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The official podcast of CinemATL. We discuss filmmaking in Atlanta and the Southeast, along with movie reviews, Top 3 themed lists, forgotten films and more!
It's the end of an era for us at the CinemATL Podcast. It's our final episode! But what better way to go out than with a review of the huge blockbuster "Spider-Man: No Way Home?" We have both spoiler-free and spoiler-heavy reviews for you.
"Red Notice" is said to be Netflix's biggest movie ever - both in budget and in opening day viewers. But is it any good? Mike and Martin give their review of the Atlanta-lensed blockbuster.
Daylight Saving Time just ended last weekend and we had to move our clocks back one hour. In honor of the fact that we all just traveled back in time, we felt it would be fun to discuss our Top 3 Time Travel Movies.
Marvel’s back at it again, with “Eternals” releasing on November 5 - their third feature this year. The CinemATL Podcast was lucky enough to see an advance screening. Where does this film rank in the MCU? We’ll find out in our NON-SPOILER review.
With the release of “No Time To Die,” we thought this would be a good chance for us to discuss the new movie as well as the impact of one of the longest running franchises in movie history. Plus: we reveal our Top AND Bottom 3 James Bond films!
Now that October is here, it’s time for something a little bit spooky. It’s not a horror film, but 1998’s neo-noir film "Dark City" certainly fits the bill. Is it better than the similarly themed "The Matrix?" One of us thinks so!
It’s time for October Industry News, where we discuss what’s shooting in Georgia and other notes about our Entertainment Industry. It's a packed episode, that includes a possible IATSE strike, a new studio in Savannah, upcoming shows, films and so much more.
It’s that time of year again: Oktoberfest. And even though the big event in Germany is once again canceled due to Covid, we’re still celebrating with our Top 3 Movies About Beer (or alcohol in general). Which films did we pick? Listen and find out!
Marvel's first Asian superhero comes to the big screen in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." What did we think about this new origin story? We let you know in our NON-SPOILER movie review!
Tackling a short film is no small task. There are many pitfalls that you can encounter, but we have 5 tips that may help you in creating your short:
- Keep It Short
- Know Your Audience
- Showcase Your Ability
- Hook Your Viewers
- Limit Locations
Get the details on these tips and more advice from CinemATL Podcast hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman, people that have been through it.
If you are interested in more filmmaking tips don't forget our First Time Filmmaker FAQ, available here: https://soundcloud.com/cinematl/technique-topic-first-time-filmmaker-faqs
It’s time once again to discuss the shows, movies and online videos that we’ve been watching. Hopefully we’ll clue you into some new favorites including "Reservation Dogs," "The Divide" and Dorktown's "History of the Atlanta Falcons."
We're back from a brief hiatus to review the big movie release, "The Suicide Squad." James Gunn's first foray into the DC Universe made its debut in theaters and on HBO Max. Is this remake/reboot/sequel worth your time? We'll let you know in our NON-SPOILER review.
The Sundance Audience Award winning film “Smoke Signals,” directed by Chris Eyre, burst on to the indie film scene in 1998. While it was well received, this groundbreaking movie about Native Americans, doesn't receive the recognition we think it deserves. We discuss the film, its impact on diversity in Hollywood, and why there aren't more like it.
What's shooting in Atlanta, and what's coming soon? We discuss some upcoming films and shows like Jungle Cruise, Respect, Walking Dead Season 11 and more. Plus, Georgia productions represent in this year's Emmy nominations!
With Black Widow coming out in theaters this week, we thought it’d be fun to discuss our favorite Marvel movies in the latest edition of Top 3. Plus, as an added bonus, stick around until the end, where Martin and Mike rank all 24 of the MCU Movies. Does our list match yours? Let us know in the comments!
“Black Widow” is the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After a nearly two-year delay, it’s finally here. Scarlett Johansson is back in the title role as Natasha Romanoff in her first solo movie in the MCU. Does it live up to the gold standard that Marvel has set? We discuss the film without any major spoilers...
With Father’s Day coming this weekend, we're discussing some of our favorite movies about Dear Ol’ Dad in our latest Top 3. Which movies made the cut?
It’s time for our June Industry News edition, where we discuss what’s shooting in Georgia and more! We talk about the Loki series, the new Conjuring movie and upcoming films from Owen Wilson, Andy Garcia and Alec Baldwin.
We're back with a new episode! This week we take a look at the under-appreciated "Atomic Blonde," which hosts Michael D Friedman and Martin Kelley both had as our favorite film from 2017. We examine what makes this film so complete, and why it may not have received the love it deserved.
About Atomic Blonde (2017): An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents. Directed by David Leitch and starring Charlize Theron as Lorraine and James McAvoy as Percival, along with Toby Jones, John Goodman, Sofia Boutella, Eddie Marsan and Bill Skarsgard, Atomic Blonde is a stylistic thriller that is gorgeous, riveting and action packed.
This week we talk with Jordan Noel and Hudson Phillips, the team behind “This World Alone” which was just released this week on digital On Demand. We talk with them about how the film was made and much more.
“This World Alone” is a post-apocalyptic drama / thriller about three women attempting to survive after a cataclysmic event leaves the Earth without technology or power.
Jordan Noel is an artist and movie director who spends way more time parenting than he does making art or directing movies. He spent the lion’s share of his life in Georgia but now lives in Nashville because his wife really wanted to live there.
