<![CDATA[The 24 Frames Cast ]]> http://24framescast.blogspot.com The 24 Frames Cast, hosted by Tom Jennings, is a film podcast focused on thoughtful conversations about cinema’s craft, history, and lasting impact.

]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:04:27 GMT en-us 08e33f22-adda-5259-a797-322769ac3d00 https://media.rss.com/the-24-frames-cast/20251215_101251_c66676ae6b90123d47d052eb24cf1adc.png The 24 Frames Cast http://24framescast.blogspot.com yes 2006. All rights reserved. Thomas Jennings no episodic podcast Films,TV,and,Pop,CultureFilm and TV discussion presented by Tom Jennings. For more please visit www.24framescast.blogspot.comFilm and TV discussion presented by Tom Jennings. For more please visit www.24framescast.blogspot.com24framescast@gmail.com <![CDATA[Call Me By Your Name ]]> There are some films that feel less like stories and more like memories. In this episode, we talk about Call Me By Your Name — Luca Guadagnino’s tender, aching portrait of first love, longing, and the summers that seem to exist outside of time.

We explore the film’s incredible use of sound, silence, music, and nature, from the constant hum of cicadas to the intimacy of Sufjan Stevens’ soundtrack, and how every frame seems filled with heat, desire, and nostalgia. More than that, we reflect on why this film reaches so many people so deeply: the way it reminds us of our own pasts, the people we can never fully forget, and the strange pain of remembering moments that were beautiful precisely because they could not last.

This episode is ultimately about the power of cinema itself — how a film can make us feel seen, understood, and transported back into parts of ourselves we thought had disappeared. Call Me By Your Name isn’t just a love story; it’s a reminder of just how emotionally truthful and overwhelming great cinema can be.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2802311 be211aee-e9d8-49d5-87d0-462e088380dd 2020 full 3 3 2 2 false Thu, 07 May 2026 12:48:01 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comThere are some films that feel less like stories and more like memories. In this episode, we talk about Call Me By Your Name — Luca Guadagnino’s tender, aching portrait of first love, longing, and the summers that seem to exist outside of time. We explore the film’s incredible use of sound, silence, music, and nature, from the constant hum of cicadas to the intimacy of Sufjan Stevens’ soundtrack, and how every frame seems filled with heat, desire, and nostalgia. More than that, we reflect on why this film reaches so many people so deeply: the way it reminds us of our own pasts, the people we can never fully forget, and the strange pain of remembering moments that were beautiful precisely because they could not last. This episode is ultimately about the power of cinema itself — how a film can make us feel seen, understood, and transported back into parts of ourselves we thought had disappeared. Call Me By Your Name isn’t just a love story; it’s a reminder of just how emotionally truthful and overwhelming great cinema can be. Subscribe here24framescast@gmail.comThere are some films that feel less like stories and more like memories. In this episode, we talk about Call Me By Your Name — Luca Guadagnino’s tender, aching portrait of first love, longing, and the summers that seem to exist outside of time. We explore the film’s incredible use of sound, silence, music, and nature, from the constant hum of cicadas to the intimacy of Sufjan Stevens’ soundtrack, and how every frame seems filled with heat, desire, and nostalgia. More than that, we reflect on why this film reaches so many people so deeply: the way it reminds us of our own pasts, the people we can never fully forget, and the strange pain of remembering moments that were beautiful precisely because they could not last. This episode is ultimately about the power of cinema itself — how a film can make us feel seen, understood, and transported back into parts of ourselves we thought had disappeared. Call Me By Your Name isn’t just a love story; it’s a reminder of just how emotionally truthful and overwhelming great cinema can be. Subscribe hereFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Colossus: The Forbin Project]]> What happens when the system designed to protect humanity decides it knows better than us?

In this episode, I dive into the chilling world of Colossus: The Forbin Project—a Cold War sci-fi that feels more relevant now than ever. From nuclear anxiety and early AI fears to questions about control and the films place in Sci Fi history.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2716730 e5bb537a-998c-4f14-bc5d-8f786540a767 2742 full 3 3 1 1 false Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comWhat happens when the system designed to protect humanity decides it knows better than us? In this episode, I dive into the chilling world of Colossus: The Forbin Project—a Cold War sci-fi that feels more relevant now than ever. From nuclear anxiety and early AI fears to questions about control and the films place in Sci Fi history. Subscribe24framescast@gmail.comWhat happens when the system designed to protect humanity decides it knows better than us? In this episode, I dive into the chilling world of Colossus: The Forbin Project—a Cold War sci-fi that feels more relevant now than ever. From nuclear anxiety and early AI fears to questions about control and the films place in Sci Fi history. SubscribeFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[An Ungentlemanly Act]]> In this episode, I explore An Ungentlemanly Act—the BBC’s understated dramatization of the opening hours of the Falklands War—and what it reveals about Britain at a turning point in its history. Moving beyond a simple retelling, I examine the political tensions in both Britain and Argentina in 1982, and how those pressures led to a conflict neither side fully anticipated.

