Category: Podcast

PTS Proudly Presents Sean Mullin POWERCAST

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Podcasting Them Softly was honored to chat with Sean Mullin, the writer and director of this year’s independent romance AMIRA & SAM. The film is a charming romantic dramedy that’s set in New York, and focuses on an Iraq-war vet named Sam (Martin Starr), and how Sam meets the charming Amira (Dina Shihabi), an illegal immigrant from Iraq who happens to be the niece of his wartime translator. Sean Mullin #1Before you can say “meet-cute,” the two of them form an unlikely friendship which quickly blossoms into a romance, which the leads them both down some unexpected emotional paths. After screening on the festival circuit, Drafthouse Films nabbed the distribution rights, and after a limited theatrical release earlier this year, the film is streaming on Amazon and will be available for Prime members July 5th, is now available for purchase on DVD, available on disc via Netflix, and through various On Demand platforms. It’s one of those short and sweet little films that never overstays its welcome and tells an emotionally pointed story with excellent characters. Check it out!

PTS Presents Filmmaker Wayne Kramer

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We are incredibly proud to present a two hour conversation with filmmaker Wayne Kramer where we discuss his fantastic filmography of THE COOLER, RUNNING SCARED, CROSSING OVER and PAWN SHOP CHRONICLES and he briefly teases his next project.  Wayne discussed at length his filmography and talked about his knack for casting amazing ensembles.   Wayne also discusses his love for film scores, particularly that of John Barry and his influences of film noir, 1970’s crime films and the collective work of Brian De Palma.  We would like to thank Wayne for being so gracious with his time.

All of Wayne’s films are available to purchase via Amazon.com, by disc on Netflix’s mailing service, and to rent or own via Amazon Instant Video, Vudu and iTunes.

PTS Proudly Presents Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson of SPRING

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We were incredibly honored to have on the filmmaking duo responsible for the years second best film thus far (behind MAD MAX, sorry guys), Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson of SPRING.  Both Aaron and Justin co-directed the film and edited it together.  Aaron shot the film, and Justin wrote it – but they both had their hands all over each process of the film’s production.

This film is absolutely beautiful, and touching.  It will be one of the most unique and heartfelt love stories you will ever see.  Please check this film out if you have not already.

We trek into spoiler territory for this film, so please be advised.  This film is available to purchase at Best Buy right now, or you can pre-order the blu ray at Amazon.  You can rent/own this film via Amazon Instant Video, Vudu or iTunes.

PTS Presents The Gary Young Special Episode 1: Michael Mann’s MANHUNTER and Jonathan Demme’s SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

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Our first monthly series with screenwriter Gary Young, where we discuss Michael Mann’s MANHUNTER and Jonathan Demme’s SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.  We also get into the television series HANNIBAL as well as Ridley Scott’s HANNIBAL and we briefly touch upon Brett Ratner’s RED DRAGON.

Episode 10: Martin Scorsese’s GANGS OF NEW YORK Top Five Daniel Day-Lewis and Meryl Streep

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Episode 10 is up!  We discuss Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece GANGS OF NEW YORK and our top five Daniel Day-Lewis and Meryl Streep performances!  Hope everyone enjoys!

PTS Proudly Presents Special Guest MARK PELLINGTON

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We proudly present a podcast with special guest Mark Pellington.  Mark has an eclectic filmography spanning from the MTV music video generation where he directed Pearl Jam’s JEREMY, INXS BEAUTIFUL GIRL, and U2’s ONE among a few.  Mark’s feature film are startling reflective pieces of work including GOING ALL THE WAY,  ARLINGTON ROAD, THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, HENRY POOLE IS HERE and I MELT WITH YOU.   His latest work is a short musical film called LONE and NBC’s new show BLINDSPOT where Mark directed the pilot.

I MELT WITH YOU is available to stream on Netflix and Amazon Prime.

LONE is available to rent or purchase on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and Vudu.

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We would like to thank Mark for how gracious he was with his time, and it was an absolute pleasure to speak with him.  Please check out Mark’s personal website here.

 

Episode 9: Ridley Scott’s THE COUNSELOR, new trailers and Top Five Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz

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Episode 9 is now live.  We discuss Ridley Scott’s THE COUNSELOR, new movie trailers and Top Five performances of Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz!

Enjoy!

Episode 8: Brad Bird’s TOMORROWLAND, Tod Williams’ THE DOOR IN THE FLOOR, Top Five Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger

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Episode 8 is now live!  We discuss the current theatrical release of Brad Bird’s TOMORROWLAND, and our feature film of the week, Tod Williams’ THE DOOR IN THE FLOOR as well as our top five performances of Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger!  Enjoy everyone!

 

 

Episode 7: With Very Special Guest GARY YOUNG. Sidney Lumet’s THE OFFENCE, MAD MEN, HARRY BROWN and top five Sean Connery and Faye Dunaway

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Featured on Episode 7 is a very special guest, Gary Young writer of HARRY BROWN starring Michael Caine.  We also discuss MAD MEN, Sidney Lumet’s THE OFFENCE and top five performances of Sean Connery and Faye Dunaway.

Enjoy!