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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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119:52

Discussing The War of the Worlds

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2025/10/16

In part due to the unplanned hiatus during May and June, horror podcast episodes are not on the menu this year. But this episode is close, because H.G. Wells's is one of the most terrifying stories in the annals of science fiction. Much like we did a couple of years ago regarding Dracula, Phil Fasso and I look at Wells's classic through the perspective of some of its most famous iterations. We begin with Orson Welles's infamous radio play version, then go to Byron Haskins's 1953 film, Steven

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98:36

Discussing "Braveheart"

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2025/10/02

As you've probably noticed in the past few years, one of the things I've wanted to do is have some discussions on films from my formative years discovering films, and getting deeper into films, that mean a lot to me. This is one that was bound to be a tough one to get a guest for, but as you hear, this conversation ended up being a fascinating, all-encompassing one about every aspect of this film's discussion over the years. We are discussing Mel Gibson's Oscar-winning "Braveheart", which remains

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51:35

Kiera Faber Interview

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2025/09/16

In the latest episode of the Sonic Cinema Podcast, we continue a conversation that began this year at the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival. It's not often that we return to a filmmaker so quickly after meeting them, but the connection I had with filmmaker Kiera Faber was a meaningful one for both of us. I hope you enjoy this continuing meeting of minds with the filmmaker of the short film, "The Garden Sees Fire".You can hear our discussion at the Atlanta Film Festival here.

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20:26

DragonCon 2025

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2025/09/04

Because of the lack of the film festival element, it feels as though my annual DragonCon podcast gets shorter and shorter each year. But, it is tradition, and it's also a nice reprieve from the heavier episodes of the year. I hope you enjoy this year's episode!

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96:42

Fascism in Cinema: Bad Faith

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2025/08/19

One of the most exciting things about the idea of discussing Fascism in Cinema is how fluidly the ideas of authoritarianism have been adapted, and sometimes skewered, by filmmakers over the years. In the third episode of this series, we are looking at films that look at matters of faith, and how corrupted they can be by mankind. Since we are discussing religion, it would be wrong to have any other guest but return guest Stuart Delony from Snarky Faith. Listen as we discuss the state of religion in

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64:57

Discussing "Andor"

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2025/08/07

You'll have to excuse the high-pitched sound during most of the record. It's my first record with my new computer and I'm still working out the kinks. That said, this was quite a discussion to debut it with. In this episode, "Star Wars" returns to the podcast with a discussion about the acclaimed series, "Andor." Joining me is a filmmaker whom I met a few years ago at the Renegade Film Festival, Charles de Lauzirika, whose love for the series made him a natural fit for this discussion.The end piece

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44:52

Atlanta Film Festival 2025

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2025/07/08

It's a couple of months later than I hoped, but my wrap-up episode of the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival is finally here. I explain where the podcast has been the past couple of months, rattle off some of my favorite films of the fest, as well as share interviews with director David Fortune, executive producer Xavier Two Lewis and actor Njema Williams ("Color Book"), writers Omar Epps and 2 Chainz ("Red Clay") and filmmaker Kiera Faber ("The Garden Sees Fire", which I forgot to mention as one of my

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18:36

Filmmaker Interview - Serena Dykman

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2025/04/27

Prior to the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival beginning, I had the chance to watch the lovely short documentary, "At See", and speak to its director- Serena Dykman- about its unusual storytelling approach. I hope you enjoy!

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83:00

"Tombstone" and Friendship

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2025/04/22

It's interesting how this episode lined up with events around it. My guest and I had been planning for this episode for months, and we happened to have time for it shortly after one of its stars passed away. My guest is a first-timer to the podcast, my dear friend Dawn Echols, and the subject is George P. Costamos's 1993 film, "Tombstone", starring the late Val Kilmer. In addition to thoughts on the film, we also have a meaningful discussion about our friendship. I hope you enjoy!The closing

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133:30

Fascism in Cinema: Copaganda

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2025/04/08

As I began to prepare for my recent episode with Jason from Binge Movies on Fascism in Cinema, it occurred to me that this would be a fascinating ongoing series in the next year or two in American history. For the next episode of the series, we are looking at authoritarian violence and the idea of due process in our society, and how it can be reflected in films. Joining me for this episode is Darin Lundberg from NostalgiaCast and Back to Bluey, and listen to us discuss Don Siegel's "Dirty Harry",

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68:46

Discussing "American Psycho"

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2025/03/26

On the next episode of the podcast, I'm joined by a fellow podcaster whom I've only talked to on social media, and will be my first new guest on 2025. The topic of the day is Mary Harron's controversial dark comedy, "American Psycho", which turns 25 this year. The guest is Pete Abeyta, one of the co-hosts of the Middle Class Film Class podcast. I hope you enjoy!

