Filmotomy Podcast: Recent Episodes
Robin Write
Filmotomy were honoured to be in the presence of the woman behind and in front of the camera on the film Lingua Franca - Isabel Sandoval. Joining the filmmaker are Robin Write and Sarah Williams for FemmeFilmFest21.
As part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival Robin Write of Filmotomy and Meagan Adele Lopez from the Competition Selection jury spoke to French filmmaker Agnes Patron the creator of the animated short film And Then The Bear.
The super talented young filmmaker Ragini Bhasin recently spoke to Robin Write of Filmotomy about two of her acclaimed short films Ghazaal and Hide and Seek. Both were part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival running in the Competition Selection.
What an insightful chat Robin Write had with filmmaker Kate Novack as she discussed the inspiration behind and the technical aspects of her short documentary film Hysterical Girl.
Robin Write speaks to the talented director behind the short film Diagonal, part of the Competition Selection at the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival.
Robin Write had the pleasure of reconnecting with filmmaker Meghann Artes this time talking about her new short film Oh Baby! which is part of the Competition Selection for the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival.
Robin Write is joined by the director of the short film PADDY, Roisín Kearney, as well as two of the stars of the films, Cian Hughes and Kiri Flaherty. The film plays as part of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival and can be seen with all the over coverage at filmotomy.com.
There are not many words to introduce the latest podcast from Filmotomy. On 22nd November 2020 we all sadly lost Jonathan Holmes. There were so many ways we wanted to immortalise this genuine good guy, in the end Doug Jamieson and Robin Write had a conversation about him, looking back at the impact he had on so many different groups of people. Included here are soundbites from just a few of his many podcast appearances, and scroll down below to links to many others as well as some of his great writing for the site.
R.I.P. Jonathan Holmes (Mister Brown) - you are sadly missed.
PODCASTS
Episode 2 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/woo-la-podcast-live-not-at-the-oscars
Episode 8 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/woo-la-podcast-8-goodbye-summer-cinema-hello-fall-films
Episode 37 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-episode-37-uncensored-cinema
Episode 49 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-49-oscars-acting-categories-but-which-one
Episode 51 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-51-the-shining-and-room-237
Episode 57 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-57-anticipating-the-cinema-of-2019
Episode 67 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-67-its-the-disney-movies-show
Episode 70 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-70-lars-von-trier
Episode 76 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-76-summertime-movies
Episode 95 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-95-lets-talk-about-star-wars
Episode 96 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-96-predicting-the-92nd-oscars
Episode 98 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/filmotomy-podcast-98-so-this-is-home-cinema
Episode 100 https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/podcast-100-a-cinematic-celebration
Reactions to 2018 Oscars Nominations https://soundcloud.com/filmotomy/the-filmotomy-seminar-03
WRITING
Raiders of the Lost Ark https://filmotomy.com/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-spielbergs-fury-road/
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom https://filmotomy.com/indiana-jones-nasty-mean-spirited-sequel/
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade https://filmotomy.com/indiana-jones-return-to-form/
Pokémon Movie https://filmotomy.com/pokemon-movie/
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom https://filmotomy.com/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom/
Dear White People: An Editorial https://filmotomy.com/dear-white-people-an-editorial/
The Tree of Life https://filmotomy.com/festival-de-cannes-72-countdown-the-tree-of-life-2011/
Actors Editorial https://filmotomy.com/actors-who-are-bad-at-acting-dont-do-that-an-editorial/
Star Wars: A New Hope https://filmotomy.com/the-one-that-started-it-all-star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope-1977/
The Empire Strikes Back https://filmotomy.com/how-dare-real-life-intrude-into-my-fantasy-star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back/
Return of the Jedi https://filmotomy.com/they-sort-of-stuck-the-landing-star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-the-jedi/
The Phantom Menace https://filmotomy.com/star-wars-phantom-menace-review/
Attack of the Clones https://filmotomy.com/dont-send-in-the-clones-star-wars-episode-ii/
Revenge of the Sith https://filmotomy.com/the-force-is-kinda-strong-with-this-one-star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith/
Pulp Fiction https://filmotomy.com/1994-in-film-quentin-tarantinos-pulp-fiction/
The second podcast of the 5th Femme Filmmakers Festival sees Robin Write host, and he is joined by festival jury member Ellen Cheshire. Our special guest is Armita Keyani, the writer and director of Welcome Home, which played in the Competition Selection of FemmeFilmFest20. Enjoy the chat, and please do subscribe via the usual channels.
The first of two Filmotomy Podcasts during the 5th Femme Filmmakers Festivals sees host Robin Write joined by two of the events film directors. Caz Armstrong of The Clawford Trilogy and Julia Bales of Uproot are here to talk about their films and the quarantine impositions that may relate to them. Have a listen and please do leave us a comment or two. You can subscribe to the show in the usual way - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean.
- Stick on your best headphones *
You are about to experience the ultimate cinema journey through a podcast. And this is Filmotomy's 100th episode. We finally made it. Robin Write hosts Julia from DisInsider and Doug from The Jam Report as well as a whole bunch of other cinema-lovers to share just a few of their favourite moments about going to the movies. Take your cola, your popcorn and sit comfortably.
Full credits of all sound clips including those who participated to follow.
Welcome back after three months away. With just one away from the big 100, and with days remaining of Pride Month 2020, the Filmotomy Podcast talks LGBT cinema. Robin Write is joined by the wisdom of his wing-man Doug and newcomer to the show Sarah as they discuss Filmotomy's top 50 LGBT films results as well as voicing support of their own personal favourites. There are a few gripes thrown in too. As always you can subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.
After a rather long break away from the Filmotomy Podcast, we resurface amidst the Coronavirus outbreak. Robin Write is joined by Jonathan Holmes, Susanne Gottlieb and Doug Jamieson as we dwell on the home cinema experiences we have been forced into during this isolation period. The gang discuss how they are coping, what plans they have, as well as what they've seen - including Emma, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and what's available on streaming services like Disney Plus and Netflix. Have a listen and do subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.
Music:
"Immigrant Song" by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Karen O, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) "Queen Bee" by Johnny Flynn from Emma (2020)
Following the announcement of the 2019 Pandora International Film Awards, the Filmotomy Podcast focuses on the honors for Filmmaker and Actress/Actor of the Decade. Robin Write is joined by Doug Jamieson, Shadan Larki, Kevin Lee and Caz Armstrong to swoon over the superb work of both Denis Villeneuve and Amy Adams. This is not to be missed. Have a listen to do please subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.
SOURCES
Interview - Amy Adams on Big Eyes (2014).
Film - Incendies (2010); The Fighter (2010); The Master (2012); Enemy (2013); Prisoners (2013); American Hustle (2013); Sicario (2015); Nocturnal Animals (2016); Arrival (2016); Blade Runner 2049 (2017).
Music - "On The Nature Of Daylight" (Max Richter); "Denis" (Blondie); "Amy" (Bobby Darin).
With just hours away from the announcement of the 92nd Academy Awards nominations, the Filmotomy Podcast gathers some film hopefuls in an attempt to predict what might get in and what indeed might not. Split into two parts this week, Robin Write is first joined by Joel Melendez, Jonathan Holmes and Doug Jamieson to discuss the Oscars, before Robin is then joined by Susanne Gottlieb and Amy Smith - making her podcast debut. We put our heads together and try to make sense of the awards race as it stands. Have a listen, and do please follow the show on various platforms - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean and TuneIn.
