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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 at That's a Wrap! tackles their top 5 biopics.  What does each selection reveal about its selector? We have no idea, but we had a blast doing it! Let us know what tops your list. Links: Matinee: A cinematic love letter to the films of William Castle Spoilers be here. Each of our Top 5 Lists are below: Nick Chris Erik Ed Wood Amadeus  The Fighter Chaplin The People Vs. Larry Flynt Capote Matinee  Schindler's List Catch Me If You Can Gods and Monsters The Social Network Basquiat The People Vs. Larry Flynt Yankee Doodle Dandy Malcolm X Honorable Mentions: Nick: Sid and Nancy A Man for All Seasons Patton Bonnie and Clyde Raging Bull Chris: The Insider I'm Not There Braveheart Frida Erik: I Love You, Phillip Morris Boys Don't Cry Born on the Fourth of July Quills Man on the Moon Kinsey

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 ethic that spreads across a broad and diverse body of thematic/narrative/genre landscapes. Bold filmmakers unafraid to work within the template of genre; they subvert and mold them into Coen Brothers films. We discuss their highs, lows and middles. Join us! Note: After pickups, we talk about Hail Caesar for about 40 minutes. If you'd rather hear us talk about the Coens in general, we start that discussion at the 51 minutes mark, and finish it in Part II of the episode. Links: Steven Soderbergh's Speech on the State of Cinema (A MUST WATCH)

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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, which is dedicated to remembering Robin Williams. Links Mentioned:     A few of Nick's recent frame jobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoSWbyvdhHw

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 great time in this episode and segment two is dedicated to some of our very favorite books on film.  All of this and more are waiting for you in our quarter century episode, #25!   Danny Peary's Cult Movies Wiki EntryList of Danny Peary's 200 Cult Movies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFpfJNiUDpY

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 Deuce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHE5YUNkssQ&feature=kp

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 Grand Budapest Hotel. We discuss Anderson's complete oeuvre as well as his influences, contemporaries and his lesser-known commercial work. Links: Article on Anderson's television ads. Another link to Anderson's commercials. Article from the NY Film Festival with video in which Anderson and Tenebaums discuss working with Hackman Dr. Lara Hrycaj's Dissertation on Music in the Film's of Wes Anderson. Book from Macmillan on the film's of Wes Anderson (in which Dr. Hrycaj has a chapter) Macmillan website on the book

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 Errol Morris's article about The Act of Killing   Errol Morris's writing for the NY Times, including some reflections about the latest movie.  The Act of Killing on Netflix Also streaming on Netflix:  The Thin Blue Line | Tabloid | Vernon, Florida   

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 is Not Yet Rated and Foreign Films to Watch appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 post Gravity (2013) – A “That’s a Wrap” Special Episode appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 Revisited appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 Olney: Euro Horror Special appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 Episode #10 – Special Guest: Robert Burgoyne appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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: Teaching Film & Man of Steel appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 first on That's a Wrap!.

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 with Mark Clark appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 – Linklater’s “Before Midnight” and Special Guests Mark Clark & Bryan Senn on their book “Sixties Shockers” appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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: Our Favorites appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 reading →The post Episode #3 – The Top 5 TV Shows of the New Millenium and The Keanu Reeves Documentary: “Side by Side” appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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 →The post Episode #2 – Special Guest Chuck Tryon, The Streaming Wars and House of Cards appeared first on That's a Wrap!.

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! Episode #1 appeared first on That's a Wrap!.