MIGHTY MOVIE PODCAST - Interviews with Filmmakers » MMP News http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog Behind the Scenes, Bite-Sized Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:36:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Feed your film jones with MIGHTY MOVIE PODCAST! In every 10 - 15 minute episode, you'll join film journalist Dan Persons (Independent Film Channel; Air America) as he takes you behind the scenes for a lively conversation with some of the most innovative and intriguing filmmakers working today. Dan Persons no Dan Persons dan.persons@mightymoviepodcast.com dan.persons@mightymoviepodcast.com (Dan Persons) copyright Dan Persons Behind the Scenes, Bite-Sized! Film, Movie, Cinema, Filmmaker, Director, Criticism, Journalism, Moviegoing, Entertainment, Drama, Comedy, Documentary MIGHTY MOVIE PODCAST - Interviews with Filmmakers http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/logo_v02_144.jpg http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/category/mmp-news/ No MMP Episode This Week http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2010/04/23/no-mmp-episode-this-week/ http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2010/04/23/no-mmp-episode-this-week/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:53:34 +0000 Dan Persons http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/?p=1759 The interview we were trying to set up fell through, so MIGHTY MOVIE PODCAST is taking a little break this week. Fear not, we’ve already got our next episode in the can: A conversation with director Tom Six about his outlandishly twisted horror film, THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE. Join us next week and, in the interim, have a great weekend!

]]> http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2010/04/23/no-mmp-episode-this-week/feed/ 0 Delay in THE SUN BEHIND THE CLOUDS Episode http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2010/04/02/delay-in-the-sun-behind-the-clouds-episode/ http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2010/04/02/delay-in-the-sun-behind-the-clouds-episode/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:15:44 +0000 Dan Persons http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/?p=1707 For reasons known only to Verizon (and maybe not even to them), I’ve lost my ability to upload files of any significant size, and so can’t get the interview with directors Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam discussing their new documentary, THE SUN BEHIND THE CLOUDS, up in time for the film’s debut weekend at Film Forum.

Which is a pity, because, of the films I’ve seen in the past few years about Tibet’s struggle for independence from China, SUN — in focusing on the tumultuous year of 2008 and the numerous protests that took place both within and without Tibet– provides the most comprehensive explanation of the issues involved, including an exploration of the rifts occurring within the independence movement itself. Instead of focusing purely on the spiritual side of this struggle — a narrative gambit I’ve noted in other docs, and not always the most compelling argument for non-spiritual guys like me — Sarin and Tenzing acknowledge the politics of this issue, and show political realities are occasionally competing against religious ideals. It’s a worthwhile film if you’re interested in better understanding this fight, or even if you’re just interested in political documentaries in general.

Right now, I’m looking to Monday to finally have the episode up. Meantime, please check out the trailer and visit the website.

Trailer

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www.thesunbehindtheclouds.com

]]> http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2010/04/02/delay-in-the-sun-behind-the-clouds-episode/feed/ 0 (Almost) Live from London: PIRATE RADIO vs. THE BOAT THAT ROCKED http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/10/18/almost-live-from-london-pirate-radio-vs-the-boat-that-rocked/ http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/10/18/almost-live-from-london-pirate-radio-vs-the-boat-that-rocked/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:58:48 +0000 Dan Persons http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/?p=1236 So I figured, while I’m in London interviewing some of the people involved with PIRATE RADIO, Richard Curtis’ film about those intrepid souls who in the 60’s brought the UK their daily dose of rock when the BBC was loathe to, why not try a little experiment in whether one dude with a netbook, a pocket camcorder, a copy of QuickTime Pro, and his hotel’s complimentary WiFi service can beat the international news bureaus at their own game? Hence this episode of MMP, our first video episode, wherein some Londoners voice their preference for film’s original, British title, THE BOAT THAT ROCKED, or the title it’ll be carrying in the U.S.

A few technical notes: First, if you’re watching this ep on Sunday the 18th or Monday the 19th, then mission accomplished — I’m actually still in London conducting my interviews. Next, I have to admit that cutting in QuickTime doesn’t allow for the most elegant product (I believe the sage physician Leonard McCoy coined the most fitting analogy: “Threading a needle with a sledgehammer”). Finally, this ep may not play on an iPod. Sorry, I just didn’t have enough time to research the proper formats. I’d appreciate hearing if you were able to see this ep or not. Just use the comments form on the MMP website.

In any case, please enjoy my chiseled good looks, and a set of rather interesting opinions on one of the more pressing issues of the day. (Okay, maybe I have to get my priorities straight.)

FOCUS FEATURES’ 9 OPENS IN THE UK ON OCTOBER 28TH
CHECK OUT THE TRAILER:

