S2E41 - Backrooms: A24's Biggest Opening Weekend Leaves Us Searching For Answers

S2E41 - Backrooms: A24's Biggest Opening Weekend Leaves Us Searching For Answers

In this episode, hosts discuss the intricacies of the film Backrooms, exploring theories about its plot, themes, and the 20 year old director Kane Parsons's vision. They analyze performances, storytelling techniques, and share insights on related movies, offering a deep dive into this complex, mind-bending film. Chapters 00:00 Intro & Upcoming Programming 04:17 What We've Seen This Week 10:18 Backrooms Movie Review (Spoiler Free) 20:07 Commodus Scale 27:44 Spoiler Review 46:13 Double Feature Recommendations 51:13 Drafting Stock 54:39 Wrap Up Website, Episodes, Socials, Merch & More! [https://scenethispod.com]

S2E40 - May Movie Mania! Obsession, Mortal Kombat II & The Mandalorian and Grogu: Original Stories Thrive While IP Franchises Dive

In this episode, we explore the latest in horror and action films, including 'Obsession', 'Mortal Kombat 2', and 'The Mandalorian and Grogru', providing a comprehensive look at current genre trends. In this lively discussion, we analyze the latest Star Wars content, critique its storytelling, and debate the franchise's future. They also share favorite double features and hot takes on movies and series, revealing their honest opinions and industry insights. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to May Movie Mania 03:20 'Obsession' Movie Review 18:07 'Mortal Kombat II' Review 35:18 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Review 56:35 Double Feature Recommendations 01:04:37 Drafting Stock Website, Socials, Episodes, Interview, Merch & More! [https://scenethispod.com]

Interview - 'Sunday's Children' Director/Writer Reuben Hamlyn Discusses his short film that flips the modern fairy tale on it's head!

In this interview, filmmaker Reuben Hamlyn discusses his latest short film 'Sunday's Children,' its unique fairy tale framework, and the creative process behind grounding a fantastical story in reality. He shares insights on storytelling, casting, and lessons learned from filmmaking, offering valuable advice for aspiring filmmakers. Key Topics - Grounding fantastical stories in reality - The creative process behind 'Sunday's Children' - Casting choices and chemistry with leads - Lessons learned from filmmaking and editing - The influence of early films and storytelling Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sunday's Children 01:26 Grounding a Film in Reality 02:52 Interest in the Subject Matter 06:27 Subverting Fairy Tale Tropes 10:43 Lessons Learned 12:44 Casting & Chemistry 14:50 Writing Dialogue 17:01 Balancing Fiction and Documentary Filmmaking 18:23 Under-seen Movie Recommendation Website, Episodes, Interviews, Merch & More! [https://SceneThisPod.com]

S2E39 - Shrek Turns 25! Is It The First Best Animated Film of the 21st Century!?

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Shrek, this episode explores its impact, memorable quotes, character insights, and potential sequels. Join us for a deep dive into one of animation's most iconic films and its cultural legacy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shrek 06:14 Does This Still Slap? 09:20 Unnecessary Sequel Ideas? 13:03 No Fly Zone 15:44 Twist Ending 18:06 Hot Takes 21:19 Best Prop/Clothing 23:55 Recasting 26:42 Double Feature Recommendations 28:24 Nitpicks 30:52 This Movie Needs a Latin 35:01 Underrated Charater 36:55 Oh Shit Moment 39:18 Gut Punch Moment 40:04 Best Dressed 41:17 New Director, Who Dis? 44:18 And The Oscar Goes To... 49:38 IMDb Trivia 54:30 Wrap Up Website, Episodes, Interviews, Merch & More! [https://scenethispod.com]

S2E38 - A Body To Live In: A Documentary Exploring BDSM, Body Play & Fakir Musafar + Interview With Director Angelo Madsen

Explore the documentary 'A Body to Live In' which delves into BDSM performance art, body modification, and the cultural movement surrounding Fakir Musafar. The discussion covers themes of pain, ritual, transformation, cultural appropriation, and the evolution of body art as well as an interview with the filmmaker, Angelo Madsen. Also in the episode are exciting news about Scene This heading into season 3! Key Topics - The life and influence of Fakir Musafar - The role of pain and ritual in body modification - Cultural appropriation versus appreciation in spiritual practices Chapters 00:00 Introductions 03:11 Scene This New Season Upcoming 06:26 A Body to Live In Review 22:30 The Commodus Scale 25:38 Double Feature Recommendations 31:50 Interview Website, Episodes, Interviews, Merch & More! [https://scenethispod.com] Subscribe To Our Newsletter! [https://scenethispod.com/subscribe]