Match-Cut Podcast

[Barty]

Match-Cut Podcast Homepage (http://matchcut.podbean.com/).

[megladon8]

Audio levels need to be tweaked a bit. It also sounds like the mic is a little too close to your mouth for the first minute or so (while the Transformers music is playing).

Other than that, sounds great! Awesome work.

[Ezee E]

Sounds good to me.

[Raiders]

You can conference others in? That's pretty neat.

[Ezee E]

You can conference others in? That's pretty neat.
Yup. I've been waiting for something like this for quite a while. Can't wait.

[Barty]

You can conference others in? That's pretty neat.

Yep, just download Skype and I have the recording software too. It works really good. In fact, me and Wats may try to do one tonight and anyone who wants to join can.

[megladon8]

Yep, just download Skype and I have the recording software too. It works really good. In fact, me and Wats may try to do one tonight and anyone who wants to join can.


I'm in.

[Watashi]

Tonight's podcast will probably deal with the secret film that me and Barty are seeing tonight, Oscar reactions, and anticipated films for March.

[Ezee E]

Let me know when. I'd be down. The only mic I have is the one on the Macbook, so we might want to try a testrun.

[megladon8]

So please feel free to add me...

megladon8x

Plain ol' megladon8 was taken.

[Ezee E]

Tested it myself. Sounds fine actually.

[Raiders]

Tested it myself. Sounds fine actually.

I tested that it picked up my internal mic, but how did you play yourself back?

[Ezee E]

I tested that it picked up my internal mic, but how did you play yourself back?
Calling the skype test call #

[megladon8]

So when is this going down?

Or should I record a bit and fire it Barty's way?

[Lucky]

I was a fan of Barty's podcasts back on Icine, so I will definitely be a devoted listener.

[Dukefrukem]

I'd participate. :)

[Barty]

Me and Wats are gonna hold one in like 15-30 minutes. Who can join? I'll record it over Skype and think of some topics.

[megladon8]

Me and Wats are gonna hold one in like 15-30 minutes. Who can join? I'll record it over Skype and think of some topics.


Too late, sorry.

Let me know when you are going to do it again.

[Qrazy]

I'm down at some point, let me know.

[Dukefrukem]

Yeh need a little bit more notice but hope you guys had fun.

[Raiders]

Yeah, I'll only be able to do this when my wife isn't home. I'm fairly certain me sitting on the couch, talking into my laptop to a bunch of internet nerds about random films and referring to them by their internet monikers such as Barty and Watashi would likely drive her over the edge.

[Dukefrukem]

I think we should try and schedule an Oscar cast in the near future.

[B-side]

I think we should all converge and discuss how happy we are that I'm a poster here. If nothing else, we can all agree this place is a little better with me here, if only for my tiger blood.

[Derek]

I think we should all converge and discuss how happy we are that I'm a poster here. If nothing else, we can all agree this place is a little better with me here, if only for my tiger blood.

True, my forehand and hand would not be nearly as well acquainted without your posts, so they have you to thank for the bond that's been forged between them.

[Derek]

And I'm down for doing these as well, though I'd vote against an Oscar cast now that the Oscars are, you know, over and all.

[Ezee E]

And I'm down for doing these as well, though I'd vote against an Oscar cast now that the Oscars are, you know, over and all.
Agreed. And if I do these, I'd like to know your actual names. I don't think I feel comfortable talking to someone as "Brightside."

[baby doll]

A podcast on Somewhere, perhaps?

[Qrazy]

Agreed. And if I do these, I'd like to know your actual names. I don't think I feel comfortable talking to someone as "Brightside."

Anonymity is the new hip, get with the program.

[Barty]

We didn't end up doing one last night, but I'm planning on doing one today. Would anyone be able to make it sometime in the next few hours?

I was thinking topics could be: Most anticipated Films of 2011, Movie news Roundup discussion, and maybe a unique film topic? Childhood & Film? Expectations and the moviegoing experience?

[Raiders]

We didn't end up doing one last night, but I'm planning on doing one today. Would anyone be able to make it sometime in the next few hours?

I was thinking topics could be: Most anticipated Films of 2011, Movie news Roundup discussion, and maybe a unique film topic? Childhood & Film? Expectations and the moviegoing experience?

I'd love to, but can't today. Tomorrow from like, 6pm - 8pm EST (3 - 5 PST) I could do it. But, if not this time, I'll try again in the future.

[Barty]

I'd love to, but can't today. Tomorrow from like, 6pm - 8pm EST (3 - 5 PST) I could do it. But, if not this time, I'll try again in the future.


Unfortunately I work all day tomorrow. :sad:

[baby doll]

I can do one today or tomorrow. But I'd rather today because it's today and not tomorrow.

[Derek]

Agreed. And if I do these, I'd like to know your actual names. I don't think I feel comfortable talking to someone as "Brightside."

I would only feel comfortable talking to people as their MC names.


A podcast on Somewhere, perhaps?

How about a good film instead?

[Barty]

I can do one today or tomorrow. But I'd rather today because it's today and not tomorrow.

