Movie Musing

By Quentin Hoffman

Movie Musing is a film podcast for discussing and debating current and classic cinema (and sometimes TV). Co-hosts Quentin, Demetrios, & Matt hope to share some knowledge of film and to find peopl... more

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The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.

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December 11, 2017 Ep. 49: Lady Bird: A Live Reaction
'Lady Bird' is an indie film that has gotten tons of buzz and critical acclaim, garnering a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Does it live up to the hype? For this episode, we had a live take immediately after a screening and have some different thoughts on this fascinating debut from Greta Gerwig.
Timestamps:
Lady Bird- 1:00
Award Possibilities- 47:00
How We Connect to the Movie- 53:30
Our Favorite Coming-of-Age Movies- 56:30
Recommended Links:
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded December 7, 2017)
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1h 1min
December 05, 2017 Ep. 48: Rick and Morty
There is no cartoon as wild and irreverent as 'Rick and Morty' and at the risk of being another "Wubbalubbadubdub" fanboy rant, we think there's a lot to be said about why it's so funny and innovative.
Timestamps:
What We've Been Watching - 1:05
Rick and Morty - 10:30
Recommended Links:
Why Adult Swim's 'Rick and Morty' Is Millennials' Favorite TV Show
http://fortune.com/2017/09/30/why-adult-swims-rick-and-morty-is-millennials-favorite-tv-show/
Scary Terry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EWqTKQ4a0Q
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded December 3, 2017)
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1h 2min
October 31, 2017 Ep. 47: The Vampire Episode
Time to chat about vampires! For this episode, we discuss the history and mythos of vampires and what their stories say about the culture of their time. We focus on the silent classic 'Nosferatu,' but we also cover some modern titles and even bring in some zombie commentary, so it was a spooky time all around.
Timestamps:
Monsters in Our Childhood - 1:40
Nosferatu - 8:50
How Vampirism Connects to Real Life - 24:25
Twilight - 32:00
Let the Right One In - 37:15
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night - 41:40
How Are Vampires Made? - 45:40
Dracula - 48:05
The Historical Origins of the Vampire Myth - 49:40
The Future of Monster Movies - 51:45
Vampires vs Zombies - 54:35
Mutant Vampire Zombies from the 'Hood'! - 57:30
Recommended Links:
Ermahgerd Girl
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/ermahgerd
Lore Podcast on Vampire Mythos
http://www.lorepodcast.com/episodes/30
Nosferatu Sequel Details
http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/nosferatu-remake-robert-eggers-anya-taylor-joy-the-witch-1201866720/
Mutant Vampire Zombies from the 'Hood'! Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Pms5ft034
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded October 28, 2017)
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1h 1min
October 22, 2017 Ep. 46: Blade Runner 2049
In this episode we cover 'Blade Runner 2049,' the long-awaited sequel to the sci-fi classic. We discuss the whole world established by Ridley Scott, the themes, technical elements, and performances.
Timestamps:
Original Blade Runner Recap - 1:00
Blade Runner 2049 - 16:30
Is This An All-Time Great Sequel? - 50:00
How Does This Look for Awards Season? - 57:55
Recommended Links:
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded October 18, 2017)
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1h 4min
October 03, 2017 Ep. 45: It: Crafting a Horror Universe
After a two month hiatus, we have returned to discuss box office sensation 'It,' with acclaimed horror novelist and LGBT writer Andrew Wolter. We spend time dissecting the new take on the iconic source material, but take a broader look at the horror genre and what angles in the genre make for the most compelling stories and characters.
Timestamps:
Andrew's Background - 1:00
The State of Modern Horror - 7:00
It - 10:30
What Makes Stephen King So Different? - 27:00
Should We Debate Creatives' Decisions? - 32:00
When Genre Filmmakers Try New Styles - 33:55
What Would Be the Worst Universe to Live in? - 37:40
Andrew's Unpopular Opinions - 39:20
Intended and Unintended Comedy in Horror - 44:00
Quentin's B-Horror Concept - 47:00
The Unexpected Virtue of the Babadook - 49:00
Nosferatu - 51:40
Alfred Hitchcock -52:50
Recommended Links:
'The Internet Has Made The Babadook Our New Queer Icon And Just, Yes'
