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Film Gold

By Antony Rotunno

This is a deep dive into some of the host and the guests' favourite films, many of which we consider among the pinnacles of film achievement.
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Episode 13- Sleuth (1972)

Film GoldNov 18, 2021

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Episode 28- Dr. Strangelove (1964)

Episode 28- Dr. Strangelove (1964)

We are delighted to bring you another swapcast with former Film Gold guest and my podcasting ‘spiritual brother’, Julian Charles of ‘The Mind Renewed’.

On the docket this time is a true classic from the master, Stanley Kubrick. It’s a film that works beautifully on the level of pure comedy but is absolutely packed with layers of meaning, both overt and subtle, and is a showcase for the remarkable and unique talents of Peter Sellers.

Julian and Antony talk about Kubrick, Sellers, the rest of the cast, the film’s many virtues, its themes and much more…


We hope you enjoy the show!

'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

Facebook⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod⁠⁠

Twitter⁠⁠https://twitter.com/FilmGold75⁠⁠

Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) ⁠⁠https://www.antonyrotunno.com⁠⁠

Antony’s John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts ⁠⁠https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com

https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/⁠

Julian’s website and podcast

https://themindrenewed.com/


episode links

The Making of Dr. Strangelove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6BiRtGTAk

Learning To Love The Bomb (video essay)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6BiRtGTAk

On Thermonuclear War (Herman Kahn)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Thermonuclear_War

Peter Sellers and George C Scott ‘interviews’ on the set (1963)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7NnTmxcFt4

Mar 21, 202401:38:21
Episode 27- Sorcerer (1977)
Oct 26, 202301:32:12
Episode 26- Requiem For A Dream (2000)

Episode 26- Requiem For A Dream (2000)

One of the films that ushered in the new century, Requiem For A Dream is a virtuoso powerhouse from director Darren Aronofsky, featuring a remarkable lead performance by Ellen Burstyn. Although primarily dealing with drug addiction, it hits all kinds of other points of social and emotional impact, such as the power of television, the pain of loss, the fragility of dreams and the human need for love and attention.


For the first time on this podcast, Antony flies solo, expanding on the notes he made when appearing as a guest on one of Film Gold regular Scott Phipps’s podcasts, The Stinking Pause. It goes without saying that there are spoilers here so I recommend taking the plunge and watching the film first. Although harrowing at times, it’s also a film full of hope and can serve as an inspiration even as the main characters plunge into a hellish world of dependency and degradation. Redemption is always possible.

 

Listen out for two clips of John Lennon and some music by the Rolling Stones


We hope you enjoy the show!


Film Gold is on all the major podcast platforms


Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com


Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod


Twitter page

https://twitter.com/FilmGold75


Antony’s website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com


Antony’s John Lennon podcast

https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/

 

episode links

Requiem For A Dream IMDB page

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0180093/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_requiem%2520for%2520a%2520dream


Requiem For A Dream: The Structure of Self-Destruction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkDL50mXbbI


Audio commentary by director Darren Aronofsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCPW2ewGGCI


Anatomy of a scene with Darren Aronofsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdlg-vYmpbA



Oct 07, 202301:17:53
Episode 25- Mutiny On The Bounty (1962)

Episode 25- Mutiny On The Bounty (1962)

The story of HMS Bounty and the mutiny that took place aboard it is a compelling narrative that has not surprisingly been the subject of many film adaptations and other creative endeavours. In this discussion from 2020 that originally went out on the Stinking Pause podcast, regular Film Gold collaborator Scott Phipps is joined by myself and Steven Byford for a long and expansive discussion of the 1962 film version of the story and its troubled production, as well as the other film versions and their relationship to the real-life events.

A lot of the discussion, from my end at least, focuses on the enigmatic character that was Marlon Brando, who I describe as 'a fascinating mixture of deep and shallow'. His antics on the set had a detrimental effect on his career and his relationship with Hollywood, but there are some magic moments to be found in the film, many of them courtesy of arguably the most important actor in film history.

If you're interested in a 2-part deep dive on Brando, please listen to episodes 11 & 12 of this podcast.


We hope you enjoy the show!


