Double D's Definitive DVD Podcast - Audio Commentaries

David Bjerre and Dennis Rosenfeld

Audio commentaries in English, from the otherwise Danish Podcast Double D's Definitive DVD Podcast. Read more about us at http://dobbeltd.dk/double_d.shtml

  1. 09/11/2014

    Event Horizon Commentary

    We can't help ourselves, so we're heading to hell for another stab at a Paul W.S. Anderson film. This time we're talking about Event Horizon from 1997, written by Philip Eisner, starring Laurence Fishburne og Sam Neill, along with Anderson regulars Jason Isaacs and Sean Pertwee. On this track we cover: The flawed story and what could have been The physics-defying techno babble Visual effects and designs We explain why we love the film unconditionally anyway And why, in the future, we're still going to need old-fashioned pens

    1h 39m

  2. 12/12/2013

    The Shining Commentary

    Time to take a look at a little film about a family going slowly insane together: The Shining from 1980, directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on the book by Stephen King. Hated and revered, analyzed by many who shouldn't, but nevertheless the work of a master. Join us as we train the light on this controversial film to find out if it really shines all that brightly. On this track we cover: Kubrick's visuals and narrative style The production and Kubrick's work methods The novel vs. the film Shelley Duvall's teeth The insane conspiracy theories

    2h 27m

  3. 09/19/2013

    The Last Man on Earth Commentary

    Time to tackle an old.... classic? This is the original adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend. starring Vincent Price, as the last man on earth, battling hordes of bloodthirsty vampires. The movie is in public domain, and can be watched for free on YouTube. On this track we cover: The film vs. the original novel Later adaptations What could have been - unproduced screenplays Zombie / vampire / outbreak movies The realities of surviving in a post-apocalyptic world PS: David accidentally says the wrong running time. It's 1:26:44 (not 48).

    1h 29m

  4. 06/21/2013

    Mission Impossible, "Recovery" Commentary

    In this bonus episode we talk about the old Mission: Impossible TV show, while we watch one of the classic episodes, "Recovery" - the last episode from season 2. The episode was directed by Robert Totten, and written by William Read Woodfield & Allan Balter. Please note that this is not a hardcore scene-specific track, just a bit of extra fun, so we can talk about some of the stuff we couldn't fit into the main track for Mission: Impossible (1996). On this track we cover: The style and structure The creation of the original show Favorite moments from the show The slow decline of the series And much more

    53 min

  5. 06/20/2013

    Mission Impossible Commentary

    Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt in Brian De Palma's 1996 big screen adaptation of Mission: Impossible, the classic TV show, created by Bruce Geller. Our mission is: To investigate this fantastic action movie, with a critical eye, especially in terms of plot and connection to the original show. On this track we cover: The logic of the plot The movie franchise vs. the series The origin of the series Tom Cruise the movie star And much more

    1h 53m

  6. 04/04/2013

    Lara Croft Tomb Raider commentary

    Angelina Jolie IS Lara Croft, but is Simon West's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) the ultimate adaptation of the classic computer game? Join us and find out, as we pull apart this Hollywood blockbuster. On this track we cover: The problems with plot and writing Simon West's direction Angelina Jolie's.... talents. Comparisons to Indiana Jones and other adventure films The Illuminati

    1h 43m

  7. 12/11/2012

    Dreamscape commentary

    We're back in the 80's! This time we take a trip into a disturbing atomic nightmare with Dennis Quaid, Kate Capshaw, and Max von Sydow in Dreamscape (1984), directed by Joseph Rubens, and written by David Loughery. Featuring visual effects by Peter Kuran and makeup effects by Craig Reardon. On this track we cover: 80's effects on a budget The problematic production How movies deal with dreams and the paranormal Peter Kuran and his company The so-called Dream People of Malaysia

    1h 41m

  8. 10/11/2012

    Prometheus Audio Commentary

    In space no one can hear you develop a bad screenplay, but on this track you can listen to us rip into one of 2012's most disappointing movies: Prometheus (2012). Directed by Sir Ridley Scottt, "written" by Jon Spaihts & Damon Lindelof. On this track we cover: The deeply flawed screenplay The complete lack of science and logic Connection to the franchise Crackpot internet theories And we offer changes to improve the script

    2h 6m
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Audio commentaries in English, from the otherwise Danish Podcast Double D's Definitive DVD Podcast. Read more about us at http://dobbeltd.dk/double_d.shtml

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