The Movie Log: A Journey Through Cinema
David Fleury, Izzi Fleury
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David and Izzi, father and daughter, travel through the decades of cinema and offer their individual takes on films. Each week one of us will present a film the other has not seen for a lively discussion that includes a little bit of history and whole lot of fun.
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Aug 9, 2022
The Thing (1982)
This week we discuss one of David's favorite films from the 80's - *THE THING* - directed by John Carpenter and Starring Kurt Russell. The TML Duo discusses the movie's place in 80's films and among other Sci-fi Horror films. Looking back on the book and the classic film from the Fifties that this film is based on, David and Izzi discuss why the film was reviled when it came out and is now a beloved cult classic.
As a note, there are times, in the beginning, when David refers to the film *The Thing From Another World* as The Thing From Another Planet. We do acknowledge that in the episode and are sorry for the error.
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Aug 2, 2022
The Devil Wears Prada
Izzi's Pick!
Join the TML Duo as we discuss *The Devil Wears Prada* starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. We have fun discussing the look and feel of the films, as well as the differences between the book and the movie. Also, is Nate really that bad of a guy? Come along for a lively discussion of one of the most memorable films of the mid-aughts.
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Jul 20, 2022
Bull Durham
Play Ball!
With the baseball season half over, Izzi and David discuss the classic baseball movie *Bull Durham*,* *directed by Ron Shelton, starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. As baseball fans, the TML Duo have fun discussing the changes to baseball since this movie was made and why it is still relevant today.
So come along as we swing for the fences.
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Jul 14, 2022
The In-Laws (1979)
Izzi's decides to pick a family favorite this week. *The In-Laws,* directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Alan Arkin and Peter Falk, is not only a good caper film but part of the screwball comedy resurgence in the 1970s. David and Izzi have fun discussing whether the comedy holds up or if this film is better left in the past.
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Jul 5, 2022
Vertigo
We are back!!
The TML crew return with a lively discussion of *Vertigo* by Alfred Hitchcock. Izzi and David discuss where this film sits on their list of favorite Hitchcock films and does it live up to its high praise.
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Mar 16, 2022
tick, tick... BOOM!
Izzi's pick!
*tick, tick...BOOM! *is one of the highlights of this year's awards season highlighted by Andrew Garfield's performance. Izzi and David discuss the Oscar-nominated musical film. The TML Duo discusses this play's history, Jonathan Larson's bright but short career, and how this movie treats the creative process. *
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Feb 15, 2022
Sunrise (1927)
Our first Silent Film!
David shares the classic *Sunrise *directed by FW Murnau with Izzi. Our discussion moves from German Expressionism to how this film influenced other films with a little Holywood and film history thrown in.
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Jan 26, 2022
Safety Not Guaranteed
We're Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This week's episode came just in time.
Back from their long winter break, the TML duo discuss the time travel, coming of age story,
Safety Not Guaranteed, a film directed by Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World). In this episode, Izzi and David talk about the cliches of time travel and how a writer can use this troupe to their benefit. Also, Izzi gushes about Aubrey Plaza.
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Dec 9, 2021
Silverado & News of the World
We're back from a quick holiday break!!
Double feature: Westerns!
In this week's episode, David picked two westerns that show similar themes, and follow the western cliches while also being a unique take in the genre. In the first half of the episode, the TML duo discusses the 1985 film Silverado, and how Hollywood flipped the "western myth" on its head. In the latter half of the episode, Izzi and David discuss the 2020 film News of the World, where they talk about how the western genre has changed and what it means in today's world.
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Nov 23, 2021
B Roll: Holiday Movies
Bonus B Roll Episode!
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, Izzi and David discuss their favorite holiday movies.
Favorite Thanksgiving Movie?
Favorite Christmas Movie?
And what movie do you have to watch or it doesn't feel like the Holidays?
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Nov 17, 2021
Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
Izzi's Pick!
The sixties were an important time for movie musicals and this week the TML Duo discusses the 1963 film adaptation of the Broadway Musical, Bye Bye Birdie. In this episode, Izzi and David discuss what makes a well-made musical adaptation, while debating if there should be changes to the musical's source materials, as well as touching upon the careers of Dick Van Dyke, Elvis Presley, and Ann-Margret.
