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A Special Preview of Inside Jaws Jul 06, 2018

We're happy to present a special sneak preview of the new podcast Inside Jaws. Inside Jaws takes you on an immersive journey through the making of 1975’s pulse-pounding hit film Jaws, the first-ever summer blockbuster. Subscribe to Inside Jaws on Apple Podcasts today or hear all 7 episodes, ad-free at wondery.com/plus

After the Credits: Solo: A Star Wars Story Jun 08, 2018

Given the stakes involved with any Star Wars movie, it's not surprising that conversation regarding Solo: A Star Wars Story seemed to skip right over the movie itself and immediately spark debates about its quality and box office numbers. The tumultuous production history and prolonged casting process for the next Han Solo certainly put audiences on the defense, but is Solo: A Star Wars Story a franchise-killing dud or a cult classic in the making?

After the Credits: Deadpool 2 Jun 01, 2018

Despite a strong, strong run by Avengers: Infinity War, it seemed inevitable that Deadpool 2 would jump to the top of the box office in its opening weekend. This was, after all, a sequel to one of the most surprising summer hits of the last few years. But success brings with it higher expectations, and nobody was really sure if Deadpool 2 could maintain the momentum of its predecessor, least of all our podcast stars.

After the Credits: Avengers Infinity War May 09, 2018

There are big movies, there are big movies, and then there is Avengers: Infinity War, the culmination of nearly ten years of Marvel continuity and superhero stories. This week on After the Credits, Matthew Monagle and film-critic-slash-film-editor Amon Warmann discuss the biggest movie in a franchise of big movies. Did our favorites make it out alive? You'll have to listen to find out.

After the Credits: Ready Player One Apr 13, 2018

It takes a perfect confluence of events for Hollywood to release a Steven Spielberg movie that most people are only kinda excited to see, but that's exactly the case with Ready Player One. In this week's episode of the After the Credits podcast, Matthew Monagle and Cinapse co-founder Ed Travis break down Spielberg's latest special effects extravaganza. Does Spielberg still have that ever-magical it?

After the Credits: A Wrinkle in Time Mar 28, 2018

This week on After the Credits, Matthew and guest Karen Han talk culture criticism and the greatness of Ava DuVernay.

After the Credits: Annihilation Mar 01, 2018

Think you've got what it takes to talk Alex Garland and hard sci-fi? Then step into the Shimmer with freelance film critic Kristen Lopez! This week on After the Credits, Matthew and Kristen talk about Alex Garland's oft-discussed Kubrickian nightmare, Annihilation. Does the movie live up to the books? Will audiences ever learn to fully appreciate Jennifer Jason Leigh? And why, exactly, is Gina Rodriguez's side-cut the solution to world peace?

After the Credits: Black Panther Feb 21, 2018

It's the movie we've all been waiting for: this week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by freelance journalist Monica Castillo to talk Black Panther, Marvel, and the importance of Hollywood representation. Does Black Panther live up to the heaps of praise being set upon it? Which of the new additions to the Marvel Universe is the best? And why is the answer to that previous question obviously Letitia Wright's Shuri? Because it is.

After the Credits: Fifty Shades Freed Feb 14, 2018

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by Mashable author Angie Han to discuss Fifty Shades Freed, the third and final installment of the Fifty Shades trilogy. Will Anastasia and Christian get their happily ever after? Will jealousy and possessiveness tear the two of them apart? Hell, will they have even the most rudimentary pre-marriage conversations about children and last names? SPOILER ALERT: the answers are yes, no, and no, respectively.

After the Credits: Maze Runner Jan 31, 2018

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by freelance film critic Alisha Grauso to discuss Maze Runner: The Death Cure, the third and final installment of the Maze Runner trilogy. And while we don't want to spoil everything that happens, let's just say that between the first and second parts of this week's episode, the Maze Runner fanbase added one new member.

After the Credits: Den of Thieves Jan 24, 2018

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by Female Film Critics host Diana Drumm to discuss Den of Thieves and all things Gerard Butler. We know the movie is pure cheese, but it is at least classy cheese, like a block of finely aged manchego, or garbage cheese, like those gross yellow balls covered in crackers you find at the grocery store? Guess you'll have to listen to find out.

