Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The World Is Wrong
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| ...about John Farrow with Marilyn Ann Moss | 04 Jul 2023 | 01:08:41 | |
Marilyn Moss joins the podcast to discuss “The Farrows of Hollywood: Their Dark Side Of Paradise” her new biography of John Farrow, a director whose films deserve a re-appraisal and whose life is a frightening mystery. How is the world wrong about John Farrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Lily Gladstone on Radio8Ball with Hermina Jean (2019) | 23 May 2023 | 00:32:25 | |
Back in January of 2019 Lily Gladstone was a guest on Radio8Ball with her friend Hermina Jean. Now she’s the toast of Cannes Film Festival and the breakout star of Martin Scorsese’s new film. How is the world wrong about Lily Gladstone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Psycho (1998) with Rodney Ascher | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:45:29 | |
Director Rodney Ascher (“Room 237”) joins the podcast to discuss Gus Van Sant’s “shot-for-shot remake” of Hitchcock’s “Psycho”. How is the world wrong about “Psycho” (1998) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about A Chronicle Of Corpses (2000) | 24 Jan 2023 | 01:21:57 | |
The best film you’ve never heard of from the best director you’ve never heard of. How is the world wrong about A Chronicle of Corpses? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Tequila Sunrise (1988) | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:38:50 | |
Robert Towne writes and directs a glossy film about a heroic coke dealer and his best friends, an LA cop and a Mexican drug lord. How is the world wrong about “Tequila Sunrise”? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Two Jakes (1990) | 27 Dec 2022 | 02:05:56 | |
Jack Nicholson directs and stars in the sequel to “Chinatown”. How is the world wrong about “The Two Jakes”? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Southland Tales (2004) | 13 Dec 2022 | 01:40:54 | |
Sprawling, strange near masterpiece from the director of Donnie Darko How is the world wrong about Southland Tales? Most people hate it. Most people find it an incomprehensible mess. Bryan finds it funny and unique. Altman meets Lynch meets Philip K. Dick meets Reality TV trash. Director Kelly takes a really big swing here. We applaud him for it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Helzapoppin' (1941) | 29 Nov 2022 | 01:25:58 | |
An everything but the kitchen sink zany masterpiece!!! How is the world wrong about Hellzapoppin’? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Rainmaker (1997) on The Directors' Wall podcast | 15 Nov 2022 | 02:24:44 | |
Andras Jones joins Bryan Connolly and AJ Gonzalez on The Directors' Wall podcast to discuss "The Rainmaker" from 1997, and the films based upon John Grisham's novels in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Indian Runner (1991) | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:41:52 | |
Sean Penn interprets a stark Springsteen song as his directorial debut and launches the career of Viggo Mortensen How is the world wrong about The Indian Runner? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) | 18 Oct 2022 | 01:50:41 | |
Let the insanity flow from actor to director to manimal. How is the world wrong about The Island Of Dr. Moreau? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Spartan (2004) | 04 Oct 2022 | 01:26:44 | |
A lean, mean paranoid political thriller from Mamet and Kilmer. How is the world wrong about Spartan? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Other Paul Williams (Part 7 : With Barry Gordon at The New Beverly Cinema) | 16 May 2023 | 00:53:35 | |
In the final episode of Season 4 of The World Is Wrong podcast we visit The New Beverly Cinema (where filming and recording is strictly prohibited) to hear (and see) Paul W. Williams discuss his films "Out Of It" & "The Revolutionary" on April 18th & 19th, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Redbelt (2008) | 20 Sep 2022 | 01:58:04 | |
In the first of two episodes devoted to the films of David Mamet, Andras & Bryan celebrate what is currently Mamet’s last theatrical release, a soulful martial arts conspiracy drama. Written & Directed by David Mamet. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emily Mortimer, Tim Allen, Joe Mantegna, Alice Braga, Max Martini, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Jake Johnson, Rebecca Pidgeon & Ricky Jay How is the world wrong about Redbelt? From Bryan: I saw this in the theater five times when it came out. I can’t think of a leaner, tighter action/thriller. This movie isn’t that old, so why doesn’t anyone talk about it? It’s a masterful film by a confident filmmaker at the true top of their game. It’s time to recognize this movie as one of the best from this century so far. And there’s lots of kicking in it too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987) with Justin Bozung | 06 Sep 2022 | 02:16:57 | |
