1001 by 1

Quite fitting that our 2nd to last episode in our “Tribute to Ian” series was his 2nd favorite film. As he was a self-proclaimed “Ridley Scott fanboy”, we will be discussing the Sci-Fi noir “Blade Runner” this week. Adam is joined by Brittany Reinholz-Hobson (from our “Audition” episode) to discuss a myriad of topics on this complicated film: from the different cuts to Ridley’s struggles with the producers; from the treatment of Sean Young to the unicorn and “who is a replicant?” question. This movie is a mountain of talking points – and while we did not get to everything, we feel good about the depth we got to on each idea. Also, this week Brittany recommends “I Saw the Devil” (currently ad-free on Kanopy) and Adam recommends “Battle Royale” (also currently ad-free on Kanopy).

0:00 – Intros

4:36 – “I Saw the Devil”

9:10 – “Battle Royale”

13:16 – “Blade Runner” Stats/History

43:22 – “Blade Runner” Plot/Thoughts

1:46:56 – Final Thoughts

Nothing hits home more than nostalgia – and the next film in our “Tribute to Ian” series if chock full of it. We’re jumping into the 70s to discuss the (outlier) George Lucas film “American Graffiti”. This week, Adam is joined by Chas Messmer (from our “The Blair Witch Project episode”) to discuss this much beloved film: the epic soundtrack, the idea of this movie as a “comedy”, and the legacy that George Lucas will leave behind. Also, this week Chas recommends Nia DaCosta’s “Candyman” (currently in theaters) and Adam recommends “Unfriended (currently on Netflix).

0:00 – Intros

3:34 – “Candyman”

8:36 – “Unfriended”

14:02 – “American Graffiti” Stats/History

34:00 – “American Graffiti” Plot/Thoughts

1:20:40 – Final Thoughts/Replacements?

We’ve reached the halfway point in our “Tribute to Ian” series and this one takes us to Jupiter and Beyond the Infinite with Stanley Kubrick and “2001: A Space Odyssey”. Adam is joined this week by podcaster and film columnist Brian Keiper to discuss everything from mimes as monkeys to whether or not HAL was a sympathetic character. While this film pushes the bounds of reality, we try to keep the conversation as grounded as possible. Also, Adam and Brian bring you their Top 5 Kubrick films. And – this week Brian recommends “Modern Romance” (available to rent on most major platforms) and Adam recommends “True Romance” (available on HBO Max).

0:00 – Intros/History with Ian

12:24 – “Modern Romance”

17:08 – “True Romance”

21:20 – “2001: A Space Odyssey” Stats/History

40:32 – “2001: A Space Odyssey” Plot/Thoughts

1:59:12 – Question Time

2:01:16 – Top 5 Kubrick Films/Final Thoughts

Week 3 in our “Tribute to Ian” series takes us one year ahead from our “Lawrence of Arabia” episode to another epic of a different sort – John Sturges’ “The Great Escape”. Please tune in as Myke from “CineMusts” joins Adam this week to discuss this rollicking film about the endurance, the need for freedom, and just what the hell is wrong with Bosely Crowther. Is this the epitome of escapes movies? Was Steve McQueen’s behavior on set acceptable? How much was this film shafted at the Oscars? We discuss all this and more. Also, this week Myke recommends “Stalag 17” (available for free on Kanopy or Hoopla) & Adam recommends “It’s Such a Beautiful Day” (available on The Criterion Channel).

0:00 – Intros/History with Ian

11:03 – “Stalag 17”

14:59 – “It’s Such a Beautiful Day”

18:40 – “The Great Escape” Stats/History

40:56 – “The Great Escape” Plot/Thoughts

1:36:41 – Final Thoughts

Continuing on with our “Tribute to Ian” series takes to 1962 and one of the biggest, grandest, & most monumental films of all time: David Lean’s “Lawrence of Arabia. This week, Adam is joined by Kieran B. of the Best Picture Cast (also on our “Roman Holiday” episode) to discuss the magnificent production design/editing/cinematography/score, the absurdly negative review from Bosley Crowther, and how Gregory Peck is walking around with Peter O’Toole’s Academy Award. Also, this week Kieran recommends “Million Dollar Baby” (currently on Netflix & HBO Max) and Adam recommends “Pig” (available to rent on most major platforms).

