The Big Screen http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/ The Big Screen looks in-depth at the most interesting new release in theaters each week. We also have a weekly conversation with a major movie star or mover-and-shaker in the North Texas film scene and we highlight movies and DVDs to watch this weekend. The Big Screen is hosted by Chris Vognar, movie critic for The Dallas Morning News (dallasnews.com) and Stephen Becker, reporter for Art and Seek, from KERA public broadcasting (artandseek.org). Mon, 28 May 2012 03:16:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=The Big Screen en hourly 1 The Big Screen looks in-depth at the most interesting new release in theaters each week. We also have a weekly conversation with a major movie star or mover-and-shaker in the North Texas film scene and we highlight movies and DVDs to watch this weekend. The Big Screen is hosted by Chris Vognar, movie critic for The Dallas Morning News (dallasnews.com) and Stephen Becker, reporter for Art&Seek, from KERA public broadcasting (artandseek.org). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker amelson@kera.org amelson@kera.org (Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker) 2012 The Big Screen looks in-depth at the most interesting new release in theaters each week. We also have a weekly conversation with a major movie star or mover-and-shaker in the North Texas film scene and we highlight movies and DVDs to watch this weekend. T the big screen, art and seek, kera, the dallas morning news, dallasnews.com, artandseek.org, movies, film, north texas, podcast, stephen becker, chris vognar The Big Screen http://artandseek.net/files/powerpress/bigscreen_podcast_newlogo_144.gif http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/ 2012the big screen, art and seek, kera, the dallas morning news, dallasnews.com, artandseek.org, movies, film, north texas, podcast, stephen becker, chris vognarTV & FilmArtsSubscribe with PodnovaSubscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with GoogleThe Big Screen looks in-depth at the most interesting new release in theaters each week. We also have a weekly conversation with a major movie star or mover-and-shaker in the North Texas film scene and we highlight movies and DVDs to watch this weekend. The Big Screen is hosted by Chris Vognar, movie critic for The Dallas Morning News (dallasnews.com) and Stephen Becker, reporter for Art and Seek, from KERA public broadcasting (artandseek.org). The Big Screen: Reviewing ‘Men in Black 3′ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/UfzgEw61vBY/ http://artandseek.net/2012/05/25/the-big-screen-reviewing-men-in-black-3/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:45 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=61651

Photo: Columbia Pictures

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review Men in Black 3 and look at other new films coming to theaters. And we’ll discuss an important documentary shot in the early days of hip-hop finally coming to DVD. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/05/25/the-big-screen-reviewing-men-in-black-3/feed/ 0 josh brolin,Men in Black III,tommy lee jones,Will Smith Find out why we were pleasantly surprised by the third edition of the Will Smith-Tommy Lee Jones franchise. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review Men in Black 3 and look at other new films coming to theaters. And we'll discuss an important documentary shot in the early days of hip-hop finally coming to DVD. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 21:48 http://artandseek.net/2012/05/25/the-big-screen-reviewing-men-in-black-3/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/05/120525_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: Reviewing ‘The Dictator,’ Talking Texting in Theaters http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/c_DzgqWT3sI/ http://artandseek.net/2012/05/18/the-big-screen-reviewing-the-dictator-talking-texting-in-theaters/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 10:00:16 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=61338

Sacha Baron Cohen and Ben Kingsley star in The Dictator.

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest, The Dictator. Then in the second segment, we have a discussion about the rise of texting in movie theaters – why it’s happening and what should be done about it. And we finish the week with a look at other new films coming to theaters as well as the news of the Alamo Drafthouse coming to North Texas. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/05/18/the-big-screen-reviewing-the-dictator-talking-texting-in-theaters/feed/ 0 sacha baron cohen,the dictator This week, we review 'The Dictator' and discuss the rise of texting in movie theaters. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review Sacha Baron Cohen's latest, The Dictator. Then in the second segment, we have a discussion about the rise of texting in movie theaters - why it's happening and what should be done about it. And we finish the week with a look at other new films coming to theaters as well as the news of the Alamo Drafthouse coming to North Texas. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 34:13 http://artandseek.net/2012/05/18/the-big-screen-reviewing-the-dictator-talking-texting-in-theaters/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/05/120518_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: Talking ‘Avengers,’ Oak Cliff Film Fest and Adam Yauch http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/tgSv2vSvpgE/ http://artandseek.net/2012/05/11/the-big-screen-talk-avengers-oak-cliff-film-fest-and-adam-yauch/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:10 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=60806

