Best Kevin Brackett Podcasts (2024)

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A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff 1:13:09

1h ago1:13:09

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Here we are 11 years later with a TRUE MILESTONE, covering the third installment of A Quiet Place on episode 800! Thanks for sticking with us all these years. A Quiet Place: Day One is written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (PIG), based on a story by Sarnoski and John Krasinski. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounso…

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S5E05 - That Uncertain Feeling [1941] and Comedic Theory with Lance St. Laurent 52:33

2d ago52:33

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UW-Madison PHD Candidate Lance St. Laurent joins us to discuss THAT UNCERTAIN FEELING, as well as some comedic theory. We discuss our mutual admiration for elements of this relatively minor divorce-and-remarriage-style comedy, Lubitsch’s attempts to tackle psychoanalysis and modern art, and the film’s production origins. Additionally, we go deep on…

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Disney-Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2 w/ Paul Harris 1:07:30

7d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

The latest from Disney-Pixar is out in theaters now, and Inside Out 2 is making a ton of money. Here to talk about the movie is friend of the show and frequent collaborator Paul Harris (HarrisOnline.com). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S5E04.5 - Jack Benny is Not Appearing on This Show [1940] 31:31

9d ago31:31

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This week, we present an episode of the SCREEN GUILD THEATER starring Ernst Lubitsch, Claudette Colbert, and possibly Jack Benny! Originally aired on October 20th, 1940. We have a Discord! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify NEXT WEEK: Lance St. Laurent joins us to discuss THAT UNCERTAIN FEELING, as well as some comedic theory. For information as t…

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HIT MAN Starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta 1:01:00

14d ago1:01:00

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This week we're circling back to Richard Linklater's latest film, HIT MAN - now streaming on Netflix. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S5E04c - The Shop Around the Corner [1940] with Adrian Martin 46:50

16d ago46:50

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Critic Adrian Martin joins us for our final episode on THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER. In our discussion, we deconstruct some of the film’s camera direction, discuss Lubitsch’s late-period style and his more subtle (yet still very much present) formalism, his structural methodology, his use of repetition, the dynamics between “art” and “craft”, and Lub…

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S5E04b - The Shop Around the Corner [1940] with Whit Stillman and Jose Arroyo 45:25

23d ago45:25

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Whit Stillman and Jose Arroyo join us for our second episode on THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER. Whit discusses Lubitsch’s writing process, the ways in which the film is exemplary of the Hollywood studio system at its best, and his admiration for Pirovitch. Jose later joins us for a formal breakdown of the film’s final scene. We have a Discord! Listen o…

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BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE Starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence 1:15:31

24d ago1:15:31

1:15:31

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence team up once again FOUR the FOURTH installment in the franchise, you know, because they are BAD BOYS 4 LIFE. Just to be clear, the title is BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE. The third movie was great, but they jumped the gun on the title - and we will never forget. Is WILL SMITH back? Is all forgiven? And are these movies embraci…

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S5E04a - The Shop Around the Corner [1940] with Kevin Bahr 54:04

1M ago54:04

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Kevin Bahr joins us for the first of our episodes on the greatest Jimmy Stewart-related Christmas movie of them all, THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER. In this episode, we discuss the film’s unusual structure, ensemble nature, each character’s arc towards self-improvement, capital, our shared admiration of Pepi, the film’s historical context, Samson Rapha…

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UNFROSTED, Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Movie (w/ Rob McCallum) 1:14:50

1M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut, UNFROSTED, is now streaming on Netflix. Joining us to review the breakfast tall tale is award-winning filmmaker Rob McCallum. McCallum (https://linktr.ee/robmccallum) is the award-winning filmmaker behind "Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe," currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, which just won 5 Canadia…

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S5E03b - Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, & Ninotchka [1939] with Donald Brackett 51:12

1M ago51:12

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Author Donald Bracket joins us to discuss NINOTCHKA, and in particular the collaboration between the film’s two writers: Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder. We cover their tumultuous collaboration from their first films to its sordid ending with the masterpiece SUNSET BOULEVARD, as well as the development of the screenplay for NINOTCHKA. Edited by G…

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FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (w/ Patrick Scott Patterson) 1:25:09

