Film A Week: 52 Films A Year
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Enter the rinky-dink film vault and welcome to Film A Week: 52 Films A Year.
Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi embark on a journey of watching films Serg has never seen before, get avant-garde with Criterion of the Month and revisit classics films with Revisited episodes. Listen for humorous discussions, fun film analysis, and great company from fellow film lovers.
Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi embark on a journey of watching films Serg has never seen before, get avant-garde with Criterion of the Month and revisit classics films with Revisited episodes. Listen for humorous discussions, fun film analysis, and great company from fellow film lovers.
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"It's showtime!"
Masters of Horror George A. Romero and famed author Stephen King combine forces to create this anthology piece. Hosts Serg Beret and Patrick Raissi crack open this tribute to EC comics as they dissect this film segment-by-segment, discuss Romero's leacy in horror and Stephen King's acting debut.
"I don't belong in the world."
Welcome to the Carnival of Souls. Step up right this way! Serg and Patrick enter the mysterious carnival on their way to Utah with Mary as a ghoul seems to be on her trail. Listen as the hosts discuss the cult classic from rampant organ music, its public domain status and what inspiration this low-budget thrill has left.
"I know I'm quite a sight, but could you do your staring later?"
Film A Week ends Masters of Cinema month with a true master of the medium: Akira Kurosawa. Serg and Patrick take a look at his classic 1961 film “Yojimbo” for our second dive into Criterion this month. Listen as we discuss Toshiro Mifune, great adaptations and the legacy Kurosawa left behind.
"Because making something disappear isn't enough; you have to bring it back. That's why every magic trick has a third act, the hardest part, the part we call "The Prestige."
Abracadabra. Serg and Patrick see a magical rivalry as only Christopher Nolan could tell it in “The Prestige.”Listen as they talk up the modern cinema auteur in this tale of illusions, betrayal, notebook reading, clones, wonderful cinematography and a splash of David Bowie.
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"Hasta la vista, baby." Welcome to Episode 100.
Film A Week hits a milestone and to celebrate, we decided to tackle our personal favorite films: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." In this 90 minute special, Serg and Patrick are joined by podcast co-creator Matthew Reveles to remake a lost episode from 2016. Listen as we impersonate Schwarzenegger, reflect on our first time seeing T2, the amazing Universal Studios attraction and how timeless this film truly is.
"He was alive when I buried him."
Film A Week kicks off Masters of Cinema month with Criterion of the Month with the Coen Brothers' directorial debut, "Blood Simple." Serg and Patrick are joined by special guest film scholar and Coen Brothers fan Katerina Karavodin to discuss the classic neo-noir thriller. Listen as they discuss the Coens' "A+" debut, M. Emmett Walsh's terrifying performance, France McDormand's Debut and so much more.
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"WE ARE SEX BOB-OMB! 1-2-3-4!"
Comics? Yes. Sweet tunes? Yes. Video game references? Yes. Having to defeat seven evil exes? Well, we aren't sure about that one. We add another Revisit episode to the list as we see 2010's "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." Listen as we discuss Edgar Wright as a genre filmmaker, Michael Cera's leading man turn and how the film achieved cult status despite its box office reputation.
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"We can't stop now...this is Bat Country."
Bat Country comes to terrifying life via the drug-fueled gonzo world of Hunter S. Thompson with 1998's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." Listen as the hosts discuss what is the American Dream, Bencio Del Toro's fantastic turn as Dr. Gonzo, Terry Gilliam's manic vision and Thompson oozing out of Depp's performances.
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"You are the son of Uther and Igrayne. You are King Arthur!"
Comic Creator Mark Martinez @markeldude ("Samuriachi," "Devil Mask") stops by to join the hosts to pull the Arthurian legend from the stone in the form of 1981's "Excalibur." Listen as they get in an epic discussion about the parade of Irish accents, the unironic use of "O Fortuna," Boorman's insane production and “Black Knight."
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"Here on the ocean floor is the only independence."
We have a whale of a tale to tell you all as we head "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" to revisit the 1954 Disney live-action classic. Listen as we discuss the legacy of the film and its influence on Disney Parks design, Walt Disney jokes a plenty, and how dated the film is now. Also, how in the actual hell is Kirk Douglas is still alive?
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"We have all the time in the world."
Bond is back! The hosts Serg and Patrick discuss George Lazenby's only turn as the most famous spy of all-time James Bond in 1969's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." Listen as they talk about the behind-the-scenes drama, Bond's foray into marriage, possible stunt deaths an underwhelming Blofeld and a plot that is quite bizarre.
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"This is a story of boy meets girl, but you should know upfront, this is not a love story."
Film A Week Revisited returns with a trip to the Downtown LA world outside of the rinky-dink film vault with 2009's "(500) Days of Summer." Listen as we discuss realism of romance in this film, the soundtrack of the film, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's handsome nature and Zooey Deschanel's star-making performance.
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"Why did I get drunk? I do stupid things when I'm drunk... like sleep with my husband!"
The hosts get hungry and dine in at Joe's Pie Diner to celebrate the work of Adrienne Shelley with "Waitress." Listen as they discuss Keri Russell's turn as Jenna, our favorite food on film moments, a returning Nathan Fillion and Shelley's wondrous legacy.
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"I have a love in my life. It makes me stronger than anything you can imagine."
Criterion of the Month returns after two months with Paul Thomas Anderson's "Punch-Drunk Love." Listen as Patrick talks up one of his favorite films, Anderson's use of color, Sandler's stellar performance and pay respect to the late great Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
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"Your characters must change, and the change must come from them."
The host watch the ultimate film about writer' block as only director Spike Jonze can tell it in 2002's "Adaptation." Listen as they discuss crazy man Nicolas Cage, Chris Cooper's Oscar winning role and the odd and "meta" turns throughout the film.
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"The boy is dangerous. They all sense it, why can't you?"
Attack of the 90’s Summer Blockbusters comes to a galactic end. Serg rewatches "The Phantom Menace" all the way through for the first time since 1999 as Patrick guides the padawan through the world. Listen as they discuss the "Star Wars" fandom, Jar Jar Binks, podracing, and the famous "Duel of the Fates" lightsaber battle.
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"You know what the difference between you and me is? I make this look good."
Here come the "Men in Black," galaxy defenders. The hosts watch the 1997 classic starring the master of Summer, Will Smith, as the first, last and only line of defense against the worst scum of the universe. Listen as they marvel at the makeup effect, Tommy Lee Jones' awesome turn as K and Patrick reprimands Serg for not watching Netflix's "Daredevil."
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"It's the car, right? Chicks love the car."
Riddle us this, riddle us that, what the heck happened to the Bat? Hosts Serg and Patrick ask that question and more as they tackle 1995's "Batman Forever." Listen as the hosts talk about the over-the-top theatrics of Tommy Lee Jones, Joel Schumacher's neon Gotham, and sing Seal's "Kiss from a Rose."
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"Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance."
Hakuna Matata! It means no worries on this podcast as the host learn about the great "circle of life" with 1994's "The Lion King." Listen as we talk about Lion King's merchandising, voice actor Jim Cummings and Serg elaborates on Disney's glorious renaissance age.
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"Life, uh, finds a way."
The hosts Serg and Patrick are welcomed to "Jurassic Park" and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show. Listen as they discuss the blend of digital and practical effects, nostalgic memories of getting scared, the beauty of Dr. Ian Malcolm and a rundown of the franchise as a whole.
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