Chris Hemsworth (left) and Chris Evans star in The Avengers. Photo: Marvel

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar talk about what is already one of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters ever – The Avengers . Then in the second segment, we speak with the founders of the inaugural Oak Cliff Film Festival. And we finish the week with a look at the contributions to the world of film by Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of the Beastie Boys, who died last week at the age of 47. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/05/11/the-big-screen-talk-avengers-oak-cliff-film-fest-and-adam-yauch/feed/ 0 adam yauch,chris evans,chris hemsworth,jeremy renner,mca,Oak Cliff Film Festival,robert downey jr.,scarlett johansson,Texas Theater,the avengers,the beastie boys This week, we discuss the mammoth success of The Avengers, preview the Oak Cliff Film Festival and pay tribute to MCA's contribution to the world of film. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar talk about what is already one of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters ever - The Avengers . Then in the second segment, we speak with the founders of the inaugural Oak Cliff Film Festival. And we finish the week with a look at the contributions to the world of film by Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of the Beastie Boys, who died last week at the age of 47. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 35:05 http://artandseek.net/2012/05/11/the-big-screen-talk-avengers-oak-cliff-film-fest-and-adam-yauch/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/05/120511_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: Talking ‘Bernie’ With Black, McConaughey and Linklater http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/d56-8BVhqrY/ http://artandseek.net/2012/05/04/the-big-screen-talking-bernie-with-black-mcconaughey-and-linklater/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 10:00:15 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=59669

Photo: Millennium Entertainment

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar talk about the Carthage, Texas-set Bernie with its director, Richard Linklater, and stars Matthew McConaughey and Jack Black . Then in the second segment, we speak with Bart Weiss about what it takes to make a movie in a day at the 24 Hour Video Race. And, of course, in the third segment we’ll talk about what’s coming out in theaters this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/05/04/the-big-screen-talking-bernie-with-black-mcconaughey-and-linklater/feed/ 1 24 Hour Video Race,bart weiss,bernie,Jack Black,matthew mcconaughey,richard linklater Director Richard Linklater and stars Jack Black and Matthew McConaughey help us dissect their Carthage, Texas-set movie. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar talk about the Carthage, Texas-set Bernie with its director, Richard Linklater, and stars Matthew McConaughey and Jack Black . Then in the second segment, we speak with Bart Weiss about what it takes to make a movie in a day at the 24 Hour Video Race. And, of course, in the third segment we'll talk about what's coming out in theaters this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 25:17 http://artandseek.net/2012/05/04/the-big-screen-talking-bernie-with-black-mcconaughey-and-linklater/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/04/120504_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: Summer Movie Preview, Peter Lord Interview http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/qCEYumLHPSg/ http://artandseek.net/2012/04/27/the-big-screen-summer-movie-preview-peter-lord-interview/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:02 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=59660

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar are getting ready for summer with a summer movie preview. Then in the second segment, we speak with Peter Lord, director of Pirates: Band of Misfits. You know Lord’s work from Chicken Run and the Wallace and Gromit series. And, of course, in the third segment we’ll talk about what’s coming out in theaters this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/04/27/the-big-screen-summer-movie-preview-peter-lord-interview/feed/ 0 peter lord,pirates: band of misfits,Wallace and Gromit This week, we get you prepped on the popcorn movie season and speak with the director of Pirates: Band of Misfits (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/04/pirates.jpg) (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar are getting ready for summer with a summer movie preview. Then in the second segment, we speak with Peter Lord, director of Pirates: Band of Misfits. You know Lord's work from Chicken Run and the Wallace and Gromit series. And, of course, in the third segment we'll talk about what's coming out in theaters this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 38:47 http://artandseek.net/2012/04/27/the-big-screen-summer-movie-preview-peter-lord-interview/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/04/120427_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: Talking ‘Marley’ with Ziggy Marley, ‘Damsels in Distress’ with Whit Stillman http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/cEQdpYIWKA0/ http://artandseek.net/2012/04/20/the-big-screen-talking-marley-with-ziggy-marley-damsels-in-distress-with-whit-stillman-2/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:05:19 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=59541

Photo: Magnolia Pictures

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar have a show packed with interviews. In the first segment, we talk about the new Bob Marley documentary Marley with Ziggy Marley and the film’s director, Kevin MacDonald. Then in the second segment, we speak with Whit Stillman about his first film in 14 years, Damsels in Distress. And, of course, in the third segment we’ll talk about what’s coming out in theaters this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

Photo: Sony Pictures Classics

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/04/20/the-big-screen-talking-marley-with-ziggy-marley-damsels-in-distress-with-whit-stillman-2/feed/ 0 bob marley,damsels in distress,kevin macdonald,marley,sambola,whit stillman,ziggy marley This week, we've got a pair of interviews - one about a high-profile doc and one about a long-gestating feature. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar have a show packed with interviews. In the first segment, we talk about the new Bob Marley documentary Marley with Ziggy Marley and the film's director, Kevin MacDonald. Then in the second segment, we speak with Whit Stillman about his first film in 14 years, Damsels in Distress. And, of course, in the third segment we'll talk about what's coming out in theaters this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 30:34 http://artandseek.net/2012/04/20/the-big-screen-talking-marley-with-ziggy-marley-damsels-in-distress-with-whit-stillman-2/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/04/120420_bigscreen1.mp3 The Big Screen: Talking Dallas International Film Festival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/eQlEQdzMAHQ/ http://artandseek.net/2012/04/13/the-big-screen-talking-dallas-international-film-festival/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:00:41 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=59147 This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar talk about the Dallas International Film Festival with some of the featured filmmakers. In the first segment, we speak with Ya’Ke Smith, the UT-Arlington professor who directed the SXSW hit Wolf. Then in the second segment, we speak with Jonny Mars, who directed the Texas Stadium documentary America’s Parking Lot, which also debuted at SXSW. And, of course, in the third segment we’ll talk about what’s coming out in theaters this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/04/13/the-big-screen-talking-dallas-international-film-festival/feed/ 0 america's parking lot,dallas international film festival,jonny mars,wolf,ya'ke smith This week, we speak with the directors of Wolf and America's Parking Lot, two films featured in the festival. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar talk about the Dallas International Film Festival with some of the featured filmmakers. In the first segment, we speak with Ya'Ke Smith, the UT-Arlington professor who directed the SXSW hit Wolf. Then in the second segment, we speak with Jonny Mars, who directed the Texas Stadium documentary America's Parking Lot, which also debuted at SXSW. And, of course, in the third segment we'll talk about what's coming out in theaters this weekend. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 41:44 http://artandseek.net/2012/04/13/the-big-screen-talking-dallas-international-film-festival/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/04/120413_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘American Reunion,’ Previewing Dallas International Film Festival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/m1XhSf8801Y/ http://artandseek.net/2012/04/06/the-big-screen-american-reunion-previewing-dallas-international-film-festival/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:00:15 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=58830

