All The Right Movies
The story of Hollywood one film at a time. Four creatives with a shared passion for moviemaking magic dive into cinema's greatest productions, revealing how they were made, whether they work, and why they matter. From golden age to modern classics, each episode explores the creativity and artistry behind the most important films ever.
Episodes
The Rock (1996) | Ep. 81
The Rock is on the rock! John, Westy, and Matt break down Michael Bay's 1996 action classic — Connery's swagger, Cage's chemistry quirks, Ed Harris's tortured general, and how a script nobody could crack became one of the 90s' loudest, glossiest, most quotable blockbusters. Big opinions, big laughs, and a lot of green smoke.Telling the story of Hollywood, one film at a time.Connect with ATRM: To j
Almost Famous (2000) | Ep. 80
It's all happening. Luke, Matt and Westy hit the road with Stillwater to tell the story behind Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous, his 1973-set love letter to rock and roll and arguably the greatest movie soundtrack ever made. We get into the decade-long script, the Brad Pitt casting saga, how Led Zeppelin cleared their music, and being a golden God. Big opinions and bigger laughs as we board the bus f
Psycho (1960) | Ep. 79 - Part 2
Back to the Bates Motel for the second half. John, Matt, and Westy continue the story of Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece, turning to the people who built the scares and the ending that rewrote the rules of horror.We get into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, Bernard Herrmann's screeching score, and the visual craft — before breaking down the climax, the box office and critical reception, and
Psycho (1960) | Ep. 79 - Part 1
Mother's not quite herself today… but we are. John, Matt, and Westy check into the Bates Motel to begin the story of Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece — the film that reinvented horror, traumatised a generation of shower-takers, and proved you really can kill your leading lady 47 minutes in.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, the Master of Suspense himself mortgaging his house to make it happen, the
Young Frankenstein (1974) | Ep. 78 - Part 2
The monster's alive, and so is the second half. Luke, Westy and Matt pick up the story behind Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder's beloved parody, turning to the people who made one of the great comedies and the ending that seals it.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, John Morris's heart-breaking score, and the gorgeous black-and-white visuals that recreated the Universal look — before
Young Frankenstein (1974) | Ep. 78 - Part 1
Luke, Westy and Matt give their creation life as we begin the story behind Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder's parody of the Universal monster movies — and one of the funniest films ever made.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Mel Brooks, the cast, and the second act, getting into why playing it dead straight is the secret and the moving hump nobody saw coming. What hump? Big laughs and big
Back to the Future Part II (1989) | Ep. 77 - Part 2
The DeLorean's fuelled up and ready for the second half. John, Westy, and Matt pick up the story of Robert Zemeckis's wildly ambitious sequel, turning to the people who made the impossible look easy and the ending that sets up Part III.We dig into the crew behind Hill Valley 2015 — the screenwriting, the score, and the groundbreaking visual effects that stitched past, present, and future together
Back to the Future Part II (1989) | Ep. 77 - Part 1
The future is now — and John, Westy, and Matt are here to tell you exactly how Robert Zemeckis built it. In Part 1 we go deep on the opening and middle of one of the most ambitious sequels Hollywood ever attempted: hoverboards, self-lacing Nikes, and a plot that required filming the past, present, and future simultaneously. (Doc would be proud.)From the decision to make Parts II and III back-to-ba
The Towering Inferno (1974) | Ep. 76 - Part 2
The fire's still raging into the second half. Luke, Westy and Matt continue the story of Irwin Allen's all-time disaster epic, turning to the people who built the spectacle and the climax that brings the tower down.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, a John Williams score from just before he became a legend, and the enormous practical effects work — before breaking down the fina
The Towering Inferno (1974) | Ep. 76 - Part 1
Two studios. Two directors. Two DPs. Four camera crews. And two movie stars who counted each other's lines. Luke, Westy and Matt begin the behind-the-scenes story of Irwin Allen's all-time disaster epic.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, the directors, the cast, and the second act — including the McQueen vs Newman billing war fought to the millimetre, and William Holden outshining everyone in
The Best of ATRM: June-Nov 2025
We're back at the editing desk - this time raiding the ATRM Classic archives from June to November 2025 for the moments worth keeping. This highlights compilation serves up the sharpest takes, the most chaotic tangents, and the conversations that somehow held together despite all evidence to the contrary. From summer blockbusters to autumn classics, we've done the sifting so you can skip s
Children of Men (2006) | Ep. 75 - Part 2
