Films Unchained Podcast

The world will forever remember this year, as Christopher Nolan wrote and directed his biopic and WW2 masterpiece OPPENHEIMER (2023) with an ensemble cast of  Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Matt Damon, Kenneth Baranagh and Rami Malek. We knew the world would not be the same after watching the story of the father of the atomic bomb. We witnessed the live action of the trinity test and the consequences of Oppenheimer's deadly toy, making us leave the theatre silence. Our ears were captured by the amazing work of Ludwig Göransson. And let's not forget the non-linear narrative Nolan did having both colors and black & white, from the perspectives of Strauss and Oppenheimer. 

Who would've thought I'd break down another Robert Eggers film?

Not me. But this time I loved it. The Northman (1994) is a revenge viking epic with Aleksander Skarsgård as Amleth the viking whose fate is set to avenge his father after being killed by his uncle Fjolnir, and save his mother.

We talk it all with the story, the deep themes, Norse mythology, and being the sole inspiration of Shakespeare's Hamlet, which led to the Lion King (1994).

It's been seven months since our last episode of this podcast. This movie is film for the season premiere of Films Unchained, as we're going to break down SE7EN (1995).

7 Deadly Sins with 7 Victims in 7 Days. That’s all it takes to make this story and for David Fincher to direct as he likes to call Se7en the 'mediation of evil.'

Everything about it, such as the 7 deadly sins, the psychology of John Doe, and the alternative endings proposed for this story.

Welcome to Season 3 of Films Unchained.

Silence of The Lambs (1991) was a masterpiece. But HANNIBAL (2001) sucked and failed to exceed expectations, especially when directed by Ridley Scott. Also, Julian Moore was bad as Clarice Starling. In this episode, we break down what went wrong with the film, before I present my version of the story on what HANNIBAL (2001) could have been, and of course the good parts of the film will be kept.

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This episode marks 2 years of Films Unchained Podcast – feels like it was just yesterday. Over 30 episodes have been done breaking down many movies and inviting amazing guests.

If you’re listening to this, I want to thank you for listening to our podcast and supporting us. Means a lot that you took the time and listen to the episodes we’ve done. If you’re new here, we hope you enjoy not just our past episodes, but future ones.

Anyways…Without further ado, welcome to the 2nd anniversary of Films Unchained Podcast.

Our last episode of 2022 will discuss how cinema is redeemed this year after suffering from the awful pandemic for the past 2 years. Streaming services have been on the rise with their subscriptions and theatres suffered from the pandemic in bringing people watching the film in the big screen.

The discussion of this episode breaks down the films I selected that brought cinema back to its feet. This includes the features of the movies, production and box office. We then conclude this episode on what 2023 has to offer with many films coming up, especially Christopher Nolan's OPPENHEIMER (2023).

Potential SPOILERS for those who haven't watched some (if not all) films to be discussed here.

Hence the title of this episode “CINEMA IS BACK”

Welcome to another 2-Part Pod-Series with Films Unchained and Take 97: A Film Podcast.

In this episode, we will be breaking down Stanley Kubrick's 9th film FULL METAL JACKET (1987), his epic war film set in Vietnam. Here we will break down with David the war itself after the ruthless military training by the infamous Sgt. Hartmen. We get to talk about the process of dehumanization and losing innocence as we look at the plot with Private Joker, Cowboy, and Animal Mother.

Part 1 of this discussion is already available on Take 97: A Film Podcast with the man and THE DRAW, David Ingram - with the link of the episode below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oFMgx2eIFHQ7QXOwt7TM0?si=e4cd5a507ae34c94

Don't forget to follow Take 97: A Film Podcast on Instagram: @take_97podcast

This episode pays tribute to and celebrates the legacy of Kevin Conroy, the Batman of our childhood in the animated series and the video games. With just his voice, he created a legacy for the dark knight and impact that will forever be loved by everybody, including the DC Universe. We thank him for the memories and awesome moments he's brought as the caped crusader.

He will forever be the vengeance, the night, the Batman.

