Second Cut

By The Film Magazine

Lots of film podcasts focus on great or bad movies, but what about the ones in the middle? Join film critics Jacob, Kieran, Sam, and The Film Magazine crew as they examine the discourse around and con... more

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The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

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August 18, 2022 Ep. 47 Peeping Tom
Jacob and Sam discuss the 1960 film Peeping Tom. Michael Powell's horror film was rejected by British critics upon release, but the film has since been re-appraised. We discuss Powell, why people hated it, and whether it deserved that reputation.
The Film Magazine:
A Matter of Life and Death (1946) Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson
‘Black Narcissus’ at 75 – Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson
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45min
August 11, 2022 Ep. 46 The Ladykillers (2004)
Jacob and Sam return with a review of the Coen Bros. 2004 film The Ladykillers! A remake of one of Sam's favorite British dark comedies, the film was transported to the southern US where Tom Hanks plays a Colonel Sanders con-man planning to rob a casino boat.
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‘Fargo’ at 25 – Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson
‘Barton Fink’ at 30 – Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson
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43min
July 06, 2022 Ep. 45 Unplanned
The USA decided whether or not women have control of their body and reproductive health is now up to states, so Jacob and Sam watch an anti-abortion propaganda movie to see what the "pro-life" side has to say on the matter. Unplanned is "based on the 'true' story" of Abby Johnson, a director of a women's health clinic who switched sides to stop women from accessing healthcare. Find out what happens in this bizarre episode of Second Cut...
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Abby Johnson Texas Monthly Stories
Abby Johnson Slate Stories
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Unplanned (2019) Review by Jacob Davis
No, You Are: Deconstructing Dinesh D’Souza’s Interview with Richard Spencer by Jacob Davis
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July 02, 2022 Ep. 44 Doctor Who (1996)/Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me
Only Sam came into this episode having seen each of these films. Jacob and Kieran are thrown into works that represent only a part of a larger story told through a variety of mediums in Doctor Who: The Movie and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, respectively. The reactions are fun, and the films have more in common than you'd expect...
The Film Magazine:
Where to Start with David Lynch by Jacob Davis
Dune (1984) – What David Lynch Got Right by Louis B Scheuer
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Awakening (Instrumental) by Wataboi https://soundcloud.com/wataboi
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56min
June 23, 2022 Ep. 43 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Jurassic World: Dominion was recently released, so Jacob, Kieran, and Sam evaluate its latest forerunner. Should Fallen Kingdom have been a horror film? Should it have a human clone? Is it better than people give it credit for? Perhaps some of us think so...
The Film Magazine:
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Review by Joseph Wade
Exploring the Great Empathy Machine – Grief and the Healing Powers of Cinema by Joseph Wade
Jurassic Park / World Movies Ranked by Joseph Wade
I’m a 90s Kid and I Watched Jurassic Park for the First Time This Year by Annice White
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42min
June 15, 2022 Ep. 42 Crash
Crash has always been a controversial Best Picture winner, so it's time to look at why. Jacob, Kieran, and Sam break down the film's problems, and discuss some of the good things, too!
The Film Magazine:
21st Century Best Picture Oscar Winners Ranked by Joseph Wade
Is Marvel’s Insistence on Being So Firmly On-The-Nose Rooted in a Distrust of Its Audience? by Callum McGuigan
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53min
June 09, 2022 Ep. 41 Top Gun
Jacob and Sam review the 80s classic Top Gun! They discuss Jacob's impressions as a first-time viewer, the career of Tom Cruise, and how many things actually happen in the film. RIP Tony Scott
The Film Magazine:
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Review by Joseph Wade
Mission: Impossible Movies Ranked by Joseph Wade
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49min
May 26, 2022 Ep. 40 Lolita
How did they ever make a film of Lolita? By making it a comedy. Jacob, Kieran, and Sam evaluate one of Stanley Kubrick's not as well-regarded films in this episode. We compare and contrast with the book, and discuss our favorite Kubrick films! If you want more information about Lolita and its cultural impact, check out the Lolita Podcast, it's a great show.
The Film Magazine:
Kubrick & Kids – The Work of a Dictatorial Director & His Child Stars by Jacqui Griffin
Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition – Review by Joseph Wade
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53min
May 19, 2022 Ep. 39 Spider-Man 3
It's a superhero classic from Sam Raimi, Spider-Man 3! There have been so many Spider-Man films since, how does this fare? Are there too many villains? Too many love interests? Too much everything? Yes.
The Film Magazine:
10 Best Moments from Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy by Katie Doyle
Spider-Man Movies Ranked by Joseph Wade
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42min
May 14, 2022 Ep. 38 A Wrinkle in Time
Joe filled in for Sam this week to discuss A Wrinkle in Time, Disney's 2018 adaptation of the popular novel. Ava DuVernay's follow up to Selma a financial and critical failure, but did it deserve it? We go over the film's various inconsistencies while praising the numerous positive things the film has going for it. Also, Reese Witherspoon leaf dragon!
The Film Magazine:
Female Directed Films in 2018: January – March by Vicky Wheeler
13th (2016) Review by Joseph Wade
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44min

FAQs about Second Cut:

How many episodes does Second Cut have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.