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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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01:17:33

Ep 344 - Beau Is Afraid

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2023/05/08

We wade into the mind of Ari Aster (maybe too far?) and his take on mommy issues and anxiety.

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01:45:26

Ep 343 - Top Ten of 2022

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2023/04/11

We finally have gotten around to our favorite films of 2022! We each count down our favorites and sprinkle some honorable mentions in there. Paul also talks about finishing up his run of performances in Richmond!

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01:05:40

Ep 342 - Oscarcast

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2023/03/11

We go through the big categories for the big night and pick who we would vote for and who we each think will win.

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Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania

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2023/03/02

We catch up with Scott Lang and his family mostly in the quantum realm and get to see Jonathan Majors once again as Kang. Then we sprinkle on a bit of our perceptions of Cocaine Bear. Watch us on YouTube Here

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01:11:50

Ep 340 - Women Talking

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2023/02/20

This episode we focus on Sarah Polley's new film focusing on the the importance of being heard. We get into why this needed to be a film instead of a play, how the cinematography and shot selection contributed to the narrative and which scene should have gotten Jessie Buckley an Oscar nod.

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01:21:47

Ep 339 - Babylon and Top Gun: Maverick

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2023/02/07

This week we are finally getting to two spectacle movies that definitely benefit from being seen in the theater. Babylon is uncompromising and ambitious and Top Gun: Maverick lived up to the hype, in spite of its seemingly "lazy" concept. The movies are back! (fingers crossed)

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01:10:27

Ep 338 - Quick Cuts - Glass Onion, The Menu, The...

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2023/01/23

We are back with a quick cuts episode of what we have been watching. How many of these will get Oscar noms?

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01:07:11

Ep 337 - The Fabelmans

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2023/01/04

We look back at Steven Spielberg looking back at his young life through a well-lit, richly textured lens. Josh enjoyed the journey while Paul was left with questions... Check out our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@actorandengineerpodcast9968

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Ep 336 - The Banshees of Inisherin

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2022/12/20

This week we talk about Martin McDonagh's film about the complexities of friendship, family, community and creating art. Great performances across the board, with a beautiful setting utilizing natural light and a pitch-perfect score.

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01:22:05

Ep 335 - Quick Cuts: Black Panther Wakanda Forever,...

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2022/12/13

This week we go through some new and old films that we have been watching, what we are excited about seeing next and give our take on the contentious new Sight and Sound Lists.

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01:20:52

Ep 334 - Tár

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2022/12/05

We are back with our take on a titanic performance by Cate Blanchett in Todd Field's first film in 16 years! Definitely worth the wait. Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@actorandengineerpodcast9968

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01:09:22

Quick Cuts - The Woman King, Elvis, Blonde, Don't...

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2022/10/21

This week we catch up on what we have been watching. Watch us on YouTube! You can actually see us now! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9F3kvg-OriGkYsCItbxVlg 00:07:11 - The Woman King 00:19:38 - Elvis 00:34:50 - Don't Worry Darling 00:39:38 - Blonde 00:52:59 - The Handmaiden 00:59:18 - She-Hulk 01:01:26 - Werewolf by Night and Andor

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01:07:12

Quick Cuts - Ep 332

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2022/09/13

This week we talk about old and new films we have been watching, some for the first time and some for the hundredth time (maybe not exaggerating?) Watch us on YouTube! You can actually see us now! YouTube Video Episode

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Nope - Ep 331

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2022/08/17

We say "yep" to Jordan Peele's newest film shot in IMAX and starring Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya. We get into the editing, others perceived pacing issues and Spielberg's influence on Peele. Enjoy!

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The Man Who Fell To Earth - Ep 330

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2022/08/02

We talk about the role David Bowie was born to play (alien), bad overdubbing, Nicolas Roeg's editing style, a younger (but still somehow old) Rip Torn and differ on Candy Clark's performance as the love interest/bad influence.

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41:51

Thor Love and Thunder - Ep 329

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2022/07/27

God of Thunder, meet God Butcher. We talk about the narration as a storytelling device, the bold opening scene and a few other choices that Taika Waititi makes with his newest entry in the MCU.

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Men - Ep 328

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2022/06/28

We have more questions than answers about Alex Garland's original screenplay. We also talk a little about Top Gun: Maverick and Crimes of the Future. Enjoy!

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01:03:24

Quick Cuts: TV, Dr Strange, Secrets of Dumbledore,...

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2022/06/04

Another Quick Cuts to go through what we have been watching, which is a lot more television than normal. But, we each saw some newer and older movies that we get into, ranging from Lethal Weapon 2 to The Northman. We're getting too old for this viking ship...

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Everything Everywhere All At Once - Ep 326

The Actor and The Engineer Podcast ·

2022/05/06

How much can one writer/director duo fit into one film? We find out when we talk about the new action/sci-fi/family comedy-drama starring Michelle Yeoh from the minds of The Daniels. Get your chapstick ready.

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01:41:10

Top Tens of 2021

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2022/04/19

Better late than never! We finally got together to discuss our top ten movies of 2021, and there will definitely be some surprises!

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