A complete recording of The 2011 Boston Society of Film Critics awards ceremony proceedings, featuring BSFC members Tom Meek (President), Joyce Kulhawik, Wesley Morris, Peter Keough, Gerald Peary, David Wildman, James Verniere, Peg Aloi and Brett Michel.Awards presented to director Frederick Wiseman (accepted by his his colleague, Karen Konicek), Juliette Lewis (Best Supporting Actress - "Conviction"), director Jeff Malmberg ("Marwencol"), ArtsEmerson, filmmaker Saul Levine and editor Andrew Wei...
Mar 03, 2011•1 hr 29 min
This week, your hosts Steve Head and John Black discuss the new Nicolas Cage actioner, Drive Angry 3D , and Farrelly brothers' comedy, Hall Pass, starring Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis.For our picks of the week, John selects 1957's Sweet Smell of Success on Criterion, and I select two titles from the filmography of director Peter Yates, who passed away last month: the 1969 Dustin Hoffman/Mia Farrow drama John and Mary and the 1973 Boston crime film The Friends of Eddie Coyle , starring Robert M...
Feb 26, 2011•46 min
This week, John and I discuss the Dark Castle flick Unknown , starring Liam Neeson, the Miguel Arteta comedy Cedar Rapids , and the DJ Caruso-directed, Michael Bay production I Am Number Four .Plus our picks of the week. I say Tony Scott’s runaway train flick Unstoppable is an excellent Blu-ray choice, John implores you to put the anime Summer Wars in your player, and we both re-live the love of Mel Brook’s 1977 Alfred Hitchcock homage High Anxiety . The total running time is about 56:37Visit th...
Feb 19, 2011•57 min
In this episode, John and I discuss the sword and sandals actioner The Eagle , talk with its star, Channing Tatum, and try to figure out why Elton John made the 3D animated confection Gnomeo & Juliet .For our picks of the week, I say Frank Tashlin’s 1967 spy spoof Caprice , starring Doris Day and Richard Harris, is the one you must find and watch, and John says Paul W.S. Anderson’s 1994 thriller $hopping , starring Jude Law and Sadie Frost, is not to be missed.The total running time is about...
Feb 12, 2011•50 min
This week, John and I discuss the new thriller The Roommate and the James Cameron-produced 3-D flick Sanctum .And for our picks of the week, I revisit Joseph L. Mankiewicz's classic All About Eve , which is now on Blu-ray, and John says Skin is the film you must see.We recorded live at Panera Bread, next to the Regal Fenway 13 Theater in Boston.Enjoy!The total running time is about 43:39Visit the Post-Movie Podcast online at Post-Movie.netIntro music by Stereo Soul Future (stereosoulfuture.com)....
Feb 08, 2011•44 min
Joining John and me this week is Boston Phoenix film critic and Albany Times-Union blogger Peg Aloi. Our objective: discuss the new Anthony Hopkins thriller The Rite and the Javier Bardem melodrama Biutiful . Then John and I discuss the Jason Statham/Ben Foster actioner The Mechanic - in which I (attempt to) explain The Mechanic 's unintentional homoeroticism. Such fun.We then offer our picks of the week. I recommend the new Blu-ray release of Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull . Peg says The Last Ex...
Jan 30, 2011•53 min
This week, John and I argue about Ivan Reitman's No Strings Attached and discuss Mike Leigh's Another Year .And for our picks of the week, I say Irwin Allen's '60s TV series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea is what you must watch, and John says The Mechanic, not the Jason Statham re-make but the 1972 original starring Charles Bronson is well worth your time. The total running time is about 50:20.Visit the Post-Movie Podcast online at Post-Movie.netIntro music by Stereo Soul Future (stereosoulfutu...
Jan 24, 2011•50 min
This week, John and I discuss Michel Gondry’s big budget endeavor The Green Hornet , Dominic Sena's medieval escapade Season of the Witch and Gaspar Noe’s metaphysical mind-bender Enter the Void – which is now playing at the Brattle Theatre (brattlefilm.org). And for our picks of the week, I opt for Robert Rodriguez’s Machete on Blu-ray, while John suggest you check out Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story on DVD.The episode was recorded “live” at the Trident Bookseller’s & Cafe in Bo...
Jan 17, 2011•39 min
Yes, dear listeners, we reveal and discuss the ones that hurt the most: Our Top Five Absolute Worst Films of 2010 (with punches at The Town , Scott Pilgrim vs The World and The Social Network thrown in for good measure).John and I are again joined by fellow film critics Sean Burns ( The Improper Bostonian and Philadelphia Weekly ) and Brett Michel ( The Boston Phoenix and The Boston Herald ) recording "live" at Panera Bread next to the Regal Fenway 13 in Boston.WARNING: This episode contains per...
