The Next Reel Film Podcast

### "Name’s Charly, by the way. You’re gonna love me." When New Line Cinema bought Shane Black’s spec script “The Long Kiss Goodnight” in 1994 for $4 million, it created a new record for the selling price of spec scripts for more than 10 years until 2005 when Terry Rossio’s and Bill Marsilii’s script “Déjà Vu” sold for $5 million. While Black walked away with a hefty paycheck, he had no idea that this sale and the subsequent underwhelming performance of the resulting movie would have a hand in the end of the halcyon days of spec script sales. The way that studios saw screenwriters changed. The way they approached projects changed. Some say the industry has changed for the better, some say for the worse. Whichever side you fall on the issue, Black found himself struggling to get work afterward. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our Shane Black series with Renny Harlin’s 1996 film “The Long Kiss Goodnight.” We talk about how much fun this movie is, particularly after our struggles with the last two in the series. We chat about Black and why the level of over-the-top fun in this script helps to elevate it in ways that didn’t quite work before. We chat about Harlin and what he brings to the table, not just here but in action and horror films through the late 80s and early 90s. We discuss Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Craig Bierko, Yvonne Zima, Brian Cox, David Morse and more, looking at how well they fit in this universe. And we look at how this film affected Black’s career, pushing him to step out of the industry for a decade. It’s a joyously ridiculous romp that’s nothing but fun and we have a great time talking about it on this week’s show. Definitely check out this movie then tune in to the show. ### Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-long-kiss-goodnight/id705951952?at=11lrTo) • [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/NEW-Long-Kiss-Goodnight-blu-ray/dp/B004AHKMTI/ref=sr_1_cc_3?ie=UTF8&sr=1-3-catcorr&s=aps&keywords=the+long+kiss+goodnight&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1461359009) - [Script Transcript](http://www.imsdb.com/scripts/Long-Kiss-Goodnight,-The.html) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm2QHKByRQQ) - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/1996/long_kiss_goodnight_ver1.html) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/B816AA37A8) - [Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/film/the-long-kiss-goodnight/) ### Trailers of the Week - Andy's Trailer: [The Magnificent Seven](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deSRpSn8Pyk) — "’The Seven Samurai’ is such a great story, it’s been retold many times in many different ways. And I really enjoy the ones I’ve seen. With Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming remake of a remake, I’m just banking on the story I love to carry it through. Okay, I generally like Fuqua, and his cast looks pretty solid. I’m just not sold yet by this trailer. Or ‘teaser,’ I should say. I guess I’ll have to wait for the ‘full trailer’ to get a better sense of it." - Pete's Trailer: [The Founder](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX2uz2XYkbo) — "Outside of MBA circles, I’m not sure how many people give the mechanics of McDonald’s much thought. But unravelling the sordid history of much lauded Ray Croc and the real estate empire he built is a story worth telling, and Keaton looks terrific in the part. Like last week though, what really gets me in this trailer is the song: Barns Courtney’s _[Glitter & Gold](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/glitter-gold-single/id1058883746?at=11lrTo)_."

This month we get to meet Truman, Teddy, and Rhoda, three people who, to put it simply, have issues they need to deal with. You may think you know yourself and what you are or aren’t capable of, but you’re probably wrong. Our three heroes learn a lot about themselves, so much that they may even wish they could forget it. The Truman Show, Shutter Island, and Another Earth are three films that will give you plenty to think about, and perhaps even cause you to learn something about yourself. ### Film Sundaries - The Truman Show ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Truman-Show-Various/dp/B00AEBB9SM/tag=rashpixel_mwl-20 "The Truman Show — Amazon"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-truman-show/id311726400?at=11lrTo "The Truman Show — iTunes")) - Shutter Island ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Shutter-Island-Various/dp/B00AEBB8NI/tag=rashpixel_mwl-20 "Shutter Island — Amazon"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/shutter-island/id365271041?at=11lrTo "Shutter Island — iTunes")) - Another Earth ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Another-Earth-Two-Disc-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B005LZW8FO/ref=rashpixel_mwl-20 "Another Earth — Amazon"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/another-earth/id460613402?at=11lrTo "Another Earth — iTunes"))

