The Pestle: In-depth Movie Talk, No Fluff | Film Review | Spoilers
Wes Evans: Actor, Filmmaker, Director, Writer; Todd Sapio: Actor, Producer, Musician, AthleteCinema lovers unite! Two actors and filmmakers decided to cut through all the fluff and start a movie podcast where they actually discuss the film and not a million other things you don’t care about. Covering the obvious (did you like the movie?) while diving a little deeper (what is Interstellar really about? is there a bootstrap paradox?) we are having an in-depth conversation about movies and s... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 361 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsVisual ArtsTV & Film | |||
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We rescue Dustin Hoffman’s “Hero” and discuss:
• Cinematography, revelation shots, exposure;
• Story & Writing, news reporting, human nature;
• and other such stuff and things and stuff.
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We celebrate Ray Mendoza + Alex Garland’s “Warfare” and discuss:
• Sound design, perspective, realism vs heightened sound effects;
• Story & Writing, screenplay notes on flow and authenticity;
• and other such stuff and things and stuff.
“Every f... more
We bet on David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook” and discuss:
• Cinematography, effective cinematography;
• Story & Writing, art as therapy, having a goal, story engine, mental illness onscreen;
• and other such stuff and things and stuff.
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We plug into Gore Verbinski’s “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” and discuss:
• Cinematography, pacing scenes for the edit;
• Story & Writing, thought experiments as a basis for stories, the solution to technology;
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Greetings Gents! Found your podcast because of your review of Annihilation. I found many of my own ideas being echoed in your review. Helpful to know I’m not crazy, or at least not crazy alone! I would like to ask you to review an animated film, “The Secret of Kells.” Your review of the Book of Eli gave me hope that you would deal with Kells properly. Thank you for your work, and I look forward to hearing you discuss the Secret of Kells!
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Apple Podcasts5Holyfear84
United States2 years ago - Secret of Kells
Greetings Gents! Found your podcast because of your review of Annihilation. I found many of my own ideas being echoed in your review. Helpful to know I’m not crazy, or at least bot crazy alone! I would like to ask you review an animated film, the secret of kells. Your review of the bool of Eli gave me hope that you would deal with kells properly. Thank you for your work, and I look forward to hearing you discuss the secret of kells!
Apple Podcasts4Holyfear84United States3 years ago - Pestle
Great movie review and discussions!
Apple Podcasts5ChrisDionneUnited States3 years ago I'm so glad I stumbled upon this gem. I love the banter between the hosts as they share their reactions to films and insights about life and living authentically. The Pestle is a joy to listen to and has some fantastic take-aways. Highly recommend.
Podchaser54 years agoCourtney Marden- A deep and different approach… really smart duo.
Big fan of this podcast Wes is a really smart guy and brings a bevy of knowledge on a lot of topics (even beyond cinema) that makes this movie show a bit deeper than most of the others I listen to. Todd brings a nice counterpoint and soul to each show. I also like that both of these guys seem to enjoy the same movies as I do, which is an added bonus. Keep it up fellas!
Apple Podcasts5The San Diego ChickenUnited States5 years ago
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Two film-loving hosts cut through the fluff to offer in-depth, craft-focused discussions of movies. Episodes consistently balance accessible takeaways (did you like the film?) with deeper dives into cinematography, editing, acting choices, and underlying themes, often tying storytelling to broader cultural or philosophical ideas. The show stands out for its hands-on analysis by filmmakers, with conversations that connect technical craft to emotional resonance and narrative meaning, making it valuable for listeners who want both practical takeaways and thoughtful interpretation.
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