Bald Move Prestige

Bald Move

Bald Move Prestige is where the best of the best come to shine. In the Prestige podcast, we talk about serious dramas, excellence in filmmaking, and everything in between; on television or on the big screen.

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May 18, 2015 · 1 hr 1 min
Memento (2000)
Special thanks once again to Andrew "The Commissioner" Mount, for having us do the 2001 Christopher Nolan movie, "Memento"... Starring Guy Pierce and Carrie-Anne Moss, Memento is an engaging, cerebral, well crafted thriller mystery with an ingenious plot device that plays with our sense of memory and time. We both highly recommend you see this movie before listening to the podcast, as the first time viewing experience of this movie is hard to beat, and it's an excellent film. If you can find it please give it a shot and then come back and see what we had to say about it. Thanks, Andrew, that was fun and intellectually stimulating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2015 · 45 min
The Station Agent (2003)
Thanks once again to Andrew "The Commissioner" Mount for ponying up for our coverage of the wonderful 2003 film, "The Station Agent". Staring a murderer's row of Bald Move stars; Peter Dinklage, John Slattery, and Bobby Canavale among others, and directed by The Wire alumnus Thomas McCarthy, it is many things... A slow burn, life affirming, a study of loneliness and isolation, and the effects on being truly different on your perception and interfacing with everyday life. I highly recommend everyone watching it, and it's free on Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2015 · 58 min
The Deer Hunter (1978)
Special thanks and shout out to Nikki P. for commissioning this podcast, on the 1978 Oscar winning film by director Michael Cimino, "The Deer Hunter". Starring screen legends Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro, and Christopher Walken, it is a tale about men coming of age, loss, heartbreak, and the horrors of war. In other words, this is not light watching. Jim and A.Ron take turns spinning the cylinder and pulling the trigger as we unpack our thoughts and feelings about the experience. Thanks again, Nikki! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2015 · 36 min
A History of Violence (2005)
Special thanks to Keith Alejandro who pulled the trigger on this Commissioned Podcast, covering the 2005 David Cronenberg directed thriller, "A History of Violence", starring everyone's favorite ranger, Viggo Mortensen. Jim and A.Ron talk about the multiple meanings of the title, the human capacity for violence, survival of the fittest, the strong's societal obligation to the weak, and how sea turtles make surprisingly effective, though extremely cruel, living refrigerators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2015 · 1 hr 50 min
Banshee and The Jinx wrap up
Shayne Bowman from the Heisenberg Chronicles and the Nattercast joins Cecily and I to discuss our thoughts on season 3 of Banshee, as well as the conclusion to the HBO documentary mini-series, "The Jinx"! Timecodes for each are as follows... 00:00:00 - Banshee01:11:46 - The Jinx Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2015 · 45 min
Our Top 10 TV Shows of 2014
Jim and A.Ron go all out to name their favorite ten TV shows of 2014! What made the cut? And why? And if you still haven't got enough, check out our over 3 hours of bonus video footage where we narrowed down the original Field of Forty to the Tenacious Ten. If you're interested in that, or want to see why some shows didn't make the cut, see the links below. Jim and A.Ron debate the top 10 - Part OneJim and A.Ron debate the top 10 - Part Two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2015 · 1 hr
The Imitation Game (2014)
This podcast for 2014's "The Imitation Game" was commissioned on Subbable by a shadowy MI6 agent who for reasons of operational security, would prefer to remain anonymous. We have seen the film, and we have very mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, it is an artistic and emotional triumph, which really helped us empathize with Alan Turing's life long struggle as a brilliant autistic homosexual man to be accepted and loved as he led the Allied war effort to break the "unbreakable" Nazi Enigma encryption system and save millions of lives. On the other hand, the film takes so many personal and historical liberties with Turing's very real life and the very real Project Ultra that we don't know what to believe. If, like us, you are moved to know more about Turing and / or Enigma, might I suggest some of these links for reading: An Alan Turing Expert answers your questions about the film, "The Imitation Game".Alan Turing: The Enigma - The book the film is loosely based on.A Poor Imitation of Alan TuringHow Accurate is "The Imitation Game"?"Codebreaker" - A TV movie based on Alan Turing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2014 · 41 min
Anne of Green Gables (1985)
Super fan Keith Fisher commissioned this podcast on Subbable as a Christmas present for his lovely wife, as it is one of her all time favorite movies. I feel like I'm sliding a large lump of coal down her stocking (hey now!) because it was not Jim and I's favorite movie. But still, we gave it the Bald Move treatment! Are you in the mood for a heartwarming story of a megalomaniac orphan spiritually and emotionally enslaved by a shut in old couple, as she seeks death in ever more creative ways while lashing out in rages against old ladies and class clowns? As if this tale weren't already dark enough, how will this sleepy Canadian community deal with the pedophilic school teacher in their midst? Will Matthew's old heart be able to take it?! (Spoiler alert: It will not.) So, Merry Christmas, Keith's wife! Put down the chalk board and climb down from the roof's edge, I'm sure the rest of your presents will be better... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2014 · 1 hr 53 min
