Scene Weekly

By: Jonathan and Stephen
  • Summary

  • Two part-time cinemaddicts discuss the merits of two movies weekly—with only one victor. Please come dive in with us as we alter the theme/topic each week.

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Episodes
  • "41. One Take Wonders" Russian Ark vs Boiling Point
    Nov 15 2024

    "Scene Weekly" In this week's episode, hosts Jonathan and Stephen dive into the intricate world of single-shot films, tackling two groundbreaking movies that each capture an entire story in one continuous take. Jonathan champions Russian Ark, Alexander Sokurov's epic journey through Russian history that sweeps through the Winter Palace in a seamless 90-minute shot. Meanwhile, Stephen brings Boiling Point to the table, the intense drama set in a bustling restaurant kitchen, where tension, pressure, and performances reach boiling point in a single, unbroken sequence.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 40. "Martial Arts Movies" - Enter the Dragon vs Bloodsport
    Nov 8 2024

    "Scene Weekly" - In this action-packed episode, our hosts go toe-to-toe in a spirited debate as they pit two legendary martial arts films against each other: Enter the Dragon and Bloodsport! We’re joined by two special guests—Sifu, a seasoned black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and his dedicated pupil, Andy—to bring in the insights from real martial artists as we break down the bone-crunching, high-kicking, and philosophical undertones of these classics.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 39. "Divorce Films" - Dinner with Friends vs The Squid and the Whale
    Nov 1 2024

    "Scene Weekly" Jonathan and Stephen throw on their divorce lawyer hats and dive into two movies that turn splitting up into an art form. It’s Dinner with Friends, where adults grapple with the fallout of divorce over gourmet meals, versus The Squid and the Whale, where a family meltdown turns hilariously tragic. Will Stephen convince Jonathan that an adult dinner party packs more emotional punch than a messy, adolescent drama? Or will Jonathan serve up a win for The Squid and the Whale? Tune in for spicy debates, sharp one-liners, and a few too many marriage jokes!

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    1 hr and 6 mins

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