Off Screen Death

We’re not sure if this was true when written in 2013 by Glenn Frankel, but given its spot high on many lists, it’s probably not true now. We take a look at a beloved western, THE SEARCHERS and find out if it holds up.

We also welcome a guest, Zita Short of The 300 Passions Podcast so she can cross a classic movie off of her list. We are pretty sure there are no suicide attempts finally but this movie is not without its problematic moments. Join us as we talk John Wayne getting pushed around by big bully John Ford, masculinity, and our desire to not venture out into the great wide open spaces that our country has to offer.

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Michael Mirasol of RogerEbert.com throws the hammer down at basically the entire modern romance genre in his review of our movie, BRIEF ENCOUNTER. It will be interesting to hear our thoughts, because unlike Mean Michael here, we happen to like meet-cutes and out of control romances. And there is definitely some pressure here. From a great filmmaker (David Lean) and very high on the list of British Films throughout history, this movie has some high gates to clear. Also, unbeknownst to either of our hosts, they will have to talk about suicide...again.

But on the bright side, there are sexy trains! So... Happy Valentine's Day.

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Well, not on OFF SCREAN DEATH you bastards at CNN.com in what some would describe as a film review of a 2002 new release but we would call a horrific attack on the world's greatest silver fox.

Also we should note that this is a Diane Lane vehicle as she was nominated for her role in yet another (not complaining) Adrian Lyne erotic thriller. We debate the merits of that BUT NEVER the merits of seeing Richard Gere on screen.

We aren't insane.

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Rita Kempley of The Washington Post was not a fan of our film selection for this episode... and we have a feeling that we may lose what little listenership we have for this new movie podcast by praising Woody Allen's ability to write great roles for women, discussing the troubling aspects of Mia Farrow as a muse and ANOTHER WOMAN. But mostly it's about how great Gena Rowlands is and if honesty and hope makes for a happy ending. All of that and the promise (we mean it) of sex, LOTS OF SEX, on our very next episode.

But for now... eavesdropping and self-reflection. Only then do you earn a Diane Lane in UNFAITHFUL!

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The above quote on THE APARTMENT comes from critic Mark Cousins and NOT the fine gentlemen of OFF SCREEN DEATH. No, we were too busy making fun of Jack Lemmon for trying on that silly hat.

Initially divisive (The Saturday Review called it "a dirty fairy tale") it did go on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1960 but has never climbed the lists like some of Billy Wilder's other films like SUNSET BOULEVARD (#12 on AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies) and SOME LIKE IT HOT (#14). However today it receives the honor of being the first selection for a podcast that likely no one is listening to.

Justice is served. Enjoy!

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As if 2020 wasn't bad enough here's a podcast from Michael Denniston and David Giannini contemplating how they are spending their time on earth and here's the worst part:

It's recording yet another film podcast.

But along the way they watch a bunch of movies although their starting points may be different. One man is a snob that nobody loves as he punishes himself for not having all of the Criterion Collection and hopes to one day see all of the 1001 movies that need to be seen before... well, you know.

Your other host is named Mike and everyone loves him because he has a subscription to STARZ. Welcome to OFF SCREEN DEATH.

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