Captured on Celluloid
By Captured on Celluloid Podcasts
Adam McGee and Andrew Snyder passionately discuss all things film (and digital) through a host of fun and varied episode themes and formats.
Captured on CelluloidMay 13, 2020
The Northman as a raging revenge epic, and Robert Eggers' unique place in contemporary cinema
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss The Northman, discuss and debate The Witch and The Lighthouse, plus consider what Robert Eggers and the cultural reputation of his films says about cinema in 2022.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about Nope and the films of Jordan Peele.
The electrifying Elvis and a deep dive on Baz Luhrmann's filmography
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss their love for Elvis, and dive into the rest of Baz Luhrmann's filmography to come up with their definitive rankings.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about The Northman and the films of Robert Eggers.
Our favorite movies of 2022 so far
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, with the halfway point in the year behind us, Adam and Andrew share their top-10 movies for 2022 so far.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about Elvis and the films of Baz Luhrmann.
Apollo 10 1/2, and our Richard Linklater top-10
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Apollo 10 1/2 and come up with a combined top-10 Richard Linklater rankings.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about the best movies of 2022 so far.
Top Gun: Maverick, and our 5 favorite Tom Cruise performances
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Top Gun: Maverick and share their personal picks for their top-5 favorite Tom Cruise performances.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about Apollo 10 1/2 and the films of Richard Linklater.
Rise: A closer look at the Disney take on Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family's incredible journey
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew are joined by their friends Ti Windisch and Rohan Katti from the Gyro Step Podcast Network to discuss Rise, the Disney+ movie based on the life of Milwaukee Bucks legend Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about Top Gun: Maverick and Tom Cruise (the long promised Linklater pod will be the week after that).
Kogonada: From video essays to After Yang
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Kogonada's new film After Yang, along with the video essays that launched his career, and his 2017 feature debut Columbus.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about Apollo 10 1/2 and the films of Richard Linklater.
Previewing and predicting The Power of the Dog vs CODA, and the 94th Academy Awards
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew go deep on the 94th Academy Awards, discussing, debating and making picks for every category before the Oscars are handed out to celebrate 2021's movies.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about After Yang, and the works of director Kogonada.
An epic breakdown of our top-10 favorite films of 2021, and some of the rest of the year's best
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss their respective top-10 lists for their favorite films of 2021, as long as mentioning some of their other favorites from the year.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back later in the week for an Oscars prediction show that will include our own alternative Oscar nominations.
Running Order
Intro - 00:00 - 3:00
Overview of 2021 - 3:01 - 8:02
Honorable mentions - 8:03 - 38:37
Top 10 criteria - 38:38 - 41:03
Bergman Island - 41:04 - 49:55
The Card Counter - 49:56 - 61:07
A Hero - 61:08 - 68:17
The Power of the Dog - 68:18 - 82:33
The French Dispatch - 82:34 - 90:22
The Souvenir Part II - 90:23 - 101:13
Drive My Car - 101:14 - 108:05
Petite Maman - 108:06 - 117:26
Procession - 117:27 - 126:05
Mr. Bachmann and His Class - 126:06 - 137:14
Licorice Pizza - 137:15 - 145:57
The Worst Person in the World - 145:58 - 158:46
C’mon C’mon - 158:47 - 191:03
Wrap-up - 191:04
The Batman, and the energy and unpredictability of its Gotham City
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Matt Reeves' The Batman, the Gotham City at its heart, a star-studded cast, and Batman's long running role in re-inventing the superhero genre on screen.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for an extra special episode as we'll reveal our respective top-10 lists for 2021 and begin our ramp up to the Oscars.
KIMI's greatness and our favorite Steven Soderbergh movies
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss KIMI, Steven Soderbergh's brilliant, electric, contemporary conspiracy thriller, and also share their personal favorite Soderbergh rankings.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be talking about The Batman.
