordid Cinema Podcast, Simon Howell and Ricky D break down why The Beta Test is one of their favourite films of 2021 and explain why Jim Cummings is a star in the making. Links: LinkTree Amazon Spotify iTunes Podbean YouTube Listen Note iHeartRadio Pandora Twitter Facebook
Welcome back to the Deep Focus podcast. My guests this week are a duo: Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe, the co-directors, co-writers and co-stars of IFC Films' “The Beta Test,” and let me say that yes, this conversation is well-overdue. "The Beta Test" came out in late November, but hey, it's on VOD and more importantly, in a little teaser of what's to come: you will see "The Beta Test" on our upcoming list of the Best Films Of 2021 That You Didn't See. If that feels like a backhanded compliment. It's not meant to be. The film is just sorely overlooked and we urge people to see it. "The Beta Test" is about a married Hollywood agent—played by Cummings—who receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a big web of deceit, lies, and twist and turns. It's a dark, satirical look at Hollywood, cancel culture, the woke age of empathy and how that's really just terrified a lot of white men. Cummings and McCabe also talk about one of their indie heroes David Gordon Green who they have worked with a little bit and tease two more indie films they have in the works and suffice to say they are very ambitious. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theplaylist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplaylist/support
We're ecstatic to present this exclusive 90-minute audio commentary for The Beta Test. Rewatch the film with this playing in your ear and it'll be just like having PJ and Jim in your living room! (Jim presses play on the movie at the 28-second mark, following a short intro.) Read more on Journal.
It's the holidays, so actor and filmmaker PJ McCabe, who co-wrote, co-directed and co-stars with Jim Cummings in the very funny, very strange erotic thriller The Beta Test, tackles Eyes Wide Shut, the 1999 Cruise-and-Kidman holiday psychodrama that stands as Stanley Kubrick's final statement on human frailty. Your genial host Norm WIlner has to admit it: He's never been a fan.
Happy Holidays! The year is somehow wrapping up and we're here to talk about some of the movies that made November of 2021! NOVEMBER Spencer- dir. Pablo Larrain; Kristen Stewart, Jack Farthing, Sally Hawkins, Timothy Spall The Beta Test- dir. Jim Cummings; Jim Cummings, Virginia Newcomb, PJ McCabe, Kevin Changaris, Olivia Grace Applegate Eternals- dir. Chloé Zhao; Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Kumail Namjiani, Barry Keoghan, Lauren Ridloff, Lia McHugh, Ma Dong-seok, Salma Hayek Clifford the Big Red Dog- dir. Walt Becker; Darby Camp, Jack Whitehall, Izaac Wang, John Cleese Ghostbusters: Afterlife- dir. Jason Reitman; Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Logan Kim, Sad Old Dudes, JK SIMMONS?? tick, tick,....BOOM; dir. Lin-Manuel Miranda; Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry House of Gucci; dir; Ridley Scott; Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Al “Dunc-accino” Pacino, Salma Hayek Home Sweet Home Alone; dir. Dan Mazer; Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Pete Holmes C'mon C'mon; dir. Mike Mills; Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffmann, Woody Norman, Scoot McNairy, Molly Webster Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City; dir. Johannes Roberts; Kaya Scodelario, Robbie Amell, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hopper, Avan Jogia December The Power of the Dog Benedetta Flee West Side Story Red Rocket Spider-Man: No Way Home Nightmare Alley The Matrix Resurrections Sing 2 The King's Man Don't Look Up Licorice Pizza A Journal for Jordan The Tragedy of MacBeth Cyrano --------------------------------------------------- iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/m Google Play: play.google.com/music/m/Ixjpb Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2VE15E5... Blog: moviesarereel.tumblr.com Jurge - twitter: twitter.com/suparherojar26 Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/jcruzalvarez26/ Ryan- twitter: twitter.com/MrPibbOfficial Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/filmpiece/ Karrie - twitter: twitter.com/kar_elyles Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/karrie/
In this twisted tale of a soon-to-be-married Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, murder, and infidelity in this scintillating satire. Written and directed by PJ McCabe and Jim Cummings, THE BETA TEST is a dark satire thriller of Hollywood power dynamics and the vast interconnectivity of digital culture today. This winding thriller displays the problematic nature of the entertainment industry and humanity's willingness to jeopardize our happiness in small and constant decisions. It asks the question “In the age of internet consumerism and digital tracking, does anyone truly have privacy? And can we ever truly rest without having all the answers?” Co-directors / co-writers Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe join us for a conversation on this fantastical, thrill-ride through the avaricious landscape that defines “Hollywood,” and the pursuit of power, money and sex. For news, screenings and updates go to: ifcfilms.com/films/the-beta-test
Vanishing Angle producers Matt Miller, Natalie Metzger, and Benjamin Wiessner, join Shawn for a discussion of their new film 'The Beta Test,' written and directed by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe. Learn more about 'The Beta Test' and where you can see it at thebetatest.movie, and be sure to follow Vanishing Angle on all social platforms @vanishingangle.
