May 2013
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Pod Shots - The Great Gatsby
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by the co-host of Plain Label Podcast, the one and only Rachel Kruse! In this episode we’re going with a new film that fits in so well with our Movies and Books theme we’ve been discussing, the 2013 adaptaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book: The Great Gatsby. Baz Luhrmann co-writes and directs the film that...
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Episode 34 - Books to Movies Part 4
In this episode we continue our mega theme with Books to Movies Part 4. We begin our talk on the films: Fried Green Tomatoes, Fight Club, V for Vendetta, and Never Let Me Go. In this episode we’re joined by the always entertaining Courtney Leaver! Just because the book is already out, doesn’t mean you’re off the hook from ordering a copy of Low Concept 3 at www.kingbonepress.stonenvy.com!...
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Pod Shots - Star Trek
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by 11 O’Clock Comics’ own David A. Price! In this episode we’re going back to the Star Trek well with a discussion on the 2009 Star Trek franchise reboot film. We begin with a discussion of our histories of Star Trek. Getting into the discussion David and Eric talk about the casting, the set design choices, the characters,...
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Episode 33 - Books to Movies Part 3
In this episode we continue our mega theme with Books to Movies Part 3. We begin our talk on the films: The Princess Bride, Road to Perdition, Mean Girls and Eric sadly, takes on the film Away From Her, by himself. Just because the book is already out, doesn’t mean you’re off the hook from ordering a copy of Low Concept 3 at www.kingbonepress.stonenvy.com! It’s a great book at...
April 2013
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Special Edition Podcast - Low Concept 3
In this episode Eric is joined by some of the creators behind Low Concept 3! If you haven’t ordered the anthology yet, first of all shame on you, a secondly, you can still order the book over at www.kingbonepress.storenvy.com!
Music:
The Clash - Guns of Brixton
Stereophonics - A Thousand Trees
Erykah Badu - Bump it
The Carpenters - Please Mr. Postman
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The...
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Episode 32 - Books to Movies Part 2
In this episode we continue our mega theme with Books to Movies Part 2. We begin our talk on the films: Into the Wild, The Time Traveler’s Wife, Moneyball, and The Hunger Games. We start off with a quick reminder to support our writing efforts by pre-ordering Low Concept 3 at www.kingbonepress.stonenvy.com Getting into the actual discussion, we begin with a frustrating film for one of us,...
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Pod Shots - Lucky Number Slevin
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by returning guest, Shawn Pryor! In another of the “new to Eric” films, we’ve selected the 2006 crime film, Lucky Number Slevin. In this episode Shawn discusses his connection to the film, while Eric briefly mentions why he wasn’t drawn to it, and hadn’t seen it before. They go over the casting...
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Episode 31 - Books to Movies Part 1
In this episode we begin a mega theme with our first discussion on books that were made into movies. We begin our first talk on three movies that were books that either one of our hosts, or both, have read. In this episode we’re discussion the films: Sin City, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Watchmen. We start off with a quick reminder to support our writing efforts by pre-ordering...
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Special Edition - 2013 Baseball Preview
Welcome back to another special edition of the Plain Label Podcast. In this episode I’m joined by fellow baseball fans and returning guests: Travis Siebrass, Marcus Herring, and Craig Meister. We begin the show by discussing the off-season of our favorite teams. Travis begins with a look at the rebuilding Cubs. Marcus discusses how he fired Bobby Valentine from the Red Sox. Craig tells...
March 2013
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Searching for...
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by returning guest, Steve Bruns! In our first discussion of a documentary, we selected the 2012 doc, Searching for Sugar Man, the Oscar Winner in 2012 for best documentary, although this was recorded before the Oscars. We dig into the film, discussing the artist known as Rodriguez and his position in the music world...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 30 - 70s and 80s...
In this episode our hosts wrap up the discussion on some of their favorite comedy films from the 1970s and 1980s. We start off with a quick reminder to support our writing efforts by pre-ordering Low Concept 3 at www.kingbonepress.stonenvy.com Getting into the actual discussion, we begin with another Mel Brooks classic Blazing Saddles, and we discuss the balls of Mr. Brooks by having the courage...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - We Need to Talk...
