Missing Frames: Catching up with Cinema

In this very special Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, legendary director Richard Donner joins Shawn to discuss Superman's 40th anniversary. Along the way, they discuss:

- The motivation behind Donner's decision to take Superman seriously and to treat the source material with respect.

- How Donner convinced the amazing screenwriter and director Tom Mankiewicz to join his quest to bring Superman to the big screen. (Spoiler alert: it involves marijuana and a Superman suit)

- Working with the incredible cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth and production designer John Barry to craft the film's unique visuals.

- Meeting Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder for the first time and how they won Donner over.

- Whether or not he ever got around to checking out Superman II, III or IV.

You'll also hear the incredible story of how Donner helped get Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster out of a tough spot as well as their reactions to the film.

For the historic 50th episode of Missing Frames, Shawn is joined once more by Brad Gullickson to watch one of Brad's favorite movies: Big Trouble in Little China. Will Shawn embrace this film the same way Brad has, or will its zany blend of martial arts, action and humor be too much for him? Tune in to find out.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction masterpiece, Shawn sits down with his wife Sarah for her first ever viewing of 2001: A Space Odyssey. They discuss the film's legacy, what it all means (and whether it really matters if you know what it all means) and the difference between 'boring' and 'slow.'

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge

Even though it's officially November, Missing Frames managed to fit in one final Halloween movie. This time around Sarah Eastridge and Alexis Bethea show Shawn one of their favorite cinematic staples of the season: Hocus Pocus. Will Shawn enjoy Hocus Pocus, or is this one strictly drive by nostalgia? Tune in to find out.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Alexis Bethea
Sarah Eastridge

In this episode of Missing Frames, John Mills and Matt Hansen join Shawn to discuss the Halloween franchise, specifically Halloween II (1981) and the new Halloween 're-quel.' Shawn, a fan of John Carpenter's original Halloween, has never seen any of the sequels. This gave him the unique experience of being able to watch David Gordon Green's new Halloween film the way it was intended to be seen: as a direct sequel to the original. Afterwards, he went back and watched the original Halloween II. Which film will emerge the victor?

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Matt Hansen
John Mills

It's October, which means time for horror movies. Missing Frames kicks things off by taking a look at the Tobe Hooper/Steven Spielberg classic Poltergeist. Shawn Eastridge is joined by first-time Missing Framer and Paste Magazine’s News Editor Scott Russell, who has never seen Poltergeist. Also returning to the show is Paste Magazine’s resident horror movie expert Jim Vorel.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Scott Russell
Jim Vorel

Over Labor Day weekend on the eve of DragonCon, John Mills downed a few beers and joined Shawn Eastridge for a rambling discussion on Star Wars, Solo: A Star Wars Story and Ant-Man and the Wasp's lackluster box office performances and the problem with franchises in general. Also, John's drunk, so you won't want to miss this. (And we promise we'll get back to normal Missing Frames episodes soon. Shawn's a busy kid. Be nice.)

TECHNICAL NOTE: The impromptu nature of this stunning work of podcasting resulted in its being recorded on an iPhone. As a result, the audio quality is not stellar. Please bear with us and try to enjoy the beauty of the conversation, despite the technical snafus.


HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
John Mills

 

In this special Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, Darren Moser and his wonderful daughter Elizabeth take point to discuss Elizabeth's first ever viewing of The Empire Strikes Back. Could this be the most adorable episode of Missing Frames ever? Why, yes. Yes it is. You can find more from this daddy/daughter team on the delightful Goodnight Moon podcast.

HOSTS
Darren Moser

Elizabeth Moser

Willow is a beloved cult classic with lots of star power and the storytelling prowess of George Lucas and Ron Howard behind it. But does it hold up, or is it strictly for the nostalgia crowd? Shawn Eastridge is joined by Darren Moser (Ceti Alpha 3, Goodnight Moon) as they both watch Willow for the first time. They'll also discuss why Shawn always gets Willow confused with Ladyhawke and Legend and rave about the all-around awesomeness of Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Darren Moser

In this episode, Shawn uses Missing Frames as an excuse to FINALLY get his wife to watch one of his personal favorites, Robert Zemeckis' Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a technical marvel that expertly blends live-action footage with hand-drawn animation and it still holds up today as one of the most impressive accomplishments in film history. But what really elevates it is its intelligent script and its magnificent performances, specifically from the late, great Bob Hoskins. Tune in to find out whether or not Sarah enjoyed it or if she'd rather stick this movie in a vat of Dip.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge