Episode 83: The Mummy (1999)
The BTS team discusses The Mummy's comedy twist on a classic adventure story, the film's effective focus on Rick and Evie's romance, and why the lead performances and characters ultimately make this m...
4 Jun 20211h 13min
Episode 82: The Iron Giant
The BTS team discusses The Iron Giant’s midcentury look and influences, the film’s unique place in animation history, and whether the story’s allegorical elements support its powerful nonviolent theme...
28 Mai 20211h 2min
Episode 81: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
The BTS team discusses Portrait of a Lady on Fire’s efficient opening sequence, the film’s meticulous pacing and striking style, and how every detail of Celine Sciamma’s directorial vision ultimately ...
21 Mai 20211h 24min
Episode 80: Lost in Translation
The LFTS team discusses Lost In Translation's strong sense of style and mood, the characters' relationship and stakes, and why the film's inaudible final line makes for the perfect ending. Show Notes...
14 Mai 20211h 11min
Episode 79: Mass Effect (with Mark Brown of Game Maker's Toolkit)
The LFTS team welcomes Mark Brown, creator of the YouTube channel Game Maker's Toolkit, to talk about the design of Commander Shepard, the epic ending of Mass Effect 2, and our personal experiences wi...
7 Mai 20211h 2min
Episode 78: Paddington 1 & 2 (with Patrick H. Willems)
The LFTS team once again welcomes back Patrick H. Willems to discuss the movies' meticulous filmmaking, the design of the wonderful antagonists, and what makes Paddington such a heartwarming character...
30 Apr 20211h 9min
Episode 77: The Big Lebowski
The LFTS team discusses The Big Lebowski's hilarious dialogue and supporting characters, the film's philosophical subtext and themes, and the enduring mystique of "The Dude." Sponsor You can try MUBI...
23 Apr 20211h 21min
Episode 76: Breaking Bad (The Pilot Episode)
The LFTS team discusses Breaking Bad’s exemplary pilot episode, including its solid narrative structure, efficient scene work, and how it sets up the stylistic and character elements that made the sho...
16 Apr 20211h 25min
