The Actor and The Engineer Podcast

This week we look at the debut film (with a reappropriated title) from writer/director/producer/star Nate Parker about the slave revolt in early 1800's Virginia led by Nat Turner.  We talk about performances and Parker's directing style, along with the haunting choice of music and imagery.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandeng...

This week we attempt to wade through the many timelines of Shane Carruth's debut film.  This independent film (made for $7000) is one of the most complex and scientific time travel movies ever made.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter  @actorengineer .

This week we dig into the two movies that inspired the new Magnificent Seven that we talked about last week.  This was the first time that either of us have seen these movies, so we talk about our initial experiences with these films, how they relate to each other and to the new film.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer...

This week we take a look at Antoine Fuqua's remake of a John Sturges adaptation of Kirosawa's (arguably) best samurai film.  Get your popcorn and drink of choice and get ready to watch Denzel, the gunslinger!  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter  @actorengineer .

This week we look at Karyn Kusama's tight thriller (now available on Netflix) about an LA dinner party meant to bring a group of friends back together two years after a tragic event.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter  @actorengineer .

Wong Kar-Wai's 2000 film set in Hong Kong in the 60's focuses on two people who are being cheated on in their respective marriages and the relationship that builds between them.  This masterpiece combination of acting, score and camera work is a feast for the eyes and the ears.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and f...

This week we look at Jean-Marc Vallee's 2016 release starring Jake Gyllenhaal and compare it to the two previous films that we have talked about (Wild and Dallas Buyer's Club).  We are also including an aftershow that allows us to talk about various topics not related to the main topic.  We will soon be on Periscope and/or Facebook Live, so keep an eye out!  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/...

This week we each go over our most anticipated movies of the fall.  We talk about a few big budget movies (Dr Strange, Star Wars), but must of the discussion centers around smaller movies purportedly gunning for some Oscar statuettes.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter  @actorengineer .

This Academy Award nominated film from Yorgos Lanthimos (the co-writer/director of last weeks "The Lobster") is another cautionary tale.  This time Lanthimos sets his sights on parental love and protection and he asks:  To what lengths would you go to "protect" your children?  The parents in this movie take the concept to it's absurd extreme and forbid their children from leaving their house and i...

This week we begin to delve into the world of writer/director Yorgos Lanthimos with his most recent film set in a near future where people must be coupled together or get transformed into an animal of their choosing.  Much like his previous films, Lanthimos goes to extremes to bring up questions about how we live and interact with each other.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check...

How will the newest entry in the DC Extended Universe fare with the Actor and the Engineer?  This movie has fervent supporters and many critical detractors.  We go in with open minds, but that can only go so far.  We also talk about a couple of trailers that have come out recently.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  a...

This week we talk about a movie that dropped through the cracks for both of us when it came to theaters this spring.  We had it on our list of most anticipated movies of the year and we finally watched it.  Jeff Nichols (writer/director of Mud and Take Shelter) gives us his take on sci-fi, with a child with powers that both the government and a small religious group are extremely interested in, an...

This week we boldly go to the theater and take in the third installment in the new Star Trek universe.  The new director Justin Lin and the new writing team of Simon Pegg and Doug Jung try to make this franchise extensible while still making it fun.  Also, Paul has an exciting acting announcement!  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/act...

This week we talk about the debut films of our favorite directors and how those films compare to some "one hit wonder" directors.  We talk about Spielberg, Scorcese, Hitchcock, PTA, Michael Bay, Kathryn Bigelow, Richard Kelly and many more!  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter  @actorengineer .

This week we look at the remake/reimagining/retool of the Ghostbusters franchise.  We talk about the new all-female cast (Wiig, McCarthy, McKinnon, Jones) and the movie's similarities and differences from the originals.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebook page:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter  @actorengineer .

This week we go back and forth sharing our favorite quotes from movies.  We talk about many popular quotes (You can't handle the truth!) along with some quotes that are more personal.  We also try to answer "What makes a movie quotable?"   Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebookpage:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter  @actorengineer .

Nicholas Winding Refn's new film is the subject of our discussion this week.  We start with the theme music by Cliff Martinez, which should give you an idea of what is in store.  We talk about Refn's take on the teen horror genre, set in the LA modeling world.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebookpage:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter...

This week we talk about two films from the up-and-coming British director Ben Wheatley.  This director has only made a few films, but they are haunting and masterful.  We talk about one of his earlier horror thriller movies, Kill List and then dig into his newly released 70's dystopian film High-Rise starring Tom Hiddleston, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans and more.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun....

This week we go to the theater to see two new movies.  Can the X-Men series successfully bring this new cast into the 80's while essentially doubling its cast?  Will Ryan Gosling be as hilariousl opposite Russell Crowe as the trailer lets on?  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebookpage:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter  @actorengineer .

This week we catch up and talk about what we have been watching and Josh shares his favorite trailer of the year.  We also talk about a movie that serves as an addendum to our previous episode about difficult movies to watch, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebookpage:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on tw...

This week we delve into a subject that we have been putting off for a while.  We talk about movies that might challenge the viewer or put them in uncomfortable positions.  Some of these movies we even swear that we will never see again.  They are that good/disturbing.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebookpage:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on...

This week we look back at some clips from past episodes.  We talk about some of our bold Oscar predictions that actually came true and some that didn't...  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebookpage:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  and follow us on twitter  @actorengineer .

This week we talk about the first big blockbuster movie of Summer and Paul makes a persuasive case as to why this is more of a Captain America movie as opposed to an "Avengers 2.5".  We also talk about the new additions to this movie and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Black Panther and Spiderman).  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebookpage:   www.facebook.com/acto...

This week we talk about Jeremy Saulnier's new film.  We had a lengthy discussion about his last movie, Blue Ruin and this movie doesn't disappoint.  We talk about how this filmmaker can create tension and show violence in a disturbing way.  We also talk about the new list of 80 best directed movies according to the Director's Guild of America.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Chec...

This week we finish up our analysis of the two cinematicversions of the super popular novel.  In this second part, wetalk about some big differences between the two movies includingFincher's inclusion of Blumquist's daughter and the difference inthe two endings.  Subscribe on iTunes:   https://itun.es/i6gB67Y   Check out our Facebookpage:   www.facebook.com/actorandengineer  andfollow us on twitte...