I'll let you know when we will do it, it will be today for sure.

[baby doll]

How about a good film instead?This is why we need a podcast on the movie.

[baby doll]

I'll let you know when we will do it, it will be today for sure.I'll PM you my Skype name (which is also my real name). Just give me an approximate time so I know when to be online.

This is just like applying for jobs in China.

[megladon8]

Batman podcast.

Special guest: Carl Sagan's Ghost

[Barty]

This is why we need a podcast on the movie.

This would be a good segment on the show.

Good Movie / Bad Movie

Two posters square off and debate the merits of a film. It could be Buckley vs. Vidal again!

[Barty]

I'll PM you my Skype name (which is also my real name). Just give me an approximate time so I know when to be online.

This is just like applying for jobs in China.

I'll let you know soon, I'm waiting for Wats to get back from school.

[baby doll]

This would be a good segment on the show.

Good Movie / Bad Movie

Two posters square off and debate the merits of a film. It could be Buckley vs. Vidal again!Which one is the degenerate homosexual, and which one is Gore Vidal?

[MadMan]

I'd be able to participate if my Mac laptop wasn't broken, and if I didn't hate Skype and mock it constantly. Still a podcast sounds really like a cool idea.

[Barty]

Okay, first podcast roundtable will be at 5:00 PM PST (8:00 EST). Have Skype downloaded, and I will set it up then.

[baby doll]

Okay, first podcast roundtable will be at 5:00 PM PST (8:00 EST). Have Skype downloaded, and I will set it up then.Cool. Have we decided on the topics?

[Barty]

Cool. Have we decided on the topics?

Well, for sure most Anticipated Upcoming movies of the summer (or year). Anything else is on the table.

[Ezee E]

I could make 6 PM probably. Who's all in?

I like 2011 Preview.

[Barty]

I could make 6 PM probably. Who's all in?

I like 2011 Preview.

We can do 6 PM.

[Ezee E]

We can do 6 PM.
Well, 6 PM MST, being your requested time.

[Barty]

Well, 6 PM MST, being your requested time.

Oh even better. So far me, you, Wats, and Baby Doll. :pritch:

[Barty]

I'll start the Skype conference in about 15 minutes so everything can be set up.

[Watashi]

Podcast is starting, bitches. If you want to join in on the orgy with me, Barty, and baby doll, just let us know.

[megladon8]

Podcast is starting, bitches. If you want to join in on the orgy with me, Barty, and baby doll, just let us know.


I'd like to join in but no one has added me on Skype yet.

megladon8x

[Watashi]

Boner needs to be in here.

[Ezee E]

Good times.

Maybe not a great podcast for other people, but if we do these more often, I think they'll be better to listen to.

[Watashi]

We need more of a schedule layout and things will run smoother, but it's still nice to hear babydoll talking about his times seeing American Pie with his mom.

[DavidSeven]

I like the idea of a podcast covering the MATCH (pros) and CUT (cons) of an individual film. I bet those would have decent re-playability.

[Ezee E]

Well, even babydoll will see Sucker Punch.

[eternity]

I'm in on this if I'm allowed to be.

Skype name is 'postavant', by the way.

[Derek]

Late afternoons, preferably early evenings would work for me and a day or two's notice would be nice too.

[megladon8]

Good times.

Maybe not a great podcast for other people, but if we do these more often, I think they'll be better to listen to.


Yeah, like I mentioned at the end of the podcast, I think we'd benefit greatly from a schedule. Keep discussions down to just a couple of minutes for each topic, and keep things moving forward.

I also think we should work out some kind of system to avoid talking over each other so much. Since we're not all in the same room it's hard to tell when someone has something to say, so we need to figure out how to not cut people off, and avoid all talking at once.

Other than that, it was a fun conversation. It was great to attach some voices to the posters.

Looking forward to next week!

[Barty]

Direct link (http://matchcut.podbean.com/) to the podcast page.

Link (http://matchcut.podbean.com/mf/web/qpwezv/Match-cutPodcast1-3-2-11.mp3) to the first podcast! Enjoy!

[megladon8]

Great work!

Just a tip - bring the volume of the music down when you start talking. The music is a little too loud in the background.

[Barty]

Great work!

Just a tip - bring the volume of the music down when you start talking. The music is a little too loud in the background.

Yes I need to do that. :lol:

[Watashi]

Well, even babydoll will see Sucker Punch.
I like how he calls it "Soccer Punch". :lol:

[megladon8]

Jesus I need a new microphone.

[Spinal]

Listening now. You guys are all very charming.

[Barty]

Listening now. You guys are all very charming.

*Blushes*

[eternity]

Listening now. You guys are all very charming.

This.

[baby doll]

I like how he calls it "Soccer Punch". :lol:Damn my Canadian accent!

[eternity]

Despicable Me could be described as a "surprise" from last summer. Nobody expected that to be anything notable.

[Spinal]

None of you sound like the voices I had for you in my head. I will recalibrate for the future.

