Arthouse Legends Podcast

In 1946, with World War II officially at an end, Hollywood was getting back to business as usual with filmmakers and actors alike coming out of their military service. For Frank Capra, this was the time to finally make a film he had in the works prior to the war. Enlisting Jimmy Stewart once again, he tells the story of George Bailey, a small town businessman whose impact on others would be examined on Christmas Eve. The result would be It's A Wonderful Life, a box office disappointment  that would eventually become a hallmark of the Holiday Season. But does the film deserve the blessings given to it or should we wish never existed? MovieDude Eric, Kent & Lobster are on the case.

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In 1977, independent filmmaker George Lucas took on his most ambitious project yet, an homage of science fiction serials of the 1950 utilizing new visual techniques not yet tested on film and under a very constrictive budget. What would come of it has become a worldwide phenomenon simply known as Star Wars. But does the original film (in its original format) stand the test of time or does it need a photon torpedo up the exhaust port? MovieDude Eric, Kent, Lobster and Special Guest Lauren of Legends of SHIELD Podcast root through the smoldering remains in a live event.

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In 1994, director Ted Demme and MTV comedian Denis Leary collaborated on a holiday comedy about a house burgler who takes a very unhappily married couple hostage on Christmas Eve. The critics lauded the sharp witty dialogue and the performances by Leary, Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis. But does the film deserve a present under the tree or candlewax burns to the scalp? Eric, Kent & Lobster join in to find out.

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Last Month, Netflix released it's first original film about a young boy from an unnamed African country thrust into becoming a soldier after losing everything. Directed by True Detective's Cary Joji Fukanaga and starring Idris Elba as the charismatic commander of these children along with newcomer Abraham Attah, does this film deserve the early Oscar buzz or should it be left on the side of the road? MovieDude Eric, Kent & Lobster find out.

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In 1975, a young unknown writer/actor named Sylvester Stallone sold a story about an underdog Philadelphia boxer who is given a chance to take on the heavyweight champion of the world. Little did anybody see that Rocky and its star would create one of the most influential sports stories of all time. But does the film go the distance or should it be left out on skid row. MovieDude Eric, Jono "The Boiler" Lobster and Hoosier Bruiser Kent enter the ring.

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In 1920, the first vestiges of independent film were slowly trickling out as small businesses started trying to make their own films. One such company in the American Southwest decided to make a film based on the living experiences of their screenwriter's decades-long time with the Plains Indians, telling the story of two suitors for the heart of a Kiowa chieftain's daughter and the consequences of their rivalry. Using a cast made completely of non-white actors during the silent film era and lost for nearly 90 years, does The Daughter of Dawn deserve its second life? Moviedude Eric, Kent & Lobster find out.

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In 1984, writer-director Michael Radford was given the greenlight to construct his ultimate vision of prominent 1948 novel by George Orwell about a dystopian future where a midlevel bureaucrat falls in love in the ultimate defiance against the repressive regime. Starring John Hurt and Richard Burton in his final performance, shot by legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins and scored by 80s pop group The Eurythmics, does this version deserve to be watched or should it be sent to Room 101?

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1996 saw the emergence of the Tarantino Babies, films that were released hoping to capture the essence of Pulp Fiction. One such film, written by actor-turned-screenwriter Jon Favreau and directed by Doug Liman was Swingers, about a late 20s Los Angeles newcomer and his hip if clueless friends. But is the movie genuine money or should be left waiting by the phone? MovieDude Eric, Kent & Lobster cruise around to investigate.

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In 1993, director Tim Burton was at the height of his popularity when decided to work with Disney on a stop motion animated project based on his original story, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Tapping famed animator Henry Selick to direct, he set out to tell the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown who devises a crazy plan to take over Christmas. The film garnered a cult following over the years and is now considered a genuine holiday classic. But does the film deserve the acclaim or should it be sent gift-wrapped to the lair of Oogie Boogie? Eric, Kent & Lobster get into the spirit of the holidays in this Halloween holiday special.

Music: "Long Note Four" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Fresh off his Academy Award-winning French Connection, director William Friedkin would mount his most daring film yet about a young girl possessed by a demon, her terrified mother and the priest bound to save her from the forces of darkness. Considered one of the most iconic horror films of all time, The Exorcist challenged critics and audiences alike, but does the film deserver eternal glory or should it rot the darkest pits of Hell? MovieDude Eric, Kent, Lobster and Legends of SHIELD's Lauren brought the straps and holy water to find out.

Music: "Long Note Four" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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