Special Features 021: Considering the Themes of Batman Begins (2005)

Posted on September 2, 2018 by producers

Welcome to Movie Podcast Network’s Special Features Episode 021: Considering the Themes of Batman Begins (2005). This episode is sponsored by Considering the Cinema, hosted by Jason Pyles, with special guest William Rowan Jr. of the Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast. This episode is Part 1 of 3. We will also release episodes during October and November in which we will consider the themes of The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Continue reading →

Special Features 016: Bottle Rocket (promo)

Posted on June 28, 2018 by producers

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Movie Podcast Network proudly presents Special Features Episode 019! Matt (The Sci-fi Podcast, We Deal in Lead) and Jason (We Deal in Lead) finally get around to discussing one of the best films to come out of the 90s – BOTTLE ROCKET.

Wes Anderson, director of some of the most beloved, quirky comedies over the past twenty years, directs his first (and arguably best) movie in Bottle Rocket. The simple yet effective film paved the way for many copycats and inspired filmmakers, and continues to impress and hold up more than twenty years later.

Featuring the Wilson brothers (Owen, Luke, Andrew) and legendary actor James Caan, the cast is rounded out by a number of excellent supporting cast members, each of which serve as a memorable part of the story. Bottle Rocket is quotable, easy to watch, and best of all the launching pad for the careers of several impressive actors and filmmakers alike.

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Considering the Cinema Ep. 002: A Very Scary Guy (Who Sleeps With the Fishes)

Posted on January 28, 2018 by producers

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Leave the gun. Take the cannoli. Movie Podcast Network presents… Considering the Cinema — A Podcast About Movies and Film Criticism by Jason Pyles. My topic for this episode is “A Very Scary Guy (Who Sleeps With the Fishes).”

In 1972, Francis Ford Coppola directed “The Godfather” and co-wrote the screenplay, along with the author of its original source material, Mario Puzo. Many people regard this film as a masterpiece and one of the greatest films ever made. I feel the same way. “The Godfather” also won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Continue reading →

Considering the Cinema Ep. 001: The Sympathetic Antagonist

Posted on January 21, 2018 by producers

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Movie Podcast Network presents… Considering the Cinema — A Podcast About Movies and Film Criticism. I’m your host, Jason Pyles, podcasting from Salt Lake City. This is a free, short-form solocast for cinephiles and anyone with an interest in movie news, film theory, movie trivia, cinema history and film criticism. My topic for this episode is The Sympathetic Antagonist.

So, my objective for today is not to delve into the finer points and distinctions between a film’s protagonist and the antagonist. But just for the purposes of this episode, let’s just assume that an antagonist, generically speaking, is the character who is actively opposing or trying the hedge up the way of the protagonist in his or her pursuit of a goal. In other words, the person who is trying to stop our protagonist. Continue reading →

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 243 (Promo): Wonder Woman (2017) and The Bottom 5 Worst Movie Titles Ever (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on June 7, 2017 by producers

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In Movie Podcast Weekly Episode 243, we bring you a Feature Review of “Wonder Woman” (2017) with the help of special guests Catherine Campbell and Mack Robins. We also give you our Bottom 5 Worst Movie Titles Ever (Part 1 of 3)! On Movie Podcast Weekly, we always review at least one new film that’s playing in theaters, as well as other new releases from 2017. You can listen to the entire episode for free here!

Be sure to check out our Movie Podcast Network SPECIAL FEATURES subscription feed, where we release at least one new podcast episode each month that’s either a BONUS release from one of the Network’s shows, or a collaboration of hosts from across Movie Podcast Network. Learn how to subscribe to our Special Features feed here! Continue reading →

The Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 37: Life and Displacement (Promo)

Posted on May 16, 2017 by producers

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Check out a brief clip from episode 37 of The Sci-Fi Podcast, where we thoroughly dismantle the movies “Life” and “Displacement”.

Make sure you tune into our regular podcast for ALL THINGS SCIENCE FICTION in addition to beaming aboard the life entity known as The Movie Podcast Network, which has several other movie-related shows that we know you’ll love as much as that blue milk you’re drinking:

Geek Cast Live Podcast – where they geek harder than anyone else on geek movies and all things pertaining to geekdom.

Movie Stream Cast – where they help you manage your queues by reviewing films that are streaming online.

The Sci-Fi Podcast – the ultimate movie podcast for science fiction fans.

Retro Movie Geek – where they overdose on nostalgia by reviewing movies that are 20 years old or older.

Horror Movie Podcast – where we’re Dead Serious About Horror Movies.

Universal Monsters Cast – where we review Universal monsters films, classic and current.

Movie Podcast Weekly – where we review at least one new movie that’s in theaters each week.

Special Features 001: 15 Film Gems That Even You Cinephiles Probably Haven’t Seen (But Should)

Posted on May 1, 2017 by producers

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This episode is not a teaser… MOVIE PODCAST NETWORK presents our very first SPECIAL FEATURES bonus episode in its entirety! Here are the only three things you need to know:

1. All the individual shows on Movie Podcast Network will continue to provide FREE episode releases.

2. You can subscribe FREE to our Movie Podcast Network feed, which provides short audio teasers of every new episode released across the Network.

**3. If you like this Special Features episode, then you can subscribe for a small fee to our MONTHLY Special Features BONUS releases through our Patreon page. (Although this first episode is censored for content, the Special Features feed will be explicit.)

To promote Movie Podcast Network and our new Special Features feed, we have released this first episode for free across the entire Network. But rest assured, all your favorite MPN podcasts will resume their regular releases of their episodes immediately. Thanks for listening. Continue reading →

Movie Podcast Weekly Ep. 236: The Fate of the Furious (2017)

Posted on April 18, 2017 by producers

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In Movie Podcast Weekly Episode 236, we bring you an in-depth Feature Review of “The Fate of the Furious” (2017), with special guest Brian Patchett, the physicist from The Sci-Fi Podcast. Brian (aka “The Brain”) takes some time to analyze the so-called “science” on display in “The F8 of the Furious.” We also give you our thoughts on “The Last Jedi” teaser trailer, as well as a few great documentary recommendations that are currently streaming on Netflix. Continue reading →