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“I’ve never understood this joke, but then I’ve never been to Earth.” Shooting for the Stars on a Shoestring Budget In 1996, writer/director Cory McAbee set out to make a wholly unique film that blended elements of science fiction, Western, comedy and musical genres. With a background in music and short films, McAbee threw everything he had into crafting the world of The American Astronaut. Shot on stark black and white 35mm film, this low-budget labor of love caught the attention of the Film Independent Spirit Awards, earning a Best Cinematography nomination. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we kick off the 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Nominees series with a conversation about McAbee’s 2001 film The American Astronaut. Traversing the Quirky Universe of The American Astronaut Our discussion launches into the film's fascinating blend of genre tropes and cinematic influences. The lo-fi special effects, particularly in depicting space travel, somehow work perfectly in the established universe. We marvel at the creative framing and cinematography that elevate the low-budget production design. The memorable musical numbers get us singing along. At the heart of the story, we explore how this space Western playfully taps into themes of masculinity and loneliness across the cosmos. Further Points of Discussion * Appreciating the authentic, understated performances * Noting the film's multitude of cinematic influences * Struggling with the underdeveloped antagonist storyline * Reveling in the earworm-inducing soundtrack * Comparing The American Astronaut to other quirky genre-benders A Flawed but Ambitious Debut The American Astronaut is a testament to the power of a singular creative vision. While the ending stumbles a bit in its execution, the totality of Cory McAbee's debut feature is an undeniably striking and inventive piece of independent filmmaking. The cinematography rightfully earns its place among the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees. Despite the budgetary limitations, this is a film that sticks with you long after the credits roll. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! 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In this inaugural episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson is joined by professors Leon Hunt and Chris Hamm to explore the captivating world of wuxia, a Chinese film genre that blends philosophy, action, and legend. They discuss the key elements that define wuxia, such as the chivalrous heroes, period settings, and fantastical elements, as well as the concept of jianghu, a unique world within wuxia stories. Leon and Chris trace the evolution of wuxia from its roots in early Chinese literature to its influence on other genres, including Hollywood blockbusters. They also highlight notable works like A Touch of Zen, The Bride with White Hair, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, analyzing their contributions to the development and popularity of wuxia cinema. This engaging and informative episode will deepen your appreciation for the richness and complexity of the wuxia genre, inspiring you to explore more of these captivating films. Film Sundries * Recommended and Discussed Movies * Come Drink With Me on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/come-drink-with-me/umc.cmc.fq9m1vf1p4z06pn6mi3ad90r?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Come-Drink-Me-Cheng-Pei-pei/dp/B01F7OXV1S/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/come-drink-with-me] * Golden Swallow on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/golden-swallow/umc.cmc.5s357kd3eqmzu7mlss9o90f27?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Swallow-Jimmy-Wang-Yu/dp/B01F7OY1PS/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/golden-swallow] * The New One-Armed Swordsman on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-new-one-armed-swordsman/umc.cmc.6mwvinejx1v82xy2mu0i616t5?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/New-One-Armed-Swordsman-David-Chiang/dp/B083Q1H5Q4/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-new-one-armed-swordsman] * A Touch of Zen on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/a-touch-of-zen/umc.cmc.2f6a1iw94bbxtnvx3625qpg8r?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Zen-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B01EIGOFUW/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-touch-of-zen] * The Magic Blade on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-magic-blade/umc.cmc.3yhyh79g4xwg5gjgadhiaev0?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Blade-Ti-Lung/dp/B079P8JY21/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-magic-blade] * Last Hurrah for Chivalry on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/last-hurrah-for-chivalry/umc.cmc.3qbfy9jn12eqej2q4teaoxk2w?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Hurrah-Chivalry-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B0BQ9D8DDB/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/last-hurrah-for-chivalry] * The Butterfly Murders on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-butterfly-murders/umc.cmc.47wzrrmbcfen571ejib70bn7g?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Murders-Region-English-Subtitled/dp/B0071L6AIW/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-butterfly-murders] * Swordsman II on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/swordsman-ii/umc.cmc.1gfr16b2y3pi8ky9fq3fe3pgv?