We place the film within the wider tradition of British imperial cinema, from Zulu to The Four Feathers, and consider how it both draws from and quietly questions those narratives. At its core, the film presents a familiar British story: a small group facing overwhelming odds with restraint, professionalism, and a sense of duty—but here, that story ends in surrender rather than victory.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2654321 17b34462-c37d-4245-b051-45be3bcdcce9 1351 full 2 2 10 10 false Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:56:04 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, I explore An Ungentlemanly Act—the BBC’s understated dramatization of the opening hours of the Falklands War—and what it reveals about Britain at a turning point in its history. Moving beyond a simple retelling, I examine the political tensions in both Britain and Argentina in 1982, and how those pressures led to a conflict neither side fully anticipated. We place the film within the wider tradition of British imperial cinema, from Zulu to The Four Feathers, and consider how it both draws from and quietly questions those narratives. At its core, the film presents a familiar British story: a small group facing overwhelming odds with restraint, professionalism, and a sense of duty—but here, that story ends in surrender rather than victory. Subscribe here24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, I explore An Ungentlemanly Act—the BBC’s understated dramatization of the opening hours of the Falklands War—and what it reveals about Britain at a turning point in its history. Moving beyond a simple retelling, I examine the political tensions in both Britain and Argentina in 1982, and how those pressures led to a conflict neither side fully anticipated. We place the film within the wider tradition of British imperial cinema, from Zulu to The Four Feathers, and consider how it both draws from and quietly questions those narratives. At its core, the film presents a familiar British story: a small group facing overwhelming odds with restraint, professionalism, and a sense of duty—but here, that story ends in surrender rather than victory. Subscribe hereFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Contact]]> In this episode, I explore the themes of science, faith, and belief through the lens of the film Contact. The discussion looks at how the story challenges the divide between evidence and personal experience, particularly when the film’s scientist protagonist finds herself defending something she cannot prove. Along the way, the episode reflects on how people understand scientific knowledge, why debates about design and evolution persist, and how both believers and non-believers search for meaning in the universe.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2625469 302f0c54-4227-44ce-ae7a-31b6227136ff 2502 full 2 2 9 9 false Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, I explore the themes of science, faith, and belief through the lens of the film Contact. The discussion looks at how the story challenges the divide between evidence and personal experience, particularly when the film’s scientist protagonist finds herself defending something she cannot prove. Along the way, the episode reflects on how people understand scientific knowledge, why debates about design and evolution persist, and how both believers and non-believers search for meaning in the universe.24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, I explore the themes of science, faith, and belief through the lens of the film Contact. The discussion looks at how the story challenges the divide between evidence and personal experience, particularly when the film’s scientist protagonist finds herself defending something she cannot prove. Along the way, the episode reflects on how people understand scientific knowledge, why debates about design and evolution persist, and how both believers and non-believers search for meaning in the universe.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Henri-Georges Clouzot's Manon]]> This episode explores Manon as both a tragic love story and a sharp portrait of postwar France. We examine how Henri-Georges Clouzot adapts an 18th-century novel into a study of moral ambiguity in the shadow of Liberation and the trial of Philippe Pétain.

The discussion focuses on Manon as a socially marked woman shaped by poverty, sexuality, and public judgment, and on Robert as a dislocated Resistance fighter whose devotion masks instability rather than heroism. We consider how Clouzot crafts a distinctly unsentimental “woman’s picture,” how his visual style reflects a climate of suspicion and exhaustion, and how the film anticipates the psychological pressure of later works like The Wages of Fear and Les Diaboliques.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2598138 3654b2a1-c0af-47ec-a623-1ff21e8c886c 1818 full 2 2 8 8 false Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:04:24 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comThis episode explores Manon as both a tragic love story and a sharp portrait of postwar France. We examine how Henri-Georges Clouzot adapts an 18th-century novel into a study of moral ambiguity in the shadow of Liberation and the trial of Philippe Pétain. The discussion focuses on Manon as a socially marked woman shaped by poverty, sexuality, and public judgment, and on Robert as a dislocated Resistance fighter whose devotion masks instability rather than heroism. We consider how Clouzot crafts a distinctly unsentimental “woman’s picture,” how his visual style reflects a climate of suspicion and exhaustion, and how the film anticipates the psychological pressure of later works like The Wages of Fear and Les Diaboliques. Subscribe here24framescast@gmail.comThis episode explores Manon as both a tragic love story and a sharp portrait of postwar France. We examine how Henri-Georges Clouzot adapts an 18th-century novel into a study of moral ambiguity in the shadow of Liberation and the trial of Philippe Pétain. The discussion focuses on Manon as a socially marked woman shaped by poverty, sexuality, and public judgment, and on Robert as a dislocated Resistance fighter whose devotion masks instability rather than heroism. We consider how Clouzot crafts a distinctly unsentimental “woman’s picture,” how his visual style reflects a climate of suspicion and exhaustion, and how the film anticipates the psychological pressure of later works like The Wages of Fear and Les Diaboliques. Subscribe hereFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Book review: Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film]]> I love books about films so I thought it would be nice to share a recent recommendation. Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film is more than just a biography; it's a journey through the history of Hollywood in the Golden Age and an absolute must read.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2548671 6953adf7-b5cf-4f68-8cdd-1eb3b75827d5 1139 full 2 2 7 7 false Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comI love books about films so I thought it would be nice to share a recent recommendation. Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film is more than just a biography; it's a journey through the history of Hollywood in the Golden Age and an absolute must read. Buy here Subscribe to The 24 Frames Cast here24framescast@gmail.comI love books about films so I thought it would be nice to share a recent recommendation. Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film is more than just a biography; it's a journey through the history of Hollywood in the Golden Age and an absolute must read. Buy here Subscribe to The 24 Frames Cast hereFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Loveless]]> Loveless is Andrey Zvyagintsev’s chilling portrait of a family — and a society — defined by emotional absence. Framed around the disappearance of a child, the film refuses the comforts of mystery or redemption, instead observing how indifference, distraction, and self-interest quietly shape everyday life. Through its restrained style and unflinching gaze, Loveless becomes less a story about loss than a study of what happens when care itself erodes — in private relationships and in the world beyond them.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2509012 332c6a1b-5556-45f0-91ab-a43fa3333dc1 1388 full 2 2 6 6 false Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comLoveless is Andrey Zvyagintsev’s chilling portrait of a family — and a society — defined by emotional absence. Framed around the disappearance of a child, the film refuses the comforts of mystery or redemption, instead observing how indifference, distraction, and self-interest quietly shape everyday life. Through its restrained style and unflinching gaze, Loveless becomes less a story about loss than a study of what happens when care itself erodes — in private relationships and in the world beyond them.24framescast@gmail.comLoveless is Andrey Zvyagintsev’s chilling portrait of a family — and a society — defined by emotional absence. Framed around the disappearance of a child, the film refuses the comforts of mystery or redemption, instead observing how indifference, distraction, and self-interest quietly shape everyday life. Through its restrained style and unflinching gaze, Loveless becomes less a story about loss than a study of what happens when care itself erodes — in private relationships and in the world beyond them.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Night Mail ]]> This episode explores Night Mail (1936) as both a defining work of British documentary cinema and a carefully constructed piece of modernist art. Through close discussion, the podcast examines how the film presents work not as glamorous or heroic, but as essential, collective labour that underpins modern life. It considers the historical context of the GPO Film Unit and John Grierson’s vision of documentary as a civic tool, alongside the film’s innovative production methods and stylistic choices.

