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Ocean's Twelve

The script for Ocean’s Twelve had a bit of a circuitous route to get to where it ended up. George Nolfi had sold his script entitled “Honor Among Thieves” to Warner Bros., but instead of making his film, the studio executives decided that his script would make for a great foundation to Soderbergh’s successful remake of the classic Rat Pack film Ocean’s 11. Nolfi rewrote it many times to shape the script, and ended up having to modify it many times afterward due to cast schedules and the like. What finally got made created quite a lot of complaints as it didn’t feel like it stood at the same level as Ocean’s Eleven. But is it that bad? Or just different and not what people were expecting? Join us as we continue our coverage of the Ocean’s series with Steven Soderbergh’s 2004 film Ocean’s Twelve. 

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Solo: A Star Wars Story

Ready for an Easter Egg hunt? Yes, it’s actually Memorial Day but “Solo” hit theaters this weekend and it’s spelunking George Lucas’s treasures in the attic so The Film Board will spoil it all for you! This new Star Wars anthology film kicks off the Summer season and we’re chiming in to separate the Fan Boys from the Fun Dip.

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Triple 9

We call the Film Board a gang of thugs, but we’ve got nothing on the crew from Triple 9, a violent cop drama from 2016 directed by John Hilcoat. With both the Marvel and DC cinematic universes represented as well as The Walking Dead, this film has a slew of familiar faces. We have corrupt cops working one last heist for the mafia, and needing to sacrifice one of their own to do it. From early on this films delivers on action and adrenaline, but can the story and actors deliver an appropriate finish?

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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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