Hello From Sundance: Cage, Crime, and Awkward Road Trips Jan 20, 2018

Hello From Sundance: Cage, Crime, and Awkward Road Trips by Film School Rejects

After the Credits: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Dec 20, 2017

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by Vanity Fair critic Emma Stefansky to discuss Star Wars: The Last Jedi and the direction of the new Star Wars trilogy as a whole. Also, hear Matthew and Emma's bold predictions for the new movie; they both turned out to be wrong, but you have to admit, the logic behind them was sound! Don't forget to subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts!

After the Credits: The Shape Of Water Dec 11, 2017

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by Film School Rejects critic William Dass to discuss The Shape of Water and Guillermo del Toro's body of work as a whole. Learn why our two critics love them some Michael Stuhlbarg and describe the film as not-unlike Pushing Daisies in the Upside Down. Follow host Matthew Monagle (@labsplice) and guest William Dass (@WBDass) on Twitter, and don’t forget to subscribe to One Perfect Pod wherever you get your podcasts (AND leave us a rating or review!).

After The Credits: The Room Dec 05, 2017

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by Film School Rejects critic Rob Hunter to discuss The Room and the ethos of watching bad movies.

After the Credits: Justice League Nov 22, 2017

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by /Film critic Karen Han - officially one-half of Film Twitter's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice fan club - to discuss Justice League and the future of the DC Extended Universe.

After the Credits: Murder on the Orient Express Nov 13, 2017

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by Paste critic Kyle Turner to discuss Murder on the Orient Express and all things Agatha Christie.

After the Credits: Thor: Ragnarok Nov 07, 2017

With Matthew on vacation, Neil Miller sits in the hosts chair and is joined by High and Outside's Theo Broxson to talk about Taika Waititi's electric superhero extravaganza, Thor: Ragnarok.

After the Credits: Geostorm Oct 25, 2017

This week, Matthew welcomes Diana Drumm, critic and creator of the @FemaleCritics Twitter community, to talk about Gerard Butler in space! Also known as Geostorm, a film about a future in which someone does something very sci-fi about climate change. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and support our sponsor, VideoBlocks. Need easy to use stock video? Go to videoblocks.com/rejects to download all the stock video your heart desires.

An October 31st Kind of Movie (w/ Evan Dickson) Oct 20, 2017

Evan Dickson's Totem is the first feature length screenplay he's seen produced, and he's brought three pages of the screenplay with him for us to analyze on the show. The horror film about a widower bringing a new girlfriend to live with him and his 17- and 8-year-old daughters in a home with a vengeful spirit hits Cinemax on Halloween night. We chat with him about writing a fresh installment from a well-worn genre [0:00 - 25:35] and then do a surprisingly competent dramatic reading of three pages from the screenplay [27:00 - 48:00] before dissecting what the scene is supposed to achieve and how it does it.

After the Credits: The Foreigner Oct 18, 2017

After the Credits makes its triumphant return as host Matthew Monagle is joined by critic Rob Hunter to discuss the new Jackie Chan movie, The Foreigner. Don't forget to support our sponsor, VideoBlocks. Download all the stock video footage your heart desires for $149/year. Start today at videoblocks.com/rejects.

Which Horror Villain Would You Fight? Oct 13, 2017

Let's say you had to face off against one of horrors famous baddies. Would you rather wake up in one of Jigsaw's convoluted traps? Fall asleep to find Freddy's ugly mug staring you down? Unwrap a Christmas gift only to find Annabelle in the box? In other words, which horror villain would be the easiest to survive? Or the most fun to go up against? Scott and Geoff go over your perspectives about defining the horror genre and pick which villain they'd fight [0:00 - 31:45], and conduct a little commerce [31:45 - 35:45]. They also answer your screenwriting questions about why it's so hard to finish a screenplay [35:45 - 40:20] and about the viability of trading a blossoming career in the Austin creative scene for a spot at the bottom of a big food chain in Atlanta [40:20 - 52:00].

Fantastic Films with Matthew Monagle Oct 09, 2017

In part two of our special report from Fantastic Fest 2017, Neil chats with After the Credits host Matthew Monagle about Brawl in Cell Block 99, The Line, Wheelman, and more. Don't forget to support this month's sponsor, VideoBlocks. Go to videoblocks.com/rejects to get all the stock video your heart desires for only $149/year.

The Fine Line Between Unsettled and Scared Oct 06, 2017

How do you define the horror genre? What counts? Geoff and Scott attempt to nail down the lines around the films that try to terrify [0:00 - 32:00]. They also appreciate some commerce [32:00 - 38:00] and answer your screenwriting questions about on-the-nose writing and knowing when to get out of a scene [38:00 - 65:00].

