EPISODE · Sep 21, 2021 · 21 MIN
Marty
from Fifteen Minute Film Fanatics · host Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics
"What do you wanna do tonight?" Listen to Dan and Mike talk about Marty, of course! In this special episode dedicated to Jeffrey Tambor, Dan tells the story of how a phone call from the great actor led to this show in which the guys talk about Ernest Borgnine's 1955 performance as shedding light on just what an actor can do. They also talk about the film's economy, its use of "the right ninety minutes," and how it avoids being too clever. The Apartment, Taxi Driver, The Honeymooners, and a story by John Cheever all make an appearance. So tell Angie to take a hike, get in that phone booth, and give us a call! Please subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on YouTube, Twitter and Letterboxd. Please rate and review the show on Apple podcasts and contact us at [email protected]. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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"What do you wanna do tonight?" Listen to Dan and Mike talk about Marty, of course! In this special episode dedicated to Jeffrey Tambor, Dan tells the story of how a phone call from the great actor led to this show in which the guys talk about Ernest Borgnine's 1955 performance as shedding light on just what an actor can do. They also talk about the film's economy, its use of "the right ninety minutes," and how it avoids being too clever. The Apartment, Taxi Driver, The Honeymooners, and a story by John Cheever all make an appearance. So tell Angie to take a hike, get in that phone booth, and give us a call! Please subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on YouTube, Twitter and Letterboxd. Please rate and review the show on Apple podcasts and contact us at [email protected]. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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