I’m sort of expecting this to be an unpopular episode, which is a bit of a shame because I think there’s a lot of good things contained within. However, I fully realize that besides featuring a review on a film that’s slowly rolling out, we’re also discussing two films that aren’t all that popular with my listenership.

But such is life.

I did discover something in editing this show together – I have some pretty great friends who volunteer to drop by as guests. You see this is the third post-TIFF episode where I felt slightly off my game, but I was propped up by my guest (maybe next year I should hold off recording for an extra week).

So allow me to re-thank Jess Rogers and Marc Ciafardini for episodes 21 and 41, and today’s guest for being friends indeed to a friend in need.

Here’s what’s in store in episode sixty-eight…

Runtime
70 minutes, 40 seconds

Up for Discussion

1. Introduction
2. KNOW YOUR ENEMY– Q& A with this week’s guest Jandy Stone Hardesty from The Frame and Row Three (2:17)
3. COME TALK TO ME – Fielding some listener feedback on items on their moviegoing bucket lists (13:48)
4. THE NEW SLANG – Review and reaction of THE MASTER (28:38)
5. THE OTHER SIDE pt 1 – Jandy couples LAWRENCE OF ARABIA  (47:21)
6. THE OTHER SIDE pt 2 – Ryan couples MAGNOLIA (57:06)

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28 Replies to “Episode 68”

  1. Confession- I was drooling through out the “come talk to me” part :/

    The cinema-related thing that I am most thankful for this year is finally enrolling in a college which has Film Studies. Sitting in the first Film Studies class might have been the happiest moment of my year so far, even though our facilities for it are just adequate at best, because for the first time in my life I felt that I am learning something I love, and not just because I am smart and am bound to get really good grades in it. I love showing off my film knowledge there. I love having disruptive arguments about how Birth of a Nation sucks and so on. I am really very thankful 🙂

    3. Once you mentioned it and I started thinking about it, I realized the same things. So it was that I responded “Yeah, let’s talk about that” and rewatched it when I did.

      If the connection had of been flimsy, then no way would I have reached for an epic right after a film festival.

      (Sidenote: Re-watching it *did* make me slightly curious to get my mitts on the upcoming blu-ray. Considering breaking my “no upgrades” rule)

  4. Wait, your listenership doesn’t much care for Magnolia? What the hell are you doing hanging out with these people? For shame!

    Looking forward to listening to this due to Jandy’s involvement, but it’ll have to wait until I see The Master (I’m planning Wednesday or Thursday I hope).

    1. No accounting for taste, right? The way I understand it, Anderson’s entire body of work tends to put off certain circles of filmgoers. We’ll reconvene after you get to seeing this one, but I’d wager that this isn;t going to bring any of them into the light.

  5. One of the few Matineecasts where I’ve actually seen the film before the show comes out. Too bad I didn’t care for said film.

    As for being thankful for something film related this year, I’m happy that after 3+ years of eager waiting, I am finally able to take my daughter to the movies. Only four screenings so far (Nemo this weekend!) and though they weren’t all winners, for better or worse it’s been a wonderful addtion to my movie going experiences and I’ve actually watched her grow with each outing. Can’t remember a time before this past June I actually looked forward to animated features.

    2. I might write a review next week or talk about it on an upcoming RI episode, but until then just know that your response to the comment above fits me exactly, outside of Boogie Nights anyway. That’s one of Anerson’s that I really do enjoy.

    3. With every passing day, I’m beginning to think MASTER might be the most “Andersonian” of all the Anderson films. However, I still think it offers a lot to discuss.

      Given all the division over the film, I’m actually just looking to pick a fight…which I think you can tell and why you aren’t taking the bait.

    4. To be honest, I don’t have much fight in me over The Master, because it left me so damn cold and numb that I don’t even have the passion to argue about, which is almost worse than outright hating it. Also a reason I’m debating even writing a review.

    5. Sounds like you had a similar reaction to The Master that I did to There Will Be Blood, and I totally sympathize with that. I don’t like talking about TWBB with people who like it, either – it’s too exhausting for something that connected with me so little.

    7. I did and afte seeing The Master a few days later, I knew exactly what she was talking about. I’m not saying Mr. Anderson doesn’t make great films, it’s just that I don’t really care for most of them.

  6. Aww. What a lovelyopening! California Dreamin’! One of my favorite songs. Sadly I had to skip the Master discussion. It won’t open in Sweden until next year – if it comes at all. 🙁

    As of being grateful: I’m grateful that my local film club still is hanging on, showing all sorts of odd movies every week on a big screen at a low cost. It’s a privilege to have something like that where you live. I can even have a saying in what it shows! I’m equally thankful of being a part of the movie blogosphere, which is as much of an outlet for my own thoughts and creativity as a source of inspiration for what to watch next.

    1. Like I say, I knew that this one would be a lesser-heard episode due to the release pattern. But given my first impressions on the film last week, I knew we HAD to talk about it on the show.

      Whenever you do catch up with it, remember to come back to my posts and share your thoughts.

      Glad you enjoyed The Mamas & Papas opening! Nobody EVER comments on my choice of intro music!

  7. Wanted to add this article that Mike Rot just posted in the comments of Row Three – http://www.vulture.com/2012/09/what-is-the-master-really-about-five-readings.html. Five different readings (or I’d say “approaches” or “ways in”, as I don’t think they contradict each other) of The Master; the first one is the closest to my own interpretation upon first viewing, but they all seem valid to me. The film is evocative, that’s for sure. Oh, SPOILERS in that article, so don’t read until you’ve seen the film.

  9. Well I guess the most obvious response to the thankful question has to be the obvious one. Getting to go to TIFF and meet all you Canadian guys and gals over that 10 day span.

    However, to answer the previous feedback question (because I be late always), is that my bucket list is putting on my own screening of classic films here in Trinidad. I’m taking steps to make this a reality and not sure how soon it’ll be before it happens, but I have hope.

    Also… y’all be wusses… THE MASTER = 100% great.

    1. This episode is now a bit of a time capsule for me, because it was recorded in the window between screenings of the film. There was a LOT more I took for THE MASTER on rewatch, possibly due to less weariness, possibly due to the usual rewatch mentality. So had I recorded this just three days later, you’d be hearing a different stance from this humble podcaster.

  10. I’m late to this show I know, but I really enjoyed it. I loved your review of Magnolia,and what you said about the ending. It floored me. Wow. The end scene with Claudia Wilson Gator (Melora Waters) was one of the very bright spots, because after she hears what John C. Reily’s character whispers (I had to put the subtitles on to fully understand it) she smiles. Probably for the first time in her life. She knows that now she has a real chance to live a happy life and be with someone who loves her.

    1. Glad you liked the episode AND the discussion of MAGNOLIA. Part of what I’m enjoying most about instituting “The Other Side” as a segment is that it gives me a chance to talk about older films – usually ones I love – for a solid ten minutes or so rather than sailing through them as part of a top five.

      Thanks for the belated comment sir – feel free to go back and leave notes on any old entries you like!

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