HooperCast Movie Hour

By Conner Dempsey

Engage with the creative process and join hosts Conner and Dustin as they use film and television as templates for the discussion of topics such as storytelling, representation, corporate consolidatio... more

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April 11, 2023 #391: Fast-Food Brand-Name Stories (Filmmaking in 2023)
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0:30 - My daughter asked me to read the first chapter of her upcoming book.
2:15 - Podcast Recommendation - The Witch Trials of JK Rowling,
Hosted by Megan Phelps-Roper.
Regardless of your position on the issue, I found it to be a very fair and detailed dissection of the issue of trans rights and the state of the union regarding who is allowed to talk about them. Thoughts explored include whether people with platforms should speak up about issues they are passionate about, whether or not you can argue your opposition’s point articulately and therefore understand what you’re disagreeing with, whether or not rights for one group can mean loss of rights for another, etc. It also addresses one of the most important concepts in discourse: “What if I’m wrong?”
7:48 - Yes, they’re still trying to make the “Harry Potter” Books into a TV Show:
Harry Potter TV Series on the Books
https://deadline.com/2023/04/harry-potter-tv-series-hbo-max-jk-rowling-produce-1235317141/
21:30 - The New York Times is losing their top film critic to books. Why?:
Why A.O. Scott is quitting film criticism and transitioning to the Book Review page. Essentially, it’s corporate-driven IP franchise filmmaking.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/23/podcasts/the-daily/ao-scott-film-critic-american-cinema-movies.html
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
Theme Music by Dustin Weldon
Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
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FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.
I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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56min
April 07, 2023 #390: The Sea of Mediocrity (“Shazam 2”, “Knock at the Cabin”)

1:15 - Dustin has seen several new films, and everything is meh.
3:26 - “Shazam! Fury of the Gods”
16:39 - “Knock at the Cabin”
23:11 - Why is it so hard to care about any given movie or TV show now?
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
Theme Music by Dustin Weldon
Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
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Special Thanks to Anchor FM
FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.
I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

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38min
April 04, 2023 #389: Something I Like is Complicated Now ("Bullet Train")

1:00 - REVIEW - “Bullet Train” (2022) and whitewashing.
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
Theme Music by Dustin Weldon
Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
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32min
March 31, 2023 #388: Are You Enjoying It? (On Being Selective with Your Entertainment Options)
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0:00 - It’s cold! Contemplating the cost/benefit of living far away from people.
2:52 - I’m ending some streaming services.
8:08 - What we’re keeping/ending for now and why. I also talk about how I plan to use the services in the future, and the relaxation I’ll now feel with less urgency attached to my so-called leisure activity. And I get existential on you.
27:54 - A reminder of the cost of the various streaming service tiers.
34:00 - What I want is to watch something without feeling rushed. Should I give up streaming for Lent next year?
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
Theme Music by Dustin Weldon
Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
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38min
March 28, 2023 #387: Will Streaming Kill Linear TV in 3 Years?

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/07/future-of-tv-predictions.html
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
Theme Music by Dustin Weldon
Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
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31min
March 24, 2023 #386: The Changing Ethics of Documentaries in the Age of Streaming
https://www.vulture.com/article/tv-documentaries-ethical-standards.html

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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
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Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
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32min
March 21, 2023 #385: When WALL-e Kills The Dog (“M3GAN”)

0:00 - Why so many new episodes?
2:00 - A non-sponsored endorsement of Regal Unlimited
5:20 - REVIEW - “M3gan” (2023)
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
Theme Music by Dustin Weldon
Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
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29min
March 17, 2023 #384: It Sucks, But There You Go (“65”, “Jesus Revolution”, “Barbarian”, “Under the Skin”)
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1:25 -The Ants Go Marching
2:20 - Conner’s dog bite incident/Dustin’s neighborhood dog issues
14:20 - The inherent awkwardness of a doctor’s visit about your body.
15:48 - I let my kids watch “Top Gun: Maverick” on Paramount Plus. Recommend!
17:45 - Dustin’s son’s “pinchers”
19:07 - Oh, right, the Oscars happened. We do end up launching into opinions about how the show would best succeed in the future.
37:50 - “Under the Skin” (2013) currently on HBO Max
44:00 - “65” (2023) currently in theaters
53:09 - “Barbarian” (2022) currently on HBO Max
57:08 - “Jesus Revolution” (2023) currently in theaters.
1:04:12 - Are faith-based films any good? “Jesus Revolution” opens up a much larger discussion about faith-based films, and what they should and shouldn’t be doing.
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Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow.
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
Theme Music by Dustin Weldon
Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro
Special Thanks to Anchor FM
FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.
I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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1h 38min
March 14, 2023 #383: John Nick: Chapter 1 (“Violent Night”)

0:00 - I spoiled a major film for my daughter. And then we spoil The Citizen Kane, The Usual Suspects,, Soylent Green, The Planet of the Apes, Fight Club, and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
3:41 - REVIEW - “Violent Night” (2022)
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Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow.
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
Theme Music by Dustin Weldon
Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro
Special Thanks to Anchor FM
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23min
March 10, 2023 #382: That’s a Lot of Winklers (“Creed 3”)

0:00 - Cold Open/Chat about new TMNT
2:30 - Attempting to begin the review, ended up talking about Whataburger in Georgia.
7:20 - REVIEW - “Creed 3” (2023)
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Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, PLEASE please tell your friends. Recommend us. That is how we grow.
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Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon
Theme Music by Dustin Weldon
Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey
Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro
Special Thanks to Anchor FM
...more
38min

FAQs about HooperCast Movie Hour:

How many episodes does HooperCast Movie Hour have?

The podcast currently has 482 episodes available.