The K Cut

This episode, our hosts discuss some of their favorite picks from previous episodes of the Cinematic Smorgasbord. Favorite Individual Picks: Persona (1966) - Written & Directed by Ingmar Bergman Au revoir les enfants (1987) - Written & Directed by Louis Malle Days of Heaven (1978) - Written & Directed by Terrence Malick Favorite Collective Picks: Dracula (1931) - (English Version) - Di...

This episode, our hosts discuss a variety of lost films and films thought to be lost, but rediscovered and restored years after their initial release. Lost Films: Two Crowded Hours (1931) - Directed by Michael Powell; Written by Joseph Jefferson Farjeon Conversations with Vincent (shot in 1990; production ceased in 1994) - Directed by Tim Burton; Starring Vincent Price College is a Nice Place (193...

This episode, our hosts pick some of their favorite flicks and swap lead actors to see if the results would still be worth watching. The Films: Cabaret (1972) - Directed by Bob Fosse; Starring Liza Minnelli Drugstore Cowboy (1989) - Directed by Gus Van Sant; Starring Matt Dillon Mulholland Drive (2001) - Directed by David Lynch; Starring Naomi Watts The K Cut is hosted by Andrea B., James B., &amp...

The K Cut is back with the April 2022 edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord. Individual: Wait Until Dark (1967) - Directed by Terrence Young; Written by Robert Carrington & Jane-Howard Carrington Bully (2001) - Directed by Larry Clark; Written by Zachary Long & Roger Pullis Being There (1979) - Directed by Hal Ashby; Written by Jerzy Kosiński   Collective: The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) - D...

B-roll is a sub-plot of The K Cut. Each take will be a roundtable-style discussion, where our hosts share there opinions on a variety of film related topics. While the main episodes primarily deal with film recommendations and exploration, b-roll topics will include, award season, industry news, film history, etc. Take Six, is a reaction to the 94th Academy Awards Ceremony.   The K Cut is hosted b...

This is the final episode of our 94th Academy Awards round table discussion. The categories discussed this episode include Best Director and Best Picture.   Best Director Belfast - Kenneth BranaghDrive My Car - Ryusuke HamaguchiLicorice Pizza - Paul Thomas AndersonThe Power of the Dog - Jane CampionWest Side Story - Steven Spielberg Best Picture BelfastCodaDon’t Look UpDrive My CarDuneKing Richard...

This episode is a continuation our 94th Academy Awards round table discussion. The categories discussed this episode include Best Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Actress, and Actor.   Supporting Actress The Lost Daughter-Jessie BuckleyWest Side Story-Ariana DeBoseBelfast-Judi DenchThe Power of the Dog-Kirsten DunstKing Richard-Aunjanue Ellis Supporting Actor Belfast-Ciarán HindsCODA-Troy Kot...

This episode is a continuation our 94th Academy Awards round table discussion. The categories discussed this episode include Adapted Screenplay and Original Screenplay.   Adapted Screenplay CODA - Screenplay by Siân HederDrive My Car - Screenplay by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Takamasa OeDune - Screenplay by Jon Spaihts and Denis Villeneuve and Eric RothThe Lost Daughter - Written by Maggie GyllenhaalThe P...

This episode is a continuation our 94th Academy Awards round table discussion. The categories discussed this episode include Best Animated, Documentary, and International features.   Animated EncantoFleeLucaThe Mitchells vs. the MachinesRaya and the Last Dragon Documentary AcsensionAtticaFleeSummer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Writing With Fire International Drive My Ca...

This episode is a continuation our 94th Academy Awards round table discussion. The categories discussed this episode include Best Live Action, Documentary, and Animated shorts.   Best Live Action Short Ala Kachuu-Take and RunThe DressThe Long GoodbyeOn My MindPlease Hold Best Documentary Short: AudibleLead Me HomeThe Queen of BasketballThree Songs For BenazirWhen We Were Bullies Best Animated Shor...

This episode is a continuation our 94th Academy Awards round table discussion. The categories discussed this episode include Best Visual Effects, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing.   Best Visual Effects: Dune - Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor and Gerd NefzerFree Guy - Sven Gillberg, Bryan Grill, Nikos Kalaitzidis and Dan SudickNo Time to Die - Charlie Noble, Joel Green, Jonathan Fawk...

This episode is a continuation our 94th Academy Awards round table discussion. The categories discussed this episode include Best Original Song, Best Original Score, and Best Sound.   Best Original Song: King Richard - ”Be Alive”, Music and Lyric by Dixon and Beyoncé Knowles-CarterEncanto - ”Dos Oruguitas”, Music and Lyric by Lin-Manuel MirandaBelfast - ”Down to Joy”, Music and Lyric by Van Morris...

