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Episode 405 - NYFF62 Main Slate, TIFF Additions, D23, "Saturday Night" & "Snow White" Trailers Aug 11, 2024

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For Episode 405, Dan Bayer, Tom O'Brien, and I talk about the 62nd New York Film Festival's (NYFF) Main Slate, what we think will be revealed for the anticipated Spotlight section, the recent additions to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) lineup, what last-minute films will be added next week, and what was announced at this year's D23 Expo. We also react to the trailers for "Saturday Night," "Snow White," and "Rebel Ridge," reveal the winners of last week's poll asking "Which World Premieres Are You Most Looking Forward To From The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival?," ask this week's poll question, "Which Films Are You Most Looking Forward To From The NYFF62 Main Slate?," announce the winners for the 2010 NBP Film Community Awards, answer your fan-submitted questions and more. Your feedback and support are not just appreciated, they are essential to the vibrancy of our film community. We're grateful for your participation and look forward to continuing this journey with you. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"Sing Sing" Aug 10, 2024

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For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Lauren LaMagna, Dan Bayer, and I are reviewing the critically acclaimed indie sensation of the year, Greg Kwedar's "Sing Sing" starring Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Sean San José & Paul Raci. Since its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, the inspiring prison drama has captured audiences' hearts through its performances, writing, and elegant filmmaking from Kwedar. Now, in wide release from A24, is your chance to experience this beautiful piece of storytelling and listen to our thoughts as we discuss what we believe to be one of the best films of 2024 in their SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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Interviews With "Cuckoo" Star Dan Stevens & Director/Writer Tilman Singer Aug 09, 2024

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"Cuckoo" had its world premiere at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its performances, sound, makeup work, and direction from Tilman Singer. Star Dan Stevens and Singer (who also wrote the film) were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their experience making the film, which you can listen to or watch below. Please be sure to check out the horror film, which is now playing in theaters from NEON. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"Black Swan" Aug 08, 2024

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Our 2010 retrospective continues with our penultimate review of Darren Aronofsky's psychological horror film "Black Swan" starring Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey & Winona Ryder. Acting as almost a companion piece with Aronofsky's previous film, "The Wrestler" (2008), the film examines the demands of perfection, the physical and emotional toll it takes on us, and the repression Nina experiences from her overbearing mother. It was a success at the box office, with critics, and during awards season, winning Natalie Portman the Academy Award for Best Actress. How does it hold up today? Join Josh Parham, Alyssa Christian, Dan Bayer, and me as we discuss our thoughts on the performances, writing, direction, cinematography, sound work, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our discussion!

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Interview With "Good One" Director/Writer India Donaldson Aug 07, 2024

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"Good One" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received very positive reviews for India Donaldson's writing, direction, and the performances from Lily Collias, James Le Gros, and Danny McCarthy. Donaldson, making her feature directorial debut with this film, was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her feature directorial debut, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on August 9th from Metrograph Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "War Game" Directors Jesse Moss & Tony Gerber Aug 06, 2024

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"War Game" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received solid reviews for orchestrating a simulation of a coup after a disputed election. Insurgents take capitals, questioning the President's military control. Countering disinformation is vital, highlighting bipartisan defense of democracy. With a sense of urgency in its storytelling and taut filmmaking, the documentary film might very well be the most terrifying one you see all year. Directors Jesse Moss & Tony Gerber were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their experience making the documentary, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in New York at the Film Forum and expanding to additional markets, including Los Angeles and Chicago, on August 9th from Submarine Entertainment. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With "Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie" Star Carolyn Lawrence & Director Liza Johnson Aug 05, 2024

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"Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie" is based on the famous animated television series "SpongeBob SquarePants," and it combines CGI animation with live-action, starring the series' regular voice cast along with new characters. The plot follows Sandy and SpongeBob as they venture to Sandy's home state of Texas to save Bikini Bottom from the hands of an evil CEO. It is the first in a series of SpongeBob character spin-off films. Director Liza Johnson and star Carolyn Lawrence, who voices Sandy Cheeks, were kind enough to talk with us about their experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Episode 404 - NYFF62 Predictions, BAFTA Rule Changes, "Slingshot" & "Greedy People" Trailers Aug 04, 2024

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For Episode 404, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer, and I talk about what we believe will be announced this week for the 62nd New York Film Festival's (NYFF) Main Slate; we also discuss the recent BAFTA rule changes and other film festival news. We also react to the trailers for "Slingshot," Greedy People," and "Spellbound," reveal the winners of last week's poll asking "Which Films Are You Most Looking Forward To Seeing From The 2024 Venice International Film Festival?" ask this week's poll question, "Which World Premieres Are You Most Looking Forward To From The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival?" announce the nominations for the 2010 NBP Film Awards, answer your fan-submitted questions and more. Your feedback and support are essential, and we're grateful for your participation. Your vote will determine the winners of the 2010 retrospective, so please take a moment to cast your vote before August 17th for the 2010 NBP Film Community Awards here. Thank you, and enjoy!

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"Trap" Aug 03, 2024

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For this week's main podcast review, Giovanni Lago, Sara Clements, Josh Parham, & Tom O'Brien are reviewing the latest film from M. Night Shyamalan, "Trap," starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills & Alison Pill. Shyamalan is one of the world's most polarizing yet fascinating filmmakers, and his latest is no different as it has divided audiences everywhere. Is it the taut thriller its trailers made it out to be, or is it a terribly plotted catastrophe with silly dialogue that writes itself into a trap by the time it reaches the third act? Tune in as the team discusses the writing, performances, suspense, the craziness of the third act, Shyamalan's direction, and more in their SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!

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Interview With "Kneecap" Stars Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, DJ Próvaí & Director/Writer Rich Peppiatt Aug 02, 2024

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"Kneecap" had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it received strong reviews and won the NEXT Audience Award. It has since gone on to be selected as Ireland's submission for Best International Feature Film at the upcoming Academy Awards. Feature debut writer and director Rich Peppiatt, along with Kneecap members Liam Óg "Mo Chara" Ó Hannaidh, Naoise "Móglaí Bap" Ó Cairealláin & JJ "DJ Próvaí" Ó Dochartaigh were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their experiences making the musical biopic, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Sony Pictures Classics. Thank you, and enjoy!

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