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Drive My Car and Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Ryusuke Hamaguchi's pair of astonishing 2021 directorial efforts, Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy, and Oscar nominee, Drive My Car.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be talking about Kimi and our favourite Steven Soderbergh films.
Nightmare Alley: then and now
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Guillermo Del Toro's Nightmare Alley and its struggles at the box office, as well as Edmund Goulding's 1947 adaptation of the same William Lindsay Gresham novel.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be talking about Spider-Man: No Way Home and Andrew's recent dive into the MCU.
Adam and Andrew's favourite pop culture of 2021 (Non-movie edition)
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew share some of their favorite non-movie pieces of pop culture from 2021.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be talking about Spider-Man: No Way Home and Andrew's recent dive into the MCU.
Licorice Pizza, and Paul Thomas Anderson's filmography ranked
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew talk about the latest film from Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza, and lay out their overall rankings of his entire filmography.
Warning: This episode does contain SPOILERS.
0:00 - 63:24 - Licorice Pizza
63:25 - end - PTA rankings
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be sharing some of our favorite non movie pieces of pop culture from 2021.
The French Dispatch, the never-ending Wes Anderson discourse, and his filmography ranked
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew talk about the latest film from Wes Anderson, The French Dispatch, and also discuss the ongoing discourse around his work, and reveal their own rankings of his entire filmography.
Warning: This episode does contain SPOILERS.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be talking about No Time to Die and our favorite James Bond performances.
Chinatown and The Big Goodbye: Discussing a Hollywood masterpiece and the book about its making
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew host their first ever book club podcast as they discuss Sam Wasson's book, The Big Goodbye, and the Hollywood masterpiece that it covers, Chinatown.
Warning: This episode does contain SPOILERS.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be talking about The French Dispatch and Wes Anderson's wider filmography.
The cinematic world of Terrence Malick - Part 3: To the Wonder, Knight of Cups, Song to Song
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew wrap up their deep dive into Terrence Malick's filmography with the final part of a three part series, with this episode focusing on To the Wonder, Knight of Cups, and Song to Song.
Warning: This episode does contain SPOILERS.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll talk about Sam Wasson's book, The Big Goodbye, and the Hollywood classic it covers, Chinatown.
The cinematic world of Terrence Malick - Part 2: The New World, The Tree of Life, Voyage of Time, A Hidden Life
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew return to continue their deep dive into Terrence Malick's filmography with the second of a three part series, with this episode focusing on The New World, The Tree of Life, Voyage of Time, and A Hidden Life.
Warning: This episode does contain SPOILERS.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll wrap up our Malick series by discussing To The Wonder, Knight of Cups, and Song to Song.
Getting lost in Christian Petzold's dreamlike cinema of ghosts
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss the work of German director Christian Petzold, including conversation on his background, key pre-occupations, and films such as Yella, Barbara, Phoenix, Transit, Undine.
Warning: This episode does contain SPOILERS, which are flagged up in advance at 69:34.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for the second part of out Terrence Malick series which will focus on The New World, The Tree of Life, Voyage of Time, and A Hidden Life.
The cinematic world of Terrence Malick - Part 1: Badlands, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew begin their deep dive into Terrence Malick's filmography with the first of a three part series, with this episode focusing on Malick's cinematic beginnings: Badlands, Days of Heaven, and The Thin Red Line.
Warning: This episode does contain SPOILERS.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll discuss the films of Christian Petzold. Our Malick series will continue in a couple of weeks with The New World, The Tree of Life, Voyage of Time, and A Hidden Life all up for discussion.
Shiva Baby: The brilliance of Emma Seligman's anxiety spiked comedy
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Emma Seligman's feature directorial debut Shiva Baby, one of their early favourites of 2021.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll begin a three-part series discussing the filmography of Terrence Malick, starting with Badlands, Days of Heaven, and The Thin Red Line.
Top 10 movies of 2020
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew share their respective lists for their 10 favourite movies of 2020.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be discussing Emma Seligman's feature directorial debut, Shiva Baby.
