Best The B Side A Film Stage Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 144 – Chris Pine 2:30:36

1d ago2:30:36

2:30:36

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we talk about the best Chris - Chris Pine of course! Our B-Sides include Small Town Saturday Night, People Like Us, The Finest Hours, Outlaw King, All The Old Knives, and …

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Ep. 143 – In Conversation with: Screenwriter Daniel Waters 1:00:33

15d ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about filmmakers! Not the films that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today, as a sort of B-Side to our own recent Bruce Willis B-Side episode, Dan speaks to screenwriter Daniel Waters about Hudson Hawk! And much, much, much more! Daniel and Dan tal…

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Ep. 142 – Bruce Willis (feat. Jen Johans) 2:05:08

30d ago2:05:08

2:05:08

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we talk about Bruce Willis, one of our great American movie stars. A man with perfect angles and a perfectly imperfect hairline. The man who spoke up for Seagram’s Golden …

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Ep. 141 – Martin Scorsese (feat. Jake Kring-Schreifels) 2:50:41

1M ago2:50:41

2:50:41

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we talk about one of the great ones: Martin Scorsese. Who’s better than Marty? Dan, Conor, and guest Jake Kring-Schreifels. Our B-Sides today include Italianamerican, …

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Ep. 140 – In Conversation with: Eric Bana 1:15:18

2M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. And sometimes if we’re lucky we talk to movie stars about their B-Sides!Today we talk to the great Eric Bana about Eric Bana B-Sides on the occasion of the release of his new f…

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Ep. 139 – In Conversation with: Nancy Savoca 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we speak to Nancy Savoca, the great filmmaker whose sophomore feature Dogfight is now available via Criterion. The digitally-restored, director-approved Blu-Ray includ…

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Ep. 138 – Robert Redford (feat. Blake Howard) 2:23:14

3M ago2:23:14

2:23:14

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we talk about the movie star. The person who if you looked up “movie star” in the dictionary there would be a picture of him. Robert Redford! Today we talk the esteemed ca…

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Ep. 137 – In Conversation with: Larry Fessenden 46:57

3M ago46:57

46:57

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we talk to an independent film legend. Some have called him the “East Coast Roger Corman,” though that’s short-changing Larry Fessenden a bit. Though his production co…

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Ep. 136 – Don Cheadle (feat. Mitchell Beaupre) 2:11:35

4M ago2:11:35

2:11:35

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we have a conversation about what it means to be underappreciated. Not underrated necessarily. But underappreciated. And boy is Don Cheadle underappreciated. The Oscar-nom…

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Ep. 135 – 2024 Oscars Special (feat. This Had Oscar Buzz) 1:44:08

4M ago1:44:08

1:44:08

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we usually talk about movie stars and not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between. Today, however, we talk about Oscar movies (!), or better yet, movies that remind us of Oscar movies!Conor and I welcome back the lovely Joe Reid & Chris Feil of the This…

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Ep. 134 – Sigourney Weaver (feat. Joe Reid) 2:06:58

5M ago2:06:58

2:06:58

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we chat about the action heroine: Sigourney Weaver! But what were the films she made in between Alien and Aliens? Other than A-sides The Year of Living Dangerously and Gho…

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Ep. 133 – Jodie Foster (feat. Katie Clark Gray) 1:52:25

5M ago1:52:25

1:52:25

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we chat about one of our best artists: Jodie Foster! Our B-Sides are Bugsy Malone, Catchfire (Backtrack), Nim’s Island, and The Beaver. Our esteemed guest (returning!) tod…

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Ep. 132 – In Conversation with: John Sayles 1:03:43

6M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we’re honored to chat with iconic director John Sayles, whose essential crime epic Lone Star is now available from The Criterion Collection in both 4K UHD + Blu-ray.Ou…

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Ep. 131 – Sam O'Steen (feat. Darrin Navarro, ACE) 2:20:06