### "Be prepared, son. That’s my motto. Be prepared." When Shane Black was paid $1.75 million for his spec script “The Last Boy Scout,” it was the most any screenwriter had been paid for their script up to that point. It wouldn’t take long before that record was broken, but the bar had been set – and more importantly, the expectations – for what Shane Black the screenwriter could deliver. Unfortunately, the production was riddled with problems and the film struggled to make its money back. It didn’t kill Black’s career, but it may have signaled the beginning of the end for the spec script boom happening in the early 90s. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our Shane Black series with Tony Scott’s 1991 action extravaganza “The Last Boy Scout.” We talk about what Black brought to the table with his script and how it changed due to infighting amongst the above-the-line team involved in the production. We chat about the perfection of Bruce Willis in his role contrasted with the struggle we have with Damon Wayans as Willis’ inevitable sidekick. We touch on the goods and bads of Blackisms and Black’s storytelling themes he returns to time and again. We look at the nature of Scott’s films, how this fits into his body of work and why perhaps some of his ardent fans really love this movie. And we talk about the misogyny laced throughout the story, struggling with the way women are treated compared with what the screenwriter’s intentions likely were. It’s a frustrating film because it had a lot of promise but never quite gets there. Still, we have a great conversation about it. Tune in! ### Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-last-boy-scout/id637584486?at=11lrTo) • [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Last-Boy-Scout-Bruce-Willis/dp/B000HF4TIM/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1&ie=UTF8&keywords=the+last+boy+scout&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1461209680) - [Script](http://www.screenplaydb.com/film/scripts/the_last_boy_scout.pdf) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAGPeBs0G1I) - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/1991/last_boy_scout.html) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/9ED3EDF365) - [Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/film/the-last-boy-scout/) ### Trailers of the Week - Andy's Trailer: [Doctor Strange](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt-U%5C_t2pUHI) — "As a kid, Doctor Strange always looked like a weird comic book character that dealt with things I just didn’t understand. Now, with this impending movie iteration, it looks like an incredibly refreshing dip into something new in this glut of superhero films we’re in. Cumberbatch. McAdams. Mikkelson. Ejiofor. And a bald Swinton as The Ancient One. I’m in for sure.” - Pete's Trailer: [The Birth of a Nation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezWiUTXB11A) — “The movie looks terrific, but this week I’m choosing the trailer because the visuals-musical pairing is so, so good. Watch the trailer, then go pick up Nina Simone’s rendition of [Strange Fruit](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/strange-fruit/id346106?i=346096&at=11lrTo).“

### “If you decide you’re not going to be reasonable, then one night when you come home, you’ll find me on the inside waiting for you, and that’ll be the night you’ll wish you’d never been born.” The Next Reel’s Speakeasy is an ongoing series of ours in which we invite an industry guest to join us and bring along one of their favorite movies to talk about. In this month’s episode, actor, comedian and director [Craig Anderson](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1084328/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 "Craign Anderson, IMDB") joins us to talk about one of his favorites, Daryl Duke’s Canadian bank heist thriller from 1978, “The Silent Partner.” We talk about the tone of films in the 70s and the nature of crime depicted in this film, not just of bank heists but also rampant infidelity and violent murder. We chat about the performances from Elliott Gould and Christopher Plummer and what they bring to the table, as well as those from Susannah York, John Candy and Céline Lomez to name a few. We discuss the taut screenplay adaptation by Curtis Hanson and the efficiency with which he crafts this story so as to avoid unnecessary exposition. And we ponder the manliness of Gould at this time in his career paired with the evil of Plummer. It’s a great film that isn’t talked about enough, so check it out then grab a drink and join us in the Speakeasy! ## Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-silent-partner-1978/id656343893?at=11lrTo) • [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Partner-Elliott-Gould/dp/B00DD070AM/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_0?qid=1459626801&sr=1-1&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&_encoding=UTF8) - [Original theatrical clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS5ipcHbgOk) - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/1979/silent_partner.html) - [_Think of a Number_ — Danish Film](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065137/) - [_Think of a Number_ — Original Danish novel](http://www.amazon.com/Think-Number-Anders-Bodelsen/dp/0060103922/) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/44FC524229) - [_Double the Fist_ — Youtube Archive](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdkjnbE29kwGHgYCGfBd-tg) - [Craig Anderson on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/craiganderson_vhs/)

