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Racking Focus Podcast
by Racking Focus Podcast
Films aren’t just meant to be viewed, but they’re intended to be discussed. If you’re anything like us, you love watching + talking about movies, but the problem is that sometimes there’s no one around you who gets your love for the cinema. So if you enjoy film analysis and a good conversation, then join us every other week as we discuss new or classic films. Our name comes from a filmmaking technique where the focus shifts over the course of the shot from one subject to another, known as racking focus. We chose this name because we shift our focus to different aspects of the film in review.
Episodes
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#101 -MOONKNIGHT - Spoiler Filled Full Series discussion and Review (and Weekly Watch)
Josiah and John finally chat about MoonKnight, one of John's favorite Marvel Comics characters. The full series conversation is chock full of spoilers, so beware. This is a show to watch without the stain of foreknowledge. TIMESTAMPS: 1. Moonknight Conversation- 0:10 2. Weekly Watch- 30:17 ►…
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#100 - NOPE - Spoiler Free and Spoiler Filler Review + Discussion
Jordan Peele inspired Josiah and John to create this podcast, and so it is appropriate that his film, NOPE, is the subject of our 100th episode. Nope is a genre breaking critique of the modern (and ultimately) human infatuation with spectacle. The film channels Jaws, the great westerns of the…
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#99 - Thor: Love and Thunder - Review + Discussion
Back after a hiatus filled with births and death, Josiah and John journey to the realms of the gods to explore Taika Waititi's second Thor film. This one has met with some controversy, but love it or butcher it, Love and Thunder opens a path in the Bifrost for much more MCU magic. Richly...
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#98 - Top Gun: Maverick - Review + Discussion
Tom Cruise knows how to deliver on high octane action and Top Gun: Maverick is a perfect blend of nostalgia and adrenaline! Hands down one of the best sequel films to exist and we can't get enough of it! Get ready for our spoiler free, and spoiler filled review! What did you think of the film?…
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#97 - Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - Review + Discussion
And we're back after a few weeks off due and we're discussing and reviewing the newest addition to the MCU, Dr. Strange In The Multiverse of Madness. Raimi fans will love it. Non-Raimi fans might have problems with it. We fall into both categories and appreciate the filmmaking aspect, but also...
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#96 - The Northman - Review + Conversation
The Northman is a downright brutal film. And we talk about all of it. Our review and conversation about The Northman covers everyting from the intensity of the music, to the unbelievable shots, and the entire epic-ness of it all, and so much more. We actually had to stop ourselves because we...
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#95 - Everything Everywhere All At Once - Review + Conversation
If you're someone who says that original movies aren't being made, well you couldn't be more wrong. Everything Everywhere All At Once is a prime example of a wildly original idea that is both absurd and full of emotion and heart. This is hands down one of the best films of 2022 and it's only…
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#94 - Multi-Movie Mashup - Free Guy / The French Dispatch / The King's Man - Review + Conversation
We have some catching up to do. Welcome to another multi-movie mash up episode where we're briefly discussing Free Guy, The French Dispatch, and The King's Man. Our favorite film of these three may surprise you so be sure to listen to find out which film we prefer. We'll be doing these mashup...
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#93 - The Batman - Review + Conversation
Another year, another Batman reboot. HOWEVER, this one is different. Pattinson wears the cowl this time and his Batman is striking, and his Gotham is more grounded in the real world. Is it better than Nolan's The Dark Knight? Well, we discuss that, of course, along with with everything from Greig...
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#92 - Uncharted - Review + Conversation
Before he was the legendary treasure hunter, Nathan Drake was just a normal guy... or at least that's the case with the film adaptation. That's right. We're talking all about Uncharted, and sharing some of the major differences and similarities between the story you all know and love from the...
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#91 - Kimi - Review + Conversation
In our review and conversation of HBO's recent release, Kimi, starring Zoë Kravitz and directed by Steven Soderbergh, we discuss our admiration for the director, it's homage to movies like Rear Window, along with the technical aspects like camera work, production design, and costuming, in…
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#90 - Nightmare Alley - Review + Conversation
In our review and conversation of Guillermo del Toro's latest film, Nightmare Alley, we touch on topics such as the differences between this and the original 1947 film, the morality of our characters, our issues with the casting, and the filmmaking aspects like the blocking, cinematography, and...
