Podcasts – Steven Benedict
796 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsSteven Benedict is a well-known radio broadcaster, college lecturer, writer, producer, and director of films and documentaries.
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123. The Terminator
October 19, 2014 22:00 - 24.8 MBBecause The Terminator is not about a cyborg but a resilient woman, James Cameron's landmark film presented him as a unique feminist. The post 123. The Terminator appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Under The Skin
October 12, 2014 20:38 - 23 MBIt took Jonathan Glazer over ten years to bring Under the Skin to the screen, but with that long gestation he might just have delivered the film of the decade. The post Under The Skin appeared first on Steven Benedict.
122. Under The Skin
October 12, 2014 20:38 - 24 MBIt took Jonathan Glazer over ten years to bring Under the Skin to the screen, but with that long gestation he might just have delivered the film of the decade. The post 122. Under The Skin appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Gone Girl
October 05, 2014 21:00 - 23.1 MBAdapted from Gillian Flynn's best-selling thriller, David Fincher's film keeps its most surprising twist until the final shot. And it's not what you think. The post Gone Girl appeared first on Steven Benedict.
121. Gone Girl
October 05, 2014 21:00 - 23.1 MBAdapted from Gillian Flynn's best-selling thriller, David Fincher's film keeps its most surprising twist until the final shot. And it's not what you think. The post 121. Gone Girl appeared first on Steven Benedict.
120. The Fabulous Baker Boys
September 28, 2014 22:43 - 24.8 MBIt's called The Fabulous Baker Boys, but it was Michelle Pfeiffer's Oscar nominated performance that earned the film its adjective. The post 120. The Fabulous Baker Boys appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Fabulous Baker Boys
September 28, 2014 22:43 - 22.5 MBIt's called The Fabulous Baker Boys, but it was Michelle Pfeiffer's Oscar nominated performance that earned the film its adjective. The post The Fabulous Baker Boys appeared first on Steven Benedict.
119. Annie Hall
September 21, 2014 22:59 - 26.5 MBYou can divide Hollywood rom-coms into two eras; before and after Annie Hall. The film also marked the arrival of one of America's most individual artists. The post 119. Annie Hall appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Annie Hall
September 21, 2014 22:59 - 26.5 MBYou can divide Hollywood rom-coms into two eras; before and after Annie Hall. The film also marked the arrival of one of America's most individual artists. The post Annie Hall appeared first on Steven Benedict.
118. Witness
September 14, 2014 23:15 - 23.7 MBJust how long does it take to write an Oscar-winning screenplay? In the case of Witness, it was 13 years. But how many drafts did it take and how many writers? The post 118. Witness appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Witness
September 14, 2014 23:15 - 23.7 MBJust how long does it take to write an Oscar-winning screenplay? In the case of Witness, it was 13 years. But how many drafts did it take and how many writers? The post Witness appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Good Will Hunting
September 07, 2014 15:00 - 28.1 MBBen Affleck and Matt Damon wrote Good Will Hunting to forward their acting careers. But the studio wanted Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt instead. The post Good Will Hunting appeared first on Steven Benedict.
117. Good Will Hunting
September 07, 2014 15:00 - 28.1 MBWritten by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to launch their acting careers, the studio wanted Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. The post 117. Good Will Hunting appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Fight Club
August 31, 2014 08:25 - 23.7 MBWhen it was released, Fight Club was rubbished by critics and rejected by audiences. Now it's regarded as a masterpiece. So what changed people's minds? The post Fight Club appeared first on Steven Benedict.
116. Fight Club
August 31, 2014 08:25 - 23.7 MBWhen it was released, Fight Club was rubbished by critics and rejected by audiences. Now it's regarded as a masterpiece. So what changed people's minds? The post 116. Fight Club appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Doctor Zhivago
August 25, 2014 00:18 - 24.3 MBDavid Lean's film of Boris Pasternack's Nobel Prize Winning Novel whittled the sprawling epic down to a simple love story. Was it successful? The post Doctor Zhivago appeared first on Steven Benedict.
