Episode 37: Something The Lord Made (2004)

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast Berry and Robin watch and discus the 2023 film Maestro. This film is written by Bradley Cooper and Josh Singer. Bradley Cooper also directs and stars in the film. Also staring Carey Mulligan and Matt Bomer. This film is the story of the great American conductor Leonard Bernstein. This film is a breakthrough of film making, story telling, style and artistic views.   

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast Berry and Robin watch and discus the 1992 film American Me. This film stars and is directed by Edward James Olmos. It also stars William Forsythe, Sal Lopez and Vira Montes. This film is gritty, honest and disturbing. This is the type of film that is needed to open up lines of discussion about prison life and how we treat our fellow humans. 

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast. Berry and Robin watch and discuss the 2012 film "The Sapphires" directed by Wayne Blair and staring Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens and Miranda Tapsell. This film based on a true story shows the struggles and challenges facing the people of South Africa in the 1960's with some amazing singers. This film will inspire you, warm your heart and keep your toes tapping.

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast. Berry and Robin watch the 2014 film Predestination. This mind bending movie is written and directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig staring Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook and Noah Taylor. This time traveling mind bending film will take you everywhere and change everything. 

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast. Berry and Robin watch the 1977 film The Goodbye Girl. This Neil Simon wonderfully written script is directed by Herbert Ross and stars Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason and Quinn Cummings. This heartwarming film won Richard Dreyfuss an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 1978 Oscars. 

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast Berry and Robin watch and discus the 2007 film Talk to Me. This film is based on the true story of Washington D.C. DJ Ralph "Petey" Greene. This uplifting film about friends, struggle and hard work will raise your spirits and warm your soul. Staring Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Taraji P. Hanson, Cedric The Entertainer and Martin Sheen.  

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast. Berry and Robin watch and discuss the 2015 film Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. The quirky and off beat comedy from director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon has a lot of heart and makes you realize what true friendship is all about. This film stars Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke who each put on an amazing performance. 

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast Berry and Robin dive into the film Moon from 2009. This film is a tour de force performance by Sam Rockwell. This also features Kevin Spacey for his voice work. Set in a future world that doesn't seem too far off from our own reality. Sam is an isolated worker on the moon who is just trying to do his work and finish out his three-year stint, when his world (our moon) gets turned upside down. This very imaginative film is written and directed by Duncan Jones.   

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast. Berry and Robin watch and discuss the 2013 film "Begin Again". This heartwarming tale of music, family, friendship and life is written and directed by John Carney. The film stars Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo and Adam Levine along with an amazing supporting cast. This film will capture your heart and make you follow your dreams no matter what.  

On this episode of B&R at the Movies podcast, Berry and Robin dive into the 2019 Amazon Prime film "Sound of Metal". This hard hitting gritty film is written and directed by Darius Marder and staring Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci. This film will make you think about sound, hearing, love and relationships like you never have before. It will take you on a ride that you will not soon forget. This film has won a multitude of awards and praise to include 2021 Oscar winner for Best Sound and for Best Achievement in Film Editing.