[elixir]

Just letting you guys know that I listened to it and you all sound pretty cool in my book. :)

[Spinal]

Nice final topic guys. :lol:

[eternity]

Schindler's List Popcorn

Good job, guys.

[baby doll]

"Get off the screen you drunk Irish fuck, Colin Farrell!"

[Eleven]

There must be something in the air, because several of the forums/groups I visit have been starting up podcasts recently.

This first ep was awkward but fun to listen to. Just enough people to have a decent roundtable without being overwhelmed. I hope to participate at some point.

And yes, everyone sounds disconcertingly normal. And I hope for some of that good ol' Match Cut verbal pugilism in the future.

[B-side]

Listening now. You guys are all very charming.

Yes. I would have sex with all of you.

[Spinal]

Yes. I would have sex with all of you.

I cannot make that same deal.

[Eleven]

The strongest commitment I can make is that I'd listen to you read an audiobook. Probably.

[Qrazy]

Yes. I would have sex with all of you.

You would have sex with a chair.

[Watashi]

I cannot make that same deal.
:sad:

[megladon8]

You would have sex with a chair.


Can we somehow get the chair on the podcast?

[amberlita]

I've always thought Barty needs a job on NPR. He's got a face voice for radio.

No, really. I'd rather listen to him than Ira freakin' Glass.

[Sven]

I am interested. iososjr is my Skype handle. Will try to keep tabs on when the next one starts.

[Ivan Drago]

Did any of you guys do the podcast with a MacBook Pro? Because I have one and the camera and mic is built in, but I don't know if the mic would work well enough for Skype.

[Ezee E]

Did any of you guys do the podcast with a MacBook Pro? Because I have one and the camera and mic is built in, but I don't know if the mic would work well enough for Skype.
Mine was all MacBook.

[Ivan Drago]

Mine was all MacBook.

Awesome. Depending on the topics and time, I'm up for the next one.

[Qrazy]

Did any of you guys do the podcast with a MacBook Pro? Because I have one and the camera and mic is built in, but I don't know if the mic would work well enough for Skype.

Dude, it's a macbook pro. PRO.

[baby doll]

I think one topic for the next show should be our responses to the Matchie winners.

[Ezee E]

I think one topic for the next show should be our responses to the Matchie winners.
Great idea.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Great work, guys. A few too many awkward silences, followed by two or three people speaking up at the same time, but that's to be expected in a first podcast. I'd definitely participate in the future. My handle is ElstonGunn59.

[Raiders]

Mine is raiders1883.

[MadMan]

I'm hopefully getting my Mac Book laptop repaired over the weekend. I think it has a built in mic, but if it doesn't I guess I'll have to go get one. If it means being able to participate in this I'll get over my old man style hating on Skype.

[Dukefrukem]

Skype: Dukefrukem

pretty much my username is Dukefrukem for anything you can think of.

[Dukefrukem]

This is a great cast!!!

my suggestion:

Intro everyone 1 by 1 so listeners can get a feel for who's voice belongs to who.

edit: also, is there a reasons why voices are coming in as mono sound?

2nd suggestion:

When you're not talking, there's a mute button on the skype interface. Please please press it. There's nothing more annoying than hearing people breathe, cough and adjust their microphone when you're trying to hear someone's response.

suggestion 3:

When someone says something like "life changing experience", moderator, pry into that? That's an interesting statement. I'm sure we all have similar experiences from our favorite movies but I'd love to hear what people get out of certain movies, emotions, feelings, relating it to RL experiences, etc etc.

"why was it your life changing experience?"
"what did you get out of it?"
"that's a bold statement!"

[Ezee E]

Yeah, not sure who was breathing loudly at first, but that was kind of annoying. Good idea.

[megladon8]

I can't seem to find adapters for the larger microphone plugs.

I have a bunch of professional microphones that have 1/4" plugs, but of course a computer only has the standard 3.5mm size.

Are there adapters to make large plugs smaller? I've seen the reverse (and even own one), but I can't find these.

[Ezee E]

Topics to discuss:

-Match Cut Awards
-Rango (?)

[Barty]

Podcast tomorrow?

[Sven]

Podcast tomorrow?

I'm game, though I don't know how much I'd be able to contribute if the topic is the Matchies. I didn't see 90% of the movies.

[Ezee E]

I'm in if it's between 4-10 MST. Got soccer at 10 PM (no joke, 10 pm)

[Barty]

Does 5 PM PST work for everyone?

[Sven]

Does 5 PM PST work for everyone?

Fine by me.

[Barty]

Fine by me.

It's a date then. You bring the wine!

I will set up a structured agenda tonight.

[baby doll]

Even if I could make it tomorrow, seeing as I went last week and given how many people have voiced interest, I would still likely sit this one out.

[Raiders]

Does 5 PM PST work for everyone?

I'm all over it!

[Kurosawa Fan]

There's a solid possibility that I could partake in the festivities as well.

[megladon8]

Even if I could make it tomorrow, seeing as I went last week and given how many people have voiced interest, I would still likely sit this one out.


I don't see why there would be any kind of limit on people participating.