'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

 

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

 

Facebook page- ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod⁠

 

Twitter- ⁠https://twitter.com/FilmGold75⁠

 

Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

⁠https://www.antonyrotunno.com⁠

 

Antony’s John Lennon podcast

⁠https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/⁠

 

links to Scott’s podcasts 

https://⁠rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast⁠

https://⁠directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia⁠

https://⁠directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause⁠


episode links

The 'History By Hollywood' podcast compares the real story with the various film adaptations

https://historybyhollywood.com/2017/04/08/episode-6-mutiny-on-the-bounty/


2 key scenes from the film (Bligh vs Christian)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPa8iQyK5mQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyEHIOZf5yE


A fascinating short documentary by the Maysles Brothers (who'd made a film about The Beatles a year earlier) which shows Brando the reluctant and sometimes mischievous star

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU7Gwv4PRNE

Jul 15, 202301:56:02
Episode 24- Deliverance (1972)

Episode 24- Deliverance (1972)


Antony joins frequent collaborator Scott Phipps to take a deep dive (sans canoe) into a true 1970s classic, as part of ‘The Stinking Pause’ 10th anniversary celebrations. The making of this film is almost as mind-blowing as the movie itself. Insurance, who needs it?

 

Enjoy!

 

The Cahulawassee River valley in Northern Georgia is one of the last natural pristine areas of the state, which will soon change with the imminent building of a dam on the river, which in turn will flood much of the surrounding land.

As such, four Atlanta city dwellers, alpha male Lewis Medlock, Ed Gentry, Bobby Trippe, and Drew Ballinger, decide to take a multi-day canoe trip on the river, with only Lewis and Ed having experience in outdoor life. They know going in that the area is isolated.

Their relatively peaceful trip takes a turn for the worse halfway through with river rapids and unwelcoming locals. The four need to battle their way out of the valley and are asked to do things they never thought possible within themselves…

 

'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

 

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

 

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

 

Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmGold75

 

Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com

 

Antony’s John Lennon podcast

https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/

 

links to Scott’s podcasts 

https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause

 

episode links

Deliverance: Nature’s Revenge (film analysis)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wIrQvyguFY

Behind The Scenes featurette

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXI3JDpeiAs

Deliverance: The Cast Looks Back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrlHTWTNs1Y

Dueling Banjos full audio track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6UG1Jlwiow


May 31, 202301:53:40
Episode 23- Michael Caine: A British Icon (Part 2 of 2)

Episode 23- Michael Caine: A British Icon (Part 2 of 2)

We complete our Michael Caine tribute, a joint presentation of the ‘Film Gold’ and ‘The Stinking Pause’ podcasts, as the great man turns 90. Antony Rotunno and Scott Phipps count down their top 5 Caine performances and also discuss his ultimate legacy after 60 years as a film star. There are audio clips galore to complement the conversation, including Michael reading from the first of his many memoirs and also offering a few acting tips!


'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.


Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com


Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod


Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmGold75


Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com


Antony’s John Lennon podcast

https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/


links to Scott’s podcasts 

https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause


show links

Scott’s podcast on the making of Zulu

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/rainbowvalley/id/23567510


Sleuth (complete film- must watch!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjRCnwNR0yk


Our ‘Film Gold’ review of Sleuth

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmgold/episodes/Episode-13--Sleuth-1972-e1afv44


Michael Caine’s film acting masterclass (1980s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZPLVDwEr7Y


Michael Caine top 50 performances (worst to best)

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jun/14/michael-caine-best-films-ranked


Michael talks about his 5 favourite films (of his)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8h9vDpK88s


Roy Budd plays his ‘Get Carter’ theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kMhcf8eyiA

Mar 12, 202301:20:21
Episode 22- Michael Caine: A British Icon (Part 1 of 2)

Episode 22- Michael Caine: A British Icon (Part 1 of 2)

Michael Caine, born as Maurice Micklewhite, has been acting for 70 years and been a star for nearly 60. This 2-part joint presentation of the ‘Film Gold’ and ‘The Stinking Pause’ podcasts celebrates the life and career of a true cinematic icon as he approaches his 90th birthday.


