TopPodcast.com
Menu
  • Home
  • Top Charts
  • Top Networks
  • Top Apps
  • Top Independents
  • Top Podfluencers
  • Top Picks
    • Top Business Podcasts
    • Top True Crime Podcasts
    • Top Finance Podcasts
    • Top Comedy Podcasts
    • Top Music Podcasts
    • Top Womens Podcasts
    • Top Kids Podcasts
    • Top Sports Podcasts
    • Top News Podcasts
    • Top Tech Podcasts
    • Top Crypto Podcasts
    • Top Entrepreneurial Podcasts
    • Top Fantasy Sports Podcasts
    • Top Political Podcasts
    • Top Science Podcasts
    • Top Self Help Podcasts
    • Top Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Top Stocks Podcasts
  • Podcast News
  • About Us
  • Podcast Advertising
  • Contact
Not in our directory?
Add Show Here
Podcast Equipment
Center

toppodcastlogoOur TOPPODCAST Picks

  • Comedy
  • Crypto
  • Sports
  • News
  • Politics
  • True Crime
  • Business
  • Finance

Follow Us

toppodcastlogoStay Connected

    View Top 200 Chart
    Back to Rankings Page
    TV & Film

    The Next Reel Film Podcast

    A show about movies and how they connect. We love movies. We’ve been talking about them, one movie a week, since 2011. It’s a lot of movies, that’s true, but we’re passionate about origins and performance, directors and actors, themes and genres, and so much more. So join the community, and let’s hear about your favorite movies, too. When the movie ends, our conversation begins.

    Advertise
    • Apple Podcasts
    • Google Play
    • Spotify

    Latest Episodes:
    Richard Dysart: A Special Next Reel Interview • The Next Reel Jan 30, 2014
    Show notes

    Richard Dysart is one of those faces that you instantly recognize. He's acted on the stage, on the movie screen and on the TV screen most of his life. In his films, he generally played strong supporting characters, helping to fill any given scene with what it needed. (Look at him in the films we've discussed in our Dysart series as well as several past shows — The Hospital and The Thing — to really get a sense as to what he brought to those movies.) On TV, he often carried the projects, whether he was playing a US President (he played Truman and Eisenhower twice each), a studio head (Jack Warner and Louis B. Mayer), or his most iconic character, Leland McKenzie on the entire run of L.A. Law. He's worked in about every genre there is (as well as animation), has played some of the kindest characters on screen and some of the most vile, and has worked with an incredibly wide array of actors, directors and others in the industry. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we have a special episode talking with the incredible, humble and versatile Richard Dysart. We talk with Dick about where his passion for this crazy industry grew from and how he took that passion and turned it into a career in radio, which led to theatre, eventually TV and inevitably film. We chat about the way 'live TV' worked and how everyone was still kinda winging it in this fledgling industry at the time, and talk about how it's changed as the industry matured. We discuss his move into film, first playing an uncredited role in a Steve McQueen film, and then touch on a wide variety of movies that he worked in over the years. We point out several of our favorites and talk about the work on those specific projects. And we ask him about what he's up to now and if he has any regrets with his career. It's a delightful conversation with a funny, congenial man full of insight about the industry, stories about experiences on set, and a genuine passion for the world of acting. We're thrilled to ask you to join us for this special episode.
    * * *
    Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!
    - [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)
    - [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)
    - [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)
    - [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)
    - [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)
    And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:
    - [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)
    - [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)
    - [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)
    - [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)
    - [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)
    - [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    Pale Rider • The Next Reel Jan 23, 2014
    Show notes

