Film Disquisition

Film Disquisition

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  • Film Disquisition Vol 1 Ep 17: The Rhythm Section
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 1
    Blake Lively: An Exhaustive Examination
    Episode 17 - The Rhythm Section (2020)
    Stephanie is a woman haunted by the death of her family. It’s been three years since they were killed in a plane crash. Since that tragic day, Stephanie’s life has spiraled in a dangerous direction. She now lives as a sex worker, barely getting by and using hard drugs to dull the pain. One day, a journalist tracks her down, wanting to talk to her about the crash – which he claims was no accident, but instead a terrorist plot. As Stephanie learns more about what really happened, her thoughts turn toward revenge, and she seeks out a dashing ex-MI6 agent linked to the journalist. After months of training, Stephanie begins tracking the man behind the bombing of the flight her family was on – but who can she really trust? Is she ready to become an assassin for hire? Does she really have the heart for revenge? After a series of globetrotting missions – and some mishaps, Stephanie finds the answers to those questions…leaving a trail of bodies in her wake.
    Series Overview: Join Vanessa and Toben on an academic and well-researched quest to answer one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in? During volume one of this series, they will watch - in chronological order - every single major motion picture featuring the actress Blake Lively. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Blake Lively movies will be determined, until the inevitable conclusion.
    Film rankings:
    1. The Shallows
    2. A Simple Favor
    3. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
    4. All I See Is You
    5. The Town
    6. The Age of Adaline
    7. Elvis and Anabelle
    8. Savages
    9. The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
    10. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
    11. Accepted
    12. Green Lantern
    13. Hick
    14. Cafe Society
    15. Simon Says
    16. New York I Love You
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa (http://twitter.com/the_virago) and Toben (http://twitter.com/pursuedbyabeard)
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Record start sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    Fireplace sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice: @iamastove (twitter.com/iamastove)
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    iTunes
    29 min
  • Film Disquisition Vol 2 Ep 14: Twilight
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 2
    Kristen Stewart: An Exhaustive Examination
    Twilight (2008)
    Bella Swan is an awkward, moody, new girl in the small town of Forks, Washington. As she adjusts to life away from her mom and the comforts of Arizona, Bella becomes acquainted with the locals at the surprisingly large high school. She's welcomed by and soon falls in with a small group of friends, but quickly takes interest in an outsider group of foster kids from the mysterious and exotic frozen expanse of Alaska. Bella soon finds herself paired in Biology class with one of the mysterious Cullen clan, Edward.  Bella's efforts to get acquainted with Edward take some time, as he is distant and often absent. One day, they finally strike up a decent conversation and warm up to each other. Their burgeoning relationship takes a curious turn, though, when Bella is nearly killed by a bad teen driver - BUT IS SAVED BY EDWARD AND HIS SUPER POWERS. Turns out he's a vampire, as is the entire Cullen family! Bella is impressed an intrigued and not scared of becoming Edward's snack. He says he's a good vampire who only drinks the blood of animals...but he really wants to drink Bella up... but he won't because she's cute and reads books. Immediately and irrevocably in love, Bella quickly abandons her other friend group to take up with Edward and his family of vampires. Surprisingly, paling around with vampires brings danger to Bella's front door, as a group of wandering vampires - who've been causing trouble in town - soon sniff her out and threaten her and her father and mother. Bella makes a deal to keep her family out of danger, but it's a trick and she gets bitten by a bad vampire who's into art films and nearly dies. Fortunately, her good stalker boyfriend Edward and his family show up in the nick of time to decapitate the bad vampire and save Bella. After she recovers from her near-death experience, Bella and Edward cap off their eventful time together with a prom date! 
    ...but danger and rogue vampires and other boys with crushes on her are lurking in the shadows, awaiting Bella.
    Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in?
    In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart movie of all time.
    They will watch - in chronological order - every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.
    Current Rankings:
    SpeakZathuraPanic RoomThe MessengersThe Safety of ObjectsFierce PeopleIn The Land of WomenInto The WildCold Creek ManorCatch That KidThe Cake EatersJumperWhat Just HappenedUndertow
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa  and Toben 
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Sound effects: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice performance: @iamastove
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    iTunes
    1 hr
  • Film Disquisition Vol 2 Ep 13: What Just Happened
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 2
    Kristen Stewart: An Exhaustive Examination
    What Just Happened (2008)
    Zoe is the moody daughter of a big shot Hollywood producer. At 17 years old, she still enjoys spending time with her busy father when time allows. However, that relationship soon grows strained when her relationship with a much older man - a Hollywood agent - is revealed following the man's death. Will Zoe and her father reconcile or will this be the wedge that breaks their bond forever? This question lingers as the film ends, leaving Zoe's fate a mystery.
    Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in?
    In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart movie of all time.
    They will watch - in chronological order - every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.
    Current Rankings:
    SpeakZathuraPanic RoomThe MessengersThe Safety of ObjectsFierce PeopleIn The Land of WomenInto The WildCold Creek ManorCatch That KidThe Cake EatersJumperUndertow
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa  and Toben 
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Sound effects: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice: @iamastove
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    iTunes
    18 min
  • Film Disquisition Vol 2 Ep 12: Jumper
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 2
    Kristen Stewart: An Exhaustive Examination
    Jumper (2008)
    Sophie is moody teen who lives in a mansion with her mysterious and distant mother. One day, a stranger seeking her mother appears at the door. Sophie lets him in and then leaves the stranger and her mother alone with their secrets.
    Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in?
    In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart movie of all time.
    They will watch - in chronological order - every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.
    Current Rankings:
    Speak
    Zathura
    Panic Room
    The Messengers
    The Safety of Objects
    Fierce People
    In The Land of Women
    Into The Wild
    Cold Creek Manor
    Catch That Kid
    The Cake Eaters
    Undertow
     
