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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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 Who Framed Roger Rabbit appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Dead Poets Society
June 06, 2013 00:36 - 24.4 MBThe students of Welton College carried their English teacher around the yard, shoulder high. Is this a fair reflection of school, or is it another Hollywood fantasy? The post Dead Poets Society appeared first on Steven Benedict.
72. Dead Poets Society
June 06, 2013 00:36 - 24.4 MBThe students of Welton College carried their English teacher around the yard, shoulder high. Is this a fair reflection of school, or is it another Hollywood fantasy? The post 72. Dead Poets Society appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Summer Blockbuster
May 30, 2013 23:10 - 21.1 MBWith young audiences off from school, Hollywood knows there is more money to be made in the summer than at any other time. The post The Summer Blockbuster appeared first on Steven Benedict.
71. The Summer Blockbuster
May 30, 2013 23:10 - 21.1 MBWith young audiences off from school, Hollywood knows there is more money to be made in the summer than at any other time. The post 71. The Summer Blockbuster appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Casablanca
May 09, 2013 23:02 - 19.7 MB"Here's looking at you, kid." Casablanca has more quotable lines than any other movie, but it's the visual design that gives the film its thematic resonance. The post Casablanca appeared first on Steven Benedict.
70. Casablanca
May 09, 2013 23:02 - 19.7 MB"Here's looking at you, kid." Casablanca has more quotable lines than any other movie, but it's the visual design that gives the film its thematic resonance. The post 70. Casablanca appeared first on Steven Benedict.
69. Money, Money, Money
May 01, 2013 23:01 - 19.8 MBAll industries need profits to survive. So why do so many Hollywood films castigate wealth and capitalism? The post 69. Money, Money, Money appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Money, Money, Money
May 01, 2013 23:01 - 19.8 MBAll industries need profits to survive. So why do so many Hollywood films castigate wealth and capitalism? The post Money, Money, Money appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Black & White
April 25, 2013 23:09 - 19.5 MBWhen it comes to cinema, many people consider black & white as old. Yet the same people also consider it beautiful. Surely black & white is more than that? The post Black & White appeared first on Steven Benedict.
68. Black & White
April 25, 2013 23:09 - 19.5 MBWhen it comes to cinema, many people consider black & white as old. Yet the same people also consider it beautiful. Surely black & white is more than that? The post 68. Black & White appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Exorcist
April 20, 2013 21:40 - 16.8 MBBased on a 1971 best-selling novel that was inspired by a real-life case of demonic possession said to have occurred in 1949, is this really the scariest film ever made? The post The Exorcist appeared first on Steven Benedict.
67. The Exorcist
April 20, 2013 21:40 - 16.8 MBBased on a 1971 best-selling novel that was inspired by a real-life case of demonic possession said to have occurred in 1949, is this really the scariest film ever made? The post 67. The Exorcist appeared first on Steven Benedict.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
April 18, 2013 23:19 - 24 MBKen Kesey's story of social oppression was inspired by the CIA program, MKUltra. Did the film retain the novel's rage? The post One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest appeared first on Steven Benedict.
66. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
April 18, 2013 23:19 - 24 MBKen Kesey's story of social oppression was inspired by the CIA program, MKUltra. Did the film retain the novel's rage? The post 66. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest appeared first on Steven Benedict.
65. Working Girl
April 11, 2013 23:00 - 19.1 MBBefore the Devil wore Prada, there was Working Girl, a fairytale in New York about big hair, big shoulder pads and even bigger dreams. The post 65. Working Girl appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Working Girl
April 11, 2013 23:00 - 19.1 MBBefore the Devil wore Prada, there was Working Girl, a fairytale in New York about big hair, big shoulder pads and even bigger dreams. The post Working Girl appeared first on Steven Benedict.
James Bond and the Art of the Set-Piece
March 22, 2013 01:05 - 18.8 MBThere is more to James Bond than dry martinis, guns, gadgets and girls. His biggest contribution to cinema is the Set-Piece. The post James Bond and the Art of the Set-Piece appeared first on Steven Benedict.
