Independent Film Focus #5: Sharp Corner with Jason Buxton
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Independent Film Focus focuses on talking to filmmakers and highlighting their projects that might not have a wide release or are independently backed. In today's episode Daniel chats to Jason Buxton, the director of the new release, Sharp Corner. Sharp Corner is the story of a man’s spiral as he tries to find greater purpose in his life. It follows Josh, a hapless family man who is drawn into saving the lives of the car crash victims at the sharp corner in front of his house. Films discussed during this episode: Sharp Corner The Gift The King of Comedy Taxi Driver Little Children No...
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Independent Film Focus #4: The Luckiest Man in America with Samir Oliveros
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Independent Film Focus focuses on talking to filmmakers and highlighting their projects that might not have a wide release or are independently backed. In today's episode Daniel chats to Samir Oliveros, the director of The Luckiest Man in America. The Luckiest Man in America tells the unbelievable story of Michael Larson, an ice cream truck driver, who appeared on the gameshow Press Your Luck and won. Films discussed during this episode: The Luckiest Man in America Bad Lucky Goat Richard Jewell Camille 2000 The Luckiest Man in America is out now on VOD. You can buy...
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Independent Film Focus #3: The Spoils with Jamie Kastner
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Independent Film Focus focuses on talking to filmmakers and highlighting their projects that might not have a wide release or are independently backed. In today's episode Daniel chats to Jamie Kastner, the director of the documentary, The Spoils. The Spoils explores the contemporary controversies surrounding the restitution of Nazi-looted art—specifically the story of Dr. Max Stern, a German-Jewish dealer who fled to Montreal during WWII and went on to become one of Canada’s most influential figures in the art world. Jamie chats about what led him to making a film about Max Stern...
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#22- Rule Breakers
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In this episode Daniel is joined by guest co-host Michael Denniston, from the and podcasts. Mike and Dan discuss the latest offering from Angel Studios, Rule Breakers. Rule Breakers tells the amazing true story of women from Afghanistan participating in a robotics competition and all the hurdles, societal and literal, that they have to jump through to make it to the competition in America. Films discussed during this episode: Rule Breakers Nosferatu Companion A Grand Day Out 28 Days Later You're Next Mickey 17 Thunderbolts* Rule Breakers is out now in theaters in...
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#21 - McVeigh with Ashley Benson, Anthony Carrigan & Brett Gelman
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In this episode Daniel and Mason chat about the new release McVeigh. Focusing on Timothy McVeigh (Alfie Allen) in the weeks and days before the Oklahoma City bombing, which is to this day the most devastating domestic terrorist attack on US soil. Also in the episode, Daniel is joined by Ashley Benson, Anthony Carrigan and Bret Gelman who star in the film, to chat about their work on it. Films discussed during this episode: McVeigh Black Bag A Better Man 28 Weeks Later Zodiac If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a movie we cover next please reach out to...
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#20 - Spotlight with Matt Carroll
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In this episode Daniel is joined by Matt Carroll, Professor of Journalism at Northeastern University, and formerly a member of the Spotlight team at the Boston Globe. Matt joins the show to discuss the 2015 Academy Award Best Picture winner Spotlight. He discusses his portrayal by Brian D'Arcy James, what the film got right and the events that happened that didn't make it in the film because they were too unbelievable. Films discussed during this episode: Spotlight Zodiac All the President's Men A Complete Unknown If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a movie...
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Extra Episode: Oscars Review
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In this special episode Daniel and Mason discuss this year's Oscars and talk about all the films and people who won awards. They discuss whether the wins were deserved, as well as dissecting some of the drama and funnier moments of this year's ceremony. Films discussed during this episode: The Brutalist Anora Conclave A Real Pain A Complete Unknown Emilia Perez Mickey 17 Sinners Marty Supreme If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a movie we cover next please reach out to us on social media. We're on , and . Next...
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#19 - Last Breath
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In this episode Daniel and Mason look at the feature film adaptation of the documentary of the same name, Last Breath. Directed by Alex Parkinson, who also directed the documentary of the same name, Daniel and Mason discuss the differences of the feature length film, as well as asking if the film wasn't Hollywoodized enough. Films discussed during this episode: Last Breath Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Nosferatu The Brutalist Babylon Mission Impossible Distributed by , Last Breath is out in theaters Friday, February 28th. To buy tickets in Canada click To buy...
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#18 - Brave the Dark with Nate Deen
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In this episode Daniel is joined by Nate Deen, the writer and subject of the film Brave the Dark. In this interview they discuss the story of Nate's life being turned into a feature length film and the long journey it took to get it into theaters. They also discuss how this is as truthful as it gets when it comes to true story films. Films discussed during this episode: Brave the Dark Saving Private Ryan Life is Beautiful To find where Brave the Dark is playing near you click . To check out some of Angel Studios' films or to become part of their Guild go to their . If...
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#17 - Top 5 Films of 2024 with Michael Denniston
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In this episode Daniel and Mason, as well as special guest Michael Denniston from the podcast discuss their Top 5 Films of 2024. You'll find everything you want in this film recap episode; bizarre criticisms, many laughs and even love of French cinema. Films discussed during this episode: Dune: Part Two Trap Juror No. 2 The Count of Monte Cristo Hit Man Heretic Love Lies Bleeding Alien: Romulus Saturday Night Furiosa I Saw the TV Glow You can find all thse films on VOD now in North America. If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a movie we cover next please reach...
info_outlineIn this inaguaral episode we sit down with Robert Bilott (portrayed by Mark Ruffalo), the subject of the film Dark Waters. We cover the quick filmmaking process from the article in the New York Times about Robert coming out in 2016, to the release of the film mere months before COVID hit the Western Hemisphere. We also look at how accurate the film was in portraying the timeline as well as the relationships with the key players of Dark Waters.
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For more context and info on the events of Dark Waters make sure to check out Robert's book Exposure.
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