"Bye-bye Birdie / I'm gonna miss ya so / Bye-bye Birdie / Why'd ya have to go? / No more sunshine / It's followed you away / I'll cry 'Birdie' / Till you're home to stay"- *Kim McAfee*
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Nov 10, 2021
The Three Musketeers/ The Four Musketeers (1973)
All for one and one for all!
In this week's episode, the TMLdiscusses the double feature of 1973's Three Musketeers and 1974's Four Musketeers starring Michael York, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finley. In the episode, Izzi and David talk about the change in sword mastery in the fights due to Sword Master William Hobbs's work, the history of the source material, and the many other adaptations.
Also a cameo for the Beatles.
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Oct 28, 2021
The Mummy (1959)
*Halloween Movie Month:
*This week's movie monster is the Mummy!
In this week's episode, the TML duo talks about the 1959 Hammer film, The Mummy, a remake using the beloved Universal studio character. In the episode, David and Izzi talk about Hammer Studios and beloved Horror actors, Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Along with the 1959 movie, Izzi takes David down the rabbit hole and discusses the placement that the whole Mummy franchise has in today's world, its place in horror history, and the real-world influences of the movie.
"Its evil look brings MADNESS! Its evil spell ENSLAVES! Its evil touch KILLS KILLS KILLS!"
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Notes: Izzi really loves Hammer movie posters and their distinct artistic style. This is a link to a really cool book about the different Hammer posters from the '50s to 2015. Click here for a Guardi…
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Oct 19, 2021
Save the Green Planet! (2003)
*Halloween Movie Month:
*This week's movie monster is Aliens!
This week the TML Duo discusses the groundbreaking Korean Sci-Fi Horror film *Save the Green Planet! *Has David picked a Horror film that Izzi will like? Or is this film not in her wheelhouse? The Duo discusses the film's unreliable protagonist and if his story in this genre-bending film qualifies as a Black Comedy. They also talk about the history of Korean Horror films and the place this film has among them.*
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*Note: The TML duo's source for this episode was Korean Horror Cinema, written by Alison Peirse and Daniel Martin for the Edinburgh University Press. Click here for info about the book.
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Oct 12, 2021
The Body Snatcher (1945)
*Halloween Movie Month:
*This week's movie monster is the Serial Killer!
*Is it creepier that the camera doesn’t show any murder or violence?
*This week, the TML Duo answer this question as they travel back in time to the foggy streets of 1800’s Edinburgh in this week’s movie The Body Snatcher, the 1945 Horror film, produced by Val Lewton at RKO. Izzi and David discuss the lustrious career of Boris Karloff and the pairing with Bela Lugosi and how Horror history changed the directions of their careers. *
Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane*: Gray, I must be rid of you. You've become a cancer, a malignant evil cancer rotting my mind.
*Cabman John Gray*: You've made a disease of me, eh, Toddy?
*Notes: *Izzi mentions that Karloff did three movie with RKO from 1945-6. Including this movie, he performed in* Isle of the Dead (1945) *an*d Bedlam (1946), a*ll produced by horror legend Val Lewton. He also starred in a RKO comedy in 1941, *You'll Find Out, *which he did in between his 6 film c…
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Oct 5, 2021
A Chinese Ghost Story
*Halloween Movie Month!*
This week’s Halloween monster is Ghosts.
This week's episode starts TML's spooky season with the 1987 Hong Kong Cult Classic, A Chinese Ghost Story. In this conservation, David and Izzi talk about the many aspects that made this movie important to Hong Kong cinema history. With the new Horror genre emerging, the TML duo discusses how ghosts and demons are different according to the western vs. eastern traditions and how they influence the ideas of horror.
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*The TML Duo discusses a research book, click here for a synopsis. Izzi and David also mention a research article, click here for the abstract. Want to learn more about Chinese Ghosts, click here.
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Sep 28, 2021
BlackkKlansman
Izzi's Pick!
In this week's episode, the TML duo dives into the world of 1970's Colorado to discuss 2018's crime drama, BlackkKlansman. Through the lens of this movie, The TML duo discusses the themes of perception and film history.
The TML duo also discusses director Spike Lee's career and his film trademarks, as well as, the flourishing careers of John David Washington and Adam Driver.
*"Infiltrate hate."*
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TW: Talk of murder, Ly**hing, sexual assault, and racism and images of the "Unite the Right rally" in this episode as references to historical events and the movie's plot.
