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La Dolce Vita (1960) Aug 14, 2020

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Jon Negroni makes his long-awaited return to Extra Milestone to investigate Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, one of his very favorite films. For 60 years, the film has gained a reputation of being one of the most insightful and layered journeys of World Cinema, and I had a wonderful time learning about its many rich cinematic attributes from Jon. Tune in to hear the two of us break down the film's cinematography, the way it uses the city of Rome to help tell its story, the many exciting chapters that comprise the plot, and more!

NEXT WEEK: To kick off the month of June, I will be joined by my former coworker and very close friend Tyler Chambers to review Monty Python and the Holy Grail and The Blues Brothers, two all-time comedy classics!

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE: "la dolce vita" by Nino Rota.

CINEMAHOLICS IN THIS EPISODE: Sam Noland and Jon Negroni

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An American Pickle, The Tax Collector, Waiting for the Barbarians Aug 10, 2020

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We've gotten ourselves into yet another...fermented cucumber. This week we're reviewing An American Pickle, the new Seth Rogen comedy now streaming on HBO Max. We also discuss David Ayer's latest directorial/screenwriting effort The Tax Collector, which stars Bobby Soto and Shia LaBeouf. And last is Ciro Guerra's Waiting for the Barbarians, a slow burn frontier drama starring Mark Rylance, Robert Pattinson, and Johnny Depp. Of course, we open up the episode with a brief, but satisfying check-in with Christopher Nolan, himself.

Music in this episode: “sincerely, yours” by Nohidea

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – We finally meet Christopher Nolan!
00:04:00 – Intro & Off-Topics
00:09:20 – An American Pickle
00:30:50 – The Tax Collector
00:45:00 – Waiting for the Barbarians

Links to what we mentioned on the show:

From Variety: "Director Ciro Guerra Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations From Multiple Women"

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Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975) Aug 06, 2020

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Settle in, listeners, because Julia Teti is back for this week’s Extra Milestone, and it’s for an undertaking of very subtle, methodical proportions. Julia and Sam have decided to touch on the most famous work of the late, great Chantal Akerman with her three-hour 1975 art house classic Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai Du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. Celebrating 45 years this past May, the film has been revered by nearly all who have seen it, and continues to signify a wholly unique exploration of a day-to-day life seldom seen to this extent in cinema. With a legacy almost as impressive as its title and runtime, we had plenty to say about this monolithic milestone that continues to have a tremendous impact today.

SHOW NOTES:

00:00:00 – Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
00:38:47 – (Spoilers) Details of the film’s final minutes are discussed
00:44:35 – Julia and Sam recommend a pair of newer releases to supplement Jeanne Dielman

NEXT WEEK: To cap off the milestone month of May, Jon Negroni finally gets his wish to discuss Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita on the anniversary of its Cannes release!

Music in this Episode: Sounds from the film Jeanne Dielman.

Cinemaholics in this Episode: Sam Noland and Julia Teti

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She Dies Tomorrow, Black is King, Host, The Fight Aug 03, 2020

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The Cinemaholics gang is finally getting existential. Our featured review this week is She Dies Tomorrow, a new indie horror from Amy Seimetz. We also discuss Beyoncé's Disney+ visual album Black is King, which sort of ties into last year's The Lion King remake. Also, Host is a new horror film shot and produced during the pandemic, and it's about a Zoom call that goes horribly wrong. Fun! And last is a new political documentary called The Fight, which is about recent ACLU cases fighting various human rights cases in the United States. We also talk briefly about "Umbrella Academy" Season 2, the future of Netflix sitcoms without "Friends" or "The Office," and the latest release date news for Tenet.

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – John Mulaney Introduces Cinemaholics!
00:03:40 – Intro & Off-Topics
00:15:00 – "Umbrella Academy" Season 2
00:16:55 – Will Netflix ever make a show like "Friends" or "The Office?"
00:27:35 – New release date for Tenet?
00:33:55 – She Dies Tomorrow
00:56:30 – Black is King
01:12:30 – Host
01:20:45 – The Fight

Music in this episode: “[oops]” by potsu

Links to what we mentioned on the show:

"How Netflix Could Fail" YouTube Video Essay by Captain Midnight

Ways to connect with us:

Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton.
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
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Friday the 13th (1980), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Re-Animator (1985) Jul 30, 2020

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The summer is about to conclude with a creeping, atmospheric, gory bang, because Emily Kubincanek is back on The Extra Milestone to discuss a trio of Horror Classics! We start with a look at Sean S. Cunningham’s iconic slasher Friday the 13th, and how it sets itself apart from other such films, as well as the excitement of it all that still plays today. We continue with a discussion of James Whale’s sequel Bride of Frankenstein, including the similarities to Mary Shelley’s novel and how Universal crafted a new narrative around the characters. Finally, we dive into the hellish effects showcase that is the late Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator!

SHOW NOTES:

00:3:10 – Friday the 13th
00:37:40 – Bride of Frankenstein
01:10:45 – Re-Animator

NEXT WEEK: Julia Teti is back! The two of us will be touching on the work of the brilliant Chantal Akerman with a discussion on Jeanne Dielman, her most well-known film!

Music in this Episode: Theme from Friday the 13th composed by Harry Manfredini, trailers for Friday the 13th, Bride of Frankenstein, and Re-Animator, theme from Re-Animator composed by Richard Band.

