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Film Fury
by Alan Zeitlin
Welcome to the Film Fury podcast. It's time to analyze movies and get mad or get glad. I'm Alan Zeitlin, an entertainment writer and film critic for more than two decades, and I'm going to take you on a deep dive into the sea of movies. What actors rose to the occasion and who fell flat? From Oppenheimer to Barbie, what film should win Oscar Gold and which should be left in the cold? Who got loved and who got snubbed? What moments will make you feel like you're watching something magical? And which will make you feel like they've been cursed? What are some film gems you haven't seen?Hop along for the ride as I break it down like Charlie Brown. Follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.
Episodes
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Ep. 34 - Losing the great Gene Hackman (with special guest Jonathan Wayne)
Alan and Jonathan discuss the loss of Gene Hackman and why he was such a great actor. *Since the time of the recording an official cause of death has been released. They discuss Hackman, who was known for playing Lex Luther in "Superman" a stubborn submarine commander in "Crimson Tide" opposite...
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Ep. 33 - Oscar Predictions
Can "Anora" upset "The Brutalist?" Can Demi Moore take home the Oscar for Best Picture? Alan goes through the major nominations and goes through his predictions, and wonders if there will be any upsets. Timothy Chalamet is in two Oscar nominated films-"A Complete Unknown" and "Dune II." How much...
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Ep. 32 - Why Demi Moore is Unforgettable in 'The Substance'
We take a look at a dark film that asks if we are wrong to place so much value on physical beauty as Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, who injects herself with a substance so that a youynger, more beautiful version of herself will emerge. Part Black Mirror, part The Twilight Zone, The Substance is…
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Ep. 31 - Is Emilia Perez as Bad As Everyone Says It Is?
"Emilia Perez" has 13 Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture. It is a musical, in a manner of speaking and stars Zoe Saldana as a lawyer and a male drug lord Manitas who becomes a woman-Emilia Perez. Alan gives his thoughts on the widely divisive film that also stars Selena Gomez and...
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Ep. 30 - Why 'A Real Pain' Is A Pleasure (featuring Nike Silberstein)
Alan talks about the new film "A Real Pain" starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin as Jewish cousins who reconnect on a trip to Poland where they will visit a death camp as well as the house in which a grandmother lived. Alan explains why the movie worked so well and is joined by Nike...
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Ep. 29 - Are Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill on the money in 'Moneyball?' (featuring comedian Eli Lebowicz)
The Oakland A's faced having to compete with the likes of the New York Yankees with the lowest payroll in the majors. Based on the book by Michael Lewis 'Moneyball" features Brad Pitt as General Manager Billy Bean, who failed as a player but had a success if going against old school scouts and...
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Ep. 28 - The Music Editor Who Is Killing It
Alan speaks with Music Editor Micha Liberman who was nominated for two Emmy's for his work on the Hulu hit "Only Murderers In The Building" and Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Liberman, who won an Emmy for his work on the pilot of HBO's Deadwood explains what it's like to have his work...
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Ep. 27 - Why "The Shawshank Redemption" Is Inspiring featuring Sruli Broocker
Based on a Stephen King novella, "The Shawshank Redemption" starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman is on most people's top 25 list of best movies. It tells the story of a man falsely convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. Alan and Sruli Brooker discuss a number of intriguing questions.…
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Ep. 26 - "Titanic" Debate (featuring Irina Tsukerman)
"Titanic" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, is one of the highest grossing films of all-time. It won the Oscar for Best Picture with James Cameron winning Best Director. Alan, a fan of the blockbuster, talks about the famous film with Irina Tsukerman, a human rights and national…
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Ep. 25 - Steve Carell's Brilliance In 'The 40 Year Old Virgin'
Alan discusses the famous film with comic Talia Reese. Why was this film such a hit? Carell is handsome enough so why was his character so unsuccessful with women? Are guys who work at TV stores not appealing? they discuss the humor of the film, what it says about attraction and human nature!
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Ep. 24 - Would You Rather Be Deadpool or Wolverine and How can Robert Downey Jr. Play Dr. Doom? (guest David Merel)
Alan discusses "Deadpool vs. Wolverine" starring Ryan Reynolds and Hug Jackman. David Merel, a technology and superhero expert answers whether or not Jackman is too old, whether or not superhero films will save movie theaters, and whether he'd rather be Deadpool or Wolverine. Was the opening…
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Ep. 23 - Spaceballs Revisited: Comedy, Parody, and the Upcoming Sequel
Host Alan Zeitlin welcomes special guest Aaron Herman, a marketing consultant and video journalist, to dive into the comedic brilliance of Mel Brooks' 'Spaceballs.' In this episode, they explore why 'Spaceballs' remains a beloved classic, breaking down its clever parody of the Star Wars franchise...
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Ep. 22 - Are The Great Gatsby Films Really That Great?
Robert Redford and Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Jay Gatsby in different film version of based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic. Alan speaks with Gatsby expert and New York City high school instructor David Giunta. Alan and David discuss the good and the bad elements of the films, what the story...
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Ep. 21 - Why Clueless Is A Classic and Alicia Silverstone Is Wonderful (With writer and communications expert Shira Weiss)
Alicia Silverstone is best known for depicting Cher Horowitz in the classic "Clueless" co-starring Paul Rudd as her step-brother, Josh. Alan discusses why the film is simple, yet grand. Writer and communications expert Shira Weiss explains what's so good about the film and the two debate some...
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Ep. 20 - Why The Shining Is My Favorite Movie and Debating Some Theories With a Kubrick expert. (With Professor Nathan Abrams)
Alan explains why "The Shining" is so scary and so mesmerizing with great performances by Jack Nicholson and Shelly Duval. From the creepy opening to the famous "redrum" scene, there's a lot to give you nightmares. Professor Nathan Abrams, author of "Kubrick: An Odyssey" discusses some theories…
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Ep. 19 - Why Midsommar Is A Genius Work of Horror
Alan discusses Ari Aster's "Midsommar" about a young woman named Dani(Florence Pugh) who in the wake of a family tragedy clings to a boyfriend, Christian (Jack Reynor) who doesn't appreciate her. When they go on vacation with some friends to Sweeden, all Hell breaks loose and things that make no...
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Ep. 18 - The Top 7 Films of Leonardo DiCaprio
Alan discusses the greatest films of Leonardo DiCaprio. Wheer does "Titanic" rank? How about his scenes with Daniel Day Lewis in "Gangs of New York?" Where does "The Wolf of Wall Street" stack up against "Catch Me If You Can?" Which of his films directed by Martin Scorsese make the list and…
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Ep. 17 - Why The Karate Kid Is A Classic (with Jason Schulman)
"The Karate Kid" is an iconic film about a teen who falls in love, gets bullied and wants to show he isn't someone to be messed with. Alan discusses why the film is of of his favorites and discusses whether or not the crane kick was illegal and whether Johnny would beat Daniel in a real life…
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Ep. 16 - Why Are People Obsessed With Netflix's "Baby Reindeer?" (with Robby Berman)
Alan analyzes the hit Netflix show "Reindeer Baby" featuring Richard Gadd's series that is said to be based on his real experiences of being stalked by a woman who showed up to the bar he worked at. He goes over some of the symbolism and some of the reasons the show is impactful. Tour guide and...
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Ep. 15 - Why 'The First Omen' Is a Perfect Prequel
Alan breaks down the new film "The First Omen" and how it perfectly sets up "The Omen" that ran in the 70's. Alan discusses how the new film is well done and how the original was iconic despite one hokey moment and how the new film perhaps pays homage to it. He also discusses why child actors who...
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Ep. 14- Will 'Civil War' Be a Case of Art Imitating Life?
Alan breaks down the good and the very bad in the new film "Civil War" and how some elements are completely implausible. He looks at why people's reactions to the film are highly political, why the president's character did not get enough screen time and how one scene in the film was excellent....
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Ep. 13 - Why Couldn't the Iron Claw Grab Some Oscar Love? (w/ Jeff Wirtheim)
"The Iron Claw" was the second best movie of 2023 but didn't earn a single Oscar nomination. Why not? Was it because there were dark themes like suicide? Was there something against the WWE? Was there a fear of promoting toxic masculinity even though it was actually a cautionary tale? Were Zac...
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Ep. 12 - Does "Dune Part 2" Have One of The Best Villains Ever?
Alan marvels at how Austin Butler could go from playing Elvis to the main baddie in "Dune Part 2" as well as Dave Bautista of WWE fame and how Florence Pugh is great here and always needs more screen time. He goes over why Timothee Chalamet is great in the lead as Paul, Zendeya is on point and…
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Ep. 11 - Can Modesty Sell in Hollywood? A Look at 'Past Lives' (with Leah Gottfried)
Not a lot happens in "Past Lives." And yet it is a small and beautiful film. How was tension created by Celine Song with only one kiss in which the camera pans away and it is dark. Alan speaks with actress, writer and director Leah Gottfried, who crated and starred in the series "Soon By You"…
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Ep. 10 - Did 'The Zone of Interest' Director Have Indecent Intentions? (With Saul Sudin)
Alan again speaks with Saul Sudin and while they agree that "The Zone of Interest" was a failure Alan believes Jonathan Glazer was out to try to use a gimmick to win awards and questions why he focused on building a replica of a Nazi house rather than showing Jews-as the book by Martin Amis does....