1M ago1:25:09

1:25:09

George Miller is back with another Mad Max story, this time a prequel to his 2015 masterpiece FURY ROAD. This time around, Anya Taylor-Joy plays Furiosa, as we find out about the events that lead her on her journey. We're joined on the show by Patrick Scott Patterson. If you're into gaming and pop culture collecting, you've probably seen him on sho…

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IF (2024) Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge 1:15:35

1M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

The summer movie season is here, and we've been patiently waiting for the next great kids movie. Well, you might have to wait a little longer. Join us as we spoil the latest from Writer/Director John Krasinski - IF (2024). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S5E03a - Ninotchka [1939] with Griffin Newman 1:08:27

1M ago1:08:27

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Actor and podcaster Griffin Newman joins us to discuss NINOTCHKA! We discuss Lubitsch’s stature in Hollywood, Greta Garbo’s incredible lead performance, Rouben Mamoulian’s musical remake SILK STOCKINGS, the early development of the script, Cary Grant’s possible involvement, the film’s mechanics as both a romantic comedy and geopolitical satire, the…

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KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

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This week we're diving into the latest in the Planet of the Apes franchise, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Shaurya Chawla returns. Directed by Wes Ball, written by Josh Friedman. Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See…

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S5E02 - Bluebeard's Eighth Wife [1938] with Olympia Kiriakou 47:32

2M ago47:32

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Film historian and podcast host Dr. Olympia Kiriakou joins us to discuss Lubitsch’s sole screwball comedy: BLUEBEARD’S EIGHTH WIFE. We run down the definition of “screwball” through lenses of class, sex, tone, and pace; the impact of the production code on the genre; the uneasy fit between Lubitsch and the genre; the film’s terrific meet-cute; the …

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THE FALL GUY Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson 1:20:44

2M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

After taking the world by storm with Barbenheimer last year, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt team up in the latest action movie from David Leitch. THE FALL GUY is based on the 1980s television show starring Lee Majors. Orlandez returns to help us review. Long live practical stunts! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on A…

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S5E01 - Angel [1937] with Chris Cassingham 52:08

2M ago52:08

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Film programmer and curator Chris Cassingham joins us to discuss Lubitsch’s ambiguous, cloistered chamber drama ANGEL. We cover Lubitsch’s newfound low-key late period style, the withholding nature of both the film’s characters and the film itself, interwar politics, the film’s deeply-encoded implications, Marlena Dietrich’s persona, and our femini…

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CHALLENGERS Starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor 1:18:35

2M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

We're joined by Paul Harris to review CHALLENGERS, the latest from director Luca Guadagnino. Written by Justin Kuritzkes, and starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S5E0.5 - Desire [1936] with Imogen Sara Smith 54:56

2M ago54:56

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Film writer and author Imogen Sara Smith joins us to discuss Frank Borzage’s DESIRE, produced by Ernst Lubitsch during his tenure as Production Head at Paramount Studios! In this episode, we discuss the state of Lubitsch’s career in this time of personal and political upheaval, the state of Hollywood in the Hays Code era, the the careers of Marlene…

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ABIGAIL Starring Alisha Weir, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton 1:14:44

2M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Radio Silence, the team behind READY OR NOT (2019) and SCREAM (2022), is back with the vampire ballerina movie you didn't know you needed. Here's our in-depth spoiler review for ABIGAIL (2024). Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. Starring Alisha Weir, Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn …

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S5E00 - Scott Eyman, author of 'Laughter in Paradise' 57:54

2M ago57:54

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It’s our final season, and much has changed: Lubitsch is production head of Paramount, though not for long. The Production Code administration is enforcing the Hays code with an iron fist and, much worse, the National Socialist German Workers' Party is ruling Germany with a significantly heavier iron first. Over the course of the next ten years, we…

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CIVIL WAR Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson 1:19:55

3M ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Alex Garland's latest film may not be what everyone expected, but one thing is for sure - it has people talking. The filmmaker says he has fallen out of love with directing, and it may be his last movie. Here's what we thought of it. Written and directed by Alex Garland, CIVIL WAR stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley H…

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MONKEY MAN Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Jordan Peele and Universal saved MONKEY MAN from Netflix, giving it a theatrical debut with a huge $12 million dollar opening weekend. Here's our review of Dev Patel's action-packed directorial debut. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE 1:11:52

