Star Wars: The Last Jedi

STAR WARS!

Show Notes

• Here is the /Film article we referenced in reaction to some of the complaints about the movie and an argument for what Rian Johnson was doing with the film.
• The Ringer thinks Kylo Ren is the best movie villain in decades!
• Oh, and Film Crit Hulk (a supernerd like us) also loves the film to no end

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Thanksgiving Box Office Mayhem

SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT!!!!! Most Anticipated Movies of 2017 check-in.... Justice League DRAAAAAMA! Books Books Books! Oh, and Kyle is obsessed with Edison. JOIN US!

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The Lost City of Z by David Grann

Prepare to get lost in Kyle's moping, Jeff watching ALL THE MOVIES, and Michael's affection for Charlie Hunnam... It's been a long time coming, and while The Lost City of Z didn't make Michael cry (see "Movie Bets" episode), we made sure to catch up on film and book so could discuss in depth. Toss in a group hug over Thor: Ragnarok, a sales pitch for Brigsby Bear (SO GREAT!), and serious confusion over A Ghost Story - it's CineMAGIC!!!

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Character Cheat Sheet!

• Charlie Hunnam as Percy Fawcett
• Robert Pattinson as Henry Costin
• Sienna Miller as Nina Fawcett
• Tom Holland as Jack Fawcett

Show Notes

• Brigsby Bear is wonderful and "a tribute to the wonders of being weird". Seriously, go watch it!
• Thor: Ragnarok was INDEED 80% improvised, according to Director Taika Waititi
• The take down that Kyle believes word for word, written for the The Spectator

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Do Androids Dream of Blade Runner....2049 by Philip K Dick

Philip K Dick is a genius, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" is a classic, and we have TWO Blade Runner movies to discuss. Dispense with the formalities - let's do this!

Show Notes

• Michael is not the only one super disappointed by "The Snowman"
• Denis on why he wants to tackle "Dune" and how that project contrasts with creating a sequel to Blade Runner....

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Room by Emma Donoghue

Oscar Winner Brie Larson finally gets her due as we cover the film (and source material) that brought her an Oscar! Also, Star Trek Discovery and a crazy Annihilation trailer.

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Show Notes

• Annihilation Trailer
• We're not the only ones annoyed that CBS has their own stupid service and they're keeping Star Trek Discovery hostage
• Emma Donoghue on how she prepared and wrote Room

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Die Hard (aka Nothing Lasts Forever) by Roderick Thorpe

Yippy Ki-yay, we're talking DIE HARD! Did you know Die Hard was based on a book? And the protagonist WASN'T NAME JOHN MCCLANE?!?! Well, at least Hans Gruber was real, and there were explosions and stuff.... Anyway, check the pod for our takes on Book & Movie, plus some follow-up on The Good Place, Logan Lucky, and 10 Cloverfield Lane.

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Show Notes

• Here's a really neat interview with screenwriter Jeb Stuart on adapting the book - excuse the poor audio
• The Screen Junkies Honest Trailer for Die Hard is truly great
• Here's a SUPER OLD interview with Bruce Willis on his approach toward the character of John McClane

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Summer Movie Bets Revisited

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In their triumphant return in a post-Harvey world, the Literate Cinephiles catch up on Summer Movies, their Most Anticipated Films of 2017, and determine who won the 2017 Summer Movie Bet!

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The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Rather than continue discussing super happy, light hearted, and comedic novels/films, we decided to go in the complete opposite direction and embrace the sadness.

Show Notes

• Lessons From the Screenplay: Game of Thrones - How to Evoke Emotion
• CineFix: 3 Brilliant Moments in Battle of the Bastards
• Collider has a great interview with Viggo Mortensen on The Road and his preparation.

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All You Need is Kill (Edge of Tomorrow.... or Live Die Repeat) by Hiroshi Sakurazaka

Rather than put another dumb joke about ALL THE TITLES here, we'll say, "the episode is great and it covers really kick @$$ material. You will not be disappointed." Also, trailer talk re: Ready Player One, Thor: Ragnarok, and someone finished reading a GIANT Brandon Sanderson book...