With the imminent release of Episode IX of the 40 year old Star Wars saga, The Rise of Skywalker, we decide this is a perfect time to talk about the sci-fi legacy. Robin Write is joined by Jonathan Holmes, Katie Keener and Jeremy Robinson to share their thoughts on the best and worst of the Star Wars films so far. Have a listen, leave your comments and reviews, and don't forget you can subscribe to the Filmotomy Podcast through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean and TuneIn.
With the awards season well underway, Podcast 94 takes a look at the Academy's reluctance to reward films from the horror film genre. With Us and Midsommar carrying two of the best performances of the year, Robin Write, Joel Melendez and Susanne Gottlieb explore the genre's form in Oscar history. Including whether The Silence of the Lambs is a horror film and why The Exorcist should have won Best Picture. Have a listen and subscribe to the show through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.
As the awards season builds momentum, podcast 93 delves into the hangover of last year's Oscars. In particular the wins for Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. Robin Write is joined by Joel Melendez and Doug Jamieson to recap the mishaps from Oscars 2018, as well as a quick look at what is ahead this season. As always please do subscribe, you have plenty of channels to choose from: SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify.
Filmotomy Podcast looks at the early landscape as far as what the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will deem worthy in their Musical or Comedy categories at the Golden Globes. Robin Write is joined by Susanne Gottlieb and Shadan Larki to look at the forecast of those films that supposedly make us laugh and want to dance. Of course it is not as black and white as that, and the gang look at the current crop of contenders in the Musical or Comedy categories. Don't forget to subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and Spotify.
What a show this is! The first Oscars / awards season podcast at Filmotomy of this new season. Robin Write is the master of ceremonies, he is joined by strong contenders in the Oscar pundit race - Daniel Joyaux, Audrey Fox, Joel Melendez, Shadan Larki, and Doug Jamieson. The crowded venue is home to a vast discussion of what is already a mouth-watering race, with plenty of films, cast and crew to discuss. Have a listen and leave your thoughts on the prospects thus far. And subscribe to the show as always through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and Spotify.
SOURCES
Academy Awards Show 2019 Green Book 1917 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood The Farewell Hustlers The Irishman Joker JoJo Rabbit Marriage Story Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Pain and Glory Parasite
As the London Film Festival land in the thick of it, Filmotomy's 90th podcast jumps into the event to see what's shaking. Stuck at home this year, Robin Write invites LFF veteran Paddy and first-timer Georgia to discuss the so fars and the what nexts. There's also a special segment with LFF attendee Elle Haywood. Have a listen, and subscribe via the usual channels: SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify.
On the penultimate day of the Femme Filmmakers Festival, the Filmotomy Podcast goes on a round of Golf with the Julia Bales, the director of the short film, Golf! Robin Write is the host as the two discuss Bales' career so far and the status of being a woman filmmaker. Have a listen, watch Bales' films and subscribe on the usual channels - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and Spotify.
End song: "Dressed for Success" by Roxette
Filmotomy's third Podcast during the Femme Filmmakers Festival is a bloody special one. Pun intended. Robin Write is the lucky blighter joined not only by Susanne Gottlieb as co-host, but both in the presence of filmmaking greatness as Coralie Fargeat, the director of the slick thriller, Revenge, joins the show to give us the insights into her debut feature film. Enjoy the exclusive commentary, and subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and Spotify.
As the Femme Filmmakers Festival hits Day Six, the Filmotomy Podcast showcases one of the short films in competition, Hyphen. Joining Robin Write is the film's writer and director, Maria Servellon, and the music composer of the film, Monica Lyrae. Discussion revolves around the conception, the making of, and the success of Hyphen. Have a listen and do please follow Filmotomy Podcast on the usual channels - SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean.
As the 4th Femme FIlmmakers Festival kicks into its first day, the Filmotomy Podcast invites Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo, the creators and performers behind the short film series, Ballin' With No Balls. We discuss their film, the FemmeFilmFest as well as the state of play with women women behind the camera in the film business.
Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo join Robin Write on the Filmotomy Podcast as the 4th Femme Filmmakers Festival gets underway. They talk about their comedy shorts, Ballin' With No Balls, as well as discussing the state of the female driven creativity in the film business.
Filmotomy Podcast 86: Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo Ballin' With No Balls at FemmeFilmFest by Robin Write
Filmotomy Podcast 86: Emma Kreienberg and Nicole Palermo Ballin' With No Balls at the FemmeFilmFest by Robin Write
With just seven days to go until the 4th Femme Filmmakers Festival, Robin invites two of this year's jury members to talk about their experience in this field. Director of Pulsar, which opens the festival, Aurora Fearnley, and short film publicist and festival manager, Niccolo Montanari, share their film-related history and current ventures. The main topic is of course the festival, for which the three of them all have plenty to say. Have a listen and make sure you are subscribed to the show through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, and Spotify.
Song Credit: "Salute" by Little Mix
Last weekend saw the bi-annual return of the D23 Expo - a madcap three days for those Disney nuts out there. Host Robin is joined by four such adventurers, who all attended the event and lived to tell the tale. Those crazy kids are Rachel, Julia, Jonathan and Stanford. Still buzzing from the excitement, the four of them discuss their experiences over those three action-packed days. Have a listen and do not forget to subscribe to our show through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean and Spotify.
End Song: "Tired of Waiting For You" by The Kinks
In her final podcast for Filmotomy, Bianca welcomes Sarah from Beyond Bechdel and Kevin from Film Inquiry to discuss the factors that might make movies flop at the box office. As well as agreeing on the correct terminology for such a common occurrences, they bring some great examples to the table. Have a listen, and as always please subscribe to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify.
With Bianca taking a week off podcasting, I (Robin) take over the hosting duties as we dig into the history of Hollywood once again for some dodgy goings-ons. I am joined for this investigation by Doug, Adam, Max, and yet another new face on the show, Casey. We ponder over some suspicious deaths, public acts, fake IDs, as well as the age-old fiasco with the Oscars. Join us, subscribe to us via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Podbean.
Bonus: Let's see how many of the old Hollywood movie soundbites you can name that pop up in this episode.
To coincide with International Friendship Day, Podcast 81 selects a few examples of the movie world that depict great friendships. Host Bianca is joined by Robin, Joel and Jeff, and the team pick just a few of their favourite portrayals of friendship in cinema. As always please do subscribe to our show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify.
For the 80th edition of the Filmotomy Podcast, this week's host, Bianca, is stranded on a desert island with Mackenzie, Aaron and Adam - and with them only a handful of carefully-picked films. What have they chosen? And why? How will they survive on such celluloid rations? Find out by listening to the gang - who actually appear to be having way too much fun - and subscribing to the show via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.
How very apt it is that we arrive at Filmotomy Podcast Episode 79, to discuss the latest of our Rewind series - the year 1979. As we close out what is perhaps the greatest decade in cinema, I am joined by Bianca and Jeff from At the Flicks to discuss all things horror, sci-fi, depiction of gangs, the flops, the hits, and the impact of the year on out lives. Jeff in particular has some stories to tell. Have a listen, and do please subscribe through SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. We welcome any ratings and feedback you might have.
So joining me for Podcast 78 were Catherine, Joel, Pallavi, Rachel and Doug. Another monster line-up for a very good cause. To celebrate the films from Pixar. We discuss the near 25 years of the feature films, from the Toy Story films, through classics such as Up and Wall-E, and even dapple in some of The Good Dinosaur. We also talk about some of the magic Pixar shorts. Please subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. And do leave us any comments on your favourite Pixar movies.
