The Establishing Shot

Eli Price
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The Establishing Shot

Not your typical movie review podcast! The Establishing Shot centers around deep dives into the filmographies of a director, covering their films episode by episode. This is not just about reviewing their movies but looking deeper at what influences, themes, and filmmaking techniques are used across a director's body of work. Join me and my array of guest hosts as we give you an establishing shot of these directors and their films along with fun segments like movie news, movie drafts, bad movie of the week, and recommendations of the week!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Amistad

    Spielberg’s Amistad, the telling of a true historical event in which enslaved Africans took over their slave ship and were then captured and put on trial to determine their freedom, has some things going for it. It looks great, the acting is really good (phenomenal, in fact, for Djimon Hounsou in his breakout role), and the design of the film is on par with any good historical drama. However, there can be problems that arise when a white filmmaker takes on a story that should be centered around the enslaved people, problems that I think cause this to be a bit of a misstep for the beloved director. I discuss all this and more in this episode. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Support the Show: Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/support/  Follow Eli and the Show: Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theeliprice Eli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPod Show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpod Show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpod Show on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpod Show on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpod Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPod Other Links: My Letterboxd Ranking of Spielberg Films: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice/list/elis-ranking-of-steven-spielbergs-directorial/  Research Resources: - Steven Spielberg All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short by Arnaud Devillard, Olivier Bousquet, Nicolas Schaller - Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films by Molly Haskell - Courtland Milloy's Review of Amistad: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1997/12/14/amistad-through-a-different-lens/aaf8318e-93ab-44f9-93ce-2a6d92e08191/

    1h 41m

  2. NOV 8

    Top 5 Underrated Movies (w/ Jean-Pierre Boudreaux)

    Sometimes critics or the general public get a movie wrong! This week, we let you know which movies deserve reconsideration or a revisit with our Top 5 Underrated Movies. These are movies that were critical flops or just considered not very good by the general public but that we thought were actually really good! It is a fun discussion with opinions that are destined to be vehemently disagreed with! https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Support the Show: Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/support/  Guest Info: Jean-Pierre Boudreaux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanpierreboudreaux/ Thanks for Letting Me Ramble Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tflmrshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tflmrshow/ Inhabit Creative Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inhabitcreativeco/ Website: https://www.inhabitcreative.com/  Follow Eli and the Show: Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theeliprice Eli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPod Show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpod Show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpod Show on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpod Show on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpod Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPod

    1h 14m

  3. NOV 1

    The Lost World: Jurassic Park ( w/ Jean-Pierre Boudreaux)

    A few years after the most successful year of his entire career, Spielberg released what he called his first true sequel in The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Our discussion revolves around the fun elements of this film and it’s development as well as some of the major problems with its story. My guest really likes this Jurassic Park installment where I didn’t care for it too much, which made for a fun debate. Join us and Goldblum’s Ian Malcolm as we return to the world of dinosaurs! https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Support the Show: Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/support/  Guest Info: Jean-Pierre Boudreaux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanpierreboudreaux/ Thanks for Letting Me Ramble Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tflmrshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tflmrshow/ Inhabit Creative Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inhabitcreativeco/ Website: https://www.inhabitcreative.com/  Follow Eli and the Show: Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theeliprice Eli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPod Show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpod Show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpod Show on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpod Show on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpod Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPod Other Links: My Letterboxd Ranking of Spielberg Films: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice/list/elis-ranking-of-steven-spielbergs-directorial/  Research Resources: - Steven Spielberg All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short by Arnaud Devillard, Olivier Bousquet, Nicolas Schaller - Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films by Molly Haskell

    3h 32m

  4. OCT 25

    Superhero Movies, Examining Pop-Culture, & the History of Police in Film (Interview w/ Joe George)

    Joe George is a writer for several publications including Den of Geek and Think Christian, but he also wrote a book exploring superhero movies through a theological lens: The Superpowers and the Glory. This week we discuss his process for writing about pop-culture, his interest in superheroes and what he does with his book, why superhero films have become a staple in our culture, and an upcoming project he has in the works concerning the history of police in film. We might even tell you which superhero films are undeniably the best. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Support the Show: Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/support/  Guest Info: Joe George Website: https://joewriteswords.com/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/joewriteswords Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joewriteswords Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joewriteswords/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Joe-Writes-Words/100076063537094/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joewriteswords YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeWritesWords Substack: https://substack.com/@joewriteswords Buy The Superpowers and the Glory: https://www.amazon.com/Superpowers-Glory-Viewers-Theology-Superhero/dp/1666731056  Follow Eli and the Show: Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theeliprice Eli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPod Show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpod Show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpod Show on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpod Show on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpod Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPod

    1h 11m

  5. OCT 18

    Schindler's List (w/ Joe George)

