Film Gold (Antony Rotunno)
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| 18 Nov 2021 | Episode 13- Sleuth (1972) | 01:21:58 | |
We return to the 1970s for a fantastic film showcasing the formidable talents of two of Britain's finest ever, Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. For this task, I'm ably assisted by Film Gold veteran Scott Phipps (The Stinking Pause, Rainbow Valley, Talking Pictures TV podcast) and his 'Reel Britannia' co-host Steven Byford 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com If you'd like to make a donation or get a monthly/yearly subscription across Antony's 3 podcasts, go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno show links Sleuth Behind The Scenes (Anthony Schaffer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaTstqQ7NmY Scott and Steven's podcasts https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5awYjtfOdERcxFZYr9u8sK | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | Episode 19- Rocky (1976) and the sequels | 01:22:06 | |
The Rocky films, for better or worse, have become an instantly recognisable part of popular culture. The original 1976 film, as you will hear, went through a gradual period of evolution but Sylvester Stallone’s script was born in a unique time of ‘realistic’ Hollywood films. The finished product was an unlikely success and a marriage of this gritty realism and crowd-pleasing triumphalism, all against the backdrop of that most primal of sports, boxing. Antony is joined by fellow podcaster and Rocky fan Martin ‘Marv’ Quibell to deep dive mainly on the original film, but we also discuss and count down the 5 Rocky sequels up to 2006 (the more recent ‘Creed’ films are also mentioned in passing). So lace up your proverbial boxing gloves and enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) links to Marv’s podcasts https://marvsmooth.podbean.com https://redcircle.com/shows/p2-podcast-blues-a-harrison-podcast show links The Rocky Saga (documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLlupHLXgvU Stallone and Ali at the 1977 Oscars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3g7kclmm0I Bill Conti on composing for Rocky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKFEckIt-h8 Easy Riders, Raging Bulls (documentary on 1970s Hollywood) | |||
| 24 Jan 2021 | Episode 4- 10 Rillington Place (1971) Audio Commentary | 01:47:44 | |
Antony is joined by Jonathan Oates, the most recent biographer of serial killer John Reginald Christie, for an unofficial audio commentary of the 1971 film '10 Rillington Place', starring Richard Attenborough and John Hurt and based on the book by Ludovic Kennedy, along with general discussion of the case, Since this is audio only, its worth following along with the film if you have it. This commentary was originally recorded in October 2013. We are on all the main podcast platforms Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 link to John Christie documentary (following the 'standard version') https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oyIlv850Zolink | |||
| 20 Feb 2022 | Episode 15- Monty Python & The Holy Grail (1975) | 01:37:43 | |
For this episode, we take our first (but surely not last) trip into the surreal, anarchic world of the comedy group known as Monty Python. Luke Thompson, fellow English teacher and podcaster, helps Antony navigate the choppy but hilarious waters of King Arthur's somewhat pointless quest 'on horseback', aided by some eccentric knights, to seek the Holy Grail. We discuss and dissect favourite scenes from the film, look at the multi-layered process of a comedy film that plays with time periods while seeming to be critiquing the film medium itself, and also look at the magic blend of 6 gifted comedians and performers that made the Python team so special Hope you enjoy it! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com If you'd like to make a donation or get a monthly/yearly subscription across Antony's 3 podcasts, go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno show links Luke’s website & podcast The Camelot Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ghXxXyAuw Brave Sir Robin complete song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACajzIlzvH0 The Holy Grail on Location (BBC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ddLWJTBTyU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG5mDncBHcY Rob Ager’s Holy Grail analysis videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTDALu3f4-g&t=8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo7msYCOodk Monty Python Live at Drury Lane https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9EOW3X__oGlKToKybImsXMbqN0RySi7 | |||
| 12 Mar 2023 | Episode 23- Michael Caine: A British Icon (Part 2 of 2) | 01:20:20 | |
