October, 2015 | THE SMOKING SCREEN PODCAST

Episode 41 – Crimson Peak & Halloween Special

Posted on October 28, 2015January 21, 2016 Jay & CybillLeave a comment

Jay and Cybill wake the dead as they perform a seance/review of “Crimson Peak”. Why is this ghoulish film not THE hit scarefest this Halloween? What is a gothic romance anyway? Does Guillermo del Toro unleash his trademark technicolor macabery? Will Hiddlestoners be happy with Tom Hiddleston’s dark and brooding performance? How does Jessica Chastain do in this movie? All this plus the top grossing Halloween films of all time in our Halloween Special, episode 41 of The Smoking Screen. Come join the circle!

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Episode 40 – Bridge of Spies

Posted on October 21, 2015February 26, 2016 Jay & CybillLeave a comment

SPOILER-FREE! Jay and Cybill break out the lie-detectors, invasively-bright interview lights and aged scotch to review “Bridge of Spies”. How obviously Spielberg is this movie? Does Tom Hanks the shit out of his character in this true story? Why are so many spy movies coming out in 2015? Should Jay and Cybill brush up on their Russian? All this and more in Episode 40 of The Smoking Screen!

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Episode 39 – Whitewashing in the Movies with Susan Rinderle

Posted on October 20, 2015January 21, 2016 Jay & CybillLeave a comment

In a thought-provoking BONUS episode, we discuss the issue of whitewashing in Hollywood with our special guest, Susanna Rinderle, a diversity and inclusion expert. Since we reviewed “The Martian” last week, the film has taken some criticism for replacing minority characters from the the novel. What exactly does “whitewashing” mean? Why do we need to be aware of it? What role should it play in how we review movies? Join the circle and the discussion!

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Episode 38 – The Martian

Posted on October 13, 2015February 26, 2016 Jay & CybillLeave a comment

SPOILER-FREE! Matt Damon blasts off in Ridley Scott’s new sci-fi epic, The Martian. Cybill has returned (and just in time!) to discuss if this star-studded adventure (Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena) lives up to the lofty expectations set by the best selling novel from Andy Weir. Does Damon pull it off? Is this whole thing a public relations exercise for NASA? Could it help reinvigorate the program? Does it work (with or without duct tape)? We discuss all this and more in Episode 38. Come join the circle!!

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Episode 37 – Mockingjay Part 1 & V for Vendetta

Posted on October 6, 2015October 6, 2015 Jay & CybillLeave a comment

With Cybill still away, Jay strikes out on a totalitarian tangent and reviews Jennifer Lawrence in the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta. Which one of these dystopian futures does Jay prefer? Is it even a far comparison? Join us as we take our fight for cinematic excellence into the streets. This revolution will not be televised, but is conveniently available in podcast form. Join us for Episode 37!

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