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Swordsman-II-Legend-Blu-ray/dp/B08B51YRR9/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-legend-of-the-swordsman] * The Bride with White Hair on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-bride-with-white-hair/umc.cmc.6cejd5bvcduz5g0fuyashyo0w?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Bride-White-Eureka-Classics-Blu-ray/dp/B08DSX38RF/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-bride-with-white-hair] * Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon/umc.cmc.1qyopok7zvm57lvbxa2oz4ibq?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Crouching-Tiger-Hidden-Dragon-Michelle/dp/B008Y76VEK/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon] * Our Letterboxd List [https://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/list/cinema-scope-season-1-episode-1-wuxia/] * Dr. Leon Hunt’s books * Kung Fu Cult Masters [https://www.amazon.com/Kung-Cult-Masters-Leon-Hunt/dp/1903364639/?tag=trustory-tnr-20] * Mario Bava: The Artisan as Italian Horror Auteur [https://www.amazon.com/Mario-Bava-Artisan-Italian-Exploitation-ebook/dp/B0BWRGWJXZ/?tag=trustory-tnr-20] * Chris Hamm’s books * The Unworthy Scholar from Pingjiang: Republican-Era Martial Arts Fiction [https://www.amazon.com/Unworthy-Scholar-Pingjiang-Republican-Era-Martial/dp/0231190565/?tag=trustory-tnr-20] * Paper Swordsmen: Jin Yong and the Modern Chinese Martial Arts Novel [https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Swordsmen-Chinese-Christopher-2006-01-31/dp/B019TM714M/?tag=trustory-tnr-20] * Start your own podcast journey with the best host in the business. 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In this inaugural episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson is joined by professors Leon Hunt and Chris Hamm to explore the captivating world of wuxia, a Chinese film genre that blends philosophy, action, and legend. They discuss the key elements that define wuxia, such as the chivalrous heroes, period settings, and fantastical elements, as well as the concept of jianghu, a unique world within wuxia stories. Leon and Chris trace the evolution of wuxia from its roots in early Chinese literature to its influence on other genres, including Hollywood blockbusters. They also highlight notable works like A Touch of Zen, The Bride with White Hair, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, analyzing their contributions to the development and popularity of wuxia cinema. This engaging and informative episode will deepen your appreciation for the richness and complexity of the wuxia genre, inspiring you to explore more of these captivating films. Film Sundries * Recommended and Discussed Movies * Come Drink With Me on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/come-drink-with-me/umc.cmc.fq9m1vf1p4z06pn6mi3ad90r?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Come-Drink-Me-Cheng-Pei-pei/dp/B01F7OXV1S/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/come-drink-with-me] * Golden Swallow on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/golden-swallow/umc.cmc.5s357kd3eqmzu7mlss9o90f27?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Swallow-Jimmy-Wang-Yu/dp/B01F7OY1PS/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/golden-swallow] * The New One-Armed Swordsman on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-new-one-armed-swordsman/umc.cmc.6mwvinejx1v82xy2mu0i616t5?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/New-One-Armed-Swordsman-David-Chiang/dp/B083Q1H5Q4/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-new-one-armed-swordsman] * A Touch of Zen on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/a-touch-of-zen/umc.cmc.2f6a1iw94bbxtnvx3625qpg8r?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Zen-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B01EIGOFUW/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-touch-of-zen] * The Magic Blade on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-magic-blade/umc.cmc.3yhyh79g4xwg5gjgadhiaev0?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Blade-Ti-Lung/dp/B079P8JY21/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-magic-blade] * Last Hurrah for Chivalry on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/last-hurrah-for-chivalry/umc.cmc.3qbfy9jn12eqej2q4teaoxk2w?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Hurrah-Chivalry-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B0BQ9D8DDB/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/last-hurrah-for-chivalry] * The Butterfly Murders on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-butterfly-murders/umc.cmc.47wzrrmbcfen571ejib70bn7g?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Murders-Region-English-Subtitled/dp/B0071L6AIW/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-butterfly-murders] * Swordsman II on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/swordsman-ii/umc.cmc.1gfr16b2y3pi8ky9fq3fe3pgv?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Swordsman-II-Legend-Blu-ray/dp/B08B51YRR9/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-legend-of-the-swordsman] * The Bride with White Hair on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/the-bride-with-white-hair/umc.cmc.6cejd5bvcduz5g0fuyashyo0w?