Sutton on Cinema and Sound

Tune in as we discuss one of the most notable comedies of the 80s, When Harry Met Sally.

Tune in as we discuss the original three films from the Star Wars saga (1977-1983).  We discuss the actors, how the films measured up to our prior memories/expectations, as well as how technical achievements of the filmmaking.

In this episode we discuss the 2009 indie/alt rock album by the Brobecks, and band at the time spearheaded by Dallon Weekes who would go on to become the bass player for Panic! at the Disco and form the band I Dont Know How But They Found Me (iDKHOW).  Tune in as we analyze how the album showcases an incredible variety of songwriting and complex arrangements, and how it is unfortunately overlooked due to being made by a still relatively unknown band.

In this episode we review one of the most important storylines in Doctor Who's roughly 60 year history, The War Games, and discuss the natures of its plot as well as its most controversial aspects - it's running time of 10 episodes, or 4 hr 10 mins, making it the 3rd longest serial from the classic series.

In this episode we discuss one of the most unique content creators of today, Jack Stauber.  In order to discuss the full lengths of Jack's talents, we review two forms of media, the first being Jack's breakthrough work Pop Food, and the second being his magnum opus as far as his visual work is concerned, Jack Stauber's Opal.  Tune in as we go over the standout tracks and impressive production values given his background.

In this episode, we discuss one of the most notable artistic works created to provide commentary on life during the pandemic – the 2021 special Bo Burnham: Inside, create and acted entirely by comedian, actor, songwriter, and filmmaker Bo Burnham.  We discuss the wild ride the special takes the viewer on, how it balances out goofy comedy with reflective pandemic-related commentary, as well as the highlights from the 20 original songs.

In this episode, we discuss of the most legendary and influential films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock's Pyscho, based on the novel by Robert Bloch.  Tune in as we discuss the plot, the risqué elements that made this such a hard movie to get past the censors, and changes made from the novel.

In this episode we discuss one of the most outrageous and zaniest movies ever made, the 1967 version of Casino Royale.  Tune in as we discuss the stellar cast including Peter Sellers, Woody Allen, and Orson Welles, as well as the behind-the-scenes drama between them which had a large impact on the resulting film.

In this episode, we discuss Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel, Lolita.  Tune in as we discuss its brilliant cast including stars James Mason, Shelley Winters, and Peter Sellers, as well as the intricacies of the film's structure.

In this episode we discuss one of Stanley Kubrick's lesser-known works - The Killing, from 1956.  We consider the experimental style of its narrative as well as how the film succeeds despite its measly budget of $320,000.