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That's a Wrap!

by Erik Marshall, Nick Schlegel and Chris Gullen talk about current movies, film theory and writing, including Snowpiercer, James Bond, Woody Allen and more.

Three guys with Ph.D.s talk about Film, Media and Culture.

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Episodes

  1. Episode #44 – Top 5 Biopics

    Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1186http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2016/06/14/episode-44-top-5-biopics/ My mother thanks you; my father thanks you; my sister thanks you; and WE thank you for joining us for our excursion into the world of biographical cinema! In episode 44, the gang…

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  2. Episode #43 – The Coen Bros / Hail Caesar

    This is Part I of our discussion. Part II to follow shortly. We hope you enjoy our COEN BROTHERS / HAIL CAESAR episode wherein we dicuss Joel and Ethan's latest effort and cast retrospection on their canon. Part of what makes these auteurs so fascinating is their cultivation of an aesthetic work...

  3. Episode #42 - The 88th Academy Awards

    Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1154

  4. The Big Short (Special Oscars Episode)

    Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1112

  5. Mad Max (Special Oscars Episode)

    Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1106

  6. Episode #41 - The Hateful Eight and Star Wars

    Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1087

  7. 2015 in Review - TAW Special Episode

    Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/?p=1071

  8. TAW40 - Holiday Movies + A Very Murray Christmas

    Shownote: http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/12/10/episode-40-holiday-movies

  9. Episode#39 - Ex Machina and Wes Craven

    Shownotes at http://www.thatsawrapshow.com/2015/10/02/episode-39-ex-machina-and-wes-craven/

  10. Episode #26 - Under the Skin and Robin Williams

    Episode #26 Hello everyone! That's a Wrap is proud to bring you Episode #26, which examines 2013's Under The Skin, a powerful and brave film that has made many 10 Best lists while simultaneosly managing to "alienate" some audiences. We tackle the complex film and then move on to segment two…

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  11. Episode #25 - Snowpiercer and Books about Film

    Episode #25 We tackle the juggernaut SNOWPIERCER in episode 25. Currently holding a very impressive 94% at Rotten Tomatoes, SNOWPIERCER is raking up the box office (particularly through VOD) and the critical praise. So, what's it all about? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out! We had a...

  12. Episode# 24 - Zizek's Pervert's Guides and Room 237

    Episode #24 Nick and Erik tackle Zizek's The Pervert's Guide to Ideology and The Shining documentary Room 237 as two opposite sides of the spectrum of criticism. Is one form of analysis privileged over another? Should it be? Tune and let us know! Links Mentioned: South Park: Mystery of the Urinal...

  13. Episode #22 - The Wild, Wonderful World of Wes Anderson

    In this episode, the guys, along with guest panelist, Dr. Lara Hrycaj (who attended graduate school with the guys), discuss one of the more polarizing figures in modern cinema, Wes Anderson, director of Bottle Rocket, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and the recent The…

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  14. Episode #21 - Errol Morris/The Unknown Known and The Act of Killing

    It's documentary time here at That's A Wrap! We finally talk about Errol Morris, framing the discussion around his latest film, The Unknown Known (Watch Now on Amazon While It's in Theaters). In Segment 2, we talk about Joshua Oppenhimer's chilling Oscar-nominated film The Act of Killing. Links...

  15. Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to Watch

    Episode #14 In Segment One of this epsiode, Erik, Nick and Chris talk about the MPAA ratings system, and specifically the film This Film is Not Yet Rated directed by Kirby Dick. The film (and our discussion) focuses heavily on the … Continue reading → The post Episode #14 – MPAA ratings/This Film...

  16. Gravity (2013) – A "That's a Wrap" Special Episode

    Supplemental Episode Erik and Nick were impressed by Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity. In fact, they’ve dedicated a supplemental episode between shows 13 and 14 to this box-office monster and critical darling. In many ways, Gravity presents a possible model or methodology that … Continue reading → The…

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  17. Episode #13 – 007 James Bond Special & Skyfall Revisited

    Episode #13 Note: We had severe audio difficulties that were unknown to us until we were in post. As a result, we have had to makes some edits to the content. We sincerely apologize for this calamity and are taking … Continue reading → The post Episode #13 – 007 James Bond Special & Skyfall...

  18. Episode #12 – Interview with Ian Olney: Euro Horror Special

    Episode #12 Join us in welcoming Ian Olney, Associate Professor of English at York College, to That’s a Wrap this week to discuss a particular brand of horror that many (even fans of the genre) are unfamiliar with: Euro Horror. Ian … Continue reading → The post Episode #12 – Interview with Ian...

  19. Episode #11 – Woody Allen/Blue Jasmine

    In this episode we talk about the career of Woody Allen, including his new film Blue Jasmine. We each choose a favorite film as well films we think someone new to Woody Allen should watch. After stipulating that Annie Hall … Continue reading → The post Episode #11 – Woody Allen/Blue Jasmine...

  20. Episode #10 – Special Guest: Robert Burgoyne

    Episode #10 Our RATINGSPALOOZA podcast drops today with our very special guest, Robert Burgoyne, Chair of the Department of Film Studies at St. Andrews, Scotland. Bob’s work centers on historiography and film, with a special emphasis on American cinema, history … Continue reading → The post…

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  21. Episode #9 – Back To School: Teaching Film & Man of Steel

    Episode #9 We explore two lengthy topics in our 9th episode of That’s a Wrap! Principal photography begins with part one of a two-part series on film pedagogy. Erik, Nick and Chris discuss their various approaches to teaching film in … Continue reading → The post Episode #9 – Back To School:...

  22. Episode #8 – State of Cinema

    Episode #8 Do you recall the days when spectacle-driven “event” cinema was the exception, not the rule? Mid and low-concept minded films have been an endangered species over the years… This is not to say that we don’t have films … Continue reading → The post Episode #8 – State of Cinema appeared...

  23. Episode #7: Star Trek with Mark Clark

    Episode #7 In episode seven, we talk to Mark Clark, author of Star Trek FAQ 2.0: Everything Left to Know About The Next Generation, the Movies, and Beyond (Unofficial and Unauthorized), about his books and about the Trek universe in general. … Continue reading → The post Episode #7: Star Trek…

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  24. Episode #6 – Linklater's "Before Midnight" and Special Guests Mark Clark & Bryan Senn on their book "Sixties Shockers"

    Episode #6 Richard Linklater’s “Before” Trilogy began in 1995 with his magical Before Sunrise, continued 9 years later with his entr‘acte Before Sunset and on June 13th, 2013 we witnessed the release (also 9 years later) of the third installment: … Continue reading → The post Episode #6 –...

  25. Episode #5 – Film Adaptations: Our Favorites

    Episode #5 The translation process from page to screen is endemic to the industry and is of particular importance to the public when the source is a beloved and/or bestselling novel, novella or graphic novel. (Harry Potter, The Lord of … Continue reading → The post Episode #5 – Film Adaptations:...

  26. Episode #4 – Film Noir with Special Guest David J. Hogan

    Episode #4 That’s a Wrap! proudly welcomes author and historian David J. Hogan to discuss his new book Film Noir FAQ. In this episode we talk about film noir as a genre, as well as our favorite film and femmes … Continue reading → The post Episode #4 – Film Noir with Special Guest David J. Hogan...

  27. Episode #3 – The Top 5 TV Shows of the New Millenium and The Keanu Reeves Documentary: "Side by Side"

    Episode #3 RCA introduced television to the American public at the 1939 World’s Fair. Since then, Philo Taylor Farnsworth’s invention has been invading homes (in every room imaginable and now, for some reason, refrigerator doors?) waiting rooms, bars, gas station pumps, and even … Continue…

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  28. Episode #2 – Special Guest Chuck Tryon, The Streaming Wars and House of Cards

    Episode #2 The 21st Century has seen dynamic shifts in, and the rapid integration of, streaming Television and movie content via subscription and rental services offered by Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Vudu,Youtube, Flixster, et al. Netlfix launched their much-touted political … Continue reading…

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  29. That's A Wrap! Episode #1

    Episode #1 Our first podcast was recorded this weekend. There were a few technical difficulties (we are still learning) but we are upgrading our equipment and expect far less snags with our next show. Nevertheless, the show came together seamlessly … Continue reading → The post That’s A Wrap!...

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Three guys with Ph.D.s talk about Film, Media and Culture.

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Erik Marshall, Nick Schlegel and Chris Gullen talk about current movies, film theory and writing, including Snowpiercer, James Bond, Woody Allen and more.

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