Hudson Phillips is a screenwriter and indie film producer in Atlanta, GA. He's also the founder of ScriptBlast—an online productivity and accountability community to help struggling writers finish their screenplays and host of the ScriptBlast Screenwriting Podcast.
Learn more about "This World Alone": https://www.thisworldalone.com/
Join ScriptBlast: http://www.scriptblast.com/
It’s our 100th episode! We started out as a monthly podcast way back in November of 2015. We experimented with a video podcast for a while, and took most of 2019 off. We returned last year in February in our weekly, audio only format and have been going non-stop since. And here we are at episode #100.
To celebrate, we’re debuting the CinemATL 100, our 100 favorite movies of all time, in this very episode.
This week we’re sharing our favorite things we’re watching now. From TV to movies and even some YouTube videos, we share some stuff we think is worthy of your time, including: Mare of Easttown, The Mitchells vs. The Machines and The Hood Internet.
This week we discuss the big news around the Atlanta film & TV industry. We’ll talk about what’s coming out soon, what’s filming now and other interesting tidbits. Learn all about The Rock starring in "Black Adam," Chris Pratt's new film "The Tomorrow War," a live-action "Powerpuff Girls" and more!
The Oscars are coming this weekend and we thought it’d be fun to look at the major categories and pick our favorites - and guess the winners.
On the latest addition of Forgotten Films, we take a look back on Noah Baumbach's debut film, "Kicking and Screaming." (Not to be confused with the Will Ferrell movie of the same name!) Find out why we love this movie and how it inspired us. Let's go back to the 90s!
Plus: we discuss the closing of the Arclight Cinerama Dome in LA. RIP.
Big budget popcorn movies are back in theaters. We share the good, the bad and the very ugly about "Godzilla vs. Kong." Come for the spectacle, stay for the...? Well, come for the spectacle anyway.
This week, we need to talk about a very serious topic: Deforestation. The Amazon rainforest is being eliminated at an astonishing rate-- No wait. APRIL FOOLS!
We're celebrating April 1 with our Top 3 April Fool's Movies. These are films that feature foolish characters, funny jokes, or other lunacy. What are our picks? Don't be a fool, listen and find out!
(Also, deforestation is no joke.)
Our big Movie Madness tournament on Instagram crowned a champion. We recap the whole tourney, talk about some surprising results and discuss some of our favorite matchups. Who won it all?
Want to know what's shooting in Atlanta and Georgia? We've got you covered in our latest "Industry News" segment. From Marvel's "She Hulk" and "Hawkeye" to DC's "Doom Patrol," as well as many non-superhero projects, there's a lot to cover. Check it out!
"Coming 2 America." the long awaited sequel to the classic 80s comedy is finally here, streaming on Amazon Prime Video. What did we think of the new Eddie Murphy comedy? Find out!
So you want to make your own short film (or feature), but don’t know where to begin? CinemATL's Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman both started making short films nearly twenty years ago. They’ve seen a lot of the common mistakes and pitfalls that first-time directors & producers make. We felt it would be a good idea to answer some Frequently Asked Questions for the first time filmmaker in this edition of the Technique Topic.
In this week’s episode, we’re taking a look back at Bill Murray’s forgotten comedic gem, “Quick Change,” from 1990.
"Quick Change" is Bill Murray’s first, and to this point, only directorial feature. He co-directed the film with the screenwriter Howard Franklin. It’s a really clever tale of a man named Grimm, played by Murray, who robs a bank dressed in a clown costume. Together with his partners, Phillys, played by Geena Davis and Loomis, played by Randy Quaid, they find out pulling the heist is the easy part. The hard part is getting out of New York City. Through a series of mishaps, the trio are forced on a wild goose chase around the city as they struggle to make it to the airport for their get away flight.
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2021 is online from Feb 17-28! CinemATL spoke with AJFF Board VP Sari Earl and Jason Evans, the 2021 AJFF Film Evaluation Committee Co-Chair, to talk about the festival and so much more. Learn all about the 2021 festival and what makes the AJFF special, including drive-in events and a Donut Truck!
Follow the AJFF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @atljewishfilm and visit the website at http://www.ajff.org/ for more.
This week, we talk with John Pruner, the host of the Bionic Frankenplot Podcast, which we were lucky enough to participate in. John is a local filmmaker who has worked on film, TV & commercials for over 20 years. We’ll find out more about his podcast and discuss other filmmaking topics.
Listen to the Bionic Frankeplot Podcast here (or almost anywhere you find podcasts!): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bionic-frankenplot-podcast/id1526059814
Our guest episode is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/theres-no-penalty-box-in-space-right/id1526059814?i=1000507498725
John Pruner is a homegrown filmmaker who never escaped the gravitational well of the metro Atlanta area. Working in arts and entertainment for over 20 years, he currently makes his money being a camera jockey for film, TV, and commercials. He also has been a producer, director and screen writer for various indie projects, is the host of the Bionic Frankenplot Podcast and producer of the upcoming multi-media arts collaboratory "The 2021 Project”.
Three Oscar-winning actors, Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto, star in a dramatic homage to 1990s serial killer films in "The Little Things." Find out what Michael D Friedman and Martin Kelley thought about the new film, now in theaters and on HBO Max.
