Explore " christopher mcquarrie" with insightful episodes like "The Usual Suspects (1995)", "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One", "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One with Christopher McQuarrie", "Folge 1232: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE - Er läuft und läuft und läuft" and "Body Parts (1991) & Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" from podcasts like ""The Revisitors", "The Box Office Show", "Script Apart", "SchönerDenken" and "AIPT Movies"" and more!
This week, Frank and Diego tackle the standout mid-nineties crime thriller The Usual Suspects. Is this cult classic more than its outstanding final twist? Do the hardened criminals that are its central figures use too many cuss words? Does Diego enjoy being serenaded by Frank more than he lets on? All this and more on The Revistors.
The world is changing and truth is vanishing in our very special episode today, accomplishing a mission we’ve been hoping to make happen since the very inception of the show. Yes, this week’s guest is a true maestro of modern blockbuster filmmaking – a writer-director who won a Best Screenplay Oscar before his 30th birthday for the timeless neo-noir, The Usual Suspects. Since then, he’s leaned into action cinema of most breathtaking spectacle, without ever losing sight of the stripped-down dramatic principles that made The Usual Suspects such a gripping introduction to his work.
He’s one half of a director-star symbiosis arguably up there with Ford and Wayne, Scorsese and DeNiro, Scorsese and DiCaprio and Spielberg and Hanks. And this summer, he and his close collaborator, Tom Cruise are back with a terrifyingly relevant spy thriller sequel that needs to be seen to be believed. Yes, this week on Script Apart – it’s the phenomenal Christopher McQuarrie.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One lights the fuse on a number of fascinating questions. Questions like: how do you take a series that’s already threatened the world with nuclear bombs and all sorts of other threats, and raise the stakes even further, seven films into this franchise? Christopher’s answer was to take the anxiety around artificial intelligence that’s been such a fixture of our recent news cycle and fashion those fears into a espionage adventure pulsing with paranoia. What’s all the more impressive about this is how long-delayed Dead Reckoning Part One was by the Covid-19 pandemic – meaning McQ predicted this. In the conversation you’re about to hear, the filmmaker is really articulate about the real-life threat, its overlap with his movie and how he anticipated it, far in advance.
You’ll also hear how Christopher constructed the story and crucially, the emotional arc of this latest Mission movie – the journey Ethan Hunt, played by Cruise, needed to go on this time around, to make all the film’s stunts and spectacle mean something to those in the audience. Get ready to discover the rationale behind that shocking death, and how the film’s astonishing climax – a train sequence that acts as a literal cliffhanger – came together on the page and the rationale behind that shocking death at the end of the film’s second act.
One thing you won’t hear much about, unlike in most episodes of Script Apart, is the film’s first draft. And there’s good reason for that – there wasn’t one. What you’re about to hear is a tale about how writing a Mission: Impossible movie isn’t all too different from what it must feel like for Ethan, surviving one of these films. There’s a lot of improvising out of tight spots – the screenwriting equivalent of Tom riding a speeding motorbike off a Norwegian cliff top into a base jump and landing on a moving train.
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In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss the movie that asks “what if Hitchcock were gross?” The body horror film, Body Parts!
A car accident scene that traumatized young minds years before Final Destination 2! Great music and opening credits! A breezy runtime! An exciting physical therapy montage! One of the strangest uses of a water tank you’ve ever seen! Poorly attached limbs! A solid cast that includes Brad Dourif, Kim Delaney, and Jeff Fahey smoking his brains out! The suspense of a Hitchcockian thriller, but with the gore of a far schlockier B-movie! Where does evil live? In the soul? In the blood? Watch this movie for a confusing answer!
In addition, Tim and Alex share their spoiler-free thoughts on Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, while Tim passes along a recommendation for Johnny Mnemonic: In Black and White from his wife Chrissy!
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The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.
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Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the spy action film, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, directed by Christopher McQuarrie from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen. It is the sequel to Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) and the seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible film series. Dead Reckoning Part One sees Ethan Hunt, whose IMF team matches wits with a powerful rogue AI known as "the Entity". The ensemble cast also features Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, and Henry Czerny.
