This is a film in three parts about an African-American boy struggling with how society is telling him how to be a man.  Barry Jenkins (writer/director) brings us an Oscar-nominated coming of age film told in a unique way with great acting and a pitch perfect score.  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we talk about the film adaptation of August Wilson's Tony Award-Winning play (that also won the two leads Tonys).  For the most part, the actors from the 2010 revival are the same and we get a third directorial effort from Denzel Washington.  Last week wet talked about our theater experiences, but this week we really get into the film as an adaptation, Denzel's emotional wobble and why Viola Davis may (should) get an Oscar.  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This episode is kind of a catch-up episode where we talk about what we have been watching as we get ready to reveal our top 10 films of the year for 2016.  We also begin our blood feud over the merits of Hell or High Water, specifically the screenplay.  We also talk about our experiences in our respective theaters while seeing Fences (which we will review in our next episode!)  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we talk about one of our most anticipated films of 2016.  This Golden Globe winning follow-up to Damien Chazelle's 2014 film, Whiplash, is a modern-day musical with new songs and two strong leading actors, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone (co-stars in Crazy, Stupid Love).  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

We finally get to go back to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away!  This time we have a special guest, Emmy and ProMax award winning commercial and promotions producer (and huge Star Wars fan) Justin Arner!  We go through what makes this movie different from other Star Wars movies, talk about the score, special effects (good and bad), diversity in casting and much more!  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we analyze Tom Ford’s sophomore directorial and writing effort.  This is a movie based on a book about a woman reading a book written by her ex-husband about why you shouldn’t flip off Aaron Taylor-Johnson.  Not really.  But, kind of.  Let’s get through this together!  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we try to figure out when narration (or voice-over) works and why it isn't always a good idea.  We talk about unvreliable narrators, characters talking to other characters as voice-over, and characters breaking the fourth wall, among other uses of narration.  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

This week we give a few examples of effective use of opera in film and how that can enhance the moviegoing experience.  We also have a tiny spoiler for Arrival (which is still in theaters) in there, so beware!  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

After watching it for the first time, we discuss the 1938 film based on an old English legend starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland.  This big-budget film done by Warner Brothers (in Technicolor!) was the feel-good summer blockbuster of it's time. Here is a link to the matte painting example we talk about in the episode.  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

Amy Adams stars in this "alien" film that turns out to be so much more.  Denis Villeneuve (Enemy, Prisoners, Incindies, Sicario) directs this short story adaptation and incorporates amazing cinematography, score and sound design to tell this story in a new and relevant way.  Subscribe on iTunes:  https://itun.es/i6gB67Y  Check out our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.