If you have not seen the film yet, the first half of the review contains NO SPOILERS. If you want to stick around for a spoiler discussion, keep listening after the 15;40 second mark. Don't worry, we give ample warning before we begin!
The Plaza Theater will be playing host to the Sundance Film Festival this year, with screenings starting today (Jan 28) through Feb 3. Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman had a chance to chat with Chris Escobar, the executive director of the Atlanta Film Society and owner of the Plaza to discuss Sundance, the Atlanta Film Festival and running a movie theater during a pandemic.
The Sundance Film Festival is going virtual this year, and it's also coming to Atlanta from January 28 through February 3! To prep you for the film festival experience, we're sharing our Top 3 favorite films that premiered at Sundance. What are your favorites? Let us know!
In this edition of "Forgotten Films" we take a look at acclaimed director Zhang Yimou's "Not One Less" which premiered in the U.S. at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. Hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman discuss this award-winning Chinese film.
"Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students. When one of the boys takes off in search of work in the big city, she goes looking for him. The film addresses education reform in China, the economic gap between urban and rural populations, and the prevalence of bureaucracy and authority figures in everyday life. It is filmed in a neorealist/documentary style with non-professional actors who play characters with the same names and occupations as the actors have in real life, blurring the boundaries between drama and reality."
It's a new year and that means new industry news to discuss! Find out what's filming in Georgia, the Sundance Film Festival's Atlanta road trip, WB's release strategy and more!
It's time for our annual tradition: our Star Wars Special episode. In this double-size edition of the CinemATL Podcast, we first look at all the new Star Wars titles announced by Disney. We then dive head-first into our review of The Mandalorian season 2. What a great season it was!
SPOILER WARNING: The review contains multiple spoilers about Season 2 of The Mandalorian. If you haven't seen the most recent season, feel free to stick around for the news section, but you'll probably want to bail once we start our Mandalorian discussion. We'll give you warning during the episode!
Who would you cast in a Christmas Movie? Who would you tap to direct? What about the score? We make our picks in our first ever edition of the "Fantasy Movie Draft." Hosts Michael D Friedman and Martin Kelley go back-and-forth to create their dream cast & crew, armed only with a Christmas theme and a randomly assigned genre. Which one is your favorite?
It's a holly jolly edition of the CinemATL Podcast as we reveal our Top 3 Christmas Movies. Is our list nice or naughty? You'll have to listen (and check it twice) to find out.
This week’s episode is our second “Indie Spotlight” edition, where we take a look at some locally produced projects that you might not have heard of. We’ve got a great lineup of Feature Films, Web Series, Short Films and even a Podcast to share with you. We encourage you to hunt these down and take a look...
Feature Films: 1. Those Who Deserve to Die - https://www.amazon.com/Those-Who-Deserve-Alice-Lewis/dp/B08F6HMGQF/ 2. Cruiser - https://www.amazon.com/Cruiser-Shuler-Hensley/dp/B08GPL9SS4/ 3. Still Today - https://www.amazon.com/Still-Today-Jody-Thompson/dp/B08MC14PS4/ 4. The Devil to Pay - https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Pay-Danielle-Deadwyler/dp/B08HVPPYPX/ 5. Star Trek: First Frontier - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAlGf5Wfe4g
Web Series: 1. The Misadventures of Nick & Jermaine - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtz_EyZxQBGF7gOntIPzAGUzhPG3oSvVq 2. Pub.Lie.Size - https://www.publiesize.com/ 3. Beyond the Check: Worker Owner Edition - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Check-Worker-Owner/dp/B08M4532YS/ 4. Half Brothers - http://www.uniquelensproductions.com/ 5. The Real Fake Memoirs of Meela McKinney - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdpwYMjm_ob1sB2BUvz-Vln8uiVgmgsZX
Short Film: 1. Remembering Cubbird - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0VZtAFWmI0
Podcast: 1. Fine in Dandee - https://fineindandee.podbean.com/
The Big Movie Review is back and focusing on the new Netflix release, "The Trial of the Chicago 7." Find out what Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman thought about the Aaron Sorkin film.
Apparently, there was some sort of election last week that everybody is talking about. So, let's keep the conversation going with our Top 3 Political Films. Which ones got our vote?
With production ramping back up, we are finally able to talk about new movie & TV production news. Find out what's shooting now, what's coming out and what you should be watching!
Halloween is just around the corner, so what better time to talk about our favorite Halloween movies? The don't necessarily need to be scary to make our Top 3 lists. Hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman discuss and defend their picks.
Still stuck at home and think you've watched everything? Not so fast! It's time for the second edition of "What We're Watching Now." We're here to share some shows and movies that you might not have seen yet. Check out CinemATL's picks!
Featuring... Star Trek: Lower Decks (CBS All Access) Giri/Haji (Netflix) Letterkenny (Hulu) The Vow (HBO) Irresistable (VOD) Song Exploder (Netflix) Cobra Kai (Netflix) Carnival Eats (Food Network) Earth to Ned (Disney+) The Go-Go's (Showtime) Other Music (Amazon Prime) The Comedy Store (Showtime) The Social Dilemma (Netflix) Bill & Ted Face the Music (VOD) Fargo (FX/Hulu) High Score (Netflix) Classic movies on Tubi, Pluto TV and Xumo
It's a special, super-sized edition of the CinemATL Podcast as we celebrate the 15 year anniversary of CinemATL. Hosts Michael D Friedman and Martin Kelley are joined by founder Eric Bomba-Ire and writer/editor Charles Judson to discuss the origins of the magazine that transformed into this podcast.
