The Film Stage Show

Ep. 61 - Man of Steel and the Films of Zack Snyder

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:50:58 -0400

00:00 - 01:16 - Introduction

01:16 - 20:42 - The Films of Zack Snyder

20:42 - 54:20 - Man of Steel

54:20 - 1:04:14 - Spoilers for Man of Steel

1:04:14 - 1:22:05 - The Week Ahead

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 61 - Man of Steel and the Films of Zack Snyder

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Ep. 60 - Before Sunrise, Before Sunset & Before Midnight

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:36:02 -0400

00:00 - 01:41 - Introduction

01:41 - 17:40 - Before Sunrise and Before Sunset

17:41 - 1:08:08 - Before Midnight

1:08:09 - 1:31:48 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 60 - Before Sunrise, Before Sunset & Before Midnight

Ep. 59 - After Earth and the Films of M. Night Shyamalan

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:47:00 -0400

00:00 - 02:13 - Introduction

02:13 - 42:20 - The Films of M. Night Shyamalan

42:20 - 1:21:12 - After Earth Review

1:21:12 - 1:39:54 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 59 - After Earth and The Films of M. Night Shyamalan

Ep. 58 - Cannes Film Festival 2013 Wrap-Up

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:34:28 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week we have a special episode, as senior writer Raffi Asdourian joins the show to discuss his experience at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. One can see our full wrap-up here and listen below for audio reviews of The Congress, Only God Forgives, Only Lovers Left Alive, The Immigrant, The Past, Inside Llewyn Davis, Blue is the Warmest Color and much, much more. Click below to download (right-click and save as…) or subscribe on iTunes.

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 58 - Cannes Film Festival 2013 Wrap-Up

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Ep. 57 - Frances Ha, Fast & Furious 6 and The Hangover Part III

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Tue, 28 May 2013 09:12:08 -0400

00:00 - 01:38 - Introduction
01:39 - 04:47 - The Hangover Part III Review
04:48 - 13:06 - Fast & Furious 6 Review
13:07 - 40:48 - Frances Ha Review
40:49 - 57:04 - Spoilers for Frances Ha
57:05 - 1:14:28 - Picks for Next Week and Closing

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 57 - Frances Ha, Fast & Furious 6 and The Hangover Part III

Ep. 56 - Star Trek Into Darkness and Cannes Preview

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:30 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman and I review J.J. Abram’s new entry in his flagship franchise, Star Trek Into Darkness. Before that, though, we run down our top three most-anticipated films of the Cannes Film Festival.Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Fast & Furious 6, The Hangover Part III, Before Midnight, Side Effects and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 56 - Star Trek Into Darkness and Cannes Preview

00:00 - 27:53 - Introduction and Cannes Preview

27:53 - 53:52 - Star Trek Into Darkness Review

53:52 - 1:09:37 - Spoilers for Star Trek Into Darkness

1:09:37 - 1:21:39 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

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Ep. 55 - The Great Gatsby and Radical Adaptations

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:49 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, managing editor Dan Mecca, and I review Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby. Before that, however, we take a look at radical cinematic adaptations of classic literature.Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Star Trek Into Darkness, Ghostbusters, Taxi Driver, Glory, Cloud Atlas and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 55 - The Great Gatsby

00:00 - 15:19 - Introduction and Radical Adaptations

15:20 - 50:37 - The Great Gatsby Review

50:38 - 1:05:42 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

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Ep. 54 - Iron Man 3 and Something in the Air

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Tue, 07 May 2013 08:34:24 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I review the first truly big movie of the summer, Iron Man 3. Then, we get into the revolutionary spirit for our review Olivier Assayas’ new film, Something in the Air. Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Upstream Color, One Hour Photo, The Great Gatsby and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 54 - Iron Man 3 and Something in the Air

00:00 - 01:40 - Introduction

01:40 - 14:25 - Iron Man 3 Review

14:25 - 21:21 - Iron Man 3 Spoilers

21:21 - 50:33 - Something in the Air Review

50:33 - 1:21:39 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

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Ep. 53 - Pain & Gain and Summer Movie Preview

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:04:00 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I give you our Top 3 Picks for films to watch this coming summer. Then, we drink a protein shake, get a pump on, and review Michael Bay’s new film, Pain & Gain. Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Silver Linings Playbook, Iron Man 3, Not Fade Away and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week. Click below to stream/download (right-click and save as…) or subscribe on iTunes.

