The Movie Log: A Journey Through Cinema

This week we discuss one of David's favorite films from the 80's - THE THING - directed by John Carpenter and Starring Kurt Russell. The TML Duo discusses the movie's place in 80's films and among other Sci-fi Horror films. Looking back on the book and the classic film from the Fifties that this film is based on, David and Izzi discuss why the film was reviled when it came out and is now a beloved cult classic.

As a note, there are times, in the beginning, when David refers to the film The Thing From Another World as The Thing From Another Planet. We do acknowledge that in the episode and are sorry for the error.

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Izzi's Pick!

Join the TML Duo as we discuss The Devil Wears Prada starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. We have fun discussing the look and feel of the films, as well as the differences between the book and the movie. Also, is Nate really that bad of a guy? Come along for a lively discussion of one of the most memorable films of the mid-aughts.
   
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Play Ball!

With the baseball season half over, Izzi and David discuss the classic baseball movie Bull Durham, directed by Ron Shelton, starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. As baseball fans, the TML Duo have fun discussing the changes to baseball since this movie was made and why it is still relevant today.

So come along as we swing for the fences.

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Izzi's decides to pick a family favorite this week. The In-Laws, directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Alan Arkin and Peter Falk, is not only a good caper film but part of the screwball comedy resurgence in the 1970s. David and Izzi have fun discussing whether the comedy holds up or if this film is better left in the past.

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We are back!!

The TML crew return with a lively discussion of Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock. Izzi and David discuss where this film sits on their list of favorite Hitchcock films and does it live up to its high praise.

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Izzi's pick!

tick, tick...BOOM! is one of the highlights of this year's awards season highlighted by Andrew Garfield's performance. Izzi and David discuss the Oscar-nominated musical film. The TML Duo discusses this play's history, Jonathan Larson's bright but short career, and how this movie treats the creative process.

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Our first Silent Film!

David shares the classic Sunrise directed by FW Murnau with Izzi. Our discussion moves from German Expressionism to how this film influenced other films with a little Holywood and film history thrown in.

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We're Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This week's episode came just in time.

Back from their long winter break, the TML duo discuss the time travel, coming of age story,
Safety Not Guaranteed, a film directed by Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World). In this episode, Izzi and David talk about the cliches of time travel and how a writer can use this troupe to their benefit.  Also, Izzi gushes about Aubrey Plaza.

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We're back from a quick holiday break!!

Double feature: Westerns!

In this week's episode, David picked two westerns that show similar themes, and follow the western cliches while also being a unique take in the genre. In the first half of the episode, the TML duo discusses the 1985 film Silverado, and how Hollywood flipped the "western myth" on its head. In the latter half of the episode, Izzi and David discuss the 2020  film News of the World, where they talk about how the western genre has changed and what it means in today's world. 



 

Bonus B Roll Episode!

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, Izzi and David discuss their favorite holiday movies.

Favorite Thanksgiving Movie?
Favorite Christmas Movie?
And what movie do you have to watch or it doesn't feel like the Holidays?

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Izzi's Pick!

The sixties were an important time for movie musicals and this week the TML Duo discusses the 1963 film adaptation of the Broadway Musical, Bye Bye Birdie. In this episode, Izzi and David discuss what makes a well-made musical adaptation, while debating if there should  be changes to the musical's source materials, as well as touching upon the careers of Dick Van Dyke, Elvis Presley, and Ann-Margret.


"Bye-bye Birdie / I'm gonna miss ya so / Bye-bye Birdie / Why'd ya have to go? / No more sunshine / It's followed you away / I'll cry 'Birdie' / Till you're home to stay"-  Kim McAfee

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All for one and one for all!

In this week's episode, the TMLdiscusses the double feature of 1973's Three Musketeers and 1974's Four Musketeers starring Michael York, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finley. In the episode, Izzi and David talk about the change in sword mastery in the fights due to Sword Master William Hobbs's work, the history of the source material, and the many other adaptations.

Also a cameo for the Beatles.

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Halloween Movie Month:

This week's movie monster is the Mummy!

In this week's episode, the TML duo talks about the 1959 Hammer film, The Mummy, a remake using the beloved Universal studio character. In the episode, David and Izzi talk about Hammer Studios and beloved Horror actors, Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.

Along with the 1959 movie, Izzi takes David down the rabbit hole and discusses the placement that the whole Mummy franchise has in today's world, its place in horror history, and the real-world influences of the movie.

"Its evil look brings MADNESS! Its evil spell ENSLAVES! Its evil touch KILLS KILLS KILLS!"

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Notes: Izzi really loves Hammer movie posters and their distinct artistic style. This is a link to a really cool book about the different  Hammer posters from the '50s to 2015. Click here for a Guardian article showing some unique Hammer movie posters as well.