Show Notes

• Yes, the movie has had multiple names mostly because the marketing was so poorly handled
• Doug Liman also has a pretty ridiculous story regarding the many names, which is worth reading
• Proof that the sequel will indeed be named Live Die Repeat and Repeat along w/ promises that the ending of Edge will make more sense?!?!

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The Social Network (...or Accidental Billionaires) by Ben Mezrich

It seems like we talked about this movie only yesterday (see our 25 Top Films of the 21st Century Episode), but it's time we do a FORMAL Literate Cinephiles review of The Social Network, and it's source material by Ben Mezrich.

Show Notes

• The Director's Series: David Fincher
• One of our favs, Lessons from the Screenplay, has a great video essay on Sorkin, Structure, and Collaboration that is definitely worth checking out to use how non-linear structure is used to tell a story.

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Baby Driver (aka The Best iPod Commercial Ever)

We've been talking about it incessantly since our Most Anticipated Films of 2017 episode, and now that it's here it gets an episode for itself. That's right, woodchuck chuckers, it's BABY DRIVER!

Show Notes

• As mentioned multiple times, Nerdwriter did an excellent job of discussing how Edgar Wright makes transitions count, using Scott Pilgrim vs. the World as an amazing example.
• We've shared this before, but Every Frame's a Painting's video on Edgar Wright and visual comedy is definitely worth checking out.
• Michael mentioned an interview where Edgar Wright clues us in to Griff's fate - you can find that on The Empire Film Podcast released on 7/4/2017 ("Baby Driver Spoiler Special with Edgar Wright")

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Top 25 Movies of the 21st Century....So Far

We are 17 years into the 21st century, so why not make a list of the top 25 movies of the century so far? Everyone else is doing it! Michael, Kyle and Jeff provide their opinions on which movies should be on the list and why.

Show Notes

• Here's the New York Times list that started it all.
• Cinefix did a pretty rad video essay on the anatomy of the highway scene in Sicario

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Interview with Christopher Priest, author of The Prestige

The Prestige is mind-bending as both a book and a film and author Chris Priest joins Jeff, Kyle and Michael to delve into all the juicy details. Chris pulls no punches when it comes to his novel and the process of adapting it to film.

Show Notes

• Chris Priest's website
• The Nerdwriter did an amazing video essay on The Prestige - check it out!

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Gone Baby Gone by Dennis Lehane

The guys tackle the gloriously Boston crime novel gone baby gone by Dennis Lehane, adapted and directed by one affleck starring the other affleck. Michael learns what it means to walk a mile in Kyle shoes as he gets attacked from all sides about his love for this gem of a movie.

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Big Fish by (our GUEST on this episode) Daniel Wallace

Big Fish! The epic tale of myths and legends that may be just a smidge too grandiose to believe. Here's something you CAN believe - author Daniel Wallace joins us to discuss the glory of his novel, background on his work, how the book was adapted, and to dish on his new novel (released THIS WEEK), "Extraordinary Adventures".

Show Notes

• Follow Daniel on Instagram: danielwallace1
• Check out Daniel's BRAND NEW book "Extraordinary Adventures" and order your copy today!
• annnnd Daniel Wallace has a website: DanielWallace.org
• Here is the transcript of John August's meeting w/ Daniel Wallace as John was preparing the screenplay
• If you hear adorable baby sounds, those are courtesy of Kyle's new baby -  HOORAY BABIES!

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Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale, Jr

It's the greatest Con story of the 20th Century - Catch Me If You Can!

Show Notes

• Frank Abagnale's disclaimer on his story
• RIP Joe Shea, the real-life FBI agent who tracked and captured Frank

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The Children of Men by PD James

**WARNING** This episode contains spoilers from beginning to end - go watch the movie and come back... And the book too, if you insist... But seriously, if you haven't seen the movie, go repent and come back. **WARNING**

And now for a normal episode description: WE ARE TALKING ABOUT CHILDREN OF MEN AND IT IS GREAT AND YOU SHOULD LOVE IT AND YESSSSS!!!! The guys discuss PD James' dystopian novel, a trenchant analysis of politics and power that speaks urgently to this social moment and deserves to be rediscovered. And they mention the movie that PD James was "fine to be associated with", directed by the masterful Alfonso Cuarón. The discussion is passionate, combative, and filled with terrible pronunciations.

