Talking about movies, sometimes with friends, sometimes with family and sometimes just me. We will discuss our thoughts and feelings, a bit of history and any backstory about the movie, the directors , the writers and the actors. The hope is to hopefully get you to watch a movie you haven't watched before or will want to watch again.
Movie Night with Josh Barry
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Talking about movies, sometimes with friends, sometimes with family and sometimes just me. We will discuss our thoughts and feelings, a bit of history and any backstory about the movie, the directors , the writers and the actors. The hope is to hopefully get you to watch a movie you haven't watched before or will want to watch again.
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July 24, 2026
Movie Night Ep 71 Goodfellas
<p>@movienight-with-Josh-BarryGoodfellas (1990) is Martin Scorsese’s electrifying portrait of mob life as experienced by Henry Hill, told in a rush of voiceover, whip‑sharp editing, and wall‑to‑wall needle‑drops. It’s as much a film about seduction and memory as it is about crime, and the music is central to how that story is told.Below is a breakdown focused on the soundtrack’s role, key production anecdotes and casting stories, the script’s origins, the budget and box office, and the awards and recognition the film has received.1. How the Music Works in GoodfellasNo traditional score – only songsScorsese made a very deliberate decision: no composed background score, only pre‑existing songs. Every piece of music in Goodfellas is sourced from the popular music of the time period depicted in a given scene, and he applied strict personal rules:The song had to be period‑accurate for the moment on screen.It had to comment on the scene or characters “in an oblique way”—never just wallpaper.He famously said he had much of the soundtrack picked out years in advance, long before shooting began. On set he would even play tracks during takes to help actors find the rhythm and mood of a moment.</p>
July 20, 2026
Movie Night Essay Ep 70 Django Unchained
<p>@movienight-with-Josh-Barry</p><p>Django Unchained (2012), Quentin Tarantino’s Spaghetti Western revenge saga, flips slavery-era tropes with a freed Black bounty hunter’s quest to save his wife. Jamie Foxx’s Django, trained by Christoph Waltz’s charming Dr. King Schultz, infiltrates Leonardo DiCaprio’s sadistic Calvin Candie’s Candyland plantation, clashing with Kerry Washington’s Broomhilda and Samuel L. Jackson’s treacherous Stephen. Non-linear flashbacks, explosive violence, and anachronistic music create a "revenge musical" blending blaxploitation, Westerns, and hip-hop catharsis.</p><p><strong>Detailed Story Breakdown</strong></p><p><strong>Prologue & Act 1: Chains Broken (Texas 1858)</strong></p><p>Nightfall, Texas plains: Slave traders Ace/Dicky Speck herd chained men, including Django Freeman (Foxx). German dentist-turned-bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Waltz) approaches with warrants for Speck brothers. Schultz buys Django (identifies wanted slavers), shoots Speck after witnessing brutality. "Nicaragua" (Jerry Goldsmith) underscores tension—ominous horns signal alliance.</p><p>Flashback: Django separated from wife Broomhilda von Shaft (Washington) after plantation escape attempt. Schultz reveals bounty hunter life; Django agrees to ID Speck brothers for freedom/share. Nashville: Schultz outfits Django in blue suit, dynamite vest, iconic hat. "His Name Was King" (Luis Bacalov) swells—hero theme from original Django (1966).</p><p>Daughtrey, Texas: Sheriff (Bill Sharp) arrests them; Schultz quick-draws him (wanted poster). Marshal arrives; Schultz claims legal. Saloon shootout: Django kills Speck brother. "La Corsa 2nd Version" (Bacalov)—triumphant gallop as Django claims first kill.</p><p>Montana raid: Schultz/Django lure hooded raiders with Speck warrant. "Requiem and Prologue" (Masamichi Amano)—orchestral dread builds ambush. Django executes. Schultz gifts horse/vest; partners. Theme: Mentorship, Django’s agency birth.</p><p><br /></p><p></p>
July 17, 2026
Movie Night Ep 69 Django Unchained
<p>@movienight-with-Josh-Barry</p><p>Django Unchained (2012), Quentin Tarantino’s Spaghetti Western revenge saga, flips slavery-era tropes with a freed Black bounty hunter’s quest to save his wife. Jamie Foxx’s Django, trained by Christoph Waltz’s charming Dr. King Schultz, infiltrates Leonardo DiCaprio’s sadistic Calvin Candie’s Candyland plantation, clashing with Kerry Washington’s Broomhilda and Samuel L. Jackson’s treacherous Stephen. Non-linear flashbacks, explosive violence, and anachronistic music create a "revenge musical" blending blaxploitation, Westerns, and hip-hop catharsis.</p><p><strong>Detailed Story Breakdown</strong></p><p><strong>Prologue & Act 1: Chains Broken (Texas 1858)</strong></p><p>Nightfall, Texas plains: Slave traders Ace/Dicky Speck herd chained men, including Django Freeman (Foxx). German dentist-turned-bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Waltz) approaches with warrants for Speck brothers. Schultz buys Django (identifies wanted slavers), shoots Speck after witnessing brutality. "Nicaragua" (Jerry Goldsmith) underscores tension—ominous horns signal alliance.</p><p>Flashback: Django separated from wife Broomhilda von Shaft (Washington) after plantation escape attempt. Schultz reveals bounty hunter life; Django agrees to ID Speck brothers for freedom/share. Nashville: Schultz outfits Django in blue suit, dynamite vest, iconic hat. "His Name Was King" (Luis Bacalov) swells—hero theme from original Django (1966).</p><p>Daughtrey, Texas: Sheriff (Bill Sharp) arrests them; Schultz quick-draws him (wanted poster). Marshal arrives; Schultz claims legal. Saloon shootout: Django kills Speck brother. "La Corsa 2nd Version" (Bacalov)—triumphant gallop as Django claims first kill.</p><p>Montana raid: Schultz/Django lure hooded raiders with Speck warrant. "Requiem and Prologue" (Masamichi Amano)—orchestral dread builds ambush. Django executes. Schultz gifts horse/vest; partners. Theme: Mentorship, Django’s agency birth.</p><p></p>
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