Huge shout out to the amazing podcasts who made this tribute happen and share their favorite memories of Conroy's Batman:

Lights, Camera, Rant - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Uu2AAaWdDJDm5ie4fygos?si=a7e27024c63b4843

Take 97: A Film Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1NzgiqczOGAlFmXvp7zO8O?si=mziGvSbqSsmnApog_gxRXA&dl_branch=1

Check This Sh*t Out - https://open.spotify.com/show/0u32dJ7z4xkC6UTsEbNdxR?si=9DNhkjUdS9uqigtg69qz4w&dl_branch=1

 Two Sides of the Story - https://open.spotify.com/show/3mOm36b1zoundnW3eUC26M?si=33bc46d849d644af

Another big shout out to Pistachio Films LLC for the film projection sound effects - https://www.youtube.com/user/PistachioFilmsLLC

This episode of Films Unchained will look at WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (2022), a Marvel Studios Halloween Special exclusively on Disney+ directed by Michael Giacchino. We will specifically REVIEW this Monster Mash special and just talk about it.

This 1-hr special presentation marks the first horror content done by Marvel and a love letter to the classic monster films of the 1930s. We will be reviewing this Marvel Monster Mash and talking about its high perception given by viewers and critics. We will be reviewing this Marvel Monster Mash and talking about its high perception given by viewers and critics.

We're going to break down one of the most underrated and influential films of all time ANGEL HEART (1987) written and directed by Alan Parker, starring Robert De Niro and Mickey Rourke who was at his best role in my opinion. And let's not forget Zoe Kravitz' mother, Lisa Bonet.

This film was shocking, twisting and dark as it was a mystery and horror film I went through hell just to watch it, and it was worth it. We’ll analyze such an underappreciated film - with the story, the symbols, just to name a few.

Let Neptune strike ye dead, Winslow. HARK!!

This episode of Films Unchained will break down THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) - starring Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson, a decapitated head, and a mermaid... I can’t believe I’m putting myself through this. But I got to talk about it - the themes, the acting, the influence of Eggers writing it, co-producing it, and directing it. Let see where this goes.

No seagulls were harmed in this film.

So I guess this where I have a description. As you know, we're breaking down AMERICAN HISTORY X - the film where Edward Norton is a neo-Nazi white supremacist blinded by anger and rage after losing his father in a hit-and-run. But later on, he made changes for himself and want to ensure that his loved ones will not fall in the same path as he did. This film is important to watch and discuss as it talks about racism, crime and punishment, equality, human rights, and redemption. We break down the origin of Derek's racism that led him to his racist beliefs. We talk about how this film was Tony Kaye's debut to directing, only to kill his momentum. There's more to it.

THE GODFATHER (1972) - Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Talia Shire, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, James Caan, and John Cazale - celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and right here in Films Unchained we’re celebrating the film being the pinnacle of the gangster genre and Hollywood films.

We’re going to analyze the important scenes and symbols in the film that foreshadow events and have hidden details. We’re going to talk about parts in the book not making it to Coppola's final cut, and then we discuss how THE GODFATHER is an important movie to watch. This is my way of celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

Salud!

This episode of Films Unchained will break down Darren Aronofsky's 2001 independent masterpiece REQUIEM FOR A DREAM (2001). One of the strongest, most depressing film to break down yet, this film is about drugs, addiction, loneliness, and avoiding reality. 

Below is a list of community groups and some rehab centers (Canada and USA) for any one who is battling addiction of all forms, such as narcotics and alcohol.

For Community Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART)

Ontario (Canada) Residential Rehab Centers: Medical Detox Ontario, Neworld Medical Detox, The Farm Rehab, Amani Acres - Equine Assisted Growth & Learning, Community Addiction Services of Niagara, Cochrane District Detoxification Centre

Philadelphia (USA) Residential Rehab Centers: Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge (PA ATC), Casa de ConseJeria, Rehab After Work, Wedge Recovery Centers

California (USA) Residential Rehab Centers: Aspire Health Network, Solution Based Treatment & Detox, Laguna Treatment Hospital, California Highlands Addiction Treatment

Welcome to Season 2 of Films Unchained Podcast, where we will break down the biggest movie of 2021 SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. The film was full of surprises, emotions, and nostalgia. And this episode is full of surprises thanks to the podcast multiverse, or should we say THE POD-VERSE!

This door was opened by Tim and Paul from Good Times with Bad Movies Podcast, and this led to my episode being taken over by different podcasters AND my little brother Buddy (The Turtle King), which was the first movie he ever watched in theaters! This episode is for you, Buddy!

This has to be the craziest, most exciting and fun episode ever! We never saw this coming!

Much appreciation to the Dr. Strange of the episode and the intro composers PAUL & TIM from GOOD TIMES WITH BAD MOVIES PODCAST [Instagram: @goodtimesbadmoviespodcast]

Huge shoutout to the gems from the pod-verse:

- David of Take-97 A Film Podcast [Instagram: @take_97podcast]

- Brian of Concerts That Made Us Podcast [Instagram: @concertsthatmadeuspodcast]

- Dan and George of The Infinite Film Club Podcast [Instagram: @infinitefilmclub]

Without them, there would be no Pod-Verse! We're changing the game!