I'm going to participate if I can.

[baby doll]

I don't see why there would be any kind of limit on people participating.

I'm going to participate if I can.If you have ten or fifteen people participating, it might get a little unruly. Maybe not, I dunno.

[Ezee E]

If you have ten or fifteen people participating, it might get a little unruly. Maybe not, I dunno.
Agreed actually. Doubt that many people would make it though.

[Sycophant]

Are these gonna be occurring about weekly? Is Wednesday the most likely day they'll take place? I really wanna get in at some point. Especially if there's a specific topic that looks interesting to me (anything about Japanese film, get me in).

There really probably shouldn't be any more than 6 (8 at the absolute, absolute most) on any given podcast (or in any given topic, if we want to segment it like that). Too unruly with more than that.

[Ezee E]

If there is a high number, the host (Barty) could maybe schedule accordingly to have two-three at a time with a different topic? The others can be in the conference, but just hang out?

[eternity]

I'll participate as long as there aren't a bunch of other people who want to. After all, it's a podcast, not a clown car. I will concede to those with higher rep if necessary.

[Sven]

I propose a Statham-centric episode.

[Winston*]

I won't participate but I'll listen.

[Dukefrukem]

I want to participate. :( Was in class yesterday didn't see this thread until now.

[Eleven]

I'd like to participate at some point, but probably when there's a topic I feel more qualified on which to pontificate.

As for tonight, be sure to have on people who loath each of the top 5 Matchies Best Picture vote-getters.

[megladon8]

Sorry, I just got called into work this evening.

I'll try for next week.

[Barty]

Discussion Tonight

Matchies - 10 minutes
Match/Cut Reviews - Rango & Adjustment Bureau - 15 Minutes
Wildcard Topic? - Any suggestions?

[Sven]

Discussion Tonight

Matchies - 10 minutes
Match/Cut Reviews - Rango & Adjustment Bureau - 15 Minutes
Wildcard Topic? - Any suggestions?

Sorry to back peddle, but I think I will do as everyone does and try for a later date. I would just have nothing to contribute.

[Dukefrukem]

Why can't this episode be entirely about the Matchies? I figure that's worth an entire cast to talk about. Plenty to discuss. The other movies just were released, we could wait a few more days before some of us go out and see them.

Just a suggestion.

[Ezee E]

Haven't seen the two movies, so I'll just contribute to the first third, maybe the wildcard if I have anything to add there.

[Barty]

We can drop the reviews for the films, or I can just do one seperately. :pritch:

[Barty]

New Agenda.

Matchies - 15-20 Minutes
Wildcard Topic: Good Filmmaking, in Bad Films

[Ezee E]

What time?

[Barty]

What time?

5:00 PM PST

[Qrazy]

Qrazy1. Add me up.

[Barty]

Conference Call started. Let me know to add you to the call.

[Sven]

I'm in, homeboy. I'm logged into Skype. Do you do the rest?

[Watashi]

It's best to mute your mic if you are not talking otherwise we can hear your breathing and typing.

[eternity]

Seems like (at least) me, Sven, Duke, and Qrazy are all on.

[Barty]

Seems like (at least) me, Sven, Duke, and Qrazy are all on.

What's your handle again?

[Raiders]

Am I too late?

[Barty]

Am I too late?

Nope :)

[Watashi]

Am I too late?
Nope.

[eternity]

What's your handle again?

postavant

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'm gonna have to pass this time. Nowhere quiet in the house right now. You guys would hate me every time I unmuted my mic. Actually, if these are going to regularly take place around 8, I'm going to have a tough time making it happen. 9 or later and I could swing it, since the kids will be in bed.

[Raiders]

Sorry guys. Computer crashed and my wife is asking me to help her with the bedroom. Sorry to just leave like that.

[Sven]

Was excited to get to the good filmmaking in bad films bit. Then I would've actually contributed.

[Ezee E]

Was excited to get to the good filmmaking in bad films bit. Then I would've actually contributed.
Yeah, definitely a topic to do in the future.

[Barty]

Was excited to get to the good filmmaking in bad films bit. Then I would've actually contributed.

We will definitely do it next time, the podcast was just running too long. :lol:

[Sven]

Still, fun! Was I too loud? I didn't know how close to the mike to get, and I tend to project.

[Raiders]

I'm mad I missed the last part, especially when we got to Black Swan. My wife though was already unhappy as she needed my help with chores and when the computer froze up she demanded I help.

Ah, marriage.

Still, that was a lot of fun. I look forward to more intriguing topics.

[Qrazy]

Was excited to get to the good filmmaking in bad films bit. Then I would've actually contributed.

Haha yeah I had little to nothing to say about the matchies. Oh well.

[Watashi]

I'm mad I missed the last part, especially when we got to Black Swan. My wife though was already unhappy as she needed my help with chores and when the computer froze up she demanded I help.

Ah, marriage.

Still, that was a lot of fun. I look forward to more intriguing topics.
The wife is for chores anyway. Be a man, Phil.

[Ivan Drago]

Will there be a link posted to it soon?