This week, we jump in the Wayback Machine to visit 2007's "Son of Rambow," which itself takes us back to the 1980s. Find out more about this heartfelt, whimsical film about growing up and the power of friendship. Oh, and Rambo.
Ruckus and Lane Skye are a husband and wife writing and directing team from Atlanta who are making quite a name for themselves this year. Recently "Becky," a film they co-wrote, was a hit at drive-in theaters across the country and was recently released on BluRay and digital. Meanwhile, their first feature film as directors, "The Devil to Pay" will be coming to Drive-Ins and VOD starting Oct. 2nd after an award winning run on the festival circuit.
Martin and Mike had the opportunity to talk with them both about their new movie, their screenwriting process and more!
So, you want to be a screenwriter? Before you have visions of seeing your words play out on the big screen, you might want to slow down a bit. Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman offer some advice on how to take the first steps to reaching your screenwriting dreams.
Featured books mentioned in the podcast:
SCREENPLAY by Syd Field: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385339038/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0
THE SCREENWRITERS BIBLE by David Trottier: https://www.amazon.com/Screenwriters-Complete-Writing-Formatting-Selling/dp/1935247212/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Screenwriters+Bible&qid=1600974499&s=books&sr=1-1
THE WRITERS JOURNEY by Christopher Vogler https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Journey-Mythic-Structure-3rd/dp/193290736X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+Screenwriters+journey&qid=1600974563&s=books&sr=1-3
Charlie Kaufman is back, and in Charlie Kaufman style, his new movie "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" is a film that defies description and expectations. Hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman try to figure things out in our Big Movie Review!
Also, we encourage you to check out the Atlanta Film Festival, starting this week! We also discuss our very own online screening of "Return of the Jackalope" on 9/23.
Return of the Jackalope links: On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/returnofthejackalope Screening Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRQOTG5ffJ8
Are you ready for some football... movies? The NFL season kicks off tonight, and the CinemATL Podcast celebrates with our Top 3 Football Movies.
Find out Michael D Friedman and Martin Kelley's favorites, and let us know if we scored a touchdown or missed the extra point. What are your favorite football films? Tell us in the comments!
So, you've sold your film! You're done right? Not so fast -- you still need to deliver it to the distributor. This week's Technique Topic is all about the world of "delivery." What does it mean? How do you do it? CinemATL Podcast host Martin Kelley shares his experience and knowledge with you, while his co-host, Michael D Friedman asks a lot of stupid questions. :D
On the latest edition of Forgotten Films, we examine Whit Stillman's debut feature "Metropolitan" from 1990. Find out why this small indie film influenced so many others.
Kids are starting to go back to school, either in person or via digital learning, so we decided to name our Top 3 Movies About School. What's your Top 3? Let us know!
(Apologies for the audio issues in this episode... we'll have them fixed next week, promise!)
The new Netflix release "The Old Guard" is topping the streaming charts. This week, we review the Charlize Theron action vehicle and discuss the possibilities of a new franchise for the streaming service. Is it worth your time? Hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman discuss the good and the bad.
On August 12, HBO premieres the documentary "Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn." We had a chance to speak with director Muta'Ali about this powerful film and what why it was important to tell Yusuf Hawkins' story.
Muta'Ali got his start in Atlanta, and CinemATL was happy to catch up with our friend to talk about this film, his filmmaking roots and the challenges of crafting a documentary.
This week's edition of the CinemATL Podcast features a truly forgotten film, "Low and Behold," which premiered at Sundance in 2007. Previously unreleased, the film is now available on major streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime. Find out what makes this indie tale of post-Katrina New Orleans a truly hidden gem.
Each year has its share of summer box office flops. Unfortunately, this year has turned into one big flop due to Covid-19. This week, our Top 3 examines our favorite movies that were considered "flops" upon their initial summer release, but were actually entertaining movies. Which films make our list? Find out!
The newest Will Ferrell project, "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" is available now on Netflix. Co-starring Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens and Pierce Brosnan, how does this movie stack up? Hosts Michael D Friedman and Martin Kelley give you the scoop in our latest Big Movie Review(TM).
This week we welcome Cam Cannon to the podcast to discuss how he went from Atlanta to LA and thrive in the film industry. One of the original members of the Atlanta Screenwriters Group shares his experience from script reader to production & development exec. Find out about his journey and his latest film, the quarantine production "92."
You can follow Cam on social media on Twitter @the_cam_cannon or on instagram @sk8erpatspop. Follow Enderby Entertainment at www.enderbyentertainment.com.
With Fourth of July weekend approaching, this week's Top 3 edition of the CinemATL Podcast takes a look at our favorite Patriotic Movies. Find out what inspires hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman and be sure to tell us your favorites!
This week, we're also featuring new music from Eureka Failure. Check them out at eurekafailure.bandcamp.com
In our latest edition of Forgotten Films, hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman examine "Lone Star." Written and directed by John Sayles, featuring a breakthrough starring role by Chris Cooper, we examine why this movie is still so powerful today.
Father's Day is this Sunday and we wanted to honor Dads everywhere by sharing our Top 3 Movies About Dads. Whether good or bad, the father-child relationship is a common theme in many movies. Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman break down their favorites. What are yours? Let us know!
