#099: Casablanca with Hunter Robinson

#099: Casablanca with Hunter Robinson

For our ninety-ninth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Hunter Robinson (“Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys” podcast) for a discussion of the late great Roger Ebert’s commentary on the ultimate classic movie: “Casablanca”. Among the things discussed: debunking myths regarding the ending, how George Raft turned down every good role ever, shattering the auteur theory, the authors of the greatest lines in the film, historic backlots, Great Movie Ride conspiracy theories, and so much more.   Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Train” (1964), “Picnic at Hanging Rock” (1975), and “Network” (1976) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast  Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network  Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

#098: Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones with Patrick Cotnoir

For our ninety-eighth episode, we’re amazingly joined by a hero of mine, Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show, “Hey, That’s Me!” podcast), for a discussion of the group audio commentary for a different George Lucas’ 2002 sequel “Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones”. Among the things discussed: embarrassing revelations regarding Yoda, the gutting of Disney’s home video division, big time actors starting as handmaiden decoys, Prince Xizor action figures, Lucas paying homage to himself, Hayden Christensen’s one perfect line delivery, Lucasfilm as part of the continuity on “The O.C.”, the much-mocked but eerily prescient political storytelling, and so much more.   Ryan’s Recommendations: “Boogie Nights” (1997), “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003), and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023)   For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast   Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network   Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

#097: When Harry Met Sally… with Dr. Jo

For our ninety-seventh episode, we’re joined by everyone’s favorite psychologist, Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast), for the second installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on his audio commentary (alongside another late great, Nora Ephron) for the platonic ideal rom-com: 1989’s “When Harry Met Sally…”. Among the things discussed: whether or not New York is a “Star Wars” planet, faking orgasms in front of one’s mother, comparisons to “Casablanca”, the magic of Barry Sonnenfeld, collaborations compared to an everything pizza, memorializing our bipolar princess Carrie Fisher, mastering the comedy cry, being fond of your depression, toting water bottles before it was cool, and so much more.   Ryan’s Recommendations: “Sunset Blvd.” (1950), “American Movie” (1999), and “Thunderbolts*” (2025)   For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast   Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network   Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

#096: This Is Spinal Tap with Ryan Verrill

For our ninety-sixth episode, we’re joined by the great Ryan Verrill (“The Disc-Connected”) for the first installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on the audio commentary for Reiner’s near-perfect 1984 directorial debut “This Is Spinal Tap”. Among the things discussed: deleted lip sore storylines, cheese rolling festivals, surprising comparisons to “Anchorman 2”, the drummer of Toto’s bizarre gardening accident, pruning hours of footage into a manageable 83 minute runtime, deconstructing filmmaking mystique, and so much more. This podcast goes to 11!   Ryan’s Recommendations: “Sesame Street: Old School” (1969-1974), “Catch-22” (1970), and “Tron” (1982)   For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast   Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network   Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

#095: Election with Ryan Estrada

For our ninety-fifth episode, we’re joined by author Ryan Estrada (“Banned Book Club”) for a discussion of Alexander Payne’s director’s commentary for his 1999 satirical masterpiece “Election”. Among the things discussed: casting actors for their braces, obsessions with circles and trash cans, the benefits of shooting a film in a functioning high school, connections to “Navajo Joe”, Payne ironically still not having seen “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, how the film may have predicted the 2000 election, and so much more.   Ryan’s Recommendations: “Do the Right Thing” (1989), “Malcolm X” (1992), and “BlackKklansman” (2018)   For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast   Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network   Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.