[Barty]

Podcast Website Direct Link (http://matchcut.podbean.com/)

Match-Cut Podcast #2 (http://matchcut.podbean.com/mf/web/pjfn6h/Match-cutPodcast2-3-10-11.mp3)

[Boner M]

Wanna participate next week. Maybe a discussion of the top 20 films? Or a divisive 2010 movie (Somewhere, Enter the Void, Black Swan...).

[Winston*]

Listening to this now. Having trouble telling you apart.

[Boner M]

Sven's a great watcher of actors.

[Thirdmango]

I would love to get in on this, especially if we had a day talking about music, TV or comics. I can do some movies as well but I'm not as caught up as a lot of people. Like Sven I project quite well, and it's good actually hearing Sven's voice since I know his voice so well. If it's only on wednesdays I won't be able to do it though since I've got pub quiz that night. But I do love this idea. Gonna snag a skype.

Probably should get Mara and I and a couple others for when the Cutties end up happening.

[Dukefrukem]

how did it go? Will listen later today after HS.

[Boner M]

A good listen, but probably wasn't wise to go through every single award category.

[Eleven]

Listening to this now. Having trouble telling you apart.

Same here, but not a big deal.

And I too am waiting for Mara to show up and inject some ladyvoice up in here.

[Raiders]

I talked way too fast. And it's funny, 'cuz I don't talk that way at all in everyday conversations, but talking to my computer screen was an awkward experience. Never done a podcast before.

[megladon8]

I miss that megladon8 guy.

He has a sexy, soothing voice.

[NickGlass]

Wanna participate next week. Maybe a discussion of the top 20 films? Or a divisive 2010 movie (Somewhere, Enter the Void, Black Swan...).

I like the divisive movie idea, and I'm also interested in participating.

[Spinal]

This was really fun to listen to. I'm starting to be able to distinguish voices more. Great work.

[MadMan]

Love the podcast. Its weird though listening to people's voices for the first time. I think my Mac laptop has a built in mic, as it already has a built in webcam. Just gotta try and get a steady Internet connection, though.

[B-side]

I recognize Barty, Raiders and eternity right away. Still a bit confused on the others.

[baby doll]

E's voice is pretty distinctive, but maybe that's because it's the furthest removed from what I thought it would sound like (I was previously operating under the assumption that he was Tracy Morgan).

[Barty]

Now in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/match-cut/id425065839).

:pritch:

[Eleven]

Subscribed on iTunes and tweeted about.

Skype handle "AdamTheK" btw.

[Ezee E]

Another idea is to do a commentary on a movie. Preferably one that's not very good, and on Instant Watch.

Like Charlie Sheen in The Chase.

[MadMan]

Another idea is to do a commentary on a movie. Preferably one that's not very good, and on Instant Watch.

Like Charlie Sheen in The Chase.Hah, they keep showing that movie on Encore, and I keep watching it. Its somewhat funny, but I'm not sure its a good movie. I enjoyed it, for what its worth.

I just downloaded Skype, and now its telling me I can't use it with the version of Mac OS X I have. WTF.....

[Qrazy]

Another idea is to do a commentary on a movie. Preferably one that's not very good, and on Instant Watch.

Like Charlie Sheen in The Chase.

Or we could watch Arthur Penn's The Chase.

[Eleven]

Or the oeuvre of Charley Chase; not the pornstar, the Hal Roach guy.

[eternity]

Is this happening tonight?

[Barty]

Is this happening tonight?

Unfortunately im really sick, so it will have to wait till the weekend.

[eternity]

Unfortunately im really sick, so it will have to wait till the weekend.
Ah, alrighty.

[MadMan]

My Mac laptop has rejected Skype, but I do have a built in mic and webcam.

[Qrazy]

My Mac laptop has rejected Skype, but I do have a built in mic and webcam.

Download the mac version.

[MadMan]

Download the mac version.Pretty sure I did that. I'll try again, though.

[Sven]

When's the next one?

[Barty]

When's the next one?

We could do todat at 5:00 PST, or tomorrow at that same time. What works for everyone? :pritch:

[Raiders]

We could do todat at 5:00 PST, or tomorrow at that same time. What works for everyone? :pritch:

I went last time so I'm fine to let others go, but in case there's room, I would be OK with 5 pst tomorrow.

[Ezee E]

I could do tomorrow. Not today.

But do people want a third talk from Bialas? ha... :sad:

[Derek]

I can probably do tomorrow, but not today. But only if we talk about what films everyone is anticipating.

[Barty]

Tomorrow it is at @ 5:00 PM PST!

First topic will be the one we couldn't get too last week "Good Things in Bad Films."

[megladon8]

Tomorrow it is at @ 5:00 PM PST!

First topic will be the one we couldn't get too last week "Good Things in Bad Films."


I work again :sad:

And that's a topic I would have loved to discuss.

Maybe I can do a little voice bit or something, like a pre-recorded guest appearance.

[Dead & Messed Up]

Some of us have regalar jehrbs.

[Watashi]

So who can make it at 5pm PST?