The episode pays particular attention to Night Mail’s formal design: its rhythmic editing, overtly composed soundscape, and the way image, music, and narration are tightly integrated. Central to this discussion is W. H. Auden’s poem, analysed as the film’s aesthetic and thematic climax, where industrial process, human connection, and national identity converge.

By treating Night Mail as both a social document and a work of art, the podcast asks why the film still matters today—what it reveals about attitudes to labour, infrastructure, and collective responsibility, and what it continues to teach us about the expressive possibilities of documentary filmmaking.

The film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLkvPG-iYHM

Where to buy:

Amazon

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2463901 76059e3b-0089-476e-8701-626a8be10c24 1829 full 2 2 5 5 false Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comThis episode explores Night Mail (1936) as both a defining work of British documentary cinema and a carefully constructed piece of modernist art. Through close discussion, the podcast examines how the film presents work not as glamorous or heroic, but as essential, collective labour that underpins modern life. It considers the historical context of the GPO Film Unit and John Grierson’s vision of documentary as a civic tool, alongside the film’s innovative production methods and stylistic choices. The episode pays particular attention to Night Mail’s formal design: its rhythmic editing, overtly composed soundscape, and the way image, music, and narration are tightly integrated. Central to this discussion is W. H. Auden’s poem, analysed as the film’s aesthetic and thematic climax, where industrial process, human connection, and national identity converge. By treating Night Mail as both a social document and a work of art, the podcast asks why the film still matters today—what it reveals about attitudes to labour, infrastructure, and collective responsibility, and what it continues to teach us about the expressive possibilities of documentary filmmaking. The film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLkvPG-iYHM Where to buy: Amazon24framescast@gmail.comThis episode explores Night Mail (1936) as both a defining work of British documentary cinema and a carefully constructed piece of modernist art. Through close discussion, the podcast examines how the film presents work not as glamorous or heroic, but as essential, collective labour that underpins modern life. It considers the historical context of the GPO Film Unit and John Grierson’s vision of documentary as a civic tool, alongside the film’s innovative production methods and stylistic choices. The episode pays particular attention to Night Mail’s formal design: its rhythmic editing, overtly composed soundscape, and the way image, music, and narration are tightly integrated. Central to this discussion is W. H. Auden’s poem, analysed as the film’s aesthetic and thematic climax, where industrial process, human connection, and national identity converge. By treating Night Mail as both a social document and a work of art, the podcast asks why the film still matters today—what it reveals about attitudes to labour, infrastructure, and collective responsibility, and what it continues to teach us about the expressive possibilities of documentary filmmaking. The film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLkvPG-iYHM Where to buy: AmazonFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[The Ipcress File]]> Britain in the 1960s liked to imagine itself as a global saviour. James Bond told us we still ran the world.

But The Ipcress File told a very different story.

In this episode of Celluloid Underground, we take a deep dive into one of the most quietly radical spy films ever made — a Cold War thriller that strips espionage of glamour and replaces it with paranoia, paperwork, and psychological warfare.

We explore how a fading post-imperial Britain is reflected in cramped offices, petty bureaucratic rivalries, and a hero who shops for groceries instead of saving the world. We examine Sidney J. Furie’s disorienting visual style, John Barry’s unsettling score, and how the film creates an atmosphere where no one — not even your superiors — can be trusted.

This is not a story about power. It’s a story about uncertainty. About loyalty under pressure. And about what happens when the Cold War moves inside the human mind.

If you think spy films are about gadgets and glamour, The Ipcress File will change your mind.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2430648 7e10c269-1a08-41ed-904c-8e8c01b7e0d5 2567 full 2 2 4 4 false Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:33:13 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comBritain in the 1960s liked to imagine itself as a global saviour. James Bond told us we still ran the world. But The Ipcress File told a very different story. In this episode of Celluloid Underground, we take a deep dive into one of the most quietly radical spy films ever made — a Cold War thriller that strips espionage of glamour and replaces it with paranoia, paperwork, and psychological warfare. We explore how a fading post-imperial Britain is reflected in cramped offices, petty bureaucratic rivalries, and a hero who shops for groceries instead of saving the world. We examine Sidney J. Furie’s disorienting visual style, John Barry’s unsettling score, and how the film creates an atmosphere where no one — not even your superiors — can be trusted. This is not a story about power. It’s a story about uncertainty. About loyalty under pressure. And about what happens when the Cold War moves inside the human mind. If you think spy films are about gadgets and glamour, The Ipcress File will change your mind. Subscribe here: https://media.rss.com/the-24-frames-cast/feed.xml https://x.com/thomas24fc https://www.youtube.com/@tomjay197924framescast@gmail.comBritain in the 1960s liked to imagine itself as a global saviour. James Bond told us we still ran the world. But The Ipcress File told a very different story. In this episode of Celluloid Underground, we take a deep dive into one of the most quietly radical spy films ever made — a Cold War thriller that strips espionage of glamour and replaces it with paranoia, paperwork, and psychological warfare. We explore how a fading post-imperial Britain is reflected in cramped offices, petty bureaucratic rivalries, and a hero who shops for groceries instead of saving the world. We examine Sidney J. Furie’s disorienting visual style, John Barry’s unsettling score, and how the film creates an atmosphere where no one — not even your superiors — can be trusted. This is not a story about power. It’s a story about uncertainty. About loyalty under pressure. And about what happens when the Cold War moves inside the human mind. If you think spy films are about gadgets and glamour, The Ipcress File will change your mind. Subscribe here: https://media.rss.com/the-24-frames-cast/feed.xml https://x.com/thomas24fc https://www.youtube.com/@tomjay1979Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[APP Review - PBS ]]> In this episode, we take a closer look at the PBS App—what it offers and whether it’s worth adding to your streaming lineup. From award-winning documentaries to trusted news and thoughtful storytelling, I also spend a little time with Ken Burns, one of PBS’s most iconic voices. Known for his deeply human approach to American history, Burns has shaped how generations experience documentaries—through powerful stories, unforgettable narration, and a style that invites you to slow down and really listen.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2415749 2418eca5-3544-4914-a502-c8f681186345 1420 full 2 2 3 3 false Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, we take a closer look at the PBS App—what it offers and whether it’s worth adding to your streaming lineup. From award-winning documentaries to trusted news and thoughtful storytelling, I also spend a little time with Ken Burns, one of PBS’s most iconic voices. Known for his deeply human approach to American history, Burns has shaped how generations experience documentaries—through powerful stories, unforgettable narration, and a style that invites you to slow down and really listen. All music licensed through Music Bed24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, we take a closer look at the PBS App—what it offers and whether it’s worth adding to your streaming lineup. From award-winning documentaries to trusted news and thoughtful storytelling, I also spend a little time with Ken Burns, one of PBS’s most iconic voices. Known for his deeply human approach to American history, Burns has shaped how generations experience documentaries—through powerful stories, unforgettable narration, and a style that invites you to slow down and really listen. All music licensed through Music BedFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[The Great Train Robbery]]> In this episode, we travel back to 1903 to explore the film that helped define American cinema long before Hollywood found its voice. The Great Train Robbery isn’t just an early Western—it’s a landmark collision of myth, modernity, and narrative invention. Released while real outlaws were still roaming the frontier, the film stands at a pivotal moment when the American West was fading into history but rising into legend.

