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Sonic Cinema Podcast

Discussing movies and filmmaking with fans, critics and filmmakers. Whether it"s modern movies or classics, the biggest hits or some of the worst movies of all-time, host Brian Skutle is passionate about looking at the breadth of movie history. You can read my written reviews and commentary on www.sonic-cinema.com.

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170:27

Discussing Steven Spielberg

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/12/09

With the release of his semi-autobiographical film, "The Fabelmans," it's finally time to discuss Steven Spielberg in depth on the podcast. Joining me in a wide-ranging discussion of Spielberg's impact on film, how he means something else to audiences now than he did when he started, as well as our favorite films, is Danielle Solzman from Solzy at the Movies and Darin Lundberg from NostalgiaCast. I hope you enjoy!

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77:15

Discussing the Score of "Cloud Atlas"

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/11/03

This episode is the continuation of a discussion I began with Robert Yaniz Jr. on his Close Watch podcast about the 2012 epic by the Wachowski sisters and Tom Tykwer, "Cloud Atlas." We focused on the film in that episode; here, we dive into the score by Tykwer, Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil. I hope you listen to both of these episodes as a piece to get the full scope of our discussion on a movie I love.Also, the music at the end of this episode is an original composition of mine for concert band

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123:26

1982 Horror Films

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/10/27

A month of horror movies would not be complete if we didn't talk to Phil Fasso. This year, however, we're discussing some of the best the genre has ever delivered, from one of the best years in movies. We discuss the genre in general, but specifically dive into John Carpenter's "The Thing," Tobe Hooper's "Poltergeist" and George A. Romero's "Creepshow."

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75:13

Under-the-Radar Horror w/ Scott Weinberg

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/10/17

If you want to talk horror, there are few people better to talk to than former critic, and current podcaster and filmmaker, Scott Weinberg. This month, I wanted to discuss some of his favorite under-the-radar horror films, and you could not get a better lineup to hear about than "Session 9," "Frailty" and "May." I hope you enjoy!The piece of music at the end is my original composition, "Into the Dark Alone."

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123:51

Discussing Horror Soundtracks

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/10/07

We begin the annual month of the macabre on the podcast with a great and insightful discussion on film music- specifically, six horror soundtracks, some of which you'll know and love, some that might surprise you. Joining me is musicologist Dr. Becky O'Brien, and I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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64:35

Discussing "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever"

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/09/24

In this episode of the podcast, we celebrate an anniversary that lives in infamy. Is 2002's "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever" really deserving of the honor of being the worst-reviewed film on Rotten Tomatoes? Joining the podcast for the first time to discuss the film is film critic Shaurya Chawla. I hope you enjoy!

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35:34

Dragon*Con 2022

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/09/15

Brian recounts his weekend in downtown Atlanta for Dragon*Con 2022, including his first time being a panelist.

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120:49

Discussing Alan Parker

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/09/07

The genesis of this episode started with our Best of 1996 episode. Here, we welcome back Mathew Timms to the podcast to discuss the career of British director Alan Parker. Our talk focuses on three of his 1980s films- 1982's "Pink Floyd: The Wall," 1984's "Birdy" and 1987's "Angel Heart." I hope you enjoy!

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0:00

Italian Neorealism and Vittorio De Sica

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/08/12

For this episode, Death Ensemble's P Owen Fasso joins me once again, but we're talking about real-life horrors instead. Here, we chose two films from Vittorio De Sica- "Bicycle Thieves" and "Umberto D"- to discuss the Italian neorealist movement, the value of art, and how themes from 70 years ago continue to be relevant.

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95:39

Chaotic MGM

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/07/22

It's Leo season on the horoscope, and I wanted to mark the occasion by welcoming two fellow Chaotic Leos back to the podcast. What topic would make the most sense? How about the most chaotic lion in movie history, MGM? Joining me are Morgan and Chels from the Untitled Cinema Gals Project, and we discuss the studio, the old Hollywood system, and "The Thin Man," "The Women" and "North By Northwest." I hope you enjoy!

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50:11

Interviewing David Rosen

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/07/10

This episode's guest is someone I've wanted on the podcast for some time. His name is David Rosen, and he's the host of the Piecing It Together podcast, and a producer of the Awesome Movie Year podcast, as well as a composer and musician. It was great to talk to him about our shared interests, and where his came from, in this episode.You can find links to all of David's work at https://www.bydavidrosen.com/.

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138:59

Discussing Hans Zimmer

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/06/26

In this episode, Brian is joined by the co-host of NostalgiaCast, Darren Lundberg, to discuss his favorite film composer, Hans Zimmer. Scores discussed include "Backdraft," "Broken Arrow," "The Peacemaker," "The Thin Red Line," "The Da Vinci Code" and "Interstellar." I hope you enjoy the discussion of Zimmer, as well as a Zimmer-inspired piece I wrote in 1999, "Ethereal Atmospheres," which ends the episode.

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25:12

Filmmaker Interview - Joyce Meadows

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/06/21

Brian sits down with actress Joyce Meadows to discuss her career, and 1957's "The Brain From Planet Arous," which is coming to Blu-Ray from The Film Detective.

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55:10

Discussing "Jurassic World Dominion"

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/06/13

With the release of Colin Trevorrow's "Jurassic World Dominion," another era of dinosaurs and man ends on the big screen. To discuss the film and franchise, I am joined by film critic Danielle Solzman, who has a personal affection for the series.

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77:35

Established Classics - "Baby," "Sierra Madre" and...

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/05/29

There are movies whose very names conjures ideas of greatness. In the third episode of this miniseries, actor Timothy J. Cox and I continue to look at Hollywood's Golden Age, this time through Howard Hawks' "Bringing Up Baby," John Huston's "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" and Stanley Donan and Gene Kelly's "Singin' in the Rain."

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10:18

Filmmaker Interview - Donald Mowat

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/05/27

Brian interviews acclaimed makeup and hairstylist Donald Mowat to discuss his work on Marvel's "Moon Knight."

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44:51

Atlanta Film Festival 2022

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/05/13

Brian recounts his favorite and best films from the 2022 Atlanta Film Festival, and shares interviews with director Erica Orofino (the short film, "She Keeps Me") and director Abi Damaris Corbin (the Opening Night presentation, "892").**Audio note: The sound on the second discussion with Corbin is very loud due to the environment and crackling. It has been mastered as best as it could while still being usable. Make sure to turn down the volume during it.

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26:03

Filmmaker Interview - Karl Frid

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/05/11

Brian sits down with musician and film composer Karl Frid to discuss his score for Ninja Thyberg's "Pleasure." There is an odd edit around 19:30 where Karl had to step away for a bit before we resumed.

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24:43

Filmmaker Interview - Erin Bernhardt & Din Blakenship

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/05/10

Brian sits down with filmmakers Erin Bernhardt and Din Blankenship to discuss their documentary, "Refuge," which screened at the 2022 Atlanta Film Festival.

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39:43

An Interview With Phil Hopkins

Sonic Cinema Podcast ·

2022/04/15

Over the past few months, I've really enjoyed diving deep into the Blu-Ray releases from The Film Detective. So when the opportunity arose where I could talk to its founder, Phil Hopkins, I wanted to take the chance to do so. He is the president of Fandor, and we talk about what led to him being a collector, what goes into film restoration, and more. I hope you enjoy!

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