Ep. 3 - JAWS - August 2010

Featuring special guest Luke Hickman, film critic for The Reel Place.com and host of the Talking Pictures Podcast

Considering the Sequels is a monthly film podcast that examines the merits and weaknesses of specific movie franchises. Right-click the title of this post to download this episode free.

In Episode 3 we consider the “Jaws” movies. This episode also includes a concept discussion in which we talk about creative sequel titling. And, as always, we each give mini reviews of recent film releases — including a mandatory “Inception” discussion — and whatever else we’ve been watching lately.

Your hosts are Andy Howell, Jason Pyles and now, the newly appointed (and way above our pay grade) Karl Huddleston. We welcome Karl to the show; he’s going to make a great addition. (Bill Barnes is unfortunately no longer available to host our podcast; however, he’ll visit from time to time.) Download this episode to hear why Luke thinks “Jaws 2” is a better movie than the first “Jaws.”

SHOW NOTES:

I. Mini Reviews

Karl — Inception (04:14), The Other Guys (09:47)

Luke — “First Look” preview of 127 Hours (10:45), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (12:42), Kick-Ass Blu-ray Special Features (13:39)

Jason — Stanley Kauffmann’s Movie Reviews (14:58), From Russia With Love (17:52)

Andy — The Wire: Season 5 (19:58), The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (20:12), Resident Evil franchise (21:55)

II. Concept Discussion: Creative Sequel Titling (22:58)

- Andy’s List (25:02)

- Karl’s List (25:47)

- Luke’s List (29:32)

- Karl’s List: Part II: Stepping It Up 2 the Streets 4 U (31:06)

- Jason's List (32:03)

— A Brief Interview With Our Sponsor, Kawika Heftel, of Heftel Studios (37:30)

III. Considering the Sequels: Jaws

- Jaws (40:13)

- Jaws 2 (50:42)

- Jaws 3-D (58:07)

- Jaws: The Revenge (1:05:09)

- Franchise Overview (1:12:32)

Wrap-Up / Credits (1:15:15)

End Time (1:18:40)

Luke, Andy, Karl and Jason give their collective verdict on this franchise, from 0 to 100:

Jaws = 75

Jaws 2 = 45 (cinematic dead horse beating)

Jaws 3-D = 30 (cinematic dead horse beating)

Jaws: The Revenge = 14 (cinematic dead horse beating)

Overall Franchise = 42 (cinematic dead horse beating)

Contact Us:

E-mail us with questions, comments, suggestions: SequelsPodcast@Gmail.com, or catch up with us on Facebook by searching “Considering the Sequels.” Visit Andy and Jason’s Considering the Cinema discussion blog, where we write about unusual films. And if you’re really bored, follow Jason’s mostly film-related remarks on Twitter.

Credits:

Thanks to our official sponsor, Kawika Heftel and Heftel Studios. Thanks to the Dave Eaton Element for the use of Dave’s music. Thanks to film critic Luke Hickman for appearing on our show. You can find more of Luke’s filmic commentary at The Reel Place.com and the Talking Pictures Podcast and The Stubbs Show on 101.5 The Eagle, Salt Lake City, KEGA.

Thanks to Bill Barnes and Kara Brewer for their artistic vision and graphic design. (Bill Barnes, we miss you already.) Thanks to The /Filmcast and the Creative Screenwriting Magazine podcast for their inspiration.

Notice: This episode has PG- to PG-13 profanity and humor. No horses were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Episode 3 was recorded on August 15, 2010.

Ep. 2 – TOY STORY – July 2010

Featuring special guest actor Karl Huddleston (of “Touched By an Angel” fame), and an exclusive interview with professional Storyteller Rich Knoblich

Considering the Sequels is a monthly film podcast that examines the merits and weaknesses of specific movie franchises. Right-click the title of this post to download this episode free.

In Episode 2 we consider Pixar’s “Toy Story” trilogy. This episode also includes a concept discussion in which we talk about excerpts from an interview with storyteller Rich Knoblich, who discusses the narrative function of “sidebars,” as well as story arcs. And, of course, we each give mini reviews of recent film releases and whatever else we’ve been watching lately.

Your hosts are Andy Howell, Bill Barnes and Jason Pyles. Download this show and hear about Andy’s alternative vampiric lifestyle.

SHOW NOTES:

I. Mini Reviews

Bill — Charlie Bartlett (04:18), The Constant Gardener (04:54), Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (06:23)

Karl — The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (07:00), Avatar: The Last Airbender (08:27)

Jason — The Film Snob’s Dictionary (11:22), Dr. No (12:40)

Andy — Cinemania (16:03), K-19: The Widowmaker (16:29), Zombieland (18:10), Brazil and Yol (18:52)

II. Concept Discussion with Rich Knoblich (19:50)

- Satellite Stories (21:22)

- Satellite Story From Signs (21:40)

- Rich: The Purpose of “Sidebars” (24:05)

- Screenwriting Guru Michael Hauge Weighs in Via E-mail (26:35)

- Satellite Story From Gremlins (29:30)

- Rich Discusses Story Arcs (33:45)

- Rich Discusses the Story Arcs of Sequels (37:10)

— A Quick Word About Our Sponsor, Heftel Studios (41:36)

III. Considering the Sequels: Toy Story

- Toy Story (43:16)

- Toy Story 2 (54:48)

- Toy Story 3 (62:14)

- Franchise Overview (70:22)

Wrap-Up (1:13:55)

End Time (1:16:46)

Karl, Andy, Bill and Jason give their collective verdict on this franchise, from 0 to 100:

Toy Story = 98.5

Toy Story 2 = 89

Toy Story 3 = 82

Overall Franchise = 96

Contact us:

E-mail us with questions, comments, suggestions: SequelsPodcast@Gmail.com, or catch up with us on Facebook by searching "Considering the Sequels." Visit Andy and Jason’s Considering the Cinema discussion blog where we write about unusual films. And if you’re really bored, follow Jason’s mostly film-related thoughts on Twitter.

