Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I are joined by Peter Labuza of The Cinephiliacs. We begin with a retrospective of the themes of Michael Haneke before diving into the director’s newest, Academy Award-nominated film, Amour. To wrap up, we take a look at  the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include End of Watch, Ivan’s Childhood, Movie 43, and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week. Click below to stream/download (right-click and save as…) or subscribe on iTunes.

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 40 - Amour and the Themes of Michael Haneke

00:00 - 16:21 - Introductions and the Themes of Michael Haneke.

16:21 - 40:21 - Review of Amour

40:21-1:00:20 - Spoilers for Amour

1:00:21 - 1:18:36 - Picks for Next Week, Closing Remarks, and Outtakes.

Opening music comes courtesy of Joy Division. 

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I discuss the pros and cons of the burgeoning Video on Demand system. Then, we review the crime drama, Arbitrage. To end we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include The Cabin in the Woods, The Game, and The House at the End of the Street. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week. Stream below or click to download (right-click and save as…).

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 23 - Arbitrage

00:00 - 13:35 - Introductions and discussion of Video on Demand.

13:35 - 25:48 - Feature Review of Arbitrage

25:48 - 41:14 - Spoilers for Arbitrage

41:14 - 58:03 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks Opening music comes courtesy of Joy Division. 

Clip from the trailer for Arbitrage courtesy of Roadside Attractions.

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I take a look at the TIFF line-up and let you know which films we are most excited about. Then, we review the superlative independent film, Sleepwalk With Me. To end we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Snow White and the Huntsman, Airplane! and The Master. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 22 - Sleepwalk with Me

00:00 - 20:02 - Introductions and discussion of our most anticipated TIFF selections.

20:02 - 41:54 - Feature Review of Sleepwalk with Me

41:54 - 52:29 - Spoilers for Sleepwalk with Me

52:29 - 1:09:24 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

Opening music comes courtesy of Joy Division. 

Clip from the trailer for Sleepwalk With Me courtesy of IFC Films.

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I are joined by Ethan Vestby of Fade to Black to discuss the films of the recently departed Tony Scott. I give my brief thoughts on Premium Rush, before we review the cryptic odyssey that is David Cronenberg’s Robert Pattinson-led Cosmopolis. To end we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Lawless and For a Good Time, Call… Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week. Stream below or click to download (right-click and save as…).

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 20 - Cosmopolis

00:00 - 19:10 - Introductions and discussion of Tony Scott’s filmography.

19:10 - 22:40- Mini-Review of Premium Rush 22:40 - 48:01 - Feature Review of Cosmopolis

48:01 - 58:43 - Spoilers for Cosmopolis

58:43 - 1:12:22 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

Opening music comes courtesy of Joy Division. Clip from the trailer for Cosmopolis courtesy of eOne.

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I discuss the meaning and potential impact of David Cronenberg’s statements regarding fan reaction to The Dark Knight Rises. Then we review the stop-motion animated gem ParaNorman. To end we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Bernie, Samsara and Premium Rush. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week. Stream below or click to download (right-click and save as…).

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 19 - ParaNorman

00:00 - 17:24 - Introductions and discussion of Cronenberg’s comments regarding The Dark Knight Rises.

17:24 - 35:25 - Feature Review of ParaNorman

35:25 - 48:21 - Spoilers for ParaNorman

48:21 - 1:04:03 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

Opening music comes courtesy of Joy Division. Clip from the trailer for ParaNorman courtesy of Focus Features.

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Welcome to a very special, very weird episode of  our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week staff writer Danny King and I are joined once again by associate editor Nick Newman, who came to us live via cell phone en route to our editor’s wedding. The three of us talk about nerd protectiveness in the wake of bad reactions to negative reviews of The Amazing Spider-Man, then we review the the male stripper drama, Magic Mike. To end we give our picks for upcoming theatrical and home video releases, including The Hunter, Savages, and The Amazing Spider-Man. Then, as a special treat, we give you our top selections of things we watched on our own this week. Stream below or click to download (right-click and save as…).

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 12 - Magic Mike

0:00 - 17:23 - Introduction and discussion of artists in decline.

17:23 - 43:56 - Our feature review of Magic Mike

43:56 - 53:44 - Top Picks for the week ahead and closing remarks

53:44 - 55:55 - Blooper Reel

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Welcome to the newest episode of  our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week staff writer Danny King and I discuss the concept of artists or brands in decline. Then we review the newest film from Pixar, Brave. To end we give our picks for upcoming theatrical and home video releases, including Magic Mike, People Like Us, and 21 Jump Street. Then, as a special treat, we give you our top selections of things we watched on our own this week. Stream below or click to download (right-click and save as…).

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 11 - Brave

0:00 - 16:24 - Introduction and discussion of artists in decline.

16:24 - 43:07 - Our feature review of Brave

43:07 - 44:25 - A brief review of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

44:25 - 55:05 - Top Picks for the week ahead and closing remarks Opening music comes courtesy of Joy Division.

Clip from the trailer for Brave courtesy of Pixar and Disney.

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Welcome to the newest episode of  our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, special guest and The Film Stage editor-in-chief Jordan Raup joins associate editor Nick Newman, staff writer Danny King and I to discuss the surprising trend of delayed or stalled Hollywood movie projects. Then we discuss the romantic drama of Sarah Polley’s hipster-laden Take This Waltz, starring Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen.

To end we give our picks for upcoming theatrical and home video releases, including Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Brave, and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Then, as a special treat, we give you our top selections of things we watched on our own this week. Stream below or click to download (right-click and save as…).

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 10 - Take This Waltz

0:00 - 16:26 - Introduction and discussion of stalled movie productions

16:26 - 52:54 - A brief discussion of Adam Sandler and That’s My Boy, and the Take This Waltz review

52:54 - 1:09:05 - Top Picks for the week ahead and closing remarks

Opening music comes courtesy of Joy Division.

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Welcome to the newest episode of  our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, special guest Eric D. Snider joins associate editor Nick Newman, staff writer Danny King and I to discuss the mechanics of movie trailers in marketing and creating personal expectations for a film. Then we search for meaning among the various plots and questions raised by Ridley Scott’s science fiction epic, Prometheus, starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender and Charlize Theron. To end we give our picks for upcoming theatrical and home video releases, including Your Sister’s Sister, and Shallow Grave. Then, as a special treat, we give you our top selections of things we watched on our own this week. Stream below or click to download (right-click and save as…).

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 9 - Prometheus (with Guest Eric. D. Snider)

0:00 - 15:17 - Introduction and discussion of movie trailers

15:17 - 50:09 - Prometheus review

50:09 - 1:00:08 - Top Picks for the week ahead and closing remarks.

Opening music comes courtesy of Joy Division, trailer for Prometheus courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

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Welcome to the newest episode of  our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, associate editor Nick Newman, staff writer Danny King and I discuss the pitfalls of spoiler-heavy discussion in the age of social media. Then we give our opinions on the fantasy epic, Snow White and the Huntsman, starring Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron. To end we give our picks for upcoming theatrical and home video releases, including John Carter, Safety Not Guaranteed, and Prometheus. Then, as a special treat, we give you our top selections of things we watched on our own this week. Stream below or click to download (right-click and save as…).

MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 8 - Snow White and the Huntsman

0:00 - 14:50 - Introduction and discussion on spoilers and social media.

14:50 - 50:22 - Snow White and the Huntsman review.

50:22 - 1:02:45 - Next Week’s Picks, home video recommendations, and Goodbyes.

Opening music comes courtesy of Deerhunter, trailer for Snow White and the Huntsman courtesy of Universal Pictures.

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