Join us as we go our favorite films of 2016, give our assessment of the Oscar nominations, DC Films, and what are some of our favorite overlooked films by the Academy. We hope you guys enjoy!
Category: Podcast
PTS Presents Director’s Chair with ALEX COX
We are so incredibly proud to publish our latest chat in our Director’s Chair series. We were joined by filmmaker ALEX COX. We had limited time with him, and cannot thank him enough for his time, but we were able to ask him about SID & NANCY, WALKER, REPO MAN, and a film he’s in talks with releasing through the Criterion Collection, HIGHWAY PATROLMAN! We hope you guys enjoy!
32nd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival
We’re very excited to publish our 32nd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival podcast. This year, Frank was able to get red carpet interviews with Executive Director of the festival, Roger Durling, film historian Leonard Maltin, Naomie Harris of MOONLIGHT, Stephen McKinnley Henderson of FENCES, David Crosby who wrote and performed an original song for LITTLE PINK HOUSE, filmmaker Derek Wayne Johnson who premiered his film, JOHN G. ALVIDSEN: KING OF THE UNDERDOGS at SBIFF, Aaron Taylor-Johnson of NOCTURNAL ANIMALS, and filmmaker Damien Chazelle who wrote and directed LA LA LAND. On the latter half of the podcast, Frank is joined with Devin Godzicki who took photographs and attended panels with Frank at this year’s SBIFF. They discuss a film they saw, SEPTEMBER 12th, and end the conversation with a brief chat about LA LA LAND.
STAR WARS POWERCAST EPISODE VI: Let’s Discuss Carrie Fisher and CGI Recreation
Join Frank and Tim as they bring you yet another amazing STAR WARS POWERCAST. This time, we discuss the passing of Carrie Fisher and how Lucasfilm/Disney should handle the role of Princess Leia in Episode 9. We also discuss what we think is going to happen, the newly announced title for Episode 8 THE LAST JEDI, and whether or not Disney should CGI reconstruct Carrie Fisher for Epsidoe 9.
Episode 36 John Moore’s I.T. with Special Guest William Wisher
Join Frank with returning guest William Wisher, to talk about his latest film, I.T. which stars Pierce Brosnan in his finest post-Bond role! The film was directed by Bill’s friend and collaborator John Moore, and Bill co-wrote and executive produced the feature. In the chat, they discuss the digital age, cyber security, how 9/11 has not only affected cinema, but the world in general, and the evaporation of privacy. Bill also details his wonderful working relationship with Pierce Brosnan and his production partner, the late Beau St. Clair and what it was like working in Ireland. I.T. is currently available to stream on Netflix, or for purchase on Amazon.com and other outlets.
EPISODE 35: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
Join Frank and Tim, as they discuss one of the very best films of the year, Tom Ford’s NOCTURNAL ANIMALS!
Episode 35: A Conversation with Dan Mirvish
Tim and Nick were delighted to talk with Dan Mirvish, independent filmmaker and co-founder of the infamous Slamdance Film Festival. We discuss his entry into the business, how Slamdance came about, and his new book, The Cheerful Subversive’s Guide to Independent Filmmaking, which is a must read for any up and coming auteurs.
PTS Presents Editor’s Suite with MICK AUDSLEY Vol 2
Join Nick and Tim with volume 2 of chatting with feature film editor, Mick Audsley!
Episode 34: MICHAEL MANN’S THE INSIDER with Special Guest MATTHEW SAND
Join Nick and Frank with returning guest, screenwriter Matthew Sand (DEEP WATER HORIZON), to discuss Michael Mann’s THE INSIDER as well as the process between writing fiction and non fiction. We also discuss at length the genre of topical films, and how beholden the writer should be to the truth, and how much creative freedom the writer and film should take.
PTS PRESENTS EDITOR’S SUITE HUGHES WINBORNE POWERCAST
Podcasting Them Softly is honored to present a discussion with feature film editor Hughes Winborne! Some of his credits include the Marvel blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy, The Help, The Pursuit of Happyness, The Great Debaters, and Sling Blade. He won the Academy Award for his editing work on the 2005 film Crash, and this winter, his latest project, Fences, re-teams him with director and star Denzel Washington — the film looks absolutely fantastic and we can’t wait to see it. We hope you enjoy this informative and entertaining chat where we found out more about Hughes‘ process, his experiences, and some his inspirations. Enjoy!
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