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Breaking Bad
Gravity Falls
The Wire
Baltimore
Albuquerque
Sega
Star Trek
Tom & Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Vince Gilligan
Directing
Walter White
Jesse Pinkman
Education
Horror Movies
Animation
Altered Beast
Streets Of Rage
Dark City
Joe D'amato

Director film commentaries for educational purposes only, so you can listen on the go. New episode every day with an extremely wide breadth of films. I make no money from this and I don't take requests.

PublishesDailyEpisodes2534Founded5 years ago
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Film InterviewsTV & Film

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Latest Episodes

Director Roger Donaldson

BONUS: Extras from Season 1

Director Jonathan Nolan and actor Walton Goggins

Film professor Aaron AuBuchon

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Recent Guests

John Woo
Director of The Killer (1989)
Hong Kong film industry
Episode: The Killer (1989)
Katie Barberi
Actor who played Tangerine in the film
Episode: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)
Mackenzie Astin
Actor who played Dodger in the film
Episode: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)
Tex Avery
Animation director, MGM unit; joined MGM early 1940s
MGM
Episode: Tom & Jerry (1940) - Extras
Lillian Randolph
Voice actress referenced in the episode, identified as a guest appearance
Episode: Tom & Jerry (1940) - Saturday Evening Puss (Season 2, Episode 2)
Jerry Beck
Animation historian and commentator on Tom and Jerry
Animation history/film commentary
Episode: Tom & Jerry (1940) - Heavenly Puss (Season 1, Episode 42)
Ted Kotcheff
Director of North Dallas Forty, guest on the episode
Episode: North Dallas Forty (1979)
Werner Herzog
Writer, director and producer, central figure in the film's creation
Episode: Fitzcarraldo (1982)
Luki Stipedich
Producer involved in financing and logistics
Episode: Fitzcarraldo (1982)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • 5/5

    Excellent for commutes and road trips. We love Chill Phil and the good works he is doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morgan_Y
    Canada4 months ago
  • Glad to finally be on board!…

    I’ve been curious about this show for months b/c it always comes up on searches with the most amazing guests. But, it always seemed maybe a little too intelligent and high brow for me, but after seeing The Wire (and Kolchak) coverage, I had to check it out. Very accessible and super informative. Host is cool and not self-important at all .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deadhead-Dan10
    United States5 months ago
  • ALL

    Thank you Phil. This pod is a true gift.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickZ43
    United States6 months ago
  • My commentary: Great Podcast.

    If you love to listen to films with commentary, this site is amazing. P.S. More Clint Eastwood, please !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DP’67
    United States7 months ago
  • My commentary: Great Podcast.

    If you love to listen to films with commentary, this site is amazing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DP’67
    United States9 months ago

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Fans value the archival insight and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from producers, historians, and actors.
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The show is seen as a valuable resource for film commentary enthusiasts and animation historians.

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The Killer (1989)
Q: What was it about The Samurai that you wanted to translate into your style?
Woo explains that The Samurai's visual focus and minimal dialogue inspired a cinematic storytelling approach that relies on character, mood, and visual storytelling rather than heavy dialogue.
The Twentieth Century (2019)
Q: What is the most surprising thing you learned about Mackenzie King while making the movie?
The most surprising aspect was how differently the film interpreted the classical impression of Mackenzie King; it focused less on ectoplasm and seances and more on the emotional and political life, which altered the audience's understanding in a meaningful way.
Moonstalker (1988)
Q: What were the main challenges around distribution and publicity?
The main challenge was getting publicist and distribution help; without strong promotion, even a solid film struggled to find an audience, and payments for crew were not guaranteed.
Moonstalker (1988)
Q: How long did the film take to shoot, and how was it organized?
It was shot in six to eight weeks, with continuous shooting back‑to‑back, storyboarded and well organized, which helped manage a tight budget and schedule.
The Captain's Collection: Bonus Interviews (2014)
Q: Did you know the casting director?
Sally Kellerman answers she didn't know how she got cast and learned only later, implying the casting process was surprising and somewhat opaque.

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A deep-dive audio library focused on film commentaries, spanning a wide slice of cinema from cult classics to animation history. Episodes pair historians, critics, and actors to unpack production trivia, on-set dynamics, and the long-tail cultural impact of films, often revealing how low-budget projects or animation pioneers shaped genres. Listeners can expect meticulous context, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and thoughtful connections between filmmaking craft and broader cultural moments, with new episodes released daily. A standout is the breadth of material—everything from 1980s cult favorites to classic MGM cartoons—paired with accessible, archived commentary that educates while entertaining curious fans and professionals alike.

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1. John Woo
2. Katie Barberi
3. Mackenzie Astin
4. Tex Avery
5. Lillian Randolph
6. Jerry Beck
7. Ted Kotcheff
8. Werner Herzog

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