Halloween Movie Month:

This week's movie monster is Aliens!

This week the TML Duo discusses the groundbreaking Korean Sci-Fi Horror film Save the Green Planet! Has David picked a Horror film that Izzi will like? Or is this film not in her wheelhouse? The Duo discusses the film's unreliable protagonist and if his story in this genre-bending film qualifies as a Black Comedy.  They also talk about the history of Korean Horror films and the place this film has among them.

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Note: The TML duo's source for this episode was Korean Horror Cinema, written by Alison Peirse and Daniel Martin for the Edinburgh University Press. Click here for info about the book.

Halloween Movie Month:

This week's movie monster is the Serial Killer!

Is it creepier that the camera doesn’t show any murder or violence?
This week, the TML Duo answer this question as they travel back in time to the foggy streets of 1800’s Edinburgh in this week’s movie The Body Snatcher, the 1945 Horror film, produced by Val Lewton at RKO. Izzi and David discuss the lustrious career of Boris Karloff and the pairing with Bela Lugosi and how Horror history changed the directions of their careers.

Dr. Wolfe 'Toddy' MacFarlane: Gray, I must be rid of you. You've become a cancer, a malignant evil cancer rotting my mind.
Cabman John Gray: You've made a disease of me, eh, Toddy?

Notes: Izzi mentions that Karloff did three movie with RKO from 1945-6. Including this movie, he performed in Isle of the Dead (1945) and Bedlam (1946), all produced by horror legend Val Lewton. He also starred in a RKO comedy in 1941, You'll Find Out, which he did in between his 6 film contract with Monogram Studios and a 2 picture deal with Columbia.

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Halloween Movie Month!

This week’s Halloween monster is Ghosts.

This week's episode starts TML's spooky season with the 1987 Hong Kong Cult Classic, A Chinese Ghost Story. In this conservation, David and Izzi talk about the many aspects that made this movie important to Hong Kong cinema history. With the new Horror genre emerging, the TML duo discusses how ghosts and demons are different according to the western vs. eastern traditions and how they influence the ideas of horror.

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The TML Duo discusses a research book, click here for a synopsis. Izzi and David also mention a research article, click here for the abstract. Want to learn more about Chinese Ghosts, click here.

Izzi's Pick!

In this week's episode, the TML duo dives into the world of 1970's Colorado to discuss 2018's crime drama, BlackkKlansman. Through the lens of this movie, The TML duo discusses the themes of perception and film history.

The TML duo also discusses director Spike Lee's career and his film trademarks, as well as,  the flourishing careers of John David Washington and Adam Driver.

"Infiltrate hate."

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TW: Talk of murder, Ly**hing, sexual assault, and racism and images of the "Unite the Right rally" in this episode as references to historical events and the movie's plot.

Comment: We briefly touch on topics that discuss the systemic issues and everyday racism that African American's face every day. We at TML believe everyone should have the right to live freely and without prejudice. Here is a link to a list of some places where one can donate or do research. Your support is needed even now. Thank You.- https://www.everyaction.com/blog/22-black-led-nonprofits-making-history/

This episode is positively medieval.

In this week's episode the TML duo discuss David's pick of the 1991 comedy drama, The Fisher King. David and Izzi discuss the career highs and lows of director Terry Gilliam, the wonderful performances of Robin Williams and Jeff bridges, and the mythic elements in this modern fairytale.

Parry : There's three things in this world that you need: Respect for all kinds of life, a nice bowel movement on a regular basis, and a navy blazer.

TW: Suicide, gun violence , homelessness and mental health, all of which are discussed as plot points.

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Our first audience pick!

This week Izzi and David travel back to 1950 to discuss the film, All About Eve. In this episode the duo talk about the beloved actress, Bette Davis, while also revisiting the career of writer/director, Joseph L. Mankiewicz.  The pair also take a deep dive in the themes of Ageism in Hollywood especially  with female stars and the troupe of women fighting other women to get on top (both seen throughout this movie).

Margo Channing: "Hold on, it's going to be a bumpy night."

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Heavenly Entertaining!

In this week's episode the TML duo talk about David's pick of The Trouble With Angels, an Ida Lupino directed film. In the episode, Izzi and David talk about the trailblazing director's career and controversial movies, such as Outrage and The Hitch-Hiker. Many other amazing women worked on this movie including writer Blanche Hanalis and actresses Haley Mills and Rosalind Russell. Made during the 1960's, David and Izzi talk about so many talented women working on this film in the male dominated filmmaking world of the era.

Mary Clancy - "I've got the most scathingly brilliant idea!"

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