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 53 - Pain and Gain and Summer Movie Preview

00:00 - 01:53 - Introduction

01:53 - 33:42 - Top 3 Summer Picks

33:42 - 1:00:55 - Pain & Gain Review

1:00:55 - 1:04:21 - Pain & Gain Spoilers

1:04:21 - 1:21:39 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

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Interview - Brady Corbet On Transforming Into Simon Killer

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:18:04 -0400

If you’ve seen Simon Killer then you know that it is the kind of film that begs to be talked about afterward. From the plot and characters, to the themes of modern masculinity and the way that we lie to ourselves and others to get what we want, Simon Killer offers up all kinds of fun fodder for coffee house discussion. Which is why it was my great pleasure to get to talk to Brady Corbet, the star and co-writer of Simon Killer.

During the course of our conversation we touched on his impetus for making this film, the kinds of people he drew on to create Simon, and his attraction to working with challenging directors on dark, weighty projects. So enjoy this interview with Brady Corbet, and look for Simon Killer in theaters and on VoD now.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Interview - Brady Corbet On Transforming Into Simon Killer

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Ep. 52 - Oblivion and Trance

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:55:29 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I discuss Joseph Kosinski’s Oblivion and Danny Boyle’s Trance. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Michael Bay’s Pain & Gain and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 52 - Oblivion and Trance

00:00 - 02:09 - Introduction

02:10 - 14:22 - Oblivion Discussion

14:23 - 25:59 - Oblivion Spoiler Discussion

26:00 - 46:59 - Trance Discussion

47:00 - 1:11:12 - Trance Spoiler Discussion

1:11:13 - 1:30:05 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

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Ep. 51 - To the Wonder and the Films of Terrence Malick

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:49:42 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I discuss the films of Terrence Malick. Then we review the divisive new film by Malick, the romantic meditation, To the Wonder. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Django Unchained, Oblivion, and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 51 - To the Wonder and the Films of Terrence Malick

00:00 - 22:41 - Introductions and the films of Terrence Malick

22:41 -1:10:25 - Review of To the Wonder

1:10:25 - 1:23:00 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.

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Ep. 50 - The Place Beyond the Pines and Remembering Roger Ebert

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:45:55 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I share our personal memories regarding Roger Ebert. Then discuss Derek Cianfrance’s drama The Place Beyond the Pines. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include To the Wonder, 42, The Angels’ Share, and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week. Click below to stream/download (right-click and save as…) or subscribe on iTunes.

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 50 - The Place Beyond the Pines and Remembering Roger Ebert

00:00 - 16:35 - Introductions and remembering Roger Ebert

16:36 -35:32 - Review of The Place Beyond the Pines

35:53 - 1:00:28 - Spoilers for The Place Beyond the Pines

1:00:29 - 1:19:22 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.

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Interview - Shane Carruth on Upstream Color

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:03:00 -0400

It was 2004 when director Shane Carruth debuted his first feature film, Primer, at the Sundance Film Festival. Now, nine years later, Carruth returns with his second feature, the powerful and enigmatic Upstream Color. I had a chance to sit down with Carruth following a private screening of the film to discuss a wide spectrum of topics including his creative process, his reaction to fan questions regarding the plot, and his thoughts on Kickstarter and crowdsourcing. So take a listen, and check out Upstream Color in theaters beginning on April 5th and on VOD and Blu-Ray in May. You can check the Upstream Color web site for release dates and more information about availability.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Interview - Shane Carruth on Upstream Color

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Ep. 49 - Room 237 and Overreaching Critical Analysis

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:28:00 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I talk about films that audiences tend to look into a bit too much. Then, we talk about a film that exemplifies this trend, Room 237. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Trance, That Thing You Do, Jurassic Park 3D and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 49 - Room 237 and Overreaching Critical Analysis

00:00 - 20:20 - Introductions and a discussion of movies that may get read in to too much.