We complete our Michael Caine tribute, a joint presentation of the ‘Film Gold’ and ‘The Stinking Pause’ podcasts, as the great man turns 90. Antony Rotunno and Scott Phipps count down their top 5 Caine performances and also discuss his ultimate legacy after 60 years as a film star. There are audio clips galore to complement the conversation, including Michael reading from the first of his many memoirs and also offering a few acting tips! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) Antony’s John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/ links to Scott’s podcasts https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause show links Scott’s podcast on the making of Zulu https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/rainbowvalley/id/23567510 Sleuth (complete film- must watch!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjRCnwNR0yk Our ‘Film Gold’ review of Sleuth https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmgold/episodes/Episode-13--Sleuth-1972-e1afv44 Michael Caine’s film acting masterclass (1980s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZPLVDwEr7Y Michael Caine top 50 performances (worst to best) https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jun/14/michael-caine-best-films-ranked Michael talks about his 5 favourite films (of his) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8h9vDpK88s Roy Budd plays his ‘Get Carter’ theme | |||
| 24 Apr 2021 | Episode 7- Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) | 01:15:35 | |
Antony is joined by Jcrash and podcast debutante Filippo to discuss Alan Parker's film adaptation of the Roger Waters-driven concept album by Pink Floyd. Among other things, we discuss the many themes of the film, our own experiences of state education, the film's animation by Gerald Scarfe and finally the incredible music that drives it all. Hope you enjoy it! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 links 'Making of' documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAfnnIo-pC8 Antony's music https://antonyrotunno.bandcamp.com Antony's John Lennon podcast https://soundcloud.com/glassonionjlpod/tracks Jcrash's music and film analysis channel https://www.youtube.com/user/Jcrashinthecar Filippo's art website (his instagram is @filippofrancocci) https://filippofrancocci.wixsite.com/artist Filippo's music channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD99skUs3XOsmWKi_P2DrmQ | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Episode 20- Raging Bull (1980) | 01:20:38 | |
We continue the boxing theme with a look at the black-and-white 'anti-Rocky', starring the dynamite team of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. Based on the book by Jake La Motta and Pete Savage, this filmic masterpiece looks at La Motta's life and struggles in and out of the ring as well as the punishment he dishes out to those around him. In this film, boxing is the backdrop but 'the ring' is everywhere in the traps that are imposed on us and which we also set for ourselves. This episode was originally produced in 2020 for 'The Stinking Pause' podcast and is hosted by master podcaster and former 'Film Gold' guest (see Episode 13) Scott Phipps 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) links to Scott’s podcasts show links A series of fascinating featurettes about the making of 'Raging Bull' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83LRIZYCpIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GydR2vV7ahw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-qendwrNQI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL8rpMIjyPk Robert De Niro wins his Oscar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH5c-WeE07c Superb documentary about the 1970s Hollywood 'New Wave' period of cinema https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqVzFEeMVOQ | |||
| 12 Jun 2022 | Episode 17- Night of the Living Dead (1968) | 01:17:21 | |
Film analyst extraordinaire Rob Ager returns to 'Film Gold' podcast to help Antony pick through the many layers of the seminal 'zombie film' from 1968, which also has elements of horror & sci-fi and makes numerous comments on the society of the time We go through the plot, characters and themes of the film, talk about its influence and throw in a couple of tangents along the way... Links to Rob's work can be found below and there's also a link to the original uncut video version of this podcast, which includes footage of the film to complement the conversation Enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) Rob's website and 3 you tube channels http://www.collativelearning.com https://www.youtube.com/user/robag88 https://www.youtube.com/user/robag555 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG0_... Video version of this podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maAJmtHzTN8 show links The trailer and full film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Xwr... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ8ZK... Rob's analysis of the film (see his website for information on the full version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xb_D... Further analysis of the film and its importance | |||
| 29 Mar 2021 | Episode 6- Groundhog Day (1993) | 01:10:43 | |
