Sonic Cinema

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Even though such things are easier to see in hindsight, as I started to ramp up my moviewatching in 1996, I could definitely tell my tastes were getting expanded, and my horizons were broadening. Ironically, it began with a TV channel. To this day, I do not remember the name of the cable channel that really led me down the path of supporting indie cinema with reckless abandon, but it […]

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I think Alex Proyas was my first, official “favorite filmmaker.” “The Crow” had a profound impact on me when I finally watched in July of 1994, and I watched it a ridiculous amount of times when it came out on video. Next to the original “Star Wars” trilogy, I think it’s the movie I’ve owned the most copies of over the years. But Proyas quickly became more than just a […]

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Sonic Cinema Podcast

Obviously, when you figure in all of the “Class of 1999” episodes, this is closer to episode 190, but I love that, in the basic episode numbering of the podcast, this episode has shown up in this slot. For this discussion, I bring in Darin and Jonny from NostalgiaCast to discuss some classic films they were introduced to as kids, and which gives them that hit of nostalgia, as a […]

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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 2023. I hope you enjoy! Episode 149 – Oscar Thoughts with Amanda Spears & Brian’s Top 10 of 2023 Read Brian’s Retrospective on 2023 here. Read Brian’s Thoughts of the 2023 Georgia Film Critics Association Nominees and Winners here. Thanks for listening, Brian Skutle www.sonic-cinema.com You […]

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