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Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange

A podcast about how to watch movies hosted by writer/editor/composer Martyn Strange.Follow Martyn on:YouTubeInstagramThreadsLetterboxdBecome a supporter on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:02

213: The Films of Bruce Lee

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/12/06

On the season two finale, I go in depth on one of my cinematic heroes, martial arts superstar and 70s icon Bruce Lee. Take a listen as we run through each of his five incredibly important films, learn his story from Hong Kong to Hollywood and back again, and discuss how his legacy has endured, changing international cinema forever.follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:06:49

212: Best Movie Year(s) Ever - 2007

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2024/11/29

On another edition of Best Movie Year(s) Ever, I discuss the landmark year of 2007, featuring such greats as Hot Fuzz, Zodiac, Superbad, Eastern Promises, Juno, Michael Clayton, and many more! follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:11:58

211: Love on the Run w/ Marta Djordjevic

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2024/11/22

In this episode, I talk with film journalist and host of the podcast ‘McFly’s Movie House’ Marta Djordjevic about four iconic movies involving lovers on the run: Bonnie and Clyde, Badlands, Wild at Heart, and True Romance. What makes these movies similar and what sets them apart? How do each accomplish telling a story of doomed (or redemptive) love? What do themes of crime, passion, anti-authority, and self-revelation reveal about these kinds of stories and why we return to them again and

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1:25:18

210: Roger Corman Triple Feature w/ Bobby Kitchens

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/11/15

On today’s episode I chat with my pal, actor and musician Bobby Kitchens, about the legendary indie trailblazer Roger Corman. We break down three of his movies and discuss his legacy, philosophy on filmmaking, and the other filmmakers whose careers he helped jumpstart.support Bobby on Bandcamp.follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:29

Special News Bulletin

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/11/08

A quick update and shoutout to all my listeners! Thank you for supporting the show!follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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209: The Straight Story

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/11/01

In this episode of the show, I go through David Lynch's oft-forgotten Disney film The Straight Story. I talk about the legacy of actor Richard Farnsworth, Lynch's first-time collaboration with longtime friend Sissy Spacek, and how sometimes you need a simple, wholesome movie to reset your mind and soul. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:54:21

208: Evil Dead Anthology w/ Alex Walsh

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/10/25

In this episode I talk to actor and movie trivia extraordinaire Alex Walsh about one of our mutual favorite horror franchises: The Evil Dead. We talk about the best moments, Bruce Campbell’s star-making performance, and where the movies could go in the future. An unlikely anthology that spans over 40 years, this breakdown is just in time for spooky season.follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See

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1:04:01

207: Which Streamers Are Worth It?

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/10/18

Today on the show, we're doing something a little different. I take a look at every streaming service and help you decide which ones are worth the cost, according to their content. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:24:51

206: Giallo w/ Olivia Bagshaw

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/10/11

In this episode, I talk to writer and video essayist Olivia Bagshaw, host of the YouTube show “You Have Been Watching Films”, about the iconic horror sub-genre of Giallo. We discuss what makes a Giallo film, what doesn’t, and how horror and thriller filmmaking was forever changed by this revolutionary and evocative moment in cinematic history.subscribe to Olivia's Youtube channel.follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on

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2:10:37

205: Spaghetti Westerns w/ Jared Spears

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2024/10/04

In this episode I talk with co-host of Concessions podcast Jared Spears about the vast, brutal, and sun-bleached world of Spaghetti Westerns: movies produced in Italy and Spain primarily in the 1960s and early 1970s. We discuss important directors and actors, landmark films, the cultural impact of the movement, and our favorite discoveries of over twenty films in an expansive canon.follow Concessions podcast here.follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link

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1:30:02

204: Kubrick's War Trilogy w/ K. Matthew Bennett

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/09/27

In this episode, author, educator, and my good friend K. Matthew Bennett returns to the show to talk about Stanley Kubrick’s unofficial trilogy of war movies: Paths of Glory, Dr. Strangelove, and Full Metal Jacket. We talk about three radically different depictions of conflict, Kubrick’s legacy, and how these films have endured as documents of war storytelling...follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See

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1:21:52

203: The Last Detail w/ Justin Hoard

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/09/20

In this episode I talk to musician, producer, & photographer Justin Hoard about Hal Ashby’s The Last Detail starring Jack Nicholson. We discuss the importance and legacy of writer Robert Towne, the movie’s parallel production with Chinatown, military parody, and love stories among buddies.Find Justin on Instagram @deepnthcutFollow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:23:54

202: The Night of the Hunter w/ Rich Johnson

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2024/09/13

In this episode, I talk to author, critic, and film educator Rich Johnson about the 1955 American gothic drama, written by James Agee and starring Robert Mitchum, from one-time director Charles Laughton. We discuss the impact of post-colonial American storytelling, religious symbolism in the film, and the careers of Laughton, Mitchum, and Lillian Gish.for more info on Rich visit richpieces.comfollow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link

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1:15:38

201: Alien Anthology

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/09/06

In this episode, I dive deep into the history, lore, and significance of the groundbreaking sci-fi horror franchise comprising Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant, and the newest installment, Alien: Romulus. Where did it all start? What makes these films so effective or (in some cases) ineffective? Which have aged the best? How has the legacy of Alien changed and endured in the last 40+ years? What is next for the franchise? All this and more...follow and

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24:40

Bonus: Summer of Horror 2024

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/08/12

In this episode we dig into a plethora of horror offerings currently in theaters or VOD.follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 113: Noir

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/06/28

In which we discuss the style and cultural significance of the cinematic art form of Film Noir... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:27:39

Ep. 112: Wizarding World of Harry Potter pt 2 w/...

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/06/21

In which we continue our magical journey through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34:17

Ep. 112: Wizarding World of Harry Potter w/ Rebecca...

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/06/21

In which we take a magical journey through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 111: The Mad Max Saga (& The Death of Moviegoing)

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/06/14

In which we discuss and rank the films in George Miller's Mad Max Saga, and Martyn loses his mind over the Furiosa box office numbers... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34:18

Ep. 110: PODZILLA w/ Patrick Guest

Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange ·

2024/06/07

In which we discuss four major films and the cinematic legacy of one of the most iconic pop-culture franchises: Godzilla!... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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