48 episodes
Let the Movie Speak! Travis & Justin
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- TV & Film
Though no one asked them to, Travis and Justin, two semi-intrepid and thoroughly amateur film lovers, are embarking on a journey. They’re looking beyond letter grades to evaluate movies. They’re trying to listen to what cinema is saying - about characters, about morality, about life. In short, they hope to let the movie speak. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ltmspod/support
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"Vertigo" (1958)
An aspirational man who is arguably obsessed with mid-life crises and a word nerd test their fear of cinematic heights while diving head first into Hitchcock's Masterpiece.
Show Notes:
1/20/23
Let the Movie Speak!
"Vertigo" (1958)
Season 5, Episode 12
After discussing their week of watching, including Frances Ha (2012), & The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), the duo of Travis and guest host Annie attempt to peel back the layers of what makes Vertigo (1958) so captivating now, why it didn't exactly grab audiences or critics at the time of it's release, discuss whether or not its protagonist is singularly problematic, and, of course, find themselves at the culdesac of: "Is It Worth Your Time?"
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"Some Like it Hot" (1959) w/Extras!
Two dudes sort of talk about "Some Like it Hot" (1959), but really use the episode as an excuse to catch up on what they've been watching.
Show Notes:
1/11/22
Let the Movie Speak!
"Some Like it Hot" (1959)
Season 5, Episode 11
After breezing right through the unremarkable entry from 1959, Travis and Justin shoot the breeze about what they've been watching lately and why you should check out some/all of the following: "The Banshees of Inishiren" (2022), "Babette's Feast" (1987), "Avatar: The Way of Water" (2022), and "First Reformed" (2017).
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"Elevator to the Gallows" (1958)
Les amis discover this: if style over substance were a virtue, this film would still be a few francs short of a euro.
Show Notes:
12/16/22
Let the Movie Speak!
"Elevator to the Gallows" (1958)
Season 5, Episode 10
After discussing their week of watching, including Spencer (2021), & Frankenstein (1931), the boys hop on a plane to the seedy, black and white streets of Paris, France to delve into the world of Julian and Florence. They touch on what French New-Wave contributed to film, and how this particular entry leaves much to be desired if you care about things happening that matter in your movies. All of it culminates in an answer to their favorite question: "Is It Worth Your Time?"
Welcome [0:00-0:04]
What Did We Watch This Week? [0:04-0:22]
Intro [0:22-0:31]
What's It Saying? [0:31-0:53]
Is It Worth Your Time? [0:53-1:01]
Noir Alley segment on "Elevator to the Gallows" with Eddie Muller & Alicia Malone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBkwcfsILPc&t=126s
Miles Davis Scoring "Elevator to the Gallows"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WVSQTg_rm0
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"The Thing From Another World" (1951) & "The Thing" (1982)
What’s the point?: Nihilism, neo-gore, and popcorn drive the pair’s discussion of Howard Hawk’s “The Thing From Another World” and John Carpenter’s “The Thing.” Rest assured: Dog Agency is thoroughly dissected.
Richard Newby’s Hollywood Reporter article regarding the potential saving grace of Marvel’s horror properties: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/werewolf-by-night-comics-behind-marvel-special-1235236312/
Roger Ebert’s Review:
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-thing-1982 Stuart Cohen’s (a producer for Carpenter’s “The Thing”) blog regarding the making of the film: https://theoriginalfan.blogspot.com/?m=1
John Carpenter on Letterman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJRksSu_y_4&t=416s
John Carpenter on Two Types of Scary Stories:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNT77JzuUbs
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"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956)
Vegetables with a regrettable tendency to plant their seeds and lay waste to the human race dominate the duo’s discussion.
Show Notes:
10/23/22
Let the Movie Speak!
"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956)
Season 5, Episode 9
After discussing their week of watching, including The Sixth Sense (1999), The Adventures of Tintin (2011), the pals journey into the eighty minute popcorn world of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). While touching on some brief historical and genre-specific context, the experience of what it feels like to watch this movie is explored. Opinions are given on the lead performance by Kevin McCarthy, the somewhat limited role dispensed to his love interest played by Dana Wynter, as well as how cool those pods really are. Comparisons are made between the original and the 1978 version, including the stark contrast in the endings. All of it culminates in an answer to their favorite question: "Is It Worth Your Time?"
Welcome [0:00-0:04]
What Did We Watch This Week? [0:04-0:15]
Intro [0:15-0:21] What's It Saying? [0:21-1:02]
Is It Worth Your Time? [1:02-1:07]
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"Throne of Blood" (1957)
Shakespeare in Edo, or: I’m never listening to that Evil Forest Spirit again - the gang (We’ve got Annie!) evaluates Kurosawa’s take on Macbeth.
Show Notes:
10/18/22
Let the Movie Speak!
"Throne of Blood" (1957)
Season 5, Episode 8
On this episode, Travis and Justin are once again joined by the incomparable Annie on a journey through Kurosawa's vision of a classic Shakespeare tale. After discussing their week of watching, including Atonement (2007), The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), and Thor Love and Thunder (2022), they each contribute their varying thoughts, opinions and open-ended questions to the Japanese take on Macbeth. They explore the historical context of post-war audiences, the adaptation process, and Kurosawa's stunning visuals, all while giving the horses in the film their proper due. Everything from the conception of the witch and her prophecy, to the violence onscreen, and Lady Macbeth's unique portrayal are tossed around until the answer to that final question is reached: "Is It Worth Your Time?"
Welcome [0:00-0:04]
What Did We Watch This Week? [0:04-0:15]
Intro [0:15-0:26]
What's It Saying? [0:26-1:06]
Is It Worth Your Time? [1:06-1:11]
Kurosawa Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5MtUiYxBiY&t=50s
TCM Intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3yAD9b5wP4&t=71s
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