Talkie Talk - Film Review Podcast

NADIA: The Secret of Blue Water: THE MOVIE (1991) - World War Zero

March 19, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MB

Talkie Talk is OFFICIALLY back with our first NEW episode of 2024. We discuss an obscure, straight to video follow-up to Hideaki Anno's fantastic anime series, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. We discuss the history of Nadia and the troubled production history behind this movie. We dig into this strange film to find its flaws, surprising virtues, and the potential political critique at its core. Next week, we will be discussing the END OF EVANGELION, one of our favorite movies, which just ha...

BIRDMAN (2014) - Meta-Comedy & The "Truth"

March 07, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

This week, we discuss BIRDMAN (2014) (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), starring former Batman star Michael Keaton as the titular character. What ability and limits does art have in the pursuit of depicting "Truth"? When does sincerity become pretentiousness? How does a film use the pseudo one-shot technique to its full potential? Why is Jim Carrey suddenly a philosopher now? Find out "the Truth" on this very artistically significant episode of Talkie Talk. NEXT WEEK - Nadia: The Secre...

OLDBOY (2003) - What Really Happened?

February 27, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

This week we discuss the Korean smash hit, Oldboy. We chat about the unreliable narrator and debate our theories of what "really happened" in this movie. More importantly, we also talk about Mission Impossible: Fallout and its parallels with this movie.

NOMADLAND (2020) - More Like NoBADland

February 19, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

With the Oscars just around the corner, we're taking a trip back to 2021 for a classic HOT TAKE from the Talkie Talk Administration. It's Talkie Talk vs. "The Critical Consensus", which baffles our hosts to no end. We really wanted to like this movie. Plus, we talk about large sea creatures, so there's a little something for everyone. Next week: OLDBOY (2003)

GODZILLA vs. KONG (2021) - Secretly Evangelion?

February 09, 2024 22:38 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Is this movie really just Evangelion? Why is Kong superior to Godzilla on a philosophical level? What makes a blockbuster "good"? Let your minds expand with your favorite kaiju and Talkie Talk hosts. This episode was originally recorded in the summer of 2021. But as we all know - Talkie Talk is timeless. Enjoy this Talkie Talk Vault Episode. More to come soon.

Mission: IMPOSSIBLE (1996) - Scarface Meets Chinatown?

July 09, 2021 19:17 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

This week, we watch one of Nathan's favorite espionage movies, Mission: Impossible, starring the insane exploits of Tom Cruise, the stylized direction of Brian de Palma, and the punchy writing of Robert Towne. With so much talent at the helm, does this often overlooked film succeed? Find out on this IMPOSSIBLE episode of Talkie Talk.

One Cut of The Dead (2017) - Watch This Movie

June 27, 2021 21:06 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MB

Kicking off the LONG-awaited Season 3 of Talkie Talk, we discuss the Japanese one-cut zombie movie, One Cut of The Dead. Huge spoiler warning: this is a very original, surprising movie that we highly recommend you watch without any prior knowledge. If you INSIST on listening, look forward to an illuminating analysis of how Kung-Fu Panda succeeds where Avatar: The Last Airbender fails.

One Cut of The Dead (2017) - Just Watch This Movie

June 27, 2021 21:06 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MB

Kicking off the LONG-awaited Season 3 of Talkie Talk, we discuss the Japanese one-cut zombie movie, One Cut of The Dead. Huge spoiler warning: this is a very original, surprising movie that we highly recommend you watch without any prior knowledge. If you INSIST on listening, look forward to an illuminating analysis of how Kung-Fu Panda succeeds where Avatar: The Last Airbender fails.

Ep. 19 - David Lynch Double Feature - The Elephant Man & Lost Highway

May 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 160 MB

This episode brought to you by David Lynch, a long-time fan (we assume) and future guest of the show (please?). We dive into two of Lynch's films - the heartfelt and career-making The Elephant Man (1980) and the bizarre, disturbing maze that is Lost Highway (1997). To help further our understanding of these films, we pepper the discussion with quotes from Lynch's book Catching the Big Fish. For real, David...please come on the show. Next week we will transition to "season 3"; going forward ...

The Elephant Man (1980) & Lost Highway (1997) - David Lynch Double Feature

May 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 160 MB

This episode brought to you by David Lynch, a long-time fan (we assume) and future guest of the show (please?). We dive into two of Lynch's films - the heartfelt and career-making The Elephant Man (1980) and the bizarre, disturbing maze that is Lost Highway (1997). To help further our understanding of these films, we pepper the discussion with quotes from Lynch's book Catching the Big Fish. For real, David...please come on the show. Next week we will transition to "season 3"; going forward ...

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) - Long and Satisfying

April 08, 2021 19:23 - 1 hour - 145 MB

At three hours and forty-eight minutes, this week's movie is the longest movie we have ever watched. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) is David Lean's epic historical drama based on the life of T.E. Lawrence. Is it worth the time commitment? The Academy Awards, the Library of Congress, and the AFI all seem to think so. But you don't have to take their word for it - just listen to this week's episode for our DEFINITIVE reviews of this sandy flick.

