Filmsplaining with Martyn Strange

On the season 3 premiere, I break down the filmography of master satirist and genre-bender Bong Joon-ho: the South Korean auteur responsible for The Host , Memories of Murder, Snowpiercer , and the multiple-Oscar winning Parasite . Listen to my full conversation on Memories of Murder with Concessions here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dzJksH8jW43BLIwoAk8tZ?si=3352b82edd144ca6 Check out my ran...

In this episode, I break down my 24 favorite films of the year 2024, with some honorable mentions. Full Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/martynstrange/list/2024/ ANORA review on Concessions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01ONTpyUOqCUtBAJ5I6c38 CIVIL WAR discussion on Left of the Projector: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3h40tesJ9Dw2ZqK59Wqvcd Nosferatu w/ Alex Walsh: https://www.youtub...

In this bonus episode, my pal actor Alex Walsh returns to talk about one of our most anticipated films of the year, Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. After briefly discussing the original 1922 film and how it adapted the Dracula story, we dig into the craft, performances, style, and horror of Nosferatu. Was it effective? Did it meet or exceed our expectations? Listen in. follow and subscribe to the show o...

Dive wall the way down the rabbit hole in this very special Christmas bonus episode on Stanley Kubrick's bewildering final movie Eyes Wide Shut! follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the season two finale, I go in depth on one of my cinematic heroes, martial arts superstar and 70s icon Bruce Lee. Take a listen as we run through each of his five incredibly important films, learn his story from Hong Kong to Hollywood and back again, and discuss how his legacy has endured, changing international cinema forever. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the...

On another edition of Best Movie Year(s) Ever, I discuss the landmark year of 2007, featuring such greats as Hot Fuzz, Zodiac, Superbad, Eastern Promises, Juno, Michael Clayton, and many more! follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee...

In this episode, I talk with film journalist and host of the podcast ‘McFly’s Movie House’ Marta Djordjevic about four iconic movies involving lovers on the run: Bonnie and Clyde, Badlands, Wild at Heart, and True Romance. What makes these movies similar and what sets them apart? How do each accomplish telling a story of doomed (or redemptive) love? What do themes of crime, passion, anti-authority...

On today’s episode I chat with my pal, actor and musician Bobby Kitchens, about the legendary indie trailblazer Roger Corman. We break down three of his movies and discuss his legacy, philosophy on filmmaking, and the other filmmakers whose careers he helped jumpstart. support Bobby on Bandcamp . follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/marty...

A quick update and shoutout to all my listeners! Thank you for supporting the show! follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

In this episode of the show, I go through David Lynch's oft-forgotten Disney film The Straight Story. I talk about the legacy of actor Richard Farnsworth, Lynch's first-time collaboration with longtime friend Sissy Spacek, and how sometimes you need a simple, wholesome movie to reset your mind and soul. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.e...

In this episode I talk to actor and movie trivia extraordinaire Alex Walsh about one of our mutual favorite horror franchises: The Evil Dead. We talk about the best moments, Bruce Campbell’s star-making performance, and where the movies could go in the future. An unlikely anthology that spans over 40 years, this breakdown is just in time for spooky season. follow and subscribe to the show on your...

Today on the show, we're doing something a little different. I take a look at every streaming service and help you decide which ones are worth the cost, according to their content. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstran...

In this episode, I talk to writer and video essayist Olivia Bagshaw, host of the YouTube show “You Have Been Watching Films”, about the iconic horror sub-genre of Giallo. We discuss what makes a Giallo film, what doesn’t, and how horror and thriller filmmaking was forever changed by this revolutionary and evocative moment in cinematic history. subscribe to Olivia's Youtube channel . follow and sub...

In this episode I talk with co-host of Concessions podcast Jared Spears about the vast, brutal, and sun-bleached world of Spaghetti Westerns: movies produced in Italy and Spain primarily in the 1960s and early 1970s. We discuss important directors and actors, landmark films, the cultural impact of the movement, and our favorite discoveries of over twenty films in an expansive canon. follow Concess...

In this episode, author, educator, and my good friend K. Matthew Bennett returns to the show to talk about Stanley Kubrick’s unofficial trilogy of war movies: Paths of Glory, Dr. Strangelove, and Full Metal Jacket . We talk about three radically different depictions of conflict, Kubrick’s legacy, and how these films have endured as documents of war storytelling... follow and subscribe to the show...

In this episode I talk to musician, producer, & photographer Justin Hoard about Hal Ashby’s The Last Detail starring Jack Nicholson. We discuss the importance and legacy of writer Robert Towne, the movie’s parallel production with Chinatown, military parody, and love stories among buddies. Find Justin on Instagram @deepnthcut Follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the l...

In this episode, I talk to author, critic, and film educator Rich Johnson about the 1955 American gothic drama, written by James Agee and starring Robert Mitchum, from one-time director Charles Laughton. We discuss the impact of post-colonial American storytelling, religious symbolism in the film, and the careers of Laughton, Mitchum, and Lillian Gish. for more info on Rich visit richpieces.com fo...

In this episode, I dive deep into the history, lore, and significance of the groundbreaking sci-fi horror franchise comprising Alien , Aliens , Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant , and the newest installment, Alien: Romulus . Where did it all start? What makes these films so effective or (in some cases) ineffective? Which have aged the best? How has the legacy of Alien chang...

In this episode we dig into a plethora of horror offerings currently in theaters or VOD. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

In which we discuss the style and cultural significance of the cinematic art form of Film Noir. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See...

In which we continue our magical journey through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

In which we take a magical journey through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

In which we discuss and rank the films in George Miller's Mad Max Saga , and Martyn loses his mind over the Furiosa box office numbers. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon...

In which we discuss four major films and the cinematic legacy of one of the most iconic pop-culture franchises: Godzilla! follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstr...

In which we talk about another one of the most interesting and powerful documentaries about musical artists. follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below: https://linktr.ee/martynstrange Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstrange Hosted o...