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On the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. and company celebrate the creative, quirky and downright peculiar parts of the pop culture and, more specifically, the movie industry. Each episode...
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On the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. and company celebrate the creative, quirky and downright peculiar parts of the pop culture and, more specifically, the movie industry. Each episode provides in-depth reviews and lively discussions of current releases, lesser-known gems and nostalgic favorites. Pull up a chair and join the conversation... In short, welcome to the Table!
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14 NOV 2024 · Although its sister show Franchise Detours has been trucking along, the feed for Close Watch has been deafening quiet throughout 2024. But fear not, dear listener, the podcast is far from over. In fact, ahead of its triumphant return in 2025, here's another in our series on movie musicals. https://www.instagram.com/rachels_reviews/ of https://rachelsreviews.net/ joins Close Watch to dive into Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut tick, tick… BOOM!. We'll discuss how the 2021 film breaks movie musical conventions, how it cements the legacy of Jonathan Larson, and why Rachel personally connects to its story. Thanks to its distinct structure and style, tick, tick… BOOM! has captivated fans with its portrayal of artistic ambition and the pressures of creative life. Andrew Garfield’s Oscar-nominated performance as Larson, of course, anchors the film, which serves as a love letter to artists and their process. If you’re a fan of tick, tick… BOOM! or interested in the plight of the creative process, this episode is a perfect encapsulation of how Miranda and Garfield celebrate Larson's life and career as well as theater life and artists everywhere. Close Watch will return in 2025 with more movie musicals.
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19 OCT 2023 · In a harmonious double feature, Close Watch continues venturing through the world of movie musicals with an in-depth breakdown of both the 1961 classic West Side Story and Steven Spielberg's 2021 remake. Does the Oscar-winning original still hold up, and was its update worth the creative risk? https://twitter.com/DWLundberg of https://nostalgiacast.libsyn.com/ joins us in this melodic journey through two versions of Maria and Tony's love story. We'll explore the rich history of the original film and how it laid the foundation for modern musicals. Then, we'll dive into the reimagined 2021 adaptation and how it measures up. These two films have left an indelible mark on the musical genre, and in a conversation nearly as long as the movies themselves, we discuss their impact on the genre, the timeless themes of love and conflict, and how they've resonated with audiences over the decades. LISTEN on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/close-watch-with-robert-yaniz-jr/id897846548, https://open.spotify.com/show/10tGYk21GK8Us40sD4E26G?si=3a1bedf8f6514a66, https://goodpods.com/podcasts/close-watch-with-robert-yaniz-jr-184269, and other podcatchers! #Podcasts #NewEpisode https://linktr.ee/crookedtable
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7 JUN 2023 · Every episode, Close Watch gives us the chance to get to know our guest through the movie they love. But more recently, the show has sharpened its focus on the wide world of movie musicals. And after the man-eating plant of https://www.crookedtable.com/little-shop-of-horrors-morgan-roberts/ and the cultural celebration of https://www.crookedtable.com/close-watch-episode-18-in-the-heights-feat-the-lady-wan-from-screen-run/, musical icon Gene Kelly has officially entered the chat. https://www.facebook.com/people/Ultimate-Gilmore-Girls-Movie-Night-Podcast/100086451888945/ of the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimate-gilmore-girls-movie-night/id1585547393 podcast joins us to discuss 1951's An American in Paris. We'll discuss where it fits into Kelly's filmography, how it compares to fellow classics Singin' in the Rain and On the Town, and why -- despite winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture -- An American in Paris remains underrated. http://www.crookedtable.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crooked-Table/152573461480223 | https://twitter.com/crookedtable | https://www.instagram.com/crookedtable/
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5 APR 2023 · Way back in 2020, a few hardcore Hamilfans -- including this episode's guest -- united for the https://www.crookedtable.com/crooked-table-podcast-hamilton-crooked-roundtable-1/ to talk up the Disney+ release of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical Hamilton. Now, at last, loyal listeners get the long-awaited spiritual sequel to that discussion. On this episode, Close Watch continues its year-long analysis of movie musicals as https://twitter.com/theladywan of https://twitter.com/ScreenRun joins us to talk 2021's In the Heights. Based on Miranda's other Tony-winning musical, the film follows a group of largely Latinx characters in New York's Washington Heights. We'll discuss why In the Heights underperformed at the box office, how it thematically matches up with Hamilton, and why director Jon M. Chu's film deserved better. Plus, we'll count down our favorite In the Heights songs in a brand-new edition of Let's Talk About SIX! http://www.crookedtable.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crooked-Table/152573461480223 | https://twitter.com/crookedtable | https://www.instagram.com/crookedtable/
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15 FEB 2023 · It's 2023, and Close Watch has a song in its heart this year. For the next year, we're dedicating this podcast to movie musicals. Every month, the show will feature at least one episode in which Rob and a guest go in-depth on a beloved movie musical. And what better way to celebrate one of cinema's most beloved genres than with a man-eating plant from outer space?! Film critic https://twitter.com/msmlroberts joins the show to discuss 1986's Little Shop of Horrors starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin. We'll discuss the elite group of movie musicals the Frank Oz-directed film belongs to, the staggering puppetry that brings Audrey II to life, and explore why some of our favorite movie musicals go to some very dark places. So shimmy downtown to the little flower shop on the corner for a glimpse at the strange and unusual plant in the window. Just don't feed the plants! http://www.crookedtable.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crooked-Table/152573461480223 | https://twitter.com/crookedtable | https://www.instagram.com/crookedtable/
