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Joel & Ethan Coen's ultra-Jewish film was a project that was very personal to them. Their '60s-set A Serious Man takes a humorous look at the trials of Job in the form of Michael Stuhlbarg, an actor who's done many great things in the past 15 years, but this was his breakout. Stuhlbarg looks for meaning in this often-funny, but often-impenetrable and even stressful movie. While this isn't a classic the way many other Coen Brothers films are, it's as well-made and fascinating as just about anything else they've ever made. We just...might not get it? So let our 601st dose of Have You Ever Seen settle into your ears as we try to figure out what the boys are doing in A Serious Man. Well, Actually: Upon further review, Larry's office is NOT a basement office, so he doesn't have much shelter from the oncoming storm. Sparkplug Coffee sponsors this podcast. Use our "HYES" promo code and you will receive a one-time 20% discount. The website to hit is "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". Say hi to us and tell us what you think by emailing us (haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com) or using the Twi-X thing (@moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis). We also post our shows on YouTube (@hyesellis in your browser), so comment, subscribe and like things there. Rate and review us on your app as well.
Danny and Derek welcome to the podcast actor Michael Stuhlbarg (A Serious Man, Call Me By Your Name, “Boardwalk Empire”) to discuss his role in the new play Patriots on Broadway, which portrays billionaire Boris Berezovsky's (Stuhlbarg) relationship with Vladimir Putin (Will Keen) in 1991. The group discusses the challenges in nuanced portrayals of Berezovsky and Putin, how preparing for the character pushed Michael to reframe his perspective on the end of the USSR, the resonance between the events of the play and the current situation in the United States, notions of homeland and patriotism for Berezovsky, and more. Patriots is playing now on Broadway through June 23 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre at 243 West 47 Street. Buy your tickets here.*Producer's Note: The “Russia 1985–1999: TraumaZone” documentary series that Michael referenced was created by Adam Curtis. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe
On this episode of American Prestige, we welcome to the podcast, actor Michael Stuhlbarg (A Serious Man, Call Me By Your Name, Boardwalk Empire) to discuss his role in the new Broadway play, Patriots, which portrays billionaire Boris Berezovsky's (Stuhlbarg) relationship with Vladimir Putin (Will Keen) in 1991. The group discusses the challenges in nuanced portrayals of Berezovsky and Putin, how preparing for the character pushed Michael to reframe his perspective on the end of the USSR, the resonance between the events of the play and the current situation in the United States, notions of homeland and patriotism for Berezovsky, and more.Patriots is playing now on Broadway through June 23 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.The documentary series, Russia 1985–1999: TraumaZone, that Michael referenced was created by Adam Curtis.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On Snubs, film fans and co-hosts, Caroline Young and Chris Masciarelli, discuss their favorite films that were snubbed by the Oscars. On this episode, our titular hosts discuss Luca Guadangino's Bones and All, and the 2023 Academy Awards it was noticeably absent from. Caroline loves Luca and Stuhlbarg and Chris is all set on this one. Don't forget to follow on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/snubspod/ A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media
Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor Amy Landecker about the return of Showtime's Your Honor where she co-stars alongside Bryan Cranston, as well as her role in the upcoming feature film, Missing. Landecker, who hails from Chicago and is the daughter of famed Chicago DJ John "Records" Landecker, talks about her breakout role in the Coen brothers' A Serious Man, where she worked alongside Michael Stuhlbarg (who is also on Your Honor). She worked with Stuhlbarg two other times, including her role as an anesthesiologist opposite him in Marvel's Doctor Strange, as well as on Amazon's Transparent. She also lets me know about working on Missing (the sort of spiritual sequel to Searching starring John Cho), the school in Chicago's Lincoln Park where she and a number of other artists attended, her work in theater, Bill Murray being a dick, and I get to share a silly story about her husband, Bradley Whitford. Your Honor is available on Showtime now. Missing is in theaters beginning January 19th. Links: Amy Landecker Your Honor Missing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brett-hickman/support
Robert Winfree, Alexis Hejna, David Wright and Mark Radulich present their Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review! Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a 2022 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to Doctor Strange (2016) and the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Sam Raimi, written by Michael Waldron, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange, alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams. In the film, Strange protects America Chavez (Gomez), a teenager capable of travelling the multiverse, from Wanda Maximoff (Olsen). Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich
Robert Winfree, Alexis Hejna, David Wright and Mark Radulich present their Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review! Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a 2022 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to Doctor Strange (2016) and the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Sam Raimi, written by Michael Waldron, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange, alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams. In the film, Strange protects America Chavez (Gomez), a teenager capable of travelling the multiverse, from Wanda Maximoff (Olsen). Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich
"A sign from my mom." With those words, Corrye explains the deeper meaning of this film for him following a life-altering tragedy, while "friend of the pod" Mike Pagano shares his personal connection as well. PLUS: A beef with Forest Whitaker; Luke returns to the movie theater; the ideas that help this "alien" film stand out from the rest; and why Corrye says he wants to spend an entire year over Mike's house when the pandemic ends!