7M ago2:20:06

2:20:06

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here - today - we talk about movie EDITORS! Not the movies they edited that were legendary but the less legendary ones in between.Today we speak with the great editor Darrin Navarro (the recent, incredible The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial) about the lauded editor Sam O’Steen, who worked on such masterpieces…

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Ep. 130 – Daniel Day-Lewis (feat. Fiona Underhill) 1:38:37

7M ago1:38:37

1:38:37

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.We discuss everyone's favorite method man: Daniel Day-Lewis. Our B-Sides are 1988’s Stars and Bars, Eversmile, New Jersey (1989), Jim Sheridan's The Boxer, and Rebecca Miller's The B…

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Ep. 129 – In Conversation with: Andrew Davis 1:03:23

8M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Ep. 129 – In Conversation with: Andrew Davis by The Film StageBy The Film Stage

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Ep. 128 – Vietnam War Movies (feat. Brian Raftery) 1:05:24

8M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Welcome to The B-Side from The Film Stage. Here we usually talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today, we talk to a great film writer about a great film sub-genre! Brian Raftery! Vietnam War Movie B-Sides!Brian (author of the wonderful Best. Movie. Year. Ever. How …

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Ep. 127 – In Conversation with: Music Supervisor Randall Poster 33:16

8M ago33:16

33:16

Welcome to The B-Side from The Film Stage. Here we usually talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today, we talk to a music supervisor! And one of the great music supervisors! Randall Poster!We discuss his new film Priscilla, how working with Sofia Coppola compares t…

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Ep. 126 – Roger Corman (feat. Gavin Mevius) 1:37:31

9M ago1:37:31

1:37:31

Welcome to The B-Side from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Happy Halloween! This year we discuss a legend: Roger Corman! As is tradition, our dear friend Gavin Mevius, talented editor and co-host of the incredible The Mixed Reviews Podca…

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Ep. 125 – The First Frame: Vol. I (feat. Andrew Adams) 1:52:40

9M ago1:52:40

1:52:40

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. But sometimes we talk to filmmakers! About filmmakers!Today we talk to up-and-coming writer/director Andrew Adams whose debut feature American Meltdown is making a robust festi…

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Oppenheimer (Christopher Nolan) 1:18:30

10M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Grab your popcorn and your plutonium, folks, because on today's episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we're diving into a cinematic masterpiece that's sure to split your sides while splitting atoms! Join us as we explore Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bender, "Oppenheimer," where the famed physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer trades equations for…

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Ep. 124 – Michael Keaton: Part II (feat. Cory Everett) 1:58:13

10M ago1:58:13

1:58:13

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.Today we go back to celebrate Pittsburgh’s first son - Michael Keaton. Our B-Sides today are: Clean and Sober, The Dream Team, One Good Cop, and My Life. Our guest is official five-t…

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BONUS Ep. – In Conversation with: Dustin Guy Defa 43:48

11M ago43:48

43:48

Having long admired the work of Dustin Guy Defa, I was glad to speak with him on the occasion of two major moments: a Criterion Channel retrospective boasting nearly all his shorts- and feature-directing work, and the release of his excellent new film The Adults. Although we had a conversation with him and star Michael Cera at Berlinale earlier thi…

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Ep. 123 – In Conversation with: Wayne Wang 43:23

11M ago43:23

43:23

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Surprise! Here’s a bonus episode in which we speak to the talented, prolific, and dynamic director Wayne Wang. Our main B-Side is Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart, whose Direc…

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Ep. 122 – In Conversation with: Carl Franklin 1:01:38

12M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we’re honored to chat with director Carl Franklin, whose seminal noir One False Move is now available from The Criterion Collection as a Director-Approved Special Edit…

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Dazed and Confused (Richard Linklater) 1:25:46

12M ago1:25:46

1:25:46

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast with special guest, Jack Solomon. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the groovy world of "Dazed and Confused." Set in the rebellious 1970s, the film follows a group of high school students on the last day of school, grappling with the promise of summer and all the adventures it holds. Join our host, f…

