Ryan McNeil
Interesting…
When I was mapping out this summer’s worth of podcasts, I thought for certain that this would be a week where everybody went to see the same movie and all of the podcasts would be talking about the same title. Who knew the film would end up underperforming and that it wouldn’t be the subject of every other show out there?
It be’s that way sometimes.
For a second or two, I wasn’t sure that today’s guest was going to turn on his mic at the designated time and place. Summer right? Scheduling is a bitch. For what it’s worth, I’m glad he did as he truly brought the goods to the entire show…leaving me to wonder why he doesn’t do more podcasting himself.
Oh, and there’s somewhat of a format change to this episode that made its production different that the previous 88 episodes. I’m curious if it comes through in the final cut.
Here’s what’s in store in episode eighty-nine…
Runtime
79 minutes
Up for Discussion
1. Introduction
2. KNOW YOUR ENEMY– Q& A with this week’s guest Marc Ciafardini (2:39)
3. COME TALK TO ME – Fielding some listener feedback on the best films of 2013 so far (16:40)
4. THE NEW SLANG – Review and reaction to PACIFIC RIM (33:23)
5. THE OTHER SIDE – Marc couples REAL STEEL (56:13)
6. THE OTHER SIDE – Ryan couples MONSTERS (66:46)
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There is a whole market of movie tie-in toys and I already saw some Pacific Rim figures in Silver Snail last week (ironically I was there a few hours BEFORE seeing the film).
Also people accusing Guillermo del Toro of not picking a better project should look back at the somewhat tough time he had getting films made in the five years since Hellboy II.
He was the original director for The Hobbit and left as the projected dragged through development hell (I would have loved to see his version of the film). He then moved on the his dream adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness, which imploded when the studio wanted him to commit to a PG-13 rating. Hopefully he’ll eventually get to make that film. It was only after those two projects, he finally moved on to Pacific Rim.
Also, he’s been very active as a writer/producer of films such as Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (which I like) and Mama (not so much).
And here’s my feedback question:
There was actually a bit of a double whammy at this year’s Hot Docs film festival thanks to the little blogger community we have going.
It was on the opening weekend of the festival when local writer Kirk Haviland wrote this on Facebook: “Goddam, everyone needs to make room for Valentine Road at Hot Docs. Or when it plays later this year on HBO.” I believe you were singing the film’s praises as well and that was enough for me to check out the next screening.
At that Valentine Road screening I ran into both Kurt Halfyard and Courtney Small, who both had just seen and loved Maidentrip, which I also subsequently checked out.
Let’s just say both films were in my top three of the festival (with Valentine Road being at the top).
So I’m back listening again after skipping last episode about the Before-movies since I have yet to see the newest one (but I’ll definitely catch up with it later).
I haven’t seen the movie of this episode either, but the stakes are much lower and I wasn’t worried about having it spoiled.
As a response to your question:
When I wrote an enthusiastic review about Buried, I got three comments on my blog from readers Pete, Rodney Twelftree and Carra, who all pointed me towards the Canadian movie Cube. I really didn’t know a lot about it before watching it. I just trusted my blog readers, as always. After all this time, they know my preferences.
As you know after the episode of Matineecast where I appeared, I fell in love with it. Actually I loved it so much that I successfully campaigned for it to be included in the screening program at my local film club. Don’t underestimate the influence that the blogosphere may have on what eventually will appear on a big screen!
I saw (actually bought) Cube based on a recommendation as well. A true Canadian sci-fi cult classic!
Thanks for having me on the show, always a blast and the kind words in the into are very much appreciated. One thing I really love about GDT is the “sexy ugly” look he brings to his sets, suits creatures and films in general. In PacRim was great to see how anti-tech this was when it came to the Jaegers. Sure the mechs were sophisticated and the science very high concept but it also seemed cobbled together as opposed to being ultra slick and space-agey. That’s probably what it’d be like when the human race is scratching things together to save humanity. They weren’t prepared for the Kaiju and as such they are kind of making it up on the fly. Anyway, looking forward to chatting film again bud.
Thanks again for coming by sir! You bring the goods as always.
What about an answer for next episode’s feedback question: A film you saw blind on someone else’s suggestion.
Well since I’ve revealed myself to be a lover of low brow movies, my answer to your feedback question is The Boondock Saint. God help me I loved that movie the first time I saw it (still do actually) and was just so unprepared buy how much I took to it sight unseen.
It’s cool to see coverage to Monsters, which I caught up with a few years ago. I like the way it barely shows the monsters but keeps them just outside the frame of many shots.
It’s tough as a blogger to go into movies knowing nothing beyond a recommendation. That did happen when my brother recommended that I watch Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives from Apichatpong Weerasethakula a few years ago. It was showing here at the local college film series, and I knew very little about it. It got a bit sleepy watching it because of the laid-back tone and gorgeous scenery, but it was also mesmerizing.
Sleepy would be to understate my reaction to Uncle Boonmee. I had borrowed the film at my local theatre since it was one of those movies that people kept recommending. But I couldn’t manage to stay awake for more than five minutes. At the most. When I woke up I tried again, but alas I fell asleep one more time. This went on for a while. I watched, I nodded, I woke up and I went back to the beginning again. After three or for tries I gave up on it. It may be good,but it’s obviously not for me.
Jessica, I think it helped me to be away from home to see Uncle Boonmee. For some reason, I tend to get sleepy at that college screening auditorium every time. It may be the choice of movies or the fact that it’s super cold and quiet. I think this was a case where it wasn’t boring; Uncle Boonmee has all those nature sounds and static shots. It’s like the perfect white noise, with some great images too.