In this first part, Antony Rotunno and Scott Phipps look at Caine’s upbringing and give an overview of his career before beginning to count down their top 10 Caine performances (10-6) and also discussing Caine catchphrases and the many parodies of the great man. There are audio clips galore to complement the conversation, including Michael reading from the first of his many memoirs.


'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.


Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com


Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod


Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmGold75


Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com


Antony’s John Lennon podcast

https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/


links to Scott’s podcasts
https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause


show links

Michael Caine’s first memoir audiobook, read by the man himself

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icBiFHAsdKc


Michael Caine: Breaking The Mold (documentary)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxAHYSIoT-I


Brydon and Coogan (The Trip) do Caine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vukpjl44Yo0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeC0-tj_IMA


Michael Caine parodies himself

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0F3kY3uxU


‘The Other 1960s’- a podcast about the normal part of the 60s

https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/episode-23-the-other-1960s-with-frances-rotunno


The Self-Preservation Society: Making The Italian Job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4euNwH6OImY

Mar 06, 202301:14:29
Episode 21- Capricorn One (1978)

Episode 21- Capricorn One (1978)

Originally recorded for 'The Mind Renewed' podcast and hosted by Julian Charles, this is a four-way discussion, also including Mark Campbell and Frank Johnson, about the 1978 conspiracy thriller Capricorn One, starring Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Branda Vaccaro and Hal Holbrook and written and directed by Peter Hyams.


About to embark upon the first crewed mission to Mars, three NASA astronauts (played by James Brolin, Sam Waterston and OJ Simpson) find themselves suddenly removed from their command module, minutes before lift-off, and flown to a secret desert base. There they learn of an outrageous plan, hatched by establishment conspirators, to fake the Mars landing using a TV studio, props and themselves as actors—a deception in which they are forced to be complicit. Picking up on the trail of the conspiracy is news reporter Robert Caulfield (Elliott Gould), who goes further and further down the proverbial Rabbit Hole as he tries to make sense of the increasing anomalies. But not all goes well—(or, perhaps, not all seems to go well)—with the plan. Upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, the astronauts' (crewless) module breaks up. Now, they are officially dead—their existence a threat to the lying narrative. Their only hope is to escape and reveal the plot to an incredulous world.


[Podcast theme music: "Crabs Up North" by KODOMASAN from the album "Capricorn One"; used with kind permission]'


Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.


Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com


Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod


Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmGold75


Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com


episode links/show notes (created by Julian Charles)

https://themindrenewed.com/episodes/2020-21/14-episodenotes/1460-ep060n



Jan 13, 202301:21:25
Episode 20- Raging Bull (1980)

Episode 20- Raging Bull (1980)

We continue the boxing theme with a look at the black-and-white 'anti-Rocky', starring the dynamite team of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. Based on the book by Jake La Motta and Pete Savage, this filmic masterpiece looks at La Motta's life and struggles in and out of the ring as well as the punishment he dishes out to those around him. In this film, boxing is the backdrop but 'the ring' is everywhere in the traps that are imposed on us and which we also set for ourselves.


This episode was originally produced in 2020 for 'The Stinking Pause' podcast and is hosted by master podcaster and former 'Film Gold' guest (see Episode 13) Scott Phipps


'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.


Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com


Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod


Twitter- @FilmGold75


Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com


links to Scott’s podcasts
https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast
https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia
https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause


show links 

A series of fascinating featurettes about the making of 'Raging Bull'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83LRIZYCpIM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GydR2vV7ahw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-qendwrNQI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL8rpMIjyPk


Robert De Niro wins his Oscar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH5c-WeE07c


Superb documentary about the 1970s Hollywood 'New Wave' period of cinema

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqVzFEeMVOQ


Nov 15, 202201:20:39
Episode 19- Rocky (1976) and the sequels

Episode 19- Rocky (1976) and the sequels

Sep 08, 202201:22:07
Episode 18- Taxi Driver (1976)
Jul 15, 202201:35:32
Episode 17- Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Jun 12, 202201:17:22
Episode 16- Rear Window (1954)
Mar 28, 202201:05:08
Episode 15- Monty Python & The Holy Grail (1975)

Episode 15- Monty Python & The Holy Grail (1975)

For this episode, we take our first (but surely not last) trip into the surreal, anarchic world of the comedy group known as Monty Python.