Comment: We briefly touch on topics that discuss the systemic issues and everyday racism that African American's face every day. We at TML believe everyone should have the right to live freely and without prejudice. Here is a link to a list of some places where one can…
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Sep 14, 2021
The Fisher King
This episode is positively medieval.
In this week's episode the TML duo discuss David's pick of the 1991 comedy drama, The Fisher King. David and Izzi discuss the career highs and lows of director Terry Gilliam, the wonderful performances of Robin Williams and Jeff bridges, and the mythic elements in this modern fairytale.
*Parry : *There's three things in this world that you need: Respect for all kinds of life, a nice bowel movement on a regular basis, and a navy blazer.
TW: Suicide, gun violence , homelessness and mental health, all of which are discussed as plot points.
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Sep 8, 2021
All About Eve (1950)
Our first audience pick!
This week Izzi and David travel back to 1950 to discuss the film, All About Eve. In this episode the duo talk about the beloved actress, Bette Davis, while also revisiting the career of writer/director, Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The pair also take a deep dive in the themes of Ageism in Hollywood especially with female stars and the troupe of women fighting other women to get on top (both seen throughout this movie).
*Margo Channing*: "Hold on, it's going to be a bumpy night."
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Aug 31, 2021
The Trouble With Angels
Heavenly Entertaining!
In this week's episode the TML duo talk about David's pick of The Trouble With Angels, an Ida Lupino directed film. In the episode, Izzi and David talk about the trailblazing director's career and controversial movies, such as Outrage and The Hitch-Hiker. Many other amazing women worked on this movie including writer Blanche Hanalis and actresses Haley Mills and Rosalind Russell. Made during the 1960's, David and Izzi talk about so many talented women working on this film in the male dominated filmmaking world of the era.
*Mary Clancy - "*I've got the most scathingly brilliant idea!"
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Aug 25, 2021
Booksmart
Izzi's Pick!
This week's episode, the TML Duo discuss the beloved coming of age story, Booksmart. Throughout this episode, Izzi and David compares this female-led to other teen movies of the 80's, 90's and early 2000's and drawing on the movies inspirations. This movie is also the directorial debut of Olivia Wilde, and the duo date on the importance of a female director telling a female led story.
Izzi and David also talked about the ever changing landscape of smaller and independent films and why might this film have over looked in the box office.
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Molly*: You don't even care about school.
*Triple A*: No, I just don't only care about school.
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Aug 17, 2021
A Very Long Engagement
David's pick!!
This week the TML duo discusses the French World War I drama, A Very Long Engagement. David and Izzi talk about how to make an epic War film without spotlighting on the bigger battles and switching focus to women and families of the soldiers. In our first French movie, Izzi and David talk about Jean-Pierre Jeunet's animation background and how his love of whimsy affect a harsh story like this.
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Aug 10, 2021
Attack The Block
Izzi's Pick!
David and Izzi talk aliens.
This week's episode marks the first episode of Season 2 where the TML Duo discuss the Sci-fi cult classic, Attack The Block. In this episode, David and Izzi discuss the major stepping stones this movie caused for many of it's cast and crew, including Star Wars' own, John Boyega. The Duo continue their conservation on what makes a movie a cult classic, especially since this movie was made only a few years ago.
"Even if it is an alien invasion, they're four foot high, blind and got kicked to death by a bunch of kids. We got nothing to worry about."- *Ron*
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Aug 3, 2021
B-Roll: Movie Theaters are opening!
B-Roll Bonus Episode:
With movie theaters opening and choices of films to go see is expanding, David and Izzi discuss what they are excited to experience in going back to the theater for watching films and what they are dreading. Also, do they feel theaters will make a full recovery from the last year of not operating.
Izzi's pick launches Season 2 next week!
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Jul 27, 2021
B-Roll: Fan Theories!
This week the TML duo talk about Fan Theories!
In this bonus episode Izzi and David discuss their favorite fan theories from their favorite movies while talking about how fan theories shape a fandom. With the rise of nerd culture and the internet, are head-cannons and theories great tools to join people together or a hindrance that take away from the story.
Season 2 will be premiering August 10th.
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Jul 20, 2021
B-Roll: Izzi and David's Favorite Films!
Bonus Episode!
In this week's B Roll David and Izzi discuss their favorite and least favorite movies of all time.
Because there are millions of movies, the TML duo has only limited themselves to three movies in each category.
The duo also mention some re-watchable movies.
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Jul 13, 2021
B-Roll: Our Favorite Picks from Season 1!