Antony is joined by Jenifer Thyssen of jeniferthyssen.com and Julian Charles of themindrenewed.com to discuss what is on one level a romantic comedy but which, as you will hear, has many subtleties and offers endless points of discussion about life and existence. Hope you enjoy it! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 links Jenifer and Julian's main websites https://www.themindrenewed.com Antony's other podcasts https://soundcloud.com/glassonionjlpod/tracks https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Making of Groundhog Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d7kkecft4w An Inescapable Premise (film analysis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSQZvAKfwvA Everything Wrong With ‘Groundhog Day’ (humorous critique) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ_1WAKRTwE&t=5s | |||
| 25 Jul 2021 | Episode 10- Jaws (1975) Audio Commentary | 02:21:15 | |
Antony is rejoined by fellow film podcaster and Jaws superfan Scott Phipps (see Episode 2) for an audio companion to the evergreen classic film from the 1970s along with some bonus material after the film discussing some other aspects of it, such as books, documentaries, sequels and recuts. The film is audible at low volume in the background but if you would like to follow along with your copy of the film (recommended), we give a time stamp at the beginning. We hope you enjoy it, and there are links to Scott's work and useful Jaws-related links below. This commentary is also on you tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOe3n9eO6Lc 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 links Recommended Jaws documentaries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYtYIF_g-T4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-5jzTxzdE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MiVtavjD8w Jamie Benning's superb Jaws filmumentary https://vimeo.com/68400837 Jaws recuts (very clever and amusing) https://www.youtube.com/c/RecutWTM/videos Robert Shaw on the Dick Cavett Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81Zx9K4My9E Scott's film podcasts ('The Stinking Pause' and 'Reel Britannia') https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | Episode 22- Michael Caine: A British Icon (Part 1 of 2) | 01:14:28 | |
Michael Caine, born as Maurice Micklewhite, has been acting for 70 years and been a star for nearly 60. This 2-part joint presentation of the ‘Film Gold’ and ‘The Stinking Pause’ podcasts celebrates the life and career of a true cinematic icon as he approaches his 90th birthday. In this first part, Antony Rotunno and Scott Phipps look at Caine’s upbringing and give an overview of his career before beginning to count down their top 10 Caine performances (10-6) and also discussing Caine catchphrases and the many parodies of the great man. There are audio clips galore to complement the conversation, including Michael reading from the first of his many memoirs. 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) Antony’s John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/ links to Scott’s podcasts https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause show links Michael Caine’s first memoir audiobook, read by the man himself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icBiFHAsdKc Michael Caine: Breaking The Mold (documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxAHYSIoT-I Brydon and Coogan (The Trip) do Caine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vukpjl44Yo0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeC0-tj_IMA Michael Caine parodies himself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0F3kY3uxU ‘The Other 1960s’- a podcast about the normal part of the 60s https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/episode-23-the-other-1960s-with-frances-rotunno The Self-Preservation Society: Making The Italian Job | |||
| 14 Jan 2022 | Episode 14- The Graduate (1967) | 01:10:19 | |
The groundbreaking Mike Nichols 'romantic comedy' (if it is that) from 1967, arguably the birth of the 'Easy Riders, Raging Bulls' period, sees Antony and the returning Jcrash covering another film starring Dustin Hoffman, with stellar support from Anne Bancroft and Katherine Ross. This is a multi-layered movie with a very interesting turn in the second half and layers of symbolism that we do our best to unpack Enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com If you'd like to make a donation or get a monthly/yearly subscription across Antony's 3 podcasts, go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno show links Jcrash's music and film analysis channel https://www.youtube.com/user/Jcrashinthecar Film analyst and former 'Film Gold' guest Rob Ager's wonderful analysis of the film's opening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTSpHn_jhQY Further analysis of the film 50 years on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS-B-vLUIzo | |||
| 13 Jan 2023 | Episode 21- Capricorn One (1978) | 01:21:25 | |