The movie theaters may be closed, but that doesn't mean we can't do a Big Movie Review(TM)! This week we take a look at the Netflix release "The Lovebirds," a new comedy starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani.
Now that the country is starting to re-open, film productions are starting to ramp back up. Hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman discuss what production, distribution and exhibition might look like in a post-quarantine world -- and how the entertainment industry could be impacted forever.
We've watched a ton of movies while on quarantine for COVID-19. This week, hosts Michael D Friedman and Martin Kelley share some of their favorite discoveries from the past 3-4 months. There are some well known titles that we caught for the first time, along with some films that might've flown under the radar. But they are all worth sharing.
The latest edition of Forgotten Films is here! This time we take an in-depth dive into "Sunshine," Danny Boyle's sci-fi film from 2007. Hosts Michael D Friedman and Martin Kelley discuss what makes this movie unique amongst the litany of space exploration films.
While we continue to live in quarantine, how do you maximize your writing time? Whether its dealing with motivation or avoiding writer's block, how can you crank out a screenplay during these emotional times? Hosts and screenwriters Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman share their tips & tricks for staying creative during lockdown.
With Mother's Day right around the corner, we figured what better way to honor moms than a Top 3 episode featuring Movies About Mom? And since neither of our hosts are actually moms, we've brought along a guest: Nicole Kemper, fellow podcaster and filmmaker. Find out our favorite mom-related movies!
With everyone under quarantine, we’re all looking for options of things to watch. We figured why not support LOCAL artists? We asked you to submit your projects that are available online and you overwhelmed us with submissions. Now, hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman share some of the highlights with you…
Please go to CinemATL.com to find links to all the projects mentioned in the Podcast. Enjoy!
Tax Day might have been delayed this year, but that's not stopping us from revealing our Top 3 Financial Films. Whether it's taxes, stock trading, banking or real estate, these movies all have one thing in common... MONEY. Hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman share their favorites.
Brendan Davis got his start in Atlanta, running sound on independent film projects, Now, he's a producer working on projects from LA to China. This week, the CinemATL Podcast sits down (virtually of course) with Brendan to discuss his early years in Atlanta, his journey and how to be a producer during a pandemic.
Brendan is also host of "If I Knew You Better," "How China Works" and "Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom" podcasts. Follow him @VeritasInLux on Twitter and @brendankdavis on Instagram.
Even though we may be on lockdown, the CinemATL Podcast continues! Now that you've watched all of Tiger King, you may be looking for some other shows to binge during quarantine. Well, we have quite a few for you, on multiple streaming platforms and cable. What are they? You'll have to listen to find out!
Our Forgetten Films segment is back with a look at the Coen Brothers classic, "Miller's Crossing." From the early years of the duo's filmography, you can see hints of their unique style and storytelling. Hear our thoughts on why this is one of host Martin Kelley's favorite films.
The Top 3 edition of the CinemATL Podcast returns with a look at our favorite Disney Animated Films (non-Pixar*). Which ones topped our lists? Will your favorite be on there?
What's going on in the Atlanta film & TV scene? Our industry news edition of the CinemATL Podcast has you covered. Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman discuss whats shooting now, what's coming to a screen near you soon, including the Apple TV+ movie "The Banker."
The CinemATL Podcast is back with another in-depth, spoiler-free movie review for you. This week, hosts Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman take a look at the new Disney-Pixar release, "Onward," starring Chris Pratt and Tom Holland. How does this movie match up to the rest of Pixar's impressive catalog? Listen to find out!
With the debut of "The Way Back" in theaters this weekend and March Madness just around the corner, we decided to take a look at our Top 3 favorite basketball films. Find out what Martin and Michael picked as their top hoop hits, and let us know what you think!
The CinemATL Podcast introduces a new feature, Forgotten Films! In this segment, we will talk about films from the past that might not get the recognition we think they deserve. For our debut, we feature "True Stories" (1986), a slice of Americana directed by the Talking Heads' David Byrne. Take a look back at this underrated gem from the 80s.
What's going on in the Atlanta film & TV scene? Our industry news edition of the CinemATL Podcast has you covered. Martin Kelley and Michael D Friedman discuss whats shooting now, what's coming to a screen near you soon, and even a bit of Oscars discussion.
The CinemATL Podcast is back and now WEEKLY. Join Michael D Friedman and Martin Kelley as they review "Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey." We dive deep into the new Margot Robbie movie and discuss what went right, what went wrong, and the beauty of egg and cheese sandwiches.
Martin and Michael are back with a new Podcast for a new year. It's our annual Star Wars special! This time we review Rise of Skywalker and rank the Star Wars movies. Also, we make a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of the CinemATL Podcast. There's more to come!
We celebrate the new year with a review of Glass, but look back at 2018 with our take on Oscar nominations. Of course, there's also our monthly catch-up of what's happening in the Georgia film & TV industry.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Oscar snubs of all time * Learn about the new TV and film productions in Atlanta * Play a full 3-round movie game * And much more!
Tweet us @CinemATL, @badger33 (Mike) or @Martay_ReelOne (Martin) -- and SHARE this as much as possible!
As always, thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
The Grinch is back in an all new movie. On this month's podcast we review the new version and discuss our Top 3 Christmas Specials/Movies... and of course, there's also our monthly catch-up of what's happening in the Georgia film & TV industry.