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Jim and A.Ron do another deep dive into the world of Coppola's The Godfather, this time looking at Part II, which celebrates it's 40th anniversary tomorrow. A darker, more brooding, more intricate film that it's predecessor, we struggle to answer the question, which is better? Along the way we play a lot of what if's and comparisons. Clemenza or Pentangeli? Vito or Michael? Brando or De Niro? When did Vito decide to be the Don? What is Tom and Michael's relationship at the end? Where did Michael go wrong? DID Michael go wrong? All this and much more is contemplated in this mammoth two hour podcast, for your holiday enjoyment. Hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2014 · 1 hr 16 min
The Godfather (1972)
As a special holiday treat, Jim and A.Ron cover one of their all time favorite movies, The Godfather. Be on the look out for their follow up of Godfather II coming out this Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2014 · 55 min
The Newsroom, Sonic Highways, Last Week Tonight, Olive Kitteridge
Want to hear Jim and A.Ron get on their high horses about journalism, music, law enforcement and rough childhoods? Ok, we're on that. It's all in the context of TV though. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2014 · 1 hr 26 min
Homeland update, The Knick wrap up
Hey there! Jim and A.Ron are back with an assist from Shayne "The BOWman" Bowman, proprietor of the Heisenberg Chronicles and frequent guest/co-host of The Nattercast. We talk about our thoughts on Homeland through the fifth episode, and then Shayne and I throw down about our thoughts and feelings on the first season of Cinemax's The Knick. Homeland 00:01:47The Knick 00:38:00 Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 9, 2014 · 1 hr 5 min
The Bridge, Californication, The Knick, Homeland
The Bridge 00:01:07 Californication 00:14:00 The Knick 00:23:54 Homeland Season Four 00:36:47 As promised, Mandy Patinkin's awesome appearance on the Colbert Report. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 1, 2014 · 58 min
Barton Fink (1991)
Thanks to überfan Anthony Basich who used our Subbable subscription site to commission a personal podcast, for one of his favorite films, the 1991 Coen Brothers film, "Barton Fink". Jim and A.Ron talk about the occasionally dark, occasionally funny, very deep and dreamy, take on the creative process, the Hollywood establishment, the rise of national socialism, the dangers of homoerotic suppression, an expose of ghostwriters, and wait--what the hell? What is this film, anyway? Jim and A.Ron grapple with these issues and more. Hope you enjoyed your podcast, Anthony, and thank you so much for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2014 · 41 min
Netflix, True Detective, On The Run Tour, The House I Live In
Netflix's new Spoiler Vault 00:00:00 True Detective Season Two news 00:00:00 Jay Z and Beyonce's HBO On The Run concert 00:00:00 The House I Live In 00:00:00 Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2014 · 45 min
Quills (2000)
Special thanks to Karolina Ljungström, who decided to have us take on one of her favorite films, "Quills". "Quills" was released in 2000, and was directed by Phillip Kaufman, and starred Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine, and Stephen Moyer. It is a period piece loosely set around the last years of the Marquis de Sade as he languishes in a French asylum for the insane. The film has Jim and A.Ron pondering the role of art in society, how the life choices and artist makes influences how we feel about art, and how madness and genius are related. Thanks again, Karolina, we hope you enjoy your podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2014 · 1 hr 5 min
The Wire - Omar Comin' - Commissioned Podcast
Hey there, A.Ron here with a very special commissioned podcast with a unique history and focus. First, thanks to Andrew Stannard for using Subbable to make this all possible, and for working with us patiently on the format of the podcast. Andrew wanted us to talk about The Wire. The problem is, I've got massive plans for a Ultimate Badass Criterion Sapphire The Wire Podcast, and I didn't want to take his money to release an inferior version. So, we compromised. We'd record a podcast about his favorite character, Omar Little, and we'd highlight two episodes that showcase a particular facet of the character, all without doing any major spoilers. I selected episode 206, "All Prologue", and 306, "Homecoming", to show off Omar at his best, and Omar at one of his lowest points. Along the way Jim and I gush about The Wire, why we love it, why it can be hard at times to love, why Omar is such an important character for The Wire in general and pop culture at large, and talk about our favorite moments from these two episodes. I also divulge some details about my upcoming The Wire podcast series, and why it's taking so damn long. Thanks again, Andrew, I hope we delivered the goods! Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2014 · 59 min
Emmy Extravaganza
The Emmys just happened last night and everyone wants to know what Jim & A.Ron think... right? They do, don't they? You're sure?... Ok then, here's a podcast with some Emmy talk. Join the discussion: Email | Forums Follow us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 22, 2014 · 36 min
Run Lola Run (1998)
Hey guys and gals, we have another commissioned podcast, this time from fellow fan Stig Ove Pederson, for the German film, "Lola Rennt", perhaps better known to english speakers as "Run Lola Run". A break out hit for both star Franka Potente ("The Bourne Identity", "The Shield", "The Bridge") and director Tom Tykwer ("Perfume: The Story of a Murderer", "Cloud Atlas"), the movie has a kinetic style, compelling action, and raises questions about causality, determinism, and free will. Thanks again, Stig! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 4, 2014 · 57 min
Waking Life (2001)
Special thanks to Michael Kessler for using Subbable to commission his very own custom Podcast! But we're getting ahead of ourselves... Is this a podcast? Is it a dream? Will it's connected consciousness evolve in a more enlightened, compassionate, sharing direction, or will it just want set itself on fire, scream into a megaphone to empty streets, or cut off eyelids and put out cigars on eyeballs? Do you dream? Do you remember your dreams? Can you dream lucidly? Have you ever been stuck in a dream? Jim and A.Ron ponder all this and more in a very trippy recap to a very trippy movie/experience, Richard Linklater's 2001, "Waking Life". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices