Literate Cinephiles

It's the greatest Con story of the 20th Century - Catch Me If You Can!

Show Notes

• Frank Abagnale's disclaimer on his story
• RIP Joe Shea, the real-life FBI agent who tracked and captured Frank

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**WARNING** This episode contains spoilers from beginning to end - go watch the movie and come back... And the book too, if you insist... But seriously, if you haven't seen the movie, go repent and come back. **WARNING**

And now for a normal episode description: WE ARE TALKING ABOUT CHILDREN OF MEN AND IT IS GREAT AND YOU SHOULD LOVE IT AND YESSSSS!!!! The guys discuss PD James' dystopian novel, a trenchant analysis of politics and power that speaks urgently to this social moment and deserves to be rediscovered. And they mention the movie that PD James was "fine to be associated with", directed by the masterful Alfonso Cuarón. The discussion is passionate, combative, and filled with terrible pronunciations.

Show Notes

• Housekeeping links!
  • Want to support the podcast? Consider becoming a patron and visit our Patreon page for information on membership rewards and some pretty awesome goals!
  • Reminder - Michael has a new podcast! I Make My Wife Watch Movies
• At least one person agrees with Kyle
• Our favorite Nerd Writer also points out you should never ignore the background in The Children of Men. This is required viewing if you're a fan of the film.

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Clive Owen as Theo
• Michael Cane as Jasper
• Julianne Moore as Julian

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Kyle finally saw La La Land which means JP finally gets to talk about it on the show. Krystle and Michael join the debate about the cost of pursuing passion vs. settling for a mediocre family life (guilty!)

Show Notes

• Check out Michael & Krystle's new podcast, I Make My Wife Watch Movies
• Kyle sympathizes with David Chen about the ending of La La Land

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The guys try to add some variety by given Kyle the opportunity to pick the next adaptation - no questions asked. What did he pick? Norman Maclean's A River Runs Through It - the family friendly, Brad Pitt saturated, 90's movie! Perfect Kyle, right? But what did Michael and Jeff think about the "Great American Novel" and its adaptation?

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Craig Sheffer as Norman Maclean
• Brad Pitt as Paul Maclean
• Tom Skerrit as Rev. Maclean

Show Notes

• While correlation is not causation, it can't be a coincidence that the fly fishing industry grew 60% the year after the film came out.
• After the film was released in 1992, the book sold more than a million more copies.
• Don't miss our Bonus Episode: An interview with John Maclean where our very own Literate CineKyle sits down with the author's son to talk about the adaptation of his father's work and the impact that it has had on readers and viewers everywhere.

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The guys catch up on Rogue One (KYLE FINALLY SAW IT) and other quality films before jumping into some bets on this year's summer film slate. What will win big?! What will bomb?! And what will make Michael cry?!

[0:00:00] Trailer Talk...sorta...
[0:07:45] What We've Been Watching/Reading (Rogue One: a Star Wars Story; S-Town Podcast; Jackie; Moonlight; Jo Nesbo)
[0:30:25] Summer Movie Bets!
[0:56:56] Recommendations

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#everyoneseevalerianplease

The Literate Cinephiles are joined by Me and Earl and the Dying Girl author/screenwriter Jesse Andrews to talk about the story, how Jesse translated his novel into a screenplay, and whether or not Jeff is a danger to society...

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Thomas Mann as Greg (Me)
• RJ Cyler as Earl
• Olivia Cook as Rachel (Dying Girl)

[0:03:15] Interview w/ Jesse Andrews
[0:07:40] Jesse rants on the Oscars
[0:57:30] What's next for Mr. Andrews
[1:02:30] Literate Cinephile Ratings for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
[1:10:35] After Show: Jesse's opinions on Social Media

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Another crazy week for the Literate Cinephiles family (overseas travel and babies!) but we've got some updates, our 1 year anniversary, and some hints at really cool stuff happening in upcoming episodes. Check it!

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It's Hugh Jackman's final feature as the Wolverine! Is it cinema magic? And how does it compare with the material that inspired it? it's LOGAN!

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Hugh Jackman as Logan/James Howlett/Wolverine
• Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier
• Dafne Keen as Laura

Show Notes

• Today's musical deviation from tradition comes from the first Logan trailer - song is by Johnny Cash

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We hear ya... "Literate Cinephiles, eh? Where's the proof of LITERACY?!" Well, aside from Michael's insane literary consumption, it's a fair criticism - so HERE WE ARE bringing you our 2016 favs and setting you up w/ some 2017 deliciousness. Let's do it!

[0:00:00] Catch up! (Me & Earl & the Dying Girl, Logan, Nocturnal Animals, and more!
[0:22:40] Top 3 Reads of 2016
[0:49:15] 3 Most Anticipated Reads of 2017
[1:02:00] Recommendations (just WATCH ones this time)

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Is it a modern Princess Bride? A bastardization of a classing Neil Gaiman novel? The quintessential "Kyle Movie"? Listen in and find out!

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Charlie Cox as Tristan Thorn
• Claire Danes as Yvaine
• Michelle Pfeiffer as Lamia
• Robert De Niro as Captain Shakespear
• Mark Strong as Septimus

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