115. Doctor Zhivago
August 25, 2014 00:18 - 24.3 MBDavid Lean's film of Boris Pasternack's Nobel Prize Winning Novel whittled the sprawling epic down to a simple love story. Was it successful? The post 115. Doctor Zhivago appeared first on Steven Benedict.
114. Robin Williams
August 20, 2014 23:27 - 23.1 MBRobin Williams was a force of nature the likes of which cinema had never seen. But what drove him to those incredible heights and then to the ultimate depth? The post 114. Robin Williams appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Robin Williams
August 20, 2014 23:27 - 23.1 MBRobin Williams was a force of nature the likes of which cinema had never seen. But what drove him to those incredible heights and then to the ultimate depth? The post Robin Williams appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Crying Game
July 27, 2014 23:06 - 23.1 MBNeil Jordan won an Oscar for his script, but only after every studio had turned him down saying his story was uncommercial, offensive and the characters unsympathetic. The post The Crying Game appeared first on Steven Benedict.
113. The Crying Game
July 27, 2014 23:06 - 23.1 MBNeil Jordan won an Oscar for his script, but only after every studio had turned him down saying his story was uncommercial, offensive and the characters unsympathetic. The post 113. The Crying Game appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Dazed and Confused
July 13, 2014 17:15 - 22.8 MBBelonging to a tradition that dates back to Rebel Without a Cause, Richard Linklater's early masterpiece also owes some debt of gratitude to Robert Altman. The post Dazed and Confused appeared first on Steven Benedict.
112. Dazed and Confused
July 13, 2014 17:15 - 22.8 MBBelonging to a tradition that dates back to Rebel Without a Cause, Richard Linklater's early masterpiece also owes some debt of gratitude to Robert Altman. The post 112. Dazed and Confused appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Pulp Fiction
July 06, 2014 23:14 - 23.1 MB20 years after its release, it is startling to see how original Pulp Fiction still is. Ironic considering it was inspired by and borrowed from so many other films. The post Pulp Fiction appeared first on Steven Benedict.
111. Pulp Fiction
July 06, 2014 23:14 - 23.1 MB20 years after its release, it is startling to see how original Pulp Fiction still is. Ironic considering it was inspired by and borrowed from so many other films. The post 111. Pulp Fiction appeared first on Steven Benedict.
110. The Shawshank Redemption
June 29, 2014 23:15 - 24 MBA box-office flop in 1994, Frank Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novella is proof that some films deserve a second chance. The post 110. The Shawshank Redemption appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Shawshank Redemption
June 29, 2014 23:15 - 24 MBA box-office flop in 1994, Frank Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novella is proof that some films deserve a second chance. The post The Shawshank Redemption appeared first on Steven Benedict.
109. Heaven’s Gate
June 15, 2014 20:35 - 26.9 MBHeaven's Gate was such a flop, it sank a studio. But in the years since its release, its reputation has been growing. Is it the masterpiece some people claim? The post 109. Heaven’s Gate appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Heaven’s Gate
June 15, 2014 20:35 - 26.9 MBHeaven's Gate was such a flop, it sank a studio. But in the years since its release, its reputation has been growing. Is it the masterpiece some people claim? The post Heaven’s Gate appeared first on Steven Benedict.
108. The Usual Suspects
May 11, 2014 09:03 - 19.1 MBThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist. Is this the greatest heist movie ever made? The post 108. The Usual Suspects appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Usual Suspects
May 11, 2014 09:03 - 19.1 MBThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist. Is this film just another trick, or is it really the greatest heist movie ever made? The post The Usual Suspects appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
May 04, 2014 23:01 - 25 MBWes Anderson may share his surname with other directors, but there's no mistaking his films for anybody elses. The post The Grand Budapest Hotel appeared first on Steven Benedict.
107. The Grand Budapest Hotel
May 04, 2014 23:01 - 25 MBWes Anderson may share his surname with other directors, but there's no mistaking his films for anybody elses. The post 107. The Grand Budapest Hotel appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Tootsie
March 10, 2014 00:01 - 25.6 MBTootsie tackled 1980s' chauvanism by disguising a man as a woman. Hilarious as it was, the tradition can be traced as far back as Homer's Illiad. The post Tootsie appeared first on Steven Benedict.