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tomvellner/i-am-babashook?utm_term=.ooYkM4V8a#.boleNPlaj
Andrew Wolter:
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAndrewWolter
https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Wolter/e/B002F31WPC
https://twitter.com/andrew_wolter?lang=en
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded September 22, 2017)
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July 25, 2017 Ep. 44: The Nolanography Countdown: Dunkirk
We are wrapping up our Nolanography Countdown by discussing the newly released Dunkirk, an WWII film that has been met with much acclaim and brings much to the discussion of Nolan's greater works.
Timestamps:
News - 0:50
Dunkirk - 4:40
Technical Elements - 17:00
Storytelling - 19:00
Casting - 22:00
The Soundtrack - 26:20
Sound Problems - 29:00
Harry Styles - 31:50
Survival - 34:00
Artistic Liberties - 37:15
Brexit - 42:00
The Weak Points - 44:00
What This Means for Nolan - 47:50
Recommended Links:
'The Dunkirk Exit Survey'
https://theringer.com/dunkirk-exit-survey-christopher-nolan-harry-styles-tom-hardy-turtlenecks-6b3b17b8bda8
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded July 23, 2017)
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52min
July 19, 2017 Ep. 43: Wonder Woman: The DC Revisionist
Wonder Woman has been a huge box office success and it has established Gal Gadot is marketable action star. While some have lauded this DC film for its quality, it has been a conduit to a larger discussion about social issues, so we pull each element apart and try to view this flick for what it is, good and bad.
Timestamps:
News - 0:40
Gal Gadot - 3:30
The Plot - 11:05
Spoilers - 29:20
Wonder Woman's Allegories - 35:50
The Social Issues - 38:00
Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score - 45:00
Recommended Links:
"How ‘Wonder Woman’ Solved the Superhero Love Interest"
theringer.com/wonder-woman-steve…erest-7dbf81626016
Interesting read about the Fearless Girl statue
gregfallis.com/2017/04/14/seriou…-guy-has-a-point/
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded July 16, 2017)
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55min
June 28, 2017 Ep. 42: The Nolanography Countdown: Interstellar's Waves and Crescendos
With 'Dunkirk' approaching, we have decided to revisit all the works of Christopher Nolan leading up to his newest release. For this episode, we discuss Interstellar
Timestamps:
News - 1:00
Interstellar's Background - 8:40
Interstellar's Strengths - 11:30
Interstellar's Weaknesses - 28:10
The Twist - 40:20
The Ending - 49:50
Recommended Links:
http://time.com/3572988/interstellar-science-fact-check/
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded June 25, 2017)
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58min
June 20, 2017 Ep. 41: The Nolanography Countdown: Inception
With 'Dunkirk' approaching, we have decided to revisit all the works of Christopher Nolan leading up to his newest release. For this episode, we discuss Inception- specifically how it became a household name and what how much it deserves its status as a classic.
Timestamps:
News - 0:45
Inception's Background - 3:10
Inception's Themes and Style - 17:15
Inception's Characters - 23:40
Inception's In-Universe Rules - 32:10
The Ending - 38:15
Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score - 41:00
Recommended Links:
http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/24949/1/christopher-nolan-explains-the-spinning-top-in-inception
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded June 19, 2017)
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49min
May 31, 2017 Ep. 40: The Nolanography Countdown: Why 'Dark Knight Rises' Plummeted
With 'Dunkirk' approaching, we have decided to revisit all the works of Christopher Nolan leading up to his newest release. For this episode, we discuss Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy and break down every reason why 'Dark Knight Rises' is such a trainwreck compared to the first two.
Timestamps:
Some Troubling News - 0:50
The Dark Knight Trilogy - 4:45
Dark Knight Rises: Pros - 16:10
Dark Knight Rises: Cons - 26:45
Recommended Links:
https://soundcloud.com/moviemusing/04-batman-begins-v-the-dark-knight
Music courtesy of Vernon West :
www.facebook.com/vernonwestmusic/ 
@vernonwestmusic
 www.cdbaby.com/cd/vernonwest1
Contact:
 medium.com/movie-musing
 twitter.com/moviemusingpod
 facebook.com/moviemusing
 moviemusing.com
 @moviemusing
(Recorded May 25, 2017)
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59min

FAQs about Movie Musing:

How many episodes does Movie Musing have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.