Filmmaker Commentary

Filmmaker Commentary

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Filmmaker Commentary episodes

  • FMC 245 : Lean on Me Directed by John G. Avildsen

    1989's Lean on Men is a classic that arguably started the trend of a teacher coming to a terrible school to fix. This film however, was based on a true story.

    Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr.

    Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith

    2 hr 12 min
  • What We've Been Watching Episode 009

    Our 9th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of Filmmaker Commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching!

    Drop in the comments what you've been watching.

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    41 min
  • FMC 244 : The Karate Kid Directed by John G. Avildsen

    Wax on, wax off. This week, we’re stepping onto the mat to break down John G. Avildsen’s 1984 underdog masterpiece, The Karate Kid.

    We dive deep into the filmmaking mechanics that made this coming-of-age classic a cultural phenomenon. From Avildsen’s brilliant pacing of the iconic training montages to Robert Mark Kamen’s structurally perfect script, we explore how a simple martial arts teen drama became the ultimate cinematic blueprint for triumph.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • The Training Montages: How editing and Bill Conti's score work together to build inevitable momentum.

    • Framing the Fight: The cinematography and blocking tricks used to make the All-Valley Tournament feel massive and high-stakes.

    • The Emotional Core: How Pat Morita’s nuanced performance and the pacing of the Miyagi/Daniel relationship ground the film.

    • Directorial Restraint: Avildsen's choices that kept a highly commercial concept from dipping into pure camp.

    Grab your chopsticks, catch a fly, and tune in for a masterclass in heart, narrative structure, and the perfect crane kick.

    Listen now and follow the show for weekly deep-dives into cinema's greatest hits.

    Filmmaker Commentary Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr.

    Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith

    www.filmmakercommentary.com

    1 hr 56 min
  • What We've Been Watching Episode 008

    Our 8th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching!

    Drop in the comments what you've been watching.

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    45 min
  • What We've Been Watching Episode 007

    Our 7th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching!

    Drop in the comments what you've been watching.

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    1 hr 2 min
  • What We've Been Watching Episode 006

    Our 6th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching!

    Drop in the comments what you've been watching.

    www.filmmakercommentary.com

    1 hr
  • FMC 242 : A Soldiers Story Directed by Norman Jewison

    A Soldier's Story (1984) was directed and produced by Norman Jewison. The acclaimed drama, which tells the story of a Black JAG officer investigating a murder in a segregated U.S. Army regiment during WWII, was adapted by Charles Fuller from his own Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "A Soldier's Play".

    This is worth checking out. Acting at its best.

    Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr.

    Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith

    2 hr 11 min
  • What We've Been Watching Episode 005

    Our 5th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching!

    Drop in the comments what you been watching.

    www.filmmakercommentary.com

    47 min

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Filmmaker Commentary is dedicated to showing you how to improve your film making process. We do this by reviewing the DVD and Blu-Ray commentaries and special features of working movie directors, producers, actors, and writers.