Cool little happening in the most recent podcast episode: the guest brought his fun-lovin' attributes and bent my format towards his own podcast format. On more than one instance we manage to wander off-topic, always for amusing results. I also found myself laughing a bit more while recording this episode - no small surprise given how much I laugh during my guest's show.
So as I enjoy the final moments of a long weekend here in Canada, ease into the work week with the Darryl Strawberry episode...
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Here's what's in store in episode eighteen...
Runtime
62 minutes, 55 seconds
Up for Discussion
1. Introduction
2. KNOW YOUR ENEMY - Q & A with this episode's guest, Andrew Robinson aka G-Man from G-Man Reviews. (2:22)
3. COME TALK TO ME - Listeners suggest some stellar double features. 11:10)
4. WHAT'S GOIN' ON - Guillermo is haunted, Mick & Marty are workin', and lists get Hatter's OCD up . (17:03)
5. THE NEW SLANG - Review and reaction of SALT (26:42)
6. THE BEST OF YOU - G-Man and I count down our top five spy and espionage films. (35:07)
Comments and feedback are welcome, and thank-you very much for listening.
Enjoy!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Midnight Radio: The Matineecast Episode 18
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Oh, lovely.
Movie I wish I saw in theaters? That's tricky. You're a devious little bastard, Hatter!
Ok, if I had to choose, it would be 28 Days Later...
I was still terrified by the smallest thing when it came out, and, now that I have since grown a backbone, I wish I could go back in time and experience that mad brilliance on a big screen.
Top 5 Spy Films?
5. Goldeneye
4. Bourne Identity
3. You Only Live Twice
2. Casino Royale
1. Bourne Supremacy/Ultimatum
I'm not really wise to the whole spy genre. Bourne and Bond are pretty much the only experience I've had with it.
Great show, as always. When you said you'd be listing your top spy movies, I wondered if I could even name 5. Alas, you both reminded me that I have indeed seen many great spy films, so great lists.
As for a film I wish I could see on the big screen, it'd have to be Alien. I've only watched it via my 19 inch computer monitor which does not do it justice.
I think the two of you need to march yourselves straight to the video store and rent No Way Out ... one of the best (and apparently forgotten) spy movies ever. 1987, Gene Hackman and Kevin Cosner (still pre baseball), great cold-war spy movie.
Also on my list would be North by Northwest, Enemy of the State, Hunt for Red October, and Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps.
Something I wished I could see on the big screen is Dark City. One of my favourite Sci-fy's I discovered it years after it was released.
Ok, finally able to listen and ready to comment:
Looks like Andrew is going to be getting double the publicity this week with your podcast, and my own on Thursday.
Passion of the Christ and Life of Brian would be an awesome double feature. Though you'd have to hide the second one in small print under it.
My answer to this week would be very simply:
JAWS
I would KILL (music optional) to see that on the big screen. I secretly wish of opening my own theater, just to do it. If I was allowed a 2nd it'd be Yojimbo. Seven Samurai is great, but Yojimbo is Kurosawa's Hollywood-style masterpiece and would explode onto the big screen.
I love Citizen Kane, regardless of its narrative influence, because I really care about the characters. I dislike having not seen all of the AFI Top 100. But I hold a grudge on them for randomly choosing movies that aren't American, as it claims all are, and just "adopts" them. If you're going to have a list stick to your rules. And yes, this is my way of grumping about their exclusion of most foreign films (aka Kurosawa movies - are there any others?)
Spy films are so much fun. Mr. and Mrs. Smith was hilarious to watch in the theater. "Excuse me, did you know you're ticking." - just classic! That line doesn't get enough credit.
I've yet to see The Conversation. Shall add it to the list of movies I intend to watch. The list is now reaching infinity so I should probably get to it.
You know, this isn't intended but me and Heather have the exact same debate with Andrew on Frank Sinatra as you do. We even mention the same movies. I have a feeling because I bet we recorded so closely together they simply overlapped. I find that rather hilarious.