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by guest Cameron Rice! You can find Cameron also on the deliberate noise network with his shows: Cameron Watches Movies and Filmographies. In this episode we discuss the Lynn Ramsey film We Need to Talk About Kevin. This controversial film came out in 2012 and Cameron had it as one of his favorites from last year. We...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 29 - 70s and 80s...
In this episode our hosts discuss some of their favorite comedy films from the 1970s and 1980s. We start off with a quick reminder to support our writing efforts by pre-ordering Low Concept 3 at www.kingbonepress.stonenvy.com Getting into the actual discussion, we begin with the Mel Brooks classic Young Frankenstein which was a first watch for Eric. We move into Monty Python and the Holy Grail...
February 2013
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Shotgun Stories
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by returning guest Steve Bruns to once again discuss a film by Jeff Nichols. This time around, we’re talking about his first film, Shotgun Stories. We go into detail about the film and compare, maybe unfairly to the more widely known Take Shelter. We break down Nichols as a storyteller and comment on how in his films...
Plain Label Podcast Episode 28 - Romantic Dramas...
Welcome back to the Plain Label Podcast! For this episode we are discussing Romantic Dramas once again. Before getting into the discussion we announced how to support our writing endeavors through the 11 O’Clock Comics forum and the help of Jon Westhoff and King Bone Press! You can pre-order the anthology our 12 page story appears in at http://www.kingbonepress.storenvy.com
In our show, this...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Mulholland Dr
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by returning guest Ben Tiede to discuss the controversial, the mind bending, the interpretive David Lynch classic Mulholland Dr. The pair start off the discussion with their histories with them and as they begin to dig into the film, they soon realize they have completely different takes on the film and what it’s...
Plain Label Podcast Episode 27 - Romantic Dramas...
It’s our 1 year anniversary show! Yay for us! Since it’s been exactly a year since this show start, we decided to take a look back at what our very first show was, and re-visit that discussion of movies, with a dramatic twist. Also in this episode we make an announcement for some changes in the way we do our Pod Shots episodes, so look for that! Getting into the actual discussion...
January 2013
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Bronson
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by Andy Ruiz as we talk about the biopic Bronson! Before we begin the discussion, Eric explains why he loves Tom Hardy so much. They begin their discussion on the film and director/co-writer Nicolas Winding Refn. Eric begins and dominates the discussion going into details about why he enjoys the film so much. They...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 26 - Harry Potter Part...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we continue on with our month of Harry Potter focusing this time on the final four films in the Harry Potter franchise! We are once again joined by Courtney Leaver and we dig deeply into the films, hence the nearly 3 hour long episode, and while Eric continues to ask questions, one thing is clear, read the book, and...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Double Indemnity
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by Zack Kruse, co-host of The Quad, and writer of Mystery Solved! For this episode, we are talking about the 1944 classic Billy Wilder film Double Indemnity! Starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson the film is truly one of Hollywood’s greats and we start off discussing why Zack picked this film, and...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 25 - Harry Potter Part...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! It’s a new year, a new month, and of course that means a new theme! For this month we are talking Harry Potter! Also for this month we are joined by Courtney Leaver! Before getting into the discussion we get into our histories with Harry Potter the books, the movies, and how we came to the series. We then finally get into the...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Serenity
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by Sidebar Nation’s own, Dwight Clark! For this first episode of 2013, we are talking about the 2005 film Serenity, written and directed by Joss Whedon. Based on the short lived FOX TV series Firefly, the film stars Nathan Fillion as Mal Reynolds and Summer Glau as River Tam.
We begin the discussion with a...
December 2012
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 24 - Christmas Movies...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we conclude our look at Christmas movies! We discuss A Christmas Story and one of us, thinks it might not be the classic it’s made out to be! After rattling off lines from that film, we discuss the 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas. This was a first viewing for Eric and our hosts talk about the film, the look of...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Take Shelter
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by Steve Bruns as we discuss the 2011 film Take Shelter. Written and Directed by Jeff Nichols, the film stars Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain!
We start off with our history of the film, before discussing the acting of Shannon and Chastain. We then detail why this film works so well, taking apart several...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 23 - Christmas Movies...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we begin our new theme for December, and of course, it’s Christmas movies! Our hosts sit down with some holiday cheer and discuss: It’s a Wonderful Life, Scrooged, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Home Alone! Join us for another fun filled & alcohol fueled episode of Plain Label Podcast!