Credits:

Thanks to our official sponsor, Heftel Studios. Thanks to the Dave Eaton Element for the use of Dave’s music. Thanks to Karl Huddleston and Rich Knoblich for appearing on the show. Rich’s book, “Talking ‘bout the Relatives,” can be ordered through West Virginia Book Co. Rich’s support article and story for the PBS television program “The Call of Story” can be found here.

We’d also like to thank Bill Donovan of Creative Screenwriting Magazine and screenwriting guru Michael Hauge for their contributions to this show. Their sites are www.creativescreenwriting.com and www.screenplaymastery.com, respectively.

Thanks to Bill Barnes and Kara Brewer for their artistic vision and graphic design. Thanks to The /Filmcast and the Creative Screenwriting Magazine podcast for their inspiration.

Episode 2 was recorded on July 5, 2010, and the interview with Rich Knoblich was recorded June 25, 2010. This episode is dedicated in memory of Darlene Baird.

Ep. 1 — BACK TO THE FUTURE — June 2010

Featuring special guest Cody Clark, film critic of the Daily Herald newspaper, and an exclusive interview with UVU Film Program Coordinator Dr. Rick Moody

Considering the Sequels is a monthly film podcast that examines the merits and weaknesses of specific movie franchises. Right-click the title of this post to download this episode free.

In Episode 1 we consider Robert Zemeckis’s “Back to the Future” trilogy. This episode also includes a concept discussion where we talk about excerpts from an interview with Dr. Moody, in which he discusses characteristics of strong and weak sequels. And, of course, we each give mini reviews of recent film releases and whatever else we’ve been watching lately.

Your hosts are Andy Howell, Bill Barnes and Jason Pyles. Download this show and hear what provokes Cody Clark to call the three of us “negg-heads.”

SHOW NOTES:

I. Mini Reviews

Andy — The Wire: Season 4 (01:45), The Maiden Heist (02:02)

Cody — The A-Team (02:30), Friday Night Lights: Season 2 (03:20), Survivor: Season 1 (03:39)

Jason — Splice (04:36)

Bill — Shrek Forever After (07:42), The Road (08:48), Friday Night Lights: Season 4 (09:36)

II. Concept Discussion with Dr. Moody (11:52)

- The Inherent Problem With Sequels (13:13)

- Most Sequels Rely on Gimmicks (19:23)

- How Sequels Can Work (21:58)

— A Quick Word About Our Sponsor, Heftel Studios (25:33)

III. Considering the Sequels: Back to the Future

- Back to the Future (27:09)

- Back to the Future Part II (42:09)

- Back to the Future Part III (57:15)

- Franchise Overview (1:10:46)

Wrap-Up (1:14:33)

End Time: (1:17:31)

Cody, Andy, Bill and Jason give their collective verdict on this franchise, from 0 to 100:

Back to the Future = 89.5

Back to the Future Part II = 52

Back to the Future Part III = 53

Overall Franchise = 79

Contact us:

E-mail us with questions, comments, suggestions: SequelsPodcast@Gmail.com, or catch up with us on Facebook by searching "Considering the Sequels." Visit Andy and Jason’s Considering the Cinema discussion blog where we write about unusual films. And if you’re really bored, follow Jason’s mostly film-related thoughts on Twitter.

Credits:

Thanks to our official sponsor, Heftel Studios. Thanks to the Dave Eaton Element for the use of Dave’s music. Thanks to Cody Clark and Rick Moody for appearing on the show. Thanks to Bill Barnes and Kara Brewer for their artistic vision and graphic design, respectively. Thanks to Rob Booker for his support. Thanks to The /Filmcast and the Creative Screenwriting Magazine podcast for their inspiration.

Episode 1 was recorded on June 13, 2010, and the interview with Dr. Moody was recorded June 9, 2010.

The Genesis of the Considering the Sequels Podcast

And so it begins. May 18, 2010 is when Bill Barnes (somewhere in West Virginia) and Andy Howell (Provo, Utah) agreed to host the Considering the Sequels podcast with me, Jason Pyles (Salt Lake City, Utah). This podcast is an outcropping of the Considering the Cinema discussion blog, which is hosted by Andy and me.

For this podcast, each month the three of us and a varying surprise guest will produce a film-related show in which we discuss a movie franchise and its sequels, including prequels, where applicable. Occasionally we'll discuss two franchises, and sometimes we'll consider remakes, reboots and spin-offs, as well.

We plan to record and post our first episode here on this site sometime in late June 2010. For our first podcast, we'll be considering the movies of the "Back to the Future" trilogy. Please stay tuned.

Thanks,

Jason Pyles

www.ctspodcast.com

Addendum: And on May 27, Heftel Studios — Utah's slickest recording studio — became the official sponsor of the Considering the Sequels podcast.