Lass is More with Josh Lasser
262 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsFocusing on the media, "Lass is More" sits down with the individuals who make the movies and shows that people are, or will be, talking about. The things we watch are not created in a vacuum, but rather as responses to far larger thoughts and issues. From why someone took a role to what it means to them to where they’re going next, we put the pieces of the puzzle together. The "Lass is More" podcast gets to the core of the issue, offering perspective on both the people involved in a project, and the project itself.
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Meanderings #99: "Dreamgirls," "Spider-Man," & Fame I Don't Want
October 17, 2017 12:30 - 5 minutes - 5.93 MBThe filmic adaptation of "Dreamgirls" is getting a swell new Blu-ray release this week, but watching it Josh couldn't help but think that the sort of fame and power offered up in the movie is fame and power Josh just doesn't want. Then again, he doesn't want the fame and power afforded Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: Homecoming," so maybe he just doesn't want fame and power at all.
Meanderings #98: "The Beguiled" or is it The Beshadowed?
October 10, 2017 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.79 MBAh, lighting. It sets the stage. It adds flair. It lets the audience know in ways that are not always subtle whether they should be laughing or crying, scared or amused. As with anything though, moderation may be the key. It is possible to push mood lighting far enough to destroy the mood.
Meanderings #97: "Pirates of the Caribbean" Beating a Dead Horse?
October 03, 2017 12:30 - 5 minutes - 6.18 MBIn this lightly spoiler-y episode (you have been warned) of the podcast we talk about some of the major problems with "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell no Tales." Does this once great franchise have anything left to give or is it time for Johnny Depp to hang up his pirate boots and move on to dry land?
Meanderings #96: "A Ghost Story" and the Eating of Pie
September 26, 2017 12:00 - 4 minutes - 5.3 MBThere are some things which just are not done. One does not, for instance, eat pastrami on white bread with mayonnaise, one does not yell "fire" in a crowded theater, and one most definitely does not avoid the crust when eating a pie. On this podcast we talk "A Ghost Story," pie etiquette, and more.
Meanderings #95: "The Big Sick," "The Hero," & Relationships
September 18, 2017 14:52 - 5 minutes - 5.9 MBSometimes gifs of minions and bananas get sent to those we love. This can happen for any number of reasons from a query about purchasing them (bananas, not minions), to suggesting a snack (again, bananas, not minions), to a simple method of greeting. On this episode we look at a little at (romantic) relationships and how they play out in two films from this year -- "The Big Sick" and "The Hero."
Meanderings #94: "The Mummy" & "First Kill"
September 11, 2017 15:50 - 5 minutes - 6.18 MBThis week we revisit the question of recommending movies. What, for instance, do you do when the choice is between two movies--in this case "The Mummy" (2017) and "First Kill" (2017)--neither of which is very good. How do you go about picking them apart and making that choice?
Meanderings #93: "Born in China" & "Megan Leavey"
September 05, 2017 12:00 - 5 minutes - 6.04 MBAnthropomorphizing animals can work either to the benefit of a film or it can detract from it... or maybe it isn't necessary at all. As with so many things, this depends on the story being told. Today we have two distinctly different takes on the depiction of animals -- "Born in China" and "Megan Leavey." Listen and find out how they do.
Meanderings #92: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" & Technology
August 29, 2017 12:30 - 5 minutes - 6.78 MBOn this week's episode, Josh delves into not just "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," but also a technology trend that saddens him greatly. Listen as he laments our world's desire to cram big movies onto small devices.
Meanderings #91: "Chuck" and Someone Else's Dreams
August 14, 2017 15:26 - 5 minutes - 6.1 MBArriving on Blu-ray today is "Chuck," the story of the boxer who was the inspiration for Rocky. Sadly though, Chuck Wepner gets caught up in the whole idea of Rocky and movie stardom and tries to live someone else's dream. It makes for a powerful movie and quite the cautionary tale. But, how do you know if you're living your dream or that of another person?
Meanderings #90: Steve Coogan is a feast in "The Dinner"
August 08, 2017 12:00 - 4 minutes - 5.39 MBSteve Coogan is fantastic in Oren Moverman's "The Dinner" (2017). Seriously, he's great. Of course, his being fantastic doesn't necessarily mean that everyone should run right out and see it. Do not get us wrong. Josh highly recommends the movie, and lost some sleep over Coogan's performance, but not everything is for everyone and we're going to look at a little bit today.
Meanderings #89: The Hyperbolic Problem of "The Circle"
August 01, 2017 12:00 - 5 minutes - 6.32 MBThere is a brilliant nugget of truth in "The Circle." There is an intelligent point made about what we allow companies to do for us and the rights we give them. This, however, is all wrapped up inside some incredibly poor leaps of logic and the overstated nature of the whole thing.
Meanderings #88: The Other "Ghost in the Shell"
July 25, 2017 12:00 - 5 minutes - 6.38 MBHaving discussed the anime version of "Ghost in the Shell" earlier this year, the time has come to look at the live action movie starring Scarlett Johansson. Why does this movie which looks so good falter so terribly in its story? Why does recent theatrical release "Valerian" do the same? Where does this lead us?