]]> http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/10/18/almost-live-from-london-pirate-radio-vs-the-boat-that-rocked/feed/ 2 Acting Legend,Activism,British,Comedy,Controversy,Fantasy,Indie,Off Beat,Satire,Sex,Success So I figured, while I'm in London interviewing some of the people involved with PIRATE RADIO, Richard Curtis' film about those intrepid souls who in the 60's brought the UK their daily dose of rock when the BBC was loathe to, So I figured, while I'm in London interviewing some of the people involved with PIRATE RADIO, Richard Curtis' film about those intrepid souls who in the 60's brought the UK their daily dose of rock when the BBC was loathe to, why not try a little experiment in whether one dude with a netbook, a pocket camcorder, a copy of QuickTime Pro, and his hotel's complimentary WiFi service can beat the international news bureaus at their own game? Hence this episode of MMP, our first video episode, wherein some Londoners voice their preference for film's original, British title, THE BOAT THAT ROCKED, or the title it'll be carrying in the U.S. A few technical notes: First, if you're watching this ep on Sunday the 18th or Monday the 19th, then mission accomplished -- I'm actually still in London conducting my interviews. Next, I have to admit that cutting in QuickTime doesn't allow for the most elegant product (I believe the sage physician Leonard McCoy coined the most fitting analogy: "Threading a needle with a sledgehammer"). Finally, this ep may not play on an iPod. Sorry, I just didn't have enough time to research the proper formats. I'd appreciate hearing if you were able to see this ep or not. Just use the comments form on the MMP website. In any case, please enjoy my chiseled good looks, and a set of rather interesting opinions on one of the more pressing issues of the day. (Okay, maybe I have to get my priorities straight.) FOCUS FEATURES' 9 OPENS IN THE UK ON OCTOBER 28TH CHECK OUT THE TRAILER: Dan Persons no Tech Hiccup at MMP http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/09/27/tech-hiccup-at-mmp/ http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/09/27/tech-hiccup-at-mmp/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:57:32 +0000 Dan Persons http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/?p=1008 Okay, so now I know why they say to backup databases frequently. My WordPress glitched today, trashing the MMP site.

Fortunately, I did take a backup a couple of weeks ago, so everything’s restored back to the Tim Burton/9 episode. We’ll get the rest back up this week — hopefully tomorrow. That will include the BRIGHT STAR, PARADISE, and COCO BEFORE CHANEL interviews.

‘Course, if you need to hear those eps right now, you can go to my postings on HuffPost.

Sorry about this little snag, fellas. We’ll get this info to you just as soon as we work it out. (Quick, what movie is that quote from?)

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The latest episode of the highly-regarded EDGY PODCAST REVIEWS offers hosts Daniel & Jana’s opinions on MMP and, to put it mildly, they kinda love it.

Here, in fine, film industry tradition, are some excerpted quotes (trust me, I’m being fair in my selection):

“…the length of the episodes are about 20 minutes and left us wanting more… Dan asks great questions… We recommend Mighty Movie Podcast for listeners who want a different style and presentation for a podcast in the TV and Film category.

Daniel: Four Stars

Jana: Four and a Half Stars“

Clicking on the badge above will take you to the page featuring the episode, or you can just click here.

But what you really should do is to subscribe to EDGY PODCAST REVIEWS on iTunes. Daniel & Jana are fun to listen to and know from whence they speak — their critiques are well-reasoned and usually spot-on. Whether you’re a tentative explorer in the world of podcasting or drinking deeply from that deep, deep well (and, really, you should get out every now and then and get some sun), they’ll open you up to stuff you never dreamed existed.  Me, I shall forever be in their debt for having steered me to THE CHILDREN’S HOUR OF KNOWLEDGE (too bad these guys seem to have stopped producing eps, but that’s not D&J’s fault).

]]> http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/07/19/raves-for-mmp/feed/ 0 THE SUMMER OF CORRECTIONS: iTunes Repost for (500) DAYS OF SUMMER and Release Date for IN THE LOOP http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/07/17/the-summer-of-corrections-itunes-repost-for-500-days-of-summer-and-release-date-for-in-the-loop/ http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/07/17/the-summer-of-corrections-itunes-repost-for-500-days-of-summer-and-release-date-for-in-the-loop/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:07:00 +0000 Dan Persons http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/?p=788 Turns out there may be some trouble downloading the (500) DAYS OF SUMMER episode on iTunes, so this is a repost that hopefully will fix things. If you had trouble downloading on iTunes before, give it a shot again. If you wind up getting two copies of this ep, well, consider that twice the MMP for your money! (I know, I know, it’s free.)

If you’re still having trouble downloading, I’d appreciate being contacted. Your satisfaction is my only goal (that, and having dinner with Martin Scorsese, but you know…).

In addition, the release date I cited in the IN THE LOOP episode came from old info. Turns out the film is being released in New York on July 24th. Hope that didn’t mess up your plans for the weekend.

That’s all for now. Resume living.

]]> http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/07/17/the-summer-of-corrections-itunes-repost-for-500-days-of-summer-and-release-date-for-in-the-loop/feed/ 0 British,Comedy,Controversy,Drama,Emotion,George W. Bush,Indie,Love,Middle East,Off Beat,Romance,Romantic Comedy Turns out there may be some trouble downloading the (500) DAYS OF SUMMER episode on iTunes, so this is a repost that hopefully will fix things. If you had trouble downloading on iTunes before, give it a shot again. Turns out there may be some trouble downloading the (500) DAYS OF SUMMER episode on iTunes, so this is a repost that hopefully will fix things. If you had trouble downloading on iTunes before, give it a shot again. If you wind up getting two copies of this ep, well, consider that twice the MMP for your money! (I know, I know, it's free.) If you're still having trouble downloading, I'd appreciate being contacted. Your satisfaction is my only goal (that, and having dinner with Martin Scorsese, but you know...). In addition, the release date I cited in the IN THE LOOP episode came from old info. Turns out the film is being released in New York on July 24th. Hope that didn't mess up your plans for the weekend. That's all for now. Resume living. Dan Persons no MMP on Current TV http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/05/28/mmp-on-current-tv/ http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/2009/05/28/mmp-on-current-tv/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 14:23:51 +0000 Dan Persons http://mightymoviepodcast.com/blog/?p=590 This keeps up, I’m going to have to add a “15 Seconds of Fame” category to the site. Got word this week that the haiku I created for the NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN review will be read on tonight’s (Thursday, May 28) episode of THE ROTTEN TOMATOES SHOW on Current TV. Episode debuts at 10:30/9:30 c and runs several times thereafter. Following first airing, you should also be able to find it by clicking the banner below.

At last, primetime exposure! (Sorta.)

The Rotten Tomatoes Show

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