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Ep. 121 – Kathy Bates (feat. Billy Ray Brewton) 2:09:52

12M ago2:09:52

2:09:52

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we discuss a character actress, multiple Oscar nominee (and winner) and living legend who is still somehow underrated: Kathy “Bobo” Bates!Our B-Sides today are: A Home of …

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The Birdcage (Mike Nichols) 56:10

1y ago56:10

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"The Birdcage" is a comedic gem that brings together the legendary talents of Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and Gene Hackman. This uproarious film takes us to the sun-soaked paradise of South Beach, Miami, where Armand Goldman (played by Robin Williams), a flamboyant drag club owner, and his partner Albert (portrayed by Nathan Lane), a dazzling perf…

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Ep. 120 – Orlando Bloom (feat. Roxana Hadadi) 2:16:02

1y ago2:16:02

2:16:02

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we talk about one of the prettiest actors in the world: Orlando Bloom!Our guest is Roxana Hadadi, TV Critic for Vulture and fellow lover of Kingdom of Heaven: The Director…

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Love, Simon (Greg Berlanti) 47:03

1y ago47:03

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With its authentic portrayal of high school life, "Love, Simon" gracefully navigates the complex dynamics of friendship, family, and the intricate dance of relationships. The film effortlessly captures the rollercoaster of emotions experienced during the teenage years, reminding us of the transformative power of young love and the lasting impact it…

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Ep. 119 – In Conversation with: Mark Pellington – Part II 50:35

1y ago50:35

50:35

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we have the return of the great Mark Pellington! The filmmaker is back to talk about his new film Survive, now available on VOD. We also discuss his recent, experimental d…

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Guardians of the Galaxy (James Gunn) 1:14:40

1y ago1:14:40

1:14:40

As the mastermind behind this beloved space-faring franchise, Gunn tantalized us with a glimpse into the captivating narrative that awaits us in the third installment. Brace yourselves for a cosmic adventure like no other as the misfit heroes of the Guardians of the Galaxy face their most formidable challenge yet. In "Guardians of the Galaxy 3," Gu…

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Ep. 118 – Tilda Swinton (feat. Dan Walber) 2:06:38

1y ago2:06:38

2:06:38

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we talk about one of the best actresses working today: Tilda Swinton!Our guest is the great Dan Walber, public historian and recovering (!) film critic. Walber is also par…

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Renfield (Chris McKay) 1:18:30

1y ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to sink your fangs into a hilariously intoxicating episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast! Tonight, we bring you a special guest who's as wild and unpredictable as a vampire on a caffeine rush. Joining us is none other than the one and only Jonathan Bedford, here to chat about the fang-tastically hilarious film, …

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Ep. 117 – Billy Bob Thornton (feat. Nicholas Gray) 2:29:59

1y ago2:29:59

2:29:59

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we go down south to talk about Billy Bob Thornton! To do this, we bring in devoted Billy Bob fan, friend, writer, director, and producer Nicholas Gray of Uncompromised Cre…

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Ep. 116 – Russell Crowe (feat. Blake Howard) 1:45:50

1y ago1:45:50

1:45:50

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.Today we talk with a legend (Blake Howard of One Heat Minute Productions) about a legend: Russell Crowe. Born in New Zealand and settled in Australia, Crowe had starred in a doz…

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Nobody (Ilya Naishuller) 1:04:02

1y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where we explore the world of cinema through the lens of adult beverages. Join us as we dive into the latest films, old classics, and everything in between, while sipping on a glass of our favorite adult beverage. In our latest episode, we are thrilled to discuss the action-packed thriller, "Nobody," star…

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Ep. 115 – In Conversation with: Richard Dreyfuss 1:16:35

1y ago1:16:35

1:16:35

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.And today we talk to the legend Richard Dreyfuss, currently starring in the film Sweetwater, in theaters now. Written and directed by Martin Guigui, the film tells the true stor…

