Out of Frame Behind the Scenes
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Welcome to Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. Based on the YouTube series Out of Frame and Out of Frame Shorts, join show creator Sean W. Malone, Shorts co-writer Jen Maffessanti, and Shorts video editor Paul Nelson as they dig a little deeper into the intersection of popular culture and big ideas, as well as some of the things that didn’t quite make the cut for the videos.
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Season 02, Episode 21: Season 02, Episode 21: "Army of the Dead": Entertainment Without Brains
June 04, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBWhat do you get when you mix Dawn of the Dead, Ocean’s Eleven, and Alien? Well… You get stunning reviews like, “It’s 2.5 hours of your life that you’ll never get back” and “Not great, probably not worth it.” Yeah… Please don’t waste your time on Netflix’s newest original “Army of the Dead”—written and directed by Zack Snyder. But if you like mindless fun and beautiful cinematography, maybe you at least won’t hate yourself after watching. Besides the movie, Sean, Paul, and Jen discussed wh...
Season 02, Episode 20: “The Mitchells vs. the Machines”: Technology Is Bad… We Get It
May 28, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBA brand new family movie “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” just dropped on Netflix… If you and your family are looking for something to watch, this one’s for you. It was cute, fun, light-hearted, and fosters a few laughs. That said, it falls prey to some common tropes, like Big Tech is bad and so is automation. What did we like about it? What was cliché about it? Why is Paul so excited about Culver’s? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they discuss all this more on this week’s episode of Out of Fram...
Season 02, Episode 19: “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse” Is Without Success
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBMichael B Jordan? Check. Tom Clancy super plot? Check. CIA corruption? Check. Decent movie? Negatory. The newest action flick to hit Amazon Prime, “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse”, was poised for success but ended up being atrocious, without a doubt. It really had no business being as lackluster as it was. What was it that the movie lacked? How do you even fail to deliver a movie that’s set up on a silver platter? Why are plastic bags unable to hold gasoline? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they...
Season 02, Episode 18: “Love and Monsters”: The Perfect Movie for 2021
May 14, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBIt’s been a cinematically dystopian time to be alive, so what better way to commemorate the (hopeful) ending of the weirdness than by watching “Love and Monsters”—the perfect movie for 2021. In “Love and Monsters”, an asteroid is headed toward earth threatening death and destruction, but humans launch a bomb at it, successfully preventing a disaster. Yet, a disaster of another kind happens… fallout from the detonation rains on earth, turning all of the cold-blooded animals into gigantic, ...
Season 02, Episode 17: “Invincible”: An Addicting Animated Adult Superhero Series
May 07, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBAmazon Prime found success with its superhero series, “The Boys,” and it looks like the success will continue with its animated adult series, “Invincible.” In this world, Mark Grayson is your average teenage dude with an extraordinary father, Omni-Man, who possesses incredible superhuman capabilities. Omni-Man teaches Mark how to be a superhero, and the two go through a journey of connection, disconnection, bonding, and betrayal. What did The Crew like so much about the series? What didn’t...
Season 02, Episode 16: “White Boy Rick”: A Heartbreaking Story of America’s Failed Drug War
April 30, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBIt’s no secret that America’s “War on Drugs” has put a lot of non-violent people behind bars, ballooning the prison population and disenfranchising communities across the country. In this movie based on a true story, Rick Wershe is a 15-year-old boy who gets wrapped up in drug dealing when the US government uses him to purchase cocaine for them. Soon enough, his exploits land him with a lofty prison sentence, longer than murderers and violent offenders. Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they dis...
Season 02, Episode 15: Is “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” Any Good?
April 23, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBMarvel is on a hot streak and they don’t seem to be letting up. After releasing WandaVision, they’re keeping the pace with “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” But how does that series compare to WandaVision? Does it feel forced, bland, or forgettable? Or does it live up to Marvel’s high standards? Join Paul and Sean as they discuss this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpx...
Season 02, Episode 14: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’: They Fight. They Fight a Lot.
