The Kind of Film Podcast We Need
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“Jon and Andy's podcast has quickly become my favorite film podcast out there, and I've tried them all! As of the first dozen episodes, I strongly recommend the sharp and passionate discussions of A Streetcar Named Desire, To Kill a Mockingbird, Planet of the Apes, and E.T., and especially the Oscars Special (more on that later).
I have long wanted a series that took a different angle on great movies, not just discussing plot or genre but instead talking about the nuts and bolts of filmmaking—how a technique here or a reference there shapes our sense of tone, our understanding of character, our undeniable emotional response. Beyond that, it's a fantastic musical education! Each time Jon explains how a Lydian scale works or Andy points out a resonance between a particular cue and a bygone musical revue, I count my lucky stars that we have such helpful guides to the world of film scoring.
I started listening around Episode 3, and the two hosts learn what they're doing very quickly. Their dynamic is particularly interesting for their two distinct viewpoints: Andy's if-it-works-it-works attitude contrasts effectively against Jon's insistence on the importance of scoring to picture. While they're often in agreement on the quality of a given score, these different outlooks illuminate different reasons to love what we're hearing.
All in all, this is a terrific look at the tradition of film scoring—all the different influences, popular styles, and major figures. I'm already sad that the AFI series will be ending soon, but I look forward to hearing them cover a broader range of films! In part, this is why I strongly recommend their Oscars Special, which offers a strikingly close and appreciative analysis of five major contemporary composers—they even find new things to say about John Williams' Star Wars work!
All in all, I love this podcast. Of my two dozen subscriptions, this is one of the handful I listen to as soon as an episode comes out. It's been great so far and I can't wait to see what the future holds! Keep up the good work!”Read full review »
Anansi00 (CJ) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/18
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“These guys are phenomenally listenable. There's enough nuts-and-bolts stuff about creating film music to keep my musician self fascinated, and there's enough silliness and verbal jousting to keep the proceedings far from dry. I don't know how they do it, but it's one of my...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
08/12/18
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“Can’t wait for the next episode!”
mh6758 via Apple Podcasts ·
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01/11/21
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“Love the show! I was wondering what you make of the score for Birdman by Antonio Sanchez? As a layperson, I found it to be incredibly innovative, but I’d be interested in a critical analysis, if you are up for it.”
alissa nyc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/19
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