Episodes
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Watchmen
Another Comic Book Classic...Another Adaptation. Is it a hit or a miss? Find out as I discuss Zack Snyder's "Watchmen" adaptation. SPOILER ALERT!
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300
Zack Snyder is BACK! His next film is a foray into the comic-book adaptation of "300." Join me as we dive into this classic sword and sandal movie, talk about some cool shots, etc.
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Dawn of the Dead
After a long hiatus, we are back with a new director's filmography to dive into. Our next director is a true visual stylist and also one of the most polarizing director's working out there. Can you guess who it is? Yup, next up is Zack Snyder. We start with his first directorial debut "Dawn of…
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Conclusions - Ridley Scott
Finally, we come to the conclusion of our deep dive into the Filmography of Sir Ridley Scott from his first feature film, "The Duellist" all the way to his most recent film "House of Gucci." I go over themes, collaborations and go ahead and do my rankings of all the Ridley Scott films. Hope you...
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House of Gucci
I am not on the final film that has been theatrically released by Sir Ridley Scott, the under-rated "House of Gucci." I mean I get it; it's kind've a mess; but it's an awesome mess with great photography, pacing and performances. Join us as we learn about the fate of the Gucci Family.
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The Last Duel
We are at the final 2 Ridley Scott films are they are both BANGERS starting with the movie collaboration we did not know we wanted to see again, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. But instead of being best buds from Bostom, they are mortal enemies in France. Join me as I talk about the great "The Last...
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All the Money in the World
Do you enjoy a good Kidnapping yarn? Do you love rich people getting what they deserve, especially if they're dicks? Do you ever wonder how billionaires stay billionaires? Have you ever been to the Getty Museum of even the Getty Villa? If you said yes to at least one of these, then you will have…
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PTA Meeting w. Ethan Warren
We have our first ever interview with Mr. Ethan Warren on this episode of "The Progenitor." We go over his new book "The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson: American Apocrypha," which you can purchase here:...
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Alien Covenant
We dive back into the world of XENOMORPHS with Alien: Covenant. Why can't space colonists be smarter? And why does faith always have to make the wrong choices? Join us as we journey in the Paradise Lost of sci-fi films.
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The Martian
Welcome BACK Sir Ridley with an epic adventure movie in Mars. Join me as we watch "The Martian." You can learn how to make your own water supply and even how to plant your own potatoes with human excrement.
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Exodus-Gods and Kings
What do you get when you combine the visuals from a Ridley Scott film and a Bible Story. A really long movie title. Join me as we watch "EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS." Again, what's with the title being so long. Why not just go with EXODUS!!!!
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The Counselor
What do you get when you combine the sexiness of "True Romance" and the coldness of "No Country for Old Men?" You get this next film by Ridley Scott, "The Counselor," with an actual screenplay written by Cormac McCarthy. This modern day western takes the audience into a Drug Deal gone wrong. Join...
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Prometheus
Is it a Prequel? An Origin Story of Xenomorphs and Replicants? Maybe a bit of all of it. Join me as I watch Ridley Scott's "Prometheus." We journey into the origin of the universe.
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Robin Hood
Who's your Robin Hood? Kevin Costner? A Fox? Well this isn't your Robin Hood now is it? It's the Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott Robin Hood. And the FINAL collaboration between the actor and director. Let's see if it lives up to it's legend. Join me in watching "Robin Hood."
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Body of Lies
Ridley Scott journeys into the Spy genre with his next film "Body of Lies," with an amazing cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, and Mark Strong. Join me to see if this movie is even worth the view. Spoiler alert, I like it A LOT!
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American Gangster
The 70s. NYC. The Drug Trade is bustling. The cops are corrupt and on the take. Bumpy Johnson just passed. Who's gonna take over? Who's going to stop the corruption in the police force? Only one way to find out. Join us as we dive into Ridley Scott's Gangster epic, "American Gangster," starring...
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A Good Year
Ridley Scott tries something new. He dives into unknown territories with a Romantic Dramedy starring Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard. Join me as we watch "A Good Year." I don't have to tell you that SPOILERS ARE ABOUND on this romantic journey into wine, vineyards, meet cutes, and other...
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Kingdom of Heaven Final
Next up, back to the Crusades with our buddy Ridley Scott and his new leading man...Orlando Bloom? Join me as I talk about one of my favorite Ridley Scott films "Kingdom of Heaven." Make sure to watch the Directors Cut.
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Matchstick Men
WE ARE BACK WITH SPOILER ALERTS ABOUND! Join us in revisiting one of Ridley Scott's most intimate, ambitious and mature films. It is a tight, beautifully shot film starring the GOAT himself, Nicolas Cage. Matchstick Men.
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Black Hawk Down
Bloody Combat. Soldiers. Helicopters. No horses, swords or sandals, but a LOT of RPGs and Machine gun fire. This is the epic Black Hawk Down
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Hannibal
Hannibal Eats Brain in this film. This is a bloody riot, but still not one of my favorites. Some great performances nonetheless.
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Gladiator
One of the all time greatest Sword and Sandal movies that began a fruitful relationship between Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott. I LOVE THIS MOVIE.
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GI Jane
Demi Moore at her best. She's sexy; she's aggressive, and she does one handed PUSH UPS. Not sure if this is feminist since it has some very sexual shots that only a man would've put in a movie, but it's still a pretty good action film. Not on the top tier of Ridley films.
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White Squall
Jeff Bridges, Scott Wolf, and a Seafaring Adventure. Much better than the last movie with a courtroom scene tied to it. Ridley Scott loves that water folks.
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1492 Conquest of Paradise
The longest movie title in Ridley Scott's ouvre so far? Maybe not. But a seaward adventure nonetheless with Christopher Columbus and his journey to the New World.
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Thelma & Louise
The Ultimate "Feminist" Movie? I'm not sure, but definitely the ultimate fun Ridley Scott film with female leads. This is a great and fun movie.
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Someone to Watch over Me
MELODRAMA COP MOVIES. GOTTA LOVE THEM!...Or do you? Ridley flew so high...has he dropped low now?
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Black Rain
American Cops Go to Japan to fight THE YAKUZA. Does anyone's finger get cut off?
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Legend
Not his best...That's all I gotta say. Although, I saw the theatrical release. I did not see the directors cut. I heard that is better...but...is it?
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Blade Runner - The Final Cut
Ridley Scott's 3rd film is possibly my favorite of all of his films. The production design, the mood, the music, the performances. Everything is almost perfect. I'm currently reading a book on the history of the production called "Future Noir." Well worth the purchase.
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Alien
COMEON GUYS! It's ALIEN! To think, this is only Ridley Scott's 2nd film and he is already a master of Sci-Fi.
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The Duellists
We start our series with Ridley Scott and his debut film "The Duellists." See if this doesn't suck you in.