Episode #1 Speed Racer.   For our inaugural episode, we chose Speed Racer, The Wachowskis’ 2008 adaptation of the beloved animated manga series from creator Tatsuo Yoshida. Coming off the success of The Matrix series, The Wachowskis could have chosen any project to their liking and were given the resources to do it on a large scale. They dove into this classic 1967-68 cartoon that held a special place in the hearts of many Gen Xers. But with their blockbuster sensibilities, did they stick the landing?

In The Movie-Maker Podcast, we dissect a film that we believe showed great promise, with some excellent ideas and elements, but the execution fell well short of its potential. We take a deep dive into the chosen high-profile Hollywood films, identifying what we think is flawed, rallying around what we believe is strong, and offering our own perspective on how to improve them. Along the way, we’ll delve into movies not just as an art form, but also as a form of pop culture, entertainment, and commerce.