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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Episodes
98. 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 98. Peter Weir – Master and Commander appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The English Patient
December 16, 2013 00:05 - 23.1 MBLyrical language and elliptical plotting can work in a novel, but don't necessarily make for good films. Does The English Patient succeed? The post The English Patient appeared first on Steven Benedict.
97. The English Patient
December 16, 2013 00:05 - 23.1 MBLyrical language and elliptical plotting can work in a novel, but not necessarily in cinema. Does The English Patient succeed? The post 97. The English Patient appeared first on Steven Benedict.
96. The Social Network
December 09, 2013 00:10 - 15.9 MBAaron Sorkin's script is lauded as dazzling. But a script is more than just dialogue, and that's why Sorkin's is so great. The post 96. The Social Network appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Social Network
December 09, 2013 00:10 - 15.9 MBAaron Sorkin's screenplay for The Social Network is lauded as dazzling. But a screenplay is more than dialogue, and that's what makes Sorkin's work so great. The post The Social Network appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Shakespeare in Love
December 02, 2013 06:00 - 14.6 MBBecause it beat Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan to the Best Picture Oscar, a lot of people don't like this romantic-comedy. Is their prejudice justified? The post Shakespeare in Love appeared first on Steven Benedict.
95. Shakespeare in Love
December 02, 2013 06:00 - 14.6 MBA lot of people don't like this because it beat Saving Private Ryan to the Best Picture Oscar. Is the prejudice justified? The post 95. Shakespeare in Love appeared first on Steven Benedict.
94. JFK
November 18, 2013 00:01 - 14.3 MBOliver Stone's JFK was lambasted by both the political left and right for its factual inaccuracies. But since very few can agree on the facts, is it a good movie? The post 94. JFK appeared first on Steven Benedict.
JFK
November 18, 2013 00:01 - 14.3 MBOliver Stone's JFK was lambasted by both the political left and right for its factual inaccuracies. But since very few can agree on the facts, is it a good movie? The post JFK appeared first on Steven Benedict.
93. The Deer Hunter
November 11, 2013 00:30 - 15.5 MBIf it was originally called The Man Who Came To Play and took place in a Las Vegas casino, how did the story end up taking place in Vietnam during the war? The post 93. The Deer Hunter appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Deer Hunter
November 11, 2013 00:30 - 15.5 MBIf it was originally called The Man Who Came To Play and took place in a Las Vegas casino, how did the story end up taking place in Vietnam during the war? The post The Deer Hunter appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Moonstruck
November 04, 2013 06:00 - 14.5 MBOriginally called The Bride and The Wolf, Moonstruck is as much about irritability, irrationality and mortality as it is about romance. Is that what makes it so good? The post Moonstruck appeared first on Steven Benedict.
92. Moonstruck
November 04, 2013 06:00 - 14.5 MBOriginally called The Bride and The Wolf, Moonstruck is as much about irritability, irrationality and mortality as it is about romance. Is that what makes it so good? The post 92. Moonstruck appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Piano
October 28, 2013 06:00 - 11.5 MBWriter-director, Jane Campion made history in 1993 when she became the first woman to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The post The Piano appeared first on Steven Benedict.
91. The Piano
October 28, 2013 06:00 - 11.5 MBWriter-director, Jane Campion made history in 1993 when she became the first woman to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The post 91. The Piano appeared first on Steven Benedict.
90. Halloween
October 21, 2013 05:00 - 11.8 MBProducer Irwin Yablans originally called it The Baby-Sitter Murders, and put up $325,000. Under John Carpenter's direction, Halloween made over $70m. The post 90. Halloween appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Halloween
October 21, 2013 05:00 - 11.8 MBProducer Irwin Yablans originally called it The Baby-Sitter Murders, and put up $325,000. Under John Carpenter's direction, Halloween made over $70m. The post Halloween appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Truman Show
October 14, 2013 05:00 - 13.9 MBThe Truman Show may credit its story as an original screenplay, but it is uncannily similar to several sci-fi TV shows from as far back as the 60s. The post The Truman Show appeared first on Steven Benedict.
89. The Truman Show
October 14, 2013 05:00 - 13.9 MBThe Truman Show may credit its story as an original screenplay, but it is uncannily similar to several sci-fi TV shows from as far back as the 60s. The post 89. The Truman Show appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Bullitt
October 07, 2013 18:00 - 12.5 MBWith Steve McQueen in the title role, a legendary car-chase and a score by Lalo Schifrin, Peter Yates' Bullitt still oozes as much cool now as it did in 1968. The post Bullitt appeared first on Steven Benedict.
88. Bullitt
October 07, 2013 18:00 - 12.5 MBWith Steve McQueen in the title role, a legendary car-chase and a score by Lalo Schifrin, Peter Yates' Bullitt still oozes as much cool now as it did in 1968. The post 88. Bullitt appeared first on Steven Benedict.
87. The Master, Paul Thomas Anderson
October 01, 2013 05:00 - 13.4 MBGreat filmmakers have recurring themes and styles, but Anderson is unique because he continually explores new themes and styles. The post 87. The Master, Paul Thomas Anderson appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Master, Paul Thomas Anderson
October 01, 2013 05:00 - 13.4 MBGreat filmmakers have recurring themes and styles, but Anderson is unique because he continually explores new themes and styles. The post The Master, Paul Thomas Anderson appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Michael Clayton
September 26, 2013 19:55 - 13.1 MBAkin to a 70s' conspiracy thriller, Michael Clayton is also a character study with strong turns from George Clooney, Tilda Swinton and Tom Wilkinson. The post Michael Clayton appeared first on Steven Benedict.
86. Michael Clayton
September 26, 2013 19:55 - 13.1 MBAkin to a 70s' conspiracy thriller, Michael Clayton is also a character study with strong turns from George Clooney, Tilda Swinton and Tom Wilkinson. The post 86. Michael Clayton appeared first on Steven Benedict.
85. The Untouchables
September 19, 2013 12:28 - 14 MBThe studios didn't like the script and no one wanted to play the heroic Treasury Agent, Eliot Ness. So how did The Untouchables turn out to be such a success? The post 85. The Untouchables appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Untouchables
September 19, 2013 12:28 - 14 MBThe studios didn't like the script and no one wanted to play the heroic Treasury Agent, Eliot Ness. So how did The Untouchables turn out to be such a success? The post The Untouchables appeared first on Steven Benedict.
84. Days of Heaven
September 12, 2013 11:56 - 11.9 MBRegarded as a poet of cinema, Terrence Malick's films have rarely connected with audiences. Has he been ahead of his time or is he now running out of it? The post 84. Days of Heaven appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Days of Heaven
September 12, 2013 11:56 - 11.9 MBRegarded as a poet of cinema, Terrence Malick's films have rarely connected with audiences. Has he been ahead of his time or is he now running out of it? The post Days of Heaven appeared first on Steven Benedict.
83. The Hurt Locker
September 05, 2013 16:00 - 21.1 MBKathryn Bigelow did not just make history when she became the first woman to win an Oscar for directing. She also made a landmark war film. The post 83. The Hurt Locker appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Hurt Locker
September 05, 2013 16:00 - 21.1 MBKathryn Bigelow did not just make history when she became the first woman to win an Oscar for directing. She also made a landmark war film. The post The Hurt Locker appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Roman Holiday
August 29, 2013 21:00 - 22 MBHow do you cast a movie star in a story about a Princess who does not want to be a Princess? You cast an unknown. Ladies and Gentlemen, Audrey Hepburn. The post Roman Holiday appeared first on Steven Benedict.
82. Roman Holiday
August 29, 2013 21:00 - 22 MBHow do you cast a movie star in a story about a Princess who does not want to be a Princess? You cast an unknown. Ladies and Gentlemen, Audrey Hepburn. The post 82. Roman Holiday appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Atonement
August 22, 2013 07:50 - 19.2 MBIan McEwan's novel was always going to be a tough nut to crack, but Joe Wright and Christopher Hampton delivered a modern classic of a tragic tale. The post Atonement appeared first on Steven Benedict.
81. Atonement
August 22, 2013 07:50 - 19.2 MBIan McEwan's novel was always going to be a tough nut to crack, but Joe Wright and Christopher Hampton delivered a modern classic of a tragic tale. The post 81. Atonement appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Wizard of Oz
August 15, 2013 16:45 - 20.3 MBThis 1939 children's classic, starring Judy Garland is one of Hollywood’s most enduring pictures. But is there more to it than a pair of ruby slippers? The post The Wizard of Oz appeared first on Steven Benedict.
80. The Wizard of Oz
August 15, 2013 16:45 - 20.3 MBThis 1939 children's classic, starring Judy Garland is one of Hollywood’s most enduring pictures. But is there more to it than a pair of ruby slippers? The post 80. The Wizard of Oz appeared first on Steven Benedict.
79. Remakes or Mis-takes?
August 08, 2013 21:50 - 23.2 MBWhen is a remake not a remake? When is a re-imagining not a reboot? And most pertinent, when are any of them ever any good? The post 79. Remakes or Mis-takes? appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Remakes or Mistakes?
August 08, 2013 21:50 - 23.2 MBWhen is a remake not a remake? When is it a re-imagining and not a reboot? And most pertinent of all, when are any of them ever any good? The post Remakes or Mistakes? appeared first on Steven Benedict.
American Graffiti
August 01, 2013 20:00 - 20.6 MBOnce upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas built his own cinema empire. But American Graffiti, made in his hometown is his masterpiece. The post American Graffiti appeared first on Steven Benedict.
78. American Graffiti
August 01, 2013 20:00 - 20.6 MBOnce upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas built his own cinema empire. But American Graffiti, made in his hometown, is his masterpiece. The post 78. American Graffiti appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Barry Lyndon
July 25, 2013 21:55 - 23.1 MBStanley Kubrick's most awarded film is the one that Martin Scorsese says was his best. Ridley Scott worships it. So why is it so seldom seen? The post Barry Lyndon appeared first on Steven Benedict.
77. Barry Lyndon
July 25, 2013 21:55 - 23.1 MBStanley Kubrick's most awarded film is the one that Martin Scorsese says was his best. Ridley Scott worships it. So why is it so seldom seen? The post 77. Barry Lyndon appeared first on Steven Benedict.
76. Mamma Mia!
July 18, 2013 21:53 - 19.6 MBWith a story based around ABBA songs, and a stage musical that had rung up over $1b in sales, Mamma Mia! was always going to be a hit. The post 76. Mamma Mia! appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Mamma Mia!
July 18, 2013 21:53 - 19.6 MBWith a story based around ABBA songs, and a stage musical that had rung up over $1b in sales, Mamma Mia! was always going to be a hit. The post Mamma Mia! appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Military-Entertainment Complex
July 11, 2013 21:10 - 23.2 MBHow much does the Pentagon help Hollywood? Is Hollywood just the Pentagon's mouthpiece? The post The Military-Entertainment Complex appeared first on Steven Benedict.
75. The Military-Entertainment Complex
July 11, 2013 21:10 - 23.2 MBHow much does the Pentagon help Hollywood? Is Hollywood just the Pentagon's mouthpiece? The post 75. The Military-Entertainment Complex appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Hollywood’s History Lesson
July 04, 2013 21:50 - 21.7 MBWhen it comes to history, we are told that Hollywood always make mistakes. But could it be that it's the historians who get it wrong? The post Hollywood’s History Lesson appeared first on Steven Benedict.
74. Hollywood’s History Lesson
July 04, 2013 21:50 - 21.7 MBWhen it comes to history, we are told that Hollywood always make mistakes. But could it be that it's the historians who get it wrong? The post 74. Hollywood’s History Lesson appeared first on Steven Benedict.
73. Who Framed Roger Rabbit
June 27, 2013 20:00 - 22.1 MBThe very definition of 'landmark film', without it would there be no Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story or even Avatar. The post 73. Who Framed Roger Rabbit appeared first on Steven Benedict.