Filmotomy Podcast

Animation is the topic of discussion for the podcast this week. And just how child-friendly the genre has been over its cinematic evolution. Our fair maiden, and host, Bianca Garner helps paint the picture with Daniel Smith-Rowsey, Rob Motto, and Jonathan Holmes. And they all put forward their notions of the animated film, how it has changed over the years, the various contexts of the stories told, and just how much of it is catered for the adult as well as the child. As always please subscribe, comment, and enjoy.

Film Extracts: Aladdin (1992); Beauty and the Beast (1991); Inside Out (2015); Shrek (2001); The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018); Song of the South (1946)

Music Extracts: Prologue from Beauty and the Beast by Alan Menken; The Circle of Life from The Lion King by Elton John, Tim Rice, Carmen Twillie, Lebo M.; Gole Yakh from Persepolis by Olivier Bernet

Other Extracts: Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse; Roger Ebert from Ebert and Roper

Podcast 30 already, and we rewind to 1983 to discuss the notion of it being one of the very worst years in cinema. Filmotomy Deputy Editor Steve Schweighofer is your host this week. He recruits the varied film expertise of Daniel Smith-Rowsey, Rob Motto, and Robin Write. The gurus look at the films, bad and good, as well as what was happening in the world to make sense of it all.

* Excerpts from: "Terms of Endearment" score by Michael Gore, "What a Feeling (Flashdance)" by Caroline Costa; Trading Places, War Games, Rembetiko, The Right Stuff, Return of the Jedi, The Meaning of Life; Barbra Streisand at the Golden Globes, 1984, Johnny Carson at the Academy Awards, 1984.

The podcast this week features just the two participants. But is no less engaging. Host Bianca Garner is accompanied by Rob Motto, and they dig into the age-old notion of the movie remake. Which ones out-shined their originals? Which shouldn't have even bothered? Why would they do that? They discuss their favorites, their guilty pleasures, the good, the bad, and the terrible, as well as taking to Twitter responses for some extended opinions. Subscribe at SoundCloud or iTunes, and leave us your comments.

This week's podcast takes a swift turn off the usual road, as the discussion heads for the elusive B movie. No, not bee, B. That gobby broad Bianca is the host, and joined by wise-guy Steve and double-crossing Rob. They dig the dirt on the movies they class as B movies, using a shovel so big it'll make your eyes pop out. They also pick some of their favorites, as well as talking about how the industry has evolved since the flourish. And not wholly in a positive way - those Hollywood swines have a lot to answer for. The spine of the show revolves around the 1945 road movie / noir / mystery Detour, which Bianca introduced to Steve and Rob at gunpoint - to their eventual delight. Enjoy the episode, and give us all the feedback you can fit into the trunk of your car. And you have until the count of 10 to subscribe on SoundCloud and iTunes. What do you take us for? A bunch of no-good scoundrels?

Podcast 27 has us in the mood for sunny Cannes. The film festival is upon us, and while none of us are sadly attending this year, we are extremely excited all the same. Host Bianca is joined by Robin, Jonathan, and Rob as we dig around some of the most anticipated films, as well as a little bit of the controversy - of course.

Host BeeBee Fett is joined by Wampa Write and Holmes Solo for a nostalgic discussion about the toys and merchandise and costumes we grew up with during out Star Wars crazed childhoods. That said, we shamelessly embrace our passion of the Star Wars phenomena as adults. We also discuss the gender audience with the toys, how the films have gotten darker, and where we think the series may be heading. Happy May 4th.

In this episode of the Filmotomy Podcast, the subject is the turbulent times of the incredible Judy Garland. The show is hosted by Bianca once again, who is joined in this rather candid discussion by Mr Motto and Mr Holmes. Their journey down the yellow brick road of the disturbing events behind the scenes of Hollywood, is still very relevant today. Have a listen, and leave us your feedback.

Welcome to the Filmotomy Podcast Episode 24. In this edition Al hosts once again, and is joined by Daniel and Steve. Now the official selection for Cannes has been announced, they discuss the controversy surrounding the Cannes Film Festival banning Netflix from premiering anymore films at their festival.

Welcome to episode 23. In this episode, Bee hosts Rob, Jonathan, and Al as we discuss the results of her Twitter poll questions about films of 1999, and then we delve into the documentary The Red Pill from 2016, directed by Cassie Jaye which chronicles her journey into the mysterious and polarizing Men's Rights Movement, and explores today's gender war and asks the question "what is the future of gender equality?".

0:00:00 minutes - Intro

0:10:45 minutes - Start of discussion of the Twitter poll results

1:06:28 minutes - Start of discussion about the documentary The Red Pill (2016)

2:26:12 minutes - Outro song

In this podcast we delve into our new series 'Rewind', and the year is 1999. Al returns to host, and is joined by Rob, Jonathan, and Daniel. The team discuss the state of cinema at the end of the century, how movies and the industry were changing, and also talk about some of their favorite films of the year. There is also an in-depth look at the late Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, which divided audiences in 1999.