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I absolutely had to put this out before the year of our puppet boy comes to an end. Friend Tasha and I made our way through this chaotic odyssey, and even began forming a list of the top corporate zaddies of past and present (Bob Chapek never made it in). After throwing tomatoes at the Dis+ remake, we end on a note of emotional resonance and lightly touch on the ways in which we dis/agree with the novel's take on morality and being a good person. ... Happy Holidays!
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Архив, Кино. “Pinocchio 1911.” YouTube, YouTube, 10 Oct. 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvLwWHm3A_c.
Collodi, Carlo. “The Adventures of Pinocchio.” The Adventures of Pinocchio, by C. Collodi, 12 Jan. 2006, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/500/500-h/500-h.htm.
Perella, Nicolas J. “An Essay on Pinocchio.” Italica, vol. 63, no. 1, 1986, p. 1., https://www.jstor.org/stable/479125.
“The Adventures of Pinocchio.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 20 Nov. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/biography/C-Collodi.
Wunderlich, Richard. “The Tribulations of Pinocchio: How Social Change Can Wreck a Good Story.” Poetics Today, vol. 13, no. 1, 1992, pp. 197–219. Children's Literature, https://www.jstor.org/stable/1772798.
A loud train, with an uncanny valley Tom Hanks as the conductor, rolls up in the middle of the night, a young boy boards it, and we're off to the North Pole. That's the kick-off for The Polar Express, and Matt & Benny discuss it in our 600th episodes!
Hop onto a train, full of magic and wonder! Then get off at the 3rd stop, wait 40 minutes for The Polar Express to arrive, you’ll know it's arrived when a waxy Tom Hanks hands you a ticket, and a train full of strange children berate you.
Oscar & Carl, and special guest Clive, watch this Christmas classic to figure out 'Who would watch this?'.
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Yes, it's our annual late Halloween Special. This year we've invited writer Andy Burt back again, and again he's chosen a Michael J Fox film. We give you ... THE FRIGHTENERS.
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Join Caitlin, Ira, and special guest Chris Hastings as they start asking questions about Robert Zemeckis' 1988 live-action/animation comedy detective film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Best described by the animation team as a supposedly fun thing they would never do again. When you finish listening be sure to check out Chris' podcast and comics.
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"Shot in the back by Buford Tannen, over a matter of eighty dollars? What kind of a future do you call that?”
We Follow Marty and Doc to the Old West in Back to the Future Part III
Back-to-back film production doesn’t occur often because it could potentially prove costly for the production company. With the success of Back to the Future, however, Universal saw it had an audience and likely could earn back the budget if they shot the second and third films back to back. So even though largely the two films are in completely different areas (and times) with widely different casts, Robert Zemeckis and his team set out to make both films in 1989. Back to the Future Part II released in 1989 as he was finishing up post on the third installment, which he finished to release six months later, and Universal more than made their money back. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Back to the Future series with a look at Zemeckis’ 1990 film Back to the Future Part III.
How does it work after the problematic second film?
Largely, we both enjoyed this one much more than the second film but not as much as the first. If there’s one thing that makes itself quite apparent, it’s Zemeckis’ and his co-writer Bob Gale’s struggle with time travel logic and exposition across the second and third films. This one largely stays in the same setting through the bulk of the film, so at least it’s not bouncing across five distinct settings like the second film was, and this film focuses on the love story between Doc Brown and Clara, the new school teacher. We love that part of the film.
But it still raises a lot of questions. Why do relatives in the McFly and Tannen families always look like Michael J. Fox and Thomas F. Wilson, respectively? It feels like it’s just there for them to play with the motion control cameras and to be riding the edge of film technology. It’s fun and it fits in a certain comic book tone the films have, but it also doesn’t line up with rules established in the first film.
This film also really highlights that Zemeckis and Gale didn’t know what to do with the female characters. Jennifer’s been largely abandoned. Lea Thompson plays Marty’s great-great grandmother now (is there another great- in there?) but doesn’t get to do much. And Mary Steenburgen – who shines as Clara – also feels a bit underwritten.
Still, it’s a story about Marty and Doc and to that end, it works and we have fun with it. Plus, the effects are great and the stuntwork is top notch.
It’s definitely a film worth revisiting as it’s a ton of fun, but like the second also ends up feeling like something that doesn’t have to be revisited again. Perhaps we’ll just stick with the first one. Regardless, it gives us a ton to discuss, so check it out again then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
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"Shot in the back by Buford Tannen, over a matter of eighty dollars? What kind of a future do you call that?”