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa (http://twitter.com/the_virago) and Toben (http://twitter.com/pursuedbyabeard)
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Sound effects: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice: @iamastove
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    iTunes
    32 min
  • Film Disquisition Vol 1 Ep 16: A Simple Favor
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 1
    Blake Lively: An Exhaustive Examination
    Episode 16 - A Simple Favor
    Emily is a cool tall charismatic gazelle Amazon woman in a pantsuit who handles public relations for a fashion and fragrance guru in New York, New York. One day, as she's picking up her son from school in Connecticut, she meets a child-sized mother named Stephanie. They bond quickly, thanks to their sons' friendship and also gin martinis. When Emily shares details of her high pressure family and work life, Stephanie - desperate for validation from a strong female figure - volunteers to watch Emily's child after school should the need arise. The need arises soon, when Emily gets stuck in a work meeting, and Stephanie takes the kids to the park. Later, during drinks at Emily's home - Emily reveals her sexual fluidity and coaxes Stephanie to also reveal a secret. Stephanie's secret is much more intense and results in Emily giving her a new nickname. 
    On another day, Emily once again finds herself in a bind and requests A Simple Favor of Stephanie - to watch her kid after school again. This time, however, Emily doesn't come to pick up her son - and then isn't heard from for several days! 
    When she eventually...resurfaces...her friendship with Stephanie changes and never returns to its previous state. Blood is shed, more secrets are revealed, lives are torn apart, leading to the eventual incarceration of Emily! Fortunately, Emily's natural charisma and adaptability suit her well in prison and she soon finds herself acclimating well to her new life.
     
    Series overview:
    Join Vanessa and Toben on an academic and well-researched quest to answer one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in? During volume one of this series, they will watch - in chronological order - every single major motion picture featuring the actress Blake Lively. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Blake Lively movies will be determined, until the inevitable conclusion.
     Film rankings:
    1. The Shallows
    2. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
    3. All I See Is You
    4. The Town
    5. The Age of Adaline
    6. Elvis and Anabelle
    7. Savages
    8. The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
    9. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
    10. Accepted
    11. Green Lantern
    12. Hick
    13. Cafe Society
    14. Simon Says
    15. New York I Love You
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa (http://twitter.com/the_virago) and Toben (http://twitter.com/pursuedbyabeard)
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Record start sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    Fireplace sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice: @iamastove (twitter.com/iamastove)
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    51 min
  • Film Disquisition Vol 2 Ep 11: Into The Wild
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 2
    Kristen Stewart: An Exhaustive Examination
    Episode 11: Into The Wild (2007)
    Tracy is an aspiring moody folk singer in Slab City, California. One afternoon while plinking away on her guitar, Tracy takes notice of a mysterious scruffy stranger who recently wandered into town. After chatting, they agree to spend the day together - including a visit to Salvation Mountain. Later, Tracy invites the stranger in for a joint session of sexual congress - but he respectfully declines, citing concern about her young age. After singing a nice song together, the stranger tells Tracy to follow her dreams and grab them and the two part ways... never to see each other again. 
    Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in?
    In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart movie of all time.
    They will watch - in chronological order - every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.
    Current Rankings:
    Speak
    Zathura
    Panic Room
    The Messengers
    The Safety of Objects
    Fierce People
    In The Land of Women
    Cold Creek Manor
    Catch That Kid
    The Cake Eaters
    Undertow
     