In this episode we also... * Discuss the recent election and what it means for Georgia's film industry * Debate the foreign film Oscar process * Learn about the new TV and film productions in Atlanta * Cheer for the underdog in the movie game * And much more!
Tweet us @CinemATL, @badger33 (Mike) or @Martay_ReelOne (Martin) -- and SHARE this as much as possible!
As always, thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
We're back! After taking a month off, we dive headfirst into "First Man." What's our take on the new Neil Armstrong biopic? Find out... and of course, get our monthly catch-up of what's happening in the Georgia film & TV industry.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Biopics * Discuss Netflix, Oscar Categories and Theatrical Distribution * Hype up "Beauty and the Beholder," produced by Martin and in theaters this month * Learn about the new TV and film productions in Atlanta * Play the movie game to the best of our abilities * And much more!
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As always, thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
"The Meg" is the latest monster film to wreck the box office. Find out what we think about this colossal tale... And of course, get our monthly catch-up of what's happening in the Georgia film & TV industry.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Giant Monster Movies * Discuss Global Marketing and Universal Casting * Learn about the new TV and film productions in Atlanta * Play the movie game once again * And much more!
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As always, thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
In our first ever LIVE podcast (originally streamed on Facebook Live), we discuss "Ant-Man & the Wasp" and talk a lot about Paul Rudd... And, of course, our monthly catch-up of what's happening in the Georgia film & TV industry.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Paul Rudd movies * Talk about how to attract name talent * Discuss some new TV and film productions in Atlanta * Play the movie game once again * And much more! (Did we mention we were LIVE?)
NOTE: Due to the LIVE nature of the Podcast the audio was a little off on this month's podcast. We're still working out the kinks and hope to be better next time! Thanks for sticking with it.
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As always, thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
You're it! "Tag" is the latest Atlanta-filmed movie currently out in theaters. Find out our thoughts on this comedic tale of 5 men playing a 30-year long game of tag... And, of course, our monthly catch-up of what's happening in the Georgia film & TV industry.
In this episode we also... * Share our Georgia-lensed films * Discuss some new TV and film productions in Atlanta * Play the movie game once again * And much more!
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As always, thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
Believe it or not, there's already a new Star Wars movie in theaters, "Solo." As a result our annual Star Wars special has been pushed up to May this year. Get our thoughts on the latest entry into the franchise... And, of course, our monthly catch-up of what's happening in the Georgia film & TV industry.
In this episode we also... * Talk with AJFF's Kenny Blank about Cinebash! * Share our Top 3 Star Wars locations * Discuss some new Georgia-lensed TV and film productions * Play the movie game once again * And much more!
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As always, thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
You can also WATCH this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9d5oAr1lN6E
For more info on Cinebash, visit the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival website at https://www.ajff.org/programs/cinebash
This month is all about comedy and sequels as we review "Super Troopers 2" and discuss the techniques of comedy writing. And, of course, our monthly catch-up of what's happening in the Georgia film & TV industry.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 comedy sequels * Discuss some new Georgia-lensed TV and film productions * Discover some Atlanta Film Festival gems * Play the movie game once again * And much more!
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As always, thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
You can also WATCH this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2iEync07K4U
As part of Women's History Month, we take a look at "A Wrinkle in Time" from director Ava DuVernay. We also discuss other great women filmmakers. And, of course, we talk a bunch about the Georgia film & TV industry.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 movies from female directors * Discuss some new Georgia-lensed TV and film productions * Debate the "Inclusion Rider" buzz * Play the movie game once again * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music again for this month's podcast!
You can also WATCH this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l7JDBsBw7eg
The Oscar Nominees have been announced and we discuss them in-depth. Find out what we thought think of the films selected, as well as our favorite films from 2017. And, of course, all the fun you've come to expect!
In this episode we also... * List our Top 3 favorites of 2017 * Share some of our listeners' favorite films as well * Learn about Georgia-lensed TV and film productions * Hype up "Stragglers" being riffed at Cineprov * Play the movie game once again * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music again for this month's podcast!
You can also WATCH this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjSaQUL7Bjk
It's time for our annual tradition, the CinemATL Podcast Star Wars special! We dedicate this entire episode to the release of "The Last Jedi!"
In this episode we... * Give our non-spoiler and then MEGA spoiler reviews * Share our Top 3 Star Wars characters * Reveal our new Star Wars movie rankings
And also... * Learn about Georgia-lensed TV and film productions * Discuss the Fox/Disney merger * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music again for this month's podcast!
If you'd like to watch the video version of the podcast, check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E6KQT0irybI
Special guest, actor Ted Huckabee, joins us this month to review "Justice League." He shares his views on the Atlanta acting scene as well as some unique opinions on the new DC film. And, of course, all the fun you've come to expect!
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Ben Affleck movies * Learn about Georgia-lensed TV and film productions * Shout out to some indie filmmakers * Play the movie game once again * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music again for this month's podcast!
If you'd like to watch the video version of the podcast, check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qwD0Xf9JJ4g
The new Gerard Butler action vehicle "Geostorm" crashed its way into theaters and we examine the disaster film. Is it a complete disaster? You'll have to listen to find out.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Disaster movies * Learn about some local TV and film productions * Discuss a veritable cornucopia of technique topics * Contest the movie game once again * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music again for this month's podcast!
