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Filmmaker Commentary is dedicated to showing you how to improve your film making process. We do this by reviewing the DVD and Blu-Ray commentaries and special features of working movie directors, producers, actors, and writers.
Hosted by Filmmaker Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Film Producer Casey G. Smith
This film dropped at the box office in 2023 but no one showed up, but this movie is MAGNIFICANT!! You really cannot judge this movie by its cover, well done.
The music, the style, the story is truly inspiring.
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Tango and Cash! What more can I say??? This film is the perfect cap to the 80's.
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This 2018 Sci-Fi film is spectacular and should be a little more revered in my opinion. This is a fun and technically awesome film!
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Falling Down is a film that is a social commentary on the plight of the thrown away man. I recommend this film because it is still relevant.
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The is was one of the David Fincher movies that was slept on, I mean it was produced between Seven and Fight Club. Two very iconic films. Can't win em all I guess. None the less, this film is worth watching!
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We celebrate our 200th episode by giving ourselves more work! We pick our favorite films from 1987-1997 enjoy the fun!!
The first episode was December of 2017, man time flies!
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Oscar season came and went! This is the second film we've covered from Oscar winners this year. Barbie is a box office smash and a surprisingly entertaining film.
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2023's Oscar Winning Film is Legit. This was a fun film to cover. This film gives you the much needed break from the glut of films that represent Black American culture.
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GLORY! It's a classic film that still stands the test of time. A film that can change your viewpoint about the civil war. This is a highly decorated film winning 3 Academy awards and nominated for 5.
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Happy Black History Month! We check out a classic film by Eddie Murphy. It wasn't a blockbuster but it's in the hearts of many Americans. It's also a good time at the theater.
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So this film has a special place in both of our hearts. Pun intended.
This is officially Casey's favorite film of all time, and I can says it's on my top 10 films of all time.
We can quote this movie all day and still get a kick out of it. This is a classic film that really encompasses all what filmmaking is about.
Is there a heart in the house tonight?
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The last lethal weapon installment to bring closure to the successful franchise. This final film has heart and a story arc that completes form the very first film.
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This Franchise just keeps getting better and Better!!
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This sequel knocks it out of the park! Now I understand why 4 of these films were made. This is 90's action at its finest.
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I didn't expect to dig this movie as much as I did. I now understand why Mel Gibson became a big deal.
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Happy New Years! In this episode we go over what we've been watching during our break.
Welcome to 2024!
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Merry Christmas!! Well its almost Christmas.
Violent Night is a mix between Die Hard and Home Alone. I'd say this film is a treat for the holidays and is unexpectedly good.
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This is a classic movie that crossed boundaries with the mix of live action and hand drawn animation. As a kid we had this VHS on replay. I still remember lines from the film TILL THIS DAY!!!
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This is one of my favorite quirky dark comedies from the 90's. The actors in this film really look like they are having a blast.
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This film intrigued me, and made me look into the sky with a glimmer of hope. Propaganda is powerful!!
We dive into Contact starring the incomparable Jodie Foster surprisingly directed by Robert Zemeckis.
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This one wraps up the trilogy! Which one did you like the most?
Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly learns about the death of Doc Brown in 1885 and must travel back in time to save him. With no fuel readily available for the DeLorean, the two must figure how to escape the Old West before Emmett is murdered.Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr.
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Back to the Future part II! Another solid addition to the franchise.
Stay locked in as we drop back to back episodes for the next couple of days.
After visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985...without interfering with his first trip.This is probably one of the most iconic movies in American History.
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BACK! in September we recorded episodes covering Robert Zemeckis's movies. Well a few of them.
Happy Black Friday!
We are covering Back to the Future!
This film is in my top 10 of all time for many reasons.
Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.
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Happy Halloween!!!
1988's Beetlejuice is a certified classic!
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This is a fun film that still holds up. We enjoyed diving into this scary classic.
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A horror classic is a classic for a reason. Discover how this low budget film became a cultural phenomena and made some money.