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Ep. 9 - What's So Good About 'The Holdovers?' (with Saul Sudin)
Alan speaks with filmmaker Saul Sudin about why he was touched by the film and thought it was the best of the 10 nominated for an Oscar. Saul gives an interesting interpretation about family and brings up something most viewers didn't catch about the beginning and the ending. Saul shows he really...
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Ep. 8 - Oscar Recap: Did a Joke Go Too Far?
Did Jimmy Kimmel go too far with a joke about Robert Downey Jr? Will his jokes about former President Trump come back to haunt him? Some of his jokes were on target and the Oscars had some great moments and some strange ones. Did John Cena want to have that "costume?" Alan goes over how he was...
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Ep. 7 - The 'Zone of Interest' Erases Jews Yet Will Win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film
Alan raises hell and is mystified at how the New York Times could correctly call the film a failure, yet the movie received numerous nominations. He mentions that he has interviewed numerous Holocaust survivors, and one said the film was boring and had no educational value. He also rasies the...
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Ep. 6 - For Women, Is 'Poor Things' Liberating, Exploitative or None of The Above? (featuring guest Heather Robinson)
Alan speaks with Heather Robinson, a contributor for the New York Post and JNS about different ways "Poor Things" is being perceived with Emma Stone as Bell Baxter, who for a time in the film becomes a prostitute. They discuss the controversy about several scenes of the film and the impressive...
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Ep. 5 - DiCaprio. DeNiro. DeKillers of The Flower Moon.
The Native Americans were often treated badly. But the Osage found oil under their land and by 1907, in Oklahoma, they were raking in the big bucks. How did a guy named William Hale orchestrate a diabolical plot to murder between 9 and 30 people and have white men marry Osage women only to have...
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Ep. 4 - Oscar Predictions (and some Snubs)
Who's gonna win? Can Lily Gladstone beat out Emma Stone? Will "Oppenheimer" win numerous awards? Does Paul Giamatti have a chance to upset Cillian Murphy? Will Robert Downey Jr. win Best Supporting Actor? Alan also goes over some Oscar snubs, including one film that he thinks was the second best…
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Ep. 3 - Is Oppenheimer Overrated?
Projected to win numerous awards, Christopher Nolan's film stars Irish actor Cillian Murphy as J.Robert Oppenheimer as a man tasked with fathering the nuclear bomb. We go over the performances of Murphy and his unreal eyes, Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss, whose admiration for Oppenheimer…
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Ep. 2 - Does Someone Owe Bradley Cooper an Apology?
Alan speaks with Cantor Dan Singer, of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue about Bradley Cooper's powerful performance as Leonard Bernstein in "Maestro" which included intense preparation over several years. They discuss the Bernstein's legacy, and the controversy of how a picture of Cooper's...
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Ep. 1 - Do People Hate Barbie and Taylor Swift For The Same Reason? (featuring guest Nava Silton)
Alan speaks to Nava Silton, developmental psychologist and professor at Manhattan Marymount College about her impressions on "Barbie" and why it was such a success. Are there similarities between hatred toward Barbie and if there is hatred toward Barbie and Taylor Swift. She also talks about the...
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Welcome to the Film Fury Podcast!
Welcome to the Film Fury podcast. It's time to analyze movies and get mad or get glad. I'm Alan Zeitlin, an entertainment writer and film critic for more than two decades, and I'm going to take you on a deep dive into the sea of movies. What actors rose to the occasion and who fell flat? From...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Film Fury podcast. It's time to analyze movies and get mad or get glad. I'm Alan Zeitlin, an entertainment writer and film critic for more than two decades, and I'm going to take you on a deep dive into the sea of movies. What actors rose to the occasion and who fell flat? From Oppenheimer to Barbie, what film should win Oscar Gold and which should be left in the cold? Who got loved and who got snubbed? What moments will make you feel like you're watching something magical? And which will make you feel like they've been cursed? What are some film gems you haven't seen?Hop along for the ride as I break it down like Charlie Brown. Follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.
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