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March 17, 2022

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Izzi's pick! tick, tick...BOOM! is one of the highlights of this year's awards season highlighted by Andrew Garfield's performance. Izzi and David discuss the Oscar-nominated musical film. The TML Duo discusses this play's history, Jonathan Larson's bright but short career, and how this movie treats the creative process. V isit us at tmlajourneythroughcinema.com. Follow us on: Instagram @tmlajourneythroughcinema Twitter - @tmlajourney Facebook - @TheMovieLog1
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Sunrise (1927)
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Feb. 16, 2022

Sunrise (1927)

Our first Silent Film! David shares the classic Sunrise directed by FW Murnau with Izzi. Our discussion moves from German Expressionism to how this film influenced other films with a little Holywood and film history thrown in. V isit us at tmlajourneythroughcinema.com. Follow us on: Instagram @tmlajourneythroughcinema Twitter - @tmlajourney Facebook - @TheMovieLog1
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Sunrise (1927)
Safety Not Guaranteed
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Jan. 26, 2022

Safety Not Guaranteed

We're Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This week's episode came just in time. Back from their long winter break, the TML duo discuss the time travel, coming of age story, Safety Not Guaranteed, a film directed by Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World). In this episode, Izzi and David talk about the cliches of time travel and how a writer can use this troupe to their benefit. Also, Izzi gushes about Aubrey Plaza. V isit us at tmlajourneythroughcinema.com. Follow us on: Instagram @tmlajourneythroughcinema Twitter ...
Safety Not Guaranteed
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Safety Not Guaranteed
Silverado & News of the World
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Dec. 9, 2021

Silverado & News of the World

We're back from a quick holiday break!! Double feature: Westerns! In this week's episode, David picked two westerns that show similar themes, and follow the western cliches while also being a unique take in the genre. In the first half of the episode, the TML duo discusses the 1985 film Silverado, and how Hollywood flipped the "western myth" on its head. In the latter half of the episode, Izzi and David discuss the 2020 film News of the World, where they talk about how the western genre has cha...
Silverado & News of the World
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Silverado & News of the World
B Roll: Holiday Movies
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Nov. 23, 2021

B Roll: Holiday Movies

Bonus B Roll Episode! With Thanksgiving on the horizon, Izzi and David discuss their favorite holiday movies. Favorite Thanksgiving Movie? Favorite Christmas Movie? And what movie do you have to watch or it doesn't feel like the Holidays? Visit us at tmlajourneythroughcinema.com. Follow us on: Instagram @tmlajourneythroughcinema Twitter - @tmlajourney Facebook - @TheMovieLog1
B Roll: Holiday Movies
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B Roll: Holiday Movies
Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
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Nov. 17, 2021

Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Izzi's Pick! The sixties were an important time for movie musicals and this week the TML Duo discusses the 1963 film adaptation of the Broadway Musical, Bye Bye Birdie. In this episode, Izzi and David discuss what makes a well-made musical adaptation, while debating if there should be changes to the musical's source materials, as well as touching upon the careers of Dick Van Dyke, Elvis Presley, and Ann-Margret. "Bye-bye Birdie / I'm gonna miss ya so / Bye-bye Birdie / Why'd ya have to go? / No...
Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
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Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
The Three Musketeers/ The Four Musketeers (1973)
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Nov. 10, 2021

The Three Musketeers/ The Four Musketeers (1973)

All for one and one for all! In this week's episode, the TMLdiscusses the double feature of 1973's Three Musketeers and 1974's Four Musketeers starring Michael York, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Frank Finley. In the episode, Izzi and David talk about the change in sword mastery in the fights due to Sword Master William Hobbs's work, the history of the source material, and the many other adaptations. Also a cameo for the Beatles. Visit us at tmlajourneythroughcinema.com. (and leave a voicema...
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The Three Musketeers/ The Four Musketeers (1973)
The Mummy (1959)
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Oct. 28, 2021

The Mummy (1959)

Halloween Movie Month: This week's movie monster is the Mummy! In this week's episode, the TML duo talks about the 1959 Hammer film, The Mummy, a remake using the beloved Universal studio character. In the episode, David and Izzi talk about Hammer Studios and beloved Horror actors, Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Along with the 1959 movie, Izzi takes David down the rabbit hole and discusses the placement that the whole Mummy franchise has in today's world, its place in horror history, and the...
The Mummy (1959)
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The Mummy (1959)
Save the Green Planet! (2003)
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Oct. 19, 2021

Save the Green Planet! (2003)

Halloween Movie Month: This week's movie monster is Aliens! This week the TML Duo discusses the groundbreaking Korean Sci-Fi Horror film Save the Green Planet! Has David picked a Horror film that Izzi will like? Or is this film not in her wheelhouse? The Duo discusses the film's unreliable protagonist and if his story in this genre-bending film qualifies as a Black Comedy. They also talk about the history of Korean Horror films and the place this film has among them. Visit us at tmlajourneythro...
Save the Green Planet! (2003)
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Save the Green Planet! (2003)
The Body Snatcher (1945)
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Oct. 12, 2021