### "You ever met anybody you didn’t kill?" Shortly after graduating from UCLA, Shane Black sold his first screenplay to Warner Bros. to the tune of $250,000. That script was “Lethal Weapon.” Black didn’t know it at the time, but he was on his way to changing the way Hollywood thought about big blockbuster action films and about screenwriters as well. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we kick off our Shane Black series with Richard Donner’s 1987 film “Lethal Weapon.” We talk about how the film held up for us after our first viewings in our teen years. We chat about Black and his screenplay, looking at what’s in it, what’s not, and why his writing works so well. We look at Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as Riggs and Murtaugh, discussing everything from their partnership in this buddy cop movie to Mel’s hair and from Murtaugh’s family to Mel’s butt. We look at Gary Busey and talk about why he works well in this film. We chat about the stunts, notably Dar Richardson who lost his life right after principal photography finished. And we argue about the quality of Michael Kamen’s and Eric Clapton’s music. It’s a fun film, even if it doesn’t hold up to memories of it from our youth, so check it out then tune in to hear what we thought. ### Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/lethal-weapon/id283819728?at=11lrTo) • [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Lethal-Weapon-Mel-Gibson/dp/B001EBV0L2/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1&ie=UTF8&keywords=lethal+weapon&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1460519069) - [Script Transcript](http://www.screenplay.com/downloads/scripts/Lethal%20Weapon.pdf) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKeW-MGu-qQ) - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/1987/lethal_weapon.html) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/E1AB8CA26D) - [Internet Movie Firearms Database](http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Lethal_Weapon#IMI_Uzi) ### Trailers of the Week - Andy's Trailer: [The Family Fang](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y4HKB32MIM) — "Whether the movie ends up good or not, there’s still something I just absolutely love about Jason Bateman. This story he stars in and directs about a dysfunctional family run by parents who are all about performance art and their now grown-up children looking to distance themselves from the antics looks to be the right kind of quirky for me. Plus Nicole Kidman and Christopher Walken. I’m all in!" - Pete's Trailer: [Rogue One](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg) — "We were mixed on _Godzilla_, but Gareth Edwards at the helm of the first stand-alone Star Wars story has us intrigued. From the trailer, the frame-by-frame forensic analysis that’s being done on it in most corners of the internet at least, feels like they got the look just right. I’m all in."

### "I found this upsetting because I was very hungry and also my wife had died ten minutes earlier. Maybe I should start from the beginning." The Film Board Gathers! This month the gang of thugs comes together to spoil the latest thinker from Jean-Marc Vallée, _Demolition_. And you know what? We like it. We like it so much, we think you should see it. If you’ve been following us on the Film Board over the last few years, you know that this sort of affinity is pretty rare around these parts. On the show, we take on Mr. Gyllenhaal, his fantastic introverted quirkiness, and his approach to addressing grief. We talk about the great Chris Cooper and his challenge at being cast as a grumpy Gus. We talk about Naomi Watts, who pulls off complexity, even if just for a wee bit of film. And finally, we talk about relative newcomer Judah Lewis in one of the best child performances we’ve seen. Better still, you have to tune in for our conversation around the production of this film. Director Jean-Marc Vallée, cinematographer Yves Bélanger, and editor Jay Glen work together to craft one of the most interesting and intentional visual narratives of the season with subtlety and grace. Think what you will about the film, but then step back and appreciate the treatment of the medium. These guys are an exceptional team on this film. ### Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/demolition/id1097570448?at=11lrTo) • [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Demolition-Jake-Gyllenhaal/dp/B01DPZIE1S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&sr=1-2&s=instant-video&keywords=demolition&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1460345576) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UnSXelOJo0) - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/2016/demolition.html) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/E7F0E12DBF) - [Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/film/demolition/)