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#89 - The Last Duel - Review + Conversation
In our review and conversation of Ridley Scott's latest film, The Last Duel, we're heading back 14th century France to witness three accounts of Jean de Carrouges, Jacque le Gris, and Marguerite, and in the process, make our own assumptions of who is telling the truth. In the end, the truth will…
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#83 - Spiderman: No Way Home - Racking Focus Podcast
SPOILERS EVERYWHERE! If you don't want this movie spoiled for you, which you shouldn't because the film is too good and there's too many great surprises that you should want to go into this movie fresh. That said, Tom Holland's Spidey swings into his third "solo" film in a way that is sure to...
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#82 - Eternals - Racking Focus Podcast
We finally saw Eternals! Marvel took a different approach to this film than other films in the MCU. It was both refreshing and yet, we had some issues with plotting. Find out all our thoughts and opinions in this spoiler filled episode. Follow us on Letterbox'd...
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#80 - Dune - Review + Conversation
We are back after a bit of a break due to a crazy jam packed fall season to enter the world of Frank Herbert's, Dune. We'll say it right up front, this deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible. If there was ever a film to see in IMAX or at the theater, it's Dune. From stunning imagery…
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#81 - 007: No Time To Die - Racking Focus Podcast
007 is back. Craig's tenure as Bond has been one of the most exciting and we can't wait to see where they take the franchise next. Craig returns to go out on a high note in this action packed, emotional, gadget filled Bond film. We talk everything from action set pieces, to character arcs, and...
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Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Ep. 79 - Racking Focus Podcast
This week we re-enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe with one of the best films for a Marvel newbie to enter that comic book cosmos. Shang Chi takes John and Josiah on a journey to the world of Wuxia, Chinese martial arts cinema. Marvel has balanced the cultural touchstones with their tried and…
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What If... T'Challa Became a Star Lord - Ep. 78 - Racking Focus Podcast
John and Josiah learn what would happen if T'Challa became a galactic Robin Hood in the second episode of Marvel's animated WHAT IF? This episode shows the potential of the What If? concept maintaining wonderful artwork, including magnificent cosmic conceptualizations of The Watcher, and creating...
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Jungle Cruise - Ep. 77 - Racking Focus Podcast
What do you get when Disney wants to revitalize one of their most beloved rides at their parks with the help of The Rock? Two hours of scenes and characterizations from many other successful franchises to assure that the movie works.... but it doesn't really. John, Josiah and Steph spend a few…
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What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger - Ep. 76 - Racking Focus Podcast
This week John and Josiah dive into the first episode of What If... featuring Captain Carter as the First Avenger. We're very excited about this series and the potential it brings for future stories in both animated form and live action in the MCU. Hear our thoughts and theories about this…
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The Suicide Squad - Ep. 75 - Racking Focus Podcast
This week John and Josiah dove headlong into the world of the DCEU with a few reservation but, unlike many in the suicide squad, have ended their mission alive and satisfied. Jame Gunn delivers on the promise of the original Suicide Squad while presenting a master class on action filmmaking rich...
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The Green Knight - Ep. 74 - Racking Focus Podcast
Spoiler filled episode where Josiah + John follow Sir Gawain on his quest to find The Green Knight at the green chapel in David Lowry's newest film, The Green Knight. It's not often that we are a bit speechless, but this film absolutely requires additional viewings before we can have a worthy...
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Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins - Ep 73 - Racking Focus Podcast
This week we are entering the world of G.I. Joe + Cobra with what is perhaps the best G.I. Joe film ever made (which isn't saying much), Snake Eyes. It's not a great film, or even a good film for that matter, but it made for an incredible conversation so whether you've seen it or not, we think…
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Multi Movie Extravaganza - Army of Dead - Mank - One Night in Miami - Ma Rainey - Ep 72 - Racking Focus Podcast
This week we are making up for lost recording days by talking about several films. Join us for a conversation about Army of the Dead, Mank, One Night in Miami and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Spoilers all around so if you want to skip, Times of each segment are listed below. Skip to avoid spoilers....
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LOKI - For All Time. Always. - Ep. 71 - Racking Focus Podcast
The finale of Loki is the launching point for the next phase of the MCU and this episode is chock full of great characters, clever storytelling and amazing acting. We are conquered by Jonathan Majors as our a new villain. This episode has wonderful visuals, solid action, and real emotional depth....