Ok that's all I got for this week. Another great cast!
@ Simon... Did ya like it?
@ Sebastian... Well if you're looking to bone up on the spy genre, Andrew and I just gave you ten films to use as a starter, didn't we?
28 DAYS LATER is a great choice, and brings back memories since I did indeed watch it in a theatre w-a-a-a-y-y-y-y back in 2003. While I love it dearly on dvd, I can say with authority that the tension of that one gets ramped up nicely on a big screen.
@ Rachel... Damn, some good answers to the question of the week this week. I was lucky enough to catch a special showing of ALIEN at TIFF a few years ago, and it is indeed glorious to soak up in that manner.
@ Danger... Costner? in a non-baseball movie?? I dunno...
@ Univarn... Last time I saw JAWs on a big screen it was at a special outdoor screening with my back to Lake Ontario. The term "heebie-jeebies" comes to mind.
By the by, you'll be happy to know that some classics you've been talking up for some time now and creeping their way up my to-see list...including YOJIMBO!
Thansk for the support pal, can't wait to hear the madness you conduct between Heather and Andrew.
I haven't watched it yet. Backlog.
Just listened. Thoughts:
1. You picked Bourne for favorite trilogies. Not me. Though I agree it is a great trilogy.
2. I'm with G on Citizen Kane. I'm actually gonna be discussing that with Fletch on the next MILFcast.
3. As far as what film I wish I could see on the big screen, from what I've heard on your podcast, I'm tempted to say Lawrence of Arabia. Though, even though it's kinda spot on, I would go back and see Star Wars. Just to be a part of that experience and see the effect the film had beyond the cinema once I left would be soooo cool.
Great episode as always, Hatter! Loved G-Man's thoughts on "list-worthy" films and spy movies. I haven't seen a lot of the movies on your top 5's so I'll have to get on that!
As for movies I wish I'd seen in theatres... Well, I'm really lucky that I've been able to see a lot of my top films (Singin' in the Rain, Brazil, Harold and Maude, Casablanca, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, etc) screened at a great local repertory theatre. But I'm still hoping to one day catch Amelie and Dark City on a big screen for their visual beauty, and Better Off Dead and Blazing Saddles because they'd be so fun with an enthusiastic audience.
@ Simon... "Watched"? What are you watching - it's audio.
@ Kaiderman... Part of me is starting to think I need to write a post on why the Kane hype should be believed.
@ Alex... I've actually never seen DARK CITY, so perhaps I'll keep my eyes on our rep cinemas for a potential screening. I saw AMELIE in theatres when it was released - but your right, getting immersed in that movie is just glorious!
Dark City is pretty great- it's very much a precursor to movies like Inception and The Matrix. I'd love to hear your thoughts when you do see it.
Also has Sasha already asked you about recording a promo for our podcast? We're trying to get a few of our fav movie podcasters to record a 20-second or so audio clip that's like "Hi, I'm so and so from the moviecast and I support Some Cast It Hot", kind of like a political ad. Let us know if you're interested, and if not that's totally fine too!
I watch all podcasts over muted sitcom reruns. It's funnier.
Alright, I have to start off by being that guy...
How has no one mentioned Ronin yet, neither on the 'cast itself or here in the comments. Definitely making my top 5 spy movies.
I was thrilled that Andrew excluded Bond. I don't have hate for Bond, but I do have a problem with him/them. He's a fucking shitty "spy." He does not - NOT - fit my definition of what a spy is. For a good example of that, see Spy Game. Does anyone ever not know Bond's name? The guy ought to walk around with a sandwich board around him and the words "My name is James Bond and I'm a spy." crayoned on it. A spy should either be undercover or not seen at all. Stakeouts, trailing, forged docs, all that jazz. Bond is a terrible "spy."
Ok, let me back up.
This was definitely one of my favorite eps - Andrew was a great guest. I have an admission to make: I listened to the Unnamed Movie Podcast once, but I got irritated by it and couldn't do more. It wasn't the content, but the fact that it's apparently the three guys huddled around a microphone (if even huddled), which led to shitty audio, in that I couldn't tell what was being said half the time. The drinking and/or accents probably weren't helping, either.
