Ep. 55 - The Great Gatsby and Radical Adaptations

Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, managing editor Dan Mecca, and I review Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby. Before that, however, we take a look at radical cinematic adaptations of classic literature.Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Star Trek Into Darkness, Ghostbusters, Taxi Driver, Glory, Cloud Atlas and more. 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. 55 - The Great Gatsby
00:00 - 15:19 - Introduction and Radical Adaptations
15:20 - 50:37 - The Great Gatsby Review
50:38 - 1:05:42 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks
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Ep. 54 - Iron Man 3 and Something in the Air

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 review the first truly big movie of the summer, Iron Man 3. Then, we get into the revolutionary spirit for our review Olivier Assayas’ new film, Something in the Air. Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Upstream Color, One Hour Photo, The Great Gatsby and more. 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. 54 - Iron Man 3 and Something in the Air
00:00 - 01:40 - Introduction
01:40 - 14:25 - Iron Man 3 Review
14:25 - 21:21 - Iron Man 3 Spoilers
21:21 - 50:33 - Something in the Air Review
50:33 - 1:21:39 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks
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Ep. 53 - Pain & Gain and Summer Movie Preview

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 give you our Top 3 Picks for films to watch this coming summer. Then, we drink a protein shake, get a pump on, and review Michael Bay’s new film, Pain & Gain. Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Silver Linings Playbook, Iron Man 3, Not Fade Away 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. 53 - Pain and Gain and Summer Movie Preview
00:00 - 01:53 - Introduction
01:53 - 33:42 - Top 3 Summer Picks
33:42 - 1:00:55 - Pain & Gain Review
1:00:55 - 1:04:21 - Pain & Gain Spoilers
1:04:21 - 1:21:39 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks
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Ep. 52 - Oblivion and Trance

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 Joseph Kosinski’s Oblivion and Danny Boyle’s Trance. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Michael Bay’s Pain & Gain and more. 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. 52 - Oblivion and Trance
00:00 - 02:09 - Introduction
02:10 - 14:22 - Oblivion Discussion
14:23 - 25:59 - Oblivion Spoiler Discussion
26:00 - 46:59 - Trance Discussion
47:00 - 1:11:12 - Trance Spoiler Discussion
1:11:13 - 1:30:05 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks
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Ep. 51 - To the Wonder and the Films of Terrence Malick

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 films of Terrence Malick. Then we review the divisive new film by Malick, the romantic meditation, To the Wonder. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Django Unchained, Oblivion, and more. 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. 51 - To the Wonder and the Films of Terrence Malick
00:00 - 22:41 - Introductions and the films of Terrence Malick
22:41 -1:10:25 - Review of To the Wonder
1:10:25 - 1:23:00 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.
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Ep. 50 - The Place Beyond the Pines and Remembering Roger Ebert

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 share our personal memories regarding Roger Ebert. Then discuss Derek Cianfrance’s drama The Place Beyond the Pines. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include To the Wonder, 42, The Angels’ Share, 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. 50 - The Place Beyond the Pines and Remembering Roger Ebert
00:00 - 16:35 - Introductions and remembering Roger Ebert
16:36 -35:32 - Review of The Place Beyond the Pines
35:53 - 1:00:28 - Spoilers for The Place Beyond the Pines
1:00:29 - 1:19:22 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.
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Interview - Shane Carruth on Upstream Color

It was 2004 when director Shane Carruth debuted his first feature film, Primer, at the Sundance Film Festival. Now, nine years later, Carruth returns with his second feature, the powerful and enigmatic Upstream Color. I had a chance to sit down with Carruth following a private screening of the film to discuss a wide spectrum of topics including his creative process, his reaction to fan questions regarding the plot, and his thoughts on Kickstarter and crowdsourcing. So take a listen, and check out Upstream Color in theaters beginning on April 5th and on VOD and Blu-Ray in May. You can check the Upstream Color web site for release dates and more information about availability.
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MP3: The Film Stage Show Interview - Shane Carruth on Upstream Color
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Ep. 48 - Spring Breakers and Directors Going Mainstream

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 talk about what happens when niche director’s go mainstream. Then, we talk about the latest film to bring a director to a wide audience, Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Lincoln, Room 237, G.I. Joe: Retaliation and more. 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. 48 - Spring Breakers and Directors Going Mainstream
00:00 - 15:04 - Introductions and a discussion of directors who rose to the mainstream.
15:04 - 37:07 - Review of Spring Breakers
37:07 - 1:00:37 - Spoilers for Spring Breakers
1:00:37 - 1:21:06 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.
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Ep. 46 - Oz the Great and Powerful and Fairy Tale Epics

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 review discuss the disturbing trend of turning classic fairy tales into big budget spectacles. Then, we talk about the lastest entry into this genre, Oz the Great and Powerful. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Hitchcock, Upside Down, Ginger and Rosa and more. 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. 46 - Oz the Great and Powerful and Fairy Tale Epics
00:00 - 14:50 - Introductions and a discussion of big budget fairy tale adaptations.
14:50 - 34:09 - Review of Oz the Great and Powerful
34:09 - 47:54 - Spoilers for Oz the Great and Powerful
47:54 - 1:02:40 - Picks for Next Week, Closing Remarks.
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Ep. 45 - Jack the Giant Slayer and The Color Wheel

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 review two films from very different ends of the movie-making spectrum. First, the big budget action adventure film Jack the Giant Slayer. Then, we talk about the micro-budget comedy/drama The Color Wheel. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Wreck-it Ralph, Dead Man Down, Oz the Great and Powerful 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. 45 - Jack the Giant Slayer and The Color Wheel
00:00 - 12:56 - Introductions and a quick review of Jack the Giant Killer.
12:56 - 36:46 - Review of The Color Wheel
36:46 - 56:03 - Spoilers for The Color Wheel
56:03 - 1:13:19 - Picks for Next Week, Closing Remarks.
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