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LOKI - Journey into Mystery - Ep. 69 - Racking Focus Podcast
So many LOKIs and so little time.... Things get mutiversed at the end of time with LOKI, Silvie and the whole variant gang in the best episode of the season full of references to Peter Pan, the Wizard of Oz and classic Marvel comics. A penultimate episode with charming humor and rich character...
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Black Widow - Ep. 70 - Racking Focus Podcast
John + Josiah are back in the theaters after nearly two years to watch a Marvel film. It's been a longtime coming and in the meantime there has been some great television and limited series arrive from Marvel on Disney Plus, but they are very excited to be back and watching Black Widow on the big...
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A Quiet Place II - Ep. 68 - Racking Focus Podcast
John + Josiah viewed Krasinski's follow up to A Quiet Place with a solid sequel that delivers on every level. They'll talk about everything from sound design, to character's decision, costume and production design, and everything in between. It's a rich film filled with complex levels of tension...
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LOKI - The Nexus Event - Ep. 67 - Racking Focus Podcast
Josiah and John have caught up with Loki just as the TVA does and now they join Loki and Silvie as they go "off to see the wizard".... well the Timekeepers. Today's episode was recorded in a SUV on the way to a Phillies game in a massive storm so there is some charming ambience of rain pounding…
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F9: The Fast Saga - Ep. 66 - Racking Focus Podcast
This week John and Josiah entered the Fast and Furious-verse with the latest installment of the franchise, F9. We are back in a real theater again with an audience who cared more about their own jokes than the movie, but still enjoyed the over the top, meta madness of the extended space faring...
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LOKI - Lamentis - Ep. 65 - Racking Focus Podcast
Episode 3 of Loki is as much Dr Who as Marvel when Loki and his female variant-self run and run and run to escape the impending apocalypse on the appropriately named moon Lamentis. Trickery, a long Asgardian folk song, some personal revelations and no significant explanation of the physics of…
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LOKI - Glorious Purpose and The Variant - Ep. 64 - Racking Focus Podcast
Back to work for John and Josiah after a break full of personal and professional transitions..... This week we catch up with LOKI on the Sacred Timeline for the first two episodes of the Disney+ series. We are in a super stylized world that feels like the foundation for the full blow marvel...
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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier - One World, One People - Ep. 63 - Racking Focus Podcast
Wrapping up our series of Falcon & The Winter Soldier is episode 6 titled "One World, One People." Spoilers ahead. We watch our two heroes come into their own, especially Sam, who is paving the way as the new Cap. The episode is a jumping off point for Marvel to take these characters into new...
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Promising Young Woman - Ep. 62 - Racking Focus Podcast
This week we are watching Promising Young Woman, a masterwork of inverted expectation and genre bending narrative full of extraordinary cinematography and marvelous acting. This film, which is still to be released on steaming services, is the stuff of great conversation and serious self…
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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier - Truth - Ep. 61 - Racking Focus Podcast
Marvel is giving us one of the best conversations about race and America wrapped up in a slam bang action adventure that has ever graced our screens. The mixture of actions sequence and rich dialogue makes "TRUTH" the best episode from the marvel streaming catalogue. Previous narrative weaknesses...
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Sound Of Metal - Ep. 60 - Racking Focus Podcast
We're discussing Sound of Metal this week. Spoilers ahead since it's difficult to even talk about this film from a spoiler free perspective. We can't recommend this film enough. It's powerful, moving, emotional, beautiful, hopeful, and heartbreaking all within two hours. Films like these are...
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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier - The Whole World is Watching - Ep. 59 - Racking Focus Podcast
Smashed Flag Smashers, Super Soldier Serum on the loose, death, betrayal, the Dora Milaje in action and one of the best scenes in Marvel history..... Episode Four of Falcon and the Winter Soldier continues the conversation about race, policing, power and privilege. John and Josiah dig deeply into...
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Godzilla Vs. Kong - Ep. 58 - Racking Focus Podcast
The battle to end all battles. A God vs. a King. Who will win? Listen to one of the most fun conversations we've ever had on this podcast. John + Josiah (and Steph) cover everything about this film, from all it's crappiness to all the of the wonderfully amazing things. It's a ridiculously…
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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier - Power Broker - Ep. 57 - Racking Focus Podcast
BARON Zemo dances. Agent 13 kicks butt. Sam gets a phone call, and Bucky arranges the most bizarre prison break in cinema history all under the watchful eye of the Power Broker in episode 3 of the Disney+ limited series Falcon and the Winter Solider. Things are heating up, not just because we are...