### "They were the footprints… of a gigantic hound!" Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce became synonymous with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson after appearing in 14 film versions of various stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Yet at the start, neither of them got top billing. Yet now, Rathbone’s look as the famous detective is the iconic look for him. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up this year’s series of films from 1939, commonly called the greatest year of cinema, with Sidney Lanfield’s 1939 version of the famous story. We talk about the various versions of this story brought to the screen – from 1914 to 2016 – and contrast its popularity with what our sense is of the actual story from the book (a fairly lame way to commit a crime). We chat about Rathbone and Bruce and what they bring to the table, along with Richard Greene, Wendy Barrie, Lionel Atwill, John Carradine and Barlowe Borland. We discuss problems we have with the detective story and how that compares with what is provided by this film. We chat about the look of the film and how the production crew brought it to life, from costumes to sets, from casting to effects, from music (or lack thereof) to screenwriting. And we touch on the controversial last line and why it was so problematic when first released. It’s a film that tells a mediocre detective story without much panache, but does at least introduce the world to Rathbone and Bruce as the iconic pair. Is it worth seeing? That’s up to you, but either way, make sure you tune in to our show! ### Film Sundries - [Script Transcript](http://www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/movie_script.php?movie=hound-of-the-baskervilles-the) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZFA_JnLuCs) - [Original poster artwork](https://www.google.com/search?q=the+hound+of+the+baskervilles+poster+1939&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjxotqfq_vLAhVCyWMKHTMUCuQQsAQIHA&biw=1552&bih=943) - [_The Hound of the Baskervilles_ Project Gutenberg](http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3070) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/6CD06FDC78) - [Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/film/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles/) ## Trailers of the Week - Andy's Trailer: [Swiss Army Man](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrK1f4TsQfM) — "I love everything about this trailer. Paul Dano. Daniel Radcliffe. The insane and fantastical story it tells. This looks to be the sort of movie that gives me hope that there are still amazingly creative people at the helm making magic for us to view. I hope they don’t disappoint." - Pete's Trailer: [Zashchitniki — Guardians: The Defenders](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQVGdosiDkE) — "I missed American Heist when it hit theaters last year but as a fan in general of action heist flicks, this seems right up my alley. That’s what makes director Sarik Andreasyan’s upcoming film that much more interesting. Looks very much like he’s following in the footsteps of Zack Snyder and his DC destruct-i-thons with this story of Soviet-era heroes. The cooler clip comes with the [fight trailer here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vteA3NL5CXM)."