April 16, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBGodzilla is back… and this time he’s fighting King Kong.... They fight on land, they fight at sea, they fight on aircraft carriers, they fight in cities… Things get destroyed, people panic, business = bad. Yep, that’s pretty much it. Join Sean and Paul as they discuss this incredibly cliché movie on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Shorts: https:/...
Season 02, Episode 13: “Coming to America” 30 Years Later—How Does It Hold Up?
April 09, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBIn anticipation of “Coming 2 America”, The Crew decided to watch the 1988 original to see how it holds up. As it turns out… surprisingly well. Although comedy isn’t Jen’s favorite, even she took delight in this “oddly wholesome” movie. What makes it such a classic? How does it compare to similar movies? Why does Paul insist on ranking everything? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they discuss all this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame serie...
Season 02, Episode 12: Is “Rya and the Last Dragon” “Art by Committee”?
April 02, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 48 MBPlan on having a family movie night soon? Although “Rya and the Last Dragon” is a visually spectacular movie, you shouldn’t put it first on your “to watch” list. In this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, Sean, Paul, and Jen discuss the latest Disney+ original and how it falls short of his potential. Why did the movie need so many writers? Why does it feel like “art by committee?” Is Paul secretly bitter that he’ll never be a real dragon? Watch the episode for all this and more. ...
Season 02, Episode 11: We Slice Through Justice League’s ‘Snyder Cut’
March 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBAfter a phenomenal flop, ‘Justice League’ was re-cut and re-released by Zack Snyder on HBO Max this past week. With a new run-time over 4 hours, how does the gargantuan Snyder Cut stack up to the first release? On this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, Sean, Paul, and Jen slice apart the movie to give you the answer. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playl...
Season 02, Episode 10: "I Care a Lot" Doesn't Care Enough about Its Audience
March 19, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn movies, when a conniving criminal preys on the most vulnerable, the end result is usually that they get what they deserve--or at least one would hope. But sometimes, a movie ignores common convention and lets their villains get away with literal murder to make a political point. Join Sean, Paul, and Jen on this episode as they discuss this and other spicy topics, ranging from current events to top burger joints, on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out o...
Season 02, Episode 09: ‘Justice League’ Fails Where ‘The Avengers’ Succeeds
March 12, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBBatman… Superman… Wonder Woman… The Flash… Aquaman… Put ‘em all together and you should get a box office hit, right? Wrong. 2017’s “Justice League” was a certified flop. But why? How come “The Avengers” can win universal acclaim but this film couldn’t? Sean, Paul, and Jen get down to business and analyze this DC film’s phenomenal failure on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpx...
Season 02, Episode 08: “Man of Steel” Bends Under Its Own Weight
March 05, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBFor being an American cultural staple, it should be easy to create a Superman movie that isn’t trash, yet Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel” manages to bend under its own weight like a piece of wet spaghetti. What made it so bad? What “bad ideas” does this movie gloss over? How can this movie be both too long and too short at the same time? Hosts Jen and Paul discuss all this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com...
Season 02, Episode 07: Is “Judas and the Black Messiah” Worth a Watch?
February 26, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this era of cinema, it’s rare that a film gets made about a topic that hasn’t been covered before. HBO Max’s ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is one of those films. Portraying the Black Panther party in 1960s Chicago, this film does a good job of accurately depicting a historical episode that also has relevance to today. That being said, there’s a lot “right” with this film, but there’s also some “wrong.” What exactly? We’ll leave it to hosts Jen and Paul to discuss on this week’s episode of...
Season 02, Episode 06: ‘Ted Lasso’: A Ray of Light in a World of Anti-Heroes
February 19, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWhat do you get when you bring an American football coach to the United Kingdom to run a Premier League soccer team? You get Ted Lasso, a heart-warming, redeemable, mustachioed man with a charming southern drawl and a reservoir of patience. Although his character speaks for itself, his knowledge of proper “football” does not. In this delightful Apple TV+ original series, Ted Lasso grapples with connecting to a sport and characters positioned against him, but gracefully finds his way forward....
Season 02, Episode 05: We LOL at MMORPG Spoof, Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet
February 12, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBWith woke culture being so prevalent, a lot of shows, movies, and games suffer from a politically-incentivized lack of originality. It makes for a monotonous experience, with content never really pushing the bounds at the mercy of a ravenous mob. However, a new Apple TV+ series hilariously mocks the behind-the-scenes decision-making of content creators catering to woke demands. “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet,” depicting a narcissistic video game developer, pushes the envelope in an origina...
