Rumors, Money, and Movies: Recent Episodes
James Bastone
In depth analysis on the movie Industry in its entirety. We discuss movie news (Rumors), the economics of filmmaking (Money) and the art of cinema (Movies). Hear from aspiring artists, doctoral professors, plain old movie lovers, movie professionals and as always your host, James Bastone.
Hope you enjoy.
Hollywood Producer Jerry TerHorst breaks down his career, how he got there, and his thoughts on the business.
Andrew Tight speaks about his career, his company Katch, and dishes out advice to other filmmakers.
Matt joins me for another Live Oscar Post Show as we aren't to say the things that everyone is.
Matt and Rob reprise their roles from the first Dune podcast to discuss a seminal film in Hollywood history.
I take you through the major movies of the 96th Academy Awards, make my picks and talk about the realities of art and gambling.
Bruce Nash makes his fifth appearance on the podcast recapping the box office of 2023, previewing 2024, and offering up some personal anecdotes along the way.
James catches you up with the current reality of mainstream Hollywood, breaks down our connection to the holidays, and makes his most shocking announcement yet.
George Siegal joins the show to discuss the hidden details of his documentaries while James catches you up on everything you need to know about the Box Office.George's Website: https://movetheworldfilms.org/George's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeowners-be-aware/id1585824054
Scarlett Antonia sits down to discuss her decades long career, her highlights, and how the best is yet to come.
Find out more about Antonia Arts Below:
https://antoniaarts.org/
https://www.facebook.com/PeekskillJourneytoOZ/
https://www.instagram.com/theartistspotpeekskill/?hl=en
RMM Debuts its sixth season with an unconventional cultural icon, what will James have to say?
I break down the new releases of 2023 while making an announcement that will change RMM forever.
Sharing the namesake of The Beach Boys' troubled song this episode breaks down our collective fascination with Heroes and Villains.
Bruce Nash joins us for the fourth time to break down 2022 and preview 2023 at the box office. You already know, no one does it better.
I break down the entire 95th Academy Awards while RMM starts a tradition of its own in the aftermath of the Show of Shows.
I break down the best picture race, how I would score my ballot, and who will win the biggest prize in all of entertainment.
Richmond Alumni Jasper Pendergrass Jr. joins the show to discuss his career and his thoughts on where he has been and where he is going.
I celebrate the podcast's 3rd anniversary with friends and family of the show. We reminisce about past episodes, preview what's to come, debate current Hollywood, breakdown the NFL Playoffs, and discuss anything and everything in between.
Podcast also wants to share our sadness with the plane crash victims of Nepal, since the country is spoken about.
First I break down current box office news and then our oldest guest yet comes on to talk about the movies of her life.
I break down the biggest film in cinema history and its sequel. Which is more important style or substance? Only one way to find out.
In this episode I break down the biggest movie in film history and its new sequel. What is more important style or substance? Only one way to find out.
I interview filmmaker Jack Inzer on his new film, ReVeAl.
Jack's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx5XOXUNpukcbmJCHTlD3Wg
Jack's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.inzfilms/?next=%2F
I pay homage to Rocky Top, box office news, my September escapades, and spoilers.
Sorry about the audio my computer acts funny sometimes, but don't we all.
Bruce Nash joins the show for a 3rd tome as we discuss the Summer of 2022 and the future of Hollywood.
This was recorded 8/18.
Sorry for my mic issues.
Numbers Internet Link https://www.the-numbers.com/
Numbers Twitter: @MovieNumbers
Erik Davis, a veteran of Fandango, talks about his journey in the business, his position at Fandango, the landscape of the industry.
Twitter: @ErikDavis
Matty G joins the show as an official correspondent. We discuss the importance of Thor for The MCU and all of Hollywood!
I talk The King of Rock and Roll, Box Office, and feature some interviews you won't want to miss.
Sorry for some of the audio. The interviews were taken outside with a sub-professional mic.