The Harry Knowles/Alamo Drafthouse Problem Sep 30, 2017

IndieWire's Film Editor Kate Erbland joins Scott to share her reporting on the sexual assault allegations against Aint It Cool founder Harry Knowles. They also consider Alamo Drafthouse CEO Tim League's responses to the revelation that he'd brought Devin Faraci back onto the payroll only a few weeks after the Birth Movies Death editor-in-chief stepped down following allegations against him last year, as well as more stories of protectionism instead of punishment for assailants at the Drafthouse. As several groups came together to talk during Fantastic Fest (see here, here, and here for a start) and online, the biggest questions circle around how the Drafthouse can make real changes in order to value a safe environment for women, how the film critic community can work to actively bring women's voices into the ranks, and whether we can keep an eye on accountability once the initial outrage has died down.

Fantastic Films with Rob Hunter Sep 29, 2017

All this week, the One Perfect Pod team has been in Austin, TX at Fantastic Fest watching strange and wonderful genre films. In a series of special reports, Neil talks to the team about the best, worst, and weirdest of the fest. Up first: Chief Critic Rob Hunter.

Broken Projector: Boomerang with Razor Blades (feat. Akela Cooper) Aug 25, 2017

This week from the Alan Smithee Memorial Studio, Akela Cooper joins Scott and Geoff for a conversation about going from rural Missouri to the writers' rooms of several hit shows [start - 13:45]. Then, answers to your questions about nurturing an undeveloped idea [13:45 - 20:00]; how you know a story idea is worth pursuing [20:00 - 24:25]; how much change your characters have to go through [24:25 - 29:40]; if you should tailor your writing to the 20-something assistants reading for their bosses [29:40 - 35:40]; how to make dialogue pop [35:40 - 41:05]; and if you should worry about being able to write one genre for TV and another for film [41:05 - 50:00].

After the Credits: Annabelle Creation Aug 14, 2017

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by IndieWire critic Jamie Righetti to discuss Annabelle: Creation and the cinematic universe of James Wan's The Conjuring. Does the film's talented cast and handful of creative scares make up for some of its half-baked horror tropes? It depends on who you ask!

Broken Projector: The Answers to All Your Screenwriting Questions Aug 11, 2017

This week from the Alan Smithee Memorial Studio, Scott and Geoff cover the basics of screenwriting by answering the most frequently asked questions. Deep breath. An intro note on methodology and where to learn formatting [0:00 - 4:15] A way to rethink the questions you're asking [4:15 - 9:10] "Do I have to move to LA?" [9:10 - 11:28] "How do I get an agent/manager?" [11:28 - 18:10] "Where do I find scripts?" [18:10 - 20:45] "What screenwriting books are the 'right' ones?" [20:45 - 24:00] "How do I pitch?" [24:00 - 25:50] "Should I go to film school?" [25:50 - 31:05] "I just finished my first script. What do I do now?" [31:05 - 37:45] "How do I get an actor/actress to read my script?" [37:45 - 44:35] "How do I get a job as a TV writer's assistant?" [44:35 - 50:05] "How did you get your start?" [50:05 - 54:55] "How do you come up with your ideas?" [54:55 - 59:10] "What are agents/managers/producers looking for?" [59:10 - 61:05] "What genre should I write?" [61:05 - 61:10] "How do you impress a reader?" [61:10 - 63:15] "How do you expose yourself personally in your writing?" [63:15 - 68:45] Closing thoughts [68:45 - 73:30]

After The Credits: The Dark Tower Aug 08, 2017

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by Birth.Movies.Death author Scott Wampler to discuss The Dark Tower and Stephen King's magnum opus of a book series. Scott also shares his recollections of #19HoursInBangor, an incredible publicity tour of King's hometown that included a sit-down with the man himself!

Shot by Shot: Fitzcarraldo Aug 02, 2017

Perry and Geoff explore the pure madness of Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo, shot guerilla style by Thomas Mauch.

After the Credits: Atomic Blonde Jul 31, 2017

Matthew welcomes Birth.Movies.Death's Jacob Knight to talk about how expectations match with reality for Atomic Blonde, the spiritual cousin of John Wick, starring Charlize Theron.

Broken Projector: Comic-Con and the New Rules for Getting Famous Jul 28, 2017

This week from the Alan Smithee Memorial Studio, Scott and Geoff ponder a piece at GQ that outlines the new paths to stardom available to young actors who may have to redefine fame [0:00 - 21:25]. They also chat with Nerdist's resident Overwatch fanatic Dan Casey to learn what massive Comic-Con stuff thrilled him and what missed the mark[21:25 - 48:25]. Then, a little game of Who's Wrong to close things out[48:25 - 50:00].

