One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez
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Audio commentaries are the embryonic form of podcasting, and this show looks at the art of filmmaking through the greatest of these tracks. From comedy to drama, live-action to animation, good and bad, we run the gamut of cinema in a lighthearted, hopefully enlightening fashion. It’s the only commentary-centric show that matters because it’s the only one I've heard.
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#110: The Wild Robot with Dylan J. Schlender
This week, we’re joined by friend of the show Dylan J. Schlender (“Reels of Justice” podcast) for a discussion of the group audio commentary for the 2024 animated triumph “The Wild Robot”. Amongst the things …
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This week, we’re joined by friend of the show Dylan J. Schlender (“Reels of Justice” podcast) for a discussion of the group audio commentary for the 2024 animated triumph “The Wild Robot”. Amongst the things discussed: changes from the source material, the upward rabbit hole of "Minions & Monsters”, identifying with Roz as a neurodivergent person, the legacy of CalArts building A-113, a tribute to the late beloved Catherine O’Hara, and so much more!
Ryan’s Recommendations: “My Neighbor Totoro” (1988), “Kiki’s Delivery Service” (1989), and “The Boy and the Heron" (2023)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#109: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein with Frank Dietz
Spooooooky season continues, so we invited artist, documentarian and MST3K legend Frank Dietz (This Monstrous Life) for a discussion of historian Greg Mank’s audio commentary on a film close to his heart …
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Spooooooky season continues, so we invited artist, documentarian and MST3K legend Frank Dietz (This Monstrous Life) for a discussion of historian Greg Mank’s audio commentary on a film close to his heart: 1948’s “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein”. Amongst the things discussed: the Universal Monsters cycle fizzing out, the top box-office draws of the era, sympathy for Lon Chaney Jr., connections to “The Munsters” and Super Nintendo World, and so much more!
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Hold That Ghost” (1941), “Who Done It?” (1942), and “Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff” (1949)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#108: Ugetsu with Ben Haslar
It’s spooooooky season, so One Track Mind is getting downright supernatural! We’re joined once again by OTM All-Star and one of my best friends Ben Haslar (“Reels of Justice” podcast) for a discussion of East …
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It’s spooooooky season, so One Track Mind is getting downright supernatural! We’re joined once again by OTM All-Star and one of my best friends Ben Haslar (“Reels of Justice” podcast) for a discussion of East Asian cinema scholar Tony Rayns’ audio commentary for Kenji Mizoguchi’s understated ghost story: 1953’s “Ugetsu”. Among the things discussed: the parallels between this film and “Gilmore Girls”, the Daiei executive with a colorful past, sake classes, making the 16th century evoke postwar Japan, Ben Affleck’s taste in hats, and so much more!
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Ikiru” (1952), “Throne of Blood” (1957), and “Kagemusha” (1980)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#107: Super Troopers with Case Aiken
Listen up meow. This time we’re joined once again by OTM All-Star and friend of the show Case Aiken (“Another Pass”, “Men of Steel” podcasts) for a discussion of a nostalgic favorite of your host’s: one of the …
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Listen up meow. This time we’re joined once again by OTM All-Star and friend of the show Case Aiken (“Another Pass”, “Men of Steel” podcasts) for a discussion of a nostalgic favorite of your host’s: one of the audio commentaries from Broken Lizard’s 2002 cult classic “Super Troopers”. Among the things discussed: shared alma maters, speed drinking maple syrup, Afghanistanimation, the liberal use of vaseline and powdered sugar, liters of cola, and so much more!