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Let's just say--I didn't LOVE Call Me By Your Name. But I think it's a phenomenally well-made movie, and among other things, features a very emotionally intelligent performance by Michael Stuhlbarg. But I more than take issue with the Elio/Oliver love story before shifting the focus back to Stuhlbarg's heartfelt monologue towards the end of the film. Films discussed: Call Me By Your Name (2017) Edge of Seventeen (1998) Want to get in touch? Email: inthedetailspod@gmail.com Twitter: @colindrucker
According to The New Yorker, the acclaimed director and all-around stand-up guy Woody Allen's 2013 film "Blue Jasmine" is yet another masterpiece in a long line of them. According to us, it is boring masturbatory fantasy from an out of touch ghoul who, in an ideal world, would have been locked up in prison for the past several decades rather than pumping out an endless stream of bombastic nonsense. Cate Blanchett won Best Actress for playing Jasmine Francis, a mentally damaged widow who we find out through a series of unnecessary flashbacks was married to a wealthy Madoff-inspired Ponzi scheme mastermind. Jasmine really doesn't have a character arc because she is clearly crazy to begin with, but fancy-pants critics would have you believe that the film depicts the subtle unraveling of a fragile soul with a cutting wit that's sharper than an 18th century French guillotine (or something similarly pretentious). Sally Hawkins was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for playing Ginger, Jasmine's adopted sister who is based on the character Stella Kowalski from Tennessee Williams's play "A Streetcar Named Desire." She is recently divorced from a meathead named Augie, played by Andrew Dice Clay, and is dating a new meathead named Chili, played by Bobby Cannavale, but Jasmine's insistence that she can do better drives her into the arms of a third loser, played by Louis C.K. (speaking of mastabratory fantasies). Alec Baldwin plays Hal Francis, a rich narcissist who, like Baldwin himself, seemingly sails through life doing and saying whatever he pleases. But the role does require some acting when Johnny Law finally catches up to him and he has to face the music for his lifetime of recklessness. Tell us what you think by chatting with us (@filmsnuff) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or by shooting us an email over at mailbag@filmsnuff.com. This episode is sponsored by Water Cool It. Visit our website at https://www.filmsnuff.com.
Where's the damn fourth movie in the Men In Black franchise, dormant since 2012's MIB3? Michael McAndrew joins us to discuss the infamously expensive, Stuhlbarg-starring threequel, and whether the new Chris Hemsworth/Liam Neeson reboot will be any good.