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halloween #friday13th
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Scream VI does the franchise justice and keeps us watching! Enjoy the horror during October!
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Its October Suckas!! Enjoy our lineup of creepy movies!
The Movie Creepshow premiered in 1982 and is still beloved by fans.
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Our annual creepy movie commentaries are here!!!!
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Life is like....need I say more? This movie is a classic, period.
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Happy Labor Day!!
The classic. It's here. Does it age well? You decide. Reservoir Dogs written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino is a bloody classic.
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Another solid film by the incomparable Quentin Tarantino. When I first saw "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" I wasn't sure what to think but after watching it again...It's pretty close to being his best film yet.
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No one to trust, everyone to hate! Lets dive into another Tarantino adventure. This film, which almost got shelved has a stageplay vibe that gives the actors a chance to just be...
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Yeah this one is legit. 2012's Django made me like a Western and a Save Movie. that feat alone is hard to accomplish.
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2009's Inglourious Basterds is about a Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same. Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino, you are in for a ride!
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This film is a fun ride!! A quick grind house vibe that I highly recommend.
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This 2nd Film by Quentin Tarantino is probably one of the most iconic films from the 90's. Probably held as Tarantino's most popular and successful films so far. This film checks off every box. We dive into 90's goodness.
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2004’s Kill Bill Vol 2 Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino is a masterclass in action, comedy, writing , and a grand ol good time at the cinema.
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Kill Bill...enough said.
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Jackie Brown! Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino is definitely a good film that is looked over sometimes. It’s one of my (Reginald) top filmsfrom Quentin, maybe not top 2 but top 5 for sure. It was a joy to go back and enjoy this film and soundtrack.The music is hitting hard!
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The follow-up prequel to TI West's X is extraordinary. This was a fun watch. Let us know what you think.
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The movie X by TI West is definitely extraordinary. This is an entertaining film safely in the hands of a filmmaker that knows what we, the audience wants. I didn’t know what to expect from this film but I’m we gave this one a go.
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Wow, what can I say about this film Written and Directed by David Cronenberg? It's an experience...
We dive into Crimes of the Future, a sci-fi film from Cronenberg released in 2022. Production happened during the pandemic.
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I must say that this film is solid. Almost a masterpiece. Sean Baker does it again. We dive into this gem of a film and peel back the layers of humanity.
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1996's Hard Eight is Raw and very 90's. Paul Thomas Anderson makes his debut from a script that took him two weeks to write!
This film is for the film nerds for sure.
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This film is visually amazing. It took another watching for me to appreciate the film for what it is. I recommend this film for the filmmaker nerds that are into auteur filmmaking. The title is so captivating that you have to watch it right?
In this episode we get a little winded talking about other films we watched, just a heads-up.
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This is a GREAT Film! 2020's Minari is a solid class in filmmaking. Directed and Written by Lee Isaac Chung.
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Zola is a raw and unflinching film about a roundtrip gone horribly wrong. What makes it even more raw, it's a real story!!!
Released in 2020 by A24 I highly recommend this movie to movie lovers and filmmakers.
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Happy New Year! We decided to make a top 10 list of our favorite films from 1998-2008. Hope you enjoy!
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In the year 2000 the Family Man held it down for the Christmas Movies.
Directed by Brett Ratner I highly recommend this feel good film for the holidays!
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1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is an American staple during the Christmas season.
The film did well at the box office. I'm not sure what else to say...lol
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In 1990 a bomb dropped, it was called Home Alone! It exploded the box office and even made the Guinness book of world records. The filmmaking is magical, and worth taking a look at for your studies.
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1976's Rocky is a classic for a reason. Discover why this film was nominated and won Oscars. I didn't expect to like this movie, but I really did.
This is a much watch film for filmmakers and actors a like.
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In 1976 a movie dropped that changed the way people perceived the everyday and forgotten worker.
Taxi Driver directed by Martin Scorsese is controversial and thought provoking. I recommend this film to filmmakers wanting to understand where certain genres come from.