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to groan as loud as you can for me making that reference. I bring you the latest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise with Tom Cruise, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1. We’ve had to go five years without seeing Ethan Hunt, and the rest of the IMF team, head out on another adventure. In this one, old enemies and old “friends” come back to face Ethan as a worldwide threat rises up. This threat is like no enemy that the IMF, or you, have ever seen. Christopher McQuarrie returns to direct this Mission movie, his third. In this installment, we get desert gun fights, intense submarine action, car chases, an epic jump off a cliff with a motorcycle by Cruise himself, a standoff on a train and a train crash. A little bit of everything from the action smorgasbord. Is it good enough to make sense for you to get up off your couch to check it out? Watch, or listen, to this spoiler-free review to find out!
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In this episode of So Many Sequels, Josh, Garrett, and special guest Matt Archibald review Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. The seventh installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise is a timely rumination on the dangers of AI as well as an action-packed sequel that never slows down1. The movie boasts several elaborate action sequences and set pieces, each more impressive than the last. The movie is directed by Christopher McQuarrie who also wrote the last two installments, Rogue Nation (2015) and Fallout (2018).
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“The world is changing. Truth is vanishing.”
Ethan Hunt and Co. Are Back
For our July member bonus episode, we wrap up our conversation about Ethan Hunt and his impossible missions. For Christopher McQuarrie’s latest entry into the franchise, Ethan and his team are up against none other than a form of sentient AI they call The Entity. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we close our chats in our Mission: Impossible series – at least until next year’s conclusion to this story – with McQuarrie’s 2023 film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
Here’s a hint at what we talk about.
It’s a great entry to the franchise, and we certainly spoil it. The characters are great, the action sequences are a thrill, the story works well. If anything, there are elements that feel clunky within some of the exposition, the camera work, the editing and the structure. Is this because McQuarrie shot two lengthy films back to back and might’ve been overwhelmed? Is it because he’s trying to create a unique look and feel for each of his films in this franchise? Is he trying to create tension with creative shots that just aren’t working? It’s hard to say, but we certainly noticed it.
The story largely focuses on a form of AI that grows some form of sentience that partners up with one of Hunt’s old adversaries then works to control the world. With the zeitgeist around AI right now, it’s quite fitting. We discuss the nature of this story today – and the fact that they were originally intending it to be released two full years ago – and why it works in context of this world. It feels like a perfect next step for the franchise.
We talk about elements brought in from previous films that we noticed as well, and walk through the action beats. There’s a lot to discuss. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
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“The world is changing. Truth is vanishing.”
Ethan Hunt and Co. Are Back
For our July member bonus episode, we wrap up our conversation about Ethan Hunt and his impossible missions. For Christopher McQuarrie’s latest entry into the franchise, Ethan and his team are up against none other than a form of sentient AI they call The Entity. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we close our chats in our Mission: Impossible series – at least until next year’s conclusion to this story – with McQuarrie’s 2023 film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
Here’s a hint at what we talk about.
It’s a great entry to the franchise, and we certainly spoil it. The characters are great, the action sequences are a thrill, the story works well. If anything, there are elements that feel clunky within some of the exposition, the camera work, the editing and the structure. Is this because McQuarrie shot two lengthy films back to back and might’ve been overwhelmed? Is it because he’s trying to create a unique look and feel for each of his films in this franchise? Is he trying to create tension with creative shots that just aren’t working? It’s hard to say, but we certainly noticed it.
The story largely focuses on a form of AI that grows some form of sentience that partners up with one of Hunt’s old adversaries then works to control the world. With the zeitgeist around AI right now, it’s quite fitting. We discuss the nature of this story today – and the fact that they were originally intending it to be released two full years ago – and why it works in context of this world. It feels like a perfect next step for the franchise.
We talk about elements brought in from previous films that we noticed as well, and walk through the action beats. There’s a lot to discuss. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!