Show Notes

• Housekeeping links!
  • Want to support the podcast? Consider becoming a patron and visit our Patreon page for information on membership rewards and some pretty awesome goals!
  • Reminder - Michael has a new podcast! I Make My Wife Watch Movies
• At least one person agrees with Kyle
• Our favorite Nerd Writer also points out you should never ignore the background in The Children of Men. This is required viewing if you're a fan of the film.

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Clive Owen as Theo
• Michael Cane as Jasper
• Julianne Moore as Julian

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La La Land Therapy Session

Kyle finally saw La La Land which means JP finally gets to talk about it on the show. Krystle and Michael join the debate about the cost of pursuing passion vs. settling for a mediocre family life (guilty!)

Show Notes

• Check out Michael & Krystle's new podcast, I Make My Wife Watch Movies
• Kyle sympathizes with David Chen about the ending of La La Land

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A River Runs Through It BONUS: Kyle Interviews John Maclean (son of the author)

Our very own Literate CineKyle sits down with the Norman Maclean's son to talk about the adaptation of his father's work and the impact that it has had on readers and viewers everywhere.

Show Notes

• Check out John's website for more information on his books

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A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean

The guys try to add some variety by given Kyle the opportunity to pick the next adaptation - no questions asked. What did he pick? Norman Maclean's A River Runs Through It - the family friendly, Brad Pitt saturated, 90's movie! Perfect Kyle, right? But what did Michael and Jeff think about the "Great American Novel" and its adaptation?

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Craig Sheffer as Norman Maclean
• Brad Pitt as Paul Maclean
• Tom Skerrit as Rev. Maclean

Show Notes

• While correlation is not causation, it can't be a coincidence that the fly fishing industry grew 60% the year after the film came out.
• After the film was released in 1992, the book sold more than a million more copies.
• Don't miss our Bonus Episode: An interview with John Maclean where our very own Literate CineKyle sits down with the author's son to talk about the adaptation of his father's work and the impact that it has had on readers and viewers everywhere.

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2017 Summer Movie Bets

The guys catch up on Rogue One (KYLE FINALLY SAW IT) and other quality films before jumping into some bets on this year's summer film slate. What will win big?! What will bomb?! And what will make Michael cry?!

[0:00:00] Trailer Talk...sorta...
[0:07:45] What We've Been Watching/Reading (Rogue One: a Star Wars Story; S-Town Podcast; Jackie; Moonlight; Jo Nesbo)
[0:30:25] Summer Movie Bets!
[0:56:56] Recommendations

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by (our GUEST on this episode and new bff) Jesse Andrews

The Literate Cinephiles are joined by Me and Earl and the Dying Girl author/screenwriter Jesse Andrews to talk about the story, how Jesse translated his novel into a screenplay, and whether or not Jeff is a danger to society...

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Thomas Mann as Greg (Me)
• RJ Cyler as Earl
• Olivia Cook as Rachel (Dying Girl)

[0:03:15] Interview w/ Jesse Andrews
[0:07:40] Jesse rants on the Oscars
[0:57:30] What's next for Mr. Andrews
[1:02:30] Literate Cinephile Ratings for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
[1:10:35] After Show: Jesse's opinions on Social Media

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It's our birthday, and we'll be lame if we want to...

Another crazy week for the Literate Cinephiles family (overseas travel and babies!) but we've got some updates, our 1 year anniversary, and some hints at really cool stuff happening in upcoming episodes. Check it!

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(Old Man) Logan by Mark Millar

It's Hugh Jackman's final feature as the Wolverine! Is it cinema magic? And how does it compare with the material that inspired it? it's LOGAN!