I break down the original Jurassic Park and what went wrong with the Jurassic World Trilogy.
Sorry for some audio issues at the end, I will correct before the next show.
Another James puts James Bastone into the interview seat as an old interview is uncovered. In the present some Hollywood news discussed.
James Loren of Podcast Newbies was nice enough to let us use the audio, big thanks to him.
A new guest joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the latest MCU outing and the future of the franchise.
Happy Mother's Day and Sorry for the Audio Issues.
Filmmaker and Professor Sonja Bertucci joins the show to talk about her career and her passion for cinema.
A live interactive show that imitated the Oscars itself, the biggest night in Hollywood was lunacy unleashed.
Oscars are getting worse by the year as Hollywood has forgotten what made it special in the first place.
I ride solo and break down the biggest film so far of 2022, The Batman. Please enjoy the tangents, they are purely for comedic purposes. Sorry for some pronunciations, just got my wisdom teeth pulled.
Hollywood actor, Pesach, joins the show to discuss his experiences on different projects and to give advice to those trying to enter the industry.
Bruce Nash of The Numbers joins once more to discuss 2021, 2022 and the future of streaming and Hollywood.
The most guests ever show up to reminisce about 2 years of the podcast while also having an eye on what is to come.
Year 3 Will Be The Best Yet!
John joins the show as we break down one of the greatest trilogies of all time in preparation for a podcast on Matrix 4.
Matty G joins the podcast for the most insightful and honest analysis you will get on the biggest movie of 2021. Was No Way Home a masterpiece or dumpster fire, there is only one way to find out.
A podcast 16 months in the making and it is finally here as we break down everything important in Dune. Join me and 3 other guests as we try to approach this epic. Its a somewhat longer episode but the past few have been shorter so it balances out ;).
Past Guests Miraj and Krystian join the show as we have some fun talking about the latest installment of the MCU.
Bruce Nash joins the show to discuss the impact of Covid,the future of streaming and the rest of 2021 for the film industry.
Regular Matty G joins to discuss the highly anticipated sequel from James Gunn.
The Numbers Head Bruce Nash Next Episode.
Apologies for my mic issues this will be resolved going forward.
I preview what's to come for the show and discuss the ongoing tension surrounding the theatrical Market.
Suicide Squad Kicks off Season 4 Next Week!
Luke G joins to discuss a satire that may just be a classic. If it makes no sense please let me know had editing issues.
Matty G returns to discuss the fast and furious summer blockbuster season and to determine whether George Lucas' American Graffiti is a classic film.
I share my thoughts on Hollywood's current box office problem, pay tribute to a legend, and preview the rest of the summer for the show.
Fellow film student Kyu and I discuss one of the greatest films of all time, Citizen Kane but did the classic film hold up upon further review? Show note: Mankiewicz and Welles won for Best Original Screenplay not Score, sorry for the misspeak.
I break down the nominees for the four acting categories, two screenplay categories, and one directing category. If you want the Bastone Blurb for the eight additional movies check it out on Twitter @RMM_901
I break down all of the best picture nominees in a way that does not bend to popular opinion.
Correction: The Father is an 1 hour and 37 minute runtime not a 137 minute runtime.
Tyler and I break down the 4th installment of the Monsterverse which features two of the most iconic characters in all of entertainment, Godzilla and (King) Kong, battling it out for supremacy.
We feature listener reviews as I break down the 4 year I mean hour odyssey of Justice League. Enjoy!
Sorry about some weird background noise, college does not allow for a fully silent environment.
Come hang out as I review an up and down Golden Globes while also hurting SNL fan's feelings all over the world.
Correction: Sacha Baron Cohen is Jewish not a "man of color".
I preview a special series of episodes upcoming, introduce another version of the Bastone Blurb, and welcome Matty G to talk about the Justice League trailer.
Aspiring artist Justin Butler joins the podcast to discuss his process, ambitions, and love for writing and filmmaking.