### "Give a boy a sense of humor and a sense of proportion and he’ll stand up to anything." Robert Donat defied the odds and beat both Clark Gable and Jimmy Stewart for the Best Actor Oscar in the 1939 Academy Awards with his portrayal of Mr. Chips in Sam Wood’s “Goodbye, Mr. Chips.” It’s a movie that celebrates school heroes everyone had (or should’ve) and connects in its ability to reflect back on the nostalgia of one’s life. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our series on films from 1939 with Wood’s film. We talk about how we felt about the film and, despite any issues we had, still found it affecting. We chat about Robert Donat and Greer Garson, both of whom really give touching and honest performances. We touch on Sam Wood as the director and what he brings to the table. We discuss the story and why stories about teachers can work so well, and why they work on us in particular. And we look at the magnificent work Jack Dawn did with the hair and makeup to bring Mr. Chips to life over the course of his 60+ years, from new hire to headmaster. It’s a touching film that works to connect us with this character and reminds us what we love about the best ‘great teacher’ movies. Check it out! ## Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/goodbye-mr.-chips-1939/id319200735?at=11lrTo) • [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Mr-Chips-Robert-Donat/dp/B002R1UJMO/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3&ie=UTF8&keywords=goodbye+mr+chips&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1459458508) - [Script Transcript](http://www.script-o-rama.com/movie_scripts/g/goodbye-mr-chips-script-transcript.html) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edCDsaEjEf8) - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/1939/goodbye_mr_chips.html) - [_Goodbye, Mr. Chips_ by James Hilton](http://www.amazon.com/Goodbye-Mr-Chips-James-Hilton/dp/1492877468/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2&ie=UTF8&keywords=goodbye+mr+chips&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1459458508) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/AF0D6BBDEE) - [To You, Mr. Chips, the follow-up book by James Hilton](http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks10/1000031h.html) ## Trailers of the Week - Andy's Trailer: [The Invitation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjVZxlPhmiY) — "I can’t say I’m overly excited about this trailer but it looks like there may be the glimmer of a movie I’d like to see in here. I kinda feel like it may be worth a watch just to see if I was right." - Pete's Trailer: [War Dogs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdFIkMY1SUI) — “Weirdly out of character for me, but I love gun running stories. It seems as though director Todd Phillips is taking on a more serious topic — and a true story — with comedic appeal, thus it has a real _Great Big Short_ vibe to it. Something to watch."

### "We know better now, don't we? Devils don't come from hell beneath us. They come from the sky." The Film Board gathers! This month, the gang of thugs comes together to take on the latest in Zack Snyder’s DC Comics destructi-i-thon with _Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice_ and, as a good panel show should, we offer a split decision! How well is Snyder acting as custodian of DC’s most iconic properties? Is the darker tone truly a representation of our contemporary cultural reality, or is it a slapped together tonal alternative to Marvel’s cinematic universe? Does it matter? Is Ben Affleck really sad? And how soon until the Gal Gadot-helmed Wonder Woman stand-alone film, anyway… cause we have a hankering for it around these parts. All that plus Tommy Handsome on fake things throwing fake things into fake things on screen with regulars Steve Sarmento, Justin Jaeger, Andy Nelson and Pete Wright. Join us! ### Film Sundries - Watch this film: [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Batman-v-Superman-Dawn-Justice/dp/B01DAWJ9OC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&sr=1-2&s=instant-video&keywords=batman+v+superman&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1459032128) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX_iASz1Si8) - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/2016/batman_v_superman_dawn_of_justice_ver7.html) - [Batman & Superman books at Comixology](https://www.comixology.com/Batman-Superman-Collection-Sale/page/10115?ref=c2l0ZS9pbmRleC9kZXNrdG9wL2xhcmdlQ2Fyb3VzZWw) - [Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia](http://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Woman-Hiketeia-Greg-Rucka/dp/1563899140?tag=rashpixel_mwl-20) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/88E098DDB1)