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Hugh Jackman as Logan/James Howlett/Wolverine
• Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier
• Dafne Keen as Laura

Show Notes

• Today's musical deviation from tradition comes from the first Logan trailer - song is by Johnny Cash

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2016 Top/2017 Most Anticipated Reads

We hear ya... "Literate Cinephiles, eh? Where's the proof of LITERACY?!" Well, aside from Michael's insane literary consumption, it's a fair criticism - so HERE WE ARE bringing you our 2016 favs and setting you up w/ some 2017 deliciousness. Let's do it!

[0:00:00] Catch up! (Me & Earl & the Dying Girl, Logan, Nocturnal Animals, and more!
[0:22:40] Top 3 Reads of 2016
[0:49:15] 3 Most Anticipated Reads of 2017
[1:02:00] Recommendations (just WATCH ones this time)

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Stardust by Neil Gaiman

Is it a modern Princess Bride? A bastardization of a classing Neil Gaiman novel? The quintessential "Kyle Movie"? Listen in and find out!

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Charlie Cox as Tristan Thorn
• Claire Danes as Yvaine
• Michelle Pfeiffer as Lamia
• Robert De Niro as Captain Shakespear
• Mark Strong as Septimus

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Spring Break!

Spring Break has officially broken the Literate Cinephiles! Ok, not really, but... Let's just say we're off this week and some of us have better excuses than others.

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And the Winner is...

Oscar snubs, major disappointments, huge flubs, and a LOT of jokes at the expense of Matt Damon. It's here, it's early, it's our Oscar night review.

Show Notes

• Michael Shannon reads the insane Delta Gamma Sorority Letter
• Australian Producer who found her face on the in Memoriam

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Most Anticipated Films of 2017

Kyle, Michael, and Jeff countdown their individual Top 10 most anticipated films of 2017, after mentioning pretty much every other film you'll see this year (of course).

[0:00:00] Catch up! (Kyle see Arrival & The Good Place, more John Wick, Michael still thinks Riverdale is good, etc...)
[0:17:59] Most Anticipated Films of 2017: Honorable Mentions
[0:31:06] Most Anticipated Films of 2017: Top 10 Lists

Show Notes

• Chad Stahelski was most definitely Keanu Reeve's stunt double in the Matrix
• Matt Reeves is indeed OUT as Batman director.
• Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill. Whaaaaa?!?!
• How to pronounce Kevin Feige

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The Third Man by Graham Greene

We're reaching back into CLASSIC film catalogs and discussing The Third Man. Does the film hold up? Is it truly mysterious? WHO IS THE THIRD MAN?!

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Joseph Cotton as Holly Martins (aka "the guy we give 10 names to during the pod...")
• Alida Valli as Anna Schmidt
• Orson Welles as Harry Lime
• Trevor Howard as Major Calloway

Show Notes

• Zither time! w/ Anton Karas
• The Third Man hits #5 on AFI's Top 10 Mystery Films

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Winter (TV) is Coming

Kyle has once again disappeared (#notdeadwepromise), so we get to talk about television! New shows are here and we discuss what we're excited for, what we think will be good, what looks like everything else on the CW, and about Tom Hardy. Also, we fall DEEP down the IMDB rabbit hole and barely find our way out...(Kyle, come back!)

[0:00:00] Catch up! (PAX South, Man Up, The Magician King, Riverdale)
[0:11:13] Super Bowl Trailers
[0:21:21] Most Anticipated TV (Winter 2017)
[0:41:17] Recommendations

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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs, one of the most influential and admired corporate leaders of modern times has had his story told numerous times since it's surprising death on October 5th, 2011. Walter Isaacson wrote the authorized biography that was optioned for a film days after Steve Jobs passing (and the book release only weeks after that). Passing between movie studios, the film finally released in 2015 to mediocre ticket sales but strong critical praise.

BUT NONE OF THAT MATTERS, because it's only NOW that the Literate Cinephiles weigh in!

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs)
• Kate Winslet (Joanna Hoffman)
• Seth Rogan (Steve Wozniak)
• Jeff Daniels (John Sculley)
• Michael Stuhlbarg (Andy Hertzfeld)
• Katherine Waterston (Chrisann Brennan)

Show Notes

• Walter Isaacson's take on Sorkin's script for Steve Jobs
• Walt Mossberg's (tech journalist who knew Jobs well) review of the Steve Jobs movie (that Jeff referenced)

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Oscar Nom Noms

After some catch up we provide our hot takes on the Oscar nominations, sharing our first reaction picks.

