We’re back with a regular episode! It’s been too long, so we’re here to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Tony Scott’s seminal film, DOMINO. Along with our thoughts on DOMINO, we also discuss our top five Tony Scott films and top five Mickey Rourke performances.
Podcasting Them Softly is proud to present the first installment of EDITOR’S SUITE, with two-time Oscar nominee Craig McKay (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, REDS). Over the last 30 years, Craig has put his distinct editorial stamp on the feature film landscape, with credits that include SOMETHING WILD, MAD DOG AND GLORY, SIN NOMBRE, AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS, PHILADELPHIA, THE CONSPIRATOR, COP LAND, and many, many more. Having worked with some of cinema’s best director’s, he’s created a powerful body of work that time and time again has represented the very best that editing has to offer, and it was an absolute honor to get a chance to speak with him about his tremendous career. We hope you enjoy this informative and passionate discussion!
Podcasting Them Softly is honored to present a discussion with cinematographer Bobby Bukowski. Bobby‘s most recent films, the groundbreaking Oren Moverman drama TIME OUT OF MIND and 99 HOMES, which is the latest from acclaimed indie filmmaker Ramin Bahrani, are in theaters nationwide right now. and we urge everyone to check them both out, as they’re two of the best films of the year. Some of his other excellent credits include THE MESSENGER and RAMPART, two more collaborations with Oren Moverman, INFINITELY POLAR BEAR with Mark Ruffalo, the mob-hitman thriller THE ICEMAN, Jon Stewart’s political drama ROSEWATER, and one of our favorites, ARLINGTON ROAD, which was of course directed by friend of Podcasting Them Softly’s Mark Pellington. Bobby‘s work is always extremely stylish and is always in perfect tandem with the narrative material no matter the genre, and it’s clear he’s crafted a strong relationship with Moverman, as the three films they’ve done together are some of the best of their respective years. We hope you enjoy our chat with Bobby!
Podcasting Them Softly is proud to be joined with veteran still photographer RICHARD CARTWRIGHT. Richard has been capturing life still by still for over the last thirty years in the film industry. Richard has worked on the sets of 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, CELTIC PRIDE, PLAYING GOD, BANDITS, HEAVYWEIGHTS, HIDALGO, MR. 3000, BATTLE: LOS ANGELOS, MUSIC FROM ANOTHER ROOM, WEDDING CRASHERS, PITCH PERFECT 2 and last but not least, friend of Podcasting Them Softly’s Wayne Kramer’s insanely audacious film, PAWN SHOP CHRONICLES.
Please visit Richard’s website at www.richardcartwright.com to view his extensive credits and see the photos he’s taken!
Podcasting Them Softly presents an explosive chat with Stunt Coordinator and Second Unit Director Wade Eastwood! Wade has an extensive list of credits on some of the biggest blockbusters of the last 15 years, including the latest Mission: Impossible entry, Rogue Nation, the upcoming James Bond adventure Spectre, 2014’s Interstellar, Godzilla, and Edge of Tomorrow, and numerous other high-throttle action films that have featured some of the most dynamic stunt work in modern cinema history. A true dare-devil at heart (he’s also a stunt driver and performer), we had a great time chatting with Wade, and we hope you enjoy!
Podcasting Them Softly is extremely proud to present a chat with director of photography Russ Alsobrook. Russ is one of the go-to-guys for studio comedies, having shot such films as last summer’s box office hit Tammy, David Wain’s Role Models, and Superbad and Forgetting Sarah Marshall for producer Judd Apatow. He’s also forged a close partnership with writer/director/actor Mike Binder, collaborating with him on the Hollywood satire Man About Town, the fantastic and deeply underrated post 9/11 drama Reign Over Me, and last year’s thoughtful and provocative Kevin Costner drama Black or White. He’s also a force on the small screen, having shot 98 episodes of the smash hit comedy The New Girl starring Zooey Deschanel, as well as directing some episodes of that charming program. Other TV credits include work on Big Love, The Mind of the Married Man, Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, and The Ben Stiller Show. He’s a unique talent in the sense that he’s shot some really big, comedy centered narratives but can also respond to dramatic material just as strongly, always with sharp, stylish instincts. We hope you enjoy our exciting chat!
