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Filmmaker Commentary
Filmmaker Commentary is dedicated to showing you how to improve your film making process. We do this by reviewing the DVD and Blu-Ray commentaries and special features of working movie directors, producers, actors, and writers.
Hosted by Filmmaker Reginald Titus Jr.
Co-Hosted by Film Producer Casey G. Smith
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FMC Updates 2021 - We are still here!
A few updates for our peeps
Mar 01, 2021•3 min
FMC 097: Scream Directed by Wes Craven
1996's Scream was a -Phenomenon. A genre busting horror film that redefined the genre and made scary cool. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr Co Hosted by Casey G. Smith
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 25 min
FMC 096: 1984's Ghostbusters Directed by Ivan Reitman
1984's Ghostbusters is a unique blend of comedy, horror, and drama. On a tight budget and schedule this film is classic Americana at its finest.
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 20 min
FMC 095: Evil Dead 2 Co-Written and Directed by Sam Raimi
1987's Evil Dead is profitable and more polished version of 1981's The Evil Dead. Great special FX and camera work. Highly recommended for the filmmakers and FX artists.
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 7 min
FMC 094: The Evil Dead Written and Directed by Sam Raimi
1981's The Evil Dead is a classic horror film and a great example on how a couple of filmmaking kids out of college created a franchise that is relevant almost 40 years later.
Oct 25, 2020•56 min
FMC 093: Natural Born Killers Directed by Oliver Stone
1994's Natural Born Killers was revelation about media, journalism, and the sensationalism of criminals. A provocative film ahead of its time. Oliver Stones shares his creative input on this commentary.
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 28 min
FMC 092: Queen and Slim Directed by Melina Matsoukas
2019's Queen and Slim is beautiful, striking, and buzz worthy. The women filmmakers behind this film struck a nerve globally when this movie was released. This is a film that you wont forget. Filmmaker Commentary Hosted by: Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by: Casey G. Smith
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min
FMC 091: Thelma & Louise Directed by Ridley Scott
1991's Thelma & Louise is a classic hit the road with a buddy slash vigilante film. This film won an academy award and is worth the watch! Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 30 min
FMC 090: Hot Fuzz Directed and Written by Edgar Wright
2007's Hot Fuzz is Written and Directed by Edgar Wright. Co-Written by Simon Pegg. This is a filmmaker's dream! Great commentary. i would suggest any filmmaker to study the actual film itself for composition reasons. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 54 min
FMC 089: Pleasantville Written and Directed by Gary Ross
1998's Pleasantville will captivate you. Especially during these interesting times we are living in. Great film making techniques in this film as well. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 46 min
FMC 088: 12 Monkeys Directed by Terry Gilliam
1995's 12 Monkeys was ahead of its time. A virus takes out a huge part of the world's population and convicts are sent into the future to prevent it from happening. Filmmaker Commentary Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 24 min
FMC 087: Hustlers Written and Directed by Lorene Scafaria
2019 Hustlers is a commercial success and achievement for Women in the industry with plenty of women working behind the scenes and in front. This Film is a hit! Filmmaker Commentary hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 21 min
FMC 086: Eves Bayou Written and Directed by Kasi Lemmons
1997's Eve' Bayou is an astonishing look into a well to due black family in the south. Great acting and direction. It's a film that will leave you thinking. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by: Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by: Casey G. Smith
May 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min
FMC 085: Do The Right Thing Written Directed and Produced by Spike Lee
Yo! 1989's Do the Right Thing is in my opinion one of Spike Lee's best films, if not the best. As a filmmaker you can literally see the artistic growth in his 3rd installment. As a public figure you can also see why he is controversial and polarizing. Check this film out and learn something. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by: Reginald Titus Jr and Co-Hosted by: Casey G. Smith
May 02, 2020•1 hr 14 min
FMC 084: Higher Learning Directed and Written by John Singleton
1995's Higher Learning is POTENT! Even 25 years later most, if not all of the topics are still very relevant. From a film making standpoint John Singleton has a few tricks up his sleeve, tune in and learn more! Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 23 min
FMC: 083 School Daze Written and Directed by Spike Lee
Spike Lee's film school Daze would prove to be a monumental film for his career and how other Americans view Black Americans in the educational system. This is a film that is still talked about to this day Filmmaker Commentary is Hosed by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith.
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 39 min
FMC 082: Predators Directed by Nimrod Antal
2010 Predators shows you how to have a quick turnaround! From casting to theater in just under 1 year!! Directed by Nimrod Antal, and Executive produced by Robert Rodriquez actors and filmmakers can learn a lot about making movies with Robert Rodriguez.
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 11 min
FMC 081: The Godfather Part 2 Written and Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
1974's The Godfather Part 2 is about The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate. This film is a masterclass on story telling! Filmmaker Commentary is hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 29 min
FMC 080: Collateral Directed by Michael Mann
2004's Collateral was pretty solid. We got a chance to see into the night with the use of digital cameras. Unheard of at the time but common place now.
Feb 01, 2020•1 hr 14 min
FMC 079: Heat Produced,Written, and Directed by Michael Mann
1995's Heat Starring Al Pacino and Robert Dinero is about a group of professional bank robbers that start to feel the heat from police when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 29 min
2020 Updates for Filmmaker Commentary
Just a quick update to let you know we aint going nowhere!!
Jan 30, 2020•4 min
FMC 078: The Thing 1982 Directed by John Carpenter
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. This film is a great research tool for filmmakers. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
Nov 24, 2019•1 hr 9 min
FMC 077: Child's Play 2019 Directed by Lars Klevberg
2019's Child's Play is surprisingly well done and appropriate for today's audience. We discuss how this film was made. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 36 min
FMC 076: A Nightmare On Elm Street Written and Directed by Wes Craven
1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street was a hit! Check out how Wes Craven made it. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 10 min
FMC 075: Brightburn directed by David Yarovesky
2019's Brightburn is a ruthless spin on the hero genre. This anit-hero is not here to save you! We dive into how this film was made. Filmmaker Commentary Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 15 min
FMC 074: Remember The Titans Directed by Boaz Yakin
Released in the year of 2000, Remember the Titans is a family film that we can all learn a thing or two from. The commentary is solid and suitable for filmmakers. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr, Co-hosted by Casey G. Smith
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 35 min
FMC 073: Gridiron Gang Directed by Phil Joanou
More football films!! In 2006 The Rock starred in the film Gridiron Gang. This one flew under our radars. Tune in as we tackle more football tropes and we have a long discussion during our news and movies watched segment. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. and Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 28 min
FMC 072: Friday Night Lights Co-Written and Directed by Peter Berg
2004's Friday Night Lights gives a rare glimpse into the fragile side of high school football. Directed by Peter Berg, this commentary is full of insights about adapting a book based on real characters brought to life via the film format in which a few adjustments had to be made. Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-hosted by Casey G.Smith
Sep 15, 2019•1 hr 27 min
FMC 071 : Any Given Sunday Co-written and Directed by Oliver Stone
It's difficult to make a believable football film. Especially when the NFL doesn't want to help you. Discover how Oliver Stone was able to make a classic football film given the huge obstacles in his path. Filmmaker Commentary is Hosted by Reginald Titus Jr. Co-Hosted by Casey G. Smith
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr
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