3M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Godzilla and Kong are back at it, in WB and Legendary's Kaiju Cinematic Universe. Find out if they finally make up in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE w/ Matt Reedy 1:27:37

3M ago1:27:37

1:27:37

Who you gonna call? Matt Reedy! It's time to discuss the latest film in the Ghostbusters franchise, and why it may be time to hang up the proton packs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LOVE LIES BLEEDING Starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris 1:21:15

3M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

The latest from A24 is here, and it's a banger. Find out why LOVE LIES BLEEDING is the movie we wanted from the Coen brother earlier this year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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IMAGINARY Starring DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns 1:25:18

4M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

Matt F Basler fancies himself a bit of a horror guru, so it was only right we had him on for the latest Blumhouse spooktacular. But, the only thing is, we didn't tell him it was awful. Imaginary is directed by Jeff Wadlow, and written by Wadlow, Greg Erb, and Jason Oremland. Starring DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Matthew Sato,…

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DUNE PART TWO Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler 1:17:22

4M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

We're back with Part Two of Denis Villeneuve's incredible adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel - Dune. See it on the biggest screen possible, then get ready for two completely opposite takes. Enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS Starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein 1:11:02

4M ago1:11:02

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The first directing credit for Ethan Coen without Joel, DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS has us missing the other half of the writing-directing team. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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MADAME WEB Starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced 1:24:19

4M ago1:24:19

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If you've been excited for a new entry in the Sony Marvel-Verse, you're in luck - Madame Web is finally here! Matt F. Basler, our resident Madame Web expert, was born for this. And he's also on the episode. Directed by S. J. Clarkson, written by Clarkson, Claire Parker, Matt Sazama, and Burk Sharpless. Starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celes…

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S4E09b - The Merry Widow [1934] with Tim Brayton 1:06:49

5M ago1:06:49

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It’s our season finale, and the end of the pre-code era! To celebrate, Tim Brayton returns to discuss THE MERRY WIDOW. We effuse about the film’s infectious energy, the many incredible ‘Lubitsch Touch’ moments and gestures, discuss Lubitsch’s extremely loose adaptation of the Lehar operetta, the French-language version, Edward Everett Horton’s grea…

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LISA FRANKENSTEIN Starring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Carla Gugino 1:17:54

5M ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Travel back to the '80s for some good ol' romantic zombie hijinks in LISA FRANKENSTEIN. Directed by Zelda Williams, written by Diablo Cody. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S4E09a - The Merry Widow [1934] and Sound Recording Technology with Eric Dienstfrey 42:01

5M ago42:01

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Eric Dienstfrey joins us to discuss the sound technology behind early talkies, and in particular THE MERRY WIDOW. We cover the ways in which recording and exhibition technology changed and fluctuated throughout the 1930s, the sordid tale of both the innovation and skullduggery engaged in by Electrical Research Products, Inc, the institution of the …

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ARGYLLE Starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston 1:25:53

5M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Director Matthew Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman, Kick-Ass) is back, with a new action-comedy spy thriller with so many twists you'll need a video to keep track of them. Luckily for you, we've got one! Joining us is Steve Kelley from ReviewSTL. ARGYLLE is directed by Matthew Vaughn, and written by Jason Fuchs. Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, B…

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S4E08b - Design for Living [1933] with Jordan Fish, Ray Tintori, and Z Behl 45:43

5M ago45:43

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Podcasters, filmmakers, and artists Jordan Fish, Ray Tintori, and Z Behl join us to further discuss DESIGN FOR LIVING and disrupt the flow of the podcast much like the film in question disrupts the format of the romantic comedy! We cover the film’s structure, production design, relationship with branding and commerce, Gilda’s identity as “matron of…

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SALTBURN Starring starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant 1:28:36

5M ago1:28:36

1:28:36

Pack your bags, we're heading to SALTBURN - streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. The film is written and directed by Emerald Fennell (PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN) and stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, and Archie Madekwe. Matt F Basler (of the St. Louis Baslers) joins for the review. Support this show http:…

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S4E08a - Design for Living [1933] with Molly Rasberry 40:02

