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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February 20, 2017 Ep. 30: Hell or High Water: Who's the Real Villain?
Hell or High Water is a great modern Western that asks some truly thought-provoking questions... and it's also a lot of fun. The most interesting element, however, is that every character is a victim and there isn't a clear villain. Listen to us breakdown why it's so compelling and a unique genre blend.
Film News - 0:33
Hell or High Water - 5:51
Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score - 38:14
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 February 9, 2017)
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46min
February 18, 2017 Short Clip: Final 2016 Countdown
Now that we're making our way into 2017, we have a clear vision of the year 2016 in film, so it's time for our definitive countdown. Mark and Quentin have sent their rankings to Demetrios, who averaged the placements into one solo list, so neither of them know what the placements will be.
Contact:
medium.com/movie-musing
twitter.com/moviemusingpod
facebook.com/moviemusing
moviemusing.com
@moviemusing
(Recorded February 16, 2017)
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22min
February 13, 2017 Ep. 29: Fences: An Examination of Family, Race, and Prison
In this episode, we discuss 'Fences.' It's a memorable adaptation of the classic play and boasts some incredible performances- but notably, it has an amazing amount of depth about family, race in America, and how prison impacts people for the rest of their lives.
Timestamps:
Film News - 0:33
Fences - 8:45
Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score - 37:00
Recommended Reading:
Alyssa Rosenberg, "The 2017 Oscar nominations remind Americans what we have in common," https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2017/01/24/the-2017-oscar-nominations-remind-americans-what-we-have-in-common/
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 February 9, 2017)
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44min
February 06, 2017 Short Clip: 'Revenge of the Sith' vs 'The Force Awakens'
In this lost segment from our 'Rogue One' episode, Quentin argues that 'The Revenge of the Sith' is a better Star Wars film than 'The Force Awakens'. Maybe he's spent a little too much time on r/PrequelMemes.
Recommended links:
South Park on 'The Force Awakens': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM2zcv5AfaM
r/PrequelMemes: https://www.reddit.com/r/PrequelMemes/
Contact:
medium.com/movie-musing
twitter.com/moviemusingpod
facebook.com/moviemusing
moviemusing.com
@moviemusing
(Recorded January 2, 2017)
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8min
January 30, 2017 Ep. 28: The Oscars: 2017 Nominations and What Categories We'd Change
Oscar season is here and it's time to chat about this year's nominees! After that, Quentin opines on what the Academy could do differently to improve their categories and maintain their integrity.
Timestamps:
The Nominations - 0:20
The Lobster - 15:31
Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score- 18:00
What the Oscars should change - 24:03
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 January 24, 2017)
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42min
January 24, 2017 Ep. 27: Moonlight: Realizing Our Identity
In this episode we weigh in on some topical events, opine on the 'La La Land' vs 'Moonlight' race, and consider why Moonlight is such an impactful, introspective film- along with a new surprise segment.
Timestamps:
Film News - 0:20
Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score- 11:45
The Moonlight vs La La Land Oscar Race- 17:30
Moonlight - 26:30
Recommended Links:
Matthew Schnipper, "Director Barry Jenkins on the Music That Made Moonlight," November 29, 2016, http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/1377-director-barry-jenkins-on-the-music-that-made-moonlight/
Tre'vell Anderson, "Before the buzz began on 'Moonlight,' the coming-of-age story started with playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney," October 21, 2016, http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-moonlight-playwright-tarell-mccraney-20161017-snap-story.html
La La Land Interrogation - SNL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abn6cPxrc5w
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 January 22, 2017)
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1h 2min
January 16, 2017 Ep. 26: Manchester By the Sea: The Art of Authenticity
In this episode we are joined by actor Daniel Ellis to discuss the Golden Globes, Manchester by the Sea, and what goes into an authentic acting performance.
Timestamps:
This Valley of Dying Stars - 1:11
Authenticity in Acting - 7:08
Blue Valentine - 9:55
The Golden Globes - 12:33
Manchester by the Sea - 25:06
The Relationship of Filmmakers and Critics - 52:58
Recommended Links:
Follow 'This Valley of Dying Stars'
https://www.facebook.com/ThisValleyofDyingStars/
Follow Daniel Ellis
https://www.facebook.com/danielcooperellis/
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 January 10, 2017)
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1h 6min
January 09, 2017 Ep. 25: La La Land: The Beauty and Sacrifice of Chasing Dreams
In this episode we discuss some of our favorite titles leaving 2016, then go into how La La Land has gotten so much acclaim and how it is not just a memorable musical, but great cinema.
Timestamps:
Manchester By the Sea - 2:22
Hail, Caesar! - 9:22
OJ: Made in America - 12:22
The Hunt for the Wilderpeople - 13:48
La La Land - 16:50
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg - 47:44
Why Musicals are Hit or Miss - 56:34
Recommended Links:
"12 Movies and Musicals to Watch After ‘La La Land’"
http://www.thewrap.com/13-movies-and-musicals-to-watch-after-seeing-la-la-land/
"La La Land director breaks down the movie’s amazing opening"
http://ew.com/movies/2016/12/21/la-la-land-freeway-musical-number-damien-chazelle/
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 January 1, 2017)
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1h 4min
January 03, 2017 Ep. 24: Rogue One: A Star Wars Legacy
In this episode, we are joined by our editor and Star Wars superfan Demetrios Festa. We evaluate Rogue One and explore the series as a whole.
Timestamps:
Demetrios's favorite 2016 films- 4:30
The Star Wars Franchise - 7:37
Rogue One - 26:00
Recommended Links:
Patton Oswalt "At Midnight I Will Kill George Lucas with a Shovel":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0rkntJgkQ4
Death Sticks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiiGJq4IFvo
The Power of Myth: Creating Star Wars’ Mythos with Joseph Campbell
https://indiefilmhustle.com/the-power-of-myth-star-wars-joseph-campbell/
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 January 2, 2017)
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1h 6min
December 19, 2016 Ep. 23: Documentary Now!
Mark is joined by Daniel Febrizio to discuss one of their favorite shows, Documentary Now! They dive into the general features and structure of the series as well as highlight some favorite episodes to check out. Documentary Now! is a great example of how parody can be crafted in a way that respects the source material and adds its own unique humor and perspective. Even though it’s a show with a niche focus, it’s actually quite accessible and funny to the average viewer and people should check it out.
Timestamps:
What’s Documentary Now!? – 3:25
Sandy Passage – 15:10
Dronez – 20:05
Globesmen – 24:55
Juan Likes Rice & Chicken – 28:20
Recommended Links:
Watch Documentary Now!, http://www.ifc.com/shows/documentary-now
Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya, "Documentary Now! brings compelling father-son drama to the table," AV Club, http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/documentary-now-brings-compelling-father-son-drama-242976
David Fear, "Inside Bill Hader and Fred Armisen's Soft-Rock Supergroup," Rolling Stone, http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/inside-bill-hader-and-fred-armisens-soft-rock-supergroup-20150924
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 18, 2016)
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43min

FAQs about Movie Musing:

How many episodes does Movie Musing have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.