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    The Next Reel Film Podcast

    A show about movies and how they connect with Andy Nelson and Pete Wright.

    The Next Reel has been dedicated to reviews, news, and commentary on world film for a decade. This podcast is The Next Reel master feed including all the episodes of The Next Reel, Trailer Rewind, The Film Board, The Speakeasy, and the other shorts, interviews, and specials we’ve produced over the years.

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    O Brother, Where Art Thou? • The Next Reel Nov 27, 2014
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    Joel and Ethan Coen must have a funny sense of humor, because the idea of making an “adaptation” of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ without having read it just seems like a bad idea when I picture anyone else doing it, but with them it seems like that’s part of the joke. They put enough of the story into this film to warrant it being credited as an adaption but certainly create a world of their own within the context of the film — 1930s Mississippi. And the Coens are masters of creating worlds within their films. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we finish our Coen series with this fantastic 2000 film. We talk about the story and how it ties into Homer’s original poem, as well as what the Coens have in the story from the era that makes it their own. We discuss the wonderful actors and their performances, from George Clooney and Tim Blake Nelson, to John Turturro and John Goodman, along with all the wonderful supporting performances in between. We delve into the magical world of digital color intermediates and how this film was the first full feature to use this process, as well as analyze the process a bit. And we wrap up our Coen series with a bit of a chat about them and their films, touching on people they’ve worked with, our thoughts on them as filmmakers and storytellers, and looking at how their films stack up against the others. It’s a great film that we both love and have a great time talking about. Tune in!
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    The Big Lebowski • The Next Reel Nov 21, 2014
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    It seems appropriate to the character of the Dude that “The Big Lebowski” took its time finding its audience. Coming fresh on the heels of their first Oscar-winning hit, “Fargo,” the Coen Brothers’ 7th film had a strange sense of humor, felt disjointed, was full of swearing, and didn’t connect with audiences or critics, who were all largely left scratching their heads. But time was on the side of the movie as people continued to discover it, turning it into a much-loved cult classic — with its own annual festival even. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we continue our Coen Comedy series with 1998’s “The Big Lebowski.” Pete contemplates why it still doesn’t work for him completely, and Andy talks about why it works for him and tries to convince Pete of its brilliance. We discuss the characters depicted in this story and highlight what each of the performers brings to the role, most notably Jeff Bridges. We talk about some of the production team — Roger Deakins and Carter Burwell in particular — and discuss what they bring to the table. And we chat about how the movie has taken on a life of its own, leading to the annual Lebowski Fest, the religion of Dudeism and countless research papers and websites analyzing the intricacies of this film. We’re a bit split on the film but in a way, that really ties the conversation together. Check it out!
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    Raising Arizona • The Next Reel Nov 13, 2014
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    It’s time for some laughs! Kicking off our series of Coen brother comedies, we jump in with the second film of theirs, “Raising Arizona.” Coming after “Blood Simple,” they certainly went 180 degrees with this wild comedy. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we talk about this hilarious 1987 film. We talk about why the film works for us and what we like about it — and why it’s so stinkin’ funny! We discuss the performances — Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, William Forsythe, Trey Wilson, Frances McDormand and more — and look at what they bring to the table and why they all work so well in this film. We chat about the Coens and where this fits into their balancing act of serious and funny films. We talk about Barry Sonnenfeld and his amazing camera work, looking at what it does to benefit this film. We relish the yodeling stylings from Carter Burwell and the amazing voice of John R. Crowder, and delight in the perfect setting created by the production design team. And we touch on the real Arizona where the movie was filmed and how this movie fits in the state in which Andy lives. It’s one of our favorites and we love talking about it. Tune in!
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    Defending Your Life • The Next Reel Nov 06, 2014
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    It’s time for another Listener’s Choice episode! For this round, listener Jeremy Wickett was chosen and gave us Albert Brooks’ 1991 film “Defending Your Life” to discuss. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we talk about Brooks’ movie. We talk with Wickett about why he likes the movie and what made him pick this film as the one he wanted to hear us cover on the show. We discuss our own opinions about the film, look at some of the problems it has, and, even though neither of us ended up loving it like Wickett does, look at what works. We chat about Brooks, the actor, and what he brings to the role, as well as a bit about his background in comedy and, more specifically, with SNL. And we look at the rest of the cast, including the brilliant Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Buck Henry, Lee Grant and even Shirley MacLaine. It’s an interesting concept of a film that never completely worked for us, but one we have a great time discussing. Tune in!
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    Apt Pupil • The Next Reel Oct 30, 2014
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    Bryan Singer’s film “Apt Pupil” was actually the second time the film was under production; the first attempt had several casting issues and when it finally started shooting, ended up running out of funds, killing the project. Perhaps that was a sign that Stephen King’s novella was a bit too tricky to make correctly. It’s a very dark story that doesn’t really have any likable characters in it. Singer’s 1998 adaptation toned much of the violence from the book down, but also took a different angle with the ending that many people, including us, felt didn’t work. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we finish our epic Stephen King adaptation series with Singer’s “Apt Pupil.” We talk about what worked well in the book, what works in the film, and where the film may have gone wrong. We discuss the wonderful performances by Ian McKellan and the late Brad Renfro and look at what they bring to the film, despite its problems. We chat about Singer and some of his regulars, notably John Ottman, his composer/editor. And we circle back to the Nazi elements within the film and what Singer may have been after with this story, as well as other films in his career. It’s an interesting but flawed film that we have a great conversation about. Check it out!
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    Misery • The Next Reel Oct 23, 2014