This episode, we begin round table discussion for the 94th Academy Awards. The categories discussed this episode include Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hair Styling. Best Production Design: Dune - Patrice Vermette, Set Decoration: Zsuzsanna SiposNightmare Alley - Tamara Deverell, Set Decoration: Shane VieauThe Power of the Dog - Grant Major, Set Decoration: Amber...

The K Cut is back with the March 2022 edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord.   Individual: 1. Au revoir les enfants (1987) - Written & Directed by Louis Malle 2. The Piano (1993) - Written & Directed by Jane Campion 3. π (1998) Written & Directed by Darren Aronofsky   Collective: 1. Tokyo Fist (1995) - Written & Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto   April 2022 Assignments   Individual: 1. Wait Until Dark...

This episode, our host discuss films that depict film making process, followed by unique stories in film history.   Films Made About Making Films: 1. Day For Night (1973) - Co-Written & Directed by François Truffaut 2. Curtiz (2018) - Directed by Tamás Yvan Topolánszky; Written by Zsuzsanna Bak 3. Baadasssss! (2003) - Co-Written & Directed by Mario Van Peebles   Weekly Recommendations: 1. Sunset B...

This episode, in honor of Black History Month, our hosts discuss important film and filmmakers in the history of black cinema, followed by a discussion about positive improvements made with in regards to inclusion in the entertainment industry.   Important Black Films: 1. She's Gotta Have It (1986) - Written & Directed by Spike Lee 2. The Flames of Wrath (1922) - Directed & Produced by Maria P. Wi...

B-roll is a sub-plot of The K Cut. Each take will be a roundtable-style discussion, where our hosts share there opinions on a variety of film related topics. While the main episodes primarily deal with film recommendations and exploration, b-roll topics will include, award season, industry news, film history, etc. This take, our hosts react to the 94th Academy Award nominations.   The K Cut is hos...

This episode, our hosts discuss projects by industry families. The first half explores an artist from the first generation members of industry families, while the second half explores projects by their progeny.   First Generation: 1. Dave (1993) - Directed by Ivan Reitman; Written by Gary Ross 2. The Great Dictator (1940) - Written & Directed by Charlie Chaplin 3. Putney Swope (1969) - Written & D...

B-roll is a sub-plot of The K Cut. Each take will be a roundtable-style discussion, where our hosts share there opinions on a variety of film related topics. While the main episodes primarily deal with film recommendations and exploration, b-roll topics will include, award season, industry news, film history, etc. This take, our hosts make predictions about the 94th Academy Award nominations.   Th...

The K Cut is back with the February 2022 edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord.   Individual 1. Holiday (1938) - Directed by George Cukor; Starring Katherine Hepburn 2. The Red Turtle (2016) - Co-Written & Directed by Michaël Dudok de Wit 3. Nowhere (1997) - Written & Directed by Gregg Araki   Collective  1. Time of The Gypsies (1988) - Co-Written & Directed by Emir Kusturica   March 2022 Assignmen...

This episode, our hosts discuss films that are important but aren’t great and films that made an impact that most have forgotten or are unaware of.   Important Bad Flicks: 1. Psycho (1998) – Directed by Gus Van Sant; Written by Joseph Stefano 2. Around the World in 80 Days (1956) – Directed by Michael Anderson; Written by James Poe, John Farrow, & S. J. Perelman 3. White Zombie (1932) – Directed b...

This episode, our hosts play a trivia game with questions they have written themselves.   Weekly Recommendations: 1. Mean Girls (2004) - Directed by Mark Waters; Written by Tina Fey 2. Quiz Show (1994) - Directed by Robert Redford; Written by Paul Attanasio 3. Magnolia (1999) - Written & Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson   The K Cut is hosted by Andrea B., James B., & Rachael C.   Edited, Mixed, &...

This episode, our hosts discuss actors who turned down now iconic roles, the films they did instead, and why turning them down may have been for the best.   The Roles They Turned Down: 1. GoldenEye - Directed by Martin Campbell; Not Starring Liam Neeson 2. Forest Gump - Directed by Robert Zemeckis; Not Starring John Travolta 3. Boogie Nights - Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson; Not Starring Leonard...

Happy New Year! The K Cut is back with the January 2022 edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord.   Individual 1. Splendor (1999) - Written & Directed by Gregg Araki 2. Summertime (1955) - Co-Written & Directed by David Lean  3. Persona (1966) - Written & Directed by Ingmar Bergman   Collective: 1. Never Fear (1949) - Co-Written & Directed by Ida Lupino   February 2022 Assignments: Individual 1. Holid...

This episode, our hosts discuss select performances from the filmography of Salma Hayek   Favorites: 1. Desperado (1995) - Written & Directed by Robert Rodriguez 2. Timecode (2000) - Written & Directed by Mike Figgis 3. Dogma (1999) - Written & Directed by Kevin Smith   First Time Views: 1. Frida (2002) - Directed by Julie Taymor; Written by Clancy Sigal, Diane Lake, Gregory Nava, & Anna Thomas 2....