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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 Denzel Washington, as well as a tough as nails FBI official in "Mississippi Burning" looking to find out who killed James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman. They discuss how he was able to be so consistently good in many different films and many roles.
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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 value will voters place on his great singing impersonating Bob Dylan. He also goes over some odd choices and laments that there is only one good song nominated for Bes Original Song-and will not win.
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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 one of the best films of the year. We also take a look at Anora in which Mikey Madison stars as a sex worker who thinks she might have met her husband but is in for a nasty surprise. Both are nominated for Best Picture and Moore or Madison should win Best Actress.
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"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 Karla Sofia Gascon. Alan doesn't mince words.
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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 Silberstein, who talks about her own "March of the Living" trip when she was in high school. They discuss whether or not it is ethical to take selfies and certain places where tragedy took place and they examine the dynamic between the two characters who are jealous of each other. Alan asks Nike if she feels more pressure to live a meaningful life because she is the grandchild of survivors. They also discuss Jennifer Gray, of "Dirty Dancing" fame and whether or not something about her character is implied. They also discuss how this may be a Holocaust movie that is not a Holocaust movie as it instead focuses on how the next generation processes the past.
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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 focusing on on base percentage. Beane meets someone he likes in analytics (Jonah Hll) and hires him away. Alan discusses the film with comedian Eli Lebowicz, who once worked as a vendor in Chicago's Wrigley Field. Eli explains what he likes about Pitt and Hill's performance while Alan asks if Lebowicz minds that the film does not include such starts as Miguel Tejada, and ace pitcher Barry Zito. Alan asks why there aren't more good baseball movies and whether or not it's a good thing that "Moneyball" is one of the few films in which Pitt has no love interest.
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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 involve such stars at Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. He explains how he plays numerous instruments, how he went to Austria where an 80-piece orchestra and choir that had to go with action sequences in "Avatar: The Last Airbender." With great humor and humility, Liberman talks about what it's like to be a music editor on such prestigious projects. Alan asks Micha if he would rather hire a talented person with an attitude or a slightly less talented person who is easier to work with. Micha shares one time he had a disagreement with someone. Stick around as he closes with a funny story about Martin Short.
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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. Is hope always a good thing? What does the film say about justice and the nature of the parole system? Sruli points out some moments that many miss-how the warden nearly caught Andy's means of escape but narrowly missed it. Alan also discusses several metaphors in the film and wonders why Morgan Freeman was in the Best Actor category instead of the Supporting Actor Category. Brooker also gives advice on how to get through difficult situations.
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"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 security attorney, who has become known for astute political analysis. Irina critiques the love story of Jack and Rose. So why was "Titanic" one of the highest grossing films of all time? Is it possible to fall in love in one or two days? Should owner J. Bruce Ismay be blamed for getting on a lifeboat when only women and children were supposed to? Irina answers whether or not she had a crush on Leonardo Dicaprio when the movie came out and she was 12. They discuss whether or not the movie would be as big a hit if it came out today, Celine Dion's theme song, and whether or not the film influenced anyone to date someone of a lower socioeconomic class. Would Jack have been able to fit on the door? They also discuss whether society places too much emphasis on clothing, noting the scene where Jack is seemingly more respected when he is dressed in a tuxedo. Lastly, the discuss if people are simply obsessed with tragedy, or if there is some other appeal.
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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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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 scene too gory? Was the villain badass enough? Did anyone notice that Matthew Macfadyen, who plays a corporate villain, is somewhat similar to his character in the HBO hit "Succession." David gives some great insights on the power of MCU and why he thinks the upcoming Captain America film will be great and hits there could be an unbelievable twist in how Robert Downey Jr. is used "Avengers: Doomsday" and how he thinks the Russo brothers know what they're doing. Some wonder if it is a risky move to put Downey Jr. so well-known as the iconic Iron-Man as it might seem counterintuitive to have the greatest hero play one of the greatest villains. Or maybe there is a method to the madness. take a listen.
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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 and its unique brand of humor that has stood the test of time. Alan and Aaron discuss the film's journey from its release in the 1980s to its status as a cult classic, sharing personal anecdotes and favorite moments. They also provide an exciting preview of what fans can expect from the upcoming sequel, delving into how Mel Brooks, at 97, continues to influence the world of comedy. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation that celebrates the enduring legacy of 'Spaceballs' and looks forward to its next chapter. Don't miss this engaging episode of Film Fury!
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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 says about justice and obsession, and why Dasie picks Tom over Gatsby. David shares some insights from his many years of teaching the novels and elements of the films to his students. What does the story say about materialism and riches versus love and fulfillment? David explains what he thinks is a major flaw of both films.
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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 issues and Weiss answers if she ever had a grade changed in high school, as Cher had a teacher change a C+ to an A-.
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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 of what the film is about from the Holocaust to the attacks against Native Americans. They speak about the Delbert Grady vs. Charles Grady question, why the original ending was anticlimactic, and Abrams shares some other nuggets of his expertise.
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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 sense take place. Christian's friend is creepily flirting with her. Is he trying to make a move? Alan talks about how the film, though gruesome is wildly underappreciated and the movie is a duality of a failed relationship and a failed people.
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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 what's the one time he plays a calculating villain? Take a listen and find out!
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"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 fight with Jason Schulman.
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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 journalist Robby Berman joins the show to discuss how he thought the acting was powerful, but he didn't think every episode was great. They discuss some dramatic scenes in several episodes, as well as whether or not a popular show like this can change people's behavior.
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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 are good can be so scary.
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