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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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The dark knight rises...

RC-2013-111: No Country for Old Men (2007)
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Let's call this episode "The Roger Ebert Memorial Commentary." The prolific critic felt No Country for Old Men was as good as any picture made by the Coens (and in the very next clause he warmed my heart by adding, "and they made Fargo.") Still giddy from a recent revival screening, I quit swooning long enough to explicate a lot of what makes this movie so great. I describe the skillful visual storytelling techniques, the strange deja vu structure, and the philosophical concerns found in the works of both the Coens and Cormac McCarthy. I sing the praises of Woody Harrelson, too. Then, after taking some of the more asinine criticisms and interpretations to task, I get around to articulating my own reading of the film (sort of). This one's for Roger.
Show Notes

That super-comprehensive Wikipedia page on the film's themes and analysis
An example of some slightly less-than-thoughtful criticism of NCFOM, along with a withering rebuttal to said criticism
David Denby's review in which he wonders why Llewelyn didn't get a death scene
A cool Coen Bros. fan site
McCarthy's two-man play, The Sunset Limited
A Sight & Sound essay on NCFOM

Listen to the mp3. Or get the track at the gettin' place, iTunes.

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Rob Caravaggio Commentaries

No Country for Old Men (2007) Audio Commentary

Rob Caravaggio Commentaries

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The dark knight rises...

That super-comprehensive Wikipedia page on the film's themes and analysis
An example of some slightly less-than-thoughtful criticism of NCFOM, along with a withering rebuttal to said criticism
David Denby's review in which he wonders why Llewelyn didn't get a death scene
A cool Coen Bros. fan site
McCarthy's two-man play, The Sunset Limited
A Sight & Sound essay on NCFOM

Listen to the mp3. Or get the track at the gettin' place, iTunes.

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#Education Tech #Fan #Rob #Caravaggio #Film #Movies #Audio #Cinema #Rob Caravaggio #Arts #Podcasting Education #Graphic Design #Commentary

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The Searchers (1956) Audio Commentary

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This man, though not a real Native American, has a great head of hair RC-2015-101: The Searchers (1956) Your browser does not support this audio I've once again teamed up with the King of Commentaries himself, Tysto , to talk through another great western. We find much to like, love, and laugh at in John Ford's VistaVision classic. Discussion wanders between the winds like an eye-less Comache to cover the long shadow of influence cast by the film (Star Wars, Scorsese, Buddy Holly), the liabilities of Jeffrey Hunter's performance, and Tysto's fascinating family history (his ancestors once kidnapped Natalie Wood's sister!). We also extol the virtues of wearing suspenders with jeans (well, I do) and stare longingly at Mose Harper's ripped-to-shreds six-pack abs. Why not take off your spurs and join us? Show Notes The true story of Cynthia Ann Parker The "You Must Remember This" podcast episode about Wayne's war (non)record Jonathan Lethem's essay " Defending the Searchers " is actually viewable on Google Books George Chakiris played Bernardo in West Side Story Don't forget Zarban's site for tons of fan commentaries Download the mp3 . iTunes .…

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The Big Lebowski (1998) Audio Commentary

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Zen and shiftlessness are often indistinguishable from one another RC-2014-102: The Big Lebowski (1998) Your browser does not support this audio Now that the National Film Registry has deemed Lebowski "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant," I thought it the perfect time to delve into the Coen's 1998 comedy/noir/half-assed thinkpiece on Reagan-era zeitgeist. I get lost in the beautiful shadow work of Deakins, point out relevant tropes found throughout the Coen's work, and speculate about what people will remember the day John Turturro dies. After explaining exactly what I think the movie's themes are, I decide that it doesn't matter because the Coens don't really mean any of it. Show Notes Documentary about Lebowski culture William Kunstler documentary The Wikpedia page for Ron Kuby actually mentions his being name-checked in the film (I didn't mention that he and Kunstler were friends) Brunswick actually makes all kinds of shit, not just bowling and billiards Roger & Gene's original review Download the mp3 . iTunes .…

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The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1967) Audio Commentary