We were a bit delayed in getting our September podcast out, so welcome to Septober! For this (fake) month, we take a look at "American Made." Does it get our "Seal" of approval?
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Tom Cruise movies * Learn about some local TV and film productions * Discuss adaptations in the technique topic * Determine our movie game champion * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
You can also check out the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/-GPIB4MyW7M,
We can't believe it's been over 3 months since our last podcast! We went on hiatus after April's podcast to try and create a TV pilot. While that was going on we missed you! But now we're back, and this time we're discussing our favorite Summer Movies of this year.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 upcoming Fall movies * Learn about a LOT local TV and film productions * Discuss CinemATL.com's new renaissance * Determine our movie game champion * And much more!
Tweet us @CinemATL, @badger33 (Mike) or @Martay_ReelOne (Martin) -- and SHARE this as much as possible! We only grow with your help, so please tell your friends about us.
As always, thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast!
On June 21, the folks at the CinemATL Podcast shot a pilot for a TV Show called the "CinemATL Show" (clever, huh?). It was basically a 30-minute TV show version of our monthly podcast. We hoped to air the show on TV, but alas the pilot was not picked up to run on TV. This is the audio feed from those lost pilot episodes.
Listen in as we chat more with Candace Mabry and her advice on being an actress in the ATL.
The show is currently being re-evaluated and maybe retooled in some form or another to run on GSU TV. If not, we will continue on with the CinemATL Podcast you know and love.
On June 21, the folks at the CinemATL Podcast shot a pilot for a TV Show called the "CinemATL Show" (clever, huh?). It was basically a 30-minute TV show version of our monthly podcast. We hoped to air the show on TV, but alas the pilot was not picked up to run on TV. This is the audio feed from those lost pilot episodes.
Listen in as we review "Rough Night" with our friend and local actress Candace Mabry.
The show is currently being re-evaluated and maybe retooled in some form or another to run on GSU TV. If not, we will continue on with the CinemATL Podcast you know and love.
"The Fate of the Furious" is breaking box office records faster than a sub can break through Siberian ice! Join us as we discuss the 8th film in the popular franchise.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Car Chase Scenes * Learn about some local TV and film productions * Discuss stunts AND ensemble casts in the technique topic * Determine our movie game champion * And much more!
Tweet us @CinemATL, @badger33 (Mike) or @Martay_ReelOne (Martin) -- and SHARE this as much as possible!
Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast, and to Ly Bolia for donating his time to put this on video!
You can also check out the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/7E2zGxqfkII
This month, our guest is local filmmaker Chris Tsambis, who also plays in the band Eureka Failure (aka the CinemATL Podcast house band). Join us as we discuss "Kong: Skull Island" and talk about the influence that music has in film.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Monster Movies * Learn about some local TV and film productions * Preview the Atlanta Film Festival * Attempt to play the Movie Game * And much more!
Tweet us @CinemATL, @badger33 (Mike) or @Martay_ReelOne (Martin) -- and SHARE this as much as possible!
Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast, and to Ly Bolia for donating his time to put this on video!
You can also check out the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/WTiJs-N1Ti0
It's the AUDIO only version of our first video edition of the CinemATL Podcast. Welcome to our new "viewers" and those that have listened in the past. This month, we examine "The LEGO Batman Movie" and discuss how Pop Culture reference can help or harm your script.
In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Favorite Super Hero films * Learn about some local TV and film productions * Play an epic round of the movie game * And much more!
Tweet us @CinemATL, @badger33 (Mike) or @Martay_ReelOne (Martin) -- and SHARE this as much as possible!
Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast, and to Ly Bolia for donating his time to put this on video!
If you'd like to watch the video version, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geZYhewbNok
Welcome to a new year of CinemATL Podcast! This month we take a look at the Vin Diesel romantic noir dramedy epic, "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage." Will it win an Oscar? No, no it won't.
But fear not! In this episode we also... * Share our Top 3 Favorite Films of 2016 * Learn about some local TV and film productions * Take a peek at Sundance * Discuss the Oscar nominees * Play the ever exciting movie game * And much more!
Tweet us @CinemATL, @badger33 (Mike) or @Martay_ReelOne (Martin) -- and SHARE this as much as possible!
Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the music for this month's podcast, even though Chris Tsambis refused to see "xXx" and co-host.
It's our annual tradition: the Star Wars special podcast. Well, it's the second year we've done it anyway. In our final CinemATL Podcast of 2016, we take an in-depth look at the new film "Rogue One."
Also in this episode, we... * Share our Top 3 favorite Star Wars moments * Rank all 8 of the current Star Wars films * Discuss the proper viewing order (Machete Order, anyone?) * And much more!
WARNING: There are a ton of spoilers in this episode, so make sure you watch the film first if you don't want to be disappointed!
Tweet us @CinemATL, @badger33 (Mike) or @Martay_ReelOne (Martin) -- and SHARE this as much as possible!
Thanks to both Eureka Failure once again for providing the music for this month's podcast. Check out their music at eurekafailure.bandcamp.com
Merry Christmas! To celebrate, the CinemATL Podcast has brought back guest host Olufemi Sowemimo to discuss the new movie "Office Christmas Party." We also discuss the importance of theme when creating a story.
