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7.17 Culture and Carnage in GODZILLA VS. KONG

April 10, 2021 by Steve Norton

Welcome to tonight?s main event! After many delays and teases, Godzilla vs. Kong FINALLY pits these massive titans against one another in an epic onscreen battle of monster mayhem. For most of a century, these characters have lived on as cultural icons that are simply too big to ignore. But why do these particular creatures hold such a special place in our hearts? This week, Dave Voigt (InTheSeats.ca, host of In The Seats With?) and monster maven Ben Dower drop by to chat about what defines these cultural icons and how they?ve changed over the year.

You can stream the episode on podomatic, Alexa (via Stitcher), Spotify or Amazon Podcasts! Or, you can download the ep on Apple Podcasts!

Want to continue to conversation at home? ?Click the link below to download ?Fishing for More? ? some small group questions for you to bring to those in your area.

7.17 Godzilla vs. KongDownload

April 10, 2021 by Steve Norton Filed Under: Featured, Film, HBO Max, Podcast Tagged With: Adam Wingard, Alexander Skarsgard, Godzilla, Godzilla vs Kong, kaiju, King Kong, Kong, Kyle Chandler, Millie Bobby Brown, rebecca hall

7.09 Watching THE MIDNIGHT SKY + 2020 Top Movie Moments!

January 29, 2021 by Steve Norton

In the 2020est of films, THE MIDNIGHT SKY tells the story of a world in chaos at the hands of a mysterious pandemic. Left alone in an Arctic research station, scientist Augustine (George Clooney) races to contact a crew of astronauts returning home to warn them of the dangers that await them. In our first episode of 2021, Seeing and Believing‘s Wade Bearden stops by to give us talk about connecting across the vast reaches of space, what it means to be the ‘right person’ and our Top 3 Movie Moments of 2020! (Yes, there were movies in 2020…)

You can stream the episode on podomatic, Alexa (via Stitcher), Spotify or Amazon Podcasts! Or, you can download the ep on Apple Podcasts!

Want to continue to conversation at home?  Click the link below to download ?Fishing for More? ? some small group questions for you to bring to those in your area.

7.09 The Midnight SkyDownload

January 29, 2021 by Steve Norton Filed Under: Film, Netflix, Podcast Tagged With: George Clooney, Kyle Chandler, Netflix, The Midnight Sky

5.18 Hail to GODZILLA: KING OF MONSTERS

June 9, 2019 by Steve Norton


With the roar of the beast, Godzilla announces his reign over the cinematic battle ground and, this time, he returns from the depths to face-off against three of his greatest foes in Mothra, Rodan and the mighty King Ghidora. Still, despite these mega-beasts back onscreen after all these years, fans seem hesitant to eat up all the monster action. This week, Steve squares off against the King of All-Things Kaiju, Ben Dower, to talk about the importance of the franchise and the differences between Eastern and Western monster mashes.

You can also stream the episode above on podomatic, Alexa (via Stitcher), Spotify or Soundcloud! Or, you can download the ep on Apple Podcasts or Google Play!

Want to continue to conversation at home?  Click the link below to download ?Fishing for More? ? some small group questions for you to bring to those in your area.

5.18 Godzilla: King of MonstersDownload

June 9, 2019 by Steve Norton Filed Under: Film, Podcast Tagged With: Godzilla, Godzilla King of Monsters, Kyle Chandler, Vera Farminga

First Man: Man on a Mission

January 22, 2019 by Steve Norton

Directed by Oscar-winner Damien Chazelle (La La Land), First Man?tells the story of one of the most iconic moments in history as it tracks NASA?s quest to be the first to put a man on the moon. Following the journey of Neil Armstrong (Ryan Gosling), the film explores the human side of the mission, without shying away from the sacrifices and losses that came as a cost for their victory.

In the development of First Man, Chazelle has stated that he wanted to show the intense risk undertaken by the crew and staff in order to make this historic event possible and he certainly accomplishes his mission. Told over the span of 1961-1969, the film does not shy away from the highs and extreme lows that NASA endured during their journey. Through his use of editing and sound design, each launch sequence is equally thrilling and terrifying. Ranging from the noise of the launch to the limited view from the cockpit of the shuttle, Chazelle has sought to help his audience to experience the sheer peril in every moment of the experience.

However, rather than focus entirely on the moon landing itself, Chazelle instead allows the Armstrong?s personal battles to inform the narrative. Interestingly, unlike other ?space race? films (is that a genre?), First Man?spotlights the journey to the moon through the eyes of Armstrong himself, as opposed to the entire team. Although their impact is never ignored, Chazelle is most concerned with Armstrong himself, both for his contribution and the emotional struggles he suffered after a family tragedy.

Gosling handles himself admirably, portraying the legendary astronaut as heroic for his efforts yet struggling with grief and loss. By juxtaposing his family struggles with his passion for the mission, First Man?allows one to inform the other. Faced with insurmountable odds, Armstrong is still a man whose soul has been damaged by tragedy and is looking for answers. Is he driven to reach the moon to avoid his pain through achievement? Or does he seek to achieve the impossible in order to stare down the darkness inside him? While his motivations remain somewhat ambiguous in the film insofar as Armstrong rarely speaks from his soul. Still, First Man?clearly believes that the two issues are linked in a such a way that the answers impact one another.