Ep. 18 - Long and Satisfying - Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

April 08, 2021 19:23 - 1 hour - 145 MB

At three hours and forty-eight minutes, this week's movie is the longest movie we have ever watched. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) is David Lean's epic historical drama based on the life of T.E. Lawrence. Is it worth the time commitment? The Academy Awards, the Library of Congress, and the AFI all seem to think so. But you don't have to take their word for it - just listen to this week's episode for our DEFINITIVE reviews of this sandy flick.

Ep. 17 - Baba-Booey - The Thing & 12 Angry Men

April 01, 2021 20:39 - 1 hour - 203 MB

This week, another "Movies We've Seen Before but The Other Person Hasn't Seen that We've Wanted to Show Them for a While" special episode! We discuss two movies that have nothing in common except a cast of twelve characters: John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi horror film, The Thing (1982), and Sidney Lumet's influential one-room legal drama, 12 Angry Men (1957).

The Thing (1982) & 12 Angry Men (1957) - Baba-Booey

April 01, 2021 20:39 - 1 hour - 203 MB

This week, another "Movies We've Seen Before but The Other Person Hasn't Seen that We've Wanted to Show Them for a While" special episode! We discuss two movies that have nothing in common except a cast of twelve characters: John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi horror film, The Thing (1982), and Sidney Lumet's influential one-room legal drama, 12 Angry Men (1957).

The Evil Dead (1981) & The Night of the Hunter (1955) - Zombie Preachers

March 25, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

Are video game cut-scenes lazy? Is it okay for 1950s actors to be bad at their job? Exactly how much coke did Stephen King snort? All will be revealed in this week's discussion of two horror flicks from two different eras: Sam Raimi's cult classic zombie movie, The Evil Dead (1981), and Charles Laughton's only film, The Night of the Hunter (1955).

Ep. 16 - Zombie Preachers - The Evil Dead & The Night of the Hunter

March 25, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

Are video game cut-scenes lazy? Is it okay for 1950s actors to be bad at their job? Exactly how much coke did Stephen King snort? All will be revealed in this week's discussion of two horror flicks from two different eras: Sam Raimi's cult classic zombie movie, The Evil Dead (1981), and Charles Laughton's only film, The Night of the Hunter (1955).

Ep. 15 - DocuTalk (They Shall Not Grow Old & And Everything Is Going Fine)

March 14, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

This week, a fiery discussion about Star Wars (yes, again) leads us into a discussion of two documentaries: Peter Jackson's colorized WWI documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old (2018), and Steven Soderbergh's archival film about the late and great monologuist Spalding Gray, And Everything Is Going Fine (2010). (CORRECTION: next week's movies are The Evil Dead and The Night of The Hunter)

Ep. 15 - DocuTalk - They Shall Not Grow Old & And Everything Is Going Fine

March 14, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

This week, a fiery discussion about Star Wars (yes, again) leads us into a discussion of two documentaries: Peter Jackson's colorized WWI documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old (2018), and Steven Soderbergh's archival film about the late and great monologuist Spalding Gray, And Everything Is Going Fine (2010). (CORRECTION: next week's movies are The Evil Dead and The Night of The Hunter)

They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) & And Everything Is Going Fine (2010) - DocuTalk

March 14, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

This week, a fiery discussion about Star Wars (yes, again) leads us into a discussion of two documentaries: Peter Jackson's colorized WWI documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old (2018), and Steven Soderbergh's archival film about the late and great monologuist Spalding Gray, And Everything Is Going Fine (2010). (CORRECTION: next week's movies are The Evil Dead and The Night of The Hunter)

12 Years a Slave (2013) & Mother (2009) - The Spongebob Zenith

January 28, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Is Parasite Bong Joon-ho's first good movie? Is that question just clickbait? All this and more on this episode of Talkie Talk where we look at Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave (2013), an Academy Award Best Picture winner, and the aforementioned Bong Joon-ho's psychological thriller Mother (2009). For next week, we are watching two documentaries: Peter Jackson's colorized WW1 documentary They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) and Steven Soderbergh's documentary about the renowned monologuist Spaldin...

Ep. 14 - Spongebob Zenith (12 Years a Slave & Mother)

January 28, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Is Parasite Bong Joon-ho's first good movie? Is that question just clickbait? All this and more on this episode of Talkie Talk where we look at Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave (2013), an Academy Award Best Picture winner, and the aforementioned Bong Joon-ho's psychological thriller Mother (2009). For next week, we are watching two documentaries: Peter Jackson's colorized WW1 documentary They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) and Steven Soderbergh's documentary about the renowned monologuist Spaldin...

Ep. 14 - Spongebob Zenith - 12 Years a Slave & Mother

January 28, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Is Parasite Bong Joon-ho's first good movie? Is that question just clickbait? All this and more on this episode of Talkie Talk where we look at Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave (2013), an Academy Award Best Picture winner, and the aforementioned Bong Joon-ho's psychological thriller Mother (2009). For next week, we are watching two documentaries: Peter Jackson's colorized WW1 documentary They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) and Steven Soderbergh's documentary about the renowned monologuist Spaldin...

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