A B-Roll Bonus Episode to tide you over until season 2.
In this episode the TML duo discuss each other's picks for Season 1. What were their favorite, least favorite and most surprising movie the other person picked this season.
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Jul 6, 2021
Charlize Theron Double Feature (Mad Max: Fury Road and Atomic Blonde)
Double Feature!
In the TML Season 1 Finale, the Duo are doing things a little different. In this week's episode BOTH Izzi and David make a pick with a certain theme: Action movies starring Charlize Theron. David picked Mad Max: Fury Road and Izzi picked the Cold War espionage film, Atomic Blonde.
In the Episode, David and Izzi discuss the themes of Mad Max: Fury Road and talk about what makes this movie a feminist movie. They discuss the amazing stunt work that went into this film, along with the character of Furiosa (played by Charlize Theron). With Atomic Blonde the Duo discuss the Cold War epic, along with spy tropes and how they work in today's society.
Mad Max: Fury Road:
"I am the road warrior."
TOM HARDY -Max Rockatansky
Atomic Blonde:
“You know those movies where the picture just starts to slow down... and melt? Then catch fire? Well, that's Berlin.”
CHARLIZE THERON - Lorraine Broughton
We will be taking a break for a short time but don't worry TML will be posting B-…
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Jun 29, 2021
One False Move
David's Pick!
This week's episode the TML duo discusses the 1992 crime noir, One False Move. This film introduced the world to Billy Bob Thornton's writing, Bill Paxton's first leading man role and Carl Franklin's feature directorial debut. During this episode, David takes Izzi down memory lane, describing going to local film festivals and the history of the film's studio, I.R.S. Media. Enjoy our penultimate episode.
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Jun 22, 2021
Cleopatra (1963)
Izzi Pick!
This week the TML Duo travel back to 1963 and discuss the Hollywood film Cleopatra, starring Elizabeth Taylor. In this contended pick, Izzi and David talk about 60's Hollywood's love for the historical blockbusters and how this movie went wrong. Izzi gushes over the beautiful costumes while David states his distain over and over. Tune into this week's episode (it's shorter than watching the movie).
*Cleopatra : *[admiring his armor] And I find what you're wearing most becoming. Greek, isn't it?
*Antony : *I have a fondness for almost all Greek things.
*Cleopatra : * As an almost all-Greek thing, I'm flattered.
T/W: Brief mention of sexual misconduct as a reference to reasons beside a strike.
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Jun 15, 2021
Ran (1985)
Hear ye! Hear ye!
This week, it's David's pick. The TML duo are discussing the 1985 Japanese film, *Ran* (a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear), in the second of the Shakespeare themed episodes. This week David and Izzi discuss how this adaptation, set in warring medieval Japan, differs and improves upon the source material and the director's, Akira Kurosawa, 10 year planning of this movie.
Materials about Akira Kurosawa:
Something Like An Autobiography (Book)
*Kurosawa* directed by Adam Low (documentary)
*Kurosawa: The Last Emperor *directed by Alex Cox (documentary)
Materials about King Lear:
The Year of Lear: Shakespeare in 1606 (Book)
Year of the Mad King: The Lear Diaries (Book)
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Jun 8, 2021
The Tempest (2010, Dir. Julie Taymor)
Here ye! Here ye!
In this week's episode, David and Izzi do things a little differently as the TML duo go to the Renaissance era for their next movie, The Tempest. This Shakespeare adaptation starring an all-star cast including Helen Mirren, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Whishaw and Felicity Jones, sparks a conversation between the two about the modernization of Shakespeare, what makes a good Shakespearian adaptation and women's roles in Shakespeare.
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Jun 1, 2021
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Our first Mystery!
This week it is David's turn to pick the movie. As Izzi is a fan of Mystery TV shows and movies, David picked Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, a 2005 Neo-noir film starring Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr. In this episode Izzi and Davis discuss elements of mystery, and how they work within director Shane Black's debut film. As fans of Black's later works such as The Nice Guys (2016), The TML duo compare the flawed Kiss Kiss Bang Bang to a more mature directing style.
Izzi and David also talk about how important this movie is in the career of RDJ.
TW: Movie plots discussed that deal with serial child abuse
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May 25, 2021
Alex Vs Alex (A Wizards of Waverly Place movie)
Izzi's Pick! Our first Disney movie!
