
Not your typical movie review podcast! The Establishing Shot centers around deep dives into the filmographies of a director, covering their films episode by episode. This is not just about reviewing their movies but looking deeper at what influences, themes, and filmmaking techniques are used across a director's body of work. Join me, Eli Price, and my array of guest hosts as we give you an establ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Category | TV & Film | ||||

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What makes a great Christmas movie? This is a question we attempt to tackle this week as we review three Christmas movies elected by a few supporters of the show: The Star (2017), Eloise at Christmastime, and Die Hard. Through a brief review of each ... more
In this special review/interview episode, we explore Stationed at Home, a new indie film that explores the connection of the cosmic to the everyday life of people in a forgotten town. Following cab driver Ralph as he awaits the passing of the Interna... more
Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Although his career started with a bang as he basically fathered the modern summer blockbuster with Jaws, it hasn’t been without its ups and downs. One thing that you can never take away... more
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The Establishing Shot Podcast is a must-listen for film aficionados. With insightful analysis and engaging interviews, it caters to a broad audience. Highly recommended.
The hosts love for movies and for the craft of the filmmakers he chooses to talk about comes through clearly! Always good conversations and quality information, if you love film you’ll love this show.
I love the format of this podcast which has the host and guests going through various directors filmographies. It is fascinating to listen to the discussions while tracking an artist’s work over time. Highly recommended.
Yes, this is my podcast. Yes, I’m reviewing my own podcast. But I just wanted everyone to know that I’ve had so much fun making this happen. The research, the movie watching, the conversations. It’s been an absolute blast, and everything has been super interesting for me on this journey. I just hope that others will join in and enjoy this journey through filmographies of directors with me.
If you are a movie freak like me, you’ll love this podcast. Just getting started, but I really like the concept of watching through a directors filmography to see how various filmmakers grow throughout their careers. It’s going to be a fun ride!
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