We examine how Edwin S. Porter’s short, violent, technically daring film transformed cinema from a novelty into a storytelling medium. From its startling alignment with the outlaws to its groundbreaking use of action, movement, and editing, The Great Train Robbery shaped the themes that would dominate American film for the next century: frontier justice, charismatic violence, technological change, and the thin line between spectator and participant.

We also unpack the film’s iconic final shot—a bandit firing directly into the camera—and why it remains one of the most provocative gestures in film history.

If you’ve ever wondered how the Western became myth, how cinema learned to tell stories, or why American film has always been fascinated with outlaws, this deep dive uncovers the origins of it all.

A revisionist Western before revisionism existed. A myth created in real time. And a twelve-minute film that changed everything.

Where to watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In3mRDX0uqk

All music licensed through Music Bed

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2381905 eef63f51-b01d-4bc8-856b-0a769b9889cf 928 full 2 2 2 2 false Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, we travel back to 1903 to explore the film that helped define American cinema long before Hollywood found its voice. The Great Train Robbery isn’t just an early Western—it’s a landmark collision of myth, modernity, and narrative invention. Released while real outlaws were still roaming the frontier, the film stands at a pivotal moment when the American West was fading into history but rising into legend. We examine how Edwin S. Porter’s short, violent, technically daring film transformed cinema from a novelty into a storytelling medium. From its startling alignment with the outlaws to its groundbreaking use of action, movement, and editing, The Great Train Robbery shaped the themes that would dominate American film for the next century: frontier justice, charismatic violence, technological change, and the thin line between spectator and participant. We also unpack the film’s iconic final shot—a bandit firing directly into the camera—and why it remains one of the most provocative gestures in film history. If you’ve ever wondered how the Western became myth, how cinema learned to tell stories, or why American film has always been fascinated with outlaws, this deep dive uncovers the origins of it all. A revisionist Western before revisionism existed. A myth created in real time. And a twelve-minute film that changed everything. Where to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In3mRDX0uqk All music licensed through Music Bed24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, we travel back to 1903 to explore the film that helped define American cinema long before Hollywood found its voice. The Great Train Robbery isn’t just an early Western—it’s a landmark collision of myth, modernity, and narrative invention. Released while real outlaws were still roaming the frontier, the film stands at a pivotal moment when the American West was fading into history but rising into legend. We examine how Edwin S. Porter’s short, violent, technically daring film transformed cinema from a novelty into a storytelling medium. From its startling alignment with the outlaws to its groundbreaking use of action, movement, and editing, The Great Train Robbery shaped the themes that would dominate American film for the next century: frontier justice, charismatic violence, technological change, and the thin line between spectator and participant. We also unpack the film’s iconic final shot—a bandit firing directly into the camera—and why it remains one of the most provocative gestures in film history. If you’ve ever wondered how the Western became myth, how cinema learned to tell stories, or why American film has always been fascinated with outlaws, this deep dive uncovers the origins of it all. A revisionist Western before revisionism existed. A myth created in real time. And a twelve-minute film that changed everything. Where to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In3mRDX0uqk All music licensed through Music BedFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[The History of the 70mm Blow Up]]> In this episode, The 24 Frames Cast dives deep into one of cinema’s most fascinating and overlooked revolutions: the rise of the 70mm blow-up. Beginning with Otto Preminger’s The Cardinal in 1963—an ordinary 35mm film that stunned audiences when projected in 70mm—the episode explores how Panavision, Eastman Kodak, and Technicolor worked together to create a process so convincing that even seasoned projectionists mistook it for true 65mm photography.

From the widescreen arms race of the 1950s to the golden era of roadshow presentations, we trace how exhibitors’ demand for spectacle drove the development of blow-up technology. The episode examines the birth of Dolby 70mm six-track magnetic sound, the introduction of the famous “baby boom” bass channels, and how these innovations laid the foundation for the 5.1 and 7.1 systems we use in home cinemas today.