In this week's episode, The TML duo dive back into their childhood's and discuss how Disney influenced them through it. Listen to Izzi and David's take on the 2013 Disney Original Movie Alex vs. Alex, a movie based on one of Izzi's favorite kids TV shows, Wizards of Waverly Place. David talks about how the VCR changed how he viewed movies as a child, while Izzi makes her loyalties known in the famed Nickelodeon/ Disney Channel debate.
*"People should appreciate you for who you are."- Harper
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May 18, 2021
Kind Hearts and Coronets
How much narration is too much narration?
Izzi and David debate this topic in this weeks episode discussing Ealing* * Studio's 1949 dark comedy, Kind Hearts and Coronets starring Dennis Price and everyone's favorite Jedi, Alec Guinness. The TML duo talk briefly about the Ealing Studio History and the antics that happened behind the camera. Will Izzi understand the 1930's dark humor or will she get distracted by the Black and White setting of this movie? listen to find out.
"Even my lamented master, the great Mr Benny himself, never had the privilege of hanging a duke. What a finale to a lifetime in the public service!"- *Mr Elliot
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Comment: In the British version of this movie there is some strong racist language used by the main character. We here at TML condemn hate speech and racist behavior and believe that even though this movie was made in the 40's, it does not exclude it from its poor choice of words.
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May 11, 2021
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Our first animated movie!
In this week's episode the TML duo discuss the Studio Ghibli film, Grave of the Fireflies. For those of you that love Studio Ghibli, this episode might be a fun divertion as Izzi and David discuss Isao Takahata's influence and involvement with the Anime studio.
This movie is unique being a animation movie and a war movie. David debates on what makes a good war movie and how this movie, while not being an anti-war film, commits to that theme.
*"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?" - **Setsuko
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May 4, 2021
Hopscotch
DAVID'S PICK!
As Izzi starts into finals prep, TML turns to the lighthearted spy thriller, Hopscotch, starring Walter Matthau. The TML duo discuss spy thrillers and what they like and dislike about the genre. As this movie was made in the late 70's- early 80's, Izzi and David discuss political references, jokes and filmmaking of Hopscotch.
There is also a Law & Order cameo.
“Oh, do stop following me around. You're making my dog very nervous. He detests the smell of stupidity.” -Isobel von Schmidt
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Apr 27, 2021
Mandy (2018)
Izzi's Pick!
In this episode, The Movie Log team passionately discuss the 2018 horror, action film, Mandy. Izzi loves horror films and is an avid watcher while David is not. Did Izzi pick this movie to torture her father or to show that even the horror genre can produce great cinema. Through a feisty debate David and Izzi talk about the inciting incident and women's history in film, the directors vision for the flick and the great camera work that went into the making of Mandy.
Izzi also gushes about one of her favorite actors, Nicolas Cage.
*"I come for the Reaper."- Red Miller
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Comment: We will like to remind our listeners that this is a horror film so we will be talking about blood, gore and murder along with heavy drug and religious references that are through out the movie.
TW: Death, Drugs and Murder
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Apr 20, 2021
Once Upon a Time in China
Our first Hong Kong cinema film!
This week's episode centers around Once Upon a Time in China, the first installment of the famous trilogy of the same name, starring Jet Li (David's pick). The TML crew discussed the connection between American western folk heroes and characters in Chinese kung fu movies. They also talk about the Chinese and Hong Kong film industries and the birth of the Wuxia and Martial Arts hero's. David and Izzi chronicle the influence choreographer Yuen Woo Ping has on movies such as recent Marvel movies with his fast paste , smoothed edited fights.
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Apr 13, 2021
Alfie (1966)
What's it all about, Alfie?
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*This week the TML Duo travel to 1966 London for Izzi's pick, Alfie. As Alfie is one of the centerpieces of British 60's cinema, Izzi and David discuss the history behind Swinging London and how it influenced the movie of the time. They also debate on how audiences would react to a gritty story like Alfie in today's world.
Also Micheal Caine fan-girling.
"What I loved once and what I love now are two different things." -Alfie
TW: Mention of Abortion as a plot point, predatory sexual behavior discussed as a character trait
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Apr 6, 2021
Starstruck (1982)
What will you do to become a star?
In this episode, David takes Izzi on a nostalgic trip to the 1980's with his pick, the Australian musical comedy, Starstruck. The TML podcasters talk about the wonderful world of video rentals, record stores and cool art house theatres that were prominent in the pacific northwest. Izzi discusses about the processes that go into making a musical and how MTV helped Australian New Wave music get on the map.
