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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Labyrinth, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Published 11/22/24
Published 11/22/24
The BTS team discusses the Kaufman/Jonze approach to absurdist comedy, how the swift pacing energizes the film, and why thematic cohesion is so crucial to keeping a story grounded.
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Published 11/15/24
The BTS team discusses the Coen Brothers' first comedy outing, how the film's themes and character work ground the larger than life presentation, and whether young Nicolas Cage is actually Timothée Chalamet.
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Published 11/08/24
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Mulholland Drive, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Published 10/31/24
The BTS team discusses the use of symbols, early Spielberg's approach to filmmaking, and how the harrowing third act left a permanent impression on us all.
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Published 10/25/24
We're launching our fall season, "Fall Favorites" with a new episode releasing every Friday! Each of us is bringing two movies from our top ten lists to the table and sharing why we love them so much!
October 25th: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
October 31st: Patreon-Exclusive — Mulholland Drive
November 8th: Raising Arizona
November 15th: Being John Malkovich
November 22nd: Patreon-Exclusive — Labyrinth
November 29th: American Beauty
December 6th: Patreon-Exclusive — Mrs....
Published 10/18/24
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Garden State, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Published 10/17/24
The BTS team discusses the film's attempt to connect multiple facets from the Alien franchise, the design and motivations of the central characters, and the big swing the story takes in the third act.
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Published 08/23/24
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Alien 3, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Published 08/16/24
In this episode pulled from Patreon "Vault," the BTS team shares their thoughts on Avatar: The Way of Water. Originally released to patrons December 23rd, 2022.
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Published 08/09/24
Part of the BTS team is joined by Ed Vega and Sven Pape to discuss the latest entry in the MCU, X-Men, and Deadpool franchises, which character and structural beats worked and which didn't, and why making sure the audience has fun is so important.
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Published 08/02/24
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Twisters, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Published 07/26/24
The BTS team discusses focusing on character in a high concept blockbuster, the film’s kinetic pacing and energy, and how the tornados are depicted as an antagonistic force.
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Published 07/19/24
The BTS team discusses the character design of Sam and Eric, the film's place as a prequel, and why a director's cut could help fill out the characters and story world.
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Published 07/12/24
The BTS team discusses the film's episodic structure, the design and goals of the three central characters, and the gloriously insane action sequences of a modern Mad Max installment.
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Published 07/05/24
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Inside Out 2, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Published 06/28/24
We're launching our summer season, "Sequel Summer" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We'll be focusing on sequels (and a couple prequels) hitting theaters this summer and examining what audiences look for in films continuing an existing franchise.
June 28th: Patreon-Exclusive — Inside Out 2
July 5th: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
July 12th: A Quiet Place: Day One
July 19th: Twister
July 26th: Patreon-Exclusive — Twisters
August 2nd: Deadpool & Wolverine
August 9th: Avatar: The...
Published 06/21/24
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on GoldenEye, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Published 06/07/24
The BTS team discusses how the final installment in the Bourne trilogy continues the fun spy games of the first two films, how the chronology of the plot intertwines with the previous film, and how it brings Bourne's story to a satisfying conclusion.
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Published 05/31/24
The BTS team discusses how Paul Greengrass continued what Doug Liman started, the theme of acceptance, and why the character of Pamela Landy was such a win for the franchise.
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Published 05/24/24
The BTS team discusses the style and tone The Bourne Identity brought to the action genre, how the plot and character motivations constantly propel the action forward, and what makes the central characters of the franchise so compelling.
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Published 05/17/24
We're launching our spring mini-season, "Spy Spring" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We're focusing on the Bourne trilogy, but we couldn't resist stirring GoldenEye into the mix as well.
May 17th: The Bourne Identity
May 24th: The Bourne Supremacy
May 31st: The Bourne Ultimatum
June 7th: Patreon-Exclusive — GoldenEye
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Published 05/15/24
In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on The Talented Mr. Ripley, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.
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Published 05/10/24
The BTS team discusses how Christopher Nolan brings his unique filmmaking style to the biopic genre, when structural complexity can help or hinder a story, and why a strong theme is necessary to hold it all together.
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Published 03/22/24
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