
Four college professors talk film — providing insight, not assigning homework. thelongtake.substack.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 161 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Gird your loins! The first movie of the summer movie season, The Devil Wears Prada 2, is in theaters now. To prepare for our review, we wanted to turn back the clock twenty years and revisit (or, for some of us, watch for the first time) the original... more
When Oscar nerds think back to the 71st Academy Awards, they remember Shakespeare in Love, which won seven Oscars, Saving Private Ryan, which won five, and maybe Life is Beautiful, which won 3. (I still remember actor/director Roberto Benigni climbin... more
For once, a trailer didn’t spoil the movie! The marketing materials for Kristoffer Borgli’s The Drama, playing in theaters now, have kept one big reveal fundamental to the plot of the film a secret. And considering it made $14 million its opening wee... more
Now that Oscar season has ended, we finally have a chance to catch our breath and talk about new movies in 2026! Greg and P.T. give their SPOILER-FREE takes on eight movies that they’ve enjoyed. So if you’re in the market for recommendations, but you... more
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The show features a panel of four college professors who analyze cinema with a thoughtful, critique-forward approach. Episodes cover major awards seasons, from Oscar prognostication to behind-the-scenes campaigns, and mix in film news, festival coverage, and deep dives into individual titles. The conversations tend to balance technical craft (sound design, editing, production design) with narrative interpretation, and they often pair rigorous analysis with playful banter. A recurring strength is the ensemble's ability to connect industry momentum and campaigning to storytelling impact, offering listeners practical angles for evaluating films, trends, and award season strategy. A standout aspect is the breadth of coverage—from prestige award... more
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