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The Actor and The Engineer Podcast

Paul James and Josh Knapp
Strange Darling
Rear Window
Alien: Romulus
Alfred Hitchcock
Willa Fitzgerald
Kyle Gallner
JT Molnar
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Civil War
Mad Max Franchise
A Quiet Place: Day One
35mm Film
Beetlejuice
Conclave
Sex Workers
Post-Apocalyptic Cinema
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Death Proof
Paths Of Glory
The Deer Hunter

This is a film podcast by two people that come at movies from different angles. Paul is a trained actor and Josh is a broadcast engineer. They have lively conversations about all aspects of old and new films: technical, emotional, acting, directing, writing, music, special effects, and more. Check out the website at www.actorandengineer.com and email actorandengineer@gmail.com.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes418Founded12 years ago
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Hosts

Paul James
Actor and host; central figure in the podcast alongside a co-host, frequently discussed as the acting-focused perspective.
Josh Knapp
Broadcast engineer and co-host; provides the technical and production-side viewpoint.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Each host is smart at times…

    but it’s like they take turns playing the dope. Case in point: one of them recently referred to The Fablemans as a “thinking movie.”

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    3
    JournalKlauss
    United States3 years ago
  • Think they lost me….

    It started off as an interesting convent, even though at times it seemed like only one of the hosts actually played close attention to the movies. They finally lost me when the spent almost an hour discussing the relationships of the same sex couple in Alien: Covenant. It was really a very minor part of the movie, as was James Franco’s appearance.

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    3
    Neplusultra123
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Love the reviews new and old and am excited to hear what’s next. I’d love to recommend directors such as Michael Haneke (The Piano Teacher, Cache) and Lars Von Trier (Dancer in the Dark, Dogville) since these two are fans of Yorgos Lanthimos. Also more Cassavetes (Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Opening Night) and Paul Schrader (Mishima, First Reformed) would be awesome too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bendoer
    United States6 years ago
  • Unique perspectives; in-depth and personal analyses.

    Way more in-depth than the title indicates. These guys have great insights into the filmmaking process, covering stuff I don’t hear/read in any other articles, reviews or podcasts. I keep recommending episodes to my friends and family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nightlarke
    Canada7 years ago
  • 전문적인 시각이 좋아요

    영화에 대해 전문가만이 볼 수 있는 시각을 전해줘서 좋아요.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    쭈~~!!!!
    South Korea8 years ago

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Hosts are thoughtful and knowledgeable about cinema, with engaging banter and deep dives.
Fans appreciate the balance between technical detail and personal enjoyment of films.
Listeners frequently mention the chemistry between Paul James and Josh Knapp as a key strength.
Listeners praise the show for unique perspectives and in-depth analysis, often recommending episodes to friends.
The show is accessible and entertaining while still delivering technical and artistic insights.

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Ep 373 - Alien: Romulus
Q: How do we know even know the gender of that alien?
They should have given him a little bit of a sassy line reading on it.
Ep 373 - Alien: Romulus
Q: Was it necessary?
Necessary, maybe not, but this movie is definitely a high-mid-tier Alien movie.

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Two hosts bring distinct vantage points to film discussions, blending technical filmmaking observations with performance and storytelling insights. Across episodes, they explore directing choices, acting craft, sound design, production values, and behind-the-scenes context, often comparing classic and contemporary works. The conversations are enthusiastic, detail-focused, and rooted in a genuine love for cinema, making the show a solid fit for listeners who enjoy deep-dive film analysis with practical takeaways for creators and fans alike. A standout element is the duo's ability to balance technical analysis with accessible, personality-driven banter, which helps translate complex concepts into engaging discussions for a broad audience. Pot... more

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