Filmmaker Commentary
Filmmaker Commentary
Filmmaker Commentary is dedicated to showing you how to improve your film making process. We do this by reviewing the DVD and Blu-Ray commentaries and special features of working movie directors, producers, actors, and writers. Hosted by Filmmaker Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Film Producer Casey G. Smith
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Jun 20, 2026
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FMC 091: Thelma & Louise Directed by Ridley Scott 31.08.2020 1:29:58
1991's Thelma & Louise is a classic hit the road with a buddy slash vigilante film. This film won an academy award and is worth the watch! Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 090: Hot Fuzz Directed and Written by Edgar Wright 17.08.2020 1:53:52
2007's Hot Fuzz is Written and Directed by Edgar Wright. Co-Written by Simon Pegg. This is a filmmaker's dream! Great commentary. i would suggest any filmmaker to study the actual film itself for composition reasons. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 089: Pleasantville Written and Directed by Gary Ross 10.08.2020 1:46:09
1998's Pleasantville will captivate you. Especially during these interesting times we are living in. Great film making techniques in this film as well. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 088: 12 Monkeys Directed by Terry Gilliam 25.07.2020 1:24:14
1995's 12 Monkeys was ahead of its time. A virus takes out a huge part of the world's population and convicts are sent into the future to prevent it from happening. Filmmaker Commentary Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 087: Hustlers Written and Directed by Lorene Scafaria 06.07.2020 1:20:56
2019 Hustlers is a commercial success and achievement for Women in the industry with plenty of women working behind the scenes and in front. This Film is a hit! Filmmaker Commentary hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 086: Eves Bayou Written and Directed by Kasi Lemmons 06.05.2020 1:14:52
1997's Eve' Bayou is an astonishing look into a well to due black family in the south. Great acting and direction. It's a film that will leave you thinking. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by: Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by: Casey G. Smith
FMC 085: Do The Right Thing Written Directed and Produced by Spike Lee 02.05.2020 1:14:04
Yo! 1989's Do the Right Thing is in my opinion one of Spike Lee's best films, if not the best. As a filmmaker you can literally see the artistic growth in his 3rd installment. As a public figure you can also see why he is controversial and polarizing. Check this film out and learn something. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by: Reginald Titus Jr and Co-Hosted by: Casey G. Smith
FMC 084: Higher Learning Directed and Written by John Singleton 23.04.2020 1:23:01
1995's Higher Learning is POTENT! Even 25 years later most, if not all of the topics are still very relevant. From a film making standpoint John Singleton has a few tricks up his sleeve, tune in and learn more! Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC: 083 School Daze Written and Directed by Spike Lee 16.03.2020 1:38:31
Spike Lee's film school Daze would prove to be a monumental film for his career and how other Americans view Black Americans in the educational system. This is a film that is still talked about to this day Filmmaker Commentary is Hosed by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith.
FMC 082: Predators Directed by Nimrod Antal 03.03.2020 1:10:52
2010 Predators shows you how to have a quick turnaround! From casting to theater in just under 1 year!! Directed by Nimrod Antal, and Executive produced by Robert Rodriquez actors and filmmakers can learn a lot about making movies with Robert Rodriguez.
FMC 081: The Godfather Part 2 Written and Directed by Francis Ford Coppola 12.02.2020 1:28:59
1974's The Godfather Part 2 is about The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate. This film is a masterclass on story telling! Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 080: Collateral Directed by Michael Mann 01.02.2020 1:14:26
2004's Collateral was pretty solid. We got a chance to see into the night with the use of digital cameras. Unheard of at the time but common place now.
FMC 079: Heat Produced,Written, and Directed by Michael Mann 30.01.2020 1:28:54
1995's Heat Starring Al Pacino and Robert Dinero is about a group of professional bank robbers that start to feel the heat from police when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
2020 Updates for Filmmaker Commentary 30.01.2020 3:45
Just a quick update to let you know we aint going nowhere!!
FMC 078: The Thing 1982 Directed by John Carpenter 24.11.2019 1:09:21
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. This film is a great research tool for filmmakers. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 077: Child's Play 2019 Directed by Lars Klevberg 22.11.2019 1:36:13
2019's Child's Play is surprisingly well done and appropriate for today's audience. We discuss how this film was made. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 076: A Nightmare On Elm Street Written and Directed by Wes Craven 22.11.2019 1:09:34
1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street was a hit! Check out how Wes Craven made it. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 075: Brightburn directed by David Yarovesky 30.10.2019 1:15:18
2019's Brightburn is a ruthless spin on the hero genre. This anit-hero is not here to save you! We dive into how this film was made. Filmmaker Commentary Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 074: Remember The Titans Directed by Boaz Yakin 18.10.2019 1:35:04
Released in the year of 2000, Remember the Titans is a family film that we can all learn a thing or two from. The commentary is solid and suitable for filmmakers. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr, Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 073: Gridiron Gang Directed by Phil Joanou 01.10.2019 1:28:17
More football films!! In 2006 The Rock starred in the film Gridiron Gang. This one flew under our radars. Tune in as we tackle more football tropes and we have a long discussion during our news and movies watched segment. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 072: Friday Night Lights Co-Written and Directed by Peter Berg 15.09.2019 1:27:00
2004's Friday Night Lights gives a rare glimpse into the fragile side of high school football. Directed by Peter Berg, this commentary is full of insights about adapting a book based on real characters brought to life via the film format in which a few adjustments had to be made. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G.Smith
FMC 071 : Any Given Sunday Co-written and Directed by Oliver Stone 11.09.2019 1:00:15
It's difficult to make a believable football film. Especially when the NFL doesn't want to help you. Discover how Oliver Stone was able to make a classic football film given the huge obstacles in his path. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 070: Aliens Written and Directed by James Cameron 05.09.2019 1:31:54
1986's Aliens was a hit! Written and Directed by James Cameron we dive into why this film is still sooo good. One of the best commentaries delivered on the Blu-ray track from 2003. Highly recommended. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 069: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Directed and Written by Shane Black 30.08.2019 55:27
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang dropped in 2005 and is Shane Black's Directorial debut. It was a flop at the box office but many people love the film. You decide we break this genre bending film down. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
FMC 068: Training Day Directed by Antoine Fuqua 28.08.2019 57:33
This movie is mind blowing! Well written, well directed. Antoine really breaks down his process in the commentary. Training Day dropped in 2001 earning Denzel Washington an Oscar. Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
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