After The Credits: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Jul 26, 2017

Note: The producer of this episode would like to apologize in advance for some audio quality issues. He messed up Matthew's mic settings, especially for the first segment. It won't happen again. Matthew sits down with FSR chief Neil Miller to watch and discuss Luc Besson's fever dream, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Is it the second coming of The Fifth Element, or more like Jupiter Ascending? You'll have to listen and find out.

Shot by Shot: George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead Jul 26, 2017

To honor the passing of a legend, Perry and Geoff look at the seminal work of George A. Romero, 1978's Dawn of the Dead, shot by Michael Gornick.

Broken Projector: The "Overperforming" Summer Movies Jul 21, 2017

This week from the Alan Smithee Memorial Studio, Scott and Geoff offer some insights to aspiring screenwriters and directors about how to use film festival line-ups as a research tool [0:00 - 20:25], then puzzle over why studios can't take the obvious lesson from successful movies [20:25 - 32:00]. We close out with game we like to call Who's Right: Christopher Nolan vs. Netflix.

Shot by Shot: John Wick Jul 19, 2017

This week, Perry and Geoff talk about the perfect shots of John Wick, from directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, and cinematographer Jonathan Sela.

After The Credits: War For The Planet Of The Apes Jul 17, 2017

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by Cinapse co-founder and critic Ed Travis to discuss War for the Planet of the Apes.

Shot by Shot: Get Out Jul 13, 2017

Perry and Geoff are taken to the sunken place for a discussion about Jordan Peele's thriller 'Get Out,' shot by Toby Oliver.

After The Credits: Spider-Man Homecoming Jul 11, 2017

Nerdist's Scott Beggs joins Matthew to discuss Spider-Man: Homecoming, the first fusion offering between Sony and Marvel Studios, and Robert Downey Jr.'s singing career.

After The Credits: Despicable Me 3 Jul 04, 2017

This week on After the Credits, Matthew is joined by Flavorwire film critic Jason Bailey to discuss Despicable Me 3.

Shot By Shot: Batman Returns Jun 28, 2017

Perry and Geoff come out of the sewer and into the streets of Gotham to explore Tim Burton's 'Batman Returns,' as shot by Stefan Czapsky.

After The Credits: Transformers: The Last Knight Jun 26, 2017

Matthew welcomes FSR publisher Neil Miller on to defend the honor of Michael Bay and the existence of the Transformers franchise. Also, they somehow survive 'The Last Knight.'

Shot By Shot: Suspiria Jun 21, 2017

Perry and Geoff discuss and select their favorite shots from Dario Argento's Suspiria, shot by Luciano Tovoli.

After The Credits: Rough Night Jun 19, 2017

Matthew welcomes back Rob Hunter to discuss the bachelorette party gone wrong comedy 'Rough Night.'

After The Credits: The Mummy Jun 16, 2017

For this week's review, Matthew welcomes critic Valerie Complex on the show to talk about the Tom Cruise monster remake, The Mummy.

Shot By Shot: Do The Right Thing Jun 16, 2017

Perry and Geoff have reconvened to wax poetic about the work of DP Ernest Dickerson on Spike Lee's iconic film, Do The Right Thing.

Shot by Shot: Road to Perdition Jun 07, 2017

Perry and Geoff explore the perfect shots of Sam Mendes' Road to Perdition, shot by the great Conrad L. Hall.

After the Credits: Wonder Woman Jun 05, 2017

Matthew Monagle and MoviePilot editor Alisha Grauso talk Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman, before and after seeing it.

Shot by Shot: Raiders of the Lost Ark May 31, 2017

In our minds, we’ve gone to Indiana. On this week's Shot by Shot, Geoff and Perry dig into Douglas Slocombe's work for Steven Spielberg on the iconic adventure, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

After the Credits: Baywatch, Sort of May 29, 2017

Matthew Monagle has a story to tell about Baywatch. Subscribe to One Perfect Pod wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover our channel. As always, follow @OnePerfectShot on Twitter for all the latest happenings in the world of film.

