That's That: A Philip Seymour Hoffman Retrospective

Tim and Edson discuss the 2007 melodramatic thriller, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, currently streaming on HBO. Why? Because Philip Seymour Hoffman could fill in any and all story gaps with superior acting. How cool is it that Sydney Lumet rolled with two cameras the whole shoot? What's with all these theatre rats being in a film together? How does training and work in theatre prepare you for film? What are the many facets and questions that come up around representation (specifically of Black characters)? All that and more in this fifth episode of "That's That: A Philip Seymour Hoffman Retrospective".

This episode's guest is friend and filmmaker, Edson Jean. You can find Edson in the real world (or email him at [email protected] told you I was gonna put your email in the show notes man). Check out his IMDb here. 

"That's That" is sponsored by One County Film Company, produced and hosted by Timothy Mark Davis, edited by Ryan Arnst, with show music composed by Jessica Rae Huber, and artwork by Drew Hanagen. Additional music from Shahead Mostafafar. 

Our next episode will take us through the short films and music videos that PSH participated in and feature DISTINGUISHED guest, Samantha Sweeting Davis. Here are the links so you're ready for the deep dive:

Back Beyond Master deleted scenes (2013) 

The Fifteen Minute Hamlet (1995) [pro tip: do a free trial of Indie Flix Shorts!]

Mattress Man Commercial short (2003) [here is the original this was based on]

Michael Penn: Try Music Video (1997) 

Aimee Mann: Save Me Music Video (1999) 

Tim and Rick discuss the 1994, Paul Newman vehicle, Nobody's Fool (currently streaming on Amazon Prime). Why? Because Philip Seymour Hoffman could take a one dimensional character and give them a three-dimensional punch (he also gets punched. FUN!). What's up with the script for this film? Why is there a character called Whacker? What do minor roles accomplish in a story? Is this the most accurate portrayal of a cop we've seen in years? What's the difference between a first person actor and a third person actor? Has there ever been more random nudity in a film? How do you embrace your own style as an actor? All that and more in this fourth episode of "That's That: A Philip Seymour Hoffman Retrospective".

This episode's guest is friend, filmmaker, and film professor, Rick Negron. You can follow Rick on Instagram. 

"That's That" is sponsored by One County Film Company, produced and hosted by Timothy Mark Davis, edited by Ryan Arnst, with show music composed by Jessica Rae Huber, and artwork by Drew Hanagen. Additional music from Peter John and Bortex. 

Our next episode is on the 2007 melodramatic thriller, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, currently streaming on HBO. A film featuring PSH at the peak of his career and co-starring oft quoted (on this podcast) friend and collaborator, Ethan Hawke. 

Tim, Kinsley, and Andrew discuss the 2014, posthumously released "spy thriller" A Most Wanted Man. Why? Because this was Philip Seymour Hoffman's final leading role before he passed and it has all the nuance and exceptionality you could ask for in a goodbye. Is this a good movie or is just PSH great? What's with some of the other casting choices? Do artists have to be tortured to be any good? What's the relationship between beauty and terror? Is the last scene of this movie one of the best ever? All that and more in this third episode of "That's That: A Philip Seymour Hoffman Retrospective".

This episode's guests are friend and fellow PSH enthusiast Kinsley Koons Whitworth and artisté brother Andrew Paul Davis. Kinsley wants and deserves more Twitter followers. Andrew is campaigning for the rights to @andrewpauldavis on Twitter. 

"That's That" is sponsored by One County Film Company, produced and hosted by Timothy Mark Davis, edited by Ryan Arnst, with show music composed by Jessica Rae Huber, and artwork by Drew Hanagen. Additional music from Kadir Demir and Ben Winwood. 

Our next episode is on the 1994 Paul Newman vehicle, Nobody's Fool, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. A film featuring a young PSH in a supporting role (as a total douché bag cop). 

Final scene of A Most Wanted Man for your viewing pleasure. 

Tim and Carlos Alayeto discuss the 1994 TV movie, The Yearling. Why? Because Philip Seymour Hoffman could take a small part and blow up the screen like no one else. Did Phil have Quantum Leap style acting powers? What does it mean to come of age? What's it like to be a parent and watch your children go through pain? All that and more in this second episode of "That's That: A Philip Seymour Hoffman Retrospective".

This episode's guest is actor, VoiceOver talent, and teaching artist, Carlos Alayeto. Follow Carlos on Instagram @therealcarlosalayeto and on Facebook. 

"That's That" is sponsored by One County Film Company, produced and hosted by Timothy Mark Davis, edited by Ryan Arnst, with show music composed by Jessica Rae Huber, and artwork by Drew Hanagen. Additional music from Moarn, Ian Post, and Kevin Graham. 

Our next episode is on the 2014 posthumously released "spy thriller" A Most Wanted Man, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. A film that was praised almost solely for PSH's central performance, it's an essential to the Phil canon. 

Tim and Andrew Davis discuss the 2012 behemoth of a film, The Master. Why? Because Philip Seymour Hoffman was a master of acting and this film captures the culmination of all his powers. No better place to start. Where were we when he died? What on earth does this film even mean? What did PSH think it meant? Is this obsession that Tim has sensible by any means? Are you aware of the dueling selves at war within you (too far for an episode description?)? All that and more in this first ever episode of "That's That: A Philip Seymour Hoffman Retrospective". 

This episode's guest is filmmaker, music artist, and cofounder of One County Film Company, Andrew Paul Davis. Follow Andrew on Instagram and Twitter. 

"That's That" is sponsored by One County Film Company, produced and hosted by Timothy Mark Davis, edited by Ryan Arnst, with show music composed by Jessica Rae Huber, and artwork by Drew Hanagen. Additional music from Keston Wright, ANBR, and REW<<. 

Our next episode is on the 1994 TV movie, The Yearling, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Don't be deceived by it's TV movie status. A young PSH brings all the goods. 

The introduction to the newest podcast from One County Film with host Timothy Mark Davis. "That's That" is an in-depth look at every performance by the legendary actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman. First up? "The Master" written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Now streaming on Netflix.