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Cloud Atlas
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by returning guest Sean Stangland, as we discuss the 2012 film Cloud Atlas. Based on the book written by David Mitchell, the film was co-written and co-directed by Tom Tykwer and Lana & Andy Wachowski. The film stars Tom Hanks, Halle Barry, Hugo Weaving, Jim Broadbent, Doona Bae, Jim Sturgess, Ben Whishaw, and James...
November 2012
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 22 - Time Travel Part...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we conclude our Time Travel month with a discussion of Peggy Sue Got Married (yes again) Hot Tub Time Machine, Primer, Meet the Robinsons, and Back to the Future.
We begin by giving on a chance to explain why he wanted us to watch and talk about Peggy Sue Got Married, which we discussed on Part 1 of our Time Travel...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Time After Time
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by special guest Gabriel Hardman, as we discuss the 1979 film Time After Time. Written and Directed by Nicholas Meyer the film stars Malcolm McDowell as H.G. Wells, David Warner as Jack the Ripper, and Mary Steenburgen as H.G.’s guide to the future!
We start off with a discussion of our history with this...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 21 - Time Travel Part...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we are talking about four time travel films including: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Peggy Sue Got Married, Timecrimes and Twelve Monkeys.
We begin with a discussion on Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. We discuss our history with the film, and then get into a discussion about the plot, and...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Star Trek: First...
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by returning guest Shawn Pryor, as we discuss the 1996 film Star Trek: First Contact! We begin with a discussion of our histories with the Star Trek franchise and specifically the movies. We move on to discuss the new additions to the cast this time around with James Cromwell playing Zephram Cochran and Alfre Woodard...
October 2012
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 20 - Favorite Scary...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we are talking about four of our favorite scary movies with a discussion on The Ring, Paranormal Activity, The Descent, and The Strangers.
We begin with a discussion on The Ring, the 2002 film starring Naomi Watts. We discuss our history with the film, and then get into a discussion about the plot, if it works as a...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Looper
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by my regular Plain Label Podcast host, Rachel Kruse as we discuss the 2012 film Looper! We begin with a breakdown of the cast from Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Joe, to Emily Blunt as Sarah, Bruce Willis as Old Joe, Jeff Daniels as Abe, and the always sniveling Paul Dano as Seth.
We then dive into spoiler territory...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 19 - Worst Horror...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we decided to do a little bit of an experiment. For this episode we’re talking about the worst horror films of all time, that we’ve seen. The twist on our normal episode is that two of the films we talk about were selected by you, the audience. So for this episode we’re talking about the films: House,...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Donnie Darko
Welcome back to another episode of Pod Shots! In this episode I’m joined by Ben Tiede as we discuss the 2001 film Donnie Darko! The hosts begin with their history with the film before discussing the cast and how this little film that made no money, has a fantastic cast, and almost everyone we know, has seen the film. They then move into the film, and the complexities that writer/director...
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Plain Label Podcast: Special Edition - 2012...
In this special edition of the Plain Label Podcast, Eric is joined by fellow baseball fans Travis Siebrass and Marcus Herring to discuss the second half of the baseball season and the 2012 Baseball Playoffs. Travis gives a breakdown of his Chicago Cubs before having to depart, leaving Marcus and Eric to break down the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves before getting into what they thought of...
Plain Label Podcast Episode 18 - Vampires,...
It’s a new month and a new theme! For the month of October, we are talking Horror films! With our first episode of the month, we are talking about the horror film monsters: Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies! Eric took the lead with this episode selecting one film from each of these categories. For the Vampire category we’re talking: Let Me In. For Werewolves, Eric chose the film...
September 2012
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Scotland, Pa.