The Body Snatcher (1945)

Halloween Movie Month: This week's movie monster is the Serial Killer! Is it creepier that the camera doesn’t show any murder or violence? This week, the TML Duo answer this question as they travel back in time to the foggy streets of 1800’s Edinburgh in this week’s movie The Body Snatcher, the 1945 Horror film, produced by Val Lewton at RKO. Izzi and David discuss the lustrious career of Boris Karloff and the pairing with Bela Lugosi and how Horror history changed the directions of their career...
The Body Snatcher (1945)
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The Body Snatcher (1945)
A Chinese Ghost Story
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Oct. 5, 2021

A Chinese Ghost Story

Halloween Movie Month! This week’s Halloween monster is Ghosts. This week's episode starts TML's spooky season with the 1987 Hong Kong Cult Classic, A Chinese Ghost Story. In this conservation, David and Izzi talk about the many aspects that made this movie important to Hong Kong cinema history. With the new Horror genre emerging, the TML duo discusses how ghosts and demons are different according to the western vs. eastern traditions and how they influence the ideas of horror. Visit us at tmlaj...
A Chinese Ghost Story
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A Chinese Ghost Story
BlackkKlansman
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Sept. 28, 2021

BlackkKlansman

Izzi's Pick! In this week's episode, the TML duo dives into the world of 1970's Colorado to discuss 2018's crime drama, BlackkKlansman. Through the lens of this movie, The TML duo discusses the themes of perception and film history. The TML duo also discusses director Spike Lee's career and his film trademarks, as well as, the flourishing careers of John David Washington and Adam Driver. "Infiltrate hate." Visit us at tmlajourneythroughcinema.com. Follow us on: Instagram @tmlajourneythroughcine...
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BlackkKlansman
The Fisher King
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Sept. 14, 2021

The Fisher King

This episode is positively medieval. In this week's episode the TML duo discuss David's pick of the 1991 comedy drama, The Fisher King. David and Izzi discuss the career highs and lows of director Terry Gilliam, the wonderful performances of Robin Williams and Jeff bridges, and the mythic elements in this modern fairytale. Parry : There's three things in this world that you need: Respect for all kinds of life, a nice bowel movement on a regular basis, and a navy blazer. TW: Suicide, gun violence...
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The Fisher King
All About Eve (1950)
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Sept. 8, 2021

All About Eve (1950)

Our first audience pick! This week Izzi and David travel back to 1950 to discuss the film, All About Eve. In this episode the duo talk about the beloved actress, Bette Davis, while also revisiting the career of writer/director, Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The pair also take a deep dive in the themes of Ageism in Hollywood especially with female stars and the troupe of women fighting other women to get on top (both seen throughout this movie). Margo Channing : "Hold on, it's going to be a bumpy night...
All About Eve (1950)
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All About Eve (1950)
The Trouble With Angels
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Aug. 31, 2021

The Trouble With Angels

Heavenly Entertaining! In this week's episode the TML duo talk about David's pick of The Trouble With Angels , an Ida Lupino directed film. In the episode, Izzi and David talk about the trailblazing director's career and controversial movies, such as Outrage and The Hitch-Hiker . Many other amazing women worked on this movie including writer Blanche Hanalis and actresses Haley Mills and Rosalind Russell. Made during the 1960's, David and Izzi talk about so many talented women working on this fil...
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The Trouble With Angels
Booksmart
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Aug. 26, 2021

Booksmart

Izzi's Pick! This week's episode, the TML Duo discuss the beloved coming of age story, Booksmart. Throughout this episode, Izzi and David compares this female-led to other teen movies of the 80's, 90's and early 2000's and drawing on the movies inspirations. This movie is also the directorial debut of Olivia Wilde, and the duo date on the importance of a female director telling a female led story. Izzi and David also talked about the ever changing landscape of smaller and independent films and w...
Booksmart
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Booksmart
A Very Long Engagement
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Aug. 17, 2021

A Very Long Engagement

David's pick!! This week the TML duo discusses the French World War I drama, A Very Long Engagement. David and Izzi talk about how to make an epic War film without spotlighting on the bigger battles and switching focus to women and families of the soldiers. In our first French movie, Izzi and David talk about Jean-Pierre Jeunet's animation background and how his love of whimsy affect a harsh story like this. Visit us at tmlajourneythroughcinema.com. Follow us on: Instagram @tmlajourneythroughci...
A Very Long Engagement
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A Very Long Engagement
Attack The Block
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Aug. 10, 2021

Attack The Block

Izzi's Pick! David and Izzi talk aliens. This week's episode marks the first episode of Season 2 where the TML Duo discuss the Sci-fi cult classic, Attack The Block. In this episode, David and Izzi discuss the major stepping stones this movie caused for many of it's cast and crew, including Star Wars' own, John Boyega. The Duo continue their conservation on what makes a movie a cult classic, especially since this movie was made only a few years ago. "Even if it is an alien invasion, they're fou...
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Attack The Block