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80:31

Renegade Film Festival 2025

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2025/03/10

For this year's wrap-up episode of my coverage of the 2025 Renegade Film Festival, I'm taking a slightly different approach. You can read my thoughts at Sonic Cinema and In Their Own League about what I took away from the festival this year. both in terms of perspective of the time it took place, and the films I loved from it; this episode is about giving the filmmakers their voice to discuss their work, what inspired it, and how it fits into the current moment in our country. My guests include

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121:35

Oscar Thoughts with Amanda Spears & Brian's Top 10 of...

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2025/02/28

It's that time again. Amanda Spears returns to discuss the Oscars and help predict the winners. I also share my 10 Best list for 2024. I hope you enjoy!

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194:46

Resistance to Fascism in Cinema

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2025/02/13

The American experiment with Democracy is in a perilous place with the re-election of Donald Trump. Art, and cinema, is inherently political by virtue of the time it was made, as well as the time in which we watch it. In the first episode of what will be a miniseries for the Sonic Cinema Podcast, we begin looking at the ways in which films have portrayed fascism and authoritarianism over the years. Joining me for this first episode is Jason from Binge Movies, and we take a deep dive into America, as

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64:43

"Class of 1999" - "Galaxy Quest"

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2025/01/27

To kick of 2025 for the Sonic Cinema Podcast, we first return to 1999, and one of the most enjoyable movie surprises from that year. It's time to discuss "Galaxy Quest," and joining me is Robert Yaniz Jr. of Crooked Table podcasts and Back to Bluey to talk about why this comedy continues to endure after 25 years. I hope you enjoy!

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64:14

Bob Clark's Christmases

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2024/12/24

We wrap up the Sonic Cinema Podcast for 2024 with an episode that I've had on the brain for a couple of years. The topic is Christmas movies, and the mainline between the two is director Bob Clark, who in 1974 directed the slasher classic, "Black Christmas", and a decade later, directed the beloved "A Christmas Story". My guest is once again Phil Fasso, and we had an enjoyable discussion on these movies. I hope you enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

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87:57

"Class of 1999" - "Toy Story 2"

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2024/12/06

Hello readers and listeners! We're wrapping up 2024 with a handful of "Class of 1999" discussions, and this is one I'm delighted to share with you. The film is John Lasseter's "Toy Story 2", and joining me is returning guest Darin Lundberg of NostalgiaCast. This was such a wonderful dialogue and experience.

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65:02

"Class of 1999" - "The World is Not Enough"

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2024/11/12

Hello readers and listeners! It's time, once again, to dive back into the movie year of 1999, and the film in question is from a venerable franchise, but a film that doesn't necessarily hit all the right notes that franchise desires. The film in Michael Apted's "The World is Not Enough", and joining me is returning guest Kevin Thomas. Our discussions comes to some unusual conclusions. I hope you enjoy!

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97:26

Horror of 1974

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2024/11/01

As we wrap up the horror month this year, Phil Fasso and I dig back into three absolute classics that turned 50 this year. The subject is horror of 1974, and the films are Brian De Palma's "Phantom of the Paradise", Larry Cohen's "It's Alive" before concluding with Tobe Hooper's "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre". I hope you enjoy!The track at the end of this episode is "Symphonic Guitar Dread" by Brian Skutle

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60:54

Discussing "Salem's Lot" (2024)

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2024/10/14

It’s October, and that means a double dose of Phil Fasso this year. In our first discussion, Phil and I review Gary Dauberman’s recently-released ”Salem’s Lot”. We discuss the previous adaptations of Stephen King’s novel, why a feature film may not be the best format for this story, and what engaged us in this film. I hope you enjoy!The track at the end of this episode is "Fear: The Giving and Receiving of..." by Brian Skutle

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