face/off

Ok, so this episode took a little while to come out, but that's because I had to go through a certain medical procedure where they took... my face...... OFF. So as I smoke my cigarette, I just want you to do one g*dd*mn thing... to listen to me dive into one scene from John Woo's classic action film. Check it out!

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6 years after an assassination attempt goes horribly wrong, resulting in the death of his young son, FBI Agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) finally captures and subdues international terrorist Castor Troy (Nic Cage) however with time running out to defuse a bomb that will destroy the entire city of Los Angeles, Archer decides to undergo experimental face transplant surgery in order to pose as his nemesis and infiltrate a secret underwater prison  where he can meet Troy's brother Pollox, the only one who knows its location. However, complications arise when Castor Troy awakes and assumes Archer's identity for himself...
 
It's not hyperbole to call John Woo's 1997 FACE/OFF one of the greatest action movies ever made. It treats its outrageous high-concept sci-fi premise respectfully and earnestly, features incredible stunts involving helicopters, planes, SUV's, boats as well as the expected John Woo staples such as balletic action, slow-mo and doves but more than anything what makes it successful is Woo's interest in the relationships between the protagonists. Infinitely rewatchable and featuring one of my all-time favourite Nic Cage performances, John Woo should have had an Oscar just for getting Travolta to say the joke about his chin.

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Act One Podcast - Episode 30 - Interview with Director/Producer, Arthur Anderson.

Arthur Anderson began his film career while attending the University of South Carolina. Because of his background in live radio comedy sketches, local advertising agencies hired him to develop comedic radio and television commercials to promote their clients’ products. In his junior year at USC, Arthur opened a successful commercial production company, Riaan Productions, to meet the increasing demand for commercials from the agencies. For two years he served as Producer/Writer/Director of radio and television commercials. After graduating, Arthur sold his interest in the company and began working on feature films in New York. He became a member of the Directors Guild of America, moved to Los Angeles, and worked on numerous television shows and feature films as an Assistant Director.

THE NEW LASSIE tv series was his first venue as a television Writer/Director. In 1996 he joined John Woo as his 1st Assistant Director on FACE/OFF. On MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2, Action Writing was added to his duties. Since then, Arthur has been John Woo’s Co-Producer and Action Writer on WINDTALKERS, THE HOSTAGE and PAYCHECK. In addition, Arthur has also served as a 2nd Unit Director on several of the above films as well as on Woo’s Fox TV Pilot, LOST IN SPACE.

Arthur Co-produced MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3 for Paramount Pictures, as well as directed the East Coast 2nd Unit of the film. He also Directed the 2nd Unit on the "Starship Kelvin" in the 2009 feature film, STAR TREK.

More recently, Arthur directed a TV comedy pilot presentation, STUDIO CITY, and has directed numerous episodes of the hit TV series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS. He is currently in pre-production with John Woo on his next film.

Arthur's prayer ministry website is https://www.myprayerwarrior.com.

The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspiration on the business and craft of Hollywood from a Christian perspective.

In the newest episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Nicholas Cage’s post-apocalyptic, Neo-Western/Samurai movie, Prisoners of the Ghostland! If you’ve always wanted to see Cage spend an entire movie in a booby-trapped leather jumpsuit, your wait is finally over.

As always, they also cover movie news and new releases, but this time they seemingly get a visit from Liam Neeson!? I’ll just give it away now: it’s not actually him, but you may be surprised by who it really is! Even more surprising, Matt reveals that he’s involved in a sinister plot!

The AIPT Movies podcast is hosted by Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @alexharriscomix. 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. 

You can find AIPT Movies on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with makeup effects legend Kevin Yagher (Crypt Keeper & Chucky doll designer) who brought Weird Al's iconic "Fat" makeup and costume to life for the "Fat" music video.

Dave and Ethan also discuss Weird Al's upcoming Record Store Day exclusive "Beat on the Brat" 3" single!

Part one of Dave and Ethan's interview with makeup effects legend Kevin Yagher, the man behind dozens of iconic characters and creatures including the Crypt Keeper from Tales from the Crypt, Chucky from Child's Play, and Weird Al's iconic "Fat" makeup and costume.