"Star quality, eh? And what might that be?" - Pearl
"It's that LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA!"- Jackie and Angus
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Mar 30, 2021
Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
EPISODE 6
Which is better: A Novel or a Movie. Is it the story that makes them good or is it the medium.
This week The Movie Log Podcast discussed these questions with Izzi’s pick Fahrenheit 451 (1966) inspired by Ray Bradbury’s iconic novel about government censorship and technology. David and Izzi talk about director François Truffaut, a pioneer of the French New Wave, design choices, story editing and casting choices. Join us for an interesting conversation about what makes a story great; is it the story itself or the storyteller.
“The books have nothing to say.” - The Captain
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Mar 23, 2021
The Apartment
*Our first Black and White movie! *
With David’s turn to pick, the TML duo discuss Billy Wilder’s 1960, Oscar-winner The Apartment starring Jack Lemmon (Some Like It Hot), Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray (Double Indemnity). With the rich filmography of Wilder, Izzi and David talk about their take on screenwriting, direction and film structure (a very important concept to Wilder). The Father, Daughter team continue their conversation about romantic comedies (in this case a romantic dramedy), while discussing the fresh take this old classic has.
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“I just have this talent for falling in love with the wrong guy in wrong place at the wrong time.”-Fran Kubelik
TW: Attempted Suicide discussed as a plot point.…
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Mar 18, 2021
B Roll: What Draws David and Izzi to Movies?
*BONUS EPISODE:
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In this mini episode, David and Izzi discuss what draws them to the ever changing media of film. Movies mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people which allows for new voices, great stories and infinite amounts of experiences. Izzi talks about the difference between theatre and cinema while David is excited for new stories. They also trash on a few films that just don’t hold up.
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New (regular) episodes every Tuesday.
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Mar 16, 2021
Moon
What makes us human? What makes up our personal identity?
Are we the same person three years in the future as we are now?
Will Izzi gloat about seeing a great science fiction movie before her dad?
In this week's episode, The Movie Log Podcast answers these very questions through the lens of Izzi’s pick, the 2009 science fiction thriller, Moon. Throughout this episode, David and Izzi discuss personal identity philosophy such as The Memory Theory from the perspectives of writers David Hume and John Locke. Moon is directed by 70’s science fiction superfan, Duncan Jones and as sci-fi superfans ourselves, we address science fiction film history with movies like Outland, Silent Runnings and Star Trek both old and new. We also talk about the genre’s legacy from the 70’s and 80’s with movies David has grown up with and how it is reflected into movies coming out during the same year as Jones’ directorial debut.
“ GERTY, we're not programmed. We're people, do you understand?”…
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Mar 9, 2021
Miller's Crossing
DAVID'S PICK!
This week the father-daughter duo debate the Coen Brother's third motion picture, the cult classic Miller's Crossing starring Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, Albert Finney and John Turturro. In this podcast, Izzi and David discuss the Coen Brother's influence on film, their own influences and fun tidbits and facts about this beloved crime noir. Will their difference of opinion change this familial bond, as David learns new things about his daughter's taste in movies?
"Nobody knows anybody. Not that well" -Tom Reagan.
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Mar 1, 2021
About Time
This week it is Izzi's turn to pick the movie. She knows David has a soft spot for Romantic Comedies and thought he would like *About Time*, written and directed by Richard Curtis and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy. Izzi and David have a fun romp through the Curtis-verse as they discuss all things concerning Richard Curtis.
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Feb 23, 2021
Bite The Bullet
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Movie Log: A Journey Through Cinema. David and Izzi slide into a familiar genre on their very first episode - The Western. On this episode David picks a genre that Izzi is not too familiar with and is not too fond of. Will Izzi like this film and does a western made in 1975 hold up on a fresh viewing? Tune in and find out.
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Feb 11, 2021
Season 2 is Here!
Welcome to of *The Movie Log: A Journey Through Cinema*. We are Izzi and David, a daughter and father, and we like to discuss films. We choose films the other might have missed and then discuss them. Is this a plot for David to ask Izzi to watch movies older than her or is Izzi plotting to select movie genres David doesn't like to broaden his scope. You'll have to join in to find out. Visit us at tmlajourneythroughcinema.com.
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