### "Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore!" Victor Fleming didn’t just direct two movies in 1939, he directed two of what many consider to be the greatest films made – ”Gone With the Wind” and “The Wizard of Oz.” Where the former, though, has more problems to contend with in today’s society, what with its depiction of slavery and race in the South during the Civil War, the latter is nothing but pure cinematic joy. Seen by more people than any other movie, “The Wizard of Oz” has become infused in who we are. Quotes from the movie can pop up in everyday conversation without people even realizing they’re quoting it. The songs – particularly “Over the Rainbow” – have been burned into our brains at an early age. It truly is a shining example of what cinema can be. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our ‘films of 1939’ series with one of the great cinema achievements, Flemings’ “The Wizard of Oz.” We talk about what makes this film so great and why it’s lasted so long, looking at everything from the story to the music to Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale. We discuss Fleming as the main director putting the film together, the 14 writers tasked with bringing this script to life, and L. Frank Baum, the author of the original Oz stories. We chat about the actors – Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, Jerry Maren, the Singer Midgets and more (not to mention Terry the dog as Toto) – and look at what they all bring to the table here. We chat about Buddy Gillespie’s special effects, Adrian’s costumes, Harold Rosson’s cinematography, Herbert Stothart’s music adaptation, Harold Arlen’s & Yip Harberg’s songs and Mervyn LeRoy’s & Arthur Freed’s producing, tying together all the elements they each were responsible for. And we comment on the popularity of the film, chat about it being a gay icon, and look at how it started at a loss but ended up making bank over the decades. It’s one of the greats and certainly one we have a lot of passion about discussing. Check it out! ### Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-wizard-of-oz/id320384447?at=11lrTo) • [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Judy-Garland/dp/B002QRCBW0/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2&ie=UTF8&keywords=wizard+of+oz&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1458268789) - [Screenplay](http://www.amazon.com/The-Wizard-Oz-Screenplay/dp/1566933013?tag=rashpixel_mwl-20) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkZcYMy85lY) - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/1939/wizard_of_oz.html) - [Art of the Title](http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/the-wizard-of-oz/) - [_The Wonderful Wizard of Oz_ by L. Frank Baum](http://www.amazon.com/Wonderful-Wizard-Oz-Frank-Baum/dp/1505280958/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&sr=1-4&s=books&keywords=wizard+of+oz&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1458268809) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/0830295BAC) - [Imaginary Worlds Podcast — Why They Fight](http://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/why-they-fight.html "Imaginary Worlds Podcast — Why They Fight") ### Trailers of the Week - Andy's Trailer: [A Hologram for the King](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW4OE1egbHs) — "Anyone who has been following the show knows I’m a huge Tom Hanks fan, so any new film of his is reason to celebrate. Plus, Tom Tykwer’s crazy direction, a little bit of Talking Heads thrown in, and a middle Eastern romance. I’m there!" - Pete's Trailer: [Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV_IhWE4LP0) — "Ender saves the world again! This time he has to swim to get there. I love a good film about kids in fantastical places, and this appears to have it in spades — Tim Burton may have just got his groove back."

### "I never saw this land when it was green." Today we bring you a new TNR Short: _Trailer Rewind_. [Justin](http://thenextreel.com/justin-jaeger/ "The Next Reel — Justin Jaeger") and [Steve](http://thenextreel.com/hosts/steve-sarmento/ "The Next Reel — Steve Sarmento") took on the task of watching _Young Ones_, Andy’s trailer pick from our _[For A Few Dollars More](http://thenextreel.com/tnr/for-a-few-dollars-more "The Next Reel — For a Few Dollars More")_ episode back in August 2014. Listen in to find out if this sci-fi western is a flick to pick, or a pic to flick. ### Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/young-ones/id916483211?at=11lrTo "iTunes — Young Ones")• [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Young-Ones-Michael-Shannon/dp/B00O4UADCW/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2&ie=UTF8&keywords=young%2Bones&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1458794255 "Amazon — Young Ones")• [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70299868 "Netflix — Young Ones") - [Original theatrical trailer](http://thenextreel.com/tnr/for-a-few-dollars-more "Young Ones Theatrical Trailer") - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/2014/young_ones.html "Young Ones Poster Artwork") - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/2C1841C613 "Young Ones (2014) — Flickchart")