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Ep. 114 – Sandra Bullock (feat. Kevin Tudor) 2:17:50

1+ y ago2:17:50

2:17:50

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.Today we discuss one of our biggest, most enduring movie stars: Sandra Bullock! To do this, we’ve brought our good friend and the co-host of the great Almost Major podcast: Kevin Tud…

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Ep. 113 – Erotic Thrillers (feat. Karina Longworth) 56:14

1+ y ago56:14

56:14

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we usually talk about movie stars and not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.Today is a very special episode with a very special guest. Karina Longworth of the incredible You Must Remember This podcast joins us - ahead of the release of her new sea…

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Ep. 112 – 2023 Oscars Special (feat. This Had Oscar Buzz) 1:20:35

1+ y ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we usually talk about movie stars and not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between. Today, however, we talk about Oscar movies (!), or better yet, movies that were snubbed of Oscar!Conor and Dan welcome the wonderful Joe Reid & Chris Feil of the This Had…

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The Banshees of Inisherin (Martin McDonagh) 50:35

1+ y ago50:35

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In the latest episode of Adult Beverage Film Podcast, the hosts delve into the emotionally charged Irish drama, The Banshee of Inisherin. The movie is set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland and follows the story of Pádraic, whose lifelong friendship with his buddy Colm comes to a sudden end. Listeners can expect a thorough review of the fi…

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BONUS Ep. – In Conversation with: Jim Gaffigan 17:03

1+ y ago17:03

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Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars and directors and producers! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.In a special Bonus Episode, we talk with the great Jim Gaffigan!You can catch him now starring alongside Rhea Seehorn and Tony Shalhoub in the charming ne…

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Ep. 111 – Benicio del Toro (feat. Chadd Harbold) 1:48:14

1+ y ago1:48:14

1:48:14

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars and directors and producers! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.Today we talk about a true professional. An actor’s actor. The great Benicio Del Toro! Conor and Dan are joined by filmmaker and returning guest Chadd Har…

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Ep. 110 – Cameron Diaz (feat. Mitchell Beaupre) 2:28:59

1+ y ago2:28:59

2:28:59

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.Today we bring back the great Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd’s Senior Editor, @itismitchell on Twitter, co-host of Weekend Watchlist for The Letterboxd Show) to discuss our final Liste…

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The Menu (Mark Mylod) 1:03:26

1+ y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Enter a world where the culinary arts have taken on a life of their own. A place where the desire for a perfect plate has pushed the boundaries of science, magic, and even morality. Welcome to the world of "The Menu", a tantalizing tale of adventure and ambition where a young chef must navigate a cutthroat culinary competition and uncover the dark …

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Ep. 109 – Michelle Pfeiffer (feat. Veronica Fitzpatrick) 1:43:34

1+ y ago1:43:34

1:43:34

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.Today, we chat about one of the most famously beautiful (and talented!) actors of all time: Michelle Pfeiffer! We’re honored to have Veronica Fitzpatrick - of Brown University and Th…

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Everything Everywhere All At Once (Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert) 59:54

1+ y ago59:54

59:54

Once upon a time, in the year 2022, a film was released that would change the way people thought about time and reality. The film was called "Everything Everywhere All at Once". The film followed the story of a young woman named Evelyn Wang played by Michelle Yeoh, who, after a near-death experience, discovered that she had the ability to see and e…

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Ep. 108 – Sam Raimi (feat. Josh Ruben) 1:01:15

1+ y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.For this––our last episode of 2022––we bring on the extremely talented filmmaker Josh Ruben to discuss the legendary Sam Raimi. We primarily focus on some of Raimi’s earlier B-Si…

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Ep. 107 – Michelle Yeoh (feat. Jeff Zhang) 1:48:42

1+ y ago1:48:42

1:48:42

Ep. 107 – Michelle Yeoh (feat. Jeff Zhang) by The Film StageBy The Film Stage

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