this episode:
Rescue Dawn, Black Sheep, La Vie en Rose - DVD releases and trailer talk.
…and as always our signature tangents.
Unwrap the complete Show Notes by clicking on this link…
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These are the show notes for Cinecast Episode #56
“Tracks” - -
Intro Music (”New Earth Mud”): 0:00 - 5:11
Opening Remarks/Announcements: 0:40- 3:42
Rescue Dawn: 3:43- 27:36
La Vie en Rose: 27:37- 39:53
Critics and Spoilers: 39:54 - 57:19
Black Sheep: 57:20 - 1:10:52
- - - spoiler edited out at: 1:06:41
Trailer and Poster talk: 1:10:53 - 1:42:12
DVD releases: 1:42:13 - 2:00:32
Closing remarks: 2:00:33 - 2:02:39
Outro Music (”John Anderson”): 2:00:24 - 2:03:30
In-House Announcements:
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Rescue Dawn:
John’s post about double and triple movies released at the same time.
La Vie en Rose:
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Marion Cotillard (filmography)
Spoiler Article:
By Nathan Lee
The Village Voice
excerpt:
”I wouldn’t dare unmask the secrets in the movie “A History of Violence” out of respect for the artistry of David Cronenberg and the integrity of his booby-trapped plot, but there isn’t a single frame of “The Number 23″ I wouldn’t mock in great, guiltless detail for the simple reason that I find it extremely silly. A spoiler requires something to spoil and someone to take offense at the spoiling, and I’m confident that my readership does not include humorless scholars of the Joel Schumacher oeuvre.
To spoil or not to spoil involves larger questions about the role of the critic, the needs of the reader and the changes to both caused by the scale, speed and outlaw spirit of Web-based commentary. In February, I tested that relationship — and roused the ire of some ardent online cinephiles — in my review of “The Wayward Cloud,” a lousy movie by a great director. Because I admire the work of Tsai Ming-liang, I gave myself license to fully explore where it went wrong.”
Black Sheep:
Similarities to these other films:
The Birds
Dead Alive
Evil Dead
Isolation
Dawn of the Dead (’78)
American Werewolf in London
28 Weeks Later
Shawn of the Dead
Poster/Trailer Talk:
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Death Sentence:
This week on DVD:
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Other Quick Things:
Also on DVD, Cashback - foreign, “unrated”, much better for obvious reasons version of the poster (couldn’t find one big enough with Kurt’s quote on it that is readable):
This Week’s Homework:
Check out Rescue Dawn and pay attention to the final scene.
Occasionally after recording, Kurt and I just bullshit about movies for a few minutes; or we go deeper into stuff we talked about on the show. I decided to record that this time and post it here for anyone who cares. It’s unedited and unplanned THERE ARE SPOILERS WITHIN WHAT WE TALK ABOUT HERE (including the spoiler about Black Sheep edited from the main show):
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I am totally right about the 70s aspect of “The Royal Tenenbaums.” Watched it a gain last night. The entire Tenenbaum household is filled with 70 “stuff.” Rotary telephones, reel-to-reel players, the clothing, the books and journals on the wall, the luggage. Everything is 70’s or maybe really early 80’s. Maybe that’s when the film actually takes place and I just never noticed.
Hey guys. Big Wes fan. Please revisit Rushmore. My personal favorite of his films, it is pretty evident you haven’t seen it in a while. You are completely incorrect on one main issue; it is definitely a movie about family relationships! Jason S’s relationship with his father, and being ashamed he is a barber. Bill M. and the fact that he detests his wife and kids. And the fact that the main character has made the school his family. Good stuff otherwise. Thanks
I love Rushmore! I just like it the least of Anderson’s films.
I love Rushmore too. It’s not my least favorite of Wes’ stuff (Life Aquatic), but its second “worst”.
As for the family aspect, you’re right, it does have a little of that in there, but the main thrust of the film is the relationship between Schwartzman’s character and the teacher and Murray. While with BR & RT, it’s all about family (more so with Tenenbaums obviously).
New Beowolf trailer came out today. Guess what song was at the end of the trailer? Same as the Death Sentence one. Bullshit.
I seem to be the “odd listener out” as I have yet to see ANY of Wes Anderson’s films. I was intruiged by The Royal Tenenbaums - purely because of Ben Stiller and him on the cover with his kids and red tracksuits - it looks really funny. Advice guys - Which film of Anderson’s should I watch first? Which is a good entry film?
Actually, I’d go out on a limb and say RUSHMORE is the best ‘gateway film’ for Anderson.
Although otherwise, I’d watch them in order, starting with Bottle Rocket.