Photo: Universal

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review American Reunion. In the second segment (8:24) preview the Dallas International Film Festival with artistic director James Faust and senior programmer Sarah Harris. And in the third segment (24:10), we’ll let you know what else is out this weekend and rave about a few movies on DVD and online. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/04/06/the-big-screen-american-reunion-previewing-dallas-international-film-festival/feed/ 0 american reunion,dallas international film festival,girlwalk This week, we check back in on the American Pie franchise and preview next week's Dallas International Film Fest (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review American Reunion. In the second segment (8:24) preview the Dallas International Film Festival with artistic director James Faust and senior programmer Sarah Harris. And in the third segment (24:10), we'll let you know what else is out this weekend and rave about a few movies on DVD and online. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 30:53 http://artandseek.net/2012/04/06/the-big-screen-american-reunion-previewing-dallas-international-film-festival/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/04/120406_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: Reviewing ‘Mirror Mirror,’ Talking ‘Mad Men’ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/a9xNMsJXpE0/ http://artandseek.net/2012/03/30/the-big-screen-reviewing-mirror-mirror-talking-mad-men/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:00:23 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=58423

Julia Roberts and Lily Collins star in Mirror Mirror. Photo: Relativity Media

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review the Snow White redux Mirror Mirror and have an in-depth discussion about the season premiere of Mad Men and what this season has planned for us. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/03/30/the-big-screen-reviewing-mirror-mirror-talking-mad-men/feed/ 0 mad men,mirror mirror,The Big Screen This week, we break down the Snow White redux and talk all things Mad Men. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review the Snow White redux Mirror Mirror and have an in-depth discussion about the season premiere of Mad Men and what this season has planned for us. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 32:51 http://artandseek.net/2012/03/30/the-big-screen-reviewing-mirror-mirror-talking-mad-men/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/03/120330_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘The Hunger Games,’ A Chat with Josh Hutcherson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/58FrVpL0iOo/ http://artandseek.net/2012/03/23/the-big-screen-the-hunger-games-a-chat-with-josh-hutcherson/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:00:26 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=57940 The Hunger Games, plus Josh Hutcherson, who plays Peeta, talks to us about making the movie and hanging out with Woody Harrelson and Lenny Kravitz.]]>

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson star in The Hunger Games. Photo: Lionsgate

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review The Hunger Games and talk to Josh Hutcherson, who plays Peeta in the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ bestseller. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/03/23/the-big-screen-the-hunger-games-a-chat-with-josh-hutcherson/feed/ 4 big screen,jennifer lawrence,josh hutcherson,suzanne collins,The Hunger Games We review The Hunger Games, plus Josh Hutcherson, who plays Peeta, talks to us about making the movie and hanging out with Woody Harrelson and Lenny Kravitz. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar review The Hunger Games and talk to Josh Hutcherson, who plays Peeta in the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins' bestseller. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 29:57 http://artandseek.net/2012/03/23/the-big-screen-the-hunger-games-a-chat-with-josh-hutcherson/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/03/120323_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: A Chat With Will Ferrell, Best of SXSW http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/y39rpfdVDxI/ http://artandseek.net/2012/03/16/the-big-screen-a-chat-with-will-ferrell-best-of-sxsw/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:00:50 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=57263

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar take the show to Austin for a report from South by Southwest. But first, Will Ferrell stops by to discuss his Spanish-language movie, Casa De Mi Padre. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/03/16/the-big-screen-a-chat-with-will-ferrell-best-of-sxsw/feed/ 0 casa de mi padre,SXSW,will ferrell The star of Casa de mi Padre talks about making a movie in Spanish, plus a report from SXSW. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/03/ferrellinterview.jpg) (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar take the show to Austin for a report from South by Southwest. But first, Will Ferrell stops by to discuss his Spanish-language movie, Casa De Mi Padre. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 41:54 http://artandseek.net/2012/03/16/the-big-screen-a-chat-with-will-ferrell-best-of-sxsw/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/03/120316_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘Friends With Kids,’ Previewing SXSW http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/dlsrWZseEbY/ http://artandseek.net/2012/03/09/the-big-screen-friends-with-kids-previewing-sxsw/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:00:05 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=56760