Originally recorded for 'The Mind Renewed' podcast and hosted by Julian Charles, this is a four-way discussion, also including Mark Campbell and Frank Johnson, about the 1978 conspiracy thriller Capricorn One, starring Elliott Gould, James Brolin, Branda Vaccaro and Hal Holbrook and written and directed by Peter Hyams. About to embark upon the first crewed mission to Mars, three NASA astronauts (played by James Brolin, Sam Waterston and OJ Simpson) find themselves suddenly removed from their command module, minutes before lift-off, and flown to a secret desert base. There they learn of an outrageous plan, hatched by establishment conspirators, to fake the Mars landing using a TV studio, props and themselves as actors—a deception in which they are forced to be complicit. Picking up on the trail of the conspiracy is news reporter Robert Caulfield (Elliott Gould), who goes further and further down the proverbial Rabbit Hole as he tries to make sense of the increasing anomalies. But not all goes well—(or, perhaps, not all seems to go well)—with the plan. Upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, the astronauts' (crewless) module breaks up. Now, they are officially dead—their existence a threat to the lying narrative. Their only hope is to escape and reveal the plot to an incredulous world. [Podcast theme music: "Crabs Up North" by KODOMASAN from the album "Capricorn One"; used with kind permission]' Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) episode links/show notes (created by Julian Charles) https://themindrenewed.com/episodes/2020-21/14-episodenotes/1460-ep060n | |||
| 22 Dec 2020 | Episode 2- It's A Wonderful Life (1946) | 01:16:39 | |
For the first review of the podcast, Antony is joined by film podcast master Scott Phipps to discuss and dissect the perennial Xmas classic (Scott has also previously appeared on my other podcast 'Glass Onion: On John Lennon'). Among other things, we talk about key scenes, the themes of the film, marvel at Jimmy Stewart's characterisation of George Bailey and discuss alternative interpretations of the 'happy ending'. The podcast is on most major podcast platforms and there is a Facebook page 'https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod' and we're also on Twitter '@FilmGold75' Hope you enjoy the show! Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 links Scott's podcasts (The Stinking Pause, Reel Britannia, Rainbow Valley and the Talking Pictures TV Podcast) https://stinkingpause.libsyn.com https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836 https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast https://player.fm/series/talking-pictures-tv-podcast Scott's previous 'audio commentary' of the film https://stinkingpause.libsyn.com/episode-110-its-a-wonderful-life-1946 SNL does It's A Wonderful Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw89o0afb2A the host Antony's other podcast about John Lennon https://soundcloud.com/glassonionjlpod/tracks | |||
| 26 Oct 2023 | Episode 27- Sorcerer (1977) | 01:32:11 | |
Antony and returning guest Luke Thompson of ‘Luke’s English Podcast’ tackle William Friedkin's underrated 1977 thriller, starring Roy Scheider. This film wasn't a success in its day but has been reassessed over the decades and could now be considered a 'hidden masterpiece'. The plot is very simple but the film is marvellously evocative, and the production of the film is a story in itself...
Hope you enjoy it!
'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.
Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod/
Twitter handle https://twitter.com/FilmGold75
Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com
Antony’s John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/
Luke’s website & podcast
The full video version of our ‘Sorcerer’ review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a6odjdG-H4
episode links Sorcerer wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorcerer_(film)
A great analysis of the main themes of the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2TdY0nRHzc&t=0s
Vast amounts of IMDB trivia about ‘Sorceror’ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076740/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv
William Friedkin on the Marc Maron podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17OjQiec8Sg
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| 21 Jan 2021 | Episode 3- Marathon Man (1976) | 01:23:52 | |
Antony and Jcrash reconvene to discuss the classic, multi-layered thriller from 1976, starring Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier and Roy Scheider. In case you're asking yourself 'is it safe?', it's very clear that nothing is safe in this incredible film! We are now on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 link to making of documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCSGUKmSWs0 The show will be back next month with 'The Social Network'. See you then! | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | Episode 30- Orson Welles: Mercurial Magician (Part 2 of 3) | 01:10:10 | |
We continue our Orson Welles journey, accompanied by uberfan David ‘Ghosty’ Wills, with discussion of the big daddy of all films, 1941’s Citizen Kane. Was this both a blessing and a curse for Orson’s career? We also discuss Welles’s forays into wartime politics and the films ‘The Magnificent Ambersons’,, ‘The Stranger’, ‘The Lady From Shanghai’ and ‘Macbeth’.
The final part will be out at the end of the month
We hope you enjoy the show!
'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.
Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod
https://twitter.com/FilmGold75
Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com
Antony’s John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/
Support Antony’s podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno
Ghosty’s Cliff Richard & The Shadows podcast https://wesayyeah.podbean.com/
Interview clips from Ghosty’s radio show https://www.youtube.com/@GhostyTMRS
episode links Heart of Darkness radio adaptation (1938) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcKH74lnPEo
Citizen Kane Wikipedia and IMDB pages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/
The Citizen Kane Book by Pauline Kael https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/352259.The_Citizen_Kane_Book
The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996 documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG75tMSNnmY Citizen Kane: A critic’s commentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6LCfO0wnXw
Orson Welles on Race Relations (1946 radio show) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFraBvYO5jI
Everything Is A Remix (doc series about creativity) https://www.everythingisaremix.info/watch-the-series/ | |||
| 12 Dec 2020 | Episode 1- Introduction | 00:35:18 | |
If you've taken the decision to download and listen, welcome to the show! This is a short introduction in which host Antony and soon-to-be regular contributor Jcrash talk about some of their favourite films and discuss what will be coming when the regular episodes start. Hope you enjoy it! | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Episode 16- Rear Window (1954) | 01:05:08 | |
Alfred Hitchcock, The Master of Suspense, makes his first appearance on the podcast as we take a look at his 1954 ‘limited setting’ classic, starring Hitchcock regulars James Stewart and Grace Kelly in their only on-screen collaboration. Antony is joined by Matt Williamson, who has a highly recommended you tube channel called ‘Pop Goes The 60s’. Antony and Matt work through the plot and dive into the interesting themes around voyeurism, class, surveillance and movie watching (as voyeurism) itself Hope you enjoy it! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com If you'd like to make a donation or get a monthly/yearly subscription across Antony's 3 podcasts, go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno show links Rear Window featurette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGtJhaLUbHI Insightful essay on the film https://www.ukessays.com/essays/film-studies/alfred-hitchcocks-rear-window-film-studies-essay.php All Hitchcock’s cameos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okLiLsncyi0 Matt’s channel and our ‘Get Back’ deep dive | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Episode 24- Deliverance (1972) | 01:53:39 | |
Antony joins frequent collaborator Scott Phipps to take a deep dive (sans canoe) into a true 1970s classic, as part of ‘The Stinking Pause’ 10th anniversary celebrations. The making of this film is almost as mind-blowing as the movie itself. Insurance, who needs it?
Enjoy!
The Cahulawassee River valley in Northern Georgia is one of the last natural pristine areas of the state, which will soon change with the imminent building of a dam on the river, which in turn will flood much of the surrounding land. As such, four Atlanta city dwellers, alpha male Lewis Medlock, Ed Gentry, Bobby Trippe, and Drew Ballinger, decide to take a multi-day canoe trip on the river, with only Lewis and Ed having experience in outdoor life. They know going in that the area is isolated. Their relatively peaceful trip takes a turn for the worse halfway through with river rapids and unwelcoming locals. The four need to battle their way out of the valley and are asked to do things they never thought possible within themselves…
'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.
Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com
Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod
Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmGold75
Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts)
Antony’s John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/
links to Scott’s podcasts https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause
episode links Deliverance: Nature’s Revenge (film analysis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wIrQvyguFY Behind The Scenes featurette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXI3JDpeiAs Deliverance: The Cast Looks Back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrlHTWTNs1Y Dueling Banjos full audio track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6UG1Jlwiow | |||
| 15 Jul 2023 | Episode 25- Mutiny On The Bounty (1962) | 01:56:02 | |
The story of HMS Bounty and the mutiny that took place aboard it is a compelling narrative that has not surprisingly been the subject of many film adaptations and other creative endeavours. In this discussion from 2020 that originally went out on the Stinking Pause podcast, regular Film Gold collaborator Scott Phipps is joined by myself and Steven Byford for a long and expansive discussion of the 1962 film version of the story and its troubled production, as well as the other film versions and their relationship to the real-life events. A lot of the discussion, from my end at least, focuses on the enigmatic character that was Marlon Brando, who I describe as 'a fascinating mixture of deep and shallow'. His antics on the set had a detrimental effect on his career and his relationship with Hollywood, but there are some magic moments to be found in the film, many of them courtesy of arguably the most important actor in film history. If you're interested in a 2-part deep dive on Brando, please listen to episodes 11 & 12 of this podcast. We hope you enjoy the show! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.
Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com
Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod
Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmGold75
Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com
Antony’s John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/
links to Scott’s podcasts https://rainbowvalley.libsyn.com/podcast https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause episode links The 'History By Hollywood' podcast compares the real story with the various film adaptations https://historybyhollywood.com/2017/04/08/episode-6-mutiny-on-the-bounty/ 2 key scenes from the film (Bligh vs Christian) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPa8iQyK5mQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyEHIOZf5yE A fascinating short documentary by the Maysles Brothers (who'd made a film about The Beatles a year earlier) which shows Brando the reluctant and sometimes mischievous star | |||
| 07 Oct 2023 | Episode 26- Requiem For A Dream (2000) | 01:17:52 | |
One of the films that ushered in the new century, Requiem For A Dream is a virtuoso powerhouse from director Darren Aronofsky, featuring a remarkable lead performance by Ellen Burstyn. Although primarily dealing with drug addiction, it hits all kinds of other points of social and emotional impact, such as the power of television, the pain of loss, the fragility of dreams and the human need for love and attention. For the first time on this podcast, Antony flies solo, expanding on the notes he made when appearing as a guest on one of Film Gold regular Scott Phipps’s podcasts, The Stinking Pause. It goes without saying that there are spoilers here so I recommend taking the plunge and watching the film first. Although harrowing at times, it’s also a film full of hope and can serve as an inspiration even as the main characters plunge into a hellish world of dependency and degradation. Redemption is always possible.
Listen out for two clips of John Lennon and some music by the Rolling Stones We hope you enjoy the show! Film Gold is on all the major podcast platforms Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter page https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony’s website (blog, music, podcasts) Antony’s John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/
episode links Requiem For A Dream IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0180093/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_requiem%2520for%2520a%2520dream Requiem For A Dream: The Structure of Self-Destruction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkDL50mXbbI Audio commentary by director Darren Aronofsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCPW2ewGGCI Anatomy of a scene with Darren Aronofsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdlg-vYmpbA | |||
| 25 Sep 2024 | Episode 31- Orson Welles: Mercurial Magician (Part 3 of 3) | 01:10:40 | |
Just as Orson Welles finally bowed out in 1985, we must do the same. This time round Antony and Ghosty pick up Orson’s film career from his acting gig in the sublime ‘The Third Man’, a couple of returns to Shakespeare territory and a trio of absolute masterworks of his own making, namely ‘Touch of Evil’, ‘The Trial’ and ‘F For Fake’ (plus a couple of other films along the way). Finally we look at interviews, his fall from grace into TV commercials, more comparisons with Marlon Brando and a final summing-up of our feelings about his life and legacy.
We (and Orson up there in the clouds) hope that you have enjoyed this latest series and Film Gold will be back before the end of the year for more. In the meantime, please check out Antony’s other podcasts (links below)
'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.
Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod
https://twitter.com/FilmGold75
Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com
Antony’s John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/
Support Antony’s podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno
Ghosty’s Cliff Richard & The Shadows podcast https://wesayyeah.podbean.com/
Interview clips from Ghosty’s radio show https://www.youtube.com/@GhostyTMRS
episode links Website for everything Orson
The Third Man theme played by Anton Karas & also The Beatles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oEsWi88Qv0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1cHZSskXxw
Poignant scenes from ‘Touch of Evil’ (1958) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTI6rN0Vmes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeccTYUrb_Q
Law court scene from ‘The Trial’ (1962) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFGlB4a2B1I
F For Fake (1973) podcast deep dive https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2020/08/episode-482-f-for-fake-1973.html
Recommended documentaries about Orson (Arena special, Magician, One-man band) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFqW6b1hfFY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brVah-r65pI&t=1s https://dochouse.org/event/magician-the-astonishing-life-and-work-of-orson-welles/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eoN1m73xXk
Simon Callow (Orson biographer x many) discusses him on the ‘Great Lives’ podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b0b1r3hs
Classic Orson interviews (Dick Cavett 1970, Michael Parkinson 1974) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NTOSevzp4w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NTOSevzp4w
Orson loses it over frozen peas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyko_oQ0da8 | |||
| 30 Sep 2021 | Episode 12- Marlon Brando: The Greatest (Part 2 of 2) | 01:49:26 | |
We conclude our 2-part look at the mercurial, infuriating but always compelling actor and cultural figure Marlon Brando. In this part, we look at some key books (including Brando's memoir 'Songs My Mother Taught Me'), documentaries and interviews as well as discussing Brando's turbulent personal life, the less well-known periods of his career and a few other things. There are many sound clips included for your enjoyment and to complement the conversation 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Ghosty's you tube channel (radio interviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/GhostyTMRS episode links 'Meet Marlon Brando' short documentary (1965) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU7Gwv4PRNE Trailer for 'Listen To Me Marlon' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgoFFzy0z8k Brando on the Dick Cavett Show 1973 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU-4wmwc2Rw Brando with Connie Chung 1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHou3oDFP84&t=1520s Brando with Larry King 1994 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdmXB-OYnS4 | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Episode 28- Dr. Strangelove (1964) | 01:38:21 | |
We are delighted to bring you another swapcast with former Film Gold guest and my podcasting ‘spiritual brother’, Julian Charles of ‘The Mind Renewed’. On the docket this time is a true classic from the master, Stanley Kubrick. It’s a film that works beautifully on the level of pure comedy but is absolutely packed with layers of meaning, both overt and subtle, and is a showcase for the remarkable and unique talents of Peter Sellers. Julian and Antony talk about Kubrick, Sellers, the rest of the cast, the film’s many virtues, its themes and much more… We hope you enjoy the show! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitterhttps://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony’s John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Julian’s website and podcast https://themindrenewed.com/ episode links The Making of Dr. Strangelove https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6BiRtGTAk Learning To Love The Bomb (video essay) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6BiRtGTAk On Thermonuclear War (Herman Kahn) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Thermonuclear_War Peter Sellers and George C Scott ‘interviews’ on the set (1963) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7NnTmxcFt4 | |||
| 07 Aug 2021 | Episode 11- Marlon Brando: The Greatest (Part 1 of 2) | 01:36:57 | |
I'm joined by radio host David 'Ghosty' Wills for this special 2-part look at the person we both consider the most compelling actor in cinema history, as well as a fascinating cultural figure. In this part, we don't get beyond going through our lists of top ten Brando performances, but there is information galore and some of Brando's less-known films are discussed here as well as the classics 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Ghosty's you tube channel (radio interviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/GhostyTMRS episode links Marlon Brando documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suPqM8Dx0QM&t=2957s Hearts of Darkness (making of 'Apocalypse Now') https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102015/ Podcast about 'Mutiny on the Bounty' (Antony as guest) https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/stinkingpause/id/16925084 | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | Episode 29- Orson Welles: Mercurial Magician (Part 1 of 3) | 01:09:55 | |
Following on from our Marlon Brando and Michael Caine deep dives in the last few years, this time Orson Welles gets the Film Gold treatment. David ‘Ghosty’ Wills joins Antony for a 3-parter looking at the great man’s life, work and legacy. First up we discuss Orson’s early life and the start of his theatre and radio careers, both of which Ghosty feels are somewhat undervalued when compared to his more famous film work. Part 1 ends with the famous ‘War of the Worlds’ broadcast in 1938, our hero on the cusp of going to Hollywood and making the film that would make and break him…
Part 2 will be out next month
We hope you enjoy the show!
'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms.
Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod
https://twitter.com/FilmGold75
Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com
Antony’s John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/
Support Antony’s podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Ghosty’s Cliff Richard & The Shadows podcast https://wesayyeah.podbean.com/
Interview clips from Ghosty’s radio show https://www.youtube.com/@GhostyTMRS episode links Orson’s mammoth Wikipedia page (most of which is probably true) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orson_Welles The Mercury Theatre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Theatre Voodoo Macbeth (1936) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wmWBki06yc War of the Worlds (1938, complete) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q7tN7MhQ4I Orson defends himself the next day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vbYyDh-BRI Night of the Living Dead news segments (1968) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AdWJalP1vo Orson Welles meets H. G. Wells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdghSMTXsU | |||
| 23 May 2021 | Episode 8- Snowtown (2011) Part 1 of 2 with Rob Ager | 01:11:22 | |
Rob Ager, filmmaker and film analyst extraordinaire, joins Antony to discuss an incredibly dark but incredibly compelling and well-made Australian film in the 'small-town horror' genre, which looks at the shocking real-life events that happened in a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia in the 1990s. As well as discussing the film and the real murder case, we discuss the wider issues of psychopathy, generational deprivation and 'social justice'. Part 2 will follow soon. Links to Rob's prodigious work can be found below (including a video about this case) 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 links Rob Ager's main website and you tube channels http://www.collativelearning.com https://www.youtube.com/user/robag88 https://www.youtube.com/user/robag555 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG0_xoRPkJm7tiFDp9bVg7g Rob's Social Justice/Snowtown video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOlRyWuphN8 An Australian documentary about the real case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeHL0bQVIfU Interview with Daniel Henshall and Lucas Pittaway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPNZlHiK6rw | |||
| 15 Jul 2022 | Episode 18- Taxi Driver (1976) | 01:35:31 | |
Taxi Driver's master filmmaking and complex psychology have made it a key film in the classic 'Easy Riders/Raging Bulls' period dominated by the Hollywood of the 70s. Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and writer Paul Schrader were, in Schrader's words, 'all looking for something', and along came this script and story and they embarked on a filmic and personal journey that would become a landmark in American cinema. I'm joined to discuss this film by Jon Davenport, a film student and also creator of the 'Under The Covers' music podcast (link below) 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to antony@antonyrotunno.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) show links Jon's podcast site and his 2020 discussion with Antony about John Lennon's best covers https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/under-the-covers-podcast/id1483627995 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/best-john-lennon-covers-guest Taxi Driver commentary with Martin Scorsese and Paul Schrader https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep72KyEbUD Taxi Driver recut trailer (as a romcom- 2 trailers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_UaVUPsLsM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeWnQbu3qwk Kino Corner you tube channel on Taxi Driver and A Clockwork Orange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sa_GWPZ3as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NolDa75fPZE | |||
| 18 Feb 2021 | Episode 5- The Social Network (2010) | 00:54:56 | |
Antony is joined by his niece and film fan Olivia to discuss David Fincher's 2010 film about the formation of Facebook and all the legal ramifications and friendship challenges that surrounded it. We also discuss social media in general and its pros, cons and potential pitfalls 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 links 'The Social Network' making of documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP9BrtvBIY0 Facebook behaviour in real life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn45jEQ5H8Y TED talk about why you don't need social media in your life https://www.ted.com/talks/cal_newport_why_you_should_quit_social_media The show will be back next month with 'Groundhog Day'. See you then! | |||
| 30 May 2021 | Episode 9- Snowtown (2011) Part 2 of 2 with Rob Ager | 00:58:03 | |
Rob Ager and Antony complete their discussion of the darkly compelling Australian film in the 'small-town horror' genre, which looks at the shocking real-life events that happened in a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia in the 1990s. Once again, we discuss the film and the real murder case, along with the many wider societal issues surrounding it (see Part 1 description for more details) Links to Rob's prodigious output can be found below 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter- @FilmGold75 links Rob Ager's main website and 3 you tube channels http://www.collativelearning.com https://www.youtube.com/user/robag88 https://www.youtube.com/user/robag555 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG0_xoRPkJm7tiFDp9bVg7g Rob's Social Justice/Snowtown video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOlRyWuphN8 An Australian documentary about the real case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeHL0bQVIfU Interview with Daniel Henshall and Lucas Pittaway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPNZlHiK6rw | |||