So far we have "Great Scenes in Bad Movies" and maybe we can go around and give off a "What have we seen recently?" with some debate.

[Sycophant]

So who can make it at 5pm PST?

So far we have "Great Scenes in Bad Movies" and maybe we can go around and give off a "What have we seen recently?" with some debate.

I was considering getting in on this, with the hopes of ragging on Paul, but I just came down with a cold and can barely speak.

[Ezee E]

I haven't seen anything recently except It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia...

But I do have Unstoppable ready to go.

[Raiders]

So who can make it at 5pm PST?

So far we have "Great Scenes in Bad Movies" and maybe we can go around and give off a "What have we seen recently?" with some debate.

I can if there is room.

[Watashi]

Mara needs to participate. We need a female voice to cut the sexual tension between me and Raiders.

[Barty]

I can if there is room.

I will demand you join.

[Sven]

I'm in.

[Stay Puft]

How many people tonight? I could probably join, but I don't know what I'd contribute to the "great scenes in bad movies" topic.

Unless I talk about kung fu films, I guess.

[Watashi]

How many people tonight? I could probably join, but I don't know what I'd contribute to the "great scenes in bad movies" topic.

Unless I talk about kung fu films, I guess.
Just join! We can talk about smack about VGM too and how you hate everything.

[Watashi]

We're starting. Puft, what is your skype name?

[Stay Puft]

I sent it in a PM.

I've also never used my laptop's mic before (I can't find my PC mic) so I don't know what to expect.

[Qrazy]

Blar, sorry about that guys something came up. You ended the call just as I wrapped it up haha.

[Barty]

Episode 3 (http://matchcut.podbean.com/mf/web/6echhg/Match-cutPodcast3-3-23-11.mp3) is up!

[eternity]

If someone doesn't mention the art direction in Max Payne I'll be...very mildly disappointed.

The Michael Shannon comment is dead on the money.

[Sven]

If someone doesn't mention the art direction in Max Payne I'll be...very mildly disappointed.

Problem is, that was a good movie.

One of the participants is way over-caffeinated. Can anyone tell which one?

[eternity]

Problem is, that was a good movie.

One of the participants is way over-caffeinated. Can anyone tell which one?Subjectivity is a bitch.

[Ezee E]

Good listen guys. I think it's definitely the best when everyone's seen and discusses a movie.

Sucker Punch anyone? haha.

[Spinal]

Hell, that was like an actual radio program. Very professional, guys.

[Boner M]

Sven is so jolly. Infectious.

[Winston*]

I like the phrase "one of these things is not like the other" when describing two things. Stealing that.

[Spinal]

I like the phrase "one of these things is not like the other" when describing two things. Stealing that.

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[Mr. Pink]

I just came on to post that exact clip. Damn you.


Loved whoever it was mentioning the line from Street Fighter. That one line really was the best thing from the whole movie.

[Winston*]

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That clip would be better if it was just one starfish and one crab.

[Ezee E]

GlhOUyy4wbs

[Eleven]

Smoothest episode so far. I'm sad that Qrazy didn't contribute, to give his response "The end credits of The Dark Knight," or some such, as a great element of a bad movie.

[Eleven]

Also, is "bad stuff in good movies" the next logical topic?

[Derek]

Problem is, that was a good movie.

It really wasn't. I only bother to mention it because I want to discourage any other curious soul out there.

[baby doll]

Good podcast, but I think we need to take the gloves off a bit. Maybe the next one could be on the state of film criticism or the state of film distribution.

[Qrazy]

Smoothest episode so far. I'm sad that Qrazy didn't contribute, to give his response "The end credits of The Dark Knight," or some such, as a great element of a bad movie.

Erm I quite like Christopher Nolan and The Dark Knight.

My selections would have been as follows...

The opening scene of Death in Venice because it's a great shot with the hauntingly beautiful Mahler score... rest of the film is balls.

Final scene of Zabriskie Point because Antonioni completely missed the mark with everything else in the picture but shite exploding in slow motion to Pink Floyd is always awesome.

[Eleven]

Erm I quite like Christopher Nolan and The Dark Knight

Uh yeah, this is true. I keep forgetting/trying to forget your Nolanphilia. I panicked and fished for the first big thing I could think of.

[Raiders]

Good podcast, but I think we need to take the gloves off a bit. Maybe the next one could be on the state of film criticism or the state of film distribution.

I agree. I would love to do one on the state of film criticism as a matter of fact.

[Spinal]

If he doesn't remember any of it, how does he know it was Tuesday?

[Boner M]

Good podcast, but I think we need to take the gloves off a bit. Maybe the next one could be on the state of film criticism or the state of film distribution.
Will def. join for that.

[Ezee E]

I'll join if I'm around. I'll have to articulate my ideas on this. There's good writing and criticism out there, but I don't think it's doing anything for film itself right now.

[transmogrifier]

I'll join if I'm around. I'll have to articulate my ideas on this. There's good writing and criticism out there, but I don't think it's doing anything for film itself right now.