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Bride-White-Eureka-Classics-Blu-ray/dp/B08DSX38RF/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-bride-with-white-hair] * Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on Apple [https://tv.apple.com/movie/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon/umc.cmc.1qyopok7zvm57lvbxa2oz4ibq?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=11lrTo&ct=tnr-watch], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Crouching-Tiger-Hidden-Dragon-Michelle/dp/B008Y76VEK/?tag=trustory-tnr-20], and JustWatch [https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon] * Our Letterboxd List [https://letterboxd.com/thenextreel/list/cinema-scope-season-1-episode-1-wuxia/] * Dr. Leon Hunt’s books * Kung Fu Cult Masters [https://www.amazon.com/Kung-Cult-Masters-Leon-Hunt/dp/1903364639/?tag=trustory-tnr-20] * Mario Bava: The Artisan as Italian Horror Auteur [https://www.amazon.com/Mario-Bava-Artisan-Italian-Exploitation-ebook/dp/B0BWRGWJXZ/?tag=trustory-tnr-20] * Chris Hamm’s books * The Unworthy Scholar from Pingjiang: Republican-Era Martial Arts Fiction [https://www.amazon.com/Unworthy-Scholar-Pingjiang-Republican-Era-Martial/dp/0231190565/?tag=trustory-tnr-20] * Paper Swordsmen: Jin Yong and the Modern Chinese Martial Arts Novel [https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Swordsmen-Chinese-Christopher-2006-01-31/dp/B019TM714M/?tag=trustory-tnr-20] Visit CODA today [https://thenextreel.com/coda] to see how it can help you and your business! 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“You call it luck. I call it destiny.” Talking About John Huston’s The Man Who Would Be King with our guest, actor Patrick Fabian In this engaging episode of Movies We Like, hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright are joined by special guest Patrick Fabian to discuss John Huston's epic adventure film, The Man Who Would Be King. Fabian, known for his roles in numerous TV shows and films, including his standout performance as Howard Hamlin in Better Call Saul, shares his passion for this classic movie and how it inspired him to pursue a career in acting. Throughout the episode, Fabian delves into his early days as an aspiring actor, from his time as a band president in high school to his decision to pursue a master's degree in theater at Cal State Long Beach. He also shares anecdotes about his experiences working on various television shows and the valuable lessons he learned along the way, such as the importance of persistence and adaptability in the face of rejection. As the conversation turns to The Man Who Would Be King, Fabian expresses his admiration for the film's sense of adventure, the strong bond between the lead characters, and the captivating performances by Sean Connery and Michael Caine. The hosts and guest explore the movie's themes, its representation of colonialism, and the enduring appeal of its grand storytelling. The Man Who Would Be King is a timeless adventure that continues to enthrall audiences with its sweeping narrative, unforgettable performances, and exotic locales. Andy Nelson, Pete Wright, and Patrick Fabian's engaging discussion about the film and Fabian's fascinating career journey make this episode of Movies We Like a must-listen for fans of classic cinema and those interested in the world of acting. Join them as they celebrate the enduring power of storytelling and the indelible impact that a single film can have on one's life and career. 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“You call it luck. I call it destiny.” Talking About John Huston’s The Man Who Would Be King with our guest, actor Patrick Fabian In this engaging episode of Movies We Like, hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright are joined by special guest Patrick Fabian to discuss John Huston's epic adventure film, The Man Who Would Be King. Fabian, known for his roles in numerous TV shows and films, including his standout performance as Howard Hamlin in Better Call Saul, shares his passion for this classic movie and how it inspired him to pursue a career in acting. Throughout the episode, Fabian delves into his early days as an aspiring actor, from his time as a band president in high school to his decision to pursue a master's degree in theater at Cal State Long Beach. He also shares anecdotes about his experiences working on various television shows and the valuable lessons he learned along the way, such as the importance of persistence and adaptability in the face of rejection. As the conversation turns to The Man Who Would Be King, Fabian expresses his admiration for the film's sense of adventure, the strong bond between the lead characters, and the captivating performances by Sean Connery and Michael Caine. The hosts and guest explore the movie's themes, its representation of colonialism, and the enduring appeal of its grand storytelling. The Man Who Would Be King is a timeless adventure that continues to enthrall audiences with its sweeping narrative, unforgettable performances, and exotic locales. Andy Nelson, Pete Wright, and Patrick Fabian's engaging discussion about the film and Fabian's fascinating career journey make this episode of Movies We Like a must-listen for fans of classic cinema and those interested in the world of acting. Join them as they celebrate the enduring power of storytelling and the indelible impact that a single film can have on one's life and career. 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