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Friends With Kids, which stars Adam Scott and Jennifer Westfeldt as platonic friends who decide to have a baby together. Also, we preview the film portion of SXSW. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/03/09/the-big-screen-friends-with-kids-previewing-sxsw/feed/ 0 adam scott,friends with kids,jennifer westfeldt,SXSW This week we review writer-director-actor Jennifer Westfeldt's latest dramedy and talk about what we're looking forward to at SXSW. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/03/friends.jpg) (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Friends With Kids, which stars Adam Scott and Jennifer Westfeldt as platonic friends who decide to have a baby together. Also, we preview the film portion of SXSW. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 33:48 http://artandseek.net/2012/03/09/the-big-screen-friends-with-kids-previewing-sxsw/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/03/120309_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin,’ Fixing the Oscars http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/dy-u_RIri_c/ http://artandseek.net/2012/03/02/the-big-screen-we-need-to-talk-about-kevin-fixing-the-oscars/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:00:19 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=56276

Tilda Swinton and Rock Duer star in We Need to Talk About Kevin. Photo: Oscilloscope Pictures

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss We Need to Talk About Kevin, which stars Tilda Swinton as a mother coping with the fact that she’s raised a monster of a child. Also, we recap Sunday’s Oscar telecast and discuss ways to improve the show. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/03/02/the-big-screen-we-need-to-talk-about-kevin-fixing-the-oscars/feed/ 0 ezra miller,the oscars,tilda swinton,we need to talk about kevin This week, we discuss We Need to Talk About Kevin - a tough but rewarding film - and bat around a few suggestions on how to fix the Oscars. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss We Need to Talk About Kevin, which stars Tilda Swinton as a mother coping with the fact that she's raised a monster of a child. Also, we recap Sunday's Oscar telecast and discuss ways to improve the show. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no http://artandseek.net/2012/03/02/the-big-screen-we-need-to-talk-about-kevin-fixing-the-oscars/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/03/120302_bigscreen1.mp3 The Big Screen Podcast: ‘Act of Valor,’ Help With Your Oscar Ballot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/CSJSED46NSI/ http://artandseek.net/2012/02/24/the-big-screen-podcast-act-of-valor-help-with-your-oscar-ballot/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:00:50 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=55825

Photo: Relativity Media

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Act of Valor, the film conceived by the Navy as a tool to recruit SEALs. Also, we do our best to offer some advice in filling out your Oscar ballot and discuss a recent Los Angeles Times investigation into the makeup of the Academy. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/02/24/the-big-screen-podcast-act-of-valor-help-with-your-oscar-ballot/feed/ 0 Academy Awards,act of valor,Navy SEALs,Oscars This week, we discuss Act of Valor, a film designed as a Navy recruiting tool. And we offer help with filling out your Oscar ballot. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Act of Valor, the film conceived by the Navy as a tool to recruit SEALs. Also, we do our best to offer some advice in filling out your Oscar ballot and discuss a recent Los Angeles Times investigation into the makeup of the Academy. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 33:48 http://artandseek.net/2012/02/24/the-big-screen-podcast-act-of-valor-help-with-your-oscar-ballot/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/120224_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: Talking ‘Rampart’ with Woody Harrelson, Previewing It Came From Dallas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/8YdUwV9d1dw/ http://artandseek.net/2012/02/17/the-big-screen-talking-rampart-with-woody-harrelson-previewing-it-came-from-dallas/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:05:09 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=55295

Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson star in Rampart. Photo: Millennium Entertainment

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Rampart with its star, Woody Harrelson. And Dallas film historian Gordon Smith stops by to preview It Came From Dallas, the annual fundraiser hosted by the Dallas Producers Association. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/02/17/the-big-screen-talking-rampart-with-woody-harrelson-previewing-it-came-from-dallas/feed/ 0 gordon smith,rampart,woody harrelson This week's guests include Woody Harrelson and Dallas film historian Gordon Smith. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg) This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Rampart with its star, Woody Harrelson. And Dallas film historian Gordon Smith stops by to preview It Came From Dallas (http://www.artandseek.org/event.php?id=35913), the annual fundraiser hosted by the Dallas Producers Association. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 25:47 http://artandseek.net/2012/02/17/the-big-screen-talking-rampart-with-woody-harrelson-previewing-it-came-from-dallas/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/120217_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘Safe House,’ Previewing Denton’s Thin Line Film Fest http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/46kgLdHDqxs/ http://artandseek.net/2012/02/10/the-big-screen-safe-house-previewing-dentons-thin-line-film-fest/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:20 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=54932