The Movie Collector You Tube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBss6hGjKeM

In 70mm Website:

https://www.in70mm.com

Music:

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2369196 dbbb4e82-8c88-4274-9fe5-60830353d93a 1292 full 2 2 1 1 false Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:00:16 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, The 24 Frames Cast dives deep into one of cinema’s most fascinating and overlooked revolutions: the rise of the 70mm blow-up. Beginning with Otto Preminger’s The Cardinal in 1963—an ordinary 35mm film that stunned audiences when projected in 70mm—the episode explores how Panavision, Eastman Kodak, and Technicolor worked together to create a process so convincing that even seasoned projectionists mistook it for true 65mm photography. From the widescreen arms race of the 1950s to the golden era of roadshow presentations, we trace how exhibitors’ demand for spectacle drove the development of blow-up technology. The episode examines the birth of Dolby 70mm six-track magnetic sound, the introduction of the famous “baby boom” bass channels, and how these innovations laid the foundation for the 5.1 and 7.1 systems we use in home cinemas today. The Movie Collector You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBss6hGjKeM In 70mm Website: https://www.in70mm.com Music: https://www.musicbed.com24framescast@gmail.comIn this episode, The 24 Frames Cast dives deep into one of cinema’s most fascinating and overlooked revolutions: the rise of the 70mm blow-up. Beginning with Otto Preminger’s The Cardinal in 1963—an ordinary 35mm film that stunned audiences when projected in 70mm—the episode explores how Panavision, Eastman Kodak, and Technicolor worked together to create a process so convincing that even seasoned projectionists mistook it for true 65mm photography. From the widescreen arms race of the 1950s to the golden era of roadshow presentations, we trace how exhibitors’ demand for spectacle drove the development of blow-up technology. The episode examines the birth of Dolby 70mm six-track magnetic sound, the introduction of the famous “baby boom” bass channels, and how these innovations laid the foundation for the 5.1 and 7.1 systems we use in home cinemas today. The Movie Collector You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBss6hGjKeM In 70mm Website: https://www.in70mm.com Music: https://www.musicbed.comFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[The 317th Platoon]]> In this deep-dive episode of The 24 Frames Cast, we journey into the dense Cambodian jungles to explore one of the most haunting and overlooked war films ever made: The 317th Platoon (1965). Directed by former Indochina War veteran Pierre Schoendoerffer, this stark, unflinching portrayal of a French platoon’s doomed retreat reveals the final gasps of France’s colonial ambitions and eerily anticipates America’s later tragedy in Vietnam.

I will examine the film’s astonishing on-location production, its quasi-documentary realism, and the powerful dynamic between the young idealistic lieutenant and the hardened career soldier L’adjudant Willsdorf, whose lifetime of fighting France’s colonial battles becomes a symbol of a collapsing empire. Through scene analysis, historical context, and cinematic insight, this episode unpacks the film’s place in world cinema and why its quiet, devastating truth still resonates today.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2354047 bbf21cae-e4d3-4986-a36a-2567a3c9b74e 2132 full 1 1 10 10 false Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:00:14 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comIn this deep-dive episode of The 24 Frames Cast, we journey into the dense Cambodian jungles to explore one of the most haunting and overlooked war films ever made: The 317th Platoon (1965). Directed by former Indochina War veteran Pierre Schoendoerffer, this stark, unflinching portrayal of a French platoon’s doomed retreat reveals the final gasps of France’s colonial ambitions and eerily anticipates America’s later tragedy in Vietnam. I will examine the film’s astonishing on-location production, its quasi-documentary realism, and the powerful dynamic between the young idealistic lieutenant and the hardened career soldier L’adjudant Willsdorf, whose lifetime of fighting France’s colonial battles becomes a symbol of a collapsing empire. Through scene analysis, historical context, and cinematic insight, this episode unpacks the film’s place in world cinema and why its quiet, devastating truth still resonates today.24framescast@gmail.comIn this deep-dive episode of The 24 Frames Cast, we journey into the dense Cambodian jungles to explore one of the most haunting and overlooked war films ever made: The 317th Platoon (1965). Directed by former Indochina War veteran Pierre Schoendoerffer, this stark, unflinching portrayal of a French platoon’s doomed retreat reveals the final gasps of France’s colonial ambitions and eerily anticipates America’s later tragedy in Vietnam. I will examine the film’s astonishing on-location production, its quasi-documentary realism, and the powerful dynamic between the young idealistic lieutenant and the hardened career soldier L’adjudant Willsdorf, whose lifetime of fighting France’s colonial battles becomes a symbol of a collapsing empire. Through scene analysis, historical context, and cinematic insight, this episode unpacks the film’s place in world cinema and why its quiet, devastating truth still resonates today.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[The History of Dolby Stereo ]]> Discover how Dolby Stereo revolutionised film sound. This episode explores its origins, its breakthrough films, and the hidden matrix magic that reshaped Hollywood and home cinema alike.

Recommended films to listen too:

Early & Landmark 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo:

  • A Star Is Born (1976) – first commercial six-track Dolby release
  • Logan’s Run (1976)
  • Star Wars (1977) – legendary 70mm mix
  • Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
  • Superman: The Movie (1978)
  • Apocalypse Now (1979) – groundbreaking, experimental sound design

Classic 35mm Dolby Stereo (Matrix Lt/Rt):

  • Alien (1979) – atmospheric, tense use of surrounds
  • The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
  • Blade Runner (1982)
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  • Ghostbusters (1984)
  • Back to the Future (1985)

Late-Era Dolby Stereo Highlights:

