As barfworthy as Al Gore’s list is, to give him some credit, it technically isn’t a list of his favourite five films – according to the lede in the article, he was apparently listing his 5 favourite films that were both “educational and entertaining”.

Still wrong about The Big Short either way though.

Classic Sean episode

>”why were the white cops not portrayed as 1 dimensional embodiments of pure evil?”
>”wow I can’t believe the racism these sinless black people faced during this historical event, as seen in the completely accurate and unbiased Detroit™ (2017)”
>”why was a white person allowed to direct this? Unbelievable. It should have been a Spike Lee Joint”
>”My man Boyega is blowing up. The next Denzel. #WeWuzThespians”
>”wow why wasn’t a black actor given the lead role for Deathwish?”
>”Next week: The Dark Tower. Idris Elba as The Gunslinger? 6/5.”
>#BLM #FuckDrumpf #KillWhitey

Vintage Sean “The Cuck” Dwyer

claaaaaaaaaaasic

Big Boardroom fan here…

In addition to those already mentioned, Michelle Yeoh has a number of roles that could be singled out, including her character from Police Story 3/Supercop. Jeeja Yanin was awesome in Chocolate. Amy Johnston could be someone to look out for. I haven’t seen any of her work yet except for some demo and short film stuff, but it seems like she’ll be showing up in more movies.

The Long Kiss Goodnight is great and I’m glad others still remember that movie.

Great selections there – I have a feeling Gerry would be on the same page as far as recommendations go… any idea where I could pick these up for a reasonable price?

now you’re just making shit up.

P.S I think I’ve managed to achieve the impossible: a Paul Blart reference that’s arguably ‘too meta’…you’d think I’d feel proud but this feeling’s so empty… Forgot to mention I’m thankful not only that you read out my lame question, and bothered to answer it at all – but for everything else you and the boys do for us film-lovin’ hearts out there. Even Cranky Frankie (Doctor’s advice: if symptoms of wanting to ‘blow the world up’ persist, please take 2 x Advil, 1x hot wings bucket and 1 x nap to alieviate symptoms). Can’t wait for the next Zaktion packed ep

Aside from all the twitter hashtags, not really. Maybe a little hyperbole, but that pretty much is the gist of it.

I mean just listen to what he says at 1:27:30. Hilarious. What would even make someone have this thought in the first place?

It’s not like this new Deathwish movie is a remake of some old film or other form of media that had an explicitly black lead actor and character.

Still, it’s a very odd thing to say, as can be heard by the (lack of) response from Zak and Frank.

Although that being said, the COPO does seemingly expect this from everything these days.
As of this comment, Idris Elba hasn’t yet been memed into being the first Black Bond, despite years of constant proselytism (he gets to be Black Gunslinger though).

Honestly I don’t really care that much. I’ve been listening to FJ for over 5 years now and I do like Sean. I just find his mindset when it comes to these sort of things very humorous. In another setting it would be very offensive, but this isn’t a politics podcast. It’s amazing to me how consistent he is in making these kind of passing comments completely unconscious as to how ironic and ridiculous they are.

And it sounds instinctive, to a point of innocence. It’s a reflection of the frame of mind of a typical Western man living in the current zeitgeist. One of the many reasons I enjoy listening to Sean, as well as Frank and Jay to a lesser extent. But more often than not it’s Sean who out of nowhere just throws out some full blown Bolshevik indoctrination in the middle of movie review, and I have to pause for a few moments because I’m crying with laughter.

much love my dudes.
no bs Sean, not trying to offend you or anyone else. Wouldn’t have spent the last 400 episodes or so listening to you if I didn’t like you

The ‘Segway in the sand’ was a reference to Paul Blart’s over reliance on Segways. Which was a reference to my email question about Roseanne receiving ‘female Paul Blart comparisons’ if she ever tried her hand at playing Furiosa. I believe Jay referred to another generously-sized comedienne Melissa McCarthy as the ‘female Paul Blart’ during his review of Spy. Now THAT is meta…or just plain over complicated and terrible. I’m sure Frank would describe it as ‘too high-concept’ after confirming he got the reference right away.

Zak is one of the best guests, especially when the podcasts are long. He isn’t overly frantic or anything and quietly drops these snarkbombs on Frank that are amazing.

more Zak!!!! LONGER PODCASTS. DAY LONG FILM JUNK.

Zeal was a great guest. More often please!

I think the sound question shouldn’t be “is sound the most important aspect of a film” but “what’s better? Quality sound or quality cinematography?”
As someone who has made a bunch of low-budget short films, the answer, each and every time, is sound, sound, sound.
I am not talking about the quality of speakers in your home viewing, or the level of music or sound effects in an action film. I’m talking about sound in it’s simplest form.
I guarantee you, if you sit 10 people in front of a film with a shoddy picture (image too dark, some scenes out of foucs), but with cristal clear sound where you can hear every bit of dialogue, and then do vice versa, let them watch a movie with great cinematogrpahy (vivid colors, great lighting) but you can’t hear a damn thing the characters are saying because there’s a plane or a truck going by, you’re gonna have more walkouts in the movie with the bad sound.

Nothing says “amateur” like bad sound.
Good sound is more immersive than good picture. Bad sound takes you out of the movie in a heartbeat.

It’s true that cinema started purely visual, but once sound was introduced, it became a crucial element. So while you can’t really “listen” to a movie, nor should you want/have/need to, in the equation of sound vs. picture, if you’re making a low budget film and have to skimp on something, then get a cheaper camera, get cheaper gels and filters, but for god sake, don’t cheap out on a good microhpone and sound mixer, or the audience will throw tomatoes at your face.

You guys ever discuss Jim Carrey’s descent into madness on the show before? Episode number? He’s now basically a std infested sex pest and borderline wife killer from what various medias are saying.

Haha. I was there too. It surpassed my expectations. Congrats Jay. It was great. The audience was reacting very well to all the comedic moments. Also really enjoyed the Q&A afterward.

Agree completely. I can say with certainty I would love this film even if I didn’t know Jay had written and directed it. It definitely deserves a much wider audience.

Any stand-out questions from the Q&A or anything?