Also in this episode we... * Share our Top 3 Holiday Movies * Learn about some local TV and film productions * Play an exciting round of the movie game * And much more!
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Thanks to both Eureka Failure and The James Rocket for providing the music for this month's podcast, and all through the year.
This month, the CinemATL Podcast prepares for "Arrival," with our special guest, local DP Michael Estes. The three of us had vastly different opinions about this movie, from love to hate.
Also in this episode we... * Discuss cinematography and it's role in filmmaking * Debut a new feature: the Top 3 (this month is "alien invasion movies") * Learn about some local TV and film productions * Play an exciting round of the movie game * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failue for providing the opening and closing music this month. Check out their new song, "CAN'T SPEAK" at eurekafailure.bandcamp.com
The CinemATL Podcast returns with a new episode that examines Ben Affleck's latest film, "The Accountant." Does it add up to a hit? Or does it divide our reviewers? Any more bad math puns we can make?
Also in this episode we... * Debate the need for star power in movies * Relive '80s action movies * Learn about some local TV and film productions * Talk trash in this month's movie game * Name drop a bunch of local actors * And much more!
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Thanks to The James Rocket for providing the opening and closing music this month. Check out their new album, "THRUST" at thejamesrocket.bandcamp.com
After a one month hiatus, the CinemATL podcast is glad to be back... and this time we're bringing a special guest: Charles Judson. The man behind Film Bar Mondays and the Terminus conference joins us to discuss "Sully" and other matters.
This episode we... * Review SULLY * Talk about the ATLANTA show on FX * Get film festival submission tips from a pro * Take a look at local TV and film productions * Have a ball with a new movie game * And much more!
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Thanks to The James Rocket for providing the opening and closing music this month. Check out their new album, "THRUST" at thejamesrocket.bandcamp.com
The CinemATL podcast is back to discuss the "controversial" film everyone is talking about: "Ghostbusters?" We give our honest review about what works and what doesn't in this new reboot.
This episode we... * Review GHOSTBUSTERS (2016) * Discuss improvistation vs. screenplay. * Take a look at local TV and film productions * Go back to 1-on-1 movie game action * Find out why Martin is the Joey Chestnut of CinemATL * And much more!
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And thanks yet again to Eureka Failure for providing the opening and closing music! Check them out on iTunes and Spotify!
We have a special extra-long podcast this week, with our special guest, screenwriter and vice president of the Atlanta Screenwriters Group, Olufemi Sowemimo. This month, we delve into "Warcraft" and examine the art of world building in films.
This episode we... * Review WARCRAFT * Interview guest host Olufemi Sowemimo * Discuss how to build worlds through screenwriting * Preview upcoming festivals, including Terminus and the 48 Hour Film Project * Take a look at local TV and film productions * Play the most epic movie game in CinemATL Podcast history * And much more!
Tweet us @CinemATL, @badger33 (Mike) or @Martay_ReelOne (Martin) -- and SHARE this as much as possible!
And thanks yet again to Eureka Failure for providing the opening and closing music! Check them out on iTunes and Spotify!
After a one month break, we're back! This time we discuss Marvel's latest Captain America blockbuster and debate the value of having a unique visual style.
This month we... * Review CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR * Discuss visual style, including cinematography & art direction * Examine the local TV and film productions * Fail at the movie game (well, one of us does) * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the opening and closing music again this month!
This month, we preview the 40th Atlanta Film Festival and discuss "10 Cloverfield Lane" (the film and its marketing.)
This month we... * Review 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE * Discuss film festivals and what you can get out of them * Look at some local productions * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the opening and closing music again this month!
A little movie called "Deadpool" is smashing records at the box office. CinemATL decided to review it and discuss how marketing helped make it a success -- and what local indie filmmakers can learn from it.
This month we... * Review DEADPOOL * Discuss marketing your project * Talk about some local success stories * And much more!
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Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the opening and closing music again this month!
A new year is here and we're back with a new edition of the CinemATL podcast, where we examine the world of entertainment through the lens of Atlanta filmmakers.
This month we... * Review THE REVENANT * Discuss sound mixing and sound editing * Share our thoughts on the Oscar nominees * Debut a new segment - Sequel, Reboot or Let It Die! * And much more!
Thanks to Eureka Failure for providing the opening and closing music again this month!
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It's a special edition of the CinemATL Podcast! This one is all about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We have a spoiler-free review, followed by an in-depth spoiler-filled review. Don't worry, we'll warn ya when the spoilers are coming!
Once again, thanks to Eureka Failure for the music, and follow us @CinemATL, @badger33 and @Martay_ReelOne -- and SHARE us with your friends!
Our second podcast and we've lost weight! Now we're at a lean fighting weight of 60 minutes. The CinemATL Podcast examines the world of entertainment through the lens of Atlanta filmmakers.
This month we... * Review CREED * Share our Christmas wish lists * Discuss national & Georgia entertainment news * Debate the use of long tracking shots in movies * And much more!
Thanks to Eureka Failure for the opening and closing music this month!
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The 1st in our monthly series of Podcasts - examining the world of entertainment through the lens of Atlanta filmmakers.
This month we... * Review SPECTRE and THE PEANUTS MOVIE * Look back at the summer movie season * Discuss national & Georgia entertainment news * Debate the effectiveness of movie trailers * And much more (it's 90 minutes!)