Most film podcasts tell you what to watch. Cinema: A to B is more interested in why a film works or why it doesn't.
Alec Mallmann and Ben Starkey have spent years making, studying, and obsessing over movies from the edges of the film industry. They bring that perspective to conversations about what happens on screen and behind it: the writing, cinematography, editing, performance, production, and all the choices that can make a movie soar or crash and burn.
No film degree required. Minimal jargon. No scores out of ten. Just two people who love movies trying to figure out what makes them work.
New releases and revisited classics, covered biweekly. Expect spoilers.
Listener requests encouraged.
Episodes
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
39 min
Entry number four in the mini Season of Schwarzenegger comes in the form of Conan the Barbarian written and directed by John Milius and starring Arnold along with James Earl Jones, Max von Sydow, and Sandahl Bergman. Ben makes his case why this might be the most important role in Arnold's filmography. Alec discusses the power of minimal dialogue in character building. The guys marvel at the acting prowess of the late James Earl Jones as Thulsa Doom and evaluate the film's use of real locations, practical effects, and the power of the iconic score by Basil Poledouris. Join Cinema: A to B for a deep dive into "what is best?"
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