106. Tootsie
March 10, 2014 00:01 - 25.6 MBTootsie tackled 1980s' chauvanism by disguising a man as a woman. Hilarious as it was, the tradition can be traced as far back as Homer's Illiad. The post 106. Tootsie appeared first on Steven Benedict.
105. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
March 03, 2014 00:01 - 24.1 MBIs this film about amnesia or is it about déjà vu? Either way, Charlie Kaufman's script which focuses on memory is a true original. The post 105. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
March 03, 2014 00:01 - 24.1 MBIs this film about amnesia or is it about déjà vu? Either way, Charlie Kaufman's script which focuses on memory is a true original. The post Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind appeared first on Steven Benedict.
104. The Grifters
February 24, 2014 00:01 - 26.3 MBBased on Jim Thompson's grimey story about smalltime criminals, Stephen Frears' film was robbed when it didn't win a single Oscar from its four nominations. The post 104. The Grifters appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Grifters
February 24, 2014 00:01 - 26.3 MBBased on Jim Thompson's grimey story about smalltime criminals, Stephen Frears' film was robbed when it didn't win a single Oscar from its four nominations. The post The Grifters appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Talented Mr. Ripley
February 17, 2014 00:01 - 24.8 MBThe 1960 adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel was already so revered, was Anthony Minghella wise to try a new version? The post The Talented Mr. Ripley appeared first on Steven Benedict.
103. The Talented Mr. Ripley
February 17, 2014 00:01 - 24.8 MBThe 1960 adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel was already so revered, was Anthony Minghella wise to try a new version? The post 103. The Talented Mr. Ripley appeared first on Steven Benedict.
102. Movies about Movies
February 03, 2014 00:01 - 24.8 MBMost movies about moviemaking are little more than trite tributes. Are there any that go beyond the surface of the silver screen? The post 102. Movies about Movies appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Movies about Movies
February 03, 2014 00:01 - 24.8 MBMost movies about moviemaking are trite tributes not just to cinema but also the filmmakers. Are there any that go beyond the superficiliaty of the silver screen? The post Movies about Movies appeared first on Steven Benedict.
101. 12 Years a Slave
January 27, 2014 04:00 - 24.5 MBHe has made only 3 feature films, but with each of them being a masterpieces Steve McQueen is now one of the world's leading filmmakers. The post 101. 12 Years a Slave appeared first on Steven Benedict.
12 Years a Slave
January 27, 2014 04:00 - 24.5 MBHe has made only 3 feature films, but with each of them being a masterpieces Steve McQueen is now one of the world's leading filmmakers. The post 12 Years a Slave appeared first on Steven Benedict.
100. Critics or Crickets
January 06, 2014 00:00 - 22.2 MBGravity was one of last year's biggest hits ($650m). But how much of that is due to critics giving it 98% approval? Is word of mouth more valuable? The post 100. Critics or Crickets appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Critics or Crickets
January 06, 2014 00:00 - 22.2 MBGravity was one of last year's biggest hits ($650m). But how much of that is due to critics giving it 98% approval? Is word of mouth more valuable? The post Critics or Crickets appeared first on Steven Benedict.
99. Christopher Nolan’s Mementos
December 30, 2013 02:20 - 20.4 MBHe may make blockbusters, but Christopher Nolan's tastes lean more to art house cinema. So what are his films really about? The post 99. Christopher Nolan’s Mementos appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Christopher Nolan’s Mementos
December 30, 2013 02:20 - 20.4 MBHe may make blockbusters, but Christopher Nolan's tastes lean more to art house cinema. So what are his films really about? The post Christopher Nolan’s Mementos appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Peter Weir – Master and Commander
December 23, 2013 06:00 - 24.6 MBPeter Weir: 6 Oscar nominations, no wins. No other living director has been so denied the statuette. Does it matter? The post Peter Weir – Master and Commander appeared first on Steven Benedict.