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Club Dread” (2004), “Beerfest” (2006), and “Super Troopers 2” (2018)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#106: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with Marty Ketola
This time we’re joined by friend of the show and filmmaker Marty Ketola (“Talking Pondo” podcast) for a discussion of Terry Gilliam’s audio commentary for his unforgettable maximalist 1998 adaptation of Hunter …
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This time we’re joined by friend of the show and filmmaker Marty Ketola (“Talking Pondo” podcast) for a discussion of Terry Gilliam’s audio commentary for his unforgettable maximalist 1998 adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s iconic book: “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”. Among the things discussed: one-eyed cinematographers, getting to know one’s aspect ratios, how our bipolar princess Carrie Fisher roped her mother into the film, hotel rooms activating OCD, Gilliam versus the Writers Guild of America, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Time Bandits” (1981), “Brazil” (1985), and “The Fisher King” (1991)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#105: McCabe & Mrs. Miller with Rachel Bellwoar
This time we’re once again joined by the great Rachel Bellwoar (“The Physical Media Advocate”, “Beyond the Valley of the Discs” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for one of the all-time …
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This time we’re once again joined by the great Rachel Bellwoar (“The Physical Media Advocate”, “Beyond the Valley of the Discs” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for one of the all-time revisionist westerns: Robert Altman’s 1971 film “McCabe & Mrs. Miller”. Among the things discussed: great coats in the snow, Altman’s repertory company of brilliant character actors, Shelly Duvall’s Olive Oyl being the greatest comic-to-film casting of all time, getting movies rated R to keep teenagers out, Stanley Kubrick’s legendarily annoying phone calls, shooting in Vancouver before the formation of the CW, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Stagecoach” (1939), “Red River” (1948), and “Back to the Future Part III” (1990)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#104: Nightmare Alley (Vision in Darkness and Light) with Nicki from Trivial Theater
This time we’re joined by one of of my besties: Nicki, host of YouTube’s “Trivial Theater”, for a discussion of the audio commentary for Guillermo del Toro’s black-and-white director’s cut of 2021’s “Nightmare …
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This time we’re joined by one of of my besties: Nicki, host of YouTube’s “Trivial Theater”, for a discussion of the audio commentary for Guillermo del Toro’s black-and-white director’s cut of 2021’s “Nightmare Alley”, and yes, Cate Blanchett does appear. Among the things discussed: sitcoms covering up their leading ladies’ pregnancies with bags of groceries, cutting between COVID and post-COVID in a single scene, much love for Tod Browning’s “Freaks”, the bizarre pretentiousness of “Logan Noir”, failed teenage jobs in the DVD review industry, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Cronos” (1993), “The Shape of Water” (2017), and “Pinocchio” (2022)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#103: Diamonds Are Forever with Agent Cam
This time we’re joined by Agent Cam (“SpyHards” podcast) for a discussion of the commentary for Sean Connery’s final official effort as James Bond, 1971’s “Diamonds Are Forever”. Among the things discussed: the …
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This time we’re joined by Agent Cam (“SpyHards” podcast) for a discussion of the commentary for Sean Connery’s final official effort as James Bond, 1971’s “Diamonds Are Forever”. Among the things discussed: the rationale for Lex Luthor’s plans in “Superman”, whether or not this was a knee-jerk overreaction to the previous film, just who exactly Bond is avenging in the cold open, henchmen who hold hands, the Ford Motor Company’s contributions to the production, strip-mining the Ian Fleming books for scenes and titles, visiting Circus Circus before it was a hotel, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “From Russia with Love” (1963), “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969), and “Casino Royale” (2006)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#102: Terminator 2: Judgment Day with Dr. Jo
This time, everyone’s favorite psychologist Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast) returns just in time to be welcomed into the Three Timers Club and discuss the rare audio commentary from James Cameron on his …
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This time, everyone’s favorite psychologist Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast) returns just in time to be welcomed into the Three Timers Club and discuss the rare audio commentary from James Cameron on his 1991 action masterpiece “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”. Among the things discussed: digital winkie removal, the challenge of collecting R-rated movies as a scrutinized adolescent, the Rodney King tape and its connection to Cyberdyne Systems, Jimmy C. interrupting co-screenwriter William Wisher every time, iconic memes, spacial geography in action cinema, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Terminator” (1984), “Titanic” (1997), and “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#101: Bound with Chris Higgins
This time we’re joined by Chris Higgins (“Beyond the Blood” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the Wachowski Sisters’ directorial debut, a simmering sexually-charged neo-noir from 1996 …
