For all you proper film enthusiasts who would like to peruse the films of TruStory FM’s entertainment podcasts by release decade. Get ready for a firehose of film history in these here stacks.
We kick off our series looking at the 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Nominees, starting with Cory McAbee’s quirky scifi western musical “The American Astronaut.” Strange little film but one that immediately captivated both of us. Tune in!
We speak with costume designer Antoinette Messam about her career dressing icons and collaborating with top directors, plus the magical film Amélie, one of her favorites.
We’re back with Ethan Hunt, but this time he’s trying to take a break from the spy business and get married. Doesn’t go well though! But it does go well for the franchise and we’re here for it. Join us as we return to the franchise with our conversation looking at JJ Abrams’ 2006 film.
Tom Cruise is back for more crazy stunts! That’s right, we’re talking about John Woo’s 2000 film MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2. Why does this film feel so different from the rest? It has elements that work, but it mostly doesn’t. Still, it allows for a great conversation. Tune in!
Filmmaker Uwe Boll joins us to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark masterpiece THERE WILL BE BLOOD from 2007. Why do we like Daniel Plainview so much considering he’s such a difficult character to like? What about Anderson’s techniques used to make the film? How has the film influenced Boll’s own passions as a filmmaker? And what is he up to these days? Tune in!
We wrap up our conversations about the Infernal Affairs trilogy with our April 2023 member bonus episode, discussing Andrew Lau’s and Alan Mak’s 2003 film INFERNAL AFFAIRS III. Does it work as the conclusion to this trilogy? Why does it feel more convoluted than the previous two? Which of the story threads works best for us? Tune in!
We wrap up our epic conversation about Peter Jackson’s conclusion to his journey through Middle Earth – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. We love it, and have a great chat about it. Tune in!
Our conversation about Peter Jackson’s 2002 film THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS ranges from the performances in continuing characters as well as the new ones, various set pieces, Jackson’s intercutting between the two stories, Gollum and Andy Serkis, the extended scenes, and more. Tune in!
We kick off our new series exploring Peter Jackson’s first journey to Middle Earth – The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Today, we talk about the extended edition of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. It holds up incredibly well. What do we think of the additions in the extended version? Are there any elements that don’t work as well? And why does it still stand up as the model for fantasy filmmaking? Tune in!
Mandy is joined by actress, writer, producer Kelly Vrooman who brings Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette for the caking.