Running Order
Intro (0:00-00:32)
Overall reflections on the movies of 2020 (0:33-10:23)
Honourable mentions (10:24-25:19)
Shithouse (25:20-34:59)
Ema (35:00-41:18)
I’m Thinking of Ending Things (41:19-50:07)
Tenet (50:08-59:52)
Palm Springs (59:53-69:53)
Promising Young Woman (69:54-81:40)
The Vast of Night (81:41-92:50)
Nomadland (92:51-101:29)
Boys State (101:30-111:53)
First Cow (111:53-119:29)
Dick Johnson Is Dead (119:30-130:49)
The Father (130:50-139:33)
Wolfwalkers (139:34-151:16)
Another Round (151:17-165:42)
David Byrne’s American Utopia (165:43-177:09)
Minari (177:10-187:25)
Lovers Rock (187:26-196:47)
List recaps and Wrap-Up (196:48-end)
Oscars preview: Predictions and picks for the 93rd Academy Awards
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew look ahead to the 93rd Academy Awards, going through key categories to make their picks for who should and will win Oscars this weekend.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be sharing our own best of 2020 lists.
The warmth and the struggle of Lee Isaac Chung's Minari
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Lee Isaac Chung's Minari, which is one of the most acclaimed films of the past year and a multiple Oscar nominee.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week when we'll be making picks and predictions in our comprehensive Oscars preview show.
Warning: This episode contains spoilers toward the end, which are flagged in advance with a spoiler warning
Nomadland, and the films of Chloe Zhao
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Oscar frontrunner Nomadland, along with the rest of director Chloe Zhao's filmography.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Lee Isaac Chung's Minari.
The joy of low budget and high concept Sci-Fi - The Vast of Night, Coherence
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss their love for low-budget and independent Sci-Fi films, with particular attention devoted to Andrew Patterson's The Vast of Night and James Ward Byrkit's Coherence.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Nomadland and the films of Chloe Zhao.
Diving deep on Judas and the Black Messiah, and some of the best performances of the year
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Judas and the Black Messiah, directed by Shaka King.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about The Vast of Night, Coherence, and low budget sci-fi more generally.
Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself, questions of identity and social norms
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss In & of Itself, the Frank Oz directed film of Derek DelGaudio's breathtaking New York stage show.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Judas and the Black Messiah.
Soul, Pete Docter's filmography, and Pixar's future under his stewardship
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Pixar's Soul, along with the career and filmography to date of its director, Pete Docter (Monsters Inc., Up, Inside Out).
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about In & of Itself.
Tenet deep dive and Christopher Nolan's complicated bid to save cinema
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew are joined by Twitter's @DavidDunn21 of Teutonia World Podcast fame to dive deep on Tenet (SPOILERS), and have a wide-ranging and free-flowing conversation on Christopher Nolan's filmography more generally.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Soul and the films of Pete Docter.
Adam and Andrew's favourite pop culture of 2020 (Non-movie edition)
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew reflect on their favourite non-movie pieces of pop culture from the year 2020.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Christopher Nolan's Tenet.
Running order:
Intro: 0:00 - 06:04
American Aquarium's Lamentations: 06:05 - 19:09
The Last of Us Part II: 19:10 - 33:59
Ted Lasso: 34:00 - 56:09
Notes From an Apocalypse: 56:10 - 67:27
Somebody Feed Phil: 67:28 - 77:48
The Mandalorian: 77:49 - 87:45
The Last Dance: 87:46 - 98:45
The Strokes' The New Abnormal: 98:46 - 107:33
Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions: 107:34 - 120:48
Second Captains/Where is George Gibney?: 120:49 - 131:32
Honourable Mentions: 131:33 - 141:13
Wrap-Up: 141:14 - end
Steve McQueen's ground-breaking Small Axe films
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss Steve McQueen's series of Small Axe films.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Adam and Andrew's top-5 favourite pieces of non-movie culture in 2020.