    "Pale Rider" marks Clint Eastwood's 10th time directing himself in a film, something he went on doing until 2008's "Gran Torino" and something he clearly knows how to do well. This seems to hold true especially in westerns, even though he only directed himself in four of them. Perhaps that's because he had so much experience in them and learned from other directors like Sergio Leone how to stand, how to ride, how to stare, how to shoot on film. And while "Pale Rider" is an obvious retelling of the classic 1953 film "Shane," it can stand on its own merits and doesn't feel like a ripoff. Join us -- Pete Wright and Andy Nelson -- as we come to the last film in our Richard Dysart series, 1985's "Pale Rider." We talk about the story of this film and how lean it is, while also apparently being a ghost story, something neither of us ever caught on to until reading up on it. We discuss the actors, notably Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress, Richard Kiel, Sydney Penny, and of course Richard Dysart, and how well they work in this film. We chat about the Biblical references in the film, the idea of Eastwood's character, Preacher, being a ghost, and how that structure works in context of this story. We talk about the nature of the little man versus the corporate machine, something we've talked about in a few recent episodes, and how it works in this film. We go over the look of this film and discuss what Bruce Surtees and Eastwood bring to the film by using low lighting, particularly for the night and interior scenes. And we touch on Lennie Niehaus's music and why it works so well in context of the film. It's a classic western with some great moments that further cement Eastwood as the true iconic 'stranger' character. Give it a watch then tune in!
    * * *
    Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!
    - [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)
    - [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)
    - [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)
    - [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)
    - [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)
    And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:
    - [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)
    - [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)
    - [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)
    - [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)
    - [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)
    - [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    Being There • The Next Reel Jan 16, 2014
    Show notes

    Hal Ashby made a number of stand-out films in the 70s, films that looked at human nature in offbeat stories that didn't feel like they came from a mold. When Peter Sellers presented him with the opportunity to direct an adaptation of Jerzy Kosinski's novella "Being There" shortly after the book's publication, he loved the idea and spent the next 9 years working to find the funding to get it made. The film was finally released in 1979 and was considered by many to be Peter Sellers' return to greatness. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we continue our Richard Dysart series with this fantastic film. We look at the era of the film and, while it's certainly a 70s film, it still feels timeless. We talk about the nature of Sellers's fascinating portrayal of Chance the Gardener (or as Chauncey Gardiner, as he comes to be known), and what our own interpretations of this character are. We chat about the way the film ends and what we think Kosinski and Ashby were wanting to say... if anything. We discuss the nature of the footage during the end credits and debate whether it takes away from the mysterious and beautiful mood the end of the film creates or not. And we discuss both cast and crew in this film, including the wonderful Richard Dysart who brings an amazing, quiet gracefulness to his benevolent doctor who is the only one not fooled by Sellers' Chance. It's a film we love and love to discuss. Watch it and tune in!
    * * *
    Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!
    - [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)
    - [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)
    - [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)
    - [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)
    - [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)
    And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:
    - [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)
    - [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)
    - [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)
    - [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)
    - [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)
    - [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    The Day of the Locust • The Next Reel Jan 09, 2014
    Show notes

    There have been a good number of films made about the film industry, but few have taken such a dark and surreal look at the Hollywood machine as John Schlesinger's 1975 "The Day of the Locust" did. While it's based on the Nathanael West book from 1939 and takes place at that time, it feels like a modern — or possibly even timeless — story of the business and the fringe-dwellers who want to be a part of its magic. Join us — [Pete Wright](https://twitter.com/petewright) and [Andy Nelson](https://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm) — as we begin our Richard Dysart series with Schlesinger's film. We talk about our experiences with this film (which is at times mind-boggling, slow, horrifically violent, absurd, and pointedly smart) and how it's one of those films that sticks with you whether you want it to or not. We discuss the performances and how perfect they are for the story — William Atherton, Karen Black, Donald Sutherland, Billy Barty, and of course Richard Dysart. We chat about the interesting structure this film has, feeling more like a novel than a 3-act screenplay, and how it challenges us with trying to determine who we would call the protagonist. And we work to figure out what the film is saying through some of its incredibly haunting imagery. It's not a film for everyone, but it's certainly a film worth watching if you're looking for a dark tale spun about the movie machine and how it destroys people. It certainly is a film that warrants a lot of discussion. Think you're up for it? Give it a watch then tune in!
    * * *
    Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!
    - [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)
    - [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)
    - [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)
    - [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)
    - [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)
    And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:
    - [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)
    - [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)
    - [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)
    - [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)
    - [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)
    - [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    The Hudsucker Proxy • The Next Reel Jan 02, 2014
    Show notes

    Happy New Year! To ring in 2014, we wanted to find a tie-in to the new year so landed on 1994's Coen brothers comedy, "The Hudsucker Proxy." Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we delve back into the comedies from our good friends the brothers Coen and ring in 2014 with this fun film.
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    Christmas in Connecticut • The Next Reel Dec 26, 2013
    Show notes