Film criticism has never done anything for film, but it's kind of like expecting LA Confidential to do anything for the police force. It's just another subject to write about, and can be done poorly or well just like anything else. It's irritating when critics hold little symposiums trying to make out that they are actually vital to the cinematic process and that the death of film criticism would be some sort of international tragedy.

No, you are writers who choose to write about films. The end.

[Qrazy]

Film criticism has never done anything for film, but it's kind of like expecting LA Confidential to do anything for the police force. It's just another subject to write about, and can be done poorly or well just like anything else. It's irritating when critics hold little symposiums trying to make out that they are actually vital to the cinematic process and that the death of film criticism would be some sort of international tragedy.

No, you are writers who choose to write about films. The end.

French New Wave = You're wrong.

[B-side]

Film criticism has never done anything for film, but it's kind of like expecting LA Confidential to do anything for the police force. It's just another subject to write about, and can be done poorly or well just like anything else. It's irritating when critics hold little symposiums trying to make out that they are actually vital to the cinematic process and that the death of film criticism would be some sort of international tragedy.

No, you are writers who choose to write about films. The end.

Yeah, I'm gonna have to go ahead and disagree with you.

[transmogrifier]

French New Wave = You're wrong.

Let me know when Peter Travers directs his first film, and I'll reconsider.

[transmogrifier]

Yeah, I'm gonna have to go ahead and disagree with you.

Good oh. But if Bazin can have his theories, I can have mine.

There is good criticism and interesting theories, and intriguing insights into completed films - just as there are interesting insights into love in many great novels. But love didn't need A Farewell to Arms, and movies don't need critics.

[elixir]

Good oh. But if Bazin can have his theories, I can have mine.

There is good criticism and interesting theories, and intriguing insights into completed films - just as there are interesting insights into love in many great novels. But love didn't need A Farewell to Arms, and movies don't need critics.

So there are good and interesting and intriguing things about it, but it's deemed "necessary?" Are movies necessary themselves? Come on, now...I think you already showed you see how they can be useful/important, and now it's just semantics. Of course film criticism has done stuff for film. Whether it's a movement at large, a reevaluation, or your PERSONAL experience.

EDIT: And when I say personal, I just mean that I'm glad I've read certain film criticism, and I'm sure others are too...that's enough for me.

EDIT 2: I may be arguing something different. Not sure now.

[Qrazy]

Let me know when Peter Travers directs his first film, and I'll reconsider.

Haha fair enough. I agree with your point when focused on most contemporary criticism.

[transmogrifier]

So there are good and interesting and intriguing things about it, but it's deemed "necessary?" Are movies necessary themselves? Come on, now...I think you already showed you see how they can be useful/important, and now it's just semantics. Of course film criticism has done stuff for film. Whether it's a movement at large, a reevaluation, or your PERSONAL experience.

EDIT: And when I say personal, I just mean that I'm glad I've read certain film criticism, and I'm sure others are too...that's enough for me.

EDIT 2: I may be arguing something different. Not sure now.

What spurred the post was the idea of a discussion about the "state of film criticism" as if it has an importance beyond the typical subjective judgements of whether someone can write or not. It could be argued perhaps that it could be discussed as you would journalism, which has its own ethical standards and a true linking function between audience and content, but I don't think so, because the content being discussed is the subjective response to entertainment, not the factual basis of the world around us, and therefore does not have the importance of true journalism, and thus not worthy of navel-gazing blog wars about the merits of print vs. online criticism etc.

Even the claim that criticism can influence box office is tenuous, seeing as you can spread the word on a film just as easily in the 140 characters of twitter from a bunch of faceless strangers.

So in other words, my analysis of the state of film criticism is this: some people do it well, others badly, and it has always be thus, and will ever be thus, and the end.

[elixir]

What spurred the post was the idea of a discussion about the "state of film criticism" as if it has an importance beyond the typical subjective judgements of whether someone can write or not. It could be argued perhaps that it could be discussed as you would journalism, which has its own ethical standards and a true linking function between audience and content, but I don't think so, because the content being discussed is the subjective response to entertainment, not the factual basis of the world around us, and therefore does not have the importance of true journalism, and thus not worthy of navel-gazing blog wars about the merits of print vs. online criticism etc.

Even the claim that criticism can influence box office is tenuous, seeing as you can spread the word on a film just as easily in the 140 characters of twitter from a bunch of faceless strangers.

So in other words, my analysis of the state of film criticism is this: some people do it well, others badly, and it has always be thus, and will ever be thus, and the end.

Well, how are you defining criticism? Do you just mean only reviews, or are you including books, Bordweel & Thompson, and all that good stuff? Because while I think the value of the first is perhaps more minimal, I find the latter quite important. I don't know if you are drawing any distinction here though.

I think film criticism may have had more of an effect on the box office, but I think modern technology has changed that quite a lot...still, an overall rating--the Tomatometer--can have some effect.

Well, yeah, to your last paragraph. I think it's that way with many things...