Jan 09, 2011•1 hr 11 min
Part 2 of our Top 10 Films of 2010 discussion with guest critics Brett Michel (The Boston Phoenix and The Boston Herald) and Sean Burns (The Improper Bostonian and Philadelphia Weekly), recorded live at Panera Bread next to the Regal Fenway Stadium 13 in Boston.The running time is about 57:47.Visit the Post-Movie Podcast online at Post-Movie.netIntro music by Stereo Soul Future. http:www.stereosoulfuture.comQuestions? Email us at contact@post-movie.netDon't forget to leave us an iTunes review. W...
Jan 02, 2011•58 min
For this special episode, John and I are joined by fellow film critics Sean Burns (The Improper Bostonian and Philadelphia Weekly) and Brett Michel (The Boston Phoenix and The Boston Herald). Like our prior two, it was recorded "live" at Panera Bread, adjacent to the AMC Fenway Theater in Boston. We simply placed the recorder in the middle of the table, and here's what transpired:Part 1 of our 2-hour conversation in which we each present our top 10 films of 2010.The running time is about 1:09:30...
Dec 30, 2010•1 hr 10 min
Lately John and I have been favoring the "live" recording process (we go to a restaurant or coffee shop, find a table, set down the recorder and begin), in part because Skype can be, um ... kinda problematic. And eating and drinking while talking comes easy to us. So for the time being we're sticking with it. Live recording, that is. And eating and drinking, which I'm told is helpful. Again this week we recorded the show at Panera Bread, next to the AMC Fenway 10 theater in Boston. The films dis...
Dec 23, 2010•1 hr
In this episode, recorded live at Panera Bread in Boston (prior to a screening of Little Fockers ), critics Steve Head and John Black discuss the Jeff Bridges double bill, Tron: Legacy and True Grit.And for their pick of the week, with great earnestness they implore you to see Make Out with Violence .The total running time is about 48 minutes. Visit the Post-Movie Podcast online at Post-Movie.net Intro music by Stereo Soul Future. http:www.stereosoulfuture.com Questions? Email us at contact@post...
Dec 17, 2010•48 min
Steve Head and John Black discuss Darren Aronofsky's 'Black Swan,' The Kinks' documentary 'Do It Again,' and Disney's 'Fantasia' and 'Fantasia 2000' on Blu-ray. Listen to our episodes online at Post-Movie.net Questions? We'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at contact@post-movie.net Don't forget to leave us an iTunes review. Any positive feedback would be most appreciated! Intro music by Stereo Soul Future. Visit stereosoulfuture.net
Dec 07, 2010•58 min
#49 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and 2010: Moby DickSteve Head and John Black discuss "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1," "The Next Three Days" starring Russell Crowe, "Made in Dagenham" starring Sally Hawkins, and the Asylum's "2010: Moby Dick."Follow us online at Post-Movie.netFeedback? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at contact@post-movie.net
Nov 25, 2010•56 min
John Black and Steve Head review the alien invasion flick "Skyline," the runaway train actioner "Unstoppable" and the Danny Boyle-directed "127 Hours" starring James Franco.For our picks of the week, Steve suggests you check out the John Hughes documentary "Don't You Forget About Me" and John says the BBC's "Sherlock" is worth your time.Also, having attended Disney's "Fantasia: The 70th Anniversary Celebration" at Boston Museum of Fine Arts, we're able to share some encouraging information about...
Nov 17, 2010•58 min
Steve Head and John Black discuss Warner's 'Due Date,' Dreamwork's 'Megamind,' Paramount's 'Paranormal Activity 2' and Lionsgate's 'Saw 3D.' For home video picks of the week, Steve recomends Baz Luhrmann's 'Moulin Rouge' and' Romeo & Juliet' on Blu-Ray. And John implores you to the early Stephen Sondheim musical 'Evening Primrose' starring Anthony Perkins, and 'Nice Guy Johnny' starring Edward Burns.Follow Steve on Twitter at twitter.com/steveheadQuestions or feedback? Email us at postmoviep...
Nov 06, 2010•41 min
Our film music episode featuring music from Megamind, Unstoppable, Red and Secretariat.
Oct 29, 2010•23 min
In this episode, Steve Head and John Black discuss the new Clint Eastwood film 'Hereafter,' plus 'Jackass 3D' and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 35th Anniversary Edition,' which is new to Blu-ray.For home video picks of the week, Steve says The Aslyum's 'MILF' and Mill Creek Entertainment's 'Rare Cult Classics' DVDs are worth a look. And John goes for 'Benny Hill: The Complete & Unadulterated Megaset (1969-1989)' - all 18 discs of it.Listen to us online at Post-Movie.netFollow Steve on Twit...