  • The Fugitive (1993)
  • The Lion King (1994) – superb theatrical mix
  • Toy Story (1995) – one of the final major Dolby Stereo flagships
]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2338464 f38e8d23-cc6b-4ed5-bd81-306b088ec98b 1157 full 1 1 9 9 false Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:00:10 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comDiscover how Dolby Stereo revolutionised film sound. This episode explores its origins, its breakthrough films, and the hidden matrix magic that reshaped Hollywood and home cinema alike. Recommended films to listen too: Early &amp; Landmark 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo:A Star Is Born (1976) – first commercial six-track Dolby releaseLogan’s Run (1976)Star Wars (1977) – legendary 70mm mixClose Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)Superman: The Movie (1978)Apocalypse Now (1979) – groundbreaking, experimental sound design Classic 35mm Dolby Stereo (Matrix Lt/Rt):Alien (1979) – atmospheric, tense use of surroundsThe Empire Strikes Back (1980)Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Blade Runner (1982)E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Ghostbusters (1984)Back to the Future (1985) Late-Era Dolby Stereo Highlights:The Fugitive (1993)The Lion King (1994) – superb theatrical mixToy Story (1995) – one of the final major Dolby Stereo flagships24framescast@gmail.comDiscover how Dolby Stereo revolutionised film sound. This episode explores its origins, its breakthrough films, and the hidden matrix magic that reshaped Hollywood and home cinema alike. Recommended films to listen too: Early &amp; Landmark 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo:A Star Is Born (1976) – first commercial six-track Dolby releaseLogan’s Run (1976)Star Wars (1977) – legendary 70mm mixClose Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)Superman: The Movie (1978)Apocalypse Now (1979) – groundbreaking, experimental sound design Classic 35mm Dolby Stereo (Matrix Lt/Rt):Alien (1979) – atmospheric, tense use of surroundsThe Empire Strikes Back (1980)Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Blade Runner (1982)E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Ghostbusters (1984)Back to the Future (1985) Late-Era Dolby Stereo Highlights:The Fugitive (1993)The Lion King (1994) – superb theatrical mixToy Story (1995) – one of the final major Dolby Stereo flagshipsFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[The Conversation]]> In 1974, Francis Ford Coppola released The Conversation — a quiet, unsettling film about a man who hears too much and feels too little. At first glance, it’s a story about surveillance. But beneath the microphones and tape machines lies something far more human: guilt, loneliness, and the desperate need to stay unseen.

In this episode, we step inside the private world of Harry Caul — a surveillance expert haunted by the sounds he captures and the silence he can’t escape. We explore the film’s key themes, its haunting sound design, and its eerie foresight into our digital age — when we all became both watchers and the watched.

Further reading and viewing:

  • The Conversation (Francis Ford Coppola, 1974)
  • Blow Out (Brian De Palma, 1981)
  • Klute (Alan J. Pakula, 1971)
  • Michel Chion — Audio-Vision: Sound on Screen
  • Laura Mulvey — “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema”
  • Don DeLillo — White Noise (on paranoia, technology, and intimacy)

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2323803 03db16f9-b2cc-4f06-8d6c-434df63e5111 1662 full 1 1 8 8 false Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:00:09 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comIn 1974, Francis Ford Coppola released The Conversation — a quiet, unsettling film about a man who hears too much and feels too little. At first glance, it’s a story about surveillance. But beneath the microphones and tape machines lies something far more human: guilt, loneliness, and the desperate need to stay unseen. In this episode, we step inside the private world of Harry Caul — a surveillance expert haunted by the sounds he captures and the silence he can’t escape. We explore the film’s key themes, its haunting sound design, and its eerie foresight into our digital age — when we all became both watchers and the watched. Further reading and viewing:The Conversation (Francis Ford Coppola, 1974)Blow Out (Brian De Palma, 1981)Klute (Alan J. Pakula, 1971)Michel Chion — Audio-Vision: Sound on ScreenLaura Mulvey — “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema”Don DeLillo — White Noise (on paranoia, technology, and intimacy)24framescast@gmail.comIn 1974, Francis Ford Coppola released The Conversation — a quiet, unsettling film about a man who hears too much and feels too little. At first glance, it’s a story about surveillance. But beneath the microphones and tape machines lies something far more human: guilt, loneliness, and the desperate need to stay unseen. In this episode, we step inside the private world of Harry Caul — a surveillance expert haunted by the sounds he captures and the silence he can’t escape. We explore the film’s key themes, its haunting sound design, and its eerie foresight into our digital age — when we all became both watchers and the watched. Further reading and viewing:The Conversation (Francis Ford Coppola, 1974)Blow Out (Brian De Palma, 1981)Klute (Alan J. Pakula, 1971)Michel Chion — Audio-Vision: Sound on ScreenLaura Mulvey — “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema”Don DeLillo — White Noise (on paranoia, technology, and intimacy)Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Gattaca]]> Gattaca is a 1997 dystopian science fiction classic. But what makes it dystopian and how does it warn us about the future?

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1935884 64879baa-364b-454c-9341-61e680284b1a 836 full 1 1 7 7 false Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:41:06 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comGattaca is a 1997 dystopian science fiction classic. But what makes it dystopian and how does it warn us about the future?24framescast@gmail.comGattaca is a 1997 dystopian science fiction classic. But what makes it dystopian and how does it warn us about the future?Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Easy Rider]]> A look at the 1960's counter culture classic Easy Rider.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1899983 dfb369fe-d887-43d8-ae43-643c9f946d5a 3803 full 1 1 6 6 false Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:04:49 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comA look at the 1960's counter culture classic Easy Rider.24framescast@gmail.comA look at the 1960's counter culture classic Easy Rider.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[The Maidstone Granada Cinema ]]> A look at the now closed, once former great Maidstone Granada cinema.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1888093 4912ac42-0ab4-4e9b-a0bb-405078945a91 1853 full 1 1 5 5 false Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:31:59 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comA look at the now closed, once former great Maidstone Granada cinema.24framescast@gmail.comA look at the now closed, once former great Maidstone Granada cinema.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[StudioCanal app review]]> StudioCanal have an app, lets take a looks and see if it's worth it,

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1722033 dc721f3a-8413-4aee-9803-2de58e709ca2 779 full 1 1 4 4 false Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:12:20 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comStudioCanal have an app, lets take a looks and see if it's worth it,24framescast@gmail.comStudioCanal have an app, lets take a looks and see if it's worth it,Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Elephant ]]> Alan Clarkes Elephant caused outrage on its release in 1989. A film that defies genre, it is a work of unrelenting bleakness that depicts 18 murders during The Troubles. I take a look at the films production, my personal experiences of spending time in Ireland and offer my take on this extraordinary film.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1663427 c3d07dac-6ce3-4b2b-bab8-6248b6fa75e5 894 full 1 1 3 3 false Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:34:08 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comAlan Clarkes Elephant caused outrage on its release in 1989. A film that defies genre, it is a work of unrelenting bleakness that depicts 18 murders during The Troubles. I take a look at the films production, my personal experiences of spending time in Ireland and offer my take on this extraordinary film.24framescast@gmail.comAlan Clarkes Elephant caused outrage on its release in 1989. A film that defies genre, it is a work of unrelenting bleakness that depicts 18 murders during The Troubles. I take a look at the films production, my personal experiences of spending time in Ireland and offer my take on this extraordinary film.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[UHD and my top ten picks]]> I love UHD and you should too. Here is a brief explanation of this format and the culture around it as well as my top ten picks you may wish to consider.