5M ago40:02

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Molly Rasberry returns to discuss DESIGN FOR LIVING in the first of two episodes devoted to Lubitsch’s (in)famous 1933 pre-code romantic comedy! We cover the absolutely scandalous nature of the film’s central ménage à trois, the drastic changes made to Noel Coward’s source material, the screen presence of the film’s three leads, and much more! Edit…

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SELF RELIANCE Starring Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales 1:07:55

5M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Jake Johnson's directorial debut, SELF RELIANCE, is out now on Hulu. The film is also written by and starring Johnson, alongside Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Mary Holland, Emily Hampshire, and Christopher Lloyd. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S4E07 - If I Had a Million (The Clerk) [1932] with Bram Ruiter 49:00

5M ago49:00

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Bram Ruiter returns to discuss the Paramount anthology film IF I HAD A MILLION, and in particular Ernst Lubitsch’s contribution THE CLERK. We discuss the struggles inherent to anthology films, compare and contrast the different directorial styles of each of the film’s directors, Lubitsch’s relative mastery of the poetics of cinema, and what we woul…

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MEAN GIRLS (2024) Starring Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli'i Cravalho, Janis 'Imi'ike 1:03:15

6M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

We finally got Joe to see another musical, but the result may be surprising as we talk about the new MEAN GIRLS movie musical. Crystal O'Keefe from The Clip Out joins us again to guest-host. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S4E06c - Trouble in Paradise [1932] with Krin Gabbard 45:41

6M ago45:41

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Author and scholar Krin Gabbard joins us for our third and final episode on TROUBLE IN PARADISE! In this episode, we cover Samson Raphaelson’s history with Lubitsch, Samson’s mixed feelings on the film itself, the film’s ambivalence towards the possible romantic pairings that it might end on, and the dense use of leitmotifs in W. Franke Harling’s s…

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NIGHT SWIM Starring Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle 1:08:51

6M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the theater... listen on in horror as we regale you with the blood-curdling tale of the haunted backyard swimming pool in the first partnership between Blumhouse and Atomic Monster - NIGHT SWIM. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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S4E06b - Trouble in Paradise [1932] with Willa Ross 57:36

6M ago57:36

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Willa Ross returns to further discuss TROUBLE IN PARADISE! In this episode, fierce debates are had about the film’s position on the spectrum between idealism and cynicism, Lubitsch’s sense of rhythm, the film’s political angles in the context of the great depression, the famous clock scene, the way in which sensory deprivation allows us to particip…

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THE IRON CLAW Starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany 1:35:16

6M ago1:35:16

1:35:16

It's the movie Joe has been waiting for! If you didn't think we were going to deliver an extra-long episode about one of professional wrestling's greatest families, you've got another thing coming. DING DING! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S4E06a - Larceny in 1932: Trouble in Paradise and Jewel Robbery with Tanya Goldman 52:35

6M ago52:35

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In the first of three episodes in on TROUBLE IN PARADISE, Tanya Goldman joins us to discuss two key works in the Gentleman Thief subgenre - the aforementioned TROUBLE IN PARADISE as well as William Dieterle’s JEWEL ROBBERY! We cover the work of William Powell, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall, and Miriam Hopkins, the differing ways in which each film …

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AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM Starring Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II 1:07:54

6M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

After ten long years, the final film in the DCEU is finally here. Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson team up with James Wan for one last swim in AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S4E05.5 - Love Me Tonight [1932] and Rhythm in Early Sound Film with Lea Jacobs 1:03:24

6M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Emerita Lea Jacobs joins us for a discussion of film rhythm in the early sound era. We discuss the various ways films can deal with on-set singing and musical numbers, the incredibly complex and constrictive ways in with early sound films were constrained when it came to everything from blocking and camera …

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WONKA Starring Timothée Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph 1:21:05

7M ago1:21:05

1:21:05

Find out how Willy became... Wonka. No notes, 10/10 tagline. Hopefully the episode is half as good! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S4E05 - One Hour with You [1932] with Matt Severson 1:09:07

7M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

In this very special episode, we visit Matt Severson on-location at the Margaret Herrick Library in Beverly Hills, California to discuss the glorious pre-code adultery musical ONE HOUR WITH YOU! In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the film’s monumental horniness, the ways in which Lubitsch & company were allowed to get said horniness past…

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