Oct 20, 2010•50 min
In this episode, Steve Head and John Black discuss the new action flick RED , the legal drama Conviction and Woody Allen's You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger . For home video picks of the week, Steve says Ken Burn's The 10th Inning , Neil Jordan's Ondine and NBC's Modern Family: Season One are worth your time. And John speaks kindly of the new indie vampire flick Suck . Listen to us online at Post-Movie.net Follow Steve on Twitter at twitter.com/stevehead Questions or feedback? Email us at postm...
Oct 11, 2010•45 min
In this episode, Steve Head and John Black discuss The Social Network, Howl, Let Me In, Never Let Me Go, Hatchett II, and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. And for picks of the week, Steve says you should see Raging Phoenix and John implores you to watch The Animated Night of the Living Dead. Listen to us online at Post-Movie.net Follow Steve on Twitter at twitter.com/stevehead Questions or feedback? Email us at postmoviepodcast@gmail.com
Oct 10, 2010•51 min
In this special episode, hosts Steve Head and John Black are joined by the writer/directors of "Howl" - Rob Epstein and Jefferey Friedman. Be sure to visit the official "Howl" website at HowlTheMovie.com. Howl opens in Boston at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on October 1st. Visit Coolidge.org for showtimes. Follow The Post-Movie Podcast online at Post-Movie.net Follow Steve on Twitter at twitter.com/stevehead Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at postmoviepodcast@gmail.com...
Sep 28, 2010•24 min
In this episode, Steve Head and John Black discuss Ben Affleck's "The Town," starring Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall and Jon Hamm. Plus they reflect upon attending the film's premiere at Fenway Park. And for this week’s picks, Steve implores you to view "The Cleveland Show: Season One" and FX's "The League" on DVD, and John says you simply can't miss FUNimation Entertainment's "Hetalia: Axis Powers," also now on DVD. As always, we look forward to hearing from you. Let us know how we’re doing. Send ...
Sep 21, 2010•34 min
In this episode, Steve Head and John Black discuss the latest installment of the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil: Afterlife . They then delve into Legendary , the wrestling pic starring John Cena and Patricia Clarkson. For this week’s picks, Steve selects Roger Corman’s Starcrash (which is new to Blu-ray and DVD) , and John recommends the BBC series Prime Suspect starring Helen Mirren. As always, we look forward to hearing from you. Let us know how we’re doing. Send us an email at postmov...
Sep 14, 2010•33 min
This week, Steve Head and John Black review Machete , The American and Going the Distance . And for Picks of the Week, Steve goes for Titanic II , John reccomends the new DVD release Made for Each Other , and they both praise Mesrine: The Killer Instinct and Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 . Questions and comments? We'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at postmoviepodcast@gmail.com Follow us online at post-movie.net And follow Steve on Twitter at Twitter.com/stevehead...
Sep 04, 2010•55 min
In this episode, Steve Head and John Black discuss the new heist film Takers , Neil Marshall's Centurion , Rob Reiner's Flipped and Eli Roth's The Last Exorcism . For picks of the week, Steve opts for Superchick (1971) and The Goodbye Girl (1977), while John recommends Dorian Gray (2009) starring Colin Firth. We'd like to hear from you. Let us know what you think of our podcast. Send us an email at postmoviepodcast[at]gmail.com. Be sure to visit us online at http://www.post-movie.net And you can...
Aug 30, 2010•51 min
In this episode, Steve Head and John Black discuss the exploitively horrorific Piranha 3D , starring Elizabeth Shue, Adam Scott, Christopher Lloyd and Richard Dreyfuss. And then we move on to this weeks' picks: Power Kids (a.k.a . 5 Huajai Hero ) - the Taiwanese actioner from the producers of Ong Bak and Chocolate ; and Temple Grandin - the HBO Films' production starring Claire Danes, Catherine O'Hara and Julia Ormond. Let us know what you think of the podcast. We'd love to hear from you. Send u...
Aug 23, 2010•43 min
In this special episode, Steve Head and John Black interview Centurion director Neil Marshall and actress Axelle Carolyn.
Aug 22, 2010•29 min
In this espisode, hosts Steve Head and John Black review The Expendables and Eat Pray Love. Plus they offer their picks of the week: Steven Seagal's 1990 actioner Marked for Death and director Michel Gondry's 2008 documentary Thorn in the Heart. Let us know what you think of the podcast. Send us an email at postmoviepodcast[at]gmail.com And be sure to visit us online at post-movie.net.
Aug 15, 2010•42 min
In this special espisode, Steve Head and John Black review Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Plus, here in Boston, John participates in a roundtable interview with director Edgar Wright and stars Michael Cera, Jason Schwartzman and Anna Kendrick. (Apologies for the somewhat low-quality of the interview recording.) Let us know what you think of the podcast. Send us an email at postmoviepodcast[at]gmail.com And be sure to visit us online at post-movie.net.
Aug 11, 2010•30 min