Welcome to the 2-part special with your humble narrators, Ace and David.

We are excited to break down Stanley Kubrick's A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971), celebrating its 50th Anniversary since it's release and a lot has happened since then. 

The breakdown is divided into 2 parts. Films Unchained will cover the time-setting of the story before the controversial Ludovico technique, and Take 97: A Film Podcast will discuss the technique and beyond (November 19).

Not only we will see you there with David on his podcast to break down the movie, but we will also see you next year for the second season of Films Unchained in 2022 as this would be the season finale of the podcast.

Until then, I want to thank you for listening to Films Unchained and for your tremendous support. I really enjoyed this adventure and looking forward to many more.

Cheers!

Du ska inte förstå denna beskrivning. Vi ska inte göra det eftersom vi pratar om Midsommar (2019). Vi kommer att prata om dessa element i filmen: Föregående, kult kvaliteterna och meningsfulla scener.

Tack för att du läste detta, damas och chellovecks.

Horror Ambience by ESN Productions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nD3Sp_saz4&lc=z22cexchwtmbcjayy04t1aokg4x5hw3bzkbt2kuirpslrk0h00410

On this spooky episode of Films Unchained, we will be breaking down THE EXORCIST (1973) - the Godfather of horror films. This marked the beginning of supernatural horror genre and brought true terrors to the audience. So we are breaking down everything there is about this movie - from the story itself all the way to its impact in horror filmmaking. 

Gig shout out to Pistachio Films LLC for the film projection sound effects - https://www.youtube.com/user/PistachioFilmsLLC

For OUR 15th EPISODE, I'd like to share my experience on the podcasting journey. That includes my strengths, weaknesses, and challenges that I've faced since I began this podcast over 9 months ago!

I thought maybe it would be great to reflect my experience and progress in this podcast. And it could be beneficial for anyone who's interested in starting their own podcast and learn what we've learned. This is my podcast experience...... So far.

In this episode of Films Unchained, we will be talking about THE BATMAN (2022) with Robert Pattinson as Batman, Paul Dano as The Riddler, Colin Farrell as Penguin, AND Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman.

And YES, WE'RE TALKING ABOUT AN UNRELEASED MOVIE - There's such stuff to talk about with what can we expect with the characters and the story. We're going to break down the characters' depiction in different comics & graphic novels that may be depicted in the movie. Then I can present my version of what happens in the movie, before we talk about the reception from the screen testing. 

This movie has, as in Nirvana's song says, something in the way.

We don't have a movie to break down in this episode, for the first time ever in this podcast. But we will breakdown what we love & miss the most about going to the movies, or many would say Cinema. The episode is very different, but I could not have done it without the podcast community.

Huge shout out to the amazing podcasts with their link:

I'd Like a Refund - https://open.spotify.com/show/0TeJNhYXzxCb3sBDGgUyZl?si=IFac6O0CT3yyP4zqt_F-PA&dl_branch=1

Take 97: A Film Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1NzgiqczOGAlFmXvp7zO8O?si=mziGvSbqSsmnApog_gxRXA&dl_branch=1

Check This Sh*t Out - https://open.spotify.com/show/0u32dJ7z4xkC6UTsEbNdxR?si=9DNhkjUdS9uqigtg69qz4w&dl_branch=1

Another big shout out to Pistachio Films LLC for the film projection sound effects - https://www.youtube.com/user/PistachioFilmsLLC

In this episode, we will be talking about THE CROW (1994), a revenge anti-hero underrated film starring the late Brandon Lee, the son of the legend Bruce Lee. This is about Eric Draven risen from the dead by the crow, and his mission is to seek vengeance against those who killed him and his fiancee Shelley to truly rest in peace.

We will talking about how the movie is excellent in having the audience invested in the story, especially for a supernatural anti-hero. We will further discuss the incident that led to to the death of Brandon, and the cultural influence that this movie brought. Not just in the film industry, but pro-wrestling.

Special Thanks: Nagaty Studio for the thunder sound effects

WARNING: This episode contains discussion of gang attack from the movie, and death of an actor due to an accident & malfunction in the middle of production

On July 3rd 2021, we're celebrating 30th Anniversary of Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) directed by James Cameron - starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. And on this episode, we will be breaking down the story about the battle between humans and machines, the value of human life, and the elements of life and death applied in the story. 