Luke Thompson, fellow English teacher and podcaster, helps Antony navigate the choppy but hilarious waters of King Arthur's somewhat pointless quest 'on horseback', aided by some eccentric knights, to seek the Holy Grail.

We discuss and dissect favourite scenes from the film, look at the multi-layered process of a comedy film that plays with time periods while seeming to be critiquing the film medium itself, and also look at the magic blend of 6 gifted comedians and performers that made the Python team so special 

Hope you enjoy it!


'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75

Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com

If you'd like to make a donation or get a monthly/yearly subscription across Antony's 3 podcasts, go to:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno


show links

Luke’s website & podcast

https://teacherluke.co.uk/

The Camelot Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ghXxXyAuw

Brave Sir Robin complete song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACajzIlzvH0

The Holy Grail on Location (BBC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ddLWJTBTyU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG5mDncBHcY

Rob Ager’s Holy Grail analysis videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTDALu3f4-g&t=8s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo7msYCOodk

Monty Python Live at Drury Lane

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9EOW3X__oGlKToKybImsXMbqN0RySi7


Feb 20, 202201:37:43
Episode 14- The Graduate (1967)

Episode 14- The Graduate (1967)

The groundbreaking Mike Nichols 'romantic comedy' (if it is that) from 1967, arguably the birth of the 'Easy Riders, Raging Bulls' period, sees Antony and the returning Jcrash covering another film starring Dustin Hoffman, with stellar support from Anne Bancroft and Katherine Ross. This is a multi-layered movie with a very interesting turn in the second half and layers of symbolism that we do our best to unpack


Enjoy!


'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.


Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com


Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod


Twitter- @FilmGold75


Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com


If you'd like to make a donation or get a monthly/yearly subscription across Antony's 3 podcasts, go to:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno 


show links

Jcrash's music and film analysis channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/Jcrashinthecar


Film analyst and former 'Film Gold' guest Rob Ager's wonderful analysis of the film's opening 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTSpHn_jhQY


Further analysis of the film 50 years on

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS-B-vLUIzo

Jan 14, 202201:10:19
Episode 13- Sleuth (1972)

Episode 13- Sleuth (1972)

We return to the 1970s for a fantastic film showcasing the formidable talents of two of Britain's finest ever, Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. For this task, I'm ably assisted by Film Gold veteran Scott Phipps (The Stinking Pause, Rainbow Valley, Talking Pictures TV podcast) and his 'Reel Britannia' co-host Steven Byford

'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75

Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com

If you'd like to make a donation or get a monthly/yearly subscription across Antony's 3 podcasts, go to:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno


show links

Sleuth Behind The Scenes (Anthony Schaffer)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaTstqQ7NmY

Scott and Steven's podcasts

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause

https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/5awYjtfOdERcxFZYr9u8sK


Nov 18, 202101:21:58
Episode 12- Marlon Brando: The Greatest (Part 2 of 2)

Episode 12- Marlon Brando: The Greatest (Part 2 of 2)

We conclude our 2-part look at the mercurial, infuriating but always compelling actor and cultural figure Marlon Brando. In this part, we look at some key books (including Brando's memoir 'Songs My Mother Taught Me'), documentaries and interviews as well as discussing Brando's turbulent personal life, the less well-known periods of his career and a few other things. There are many sound clips included for your enjoyment and to complement the conversation

'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75

Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com

Ghosty's you tube channel (radio interviews)

https://www.youtube.com/user/GhostyTMRS


episode links

'Meet Marlon Brando' short documentary (1965)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU7Gwv4PRNE

Trailer for 'Listen To Me Marlon'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgoFFzy0z8k

Brando on the Dick Cavett Show 1973

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU-4wmwc2Rw

Brando with Connie Chung 1989

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHou3oDFP84&t=1520s

Brando with Larry King 1994

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdmXB-OYnS4


Sep 30, 202101:49:27
Episode 11- Marlon Brando: The Greatest (Part 1 of 2)

Episode 11- Marlon Brando: The Greatest (Part 1 of 2)

I'm joined by radio host David 'Ghosty' Wills for this special 2-part look at the person we both consider the most compelling actor in cinema history, as well as a fascinating cultural figure. In this part, we don't get beyond going through our lists of top ten Brando performances, but there is information galore and some of Brando's less-known films are discussed here as well as the classics

'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.


Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com


Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod


Twitter- @FilmGold75


Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)

https://www.antonyrotunno.com


Ghosty's you tube channel (radio interviews)

https://www.youtube.com/user/GhostyTMRS


episode links

Marlon Brando documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suPqM8Dx0QM&t=2957s


Hearts of Darkness (making of 'Apocalypse Now')

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102015/


Podcast about 'Mutiny on the Bounty' (Antony as guest)

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/stinkingpause/id/16925084





Aug 07, 202101:36:57
Episode 10- Jaws (1975) Audio Commentary

Episode 10- Jaws (1975) Audio Commentary

Antony is rejoined by fellow film podcaster and Jaws superfan Scott Phipps (see Episode 2) for an audio companion to the evergreen classic film from the 1970s along with some bonus material after the film discussing some other aspects of it, such as books, documentaries, sequels and recuts. The film is audible at low volume in the background but if you would like to follow along with your copy of the film (recommended), we give a time stamp at the beginning. We hope you enjoy it, and there are links to Scott's work and useful Jaws-related links below.

This commentary is also on you tube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOe3n9eO6Lc


'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75

links

Recommended Jaws documentaries 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYtYIF_g-T4 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-5jzTxzdE 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MiVtavjD8w 

Jamie Benning's superb Jaws filmumentary 

https://vimeo.com/68400837 

Jaws recuts (very clever and amusing) 

https://www.youtube.com/c/RecutWTM/videos 

Robert Shaw on the Dick Cavett Show 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81Zx9K4My9E

Scott's film podcasts ('The Stinking Pause' and 'Reel Britannia')

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause 

https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia

Jul 25, 202102:21:15
Episode 9- Snowtown (2011) Part 2 of 2 with Rob Ager

Episode 9- Snowtown (2011) Part 2 of 2 with Rob Ager

Rob Ager and Antony complete their discussion of the darkly compelling Australian film in the 'small-town horror' genre, which looks at the shocking real-life events that happened in a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia in the 1990s. Once again, we discuss the film and the real murder case, along with the many wider societal issues surrounding it (see Part 1 description for more details)

Links to Rob's prodigious output can be found below

'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75

links

Rob Ager's main website and 3 you tube channels

http://www.collativelearning.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/robag88

https://www.youtube.com/user/robag555

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG0_xoRPkJm7tiFDp9bVg7g

Rob's Social Justice/Snowtown video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOlRyWuphN8

An Australian documentary about the real case

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeHL0bQVIfU

Interview with Daniel Henshall and Lucas Pittaway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPNZlHiK6rw

May 30, 202158:03
Episode 8- Snowtown (2011) Part 1 of 2 with Rob Ager

Episode 8- Snowtown (2011) Part 1 of 2 with Rob Ager

Rob Ager, filmmaker and film analyst extraordinaire, joins Antony to discuss an incredibly dark but incredibly compelling and well-made Australian film in the 'small-town horror' genre, which looks at the shocking real-life events that happened in a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia in the 1990s. As well as discussing the film and the real murder case, we discuss the wider issues of psychopathy, generational deprivation and 'social justice'. Part 2 will follow soon.

Links to Rob's prodigious work can be found below (including a video about this case)

'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75

links

Rob Ager's main website and you tube channels

http://www.collativelearning.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/robag88

https://www.youtube.com/user/robag555

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG0_xoRPkJm7tiFDp9bVg7g

Rob's Social Justice/Snowtown video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOlRyWuphN8

An Australian documentary about the real case

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeHL0bQVIfU

Interview with Daniel Henshall and Lucas Pittaway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPNZlHiK6rw





May 23, 202101:11:23
Episode 7- Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)

Episode 7- Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)

Antony is joined by Jcrash and podcast debutante Filippo to discuss Alan Parker's film adaptation of the Roger Waters-driven concept album by Pink Floyd. Among other things, we discuss the many themes of the film, our own experiences of state education, the film's animation by Gerald Scarfe and finally the incredible music that drives it all.