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This time we’re joined by Chris Higgins (“Beyond the Blood” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the Wachowski Sisters’ directorial debut, a simmering sexually-charged neo-noir from 1996, “Bound”. Among the things discussed: intimacy coordinator Susie Bright’s general randiness, jumping from micro budget to industry-changing blockbusters, changing credits to reflect new names, Jennifer Tilly talking a mile a minute (and never forgetting to remind us that she was nominated for an Oscar for “Bullets Over Broadway”), Gina Gershon arriving late and wondering if the participants should be talking so much, completely ADR’d sex scenes, essential Criterion Channel playlists, hands as the definitive sapphic erogenous zone, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003), “Speed Racer” (2008), and “Cloud Atlas” (2012)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#100: Buffy the Vampire Slayer—“The Body” with Nathaniel Jonsson
We finally turned 100, so we invited our friend and new inductee into the Three-Timers Club, Nathaniel Jonsson (“At the Devil’s Ball” and “Insane Troll Logic” podcasts), to help us do something different …
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We finally turned 100, so we invited our friend and new inductee into the Three-Timers Club, Nathaniel Jonsson (“At the Devil’s Ball” and “Insane Troll Logic” podcasts), to help us do something different: television commentaries. That’s right, we’re discussing war criminal Joss Whedon’s track on the most harrowing episode of television ever broadcast: “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” presents “The Body”. Among the things discussed: discovering one’s atheism, surprise “Avengers” references, whether vampires were necessary in this hour, Sarah Michelle Gellar’s revelatory performance, painfully losing faith in an iconic talent, identifying the most underrated cast members, and so much more. Come cry with us AND celebrate a minor milestone!
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Tanner ’88” (1988), “King of the Hill” (1997-2009), and “Clerks: The Animated Series” (2000)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#099: Casablanca with Hunter Robinson
For our ninety-ninth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Hunter Robinson (“Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys” podcast) for a discussion of the late great Roger Ebert’s commentary on the ultimate …
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For our ninety-ninth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Hunter Robinson (“Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys” podcast) for a discussion of the late great Roger Ebert’s commentary on the ultimate classic movie: “Casablanca”. Among the things discussed: debunking myths regarding the ending, how George Raft turned down every good role ever, shattering the auteur theory, the authors of the greatest lines in the film, historic backlots, Great Movie Ride conspiracy theories, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Train” (1964), “Picnic at Hanging Rock” (1975), and “Network” (1976)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#098: Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones with Patrick Cotnoir
For our ninety-eighth episode, we’re amazingly joined by a hero of mine, Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show, “Hey, That’s Me!” podcast), for a discussion of the group audio commentary for a different …
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For our ninety-eighth episode, we’re amazingly joined by a hero of mine, Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show, “Hey, That’s Me!” podcast), for a discussion of the group audio commentary for a different George Lucas’ 2002 sequel “Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones”. Among the things discussed: embarrassing revelations regarding Yoda, the gutting of Disney’s home video division, big time actors starting as handmaiden decoys, Prince Xizor action figures, Lucas paying homage to himself, Hayden Christensen’s one perfect line delivery, Lucasfilm as part of the continuity on “The O.C.”, the much-mocked but eerily prescient political storytelling, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Boogie Nights” (1997), “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003), and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#097: When Harry Met Sally… with Dr. Jo
For our ninety-seventh episode, we’re joined by everyone’s favorite psychologist, Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast), for the second installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on his …
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For our ninety-seventh episode, we’re joined by everyone’s favorite psychologist, Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast), for the second installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on his audio commentary (alongside another late great, Nora Ephron) for the platonic ideal rom-com: 1989’s “When Harry Met Sally…”. Among the things discussed: whether or not New York is a “Star Wars” planet, faking orgasms in front of one’s mother, comparisons to “Casablanca”, the magic of Barry Sonnenfeld, collaborations compared to an everything pizza, memorializing our bipolar princess Carrie Fisher, mastering the comedy cry, being fond of your depression, toting water bottles before it was cool, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Sunset Blvd.” (1950), “American Movie” (1999), and “Thunderbolts*” (2025)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#096: This Is Spinal Tap with Ryan Verrill
For our ninety-sixth episode, we’re joined by the great Ryan Verrill (“The Disc-Connected”) for the first installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on the audio commentary for Reiner’s …
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For our ninety-sixth episode, we’re joined by the great Ryan Verrill (“The Disc-Connected”) for the first installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on the audio commentary for Reiner’s near-perfect 1984 directorial debut “This Is Spinal Tap”. Among the things discussed: deleted lip sore storylines, cheese rolling festivals, surprising comparisons to “Anchorman 2”, the drummer of Toto’s bizarre gardening accident, pruning hours of footage into a manageable 83 minute runtime, deconstructing filmmaking mystique, and so much more. This podcast goes to 11!