Sources:
FILMS
Toy Story 4 The Good Dinosaur Cars Monsters Inc. Inside Out The Incredibles Ratatouille Up Toy Story 3 Wall-E
MUSIC
Wow - Thomas Newman (Finding Nemo) Coco Dia De Los Muertos Suite - Michael Giacchino (Coco) Married Life - Michael Giacchino (Up) Tears of Joy - Michael Giacchino (Inside Out) Haiku - Thomas Newman (Finding Nemo)
We are slap bang in the middle of 2019. And how does the movie world look thus far? The Filmotomy 2019 in Film Halftime Report is the topic for Podcast 77. And we have quite a line-up to discuss the ins and outs of the cinema of 2019 at the halfway point. Joining me are Bianca, fresh from the Edinburgh Film Festival, and Doug not long out of the Sydney Film Festival. As well we have Catherine from Shuffle Online, David from Piecing It Together, and recent Cannes attendee, Max. Plenty to digest here. Have a listen, and please keep tabs on us with SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify.
Film Extracts --- Always Be My Maybe; Her Smell; Late Night; Spider-Man: Far From Home; Stuffed; Under the Silver Lake; Unicorn Store; Us.
I return to host the podcast with Bianca away on Edinburgh Film Festival duties in bonny Scotland. Joining me in the summer heat are Pallavi Dandamudi, Jonathan Holmes, Jeremy Robinson, and making her Filmotomy Podcast debut, is Katie Keener. We don our shortest of shorts and head for the beach to celebrate the summer solstice by talking summertime movies. Be it romance, adventure, mystery, vacations, sunning it up, we dive into the bright and the dark side of summer films. Have a listen, leave us your comments, reviews, ratings, and do subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher if you haven't already.
Movie clips from: Midsommar (2019); Call Me By Your Name (2017); Before Midnight (2013); Rear Window (1954); The Florida Project (2017); Dog Day Afternoon (1975); Almost Famous (2000); Booksmart (2019); Accident (1967); and music track: "Feel Flows" by The Beach Boys (from Almost Famous).
Filmotomy Podcast 75 might as well be a milestone. This is a crackingly insightful episode as a trio of femme fatales share their film festival advice and goings-on. Our hostess is Bee, with two ladies who have had plenty of film festival experience, Audrey and Rachel. Listen out too for extra film festival tips from Max, Jeff, Henry, Chris, David, and Cat (whose voice I am now in love with, so listen right to the end). Please leave us your thoughts, a review, and a rating, on any film festival antics you would like to share with us. As always, you can find us on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.
Kevin Lee becomes the next first-timer on the Filmotomy Podcast. He joins hostess, Bianca Garner, writer Joel Melendez, and Editor Robin Write. This week's discussion is 2007 as we continue our Rewind film series with arguably one of the best years of the century thus far. Instead of raving about the big guns of 2007, we bring a few more alternative, under-seen movies to the table. Have a listen, tell us your thoughts on the year, and why not leave us a rating. You can find us on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.
So Quentin Tarantino yet again has eager tongues wagging all over the film stratosphere. And the new podcast catches the iron while it is hot. Joining Bianca this week are three, yes three, brand new faces to the podcast. Jeff from the At The Flick Podcast, Pallavi from The Gal Who Rants (and now, here at Filmotomy), and Jardiel from Pulp Cereal. The team touch on the pot-stirring responses from Tarantino from his Cannes press conference last week, as well delving into just how he might write his female characters, and their place in his vibrant narratives. As always please do subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher.
With the immense spoiler-repelling during the release of Avengers Endgame, it seems like an apt topic for discussion for the 72nd Filmotomy Podcast. Bianca Garner is hosting, with Robin Write and Joel Melendez for company. The team try to stay spoiler-free as they discuss revelations of plot twists and key moments in film, which is a huge issue with the modern internet, but they also look at some of the spoilers in the cinema of yesteryear. Have a listen, hit us a review and rating, and subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher.
On the eve of the world's greatest film festival, it's time for an ever so small Cannes preview. Robin is joined by special guest, Juliette, a French native who will be attending the Croisette under the Three Days in Cannes scheme. The twosome have a quick look through the Official Competition line-up, and decide which films they are most anticipating. As always, please subscribe to SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher. We would also love to hear what your Cannes adventures might be.
At last year's Femme Filmmakers Festival, the short sci-fi film from Aurora Fearnley, Pulsar, was on the out-of-competition line-up pre-release. Now, the brilliant little movie is available to stream, following a terrific run on the festival circuit. I was lucky enough to speak to both the director, Fearnley, and Pulsar music composer, Mike Ladouceur, about the film's inception through arrival.
Bianca Garner returns to the fray to host Filmotomy Podcast episode 70. And just in time as we give Lars von Trier a bit of time, as it is his birthday today. Robin Write and Jonathan Holmes join Bianca to calibrate their thoughts on the man, the artist, and that big mouth of his. Discussion lands on any of his popular movies, his themes, his behind the camera antics, as well as his public persona. Have a good old listen, and subscribe to Filmotomy via SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher.
SOURCES
FILMS: Europa (1991); Breaking the Waves (1996); Dancer in the Dark (2000); Dogville (2003); Melancholia (2011)
VOICE: Charlotte Gainsborough from Cannes 2009; Lars von Trier from Cannes 2011
MUSIC: 'Lascia ch'io pianga' from 'Rinaldo' by Georg Friedrich Händel; Excerpts from 'Tristan und Isolde' by Richard Wagner; 'Nisi Dominus, RV 608' by Antonio Vivaldi; 'Waltz No. 2' by Dmitri Shostakovich
Episode 69 of the Filmotomy Podcast has Robin Write in the presenter's chair, with a unique panel of two. Those sprightly individuals are Joel Meléndez and Adriana Gomez-Weston. Having both delved into the newly launched Criterion Channel this month, Filmotomy probes the film nuts for a review of the streaming service.
Please have a listen, and leave us your comments on the Criterion Channel. Subscribe to our show and leave us a rating - you can find us on SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher.
In the midst of out ten days of rewinding back to the film year of 1993, Robin is joined by two old friends. From Screen on Screen, Paddy Mulholland, and our favourite author, Daniel Smith-Rowsey. All three have plenty to admire about the cinema of 1993. Discussion falls on the high caliber of Academy Award nominated films, the state of the transitioning cinema, and our own personal favourites of the year. Please do subscribe on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher if you haven't already, leave us a review an rating, and we welcome comments or feedback.
SOURCES
Film: The Fugitive; Philadelphia; The Piano; Schindler's List; Jurassic Park; What's Eating Gilbert Grape; The Firm
Music: "(Darlin') You Know I Love You" by Tina Turner, from What's Love Got to Do with It
When you wish upon a star, podcast 67 won't be far. Where all your dreams come true, as Disney now owns all of you. Anyway, as I flounder to create a catchy intro, won't you be our guest for this week's Filmotomy Podcast - also known as Podcahontas. I know, I am getting tangled up.
So, regular host Bianca "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" Garner, is joined by three lost boys, as she really wanted to get a lad in. Get it? Okay. Joining her is Joel "King of the Pride Lands" Melendez, Jonathan "Looking for the Bare Necessities" Holmes, and Doug "He's Seen Elephants Fly" Jamieson. Off to work they go on skimming over the dazzling cinematic history of Disney.
Have a listen, and do please subscribe to us via SoundCloud, iTunes as well as (Lilo and) Stitcher. Any comments, ratings and reviews, please do let it go.
