The Austin B Media Podcast

I sat down with Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo, the co-directors of Food Inc. 2, to discuss the film's investigation into the state of our food system today. They delve into the impact of the pandemic on food workers, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and the alarming rise of food industry consolidation. Learn what surprised the directors the most and discover how to take action for a better food future.  Food Inc. 2 is out in limited theaters and on VOD now! Look for a review of Food Inc 2 this week! Chapters:  00:10 Introduction to the Interview with the Co-Directors of Food Inc. 2  00:52 The Motivation Behind Creating Food Inc. 2  02:07 Exploring the Impact of the Pandemic on the Food Industry  03:58 Diving Deep into the Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods  04:29 The Shocking Findings of the NIH Study on Diet  07:42 Addressing the Issue of Food Industry Consolidation  08:52 The Challenge of Presenting Data in an Engaging Way  12:54 The Investigation Process and Surprising Discoveries  17:04 Concluding Thoughts You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to become a Patron, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Discord server here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I have a detailed conversation with guest Ayla Ruby, Movies We Texted About's editor-in-chief. We discuss Dune: Part Two in both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled detail, The International Film Society Critics 4th Annual Awards, and more. You can watch Dune: Part Two at a theater near you. You can follow Ayla Ruby on X and read her writing on The Cosmic Circus, Movies We Texted About, Oscars Central, and CherryPicks. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Discord server here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters:  00:00 Welcome to The Austin B Media Podcast  00:19 Recapping Previous Episodes and Announcing International Film Society Critics Winners  01:58 Diving Into Dune: Part Two 02:39 Recommendations and Surprising Connections: Kung Fu Panda 4  04:02 Exploring the Impact of Dune: Part One on Part Two  10:20 The Cinematic Experience of Dune: Part Two  22:34 The Future of Dune: Speculations and Expectations  26:57 Reflecting on Performances: The Evolution of Characters  32:24 Dune: Part Two Non-Spoiler Discussion  32:38 Austin Butler's Performance and Method Acting  33:12 The Unforgettable Duel Scene (No Spoilers)  36:31 Transitioning to Dune: Part Two Spoiler Territory  38:04 Exploring Changes from the Book to the Screen  43:26 The Women of Dune: Enhanced Roles and Agency  46:15 World Building and Character Development in Dune: Part Two  50:07 Themes of Religious Fanaticism and Prophecy  53:22 The Ending of Dune: Part Two: Expectations vs. Reality  59:34 Final Thoughts and Hopes for Dune: Messiah Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

Before its premiere at Slamdance 2024, I sat down with the director of the film On the Way Home, Giorgi Kvelidze. Buy tickets for On the Way Home's Slamdance screenings: ⁠⁠https://slamdance2024.eventive.org/films/6570bb3a7f0806007d2847a7⁠⁠. Look for a review of On the Way Home on January 20th. Chapters: 00:10 Introduction and Welcome 01:15 Description of On the Way Home 01:56 Discussing the Sound Design 03:18 The Georgian Conflict and Its Impact 12:33 The Documentary Filmmaking Process 14:48 Advice for Aspiring Documentarians 18:53 Slamdance Festival Experience 19:41 Conclusion and Farewell You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Discord server here.⁠⁠⁠ Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

