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The B-Side in Conversation with Brian Koppelman Mar 26, 2020

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Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars and not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between. As we all stay safe and keep our social distance, here is a very special episode for you all, which we're sharing on The Film Stage Show feed. The B-Side is also now available on its own feed, so be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find podcasts. The incredibly talented writer/director Brian Koppelman joined us to discuss his accomplished career, specifically the two feature films he directed with David Levien: Knockaround Guys and Solitary Man. If you’re a film fan, you know Koppelman and Levien for Rounders, the John Dahl movie starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton that gained cult status as poker became a mainstream sport. The duo wrote the script for the film, highlighting their specific style of dialogue that lives on to this day. Koppelman and Levien are currently busy with their hit show Billions, which we discuss as being a culmination of their work in some ways. We also mention Koppelman’s discovering Tracy Chapman many years ago, his masterful 30 for 30 documentary on Jimmy Connors (co-directed with Levien), and how Vin Diesel successfully became a worldwide action star. Be sure to listen to Koppelman’s own podcast, The Moment, and follow him on Twitter. He is a voice of reason and comfort during this strange time. Please also seek out the works of Amy Koppelman (Brian’s wife) and David Levien (who writes crime novels!). Be sure to give us a follow on Twitter at @TFSBSide. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor.

Classic - The Mask of Zorro Mar 23, 2020

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Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Michael Snydel, and Bill Graham are joined by Dan Mecca to discuss The Mask of Zorro on a special classic episode. As mentioned on the episode, Brian's distillery Shmidt Spirits is currently working to produce hand sanitizer to help deal with the shortage and increased necessity thanks to COVID-19. Along with selling it, they want to be able to make some to give out for free to people in need in our community. Please consider contributing to the GoFundMe or, if you can't, help spread the word on social media. Thank you in advance! Learn more here: http://www.shmidtspirits.com Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. For a limited time, all new Patreon supporters will receive a free Blu-ray/DVD. After becoming a contributor, e-mail podcast@thefilmstage.com for an up-to-date list of available films. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or stream here. If you're looking for The B-Side, it's now available on its own feed. The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

Podcasting in the Time of Coronavirus Mar 18, 2020

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Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Michael Snydel, and Bill Graham are joined by Jordan Raup for a mini-update about the state of the podcast in the time of coronavirus. We share our tips working from home, a bit about our current situation, and in the most pertinent update for our listeners, we're letting you choose what we discuss! Respond to our Twitter thread or if you are a Patreon contributor, check our private Slack channel. If you're not a supporter yet, join our community here. As we mention on the podcast, we highly recommend, if you can, to support the Cinema Worker Solidarity Fund. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. For a limited time, all new Patreon supporters will receive a free Blu-ray/DVD. After becoming a contributor, e-mail podcast@thefilmstage.com for an up-to-date list of available films. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or stream here. If you're looking for The B-Side is now available on its own feed. The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

Ep. 389 – Portrait of a Lady on Fire Mar 10, 2020

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Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Michael Snydel, and Bill Graham are joined by Alex Heeney, Editor-in-Chief of Seventh Row, to discuss Céline Sciamma's Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Be sure to pick up Seventh Row's latest ebook exploring the films of Sciamma here: http://sciammabook.com Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. For a limited time, all new Patreon supporters will receive a free Blu-ray/DVD. After becoming a contributor, e-mail podcast@thefilmstage.com for an up-to-date list of available films. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or stream here. If you're looking for The B-Side it's now available on its own feed. The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

Ep. 388 – The Invisible Man Mar 04, 2020

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Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Michael Snydel, and Bill Graham are joined by Roxana Hadadi for a discussion of Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man starring Elisabeth Moss. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. For a limited time, all new Patreon supporters will receive a free Blu-ray/DVD. After becoming a contributor, e-mail podcast@thefilmstage.com for an up-to-date list of available films. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or stream here. If you're looking for The B-Side, it's now available on its own feed. The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

Ep. 387 – Top 10 Films of 2019 Feb 25, 2020

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Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Michael Snydel, and Bill Graham reflect on the cinema of 2019 with our personal favorites of the past year as we each count down our top ten movies. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. For a limited time, all new Patreon supporters will receive a free Blu-ray/DVD. After becoming a contributor, e-mail podcast@thefilmstage.com for an up-to-date list of available films. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or stream here. If you're looking for The B-Side, it's now available on its own feed. The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

Ep. 386 - A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Feb 17, 2020

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Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Michael Snydel, and Bill Graham are joined by Sean Gilman to discuss Aardman Animations' highly-anticipated sequel A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, which is now on Netflix. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or stream here. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

Ep. 385 - Birds of Prey Feb 11, 2020

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Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Michael Snydel, and Bill Graham are joined by Lara Zarum to discuss Cathy Yan's Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn or, we should now say, Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or stream here. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

Ep. 384 - A Hidden Life Feb 04, 2020

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Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Michael Snydel, and Bill Graham are joined by Josh Cabrita to discuss the latest film from Terrence Malick, his WWII-set drama A Hidden Life. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or stream here. Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

Ep. 383 - Color Out of Space Jan 27, 2020

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Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Michael Snydel, and Bill Graham are joined by Scout Tafoya to talk about Color Out of Space, the new H.P. Lovecraft adaptation from director Richard Stanley. The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated online cinema streaming a selection of exceptional independent, classic, and award-winning films from around the world. Each day, MUBI hand-picks a new gem and you have one month to watch it. Try it for free at mubi.com/filmstage.

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