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    Rob Reiner could very easily get back to making films like he did in his heyday if he made another Stephen King adaptation. Seriously, “Stand By Me” and “Misery” are two of the best King adaptations we’ve seen on the silver screen. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we discuss the penultimate film in our King series, Reiner’s 1990 film “Misery.” We talk about the brilliant performance by Kathy Bates, someone who really deserved her Oscar, and what she brought to the role of Annie Wilkes. We also talk about the fantastic James Caan, playing against type with this subdued author character who is pretty much bedridden the duration of the film, as well as Richard Farnsworth and Frances Sternhagen, a brilliant pairing. We chat about the nature of fandom and what it means to a creator of works when they essentially turn their product over to the consumer. We discuss the fantastic cinematography by the great Barry Sonnenfeld, his last work as DP. We touch on the music by Marc Shaiman as well as the Liberace music and how well it works to enhance the environment. And we highlight some of the changes from novel to screen, comparing the internal world Caan’s character creates to help survive his ordeal versus the taut screenplay that William Goldman delivers, and how the changes don’t take away from the story but really streamline it for this other medium. It’s a gripping, tense, psychological, claustrophobic thriller and we have a great time talking about it. Check it out!
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    Stand By Me • The Next Reel Oct 16, 2014
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    Perhaps it was because elements of the novella ‘The Body’ were autobiographical that the story has so much heart compared to Stephen King’s previous works. Perhaps it was because there weren’t supernatural elements. Or that it didn’t fall into the horror genre. Whatever the reason, ‘The Body’ and the film based on it, Rob Reiner’s 1986 film “Stand By Me,” are beautiful and touching stories about childhood, growing up, friendship, and journeys. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we talk about the next film in our King series, "Stand By Me.” We talk about what this film says for us about memories, nostalgia, youth, friendship, life and more, as well as how these elements contribute to what we love about the movie. We discuss the talent in the amazing four young lead boys — Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O’Connell — and how perfectly cast they all were for the roles they each played. We also talk about Kiefer Sutherland as the antagonist, and what he brings to the table. We chat about the script as well as the novella, and why the story works so well (and why the screenwriters deservingly got an Oscar nomination). And we talk about Reiner as a director, looking at where this movie fits within his career. It’s an incredible film that deserves returning to time and time again. We have a great talk about it this week. Tune in!
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    Christine • The Next Reel Oct 09, 2014
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    There's something about your first love, and there's something about your first car. Stephen King found an interesting way to tap into that with his novel "Christine," and John Carpenter found an interesting way to develop it even further in his 1983 adaptation. Sure, the car may be possessed, but Arnie sure falls for his car... and she for him. It's an interesting take, and one we delve into this week. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we continue our Stephen King series with Carpenter's "Christine." We talk about our first experiences with this film and how that compared with our recent viewings of it and whether the film held up or not. We discuss the performances — Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton and more — and how well they worked... or didn't. We chat about the car — the beautiful iterations of the Plymouth Fury that they blend together to create this possessed automobile -- and how she's one of the strongest pieces of the film, particularly the magical scene where Christine rebuilds herself. We touch on script problems, particularly the struggle we have with Christine's reasoning for her kills. And we talk about what John Carpenter brings to the table, and if it holds up with some of his other films made at this time. Andy ends up liking this film more than Pete, but we both have a great time talking it up. Check it out!
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    The Dead Zone • The Next Reel Oct 02, 2014
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    Back in the 70s and 80s, Stephen King's stories generally had a lot more scares in them, as did their cinematic equivalents. Perhaps that's why David Cronenberg's adaptation of "The Dead Zone" feels a bit out of place — it comes off as much more of a dramatic thriller than a horror film. It certainly garnered critical praise and found its audience, but 31 years later, it comes across a bit dated. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we continue our Stephen King series with 1983's "The Dead Zone." We talk about our feelings of the movie when we first saw it and where we stand on the film now, finding the film to not hold up that well. We chat about the performances and how they work but don't grab us -- even Christopher Walken who seems to be just developing his strange mannerisms here. We discuss the problematic flow of the story and how its episodic nature really leaves the film forgettable, but perhaps is why the story worked so well in the land of episodic television when the USA Network put it out in 2002. And we touch on the cinematography, the production design and the score, looking at what works and what doesn't. It's still a decent film but oddly forgettable upon revisiting it. But that doesn't stop us from having a great conversation about it. Tune in!
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    Cujo • The Next Reel Sep 25, 2014
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    There's something truly terrifying about a lovable pet turning on you and attacking. Especially when that pet is a St. Bernard, one of the big dogs with a small barrel of brandy around its neck that's supposed to rescue people lost in the snowy Alps. But that's what makes for great horror, right? Turning something lovable into something horrible. And Stephen King did that perfectly in his novel "Cujo," which was turned into a film in 1983. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we continue our King series with Lewis Teague's great horror film "Cujo." We talk about what the film means to us and why we both love it so much, whether it's as a kid watching it for the first time or as a parent watching it later in life. We discuss the brilliant performances in the film, led by Dee Wallace and Danny Pintauro, and how they help ground the film in a reality that works incredibly well for this King tale that surprisingly remains free of supernatural elements. We chat about the production of the film, how Teague came into it late, the great cinematography of Jan De Bont, Charles Bernstein's score and more. We contemplate why the critics at the time really didn't like the film at all, and how it really hasn't changed frustratingly. And we chat about the nature of working with animals, and how animal trainer Karl Miller managed to get all the various performances Teague needed to tell his story out of somewhere between 5 and 10 dogs, not to mention a man in a dog suit. It's a film that is considered "rotten" on Rotten Tomatoes, but one that we both love. Watch the film and tune in!
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