SOURCES
Film: Aladdin; Finding Nemo; 101 Dalmations; The Lion King; The Hunchback of Notre Dame; The Little Mermaid; The Emperor's New Groove; Winnie the Pooh; Frozen; Mulan.
Music: "You've Got A Friend In Me" live acoustic cover by Bella River; "When You Wish Upon a Star" instrumental from the Disney intro.
With the buzz of the new Joker film, we thought it was a good idea to dig some dirt on the so-called anti-hero. Hostess Bianca is joined by Robin and Joel to unravel the enigmatic character in film. From the likes of Jules in Pulp Fiction, Renton in Trainspotting, to classic cases like Travis Bickle or D-FENS from Falling Down, we attempt to look at how the anti-hero might be defined, how they are portrayed, and some varied examples to boot. Word of warning, though, we reveal a ton of SPOILERS of quite a few films, so proceed with caution. Please enjoy the show, subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.
SOURCES
Film - Joker (2019); No Country For Old Men (2007); Catch Me If You Can (2002); Trainspotting (1996); Taxi Driver (1976); Fight Club (1999); Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Frances Ha (2013); Atonement (2007); Falling Down (1993).
Music - "Modern Love" by David Bowie, from Frances Ha.
And the Best Adapted Screenplay goes to... No, this is not the Oscars. Though we do mentions those golden guys a few times. This week's Filmotomy Podcast looks at some of our favourite film adaptations. Bianca is our host, and is joined by Robin, Doug, and Aaron. Each pick three of their stand-out films based on books, or plays, or leaflets. I kid, of course. Have a listen, subscribe to the show through iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher, and please leave us comments, reviews, and ratings.
With the recent rumble of Captain Marvel, now is as good a time as any to pop open the strong female characters discussion. In our 64th podcast, Bianca Garner is joined by the solo male, Robin Write, as well as Audrey Fox, Becky Matthews, and Katie Smith-Wong - the latter two ladies joining the show for the first time. The group talk about what makes a strong female character, their own inspirations of the fairer sex on celluloid, and just how far the girls on film have come. Have a listen, leave your comments, and as always subscribe to SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher, so you don't miss a thing.
SOURCES:
Film
Making Mr. Right (1987); Baby Boom (1987); Dangerous Liaisons (1988); Alien (1979); The Terminator (1984); Leon (1994); Inglourios Basterds (2009); The Matrix (1999); Widows (2018); Captain Marvel (2019)
Music
"Black Sheep" sung by Brie Larson from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
It is just Bianca and Robin on this kind of special edition podcast, all about the late, great Krzysztof Kieślowski. As our 10 Days of Krzysztof Kieślowski comes to an end, the two of us drift in and out of consciousness as we revel in the wonder of the Polish filmmaker's incredible film career. Robin has been a fan for as long as he can remember, whereas Bianca is fairly new to the director - having just watched the Three Colours trilogy for the very first time. Should make for enthralling conversation. Have a listen, subscribe to SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher, and feel free to leave your comments and ratings.
In this week's podcast we flesh out some of the most important corners of cinema. Independent film. Host Bianca is joined by Robin, Doug, Joel, and Aaron to discuss the many chapters of indie cinema, from the early years, Italian Neo-Realism, the French New Wave, to the rise of American independent film in the 80s and 90s. Have a listen, review or comment, and subscribe through SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.
SOURCES
Film Clips: Blood Simple; The Florida Project; Reservoir Dogs; Star Wars; The Unbelievable Truth
Music: "Happy Heart" by Andy Williams from Shallow Grave
An impromptu episode of The Filmotomy Seminar - and perhaps some much needed therapy for me - as I finally pose the tantalizing question about why folk are not predicting The Favourite to win Best Picture at the Oscars this Sunday. I am joined by Bianca, Aaron, and Brandon to share my countless reasons as to why The Favourite warrants this status. The gang also put their cases forward, as well as look at why The Favourite might not win. We also discuss many of the other Oscars issues as we head closer and closer to the big night. Have a listen, let us know your views, and please subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.
Love is in the air at Filmotomy, as we succumb to the temptations of Valentine's Day, with this week's podcast. We're going to relate all this lovey-dovey stuff to the movies of course. Joining hostess Bianca "Alma" Garner, is Jeremy "Thin Man" Robinson, and Audrey "Sugarpuss" Fox. They attempt to define the movie couple, pick out some bad examples, before making some rather memorable choices. Have a listen, and do let us know some of your favourite film twosomes. Or threesomes if you feel the need. Leave us any comments, ratings, and don't forget to subscribe to us via SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.
Bianca and I (Robin) are joined by Doug Jamieson and Ryan McQuade to delve deep into our picks for Sunday night's BAFTA awards. As much as we are fed up of everyone talking about Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody, we still spend quite a bit of time talking about Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. We also look at how The Favourite could potentially prove itself with the British Academy, which front-runners are looking good for Oscar chances, as well as those that might surprise. Have a listen, subscribe through SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher - and please leave us a review / comments / rating. God save the Queen.
Another Oscars podcast from Filmotomy. This time we pluck some of the more scandalous moments from the history of the Academy Awards. Well, perhaps not all scandals, but some very dodgy moments indeed. Bianca is hosting, and joined by Robin and Doug - as well as special guest KT Schaefer all the way from Next Best Picture. Getting plenty off our chest regarding some dubious Oscars decisions, we then take our wrath upon this very year - with the likes of Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody dominating the headlines for the wrong reasons. Have a listen, leave us your comments, and bookmark the Filmotomy Podcast via www.filmotomy.com, SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.
G'day! To celebrate Australia Day, and to quite frankly cover a topic we have touched upon before, the Filmotomy Podcast this week focuses on the cinema of Australia. Joining host Bianca and editor Robin is, of course, our resident Australian Doug. We quiz the Aussie on which of the popular films down under he has seen, and we also pick out some highly recommended films of Australian past and present. As always please enjoy the show, leave any comments or reviews, plus subscribe to iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher.
As the dust settles, many of us are still processing the announcement of the 91st Academy Award nominations yesterday. Robin, Jo, Jonathan, and Joel took to Skype to "enjoy" the revealing of the Oscar nominations together. So here is that recording, with only minimal editing, as the four Filmotomers soak up the surprises, snubs, and the much more obvious results. Be sure to subscribe to The Filmotomy Seminar, as well as our Podcast, on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher.
The Filmotomy Seminar gathers a bunch of hopeful, not yet completely disheveled, Oscar watchers ahead of the Producers Guild of America announcement. This time around I am joined by: our newest writer at Filmotomy, Daniel Joyeux; returning from the last seminar, Tom Beasley; our regular Podcast host, Bianca Garner; and usual suspects in all things film-discussion, Doug Jamieson and Jonathan Holmes.
The six of us attempt to grapple with where the Oscar race is right now, looking for those fifth slots, potential surprises, and dreaded snubs. We also talk about the upcoming PGA Awards, choosing our picks to win, and where the awards season goes from there. Please enjoy the show. Have a listen while you finalise your own PGA predictions. Please subscribe on Stitcher, iTunes, and SoundCloud - and we always welcome your comments, reviews, and ratings.
This week's podcast rides the wave of nostalgia as we look back to our memories of the days when we would watch movies on the VHS format. There are plenty of stories to be told about the pre-DVD revolution. Bianca is here to host the show, with Audrey, Doug, and Jeremy also here to give us their blasts from the past. There is even a VHS quiz to start the old ball rolling. Tune it, and don't forget to subscribe via SoundCloud, iTunes, and Stitcher - any comments and reviews are of course always welcome.