Film Itself: 'Twin Peaks' Historian H. Perry Horton May 26, 2017

On this week's Film Itself, Geoff welcomes our very own H. Perry Horton as our guest to talk about his work as a 'Twin Peaks' historian, his book, and his up-and-coming work as a video essayist. It's an all in the FSR family conversation this week in which we pull back the curtain on our own Video Content Editor and his many interests. If you're a Twin Peaks fan, get Perry's book: http://amzn.to/2qnz3bD Subscribe to One Perfect Pod wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover our channel. As always, follow @OnePerfectShot on Twitter for all the latest happenings in the world of film.

Shot By Shot: Mulholland Drive May 24, 2017

In honor of Twin Peaks’ return this week, Perry and Geoff delve into the weird world of director David Lynch with Mulholland Drive, shot by Peter Deming. See the Shots here: http://bit.ly/2qciRhm Subscribe to One Perfect Pod wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover our channel. As always, follow @OnePerfectShot on Twitter for all the latest happenings in the world of film.

After the Credits: Alien: Covenant May 22, 2017

For this week's review, Matthew welcomes on Birth.Movies.Death's Scott Wampler to talk about Ridley Scott's bleak, Michael Fassbender-dominant 'Alien: Covenant.' Follow host Matthew Monagle (@labsplice) and guest Scott Wampler (@ScottWamplerBMD) on Twitter. Subscribe to One Perfect Pod wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover our channel. As always, follow @OnePerfectShot on Twitter for all the latest happenings in the world of film.

The Big Idea: Ranking The Alien Franchise May 19, 2017

This week's Big Idea takes you behind the scenes of a film blog trying to parse together a ranked list of the Alien movies. From Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece to Alien vs. Predator: Requiem, Neil Miller and FSR contributor Theo Broxson debate the merits of each film in the franchise in an attempt to build a final list. See the final rankings here: http://bit.ly/2pU27LN Subscribe to One Perfect Pod wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover our channel. As always, follow @OnePerfectShot on Twitter for all the latest happenings in the world of film. This week's opening music is an awesome fan made score from Isak Olsson, who envisioned what the score for a Neill Blomkamp Alien film might be like.

Film Itself: Producer Stephen Scarlata May 19, 2017

For this week's Film Itself conversation, Geoff talks to longtime producer Stephen Scarlata, whose latest film Beyond the Gates is currently out on all home video formats. They talk about the new film, Jodorowsky's Dune, and even a little Jaws and Friday the 13th before getting into a discussion about missing video stores. Subscribe to One Perfect Pod wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to leave us a rating and review. It helps others discover our channel. As always, follow @OnePerfectShot on Twitter for all the latest happenings in the world of film.

Shot by Shot: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly May 17, 2017

This week on Shot by Shot, Geoff and Perry look back at Sergio Leone's 1966 western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, starring Clint Eastwood and shot by Tonino Delli Colli. Remember to subscribe to the pod wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating and review if you enjoy what we're doing. It helps others discover our shows!

After the Credits: King Arthur May 15, 2017

For this week's review, Matthew chats with Mashable's Angie Han to talk about her Guy Ritchie appreciation, breathy soundtracks, and all the slow-motion fighting in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Remember to rate and review One Perfect Pod in your favorite podcast app. It helps people discover us. Don't forget to follow host Matthew Monagle (@labsplice), guest Angie Han (@ajhan), and our pod (@OnePerfectPod) on Twitter.

After the Credits: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Drew McWeeny May 08, 2017

To review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, we connected with Film Nerd 1.0, longtime writer and critic Drew McWeeny to chat about the return of Marvel's intergalactic group of a-holes. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @OnePerfectPod, follow host Matthew Monagle (@labsplice) and this week's guest Drew McWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny). If you like what you hear, leave us a review on iTunes. It helps others discover our channel.

Film Itself: D.J. Caruso May 08, 2017

For this week's conversation, Geoff talks to filmmaker D.J. Caruso, whose latest film xXx: Return of Xander Cage is now on VOD. We talk about his latest, his longtime support of One Perfect Shot, and promise to bring him back very soon for even more, just because we enjoy talking to him. Be sure to rate and review us on iTunes if you like what we're doing!

Shot by Shot: Fargo May 03, 2017

Geoff and Perry talk about their favorite Shots from Fargo, the 1996 Coen Brothers film shot by Roger Deakins. Because Shot by Shot hasn't truly started until we talk at length about Roger Deakins. Remember to follow the pod (@oneperfectpod) and its two hosts (@TheGeoffTodd and @hperryhorton) on Twitter. Leave us a review if you like what we're doing. It helps others discover our pod!