Hope you enjoy it!

'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75

links

'Making of' documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAfnnIo-pC8

Antony's music

https://antonyrotunno.bandcamp.com

Antony's John Lennon podcast

https://soundcloud.com/glassonionjlpod/tracks

Jcrash's music and film analysis channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/Jcrashinthecar

Filippo's art website (his instagram is @filippofrancocci)

https://filippofrancocci.wixsite.com/artist

Filippo's music channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD99skUs3XOsmWKi_P2DrmQ

Apr 24, 202101:15:36
Episode 6- Groundhog Day (1993)
Mar 29, 202101:10:44
Episode 5- The Social Network (2010)

Episode 5- The Social Network (2010)

Antony is joined by his niece and film fan Olivia to discuss David Fincher's 2010 film about the formation of Facebook and all the legal ramifications and friendship challenges that surrounded it. We also discuss social media in general and its pros, cons and potential pitfalls

'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75

links

'The Social Network' making of documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP9BrtvBIY0

Facebook behaviour in real life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn45jEQ5H8Y

TED talk about why you don't need social media in your life

https://www.ted.com/talks/cal_newport_why_you_should_quit_social_media

The show will be back next month with 'Groundhog Day'.

See you then!

Feb 18, 202154:56
Episode 4- 10 Rillington Place (1971) Audio Commentary

Episode 4- 10 Rillington Place (1971) Audio Commentary

Antony is joined by Jonathan Oates, the most recent biographer of serial killer John Reginald Christie, for an unofficial audio commentary of the 1971 film '10 Rillington Place', starring Richard Attenborough and John Hurt and based on the book by Ludovic Kennedy, along with general discussion of the case,  Since this is audio only, its worth following along with the film if you have it. This commentary was originally recorded in October 2013.

We are on all the main podcast platforms

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75


link to John Christie documentary (following the 'standard version')

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oyIlv850Zolink

Jan 24, 202101:47:44
Episode 3- Marathon Man (1976)

Episode 3- Marathon Man (1976)

Antony and Jcrash reconvene to discuss the classic, multi-layered thriller from 1976, starring Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier and Roy Scheider. In case you're asking yourself 'is it safe?', it's very clear that nothing is safe in this incredible film!

We are now on all the main podcast platforms.

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75 

link to making of documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCSGUKmSWs0

The show will be back next month with 'The Social Network'.

See you then!

Jan 21, 202101:23:53
Episode 2- It's A Wonderful Life (1946)

Episode 2- It's A Wonderful Life (1946)

For the first review of the podcast, Antony is joined by film podcast master Scott Phipps to discuss and dissect the perennial Xmas classic (Scott has also previously appeared on my other podcast 'Glass Onion: On John Lennon'). Among other things, we talk about key scenes, the themes of the film, marvel at Jimmy Stewart's characterisation of George Bailey and discuss alternative interpretations of the 'happy ending'. The podcast is on most major podcast platforms and there is a Facebook page 'https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod' and we're also on Twitter '@FilmGold75'

Hope you enjoy the show!

Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod

Twitter- @FilmGold75

links

Scott's podcasts (The Stinking Pause, Reel Britannia, Rainbow Valley and the Talking Pictures TV Podcast)

https://stinkingpause.libsyn.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836

https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast

https://player.fm/series/talking-pictures-tv-podcast


Scott's previous 'audio commentary' of the film

https://stinkingpause.libsyn.com/episode-110-its-a-wonderful-life-1946


SNL does It's A Wonderful Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw89o0afb2A


the host Antony's other podcast about John Lennon

https://soundcloud.com/glassonionjlpod/tracks




Dec 22, 202001:16:40
Episode 1- Introduction

Episode 1- Introduction

If you've taken the decision to download and listen, welcome to the show! This is a short introduction in which host Antony and soon-to-be regular contributor Jcrash talk about some of their favourite films and discuss what will be coming when the regular episodes start.

Hope you enjoy it!

Dec 12, 202035:18