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Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series does some more backtracking, as we present Brian Helgeland’s crime thriller, “Payback”, to the discussion. Joining me in the discussion is filmmaker Brian Ackley, for his third and final time discussing 1999 with me. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “Payback” Read Brian’s print […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series continues, and backtrack a bit into the summer season with Spike Lee’s provocative thriller, “Summer of Sam”. Joining me in the discussion is filmmaker, and self-proclaimed “biggest fan” of Spike Lee, Princeton Holt. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “Summer of Sam” Read Brian’s […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series continues, and we finally get some of animation. This entry is for Brad Bird’s “The Iron Giant”, one of the truly wonderful animated films from the year. Here to talk with me about the film is filmmaker Eric Leiser, who brings some great insight to the […]

Hello readers and listeners! In this episode, I sum up my annual pilgrimage to Dragon*Con in downtown Atlanta during Labor Day. I hope you enjoy! Episode 55- Brian at Dragon*Con 2019 Viva La Resistance! Brian Skutle www.sonic-cinema.com Dragon*Con 2009 Days 1-4 Dragon*Con 2010 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Dragon*Con 2011 Day 1 […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series continues, and will be hitting hyperdrive from here on out, with a new entry recorded before Dragon*Con. It is one of my very favorite films of the year, and all-time, in Frank Oz’s “Bowfinger”. Here to talk with me about the film is filmmaker Chris Esper. […]