Vanishing Angle producers Matt Miller, Natalie Metzger, and Benjamin Wiessner, join Shawn for a discussion of their new film 'The Beta Test,' written and directed by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe. Learn more about 'The Beta Test' and where you can see it at thebetatest.movie, and be sure to follow Vanishing Angle on all social platforms @vanishingangle.
The Squad celebrates the big 200 by reflecting on past episodes and taking listener questions. They also review a listeners choice this week "Dawn of the dead"
This week, the men have seen Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe's The Beta Test, a satire erotic thriller available on VOD and in theaters, then Katey and David discuss Spencer where Kristen Stewart plays Princess Diana (out in limited release), then Patches, Da7e, David, and Katey all jump back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Chloe […]
Now available via VOD, The Beta Test is the latest film from Jim Cummings, who co-stars, co-directs, and co-writes this dark thriller satire with PJ McCabe. This review is an excerpt from Episode #245 of the Cinemaholics Podcast. Our intro music for this week is “Fly Me” by Crazyjazz. Links: Find more of our movie reviews on Cinemaholics.com Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Support our show on Patreon. Follow Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter. Send us an email via cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Leave us a voicemail on The “Swell” App. Shop our Cinemaholics merch page for hoodies, shirts, and more! Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Jesse and guest Rilwan Balogun discuss Chloe Zhao's entry to the Marvel universe in Eternals and whether the Oscar-winning filmmaker was able to blend her vision in with the larger franchise. Then, the two take a look at Netflix's star-studded western Harder They Fall, and finally, Jesse interviews Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe about their new mystery thriller; The Beta Test.
We chat with local guy PJ McCabe & Sex Talk (That Isn't About Sex) On this episode: News (00:00:00) Entertainment Report (00:09:38) Sex Talk (Kitty Litter & Laundry Folding) (00:44:19) Camp Out for Hunger Totals & Bizarre Files (01:17:44) Dogs Eating Underwear (01:35:30) PJ McCabe Zooms In & Elf on the Shelf (01:56:41) Bizarre Files (02:31:27) Hollywood Trash & Music News (02:39:09) Wrap Up (02:58:56)
Q&A on the IFC Films movie The Beta Test with co-directors/co-writers/stars Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. A married Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, murder and infidelity.
Sometimes expectations get blown out of the water...On this episode we have the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Jim Cummings and Pj McCabe; the writers, directors and stars of 'The Beta Test'It's the story of a married Hollywood agent (Cummings) receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, murder, and infidelity.From the guys that brought us 'Thunder Road' and 'Wolf of Snow Hollow' this movie gets bent in some fresh and innovative ways We had the distinct pleasure if sitting down with both Jim and PJ to talk about the origins of the film, existing in an indie landscape in Hollywood and so very much more...