Some of the audio is not the best quality, sorry and I hope to fix this in the future but technology is conspiring against it.
I wrap up discussing films from my last semester (which features 3 Hitchcock Classics), highlight a new edition of the Bastone Blurb, and preview what's to come in 2021.
Apologies for the inconsistent audio, will be fixed in the future.
Regular Matty G comes on as we disect WW84 and feature listener reviews. Happy New Year!
Content is king and the streaming wars are here. Listen as Matty G joins the show to discuss and the Bastone Blurb returns!
Dr. Abigail Cheever joins the podcast for an interview about her college experience, her books, and her love for movies.
The second episode in our interview series, this time with college artist Megan Maybee. We discuss her info-film, Cosmic Journey, as well as the nature of the universe. The film is available on youtube at: https://youtu.be/7ObAVdhRChk . Enjoy!
Rumors are rampant this week with no end in sight . . . Soon the Money will follow and we have all 3 parts back.
Matty G and Joe B come on once more as we give our Top 5 Blockbusters of All Time or in Joe's case something close to that.
Guests Matty G and Joe B along with myself give our Top 5 Superhero Movies of All Time as Marvel takes center stage.
Enjoy!
One of my favorites episodes yet filled with wrestling references and Marvel soundbites.
Big episode for the show in many ways I hope you enjoy. Some Notes: The 2011 incident on MJ refereed to his stance on the NBA Lockout with him trying to minimize players revenue. The critics consensus for Blow the Man Down was: Clever, funny, and original, Blow the Man Down is a cinematic journey that's not to be missed. 98% for Critics 74% for the Audience
Ishy provides the most humor yet as the podcast truly goes off the rails for the first time. Enjoy!
I'm put in the hot seat as for the 1st time ever as I do not host but instead play the role of the guest. Enjoy!
Two guests talk about two different movies in an action packed episode.
Note: Joker made $1.074 Billion I made it sound like it made $1.740 Billion, sorry.
A different type of show that's like Late Night but I actually let my guest finish thoughts and there's no politics. BTW This is one of my favorite episodes yet with Evan and Isaac both being great guests.
Miraj and I dissect Dr. Strangelove and give great advice to children everywhere (that was all Miraj).
Gianluca "Feta" Nelson is one of my favorite guest yet as we discuss Coronavirus, Apocalypse Now, and Batman.
John puts in one of the best performances yet as we talk Taxi Driver and debut a new segment, The Bastone Blurb.
Update:
Soul has moved from June 19 to November 20 meaning November now has a film from the following brands: MCU, Pixar, James Bond, Monsterverse, meaning Godzilla vs. Kong is 100% moving from their November 20 release date.
It's a Quarantine Family Special as two of my family members come on to talk about All the President's Men. Taxi Driver Next Week!
Matty G adds so much to this special two movie review episode.
Please enjoy during this unprecedented time.
Moses and Dhruv had such great analysis that I decided to have this episode be a solely review based episode.
Movie news is light at the moment but this discussion is anything but . . . Enjoy!
Very minor NSFW warning
Joe and I discuss complex themes and pressing social issues with an underrated classic.
Weekend Official Numbers for New Releases (Per Numbers)
I Still Believe 9.5 Million
Bloodshot 9.3 Million
The Hunt 5.32 Million
Kyrstian lights the world on fire as we review a classic, break down a major devoloping story, and preview a potential juggernaut franchise.
Arthur was a phenomenal guest this week as the conversation went off the rails in a good way.
Our most diverse show yet on a weekend that really is a Hosh-Posh.
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In a weekend slow on movie news we had a guest on for the entirety of the show and a mysterious caller from Idaho.
Best Show of the Season.
2 Callers which is a new record for a show.
We talk Bad Boys, Dolittle, and why box office numbers always make sense.
This is our first show on Anchor and our Season premiere on 90.1 FM
The audio became an issue so Parts 2 and 3 had to be separated but nothing was missed.
Enjoy and follow the show on Twitter @RMM_901