Running order:
Steve McQueen's career, and the themes of Strong Axe: 0:00 - 21:50
Film v TV: 21:51 - 33:35
Small Axe: 33:36 - 98:22
Mangrove: 35:04 - 51:28
Lovers Rock: 51:29 - 74:44
Red, White and Blue: 74:45 - 89:42
Alex Wheatle and Education: 89:43 - 96:05
Wrap-Up: 98:23 - end
David Fincher's Mank, how it relates to Citizen Kane, and what made Welles' film so special
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss David Fincher's Mank and Orson Welles' Citizen Kane.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Steve McQueen's Small Axe films.
Running order:
Background to Mank, Citizen Kane talk: 0:00 - 59:30
Mank: 59:31 - 128:26
Wrap-Up: 129:27 - end
Momentous shifts in the movie industry, and the thoroughly disgusting humans of Brandon Cronenberg's films
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew react to news that Warner Bros. are shifting their entire 2021 release slate to streaming in the U.S., and discuss the films of Brandon Cronenberg.
Carrying on with the brand of filmmaking long associated with the Cronenberg name, Possessor and Antiviral represent the kinds of memorable, incisive, and frequently disgusting sci-fi/horror that mean Brandon Cronenberg is undoubtedly a filmmaker worth paying attention to.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about David Fincher's Mank and Orson Welles' Citizen Kane.
Running order:
Intro: 0:00 - 01:50
Warner Bros. bypassing cinemas for 2021: 1:51 - 26:58
Brandon Croneberg and Antiviral: 26:59 - 61:54
Possessor: 61:55 - 89:55
Wrap-Up: 89:56 - end
Exploring Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew finally get around to their long awaited Before Trilogy episode.
Marking some of the high points of the illustrious careers of Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, and Julie Delpy, the Before Trilogy is one of the greatest depictions of love, romance, and relationships ever captured on screen.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Brandon Cronenberg's Possessor and Antiviral.
Running order:
Intro: 0:00 - 04:16
Overview of Richard Linklater's filmography and the Before Trilogy: 4:17 - 22:21
Before Sunrise: 22:22 - 55:55
Before Sunset: 55:56 - 103:49
Before Midnight: 103:50 - 145:33
Wrap-Up: 145:34 - end
Top 5 David Fincher movies
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew focus in on the films of David Fincher, and share their respective top 5 rankings.
Adam and Andrew will be discussing Fincher again following the release of Mank in the weeks ahead, so this was the perfect time to dive in and revisit the director's work up until this point.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Richard Linklater's Before trilogy.
Running order:
Intro: 0:00 - 06:36
Our relationship to Fincher's movies: 6:37 - 28:07
Se7en: 28:08 - 47:02
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: 47:03 - 68:37
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: 68:38 - 88:43
The Social Network: 88:44 - 117:00
Zodiac: 117:01 - 143:35
What didn't make the cut, and why: 143:36 - 159:11
Wrap-Up: 159:12 - end
The Concert Films of David Byrne: Stop Making Sense and American Utopia
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew focus in on David Byrne's illustrious concert films.
Adam and Andrew discuss Byrne and Talking Heads in a wider context, as well as focusing in on Jonathan Demme's 1984 release Stop Making Sense, and the recently released, Spike Lee-directed, American Utopia.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about David Fincher's filmography.
Running order:
Intro: 0:00 - 23:41
Stop Making Sense: 23:42 - 49:48
American Utopia: 49:49 - 94:08
Wrap-Up: 94:09
Halloween Spooktacular: Our favourite horror movies
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew are joined by a special guest for a timely Halloween-themed episode.
Along with their friend Ben Rauman, Adam and Andrew share some of their all-time favourite horror movies, and discuss some of the key questions surrounding the genre, as well as their own feelings about cinematic scares.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about David Byrne, Stop Making Sense, and American Utopia.