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The late Eli Wallach, the star of and secret sauce in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly RC-2014-101: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1967) Your browser does not support this audio Reflect on the recent passing of Eli Wallach by re-watching his finest hour. Which was actually three hours. I team up with the grand poo-bah of fan commentaries, Tysto , for an appraisal of Sergio Leone's classic. We converse about firearms, Steve McQueen ( Bullitt , not 12 Years a Slave ), and the movie's leisurely-but-cinematic storytelling. We also laugh at the antics of Tuco and at the over-representation of characters named "Shorty." To sync, hit "pause" after the MGM logo fades to black. Show Notes Visit Tysto.com and Zarban.com for tons of fan commentaries I incorrectly referred to the film Winchester '73 as "Winchester '76" The John Ford picture Two Rode Together (1961) A nice remembrance of Wallach by Richard Corliss Download the mp3 , or mosey on over to iTunes .…

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The Sopranos (S1E1) "The Sopranos" (1999) Audio Commentary

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Tony in the pool. No ducks. RC-2013-118: The Sopranos (S1E1) "The Sopranos" (1999) Your browser does not support this audio With the recent passing of James Gandolfini, I felt it'd be a good time to do something I'd been meaning to do: a commentary on The Sopranos . I begin by candidly acknowledging my love for the show, ladling praise on David Chase and the late Gandolfini before explaining the series' significance. The show had a truly unique sense for the surreal and a wonderful sense of humor, I decide, and that's what set it apart in its genre. While describing how the pilot episode is different from the body of the series, I find time to wax nostalgic about how perfectly of its time The Sopranos was and explain the family's intricate hierarchy. Then I drop a bunch of Italian curse words. Salud! Download the mp3 , or let iTunes break your balls.…

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Poolhall Junkies (2002) Audio Commentary

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Mars makes money RC-2013-117: Poolhall Junkies (2002) Your browser does not support this audio Grab a cuestick (hopefully a non-graphite one) and let's play some with the greatest pool movie of all time! Well, okay, it's a pool movie, anyway. And just as Mars Callahan's directorial debut vacillates between Farrelly brothers-style comedy and over-cranked melodrama so too does my commentary shift from poolroom subculture nitpicking to a slightly more charitable assessment of the script. Along the way, I take time to marvel at the surplus of supporting characters, sigh at the zany plot contrivances, and gripe about the film's inconsistent ethos regarding the N-word. Forget pool—this movie had me at Ernie Reyes Jr. I screened the Region-1 DVD. To sync, hit "pause" when the Gold Circle Films logo fades to black, then hit "play" on my countdown. Show Notes Mike Massey's "finger pool" (think it looks easy?—try it) Rick Schroeder talks about his crazy-ass life Poker Junkies is coming That MadTV pool sketch The current pro rankings are here & here (I think I was more or less correct in my surmisal that most of the top ranked pros are younger than 45, but, as I say in the commentary, there are guys around 45 or older who are still tearing it up) Listen to the mp3 (right-click to download), or force-follow over to iTunes . (Jeremy: Thanks for everything.)…

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Ace in the Hole (1951) Audio Commentary

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Kirk Douglas, Porter Hall, and Jesus Christ debate journalistic ethics in Billy Wilder's Ace in the Hole (Douglas had top billing) RC-2013-116: Ace in the Hole (1951) Your browser does not support this audio More thrilling than going over Niagara Falls in Kirk Douglas' barrel chest, Ace in the Hole stands tall among the giants of Wilder's career. I praise the wittiness of the dialogue and marvel at the depravity of Douglas' character, Chuck Tatum. Musings about journalistic ethics give way to my ranking of the movie near the top of Wilder's filmography. Do I successfully spot all the nods to Double Indemnity ? Does Douglas' topless scene have artistic merit? And does the boyish Herbie character moonlight as Captain Marvel ? Listen to the track to find out. You deserve answers. I screened the Region-1 Criterion Collection DVD. To sync, hit "pause" after the Criterion logo fades from the screen, then wait for my countdown. Show Notes The curious case of Floyd Collins Spike Lee is a fan of the film Is it a film noir ? (Not addressed in the commentary—if folks want to count it as an "epic noir ," I say cool) I said the original title was "The Carnival," but it was actually "The Big Carnival," and it was not the original title, rather, it was what Paramount re-titled the film just prior to its release and without Wilder's consent Get the mp3 , or keep the iTunes carnival humming along.…