Back into 2027 for the second half. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Alfonso Cuarón's dystopian classic, turning to the people who pulled off the impossible and the ending that lingers long after.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the revolutionary cinematography of Emmanuel Lubezki, including those legendary long takes (yes, including that car scene)
Children of Men (2006) | Ep. 75 - Part 1
We're in 2027 with Alfonso Cuarón to begin a dystopian classic. John, Westy, and Matt dive into the story of how Cuarón created one of cinema's most visually stunning achievements — a film that turned a difficult-to-adapt novel into a breathtaking technical marvel.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Alfonso Cuarón, the cast, and the second act, exploring Clive Owen's career-best perfor
Knives Out (2019) | Ep. 74 - Part 2
Back to the Thrombey estate for the second half. Luke, Matt, and Westy continue the investigation into Rian Johnson's whodunit, turning to the people who built it and the reveal that turns every convention inside out.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the cinematography — before breaking down the climax, the box office and reception, and why this film made studio
Knives Out (2019) | Ep. 74 - Part 1
Luke, Matt, and Westy gather round the Thrombey estate to begin investigating Rian Johnson's modern whodunit masterpiece. We tell the story of how Johnson wrote the script on spec, assembled a murderers' row of A-listers, and turned every detective movie convention inside out.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Rian Johnson, the cast, and the second act — including the casting battles
Dr. Strangelove (1964) | Ep. 73 - Part 2
Back into the War Room for the second half. John, Matt, and Westy continue the story of Kubrick's Cold War satire, turning to the people who built it and the ending that detonates it all.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the visual craft — before breaking down the climax, the reception, and the film's lasting legacy as one of cinema's greatest pivots from drama
Dr. Strangelove (1964) | Ep. 73 - Part 1
How did Stanley Kubrick turn nuclear annihilation into a comedy? John, Matt, and Westy begin the story of the Cold War satire that somehow made mutually assured destruction hilarious.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Stanley Kubrick, the cast, and the second act — including Peter Sellers playing three roles (he was meant to do four, but pulled a sickie) and George C. Scott being tric
A Life In Movies: James Woods
On the latest episode of A Life In Movies, the movie interview podcast by All The Right Movies, we're talking to legendary actor James Woods.With a career spanning five decades, James has built a reputation as one of cinema's most compelling performers. An actor drawn to morally complex characters and unafraid to inhabit the darkest corners of human nature. A two-time Academy Award nominee with mu
The Maltese Falcon (1941) | Ep. 72 - Part 2
Back on the case for the second half. Luke, Matt, and Westy continue the story of John Huston's genre-defining noir, turning to the people who made it crackle and the ending that seals its place in history.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the cinematography — before breaking down the climax, the reception, and the enormous influence the film had on film noir. P
The Maltese Falcon (1941) | Ep. 72 - Part 1
Luke, Matt, and Westy are on the case as we head to 1940s San Francisco to begin John Huston's genre-defining noir. We're talking Bogart at his most iconic, a directorial debut that shouldn't have worked, and one of the great Hollywood MacGuffins.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, first-time director John Huston, the cast, and the second act — including how Huston got the best out of Hollywood
True Lies (1994) | Ep. 71 - Part 2
The Harrier's fuelled up for the second half. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Cameron's action epic, turning to the people who blew it all up and the finale over the Florida Keys.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the groundbreaking effects — before breaking down the climax, the box office and reception, and how Cameron proved he could blow stuff up a
True Lies (1994) | Ep. 71 - Part 1
James Cameron reunited with Arnold Schwarzenegger and asked a simple question: who would James Bond be if he got home and had to answer to his wife? Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story behind the last great action blockbuster of its era.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director James Cameron, the cast, and the second act — including Arnold learning to tango and the $100 million spectacle t
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) | Ep. 70 - Part 2
Back to Bedford Falls for the second half. John, Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Capra's Christmas classic, turning to the people who made it and the ending that earns an angel his wings.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the innovative snow that changed Hollywood forever — before breaking down the finale, the reception, and why the FBI thought this f
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) | Ep. 70 - Part 1
Bedford Falls is calling. John, Luke, Westy, and Matt begin Frank Capra's beloved Christmas classic, exploring how a box office disappointment became one of the most watched films in history.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Frank Capra, the cast, and the second act — including Jimmy Stewart's post-war comeback and Donna Reed's scene-stealing brilliance (and beauty).Part 2, covering
12 Angry Men (1957) | Ep. 69 - Part 2
