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Planet of the Apes

Rod Serling discovered the strength of writing science fiction as a way to disguise commentary on society of the day which led to The Twilight Zone. His contributions to Franklin J. Schaffner’s science fiction film Planet of the Apes allowed him to do the same on a cinematic scale. With political, religious and social commentary, as well as commentary on nuclear war, Serling gave the series a definite point of view and contributed to the film becoming an incredible success. Join us as we kick off our 50th-anniversary celebration of the Planet of the Apes series, starting with Schaffner’s 1968 film Planet of the Apes. 

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Volcanoes, clones, and lizards oh my! Let’s all get Jurassic with it this month as we venture back to join the forsaken children of Isla Nublar for a fifth time. The Film Board is going to erupt a bunch of spoilage on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in this episode, with intermittent narration from Jeff Goldblum. (not IRL, but surely he’ll pop up once or three times… it couldn’t fit into the franchise without it, right?)


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The Congress

Just before the summer break, Steve and JJ take a trippy ride to The Congress. Based on Stanislaw Lem’s 1971 novel The Futurological Congress, this was Pete’s trailer pick from May 23, 2014. There is a lot going on in this movie, especially once we get to the animated zone Abrahama City. Centered around Robin Wright, played by Robin Wright, this film explores the next generation of filmmaking, the ability to convert a person into corporate property, and the bond between a mother and son.

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The Sound of Music — In the Speakeasy with A Wrinkle in Time Producer Catherine Hand

Was Christopher Plummer really bored about being a part of this film? How many people really remember that the Nazis are involved in the story? And what’s really the best song in the movie? Tune in to this week’s show to get answers to these questions and more when we talk to A Wrinkle in Time producer Catherine Hand about her favorite film, The Sound of Music!

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Creativity
Creativity

Whether you’re a creative person, or someone who cringes at the thought of art, you’re going to find something to enjoy about this month’s three of a kind.

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Behind the Sites with comScore's Paul Dergarabedian

As part of our ongoing series on the people behind the sites and services that serve the film-loving community, today we’re talking to Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for comScore. Paul works as the frontman for the company and is often seen as the face of the numbers in interviews far and wide. Paul joins us to talk about the exciting world of film statistics, how he got started in the business and his love for film.

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Treknology: The Science of Star Trek with Ethan Siegel

What’s this? More Trek? We can’t get enough of it! This week, author Ethan Siegel joins Pete to talk about the science of Star Trek, talking through those questions that stumped us during our film series. From space propulsion to transporters, energy fields to sliding doors, Ethan builds a bridge connecting the fantastic technology that provides the foundation for the Trek future, back to the practical science of today.

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No, No, Wait! Hear Me Out!: The Return of the Living Dead
No, No, Wait! Hear Me Out!: The Return of the Living Dead

Tommy Handsome is back with his take on Dan O’Bannon’s 1985 zombie romp, The Return of the Living Dead. And before you hang up the podcast machine, wait, wait! Hear him out! This film brings some surprising horror chops in spite of the camp legacy in its wake starting with director O’Bannon himself

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No, No, Wait! Hear Me Out!: Josie and the Pussycats
No, No, Wait! Hear Me Out!: Josie and the Pussycats

Tommy Handsome brings you No, No, Wait! Hear Me Out! The latest Next Reel Short is a chance to right a wrong in the world by building a case that a movie you think you’re supposed to hate actually has some value. This month, it’s Josie and the Pussycats, Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan directing.

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The Scores of John Carpenter
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Mindbenders
Mindbenders

In this new TNR Short, JJ and Tommy Handsome talk about one of our favorite movie twists: The Mindbender. These are the stories that make you question the reality that’s portrayed to you on the screen. What do you believe? Does it matter?

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Behind the Sites with Matthew Buchanan of Letterboxd.com
Behind the Sites with Matthew Buchanan of Letterboxd.com

Letterboxd has become an indispensable service for film journalists, diarists, and fans, marked by a beautiful design and just the right mix of social connectivity. Today we’re talking to Matthew Buchanan, co-founder of Letterboxd.com.

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The Quiet Fandom of Jamie Benning: Filmumentaries
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Nathan Chase & Jeremy Thompson from Flickchart.com
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Get your Trailer Fix on Trailer.Town with founders Joel Farris & Alex Carvalho
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An Interview with DC Barns & J Trent Adams — Winners of Star Wars: Force For Change
An Interview with DC Barns & J Trent Adams — Winners of Star Wars: Force For Change

Last year, DC Barns entered his name in a contest to join the cast and crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Pinewood Studios in London. Today, after nearly 12 months in embargoed silence, they are free to speak of their experience inside the Mystery Box.

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Interview with writer Ken Levine on Guilty Pleasures, Volunteers, and TV Legacy

We are thrilled — and a touch embarrassed — to have the one and only writer Ken Levine with us on The Next Reel, the man behind Andy's favorite guilty pleasure, Volunteers.

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