Impassioned movie reviews with insight into a movie's best of themes, characters, actors, music, and quotes. Focused not on the technical but on the emotional. An auditory essay... kind of. A stream of consciousness made for the layman moviegoer, by the layman moviegoer. Dive in for a swim.
"It's Called A Movie: Episode 7 – Prisoners”
Impassioned movie reviews with insight into a movie's best of themes, characters, actors, music, and quotes. Focused not on the technical but on the emotional. An auditory essay... kind of. A stream of consciousness made for the layman moviegoer, by the layman moviegoer. Dive in for a swim.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:52) Topic: Prisoners by Denis Villeneuve
(01:23) Brief plot summary
(03:08) Theme: Conviction
(07:51) Theme: Failure
(12:36) Theme: Culpability
(18:14) Acting & Performance: Jake Gyllenhaal as Detective Loki
(20:25) Musical & Auditory Experience: “Through Falling Snow”
(22:31) One thing I do NOT love: Waging A War Against God
(25:23) Favorite Quote & Wrap-Up
(26:57) Thank you & stay tuned for next show!
5 Feb 2025
Episode 6 – 3:10 to Yuma
"It's Called A Movie: Episode 6 – 3:10 to Yuma”
Impassioned movie reviews with insight into a movie's best of themes, characters, actors, music, and quotes. Focused not on the technical but on the emotional. An auditory essay... kind of. A stream of consciousness made for the layman moviegoer, by the layman moviegoer. Dive in for a swim.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:51) Topic: 3:10 to Yuma by James Mangold
(01:23) Brief plot summary
(03:08) Theme: Perception
(10:28) Theme: Avarice
(14:17) Theme: Honor
(17:11) Acting & Performance: Ben Foster as Charlie Prince
(18:42) Musical & Auditory Experience: The Train
(21:10) One thing I do NOT love: Undying loyalty
(23:27) Favorite Quote & Wrap-Up
(24:40) Thank you & stay tuned for next show!
22 Jan 2025
Bonus Episode 1 — Tor’s Trofeos
"It's Called A Movie: Bonus Episode 1 — Tor’s Trofeos“
Bonus episodes recapping the last five movie reviews and awarding them a rating on “Tor’s Trofeos.”
Impassioned movie reviews with insight into a movie's best of themes, characters, actors, music, and quotes. Focused not on the technical but on the emotional. An auditory essay... kind of. A stream of consciousness made for the layman moviegoer, by the layman moviegoer. Dive in for a swim.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:54) Recap: The Last Five Episodes
(01:29) Tor’s Trofeos
(01:44) Episode 1: Gladiator
(02:13) Episode 2: Pan’s Labyrinth
(02:42) Episode 3: The Fifth Element
(03:12) Episode 4: Oblivion
(03:42) Episode 5: The Mask of Zorro
(04:12) Outro & Thank You!
15 Jan 2025
Episode 5 – The Mask of Zorro
"It's Called A Movie: Episode 5 – The Mask of Zorro"
Impassioned movie reviews with insight into a movie's best of themes, characters, actors, music, and quotes. Focused not on the technical but on the emotional. An auditory essay... kind of. A stream of consciousness made for the layman moviegoer, by the layman moviegoer. Dive in for a swim.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:51) Topic: The Mask of Zorro by Martin Campbell
(01:27) Brief plot summary
(03:25) Theme: Fatherhood
(06:23) Theme: Retribution
(09:40) Theme: Altruism
(13:33) Acting & Performance: Antonio Banderas as Zorro
(15:41) Musical & Auditory Experience: “I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You” with Marc Anthony
(17:07) One thing I do NOT love: The convenient Nanny
(19:09) Favorite Quote & Wrap-Up
(21:27) Thank you & stay tuned for next show!
8 Jan 2025
Episode 4 – Oblivion
"It's Called A Movie: Episode 4 – Oblivion"
Impassioned movie reviews with insight into a movie's best of themes, characters, actors, music, and quotes. Focused not on the technical but on the emotional. An auditory essay... kind of. A stream of consciousness made for the layman moviegoer, by the layman moviegoer. Dive in for a swim.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:49) Topic: Oblivion by Joseph Kosinski
(01:23) Brief plot summary
(03:30) Theme: Duty
(14:30) Theme: Identity
(22:03) Theme: Love
(25:52) Acting & Performance: Andrea Riseborough
(29:54) Musical & Auditory Experience: “Fearful Odds” by Anthony Gonzalez (M83) and Joseph Trapanese
(33:41) One thing I do NOT love: Vika as the antagonist
(37:33) Favorite Quote & Wrap-Up
(40:16) Thank you & stay tuned for next show!
1 Jan 2025
Episode 3 – The Fifth Element
"It's Called A Movie: Episode 3 – The Fifth Element"
Impassioned movie reviews with insight into a movie's best of themes, characters, actors, music, and quotes. Focused not on the technical but on the emotional. An auditory essay... kind of. A stream of consciousness made for the layman moviegoer, by the layman moviegoer. Dive in for a swim.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:47) Topic: The Fifth Element by Luc Besson
(01:27) Brief plot summary
(03:04) Theme: Greed
(06:23) Theme: Loyalty
(09:52) Theme: Love
(12:57) Acting & Performance: Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod
(16:03) Musical & Auditory Experience: “Protect Life” by Éric Serra
(18:03) One thing I do NOT love: Mondoshawan’s disappearance
(20:46) Favorite Quote & Wrap-Up
(22:54) Thank you & stay tuned for next show!
25 Dec 2024
Episode 2 – Pan’s Labyrinth
"It's Called A Movie: Episode 2 – Pan’s Labyrinth"
Impassioned movie reviews with insight into a movie's best of themes, characters, actors, music, and quotes. Focused not on the technical but on the emotional. An auditory essay... kind of. A stream of consciousness made for the layman moviegoer, by the layman moviegoer. Dive in for a swim.
Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:51) Topic: Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro
(01:33) Brief plot summary
(02:58) Theme: Pride
(05:43) Theme: Conviction
(08:21) Theme: Sacrifice
(10:50) Acting & Performance: Sergi López as Captain Vidal
(13:56) Musical & Auditory Experience: “A Princess” by Javier Navarette
(15:43) One thing I do NOT love: Carmen’s development
(18:28) Favorite Quote & Wrap-Up
(20:26) Thank you & stay tuned for next show!
21 Dec 2024
Episode 1 – Gladiator
"It's Called A Movie: Episode 1 – Gladiator"
Impassioned movie reviews with insight into a movie's best of themes, characters, actors, music, and quotes. Focused not on the technical but on the emotional. An auditory essay... kind of. A stream of consciousness made for the layman moviegoer, by the layman moviegoer. Dive in for a swim.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:47) Topic: Gladiator by Ridley Scott
(01:30) Brief plot summary
(02:55) Theme: Defiance
(05:36) Theme: Hope
(08:28) Theme: Friendship and camaraderie
(11:25) Acting & Performance: Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus
(14:52) Musical & Auditory Experience: “Now We Are Free” by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard
(17:18) “Not everything can be the best thing ever” - one thing I do NOT love
(20:58) Favorite Quote & Wrap-Up
(23:42) Thank you & stay tuned for next show
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