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Movie Bones

Movie Bones is a film podcast adventure, exploring the rich history of movies available from free-streaming platforms to find out how much of it still has value, whether it's in the form of thought-provoking art-house films to cheesy cult classics. Justin Miller and Ryan Spurlock subject themselves to it all, and render judgement.And because the best adventures are shared, we hope you'll watch them alongside us. Especially because we talk spoilers. Did we mention that? I guess now we did.

tv & film film history

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Episode 010 - The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

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2024/05/29

This week, Justin and Ryan test the idea that "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1946), where they discuss...How plot demands can bring on mood swings...When stupidity is compelling, and when it's just.... stupidHow it could've worked betterOur VerdictNext week's film: "20 Million Miles to Earth" (1957)

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Episode 009 - "Animal Farm" (1954)

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2024/05/22

Justin & Ryan take a trip to "Animal Farm" (1954) to and get put to work deconstructing the ethics of acquiring film rights to make propaganda, as well as...The cartoon propaganda boomPropaganda as a national "Mary Sue" storyChanging the end of the novel and how it changes the meaningThe necessity for skeptics (but not necessarily cynics) in society, and the bigger need for hopeOur VerdictNext week's film: "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1946)

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Episode 008 - "Lured" (1947)

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2024/05/15

Justin & Ryan get "Lured" (1947) into thinking they were in for a better film this week where they discuss...The strength of Lucille Ball's performance and characterThe somewhat skeezy 'business' of paid dancers.Undermining your lead characterBlending genres vs. switching them altogetherBoris Karloff never phoning in a performance - even in bit rolesOur verdict.Next week's film: "Animal Farm" (1954)

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Special Announcement: We have a rating system!

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2024/05/14

Hey folks! Just wanted to make a quick announcement that after seven episodes, Ryan and I settled on a ratings system for Movie Bones that we based loosely around that infamous movie archeologist, Indiana Jones, and here they are from top to bottom: • “Fortune & Glory” films are pure gold. They're movies to go back to again and again. These are the films would find a great home in your physical movie library, if you've still got one - they're that good. • “Trust Me” films are

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Episode 007 - "Metropolis" (1927)

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2024/05/08

Justin & Ryan go "silent" this week sharing their reactions to Fritz Lang's landmark 1927 Sci-Fi epic "Metropolis", where they discuss:They way this film gets longer when more footage is re-discovered.The blending of gothic, art-deco, and bauhaus visual stylesThe importance of finding the right music to back your silent filmHow the film reflects the time and place it was madeNazis...Next week's film: "Lured" (1947)

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Episode 006 - "The Lavender Hill Mob" (1951)

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2024/05/01

Justin & Ryan tag along with Alec Guinness and the "Lavender Hill Mob" this week on Movie Bones, where they discuss:Recognizing a young "Obi-Wan Kenobi"How the movie is like an episode of Power Puff Girls and Breaking BadThe way the film acts as a record of London's still-visible damage from WWIIAlec Guinness' comedic range as an actorNext week's film: "Metropolis" (1927)

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Episode 005 - "Wait Until Dark" (1967)

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2024/04/24

This week, Justin & Ryan unpack their experiences while watching Terence Young's 1967 thriller "Wait Until Dark" with Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin, where they'll discuss:"Blind School"; is that what it's really called?Alan Arkin's standout performance as the psychopathic RoteThe problem when con-artist characters act out their con... badly.Some "what-if"s surrounding the supporting charactersNext week's film: "The Lavender Hill Mob" (1951)

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Episode 004 - "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)

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2024/04/17

Justin & Ryan sit down to share their experiences watching John Huston's 1941 noir classic, "The Maltese Falcon", where they discuss:The cultural origins of noir filmJustin's take on cynicism within noir, and the need for hopeHow Sam Spade is like Indiana Jones and BatmanMcGuffins!Next week's film: "Wait Until Dark" (1967)

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Episode 003 - "The Body Snatcher" (1945)

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2024/04/10

Justin & Ryan share their experiences watching Robert Wise's 1945 horror film "The Body Snatcher" with Boris Karloff where they discuss:Karloff's magnetic screen presence...Subtlety in horror...An unusual thematic parallel with Jurassic Park...The inevitability of the characters' fates...Next week's film: "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)

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Episode 002 - "Roman Holiday" (1953)

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2024/04/04

Justin & Ryan talk about their experiences discovering the 1953 William Wyler rom-com starring Gregory Peck and Audrey HepburnWhen it's not sad to have the couple fail at ending up together.Hepburn & Peck's special comedic qualitiesThe art of not actually naming the kingdom your princess is from.What sets this rom-com apart from later ones.Next week's film: The Body Snatcher with Boris Karloff. Link to film on Tubi

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Episode 001 - "The Man Who Would Be King" (1975)

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2024/03/27

Justin & Ryan talk about their experiences discovering the 1975 John Huston film starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine.Link to movie on TubiWhere we would go to set ourselves up as kings?The actors who almost played Danny and Peachy.A comparison to a Dreamworks animated film.Just how good of a king was Danny?.Next week's film: Roman Holiday with Gregory Peck & Audrey Hepburn. *Free version no longer streaming as of air date, but you can still find it for rent.*

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Movie Bones Podcast Trailer

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2024/03/25

Welcome to Movie Bones!Listen in as Justin and Ryan fill the gaps in their movie watching experience as they dig through films made before they were born, as they become available for free on various streaming platforms.It's an adventure in discovery. We'll cover well-remembered classics, obscure titles, and the occasional rare oddity.Each week, we'll take one film, break down our reactions, and issue a final verdict before announcing the next week's title.If that sounds like an

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