Slight shake-up this week. Podcast post on Sunday, Review post will come on Monday. I could explain why, but it’s not that interesting a story.

I mention this within the episode, but it’s worth noting here – the full show is taking a break for a few weeks, but my series of TIFF man-on-the-street will take over beginning this coming weekend. (If anybody has requests, now is the time).

Special thanks must be given to this episode’s guest, who not only came in rather last-minute, but was game for not only doing a spin on a show she’d never listened to, but likewise game for sitting down with a guy she didn’t really know all that well. Pretty much the definition of a good sport.

Here’s what’s in store in the Andrew Bailey episode…

Runtime
68 minutes, 20 seconds

Up for Discussion

1. Introduction
2. KNOW YOUR ENEMY – Q& A with this week’s guest Kelly Noordermeer (2:24 )
3. COME TALK TO ME – Fielding some listener feedback on Fall 2011 films (11:19)
5. THE NEW SLANG – Review and reaction of FRIGHT NIGHT (16:28)
6. THE BEST OF YOU – Ryan and Kelly round out the earlier topic by discussing their most anticipated Fall 2011 films  (32:49)

Comments and feedback are welcome, and thank-you very much for listening.

Enjoy!

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6 Replies to “Episode 40”

  1. How do someone shut off a picture if they don’t like it after say 20 – 30 minutes? I understand one maybe has commitments and then never comes back to it or you’re really tired and what to give the film a fair shot, at another time – but it seems rather dismissive to the filmmaker to shut of his work of art after half way through because you’re not “digging” it. I could be wrong on this point, but it’s just a bit perplexing to me.

    As for “Say Anything” … not sure what Kelly means by “nothing happens”. Perhaps elaboration would be nice. For me, not growing up in the 80’s – this is a film that stands the test of time – surpassing its sentimental, cliched “of its time” staple. Here’s a picture with a relationship thats endearing and engrossing – with characters who are genuine human beings, with real feelings. The whole thing was very honest and heartwarming, yet not drenched in saccharine.

    Eastwood: I know how you feel, I defended him on the LAMBcast the other day. Though, I understand why you may have a problem with him Kelly. I’d say “Invictus” and “Million Dollar Baby” are worth checking out.

    Some admiration must go to your ambition Ryan – every guest you bring on the show, adds something new and fresh to each and every show. Nicely done Kelly.

    Hope both of you enjoy TIFF.

    ~ Sam

    1. Case in point – twice in my TIFF-going history, I’ve walked out on a film after 45 minutes. In that sort of situation, my time is valuable, and if I’m not feeling the movie that’s playing, I can take that extra 75 minutes and get some rest, food, or even just get to the next movie with time to spare.

      Much as I am the proponent of “watch it again”, I can understand how someone can bail out of something early if they’re not feeling it (especially something as silly as GUNLESS).

      Kelly might have just been reacting to hype. Here’s a film that she’s heard mentioned time and time again as a pop culture classic…so when it plays out as just one (relatively quiet) summer of love between Lloyd and Diane, it might have come down as a disappointment. Least she didn’t dislike it.

  2. Just listening to the podcast, I have to say I think you will love The Skin I Live In, I look forward to hearing what you have to say about it.

  3. Sam, I think in my head I had built it up to be more along the lines of, dare I say it, Ferris Bueller, only really knowing the hype around the window scene. And like Ryan said, it plays out very quietly. I think watching it again knowing the movie would be good for me.
    Actually (just remembering this now) when I was watching it I stopped it to look up a synopsis, because it was taking such a different journey then I was expecting.

    As for turning off a movie early, it’s not something I do often (although I think it may have come across that way in the podcast). In fact, I almost never do it. Working on films, I know exactly how much time, money, sweat and tears goes into each film. I think we made it most of the way through Gunless before deciding it just wasn’t worth our time to continue (and Easy A was playing at the Rep theatre down the street in 20 minutes, much better time). In the case of 2001, I suspect I got pulled away for whatever reason and never returned to it. But it is returning to the Lightbox here soon, and I intend to see it through.

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