Warning: This episode contains some spoilers.
Running order:
Intro: 0:00 - 3:20
Our relationship to horror: 3:21 - 14:30
Favourite horror movies
Sinister: 14:31 - 39:31
The Cabin in the Woods (SPOILERS): 39:32 - 54:16
Christine: 54:17 - 68:04
The Babadook: 68:05 - 82:42
The Witch (SPOILERS): 82:43 - 105:49
Carrie: 105:50 - 125:43
Hereditary: 125:44 - 144:38
The Shining: 144:39 - 159:16
Rosemary’s Baby: 159:17 - 179:15
Wrap-up: 179:16 - end
A visit to the Paddington Cinematic Universe
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew take a very welcome break from reality to discuss all things Paddington.
Diving deep on the literary character that became something of a family film sensation in recent years, Adam and Andrew discuss Paddington and Paddington 2, along with what gives these movies genuine mass appeal and why they represent the kind of blockbuster fare that the world needs much more of.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about our favourite horror movies.
Warning: This episode contains spoilers!
Running order:
Intro - (0:25 - 01:41)
Get to know Paddington - (01:42 - 34:50)
Paddington - (34:51 - 61:07)
Paddington 2 - (61:08 - 90:20)
Wrap-up - (90:21 - end)
First Cow, and the films of Kelly Reichardt
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss one of the year's most critically acclaimed films, First Cow, and the wider filmography of director Kelly Reichardt.
Also diving particularly deep on Old Joy and Meek's Cutoff, Adam and Andrew examine the style and themes of one of the most accomplished and interesting filmmakers working in the world of American independent cinema today.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about the Paddington (!!) movies.
Running order:
Intro - (0:25 - 01:41)
Who is Kelly Reichardt? - (01:42 - 16:14)
Old Joy - (16:15 - 57:05)
Meek's Cutoff - (57:06 - 80:36)
First Cow - (80:37 - 107:25)
Wrap-up - (107:26 - end)
The films of Richard Ayoade: Submarine and The Double
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss the films of Richard Ayoade.
With just two feature films to his name, British independent filmmaker Ayoade has built a fascinating if compact filmography with Submarine and The Double. Adam and Andrew discuss those films in great detail, and much more.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about First Cow, and the films of Kelly Reichardt.
Running order:
Intro - (0:25 - 01:56)
Who is Richard Ayoade? - (01:57 - 14:25)
Submarine - (14:26 - 50:03)
The Double - (50:04 - 87:59)
What's next for Ayoade? - (88:00 - 95:38)
Wrap-up - (95:39 - end)
The best movies of 2020 so far, and a very weird year for cinema
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew return with their (spoiler-free) thoughts on the movies of 2020 so far.
The world has been turned upside down in 2020, and the effects of that have been felt particularly keenly in the world of cinema. Adam and Andrew highlight three 2020 movies that resonated with each of them, along with offering up a more extended list of honorable mentions for the year to date.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Submarine, The Double, and the work of Richard Ayoade.
Running order:
Intro - (0:25 - 02:01)
The weirdest movie year ever and the future of movies - (02:02 - 33:48)
Andrew’s 3 picks from 2020 so far - (33:49 - 80:16)
Boys State - (33:49 - 53:43)
Palm Springs - (53:44 - 64:52)
I’m Thinking of Ending Things - (64:53 - 80:16)
Adam’s 3 picks from 2020 so far - (80:17 - 124:29)
Tenet - (80:17 - 89:21)
The Painter and the Thief - (89:22 - 94:14)
Hamilton - (94:15 - 106:42)
Honorable mentions - (106:43 - 122:22)
Wrap-up - (122:23 - end)
The Fugitive, Blow Out, and how to make a great thriller
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew return with thriller recommendations for each other based on a film the other hasn't seen.
Starting off a new format that you'll hear more of in future episodes, Adam and Andrew discuss The Fugitive, Blow Out, and their more general thoughts on the thriller genre through the prism of those two movies.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Office Space, Being There, and comedies.