[0:00:00] Catch up! (Logan, Young Pope, Atlanta, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Taboo)
[0:08:00] The Good Place Finale (w/ spoilers!!!)
[0:13:16] You're safe again... more catch up! (Prisoners, The Accountant) [0:20:15] Oscar Nominations & our (early, first reaction) picks
[0:56:06] Recommendations

Show Notes

• We promise Kyle is not dead. Maybe he'll be nice and post something on the LitCin FB page to prove it!
• Arrival's adaptation degree of difficulty was covered in depth on our episode/review - check it out
• We are ridiculous... Of course "Happy" by Pharell Williams didn't win the Oscar in 2014. LET IT GO!
• Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ESPYs in 2007, has hosted the American Music Awards 5 times, and hosted the Primetime Emmys in 2012 and 2016...

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Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick

Hey, guess what! Silver Linings Playbook isn't just a lovely film about family and coping with mental health issues, it's also a novel! The movie even uses the novel as source material! *insertshockhere*

As is our jam, we consumed the film and the book. Now we present our insights and commentary for your consumption. Also, there are distractions related to Collateral Beauty, Ben Affleck, and VidAngel. EXCELSIOR!

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Bradley Cooper (Pat Solitano/Peoples) - main character and narrator within the book. Lives with bi-polar/manic depression issues.
• Jennifer Lawrence (Tiffany) - introduced as a potential friend/love interest to Pat. Lives with an undefined mental health issue.
• Robert De Niro (Pat Sr.) - Pat's Father who is massively OCD (movie) or a straight-up jerk (book)
• Jacki Weaver (Delores) - Pat's Mother
• Brea Bee (Nikki) - Pat's wife/ex-wife that he is persistent about re-pursuing

Show Notes

• Oops! We forgot that David O'Russell also made I '<3' Huckabees and Flirting with Disaster...
• Q&A w/ author Matthew Quick on the movie's interpretation of his book
• Great interview w/ Harvard Medical School psychiatrist Dr. Steven Schlozman on how mental health issues are portrayed in the film

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Top 10 Films of 2016

2016 was many things... Including a great year for film! We discuss our favorites, add a dash of Golden Globes action, and maybe misrepresent Kyle terribly somewhere before the end... <3

[0:00:00] Golden Globes
[0:07:07] The La La Land and Whiplash vortex (Whiplash spoilers, but only kinda)
[0:16:48] LitCin Top 10 Movies of the Year
[1:08:30] Recommendations: Best Fiction & Non-Fiction books we read in 2016

Show Notes

• Globes: Ryan Gosling's acceptance speech
• Globes: Tom Hiddleston's acceptance speech
• Globes: Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell are the best
• Globes: Beard Parade of 2017

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Total Recall by Philip K. Dick

More Philip K. Dick!!! Is this 1990 film (based on Dick's novella, "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale") going to be a better adaptation than Minority Report?! (<~~ that may be a clue as to who writes the show notes...) If nothing else, it's super campy and over-the-top 90's action! Join us as we dig into the adaptation changes and even a cursory nod toward the 2012 film w/ Colin Farrell.

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Arnold Schwarzenegger (Douglas Quaid / Hauser) - Main character & sap/spy/superhero?
• Rachel Ticotin (Melina) - Quad's Mars lover
• Sharon Stone (Lori) - Quad's fake, earth-wife
• Ronny Cox (Vilos Cohaagen) - Big Bad
• Michael Ironside (Richter) - Small Bad (who likely does not make it to the final party)

Show Notes

• With regards to the 2012 version of the film, you can find plenty of explanations as to why the 1990 version is better
• if you want to waste more time on total recall, here's a 30-minute making of video
• Kyle Note: "Beetlejuice. That's a dark comedy, campy, cheesy movie I actually enjoyed." (You'll better understand after listening...)

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