Film Sundries
Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.
This is a member bonus episode that we’re releasing to everyone so you can get a taste or the extra content our members get. We'd love it if you became a member to support our show, but you’d love it because of everything you get. We have monthly member bonus episodes like this that only members can access. You also get ad-free episodes, access to members-only Discord channels, and early releases for every episode. And you get to vote on the movies we discuss in our members only episodes! What can we say? It pays to be a member. Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership — visit TruStory FM.
The Born to Watch team tackle the blockbuster spy epic, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, but not everything is as it seems. One of the team is a blockbuster traitor, who will it be?
Mission: Impossible - Fallout, the sixth instalment in the popular spy-action franchise, continues to redefine the genre with its relentless intensity, jaw-dropping stunts, and a gripping narrative. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, the film takes the audience on a high-stakes mission filled with twists, turns, and breath taking action sequences. From start to finish, Mission: Impossible - Fallout keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, delivering an exhilarating cinematic experience.
The film picks up after the events of the previous instalment, Rogue Nation, as Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team must recover stolen plutonium before it falls into the wrong hands. As the story unfolds, Hunt finds himself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a shadowy terrorist organization known as The Apostles. The plot is intricately woven, blending espionage, double-crosses, and personal stakes, keeping the audience guessing and engaged throughout.
What sets Mission: Impossible - Fallout apart from other action films is its ability to balance high-octane set pieces with a coherent and engaging narrative. The film seamlessly transitions from one pulse-pounding action sequence to the next, while also giving the characters room to breathe and develop. The stakes are continually raised, and the tension escalates, making it impossible to look away.
Tom Cruise's dedication to performing his own stunts is legendary, and Mission: Impossible - Fallout showcases his unwavering commitment to delivering breath taking action sequences. From clinging to the side of a helicopter to leaping between buildings, Cruise's fearless performance adds an unparalleled level of authenticity and intensity to the film. His portrayal of Ethan Hunt is as charismatic and determined as ever, making him one of the most iconic action heroes of our time.
In addition to Cruise, the supporting cast delivers strong performances that enhance the film's overall impact. Simon Pegg brings his signature wit and charm to the role of Benji Dunn, providing much-needed comic relief amid the chaos. Rebecca Ferguson returns as the enigmatic Ilsa Faust, adding depth and complexity to her character. Henry Cavill joins the franchise as August Walker, a no-nonsense CIA operative, and his physicality and intensity make him a formidable presence on screen. The chemistry among the cast members is palpable, elevating the film beyond its action-packed sequences.
Mission: Impossible - Fallout raises the bar when it comes to action sequences, leaving audiences in awe of the sheer spectacle on display. Whether it's a high-speed motorcycle chase through the streets of Paris or a thrilling helicopter pursuit in the mountains, each set piece is meticulously crafted and executed with precision. The practical effects and stunt work create a visceral and immersive experience, amplified by the film's stunning cinematography. The camerawork effectively captures the intensity and danger, pulling viewers into the heart of the action.
The film's musical score, composed by Lorne Balfe, complements the high-energy visuals with a pulsating and adrenaline-fueled soundtrack. It seamlessly blends with the action, enhancing the suspense and excitement. The sound design is equally impressive, with explosions, gunshots, and punches reverberating through the theatre, immersing the audience in every moment.
Mission: Impossible - Fallout is an outstanding addition to the Mission: Impossible franchise, delivering an adrenaline-fueled experience that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With its intricate plot, jaw-dropping action sequences, and charismatic performances, the film exemplifies the very best of the spy-action genre. Christopher McQuarrie's direction and Tom Cruise's fearless commitment to performing his own stunts create a cinematic masterpiece that will leave audiences breathless. Mission: Impossible - Fallout is a must-watch for fans of action cinema and a testament to the enduring appeal of the franchise.
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Ethan Hunt is back! Up against a sentient AI bent on world domination, the IMF team has to fend off enemies both human and machine. Ashley & Matt review the 7th entry in the Mission: Impossible film series.