After a year of staying as far away from the show as possible, Pablo comes back to talk about two character driven thrillers. We start with a discussion about 2018's Burning from South Korea and close with a talk about this year's The Beta Test. We also talk about another upcoming Stephen King adaptation and have an interview with the Jim Cummings and P.J. McCabe from The Beta Test.There are just some things we cannot get away from on the show. Another Stephen King adaptation is on the way, and this time Rob Savage is at the helm. We talk about The Boogeyman, whether a short story can effectively be made into a two hour movie, and if a director known for found footage will be able to pull it all off.Parasite made history at the Academy Awards in 2020. Arguably, the path for its success was paved the year before with Burning. The movie is about a man who runs into a childhood friend. This one chance encounter leads to a carefully laid out mystery, commentary on class, and nuanced storytelling. Before we talk about The Beta Test , directors, writers, and stars Jim Cummings and P.J. McCabe talk about how they made the movie, what fears they had, and why improvisation does not work for them. It is a great interview that touches on what is wrong with Hollywood and possibly foreshadows the future of moviemaking.The film itself is a genre mash that includes elements of horror, erotica, comedy, and mystery. It is a modern story that also touches on social media and datamining. But is there too much going on? We talk about the performances, whether the movie is too inside, and the loss of erotica thrillers.Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel Muir, Blake, and Danny. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Danny can be found on Twitter @default_player and on Instagram at default_player. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
In The Beta Test, a married Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, infidelity, and digital data. Writer-Director Jim Cummings tells Write On: "I had the idea for the letter service, and I called PJ and I was like, 'What would you do if you got a letter in the mail, personally, that invited you to a no-strings-attached sexual encounter?' And he said, 'I wouldn't go because that would be insane,' and then I thought, 'Yeah, but what if you were somebody that would?'" Writer-Director PJ McCabe goes on to discuss their collaborative process: "It's really just the two of us with our laptops out in [Jim's] garage, and we'll just walk around acting it out, and we'll do it a million different ways until we find the way we do it that makes us laugh… and the best setup and payoff in a scene that keeps it the most interesting and moves it, logically, to the next step in the plot." Don't forget to subscribe to the Write On Podcast on iTunes! Now available on Google Podcasts!
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe about their film releasing everywhere today, The Beta Test. I loved exploring their thought process on the making of this film, how they both are wearing multiple hats and doing it with success and exploring their love of film.The Beta Test is available in select theaters and VOD today.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-city-drive-in/exclusive-content
In The Beta Test, PJ McCabe and Jim Cummings play struggling Hollywood agents trying to project a veneer of success. When Cummings' Jordan receives an interesting offer in the mail, his job and engagement are threatened. McCabe (pictured, left) and Cummings (right) tell us that interviews with real Hollywood agents — and their spouses — helped inform The Beta Test. They also talk about some of the sharp twists in their story, inspired in part by Eyes Wide Shut. And they talk about why they believe the old Hollywood system is over, and what filmmakers should do now.In addition to making the recent films Thunder Road and The Wolf of Snow Hollow, and playing cops in both, Cummings also has a small but crucial role in the new Halloween Kills, playing a cop who is curiously named... McCabe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Eric Holmes interviews THE BETA TEST filmmakers Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe. Along with their latest movie (which we all love), the pair also talk about a Victorian epic they are just starting to pen (after one and a half years worth of research). The Beta Test hits theaters and is available everywhere you rent movies on November 5, 2021. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! For exclusive video interviews, subscribe to our Deepest Dream Channel!