We were joined with Facebook friend Paul Rai to discuss Quentin Taratino’s masterpiece JACKIE BROWN and Tarantino’s work in general. It’s been a while since we’ve done a a regular podcast! Enjoy!
STEPHEN LANG is an award-winning actor known for his work on TV, film and stage. Lang has been cast in a recurring role as Waldo in the upcoming AMC genre-bending material arts series INTO THE BADLAND. He will also be reprising his role as Colonel Miles Quaritch from James Cameron’s AVATAR in the three upcoming sequels. Lang can be seen starring in WGN America’s hit series SALEM as Increase Mathers. Recently, Lang took his acclaimed stage production of BEYOND GLORY on the road to eight cities nationwide. You can also watch Lang in the documentary BEYOND GLORY which the actor as he tracks the ten year odyssey behind his one-man show about eight medal of honor recipients.
Last fall, he starred as Coach Farris in 23 BLAST, a sports drama based on the true story of a high school football star who is suddenly stricken with irreversible total blindness. He also starred as Increase Mathers in the first season of WGN America’s hit series SALEM. Lang can be seen in such films as Stephen King’s A GOOD MARRIAGE, THE NUT JOB, IN THE BLOOD, and PIONEER. He was also featured in the cast of the HBO documentary LOVE, MARILYN. Lang’s many films include LAST EXIT TO BROOKLYN, TOMBSTONE, GODS AND GENERALS, GETTYSBURG, PUBLIC ENEMIES, WHITE IRISH DRINKERS, CONAN THE BARBARIAN, CHRISTINA, and AVATAR.
Film awards and nominations include Saturn Award for Outstanding Villain, The Grace Prize, MTV and Teen Choice Awards, Best Actor Buffalo-Niagra Film Fest, Outstanding Acting Achievement VisonFest X.
Extensive work on TV includes Michael Mann’s classic CRIME STORY, and TERRA NOVA. His extensive work on the New York stage includes A FEW GOOD MEN, THE SPEED OF DARKNESS, DEATH OF A SALESMAN DEFIANCE, THE GUYS, and HAMLET, as well as 101 critically acclaimed performances of his solo play, BEYOND GLORY at The Roundabout.
He received the NEA Chairman’s Medal for Distinguished Service for bringing BEYOND GLORY to American troops around the globe, as well as the Bob Hope Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for his portrayal of American fighting men. Other theatre awards and nominations include The Tony, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Joseph Jefferson, Helen Hayes, and Outer Critics Circle Awards.
Lang holds Honorary Doctorates from Swarthmore College and Jacksonville University, and is a member of The Actors Studio.
Our latest monthly edition is with filmmaker Matthew Wilder. Matthew’s credits include writing and directing YOUR NAME HERE, and he penned the screenplay for the upcoming Paul Schrader film, DOG EAT DOG which he adapted from Edward Bunker’s novel. Matthew is also casting his next film, OLD MONEY and working on a miniseries based on Norman Mailer’s HARLOT’S CHARIOT. Stay turned for more adventures of, I HEARD IT FROM MATTHEW WILDER!
Podcasting Them Softly is proud to present a chat with feature film producer BILL GERBER. Bill has some huge credits under his belt — Clint Eastwood’s GRAN TORINO and Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT are major feathers in his cap — and over the past 30 years he’s etched himself into the Hollywood landscape with a diverse background that includes work in the worlds of both film and music. Attracted to exciting material and excellent filmmakers, he spent time at the studio level working as an executive on both Oliver Stone’s JFK, Michael Mann’s HEAT, Clint Eastwood’s UNFORGIVEN and Curtis Hanson’s LA CONFIDENTIAL, before branching out as an independent producer with a first-look deal at Warner’s. Passionate, insightful, and beyond knowledgeable, we had a great time chatting with Bill, and we hope you enjoy!
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