64. James Bond & the Art of the Set-Piece
March 22, 2013 01:05 - 18.8 MB007 is more than just dry martinis, guns, gadgets and product placement. His best contribution to cinema is the Set-Piece. The post 64. James Bond & the Art of the Set-Piece appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Four Weddings and a Funeral
March 14, 2013 23:53 - 21.9 MBHow important is a film's title? Would this film have been such a huge hit had it been called Girls In Big White Dresses? The post Four Weddings and a Funeral appeared first on Steven Benedict.
63. Four Weddings and a Funeral
March 14, 2013 23:53 - 21.9 MBHow important is a film's title? Would this film have been such a huge hit had it been called Girls In Big White Dresses? The post 63. Four Weddings and a Funeral appeared first on Steven Benedict.
62. Angel Heart
March 08, 2013 00:48 - 17.6 MBSome films generate controversy, but Alan Parker's Angel Heart was creating quite a stir even before it was released. Was it worth the trouble? The post 62. Angel Heart appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Angel Heart
March 08, 2013 00:48 - 17.6 MBSome films generate controversy, but Alan Parker's Angel Heart was creating quite a stir even before it was released. Was it worth the trouble? The post Angel Heart appeared first on Steven Benedict.
61. The Night of the Hunter
March 01, 2013 00:00 - 16.4 MBReleased in 1955, The Night of the Hunter was greeted with scorn by critics and ignored by audiences. How wrong they were. The post 61. The Night of the Hunter appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Night of the Hunter
March 01, 2013 00:00 - 16.4 MBReleased in 1955, The Night of the Hunter was greeted with scorn by critics and ignored by audiences. How wrong they were. The post The Night of the Hunter appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Amadeus
February 22, 2013 14:22 - 17.6 MBWhen Amadeus was initially released the trailer was given a near saturation run on MTV, presenting the composer as the punk of his day. The post Amadeus appeared first on Steven Benedict.
60. Amadeus
February 22, 2013 14:22 - 17.6 MBWhen Amadeus was initially released the trailer was given a near saturation run on MTV, presenting the composer as the punk of his day. The post 60. Amadeus appeared first on Steven Benedict.
59. The Breakfast Club
February 15, 2013 11:18 - 14.4 MBBy no means the first teen-drama, The Breakfast Club is not just a landmark film for teenagers. It's essential viewing for adults and teachers as well. The post 59. The Breakfast Club appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Breakfast Club
February 15, 2013 11:18 - 14.4 MBBy no means the first teen-drama, The Breakfast Club is not just a landmark film for teenagers. It's essential viewing for adults and teachers as well. The post The Breakfast Club appeared first on Steven Benedict.
58. Jane Austen in Film
February 08, 2013 21:46 - 17.5 MBJane Austen's readers zealously protect her novels from filmmakers. Does their pride prejudice or benefit the films? The post 58. Jane Austen in Film appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Jane Austen in Film
February 08, 2013 21:46 - 17.5 MBJane Austen's readers are known for zealously protecting their idol's novels from filmmakers. But does their pride prejudice or benefit the adaptations? The post Jane Austen in Film appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
February 01, 2013 00:10 - 18.2 MBWith 4 Oscars and over $548m at the box-office, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid remains the most popular western ever made. The post Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid appeared first on Steven Benedict.
57. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
February 01, 2013 00:10 - 18.2 MBWith 4 Oscars and over $548m at the box-office, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid remains the most popular western ever made. The post 57. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Surrealism in Cinema
January 25, 2013 00:43 - 18.1 MBSurrealism was an art movement that originally set out to shock. So how has it become such a normal element in Hollywood cinema? Has it lost its original power? The post Surrealism in Cinema appeared first on Steven Benedict.