### "We’re the victims of a foul disease called social prejudice, my child." When John Ford decided to helm “Stagecoach” in 1939, he hadn’t done a western since his days in the silent film era. Yet it was this film, along with his relationship with John Wayne, that would lead to him making arguably some of the greatest westerns in cinema. Yet with this film, it was really more of a chance to make a western that could be a bit more serious, not just another b-level shoot-em-up, while still making a movie that was pretty light and entertaining. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our series on films from 1939 with Ford’s “Stagecoach.” We talk about John Ford as a director and what he was trying to do with this film, pointing out some Ford-isms along with debating his strength as a filmmaker. We chat about Dudley Nichols’ script adapted from Ernest Haycox’s short story, enjoying what he did with the nine principal characters in the film, even if there were some pacing issues throughout. We discuss the cinematography of Bert Glennon and the way he and Ford shot the action sequences. We chat about stuntman and stunt coordinator Yakima Canutt, marveling at the amazing stunts he performs in the film while also feeling pretty horrified at the methods he devised to get the horses to fall on camera. And we touch on the cast, touching on what each of them bring to their roles. It’s a fun film, even if not one of our favorites, but still gives us a great movie to talk about. So check it out then tune in! ## Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/stagecoach/id458850323?at=11lrTo) • [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Stagecoach-Claire-Trevor/dp/B00AGYXKLG/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1&ie=UTF8&keywords=stagecoach&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1457585422) • [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/watch/249577) - [Script Transcript](http://www.weeklyscript.com/Stagecoach+(1939).html) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE-VWDsdkwM) - [Original poster artwork](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Stagecoach_movieposter.jpg) - [_The Stage to Lordsburg_ by Ernest Haycox](http://mitteleuropa.x10.mx/filmlocations_stagecoach_Ernest_Haycox_Last_Stage_to_Lordsburg.html) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/9A51AC2B06) - [Stagecoach Location Shooting Breakdown](http://mitteleuropa.x10.mx/filmlocations_stagecoach.html) - [Stagecoach & the Ned Scott Still Photographs](http://www.thenedscottarchive.com/hollywood/films/movie-stagecoach.html) ## Trailers of the Week - Andy's Trailer: [Popstar](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnj9Dvl2fQE) — "I don’t know if I’ll ever watch this one, but this red band trailer makes me laugh more than it probably should. Andy Samberg as a Justin Bieber-esque pop star on the decline? It could actually be funny. Or it could be utter garbage. Still, they got Martin Sheen to be in it so I’ve gotta give it points for that." - Pete's Trailer: [Captain America: Civil War](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKrVegVI0Us) — "I know, I know. We’ve talked about this one already. But seriously, have you checked out how smart the marketing is on this thing? The art, the trailers, the placement are just pitch perfect. Whoever loses in the film, the Russos absolutely crush."

This month’s three of a kind takes on music, magic, and a great meal. Amadeus, The Prestige, and Big Night are three films that explore characters with a single-minded focus that drives them toward success but at a tremendous cost. Ambition, tenacity, and a spirit that never gives up can be the keys to success, but what happens if that energy is misguided or directed toward a selfish goal? **Links & Notes** - Amadeus — Director’s Cut ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Amadeus-Directors-F-Murray-Abraham/dp/B002GTZSZU//tag=rashpixel_mwl-20 "Amadeus — Amazon") • [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/amadeus-directors-cut/id297032832?at=11lrTo "Amazon — iTunes")) - The Prestige ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Blu-ray-Christian-Bale/dp/B000L212HC/tag=rashpixel_mwl-20 "The Prestige — Amazon") • [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-prestige/id209960866?at=11lrTo "The Prestige — iTunes")) - Big Night ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Big-Night-Stanley-Tucci/dp/0767802535/tag=rashpixel_mwl-20 "Big Night – Amazon") • [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/big-night/id306171385?at=11lrTo "Big Night — iTunes")) - [Tipmano Recipe (Stanley Tucci Approved!)](http://www.lamag.com/recipes/recipe-cecconis-timpano-stanley-tucciapproved/ "Tipmano Recipe")