JUSTIN BOZUNG (The Cinema of Norman Mailer) joins Andras Jones & Bryan Connolly for the season 3 opener devoted to Norman Mailer’s much maligned Cape Cod noir. How is the world wrong about Tough Guys Don’t Dance? From Andras: To read or listen to most opinions of this film, you would think it was one of the worst ever made. Don’t be fooled! This is a masterful Cape Cod noir from one of the late 20th centuries most important artists. We’re joined by Justin Bozung, the editor of “The Cinema of Norman Mailer” (also featured on the Blu Ray commentary for the film) to dig deeply into this misunderstood masterpiece. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Season 3 | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:43:06 | |
Andras Jones & Bryan Connolly welcome the listeners back to Season 3 with a preview of the first 10 episodes and an account of a recent Twitter interaction gone bad with a fellow film podcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The World is Wrong (Season 2 Wrap-Up) | 24 May 2022 | 02:08:46 | |
In the Season 2 wrap up of The World Is Wrong podcast Andras Jones & Bryan Connolly discuss the previous season's films, preview Season 3,and talk about the projects they will be working on during the hiatus. The film Bryan directed ("Make Popular Movies") is currently playing the festival circuit and a film he wrote with Zack Carlson ("Destroy All Vampires") is presently in pre-production with a major star (who Bryan can't yet divulge) set to play the lead. Andras has been hard at work on new music which can be found with all of his recorded work, written work, films & podcasts at the newly launched website www.previouslyours.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) | 03 May 2022 | 01:44:45 | |
Actress Lisa Wilcox joins the podcast to celebrate the unjustly overlooked horror sequel “A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child”. How is the world wrong about Nightmare On Elm Street 5? From Bryan: A franchise that gets a lot of love, but I feel that this one isn’t really talked about as much. Too disturbing? Too many hot button issues? No Rick? Let’s get to the bottom of this and make this one as loved as the others. I’m just excited to make Andras finally watch it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Deconstructing Harry (1997) | 26 Apr 2022 | 02:23:49 | |
What Charlie Chaplin did to Adolf Hitler in “The Great Dictator” Woody Allen does to himself in “Deconstructing Harry”. Written & Directed by Woody Allen. Starring Woody Allen, Hazelle Goodman, Judy Davis, Elisabeth Shue, Kirstie Alley, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Julie Kavner, Demi Moore, Amy Irving, Caroline Aaron, Mariel Hemingway, Tobey Maguire, Robin Williams, Stanley Tucci, Bob Balaban, Eric Bogosian, Billy Crystal How is the world wrong about Deconstructing Harry? From Andras: Woody Allen’s films are often used, misleadingly, as evidence to justify the accusations against him. A film like “Deconstructing Harry” does the opposite. In Allen’s most direct cinematic response to the end of his relationship with Mia Farrow he portrays himself as a pill popping, booze swilling, womanizer who brings misery upon those around him by using their lives for his art. A guilty man might be expected to portray himself as innocent but Allen seems to be saying, “It’s true. I am horrible. Just not the way you think”. This is not only the response of an innocent man. It’s the response of a great artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Up Against Amanda (2000) with Michael Rissi & Justine Priestley | 19 Apr 2022 | 03:08:43 | |
Following up on last week's celebration of the 2000 film "Up Against Amanda" we are joined by the film's writer, director and editor Michael Rissi and its star Justine Priestley to discuss their film and their careers in cinema. Written, Directed & Edited by Michael Rissi. Starring Justine Priestly, David DeWitt, Karen Grosso, Chuck Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Skippy McGriff & Reggie Bannister How is the world wrong about Michael Rissi & Justine Priestley From Andras: It's tempting to think the people who get famous in the film industry are its greatest talents but anyone who delves deeply into a study of its history quickly realizes that Hollywood is not always hospitable to its best (like Michael Rissi) or its brightest (like Justine Priestley) thus it is an incredibly lucky thing when film artists who are not embraced by corporate Hollywood find a way to make an independent film that, although it may have gone unnoticed at the time, finds its audience in ways its creators could never have imagined. ANNABELLE LEE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Up Against Amanda (2000) with Justin Freet | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:53:50 | |