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1988's They Live is a classic sci-fi film that made a decent amount of money at the box office, but mysteriously disappeared.
This film has FX that any filmmaker can add to their bag of tricks.
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This film is a mind boggle!
Everything Everywhere all at Once Directed and Written by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert will give you good feeling about the possibilities of filmmaking. This film is a good case study for sci-fi filmmakers wanting to keep a their studio film budget low, make a profit and deliver a great story.
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Happy Halloween!!
Did you know there was a scream 5 (2022)? Well it came out this year!!! With new directors! RIP Wes Craven. This one is definitely worth checking out!
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Did you know there was a Scream 4? Well there is and it's directed by Wes Craven (2011). This one is a must see.
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The franchise that won't die! lol Scream 3 is another blockbuster that is very entertaining with a formula that works. When you have a solid cast, one of the greatest directors from the horror genre anything is possible. There is a lot to be learned about these commercially successful genre films.
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TV/News/Movies Watched
- Creed 3 Trailer
- Black Adam
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1995's Tales from the Hood is a cult classic! Its a film that has aged well and is unfortunately relevant to this day. The Blu-ray transfer is clean and looks fantastic.
Executive produced by Spike Lee, I highly recommend this film for filmmakers to get some tips, and for others to get a social clue.
TV/News/Movies Watched
38 at the Garden - Short Documentary -HBO MAX
The Redeem Team - Documentary - Netflix
She Hulk Finale - Series – Disney Plus
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés – Netflix
Blackish 4th Season - Series -HULU
Atlanta Season 4 Episode 6 – Series – HULU
Key and Peele - Series – HBO MAX – HULU
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In 1987 The Monster Squad was released. It was not a smash hit, but later found its audience with home entertainment. The film is about a young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters.
The film looks amazing in HD and is good case study on how a film can still be successful even when the box office says it is not.
We also cover TV, News, and Movies watched.
- Is that Black Enough for you - Elvis Mitchell -Trailer
- Werewolf by night - Disney+
- Violent Night - Trailer
- The Kings Gesture - Hasan Minhaj - Netflix
- Atlanta Episode -Mr. Chocolate
- She Hulk - Episode 8
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Rush Hour starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker was a hit in 1998! Till this day, the film is consistently being streamed and making money. Looking back on Rush Hour was fun and very informative.
Brett Ratner brings an energy to the commentary that is not stop, and it makes sense why this film ended up being a smash hit. I highly recommend this film for filmmakers looking for insightful tips from a young and capable director.
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1992’s Single White Female is an intense thriller. I didn't expect to enjoy this film, but it’s a well crafted film! The direction by Barbet Schroeder gives the over vibe its own style. The actresses are really bold and brining their A game. I recommend this film for filmmakers, the commentary and behind the scenes interviews are worth taking a look at.
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1996's The Cable Guy directed by Ben Stiller is a dark comedy that probably debuted a nit too late or early, not sure. Jim Carrey was a big star, I feel like you will either like this film or hate it. With that being said, great direction by Ben stiller. Comedy is hard. A few gems for filmmakers in this episode.
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Ed Wood is a movie from 1994 shot in a classic style and is a homage to old Hollywood in a way. It's a unique story about a filmmaker you probably never heard of. We always hear about the success stories but rarely do you get a glimpse into the lives of people who don't quote on quote "make it".
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Speed!!! from 1994 is a solid film!
Great writing and direction. I highly recommend this film for filmmakers and people interested in a suspenseful action thriller.
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1992's Boomerang is full of style and solid filmmaking. Starring Eddie Murphy, I recommend this film to all filmmakers. This commentary is full of insight on how to work with a solidified movie star in Hollywood.
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Menace to Society Directed by The Hughes Brothers
Break yo self!! Menace to Society came on to the scene in 1993 and was a hit for the young directors called The Hughes Brothers. This film gave an unflinching glimpse into to the lives of black American males stuck in the street lifestyle. This is a must watch film for filmmakers, in particular young filmmakers.