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Cool Hand Luke (1967) Audio Commentary

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Paul Newman's takes a lickin' but keeps on kickin' as a quasi-Christ figure in his signature role RC-2013-115: Cool Hand Luke (1967) Your browser does not support this audio Cool Hand Luke was a timely allegory for 1960s-era tumult, and I discuss why Paul Newman—and not Brando—makes a perfect Lucas Jackson. After rattling off some prison movie tropes, I compare CHL favorably to I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang and hate on its ill-advised efforts to siphon profundity from Judeo-Christian imagery. Dennis Hopper's specialness gets called out, as does the film's early embrace of Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Put 'Em on a Glass" concept. I manage to talk about George Kennedy without mentioning The Naked Gun movies—until the very end, when I make a predictable O.J. joke. To sync up, press "pause" just after the Warner Bros. logo fades to black. I screened a Region-1 DVD. Show Notes The Family Guy parody The Paul Muni/Mervyn Leroy film (Public Domain) The Guardian's top-ten prison movies This man can eat more eggs than Luke Listen to the mp3 , or get your ya-yas out with iTunes .…

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All the President's Men (1976) Audio Commentary

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Robert Redford discusses strategy for the staring contest he's about to have with the camera RC-2013-114: All the President's Men (1976) Your browser does not support this audio Perhaps the greatest typewriter fetishist movie ever! Focusing on storytelling, I describe how Goldman's script hinges on scene-by-scene conflict and speculate about the mysterious Ephron-Bernstein draft. I argue that Woodstein's reporting was unbiased, then revel in my own bias by audibly scoffing at the idea that Nixon was a "complicated" figure who "also did some good things." Amid analysis of the actual movie, I explain why Nixon was a racist, astonishingly petty, and hopelessly corrupt scoundrel who got off easy . Gordy Willis and John Dean get praised. G. Gordon Liddy and the Intelligent Design-promoting crybaby known as Ben Stein get criticized. I screened the Blu-Ray. To sync, hit "pause" when the Warner Bros. logo fades to black. Show Notes Redford's documentary Goldman's script Woodstein reflect on Watergate The breathtaking inanity of Ben Stein Mary McCarthy's book The Nixon tapes are here and here When I said Nixon was "a horrible human being," I was referring to him doing things like... Ordering break-ins Suggesting that black people make bad spies because they're stupid Saying Jews "own the media" Using the IRS to "pound" his critics Listen to the mp3 , or prolong our long national nightmare about Apple by getting it on iTunes .…

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Audio Commentary

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Paul Newman and Katherine Ross, dodging raindrops RC-2013-113: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Your browser does not support this audio William Goldman researched the story for years, and director George Roy Hill toiled through the production with a bad back so that now, years later, some creep on the Internet can blithely say that their fim doesn't seem as great to him as it used to. Yes, I used to like it so much more than I do now, and throughout the commentary I analyze the diminishing returns, taking the time to parse the difference between movies that are nostalgic about the old west and movies that are nostalgic about movies about the old west. I like Burt Bacharach but think his song is one of the oddest choices ever made in an otherwise solid film. There is much laughter at the heroes' leap off the cliff, and much eye-rolling at Newman's bicycle gags. Sync up by hitting "pause" after the 20th Century Fox logo has faded to black, then wait for the countdown. Show Notes The nuances of Goldman's script The Team America montage song An interview with Goldman Listen to the mp3 . Or get it from iTunes .…

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Laura (1944) Audio Commentary