After the Credits: Sleight with Vox.com's Alissa Wilkinson May 01, 2017

For this week's review, Matthew talks to Vox.com critic Alissa Wilkinson about the Sundance 2016 film 'Sleight,' which is just now getting a theatrical release.

Film Itself: Filmmaker Kevin Burke Apr 27, 2017

For this week's conversation, Geoff Todd talks to Kevin Burke, director of '24x36,' a documentary about the birth, death, and resurrection of the illustrated movie poster. Be sure to leave us a rating on iTunes if you like the channel!

Shot by Shot: Vertigo Apr 26, 2017

This week on Shot by Shot, Perry and Geoff look at Alfred Hitchcock's classic 'Vertigo,' shot by Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Burks. Read the companion post and check out the Shots discussed here: http://buff.ly/2oxclAS Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes!

After the Credits: Free Fire Apr 25, 2017

For this week's review, Matthew welcomes back FSR chief film critic Rob Hunter to explore the films of director Ben Wheatley before diving into his latest, the gun deal gone wrong actioner Free Fire. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Before the Credits 00:15:25 - After the Credits (includes spoilers) Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Matthew Monagle (@Labsplice) and guest Rob Hunter (@fakerobhunter). We’d very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

Beauty And The Box Office Apr 21, 2017

Disney's Beauty and the Beast crossed $1 billion at the box office this week. That's not bad for being a remake, something Everyone Online™ hates with the passion of a thousand suns. As it turns out, fans will follow Disney just about everywhere -- to a certain extent. To unravel this tale for this week's Big Idea, Neil talks to his friend Jenn, a die hard Beauty and the Beast fan, and Film School Rejects' box office expert Christopher Campbell about why some remakes work where others fail miserably. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Neil Miller (@rejects). We’d very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. This week's closing music comes from Josh Setterfield on Soundcloud, the opening music comes from Tracer Productions, and the middle music comes from Aaron M. Music.

Film Itself with Chris Walas Apr 20, 2017

You may not recognize the name Chris Walas, but you've seen his work. From Raiders of the Lost Ark to Gremlins to The Fly, Walas is one of the most iconic make-up and special effects pros of the modern era. In the inaugural episode of Film Itself, Geoff Todd sits down with Walas to talk about his work, his thoughts on the world of film today, and the film that changed his life. If you'd like to support Chris Walas' next project on Kickstarter, follow this link: http://kck.st/2nJREhu Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Geoff Todd (@TheGeoffTodd) and guest Chris Walas (@walas_chris). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

Shot By Shot: Shaun of the Dead Apr 20, 2017

On this week's edition of Shot by Shot, Perry and Geoff celebrate Edgar Wright's birthday week by looking at his breakout film, Shaun of the Dead. Shot by David M. Dunlap, Shaun of the Dead is awash with complex visual gags and innovative zombie scenarios. The gang talks about their love for early Edgar Wright and counts down their favorite Shots from the film. Check out this week's companion post here: http://buff.ly/2o8jS9b Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow hosts H. Perry Horton (@hperryhorton) and Geoff Todd (@TheGeoffTodd). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

After the Credits: Fate Of The Furious Apr 17, 2017

For this week's review, Matthew Monagle welcomes ScreenCrush senior editor Erin Whitney on to talk about Fate of the Furious. They talk on-set beefs, Jason Statham and The Rock as buddies, and how the franchise might be running low on gas. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Before the Credits 00:13:02 - After the Credits (includes spoilers) Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Matthew Monagle (@Labsplice) and guest Erin Whitney (@cinemabite). We’d very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

Emergency Pod: The Last Jedi Trailer Apr 14, 2017

At Star Wars Celebration Orlando, Lucasfilm debuted the first trailer for the next Star Wars film, The Last Jedi. Luke is back and he's got opinions. Rey is back and she's training. BB-8 is back and he's Buster Keaton. We talk about all this an more with Star Wars expert Da7e Gonzales. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Neil Miller (@rejects) and guest Dave Gonzales (@da7e). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

Ready or Not, Here Comes Summer Apr 14, 2017

This weekend, Summer Movie Season unofficially kicks off (in April!) with the release of 'The Fate of the Furious.' And if Hollywood insists on moving up its calendar, we're going to follow suit and move up our big Summer Movie Preview. To break it down, we talk to Slashfilm.com chief Peter Sciretta (00:00:50) about our most anticipated (and possibly most feared) blockbusters. Then we turn to Film School Rejects contributor Jamie Righetti (00:45:25) for a discussion about the smaller releases to explore this summer's counter-programming. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Neil Miller (@rejects) and guests Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) and Jamie Righetti (@jamierighetti). This week's closing music is Weezer's "Feels Like Summer," remixed by Sirr_Geoff on Soundcloud. We’d very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com.