Season 02, Episode 04: Stonks, Wall Street, and GameStop
February 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBOn this special episode, The Crew takes a break from movies and shows to discuss the recent stonks fiasco. If you’re looking for a breakdown of the situation, all the financial jargon, and the implications that come with it, look no further. What exactly is short selling? How did Robinhood change the stock market game? Why is everyone upset at them? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they discuss all this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame se...
Season 02, Episode 03: We See Good Things Ahead with ‘WandaVision’
January 29, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBThe pandemic hasn’t been exactly great for movies, with film companies either delaying or halting production on box office bangers, but streaming services have picked up the slack with fresh, killer content in the world of original series and documentaries. (Tiger King may have led the way). Disney+ captured success with ‘The Mandalorian’ and they continue to win with ‘WandaVision’—a Marvel world continuation featuring Wanda Maximoff and Vision picking up where ‘Avengers: Endgame’ left off. ...
Episode 29: We See Good Things Ahead with ‘WandaVision’
January 29, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBThe pandemic hasn’t been exactly great for movies, with film companies either delaying or halting production on box office bangers, but streaming services have picked up the slack with fresh, killer content in the world of original series and documentaries. (Tiger King may have led the way). Disney+ captured success with ‘The Mandalorian’ and they continue to win with ‘WandaVision’—a Marvel world continuation featuring Wanda Maximoff and Vision picking up where ‘Avengers: Endgame’ left off. ...
Episode 28: Pixar’s ‘Soul’: Stunning, Grandiose, and More to Be Desired (feat. Austin Wintory)
January 22, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBFor cinephiles, 2020 was a let-down. So when Pixar’s ‘Soul’ finally released on Dec 25, many were excited for the movie's breathtaking imagery, soulful soundtrack, and larger-than-life depiction of life’s mysteries. Although it was an enjoyable experience, cinephiles probably found themselves feeling as they did all year: let down. What about the movie missed the mark? What didn’t? How does ‘Soul’ stack up against other Pixar greats? Join Sean, Paul, and special guest Austin Wintory (award w...
Season 02, Episode 02: Pixar’s ‘Soul’: Stunning, Grandiose, and More to Be Desired (feat. Austin Wintory)
January 22, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBFor cinephiles, 2020 was a let-down. So when Pixar’s ‘Soul’ finally released on Dec 25, many were excited for the movie's breathtaking imagery, soulful soundtrack, and larger-than-life depiction of life’s mysteries. Although it was an enjoyable experience, cinephiles probably found themselves feeling as they did all year: let down. What about the movie missed the mark? What didn’t? How does ‘Soul’ stack up against other Pixar greats? Join Sean, Paul, and special guest Austin Wintory (award w...
Episode 27: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’: A Bland and Uninspiring Movie
January 15, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBTo kick off the new year, we decided to watch a new movie, ‘Wonder Woman 1984.’ Though this was shown in theaters, it also hit HBO Max upon its release—which could be the start of an interesting new trend. The only problem is, it was incredibly bland. That the movie occurs in 1984 seems hardly connected to the plot, there is too much going on at once, and for an action movie, there’s not a whole lot of action. What did we dislike about it? Why was there so little action? What does the movie ...
Season 02, Episode 01: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’: A Bland and Uninspiring Movie
January 15, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBTo kick off the new year, we decided to watch a new movie, ‘Wonder Woman 1984.’ Though this was shown in theaters, it also hit HBO Max upon its release—which could be the start of an interesting new trend. The only problem is, it was incredibly bland. That the movie occurs in 1984 seems hardly connected to the plot, there is too much going on at once, and for an action movie, there’s not a whole lot of action. What did we dislike about it? Why was there so little action? What does the movie ...
