The Austin B Media Podcast #26: The Holdovers Discussion with Jack Martin
In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I have a detailed conversation with guest Jack Martin, Film Feeder's editor-in-chief. We discuss Jack's recently launched Film Feeder podcast and the Patreon associated with it, offering listeners early access to episodes and more. We also extensively reviewed The Holdovers and touched upon other Alexander Payne films, Christmas movies, and the importance of family in these films.
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If you haven’t read my review of The Holdovers yet, you can do so here.
Chapters:
00:09 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:04 Discussion on Film Feeder and Podcasting
01:45 Promotion of Patreon for Film Feeder
02:59 Film Recommendations
08:50 Transition to Main Discussion: The Holdovers
08:59 Initial Thoughts on The Holdovers
09:02 Deep Dive into The Holdovers
15:32 Appreciation for The Holdovers' Script and Performances
21:23 The Holdovers' Unique Aesthetic and Film Stock
23:36 Appreciating the Aesthetics and Performances in the Film
24:28 The Underestimated Cinematography
25:32 The Role of Color Grading in Setting the Mood
26:49 The Quirky Sense of Humor in the Film
27:32 Reflecting on the Film's Pacing and Length
28:30 Predictions for the Film's Success at the Oscars
29:23 Comparing the Film to Other Works by Alexander Payne
29:54 The Film's Editing and Cinematography
33:17 The Film as a Potential Modern Christmas Classic
35:17 Discussing Other Christmas Movies
39:44 Where to Watch the Film
41:59 Wrapping Up
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