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More than just movies - the movie experience as told by two guys that are surviving in Hollywood.

Episodes

  1. 05/06/2021

    The Sound of Metal

    The Sound of Metal leads the audience through Ruben's life as the avant-garde metal drummer rapidly looses his hearing. How does an actor prepare for that sort of role?  What can production do to further tell the story? We breakdown one of the closing scene between Ruben (Riz Ahmed) and Joe (Oscar Nominated - Paul Raci). Further Reading :: Riz Ahmed on Actor Preparation Paul Raci on Growing Up in the Deaf Community The Deaf Communities Thoughts on The Sound of Metal

  2. 04/15/2021

    2020 Oscar Special

    What's the best picture, best capture, best performance - it depends on what you believe the Oscars are meant to reward. This week we take a look at the Big 6 categories - breakdown what's on screen and pick our favorites.

  3. 04/01/2021

    Minari

    Somewhere between documentary and fiction, Does Minari use insular storytelling to increase tension and nudge the film towards a bigger pay off? Or, how does the writer/director use his own experience to tell more than just a personal history, but something bigger about the way we all want more? Spoiler Alert :: We're breaking down one of the last movies of the film, so what the trailer doesn't already give away - we do. Find out More on :: HollywoodAdjacentPodcast.com Links to content Mentioned :: The Drone Video :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQtpGezPwLc The Time's Article about Korean Farmers :: https://time.com/5938842/minari-korean-american-farmers/

  4. 03/18/2021

    Nomadland

    A completely different take on making a film, Nomadland mixes fiction and real life to give viewers a unique view into a world that lives just next to the reality most of us know. We discuss the themes and the nuts and bolts of one of the most complex scenes in the film - the RTR. Find out More on :: HollywoodAdjacentPodcast.com

  5. 03/04/2021

    Judas and the Black Messiah

    Maybe the first great movie of 2020, which didn't reach any mainstream audience until February 2021. We break down a pivotal speech scene where most of the action takes places with no dialogue. Find out More on :: HollywoodAdjacentPodcast.com Original 'Eyes on the Prize 2' Interview :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSjYd35nF5s

  6. 02/18/2021

    The Vast of Night

    After 17 unsuccessful attempts to get him film into a festival, this first time writer/director almost accidentally surprised the world with a film that had Steven Soderbergh championing it. We break down this under-the-radar hit and talk about how to approach 'listening scenes' on set. Find out More on :: HollywoodAdjacentPodcast.com Steven Soderbergh Interview :: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-05-28/director-steven-soderbergh-advice-for-andrew-patterson-the-vast-of-night Andrew Patterson Interview :: https://slamdance.com/the-vast-of-night-interview-with-director-andrew-patterson/ The 4-Minute Shot Breakdown :: https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-the-vast-of-night-pulled-off-its-incredible-4-minut-1843710587

  7. 02/04/2021

    One Night in Miami

    We talk about the Amazon Studio Film "One Night in Miami" breaking down one of the key scenes between Malcolm X & Sam Cooke

  8. 12/24/2020

    Mank and Why are these movies even made?

    When making a movie - is there any prestige left in prestige films or should everything just be a simple crowd pleaser & why is there a difference?  Also...Mank

  9. 12/15/2020

    Hillbilly Elegy

    Aaron and Bob talk about their 'favorite' way to experience the Oscar Movie Season, and how they plan on watching the films this year. Also, we take a look at one of the first 'Award Season' releases - Netflix's Hillbilly Elegy

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About

More than just movies - the movie experience as told by two guys that are surviving in Hollywood.

Information

  • Creator
    OSI
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 516749
  • Show Website
    Hollywood Adjacent