Denzel Washington stars in Safe House. Photo: Universal

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Safe House, the new action thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. And we preview Denton’s Thin Line Film Fest with the festival’s director, Joshua Butler. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/02/10/the-big-screen-safe-house-previewing-dentons-thin-line-film-fest/feed/ 0 denzel washington,ryan reynolds,safe house,Thin Line Film Fest This week, we discuss Safe House, the new action thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. And we preview Denton's Thin Line Film Fest with the festival's director, Joshua Butler. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/BigScreen_logoSMALL.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Safe House, the new action thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. And we preview Denton's Thin Line Film Fest (http://artandseek.org/organization.php?id=1547) with the festival's director, Joshua Butler. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 28:00 http://artandseek.net/2012/02/10/the-big-screen-safe-house-previewing-dentons-thin-line-film-fest/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/120210_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘A Separation,’ HBO’s ‘Luck’ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/efoYlsg5hCI/ http://artandseek.net/2012/02/03/the-big-screen-a-separation-hbos-luck/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:39 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=54414

Leila Hatami and Peyman Moadi star in A Separation. Photo: Sony Pictures Classics

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss A Separation, the outstanding Iranian film nominated for best foreign film and original screenplay at this year’s Academy Awards. And we’ll turn our attention for a moment to television to talk about Luck, HBO’s new horse-racing drama starring Dustin Hoffman. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

Dustin Hoffman in HBO's Luck

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/02/03/the-big-screen-a-separation-hbos-luck/feed/ 0 a separation,Academy Awards,Dustin Hoffman,HBO,luck,Oscars This week, we discuss Iran's best foreign film nominee and Dustin Hoffman's jump to television. This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss A Separation, the outstanding Iranian film nominated for best foreign film and original screenplay at this year's Academy Awards. And we'll turn our attention for a moment to television to talk about Luck, HBO's new horse-racing drama starring Dustin Hoffman. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 28:16 http://artandseek.net/2012/02/03/the-big-screen-a-separation-hbos-luck/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/02/120203_bigscreen.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘Albert Nobbs,’ A Chat with the Star of Man on a Ledge, Anthony Mackie http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/aBGFI81u3p0/ http://artandseek.net/2012/01/27/the-big-screen-albert-nobbs-a-chat-with-the-star-of-man-on-a-ledge-anthony-mackie/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:08 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=53988

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Albert Nobbs for which both Glenn Close (above) and Janet McTeer have been nominated for Oscars. We also conduct one of our most entertaining and insightful interviews to date with Anthony Mackie. You might remember him from The Hurt Locker, and his new movie, Man on a Ledge, is out today. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/01/27/the-big-screen-albert-nobbs-a-chat-with-the-star-of-man-on-a-ledge-anthony-mackie/feed/ 0 albert nobbs,anthony mackie,glenn close,janet mcteet,man on a ledge,the hurt locker Today on the podcast, we discuss a movie that received a couple of Oscar nominations and have a conversation with perhaps our most entertaining interview subject to date. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/01/albert-nobbs.jpg) This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Albert Nobbs for which both Glenn Close (above) and Janet McTeer have been nominated for Oscars. We also conduct one of our most entertaining and insightful interviews to date with Anthony Mackie. You might remember him from The Hurt Locker, and his new movie, Man on a Ledge, is out today. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/01/mackie.jpg) Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 29:56 http://artandseek.net/2012/01/27/the-big-screen-albert-nobbs-a-chat-with-the-star-of-man-on-a-ledge-anthony-mackie/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/01/012712bigscreenFINAL.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,’ Talking Golden Globes and Oscars http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/8vvXtWLUlqs/ http://artandseek.net/2012/01/20/the-big-screen-extremely-loud-and-incredibly-close-talking-golden-globes-and-oscars/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:30:24 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=53598

Tom Hanks and Thomas Horn star in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Photo: Warner Bros.

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, the adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s Sept. 11 novel. Opinions are sharply divided. And we analyze what we learned from Sunday’s Golden Globes and what that means for Tuesday’s announcement of Oscar nominations. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/01/20/the-big-screen-extremely-loud-and-incredibly-close-talking-golden-globes-and-oscars/feed/ 0 Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,Jonathan Safran Foer This week, we discuss the adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's Sept. 11 novel and analyze Sunday's Golden Globes and next week's Oscar nominations. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/01/BigScreen_logoSMALL1.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, the adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's Sept. 11 novel. Opinions are sharply divided. And we analyze what we learned from Sunday's Golden Globes and what that means for Tuesday's announcement of Oscar nominations. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 27:05 http://artandseek.net/2012/01/20/the-big-screen-extremely-loud-and-incredibly-close-talking-golden-globes-and-oscars/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/01/012012bigscreenpodcastFINAL.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘The Iron Lady,’ ‘Carnage’ on Stage and Screen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/SMbMpOBC4eY/ http://artandseek.net/2012/01/13/the-big-screen-the-iron-lady-carnage-on-stage-and-screen/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:00:07 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=53253

Photo: The Weinstein Co.

