Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, managing editor Dan Mecca and I review Baz Luhrmann‘s The Great Gatsby. Before that, however, we take a look at radical cinematic adaptations of classic literature. Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Star Trek Into Darkness, Ghostbusters, Taxi Driver, Glory, Cloud Atlas and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 55 - The Great Gatsby and Radical Adaptations

00:00 – 15:19 – Introduction and Radical Adaptations

15:20 – 50:37 – The Great Gatsby Review

50:38 – 1:05:42 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I review the first truly big movie of the summer, Iron Man 3. Then, we get into the revolutionary spirit for our review Olivier Assayas‘ new film, Something in the Air. Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Upstream Color, One Hour Photo, The Great Gatsby and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 54 – Iron Man 3 and Something in the Air

00:00 – 01:40 – Introduction

01:40 – 14:25 – Iron Man 3 Review

14:25 – 21:21 - Iron Man 3 Spoilers

21:21 – 50:33 - Something in the Air Review

50:33 – 1:21:39 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I give you our Top 3 Picks for films to watch this coming summer. Then, we drink a protein shake, get a pump on, and review Michael Bay‘s new film, Pain & Gain. Finally, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Silver Linings Playbook, Iron Man 3, Not Fade Away and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 53 – Pain and Gain and Summer Movie Preview

00:00 – 01:53 – Introduction

01:53 – 33:42 – Top 3 Summer Picks

33:42 – 1:00:55 - Pain & Gain Review

1:00:55 – 1:04:21 - Pain & Gain Spoilers

1:04:21 – 1:21:39 - Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

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If you’ve seen Simon Killer then you know that it is the kind of film that begs to be talked about afterward. From the plot and characters, to the themes of modern masculinity and the way that we lie to ourselves and others to get what we want, Simon Killer offers up all kinds of fun fodder for coffee house discussion.

Which is why it was my great pleasure to get to talk to Brady Corbet, the star and co-writer of Simon Killer. During the course of our conversation we touched on his impetus for making this film, the kinds of people he drew on to create Simon, and his attraction to working with challenging directors on dark, weighty projects.

So enjoy this interview with Brady Corbet, and look for Simon Killer in theaters and on VoD now.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Interview – Brady Corbet On Transforming Into Simon Killer

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I discuss Joseph Kosinski‘s Oblivion and Danny Boyle‘s Trance. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Mud, At Any Price, Michael Bay‘s Pain & Gain and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 52 – Oblivion and Trance

00:00 – 02:09 – Introduction

02:10 – 14:22 – Oblivion Discussion

14:23 – 25:59 – Oblivion Spoiler Discussion

26:00 – 46:59 - Trance Discussion

47:00 – 1:11:12 – Trance Spoiler Discussion

1:11:13 – 1:30:05 –  Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I discuss the films of Terrence Malick. Then we review the divisive new film by Malick, the romantic meditation, To the Wonder. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Django Unchained, Oblivion, and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 51 - To the Wonder and the Films of Terrence Malick

00:00 – 22:41 – Introductions and the films of Terrence Malick

22:41 -1:10:25 – Review of To the Wonder

1:10:25 – 1:23:00 –  Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I share our personal memories regarding Roger Ebert. Then discuss Derek Cianfrance‘s drama The Place Beyond the Pines. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include To the Wonder, 42, The Angels’ Share, and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 50 – The Place Beyond the Pines and Remembering Roger Ebert

00:00 – 16:35 – Introductions and remembering Roger Ebert

16:36 -35:32 – Review of The Place Beyond the Pines

35:53 – 1:00:28 - Spoilers for The Place Beyond the Pines

1:00:29 – 1:19:22 –  Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.

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It was 2004 when director Shane Carruth debuted his first feature film, Primer, at the Sundance Film Festival. Now, nine years later, Carruth returns with his second feature, the powerful and enigmatic Upstream Color.

I had a chance to sit down with Carruth following a private screening of the film to discuss a wide spectrum of topics including his creative process, his reaction to fan questions regarding the plot, and his thoughts on Kickstarter and crowdsourcing. So take a listen, and check out Upstream Color in theaters beginning on April 5th and on VOD and Blu-Ray in May. You can check the Upstream Color web site for release dates and more information about availability.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Interview – Shane Carruth on Upstream Color

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I talk about films that audiences tend to look into a bit too much. Then, we talk about a film that exemplifies this trend, Room 237. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Trance, That Thing You Do, Jurassic Park 3D and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 49 – Room 237 and Overreaching Critical Analysis

00:00 – 20:20 – Introductions and a discussion of movies that may get read in to too much.

20:20 – 50:28 – Review of Room 237

50:28 – 1:13:41 – Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.

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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week, staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I talk about what happens when niche director’s go mainstream. Then, we talk about the latest film to bring a director to a wide audience, Harmony Korine‘s Spring Breakers. To wrap up, we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Lincoln, Room 237, G.I. Joe: Retaliation and more. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.

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MP3: The Film Stage Show Ep. 48 – Spring Breakers and Directors Going Mainstream

00:00 – 15:04 – Introductions and a discussion of directors who rose to the mainstream.

15:04 – 37:07 – Review of Spring Breakers

37:07 – 1:00:37 – Spoilers for Spring Breakers

1:00:37 – 1:21:06 – Picks for Next Week and Closing Remarks.

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