    Schindler’s List is almost undeniably Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, the pinnacle of his career, and releasing just 6 months after the record breaking Jurassic Park. However, it didn’t come without its struggles on an emotionally charged set or its controversy over its depiction of the Holocaust. We talk about all of this, the phenomenal acting, its beauty, and the ethics of it all in this episode.  https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Support the Show: Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/support/  Guest Info: Joe George Website: https://joewriteswords.com/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/joewriteswords Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joewriteswords Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joewriteswords/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Joe-Writes-Words/100076063537094/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joewriteswords YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeWritesWords Buy The Superpowers and the Glory: https://www.amazon.com/Superpowers-Glory-Viewers-Theology-Superhero/dp/1666731056  Follow Eli and the Show: Eli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPod Show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpod Show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpod Show on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpod Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPod Research Resources: - Steven Spielberg All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short by Arnaud Devillard, Olivier Bousquet, Nicolas Schaller - Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films by Molly Haskell

    3h 22m

  6. OCT 11

    Science Gone Wrong Movie Draft (w/ Christiaan Funkhouser)

    Sometimes science goes all wrong, and sometimes that happens in movies! This week we do a draft of our favorite movies where some sort of scientific endeavor goes all wrong, whether technological, biological, or sometimes both like in Spielberg’s Jurassic Park which inspired this draft. We had a great time talking about these movies and what is interesting about them, and we hope you have fun listening! https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Support the Show: Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/support/  Guest Info: Christiaan Funkhouser Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mr.funkhouser Twitter (X): https://x.com/MrFunkhouser IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4308922/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Dancing Fox Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancingfox.studio/ Twitter: https://x.com/DancingFoxOnX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancingfox.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DancingFox.Studio Website: https://www.dancingfox.studio/  Follow Eli and the Show: Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theeliprice Eli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPod Show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpod Show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpod Show on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpod Show on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpod Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPod

    1 hr

  7. OCT 4

    Jurassic Park (w/ Christiaan Funkhouser)

    In 1993, Steven Spielberg once again awed audiences by giving them something they had never seen so real before on the big screen: dinosaurs. With Jurassic Park, he started what would turn out to be one of the greatest movie years for a director ever, started a technological revolution in film with advances in CGI, and even broke his own box office record. But maybe more importantly, he once again captured the wonder and fear of his audiences and left them with a great theatrical experience. We discuss all this and more about this classic in this episode. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Support the Show: Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/support/  Guest Info: Christiaan Funkhouser Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mr.funkhouser Twitter (X): https://x.com/MrFunkhouser IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4308922/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Dancing Fox Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancingfox.studio/ Twitter: https://x.com/DancingFoxOnX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancingfox.studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DancingFox.Studio Website: https://www.dancingfox.studio/  Follow Eli and the Show: Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theeliprice Eli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPod Show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpod Show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpod Show on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpod Show on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpod Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPod Other Links: My Letterboxd Ranking of Spielberg Films: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice/list/elis-ranking-of-steven-spielbergs-directorial/  Research Resources: - Steven Spielberg All the Films: The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short by Arnaud Devillard, Olivier Bousquet, Nicolas Schaller - Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films by Molly Haskell - A Companion to Steven Spielberg by Various Authors, edited by Nigel Morris

    3h 37m

  8. SEP 27

    Disney & Pixar Villains Draft (w/ Colby Ewert)

    We follow up our discussion of Spielberg’s Hook with a semi-related Disney Villains Draft! Disney fan Colby Ewert joins me to go back and forth picking our favorite villains from Disney and Pixar films. We compiled some great lists along with some great discussion of these villains and what makes them great. We also start off the conversation with a bit of fantasy football talk, another love of both me and Colby. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a voicemail from the button on the right side of the screen on our website https://www.establishingshotpod.com/  Support the Show: Join The Establishing Shot Family for early, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and access to our Discord server where we talk movies all the time: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/support/  Guest Info: Colby Ewert Twitter: https://x.com/ColbyTweetin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colbytradespins/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/fantasmicfeels/  Follow Eli and the Show: Eli on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/theeliprice Eli on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EShotPod Show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/establishingshotpod Show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@establishingshotpod Show on Facebook: https://facebook.com/establishingshotpod Show on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@establishingshotpod Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@EstablishingShotPod

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Not your typical movie review podcast! The Establishing Shot centers around deep dives into the filmographies of a director, covering their films episode by episode. This is not just about reviewing their movies but looking deeper at what influences, themes, and filmmaking techniques are used across a director's body of work. Join me and my array of guest hosts as we give you an establishing shot of these directors and their films along with fun segments like movie news, movie drafts, bad movie of the week, and recommendations of the week!

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  • Creator
    Eli Price
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eli Price
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    The Establishing Shot

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