Back in the jury room for the second half. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Lumet's courtroom classic, turning to the people who built it and the verdict that brings it all home.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the cinematography that made one room feel ever more claustrophobic — before breaking down the climax, the reception, and the film's lasting
12 Angry Men (1957) | Ep. 69 - Part 1
Twelve men. One room. Zero air conditioning. John, Westy, and Matt begin Sidney Lumet's classic about a jury deliberating a murder case in sweltering New York heat.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, first-time director Sidney Lumet, the cast, and the second act — exploring how Lumet turned a single location into one of cinema's most gripping courtroom dramas, from Henry Fonda's moral crusader
A Life In Movies: Brendan Benson
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The Banshees Of Inisherin (2022) | Ep. 68 - Part 2
Back to Inisherin for the second half. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story of McDonagh's darkly comic masterpiece, turning to the people who made it and the ending that breaks your heart.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the cinematography that captured the Aran Islands — before breaking down the finale, the Oscar nominations and reception, and the film's p
The Banshees Of Inisherin (2022) | Ep. 68 - Part 1
Martin McDonagh's unique brand of humour and heartbreak returns to the podcast as Luke, Westy, and Matt head to a remote Irish island to begin a masterclass in passive-aggressive feuding.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Martin McDonagh, the cast, and the second act — including how McDonagh reunited Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson for cinema's most devastating friendship breakup.Pa
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | Ep. 67 - Part 2
Back on the road to Mordor for the second half. John, Westy, and Matt continue the journey through Peter Jackson's epic, turning to the people who built Middle-earth and the ending that sets up the trilogy.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, Howard Shore's score, and the groundbreaking visual effects and innovations — before breaking down the finale, the box office and reception
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | Ep. 67 - Part 1
Peter Jackson convinced Hollywood to fund three epic films at once, then filmed them back-to-back in New Zealand. Madness, and it changed cinema. John, Westy, and Matt begin the journey to Middle-earth.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Peter Jackson, the cast, and the second act — exploring how a low-budget horror director made a fantasy epic that satisfied Tolkien purists and mainst
Training Day (2001) | Ep. 66 - Part 2
Back on patrol for the second half. Luke, Matt, and Westy continue the story of Fuqua's gritty thriller, turning to the people who built it and that explosive climax in the projects.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the cinematography that captured LA — before breaking down the finale, the reception, and Denzel's Oscar-winning legacy. Plus the claustrophobic car
Training Day (2001) | Ep. 66 - Part 1
Denzel Washington swaggers through the streets of LA in this dark, morally complex thriller. Luke, Matt, and Westy ride shotgun with Alonzo Harris to begin the story (King Kong ain't got nothing on that performance).In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Antoine Fuqua, the cast, and the second act — unpacking the intense production, the gritty LA backdrop, and why Fuqua insisted on shooti
A Life In Moives: Jesse Malin
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Behind the Mics: ATRM Patron Q&A (October 2025)
In this special podcast from All The Right Movies, we're opening our mailbag to answer questions from our patrons.Connect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on YouTubeTwitte
The Last of the Mohicans (1992) | Ep. 65 - Part 2
Back into the wilderness for the second half. John, Matt, and Westy continue the story of Mann's colonial epic, turning to the people who built it and that breathless final clifftop sequence.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the legendary score, and the cinematography that captured the landscape — before breaking down the finale, the reception, and the film's lasting legacy. P
The Last of the Mohicans (1992) | Ep. 65 - Part 1
Michael Mann brings his signature intensity to colonial America in this sweeping epic. John, Matt, and Westy begin the story, tracking Daniel Day-Lewis through the wilderness (he was there for long enough).In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Michael Mann, the cast, and the second act — unpacking the production chaos, the Appalachian locations, and Mann's relentless commitment to authen
Road To Perdition (2002) | Ep. 64 - Part 2
Back on the road for the second half. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Mendes's Depression-era tragedy, turning to the people who made it and the ending that lands like a gut punch.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and Conrad Hall's Oscar-winning cinematography, some of the last and finest work of his career — before breaking down the finale, the receptio
Road To Perdition (2002) | Ep. 64 - Part 1
Sam Mendes follows up American Beauty with a gangster tragedy soaked in rain and regret. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of how Mendes turned a graphic novel into one of the most beautiful crime films ever shot.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Sam Mendes, the cast, and the second act — including Tom Hanks cast against type as a mob enforcer and Paul Newman in one of his final