As we still adjust to the new year that is 2019, the Filmotomy Podcast focuses some attention on the eagerly awaited cinema release in the months ahead. Bianca Garner is joined by Audrey and Jonathan to discuss which films they are most intrigued by in 2019. Included in the discussions are Disney rehashes, more from the thriving horror genre, a kind of serial killer trend, and much more. As always enjoy the show, subscribe on SoundCloud and iTunes - and we always welcome ratings and reviews.
And so begins a new series of audio recordings, where I grill, or at least prod at, various film-loving folk. The Filmotomy Seminar opens with four Oscars pundits (not counting myself) plucked from the movie writer's wilderness. A kind of roundtable, a film critics circle - only an audio version. Here are today's guests:
Thelma Adams - Film critic, and author of The Last Woman Standing, and new novel Bittersweet Brooklyn. "I remember being around at the beginning, with Tom O'Neil at GoldDerby, when there were not many reporters on the beat. So I have seen a huge growth."
Nathaniel Rogers - Founder and Editor of The Film Experience. "It started as a hobby. I was an armchair pundit until I went online. I got going with the Moulin Rouge year. And by the time of Brokeback Mountain, my site broke through in a big way."
Tom Beasley - Freelance film journalist for The Guardian and Flickering Myth. "I started as a "real" journalist, in the newsrooms, did a degree in Journalism. This is my favourite time of year, I get the rare chance to be nerdy and granular. A complete circus, and love being part of it."
Paddy Mulholland - Film writer for Awards Daily, Editor of Screen on Screen. "[Oscar season] satisfies the nerd in me. The game of it all - the strategising, the statistics - always being surprised by that, and how it actually unfolds, not conforming to what you expected."
Enjoy the show. Please subscribe on iTunes and SoundCloud, and we always welcome your comments, reviews, and ratings.
It's that time of year again. And with it comes the year end podcast declaring some of our top 10 films of 2018. And it's a bumper show this one. The five culprits from Filmotomy this episode are Bianca, Audrey, Doug, Jonathan, and Jeremy. They each take it in turns counting down from 10 through 1 of their very favourite movies of 2018. Have a listen, leave a review, rating, and subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud.
With Christmas just around the corner, this week's podcast looks at what makes a Christmas film. Bianca Garner, our hostess with the mostess, is joined by a jolly band of helpers - Lucy from Lucy Goes to Hollywood, our very own Jonathan, and brand new to the show, Ryan McQuade from In-Session Film. The gang, of course, discuss the festive merits of Die Hard, but also what makes a Christmas movie, the good and bad, and some great on-screen Santas. Have a listen, subscribe via SoundCloud and iTunes. We'd love your ratings and comments too.
It's Oscars podcast time again. This time a trip to 1994. Bianca hosts, and is joined by Robin, and first-timer Jeremy Robinson. Was Pulp Fiction a dead cert for Best Original Screenplay? Is Tom Hanks to win his second consecutive Best Actor award? Would Dianne Weist grab another Best Supporting Actress win under Woody Allen? Can Jessica Lange add Best Actress to her Best Supporting Actress win from the 80s? What would be the ratio of laughs to cringes from the audience reacting to host David Letterman? We might just have the answers. Certainly plenty to talk about. Have a listen, leave us your thoughts, and subscribe at SoundCloud and iTunes.
It's the Thanksgiving podcast at Filmotomy. Bianca jumps back in the hot seat to host this week's episode, where she is joined by two Americans, Audrey and Jonathan, as well as Doug and JD. The pilgrims come to the table with their own notions of the Thanksgiving holiday, and each pick a dysfunctional family from the movies. Please subscribe on SoundCloud and / or iTunes.
Music by Justin Hurwitz from First Man
A bumper Academy Awards edition of the Filmotomy podcast, as we scan the 90 year history for some of our favorite Best Picture Oscar winners. As Bianca takes a well-earned week off, Robin hosts, and invites prestigious members to join him on the nostalgic awards back-catalog - they are Audrey, Jo, Kira, and Doug. The branch each put forward 5 Best Picture winners at the Oscars - perhaps sentimental picks, guilty pleasures, even downright bigging up of the winners with perhaps an unfair bad rep. Have a listen to this exclusive episode, subscribe on iTunes / SoundCloud, as well as leaving us your comments about your own Best Picture shout-outs.
Media Sources:
All About Eve Amadeus (music, Requiem Lacrimosa, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) The Apartment The Artist (music by Ludovic Bource) Casablanca Chicago (music by Danny Elfman) Dances with Wolves (music by John Barry) The Deer Hunter (music by Stanley Myers, John Williams) The Godfather (music by Nino Rota) The Last Emperor (music by David Byrne) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (music by Howard Shore) Million Dollar Baby (music by Clint Eastwood) Moonlight (music by Nicholas Britell) No Country For Old Men One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (music by Jack Nitzsche) Ordinary People Schindler's List (music by John Williams) The Silence of the Lambs (music by Howard Shore) The Sound of Music (music by Richard Rodgers) Spotlight The Sting (music by Marvin Hamlisch) Titanic (music by Gaelic Storm) Unforgiven (music by Lennie Niehaus) West Side Story
The eeriness appears to continue where Halloween left off for Episode 51 of the Filmotomy Podcast. The topic of discussion this week is the 1980 chiller masterpiece, The Shining, and the corresponding documentary, Room 237, on some of the varied conspiracy theories surrounding the picture. Host Bianca makes a very welcome return, and she checks in with Doug, Jonathan, and the ever-unforgettable Joel also makes a comeback. Have a listen, send us your comments, and subscribe on iTunes and SoundCloud - if you haven't already.
Podcast 50 was planned to be a very special event for Filmotomy. However, on the night of the recording things didn't go to plan. And with Robin and Bianca indisposed / missing / too busy to be online etc, I've taken the recording from the shared drive to share with you all. I'm sure Robin won't mind, and will likely pull it if so. Probably needs to be re-recorded. But you might as well enjoy this unedited recording anyway. Thanks for your understanding everyone, Shannon.
On the eve of our hotly anticipated 50th podcast, we talk some more Academy Awards with number 49. Robin is the host for the second week in a row (but rest assured, Bianca returns for the next one), and he is joined by fellow nominees, Jonathan, Doug, and yet another new-comer to the show, JD Grant. The discussion is the endless debate of the acting categories at the Oscars. From leads nominated in Support, and supporting players landing in Lead. The terms category fraud, co-lead, unbelievable, are just a few of the remarks thrown about. Go have a listen. Subscribe, rate, review, you get the picture.
Sources - - - Academy Awards footage: Best Actor, Anthony Hopkins, 1991; Best Actor, Geoffrey Rush, 1996; Best Actress, Nicole Kidman, 2002; Best Supporting Actor, George Clooney, 2005; Best Supporting Actress, Alicia Vikander, 2015, Trailer: The Favourite (2018)
Fresh from the London Film Festival, we have a quick review podcast of the event so far. Robin takes hosting duties for today, and Bianca puts her feet up to tell us about her festival adventures. Also guesting, and new to the show, is Londoner born and raised, Amanda. The threesome chat about some of the highlights so far, including not just the movies themselves, but panels, Q and As, interviews - even almost bumping into Nicole Kidman. Don't forget to subscribe, review, comment on iTunes and SoundCloud.