Shot by Shot: Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive Apr 12, 2017

In this week's episode of Shot by Shot, Geoff and Perry dig into the work of Nicolas Winding Refn and Thomas Newton Sigel on the 2011 crime thriller Drive, in which Ryan Gosling plays a stunt driver who gets himself into a bit of a pickle... View this week's Shots in the companion post: http://buff.ly/2p7yuVS Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow hosts H. Perry Horton (@hperryhorton) and Geoff Todd (@TheGeoffTodd). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

“It’s not garbage. You need a middle to the road.” Apr 10, 2017

For this week's review, After the Credits host Matthew Monagle is joined by Film School Rejects columnist Danny Bowes to talk about Zach Braff's geriatric heist film Going in Style, starring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin. Yes, it begins with a discussion of auteurism. Episode Notes: 00:00:00 - Preview of Going in Style 00:14:20 - After the Credits review (includes spoilers) Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Matthew Monagle (@Labsplice) and guest Danny Bowes (@bybowes). We’d very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

The Inside Story of One Perfect Shot Apr 09, 2017

In this week’s edition of The Big Idea, Neil sits down with One Perfect Shot founder and Shot for Shot host Geoff Todd to talk about the inception of the popular film twitter brand, the thought process that goes into picking Shots, our emotional connection to movies, and some listener questions. Then, at the end, they announce the newest addition to the One Perfect Pod channel. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Neil Miller (@rejects) and guest Geoff Todd (@thegeofftodd). We’d very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com.

Shot for Shot with Rodrigo Prieto Apr 05, 2017

In this week's episode of Shot for Shot, Perry and Geoff talk about the perfect shots within Martin Scorsese's Silence. Then Geoff sits down to speak with DP Rodrigo Prieto about Silence, working in multiple genres, and honing his craft. View this week's Shots in the companion post: http://buff.ly/2o3PRpi Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow hosts H. Perry Horton (@hperryhorton) and Geoff Todd (@TheGeoffTodd). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

“The worst combination of expensive and boring.” Apr 03, 2017

In this week's edition of After the Credits, Matthew Monagle welcomes back Film School Rejects chief critic Rob Hunter (as a last minute replacement guest) to dig into Ghost in the Shell. They discuss their expectations, then come back after the film to deliver a full review. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Ghost in the Shell Preview 00:14:20 - After the Credits Review (includes spoilers) Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Matthew Monagle (@Labsplice) and guest Rob Hunter (@FakeRobHunter). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

The Big Idea: First They Did Whitewashing, Then They Made it Worse Mar 31, 2017

Whitewashing. It's the practice of casting a white actor in a role that originally was portrayed by a non-white person. And it's a conversation that has reached a new peak this week following the release of Marvel's Iron Fist and Paramount's Ghost in the Shell. To explore these properties, the conversations around them, and how each production just couldn’t stop itself from making things worse, Neil talks to Keith Chow, editor in chief of The Nerds of Color dot org, and Angie Han, movies reporter at Mashable. This week's supplemental reading: Five Showrunners Who Could Have Gotten Iron Fist Right, by Keith Chow: http://bit.ly/2nTmI0d Ghost in the Shell review, by Angie Han: http://on.mash.to/2nThyRQ Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Neil Miller (@rejects) and guests Keith Chow (@the_real_chow) and Angie Han (@ajhan). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. This week's music comes from the original soundtracks of the original and new Ghost in the Shell films. Thanks for listening!

Emergency Pod: Joss Whedon's Batgirl Mar 31, 2017

This week, Warner Bros. announced that they are in development on a solo Batgirl movie that will be written, produced, and directed by Joss Whedon. To break it down, Neil talks to VanityFair.com writer and podcaster extraordinaire Joanna Robinson about Joss Whedon's fit, the film's comic starting point, and who they'd cast in the titular role. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Neil Miller (@rejects) and guest Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. This week's music comes from Andy McSteel and Wally Clark on Soundcloud. Thanks for listening!