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“The IMF is like Halloween, a bunch of grown men in rubber masks playing trick-or-treat.”
Hunt Is Back, and He’s Better Than Ever... Really
It’s crazy that we’re at the sixth film in the franchise and it’s the best of the bunch. How does that happen? Likely, it’s because Cruise has been driving this franchise not just as star but also producer from the start, but it’s hard to dismiss the fact that writer/director Christopher McQuarrie returned. His sense of this story, these characters, and this world seems to fit hand to glove as much as Cruise does. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our Mission: Impossible series with McQuarrie’s 2018 film Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
Here’s a hint at what we talk about.
It’s like they take all the greatest moments from the previous five films and find ways to integrate reworked versions of them into this film. It’s fantastic. We walk through the various action beats in this film, starting with the over two-and-a-half minute single shot of Hunt and Walker doing a HALO jump into Paris. And it only gets better from there.
Hunt is dealing with Solomon Lane again, but we’re also adding John Lark into the mix. It’s a bit of a mystery as to who he is, but... not really. It’s hard to buy Lark, aka August Walker, as anything but villainous. Is it the way Henry Cavill plays him? Or is he just written that way? Regardless, he makes for a great villain and works exceptionally well in this franchise.
There’s also the return to Julia as a key part in Hunt’s life. It plays well, and clearly is an important point to Hunt learning to navigate his life when it comes to saving the world vs. saving those he loves. That plays not only into Julia’s story but also Ilsa, as clearly something is developing here with her in her return.
All in all, it’s a great film that shows insane stunt work by Cruise, a broken ankle, great characters, a thrilling and engaging story, and a mystery as to where it could go from here. We love it. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!
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We spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?
What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!
“The IMF is like Halloween, a bunch of grown men in rubber masks playing trick-or-treat.”
Hunt Is Back, and He’s Better Than Ever... Really
It’s crazy that we’re at the sixth film in the franchise and it’s the best of the bunch. How does that happen? Likely, it’s because Cruise has been driving this franchise not just as star but also producer from the start, but it’s hard to dismiss the fact that writer/director Christopher McQuarrie returned. His sense of this story, these characters, and this world seems to fit hand to glove as much as Cruise does. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our Mission: Impossible series with McQuarrie’s 2018 film Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
Here’s a hint at what we talk about.
It’s like they take all the greatest moments from the previous five films and find ways to integrate reworked versions of them into this film. It’s fantastic. We walk through the various action beats in this film, starting with the over two-and-a-half minute single shot of Hunt and Walker doing a HALO jump into Paris. And it only gets better from there.
Hunt is dealing with Solomon Lane again, but we’re also adding John Lark into the mix. It’s a bit of a mystery as to who he is, but... not really. It’s hard to buy Lark, aka August Walker, as anything but villainous. Is it the way Henry Cavill plays him? Or is he just written that way? Regardless, he makes for a great villain and works exceptionally well in this franchise.
There’s also the return to Julia as a key part in Hunt’s life. It plays well, and clearly is an important point to Hunt learning to navigate his life when it comes to saving the world vs. saving those he loves. That plays not only into Julia’s story but also Ilsa, as clearly something is developing here with her in her return.
All in all, it’s a great film that shows insane stunt work by Cruise, a broken ankle, great characters, a thrilling and engaging story, and a mystery as to where it could go from here. We love it. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!
Film Sundries
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A movie where Tom Cruise tries not to die. Kyle just enjoys having a mission. Dave says it's impossible not to like this movie. The Machine is just taking notes from his favourite robot who stars in this blockbuster.
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“We’re kind of formulating a plan B, although technically it’s a plan C.”