Cinemaholics in this Episode: Sam Noland and Emily Kubincanek

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The Rental, Yes God Yes, John Lewis: Good Trouble Jul 27, 2020

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Special guest Abby Olcese joins us for a review of the new horror thriller The Rental, Dave Franco’s directorial debut starring Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand, and Jeremy Allen White. We also discuss the dramedy Yes, God, Yes starring Natalia Dyer and the recent documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble. Plus we have some discussion about the role of VOD, streaming, and drive-ins as major theatrical releases continue to be delayed this year.

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – Will’s Jonless Vacation
00:02:25 – Intro & Off-Topics
00:05:05 – Jon’s been playing Ghost of Tsushima, and a listener asks us about the “Karen meme”
00:09:00 – New releases we didn’t catch this week
00:14:40 – Should more planned theatrical releases hit VOD and streaming instead?
00:22:00 – The Rental
00:52:10 – Yes, God, Yes
01:01:10 – John Lewis: Good Trouble

Music in this episode: “Affection” by Jinsang

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Ways to connect with us:

Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton.
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.
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All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) Jul 23, 2020

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Hold on to your helmets, listeners, because the illustrious Julia Teti is back on the Cinemaholics feed! And not a moment too soon, because the two of us are joined by the scintillating Will Ashton to make Extra Milestone history by tackling our second Best Picture Winner, our second 1930s Film, and our first War (and Anti-War) Film with Lewis Milestone’s All Quiet on the Western Front! Celebrating 90 years this past April, the film has built a deserved legacy of being one of the most effective condemnations of combat and warfare in cinema history, and the three of us have plenty to say to support that. The film’s storied production, its unique and controversial release, its eternal relevancy, and much more are discussed, and we even take the time to recommend some complementary films! You’re not gonna want to miss this one.

NEXT WEEK: Emily Kubincanek is back to discuss a trio of iconic Horror Films with me! Tune in to hear us discuss Bride of Frankenstein, Friday the 13th, and Re-Animator!

Music in this episode: Re-release trailer for the film and audio from the final scene (don’t worry, no spoilers here).

Cinemaholics in this episode: Sam Noland, Julia Teti, and Will Ashton

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Relic Jul 20, 2020

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No Tenet? No problem. In addition to our featured review this week, we briefly discuss the new streaming service Peacock, including its flagship original series "Brave New World," which boasts an impressive cast. Plus, Will shares his thoughts on the recently released indie The Sunlit Night, which stars Jenny Slate. Finally, we get into an in-depth discussion of Relic, an Australian horror film starring Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin, and Bella Heathcote.

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – Cobb & Cooper
00:03:40 – Off-Topics
00:07:35 – Jon talks about "Brave New World" on Peacock
00:14:10 – Will talks about The Sunlit Night
00:21:40 – Relic
00:40:30 – Spoiler discussion for Relic

Music in this episode: “controlla” by Idealism

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Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton.
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.
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The Passenger (1975), Peeping Tom (1960) Jul 16, 2020

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In what will likely go down as the nerdiest and most esoteric Extra Milestone yet, I am joined by my good friend and fellow hardcore cinephile Andrew McMahon to discuss a pair of significant, influential, and all-around great films. We begin with a lengthy discussion of Michelangelo Antonioni’s reflective 1975 thriller The Passenger, in addition to Antonioni’s career as a whole that we’re familiar with, followed by a look at Michael Powell’s career-ending 1960 horror film Peeping Tom. We get into a lot of exciting history and interconnectivity to the greater cinematic art form over the course of both conversations, and we hope it’s just as fun to listen to as it was to record.

SHOW NOTES:

00:06:05 - The Passenger
01:03:15 - Peeping Tom

NEXT WEEK: Julia Teti makes her triumphant and long-awaited return to Cinemaholics for April’s main Extra Milestone!

NOTE: In this episode, I incorrectly assume that Andrei Tarkovsky was probably fond of Antonioni’s 1964 film Red Desert, when in actuality he rather despised it! Who knew?

Music in this episode: Opening titles of Peeping Tom, composed by Brian Easdale; Melodia Popolare Catalana 2 (end titles for The Passenger), composed by Mario Jalenti; music from the trailers for The Passenger and Peeping Tom.

Cinemaholics in this episode: Sam Noland & Andrew McMahon

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The Old Guard, Palm Springs, Greyhound, First Cow, Family Romance LLC, Sometimes Always Never Jul 13, 2020

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Special guest Emily Kubincanek joins us for a marathon of reviews this week, starting with the new Netflix action blockbuster, The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne. Then we loop into Hulu's time-bending rom-com Palm Springs, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. Tom Hanks writes and stars in the new Apple TV+ WWII epic, Greyhound, which just released this week. We slow things down for the meditative First Cow from writer/director Kelly Reichardt. Oh, and Werner Herzog made a new Japanese-language film called Family Romance, LLC. Last, we finish things off with a wordy scramble of a review for the British quirk-film Sometimes Always Never, which stars Bill Nighy and Sam Riley.

Music in this episode: "5:32pm" by The Deli

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – QwyeBye
00:01:50 – Intro & Off-Topics
00:04:40 – The Old Guard
00:22:20 – Palm Springs
00:34:15 – Greyhound
00:42:30 – First Cow
00:58:45 – Family Romance, LLC
01:10:15 – Sometimes Always Never

Links and Important stuff:

Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton.
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
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