Special Features 016: Bottle Rocket (promo)

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. 001: The Sympathetic Antagonist

The Sympathetic Antagonist

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

Kyle and Kris are Pitchmen – Episode 3: The Stained

Short. Sweet. Stupid. All in a day’s work for struggling movie pitchmen Kyle and Kris.

In the third episode, Kris pitches an idea for a Stephen King inspired meatball stain.

You can reach Kyle and Kris at kandkpitchmen@gmail.com, but why would you want to?

 

 

Kyle and Kris are Pitchmen – Episode 2: Rocky, Apollo, and Hookers

Short. Sweet. Stupid. All in a day’s work for struggling movie pitchmen Kyle and Kris.

In the second episode, Kyle and Kris attempt to work out the a new angle in the Rocky movie universe.

You can reach Kyle and Kris at kandkpitchmen@gmail.com, but why would you want to?

Kyle and Kris are Pitchmen – Episode 1: Tribble Troubles

Short. Sweet. Stupid. All in a day’s work for struggling movie pitchmen Kyle and Kris.

In the first episode, we dive right into the struggles of their chosen profession, taking on what very well may be among the most beloved franchises in the history of tv and film: Star Trek.

You can reach Kyle and Kris at kandkpitchmen@gmail.com, but why would you want to?