We're traveling back in time for the first of our Oscars podcasts. This week we're meeting up in the year 2000, to discuss gladiators, dragons, tigers, the contenders, the almost famous. Delving into this crazy year, are Bianca, Robin, Doug, and Audrey, they tell us where they were, and how things have changed. Have a listen as we scan through the major categories that year, nitpick and embrace to varying degrees. As always leave your comments, and subscribe to the podcast through iTunes and/or SoundCloud.
Podcast 46 pays a loving tribute to an actor we lost ten years ago now. Hostess Bianca Garner has Jonathan Holmes, and new-to-the-show Chris Regan over to discuss the life and legacy of the late, great Heath Ledger. An extremely talented actor taken from us way too soon. The trio talk about their first encounters of Ledger, the work that impressed them the most, and perhaps where the actor would be today were he still alive. They also look at some of the viewpoints highlighted in the recent documentary I Am Heath Ledger. Have a listen, add your comments, even subscribe and write review at SoundCloud or iTunes.
Sources - - - film extracts: 10 Things I Hate About You; Brokeback Mountain; The Dark Knight; I Am Heath Ledger, music extract: Wings by Gustavo Santaolalla from Brokeback Mountain
Exclusive interview with director of Half the Picture, Amy Adrion. With the release of her insightful, essential documentary, Adrion was kind enough to speak to Bianca Garner, deputy editor at Filmotomy. The 30 minute audio interview has Adrion discuss her film account of the current female filmmaker climate, the many talented woman directors she spoke to, as well as her own insight into the still ongoing demographic problem in Hollywood.
Podcast 45 brings together Robin and host Bianca once again, along with yet another new, fresh face to proceedings. Audrey Fox of 1001moviesandbeyond.com jumps in as this week we have a look at just a few of our favorite films directed by women. There's stories about children, the relationship with the parents, and also baseball, film noir, and a vampire. Have a listen, subscribe via SoundCloud and iTunes, and do leave us your comments below.
Sources - film tracks: But I am a Cheerleader; A League of Their Own; Lady Bird; The Hitch Hiker; We Need to Talk About Kevin; The Parent Trap; Una Noche; Stories We Tell; music track: "Death" by White Lies from A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night.
Episode 44 marks the very first time the Filmotomy Podcast has an all female line-up. The topic of conversation is the history of female filmmakers, so going back to the beginning, looking at where we have come, and what the future might hold for the ladies of the film industry. Bianca, our ever present hostess, is joined by new relatively new faces - both Jo and Kira complete the trio of girls. Go listen immediately, it's a great discussion, and don't forget to subscribe via SoundCloud and iTunes - and leave your comments below.
Sources - music from American Psycho, The Piano, Twilight, The Hurt Locker, You Were Never Really Here.
Yet another podcast special during the Femme Filmmakers Festival. This time it is the turn of Australian filmmaker, Kate Lefoe. Host Bianca and Robin ask her about both her short films in competion, Plunge and Somersault Pike.
It was sheer coincidence, or perhaps a touch of fate, that the day we scheduled Fry Day in the Femme Filmmakers Festival, director Laura Moss would feature in Deadline with the news that Fangoria acquired what will be her first feature. Filmotomy took the opportunity to pull Moss from her busy schedule, and hurl her into a last-minute Q&A about Fry Day and filmmaking. I was joined by Bianca and Chris, and a whole host of our peers offered their questions (thanks to Gina, Kira, Brian, Aaron, Daniel, Chris, Lisa, Brian). Have a listen now,
Another special guest for Podcast 42. This time the female writer-director of the brilliant short film, Aria, in competition at the Femme Filmmakers Festival, Myrsini Aristidou. Hostess Bianca, and editor-in-chief Robin, talk to the talented filmmaker about Aria, her previous short film Semele, as well as some of her charitable ventures outside of the film world. Please have a listen, this is not to be missed, and as always subscribe at SoundCloud and / or iTunes. Comments and feedback are welcome as per usual.
Sources - - - Excerpts from two of Myrsini Aristidou's short films, Aria (2017) and Semele (2015); music track "Bloom I" by Jacob Pavek (end credits of Semele).
Episode 41 of the Filmotomy Podcast lands on the opening day of the Femme Filmmakers Festival 2018. Ten days of over fifty films showcasing is upon us. Our hostess Bianca is reunited with Robin, and the special guest this week is Barbara Ann O'Leary, the founder of Directed by Women initiative. The trio find time in their busy schedules to discuss female filmmakers, as well as looking ahead to the films and talent that dominate this year's online festival. Have a listen, and make sure you bookmark your favorites. Subscribe on SoundCloud and iTunes if you have not already.
Sources - - - Music from: "Raise Your Words" by Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna (The Breadwinner); "Nisi dominus, RV 608: Cum Dederit Dilectis Suis" by La Tempesta (Divines); "End Title" by Randy Newman (Awakenings); "Dedicated to the One I Love" by The Mamas and the Papas (Morvern Callar); "Aj Mera Jee Kardaa" by Sukhwinder Singh (Monsoon Wedding); "Oreru" by Tonolec (Land Without Evil) - - - Non-film excerpts: Sarah Polley discussing Stories We Tell; Gal Gadot on Wonder Woman; Mustang winning Original Screenplay at the Cesar Awards - - - Film excerpts: Lost in Translation; Lady Bird; Raw; Suffragette.
Our latest podcast hits the 40 mark with a bang. With the summer almost over, and the autumn falling ever closer, the focus turns to a quick scan of the recent summer films. And then a look at what we might be looking forward to in the coming months, as the awards season begins to heat up. Our regular hostess with the mostess, Bianca, is joined by Jonathan and Doug, to give their perspectives of the summer film season from the UK, America, and Australia respectively. Enjoy the show, subscribe via iTunes and SoundCloud, and comment away with your own favorites and eagerly anticipated.
Sources: First Aid Kit's live cover of ABBA's Chiquitita; Thom Yorke's trailer score for Suspiria; Milly Shapiro reprising her clucking from Hereditary; Bruce Willis in Die Hard; Lars Von Trier at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
The podcast returns after a short break. Not exactly a scandal broke out, but we had our very own mystery to deal with. Episode 39, then, we finally delve into some of the unsolved Hollywood mysteries of yesteryear. Host Bianca invited Doug back all the way from Australia, and a first-time on the show for another Brit, Lucy from Lucy Goes To Hollywood. They each bring to the table one of their, can we say, favorite scandalous events from Hollywood. Have a listen, and as always, subscribe via SoundCloud and iTunes.
SOURCES: Dramatic Sound Effects; "Title Theme" from E! Hollywood Mysteries & Scandals, "Reason or Rhyme" performed by The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, "We Both Reached for the Gun" from Chicago (2002), "Good Morning" from Singin' in the Rain (1952); Whose Afraid of Virginia Wolf (1966); Splendor in the Grass (1961).
The British are coming in the latest podcast from Filmotomy. The many compounds of the UK film industry is examined by two Brits, Bianca Garner and Robin Write, and they are joined by Rob Motto from America, and Doug Jamieson from Australia. Discussion looks out how we might class a film as British, including how the BFI determine what a British film is on the way to BAFTA consideration. The gang share their own favorites from UK cinema and look at how things have changed over the years. Please have a listen, subscribe via SoundCloud and iTunes, and leave all your comments below.
RESOURCES
Voices of: Romola Garai; David Putnam; Charlotte Rampling; Kate Winslet. Film Clips: Billy Liar; Carry On...; Four Weddings and a Funeral; Happy-Go-Lucky; I, Daniel Blake; Les Miserables; Pride; Sexy Beast; Shaun of the Dead; Trainspotting; Wish You Were Here. TV Clips: University Challenge. Music: The Crying Game by Boy George; Shakespeare in Love by Stephen Warbeck.