Running order:
Intro - (0:00 - 03:54)
The Fugitive (With SPOILERS) - (03:55 - 42:36)
Blow Out (With SPOILERS) - (42:37 - 124:29)
Wrap-up - (124:30 - end)
Note – Movies discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): Blow Out, The Fugitive
2004 in film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Primer
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew continue their cinematic journey through the 21st century, on this occasion focusing on the films of the year 2004.
As well as a wider look at the movies released in that year, Andrew and Adam discuss their picks from the year in detail: Michel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Shane Carruth's Primer.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a conversation about Da 5 Bloods and the films of Spike Lee.
Running order:
Intro to 2004 movies - (0:25 - 03:44)
Prestige pictures and the Oscars - (03:45 - 21:58)
Arthouse and indie releases - (21:59 - 37:27)
Blockbusters and the box office - (37:28 - 52:52)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - (52:53 - 91:23)
Primer - (91:24 - 133:07)
Wrap-up - (133:08 - end)
Note – Movies discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): Before Sunset, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Fahrenheit 9/11, Million Dollar Baby, National Treasure, Primer, The Aviator
2003 in film, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Elephant
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew continue their cinematic journey through the 21st century, on this occasion focusing on the films of the year 2003.
As well as a wider look at the movies released in that year, Andrew and Adam discuss their picks from the year in detail: Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Gus Van Sant's Elephant.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a look at the movies from the year 2004.
Running order:
Intro to 2003 movies - (0:25 - 10:23)
Prestige pictures and the Oscars - (10:24 - 21:03)
Blockbusters and the box office - (21:04 - 34:37)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - (34:38 - 71:12)
Elephant - (71:13 - 116:28)
Wrap-up - (116:29 - end)
Note – Movies discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): City of God, Elephant, Finding Nemo, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, School of Rock
The films of Damien Chazelle, and The Eddy
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss the films of Damien Chazelle, and The Eddy, a new Netflix series which Chazelle directed the first two episodes for.
Chazelle has grown into one of the most successful and interesting filmmakers working in Hollywood today, enjoying colossal success both critically and commercially at a very young age.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion of the films of the year 2003.
Running order:
Intro - (0:25 - 06:38)
The Eddy - (06:39 - 27:22)
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench and Whiplash - (27:23 - 69:08)
La La Land - (69:09 - 84:49)
First Man - (84:50 - 104:56)
Final thoughts - (104:57 - 105:52)
Wrap-up - (105:53 - end)
Note – Movies and TV shows discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): First Man, Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, La La Land, The Eddy, Whiplash
Normal People, and the films of Lenny Abrahamson
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew discuss the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People, and the films of Lenny Abrahamson, who directed the show's first six episodes.
An Academy Award nominee for Room, Abrahamson has been a familiar name in his native Ireland for a number of years, but continues to see his profile grow globally, with the sensation that is Normal People being just the latest notable entry in his career.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion of Netflix mini-series The Eddy, and the films of director Damien Chazelle.
Running order:
Intro - (0:25 - 01:35)
“Movie directors” working in TV - (01:36 - 14:02)
Overview of Lenny Abrahamson’s filmography - (14:03 - 25:00)
General thoughts about Abrahamson’s movies - (25:01 - 45:33)
Introduction to Normal People - (45:34 - 54:28)
Specificity vs Universal resonance - (54:29 - 71:32)
How Normal People works as an adaptation - (71:33 - 79:26)
Star-making performances - (79:27 - 84:18)
Portrayal of romance, love, an intimacy - (84:19 - 100:50)
Final thoughts - (100:51 - 106:00)
Wrap-up - (106:01 - end)
Note – Movies an TV shows discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): Adam & Paul, Frank, Garage, Normal People, Room, The Little Stranger, What Richard Did
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Netflix recommendations for the quarantine age
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew put together an extensive list of recommendations for Netflix, catering to listeners from around the world.