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Sesame Street: Old School” (1969-1974), “Catch-22” (1970), and “Tron” (1982)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#095: Election with Ryan Estrada
For our ninety-fifth episode, we’re joined by author Ryan Estrada (“Banned Book Club”) for a discussion of Alexander Payne’s director’s commentary for his 1999 satirical masterpiece “Election”. Among the things …
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For our ninety-fifth episode, we’re joined by author Ryan Estrada (“Banned Book Club”) for a discussion of Alexander Payne’s director’s commentary for his 1999 satirical masterpiece “Election”. Among the things discussed: casting actors for their braces, obsessions with circles and trash cans, the benefits of shooting a film in a functioning high school, connections to “Navajo Joe”, Payne ironically still not having seen “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, how the film may have predicted the 2000 election, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Do the Right Thing” (1989), “Malcolm X” (1992), and “BlackKklansman” (2018)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#094: Superman (2025) with Case Aiken
For our ninety-fourth episode, we’re welcoming one new member of the Three-Timers Club to discuss another. Yes, friend of the show Case Aiken (“Men of Steel” and “Another Pass” podcasts) joins us to discuss the …
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For our ninety-fourth episode, we’re welcoming one new member of the Three-Timers Club to discuss another. Yes, friend of the show Case Aiken (“Men of Steel” and “Another Pass” podcasts) joins us to discuss the son of Jor-El: Superman, specifically the one represented in James Gunn’s 2025 DC Universe reboot “Superman” (duh)! Among the things discussed: basing super dog (and very naughty boy) Krypto on the director’s own pup, ten-minute dialogue scenes in a four-quadrant superhero movie, being unfamiliar with key characters on purpose, wondering if the Super or the Man is more important, differences between Earth-2 and Earth-3, the influence of “Super Friends”, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Batman Returns” (1992), “Batman Beyond” (1999-2001), and “The Suicide Squad” (2021)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#093: The People’s Joker with Dwight Hurst
For our ninety-third episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for writer/director Vera Drew’s brilliant 2022 …
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For our ninety-third episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for writer/director Vera Drew’s brilliant 2022 partially-autobiographical DC Comics satire “The People’s Joker”. Among the things discussed: the insufferable nature of Jared Leto, what Jesus has in common with Elvis, dedications to Joel Schumacher, using Cameo videos in your fictional narrative, genuine psychological analysis of the film’s themes, the greatness of “Xavier: Renegade Angel”, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “SCTV” (1976-1984), “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” (1976-1977), and “Wonder Showzen” (2005-2006)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#092: Santa Sangre with Chris Haskell
For our ninety-second episode, we’re joined by Chris Haskell (“Punk Vacation” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Alejandro Jodorowsky’s audacious 1989 stunner “Santa Sangre”. Among the things …
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For our ninety-second episode, we’re joined by Chris Haskell (“Punk Vacation” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Alejandro Jodorowsky’s audacious 1989 stunner “Santa Sangre”. Among the things discussed: avoiding being pinned down by genre, casting your children to exorcise your past demons, “Mystery Science Theater 3000” connections, the afterlife as one long orgasm, love for unique faces and body types, dangerous helicopter shots, love for Tod Browning’s masterpiece “Freaks”, Jodorowsky as a human Yoda, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Burden of Dreams” (1982), “Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse” (1991), and “Jodorowsky’s Dune” (2013)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#091: Say Anything… with Isabel Teran
For our ninety-first episode, we’re joined for this special Valentine’s Day by girlfriend of the show Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around” podcast) for an intimate, soft-spoken discussion of the romantic audio …
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For our ninety-first episode, we’re joined for this special Valentine’s Day by girlfriend of the show Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around” podcast) for an intimate, soft-spoken discussion of the romantic audio commentary for Cameron Crowe’s (yes, again) directorial debut: 1989’s “Say Anything…”. Among the things discussed: unhealthy adolescent relationships between boys and girls, uncomfortable revelations and emotional growth, casting John Cusack’s sister Joan as his on-camera sister, which character is responsible for the title, Ione Skye hanging out with Frank Zappa’s kids (leading to your wonky yet affable host actually singing a song from “Mystery Science Theater 3000”), and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “A Better Tomorrow II” (1987), “The Killer” (1989), and “Hard-Boiled” (1992)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#090: Vanilla Sky with Dr. Jo
