Category: Cinemadventure

On this episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, Aidan and Blake discuss Wes Anderson’s fifth film, The Darjeeling Limited. Aidan talks about attention to detail, Blake explains why this has been his favorite of Anderson’s films during our re-watch so far, and the boys talk chemistry between characters and what it means to be a director with a recurring cast of actors.

Movies recommended on this week’s episode:

Breathless

The 39 Steps

Marie Antoinette

Before Midnight

Next week’s movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox

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On this episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, Aidan and Blake discuss Jim Henson’s masterpiece “The Great Muppet Caper.” The boys talk the origin of Gonzo, question if Muppets are real, and try to figure out how they got those Muppets to ride bikes.            

Movies recommended on this week’s episode:

Muppets from Space

The Muppet’s Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

The Muppets (2011)

Next week’s movie: Black Panther

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How Muppets ride bikes

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On this episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, Aidan and Blake discuss Wes Anderson’s film “The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou.” Aidan talks about set design, Blake talks about the pitfalls of the film, and the boys go on a fun tangent about old James Bond films.             

Movies recommended on this week’s episode:

Fantastic Voyage

Thunderball

The Night of the Hunter

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Next week’s movie: The Darjeeling Limited

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Why Roger Ebert thinks this movie was made for SpongeBob

Matthew Gray Gubler’s wonderful Twitter

Gal Gadot and “BobSponge”

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On this episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, Aidan and Blake discuss the 1945 film “Mildred Pierce” from director Michael Curtiz. Aidan talks about his annoyance with voice over in movies, Blake talks about Joan Crawford’s radiance, and the boys talk about Butterfly McQueen and representation in films of the 40’s.         

Movies recommended on this week’s episode:

Casablanca

Double Indemnity

Nora Prentiss

Baby Face

Magnificent Obsession

Next week’s movie: The Great Muppet Caper

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The Seltzerman 

Manny Farber’s review of Mildred Pierce

Hays Code

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On this episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, the boys discuss Wes Anderson’s third film “The Royal Tenenbaums.” Blake points out visual similarities between Anderson and other directors, Aidan teases an upcoming episode, and the boys discuss Anderson’s signature style and its roots in this film.

Movies recommended on this week’s episode:

I Love You To Death

The Best Years of Our Lives

Lady Bird

Annie Hall

Next week’s movie: The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou

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On this episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, the boys are joined by guest Celia Schlekewey to discuss Michel Gondry’s film “Be Kind Rewind.” Aidan forgets what a steamroller is, Blake gets excited about the fact that Sigourney Weaver is in the film, and Celia delivers a motivational analysis about teamwork in uplifting film.

Movies recommended on this week’s episode:

Bernie

Day for Night

Boogie Nights

Brigsby Bear

Don’t Think Twice

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

Next week’s movie: Mildred Pierce

Follow Celia @filmsunstuck and read her work at filmsunstuck.tumbr.com

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Be Kind Rewind Trailer

Be Kind Rewind “Sweded” Trailer by Michel Gondry 

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On this episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, the boys discuss Wes Anderson’s second film “Rushmore.” Aidan flies in with some bonus fun facts, Blake talks about Bill Murray’s journey into independent film, and the boys discuss Anderson’s developing style.

Movies recommended on this week’s episode:

Submarine

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

The 400 Blows

Lost in Translation

Broken Flowers

Next week’s movie: The Royal Tenenbaums

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On this episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, the boys discuss Brian De Palma’s “Dressed to Kill” from 1980. Will our hosts make it out alive? Hopefully yes. Along the way Aidan talks about sequence and what makes for good visual storytelling, while Blake speaks to some glaring problems with the film and its story.

Movies recommended on this week’s episode:

Straight-Jacket

Frenzy

Taxi Driver

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

Next week’s movie: Be Kind Rewind

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In this special bonus episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, Aidan and Blake discuss the best and worst of 2017. Aidan talks The Shape of Water and creature design in the films of Guillermo Del Toro, Blake raves about Call Me By Your Name, and the boys touch on the state of Hollywood. We can all agree that the most important question of 2017, and possibly beyond is “Do you love the fish man?”

We’ll see you on Monday for Brian De Palma’s cult thriller, Dressed To Kill.

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In this special bonus episode of the Cinemadventure podcast, Aidan and Blake discuss Wes Anderson’s first film Bottle Rocket. The boys try their hardest not to be as incompetent as the crazy characters in the film. In a strange turn of events, Aidan does the fun facts, and Blake talks comedy.

Movies recommended on this week’s episode:

I Was Born, But…

I Heart Huckabees

Reservoir Dogs

The Great Muppet Caper

Next Wes Wednesday movie: Rushmore

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