Guest co-host Justin Freet joins the podcast to celebrate this low budget shot-on-video erotic thriller he discovered on Tubi which, despite its meager elements, contains more craft and invention than most big budget movies of its era. Written, Directed & Edited by Michael Rissi. Starring Justine Priestly, David DeWitt, Karen Grosso, Chuck Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Skippy McGriff & Reggie Bannister How is the world wrong about Up Against Amanda? From Andras: This is the kind of film sites like Tubi were made for. The first impulse is to reject it for its cheesy animation and early digital film quality, but those who allow the film to roll must contend with the craft and attention to detail the filmmakers bring to this erotic thriller starring Justine Priestley who should have been just as big a star as her brother of 90210 fame.Bigger even. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Wild Indian (2021) | 05 Apr 2022 | 01:04:51 | |
During this year’s Noscar Awards Andras nonminated “Wild Indian” as one of the year’s best films and actor Chaske Spencer for giving one of the year’s best performances. Written & Directed by Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr. Starring Michael Greyeyes, Chaske Spencer, Jesse Eisenberg, Kate Bosworth, Scott Haze, Julian Gopal & Phoenix Wilson How is the world wrong about Wild Indian? From Andras: This tense and provocative crime drama could justly be labeled a “native noir”. Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr’s feature film debut focuses on two men from the rez who, following a deadly crime in their childhood, take distinctly divergent paths into adulthood. When the one who stayed behind, suffering tremendous guilt, begins divulging their crime, the other, who left the reservation for a life in the corporate white world, has to embody the film’s title in ways that leave the viewer with more questions than answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Dinner In America (2021) | 29 Mar 2022 | 01:18:26 | |
In a follow up to the Noscar Awards Bryan Connolly shares his love for this punk rock love story. Directed by Adam Rehmeier. Starring Kyle Gallner, Emily Skeggs, Lea Thompson, Hannah Marks, Pat Healy, Griffin Gluck and Mary Lynn Rajskub. How is the world wrong about Dinner In America. From Bryan: How did this not come across my radar sooner? It took my wife getting it as a surprise gift from a friend for us to hear about it. Instant love! This movie is wonderful. Why is it so hard to find? Everyone needs to see it. At first glance it seems an aggressive exercise in button pushing, but it is in fact an hilarious punk rock romantic comedy. One of the best Films to come out in the last year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Announcing Paul W. Williams Events in Los Angeles | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:03:28 | |
A brief bonus update about Paul W. Williams events in Los Angeles the week of April 19th, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The 2nd annual Noscar Awards | 22 Mar 2022 | 03:29:53 | |
The NOSCAR AWARDS celebrate the best films and film artists that are NOT nominated for Academy Awards. If a film is nominated in any category, it is ineligible in all NOSCAR categories. TV shows are eligible for Noscar Awards.
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| ...about Foxfire (1996) | 15 Mar 2022 | 01:56:09 | |
Jazmyne Moreno of The Austin Film Society joins the podcast to celebrate “Foxfire” from 1996. Based upon a Joyce Carole Oates novel, this riot grrl era drama introduced the world to the overwhelming charisma of Angelina Jolie. How is the world wrong about In The Cut From Andras Jones: As was revealed in this conversation, this film isn’t for me. I hadn’t even heard of it until Jazmyne Moreno recommended it for the podcast. Then, when we were talking about it, I realized I knew the director from when she was the script supervisor on “Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master”. Small world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about In The Cut (2003) | 08 Mar 2022 | 01:30:13 | |
“In The Cut” is the most maligned film from this year’s Oscar darling Campion. A dreamy paranoid feminist subversion of the erotic crime thriller full of edgy unique performances from all its stars. How is the world wrong about In The Cut From Bryan Connolly: Nobody liked this when it came out, turned off by America’s darling Meg Ryan getting down and dirty. She gives a raw performance here that is hands down one of her best. Ruffalo has never been better, fully immersed as a complex cop. Difficult characters in a difficult film. I love it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff (1979) | 01 Mar 2022 | 02:06:40 | |
“Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff” is brutal to watch. Set in the intolerant town of Freedom, Kansas in 1951, the film is about a middle aged virgin (a liberal teacher who stands up for an accused Communist teacher, and fights to integrate her school) who is suffering a mental breakdown due to her lack of sexual experience until she is raped by a black student. Her reaction is a confounding challenge to our expectations. How is the world wrong about Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff From Andras Jones: “Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff” is one of only two films produced from Polly Platt screenplays. The other was “Pretty Baby”. These films give a hint of a cinematic voice drawn to the dangerous and misunderstood aspects of womens’ sexuality. I don’t think even people who know Polly Platt talk enough about this double feature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about "Chameleon Street" director Wendell B. Harris Jr. INTERVIEW | 22 Feb 2022 | 03:55:07 | |
The first feature from Wendell B. Harris Jr. (Chameleon Street) won the grand jury prize at Sundance in 1990. He has yet to be given the opportunity to make a follow-up. In this epic interview Harris shares the lessons gleaned from a life inside and outside of Hollywood, from his meetings with legends like Orson Welles and Chester Himes, to the project he has been working on since “Chameleon Street”, a documentary called “Yeshua vs. Frankenstein In 3D/G-Speak”. How is the world wrong about Wendell B. Harris, Jr.? From Andras Jones: I knew when I watched “Chameleon Street” that its writer, director and star was an important artist but after talking with him for over 7 hours (cut down to the three and half hours for this episode) it’s clear to me that Wendell B. Harris Jr is as vital as ever, and sitting on several scripts and projects that remain ahead of their time today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Cosmic Slop (2004) | 15 Feb 2022 | 01:32:14 | |
View "Cosmic Slop" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=F-yMNu7Zi00 “Cosmic Slop” from 1994 is a short-lived and difficult to find Twilight Zone style anthology series from HBO and the Hudlin brothers. How is the world wrong about Cosmic Slop From Bryan Connolly: No one remembers this show! Sure it was only 3 episodes, but man is it good. No exaggeration, Space Traders is one of the best episodes of any show ever. It never makes any Best of HBO lists. Let’s change that. This is smart television at its finest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Residue (2020) | 08 Feb 2022 | 01:15:29 | |
“Residue” is a film about a man who returns to his DC neighborhood in search of his childhood friends. What he finds are memories of a place that has been gentrified beyond recognition. How is the world wrong about Black Cinema? From Andras Jones: “Residue” from director Merawi Gerima was released in 2020 so maybe the world hasn’t had a chance to be wrong about it, but it isn’t right about it yet. Let’s change that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Black Cinema with Professor Skinner Myers | 01 Feb 2022 | 01:31:34 | |
Professor Skinner Myers (the director of “The Sleeping Negro”) returns to The World Is Wrong podcast to take us to school on the topic of Black Cinema. How is the world wrong about Black Cinema? From Andras Jones: Skinner Myers draws a stark series of distinctions between Black Cinema and Black Hollywood that is far more nuanced than simply color coding the Oscars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Even Cowgirls Get The Blues (1993) | 25 Jan 2022 | 01:28:32 | |
Gus Van Sant’s adaptation of Tom Robbins’ “Even Cowgirls Get The Blues” is generally regarded as a failure, an opinion Andras (who has read most of Robbin’s books) shares. Bryan (who has not read the book) loves this film, which leads to a conversation about the responsibility (or lack thereof) directors have to their source material. How is the world wrong about Wrongness From Bryan Connolly: So much hate is dumped on this movie. Undeserved! It’s weird. It’s funny. Maybe it’s not like the book. Good. Read the book. Enjoy that for what it is. Now lets enjoy this movie that has Pat Morita as a sexy guru! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Hot Spot (1990) | 18 Jan 2022 | 01:25:41 | |
"The Hot Spot” is Dennis Hopper’s interpretation of a 1962 noir written for Robert Mitchum by Charles Wilson based upon his novel “Hell Hath No Fury” and, amazingly, this 1990 version starring Don Johnson and Virginia Madsen is probably better than the original could ever have been. How is the world wrong about Wrongness From Andras Jones: Bring up Dennis Hopper and people want to talk about “Easy Rider” (a happy generational accident) or “Out Of The Blue” (a nihilistic masterpiece) but for my money this modern noir is the most enjoyable directorial effort in his canon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Other Paul Williams (Part 6: Meisner Dilgo) | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:57:47 | |