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In 1997 Love Jones hit the scene and changed the images if black folks on TV. Instead of gangsters, villains, or downtrodden people on the screen, people got a chance to see how black folks fall in love just like everyone else. Theodore pours his soul into the script and it shows on the screen. In this criterion collection of Love Jones, we highly recommend for filmmakers to grab.
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1993's Tombstone is a solid Western and is just great storytelling! I must admit that Westerns are necessarily my thing, however this one is pretty solid. The cast should have gotten more recognition.
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1990's Edward Scissors Hands is well made film put together by auteur Tim Burton. Its a must watch for filmmakers.
The story telling and technical execution is stellar.
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1998's Rounders started the rage about poker! Shot well, written solid with stellar performances. This is a much watch film for our filmmakers our there!
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Today we celebrate Reginald Titus Jr's Birthday by Recording another episode lol.
Anyway, we dive deep into the 90's and we uncover The Crow starring Brandon Lee. A literal Dark film that pushed the envelope stylistically.
This is a must watch film especially for filmmakers, even Christopher Nolan gives this film its proper credit.
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In 1982 First Blood was delivered to the world. A melancholy film that deals with the unflinching truth about post traumatic Syndrome.
This film is Shot well and leaves an impression on you. It should have been nominated for something. Stallone gives great advice in the making of this film.
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In 1987 Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to help Taggart and Rosewood investigate Chief Bogomil's near-fatal shooting and the series of "alphabet crimes" associated with it.
Eddie Murphy gets his money to star in this film and pops open the bank at the box office with another hit!
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1986's Cobra is about A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far-reaching plans.
This film made money but had a few issues. We dive into this film for you filmmakers.
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1984's Beverly Hills Cop was directed by Martin Brest and is STILL entertaining!
This film was well executed given the small budget, a must watch for indie filmmakers.
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1981's Escape from New York was a monumental title that gave filmmakers a fresh way to make action films.
John Carpenter's way of filmmaking shows you how to stretch a budget and this film is full of special features.
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1985's The Goonies is 80s excitement and nostalgia! Pop this film in to get the vibe for 80s filmmaking,
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1986's big Trouble in Little China was a cult hit that still has a strong fanbase till this day. Filmmaker Master John Carpenter flexes his skills and wits in this cult classic film.
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1987's Wall Street starring Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen set the stage for modern business films. This is the blueprint other movies take from.
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1986's The Wraith is Written and Directed by Mike Marvin. Staring Charlie Sheen. It was nostalgic re-visiting the 80's, let's see what we can gleam from a creative perspective.
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2021's The Suicide Squad is worth a watch, several times. James Gunn does it again.
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1987's Robocop Directed by Paul Verhoeven is a great a film for filmmakers to understand the craft. Paul Verhoeven is a strong willed Director with a vision.
Ridley Scott strikes again! 2007's American Gangster will probably be a classic. This movie and commentary is full of filmmaking delight.
2014's The Grand Budapest Hotel is pretty close to a masterpiece. Wes Anderson reminds us that filmmaking is fun, and we can invite our friends over to play. Watch this film for style inspiration, great acting, and a good story.
2019 US was Jordan Peele's 2nd feature film. It was a financial hit and was a film that resonates now more than ever!
1997's Scream 2 was a solid follow up. The filmmakers had to be extra savvy in order to get one over on the audience. Great filmmaking tips and good film for technical tips.
1996's Scream was a -Phenomenon. A genre busting horror film that redefined the genre and made scary cool.
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1984's Ghostbusters is a unique blend of comedy, horror, and drama. On a tight budget and schedule this film is classic Americana at its finest.
1987's Evil Dead is profitable and more polished version of 1981's The Evil Dead. Great special FX and camera work. Highly recommended for the filmmakers and FX artists.
1981's The Evil Dead is a classic horror film and a great example on how a couple of filmmaking kids out of college created a franchise that is relevant almost 40 years later.