You've probably heard of Jim Cummings' last two films, "Thunder Road" and "The Wolf Of Snow Hollow." Well, now he's partnering with his buddy PJ McCabe and together, the two are co-directing, co-writing, and co-starring in one of the year's best comedies, "The Best Test." With a biting commentary on toxic masculinity, today's Hollywood culture, data privacy, and more, the film is as ambitious as it is outrageous. Both Jim and PJ were kind enough to spend some time talking with me about their film, which will be playing in theaters and available to rent on VOD from IFC Films on November 5th. Please take a listen down below and 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
‘The Beta Test‘ directors, writers, and stars, Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe, join Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast to talk the making of their new film, taking aim at Hollywood, the dark side of the internet, and much more! Support Matt's Movie Reviews 80s Tees: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=119192&u=2900540&m=16934 Loot Crate: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100442585-13901976 Vudu: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-100442585-14486018 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33903624 Follow Matt's Movie Reviews! Website: http://mattsmoviereviews.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matts-Movie-Reviewsnet/151059409963 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsMovieReviews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1036986/admin/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/mattsmovierev MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/mattsmoviereviews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsmoviereviews/ Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/critic/matthew-pejkovic/movies
A married Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, murder and infidelity. Filmmakers Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe discuss their bizarre indie comedy The Beta Test.
In the final Fantastic Fest Interview Matt chats with Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe of the movie Beta Test which was is getting released this Friday!
Stream free new horror movie Beta Test Afdah in full HD resolution. Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe put in an amazing performance here, additionally, they wrote and directed as well. As a result of this, they make a masterpiece that has a very compelling mystery.
Today on the show, Giles Alderson and co-host Dom Lenoir welcome writer, director and actor duo Jim Cummings (Thunder Road) & PJ McCabe to talk about their latest indie feature, The Beta Test (2021). After working together on the studio film The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020), they talk about the differences between indie and studio films. They also discuss what it's like to direct and act at the same time, why film festivals matter, and how to make your day on set. And obviously, they dive deep into the making of The Beta Test. Not only do they talk about how they got the funding, but also about references, lenses, and how Jim edited the movie at home and how he sound-mixed it using Adobe Audition. It was our first in-person interview since the beginning of the pandemic. We had an absolute blast talking to Jim & PJ. So we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode with Jim Cummings & PJ McCabe. THE BETA TEST A married Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, infidelity, and digital data. EPISODE LINKS Watch THE BETA TEST TRAILER Follow Jim Cummings on TWITTER Follow PJ McCabe on TWITTER OUR SPONSORS MASV: https://massive.io/filmmakerspod/ PATREON Big thank you to: Marli J Monroe Kevin Pybus Want your name in the show notes? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast EVENTS & CROWDFUNDERS Join us on ClubHouse on Thursday's 6.30 here: GMT https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/M5X0Qzvx SUPPORT THE PODCAST Read & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of film Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM. Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Facebook and Instagram Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Produced by Giles Alderson, Robbie McKane @robbiemckane & Samuel Evans @SamuelHEvans_ Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Part of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMS The Dare UK | Trailer The Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | Trailer Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot Winter Ridge UK The Isle Fanged Up The Marker Star Wars: Origins MORE FROM OUR FRIENDS Follow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths Follow Make Your Film for Live Events with our Guests @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.org The Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance Music from musicbed.com Giles Alderson's website
We had the pleasure of attending the Texas premiere for Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe's satirical erotic thriller, The Beta Test, with both directors in attendance! It was a wickedly fun, hilariously nasty irreverent ride that features another strong comedic performance from Cummings. We enjoyed the film and look forward to seeing it again when it releases on 11/5, Guy Fawkes day ironically. We hope you enjoy this Q&A as much as we did. For more, check out the links below: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-wolf-of-snow-hollow
You're listening to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. First I interview the directors and co-stars of The Beta Test, a crackling new comedy of panic set in the double-talking world of Hollywood agents. Then it's the thrilling conclusion of my conversation with writer/critic Bruce Bennett, about the 1961 Japanese mystery/melodrama Zero Focus and bizarro 1975 thriller The 'Human' Factor, starring George Kennedy. The Beta Test screens in this year's Tribeca Film Festival and comes out in November from IFC Films. You can support this podcast and read show notes with links at: rapold.substack.com Opening music: “Monserrate” by The Minarets Photo by Steve Snodgrass