Films Unchained is back for this season with a brand new episode, talking about TENET (2020) - Starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, and Michael Caine. The podcast welcomes back Jody Aberdeen as the special guest discussing this movie, where we went all over the place in this episode. Sator Square, Inception, Ancient Rome, and MANY MORE!! It is an amazing conversation to listen to.

Since our last conversation with Jody on Disney Pixar’s SOUL, a lot of things have come up! One of them is Jody launching ExtraOrdinary Joe Coaching – a boutique personal coaching service helping Millennials break through their limiting beliefs around money and love so they can create the lives they want and help to create a better, brighter world for everyone.

Follow him on Instagram @extraordinaryjoecoaching and @jodyaberdeen

For his Story Plumbing Beginner's Novel Writing Course: https://jodyaberdeen.thinkific.com/courses/story-plumbing

For writing and coaching services, contact him on jody@jodyaberdeen.com.

Welcome to the Shining || Maze of the Mind

In this episode, Films Unchained is collaborating with Take 97: A Film Podcast with the man himself David Ingram, the special guest and CO-HOST of this special episode!

We will discuss everything that revolves around THE SHINING (1980). Starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, and Danny Lloyd. Based on the novel by the legendary author Stephen King. Classic horror film directed by one of the greatest minds in filmmaking, STANLEY KUBRICK! We will talk about Stanley Kubrick, the story, the elements & symbols, and many more! 

Come join us, forever… and ever….. AND EVER!!!

The first episode in the month of March is Netflix's Original movie Malcolm & Marie (2021) directed by Sam Levinson, starring ONLY John David Washington and Zendaya. We will bring everything on the table, starting with Mac & Cheese. We will be talking about the symbols involved in the movie, including the black & white screening. We will be talking about the themes and discuss what the movie is about.
AND For the first time in Films Unchained, I will be giving you MY VERSION of the story and HOW CAN WE MAKE IT BETTER. I thought the story could use a little makeover and make it more consistent.

Welcome to today's edition, where we talk about Todd Phillips' 2019 phenomenal masterpiece JOKER starring Joaquin Phoenix. We're going to sit down and talk about the symbols, the role of Joker, the lessons learned, and the depiction of the movie in real life. We will be answering these questions as well: Is Joker a hero or a villain? How do we see this movie in real life?

ALOT to talk about in this episode. It is an important movie with real talks!

OUR FIRST SPECIAL GUEST of this podcast is Jody Aberdeen. He is a ghostwriter, author, and writing coach in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. He is also the host of Ghostwriter and Pup Podcast (Available on Spotify, Apple, and Anchor), where he provides guidance and tips in book writing and publishing.

On this episode, Jody and I will be talking about Disney Pixar's SOUL (Available on Disney+). We will be talking about the importance of having soul and what it means to have purpose in life. We get into a deep conversation talking about the meaning of life and achieving our goals to keep moving forward.

If you want to contact Jody for his writing services, email him at jody@jodyaberdeen.com

Check out his podcast “Ghostwriter and Pup” for wanting to know more and have insights and tips in book writing and publishing.

Having on old friend for dinner, care to join me!!

On this second episode, we will be talking about The Silence of the Lambs (1991) starring Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, and Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. We will be talking about the symbols with their meanings in the film and popular cultures. We will be talking about the influence the movie has made, whether in filmmaking, the genre or acting. Also, let's not forget that Lecter gave us the creeps in only 14 minutes of screen time.

Our first movie to talk on the first episode of Films Unchained is CAPE FEAR (1991), a psychological thriller directed by the one and only Martin Scorsese. The film is about Max Cady (Robert De Niro), who spent 14 years in prison for assault and battery. Released from prison, his goal is to ruin the life of his old attorney, Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte), and teach him about loss.  This podcast will discuss the directing style, the film atmosphere, and where we stand between good and evil.

Quick note.. This is my first time and a new experience for me. Overtime, I will improve on bringing better quality on future episodes.

Welcome to Films Unchained Podcast. I am Ace, your host and a film fanatic like many people around the world. In this podcast, we will talk about the MANY different movies with their filmmaking psychology, directing styles, acting, and the messages & meanings behind them. We will be even talk about the current issues and possible "conspiracy" theories in the world of filmmaking. Also, I will give my ability to make bad movies better, whether the story or the production.

This podcast will officially debut on Saturday January 16, 2021.

For collaboration, movie recommendation and questions:

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