Paul Williams, the director (not the songwriter or the rock critic or the architect…) shares excerpts and outtakes from his memoir “Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen & Holy Men” currently available as part of the Screen Classics collection from the University Press Of Kentucky. Williams is the director of “The November Men” which World is Wrong listeners will already be familiar with, as well as films like “Out Of It” (1969) and “The Revolutionary” (1970) both starring a young Jon Voight. Williams, with his production partner Edward Pressman, was a producer of films like Brian DePalma’s “Sisters” & “The Phantom Of The Paradise” as well as Terrence Malick’s “Badlands”. Beyond the movies, Paul rode the many of the movements of 1960’s, 70’s & 80’s, both political and cultural, with characters as varied as Julie Christie and Huey P. Newton, Fidel Castro and most of the “important” directors associated with New Hollywood If you’re interested in the story of New Hollywood, Paul’s memoir fills in some major gaps. And if you’re too lazy to read the book, this podcast will give you a taste of what you’re missing. EPISODE SIX - MEISNER DILGO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about WRONGNESS (Woody, Sinead & Charlie) | 11 Jan 2022 | 02:33:31 | |
Andras & Bryan attempt to unravel the symptoms of wrongness (double standards, with us or against us proclamations, denial of facts and context & fear) particularly when artists become the targets of campaigns that mask deeper and more complicated agendas. How is the world wrong about Wrongness? From Andras Jones: In this episode we discuss several examples of wrongness in cinema and why Bryan and I respond to these in the different ways we do. I hope these stories, and the way we discuss them, will inspire you to look beyond the wrongness of the world and its scapegoats to the lessons we might draw from them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Jon Ronson (Frank, Okja & Pride) | 04 Jan 2022 | 02:02:43 | |
The world isn't wrong about Jon Ronson but we've done two episodes about films he wrote ("Frank" from 2014 with Peter Straughan and "Okja" from 2017 with Bong Joon Ho). In this episode Ronson talks about these films, and about "Pride" from 2014 which Jon recommends we all give our attention to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Ben Stiller Show (1992) | 28 Dec 2021 | 02:56:33 | |
In 1992 Ben Stiller, along with Janeane Garofolo, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Dick, Dana Gould, John F. O Donoghue, Dino Stamatopoulos & Judd Apatow initiated the acerbic meta-comedy of the 90’s with “The Ben Stiller Show” for which they were rewarded with an Emmy AFTER they were cancelled by Fox. How is the world wrong about this show? From Andras Jones: The world was never more wrong about this show than when it came out and still, far too few people, even those who are steeped in the comedy of the 90’s, remain unaware of it or its influence. In this epic end of year episode Bryan and I attempt to correct this oversight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Ready Player One (2018) | 21 Dec 2021 | 01:38:48 | |
How do you make a movie steeped in 80’s nostalgia without having it be a major Spielberg-fest? You get Spielberg to direct it! Directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline (Based on his book). Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, Mark Rylance and Simon Pegg. How is the world wrong about this movie? From Bryan Connolly: This was and is so hated by so many people. Yes, the constant shoehorning of pop culture and bombardment of frenetic CGI is a brain overload, but this is Spielberg having a lot of fun…and it’s been a while since he’s relaxed and just had a good time. He’s allowed it! The most expensive film collage movie ever made. Did we mention it has Chucky in it!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Terminal (2004) with AJ Gonzalez | 14 Dec 2021 | 01:30:26 | |
In 2004 Spielberg and Hanks teamed up for “The Terminal” a film that lives up to its name if not its reputation. AJ Gonzalez of The Directors Wall joins the podcast to discuss. Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Sacha Gervasi & Jeff Nathanson. Starring Tom Hanks, Stanley Tucci, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chi McBride, Diego Luna, Kumar Pallana, Zoe Saldana, Michael Nouri, & Benny Golson How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras Jones: “The Terminal” is a fantastic example of Spielberg’s ability to make an incredibly bleak film and wrap it in so much goodness you don’t even know how sad it is. Meanwhile we’ve got Hanks doing what he does best; bringing unexpected pathos to physical comedy and vice versa. I think most people think of this (if they do at all) as lightweight fluff. It’s anything but. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Jurrassic Park 3 (2001) with Bethany Watson | 07 Dec 2021 | 01:33:55 | |
