279 episodes
The Pestle: In-depth Movie Talk, No Fluff | Film Review | Spoilers Wes Evans: Actor, Filmmaker, Director, Writer; Todd Sapio: Actor, Producer, Musician, Athlete
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Cinema lovers unite! Two actors and filmmakers decided to cut through all the fluff and start a movie podcast where they actually discuss the film and not a million other things you don't care about. Covering the obvious (did you like the movie?) while diving a little deeper (what is Interstellar really about? is there a bootstrap paradox?) we are having an in-depth conversation about movies and see if they hold up to scrutiny, and maybe even inform us about life or moviemaking itself. Because a good movie is often about more than what it's about. So, let's see if these Hollywood directors & writers are up to snuff as we cover blockbusters, independent films, direct to Netflix movies, and everything else; maybe your next favorite film is an indie you haven't even heard of, let us introduce you to another way of watching movies.
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Ep 279: “Three Thousand Years of Longing”
We rub George Miller's "Three Thousand Years of Longing" and discuss Cinematography, how compositing, motion blur, and depth of field help tell the story; Story & Writing, Enzo, Storytelling; Wes rants about why this movie may not have done well in theaters; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
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Ep 278: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”
We stowaway in George Miller's "Furiosa" and discuss Story & Writing, mercy in the wasteland, teleporting; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
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Ep 277: “Fallout”
We give "Fallout" a thumb's up and discuss Story & Writing, Lucy's character arc, great exposition; Guest Joe Howes solves cold fusion during an offscreen scene; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
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Ep 276: “The Fall Guy”
We crash into "The Fall Guy" and discuss Story & Writing, great stakes, breaking the rule of repeats; and other such stuff and things and stuff.
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Ep 275: “Stranger Than Fiction”
We narrate Will Ferrell's "Stranger Than Fiction" and discuss Cinematography, infinite zoom, story through shadows Story & Writing, rule of repeats, naming conventions, ticking clock and other such stuff and things and stuff.
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Ep 274: “Monkey Man”
We swing through Dev Patel's "Monkey Man" and discuss Cinematography, camerawork, visual motifs; Story & Writing, emotional engagement, setting up payoffs; and other such stuff and things and stuff.