Amadeus (1984) | Ep. 63 - Part 2
Back to Vienna for the second half. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Forman's period epic, turning to the people who built it and the requiem that brings it to its devastating close.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay adapted by Peter Shaffer from his own play, the music of Mozart himself, and the lavish production and costume design — before breaking down the finale,
Amadeus (1984) | Ep. 63 - Part 1
Mediocrity has a patron saint, and his name is Salieri. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story of Miloš Forman's lavish, Oscar-sweeping account of genius, jealousy, and a laugh that echoes through cinema history.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Miloš Forman, the cast, and the second act — including the stage-to-screen journey and the extraordinary performances that anchor it all.Part
A Life In Movies: David Morrell
On the latest episode of A Life In Movies, the movie interview podcast by All The Right Movies, we're talking to acclaimed novelist David Morrell.David is the esteemed author of over 30 novels, short stories and comics, including the creation of pop culture icon John Rambo in his groundbreaking novel "First Blood". Originally an academic who taught American literature, David balanced
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) | Ep. 62 - Part 2
Back to the reunion for the second half. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story of the cult comedy, turning to the people who made it and the showdown that closes things out.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, that beloved soundtrack, and the action choreography — before breaking down the finale, the reception, and how the film earned its enduring cult status. Plus the hosts'
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) | Ep. 62 - Part 1
A hitman walks into his ten-year high school reunion. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of the cult black comedy that mixed contract killing, John Cusack, and one of the great needle-drop soundtracks of the nineties.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director George Armitage, the cast, and the second act — including Cusack as a co-writer and star, and the razor-sharp blend of romance, acti
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) | Ep. 61 - Part 2
Back into the wasteland for the second half. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Villeneuve's sequel, turning to the people who built it and the ending that honours the original.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the thunderous Zimmer and Wallfisch score, and Roger Deakins's Oscar-winning cinematography — before breaking down the finale, the box office reality, and the
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) | Ep. 61 - Part 1
Thirty-five years on, somebody dared to make the sequel. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story of how Denis Villeneuve followed a sacred cow and made one of the most stunning science fiction films of the modern era.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Denis Villeneuve, the cast, and the second act — including Ryan Gosling's K, the return of Harrison Ford, and the staggering scale of the
The Fugitive (1993) | Ep. 60 - Part 2
Back on the chase for the second half. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story of the relentless thriller, turning to the people who built it and the climax that ties it all together.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay assembled almost as they shot, the score, and the practical stunt and effects work behind that train crash — before breaking down the finale, the reception, and t
The Fugitive (1993) | Ep. 60 - Part 1
A doctor wrongly accused, a marshal who doesn't care if he's innocent, and a train crash for the ages. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of the action thriller that proved a TV remake could be a genuine classic.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Andrew Davis, the cast, and the second act — including Harrison Ford on the run, Tommy Lee Jones in his Oscar-winning pomp, and a product
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) | Ep. 59 - Part 2
Back to the jungle for the second half. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Lean's epic, turning to the people who built it and the explosive finale that brings the bridge down.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay and the blacklisted writers who couldn't be credited at the time, the iconic score, and the cinematography — before breaking down the climax, the seven Academy A
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) | Ep. 59 - Part 1
Madness, madness. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story of David Lean's sweeping war epic, the film that took the director from intimate British drama into the world of the grand-scale blockbuster.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director David Lean, the cast, and the second act — including Alec Guinness's towering performance and the gruelling Ceylon shoot that nearly defeated everyone.Part
The Best of ATRM: Jan-Jun 2025
We've done the hard work so you don't have to - sifting through the first six months of ATRM Classic in 2025 to bring you some of the best bits. This highlights compilation features our best moments of insight, funniest fails, and the conversations that somehow made sense at the time. From January' to June we've curated the cream of the crop (and a few disasters that were too good