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23 DEC 2022 · After https://www.crookedtable.com/crooked-table-podcast-uhf-feat-lauren-carey-of-the-beerd-al-podcast/, "Weird Al" Yankovic fans faced a wait of more than three decades for another movie featuring the musical icon. And finally, along comes Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Starring Daniel Radcliffe as "The Weird One" himself, the movie pokes fun at Yankovic's life and career as well as the very notion that someone would make a biopic about him. https://twitter.com/BeerdAlPodcast of the https://www.beerdalpodcast.com/ joins us to discuss 2022's Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (https://www.beerdalpodcast.com/very-special-episode-weird-the-al-yankovic/). We'll cover whether The Roku Channel original movie met our expectations, how it connects back to the criminally under-seen 1985 mockumentary The Compleat Al, and what we want Yankovic to do next in a post-Weird world. http://www.crookedtable.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crooked-Table/152573461480223 | https://twitter.com/crookedtable | https://www.instagram.com/crookedtable/
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24 NOV 2022 · Cate Blanchett might be poised to win a third Academy Award for her performance in Tár. But more than two decades ago, the actor -- who was already well on her way to becoming one of the best actors of her generation -- co-starred with Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton in an under-seen crime comedy-drama. And unsurprisingly, she steals the film. https://twitter.com/AshleyisFamous joins us to discuss 2001's Bandits from director Barry Levinson. We'll talk about Blanchett's mesmerizing turn as the hostage who comes in between two bank robbers (Willis, Thornton), how the movie's treatment of romance is so progressive, and we'll name-check our favorite Willis movies in a new edition of Let's Talk About SIX. http://www.crookedtable.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crooked-Table/152573461480223 | https://twitter.com/crookedtable | https://www.instagram.com/crookedtable/
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26 OCT 2022 · Some movies are too big to cover in a single conversation. Cloud Atlas -- the 2012 epic directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer -- is definitely such a movie. So to celebrate the film's tenth anniversary, we invited https://twitter.com/skutlelemur of the Sonic Cinema Podcast to help us dig into the movie and its ensemble cast, which includes Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, and Jim Broadbent. In this first half of a massive two-part crossover event, Brian joins us to discuss the audacious production that was Cloud Atlas, its controversial casting choices, its six interwoven stories, and its grand themes. Plus, the thrilling return of Let's Talk About SIX sees Rob and Brian rank their six favorite Wachowski-led projects, from Bound to The Matrix Resurrections! Stay tuned to the http://sonic-cinema.com/ for Part 2 of our Cloud Atlas chat, as Rob swings by to discuss how Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, and Reinhold Heil's score informs the movie's story. http://www.crookedtable.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crooked-Table/152573461480223 | https://twitter.com/crookedtable | https://www.instagram.com/crookedtable/
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23 SEP 2022 · Unless superheroes, hobbits, or boy wizards are involved, fantasy films are all too rare these days. But in the 1980s, the genre was thriving on the big screen. Filmmakers coupled state-of-the-art visual effects with puppetry, make-up, and good ol' movie magic to create worlds fans could previously only imagine. Director Ron Howard's 1988 film Willow is one such film. Featuring a story by George Lucas, Willow was the filmmaker's blatant attempt to tell a story like The Lord of the Rings. And with the new Disney+ sequel series right around the corner, https://twitter.com/FanitariumPod of the https://t.co/1JQUoHrT8J YouTube channel joins the show to remind listeners why they should revisit Willow. We'll discuss how the movie inspired Jeremiah's own interest, the greatness of star Warwick Davis, and what we want out of the new show. http://www.crookedtable.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crooked-Table/152573461480223 | https://twitter.com/crookedtable | https://www.instagram.com/crookedtable/
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1 JUL 2022 · Cinema -- like all art forms -- is wholly subjective. And within that, comedy is perhaps most subjective of all. That being said, 1980's Airplane! remains widely considered one of the funniest movies of all time. So as Close Watch emerges from a lengthy hiatus, we'll take to the skies for an in-depth chat. On this episode, film critic https://twitter.com/ALComedian returns to break down how Airplane! works not only as a comedy parodying the disaster films of the 1970s but also as an adaptation of the 1957 film Zero Hour. We'll discuss the most unforgettable jokes and most iconic performances, and answer once and for all whether Airplane! is indeed the funniest movie ever made. http://www.crookedtable.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crooked-Table/152573461480223 | https://twitter.com/crookedtable | https://www.instagram.com/crookedtable/
On the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. and company celebrate the creative, quirky and downright peculiar parts of the pop culture and, more specifically, the movie industry. Each episode...
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On the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. and company celebrate the creative, quirky and downright peculiar parts of the pop culture and, more specifically, the movie industry. Each episode provides in-depth reviews and lively discussions of current releases, lesser-known gems and nostalgic favorites. Pull up a chair and join the conversation... In short, welcome to the Table!
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