Rediscovered: Screen Chat with Wayne and Shane
Wayne and Shane discuss movies that may have never made it to the multiplex screens or spent much, if any, time at any theater. There are many fine quality, low budget, independent, and international movies that deserve to be seen. We take two such films biweekly that we feel should be rediscovered.
Episodes
15 episodes
Zombies In The Movie Theater
Wayne and Shane discuss and rate five zombie movies, previously unseen by them until this podcast. They also share their top favorite zombie movies of all time. "They're coming to get you, Barbra!"
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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38:22
Oscars '22 Recap/Quentin's Got Something To Say
Wayne and Shane recap the 2022 Academy Award nominees and winners and share their favorites. In the same podcast, they also rediscover the films of Quentin Tarantino and the trademarks of his filmmaking style that have captivated movie enthusia...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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54:20
Finding Relevance and Normalcy in a World of Chaos: Amores Perros and Birdman
Wayne and Shane discuss two movies from the director Alejandro Inarritu whose characters are struggling to change their status in society. Seeking to find an identity can be a challenge that may necessitate bizarre behavior, The movies “Amores ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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53:04
Brilliant And Quirky: Movies Of The Coen Brothers
Wayne and Shane discuss the themes of identity, miscommunication, and morality that are explored in four movies by Joel and Ethan Coen. The films highlighted are "Blood Simple" (1984), "Fargo" (1996), "The Big Lebowski" (1998), and "Inside Llew...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:07:01
Music Comes Alive On Film: Music Documentaries
Wayne and Shane discuss four important and entertaining music documentary movies: "Buena Vista Social Club" (1999), "Runnin' Down A Dream" (2007), "20 Feet From Stardom" (2013), and "Sonic Highways" (2014). "Don't bore us, get to the chorus."
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:06:58
How Do You Rate On The Empathy Test?: District 9 and Blade Runner
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies in which our empathy for others is put to the test. Explored are the questions regarding our own humanity. "District 9" (2009), directed by Neill Blomkamp, and "Blade Runner" (1982), directed by Ridley Scott, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:05:38
Oscar Contenders from 2019: Cold War and Roma
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies that were nominated for the Academy Awards in 2019. The films we have selected explore the sometimes tumultuous but long-lasting relationships that can develop because of, or in spite of, our love for others. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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55:40
The Wonderful Power Of Movies: Amarcord and Cinema Paradiso
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies that show us the many ways in which the cinema can affect our lives. The universal qualities of film make us aware of our commonalities and help us to empathize with others. "Amarcord" (1973), directed by Fede...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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57:27
Someone Is Missing: Once Upon A Time In Anatolia and The Cranes Are Flying
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies in which a search is underway to find someone who is lost to either war or murder. The questions regarding their disappearance are forever left for those who are searching. "Once Upon A Time In Anatolia" (2011...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:01:58
What Happens If We Eavesdrop: The Conversation and Three Colors: Red
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies they have chosen involving the moral implications of listening to conversations that aren't meant to be shared and its consequences. "The Conversation" (1974), directed by Francis Ford Coppola and "Three Color...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:04:43
The Cold War Heats Up: Fail Safe and Dr. Strangelove
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies in which nuclear annihilation is a distinct possibility. The threat of the hydrogen bomb is treated in totally differing perspectives."Fail Safe" (1964), directed by Sidney Lumet, and "Dr. Strangelove or: How ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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59:14
Photographs Tell The Story: City of God and Memento
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies in which photographs play a profound role in the destiny of those who take them. "City of God" (2002), directed by Fernando Meirelles, and "Memento" (2000), directed by Christopher Nolan, are highlighted in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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55:24
Intrigue and Betrayal: Le Samourai and The Third Man
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies they have chosen whose characters are involved in intrigue and betrayal. "Le Samourai" (1967), directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and "The Third Man" (1949), directed by Carol Reed are highlighted in this episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:06:09
The Search For Human Connection: Wings of Desire and Amelie
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies they have chosen whose characters are searching for a human connection. "Wings of Desire" (1987), directed by Wim Wenders, and "Amelie" (2001), directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet are compared and contrasted. Thoug...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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54:30
Film Adaptations from Short Stories: The Killers and The Dead
Wayne and Shane discuss the movies they have chosen that are based on short stories by the 20th century writers Ernest Hemingway ("The Killers") and James Joyce ("The Dead"). These writers and the movies they've inspired differ widely in subjec...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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55:57