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Gene Tierney was so hot that she could make a frumpy rain hat look sexy RC-2013-112: The Film Noir Series — Laura (1944) Your browser does not support this audio Otto Preminger's Laura is beloved by many a noir aficionado, and I'm out to figure out why. (Could it have something to do with Gene Tierney being nuclear hot? Hells yeah.) I have fun with the movie, lamenting the fact that the opening titles sequence wasn't created by Saul Bass and declaring that Preminger's directorial style is "slick." Listeners might begin to suspect that there isn't an actor from the 30s and 40s that I don't adore as I swoon over the verbal acuity of Clifton Webb, the implacable demeanor of Dana Andrews, and the radioactive...uh, talent of Tierney. Along the way, I analyze the bizarro story story structure, discuss Daryl F. Zanuck's alleged homophobia, and examine the lapels on Vinny Price's double-breasted suits. Due to the Rank Speculation software I have running on my brain, I also speak about how Laura may have weighed heavy on the mind of David Lynch when he made Mulholland Dr. and how Preminger's picture also has similarities to Gilda , Vertigo , and a couple other classics the posters for which are hanging in my bathroom. Show Notes The late Roger Ebert's "Great Movies" essay on the picture Some insight into David Raskin's score Clifton Webb's unofficial, posthumous web presence (!) Richard Shickel's review of that Preminger biography I mention A tumblr dedicated to sexy-ass Gene Tierney Listen to the mp3 , or kick it iTunes style.…

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No Country for Old Men (2007) Audio Commentary

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The dark knight rises... RC-2013-111: No Country for Old Men (2007) Your browser does not support this audio Let's call this episode "The Roger Ebert Memorial Commentary." The prolific critic felt No Country for Old Men was as good as any picture made by the Coens (and in the very next clause he warmed my heart by adding , "and they made Fargo .") Still giddy from a recent revival screening, I quit swooning long enough to explicate a lot of what makes this movie so great. I describe the skillful visual storytelling techniques, the strange deja vu structure, and the philosophical concerns found in the works of both the Coens and Cormac McCarthy. I sing the praises of Woody Harrelson, too. Then, after taking some of the more asinine criticisms and interpretations to task, I get around to articulating my own reading of the film (sort of). This one's for Roger. Show Notes That super-comprehensive Wikipedia page on the film's themes and analysis An example of some slightly less-than-thoughtful criticism of NCFOM, along with a withering rebuttal to said criticism David Denby's review in which he wonders why Llewelyn didn't get a death scene A cool Coen Bros. fan site McCarthy's two-man play, The Sunset Limited A Sight & Sound essay on NCFOM Listen to the mp3 . Or get the track at the gettin' place, iTunes .…

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Double Indemnity (1944) Audio Commentary

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The old noir trope of putting a Chandler and a Wilder on a loveseat... RC-2013-110: The Film Noir Series — Double Indemnity (1944) Your browser does not support this audio We continue down the noir path with a lively dissection of Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity . Right from the start I cop to being in love with nearly every aspect of the film, particularly its three leads. Although I lack the suave drollness of Walter Neff, I make up for it by telling a few charming tales about the film's production and the testy relations between Wilder and Chandler. You'll hear me explain why the boss of the insurance company, Mr. Norton, reminds me of Principal Ed Rooney from Ferris Bueller's Day Off . There is then some wondering out loud as to whether the film actually has something serious to say about the issue of nepotism-versus-meritocracy in WWII-era America. Though I giggle Walter's flurry of sexual innuendos, I don't try to come up with any myself. Show Notes A rundown of Barbara Stanwyck's pre-code naughtiness Fred MacMurray's appearance on "What's My Line" Wilder speaks about the film and its alternate endings More lowdown on the gas chamber ending that was scrapped by Wilder An essay about film noir by Stanley Crouch The definition of film noir , ctd. Listen to the mp3 . Or go straight down the line to get it at iTunes .…

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Annie Hall (1977) Audio Commentary