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss The Iron Lady, starring Meryl Streep as Britain’s first and only woman prime minister, Margaret Thatcher. Also opening this week is Carnage, the film adaptation of the hit play God of Carnage. Dallas Theater Center will stage the regional premiere of the play in May, so we spoke with Joel Ferrell, who will direct the play at DTC about the various incarnations of the story. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/01/13/the-big-screen-the-iron-lady-carnage-on-stage-and-screen/feed/ 0 carnage,Dallas Theater Center,god of carnagel,joel ferrell,meryl streep,the iron lady This week, we discuss the Margaret Thatcher biopic and speak with Dallas Theater Center assistant director Joel Ferrell about the play God of Carnage and its new film adaptation, Carnage. (http://artandseek.net/files/2012/01/BigScreen_logoSMALL1.jpg)This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss The Iron Lady, starring Meryl Streep as Britain's first and only woman prime minister, Margaret Thatcher. Also opening this week is Carnage, the film adaptation of the hit play God of Carnage. Dallas Theater Center will stage the regional premiere of the play in May, so we spoke with Joel Ferrell, who will direct the play at DTC about the various incarnations of the story. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 32:03 http://artandseek.net/2012/01/13/the-big-screen-the-iron-lady-carnage-on-stage-and-screen/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/01/011312bigscreenFINAL.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘Pariah,’ Bart Weiss on his Trip to China http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/ghNRl109Nuo/ http://artandseek.net/2012/01/06/the-big-screen-pariah-bart-weiss-on-his-trip-to-china/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:03 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=52928

Adepero Oduye stars in Pariah. Photo: Focus Features

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Pariah, the story of an African American teen coming to terms with her sexuality. And we talk to VideoFest artistic director and UT-Arlington film professor Bart Weiss about his recent trip to China with the American Documentary Showcase. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2012/01/06/the-big-screen-pariah-bart-weiss-on-his-trip-to-china/feed/ 0 American Documentary Showcase,bart weiss,pariah This week, we discuss the Sundance hit Pariah and speak to VideoFest artistic director Bart Weiss about his trip to China with the American Documentary Showcase. (http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/BigScreen_logoSMALL3.jpg) This week, Art&Seek's Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Pariah, the story of an African American teen coming to terms with her sexuality. And we talk to VideoFest artistic director and UT-Arlington film professor Bart Weiss about his recent trip to China with the American Documentary Showcase (http://artandseek.net/2011/12/19/american-filmmakers-in-china-part-vii/). Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 25:12 http://artandseek.net/2012/01/06/the-big-screen-pariah-bart-weiss-on-his-trip-to-china/http://artandseek.net/files/2012/01/010612big-screen-podcastFINAL1.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘The Artist,’ The Year in Movies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/xifVwyKQ8jA/ http://artandseek.net/2011/12/30/the-big-screen-the-artist-the-year-in-movies/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:00:08 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=52649

Photo: The Weinstein Co.

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss The Artist, the silent movie that has everyone talking. And we discuss the year in movies, including each of our picks for the top spot. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2011/12/30/the-big-screen-the-artist-the-year-in-movies/feed/ 0 the artist This week, Art&Seek's Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss The Artist, the silent movie that has everyone talking. And we discuss the year in movies. (http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/BigScreen_logoSMALL3.jpg)This week, Art&Seek's Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss The Artist, the silent movie that has everyone talking. And we discuss the year in movies, including each of our picks for the top spot. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (../the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 30:01 http://artandseek.net/2011/12/30/the-big-screen-the-artist-the-year-in-movies/http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/123011-Big-Screen-Podcast-Final.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,’ a Chat With Steven Spielberg http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/ptxm87C2Je0/ http://artandseek.net/2011/12/23/the-big-screen-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-a-chat-with-steven-spielberg/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:37 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=52387

Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig star in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. (Photo: Sony)

This week, Stephen Becker of KERA’s Art&Seek and Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News discuss The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Even if you’ve read the book and seen the original Swedish movie, director David Fincher’s take on the story is worth your time. And they talk to Steven Spielberg about the pair of movies he has out this week – Tin Tin and War Horse. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2011/12/23/the-big-screen-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-a-chat-with-steven-spielberg/feed/ 0 david fincher,steven spielberg,The Big Screen,the girl with the dragon tattoo,tin tin,War Horse This week, Stephen Becker of KERA’s Art&Seek and Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News discuss The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. And they talk to Steven Spielberg about the pair of movies he has out this week - Tin Tin and War Horse. (http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/spiel1.jpg)This week, Stephen Becker of KERA’s Art&Seek and Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News discuss The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Even if you've read the book and seen the original Swedish movie, director David Fincher's take on the story is worth your time. And they talk to Steven Spielberg about the pair of movies he has out this week - Tin Tin and War Horse. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 31:58 http://artandseek.net/2011/12/23/the-big-screen-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-a-chat-with-steven-spielberg/http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/122311podcastFINAL.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,’ Plus ‘Young Adult’ Director Jason Reitman http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/27AjncnSQWE/ http://artandseek.net/2011/12/16/the-big-screen-mission-impossible-ghost-protical-plus-young-adult-director-jason-reitman/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:16:51 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=52090 Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and an interview with Young Adult director Jason Reitman.]]>

Tom Cruise, Paula Patton, Simon Pegg and Jeremy Renner star in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Photo: Paramount