56. Surrealism in Cinema
January 25, 2013 00:43 - 18.1 MBOriginally, surrealism set out to shock. But it has become such a normal element in cinema, has it lost its original power? The post 56. Surrealism in Cinema appeared first on Steven Benedict.
55. Brokeback Mountain
January 11, 2013 00:08 - 17.4 MBHow did this film, adapted from Annie Proulx's acclaimed short story and initially categorized as 'the gay cowboy' movie, go on to gross over $180m worldwide? The post 55. Brokeback Mountain appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Brokeback Mountain
January 11, 2013 00:08 - 17.4 MBHow did this film, adapted from Annie Proulx's acclaimed short story and initially categorized as 'the gay cowboy' movie, go on to gross over $180m worldwide? The post Brokeback Mountain appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Graduate
December 21, 2012 01:01 - 18.2 MBThe Graduate has long been regarded only in terms of Benjamin Braddock’s affair with Mrs. Robinson. But what does it tell us about Elaine Robinson? The post The Graduate appeared first on Steven Benedict.
54. The Graduate
December 21, 2012 01:01 - 18.2 MBThe Graduate has long been regarded only in terms of Benjamin Braddock’s affair with Mrs. Robinson. But what does it tell us about Elaine Robinson? The post 54. The Graduate appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Brazil
December 13, 2012 23:55 - 16.5 MBBrazil is Terry Gilliam's masterpiece. But when he first showed it to the studio, they didn't know what to make of it. So they decided not to release it. The post Brazil appeared first on Steven Benedict.
53. Brazil
December 13, 2012 23:55 - 16.5 MBBrazil is Terry Gilliam's masterpiece. But when he first showed it to the studio, they didn't know what to make of it. So they decided not to release it. The post 53. Brazil appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Once Upon a Time in America
December 06, 2012 12:07 - 19.3 MBOriginally intended to run at four and a half hours, Sergio Leone's gangster epic suffered greatly at the hands of its distributors. The post Once Upon a Time in America appeared first on Steven Benedict.
52. Once Upon a Time in America
December 06, 2012 12:07 - 19.3 MBOriginally intended to run at four and a half hours, Sergio Leone's gangster epic suffered greatly at the hands of its distributors. The post 52. Once Upon a Time in America appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Last of the Mohicans
November 08, 2012 09:00 - 19.6 MBJames Fenimore Cooper's novel has been adapted to the cinema screen nine times. How does Michael Mann's version fare? The post The Last of the Mohicans appeared first on Steven Benedict.
51. The Last of the Mohicans
November 08, 2012 09:00 - 19.6 MBJames Fenimore Cooper's novel has been adapted to the cinema screen nine times. How does Michael Mann's version fare? The post 51. The Last of the Mohicans appeared first on Steven Benedict.
LA Confidential
October 26, 2012 22:59 - 19.1 MBLA Confidential is adapted from James Ellroy's highly regarded crime novel that spans seven scandalous years in the life of Los Angeles. The post LA Confidential appeared first on Steven Benedict.
50. LA Confidential
October 26, 2012 22:59 - 19.1 MBLA Confidential is adapted from James Ellroy's highly regarded crime novel that spans seven scandalous years in the life of Los Angeles. The post 50. LA Confidential appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Manchurian Candidate
October 25, 2012 23:58 - 16.6 MBHalf a century old, how well is John Frankenheimer's adaptation of Richard Condon's best-selling conspiracy thriller holding up? The post The Manchurian Candidate appeared first on Steven Benedict.
49. The Manchurian Candidate
October 25, 2012 23:58 - 16.6 MBHalf a century old, how well is John Frankenheimer's adaptation of Richard Condon's best-selling conspiracy thriller holding up? The post 49. The Manchurian Candidate appeared first on Steven Benedict.
48. Don’t Look Now
October 12, 2012 07:46 - 15 MBAlfred Hitchcock was not the only person who could adapt Daphne Du Maurier's work to the screen. In fact, you could argue Nicolas Roeg did it best. The post 48. Don’t Look Now appeared first on Steven Benedict.