An Alan Smithee Podcast http://alansmitheepodcast.blogspot.com "An Alan Smithee Podcast" is an ongoing series of spirited and rambling discussions about movies held between two internet film critics, Andrew Wickliffe of www.thestopbutton.com and Matthew Hurwitz of cinemachine.blogspot.com. Feeder 1.5.7(628) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:57:41 -0600 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:57:41 -0600 TV & Film http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2650576803_d78210dbef_o_d.jpg An Alan Smithee Podcast http://alansmitheepodcast.blogspot.com 144 144 Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe "An Alan Smithee Podcast" is an ongoing series of spirited and rambling discussions about movies held between two internet film critics, Andrew Wickliffe of www.thestopbutton.com and Matthew Hurwitz of cinemachine.blogspot.com. "An Alan Smithee Podcast" is an ongoing series of spirited and rambling discussions about movies held between two internet film critics, Andrew Wickliffe of www.thestopbutton.com and Matthew Hurwitz of cinemachine.blogspot.com. yes no Episode 9: Newsdesk In this episode of An Alan Smithee Podcast, Andrew and Matt discuss
the events of the day: Zach Snyder's Watchmen, Frank Miller's Will
Eisner's The Spirit, The Apatow Company's Ghostbusters 3, the Child's
Play remake and Don Mancini's original idea, Quentin Tarantino's
Inglorious Bastards casting, Todd Solontz's Life During Wartime
featuring Paul Reubens, The Wolf Man remake starring Benicio Del Toro,
Joe Dante's Bat Out of Hell, Darren Arronofsky's Robocop remake and 3D
remakes of Joe Dante's Piranha and My Bloody Valentine, Werner
Herzog's Bad Lieutenant starring Nicolas Cage, the Disturbia / Rear
Window kerfuffle, and Guillermo Del Toro's race to sell out with
Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll, Slaughterhouse 5 and The Hobbit.

Plus: DVD highlights of Savage Streets, Ladies and Gentlemen The
Fabulous Stains, Risky Business, the Martin Scorcese Film Foundation
collection, Tim Robbins as The Rectifier, and the delicious momentary
rumor of Will Smith as Captain America.

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:12:26 -0600 episode-9-newsdesk Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe In this episode of An Alan Smithee Podcast, Andrew and Matt discuss the events of the day: Zach Snyder's Watchmen, Frank Miller's Will Eisner's The Spirit, The Apatow Company's Ghostbusters 3 and much more! In this episode of An Alan Smithee Podcast, Andrew and Matt discuss the events of the day: Zach Snyder's Watchmen, Frank Miller's Will Eisner's The Spirit, The Apatow Company's Ghostbusters 3, the Child's Play remake and Don Mancini's original idea, Quentin Tarantino's Inglorious Bastards casting, Todd Solontz's Life During Wartime featuring Paul Reubens, The Wolf Man remake starring Benicio Del Toro, Joe Dante's Bat Out of Hell, Darren Arronofsky's Robocop remake and 3D remakes of Joe Dante's Piranha and My Bloody Valentine, Werner Herzog's Bad Lieutenant starring Nicolas Cage, the Disturbia / Rear Window kerfuffle, and Guillermo Del Toro's race to sell out with Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll, Slaughterhouse 5 and The Hobbit. Plus: DVD highlights of Savage Streets, Ladies and Gentlemen The Fabulous Stains, Risky Business, the Martin Scorcese Film Foundation collection, Tim Robbins as The Rectifier, and the delicious momentary rumor of Will Smith as Captain America. watchmen, the spirit, frank miller, judd apatow, ghostbusters, child's play, robocop, quentin tarantino, wolf man, pee-wee herman, joe dante yes 1:03:35 Episode 8: On Tim Burton Matt and Andrew discuss the work of director Tim Burton, gradually becoming aware of Burton's rather significant influence on modern film and popular culture in general.
The conversation becomes, as it must, a tad less positive as Burton's career progressives, but both find it hard not to be enthusiastic about his early films.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:08:26 -0600 episode-8-on-tim-burton-1 Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe Matt and Andrew discuss the work of director Tim Burton, gradually becoming aware of Burton's rather significant influence on modern film and popular culture in general. Matt and Andrew discuss the work of director Tim Burton, gradually becoming aware of Burton's rather significant influence on modern film and popular culture in general. The conversation becomes, as it must, a tad less positive as Burton's career progressives, but both find it hard not to be enthusiastic about his early films. tim burton, batman, pee-wee herman, beetlejuice, michael keaton, planet of the apes, johnny depp, ed wood yes 1:40:24 Episode 7: An Alan Smithee Podcast vs. The Dark Knight, Part 2 of 2 Tempers flare as the riposte of The Dark Knight spins off into
bemoaning the destruction of film criticsim and comic book movies by
nerds on the internet, and why Batman Returns is the greatest Batman
movie ever.
"I feel like I'm dumb because I feel like I don't get how many things
that are so smart. It's like a Ferrari engine of storytelling and
script writing and I'm like, 'That's not my idea of what I want to see
in a movie.' I loved 'The Prestige' but didn't understand 'The Dark
Knight'. Didn't get it, still can't tell you what happened in the
movie, what happened to the character and in the end they need him to
be a bad guy. I'm like, 'I get it. This is so high brow and so f--king
smart, I clearly need a college education to understand this movie.'"