We Follow Marty and Doc to the Old West in Back to the Future Part III
Back-to-back film production doesn’t occur often because it could potentially prove costly for the production company. With the success of Back to the Future, however, Universal saw it had an audience and likely could earn back the budget if they shot the second and third films back to back. So even though largely the two films are in completely different areas (and times) with widely different casts, Robert Zemeckis and his team set out to make both films in 1989. Back to the Future Part II released in 1989 as he was finishing up post on the third installment, which he finished to release six months later, and Universal more than made their money back. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Back to the Future series with a look at Zemeckis’ 1990 film Back to the Future Part III.
How does it work after the problematic second film?
Largely, we both enjoyed this one much more than the second film but not as much as the first. If there’s one thing that makes itself quite apparent, it’s Zemeckis’ and his co-writer Bob Gale’s struggle with time travel logic and exposition across the second and third films. This one largely stays in the same setting through the bulk of the film, so at least it’s not bouncing across five distinct settings like the second film was, and this film focuses on the love story between Doc Brown and Clara, the new school teacher. We love that part of the film.
But it still raises a lot of questions. Why do relatives in the McFly and Tannen families always look like Michael J. Fox and Thomas F. Wilson, respectively? It feels like it’s just there for them to play with the motion control cameras and to be riding the edge of film technology. It’s fun and it fits in a certain comic book tone the films have, but it also doesn’t line up with rules established in the first film.
This film also really highlights that Zemeckis and Gale didn’t know what to do with the female characters. Jennifer’s been largely abandoned. Lea Thompson plays Marty’s great-great grandmother now (is there another great- in there?) but doesn’t get to do much. And Mary Steenburgen – who shines as Clara – also feels a bit underwritten.
Still, it’s a story about Marty and Doc and to that end, it works and we have fun with it. Plus, the effects are great and the stuntwork is top notch.
It’s definitely a film worth revisiting as it’s a ton of fun, but like the second also ends up feeling like something that doesn’t have to be revisited again. Perhaps we’ll just stick with the first one. Regardless, it gives us a ton to discuss, so check it out again 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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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?
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We're getting three Pinocchio movies this year for some reason, so this week on the show we're talking about the one from Robert Zemeckis. Now streaming on Disney+, Pinocchio is a live-action remake of the 1940 classic that gave the mouse house its theme song. But can we see the corporate strings on this, ahem, wooden straight-to-streaming rehash starring Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, and Luke Evans, featuring the voice talents of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Keegan-Michael Key? Anyway, #JusticeforFigaro.
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Chris and Taylor review the new Disney live-action remake film "Pinocchio" written by Robert Zemeckis and Chris Weitz. A wooden puppet is brought to life by a fairy and is tasked to lead a virtuous life to become a real boy. The film stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Luke Evans and Giuseppe Battiston.
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Joining Marty and Doc Again in Back to the Future Part II
The sequels weren’t part of the plan when Robert Zemeckis and team made the first Back to the Future film. With its success, however, it was inevitable for Universal to want to return to the property and build a franchise. so Zemeckis and his co-writer/co-producer Bob Gale decided to make not just one sequel but two and film them back to back. Hence, this trilogy. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our look at the Back to the Future trilogy with the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II.
Here’s a hint at what we talk about.
Right out of the gate, things feel different. They had to re-create the end of the first film with Elisabeth Shue playing Jennifer because Claudia Wells had to drop out. But why does the whole thing feel off? Like... more staged, perhaps? Crispin Glover also didn’t return, and that’s a BIG story. Aside from casting issues, we talk about the script and the ambitions to cover four distinctly different periods in the film. Some of that led to things that worked. Some didn’t.
We like the stuff that worked. The interesting use of the motion control camera technology to put the same actors fluidly into the same shot with themselves. And the complex story is fairly interesting.
But we do have to deal with the over-the-top cartoonish characters, particularly in the future. And the whole ‘chicken’ thing. Not to mention the horrible way Jennifer’s treated. And the way time travel kinda breaks in the film.
There are plenty of issues, the biggest of which may be that it all just feels written. But still, it’s a fun watch. So why do we like it still?
We have a wide-ranging conversation and it’s a great film to discuss 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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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?
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“What’s wrong, McFly? Chicken?”
