Let's Take Five

Austin and Eric are back to discuss the first film in their Billy Wilder series. They begin with one of his screenwriting triumphs: Ninotchka. It's the story of a strict socialist Russian who becomes corrupted by the joys of Paris (and capitalism). The guys discuss Wilder's successes with the characters, their changes and the brilliant structure of this hilarious romantic comedy.

Billy Wilder's Five

1) Ninotchka

2) Sunset Blvd.

3) Ace in the Hole

4) Some Like It Hot

5) The Apartment

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Join us on next Friday as we discuss Sunset Blvd.

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Austin and Eric are back to discuss the first film in their Billy Wilder series. They begin with one of his screenwriting triumphs: Ninotchka. It's the story of a strict socialist Russian who becomes corrupted by the joys of Paris (and capitalism). The guys discuss Wilder's successes with the characters, their changes and the brilliant structure of this hilarious romantic comedy.

Billy Wilder's Five

1) Ninotchka

2) Sunset Blvd.

3) Ace in the Hole

4) Some Like It Hot

5) The Apartment

–Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com

–Subscribe to Eric’s video game YouTube channel, Constant Diversion

–Listen to Austin’s other podcast, The Immortals.

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Join us on next Friday as we discuss Sunset Blvd.

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Austin and Eric have finished their five films and now it's time to take a look at Robert DeNiro's full career. They look back at the films they covered and so many films that they didn't. What makes Robert DeNiro stand out and can he ever return to his former greatness? Or is he still giving great performances? Also find out who will be the next person they cover!

Robert DeNiro's Five

1) The Godfather Part II

2) The Deer Hunter

3) Raging Bull

4) Midnight Run

5) Heat

–Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com

–Subscribe to Eric's video game YouTube channel, Constant Diversion

–Listen to Austin's other podcast, The Immortals.

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Join us on Friday as we talk about the first pick of our new subject.

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Austin and Eric have finished their five films and now it's time to take a look at Robert DeNiro's full career. They look back at the films they covered and so many films that they didn't. What makes Robert DeNiro stand out and can he ever return to his former greatness? Or is he still giving great performances? Also find out who will be the next person they cover!

Robert DeNiro’s Five

1) The Godfather Part II

2) The Deer Hunter

3) Raging Bull

4) Midnight Run

5) Heat

–Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com

–Subscribe to Eric’s video game YouTube channel, Constant Diversion

–Listen to Austin’s other podcast, The Immortals.

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Join us on Friday as we talk about the first pick of our new subject.

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Austin and Eric finish up their Robert DeNiro series with the 1995 crime classic Heat. They are joined by one of the lead writers of TheFilmYap.com, Nick Rogers, who wrote an excellent essay on the film. They debate the film's final decision and what it means to be a slick and emotional criminal in Michael Mann's world.

Robert DeNiro's Five

1) The Godfather Part II

2) The Deer Hunter

3) Raging Bull

4) Midnight Run

5) Heat

--Nick Roger's essay on Heat

--Austin and Nick's Trailer Contest

–Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com

–Subscribe to Eric's video game YouTube channel, Constant Diversion

–Listen to Austin's other podcast, The Immortals.

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Join us on Wednesday as we wrap up DeNiro and announce our next pick.

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Austin and Eric finish up their Robert DeNiro series with the 1995 crime classic Heat. They are joined by one of the lead writers of TheFilmYap.com, Nick Rogers, who wrote an excellent essay on the film. They debate the film's final decision and what it means to be a slick and emotional criminal in Michael Mann's world. 

Robert DeNiro’s Five

1) The Godfather Part II

2) The Deer Hunter

3) Raging Bull

4) Midnight Run

5) Heat

--Nick Roger's essay on Heat

--Austin and Nick's Trailer Contest

–Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com

–Subscribe to Eric’s video game YouTube channel, Constant Diversion

–Listen to Austin’s other podcast, The Immortals.

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Join us on Wednesday as we wrap up DeNiro and announce our next pick.

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Austin and Eric have to talk about two guys who talk each other to compete annoyance. This will go great! Also they talk about their penultimate Robert DeNiro film Midnight Run and DeNiro's comedy chops in this incredibly structured buddy comedy film.

Robert DeNiro's Five

1) The Godfather Part II

2) The Deer Hunter

3) Raging Bull

4) Midnight Run

5) Heat

–Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com

–Subscribe to Eric's video game YouTube channel, Constant Diversion

–Listen to Austin's other podcast, The Immortals.

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Twitter

iTunes

Join us next Friday as we discuss Heat.

Artwork by Ray Martindale

Austin and Eric have to talk about two guys who talk each other to compete annoyance. This will go great! Also they talk about their penultimate Robert DeNiro film Midnight Run and DeNiro's comedy chops in this incredibly structured buddy comedy film. 

Robert DeNiro’s Five

1) The Godfather Part II

2) The Deer Hunter

3) Raging Bull

4) Midnight Run

5) Heat

–Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com

–Subscribe to Eric’s video game YouTube channel, Constant Diversion

–Listen to Austin’s other podcast, The Immortals.

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Twitter

iTunes

Join us next Friday as we discuss Heat.

Artwork by Ray Martindale

Austin and Eric return and they've found a brand new Robert DeNiro. No longer is he quiet and calculated. Now he's grunting and hitting and getting hit as hard as he can in Raging Bull. They discuss this incredible character story and how it fits into what DeNiro wanted to accomplish for so many years.

Robert DeNiro's Five

1) The Godfather Part II

2) The Deer Hunter

3) Raging Bull

4) Midnight Run

5) Heat

--Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com

--Subscribe to Eric's video game YouTube channel, Constant Diversion

--Listen to Austin's other podcast, The Immortals.

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Join us next Friday as we discuss Midnight Run.

Artwork by Ray Martindale

Austin and Eric return and they've found a brand new Robert DeNiro. No longer is he quiet and calculated. Now he's grunting and hitting and getting hit as hard as he can in Raging Bull. They discuss this incredible character story and how it fits into what DeNiro wanted to accomplish for so many years.

Robert DeNiro's Five

1) The Godfather Part II

2) The Deer Hunter

3) Raging Bull

4) Midnight Run

5) Heat

--Leave us your thoughts on this movie at TheArtImmortal.com

--Subscribe to Eric's video game YouTube channel, Constant Diversion

--Listen to Austin's other podcast, The Immortals.

Email

Twitter

Join us next Friday as we discuss Midnight Run.

Artwork by Ray Martindale