"Jurassic Park 3" is perhaps the least loved of the series. Bethany Watson of The Acquired Taste podcast joins us to make the case for this Joe Johnston, Alexander Payne dino-comedy. Directed by Joe Johnston. Written by Peter Buchman, Alexander Payne & Jim Taylor. Starring Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Tea Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan, Michael Jeter, John Diehl & Laura Dern How is the world wrong about this movie? From Bethany Watson: This is a powerhouse cast making great character choices (especially Sam Neill!) and the dinosaurs are *even better.* Also, it’s a cautionary tale against trusting the super-rich with helicopters. Come for the nuanced Sam Neill performance, stay for William H. Macy’s comic relief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Don Juan DeMarco (1994) with Paul W. Williams | 30 Nov 2021 | 01:41:46 | |
Johnny Depp and Marlon Brando explore the nature of sanity and reality in this mature and endearing mid-90’s sex comedy, and we explore the film with director Paul Williams. Directed by Jeremy Leven. Produced by Francis Ford Coppola. Starring Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando & Faye Dunaway How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: When “The November Men” director Paul Williams told me “Don Juan DeMarco” was one of his favorite films I knew we had to have him on to be its champion, You know what? He’s right! This is a great little film with one of Depp’s most charismatic performances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Winter Kills (1979) | 23 Nov 2021 | 01:34:04 | |
William Richert’s adaptation of Richard Condon’s assassination novel is the star-studded pinnacle of 1970’s paranoid cinema crossed with a very dark and dry and dirty comedy. Directed by William Richert. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Belinda Bauer, Eli Wallach, Richard Boone, Ralph Meeker, Sterling Hayden, Toshiro Mifune, Dorothy Malone and Elizabeth Taylor How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: “Winter Kills” works a lot better for those steeped in JFK assassination lore which made it hip upon release in 1979 and incredibly obscure now. Add to this the film’s insistence on being funny and I guess most people don’t know what to make of it. So, is the world wrong or just plain ignorant? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Dune (1984) | 16 Nov 2021 | 01:43:06 | |
Yes, there is a new Dune, but it doesn’t mean we have to throw the old one down the toilet. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Sting, Sean Young, Brad Dourif, Everett McGill, Paul L. Smith, Kenneth McMillan, Patrick Stewart, Dean Stockwell, Alicia Witt, Jose Ferrer and Jack Nance. Music by Toto. How is the world wrong about this movie? From Bryan: Disowned by a director who didn’t get final cut. Hated by fans who thought it strayed to far from the book. Brushed off as a faiulre and a mess by those who haven’t even seen it. I love this movie and Lynch fans should embrace it as opposed to dismissing it. The Lynchian stamp is all over this film from the design, the themes and the actors. Grab a cup of spice and let’s go the weirding way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about State Of Grace (1990) with Zack Carlson | 09 Nov 2021 | 01:31:56 | |
“State Of Grace” is the film that should have ensured the whole world learned how to pronounce Phil Joanou’s last name. For reasons we will explore with guest co-host Zack Carlson…it didn’t work out that way. Directed by Phil Joanou. Starring Sean Pean, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright, Ed Harris, John C. Reilly & John Turturro How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: I like “State Of Grace” more than “Good Fellas”. I wouldn’t even make the comparison if the two films hadn’t been released the same weekend. Oh sure…”Good Fellas” is a “better movie” but I like the actors in this one more and if I’m even twenty percent correct in my perverse opinion, this is a film all lovers of 90’s crime dramas should re-assess, if only to appreciate the greatness of Robin Wright’s performance with all these tough guys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Other Paul Williams (Part 5: Huey) | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:57:35 | |
Paul Williams, the director (not the songwriter or the rock critic or the architect…) shares excerpts and outtakes from his memoir “Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen & Holy Men” currently available as part of the Screen Classics collection from the University Press Of Kentucky. Williams is the director of “The November Men” which World is Wrong listeners will already be familiar with, as well as films like “Out Of It” (1969) and “The Revolutionary” (1970) both starring a young Jon Voight. Williams, with his production partner Edward Pressman, was a producer of films like Brian DePalma’s “Sisters” & “The Phantom Of The Paradise” as well as Terrence Malick’s “Badlands”. Beyond the movies, Paul rode the many of the movements of 1960’s, 70’s & 80’s, both political and cultural, with characters as varied as Julie Christie and Huey P. Newton, Fidel Castro and most of the “important” directors associated with New Hollywood If you’re interested in the story of New Hollywood, Paul’s memoir fills in some major gaps. And if you’re too lazy to read the book, this podcast will give you a taste of what you’re missing. EPISODE FIVE - HUEY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Believer (2001) with Christopher Roberts | 02 Nov 2021 | 01:14:14 | |
Christopher Roberts was one of the producers of "The Believer", as well as on the film "Welcome To The Dollhouse" and the demo that got Andy Dick booked on The Ben Stiller Show. Roberts joins the podcast to fill in a few details left out of our interview with director Henry Bean and share stores with his old high school friend, Andras Jones. Directed by Henry Bean. Starring Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, Theresa Russell, Billy Zane, Garret Dillahunt, Joel Marsh Garland, Glenn Fitzgerald, A.D. Miles, Elizabeth Reaser, Tovah Feldshuh, Judah Lazarus and, in a brief un-credited appearance, Natasha Leggero How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: As a comedy, this film isn’t an easy one to laugh with but once you get its wavelength…once you know laughter is permissible…it only gets darker. Imagine Polanski doing an episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” with a young Ryan Gosling and then decide if it’s something you want to see, or notsee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about The Believer (2001) with director Henry Bean | 02 Nov 2021 | 01:53:00 | |
Henry Bean, the writer/director of “The Believer” which is based upon the true story of a New York Jew who became a Long Island Nazi and killed himself after being outed by the New York Times…insists his film is a comedy. Bean (and producer Christopher Roberts) join the podcast to unpack the film which launched Ryan Gosling’s film career. Directed by Henry Bean. Starring Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, Theresa Russell, Billy Zane, Garret Dillahunt, Joel Marsh Garland, Glenn Fitzgerald, A.D. Miles, Eilzabeth Reaser, Tovah Feldshuh, Judah Lazarus and, in a brief un-credited appearance, Natasha Leggero How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: As a comedy, this film isn’t an easy one to laugh with but once you get its wavelength…once you know laughter is permissible…it only gets darker. Imagine Polanski doing an episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” with a young Ryan Gosling and then decide if it’s something you want to see, or notsee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Ravenous (1999) | 26 Oct 2021 | 01:17:43 | |
Twisted, funny, gross cannibal western packed with great, great actors at the top of their game. Directed by Antonia Bird. Screenplay by Ted Griffin. Starring Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, David Arquette, Jeremy Davies, Jeffrey Jones, David Arquette, Sheila Tousey and Neal McDonough. Music by Damon Albarn & Michael Nyman How is the world wrong about this movie? From Bryan: This film’s release was such a misfire. Put in multiplexes in the Spring of 1999, it came and went quickly. This should’ve been a slow roll out release through film fests and art houses. This isn’t a movie for everybody, but the ads made it seem like a regular horror flick. It is quite the opposite. A very unique genre-bending fun time to brighten up anyone’s Halloween movie party! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ...about Don's Plum (1995) with Dale Wheatley | 19 Oct 2021 | 02:59:56 | |
“Don’s Plum” is a Wrongtober horror film on two levels. The film itself focuses on the dynamics of toxic masculinity enacted by members of what at the time was known as Hollywood’s “pussy posse”. The events surrounding the film’s non-release tell a different kind of Hollywood horror story, one we explore with producer/screenwriter Dale Wheatley. Directed by RD Robb. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Macguire, Jenny Lewis, Kevin Connolly, Scott Bloom, Jeremy Sisto, Amber Benson, Meadow Sisto, Marissa Ribisi, Byron Thames, Nikki Cox, Jerry Swindall & Toledo Diamond How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: For reasons we begin to explore in this episode, “Don’s Plum” has been the victim of a hard to understand campaign to keep US audiences from seeing it. While this campaign may have made some odd sense in 1995, the time has come lift the veil of silence, end the blacklist, and let everyone spend an evening with these “bros” and “bitches” at Don’s Plum in the 90’s. These kids are your parents now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||