    It's the holiday season again which means it's time for us — Pete and Andy — to talk about another holiday classic! Join us as we talk about Peter Godfrey's screwball war comedy from 1945, "Christmas in Connecticut." We talk about how much fun the movie is and how it feels a bit pro-feminist yet how it definitely shows its age at the same time. We talk about the great cast, particularly the wonderful Barbara Stanwyck, Sydney Greenstreet, S.Z. "Cuddles" Sakall, Dennis Morgan, Reginald Gardiner and Una O'Connor, and how well they fit in their roles. We discuss Godfrey and his place in Hollywood, as well as his hobby as an amateur magician. And we chat about how this film fits in our holiday lists — is this one we'd put on every year or not? It's a fun, albeit dated, movie and we have a great time chatting about this movie. Give it a watch then tune in!
    * * *
    Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!
    - [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)
    - [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)
    - [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)
    - [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)
    - [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)
    And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:
    - [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)
    - [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)
    - [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)
    - [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)
    - [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)
    - [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    City of God • The Next Reel Dec 19, 2013
    Show notes

    It's easy to compare "City of God" to "GoodFellas" — they both have a frenetic filmmaking style, they both revolve around youth growing up in a world of violence, and they both take that violence to awful places. Plus, they're both brilliant films. Join us — [Pete Wright](https://twitter.com/petewright) and [Andy Nelson](https://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm) — this week on The Next Reel as we finish our Foreign Language series with a true highlight — Fernando Mereilles' and Katia Lund's 2002 film "City of God." We talk about the story and how it introduces us to this world of the favelas of Rio that not only gives us a sense of the time and place in the film incredibly effectively, but also connects us to characters that fit in this world and take us on a journey over several decades here, yet in a way that still feels intimate. We discuss the energetic and wild cinematography and directing style of the film and why it works so well. We chat about how the film was received around the world and why so many people have connected with it. And we talk about other projects Mereilles has done and how they differ or are similar to his style we see here. It's a great conversation about a great film. Tune in!
    * * *
    Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!
    - [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)
    - [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)
    - [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)
    - [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)
    - [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)
    And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:
    - [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)
    - [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)
    - [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)
    - [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)
    - [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)
    - [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    Yi Yi: A One and a Two... • The Next Reel Dec 12, 2013
    Show notes

    Even though Edward Yang's final film, "Yi Yi, A One and a Two," was critically acclaimed, it is a long film and requires patience, the right frame of mind when watching, or something similar to really connect with the film. At just shy of three hours and exploring pretty much every aspect of life in one Taipei family over the course of a year, it's certainly something that can tax some viewers, but for those who click with it, it's a masterful, powerful, poignant film. Join us — [Pete Wright](https://twitter.com/petewright) and [Andy Nelson](https://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm) — as we continue our Foreign Language film series with this Taiwanese entry from 2000. We discuss what works so well in this film... for Andy and what doesn't work at all in this film... for Pete, having very interesting discourse back and forth in the struggle to explore this film. We talk about the characters in the film and what they're bringing to the story, most notably the young Yang-Yang who ends up providing the most poignant elements of the story. We chat about the New Wave of Taiwanese cinema in the 80s-90s when Yang was beginning his career and how that group and their sensibilities informed Yang's filmmaking. And we discuss what works and doesn't work for us in the cinematography and the editing, and why it works so well for Andy but not Pete. It's a fascinating exploration into a film that clearly works for some but not others, and one that's full of fun facts and interesting arguments. Watch the movie and tune in!
    * * *
    Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!
    - [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)
    - [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)
    - [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)
    - [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)
    - [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)
    And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:
    - [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)
    - [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)
    - [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)
    - [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)
    - [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)
    - [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    Run Lola Run • The Next Reel Dec 05, 2013
    Show notes