With 45 films in total, Adam and Andrew cover everything from Date Night options, to documentaries, along with more general lists for subscribers across the globe, including in the U.S., and in the UK and Ireland.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a discussion about Normal People, and the films of Lenny Abrahamson.
Running order:
- Intro: (0:25 - 07:59)
- Andrew’s Date Night recommendations: (08:00 - 25:13)
Set It Up (8:04 - 11:01)
Always Be My Maybe (11:02 - 13:57)
Sleeping With Other People (13:58 - 17:05)
About Time (17:06 - 20:31)
Mr. Right (20:32 - 25:13)
- Andrew’s Documentary recommendations: (25:14 - 42:18)
Amy and Oasis: Supersonic (25:14 - 31:42)
Sunderland Til I Die and Cheer (31:43 - 39:22)
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (39:23 - 42:18)
- Adam’s picks for Netflix globally: (42:19 - 61:41)
Private Life (44:16 - 47:35)
I Lost My Body (47:36 - 50:16)
Jim and Andy: The Great Beyond (50:17 - 55:26)
Shirkers (55:27 - 58:35)
Blue Jay (58:36 - 61:31)
- Adam’s picks for Netflix in the UK and Ireland: (61:42 - 97:50)
Thunder Road (62:00 - 65:02)
Apollo 11 (65:03 - 68:25)
The Miseducation of Cameron Post (68:26 - 71:51)
mid90s (71:52 - 76:13)
Three Identical Strangers (76:14 - 79:35)
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (79:36 - 83:29)
Mistress America (83:30 - 86:45)
Long Shot (86:46 - 90:25)
Support the Girls (90:26 - 93:01)
Faces Places (93:02 - 97:50)
- Andrew and Adam’s picks for Netflix in the US: (97:51 - 177:24)
The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (97:51 - 106:05)
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool and Searching for Sugar Man (106:06 - 111:34)
The End of the Tour (111:35 - 116:18)
Krisha (116:19 - 120:14)
Blue Valentine (120:15 - 125:34)
Free Fire (125:35 - 128:48)
Moon (128:49 - 133:27)
Burning (133:28 - 138:24)
The Invitation (138:25 - 141:24)
Train to Busan (141:25 - 144:37)
The Spectacular Now (144:38 - 150:13)
American Honey (150:14 - 156:36)
The Florida Project (156:37 - 162:45)
Hell or High Water (162:46 - 166:10)
20th Century Women (166:11 - 168:45)
Green Room (168:46 - 171:50)
Frances Ha (171:51 - 175:29)
The Other Guys (175:30 - 177:24)
- Wrap-up - (177:25 - end)
Portrait of a Lady on Fire, and the cinema of Céline Sciamma
In the latest episode of Captured on Celluloid, Adam and Andrew are joined by Jordan Snyder to have a long-promised, extended discussion about Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
Diving deep into a film that has been one of the most celebrated and acclaimed of the past six months or so, the conversation touches on screen portrayals of romance, the filmography and style of director Céline Sciamma, the magnetic lead performances of Noémie Merlant and Adéle Haenel, and much more.
If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, follow on Twitter (@CapturedOnCell), like us on Facebook, and come back next week for a special episode on streaming recommendations for the quarantine age.
Running order:
Intro - (0:25 - 02:27)
Why are we still talking about Portrait of a Lady on Fire? - (02:28 - 06:43)
Who is Céline Sciamma? - (06:44 - 15:30)
The incredible lead performances of Merlant and Haenel, and conveying love on screen - (15:31 - 47:13)
Standout scenes and quotes - (47:14 - 64:36)
Key themes and various endings (WITH SPOILERS) - (64:37 - 93:14)
Wrap-up - (93:15 - end)
Note – Movies discussed in this episode include (in alphabetical order): Girlhood, In the Mood for Love, Persona, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Rear Window, Tomboy, Water Lilies