Shot by Shot: Mad Max: Fury Road Mar 29, 2017

This week, Shot by Shot scours George Miller's apocalyptic wasteland for the most perfect frames. H. Perry Horton and Geoff Todd go in-depth on the impact of Fury Road and each pick their three favorite shots to discuss. To view the Shots, check out the pod's companion post: http://buff.ly/2ohjIIV Producer's note: We're working on getting Perry a new microphone. Apologies for the rough audio, especially at the start. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow hosts H. Perry Horton (@hperryhorton) and Geoff Todd (@TheGeoffTodd). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

Emergency Pod: The Spider-Man: Homecoming Trailer Mar 29, 2017

This week, Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures released its big, full trailer for 'Spider-Man: Homecoming.' This means we need to do another Emergency Pod. To talk all things webhead, Neil welcomes Film School Rejects contributor and podcaster Theo Broxson on to talk Vulture, story theories, Donald Glover, and whether or not this is a team-up movie. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Neil Miller (@rejects) and guest Theo Broxson (@onemorerick). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. This week's closing music is by Marco Cela (and Junkie XL) via Soundcloud. Thanks for listening!

After the Credits: Life with Rob Hunter Mar 27, 2017

For this week's review, Film School Rejects chief film critic Rob Hunter returns to chat with host Matthew Monagle about 'Life.' Not the concept, the Ryan Reynolds/Jake Gyllenhaal movie that some people thought might be a Venom prequel (it's not). Hear them talk about expectations ahead of the film and review it with full spoilers in the second segment. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Before the Credits 00:13:45 - After the Credits (includes Spoilers) Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Matthew Monagle (@Labsplice) and guest Rob Hunter (@FakeRobHunter). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

Emergency Pod: The Justice League Trailer Mar 26, 2017

With the release of the first full Justice League movie trailer, we can't wait for a regularly scheduled episode. This requires an Emergency Pod. Joining host Neil Miller to talk through the highs and lows of the latest Zack Snyder offering is Gizmodo/io9's Germain Lussier. They talk DC fandom, Zack Snyder's literal darkness, visiting the set, what they like about this trailer, and what gives them reason to worry. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Neil Miller (@rejects) and guest Germain Lussier (@germainlussier). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. This week's closing music is by Dr. Frankenstein, via FreeMusicArchive.org. Thanks for listening!

The Big Idea: Who Is This Power Rangers Movie For, Anyway? Mar 24, 2017

In this week's Big Idea, host Neil Miller looks at the audience for the new Power Rangers movie: who is this movie for? To answer the question, he consults his friend Kim, a longtime Power Rangers fan, and Da7e Gonzales, whose in-depth coverage of Power Rangers history on Thrillist.com brings to light some of the stark differences between the show and the new film. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Neil Miller (@rejects) and guests Kim Varella-Broxson (@kimskies) and Dave Gonzales (@da7e). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. This week's music comes from DJ T-Tom, GenesisVII, and Lone Lez, all available on Soundcloud. Thanks for listening!

Shot by Shot: 2001: A Space Odyssey Mar 22, 2017

In the inaugural episode of Shot by Shot, H. Perry Horton and Geoff Todd dive into one of the single most beautifully shot films of all-time: Stanley Kubrick's 1968 sci-fi epic '2001: A Space Odyssey,' shot by Geoffrey Unsworth and John Alcott. Celebrate cinematography with the minds that build One Perfect Shot. Special note: this week's audio quality is admittedly subpar, but we didn't want to just trash it all, as the discussion is very good. These kinks will be worked out as we move forward. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow hosts H. Perry Horton (@hperryhorton) and Geoff Todd (@TheGeoffTodd). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

After The Credits: The Belko Experiment with Rob Hunter Mar 20, 2017

In the first episode of After the Credits, host Matthew Monagle is joined by Film School Rejects critic Rob Hunter to discuss 'The Belko Experiment,' the James Gunn written and produced office building 'Battle Royale' successor. In the first segment, they discuss their expectations before seeing the film, then come back in the second segment to review the film and see how their initial thoughts may have changed. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Before The Credits 00:16:50 - After The Credits (Includes Spoilers) Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@OnePerfectPod) and Facebook (facebook.com/oneperfectshot). Subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, on TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow host Matthew Monagle (@Labsplice) and guest Rob Hunter (@FakeRobHunter). We'd very much appreciate your feedback, as well. Leave us a review on iTunes or email us: pod@filmschoolrejects.com. Thanks for listening!

Introducing One Perfect Pod Mar 17, 2017

Welcome to One Perfect Pod, the new podcast channel from Film School Rejects and One Perfect Shot. In this preview, publisher Neil Miller introduces you to the channel and talks about what you can expect from our new project.

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