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PODCAST

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast

Paul James and Josh Knapp

This is a film podcast by two people that come at movies from different angles. Paul is a trained actor and Josh is a broadcast engineer. They have lively conversations about all aspects of old and new films: technical, emotional, acting, directing, writing, music, special effects, and more. Check out the website at www.actorandengineer.com and email actorandengineer@gmail.com.

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56:56

Jesus of Montreal

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/06/19

This week we talk about an Oscar-nominated film that Paul saw around the time of it's release and has thought recently about revisiting. This film is a retelling of the Passion Play (Jesus' last few days on Earth) as re-imagined by a writer/actor and the group of friends/actors that he brings together. The film also parallels Jesus' story and is a rare instance where we disagree on the merits of the film as we discuss it. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page:

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01:27:20

Get Out

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/06/02

Writer/Director Jordan Peele impresses with his debut film that you can't pigeon-hole into one genre. We talk about the "social thriller" moniker that it is getting, along with the strong performances from the cast. This movie tries harder than most movies nowadays, to frighten, challenge and amuse, and it succeeds. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:24:26

Alien: Covenant

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/05/25

Ridley Scott goes back to the well for the follow-up to 2012's Prometheus. We get new and different species of the Xenomorph alien and multiple Fassbenders. We have multiple questions about the plot and character motivations that make this face-hugging space horror a head scratcher. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:33:32

Sunset Boulevard

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/05/20

Paul has just watched Billy Wilder's Oscar-winning 1950 film for the first time and we talk about it. Is the Norma Desmond character too over-the-top, or just enough? How about that cool cigarette holder of hers? William Holden and Eric von Stroheim are along for the ride in this movie about movies and what they can do to the people who make them. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on

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01:37:51

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/05/11

This is the sequel that we have been waiting for. James Gunn writes and directs the second chapter in the Guardian's story and tells us more about the established characters while introducing new and enigmatic characters. Kurt Russell plays a planet and the new classic rock tunes fit right in (especially when Baby Groot is dancing to them). Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:28:31

The Discovery

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/05/04

This week we talk about the new pseudo-sci fi film from the minds of Charlie McDowell and Justin Lader. This thought provoking and discussion starting movie is acted well (by Robert Redford, Rooney Mara, Jason Segel and Jesse Plemons) and shot beautifully. Now let's try to unpack it! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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50:04

Free Fire

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/04/26

What happens when a whole movie is a real-time shootout in a 1970's warehouse including the Lone Ranger and an Oscar Winner? We aim to find out when we talk about Ben Wheatley's new film this week. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:02:25

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/04/21

This week we look back at an Oscar-winning film (Costume Design) that we didn't get to in the Oscar season rush. J.K. Rowling's first screenplay brings a book referenced in the Harry Potter books to life. Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Colin Farrell and more doing magic in 1920's New York City...with weird magical animals! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:26:11

Silence

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/04/18

This week we talk about Martin Scorcese's most recent passion project. Made for less money that he is used to in treacherous conditions, this interpretation of a true situation shows us the struggles of Portuguese Jesuit Priests in a hostile 17th-century Japan. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:33:35

Kong: Skull Island

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/04/05

This week we look at this new "big monkey" movie that is slated to start the Monsterverse (including Godzilla and Mothra). We also talk about Josh's experience at the theater seeing this movie (spoiler alert: it wasn't great). Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:25:40

Passengers and Hacksaw Ridge

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/03/30

This week we talk about the sci fi love story (?) with questionable morals that had audiences scratching their heads. Was it actually bad? We then catch up on Mel Gibson's 2016 Best Picture nominee that was based on a true story. We start the discussion of Hacksaw Ridge at the 47 minute mark (for people who don't want to hear spoilers for Passengers). Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on

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01:17:18

Opening Scenes and Title Sequences

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/03/21

This week we talk about the films that grab us from the very beginning, whether it be with an engaging title sequence or an inventive opening scene. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:12:24

Jackie and Allied

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/03/13

This week we talk about two period pieces that came out in 2016. The first is a Pablo Larrain film starring Natalie Portman that garnered her an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Jaqueline Kennedy with an amazing (also Oscar-nomitated) score by Micachu. We then try to figure out if the second film (Allied) is a spy movie or a love story or a visual effects showcase... Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and

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01:17:27

Logan

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/03/06

This week we talk about the final chapter in Hugh Jackman's portrayal of the Wolverine spanning 17 years. How does the film's grittier and bloodier take on the Logan character compare to the other films and was the R-rating necessary to the telling of this story? We also talk about the pre-film Deadpool 2 trailer (now with Cherry Garcia!!) Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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Oscar Minisode 2017

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/02/27

This is a quick episode right before the Oscars, so that we can get in the last few movies that we have seen before the ceremony. Josh also talks about some crazy coincidences on his vacation. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:37:47

Oscarcast 2016

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/02/22

Here are our predictions for how it will go down on Oscar night. We not only try to glean how the Academy will vote, but we also pick who we would vote for in each of the major categories if we actually had a vote. Check back for a minisode right before the Oscars to see if our minds have changed after seeing even more of the nominated movies. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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49:50

Top 10 of 2016 Part 2

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/02/19

This week we each finish up our countdown of our top 10 films of 2016. Keep an eye out for our next podcast, which will be our Oscar picks for the year 2016. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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01:01:42

Top 10 Films of 2016 Part 1

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/02/13

This is our "end of the year" countdown of our favorite movies that came out in 2016. This episode is the first part of the list. We both count down our lists from 10 to 6 and explain why we want to single out these particular movies. Next week is 5 through 1! Josh also mentions a website that has dvd commentary tracks available as mp3s so you can listen to them like podcasts! Here is the link: criterioncommentaries.com. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook

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01:44:10

Hidden Figures and Captain Fantastic

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/02/06

This week we talk about two Oscar contenders. Hidden Figures focuses on three African-American women in early 1960's Virginia that fight against racial and gender barriers and help our country to safely put men in space at the height of the space race. The picture and screenplay were nominated as well as Octavia Spencer for her supporting performance. Captain Fantastic looks at a family that is completely off the grid and all of the benefits and difficulties that come with that. Viggo Mortensen

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01:35:44

Manchester By The Sea

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2017/01/30

This week we experience Kenneth Lonergan's vision of a man who is forced to return to his small hometown and face his past while dealing with his nephew's future. Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges each give Oscar-nominated performances that have to be seen, even if just once. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itun.es/i6gB67Y Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/actorandengineer and follow us on twitter @actorengineer.

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