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Last season, the guys at 1001 by 1 dove into their first Katherine Hepburn film: the Howard Hawks directed “Bringing Up Baby” – and needless to say they weren’t happy with it. Well, it’s a new dawn and this time they’ve brought a guest (Zita Short from The 300 Passions podcast) to journey with them into their next Hepburn film: this time it is the George Cukor directed “The Philadelphia Story”. Tune in to hear them discuss the plight of being rich in the 1940s (please catch the sarcasm there), Jimmy Stewart’s makeup Oscar, and the interesting relationship between Tracy Lord and her father. Also, this week Zita recommends “Pandora and the Flying Dutchman” (currently on The Criterion Channel), Adam recommends “13 Assassins (currently on Hulu), and Ian recommends “Boom Town” (available to rent on most major platforms).

0:00 – Intros/“Pandora and the Flying Dutchman”

4:36 – “13 Assassins”

8:25 – “Boom Town”

13:57 – “The Philadelphia Story” Stats/History

36:45 – “The Philadelphia Story” Plot/Thoughts

1:15:26 – Final Thoughts & Replacements

Sam Mendes is a tried and true director – starting in the theatre and working his way to the attention of Steven Spielberg. His films have been honored all across the world and he has been coveted with some of the industry’s highest honors (including the Academy Award). This summer when the newest edition of “1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die”, Sam Mendes will no longer be represented in the book…and we think that sucks. So tune in to hear Adam and Ian discuss every film he’s ever made: American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road, Away We Go, Skyfall, Spectre, & 1917. This episode ends the only way it ever could…we the definitive Sam Mendes ranking – so tune in and see where your favorite lands.

0:00 – Intros/Why is Sam Mendes not going to be in the book?

4:40 – Mendes History & Films

14:58 – Mendes Collaborators

24:25 – “Spectre”

41:08 – “Jarhead”

1:02:37 – “American Beauty”

1:24:30 – “Away We Go”

1:40:50 – “Revolutionary Road”

1:59:57 – “Skyfall”

2:15:00 – “Road to Perdition”

2:27:14 – “1917”

2:44:13 – The Definitive Ranking/Final Thoughts

The 93rd Academy Awards are almost upon us and we here at 1001 by 1 have opinions – and we’re going to share them with you. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss the “below the line” categories (Why do the Oscars still give an award for Song? Will Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross split their own votes? Does Soul have it in the bag? Why, in general, is Hillbilly Elegy a thing), the “above the line” categories (Who is winning Supporting Actress? Will Lakeith and Daniel split the “Judas and the Black Messiah vote? How good is the batch of Best Actress nominees?), and finally we rank all 8 Best Picture nominees. Listen in and then tune in to watch the show live on Sunday.

0:00 – Intros/Below the Line Categories

33:11 – Above the Line Categories

1:03:39 – Ranking the Best Picture Nominees

Last season we discussed the 1975 film “Nashville” and talked around the other nominees for Best Picture that year. On this episode, we delve into one of those nominees – Sidney Lumet’s “Dog Day Afternoon”. Thanks to our Patreon member Ryan Michael Zepp, he suggested this film and we dove into everything: the real life story the film was based on, Pacino vs. Nicholson throughout the 70s, and just how special John Cazale was as an actor. Also, this week Adam recommends the 1994 classic “Speed” (available on HBO Max) and Ian recommends the pulpy “Charley Varrick” (available to rent on most major platforms).

0:00 – Intros/The “not-so-good” films Adam has watched lately (Final Destination 2, The Amityville Horror reboot, and Godzilla vs Kong)

7:08 - The “not-so-good” films Ian has watched lately (To Die For & Heist)

11:43 – “They Live” and Wrestlers in Films

15:07 – “Speed”

22:05 – “Charley Varrick”

27:16 – “Dog Day Afternoon” Stats/History

52:42 – “Dog Day Afternoon” Plot/Thoughts

We’re back with another double feature of short films…and while they’re both original in their storytelling, their executions could not be more different. Join the guys at 1001 by 1 this week as they discuss Stan Brakhage’s “Dog Star Man” and Chris Marker’s “La Jetee”, do a little delving into the world of Gaspar Noe, and yes – even tackle the recent “Synder Cut”. Also, this week Ian recommends the short film “More” (available on YouTube) and Adam recommends “Synchronic” (available for free on Hoopla).