Everyone’s Gone Rogue in Rogue Nation
Christopher McQuarrie did some uncredited rewrites on Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, though he’d worked with Tom Cruise a number of times in the past, having written and directed Jack Reacher then writing Edge of Tomorrow. Clearly, his strength as a storyteller, perhaps more than his friendship with Cruise, led Cruise to offer him the opportunity to help the fifth Mission: Impossible film. That opportunity to not only work on the script but also direct seemed to be the right formula Cruise (perhaps more the producer than the star) was looking for to bring the franchise into right zone he’d been looking for from the start. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our journey through our Mission: Impossible series with a conversation about McQuarrie’s 2015 film Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.
Here’s a hint at what we talk about.
Right out of the gate, we’re given an exciting action sequence, one which had been advertised relentlessly to draw audiences to the film to see Cruise hanging off the side of a plane. For real. It’s insane but makes for a great start to the movie. Plus, we get more comedy with the team and intrigue as the IMF gets shut down by the Senate, which puts Ethan on the run. It’s a thrill of a way to start the movie that shows we’re on the right track now.
The team is great, keeping Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, and the ever-consistent Ving Rhames from the last film. It’s our first full repeat, and it works well. We do have questions about the roles of each of the team members though. Are they given enough delineation between them? Is this, perhaps, why Jeremy Renner doesn’t return?
The big surprise is the addition of Rebecca Ferguson who proves herself Cruise’s equal and brings tremendous chemistry as a British spy working both with and against Hunt at seemingly every turn. She’s incredibly compelling and is stunning in that dress.
Of course the villain has to work for the team to be of any interest, and we’re fans of what Sean Harris is bringing as ex-MI6 operative Solomon Lane, the head of The Syndicate. He’s compelling, and the plot moves in exciting directions dictated by him. It’s a thrill of a film in a franchise that only gets better. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!
Film Sundries
Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.
Here’s where you can find us around the internet:
We spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?
What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!
“We’re kind of formulating a plan B, although technically it’s a plan C.”
Everyone’s Gone Rogue in Rogue Nation
Christopher McQuarrie did some uncredited rewrites on Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, though he’d worked with Tom Cruise a number of times in the past, having written and directed Jack Reacher then writing Edge of Tomorrow. Clearly, his strength as a storyteller, perhaps more than his friendship with Cruise, led Cruise to offer him the opportunity to help the fifth Mission: Impossible film. That opportunity to not only work on the script but also direct seemed to be the right formula Cruise (perhaps more the producer than the star) was looking for to bring the franchise into right zone he’d been looking for from the start. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our journey through our Mission: Impossible series with a conversation about McQuarrie’s 2015 film Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.
Here’s a hint at what we talk about.
Right out of the gate, we’re given an exciting action sequence, one which had been advertised relentlessly to draw audiences to the film to see Cruise hanging off the side of a plane. For real. It’s insane but makes for a great start to the movie. Plus, we get more comedy with the team and intrigue as the IMF gets shut down by the Senate, which puts Ethan on the run. It’s a thrill of a way to start the movie that shows we’re on the right track now.
The team is great, keeping Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, and the ever-consistent Ving Rhames from the last film. It’s our first full repeat, and it works well. We do have questions about the roles of each of the team members though. Are they given enough delineation between them? Is this, perhaps, why Jeremy Renner doesn’t return?
The big surprise is the addition of Rebecca Ferguson who proves herself Cruise’s equal and brings tremendous chemistry as a British spy working both with and against Hunt at seemingly every turn. She’s incredibly compelling and is stunning in that dress.
Of course the villain has to work for the team to be of any interest, and we’re fans of what Sean Harris is bringing as ex-MI6 operative Solomon Lane, the head of The Syndicate. He’s compelling, and the plot moves in exciting directions dictated by him. It’s a thrill of a film in a franchise that only gets better. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!
Film Sundries
Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.
Here’s where you can find us around the internet:
We spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?
What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!
In the forty-sixth episode of Season 6 (Heists, Cons, & Grifters) Kyle is joined by fellow critic Tyler Harlow (of the After the Credits blog) and fellow podcaster Daniel Lopez (of the GHOSTS podcast) to discuss the acrobatic art of manipulation and the elusive truth at the heart of storytelling in the endearing yet also now problematic The Usual Suspects (1995).
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