For our ninetieth episode, we’re joined by an actual medical professional, the great Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Cameron Crowe’s divisive cover version of …
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For our ninetieth episode, we’re joined by an actual medical professional, the great Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Cameron Crowe’s divisive cover version of the motion picture “Abre Los Ojos”: 2001’s “Vanilla Sky”. Among the things discussed: the nefariousness of the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations”, Cameron Diaz’s insistence on playing 27, Kurt Russell stepping back into the spotlight after an unofficial retirement, the connections between production design and the “Twilight” series, live musical accompaniment, mid-commentary phone calls, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Brain Damage” (1988), “Unsane” (2018), “The Uncool” by Cameron Crowe (2025)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#089: Anora with Phillip Iscove
For our eighty-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show and the newest member of the Three Timers Club: Phillip Iscove (“Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”, “Sleepy Hollow”) for a discussion of the actors’ …
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For our eighty-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show and the newest member of the Three Timers Club: Phillip Iscove (“Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”, “Sleepy Hollow”) for a discussion of the actors’ audio commentary for the most recent Best Picture Academy Award winner: Sean Baker’s 2024 film “Anora”. Among the things discussed: Safdie versus Safdie, Tarantino versus Dano, how sweet and soft-spoken Mikey Madison is when not being set on fire, Russian actor names that are hard to pronounce, the uncertainty of the 2024 Oscar season, comparisons to “Pretty Woman”, the stigma of sex work in the 21st century, your wonky yet affable host’s choice of THC intake, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), “Logan” (2017), and “Nightmare Alley” (2021)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#088: Once Upon a Time in the West with Tom Lorenzo
For our eighty-eighth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show and newly-minted Three Timers Club member Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) for a discussion of the star-studded audio commentary for …
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For our eighty-eighth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show and newly-minted Three Timers Club member Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) for a discussion of the star-studded audio commentary for Sergio Leone’s magnum opus, the 1968 spaghetti western “Once Upon a Time in the West”. Among the things discussed: grungy close-ups and epic wide shots, homages in “Back to the Future”, giving Dario Argento his training wheels, Leone’s place in the cinematic canon, the plusses and minuses of Kino Lorber’s film noir box-sets, Harmonica: the real man with no name, sound as music, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “21 Jump Street” (2012), “22 Jump Street” (2014), and “The Lego Batman Movie” (2017)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#087: Last Christmas with Alonso Duralde
For our eighty-seventh episode, we’re joined once again by the great Alonso Duralde (“Maximum Film” podcast, “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas”) to discuss the audio commentary for Paul Feig’s festive …
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For our eighty-seventh episode, we’re joined once again by the great Alonso Duralde (“Maximum Film” podcast, “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas”) to discuss the audio commentary for Paul Feig’s festive dramedy (with a twist!): 2019’s “Last Christmas”. Among the things discussed: the pro’s and con’s of making a George Michael jukebox musical, the sexist horrors of demographics, dealing with bad reviews by drinking gin on mic, a twist so literal that even trailers can’t hide it, the insidious CW streaming platform, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Die Hard” (1988), “The Holdovers” (2023), and “Eephus” (2024)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#086: The Lego Movie with Michael Marquis Albright
Everything is awesome! For our eighty-sixth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Michael Marquis Albright (Down in Front) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the beloved 2014 animated …
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Everything is awesome! For our eighty-sixth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Michael Marquis Albright (Down in Front) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the beloved 2014 animated film (now celebrating its 11th anniversary, just imagine!) “The Lego Movie”. Among the things discussed: comparisons to “Barbie”, getting screenplay props from Robert McKee, misguided endorsements from Glenn Beck, how the kinetic style leads naturally into “Spider-Verse”, whether anyone involved with the commentary has actually listened to a commentary, pigs exploding into sausages, and so much more. Just don’t step on this movie with bare feet. Hurts like hell.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Godzilla vs. Biollante” (1989), “Godzilla 2000” (1999), and “Godzilla Minus One” (2023)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#085: Hundreds of Beavers with Nicki from Trivial Theater