Before its premiere at Slamdance 2024, I sat down with the creative team behind the film Bliss. Buy tickets for Bliss's Slamdance screenings: https://slamdance2024.eventive.org/films/6570bb3a7f0806007d284764. Look for a review of Bliss on January 19th. Chapters: 00:10 Introduction and Welcome 00:53 Describing the Film Bliss 01:55 Discussing the Backstory and Sequel 03:32 The Evolution of the Story and Filmmaking Process 04:49 Collaboration and Inspiration in Filmmaking 10:13 The Role of Artistic Expression in Cinema 11:02 The Concept of Incidental Cinema 14:06 The Future of Indie Films and Audience Reception 19:34 Promoting Bliss at Slamdance 22:53 Conclusion and Farewell You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my Discord server here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I have a detailed conversation with guest Jack Martin, Film Feeder's editor-in-chief. We discuss Jack's recently launched Film Feeder podcast and the Patreon associated with it, offering listeners early access to episodes and more. We also extensively reviewed The Holdovers and touched upon other Alexander Payne films, Christmas movies, and the importance of family in these films. If you'd like to watch The Holdovers, you can watch it in a theater near you or at home. You can follow Jack on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, and YouTube. Chapters: 00:09 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:04 Discussion on Film Feeder and Podcasting 01:45 Promotion of Patreon for Film Feeder 02:59 Film Recommendations 08:50 Transition to Main Discussion: The Holdovers 08:59 Initial Thoughts on The Holdovers 09:02 Deep Dive into The Holdovers 15:32 Appreciation for The Holdovers' Script and Performances 21:23 The Holdovers' Unique Aesthetic and Film Stock 23:36 Appreciating the Aesthetics and Performances in the Film 24:28 The Underestimated Cinematography 25:32 The Role of Color Grading in Setting the Mood 26:49 The Quirky Sense of Humor in the Film 27:32 Reflecting on the Film's Pacing and Length 28:30 Predictions for the Film's Success at the Oscars 29:23 Comparing the Film to Other Works by Alexander Payne 29:54 The Film's Editing and Cinematography 33:17 The Film as a Potential Modern Christmas Classic 35:17 Discussing Other Christmas Movies 39:44 Where to Watch the Film 41:59 Wrapping Up Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

Before its premiere at Sundance 2024, I sat down with the creative team behind the short The Rainbow Bridge. Buy tickets for The Rainbow Bridge's Sundance screenings: https://festival.sundance.org/program/short-info/6574ed25e8eef565ce19d616. If you'd rather listen to the interview, you can do so here. Look for a review of The Rainbow Bridge on January 22nd. Chapters: 00:13 Introduction and Greetings 00:31 Discussing the Film The Rainbow Bridge 00:54 Behind the Scenes: Editing and Organizing 01:42 Describing the Film's Theme and Story 02:21 The Film's Humor and Tone 03:15 The Film's Unique Aesthetic and Style 04:45 The Actors' Experiences and Performances 09:05 The Film's Production and Set Design 18:50 Future Plans for The Rainbow Bridge 20:49 Closing Remarks and Goodbyes You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠Join my Discord server here.⁠⁠ Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

Before its premiere at Sundance 2024, I sat down with the writer & director of Boi de Conchas, Daniel Barosa. Buy tickets for Boi de Conchas's Sundance screenings: https://festival.sundance.org/program/short-info/6574ee51e8eef5a40419d6d0 Look for a review of Boi de Conchas on January 21st. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Synopsis of the Film 01:13 Inspiration and Folklore Behind the Film 02:06 Anticipating Audience Reactions 02:39 Influence of Family and Relationships in the Film 05:16 The Role of Music in the Film 08:26 Film Screening Details and Closing Remarks You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Letterboxd⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠Join my Discord server here.⁠ Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

Before preliminary Oscar voting, I sat down with the writer & director of 2018: Everyone is a Hero, Jude Anthany Joseph. Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, David Walters, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Discussing 2018 Everyone is a Hero 01:26 Inspiration Behind the Movie 03:36 Real Stories Behind the Characters 05:24 Balancing Documentary and Drama 11:20 Filming Challenges and Techniques 13:49 Oscar Submission and Expectations 19:26 Closing Bluesky⁠⁠⁠: https://bsky.app/profile/austinbmedia.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/4DHXn4WfT8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinbmedia Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/AustinBMovies/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinbmedia/ Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@austinbmedia Patreon: https://patreon.com/AustinBMedia Threads: https://www.threads.net/@austinbmedia X: https://twitter.com/austinbmedia_ Subscribe:  @austinbmedia  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

With Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse now on Netflix, I invited Ayla Ruby on The Austin B Media Podcast to discuss the film (including spoilers!). You can watch the video version above or listen to the audio version here or on your favorite podcast service on November 20th! You can watch Ayla's recommendation, The Marvels, in theaters now. You can watch my recommendation, Loki Season 2, on Disney+. If you're interested in watching Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, you can watch it on Netflix or on Blu-ray and Digital now. You can follow Ayla Ruby on X. You can also read her writing on The Cosmic Circus, Movies We Texted About, Oscars Central, and CherryPicks. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Letterboxd, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠. If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

With Gen V's first season concluded, I invited Alise Chaffins back on The Austin B Media Podcast to talk about the season as a whole (including spoilers!) You can watch Alise's recommendation, Fleishman Is in Trouble, ⁠with a Hulu subscription⁠. You can watch my recommendation, The Burial, on ⁠Prime Video⁠. If you're interested in watching Gen V, you can ⁠⁠watch the entire first season on Prime Video. You can follow Alise Chaffins on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. You can also subscribe to her Substack, ⁠⁠MacGuffin or Meaning⁠⁠. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠X⁠⁠. If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

Now that the 2023 edition of the London Film Festival has come and gone, I invited Latoya Austin to talk about her experiences during the festival. You can watch Latoya's recommendation, Earth Mama, anywhere you rent movies. You can follow Latoya on Instagram and Twitter/X and follow her coverage on her website, Franglais27 Tales. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠. Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, David Walters, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, nothing playing at the London Film Festival would exist. Join my Discord server here. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

With Decision to Leave's Blu-ray out now, I invited Seth Vargas on The Austin B Media Podcast to discuss the film. You can watch Seth's recommendations, Freaks and Geeks, on Hulu and Cure on The Criterion Channel. You can watch my recommendations, The Stepfather (2009), anywhere you rent movies, and Roger Corman's version of The Little Shop of Horrors on Prime Video. You can follow Seth on Instagram at MovieFriendsPodcast on Instagram and Threads, MovieFriendsPod on Twitter/X, Movie Friends Podcast on YouTube, and follow his Patreon at Movie Friends Podcast. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Pebble⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠X⁠⁠. If you're interested in watching Decision to Leave, you can ⁠watch the film on MUBI, wherever you rent movies, or on the newly released Blu-ray. Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, David Walters, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠⁠,⁠ and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Decision to Leave wouldn't exist. Join my Discord server here. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

This episode of The Austin B Media Podcast features a section where we discuss gender roles, sexism in the workplace, and other things that could be triggering for listeners/watchers. If you want to skip this section, skip from 23:14 to 33:29. With Fair Play out now on Netflix, I invited Roberto Ortiz on The Austin B Media Podcast to discuss the film. You can watch Roberto's recommendations, Killer of the Flower Moon and Anatomy of a Fall, in theaters near you. You can follow Roberto Ortiz on⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, Twitter, and Letterboxd. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Pebble⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠X⁠⁠. If you're interested in watching Fair Play, you can watch the film on Netflix. Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, David Walters, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠⁠,⁠ and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Fair Play wouldn't exist. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

With Barbie out now on digital and Blu-ray, I re-invited Alise Chaffins on the podcast to discuss the film without fear of spoiling anything. You can follow Alise Chaffins on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠. You can also subscribe to her Substack, ⁠MacGuffin or Meaning⁠. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠, ⁠Pebble⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠X⁠. If you're interested in watching Barbie again, you can ⁠watch the film digitally⁠ or ⁠in a theater near you⁠. Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, David Walters, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠⁠, and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠ for more information. This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Barbie wouldn't exist. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

With Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One out now on digital, I had Pedro Lima on the podcast to discuss the film. You can follow Pedro Lima on ⁠Twitter and Letterboxd. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky, Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Mastodon, Pebble, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and X. You can watch Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One anywhere you rent or buy movies. You can watch Pedro's recommendation, Bobi Wine People's President, on Disney+ and Hulu. His other recommendation, Silver Dollar Road, on Prime Video. Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, David Walters, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One wouldn't exist. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

With Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs's 4K restoration out now, I had Matthew Anzalone on to discuss the film. You can follow Matthew Anzalone on Twitter, and YouTube, where you can find his coverage of Dancing with the Stars and videos covering the Golden Globes and the Oscars. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Disney+ and anywhere you rent or buy movies. Watch Gen V on Prime Video. Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, David Walters, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs wouldn't exist. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

