313 - Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
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"ATTICA! ATTICA! REMEMBER ATTICA?" For Episode 313, Brandon and Thomas jump into their True Crime series with DOG DAY AFTERNOON. Listen to find out why Pacino kept dropping out of the movie, how Lumet prepared the actors during their rehearsal process, and how the movie portrayed the true story in the most realistic way possible. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to True Crime Month (00:06:43) Intro to Dog Day Afternoon (00:15:02) How Dog Day Afternoon Got to Production (00:22:50) Favorite Scenes (00:35:01) On Set Life -...
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312 - The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
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"Anybody interested in grabbing a couple of burgers and hittin' the cemetery?" For Episode 312, Thomas and Brandon finish off their Gene Hackman series with one of his most famous films, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS. Listen as they discuss Hackman's relationship with Wes Anderson, how the film used practical locations for the film, and how the film elevated Wes Anderson to the next part of his career. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Audio Disclaimer (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:00:58) Recap of Gene Hackman Month (00:09:34) Intro to The Royal Tenenbaums...
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311 - The Birdcage (1996)
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"You do an eclectic celebration of the dance!" For Episode 311, Thomas and Brandon continue their series on Gene Hackman with THE BIRDCAGE. Listen as they discuss all of the previous versions of the story, who was originally going to play the lead roles, and why it was a different role for Hackman that changed the last few years of his acting career. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre: Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to The Birdcage...
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310 - Unforgiven (1992)
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"I'll see you in hell, William Munny." For Episode 310, David and Brandon continue CineNation's Gene Hackman month with UNFORGIVEN. Listen as they discuss Hackman's apprehension in taking the project, how he worked with Eastwood, and why it is easily one of Hackman's best performances. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre: Announcement: Little Shop of Horrors (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:01:01) Recap of Gene Hackman Month (00:09:39) Intro to...
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309 - Hoosiers (1986)
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"I don't care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book we're gonna be winners!" For Episode 309, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on the films of Gene Hackman. Listen as they discuss HOOSIERS, a film that was seen by some as a comeback for Hackman. Find out more about who the original choice for the lead character was, the tensions between the creative team and Hackman, and how this low-budget underdog sports film became a real-life cinderella story. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of...
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308 - The French Connection (1971)
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"Have you ever been in Poughkeepsie?" For Episode 308, Brandon and Thomas are trying something new this month by focusing solely on one actor, and its Gene Hackman. To kick off the series, they're talking about THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Listen as they discuss Hackman's early beginnings before the film, Hackman's casting in the film, and how Friedkin pulled off the famous car chase. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre: Announcement: Little Shop of...
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307 - The Prestige (2006)
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"Are you watching closely?" For Episode 307, Brandon and Thomas close out Rivalry Month with one of Christopher Nolan's best, THE PRESTIGE. Listen as they talk about the struggles of adapting the novel, how they recreated Victorian London, and how critics disliked the film when it was released. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors Promo (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:01:02) Recap to the Rivalry Genre (00:08:35) Intro to The Prestige...
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306 - Toy Story (1995)
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"To infinity and beyond!" For Episode 306, David and Brandon discuss Pixar's debut animated feature, TOY STORY. Listen as they go through the endless names considered for the film, how many versions of the script they went through, and what real-life rivalry started because of the movie's success. And don't forget to rate and review us! Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap to the Rivalry Genre (00:07:12) Intro to Toy Story (00:12:47) How Toy Story Got to Production (00:23:24) Favorite Scenes (00:44:40) On Set Life - (01:07:25) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:17:11) What Worked and What...
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305 - Bring It On (2000)
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"When we beat you, we'll know it's because we're better." For Episode 305, Brandon and Thomas discuss the most famous cheerleading movie. Listen as they talk about the struggles of BRING IT ON's development, the casting of the film against a rival cheerleading movie, and how the movie was a surprise hit in the summer of 2000. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap to the Rivalry Genre (00:06:15) Intro to Bring It On (00:09:56) How Bring It On Got to Production (00:17:27) Favorite Scenes (00:35:13) On Set Life - (00:58:36) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:02:29) What Worked and What...
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304 - Amadeus (1984)
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"It seemed to me that I was hearing the voice of God." For Episode 304, Thomas and Brandon kick off Rivalry Month with possibly the best rivalry film of all time, AMADEUS. Listen as they discuss the early frontrunners for the main roles, which cast member was hired a day before filming, and why they think AMADEUS is one of the more underrated films of the 1980s. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to the Rivalry Genre (00:05:35) Intro to Amadeus (00:013:54) How Amadeus Got to Production (00:21:19) Favorite Scenes (00:32:13) On Set Life - (00:57:36) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:03:20)...
info_outline"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."
For Episode 296, Brandon and Thomas kick the holiday season off with ELF as they cover some of their favorite New York Christmas movies. Listen as they discuss the film's early casting choices, Jon Favreau's vision for the film, and why Will Ferrell was worried about the film being a failure.
- Opening Banter (00:00:10)
- Intro to New York Christmas (00:04:37)
- Intro to Elf (00:12:01)
- How Elf Got to Production (00:22:12)
- Favorite Scenes (00:37:51)
- On Set Life - (00:53:56)
- Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:07:12)
- What Worked and What Didn’t (01:14:17)
- Film Facts (01:20:27)
- Awards (01:24:02)
- Final Questions (01:29:30)
- Preview for Next Week (01:36:23)
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