Great You Tube creators who review UHD's

https://www.youtube.com/@JeffRauseo

https://www.youtube.com/@moviecollector5920

https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotCoen

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1648608 41faa479-cc76-435d-91e7-e244a3b8c3a7 1755 full 1 1 2 2 false Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:17:59 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comI love UHD and you should too. Here is a brief explanation of this format and the culture around it as well as my top ten picks you may wish to consider. Great You Tube creators who review UHD's https://www.youtube.com/@JeffRauseo https://www.youtube.com/@moviecollector5920 https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotCoen24framescast@gmail.comI love UHD and you should too. Here is a brief explanation of this format and the culture around it as well as my top ten picks you may wish to consider. Great You Tube creators who review UHD's https://www.youtube.com/@JeffRauseo https://www.youtube.com/@moviecollector5920 https://www.youtube.com/@ElliotCoenFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Zabriskie Point ]]> In 2014, I became obsessed with the films of Michelangelo Antonioni and like an idiot ignored Zabriskie Point because some pesky critics didn't like it. I've now watched it more times than I can remember and hope in some ways this episode encourages you to seek it out.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1638643 40c007d1-9f7c-4476-9e03-d7da3835130a 1603 full 1 1 1 1 false Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:19:35 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comIn 2014, I became obsessed with the films of Michelangelo Antonioni and like an idiot ignored Zabriskie Point because some pesky critics didn't like it. I've now watched it more times than I can remember and hope in some ways this episode encourages you to seek it out.24framescast@gmail.comIn 2014, I became obsessed with the films of Michelangelo Antonioni and like an idiot ignored Zabriskie Point because some pesky critics didn't like it. I've now watched it more times than I can remember and hope in some ways this episode encourages you to seek it out.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Cinema Apathy ]]> A recent work conversation about The Terminator films made me realise something...going to the cinema lately has been a bit...well...dull.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2838417 1e94e65f-4a83-4264-abd4-a954e96a72da 505 bonus false Tue, 19 May 2026 08:04:24 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comA recent work conversation about The Terminator films made me realise something...going to the cinema lately has been a bit...well...dull.24framescast@gmail.comA recent work conversation about The Terminator films made me realise something...going to the cinema lately has been a bit...well...dull.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Criterion woes ]]> I love The Criterion Collection, but something is not quite cutting it at the moment and it's time to have a look at some rather troubling recent releases.

Subscribe

https://www.youtube.com/@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader

https://www.youtube.com/@moviecollectorBFCC

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2825173 e0348deb-74dd-49f0-b323-4fc156d839bb 1718 bonus false Thu, 14 May 2026 16:02:35 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comI love The Criterion Collection, but something is not quite cutting it at the moment and it's time to have a look at some rather troubling recent releases. Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader https://www.youtube.com/@moviecollectorBFCC24framescast@gmail.comI love The Criterion Collection, but something is not quite cutting it at the moment and it's time to have a look at some rather troubling recent releases. Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader https://www.youtube.com/@moviecollectorBFCCFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[The year so far]]> Four months in and it's time to take a look at how 2026 is doing so far.

You can find my video essay on Escape to Victory here

Subscribe here

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2758175 95607388-4551-46e4-9164-b7e8bb4c5f11 2003 bonus false Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:36:39 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comFour months in and it's time to take a look at how 2026 is doing so far. You can find my video essay on Escape to Victory here Subscribe here24framescast@gmail.comFour months in and it's time to take a look at how 2026 is doing so far. You can find my video essay on Escape to Victory here Subscribe hereFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Recent home media purchases]]> A new projector at home means it's time to buy Ben Hur and Lawrence of Arabia again. Are they worth the upgrade?

Subscribe

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2705915 e849bd1c-d1a4-4cd6-a047-4c9243133d8a 868 bonus false Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:53:38 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comA new projector at home means it's time to buy Ben Hur and Lawrence of Arabia again. Are they worth the upgrade? Subscribe24framescast@gmail.comA new projector at home means it's time to buy Ben Hur and Lawrence of Arabia again. Are they worth the upgrade? SubscribeFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[James Bond Retrospective: Goldfinger]]> Bond returns with Goldfinger. Is this peak Bond?

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2613511 d16c8f9c-d76c-4558-81b6-0c63b269dc2f 573 bonus false Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:36:49 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comBond returns with Goldfinger. Is this peak Bond?24framescast@gmail.comBond returns with Goldfinger. Is this peak Bond?Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[BONUS - Home Media Round Up Jan/Feb]]> A look at the past few weeks home media purchases.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2566377 f9b07108-458e-4686-bbff-c3be4b292e77 974 bonus false Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comA look at the past few weeks home media purchases. Subscribe24framescast@gmail.comA look at the past few weeks home media purchases. SubscribeFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Quick Review: Back to the Wall ]]> A experiment with the podcast; short, sharp reviews of films I've enjoyed and think you will like too. This time it's Édouard Molinaro 1958 noir thriller Back to the Wall. Enjoy.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2493227 e1336b42-92a1-462d-a76a-64c6814b7802 526 bonus false Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:58:17 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comA experiment with the podcast; short, sharp reviews of films I've enjoyed and think you will like too. This time it's Édouard Molinaro 1958 noir thriller Back to the Wall. Enjoy.24framescast@gmail.comA experiment with the podcast; short, sharp reviews of films I've enjoyed and think you will like too. This time it's Édouard Molinaro 1958 noir thriller Back to the Wall. Enjoy.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[My Top Ten films of 2025]]> Wasn't going to BUT in case you wondered these were my top ten of 2025.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2482530 40a4dc5c-4dc7-4480-9066-44b9524d9dfc 1948 bonus false Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comWasn't going to BUT in case you wondered these were my top ten of 2025.24framescast@gmail.comWasn't going to BUT in case you wondered these were my top ten of 2025.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[From the archive: The Last Temptation of Christ ]]> Happy New Year! Due to my girlfriend moving in over Christmas I haven't had time to record so instead I found this rather lovely chat from the podcast archive with Hunter Duesing from the Midnight Movie Cowboys. Enjoy!

