#578 — Alex Winter, Angel Manuel Soto, Phil Lord & Chris Miller
Aug 18, 2023
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Guests include Alex Winter, director of The YouTube Effect, Angel Manuel Soto, director of Blue Beetle, and Phil Lord & Chris Miller. Topics include the impact of YouTube, Blue Beetle movie, producing Strays, Spider-Verse chat, and the greatest movie hair. Enjoy!
Warrior Nun TV show revived with three feature films.
Bradley Cooper's Maestro trailer released, generating excitement for awards season.
Mission: Impossible 7 and Indiana Jones 5 projected to face significant box office losses.
Deep dives
Warrior Nun returns with three feature films
Warrior Nun, the popular TV show, will be returning with three feature films following its cancellation. The show gained a devoted fan base and generated a significant amount of buzz, leading to a revival in the form of three movies. This news came as a surprise to many, as cancelled shows rarely make a return, especially with multiple movies. The films will continue the story of the demon-fighting nuns, providing more action, drama, and supernatural elements for fans to enjoy.
Maestro trailer released for Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein biopic
The Maestro trailer has been released, giving audiences a glimpse into Bradley Cooper's portrayal of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. The film, directed by Cooper, also stars Carey Mulligan and explores the life and career of the renowned musician. The trailer showcases the chemistry between Cooper and Mulligan, as well as the film's musical elements. With the involvement of producers Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg, Maestro is generating excitement and is expected to be a strong contender during awards season.
Mission: Impossible 7 and Indiana Jones 5 face significant losses
Mission: Impossible 7 and Indiana Jones 5 are projected to face significant losses at the box office. Both films are estimated to lose around $100 million each. This news comes as a disappointment for the studios and fans who were eagerly anticipating their releases. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the box office performance of many films, and these two high-profile movies are no exception. The losses highlight the challenges faced by the film industry during these uncertain times.
Strays: A Talking Dog Movie with a Twist
Strays is a raunchy and crazy talking dog movie that explores toxic relationships and has a heart and a sweetness to it. The film features a talented cast with Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Randall Park, and Isla Fisher, delivering funny and delightful performances. While the film leans heavily on graphic and repetitive gross-out humor, it also has moments of thoughtful reflection. The technical challenge of creating a talking dog movie is met with skill, and director Josh Greenbaum strikes the right balance between planned sequences and improvisation. Overall, Strays provides a unique and fun cinematic experience that is best enjoyed with an enthusiastic audience in a theater setting.
Biosphere: A Thought-Provoking Two-Hander
Biosphere, the directorial debut of Mel Eslyn and written by Mark Duplass, presents a thought-provoking exploration of toxic relationships, masculinity, gender, and larger existential questions. The film showcases the incredible talent of Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass, who deliver compelling performances. While the runtime of 106 minutes feels a bit stretched at times, the film offers insightful observations, unique conversations, and a blend of intelligent humor and sweet moments. Biosphere's theatrical presentation provides a communal viewing experience, making it a perfect film to enjoy with others in a theater.
My Name is Hitchcock: A Deep Dive into Alfred Hitchcock
My Name is Hitchcock, a documentary by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, takes viewers on a deep dive into the life and work of Alfred Hitchcock. Narrated by Alistair McGowan, the film analyzes themes and recurring ideas in Hitchcock's movies. As filmmakers, Lord and Miller bring their own unique perspective to the subject matter while remaining rooted in a deep knowledge of Hitchcock's films. The documentary offers an informative and compelling overview of Hitchcock's career and legacy, providing viewers with a fresh understanding of his work. My Name is Hitchcock is a must-watch for fans of the master of suspense.
Well, look at that: just in time for the Women's World Cup final this weekend, the Empire Podcast scores a hat-trick of lovely guests. (Well, four actually, which is even better!) Chris Hewitt may be off this week, but he continues to haunt the podcast by conducting two of those interviews, a chat about the impact of YouTube with Alex Winter, former Bill and current director of thought-provoking new documentary, The YouTube Effect, and then a fun and insightful talk about Blue Beetle with that film's director, Angel Manuel Soto. And we're also visited for the first time in a while by old pod-chums, Phil Lord & Chris Miller, who tell Ben Travis all about how they produced raunchy talking dog movie, Strays. And there's a bit of Spider-Verse chat as well, because of course there is. With Chris on a beach, earning 20% (of his Empire salary, so you work out how much that is), Helen O'Hara hosts this week's film-related fun, welcoming James Dyer, Amon Warmann, and Nick de Semlyen into the podbooth, where they talk about Nick's new book, The Last Action Heroes; discuss the dream Q&A they'd love to host; muse on the greatest movie hair; run their collective eye over the week's movie news; and review Strays, Blue Beetle, Hitchcock, Biosphere and Billion Dollar Heist. Enjoy!
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