0:00 – Intros/Gaspar Noe & “Enter the Void”/CineFix Top 5 Original Films

10:52 – “Coming 2 America” and Eddie Murphy

13:22 – The Snyder Cut

19:54 – “Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai”

24:37 – Ian’s recommend “More”

26:55 – Adam’s recommend “Synchronic”

32:28 – “Dog Star Man”

50:56 – “La Jetee”

After spending so much time in the last few decades of film, we at 1001 by 1 decided to jump back to the 1960s. Our first William Wyler film; our first Audrey Hepburn film; and our first time with this guest. Adam and Ian welcome Kieran B. from the “Best Picture Cast” to discuss the romantic comedy “Roman Holiday”. Join the gang as they discuss Hepburn’s breakout role, black & white filming vs. shooting on location, and the iconic of the Vespa scene. Also, this week Kieran brings us a gaggle of “east coast” recommends as well as his classic recommend of “The Lost Weekend” (available to rent on most major platforms), Adam (kind of) recommends “Raya and the Last Dragon”(in theaters or with Disney+ Premier), and Ian recommends “Charade” (available on Prime, Hoopla, VUDU, and many other).

0:00 – Intros/Best Picture Cast/East Coast Films

10:48 – Adam’s Theater Adventure & Ian’s recommend “Charade”

17:26 – Kieran’s recommend “The Lost Weekend”

22:10 – “Roman Holiday” Stats/History

45:08 – “Roman Holiday” Plot/Thoughts

1:23:56 – Final Thoughts & Replacements

We are merging our discussion on “Birdman” into a larger, more comprehensive look at the films of Alejandro González Iñárritu: “Amores Perros”, “21 Grams”, “Babel”, “Biutiful”, “Birdman”, and “The Revenant”. Join Ian and Adam as they talk about Iñárritu’s past, his frequent collaborators, and major themes he likes to explore. They also discuss whether or not Iñárritu’s work falls into the minds of regular movie-goers. And then get ready because the guys of 1001 by 1 tackle their first definitive director ranking of the year – where will your favorite film land on their list? The only way to find out is to listen in!

0:00 – Intros/Revisiting the Films/ Iñárritu History

12:39 – Filmography & Frequent Collaborators

23:05 – “21 Grams” (Is this film just too messy?)

35:36 – “Babel” (Who’s story is the important one?)

57:18 – “Amores Perros” (Character vs. Story)

1:15:51 – “The Revenant” (Simplicity of the Story & the Mastery of Film Technique)

1:32:53 – “Biutiful” (Is this Bardem’s Best Performance?)

1:54:08 – Our Definitive Ranking

This episode starts our two week look into the works of Alejandro González Iñárritu by discussing his only film in the book – the Best Picture winning “Birdman”. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss whether or not the film is pretentious, how important (or not) the one-take aspect of the film is, and the ensemble put together for the film. Is there a split decision this week? Tune in to find out. Also, this week Ian recommends “The Station Agent” (available on Cinemax) and Adam recommends “Foxcatcher” (available to rent on all major platforms).

0:00 – Intro/“Promising Young Woman” thoughts

10:06 – 2014 Films & “American Sniper”

17:29 – “Supernova”

21:14 – Adam’s recommend “Foxcatcher”

27:26 – Ian’s recommend “The Station Agent”

34:04 – “Birdman” Stats/History

50:08 – “Birdman” Plot/Thoughts

1:51:50 – Our Top 5 of 2014/Closing Thoughts/Replacement

As we continue to delve into the work of directors whom we have yet to talk about on the show, we decided to go back to the “film noir” well. This week the guys at 1001 by 1 explore the Robert Siodmak directed film “The Killers”. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss the Hemingway short story, the Tarkovsky student film, and the Don Siegal remake – all in relation to the Burt Lancaster/Ava Gardner led film. The guys also reexamine “The Little Things” and “Joker” before getting to recommends: Adam with “Judas and the Black Messiah” (still available on HBO Max) & Ian with “Nomadland” (available on Hulu).

0:00 – Intros/Criticism Vs. Reviews/Physical Media

6:59 – “The Little Things” and New Opening Nights

12:29 – A “Joker” rewatch

17:35 – Adam’s recommend “Judas and the Black Messiah”

23:44 – Ian’s recommend “Nomadland”

34:12 – “The Killers” Stats/History

38:16 – “The Killers” Plot/Thoughts

1:10:36 – Final Thoughts/“Rififi”?

We love to talk about cinema here at 1001 by 1 – and we LOVE to talk about cinema that we LOVE. This week, we dive into the 25th anniversary of Danny Boyle’s sophomore film “Trainspotting”. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss Boyle’s Mt. Rushmore, whether or not the film glorifies heroin use, and the sequel we didn’t know we need. Also, this Ian recommends “Love Liza” (available with Prime or Tubi) and Adam recommends “Primer” (available to rent on most major platforms).

0:00 – Intros/“The Wolf of Snow Hollow”

7:23 – Ian and “The Fast and the Furious” Franchise

9:59 – The “Before” Trilogy

12:48 –  “World War Z” Thoughts

15:42 – Adam’s recommend “Primer”

20:01 – Ian’s recommend “Love Liza”

24:02 – “Trainspotting” Stats/History & Boyle’s Mt. Rushmore

47:13 – “Trainspotting” Plot/Thoughts/ & Sequel Talk

1:52:00 – Final Thoughts