In advance of The Mattachine Family's New York premiere at NewFest 35, I sat down with the director, Andy Vallentine. Find the transcribed interview here. If you want to watch the film, you can buy tickets here for the NewFest 35 screenings, OUTshine, Newport Beach and Melbourne Queer Film Festival. You can follow The Mattachine Family on Instagram and Threads. You can follow Andy Vallentine on Instagram. You can follow me on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠. Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, The Mattachine Family wouldn't exist. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

Now that The Creator is in theaters, you can watch Emanuel Pagán Colón and me talk about our experiences watching the film (including spoilers!) in this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast! You can follow Emanuel Pagán Colón on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ @sweetthunder11 or his site, ⁠⁠Movie Squad⁠⁠, on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ @moviesquadpr. You can also listen to The Movie Squad Podcast on YouTube ⁠⁠@moviesquadpodcast⁠⁠. You can follow me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠. Listen to the audio version above (or watch the video version here), and let me know what you think of this new style! If you're interested in watching The Creator for yourself, you can ⁠watch the film in a theater near you⁠. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:10 Patreon Ad Read 00:01:20 Guest Intro 00:01:42 What Emanuel's Working On 00:01:53 Puerto Rican Cinema 00:06:45 Discussion Intro 00:07:32 Our Expectations for The Creator 00:12:07 Emanuel's Thoughts 00:12:58 Hans Zimmer's score 00:14:16 My Thoughts 00:18:13 The Acting 00:25:29 The Cultural Impact of The Creator 00:28:22 Final Rating 00:34:39 (SPOILERS!) - The Chapters 00:38:36 (SPOILERS!) - AI 00:45:02 (SPOILERS!) - The Allegory 00:48:51 (SPOILERS!) - Nomad 00:51:50 (SPOILERS!) - Maya 00:55:03 (SPOILERS!) - Colonel Howell 00:56:33 (SPOILERS!) - Heaven 01:05:44 The Creator Spoiler Discussion Wrap 01:10:47 Podcast Outro 01:12:19 End Screen Watch the trailer for La Pacera⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Watch the trailer for Érase una vez en el Caribe⁠⁠. Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠⁠, and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠⁠ for more information. This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, The Creator wouldn't exist. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

Before Cat Person was released in New York and Los Angeles, I hopped on a Zoom call to interview Michelle Ashford, the film's screenwriter. If you want to watch the film, you can buy tickets here for the IFC Center and Laemmle screenings. Furthermore, if you're interested in reading the short story Cat Person is based on, you can do so here. You can follow me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠. Chapters: 00:00 Intro Screen 01:31 Adapting the Story 03:10 Reception by General Audiences 04:40 Depicting the Sex Scenes 08:27 Reflecting Young Women's Experiences 09:33 Balancing the Romance with Horror 11:10 Thoughts on the End of the WGA Strike 14:14 Interview Outro 15:05 End Screen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support

Now that Barbie is available to watch at home (albeit at a premium price), you can watch or listen to Alise Chaffins and I discuss the festival in this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast! Watch the video version above (or listen to the audio version here or on your favorite podcast service), and let me know what you think of this new style! You can follow Alise Chaffins on ⁠Facebook ⁠and Instagram⁠. You can also subscribe to her Substack, MacGuffin or Meaning. You can follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠Threads⁠. If you're interested in watching Barbie for yourself, you can watch the film digitally or in a theater near you. Recently Posted Interview with Melanie Addington El Conde Review Thanks to Ambula Bula, Brian Skuttle, Joseph Davis of ⁠⁠SiftPop⁠⁠, Matthew Simpson of ⁠⁠Awesome Friday⁠⁠, and Thom Blackburn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting Austin B Media on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! If you want to become a Patron, head to ⁠⁠Patreon.com/AustinBMedia⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠AustinB.Media/support⁠⁠ for more information. This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Barbie wouldn't exist. Until next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-b-media/support