James and the Frames

In this episode, I discuss one of my most anticipated shows of the year, the live action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop, and Lin Manuel Miranda's directorial debut Tick, Tick Boom!
Both I enjoyed, but one of these two will be getting a video essay very soon...

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - 9:38 Intro + Cowboy Bebop Review
9:38 - 29:56 Cowboy Bebop Spoiler Discussion
29:56 - 33:15 Tick Tick Boom! Review
33:15 -  35:44 Outro and Video Essay News!

Social Media:
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In this episode, instead of covering a traditional feature film, I chat with returning guest Bruce Tetsuya about his new short film EMBERS, a fantastic piece that has premiered at multiple festivals across the world and has done very well online thus far. We talk about the making of EMBERS, as well as Bruce's filmmaking insights and anticipated films for the rest of the year! No Star Wars rages this time, unfortunately.

Follow Bruce:
https://www.instagram.com/thedanceofcinema/
https://www.instagram.com/bruce_tetsuya/

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In this episode, I discuss... actually a great many things! No Time To Die, the latest Bond entry and swan song to the Craig Bond era - Squid Game, the show that's been taking the world by storm - and finally Spencer, one of my favorite films of the year.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - 2:21 Intro

2:21 - 7:02 NTTD Review

7:02 - 24:40 NTTD Discussion (Spoilers)

24:40 - 37:24 Squid Game Discussion (Spoilers)

37:24 - 44:06 Spencer Review and SDIFF

44:06 - 47:33 The Batman Trailer Discussion

47:33 - 49:10 Outro and Video Essay Announcement

SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/james24frames/

To start off the wonderful season of autumn, I review and discuss Mommy, a 2014 breakthrough film directed by Xavier Dolan. October is going to be one hell of a month for new releases...

0:00 - 4:30 Mommy Review
4:30 - 15:56 Mommy Discussion (Spoilers)
15:56 - 23:05 October Releases Discussion (yet again)

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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In this episode, I discuss the 2002 romantic film Punch Drunk Love, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Adam Sandler, Emily Watson and Philip Seymour Hoffman. A true modern classic! I also talk about the new Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer and a bit more about DUNE...

0:00 - 26:46 Punch-Drunk Love Review/Discussion
26:46 - 37:22 Spider-Man No Way Home Trailer Discussion
37:22 - 39:05 Next Episode's Film
39:05 - 43:10 DUNE Discussion and Outro

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - 5:13 Intro and Spoiler Free Review of Whiplash
5:13 - 33:34 Whiplash Discussion
33:34 - 36:16 Most Anticipated Films Coming in October (1)
36:16 - 39:08 Quick No Time To Die Discussion
39:08 - 42:57 Most Anticipated Films Coming in October (2) and Outro

In this episode, I finally discuss the 2014 independent smash hit Whiplash, starring Miles Teller. J.K. Simmons and directed by Damien Chazelle. It's one of my favorite films and I had a great time discussing its frames, themes and what it all means! 

SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Link to "Whiplash" short film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihNa3rXeerI

In this episode, I give a quick spoiler-free review and a spoiler filled discussion on the 2021 animated superhero series Invincible, (mostly) adapted from Robert Kirkman's comic book of the same name, starring Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and JK Simmons, as well as talk a bit about the first trailer for Edgar Wright's upcoming film Last Night in Soho.

0:00 - 5:54 Introduction and Invincible Spoiler-Free Review
5:54 - 23:31 Invincible Spoiler Discussion
23:31 - 30:25 Last Night in Soho Trailer Discussion and Outro

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In this episode, I give a spoiler-free review of the raw and gripping independent drama The Killing of Two Lovers, directed by Robert Machoian and starring Clayne Crawford, Sepideh Moafi and Chris Coy.

0:00 - 5:39 The Killing of Two Lovers Spoiler-Free Review
5:39 - 7:07 Next Week's Big Episode Tease and Format Updates

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In this episode, I review and discuss the impeccably intense 2012 Danish film The Hunt, directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Mads Mikkelsen!

0:00 - 7:42 Spoiler-Free Review
7:42 - 15:40 Spoiler Discussion
15:40 - 19:50 Another Round Thoughts and Outro

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Welcome back to James and the Frames! In this episode for May the 4th, I discuss something I've never really talked about before on the channel- the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. Luckily, I have a very special guest joining me today: Bruce Tetsuya, the main man behind the fantastic film Instagram page The Dance of Cinema and fellow Star Wars fan. We discuss the sequel's themes and writing, as well as its controversies and our opinions on how it all ended. 

Check out Bruce's page @thedanceofcinema on Instagram, as he's currently in this top 200 films of all time list- which is bountiful to say the least.

As for myself, you can follow me @james24frames on Instagram and Twitter!

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - 3:26 Introductions/More About Bruce!
3:26 - 10:02  First Experiences With the Star Wars Saga
10:02 - 17:24 Favorite Actor(s) in the Sequel Trilogy (SPOILERS)
17:24 - 44:24 Sequel Trilogy Discussion (SPOILERS)
44:24 - 51:33 The Rise of Skywalker Discussion (Bruce's Vent)/Ben's Redemption (SPOILERS)
51:33 - 56:04 About The Rise of Skywalker's Ending Scene (SPOILERS)
56:04 - 57:05 Our Favorite Films Out of the Trilogy
57:05 - 1:00:04 What Does Star Wars Mean to You?
1:00:04 -  1:02:59 Closing Remarks/Outro