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It's Episode 30 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. The last podcast of 2012 sees us catch up on releases from the past ten days. They include the dubiously-casted "Jack Reacher," the aca-entertaining "Pitch Perfect," and Bette Midler's return to the screen in family comedy "Parental Guidance." We snubbed the 3D showing of "Life of Pi," but still discuss its visual prowess in length, and also chat about directors with a history of elevating their source material. All of this, plus a discussion about the hotly-contested Foreign Language Oscar race, and a pitch for a Greer Garson biopic.
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: Discussing the recently announced shortlist of contenders for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar [2:45 - 17:30]
*Preconception Corner*
Reviews of:
- "Jack Reacher"
- "Pitch Perfect"
- "Parental Guidance"
[20:20 - 49:45]
Closing Segment: Our take on “Life of Pi,” and discussing directors who elevate their source material [49:50 - 1:07:35]
*Shag, Marry or Kill?*
*The Watson Factor*
*The Poupaud Range*
Intro Music: New theme music!
Outro Music: Phoenix, "Rome"
EPISODE 18: All That Is Holy
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It's Episode 18 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. This week we begin by concentrating on those countries vying to be alien entrants in America's biggest awards ceremony, as Oscar submissions for Best Foreign Language Film draw to a close. We review two of the contenders: France's "Untouchable" and India's "Barfi!" We count down our favourite films concerning time travel after contemplating Rian Johnson's "Looper," as well as considering how sex and politics are explored in "The Campaign" and "Hysteria." The sinister comes in the form of Brit horror-flick "Berberian Sound Studio," and Leos Carax's horror show masterpiece controversy "Holy Motors."
(Sadly our conversation about staying power in the presence of Eva mendes (or Green) happened 2 mins after the recording was stopped. We'll try and get it in next time.)
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: Assessing this year's race for the Foreign Film Oscar in the wake of the submission deadline, and reviewing one of the frontrunners, France's "Untouchable." [2:50 - 26:00]
Reviews of:
- "Barfi!"
- "The Campaign"
- "Hysteria"
- "Berberian Sound Studio"
- "Holy Motors"
[26:01 - 54:00]
Closing Segment: Discussing "Looper" and our top three films involving time travel. [54:10 - 1:12:40]
Intro Music: Flight Facilities, "Foreign Language"
Outro Music: Alice In Chains, "Don't Follow"