1994's Natural Born Killers was revelation about media, journalism, and the sensationalism of criminals. A provocative film ahead of its time. Oliver Stones shares his creative input on this commentary.
2019's Queen and Slim is beautiful, striking, and buzz worthy. The women filmmakers behind this film struck a nerve globally when this movie was released. This is a film that you wont forget.
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1991's Thelma & Louise is a classic hit the road with a buddy slash vigilante film. This film won an academy award and is worth the watch!
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2007's Hot Fuzz is Written and Directed by Edgar Wright. Co-Written by Simon Pegg. This is a filmmaker's dream! Great commentary. i would suggest any filmmaker to study the actual film itself for composition reasons.
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1998's Pleasantville will captivate you. Especially during these interesting times we are living in. Great film making techniques in this film as well.
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1995's 12 Monkeys was ahead of its time. A virus takes out a huge part of the world's population and convicts are sent into the future to prevent it from happening.
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2019 Hustlers is a commercial success and achievement for Women in the industry with plenty of women working behind the scenes and in front. This Film is a hit!
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1997's Eve' Bayou is an astonishing look into a well to due black family in the south. Great acting and direction. It's a film that will leave you thinking.
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Yo! 1989's Do the Right Thing is in my opinion one of Spike Lee's best films, if not the best. As a filmmaker you can literally see the artistic growth in his 3rd installment. As a public figure you can also see why he is controversial and polarizing. Check this film out and learn something.
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1995's Higher Learning is POTENT! Even 25 years later most, if not all of the topics are still very relevant. From a film making standpoint John Singleton has a few tricks up his sleeve, tune in and learn more!
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Spike Lee's film school Daze would prove to be a monumental film for his career and how other Americans view Black Americans in the educational system. This is a film that is still talked about to this day Filmmaker Commentary is Hosed by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith.
2010 Predators shows you how to have a quick turnaround! From casting to theater in just under 1 year!! Directed by Nimrod Antal, and Executive produced by Robert Rodriquez actors and filmmakers can learn a lot about making movies with Robert Rodriguez.
1974's The Godfather Part 2 is about The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
This film is a masterclass on story telling!
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2004's Collateral was pretty solid. We got a chance to see into the night with the use of digital cameras. Unheard of at the time but common place now.
1995's Heat Starring Al Pacino and Robert Dinero is about a group of professional bank robbers that start to feel the heat from police when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist.
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A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
This film is a great research tool for filmmakers.
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2019's Child's Play is surprisingly well done and appropriate for today's audience. We discuss how this film was made.
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1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street was a hit! Check out how Wes Craven made it.
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2019's Brightburn is a ruthless spin on the hero genre. This anit-hero is not here to save you! We dive into how this film was made.
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Released in the year of 2000, Remember the Titans is a family film that we can all learn a thing or two from. The commentary is solid and suitable for filmmakers.
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More football films!! In 2006 The Rock starred in the film Gridiron Gang. This one flew under our radars. Tune in as we tackle more football tropes and we have a long discussion during our news and movies watched segment.
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2004's Friday Night Lights gives a rare glimpse into the fragile side of high school football. Directed by Peter Berg, this commentary is full of insights about adapting a book based on real characters brought to life via the film format in which a few adjustments had to be made.
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It's difficult to make a believable football film. Especially when the NFL doesn't want to help you. Discover how Oliver Stone was able to make a classic football film given the huge obstacles in his path.
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1986's Aliens was a hit! Written and Directed by James Cameron we dive into why this film is still sooo good. One of the best commentaries delivered on the Blu-ray track from 2003. Highly recommended.
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang dropped in 2005 and is Shane Black's Directorial debut. It was a flop at the box office but many people love the film. You decide we break this genre bending film down.
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This movie is mind blowing! Well written, well directed. Antoine really breaks down his process in the commentary. Training Day dropped in 2001 earning Denzel Washington an Oscar.
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2004's Never Die Alone is a surprisingly good low budget action crime drama. Directed by Ernest Dickerson, this film has substance! Tune in and learn something.