This week, Stephen Becker of KERA’s Art&Seek and Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News break down Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, the fourth film in the Tom Cruise action series. And they talk to director Jason Reitman (Juno, Up in the Air) about his new film, Young Adult, plus look ahead to next week’s big movie slate. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2011/12/16/the-big-screen-mission-impossible-ghost-protical-plus-young-adult-director-jason-reitman/feed/ 0 Jason Reitman,jeremy renner,Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,Tom Cruise,young adult This week's podcast features a discussion of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and an interview with Young Adult director Jason Reitman. (http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/BigScreen_logoSMALL2.jpg)This week, Stephen Becker of KERA's Art&Seek and Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News break down Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, the fourth film in the Tom Cruise action series. And they talk to director Jason Reitman (Juno, Up in the Air) about his new film, Young Adult, plus look ahead to next week's big movie slate. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (../the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no http://artandseek.net/2011/12/16/the-big-screen-mission-impossible-ghost-protical-plus-young-adult-director-jason-reitman/http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/121611podcastFINAL1.mp3 The Big Screen: ‘The Interrupters,’ Plus Steve McQueen & Michael Fassbender of ‘Shame’ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/5LlF1AykytI/ http://artandseek.net/2011/12/09/the-big-screen-the-interrupters-plus-shames-steve-mcqueen-and-michael-fassbender/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:17:00 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=51525 The Interrupters. And we also speak with Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender, the director and star of the much-talked-about Shame.]]>

Cobe Williams (left), one of the violence interrupters in The Interrupters. (Photo: Kartemquin Films)

James Faust

This week, Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News and Stephen Becker of Art&Seek are joined by James Faust, the Director of the Dallas international Film Festival, to discuss The Interrupters. The documentary, which played at this year’s DIFF, is directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams) and focuses on former gang members in Chicago who have turned their lives around and now work to stop gang violence before it happens. And we also speak with Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender, the director and star of one of the best films of the year, Shame. It’s the much-talked-about NC-17 film about a sex addict whose life is unraveling. And we’ll catch you up on what else is on screens this week and next week. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

Michael Fassbender in Shame (Photo: Fox Searchlight)

]]> http://artandseek.net/2011/12/09/the-big-screen-the-interrupters-plus-shames-steve-mcqueen-and-michael-fassbender/feed/ 0 Michael Fassbender,steve james,steve mcqueen,the interrupters This week, Dallas international Film Festival Director James Faust joins us to discuss The Interrupters. And we also speak with Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender, the director and star of the much-talked-about Shame. This week, Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News and Stephen Becker of Art&Seek are joined by James Faust, the Director of the Dallas international Film Festival, to discuss The Interrupters. The documentary, which played at this year's DIFF, is directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams) and focuses on former gang members in Chicago who have turned their lives around and now work to stop gang violence before it happens. And we also speak with Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender, the director and star of one of the best films of the year, Shame. It's the much-talked-about NC-17 film about a sex addict whose life is unraveling. And we'll catch you up on what else is on screens this week and next week. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 38:58 http://artandseek.net/2011/12/09/the-big-screen-the-interrupters-plus-shames-steve-mcqueen-and-michael-fassbender/http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/120911podcastFINAL.mp3 The Big Screen: Holiday Movies, Plus Jason Reimer of the Texas Theatre http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/5OmEswHKkCA/ http://artandseek.net/2011/12/02/the-big-screen-holiday-movies-plus-jason-reimer-of-the-texas-theatre/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:28 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=51079

Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Charlize Theron in Young Adult, Gary Oldman in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and Rooney Mara in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

It’s a pretty light week at theaters this week following the Thanksgiving holiday. So this week, Stephen Becker of KERA’s Art&Seek and Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News each offer their picks for the big holiday movie season. After that, they speak with Texas Theatre creative director Jason Reimer about how he programs the theater and discuss what’s on screens next week. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2011/12/02/the-big-screen-holiday-movies-plus-jason-reimer-of-the-texas-theatre/feed/ 0 a dangerous method,Jason Reimer,mission impossible: ghost protical,Texas Theatre,the artist,The Big Screen,the girl with the dragon tattoo,Tinker tailor soldier spy,young adult It's a pretty light week at theaters this week following the Thanksgiving holiday. So this week, Stephen Becker of KERA's Art&Seek and Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News each offer their picks for the big holiday movie season. (http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/BigScreen_logoSMALL1.jpg)It's a pretty light week at theaters this week following the Thanksgiving holiday. So this week, Stephen Becker of KERA's Art&Seek and Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News each offer their picks for the big holiday movie season. After that, they speak with Texas Theatre creative director Jason Reimer about how he programs the theater and discuss what's on screens next week. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week's podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 37:28 http://artandseek.net/2011/12/02/the-big-screen-holiday-movies-plus-jason-reimer-of-the-texas-theatre/http://artandseek.net/files/2011/12/bigscreenpodcast1202111.mp3 The Big Screen Podcast: ‘The Muppets,’ ‘My Week With Marilyn’ Director Simon Curtis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/EwwA-2S1dOA/ http://artandseek.net/2011/11/23/the-big-screen-podcast-the-muppets-my-week-with-marilyn-director-simon-curtis/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:49:56 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=50805

Photo: Disney

This week, we have a special Wednesday edition of The Big Screen podcast. Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar and KERA and Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker discuss The Muppets and speak with My Week With Marilyn director Simon Curtis.

If you like the podcast, be sure to rate it and subscribe to it on iTunes.