Having said that, I will have to give it another shot, as I really dug Andrew's responses and general take on film (whaddaya know, he mirrors my thoughts a lot).
So is this where lovers of The Bourne Identity (over the sequels) are hanging out? If so, I'm on record as being one of those peeps. I don't dislike the sequels, but Greengrass and I don't see eye to eye, in that I'm looking at his eye, but it's bouncing all over the fucking room. Steadicam, dood. Jiggly cam does not in and of itself equal great filmmaking - if it did, suburban dads ought to be making bank with their home movies.
Spy Game was a great inclusion. Scott manages not to over-edit the shit out of it with all his technocuts and crap; they're there, but they help more than hinder. I, too, love the Pitt/Redford chemistry. Own it, watch it frequently. The only thing keeping it from being Great is that it's not terribly memorable - there aren't really any "whoa!" scenes or anything that terribly stands out. Solidly written and made, but limited.
Oh, and I'll close out with another "no one said..." comment for my answer to the Question o the week: 2001, anyone?
(Damn, that was long.)
ACTUALLY, I used to think Dark City was an inspiration for the Matrix too but they were released the same year.
It is a great film though!
@ Alex... I'll add it to my neverending list, and will make sure to write something on it after I watch it. I know that Ebert recorded a commentary track for it, so I'll likely end up watching it twice.
I did get the note about recording a little intro...and I must grovel for forgiveness as I keep prorcastinating on it. This weekend - I swear.
@ Simon... In that case might I suggest running mine over an episode of Home Improvement.
@ Fletch... RONIN was in my number six slot. Guess it would have been the honorable mention.
As for Bond, there are about a trillion logical flaws in the universe he lives in. That's just one. I accept all of them, and still love the films for them.
I know what you're aluding to with the style of 'Unnamed'...it took me an episode or two to get used to it as well. Once I did though, good times ensued. The laid back, low-budge feel of it is actually part of its charm...sorta like Wayne's World without the couch.
@ Kaiderman... *Psst* DARK CITY and MATRIX came out a year apart!
OK... but even if they were a year apart that means one was going into production as one was getting released. I mean they did months of physical training prior to principle photography... right?
I'm just saying that I think the similarities are coincidental. Though the brain things in DC look like sentinels.
Great Guinna Pig from Winnipeg! Nice job fellas!! And I am totally going to listen to more from G-Man! I like your style Man...and I totally agree with you on just not liking Citizen Kane...also I too think Goldmember has some great parts (but agree with Hatter that Beyonce is useless). I guess that means you won't be alone on the Island of Exiled Movie Fans:P
I have two suggestions on what I wish I could have seen on the Big Screen...they're old picks but basically I would like to not only see them on a huge theater screen but also see them for the first time when they were released just to see their impact on American culture first hand.
Hatter, great topic on the spy films. Mine are off the beaten path but hey, its what I do:P
5. Taken
5. War Games
3. The Saint
2. Body of Lies
1. The Killing Room
Hatter, I love that you love From Russia (as millions of others do) but Goldfinger is my absolute fave
Oh and maybe it's because I can't differentiate one Bourne film from the rest but I think the magazine/newspaper fight you guys brought up is in the second film, not the third (the extreme shaky cam footage and the toaster explosion right?).
Lastly can't wait for the next podcast!!
P.S. You're probably booked until 2011 but I would love to be on the Matineecast sometime:)
@ Kai... Hard to say, y'know. I'm not certain how long MATRIX's production schedule was with all of those new effect techniques. Of course, I'll probably have a stronger opinion once I finally see DARK CITY.
At any rate, it's not like we're talking DEEP IMPACT and ARMAGEDDON here (That's right, I just went all 1998 on yo ass).
@ Marc... Thank you for teaching me my new favorite saying.