WARNING: Some listeners may find this material disturbing. Good!
The new podcast at Filmotomy delves into the murky waters of uncensored cinema. Blood and guts, racism, controversy, political incorrectness, the grotesque, the strange, the horrific - you get the picture. Bearded Bianca Garner hosts the gore-fest, with nympho Jonathan Holmes, blasphemous Rob Motto, and blood-soaked Robin Write. In an attempt to grasp the concept of uncensored cinema, the freaks of celluloid pick some of their recommended films on the subject. Leave comments with your own examples. And subscribe via SoundCloud and / or iTunes.
Source films include: Do the Right Thing, Irreversible, Triumph of the Will, A Clockwork Orange, Possession, Freaks, Inside, The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence).
The Filmotomy Podcast takes a trip to the movie theater this week, wondering why the auditorium is not full. Host Bianca Garner has the projector running, with Rob Motto, Mark Ziobro, and new-to-the-show Doug Jamieson from The Jam Report, handing out popcorn and peanuts. The discussion looks at why cinema-going has become more and more frequent over the years. Too expensive? The movies have gotten worse? There's too much choice with video on demand? The gang look for answers, and ask further questions. Have a listen, subscribe to iTunes and SoundCloud, and all your comments are eagerly anticipated.
Sources include from various cinema broadcast ads (Ki-Ora, Butterkist, Coca-Cola, Vue, Cornetto); films (Inglorious Basterds, Trainwreck, Cape Fear); trailers (Jaws, The Little Mermaid, The Terminator); music (Ennio Morricone from the film Cinema Paradiso); sound effects (projector starting and stopping, Nokia ringtone, Nokia SMS tone, drink slurping, opening soda, eating popcorn, intermission, previews).
The Ingmar Bergman podcast feels like a truly special occasion. To celebrate his centennial year, and to join the rest of the vast Bergman coverage at Filmotomy, this week's recording is all about the great Swedish filmmaker. Host Bianca Garner, fresh off her own Bergman binge, is joined by Robin Write, and a recently acquired Ingmar super-fan in Aaron Charles. The discussion looks at the legend film director's career, the themes that ran through his filmogoraphy, as well as trying to establish his greatest works. A tough feat given the choices. Please listen, subscribe to SoundCloud and/or iTunes, and leave us all your Bergmanesque comments.
SOURCES
Interviews: Ingmar Bergman; Ang Lee; Max von Sydow; Liv Ullmann; Melvyn Bragg; Dick Cavett.
Films: Autum Senata; The Seventh Seal; Persona; Summer with Monika; Wild Strawberries; The Virgin Spring.
Television: Academy Awards 1961; Academy Awards 1962; Academy Awards 1971; Academy Awards 1984; Cheers.
This timely podcast episode hits the halfway mark of the year 2018. So we are due a half-time report, to assess the year in film so far. Bianca is in the hosting chair once again, and joined by Robin and Rob. Here they chat about their favorite films of the year so far, some disappointments, and the performances that impressed also. Of course, there is plenty of banter, and lots of laughs. You should hear what was cut out. For now, have a listen, leave your comments, and make sure you enjoy. Subscribe to SoundCloud and / or iTunes if you haven't already.
FILM SOURCES
A Quiet Place; First Reformed; Hereditary; Jurassic Park; Filmworker; Suspiria; Game Night; Thoroughbreds; Revenge.
MUSIC SOURCES
This is Me from The Greatest Showman; Venom from Revenge.
Podcast 33 is dedicated to the one and only Robert Altman. Part of the 10 Days of Altman series, we brought the publishing date forward especially. Steve hosts the show, with Bianca and Robin adding to the mix to discuss the filmmakers incredible journey. We can't do him justice in under an hour, but there's plenty here to sing about. Enjoy the show, and please leave your comments, and subscribe on SoundCloud and iTunes.
EXTRACTS: Robert Altman in conversation with Roger Ebert; Scenes from Gosford Park, Images, Popeye, The Player, MAS*H; "The Stranger Song" by Leonard Cohen, "Since You've Gone" by Gary Busey, Cristina Raines, Keith Carradine, Allan F. Nicholls
After a week off, the podcast returns with a bang. Host and Deputy Editor Bianca Garner is joined by fellow Deputy Steve Schweighofer, regular film nut Rob Motto, and a special invite was accepted by Mark Ziobro from TheMovieBuff.Net. To celebrate Meryl Streep's birthday, the gang try to encapsulate a quite magnificent acting career. Discussion then turns to the plight of the strong lead roles for women. Comment and subscribe if you haven't already.
Extracts: The Great Work Begins by Thomas Newman from Angels in America; Meryl Streep accepting an Academy Award, accepting a Golden Globe, from Sophie's Choice, Kramer vs Kramer, The Devil Wears Prada, Doubt, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Manchurian Candidate; Jimmy Kimmell at the Academy Awards.
Animation is the topic of discussion for the podcast this week. And just how child-friendly the genre has been over its cinematic evolution. Our fair maiden, and host, Bianca Garner helps paint the picture with Daniel Smith-Rowsey, Rob Motto, and Jonathan Holmes. And they all put forward their notions of the animated film, how it has changed over the years, the various contexts of the stories told, and just how much of it is catered for the adult as well as the child. As always please subscribe, comment, and enjoy.
Film Extracts: Aladdin (1992); Beauty and the Beast (1991); Inside Out (2015); Shrek (2001); The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018); Song of the South (1946)
Music Extracts: Prologue from Beauty and the Beast by Alan Menken; The Circle of Life from The Lion King by Elton John, Tim Rice, Carmen Twillie, Lebo M.; Gole Yakh from Persepolis by Olivier Bernet
Other Extracts: Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse; Roger Ebert from Ebert and Roper
Podcast 30 already, and we rewind to 1983 to discuss the notion of it being one of the very worst years in cinema. Filmotomy Deputy Editor Steve Schweighofer is your host this week. He recruits the varied film expertise of Daniel Smith-Rowsey, Rob Motto, and Robin Write. The gurus look at the films, bad and good, as well as what was happening in the world to make sense of it all.
- Excerpts from: "Terms of Endearment" score by Michael Gore, "What a Feeling (Flashdance)" by Caroline Costa; Trading Places, War Games, Rembetiko, The Right Stuff, Return of the Jedi, The Meaning of Life; Barbra Streisand at the Golden Globes, 1984, Johnny Carson at the Academy Awards, 1984.
The podcast this week features just the two participants. But is no less engaging. Host Bianca Garner is accompanied by Rob Motto, and they dig into the age-old notion of the movie remake. Which ones out-shined their originals? Which shouldn't have even bothered? Why would they do that? They discuss their favorites, their guilty pleasures, the good, the bad, and the terrible, as well as taking to Twitter responses for some extended opinions. Subscribe at SoundCloud or iTunes, and leave us your comments.
This week's podcast takes a swift turn off the usual road, as the discussion heads for the elusive B movie. No, not bee, B. That gobby broad Bianca is the host, and joined by wise-guy Steve and double-crossing Rob. They dig the dirt on the movies they class as B movies, using a shovel so big it'll make your eyes pop out. They also pick some of their favorites, as well as talking about how the industry has evolved since the flourish. And not wholly in a positive way - those Hollywood swines have a lot to answer for. The spine of the show revolves around the 1945 road movie / noir / mystery Detour, which Bianca introduced to Steve and Rob at gunpoint - to their eventual delight. Enjoy the episode, and give us all the feedback you can fit into the trunk of your car. And you have until the count of 10 to subscribe on SoundCloud and iTunes. What do you take us for? A bunch of no-good scoundrels?
