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Hosted by Max Covill and Evan Crean · tv · EN · 221 episodes
Boston Online Film Critic Members Max Covill and Evan Crean discuss the latest news in the world of film.
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Max and Evan talk about the films of Zach Cregger, including Barbarian, Weapons, and Resident Evil. Before all that there's Star Wars news, Paramount merger discussion, and more. Stay turned afterward for a discussion on The History of Concrete and 9 to 5.
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Max and Evan discuss the summer box office, movie news, and upcoming film festivals. Films coming to TIFF, Venice, NYFF, and probably Telluride are discussed. The conversation covers upcoming movies, including a new film starring Pedro Pascal and a biopic about Anthony Bourdain. It also delves into the new Spider-Man movie. Chapters 00:00 New Setup and Background 03:02 Summer Box Office and Movie Selections 05:53 Movie News and Anticipation for Film Festivals 29:27 Upcoming Movies 33:28 The Anthony Bourdain Biopic 51:15 The New Spider-Man Movie
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This week Max and Evan are joined by author Daniel Dockery to discuss his upcoming Batman: The Animated Series novel, I Am The Knight. They start with the news about the Warner Brothers and Paramount merger, and the implications of studio mergers in Hollywood. The future of Hollywood and film diversity is also discussed, along with Marvel news and horror movie trailers. The episode concludes with a transition to the featured topic: Batman the Animated Series. The conversation delves into the impact of Batman: The Animated Series, the genesis of 'I Am the Night,' character redefinition and evolution, and the villains of the series. It explores the lasting influence of the animated series on popular culture and the redefinition of iconic characters. The conversation delves into the exploration of Batman's higher purpose and the impact of his destiny, comparing storytelling devices and the enduring legacy of Batman: The Animated Series. It also discusses the artistry and technique of animation, the timeless appeal of Batman: The Animated Series, and the evolution of the animation industry. Stay tuned afterwards for a discussion on the new Jackie Chan 4K Boxset from Arrow and a review of the Apple TV+ movie, The Dink. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Movie Theater Weekend and Animated Series Discussion 01:49 Introduction of Guest and Book Discussion 02:59 Impact of Batman the Animated Series 04:35 Discussion on Warner Brothers and Paramount Merger 05:21 Implications of Studio Mergers 06:22 The Future of Hollywood and Film Diversity 06:27 Discussion on Black Panther and Marvel News 11:26 Horror Movie Trailers and Batman Animated Series Memories 23:28 Transition to Featured Topic: Batman the Animated Series 28:06 The Impact of Batman: The Animated Series 30:23 The Genesis of 'I Am the Night' 48:12 Character Redefinition and Evolution 53:12 The Villains of Batman: The Animated Series 58:45 Exploring Batman's Higher Purpose 59:36 The Impact of Batman's Destiny 01:00:49 Comparing Storytelling Devices 01:04:36 The Enduring Legacy of Batman: The Animated Series 01:05:08 The Artistry and Technique of Animation 01:08:25 The Timeless Appeal of Batman: The Animated Series 01:10:07 The Evolution of Animation Industry 01:12:49 The Influence of Batman: The Animated Series 01:19:55 The Impact of Jackie Chan's Work 01:24:26 Exploring Dinosaur Movies 01:26:58 The Comedy of The Dink
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The episode begins with a discussion about the late Sam Neill. Max Covill and Evan Crean also discuss the impact of streaming services on physical media and the film industry. They provide updates on the summer movie game and share their thoughts on recent movie releases. The conversation covers the life and career of Sam Neill, focusing on his notable roles in films like Jurassic Park, The Hunt for Red October, and In the Mouth of Madness. It also delves into his later work in movies like The Hunt for the Wilderpeople and TV shows like Peaky Blinders. The hosts also share their recent movie viewings and thoughts on the Odyssey, with a focus on the film's themes, performances, and production. Takeaways Sam Neill's passing is a significant loss to the film industry. The impact of streaming services on physical media and the film industry is a topic of concern. Sam Neill's impact as an actor spans across various genres and time periods. His ability to portray complex characters and his enduring presence in the film industry are noteworthy. Sam Neill movie recommendations Thoughts on Jurassic World Dominion Insights on the Odyssey film Chapters 00:00 Remembering Sam Neill 21:37 Summer Movie Game Update 20:53 Impact of Streaming Services 27:01 Remembering Sam Neill 28:38 Early Career and Jurassic Park 32:34 The Hunt for Red October and Other Films 46:23 In the Mouth of Madness and Later Work 57:59 Sam Neill and Movie Recommendations 58:50 Discussion on the Odyssey 01:01:56 Recent Movie Viewings 01:10:15 Exploring the Themes of the Odyssey 01:13:02 Film Production and Performances 01:27:51 Upcoming Film Festivals and Concluding Remarks
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Max and Evan discuss the four theatrical films of the Jackass franchise ahead of the series finale, Jackass: Best and Last. First they discuss Google investing in film studio A24 and give an update on the Summer Box Office Game. Then the guys talk about the four Jackass movies. Stay tuned afterwards for a discussion on Toy Story 5 and the original Cape Fear movie.
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