### “We women are so much more sensible. When we tire of ourselves, we change the way we do our hair or hire a new cook or decorate the house. I suppose a man could do over his office, but he never thinks of anything so simple. No, dear, a man has only one escape from his old self: to see a different self in the mirror of some woman’s eyes.” After getting taken off what ended up being the biggest film of all time – ”Gone With the Wind” – George Cukor was given the adaptation of Claire Boothe’s very popular Broadway play, “The Women,” to direct. For someone called a ‘woman’s director,’ this was a good choice for both movies. That being said, it doesn’t mean Cukor’s film holds up well today. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we head back to our series on the year 1939 to really explore what made it the ‘best year of movies,’ and we kick it off with Cukor’s “The Women.” We talk about the screenplay for this film and why it doesn’t hold up today, while also wondering what made it hold up back then. We ponder the schizophrenic messages this movie espouses, trying to figure out if it’s meant to be an early feminist film or if it’s eschewing everything feminism is about. We talk about the cast, notably Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine and Virginia Weidler, and how they hold up with both the snappy dialogue and the painfully awkward story elements. We discuss Adrian and the meaning of a 10-minute technicolor fashion show in the middle of a film, trying to decide if there really is any meaning in it or if it’s just awkwardly lumped in there. And we learn all about the existence of divorce ranches in Nevada during this period in time and why it had to figure so prominently in the story. It’s a film that really didn’t work at all for either of us, but because of that, gives us a lot of fodder for conversation. Check out the film (or skip it and save yourself the time), then tune in! ## Film Sundries - Watch this film: [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-women/id647194039?at=11lrTo) • [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Women-Joan-Crawford/dp/B00LZZN2Q8/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2&ie=UTF8&keywords=the%2Bwomen&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1457588266) - [Original theatrical trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8WsqaN4izs) - [Original poster artwork](http://www.impawards.com/1939/women.html) - [_The Women._ by Clare Booth Luce](http://www.amazon.com/Women-Clare-Boothe-Luce/dp/0822212706/ref=sr_1_8?sr=8-8&ie=UTF8&keywords=the%2Bwomen&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&qid=1457588481) - [Flickchart](http://www.flickchart.com/movie/AF41FA3DF5) - [A Crowded Bookshelf review](https://thechicagolibrary.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/george-cukors-the-women-a-review/) - [_The Divorce Seekers: A Photo Memoir of a Nevada Dude Wrangler_ by William L. McGee](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0970167814?camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0970167814&linkCode=as2&tag=rashpixel_mwl-20&ie=UTF8) ## Trailers of the Week - Andy’s Trailer: [The Light Between Oceans](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk7yw00a4fs) — “I was in film school with Derek Cianfrance, and it’s always great to see the new movies he’s making. This one looks like a tough one to watch, but that’s par for the course with him. It’s a gorgeous looking story about a family getting torn apart because it’s the right thing to do. There will be tears. Count me in.” - Pete’s Trailer: [The Trust](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLspHA8m6Ac) — “This Nick Cage/Frodo partnership is heading to SxSW this weekend so if you’re in Austin, see it — looks weirdly funny as they find a new angle to caper the heck out of a safe under a grocery store.”

As part of our ongoing series on the people behind the sites and services that serve the film-loving community, today we’re talking to Matthew Buchanan, co-founder of Letterboxd.com. Letterboxd has become an indispensable service for film journalists, diarists, and fans, marked by a beautiful design and just the right mix of social connectivity. Matthew and team have created a robust community in Letterboxd, one that stands out on the Internet not only in calibre of discussion, but in kindness of its members. **Sundries** - [Letterboxd.com](http://letterboxd.com/) - [Matthew Buchanan on Letterboxd](http://letterboxd.com/matthew/) - [Matthew Buchanan on Twitter](https://twitter.com/mrb) - [MatthewBuchanan.name](http://matthewbuchanan.name/) - [Joe Zappulla’s Reviews with his Mom](http://letterboxd.com/tyrionlannister/tag/kathy-s-korner/films/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=call-sheet&utm_source=content-link&utm_content=February-2016)