Sutton on Cinema and Sound

Tune in as we discuss John Lennon's final album released just three weeks before his murder: Double Fantasy.  In this episode we go over the impact of his wife's (Yoko Ono) contributions to the album, as well as how the timing of his murder may have affected popular reaction towards the album.

Tune in as we discuss John Lennon's final album released just three weeks before his murder: Double Fantasy.  In this episode we go over the impact of his wife's (Yoko Ono) contributions to the album, as well as how the timing of his murder may have affected popular reaction towards the album.

Join us as we discuss a classic serial from the long running British science fiction series Doctor Who.  In this episode we go over the show's first extensive uses of location filming, the legacy of the serial's ideas and characters, as well as some of the Nazi parallelisms that has been present within the Daleks since their creation.

Tune in as we discuss what is commonly hailed as one of the greatest James Bond films ever made.  We go over the film's reputation over the years, as well as the acting which includes the unusual story of newcomer George Lazenby's rise to fame as the new James Bond.

In this episode we discuss what is considered to be Star Trek's most disastrous voyage: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.  Also notable for being the only film directed by star William Shatner, tune in as we consider the films shortcomings as well as identify what may be its overlooked strengths.

Join us in this riveting episode as we discuss Pink Floyd's debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn.  We discuss the similarities and differences between this and Pink Floyd's later works, as well as the influence of their creative leader at the time Syd Barrett. 

Join us in this riveting episode in which we discuss one of the most notorious products to come out of the Beatles career: their self-directed 1967 made-for-television film Magical Mystery Tour.  We analyze both the good and bad achievements to come out of the film and its legacy.

In this episode, we discuss the last album the Beatles ever recorded, and have in-depth conversations involving the individual songs, the songwriting process, and what led the album to obtaining its modern legacy as the greatest musical accomplishment by the band.

In this episode, we discuss Tally Hall's sophomore and currently final album: Good & Evil.  Tune in as we dive deep into the complicated history of releasing this album, as well as several of the interweaving themes that permeate throughout the songs.  We also devout time into discussing the recent 10th anniversary of the band's hiatus, and reflect on their legacy.

In this episode we discuss one of the most revolutionary and bestselling albums of all time, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.  Tune in as we go over the impact this had the band's popularity, how the album demonstrates the unique qualities of concept albums, as well as the album's legacy nearly fifty years later.