The 2018 Best Picture winner, "The Shape of Water" was labeled "a fairy tale for troubled times" by its director, Guillermo del Toro. Coincidentally, the unanimous acclaim that the movie received despite its total lack of substance is reminiscent of another fairy tale, "The Emperor's New Clothes." Del Toro is a poor man's Tim Burton who repeatedly employs the same trick of blending together macabre yet magical scenarios that take place in the past, wide-eyed ingénues and heavy-handed musical scores. They should have been honest and just titled this movie what it is, "Edward Webbed Fingers." Sally Hawkins plays Elisa Esposito, a mute janitor who works in a top secret facility and lives a life of quiet desperation until she meets and falls in love with her soulmate, a slimy fish creature. She also has a vague backstory about being found as a baby abandoned near some water as well as some symmetrical scaring on both sides of her neck that looks a lot like gills, so we’re supposed to think that she's part sea creature or something. Richard Jenkins plays Giles, Elisa's neighbor who was recently fired from his job as a commercial artist after his alcoholism started to interfere with his work. Giles's character arc is driven by his failed attempts to get his job back and the fact that he is a closeted homosexual who gets rejected when he tries to makes a move on the proprietor of a local Jell-O pie restaurant. After experiencing these defeats, he's willing to risk it all so that Elisa can save her fish creature lover. Michael Shannon plays Colonel Richard Strickland, a psychopath bent on torturing and killing anyone who gets in the way of him advancing the misguided goals of the American Government. After swapping out prohibition with the Cold War, it's clear that Guillermo del Toro instructed Shannon to play the exact same character that he played on "Boardwalk Empire." Octavia Spencer plays Zelda Fuller, a talkative janitor who works alongside mute Elisa at the top secret facility. Throughout the film, her incessant complaints about her ne'er-do-well husband's shortcomings are supposed to provide comic relief. Michael Stuhlbarg plays Dr. Robert Hoffstetler (a.k.a. Dimitri Mosenkov), a scientist and secret Russian spy. After he discovers that the fish creature possesses human-level intelligence, he decides to disregard his orders to kill it and instead helps Elisa free it from the evil Americans before getting vivisected. Doug Jones plays a slimy disgusting sea creature with a hidden retractable penis. Join us as we discuss the sick history of Kellogg's cornflakes, the strange legality of bestiality in the United States, and the double-life Jim constantly tries to hide from his wife. Tell us what you think by chatting with us (@filmsnuff) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or by shooting us an email over at mailbag@filmsnuff.com. This episode is sponsored by Modern McCarthyism. Visit our website at https://www.filmsnuff.com.
It's Wednesday, January 17th and this is the FINAL Oscar nomination predictions podcast of the 2017-2018 awards season. Through the roller-coaster of this awards season we found ourselves without a true frontrunner until really just this month in Three Billboards but, is it? Can Get Out, Lady Bird or The Shape of Water turn the tide? How did critical frontrunners like Willem Dafoe (The Florida Project) and Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird) stumble once the televised awards started? Gold Rush Gang member Bryan Bonafede and I explore this season's Oscar race in great detail: from missed opportunities, to why studios keep putting prestige releases at the end of December (and when it sometimes works like I, Tonya) and the possible look of this year's nominees through the optics of a new Academy. There's a handful of Producers Guild (PGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) talk as both groups announce their winners this weekend, just days before Oscar nominations. We break down top categories and analyze chances of outliers, discuss if Netflix will finally break through this year with Mudbound and where and finally, reveal our one nomination wish for Tuesday. Sit back, this podcast runs 2h 10m with music. Intro: Oscar nominations introduction Outro: “New York City By Day, ” from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of Desperately Seeking Susan
Devin and Mark review Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut and 2017's most luscious romance (not the same movie).