Little Shop of Horrors is a classic cinematic musical that premiered in 1986 starring Rick Moranis. This is our first time covering a musical listen as we discover new ways to approach cinema!
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1993's Demolition Man is one of my top films! The commentary is worth listening to. A police officer is brought out of suspended animation in prison to pursue an old ultra-violent nemesis who is loose in a non-violent future society. Directed by Marco Brambilla, the same guy that directed Kanye West's Power!
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Eli Roth's Death Wish Starring Bruce Willis is a remake of the Charles Bronson Classic. Eli Roth's commentaries are always informative and full of passion. Learn how this new film came to be.
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Another one! Back to Back John Wick Episodes! More guns more killing. alot to learn in this episode from filmmaker Chad Stahelski and how he put together this hit movie!!
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In 2014, the movie John Wick hit the ground running and is just killing it at the box office. Pun intended. Learn how a couple of stunt coordinators landed the gig of lifetime and made a franchise that will stand the test of time. A must listen for you aspiring movie directors!
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You want your head spun around? Watch this film! Memento Directed by Christopher Nolan in the year 2000. Still holds up and still confusing. I recommend for the true cinephiles! Everyone isn't invited to this film.
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Mid 90's is an indie film Written and Directed by Jonah Hill and released by A24 in 2018. A coming of age story that is full of filmmaking tips to guide your indie journey.
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2002's Blade II is extraordinary and a wonderful film-making feat that lead the way for superhero movies. The commentary track lead by Guillermo del Toro is very insightful on the filmmaker process.
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Don't sleep on 2004's Hellboy directed by Guillermo del Toro. This director is very unique and has a very strong style and point of view in all of his films. His commentaries are very informative and technical. I highly recommend Guillermo del Toro's commentaries. This Hellboy is full of film-making tips!
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Released March 24th, 2006 Inside man is directed by Spike Lee and Starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster. This Commentary is full of film-making tips. Also a must see film.
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Releases in 2003 Mario Van Peebles tells the true story about his father, and how his father revolutionized the movie industry by never giving up and creating the first blaxploitation film that earned millions. Based on the Book by Melvin Van Peebles, I recommend this film to any filmmaker!!!
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In 1991 New Jack City dropped like a bomb! The movie took over radio and the cinemas, tune in as we speak on the movie's commentary delviered by director Mario Van Peebles. A must listen to for filmmakers!
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Released on 5-6-16 Captain America Civil War is full of action goodies provided by the Russo Brothers! We review their commentary track, and they deliver some film-making gems for us to learn from. If you are gearing up for the new avengers film this is a good episode to get you revved up!!
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Released on 4-4-14 Captain America The Winter Soldier is full of action goodies provided by the Russo Brothers! We review their commentary track, and they deliver some film-making gems for us to learn from.
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Director Taika Waititi fingerprints are all over 2017's Thor Ragnarok. Its a fun film with plenty of laughs, the commentary by Taika Waititi is very insightful and a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend it for filmmakers interested in sci-fi and action filmmaking.
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Released in 2010, The Social Network is an example of David Fincher and Writer Aaron Sorkin flexing their creative muscles!!! This film is a much watch and perfect for filmmakers wanting to learn about the writer/ director/ editor collab process.. They shot over 268 hours of footage and cut it down to a perfectly paced 2 hours. Highly recommended.
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Released in 1979, Apocalypse now is THE definitive War film of its time. Produced and Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this film has stood the test of time and is repeatedly copied in military films. There is a lot to learn from this film master.
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Going back to watch Boogie Nights was a mind blowing experience. I experienced nostalgia, sadness, excitement, and a raw passion not really seen in movies these days. Paul Thomas Anderson drops jewels in this commentary. I highly recommend this movie for filmmakers to study. Nominated for 3 Oscars, 1997's Boogie Nights will get you goin!!!!
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Director Taylor Hackford provides an insightful commentary on what it took to make this Academy Award Winning Film that's about the story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s. Played by Jamie Foxx.
