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Podcasts: March 2009 Archives
The Devil and the IFC News Podcast
By Alison Willmore on 03/30/2009
The trailer for faith-based thriller "C Me Dance," in which Lucifer menaces an aspiring ballerina (totally) got us thinking about the many actors who've channeled their inner evil to play the lord of the underworld. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at the best and worst of them, and at the divide between those who choose to play their Satan large versus those who'd rather keep it cool and sinister. Download now (MP3: 38:12 minutes, 34.9 MB) Subscribe to the podcast: [XML] [iTunes] __AD__ MORE »
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Wrestlers Enter the Acting Ring
By Alison Willmore on 03/23/2009
Filed under: PodcastsThis week, John Cena furthers his nascent acting career with "12 Rounds," and in honor of his wrestorly efforts, this week's IFC News podcast is dedicated to the pro wrestlers who've tried to make the transition to the big screen, from the success of The Rock to the failure of, well, just about everyone else. Download: MP3, 35:27 minutes, 32.5 MB Subscribe to the podcast: [iTunes] [XML] MORE »
SXSW 2009: Our Story So Far
By Alison Willmore on 03/16/2009
Filed under: PodcastsFor a glorious ten-day stretch in Austin, TX, the worlds of indie film, music and web culture converge. It's halfway through SXSW 2009, and we spend this week's podcast discussing what we've seen and liked so far, from a doc about a sound sculptor to a heartfelt drama about a vintage clothing business, with a closer look at Joe Swanberg's latest, "Alexander the Last." Download: MP3, 37:13 minutes, 34.1 MB Subscribe to the podcast: [iTunes] [XML] MORE »
The Rise of the Bromantic Comedy
By Alison Willmore on 03/09/2009
Filed under: Podcasts"I Love You, Man" may be the most overt film to tell the story of a male friendship using the trappings of a traditional romantic comedy, but it's far from the only one. From the oeuvre of Will Ferrell to the output of Team Apatow, comedies have lately also been all about soft-centered celebrations of platonic man love. On this week's IFC News podcast, we speculate on why the bromantic comedy has become so popular, and debate as to whether there's a female equivalent. Download: MP3, 35:54 minutes, 32.9 MB Subscribe to the podcast: [iTunes] [XML]... MORE »
Who Cares About Accuracy, Anyway?
By Alison Willmore on 03/02/2009
Filed under: PodcastsThis week we finally see the end result of the struggle to translate "Watchmen," Alan Moore's "Citizen Kane" of graphic novels, to the screen -- as faithfully as possible, everyone involved has reassured. But is keeping so close to the source material a good thing for a movie? This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at the burdens of trying to please a built-in fanbase when adapting a book, comic book or anything else into film. Download: MP3, 32:41 minutes, 29.9 MB Subscribe to the podcast: [iTunes] [XML]... MORE »