With this in mind, First Man?also begs the question of whether or not the sacrifices are worth the glory in the end. Although their quest ends (um? spoiler alert?) on the surface of the moon, there still remains issues at home that need to be confronted. Despite the glory associated with their historic victory, there are personal losses at home along the way that must be weighed in the balance. In midst of global celebrations for their achievement, the challenges of parenting and maintaining a happy marriage with his wife, Janet (Claire Foy, whose performance steals the film) remain very much in the forefront. Armstrong may be a hero to the masses but he is simply a man with responsibilities when he?s at home. As such, First Man?serves as a reminder that there can be failures in the midst of successes when we deny the pain of our soul in the process.

In the end First Man?walks a thin line between thrill ride and grounded dramatic piece. Wildly different than his previous two films, Chazelle continues to prove his skill and creativity behind a camera by shedding new light on a familiar story. As intense as it is compelling, First Man?challenges the nature of heroism in a way that also humanizes the men and women who helped make such a significant moment possible.

First Man?is available on 4K, Blu-ray, and Digital HD now. The special features include deleted scenes, and feature commentary by Chazelle, Josh Singer, and editor Tom Cross. Featurettes behind “Shooting the Moon,” “Preparing to Launch,” “Giant Leap in One Small Step,” “Shooting at NASA,” and “Recreating the Moon Landing” take you into the cinematic undertaking, while “Putting You in the Seat” and “Astronaut Training” are featurettes which show the audience what went into the preparation.

January 22, 2019 by Steve Norton Filed Under: Film, Film Festivals, Reviews, TIFF Tagged With: Claire Foy, Corey Stoll, Damien Chazelle, First Man, grief, Kyle Chandler, Neil Armstrong, Ryan Gosling, TIFF, TIFF18

5.03 Goals and Grief in FIRST MAN

October 21, 2018 by Steve Norton

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In FIRST MAN, Oscar-winner Damien Chazelle (LA LA LAND) gives new life to the story of the Apollo 11 moon landing by looking at the iconic moment through the eyes and experiences of astronaut Neil Armstrong. In doing so, he creates a unique style of ‘space film’ that spends just as much time with the people on the ground as it does in the shuttle itself. This week, Steve welcomes back Wade Bearden (Seeing and Believing) and Matthew Cimone (Chasing Atlantis) to delve into what drives us to do great things and whether or not its worth it in the end.

Want to continue to conversation at home?  Click the link below to download ?Fishing for More? ? some small group questions for you to bring to those in your area.

5.03 First Man

Thanks Wade and Matthew for joining us!

October 21, 2018 by Steve Norton Filed Under: Film, Film Festivals, Podcast, TIFF Tagged With: Claire Foy, Corey Stoll, Damien Chazelle, First Man, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Oscars, Ryan Gosling, TIFF, TIFF18

Manchester By the Sea – Moving through Grief and Pain

February 21, 2017 by Darrel Manson

Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) spends his days as a janitor in Boston. It?s not a great job, but it provides him with what he needs. Still,?there remains an?anger within him that comes out in inappropriate ways from time to time. When his brother Joe (Kyle Chandler) dies, he must return to his home town of Manchester to deal with the arrangements. It?s not a place he wants to be?for a number of reasons. Manchester By the Sea is a story of moving through grief and finding new ways to face life.

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Besides the funeral arrangements, Lee learns that Joe has named him guardian of Joe?s teen age son Patrick (Lucas Hedges). Lee really wants nothing to do with this responsibility because he doesn?t want to stay in Manchester. He is well known around the town. For many, he is ?the Lee Chandler?. He?also runs into his ex-wife Randi (Michelle Williams), which is awkward as Lee is trying to forget the pain they share. As the story progresses, we see what his life here was like. He was happy once but, a tragedy destroyed his life here, eventually leading?him to the anonymity of Boston. Lee and Patrick must find the balance that allows them each to have the kind of life that will suit them. For Patrick, it is to find his way into adulthood. For Lee, however, it is how to find his way back out of his anger and pain.

In some ways, this is a slice-of-life story of a family in grief. It is a disconcerting experience that triggers emotions in strange ways. For example, since the ground is frozen, Joe can?t be buried until spring, and Patrick is distressed that his body will be kept in a freezer until then. As Lee comes to terms with his new responsibility there are plans that must be made, but they are the very kinds of responsibilities from which he has been running. While the road is difficult, Lee and Patrick find new ways to approach the trials before them.

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Lee?s struggle is the real focus. It is only as we slowly learn the cause of his pain and anger that we can appreciate just how hard it is for him to return to Manchester and family life. The anger that, at times, comes to the surface in his life is really his anger with himself. His tragic mistake?is something he cannot bring himself to forgive but, because he is thrust back into life with people who he loves and who love him, he is forced to come to terms with who he is and find ways to live with himself and his past.

Special features include a conversation with writer/director Lonergan, the making of?featurette “Emotional Lives,” and some deleted scenes.?

February 21, 2017 by Darrel Manson Filed Under: Film, Oscar Spotlight, Reviews Tagged With: Best Actor, Best Picture, Casey Affleck, grief, Kenneth Lonergan, Kyle Chandler, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams, Oscars

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