Podcast 27 has us in the mood for sunny Cannes. The film festival is upon us, and while none of us are sadly attending this year, we are extremely excited all the same. Host Bianca is joined by Robin, Jonathan, and Rob as we dig around some of the most anticipated films, as well as a little bit of the controversy - of course.
Host BeeBee Fett is joined by Wampa Write and Holmes Solo for a nostalgic discussion about the toys and merchandise and costumes we grew up with during out Star Wars crazed childhoods. That said, we shamelessly embrace our passion of the Star Wars phenomena as adults. We also discuss the gender audience with the toys, how the films have gotten darker, and where we think the series may be heading. Happy May 4th.
In this episode of the Filmotomy Podcast, the subject is the turbulent times of the incredible Judy Garland. The show is hosted by Bianca once again, who is joined in this rather candid discussion by Mr Motto and Mr Holmes. Their journey down the yellow brick road of the disturbing events behind the scenes of Hollywood, is still very relevant today. Have a listen, and leave us your feedback.
Welcome to the Filmotomy Podcast Episode 24. In this edition Al hosts once again, and is joined by Daniel and Steve. Now the official selection for Cannes has been announced, they discuss the controversy surrounding the Cannes Film Festival banning Netflix from premiering anymore films at their festival.
Welcome to episode 23. In this episode, Bee hosts Rob, Jonathan, and Al as we discuss the results of her Twitter poll questions about films of 1999, and then we delve into the documentary The Red Pill from 2016, directed by Cassie Jaye which chronicles her journey into the mysterious and polarizing Men's Rights Movement, and explores today's gender war and asks the question "what is the future of gender equality?".
0:00:00 minutes - Intro 0:10:45 minutes - Start of discussion of the Twitter poll results 1:06:28 minutes - Start of discussion about the documentary The Red Pill (2016) 2:26:12 minutes - Outro song
In this podcast we delve into our new series 'Rewind', and the year is 1999. Al returns to host, and is joined by Rob, Jonathan, and Daniel. The team discuss the state of cinema at the end of the century, how movies and the industry were changing, and also talk about some of their favorite films of the year. There is also an in-depth look at the late Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, which divided audiences in 1999.
Regular host and birthday boy Al sits this podcast out. Instead, Robin, Bianca, and Rob are joined by Jonathan Holmes making a return after a short absence. They each give three movies they consider guilty pleasures, bad films they can't shake off, or even those they have a love/hate relationship with. Makes for some humorous controversy. Have a listen, and tell us yours.
There's little silence in this 3 hour Martin Scorsese epic podcast. But hang in there, it'll be worth it. Yes, we're talkin' to you. Coinciding with the extraordinary 10 Days of Martin Scorsese coverage over at Filmotomy, we discuss the many wonders, moments of genius, great scenes, unforgettable dialogue, and the whole unmatchable legacy of the master filmmaker. What the fuck is so funny about that? Al, Robin, Bianca, Steve, Rob, and Matt provide the illustrious cast. Please tune in, subscribe on SoundCloud and/or iTunes, and leave your comments.
On this week's Podcast Al Robinson and Rob Motto are joined by new guest Robert Daniels of 812 Film Reviews. The trio sum up some of the big winners at the Oscars as we say good bye to awards season. They then look ahead to some of the new releases and what we might be looking forward to for the rest of 2018.
In this monster podcast, Al is joined by Bianca, Daniel, Matt Joel, and Steve. The gang run through their own personal choices for the best in film for 2017. There's also even more chatter about Paul Thomas Anderson. Do not miss!
Welcome to another ensemble podcast. This week we squeeze in some BAFTA talk ahead of the awards announcement. Robin, Al, Bianca, and Rob are joined by a returning Steve Schweighofer, and we discuss the BAFTA nominations, who we think will / should win, and have a general chit-chat about some of the best British films of 2017.
As we are forced to say goodbye to 2017, it's time to announce our favorite films of the year. Al and Robin are joined by Daniel, Joel, Rob, and Bianca in a crowded, epic rundown of our personal top 10 movies of the year. We also dip into our almost rans, those films that did not quite make our 10 lists.
With Al taking a well earned break, Robin is joined once again by Bianca, there is a return from Daniel Smith-Rowsey, and we welcome Filmotomy newcomer Rob from Uncensored Cinephiles. Together we discuss in detail Paul Thomas Anderson's new film Phantom Thread starring Daniel Day-Lewis.
Robin, Al, Joel and Bianca get together to react to last week's Oscar nominations announcement. And as Christopher Nolan Week is alive and kicking, they delve into their time-shifting thoughts on the illustrious career of the director.
Robin and Al are joined by not only Joel and Matt St.Clair, but brand new to the podcast is Bianca "Bee" Garner. The team discuss the recent PGA results, and look at what might go down at the SAG Awards. Then onto the predictions for the Oscar nominations, which are just around the corner.
Host Al Robinson is joined by Joel Melendez, and first-timer on these shores, Matt St.Clair. The trio discuss the Golden Globes film awards immediately following the show.
Robin Write hosts the show for the first time, and is joined by Oscar season experts Susan Wloszczyna of RogerEbert.com and Erik Anderson of AwardsWatch. We discuss the recent Screen Actors Guild nominations, the current state of the Oscar race, and where it might be heading.
Al, Daniel, Jonathan, and Steve discuss the recent critics awards announcements as awards season gets well and truly underway. The gang also chat briefly about the career of Steven Spielberg.
Al, Robin, Daniel, Julia, and Jonathan weigh in on the recent film festival Oscar contenders, as well as sharing thoughts on Darren Aronofsky's new movie mother!
The world of film takes a backseat for part of this podcast as roommates Al and Julia give us their take on the main Emmy category predictions, comparing the choices with those over at ADTV. Al and Julia then discuss their recent viewing of IT.
This episode's ensemble features Al, Julia, Eric, Joel, Jonathan, and Daniel, as they say goodbye to the summer movies, and look forward to the fall releases as awards season kicks off.
Daniel, Al, and Robin are joined by Steve Schweighofer to discuss the history of the World War II films at the Academy Awards, and the prospects for Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk at next year's Oscars.
Al and Robin are once again joined by Joel and Jonathan, and the discussion begins with Ghost in the Shell, the new Fast and the Furious chapter, before delving into the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Visit: https://writeoutofla.com/
It's episode 4 already?! Al is joined once again by Joel, Julia, and Robin, and they discuss some recently viewed films from 2017, before delving into their end of year movie honors for 2016. Better late than never, right?
More at: www.writeoutofla.com
Robin, Al, Jonathan, and Julia dive headfirst into the latest buzz around some anticipated big movie trailers, before each of them participates in this Favorite Movie For Every Year Of Your Life trend.
More at: www.writeoutofla.com
This time around, Al, Robin, Ryan, and Joel, are joined by Julia and Jonathan, to embark on a live recording of the entire Oscars show. Thankfully, Al edited down to 2 hours. Enjoy.
Having a shot at their personal choices as well as perhaps predicting this year’s Academy Awards, Al (@AlRob_MN) is joined by Shawna (@brokefilmcritic), Joel (@JoeM_136), Daniel (@smithrowsey), Ryan (@filmystic), and of course, Robin (@WriteoutofLA).