Sicario (2015) | Ep. 58 - Part 2
Back across the border for the second half. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Villeneuve's thriller, turning to the people who built it and the ending that leaves a mark.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, Jóhann Jóhannsson's pounding score, and Roger Deakins's cinematography, including that extraordinary border convoy and night-vision sequence — before breaking down t
Sicario (2015) | Ep. 58 - Part 1
The border has its own rules, and Kate Macer is about to learn them. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of Denis Villeneuve's tense, morally murky thriller about the war on drugs.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Denis Villeneuve, the cast, and the second act — including Emily Blunt's way into a man's world, Benicio del Toro's enigmatic operative, and the dread Villeneuve cranks t
A Life In Movies: Daniel Myrick
We’re talking to writer and director Daniel Myrick. Daniel started his career in the industry in the mid 90s, before being thrust into the limelight when he and his colledge buddy, Eduardo Sanchez, wrote, directed and edited the gamechanging horror movie classic, The Blair Witch Project. Talking to us live from Seattle, Daniel takes us behind the scenes on The Blair Witch Project with some incredi
Toy Story (1995) | Ep. 57 - Part 2
Back to Andy's room for the second half. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Pixar's groundbreaking debut, turning to the people who built it and the rescue mission that brings it home.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay and the writers who reshaped it, Randy Newman's songs and score, and the pioneering animation and technical innovation — before breaking down the finale,
Toy Story (1995) | Ep. 57 - Part 1
The first fully computer-animated feature film, and it almost fell apart more than once. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story of how Pixar changed cinema forever and very nearly didn't.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director John Lasseter, the cast, and the second act — including the technology nobody had attempted at feature length, the voice casting of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, and the i
Behind the Mics: ATRM Patron Q&A (April 2025)
In this special podcast from All The Right Movies, we're opening our mailbag to answer questions from our patrons.Connect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on YouTubeTwitte
JFK (1991) | Ep. 56 - Part 2
Back on the case for the second half. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story of Stone's epic, turning to the people who built it and the climactic courtroom summation that pulls it all together.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the dazzling, Oscar-winning editing and cinematography that splice fact and supposition together — before breaking down the finale, th
JFK (1991) | Ep. 56 - Part 1
Back, and to the left. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of Oliver Stone's sprawling, controversial, three-hour interrogation of the Kennedy assassination.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Oliver Stone, the cast, and the second act — including Kevin Costner as Jim Garrison, the enormous ensemble, and the firestorm the film provoked before it had even been released.Part 2, coverin
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019) | Ep. 55 - Part 2
The whole film builds to a night everyone thinks they know, then rewrites it into something cathartic and bonkers in equal measure. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story, heading for that final act.We dig into the crew behind the film — Tarantino's original screenplay, the period-perfect soundtrack, and the meticulous recreation of 1969 Hollywood — before breaking down the explosive finale, the
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019) | Ep. 55 - Part 1
A fading TV star and his stunt double drift through a Los Angeles that's slipping away from them. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story of Quentin Tarantino's wistful love letter to a vanishing era.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Quentin Tarantino, the cast, and the second act — including Leonardo DiCaprio's insecure Rick Dalton, Brad Pitt's easy-going Cliff Booth, and the dread bu
A Life In Movies: Alex Zane
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A Life In Movies: Tim Webber
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Blue Velvet (1986) | Ep. 54 - Part 2
It was savaged and celebrated in equal measure on release, and the argument never really stopped. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story, picking up at the unsettling final act.We dig into the crew behind the film — Lynch's screenplay, Angelo Badalamenti's dreamlike score, and the cinematography that makes suburbia feel poisoned — before breaking down the finale, that divided reception, and its
Blue Velvet (1986) | Ep. 54 - Part 1
A studio gave David Lynch final cut on the condition he took a pay cut and worked cheap. The result is one of the most disturbing films ever made by a major distributor. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director David Lynch, the cast, and the second act — including the severed ear in the grass, Kyle MacLachlan's curious everyman, and the menace Dennis Ho
Mary Poppins (1964) | Ep. 53 - Part 2