***This Episode Has a Spoiler Section*** We are no-spoilers for the first (48) minutes, and then go into full peaches, I mean, spoilers for the final (27) minutes. Call Me By Your Name: Non-Spoiler Review Production Profile - 1:49 Timothee Chalamet Bio - 13:01 Armie Hammer Bio - 15:58 Michael Stuhlbarg Bio - 19:50 Movie Specs & Award Season Update - 26:24 Expectations/Review of Production Values - 31:56 Performances - 39:05 Armie Hammer Commemorative Spoiler Dance Music - 47:45 Spoiler-Filled Review Best/Worst/Peach Scenes - 50:16 Major Plotlines - 57:04 The Speech - 1:02:01 & The Final Scene Review - 1:06:21 This is our Oscar Sprint Profile for Luca Guadagnino's Call Me By Your Name, starring Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer, and Michael Stuhlbarg. Our production profile somehow works in 90s sitcom references during our recap of the story behind the pre-production of the film. Guadagnino is a great quote machine, and we read a bunch of those. Then we do miniature bio/filmographies of Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer, and Michael Stuhlbarg, and we share some of the more scandalous stories from the cast about their one rehearsal for the film.. Our non-spoiler review gushes over the peach scene like a simile that oozes with inappropriateness, (which I've accomplished somehow in a single sentence). The review of the production values wish we were both in Northern Italy, and we can't help but praise the tempered script for how it plays with convention and hits all the obligatory scenes with subtle brilliance. We also praise the performances all around, one of those rare movies where the entire ensemble is crushing it. The Spoiler Music plays, and then we get into some peaches. Peaches come from a can / they were put there by a man / in a factory dowwwntown, and we have to review this scene right off the bat. We cover the main plotlines, talk about the funniest scene in the movie, and then get right back into the peach. Then we dive into the Stuhlbarg speech and hope we can be half the parent his character was. We're behind on reading your emails and comments, and we vow to cover some of them in our upcoming pods. So do contact us on social media, and if you could, maybe tell a few friends or relatives about our pod. Pick three movie buffs or a few people who might like some easy background listening. We think our pod plays well at the gym, in the car, or even in the background during your workday. Thanks for your help, and keep watching movies with us. Lots of Oscar Sprint Profiles coming your way over the next few weeks.
If there's one scene from a feature film released in 2017 that should go into a time capsule for future actors showing how it's done, it might as well be Michael Stuhlbarg's monologue that comes near the end of "Call Me By Your Name". To those who know Stuhlbarg's diverse resume it shouldn't be much of a surprise. This is an actor who can do just about anything. He's been "Hamlet" on the stage and led a brilliant Coen brothers film ("A Serious Man") but he's also carved out a career as an unparalleled character actor playing roles big and small for the likes of Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. The only common denominator in his performances seems to be excellence. On this episode of "Happy Sad Confused", Stuhlbarg gives a master class on his approach to acting on the stage and screen, how his career changed virtually overnight thanks to the Coen brothers, and what it was like to work on a trio of acclaimed films ("The Shape of Water" and "The Post" round out the group" out this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"I like your shoes." Those were the first words that Luca Guadagnino, the director of Call Me By Your Name, one of this year's biggest critical hits and Oscar favorites, said to me as I sat down to interview him. Truth be told, I did wear my red sequined Converse so I might have been fishing for that. Guadagnino himself was sporting fabulous red suede shoes so, of course, I returned the compliment. Both Luca and one of his film's stars, Michael Stuhlbarg, were in town for the Napa Valley Film Festival. Stuhlbarg was receiving a Spotlight award and had two films at the festival - The Shape of Water and Call Me By Your Name. A fascinating duo, as Guadagnino was verbose and gave detailed and long responses to questions and Stuhlbarg with a more methodical approach to answers. Throughout the interview we talk about the journey for the book to get to film, getting Sufjan Stevens aboard and even a casting scoop the upcoming sequel (hint: it's someone from The Big Splash). This interview runs 36m 10s with intro and outro. Intro: Call Me By Your Name trailer featuring "Mystery of Love" by Sufjan Stevens Outro: "Visions of Gideon" by Sufjan Stevens from the Call Me By Your Name Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (copyright - The Orchard Enterprises and ℗ 2017 Sufjan Stevens)
This week we talk about the new collaboration between Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle that we had a hard time categorizing. Is it a biopic? Is it a slice-of-life movie? Is it a tryptic? We also talk about the Sorkin-ized dialogue and Danny Boyle's disguised thumbprint. Fassbender, Winslet, Stuhlbarg, Daniels, Rogen... The list goes on. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.
Devin and Mark discuss the notorious box-office bomb Steve Jobs, a big-budget prestige drama from a major studio that's performing almost exactly the same as the 2013 indie drama Jobs (starring Ashton Freaking Kutcher).
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