Welcome back to the Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots! In this episode, Eric is joined by Mystery Solved’s Zack Kruse! to discuss the 2001 modern retelling of MacBeth, Scotland, Pa. The film was written and directed by Billy Morrissette and stars Maura Tierney, James LeGros, and Christopher Walken. Zack and Eric talk about their history with the film, including the fact that Eric has never heard...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 17 - The Best of Pixar
Here we go again with another episode of Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we are going to talk about the best Pixar films to date. We discuss our six favorites starting with: Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Wall-E, Up, and Toy Story 3. The hosts talk about how Pixar has matured through the years and how incredibly moving these films can be. They quickly discuss all 6 films and...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - L.A. Confidential
Welcome back to the Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots! In this episode, Eric is joined by Andy Ruiz to discuss the 1997 classic L.A. Confidential! The film was directed by Curtis Hanson and stars Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey and Kim Basinger. Andy and Eric talk about their history of the film before breaking down what exactly works and what doesn’t quite sit well with them about the...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 16 - History of Disney...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we conclude our talk on the history of Disney! Beginning with the late 90’s and the film, Hercules our hosts discuss each of the traditionally animated films produced by Disney to current day. Some of them we loved and some of them we loathed. It’s a fun and entertaining discussion on the Plain Label Podcast!
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August 2012
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Batman
Welcome back to the Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots! In this episode, Eric is joined by Shawn Pryor to discuss original modern Batman film, the 1989 Batman, starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger. The film directed by Tim Burton, was a movie and cultural phenomenon, but not quite a perfect film. Shawn and Eric discuss the history of the film, with Shawn reading from a Star Log...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 15 - History of Disney...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we continue our talk on the history of Disney! Beginning with the 70’s and the film, The Aristocats, our hosts discuss each of the films up to, and including the Disney Renaissance films: The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Pocahontas! Join us for another fun discussion on the Plain...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Valhalla Rising
Welcome back to the Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots! In this episode, Eric is joined by Mystery Solved! Creator Zack Kruse to discuss the 2009 film Valhalla Rising. The film, written and directed by Drive’s Nicolas Winding Refn stars Mads Mikkelsen as the mute One-Eye. The hosts discuss the film and their vastly interpretations of the ending of the film. It’s an interesting, but not fully...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 14 - History of Disney...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we begin our talk on the history of Disney! Going back to where it all began the hosts discuss Snow White and their history with these Disney films. From there they go down the line and discuss all the major Disney films from Snow White to The Sword in the Stone. Join us for another fun discussion on the Plain Label...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Prometheus
In the third episode of Pod Shots, Eric is joined once again by Sean Stangland as we discuss the 2012 film Prometheus! Sean and Eric discuss the finer points of the Ridley Scott film including what works, what doesn’t, and why. They break down the reported meanings behind the film, and discuss whether those meanings are legitimate or if there is no basis in the film. They get into the script...
July 2012
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 13 - Nolan's Batman...
Welcome back to another episode of the Plain Label Podcast! In this episode we talk about the Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy! Eric and Rachel begin with Batman Begins and discuss how refreshing Nolan’s take on the super-hero is. The realism is discussed as is the musical score which Eric loves! They then talk about the career of Nolan and Christian Bale a bit before diving into what works...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Brick
In the second episode of Pod Shots, Eric is joined by Ben Tiede as we discuss the 2005 film Brick! We begin the episode discussing how we came to this film. Ben shares some information regarding a film club he was a member of during college and how one of the first films he came across during that time was Brick. Eric goes on to explain that the film review podcast Filmspotting and their...
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Plain Label Podcast Episode 12 - Spider-Man Movies
In this episode, we are joined by Skottie Young to talk about all four Spider-Man movies including the 2012 film, The Amazing Spider-Man! Rachel is late to the party, as usual, but that doesn’t stop Eric and Skottie from discussing their history with the first Spider-Man. Once Rachel joins the party, she breaks down her history of the movie before all three discuss how the film has held up...
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Plain Label Podcast: Special Edition - 2012...
In this special edition of the Plain Label Podcast, Eric is once again joined by fellow baseball fans, Travis Siebrass, Marcus Herring, and Craig Meister. The four discuss their favorite team and how they’ve done in the first half of the baseball season. They make some fearless predictions about the 2nd half before moving onto their Mid Season Awards. The four give out their American League...
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Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots - Sunshine
In the first episode of Pod Shots, Eric is joined by Sean Stangland as we discuss the 2007 film Sunshine! We begin the episode discussing the overall quality of the film, and in particular that of the script by Alex Garland. We move on to discuss the cast, including several “that guy” actors and one super-hero, who traded in a trip to the sun for a flag costume and a shield. The plot is...
