Darren Aronofsky has been a bold, and polarizing, filmmaker since he first hit the scene with 1998’s “Pi”. In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker K/XI as we explored Aronofsky’s films, with a particular focus on “The Fountain”, “mother!” and “The Whale”. I hope you enjoy! Episode 132 – Discussing Darren Aronofsky Thanks for […]
We’re not quite done with our Oscar discussion for this year, but in this episode, it ties into the past, and one of the great stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Barbara Stanwyck is an actor I’ve been familiar with by name, but not as much by her work. When my guest- film critic Matthew St. […]
Brian discusses the 2023 Renegade Film Festival. He talks about the features, his favorite short films from the festival, and interviews writers/filmmakers Megan Fitzgerald (a short screenplay competition Runner-Up), Natasha Halevi and Jessica Taylor Galmor (two of the filmmakers behind the award-winning “Give Me an A”) and Nonie Shiverick (the writer-director of “Number Twelve” and […]
It’s that time again. Amanda Spears returns to discuss the Oscars and help predict the winners. I also share my 10 Best list for 2022. I hope you enjoy! Episode 129 – Oscar Thoughts with Amanda Spears & Brian’s Top 10 of 2022 Read Brian’s Retrospective on 2022 here. Read Brian’s Thoughts of the 2022 […]
This is an episode that requires a bit more of an introduction than I normally give podcast episodes. Back in 2021, I wrote about what it was like watching the movies with my mother that she wanted to watch. When I made that post, I didn’t expect to be rushing her into assisted living after […]
As we’ve moved through the podcast, and guesting on podcasts, I’ve realized a lot of what I focus on in terms of these discussions are things and movies that I really want to talk about, and with people I want to talk about them with. We are at that point with a film that is […]
Our guest on this episode was actually on the Sonic Cinema Movie Chat back in 2021, and that discussion is what inspired this one. When a lot of people think about “blind buying” movies, they typically think about buying movies they’ve never seen. But if you think you’re going to get greatness, how much of […]
After a slight delay, the “Established Classics” series continues, and begins the 2023 podcast year. As always, I am joined by actor Timothy J. Cox to discuss three terrific classics from Hollywood’s Golden Age. This year, we begin with Preston Sturges’s 1941 classic, “Sullivan’s Travels”. Next, we discuss Elia Kazan’s Oscar-winning masterpiece, “On the Waterfront” […]
Thirty years ago today, my parents, my grandfather and I went to go see Rob Reiner’s “A Few Good Men”, and an unorthodox Christmas tradition for me was born. I’ve wanted to talk about the film with other people for a while, and I’m pleased to be joined by Kevin the Critic and Kip Mooney […]
On December 13, it will have been 30 years since my Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Also on December 13, the new documentary, “Boy Scout’s Honor”, becomes available. The film tells the story of Aaron Averheart, and several other Scouts, who were sexually abused by one of their Scoutmasters, Bill Sheehan, as well as how […]
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