Podcasts – Steven Benedict
796 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 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
To Kill a Mockingbird
March 15, 2012 23:00 - 14.5 MBWhen a great novel is adapted to the screen, due reverence can be more ruinous than respectful. Did Robert Mulligan's film of Harper Lee's do it justice? The post To Kill a Mockingbird appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Religion in Film
March 08, 2012 21:48 - 15.5 MBWith so many faiths being practiced in America, Hollywood knows better than to show people praying. As a result, 'religion' is found in some unexpected places. The post Religion in Film appeared first on Steven Benedict.
22. Religion in Film
March 08, 2012 21:48 - 15.5 MBWith so many faiths being practiced in America, Hollywood knows better than to show people praying. As a result, 'religion' is found in some unexpected places. The post 22. Religion in Film appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Oscars
February 23, 2012 03:59 - 16 MBOscars are awarded to the 'best' of each year, but is excellence the real reason why the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was first established? The post The Oscars appeared first on Steven Benedict.
21. The Oscars
February 23, 2012 03:59 - 16 MBOscars are awarded to the 'best' of each year, but is excellence the real reason why the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was first established? The post 21. The Oscars appeared first on Steven Benedict.
20. Rosemary’s Baby
February 09, 2012 00:33 - 16.3 MBRosemary's Baby was controversial before it was made. Inspired by a real-life Satanist, a sinister aura has hung around it ever since its release in 1968. The post 20. Rosemary’s Baby appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Rosemary’s Baby
February 09, 2012 00:33 - 16.3 MBRosemary's Baby was controversial before it was made. Inspired by a real-life Satanist, a sinister aura has hung around it ever since its release in 1968. The post Rosemary’s Baby appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Trailers
February 02, 2012 00:06 - 15.2 MBThe first trailer dates from 1912 and ever since then, they have been carefully refined to make sure that they attract the right audience. The post Trailers appeared first on Steven Benedict.
19. Trailers
February 02, 2012 00:06 - 15.2 MBThe first trailer dates from 1912 and ever since then, they have been carefully refined to make sure that they attract the right audience. The post 19. Trailers appeared first on Steven Benedict.
18. Almost Famous
January 26, 2012 22:40 - 14.5 MBCameron Crowe was 16 when he went on tour with the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Who and Iggy Pop. But in recounting the tales, Crowe turned to a most unusual source. The post 18. Almost Famous appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Almost Famous
January 26, 2012 22:40 - 14.5 MBCameron Crowe was 16 when he went on tour with the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Who and Iggy Pop. But in recounting the tales, Crowe turned to a most unusual source. The post Almost Famous appeared first on Steven Benedict.
17. Sideways
January 19, 2012 23:21 - 14 MBSideways is more than just a funny, sad and honest study of encroaching middle-age and desperation. It's also about the search for the perfect Pinot Noir. The post 17. Sideways appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Sideways
January 19, 2012 23:21 - 14 MBSideways is more than just a funny, sad and honest study of encroaching middle-age and desperation. It's also about the search for the perfect Pinot Noir. The post Sideways appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Reservoir Dogs
January 16, 2012 21:55 - 14.9 MBQuentin Tarantino exploded onto the screen 20 years ago and in the time since, he has had but one crucial collaborator; his editor Sally Menke. The post Reservoir Dogs appeared first on Steven Benedict.
16. Reservoir Dogs
January 16, 2012 21:55 - 14.9 MBQuentin Tarantino exploded onto the screen 20 years ago and in the time since, he has had but one crucial collaborator; his editor Sally Menke. The post 16. Reservoir Dogs appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Silent Cinema
January 05, 2012 11:38 - 13.3 MBSynchronized sound arrived in 1927. But the theaters were far from silent before that and perhaps something was lost with the coming of the new technology. The post Silent Cinema appeared first on Steven Benedict.
15. Silent Cinema
January 05, 2012 11:38 - 13.3 MBSynchronized sound arrived in 1927. But the theaters were far from silent before that and perhaps something was lost with the coming of the new technology. The post 15. Silent Cinema appeared first on Steven Benedict.
It’s a Wonderful Life
December 22, 2011 03:20 - 14.4 MBBased on a short story that no one wanted to publish, It's a Wonderful Life is a seasonal favorite that is also a surprisingly dark Christmas story. The post It’s a Wonderful Life appeared first on Steven Benedict.
14. It’s a Wonderful Life
December 22, 2011 03:20 - 14.4 MBBased on a short story no one would publish, It's a Wonderful Life is a seasonal favourite with a surprisingly dark tone. The post 14. It’s a Wonderful Life appeared first on Steven Benedict.
13. Platoon
December 15, 2011 23:59 - 13.1 MBOliver Stone spent over a decade trying to make a film based on his experiences in Vietnam. Financed on a shoestring, Platoon won four Oscars including Best Picture. The post 13. Platoon appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Platoon
December 15, 2011 23:59 - 13.1 MBOliver Stone spent over a decade trying to make a film based on his experiences in Vietnam. Financed on a shoestring, Platoon won four Oscars including Best Picture. The post Platoon appeared first on Steven Benedict.
12. Dirty Harry
December 08, 2011 09:18 - 10.5 MB'Dirty Harry and the homicidal maniac. Harry's the one with the badge.' With a tag-line like that, no wonder the film has been the subject of controversy. The post 12. Dirty Harry appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Dirty Harry
December 08, 2011 09:18 - 10.5 MB'Dirty Harry and the homicidal maniac. Harry's the one with the badge.' With a tag-line like that, no wonder the film has been the subject of controversy. The post Dirty Harry appeared first on Steven Benedict.