Joining Marty and Doc Again in Back to the Future Part II
The sequels weren’t part of the plan when Robert Zemeckis and team made the first Back to the Future film. With its success, however, it was inevitable for Universal to want to return to the property and build a franchise. so Zemeckis and his co-writer/co-producer Bob Gale decided to make not just one sequel but two and film them back to back. Hence, this trilogy. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our look at the Back to the Future trilogy with the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II.
Here’s a hint at what we talk about.
Right out of the gate, things feel different. They had to re-create the end of the first film with Elisabeth Shue playing Jennifer because Claudia Wells had to drop out. But why does the whole thing feel off? Like... more staged, perhaps? Crispin Glover also didn’t return, and that’s a BIG story. Aside from casting issues, we talk about the script and the ambitions to cover four distinctly different periods in the film. Some of that led to things that worked. Some didn’t.
We like the stuff that worked. The interesting use of the motion control camera technology to put the same actors fluidly into the same shot with themselves. And the complex story is fairly interesting.
But we do have to deal with the over-the-top cartoonish characters, particularly in the future. And the whole ‘chicken’ thing. Not to mention the horrible way Jennifer’s treated. And the way time travel kinda breaks in the film.
There are plenty of issues, the biggest of which may be that it all just feels written. But still, it’s a fun watch. So why do we like it still?
We have a wide-ranging conversation and it’s a great film to discuss 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.
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BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III picks up immediately after the cliff-hanger ending of the second movie, with Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) receiving a letter from a stranded but happy Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), after a freak burst of lightning struck the DeLorean. Discovering that Doc was killed a week after writing the letter, Marty travels back to The Old West in 1885 to rescue his eccentric friend...
For such a beloved franchise, the BACK TO THE FUTURE series has always carried some ideas that are a little strange; a teenager that’s best friends with a reclusive 60-something year old local oddball seems a slightly odd choice of protagonist in the cold light of day as does Marty's plan in the original movie to pretend to try to rape his own mother in order to help George win Lorraine's affection whilst the existential dread of Marty coming back to a new house and truck and meeting fresh versions of his family, inferring a life that he didn't live all the while carrying memories of a life that no longer exists is never directly addressed to my knowledge.
After the high concept, great execution smash hit success of the first movie and the haywire craziness of PART II, the third film in the BTTF franchise suffers by feeling a little bit too small in comparison. Reversing the chemistry of the two leads, where Doc finds himself acting on his emotions when falling in love with Clara (Mary Steenburgen) whilst Marty has to stay calm and rational, is a charming way to round out the series and show how our characters have grown but overall the Old West setting is a bit uninteresting and a series known for zest and invention kind of fizzles out a little. Don't expect all the Dads to agree on that take, or do, it’s not up to me but do expect some discussion of the persistent and recurring incest themes, hot and confusing though they are.
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Believe it or not Jason Furie had never seen the 80s classic Romancing the Stone (1984) and Adam Roth had never seen it as an adult. Well, they both just watched it and you may be surprised by their reactions. Do you adore this Robert Zemeckis classic starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas, or do you consider it a "Raiders rip-off"?
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UNLOCKED: Podcaster, writer, and Twitter's Most Wanted Man™ Aaron Thorpe joined us back in April to discuss Robert Zemeckis's 1997 science fiction masterpiece 'Contact' starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey. It's a thrilling, expansive film that explores Big Questions about science and faith while maintaining a profoundly moving sense of wonder throughout.
We discuss Contact's origins as both film treatement and eventual novel by the brilliant Carl Sagan and his wife Ann Druyan, explore the film's ideological opposition to the neoliberal hegemony of the mid-90s, and make a case for the necessity of a post-scarcity (perhaps even spiritual) perspective to the success of a humanist political project.
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In this episode of the Movie Mavens, Grace Shober and Maggie Hunt from Retreat Behavioral Health look at Denzel Washington’s troubled pilot struggling with substance abuse issues in his film “Flight.” Buckle up for the Behavioral Corner. It’s a bumpy ride.
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We're off to the beach this week as we cover the Robert Zemeckis story of survival and a volleyball best friend - Cast Away. So come along as we talk all about Wilson, Zemeckis, Hanks and more. We're sorry for the week delay of a new episode due to some personal issues, but we plan to give you another episode next week! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!
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On this episode of the podcast, we continue our deep dive into the Back to the Future trilogy with the second chapter. We discuss our views of the sequel as well as trivia we found interesting. Sit back and remember to enjoy this podcast, we don’t need roads!
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