The technology that put Julie Andrews inside a cartoon was years ahead of its time, and it swept the technical Oscars. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story, picking up as the Banks family comes back together.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the Sherman Brothers' beloved songs, and the pioneering live-action-and-animation effects work — before breaking down the finale, the
Mary Poppins (1964) | Ep. 53 - Part 1
Walt Disney spent twenty years trying to convince a deeply reluctant author to let him make this film at all. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Robert Stevenson, the cast, and the second act — including Julie Andrews's screen debut, Dick Van Dyke's much-discussed accent, and the groundbreaking blend of live action and animation.Practically perfec
A Life In Movies: Shea Serrano
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Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989) | Ep. 52 - Part 2
The father-son double act was so good it rescued the entire film, and a lot of that was Connery and Ford riffing on the page. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story, picking up on the road to the Grail.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay and its much-discussed story credit, John Williams's score, and the stunt and effects work behind the tank chase and beyond — before breaking
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989) | Ep. 52 - Part 1
After one beloved adventure and one notoriously darker sequel, the brief for the third was simple: send the series out on a high. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Steven Spielberg, the cast, and the second act — including the masterstroke of casting Sean Connery as Indy's father, the young River Phoenix prologue, and the chemistry that powers th
Arrival (2016) | Ep. 51 - Part 2
Everything the film is really about is hidden in plain sight until a single reveal rearranges it. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story, picking up at that turn.We dig into the crew behind the film — Eric Heisserer's screenplay adapted from Ted Chiang, Jóhann Jóhannsson's haunting score, and Bradford Young's cinematography — before breaking down the finale, the reception, and the film's lasting
Arrival (2016) | Ep. 51 - Part 1
Most alien-invasion films reach for the missiles. This one reaches for a linguist and a whiteboard, and it's all the more gripping for it. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Denis Villeneuve, the cast, and the second act — including Amy Adams's extraordinary lead performance, the constructed alien writing system, and Villeneuve making translation
A Life In Movies: Greg Sestero
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A Life In Movies: John Doe
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Trading Places (1983) | Ep. 50 - Part 2
The film's climactic commodities scene is so accurate that it's reportedly been used to teach finance, and even helped inspire a real piece of US trading law. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story as the tables turn.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, Elmer Bernstein's score, and the cinematography — before breaking down the finale, the reception, and the film's enduring stat
Trading Places (1983) | Ep. 50 - Part 1
Two heartless old men bet a single dollar on whether they can ruin one man's life and remake another's. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of the sharpest comedy of its era.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director John Landis, the cast, and the second act — including Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd swapping lives, Jamie Lee Curtis's scene-stealing turn, and the Duke brothers' cruel little e
The Terminator (1984) | Ep. 49 - Part 2
Cameron sold the rights for a single dollar on the condition he got to direct it, betting everything on himself. John, Westy, and Matt continue the story, building to the showdown in the factory.We dig into the crew behind the film — the Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd screenplay, Brad Fiedel's pulsing score, and the stop-motion and practical effects behind the endoskeleton — before breaking down the f
The Terminator (1984) | Ep. 49 - Part 1
James Cameron dreamed up an unstoppable metal killer while sick with a fever in Rome, and built a franchise out of it. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director James Cameron, the cast, and the second act — including Arnold Schwarzenegger cast against expectations as the villain, the relentless chase, and the scrappy, low-budget ingenuity on display.The
Braveheart (1995) | The Cutting Room
They may take our lives, but they'll never take the historical accuracy. Mainly because there wasn't a great deal of it to take. Mel Gibson's Braveheart (1995) plays gleefully fast and loose with the facts, then went and won five Oscars, Best Picture and Best Director among them.Gibson directs and stars as William Wallace, marshalling thousands of extras (a good number of them Irish Ar
The Great Escape (1963) | Ep. 48 - Part 2
The famous jump was actually performed by McQueen's friend and stunt double Bud Ekins, though McQueen did much of the rest of the riding himself. Luke, Westy, and Matt continue the story, as the escape unfolds and unravels.We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay drawn from the true account, Elmer Bernstein's rousing march of a score, and the stunt work behind the chase — before break
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