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa (http://twitter.com/the_virago) and Toben (http://twitter.com/pursuedbyabeard)
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Sound effects: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice: @iamastove
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    iTunes
    38 min
  • Film Disquisition Vol 2 Ep 10: The Cake Eaters
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 2
    Kristen Stewart: An Exhaustive Examination
    Episode 10: The Cake Eaters (2007)
    Georgia, a moody teen dealing with a degenerative neurological condition, wants to experience life to the fullest while she still can. Her mother, though, is very protective and worried about Georgia in the way that a mother would be about their teen daughter. Trouble comes calling one day in the form of a man named Beagle... who works in the lunch room of Georgia's high school. Despite the inappropriateness of the relationship, Georgia pursues Beagle in search of her first sexual experience. After some initial hesitation and frustration, Georgia and Beagle consummate their relationship. The next day, Georgia is given a ride to school by Beagle and they part ways... until lunchtime
    Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in?
    In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart movie of all time.
    They will watch - in chronological order - every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.
    Current Rankings:
    Speak
    Zathura
    Panic Room
    The Messengers
    The Safety of Objects
    Fierce People
    In The Land of Women
    Cold Creek Manor
    Catch That Kid
    Undertow
     
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa (http://twitter.com/the_virago) and Toben (http://twitter.com/pursuedbyabeard)
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Sound effects: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice: @iamastove
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    iTunes
    35 min
  • Film Disquisition Vol 2 Ep 9: In The Land of Women
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 2
    Kristen Stewart: An Exhaustive Examination
    Episode 9: In The Land of Women (2007)
    Lucy is a disaffected moody Michigan youth, who lives with her mom and dad and younger sister in the suburbs. One day, while smoking on the roof, she spots some goober who is new to town comically struggling to take out the garbage across the street. After meeting, Lucy confides in the sad older boy that her parents didn't know she smokes and that he must keep it a secret. He agrees after bumming a smoke. 
    The next day, Lucy argues with her mom over a proposal to invite the new guy over for dinner, as her mom wants to welcome him to the neighborhood. Complicating the situation is her mother's recent breast cancer diagnosis, which has strained the whole family's emotional health and none of them are really talking about it. 
    Lucy finally agrees to show the new guy - who is like a sad puppy and taking care of his ill grandmother - around town. Naturally, they - along with her kid sister - go to the mall to bum around and eat junk food and watch movies starring leggy bombshells from the future. Also, there's some dude who works at Orange Julius who Lucy likes, but is too reserved to express it. 
    Lucy and the sad older boy develop a sister/older brother brother vibe, as she seeks guidance on how to navigate her mother's illness, hey father's infidelity, and her complicated teen feelings about boys and life and stuff. After an uncomfortable talk about her past and her current problems of bring emotionally unavailable for her family, a flustered and mixed up Lucy kisses the older sad boy, which is a terrible idea. He leaves, saying there can never be anything between them, and Lucy is left rudderless and confused. 
    Lucy is later finally able to talk with her mom about everything that's been going on and her fears of losing her. Fortunately, Lucy's mom recovers and all is well. Lucy even mends fences with sad old boy, coming to understand that they are world's apart and can never be romantic. Oh also, she finally hooks up with Orange Julius dude from the mall. 
    Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in?
    In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart move of all time.
    They will watch - in chronological order - every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.
    Current Rankings:
    Speak
    Zathura
    Panic Room
    The Messengers
    The Safety of Objects
    Fierce People
    Cold Creek Manor
    Catch That Kid
    Undertow
     