Stream the podcast below or download it.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2011/11/23/the-big-screen-podcast-the-muppets-my-week-with-marilyn-director-simon-curtis/feed/ 0 My Week With Marilyn,Simon Curtis,The Muppets This week, we have a special Wednesday edition of The Big Screen podcast. Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar and KERA and Art&Seek's Stephen Becker discuss The Muppets and speak with My Week With Marilyn director Simon Curtis. This week, we have a special Wednesday edition of The Big Screen podcast. Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar and KERA and Art&Seek's Stephen Becker discuss The Muppets and speak with My Week With Marilyn director Simon Curtis. If you like the podcast, be sure to rate it and subscribe to it on iTunes. Stream the podcast below or download it (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast/). Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 23:23 http://artandseek.net/2011/11/23/the-big-screen-podcast-the-muppets-my-week-with-marilyn-director-simon-curtis/http://artandseek.net/files/2011/11/muppetsPODfinal.mp3 The Big Screen, Episode 1: ‘The Descendants,’ John Lithgow and More http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kerathebigscreen/~3/TOclU2V2OSE/ http://artandseek.net/2011/11/18/the-big-screen-episode-1-the-descendants-john-lithgow-and-more/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:00:23 +0000 Stephen Becker http://artandseek.net/?p=50634 DMN movie critic Chris Vognar and Art&Seek's Stephen Becker.]]> What movie should you see this weekend? Who’s making moves in the North Texas film scene and on the national stage? And what should you get if you just feel like kicking back and watching a DVD?

All of those questions and more will be the topic of The Big Screen, a new podcast co-produced by Art&Seek and DallasNews.com. But wait, there’s more: Each Friday, you’ll be able to hear a condensed version of the podcast at 11:04 a.m. and 8:04 p.m. on KERA 90.1 – just ahead of Fresh Air.

The show will be hosted by yours truly and Chris Vognar, movie critic for The Dallas Morning News. Each Friday, we’ll pick one movie to have an in-depth conversation about. And we’ll also have a special guest. Up this week, we discuss The Descendants,  Alexander Payne’s first movie since 2004’s Sideways (Payne, above, on the set of The Descendants). And we talk to John Lithgow, the special guest at the Dallas Film Society’s Art of Film gala.

In the coming weeks, we’ll speak to Michelle Williams and Simon Curtis of My Week With Marilyn, Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender of Shame and (ahem) a guy you may have heard of named Steven Spielberg. Plus, we’ve got a lot of great local guests lined up to talk about projects happening in North Texas.

You can listen to today’s podcast below, or you can subscribe to the podcast here.

Very soon, you will be able to subscribe to it on iTunes.

Thank in advance for giving it a chance, and if you have any questions or comments, please let us know.

And be sure to check back for a special edition of The Big Screen on Wednesday, when we’ll talk about The Muppets.

]]> http://artandseek.net/2011/11/18/the-big-screen-episode-1-the-descendants-john-lithgow-and-more/feed/ 0 Chris Vognar,Dallas Morning News,descendants,dmn,film,john lithgow,movies,Stephen Becker Listen to the debut episode of The Big Screen, a new movie podcast from DMN movie critic Chris Vognar and Art&Seek's Stephen Becker. (http://artandseek.net/files/2011/11/payne.jpg)What movie should you see this weekend? Who's making moves in the North Texas film scene and on the national stage? And what should you get if you just feel like kicking back and watching a DVD? All of those questions and more will be the topic of The Big Screen, a new podcast co-produced by Art&Seek and DallasNews.com (http://www.dallasnews.com/entertainment/movies/). But wait, there's more: Each Friday, you'll be able to hear a condensed version of the podcast at 11:04 a.m. and 8:04 p.m. on KERA 90.1 - just ahead of Fresh Air. The show will be hosted by yours truly and Chris Vognar, movie critic for The Dallas Morning News. Each Friday, we'll pick one movie to have an in-depth conversation about. And we'll also have a special guest. Up this week, we discuss The Descendants,  Alexander Payne's first movie since 2004's Sideways (Payne, above, on the set of The Descendants). And we talk to John Lithgow, the special guest at the Dallas Film Society's Art of Film gala (http://www.artandseek.org/event.php?id=32827). In the coming weeks, we'll speak to Michelle Williams and Simon Curtis of My Week With Marilyn, Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender of Shame and (ahem) a guy you may have heard of named Steven Spielberg. Plus, we've got a lot of great local guests lined up to talk about projects happening in North Texas. You can listen to today's podcast below, or you can subscribe to the podcast here (http://artandseek.net/the-big-screen-podcast). Very soon, you will be able to subscribe to it on iTunes. Thank in advance for giving it a chance, and if you have any questions or comments, please let us know. And be sure to check back for a special edition of The Big Screen on Wednesday, when we'll talk about The Muppets. Chris Vognar, Stephen Becker no 15:54 http://artandseek.net/2011/11/18/the-big-screen-episode-1-the-descendants-john-lithgow-and-more/http://artandseek.net/files/2011/11/111811podcast2.mp3 Chris Vognar, Stephen BeckernonadultThe Big Screen looks in-depth at the most interesting new release in theaters each week. We also have a weekly conversation with a major movie star or mover-and-shaker in the North Texas film scene and we highlight movies and DVDs to watch this weekend. T