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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier - The Star-Spangled Man - Ep. 56 - Racking Focus Podcast
John & Josiah discuss all that episode 2 of The Falcon & The Winter Soldier has to offer. This episode is titled The Star-Spangled Man, a call back to Captain America: The First Avenger released 10 years ago. They discuss everything from how racism is very real in the MCU, to personal character...
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Justice League Snyder Cut - REVIEW - Ep. 55 - Racking Focus Podcast
Part Lord of the Rings, part Avengers, part generic brand commercial, the musically enigmatic splash page of a move, Justice League The Snyder Cut blasted onto HBO almost derailing the streaming service. John and Josiah watched the 4 plus hour film and shared their insight into the massive film…
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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier - New World Order - Ep. 54 - Racking Focus Podcast
John and Josiah take flight with episode 1 of The Falcon & The Winter Soldier titled New World Order. They discuss everything from personal character moments, to the action set pieces, and some predictions on what might happen and what needs to happen in order for our protagonists to reach their...
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Nomadland - REVIEW - Ep. 53 - Racking Focus Podcast
John and Josiah go on the road to explore the 2020 Golden Globe Winner Nomadland directed by Chloé Zhao and featuring Frances McDormand and David Strathairn. The story of a woman living amongst displaced people crossing the west in America finding home and community rolls along the screen with an...
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The Dig - REVIEW - Ep. 52 - Racking Focus Podcast
John & Josiah discuss a new Netflix original film, The Dig, which is based on the story of the Sutton Hoo excavation. They talk about everything from cinematography, to the wonderful performances, and why this film is definitely worth at least one viewing if you have Netflix. Connect with us on...
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WandaVision - SERIES REVIEW - Ep. 51 - Racking Focus Podcast
SPOILERS AHEAD! John & Josiah talk about the highly anticipated series WandaVision that just wrapped up. They dive into what they thought of the overall concept, the genre and filmmaking behind the show, and how this show is going to connect to the greater MCU going forward and how it supports...
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Minari - REVIEW - Ep. 50 - Racking Focus Podcast
John and Josiah get their A24 fix this week with a screening of the Sundance winner, Minari by Lee Isaac Chung. Overwhelmed by the beautifully realized, character driven story full of richly textured themes and metaphor, Josiah and John present both a spoiler-filled and spoiler-free review in…
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Malcolm & Marie - REVIEW - Ep. 49 - Racking Focus Podcast
John and Josiah consider the new film Malcolm & Marie and discuss everything from the cinematography, to the music, to the acting, of course. They start by discussing the film in a spoiler free manor before diving deeper and talking about the theme, specific moments, and how this film was heavily...
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2nd Take: Talking Judas and the Black Messiah with Playwright Richard Bradford - Ep. 48 - Racking Focus Podcast
John is joined by Philadelphia playwright, actor and theatre producer Richard Bradford, author and star of To My Unborn Child: a Love Letter from Fred Hampton, a one man play about the life and philosophy of Fred Hampton. Rich and John discuss Judas and the Black Messiah and place it in the…
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Judas and the Black Messiah - REVIEW - Ep. 47 - Racking Focus Podcast
John and Josiah consider the new film about one of history's most important black arctivitivist and revolutionaries, Fred Hampton as they discuss Judas and the Black Messiah. This well-crafted film brings into sharp focus the life, philosophy and tragedy of Hampton while placing him in the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Films aren’t just meant to be viewed, but they’re intended to be discussed. If you’re anything like us, you love watching + talking about movies, but the problem is that sometimes there’s no one around you who gets your love for the cinema. So if you enjoy film analysis and a good conversation, then join us every other week as we discuss new or classic films. Our name comes from a filmmaking technique where the focus shifts over the course of the shot from one subject to another, known as racking focus. We chose this name because we shift our focus to different aspects of the film in review.
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Films aren’t just meant to be viewed, but they’re intended to be discussed. If you’re anything like us, you love watching + talking about movies, but the problem is that sometimes there’s no one around you who gets your love for the cinema. So if you enjoy film analysis and a good conversation,...
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