http://www.midnightmoviecowboys.com

https://x.com/HunterDuesing

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2424833 adf9cd5d-feeb-4e71-8937-f8bfe3ecacb5 7926 bonus false Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comHappy New Year! Due to my girlfriend moving in over Christmas I haven't had time to record so instead I found this rather lovely chat from the podcast archive with Hunter Duesing from the Midnight Movie Cowboys. Enjoy! http://www.midnightmoviecowboys.com https://x.com/HunterDuesing24framescast@gmail.comHappy New Year! Due to my girlfriend moving in over Christmas I haven't had time to record so instead I found this rather lovely chat from the podcast archive with Hunter Duesing from the Midnight Movie Cowboys. Enjoy! http://www.midnightmoviecowboys.com https://x.com/HunterDuesingFilms,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Ten great directors, ten truly terrible films. ]]> This episode was inspired by a dinner party bust-up. What began as a casual conversation about favourite filmmakers turned into a spirited argument over one uncomfortable truth: even the greatest directors have made at least one genuinely bad film.

In this episode, I take that argument to its logical conclusion. I examine ten widely respected directors—filmmakers whose best work has defined genres, influenced generations, and earned critical acclaim—and we focus exclusively on their weakest outings.

Feel free to disagree, and no JJ Abrahams is not in the list because ALL his films are crap.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2401592 7f7cfd84-0677-477b-a352-e4e5c1ee13b6 1647 bonus false Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comThis episode was inspired by a dinner party bust-up. What began as a casual conversation about favourite filmmakers turned into a spirited argument over one uncomfortable truth: even the greatest directors have made at least one genuinely bad film. In this episode, I take that argument to its logical conclusion. I examine ten widely respected directors—filmmakers whose best work has defined genres, influenced generations, and earned critical acclaim—and we focus exclusively on their weakest outings. Feel free to disagree, and no JJ Abrahams is not in the list because ALL his films are crap.24framescast@gmail.comThis episode was inspired by a dinner party bust-up. What began as a casual conversation about favourite filmmakers turned into a spirited argument over one uncomfortable truth: even the greatest directors have made at least one genuinely bad film. In this episode, I take that argument to its logical conclusion. I examine ten widely respected directors—filmmakers whose best work has defined genres, influenced generations, and earned critical acclaim—and we focus exclusively on their weakest outings. Feel free to disagree, and no JJ Abrahams is not in the list because ALL his films are crap.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[BONUS - RAN on 35mm]]> I went to watch RAN on 35mm with people who actually like films. Here's a report.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2259091 a4e93690-5e17-418c-b9c1-b542fe305a7a 1052 bonus false Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:56:54 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comI went to watch RAN on 35mm with people who actually like films. Here's a report.24framescast@gmail.comI went to watch RAN on 35mm with people who actually like films. Here's a report.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[BONUS - Posse ]]> Kirk Douglas' 1975 was a first time watch a timely reminder the need for political satire.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2197725 84adb60a-e865-4616-a66a-f8244efdbd6b 432 bonus false Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:10:40 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comKirk Douglas' 1975 was a first time watch a timely reminder the need for political satire.24framescast@gmail.comKirk Douglas' 1975 was a first time watch a timely reminder the need for political satire.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[BONUS - first time Sergio Leone viewing ]]> I admit it. I hadn't seen all of Sergio Leone's films and the result was frankly incredible for both good and bad reasons. Plus some recent UHD pics.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/2095322 0acb65e2-1b33-4842-8e79-89043d14861c 961 bonus false Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:40:22 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comI admit it. I hadn't seen all of Sergio Leone's films and the result was frankly incredible for both good and bad reasons. Plus some recent UHD pics.24framescast@gmail.comI admit it. I hadn't seen all of Sergio Leone's films and the result was frankly incredible for both good and bad reasons. Plus some recent UHD pics.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[James Bond Retrospective: From Russia with Love]]> Bond returns and he's off to Istanbul!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1994219 07fc2378-bf77-4955-9d7e-2d85f605d307 347 bonus false Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:30:22 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comBond returns and he's off to Istanbul!24framescast@gmail.comBond returns and he's off to Istanbul!Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[BONUS - Some recent viewing recommendations]]> Its time to talk about what I've been watching more and some recommendations I think you might like .

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1924415 0fa39231-63c6-45fe-b2e5-50afc39ece10 1134 bonus false Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:18:49 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comIts time to talk about what I've been watching more and some recommendations I think you might like .24framescast@gmail.comIts time to talk about what I've been watching more and some recommendations I think you might like .Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[James Bond Retrospective: Dr No]]> I will be on a journey through the Bond franchise, first up we are off to Jamaica for Dr No,

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1745028 ac4f9b0b-bebe-4d76-ab38-c137b6af67da 469 bonus false Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:54:26 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comI will be on a journey through the Bond franchise, first up we are off to Jamaica for Dr No,24framescast@gmail.comI will be on a journey through the Bond franchise, first up we are off to Jamaica for Dr No,Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture <![CDATA[Podcast announcement ]]> Things are changing. For the better.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-24-frames-cast/1567584 922ddf15-fd66-43a1-8f14-4b401452510b 229 full false Sun, 14 Jul 2024 11:33:22 GMT 24framescast@gmail.comThings are changing. For the better.24framescast@gmail.comThings are changing. For the better.Films,TV,and,Pop,Culture