[Boner M]

"I can't imagine a more perfect art form, a more perfect career than criticism. I can't imagine anything more valuable to do." - Manny Farber

[transmogrifier]

"I can't imagine a more perfect art form, a more perfect career than criticism. I can't imagine anything more valuable to do." - Manny Farber

I think this says more about Manny Farber's imagination than it does the importance of criticism.

[Qrazy]

Yeah personally I find that quote a little silly. 'Can't imagine anything more valuable to do'? Every critic needs something upon which to critique. Therefore the creation of art is certainly just as if not more valuable than criticism given that without it criticism could not exist.

[Winston*]

Farmer is the most valuable career.

[Boner M]

Relax guys, I'm just sharing Farber's soundbite as an example of how passionate people can get (and have every right to get) about criticism, and I'm sure the man himself was offering it as a subjective provocation. Personally I spend more time nowadays reading about film than watching them, and yes, the recent spate of symposiums on the subject of newspaper buyouts and firings and the worth of the internet is redundant and self-congratulatory at worst (but largely over by now), but film criticism still plays an important role in establishing a tone of discourse for most people who care about film as art and blah blah blah...

None of this is really addressing trans' argument so Imma go read a review and decide whether or not to see the movie in question in the near future and then go to bed so fuck y'all

[Qrazy]

Relax guys, I'm just sharing Farber's soundbite as an example of how passionate people can get (and have every right to get) about criticism, and I'm sure the man himself was offering it as a subjective provocation. Personally I spend more time nowadays reading about film than watching them, and yes, the recent spate of symposiums on the subject of newspaper buyouts and firings and the worth of the internet is redundant and self-congratulatory at worst (but largely over by now), but film criticism still plays an important role in establishing a tone of discourse for most people who care about film as art and blah blah blah...

None of this is really addressing trans' argument so Imma go read a review and decide whether or not to see the movie in question in the near future and then go to bed so fuck y'all

Haha I'm relaxed, just saying what I think of that quote. SAVE IT FOR THE PODCAST BONER>

[Raiders]

SAVE IT FOR THE PODCAST BONER

Srsly.

[D_Davis]

Farmer is the most valuable career.

I'd say being God is more valuable. Or paralegal.

[Thirdmango]

I now have a skype for whenever I'm able to join this if ever. :D

[Boner M]

When we doin' the next one? Tomorrow?

[Qrazy]

Right now.

Topic: Arthouse Cinema
Sub-topic: New arthouse directors you've recently discovered.

Contributors: Anyone who gets online right now.

[Watashi]

My birthday today has bigger priorities over podcasting.

You can always do your own podcast without Barty hosting.

[Sycophant]

I don't think I like the term "arthouse."

[Qrazy]

I don't think I like the term "arthouse."

You can complain about it in the podcast.

[Boner M]

Yeah arthouse is too all-encompassing since it refers to a mode of distribution rather than a style of filmmaking. Susanne Bier and Lisandro Alonso are 'arthouse' director, if we're going by that criteria.

[Qrazy]

http://wpcontent.answcdn.com/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Chamberlain.jpg/220px-Chamberlain.jpg

I say good sir, I find the term arthouse a bit too highfalutin for my taste.

[MadMan]

Fuck arthouse. I prefer "Place where I go to watch mediocre big budget movies that I'll forget in two days," but that doesn't fit on the door.

[Ezee E]

I want MadMan to get in on a podcast.

[Ivan Drago]

I want to get in on one. I don't talk about movies enough with you guys.

[MadMan]

I want MadMan to get in on a podcast.I had trouble with Skype on my Mac, but I have a working mic and webcam, so I really donno what the problem is. Could be I'm that I'm horrible with computers....

[Ezee E]

I had trouble with Skype on my Mac, but I have a working mic and webcam, so I really donno what the problem is. Could be I'm that I'm horrible with computers....
No need for a webcam. Just do the test call on Skype.

[Skitch]

I finally have internet in the new house. This is the first real awesome broadband I've ever had! This is so cool. I'm nabbing podcasts like a loon. Can't seem to access the Match-Cut pod cast page. Is it...not for me? Or am I just going to the wrong page, or broken link?

[Thirdmango]

I had trouble with Skype on my Mac, but I have a working mic and webcam, so I really donno what the problem is. Could be I'm that I'm horrible with computers....

I have a mac to, I'll let you know if I encounter any problems, if I don't I'll troubleshoot with you.

[Ezee E]

I finally have internet in the new house. This is the first real awesome broadband I've ever had! This is so cool. I'm nabbing podcasts like a loon. Can't seem to access the Match-Cut pod cast page. Is it...not for me? Or am I just going to the wrong page, or broken link?
Just do a search for Match Cut in iTunes and you'll get it in the podcasts.

[Barty]

Anyone up for one late tomorrow night?

[megladon8]

Anyone up for one late tomorrow night?


I would be up for one tomorrow night but not too late as I work the next morning.

What time?

I'll try to get a better mic set up for it. I really want to take part in another one.

[Skitch]

Just do a search for Match Cut in iTunes and you'll get it in the podcasts.

Thank you sir! I am new to podcasts...