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa (http://twitter.com/the_virago) and Toben (http://twitter.com/pursuedbyabeard)
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Record start sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    Fireplace sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice: @iamastove
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    iTunes
    26 min
  • Film Disquisition Vol 2 Ep 8: The Messengers
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 2
    Kristen Stewart: An Exhaustive Examination
    Episode 8: The Messengers (2007)
    Jess is the troubled and moody eldest daughter of the Solomon family, who has relocated to the country from the big windy city. As they settle into their new home - a totally not haunted house - in farmland, North Dakota, Jess heads onto town to get acquainted with the locals. After chatting up the worst basketball player in the community, Jess returns home and helps her mom move some boxes into the basement. There, she finds an old necklace and a spooky raven, which flies away to join its flock surrounding the house. 
    One night while babysitting her kid brother, Jess is haunted by visions of the house being destroyed.  She's rescued by a recently hired farm hand, but when she tries to show him what happened, the house is totally normal. As Jess' haunting continues, her family begins to question her sanity and well being. We soon learn that Jess has a troubled past that includes a drunk driving accident that injured her brother, leading her parents to no longer trust her. This mistrust toward Jess ends in near disaster, as her warnings go unheeded until her parents are also haunted and nearly killed by the farm hand who is actually a dude who killed his family in the very same house five years prior! He had amnesia or something, but getting almost murdered by ravens triggered him. Jess and family fight him off - with a little help from his ghost family - and the murder man farm hand is sucked into the cellar floor. Jess and her family - now free of the spirits - happily harvest their crop of sunflowers in peace.  
    Join co-hosts Vanessa and Toben on a quest that began (in Volume 1) with one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in?
    In Volume 2, Vanessa and Toben seek to determine the best Kristen Stewart move of all time.
    They will watch - in chronological order - every major motion picture featuring the actress Kristen Stewart. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Kristen Stewart movies will be determined using a refined academic and scientific process.
    Current Rankings:
    Speak
    Zathura
    Panic Room
    The Safety of Objects
    Fierce People
    Cold Creek Manor
    Catch That Kid
    Undertow
     
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa (http://twitter.com/the_virago) and Toben (http://twitter.com/pursuedbyabeard)
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Record start sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    Fireplace sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice: @iamastove
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    iTunes
    38 min
  • Film Disquisition Volume 1: Blake Lively: An Exhaustive Examination; Episode 15: All I See Is You
    Space Money Octagon Presents
    The Filmography Disquisition Series
    Volume 1
    Blake Lively: An Exhaustive Examination
    Episode 15 - All I See Is You
    Gina - a vivid dreamer - has been blind since a childhood car accident. She lives in Bangkok, Thailand, with her husband, who helps her navigate the city when needed. One day, during a visit with a doctor, Gina learns of a procedure that could help restore her vision. A few weeks later, Gina has the surgery and is thrilled to be able to see for the first time in her adult life. As she embraces the pleasures of sight, her husband struggles to adapt to a life in which he's not as in control in the relationship as he once was.
    Their relationship takes a tough turn after a visit to Spain with Gina's sister and her horny husband. Upon returning to Thailand, the whole situation gets real mysterious: IS HER HUSBAND SWAPPING OUT HER MEDICAL EYE DROPS WITH WATER TO MAKE HER GO BLIND AGAIN SO HE CAN REGAIN CONTROL OF THE RELATIONSHIP?
    Also, at some point, Gina totally taps the handsome neighbor man, because her husband is being a real weirdo and practically made her do it. The relationship deteriorates further and soon Gina discovers the eye drops ruse - so she decides to fake being blind again to see what's up with her husband. It all comes to a head at a fancy concert thingy in which Gina and a student she'd been tutoring for music sing a song together about seeing things and love. Gina's husband runs off in a fit of guilt and then probably dies in a car wreck. Later, Gina has a baby - WHICH IS DEFINITELY THE HANDSOME NEIGHBOR's BABY.
     
    Series overview:
    Join Vanessa and Toben on an academic and well-researched quest to answer one of the most pressing cinematic questions of our time: what's the best movie Blake Lively's ever been in? During volume one of this series, they will watch - in chronological order - every single major motion picture featuring the actress Blake Lively. At the end of each episode, an updated ranking of Blake Lively movies will be determined, until the inevitable conclusion.
     Film rankings:
    1. The Shallows
    2. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
    3. The Town
    4. The Age of Adaline
    5. Elvis and Anabelle
    6. Savages
    7. The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
    8. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
    9. Accepted
    10. Green Lantern
    11. Hick
    12. Cafe Society
    13. Simon Says
    14. New York I Love You
    Contact: [email protected] (emails may be read on the show)
    Hosts: Vanessa (http://twitter.com/the_virago) and Toben (http://twitter.com/pursuedbyabeard)
    Music: Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major, K. 191 - I. Allegro
    performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra
    Record start sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/174771/
    Fireplace sound effect: https://www.freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/215658/
    Intro voice: @iamastove (twitter.com/iamastove)
    ...
    This was actually a terrible idea for a podcast
    33 min

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Join Vanessa and Toben as they journey through an actor's filmography, in chronological order, in an effort to definitively determine - using a refined academic and scientific process - that actor's best movie.