    "Run Lola Run" came out during a period when lots of unique and truly fantastic films were opening up in theaters. Luckily for Lola, it was equally unique and fantastic, ensuring that it didn't get buried. Tom Tykwer's wild film, so thoroughly infused with energy and style, took a simple tale of a woman trying to (quickly) raise money for her boyfriend to ensure he doesn't get killed by the gangsters for which he works, and gave it a philosophical bent when he decided to write it in almost a video game style where we see the same situation play out three times. It's an absolutely fascinating film to watch and a very easy film to enjoy. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we continue our Foreign Language Film series with this thrill of a film. We discuss the nature of the film itself and the almost avant garde dreamscape nature of it, exploring what it was Tykwer was trying to say by making the film this way. We chat about what works for us and what doesn't, and look at one sequence in particular that ended up feeling more problematic than it has in the past. We talk about the performances, notably Franke Potente and Moritz Bleibtreu, and why they work so well for us. And we chat about the style, particularly the cinematography and editing, and how they help the film achieve this level of energy not often maintained as well in other films. We both love this film, despite some problems, and have a great time talking about it. Tune in!
    * * *
    Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!
    - [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)
    - [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)
    - [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)
    - [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)
    - [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)
    And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:
    - [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)
    - [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)
    - [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)
    - [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)
    - [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)
    - [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    The Diving Bell and the Butterfly • The Next Reel Nov 28, 2013
    Show notes

    Rarely does a film truly take you into somebody's head for almost the entire film. Sure, you get POVs here and there in films, but it's a tricky tool to use, especially for longer periods of time. When Ronald Harwood hit on this in-the-head technique for his adaptation of Jean-Dominique Bauby's biography, it was exactly what the story needed to be told as a film. Enter Julian Schnabel, an artist/filmmaker who brought his own intuitive magic to the directing of it, and you end up with 2007's "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," a stunningly gorgeous film that's as powerful a story of human resilience and beauty as it is a difficult film to watch because of the subject — a man living with locked-in syndrome. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we continue our foreign language series with this brilliant film. We talk about our feelings of the movie and how powerful it is yet how difficult it can be to watch and why. We chat about the unique techniques Schnabel brings to the table in the making of the film and why they work so well with this story. We discuss the actors — Mathieu Amalric, Max von Sydow, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze and more — and how they all bring an amazing personal strength to the film. We talk about Janusz Kaminski's beautiful cinematography and how well it lends itself to the telling of this story. We bring up the novel Bauby's widowed girlfriend wrote about her experience and talk about why she got virtually left out of the film. And we look at the critical reception this film had worldwide, even if it struggled to bring in the bucks. It's a glorious poem of a film and one worth talking about. Definitely check it out then tune in!
    * * *
    Hey! You know what would be awesome? If you would drop us a positive rating on iTunes! If you like what we’re doing here on TNR, it really is the best way to make sure that this show appears when others search for it, plus, it’s just a nice thing to do. Thanks!!
    - [The Next Reel on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-reel/id478159328?mt=2)
    - [The Next Reel on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheNextReel)
    - [The Next Reel on Twitter](http://twitter.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/thenextreel)
    - [The Next Reel on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/)
    - [Guess the Movie with The Next Reel on Instagram](http://instagram.com/thenextreel)
    - [Check out the Posters with The Next Reel on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/thenextreel)
    And for anyone interested in our fine bouquet of show hosts:
    - [Follow Andy Nelson on Twitter](http://twitter.com/sodacreekfilm)
    - [Follow Pete Wright on Twitter](http://twitter.com/petewright)
    - [Follow Steve Sarmento on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mr_steve23)
    - [Check out Tom Metz on IMDB](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1224453/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)
    - [Follow Mike Evans on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ubersky)
    - [Follow Chadd Stoops on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChaddStoops)
    This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement


    Previous 1 70 71 72 73 74 83 Next

    Related Podcasts

    You Must Remember This

    1

    You Must Remember This Games & Hobbies
    Seincast: A Seinfeld Podcast

    2

    Seincast: A Seinfeld Podcast TV & Film
    Watch What Crappens – Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam

    3

    Watch What Crappens – Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam Arts
    The Watch

    4

    The Watch MZGenre.Podcasts.TVFilm
    NetFreaks: Covering Netflix Originals

    5

    NetFreaks: Covering Netflix Originals TV & Film
    Punch Drunk TV

    6

    Punch Drunk TV TV & Film
    footer-logo

    Contact Us

    Toll Free: 844-670-7747

    Links

    • Home
    • Top Charts
    • Networks
    • Apps
    • Independents Podcasts
    • Podcast Advertising
    • Podcast News
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Analytics & Insights

    Stay Connected

      Privacy, Terms of Use & Our Code of Ethics Protecting Content Creators Copyrights