What We’ve Been Watching Episode 005
Dive into a lively discussion with Reginald Titus Jr. and Casey G. Smith as they share their latest pop culture obsessions, from the explosive return…
Darnell Martin’s Cadillac Records: More Than a Musical Rivalry
The shadow of commercial comparison can obscure true cinematic intent. Darnell Martin’s “Cadillac Records” entered a marketplace already saturated by the blockbuster success of “Dreamgirls,”…
Monster: Patty Jenkins on Living with the Scars of Indie Film
It demands a director of specific intent to plumb the depths of human darkness without succumbing to sensationalism or sentimentality. Patty Jenkins, with her 2003…
FMC 241 : Hollywood Shuffle Written and Directed by Robert Townsend
The latest episode of Filmmaker Commentary shines a spotlight on Robert Townsend’s influential 1987 film, “Hollywood Shuffle.” We uncover how Townsend, wearing multiple hats as…
What We’ve Been Watching Episode 004
Reginald Titus Jr. and Casey G. Smith dive into their latest cinematic discoveries, offering insights into documentaries, trailers, and series that have captivated them recently.…
Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City: A Guide to Rebel Filmmaking
Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City arrived in 2005, irrevocably altering the early 21st-century cinematic landscape. It wasn’t merely a film leveraging digital effects;…
Lady Bird’s Authenticity: Gerwig’s Mumblecore Heart on Film
A film debut, especially one that garners Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay, typically announces a new voice. Yet, with Greta Gerwig’s…
How Rian Johnson’s Craft Serves Character & Narrative in Looper
The screen flickers, a bullet flies, and the future is irrevocably altered. A lesser film might hinge entirely on the mechanics of its temporal paradox,…
Zodiac: David Fincher’s Obsessive Pursuit of Filmic Perfection
The pursuit of truth, especially in the shadow of relentless violence, can be a thankless endeavor, often culminating not in triumphant resolution but in lingering…
FMC 240 : House Party Directed and Written by Reginald Hudlin
Tune in to Filmmaker Commentary Episode 240 for a deep dive into Reginald Hudlin’s 1990 classic, “House Party.” This groundbreaking film was not only a…