Okay thanks man, I will get on watching some of his films asap.
Btw it’s not that I have avoided Anderson’s films it’s just a coincidence that I have never seen any of his films.
here I am again.
Ross, I think definitely watch them in order (that means starting with Bottle Rocket). But if you cannot or don’t want to see them all, I think Tenenbaums would be the most accessible. Rushmore completely rubbed me the wrong way my first viewing and like Kurt, it’s my least favorite (well, after Life Aquatic). - But you still have yet to see Contact - get that done as well
Second, I saw Sunshine last night. And I almost totally agree with Kurt in his deconstruction of the structure of the film. 1:20:00 of FANTASTIC film making, followed by 35 minutes of … well, less than mediocre. I wouldn’t go so far as to say crap, but it definitely makes the film drop from nearly a five star experience to a four. A real shame. Could’ve been the best movie I’ve seen all year until that point. - Full (spoilerific) review on next week’s show.
Rescue Dawn - I WILL get to this tomorrow night.
I’m not a huge Anderson fan. I’ve seen two of his films (Rushmore and Tenenbaums) and didn’t like those all that much the first time around though I’m curious to see them again. May have to do that at some point.
Perfume is a great little film and the way that Tykwer manages to make you feel like you can almost smell though the screen. It’s a bit chilling.
Sunshine - can’t wait to hear the “spoilerific” discussion.
PS. I added a little nugget at the end of our “Sunshine” preview…just for you guys.
I like Wes Anderson’s movies. I like a director with a unique style and who explores similar themes within different stories.
I think Life Aquatic is the BEST Wes Anderson movie I have seen. (I’ve yet to see Bottle Rocket). I think Willam Defoe is hilarious as Klaus and the ending, when they are all walking together, is surprisingly poignant.
Hey guys,
Good show. Caught on to this episode a little late.
Just couldn’t resist commenting on the mention of Herzog’s documentaries, being a big fan myself. Andrew had mentioned he’s seen two of Herzog’s docs: Little Dieter Needs to Fly and Incident at Lochness. Now I don’t mean to be ‘that guy’, but I had to comment on this…
First off, Incident at Lochness was actually written and directed by Zak Penn, best known as the writer of many of the Marvel films, including X2 and the upcoming Hulk movie. Not a big deal, but the next point I found interesting. Andrew had gave a second thought as to whether it was a documentary, but then concluded that it was ‘definitely a documentary’. This suprised me, seeing as the film is actually a comedy/mockumentary in the vein of the Christopher Guest films. The humour is much more subdued then Guest’s films, so I can see that getting by someone…but the Lochness Monster actually makes an appearance in this film. I don’t know about you, but I would think if members of a documentary crew were killed in an ‘Incident at Lochness’, it might make the news! Cryptozooligists around the world would unite! Anyways, I guess it’s a testament to the skill of the folks behind the film, and most interestingly, the actual Hollywood folks who play themselves in the film.
Either way, good show!
P.S. Zak Penn and Herzog are teaming up once again this year in Penn’s ‘The Grand’, one of my most anticipated films of this year.
Hey Jay,
Thanks for listening. Just a couple of things I should clarify…
I haven’t seen “Little Dieter Needs to Fly” yet, though I want to. The other Herzog doc I saw was “Grizzly Man” which I think was totally scripted and totally boring I didn’t like it at all. Maybe partly because it was so highly praised and was nominated for an Oscar I think.
Second, the only reason I said Loch Ness is “definitely a documentary” was because it would sort of be a spoiler to say otherwise. When I first saw the movie (about 3 months ago) I thought it was real (until about 1/3 of the way through). Part of the “charm” is discovering that it’s actually a joke.
Also, I know it says Zak Penn, but I think that’s just in the credits and on the DVD cover to make the joke appear more realistic. I’m sure Herzog had a lot to do with that project.
Anyway, thanks again for listening.
ciao!
Hey Andrew,
I guess whether or not the revelation of ‘Incident at Lochness’ being a mockumentary is a spoiler could make great fodder for your spoiler discussion within this very podcast! I guess I went into it knowing, because the trailer had made it very obvious. But initially, the film does carry itself pretty realistically.
As for Grizzly Man, I can see how some people would think it’s faked. The situation and the subjects are pretty over the top. In the past, Herzog has openly said he’s more concerned about story rather than fact, but in this case, I do believe it was real. As for it being boring, I suppose that’s subjective. I know a lot of people who were waiting to see a bear attack on film, but I just enjoyed the sincerity of it all, and Herzog’s typical theme of man vs. nature. His speech about Grizzly bears being nothing but dull hunters is a great response to the idea that you can actually become friends with them.