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Little known fact: when he was in grad school, Dr. Ian Malcolm was friends with Tony Lacey RC-2013-109: Annie Hall (1977) Your browser does not support this audio Recently, Turner Classic Movies aired Annie Hall , and I was reminded of just how extraordinary a picture it is—a romantic comedy that's exceedingly romantic and funny. This commentary was inevitable. As you watch Alvy's hangups doom his love life, you'll hear me marvel at the film's wildness, the way it breaks every rule. Along the way, I explain how Ralph Rosenblum and Gordon Willis influenced Allen's artistic vision, why the film's non-chronological structure works so well, and the background on Marshall McLuhan's cameo. Freud gets discussed, as does Shelly Duvall. To sync up, pop in your copy of the film, and hit "pause" when the United Artists logo fades to black. Show Notes Robert B. Weide's Woody Allen documentary The Film That Changed My Life book by Robert K. Elder Rosenblum's book , When the Shooting Stops, the Cutting Begins Listen to the mp3 . Or be an iTunes person.…

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Scarlet Street (1945) Audio Commentary

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The "self portrait" of Kitty March, Joan Bennett's fast-talking femme fatale who steals Edward G. Robinson's heart in Fritz Lang's film noir , Scarlet Street RC-2013-108: The Film Noir Series— Scarlett Street (1945) Your browser does not support this audio Ask a person to name her five favorite Fritz Lang films, and you're not likely to hear Scarlet Street . Yet it has all we've come to love about Lang—and about film noir . Inside the dusty B-movie packaging we find a big star, Edward G. Robinson, playing somewhat against type as a meek cashier named Chris Cross. As we watch the noir vortex suck him in, my heavily shadowed commentary addresses the ongoing debate over film noir 's definition, the way Fritz Lang utilizes his roots in German expressionism, and the snappy dialogue of Dudley Nichols' screenplay. I'm also able to put my love of the film aside long enough to discuss the fascinating life and career of Robinson and the even more fascinating life of Joan Bennett, the femme fatale who would see life dangerously imitate art only a few years later. You have my permission to pronounce " film noir " any way you like. To sync up, hit "pause" just after the old Universal logo fades away and the "Walter Wanger Presents" title card takes over the screen. F.Y.I., This film belongs to the public domain . It may therefore be downloaded, legally, with impunity. Show Notes I referenced this biography of E.G.R. a couple of times All about Joan Bennett and that deadly love triangle here More on the definition of film noir Listen to the mp3 . Or get it at iTunes , for cat's sake...…

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The Godfather (1972) Audio Commentary

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Marlon Brando getting his Don makeup on while Francis Ford Coppola waits patiently for his nemesis, Popeye, to show up RC-2013-107: The Godfather (1972) Your browser does not support this audio When e-mailer Tomy suggested a few films that might be ripe for a commentary, The Godfather was the one that lept out at me most. It seems there's actually quite a lot to say about the movie nearly everyone regards as great, so why not give it a Rob Job. (I'm so sorry. I will never say that again.) I discuss how Coppola's uncanny decade (approximately 1970-80) was enabled by the exciting changes happening in American filmmaking from about 1964 to 1980 (a span of years I select arbitrarily), deciding that Coppola and his dream that was American Zoetrope represent the best characteristics of the so-called Film School Generation. While pointing out the big stuff, like the lovely computerized opening shot and the film's many quotable moments, I also gab about such matters as Michael's bifurcated personality, how Gordy Willis' stark lighting helps highlight the film's handling of gender, and the beautiful way Coppola doesn't "lean into" the many instances of visual symbolism. I also theorize as to why this film has become a synonym for "great movie" and, as is my habit, think out loud about how movies attain the status of classic . At some point, I also prove that I can name all the (fictional) five families of New York, and then I pathetically commend myself for being so perspicacious about trivia. I screened the Blu-Ray of The Godfather while recording the track; to sync up, hit "pause" on your player just after the Paramount logo has faded to black. Show Notes Howard Stern's interview with Gianni Russo (the guy who played Carlo and who, among other things, claims to have slept with Marilyn Monroe when he was a teenager) Pauline Kael's original review of The Godfather —her lede: "If ever there was an example of how the best popular movies come out of a merger of commerce and art, 'The Godfather' is it." An educational documentary about the Film School Generation (hosted by John Lithgow!) The saga has its own wiki One of the many books about the saga can be browsed here Vanity Fair 's excellent 2009 feature piece about the making of the film John Belushi playing the Don in that classic SNL sketch Production notes by TCM Listen to the mp3 . Or keep your friends close and your iTunes closer.…

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