Robert Downey Jr.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:08:26 -0600 episode-7-an-alan-smithee-podcast-vs-the-dark-kn Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe Tempers flare as the riposte of The Dark Knight spins off into bemoaning the destruction of film criticsim and comic book movies by nerds on the internet, and why Batman Returns is the greatest Batman movie ever. Tempers flare as the riposte of The Dark Knight spins off into bemoaning the destruction of film criticsim and comic book movies by nerds on the internet, and why Batman Returns is the greatest Batman movie ever. movie ever. "I feel like I'm dumb because I feel like I don't get how many things that are so smart. It's like a Ferrari engine of storytelling and script writing and I'm like, 'That's not my idea of what I want to see in a movie.' I loved 'The Prestige' but didn't understand 'The Dark Knight'. Didn't get it, still can't tell you what happened in the movie, what happened to the character and in the end they need him to be a bad guy. I'm like, 'I get it. This is so high brow and so f--king smart, I clearly need a college education to understand this movie.'" Robert Downey Jr. the dark knight, batman, dc comics, christopher nolan, christian bale, aaron eckhart, heath ledger, jonathan nolan, david s. goyer, gary oldman yes 1:19:17 Episode 6: An Alan Smithee Podcast vs. The Dark Knight, Part 1 of 2 In part one of a comprehensive critique, Andrew and Matthew debate the
overwhelming praise surrounding The Dark Knight, the problems of
depicting Batman realistically and where the film fits into the
tapestries of comic book and action movies.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:08:26 -0600 episode-6-an-alan-smithee-podcast-vs-the-dark-kn Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe In part one of a comprehensive critique, Andrew and Matthew debate the overwhelming praise surrounding The Dark Knight, the problems of depicting Batman realistically and where the film fits into the tapestries of comic book and action movies. In part one of a comprehensive critique, Andrew and Matthew debate the overwhelming praise surrounding The Dark Knight, the problems of depicting Batman realistically and where the film fits into the tapestries of comic book and action movies. the dark knight, batman, dc comics, christopher nolan, christian bale, aaron eckhart, heath ledger, jonathan nolan, david s. goyer, gary oldman yes 1:16:07 Episode 5: An Alan Smithee Podcast Goes to Koreatown Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:48:26 -0600 episode-5-an-alan-smithee-podcast-goes-to-koreato Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe Matthew and Andrew discuss the Korean New Wave, discussing titles available in American and those not. They compare the industry to modern Hollywood and explore the reasons behind the Korean success--both in popularity and quality. Matthew and Andrew discuss the Korean New Wave, discussing titles available in American and those not. They compare the industry to modern Hollywood and explore the reasons behind the Korean success--both in popularity and quality. quentin tarantino, kill bill, sin city, grindhouse, inglorious bastards, death proof, csi yes 1:30:26 Episode 4: The Trial of the Incredible Quentin, Part 2 of 2 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:48:26 -0600 episode-4-the-trial-of-the-incredible-quentin-pa Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe Matthew and Andrew discuss the 21st century Tarantino, the second chapter in his ongoing career. Topics include his pseudo-feminism and his "appropriation" of existing cinema, among others. They also discuss his future potential, or lack thereof. Matthew and Andrew discuss the 21st century Tarantino, the second chapter in his ongoing career--KLLI BILL, GRINDHOUSE and SIN CITY. Topics include his pseudo-feminism and his "appropriation" of existing cinema, among others. They also discuss his future potential, or lack thereof. quentin tarantino, kill bill, sin city, grindhouse, inglorious bastards, death proof, csi yes 57:16 Episode 3: The Trial of the Incredible Quentin, Part 1 of 2 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:48:26 -0600 episode-3-the-trial-of-the-incredible-quentin-pa Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe This episode, Matthew and Andrew start their examination of Quentin Tarantino--discussing his "original trilogy" of RESERVOIR DOGS, PULP FICTION and JACKIE BROWN, as well as his steady screenwriting work during the 1990s. This episode, Matthew and Andrew start their examination of Quentin Tarantino--discussing his "original trilogy" of RESERVOIR DOGS, PULP FICTION and JACKIE BROWN, as well as his steady screenwriting work during the 1990s. quentin tarantino, reservoir dogs, pulp fiction, jackie brown, crimson tide, from dusk till dawn, true romance, natural born killers, girl 6, curdled, er yes 1:17:47 Episode 2: Carpenter Was a Jesus, Part 2 of 2 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:54:15 -0600 episode-2-carpenter-was-a-jesus-part-2-of-2 Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe Continuing their conversation on Carpenter, Matthew and Andrew pick up with his CHRISTINE adaptation. Following a discussion of all his theatrical releases, they touch on his recent television episodes and wistfully consider his future endeavors. Continuing their conversation on Carpenter, Matthew and Andrew pick up with his CHRISTINE adaptation. Following a discussion of all his theatrical releases, they touch on his recent television episodes and wistfully consider his future endeavors. John Carpenter, Christine, Starman, Big Trouble in Little China, Prince of Darkness, They Live, Memoirs of an Invisible Man, body bags, in the mouth of madness, village of the damned, escape from l.a., vampires, ghosts of mars, pro-life, cigarette burns yes 1:23:15 Episode 1: Carpenter Was a Jesus, Part 1 of 2 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:32:35 -0600 TV & Film http://homepage.mac.com/a.wickliffe/ASP001.m4a Matthew Hurwitz & Andrew Wickliffe On the premiere episode, Matthew and Andrew discuss the first part of John Carpenter's career--from THE RESURRECTION OF BRONCHO BILLY to THE THING. On the premiere episode, Matthew and Andrew discuss the first part of John Carpenter's career--from THE RESURRECTION OF BRONCHO BILLY to THE THING. John Carpenter, Halloween, The Thing, Dark Star, Assault on Precinct 13, Someone's Watching Me, Elvis, The Fog, Escape from New York, Halloween II, Halloween III yes 1:09:36