11. Pixar Animation
November 24, 2011 14:14 - 13.1 MBFrom Toy Story and Finding Nemo to Wall-E and Up, Pixar Animation seem to have the midas touch. What is the secret behind their success? The post 11. Pixar Animation appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Pixar Animation
November 24, 2011 14:14 - 13.1 MBFrom Toy Story and Finding Nemo to Wall-E and Up, Pixar Animation seem to have the midas touch. What is the secret behind their success? The post Pixar Animation appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Robert Altman
November 17, 2011 08:42 - 12.5 MBRobert Altman was one of the great mavericks of American cinema. But even iconoclasts have to stand for something, so what did Altman believe in? The post Robert Altman appeared first on Steven Benedict.
10. Robert Altman
November 17, 2011 08:42 - 12.5 MBRobert Altman was one of the great mavericks of American cinema. But even iconoclasts have to stand for something, so what did Altman believe in? The post 10. Robert Altman appeared first on Steven Benedict.
9. Ennio Morricone
November 15, 2011 08:51 - 12 MBWith over 400 film scores, Ennio Morricone has worked across many genres and with many of directors, yet has maintained his own inimitable sound. The post 9. Ennio Morricone appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Ennio Morricone
November 15, 2011 08:51 - 12 MBWithout over 400 titles to his credit, Ennio Morricone has worked in many genres and with many of the world's best directors. The post Ennio Morricone appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Innocents
November 03, 2011 00:26 - 13.6 MBThis adaptation of Henry James's novella has influenced a host of chillers from Rosemary's Baby and The Shining, to The Others and Shutter Island. The post The Innocents appeared first on Steven Benedict.
8. The Innocents
November 03, 2011 00:26 - 13.6 MBThis adaptation of Henry James's novella has influenced a host of chillers from Rosemary's Baby and The Shining, to The Others and Shutter Island. The post 8. The Innocents appeared first on Steven Benedict.
West Side Story
October 20, 2011 12:27 - 10.9 MBA Broadway smash, West Side Story may have borrowed its plot from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet but the film itself drew inspiration from somewhere else. The post West Side Story appeared first on Steven Benedict.
7. West Side Story
October 20, 2011 12:27 - 10.9 MBA Broadway smash, West Side Story may have borrowed its plot from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet but the film itself drew inspiration from somewhere else. The post 7. West Side Story appeared first on Steven Benedict.
The Hustler
September 29, 2011 02:56 - 13.6 MBPaul Newman was nominated for his performance of 'Fast Eddie' Felson, a talented but callow pool shark. Robert Rossen's adaptation was nominated for 9 Oscars. The post The Hustler appeared first on Steven Benedict.
6. The Hustler
September 29, 2011 02:56 - 13.6 MBRobert Rossen took Walter Tevis' little read novel and turned Fast Eddie's character from a pool shark into a metaphor for a broken artist hoping to find redemption. The post 6. The Hustler appeared first on Steven Benedict.
5. Terrorism in Film
September 08, 2011 00:50 - 12.5 MBAs far back as World War II, Hollywood cinema has assisted in promoting American foreign policy. How has it responded to the 9/11 atrocities? The post 5. Terrorism in Film appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Terrorism in Film
September 08, 2011 00:50 - 12.5 MBAs far back as World War II, Hollywood cinema has assisted in promoting American foreign policy. How has it responded to the 9/11 atrocities? The post Terrorism in Film appeared first on Steven Benedict.
4. Point Blank
August 25, 2011 03:13 - 11.5 MBJohn Boorman's first film in America brought a very distinctive and European look to the hardened Hollywood gangster genre. The post 4. Point Blank appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Point Blank
August 25, 2011 03:13 - 11.5 MBJohn Boorman's first film in America brought a very distinctive and European look to the hardened Hollywood gangster genre. The post Point Blank appeared first on Steven Benedict.
3. Stand By Me
August 04, 2011 02:49 - 11 MBUnder Rob Reiner's direction, William Goldman's script excised all of the supernatural elements of of Stephen King's short story and became a surprise hit in 1986. The post 3. Stand By Me appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Stand By Me
August 04, 2011 02:49 - 11 MBUnder Rob Reiner's direction, William Goldman's script excised all of the supernatural elements of of Stephen King's short story and became a surprise hit in 1986. The post Stand By Me appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Mulholland Dr.
May 12, 2011 23:43 - 13.8 MBLike almost every David Lynch film, Mulholland Drive is filled with deep mystery. But here the mystery is so deep no one can agree on what it's about. The post Mulholland Dr. appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Sidney Lumet
April 14, 2011 09:47 - 15.1 MBSidney Lumet left behind a body of work comparable to the likes of Scorsese, Coppola and Altman. So why wasn't he given them same recognition? The post Sidney Lumet appeared first on Steven Benedict.
2. Sidney Lumet
April 14, 2011 09:47 - 15.1 MBSidney Lumet left behind a body of work comparable to the likes of Scorsese, Coppola and Altman. So why wasn't he given them same recognition? The post 2. Sidney Lumet appeared first on Steven Benedict.
Credits
March 31, 2011 03:01 - 12.7 MBCredits used to simply announce the names of those involved. But then someone came up with the idea of making them part of the story itself. The post Credits appeared first on Steven Benedict.
1. Credits
March 31, 2011 03:01 - 12.7 MBCredits used to simply announce the names of those involved. But then someone came up with the idea of making them part of the story itself. The post 1. Credits appeared first on Steven Benedict.