Episode 26: ‘Fatman’: A Holiday Movie Guaranteed to Blow Your Stockings Off
December 23, 2020 15:41 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBMel Gibson is back, and this time he’s… Santa? And he has to… partner with the US military? But he also has to… evade a hitman hired by a 12-year-old after Santa gave him a lump of coal? Yes indeed, that is the plot of the latest holiday movie, ‘Fatman,’ featuring Mel Gibson and Walter Goggins. It was riveting, absurd, and entertaining—to say the least. It also may go down as one of Paul’s favorite Christmas movies of all time. What did we like about it? What moments made us spit out our ...
Episode 25: ‘Snowden’: A Frightening and Revelatory Story
December 18, 2020 16:09 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBDonald Trump is staring down his final weeks as President of the United States (probably) and many are urging him to go out with a bang by pardoning people like Edward Snowden and Julian Assange. Since this conversation is blazing hot and given how freaking amazing this would be, we thought it would be a good opportunity to watch Oliver Stone’s ‘Snowden’ regarding the chaotic and frightening journey Snowden went through to expose a litany of illegal government programs and procedures. What d...
Episode 24: ‘Wonder Woman,’ HBO Max, and Medical Markets
December 11, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBAfter nearly a year of delays, ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is finally slated to come out around Christmas, with plans to stream on HBO Max for free. In anticipation of that movie, we decided to watch the first ‘Wonder Woman.’ The movie is pretty straightforward, but it’s also rock-solid. What more do you want than a hero being heroic? What did The Crew like about the movie? Why didn’t they like the third act? What does this say about the efficacy of straight-to-stream video services? Why is Andrew C...
Episode 23: ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus’ Misses the Crescendo
December 04, 2020 15:41 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIf you ever had a pompous English teacher, chances are you’ve seen one of two movies: ‘Dead Poets Society’ or ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus.’ Since the latter touches on themes of appreciation and gratitude, we decided to give the 1995 film a spin and see how it holds up during 2020’s Thanksgiving season. As we found, it’s not nearly as great as we remembered. Why not? Why doesn’t the movie make a lot of sense? What made the music and sequence so poor? Why did Paul hate it from start to finish? Is Mr....
Episode 22: Chess, Communism, and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
November 30, 2020 15:04 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBAlthough this Netflix show revolves mostly around a female chess prodigy in the 1960s, ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is much more than that. It touches on themes of religion, communism, and human nature. For that reason, it sails high above other self-produced streaming clichés. What does this show say about the line between genius and psychosis? What does it say about the power of obsession? What makes it more grandiose than other streaming shows? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they discuss all this an...
Episode 21: ‘The Rock’ Is a Beautifully Dumb Masterpiece
November 20, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBWhat do you get when you cross Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Alcatraz, and a biochemical weapons attack? Well, one of the most glorious, over-the-top action movies of all time. Released in 1996, ‘The Rock’ still stands as one of Sean’s favorite action movies, and for good reason. And as Paul notes, it’s one of those movies you can flip on cable and jump in at any moment, and find it enjoyable. What did we like about it? Why is it so insanely quotable? What does it say about the treatment of...
Episode 20: We Breathe Some Fresh Air with 'The Mandalorian'
November 13, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB*Movie voice*: In a world… plagued by anti-heros, gritty backdrops, and nihilistic plotlines, one series stands to challenge it all… Coming to your living room this Fall is Disney+’s ‘The Mandalorian.’ This week, the crew met virtually again to discuss (as you can guess) ‘The Mandalorian.’ It seems like every show or movie these days is saturated with over-the-top edginess, but with Mando and Baby Yoda (OK, “The Child”) we get something refreshing and simple. What did we like so much about...
Episode 19: ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ is Dishonest and Cringeworthy
November 06, 2020 15:00 - 56 minutes - 52.9 MBVery nice!... NOT! After watching ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ the crew felt a bit unsettled. The reason? It was pushing a political narrative that just did not fit. Even Paul (who loved the first Borat when it came out in 2006) thought it was one of the worst movies he’s ever seen… In addition, Sean thinks this style of comedy is unethical and uncomfortable. Also, Jen is back and has thoughts too! What did the first Borat get right that the sequel got wrong? What made it so unbearable ...