20:20 - 50:28 - Review of Room 237

50:28 - 1:13:41 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.

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Ep. 48 - Spring Breakers and Directors Going Mainstream

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:45:35 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I talk about what happens when niche director’s go mainstream. Then, we talk about the latest film to bring a director to a wide audience, Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Lincoln, Room 237, G.I. Joe: Retaliation and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 48 - Spring Breakers and Directors Going Mainstream

00:00 - 15:04 - Introductions and a discussion of directors who rose to the mainstream.

15:04 - 37:07 - Review of Spring Breakers

37:07 - 1:00:37 - Spoilers for Spring Breakers

1:00:37 - 1:21:06 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.

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Ep. 47 - Stoker and English-Language Film Debuts

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:12:00 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I review discuss the English-language debuts of notable foreign-language directors. Then, we talk about the English-language debut of Korean director Park Chan-wook, the gothic family drama Stoker. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Badlands, Rust & Bone, Springbreakers and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week, and tell you how to win a copy of Rust & Bone.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 47 - Stoker and English-Language Film Debuts

00:00 - 13:52 - Introductions and a discussion of the English-language debuts of foreign directors.

13:52 - 32:12 - Review of Stoker

32:12 - 42:15 - Spoilers for Stoker

42:15 - 59:02 - Picks for Next Week, Rust & Bone contest rules, and Closing Remarks.

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Ep. 46 - Oz the Great and Powerful and Fairy Tale Epics

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:31:31 -0400

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I review discuss the disturbing trend of turning classic fairy tales into big budget spectacles. Then, we talk about the lastest entry into this genre, Oz the Great and Powerful. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Hitchcock, Upside Down, Ginger and Rosa and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 46 - Oz the Great and Powerful and Fairy Tale Epics

00:00 - 14:50 - Introductions and a discussion of big budget fairy tale adaptations.

14:50 - 34:09 - Review of Oz the Great and Powerful

34:09 - 47:54 - Spoilers for Oz the Great and Powerful

47:54 - 1:02:40 - Picks for Next Week, Closing Remarks.

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Ep. 45 - Jack the Giant Slayer and The Color Wheel

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:22:00 -0500

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I review two films from very different ends of the movie-making spectrum. First, the big budget action adventure film Jack the Giant Slayer. Then, we talk about the micro-budget comedy/drama The Color Wheel. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Wreck-it Ralph, Dead Man Down, Oz the Great and Powerful and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week. Click below to stream/download (right-click and save as…) or subscribe on iTunes.

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 45 - Jack the Giant Slayer and The Color Wheel

00:00 - 12:56 - Introductions and a quick review of Jack the Giant Killer.

12:56 - 36:46 - Review of The Color Wheel

36:46 - 56:03 - Spoilers for The Color Wheel

56:03 - 1:13:19 - Picks for Next Week, Closing Remarks.

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Ep. 44 - Like Someone in Love and the Wait For Festival Films

podcast@thefilmstage.com (The Film Stage) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:12:37 -0500

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I discuss the gap between festival premieres and eventual theater releases. Then, we talk about the enigmatic romantic drama Like Someone in Love by director Abbas Kiarostami. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Anna Karenina, On the Waterfront, Top Gun and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 44 - Like Someone in Love and the Wait For Festival Films

00:00 - 13:06 - Introductions and a discussion of the wait between festival bow and theatrical release.

13:06 - 31:56 - Review of Like Someone in Love

31:56 - 58:39 - Spoilers for Like Someone in Love

58:39 - 1:12:23 - Picks for Next Week, Closing Remarks.

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