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It's Academy Award season! We are reviewing films that were nominated and films that won an academy award. We take a look at Ridley Scott's Gladiator released in 2000. Ridely does a wonderful job teaching us about the film making process. Tune in and learn more!!
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In 1972 The Godfather had 11 Academy Award Nominations winning 3 including best picture. This film is a must see for filmmakers and movie enthusiasts. Francis Ford Coppola gives great advice on how to survive while making a masterpiece.
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1995's Seven crushed the box office. A crime thriller with horror elements. It was highly stylized and way before its time. A movie that created copy cats for sure. We lift up the hood and listen to David Fincher, Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman describe their work process in the development of Seven.
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2012's Moonrise Kingdom is truly a work of art. The fact you can feel the presence of the artistic world of Wes Anderson via the music, the colors, the language, the composition of the shots, and great actors of course.
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2018's Sorry to Bother created by Boots Riley is about an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed. In this show we discover how Boots Riley was able to create such a work of art via his commentary track.
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2005's Hard Candy Starring Ellen Page and Patrick Wilson is about a teenage girl that raids a man's home in order to expose him under suspicion that he is a pedophile. This is a well done film considering that it was created for under $1,0000,000 the special features are loaded with content to help your become a better filmmaker.
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The 2010 Remake of I spit on your grave is well done and The producers and Director have great advice on remaking a classic film in the commentary.
Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
1984's Gremlins is a must watch for any filmmaker thinking about using puppets as part of the filming process. Gremlins is about a boy who inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. A mix of adventure,comedy,and horror makes this film an interesting study.
204's Saw is the pinnacle of indie horror movie making. This is the blueprint to printing money in the genre. This commentary is insightful on the process from idea to creation.
1978's John Carpenter's Halloween set the stage for slasher films. Its indie, its low budget, it made money! Learn from the master John Carpenter in this episode as we discuss the film making points he delivered in the DVD/Blu-ray commentary.
1981's The Howling is a horror film that introduced new special effect technology to movie making. I recommend this film to understand the history and development of the werewolf genre.
This episode is a tad bit shorter, its an episode that got lost while we were recording episodes during the Halloween season.
Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr and Casey G. Smith.
1985's Re-Animator is a must see for horror fans and anyone thinking about getting into the genre. Its is a masterclass on being practical and following through with your vision. The special features will give you more than enough info to get you inspired to create your own horror film. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith.
Running Scared is a Twisted Grimm fairy tale written and directed by Wayne Kramer. Starring the late Paul Walker, this film is like taking an adrenaline shot from the very first frame. Wayne Kramer does a great job giving advice for filmmakers on the commentary track. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith.
in 2006 Richard Linklater dropped the film A Scanner Darkly. A film worth watching, a film that forces you to question your own reality. It is visually arresting. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith.
1991's Boyz N The Hood was a monumental and historical movie. John Singleton was the youngest Director to be nominated for an Oscar. This movie had a huge impact on my life. We dive into the film making aspects of this American Classic. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith.
In 1987 The Lost Boys put a cool comedic spin on the vampire genre. Directed by Joel Schumacher, this movie is still making money in 2018! Tune in as we take away alot of film nuggets from this classic. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
2012's Spring Breakers doesn't pull any punches with an in your face style by Harmony Korine. We dive into this film and take away a few gems for your film-making journey. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr and co-hosted by Casey G.Smith.
1992's Dracula is raw, sexual, and unique. We break this film down and pass on some of the wisdom from Ford Coppola's commentary track.
1985's Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon was a cornerstone in our childhood. Being one of the only positive black superheroes in American Cinema we proudly watched this movie over and over as children. Join Reginald Titus Jr and Casey G. Smith on episode 29 of Filmmaker Commentary.
After watching the grossest movie ever in the history of cinema, why not go in for seconds? We take a look at 1989's The Fly II. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith.