Episode 18: ‘The Shining’ Makes Us Shiver
October 30, 2020 16:13 - 49 minutes - 46 MBWe’ve watched too many silly movies for the month of October, so this week we decided to turn the spooky notch all the way up to 11 with Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining.’ It was really good, really scary, and we already want to rewatch it. What does this film say about the dangers of social isolation? What sets this apart from other critically acclaimed horror films? What did we think about the pacing and movie set? How does Stephen King feel about it? Join Sean and Paul as they discuss this ...
Episode 17: Strong Guys, Silly Monsters, and ‘Young Frankenstein’
October 23, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 45.4 MBThe political chaos of 2020 has us bummed out, so we decided to elevate our spirits with strongman competitions, Mel Brooks “horror” movies like ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Dracula: Dead and Loving It,’ and Adam Sandler’s ‘Hubie Halloween.’ How did strongman competitions get their start? How do Mel Brooks’s “horror” movies compare to his other works like ‘Blazing Saddles’ and ‘The Producers?’ Do people need to pay less attention to politics? Join Sean and Paul as they discuss this and more ...
Episode 16: We Get Spooky and Laugh at "What We Do in the Shadows"
October 16, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 34.4 MBSince spooky season is upon us, we decided to get our freaky on and watch “What We Do in the Shadows”—a mockumentary about ancient vampires acclimating to modern times. It was hilarious. Sean laughed. Paul laughed. Jen laughed. The TV laughed. (Or was that the CIA?) Also, this is Jen’s last episode as a FEE employee. She accepted a fancy director of communications position at Libertas Institute in UTAH! Maybe she’ll be back on, maybe she won’t. We’re still figuring it out, OK? The crew discu...
Episode 15: We Hated ‘The Social Dilemma’
October 09, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThere are A LOT of garbage ideas in Netflix’s newest special, ‘The Social Dilemma.’ As for good ideas, there are maybe like two... What did we like? What did we hate? What happened to Quibi? What’s up with Tris-TAHN’s name? Sean, Paul, and Jen discuss this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5y...
Episode 14: ‘The Boys’ Are Back in Town
October 02, 2020 14:42 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThe release of Season 2 of ‘The Boys’ on Amazon Prime is still in full swing, but Season 1 is out in its entirety, so we’re sticking to that one. It’s not a happy show. It’s the dark, fractured-fairytale version of the DC comics superheroes we all know and love. We’ve already done a video on this show, but what else can we extract from it? What did we like? What did we hate? Sean, Paul, and Jen discuss this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes LINKS: Out of ...
Episode 13: We ‘Face The Music’ with Bill & Ted
September 25, 2020 16:31 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBLook, a Bill & Ted movie is never going to bring hard-hitting philosophy or science-based temporal theory to the table, but what you can count on is that it’s going to be a lighthearted romp of a story, and the latest installment, ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’ is no exception. But is there anything at all of substance there? Do Bill and Ted manage to unite the world? Sean, Paul, and Jen get into this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame se...
Episode 12: Don’t Try to Understand ‘Tenet’—Just Feel It
September 18, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB‘Tenet’ finally hit movie theaters! The crew is beside themselves with joy to go back to a movie theater, especially for Christopher Nolan’s newest venture. Fair warning, spoilers are contained in this episode. So, what’s up with ‘Tenet’? Is it everything it’s cracked up to be? Could John David Washington be more charming? Will there be sequels?! (Oh, please, let there be sequels!) Sean, Jen, and Paul get into this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: ...
Episode 11: We Remember Chadwick Boseman
September 11, 2020 13:53 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBAs we’re sure you all know, Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away after a very private battle with colon cancer. He was an astonishingly talented actor and, by all accounts from his co-stars, a genuinely good guy. His passing hit all of us harder than we expected. Sean, Jen, and Paul decided to dedicate an entire episode to his career and his memory, the future of ‘Black Panther’, and more in this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. This one’s for you, Chadwick. Rest in peac...
Episode 10: ‘Kingsman’ Is Delightfully Absurd
September 04, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBLook, life is weird. Reality is a lot to deal with right now. So thank goodness a movie like ‘Kingsman’. It is pure escapism and over-the-top action reminiscent of old-school James Bond flicks and incredibly fun to watch. But is there any deeper meaning to it? Why did we go on a neo-Malthusian tangent? Where were the sharks?! Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Our of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube...