For our eighty-fifth episode, we’re joined once again by one of my best friends and the newest inductee into the Three Timer’s Club: Nicki, from the YouTube series “Trivial Theater”, for a discussion of the …
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For our eighty-fifth episode, we’re joined once again by one of my best friends and the newest inductee into the Three Timer’s Club: Nicki, from the YouTube series “Trivial Theater”, for a discussion of the audio commentar(ies) for your wonky yet affable host’s favorite film of 2024 (according to when it was greatly available): Mike Cheslik’s “Hundreds of Beavers”. Among the things discussed: the lost art of parody promotional posters, making the most of 2020 quarantine by going out in the snow and doing something insane, why directors who make snowbound comedies record inebriated commentaries (two in this case), Looney Tunes and Buster Keaton influences, the origins of two new catch phrases, and so much more. Oh, and try out the free streaming service Hoopla. Support your local library.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Wire” (2002-2008), “Deadwood” (2004-2006), and “East Bound & Down” (2009-2013)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#084-A: OTM Flashback—The Coolness Chronicles — The Voice of God: Paul Frees
Since today marks the 39th anniversary of the death of legendary voice actor Paul Frees, I’ve decided to pull this episode of The Coolness Chronicles (my first podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall …
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Since today marks the 39th anniversary of the death of legendary voice actor Paul Frees, I’ve decided to pull this episode of The Coolness Chronicles (my first podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall covering the man’s entire staggering career. It’s one of the earliest episodes I ever published, and therefore it’s incredibly important to me.
Not familiar with the name Paul Frees? After 90 minutes of my nonsense, you will be.
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#084: Bring It On with Rachel Bellwoar
For our eighty-fourth episode, we’re joined by Rachel Bellwoar (“The Physical Media Advocate”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for future Marvel director Peyton Reed’s feature directorial debut, 2000’s …
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For our eighty-fourth episode, we’re joined by Rachel Bellwoar (“The Physical Media Advocate”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for future Marvel director Peyton Reed’s feature directorial debut, 2000’s cheerleader comedy “Bring It On”. Among the things discussed: Reed’s aborted Fantastic Four movie, respecting cheerleaders as athletes, embracing and subverting high school movie cliches, whether or not Jesse Bradford was cool enough to like The Clash, various “Buffy” connections, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), “Macbeth” (1971), and “Chinatown” (1974)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#083: The Warriors with Dylan J. Schlender
For our eighty-third episode, we’re joined once again by my friend and "Reels of Justice" co-host Dylan J. Schlender for a discussion of biographer Walter Chaw’s commentary for Walter Hill’s influential 1979 …
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For our eighty-third episode, we’re joined once again by my friend and "Reels of Justice" co-host Dylan J. Schlender for a discussion of biographer Walter Chaw’s commentary for Walter Hill’s influential 1979 action classic “The Warriors”. Amongst the things discussed: the ill-advised director’s cut (seriously, we talk about it A LOT), David Patrick Kelly’s improvisation of the iconic Coke bottle scene, references to “I Love the ‘70s”, Hill’s examination of masculinity and identity, parallels to stories of Ancient Greece, and so much more. Can you dig it?!
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), “Dawn of the Dead” (1978), and “Day of the Dead” (1985)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.#082: Get Out with Anastasia Washington
For our eighty-second episode, we’re joined by comedian, actress, and filmmaker Anastasia Washington (“Gaslighter”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Jordan Peele’s astonishing debut film: 2017’s …
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For our eighty-second episode, we’re joined by comedian, actress, and filmmaker Anastasia Washington (“Gaslighter”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Jordan Peele’s astonishing debut film: 2017’s “Get Out”. Amongst the things discussed: being biracial in modern times, shaving cream as foreshadowing, making the most of a 23 day shoot, the metaphor of the Sunken Place (also known as teacupping?), the sheer volume of references in the opening scene, Allison Williams’ versatility as a genre film actor, that spooky glass of milk, and so much more.
Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Circus” (1928), “City Lights” (1931), and “Monsieur Verdoux” (1947)
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Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.
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