0:00 – Intros/History with Ian

6:00 – “Million Dollar Baby”

12:02 – “Pig”

16:58 –“Lawrence of Arabia” Stats/History/Lists

56:08 – “Lawrence of Arabia” Plot/Thoughts

2:00:12 – Final Thoughts

We begin our “Tribute to Ian” series with the oldest film of this selection, but maybe the most resonant for today’s society: Sidney Lumet’s “12 Angry Men”. On the episode, Adam is joined by his wife Melissa (co-host of the Below Freezing Podcast & heard on our “Singin’ in the Rain” episode) to discuss Henry Fonda’s enduring (yet somehow not Oscar nominated) performance, the violence & fragility of Lee J. Cobb’s Juror #3, and the wonderful direction/choreography of Sidney Lumet’s “theatrical” staging. All this and a joint recommendation for the “Fear Street” trilogy on Netflix is in store for you.

0:00 – Intros

2:24 – “Fear Street” Films

10:04 – “12 Angry Men” Stats/History

27:30 – “12 Angry Men” Plot/Thoughts

1:25:24 – Final Thoughts/Outro/Next Week

This week we bring you our final definitive director ranking of the year with our first female director: Sofia Coppola. Managing to work past being the daughter of the guy who directed “The Godfather” & dealing with all of the Razzies shame for her performance in “The Godfather, Part III”, Sofia put her energy into becoming quite the auteur. Adam and Ian go through all seven of her theatrical films, from “The Virgin Suicides” to “On the Rocks”, and come up with the definitive 1001 by 1 list. Where will your favorite land? Guess you’ll have to tune in and listen.

0:00 – Our Familiarity with Sofia Coppola

3:04 – Sofia Coppola History & Collaborators

18:22 – “Marie Antoinette”

37:39 – “On the Rocks”

50:30 – “The Beguiled”

1:11:58 – “Lost in Translation”

1:30:46 – “The Bling Ring”

1:41:34 – “Somewhere”

1:52:12 – “The Virgin Suicides”

2:12:08 – Our Lists

Finishing with our third International film in a row leads us to Spain, Pedro Almodovar, and a Patreon selected pick: “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown”. Join the guys at 1001 by 1 as they discuss whether or not this is a “screwball comedy”, Almodovar’s sense of style, and perhaps the greatest performance of a Jehovah’s Witness ever captured on film. Adam and Ian also discuss some of Almodovar’s other films; specifically “Talk to Her” & “Volver”. Also, this week Ian recommends “Gerogetown” (available to rent on most major platforms) and Adam recommends “Primal Fear” (available on HBO Max).

0:00 – Intros/No More “Wonderful”/Follow Up on “The Mitchells vs. the Machines”

4:27 – “Those Who Wish Me Dead” (Potential Spoilers)

9:26 – “Georgetown”

13:48 – “Primal Fear”

18:37 – “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” – Stats/History

25:27 – “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” – Plot/Thoughts

55:32 – Final Thoughts/Replacements

Our second week of International features keeps us in the English language but across the pond as we discuss Mike Leigh’s award-winning film from 1996: “Secrets and Lies”. Adam and Ian dive DEEP into this film discussing everything from what it means to devise scripts, if Brenda Blethyn’s performance is “too much”, and are all of these tangents necessary. The guys of 1001 by 1 go toe-to-toe on this film and ultimately come to a split decision (the first one since “Birdman”) – but who says “yay” and who says “nay”. Also, this week Adam recommends “The Mist” (available to rent on most major platforms) and Ian recommends “Vera Drake” (available on Starz).

0:00 – Intros/Feelin’ Better

1:36 – “The Mitchells vs. the Machines”

5:19 – “Josie and the Pussycats”

8:55 – “Waterworld”/ “Fighting with my Family”/ “Wag the Dog”

11:56 – “Changing Lanes”

15:58 – “The Mist”

23:27 – “Vera Drake”

29:28 – “Secrets and Lies” Stats/History

38:27 – “Secrets and Lies” Plot/Thoughts

1:33:56 – Final Thoughts & Replacements

This week begins a three episode journey into International Films. We start with Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray and his directorial debut “Pather Panchali”. Adam and Ian discuss the lengths Ray went to get this film off of the ground, how gorgeous this film would have been in color, and the way HBO Max is killing the streaming game. It’s a slow, slice-of-life film that has ties to the same issues we face today, but do the guys at 1001 by 1 think it should be in the book? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Also, this week Ian recommends “Dark Waters” (available on Showtime) and Adam recommends “House of Games” (available for free on Tubi).

0:00 – Intros & “Southland Tales”

10:41 – “The Happytime Murders”

14:33 – “Dark Waters’

18:31 – “House of Games”

23:33 – “Pather Panchali” Stats/History

(28:14 – Drop in Audio Quality)

29:18 – “Pather Panchali” Plot/Thoughts

1:10:55 – Closing Thoughts