by Filmmaker Commentary
Filmmaker Commentary is dedicated to showing you how to improve your film making process. We do this by reviewing the DVD and Blu-Ray commentaries and special features of working movie directors, producers, actors, and writers. Hosted by Filmmaker Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Film Producer Casey G. Smith
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June 20, 2026
<p>Wax on, wax off. This week, we’re stepping onto the mat to break down John G. Avildsen’s 1984 underdog masterpiece, The Karate Kid.</p><p>We dive deep into the filmmaking mechanics that made this coming-of-age classic a cultural phenomenon. From Avildsen’s brilliant pacing of the iconic training montages to Robert Mark Kamen’s structurally perfect script, we explore how a simple martial arts teen drama became the ultimate cinematic blueprint for triumph.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Training Montages:</strong> How editing and Bill Conti's score work together to build inevitable momentum.</p></li><li><p><strong>Framing the Fight:</strong> The cinematography and blocking tricks used to make the All-Valley Tournament feel massive and high-stakes.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Emotional Core:</strong> How Pat Morita’s nuanced performance and the pacing of the Miyagi/Daniel relationship ground the film.</p></li><li><p><strong>Directorial Restraint:</strong> Avildsen's choices that kept a highly commercial concept from dipping into pure camp.</p></li></ul><p>Grab your chopsticks, catch a fly, and tune in for a masterclass in heart, narrative structure, and the perfect crane kick.</p><p>Listen now and follow the show for weekly deep-dives into cinema's greatest hits.</p><p><strong>Filmmaker Commentary Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr.</strong></p><p><strong>Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith</strong></p><p><strong>www.filmmakercommentary.com</strong></p><p></p>
June 12, 2026
<p>Our 8th episode of What We've Been Watching is an offshoot of filmmaker commentary. Here we cover media we've been watching!</p><p>Drop in the comments what you've been watching.</p><p>www.filmmakercommentary.com</p><p><br></p><p></p>
June 9, 2026
<p>The 2000s classic Love and Basketball is a true work of passion. Monica and Quincy love and play basketball together through many life challenges from childhood to adulthood. This is a must-see for first-time filmmakers. </p><p><br></p><p>Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr.</p><p>Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith </p>
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Filmmaker Commentary is dedicated to showing you how to improve your film making process. We do this by reviewing the DVD and Blu-Ray commentaries and special features of working movie directors, producers, actors, and writers.
Hosted by Filmmaker Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Film Producer Casey G. Smith
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