Episode 9: We Get Off ‘Dunkirk’ Beach
August 28, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBChristopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ is the cinematic depiction of the evacuation of the British Army from the beach in, well, Dunkirk over the course of about a week in April 1940. We think the case can be made that it’s the best movie of the century, so far. But why? And what did Dunkirk, both the movie and the historical event, really mean? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Our of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://...
Episode 8: The Crew Will Not Get Canceled for This
August 21, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBInstead of dealing with something so fussy as a movie this week, the crew opted for a robust discussion on the subject of “cancel culture.” The notion of “cancellation” isn’t an especially new one, but it is becoming more of a problem than it was in the past. But what does it mean to be canceled? How is it different from a simple disagreement? Is cancellation ever justified? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Our of Frame: Behind the Scenes. ...
Episode 7: Take Shelter from ‘Bombshell’
August 14, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB‘Bombshell’ isn’t the kind of movie you enjoy watching. It tackles the tough issue of workplace sexual harassment through the true story of the downfall of Roger Ailes at Fox News. It’s about struggle, and, wow, did the crew struggle with it. But is it worth watching? What are some of the things it makes you ask yourself? Is this kind of behavior more common than in the past? Join Sean, Paul, and Jen as they talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Our of Frame: Behind the Scenes. ...
Episode 6: Redoing the Time Loop with ‘Palm Springs’
August 07, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBThe Hulu original ‘Palm Springs’ is a time loop story, so it’s impossible NOT to draw comparisons between it and the OG time loop movie ‘Groundhog Day’. But is it just the millennial version of the classic? How do the characters find meaning in a world where literally nothing matters? If you become a better person for the sake of escaping a situation, did you really become a better person? Sean, Jen, and Paul talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes....
Episode 5 title: ‘John Wick’ Is the Purest of Action Movies
July 31, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB‘John Wick’ is about as simple a story as can be found in modern cinema, but the execution of it was close to flawless. But “close to flawless” isn’t the same thing as “perfect.” Why did Paul put off watching this movie so long? From a practical standpoint, what did John Wick actually accomplish? And what’s up with those gold coins? Sean, Jen, and Paul talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/p...
Episode 4: Almost Everybody Got ‘Parasite’ Wrong
July 24, 2020 14:05 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBCommenters on Out of Frame videos have been requesting an episode on ‘Parasite’ since its theatrical release in 2019. It doesn’t quite get a video, but it does get the podcast treatment. Is it really the brutal commentary on class struggle and the exploitation of the poor by the rich so many people said it is? And if it isn’t, what DOES it mean? Is it worth watching? Sean, Jen, and Paul talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Fram...
Episode 3: ‘Mr. Jones’ Makes Us Angry
July 17, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBThe crew watched the newly-available on VOD film ‘Mr. Jones.’ It’s rare to find a movie so openly critical of communism, and yet, it made everyone pretty angry. In a good way, though. Why is it so few people know the story of Gareth Jones, the title character? How was the New York Times involved? What does the Pulitzer Prize have to do with any of this? Sean, Jen, and Paul talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: http...
Episode 2: We Feel the Feels with ‘E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial’
July 10, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 47 MBThis week, the crew watched the 1982 classic E.T. Is it really as good a movie as it’s remembered being, or is it a case of collective nostalgia goggles? Did John Williams write a great score or the best score? Director Stephen Spielberg went for subtlety over statement, but did it work? Sean, Jen, and Paul talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKm...
Episode 1: Become a Citizen with 'Starship Troopers'
July 03, 2020 13:56 - 40 minutes - 38.4 MBWelcome to the very first episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, the brand-new, weekly podcast based on the YouTube series, Out of Frame. This week, the crew watched the 1997 film adaptation of Starship Troopers. Was it really a nationalist/fascist propaganda piece? Did our hero, Johnnie Rico, learn what he was supposed to learn? Where did the movie succeed and where did it fail? Sean, Jen, and Paul talk about this and more on this week’s episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes. LI...