Send in the Clown - #6

Send in the Clown - #6

Pat and Mike talk about the world famous clown in his new iteration, Joker, played by Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Todd Phillips.

Diversity in Film - #5

Pat and Mike talk about films of different cultures and backgrounds, and the idea of filmmakers and films being inclusive, not just based on race or identity.

The Neo Western - #4

The Western went out with a bang a few years ago, and now it's time for a new sheriff in town, understanding why the Westerns were the way they are, and what new movies can do to address the good, the bad, and the ugly of what a Western used to be in American cinema.

Directed by the Cinematographer - #3

This week we talk about Roger Deakins, one of our favorite cinematographers, and the delicate relationship of a director and their cinematographer when creating a film.

Master of Mazes - #2

Denis Villenueve has a great catalog of films, like Sicario, Arrival, Prisoners, Blade Runner 2047. He creates immersive worlds, and gorgeous themes, but Pat and I wanted to talk today on the symbolism of mazes in his movies.