We explore 1986's The Fly. A horror movie that surprisingly still holds up and looks beautiful. Reginald Titus jr and Casey G. Smith go back into their childhood memories to recall...The Fly directed by David Cronenberg.
The Incredibles was a SMASH hit in 2004! We look at storytelling through the eyes of a storyteller focusing on animation. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co hosted by Casey G. Smith. Brad Bird drops gems you can use for your own stories.
Reginald Titus Jr. and Casey G. Smith review the commentary for Darren Aronofsky's 2000 film, Requiem for a Dream. A controversial film that was unapologetic about showing the dark side of humanity.
We are back for another movie by David Fincher. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. This blu-ray is packed with tons of special features and the commentary is worth the price of admission. Fincher drops the gems. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
A must have DVD/Blu-ray for your collection. David Fincher's Fight Club is full of special features and commentaries galore. Reginald Titus Jr is the host and Casey G. Smith co-host's episode 23. Fight club 1999, a perfect film going into a new century.
David Fincher's 2002 thriller starring Jodie Foster is full of gems for filmmakers. With 3 commentaries and over 21 documentaries about the film, this movie is a must have for filmmakers. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr and co hosted by Casey G. Smith
Wakanda forever! We celebrate the Blu-ray release of Black Panther written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Ryan gives an informative commentary with production designer Hannah Beachler. Oscars anyone? Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
We look at 2008's Cadillac Records directed by Darnell Martin. A woman director with experience. This movie will not let you down! Darnell gives practical advice on how to make a period piece with a small budget. We are joined with Casey G. Smith as we break down another commentary from an awesome director.
The 2003 Crime Drama "Monster" was a critically acclaimed film that earned Charlize Theron an Oscar for Best Actress. We comb through the commentary provided by director Patty Jenkins to find the gems from a first time film director. We are joined with Casey G. Smith.
We take a look at 2005's Sin City. A ground breaking movie that took a new approach to making movies. We are joined by Casey G. Smith as we dissect the commentary.
We watch and listen to the commentary track of the Oscar nominated Film "Lady Bird" written and directed by Greta Gerwig. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr and co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
We loop back to a film written and directed by Rian Johnson called Looper. Casey G. Smith joins us as we dissect this riveting sci-fi film.
2007's Zodiac was not a box office hit but it is a masterclass in the craft of directing a period piece. Casey G. Smith joins us as we take a look at Zodiac.
The movie Scott Pilgrim vs The World hit the box office in 2010. it did not perform well but found its audience with home entertainment. This movie and its special features are full of useful tips for the aspiring filmmaker. We take a look at this visually stunning movie and listen to the commentary track for tricks of the trade. We are joined with co-host Casey G. Smith.
The movie Get Out was a smash at the box office in 2017. We take a look at the movie and listen to the commentary track for tricks of the trade. We are joined with co-host Casey G. Smith.
In the 1995 Film Casino directed by Martin Scorsese we explore the commentary and breakdown the movie's special features for you as a filmmaker to use in your own productions. We are joined with co host Casey G Smith.
In this episode we dissect Martin Scorsese's 1990 movie GoodFellas. Casey G. Smith co-hosts with Reginald Titus jr.
We take another look at Alien Covenant. What can Ridily Scott teach us as filmmakers and producers with his commentary. We link up with Casey G. Smith to talk about it more.
Our commentary about the commentary for Ridley Scott's film Prometheus. We have Casey G. Smith as a returning guest host.
This is part two of the series in which I review Kevin Smith's Red State podcast called State of the Union where he explained how the movie was made.
In this episode of Filmmaker Commentary we Drop knowledge about the movie Alien released in 1979.
Today we talk about two different commentaries from Eli Roth's Cabin fever. One track is from the directors cut, and the second is from the theatrical cut. We have special guest Casey G. Smith join us.
I review the book Rebel without a crew for filmmaker insights and I share filmmaker tips from El Mariachi's commentary track.
I speak about Robert Rodriguez's film school located on the special edition DVD of his first film El Mariachi. Good tips you can apply to your production.