It was quite difficult for me to choose just one Bond to mention, especially since GOLDFINGER and LIVE AND LET DIE are right behind it as my favorites. However, I thought I'd go with the one that made the mold all subsequent 007's followed.
PS - I think you lost your train of thought. You alluded to movies you'd like to see on a big screen, but never actually named any.
Yup, you got me, lost the train o thought:P My two pics to see on the biog screen would be the Wizard of OZ and Jaws.
Oh and don't thank me, thank Futurama;)...they've got a bunch of fun ones to say.
@ Marc... Seen 'em both on a big screen as a matter of fact! Good choices both.
BTW - left a note about this on G-S-T, but drop me an email, i wanna ask you about something:
madhatter(dot)21(at(hotmail(dot)com
K, no longer a matineecast virgin. My only complaint? Too much awesomeness to remember all the things I have to praise about it. Very high production values - am I mistaken in thinking there's some editing and other post-production going on here?
Slaps go out to G-Man for spoiling Salt for me... But everything else out of his mouth was fair game - but not loving The Coversation? Yeesh! Oh, and freakin' Spy Game? What!?
Uh, Bourne fights with a magazine in the second movie, rolling it up and schooling his former colleague who's wielding a knife. Great scene.
There was something you said in the first half that I listened to yesterday that I was totally: "Yes!" But now I can't remember what it was.
Nonetheless, I love the relaxed, collegial atmosphere, the use of music, good structure without being rigid - unlike a certain Cynical show I know. Well done!
@ The Cynics... Um, wow. Thank you - coming from someone who works in radio I consider that very high praise.
There is indeed post-production and editing that comes as part of The Matineecast. Early on I thought it would help give the show a little something extra, and thus far I've been happy with the results.
I'm right behind you on the importance of THE CONVERSATION, but as you heard I do love me some SPY GAME. Sorry about giving away the end - we actually held quite a bit back, so you'll still have a lot to soak up if/when you crave some salt (see what I did there?).
Safe to say that this comment has made my night, and if I may...my show has only managed to get this good by closely listening to shows like yours.
Glad to be talking to listener number 29!
Well, this kind of mutual respect is encouraging. Perhaps a collaboration in the near future is in order?
Yeah, I really envy the more open form and the idea of having guests on as a regular feature. With the radio show I can only justify having bloggers from outside the listening area so much - they'd prefer I keep things local if I can. And that you have respondents to questions and polls, I think I might have to offer up some questions and see what I get in return...
Also, I think I might have been underestimating the value of writing more stuff out about it in the blog itself... The process of putting everything up is a little tedious, so by the time it comes to writing something I'm pretty spent. Guess, I might have to dig deeper.
Cheers to you, dude. I'll be back for sure.
@ The Cynics... My email is madhatter(dot)21(at)hotmail(dot)com...drop me a line ANY time you're looking for some additional Canadian content.
The idea to have guests in just came from the desire for a co-host, but not being able to settle on any one person. Then it turned into a really fun way to be able to actually speak with all these enthusiastic movie-goin' folk that I read so much from.
The question at this point is how long I'll be able to keep the first lap going before I start to doubleback and bring people back for their second kick at the can.
The respondant thing might be my favorite evolution in the nine months I've been doing the show. Some weeks it's a bit of an arm twist, but I love reading the suggestions.
Believe it or not, there isn't a lot of writing that goes into my show! I write my intro, and have a few bullets that i want to remember as points of discussion...but most of what you're hearing is entirely off the cuff. Good to know it sounds rehearsed though.
Anyway, thanks again for checking out my meagre work. Looking forward to your feedback going forward!
know I'm really late... but somehow I felt the need this evening to looks through all the comments here... Like to say thanks for liking my comments and what I had to bring to this ep, I hope a few of you found something interesting from my own podcast and my write ups on my site... anyways was fun chatting with Hatter and can't wait till we get to chat again.
@ Andrew.... They like ya because you're good sir - quality, pure and simple. Thanks again for being my guest, as I say it was certainly worth the post-football wait. Keep up the great work.
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