Film Gold
Antony Rotunno
0
A podcast where the host and guests explore some of their favorite films, many of which they consider among the pinnacles of cinematic achievement. Each episode offers a deep dive into the movies that have left a lasting impression on them, discussing what makes these films so special.
Jaksot
-
Episode 45: Deathtrap (1982) 17.06.2026 1t 10minIf we told you 'Deathtrap' was the poorer cousin of 'Sleuth' (see Episode 13), would that be a bad thing? It would certainly be a great double bill, and the film on the docket this time is full of surprises, deception and plot twists. It's not on a par with Hitchcock's 'Psycho' but does follow a similar structure as the viewer is engaged in one story before the film becomes something else entirely Film Gold regular Scott Phipps joins Antony for a fun moviewhose opening scene is 'a movie of a play-within-a-play which takes place within the play on which the movie is based'. As well as Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve, we have the director with one of the greatest filmographiesever, Sidney Lumet, adapting a play by the legendary Ira Levin What could go wrong?... Enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On JohnLennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Scott's podcasts 'The Stinking Pause', 'Reel Britannia' and 'Rainbow Valley' https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/rainbowvalley episode links Deathtrap film pages and original trailer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathtrap_(film) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083806/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AQ2GlTw7x4 That Kiss! (shock horror!!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd9ImWTVX8I Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve interviews for the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFv0nVs_z7U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEPnsPtp3Pk&t=318s Film Gold's review of Sleuth (with Scott and his ReelBritannia co-host Steven https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-13-sleuth-1972/id1544641271?i=1000542380256 Caine and Reeve reunited in 'Noises Off' (1992) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjkRw2GAxRo What is Primal Therapy? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primal_therapy How to Better Understand the Rubik's Cube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK9XjwmseSk -
Episode 44: Rocky III (1982) Part 2 of 2 09.04.2026 58minWe round off our look at Rocky III by going through theremaining scenes of the film. Without issuing too many spoilers, Rocky comes a cropper and his life goes seriously south, motivation all but gone. However, just as Clarence the Angel came to rescue George Bailey in our very first filmreview on this show, Rocky's old rival Apollo Creed swoops in with a two-word plan that could be said to be slightly Beatle-esque (a little something for Glass Onion fans there). Mr T continues to shine as the menacing Clubber Lang, but thesecond half of the film certainly belongs to the burgeoning bromance between Rocky and Apollo. Adrian also plays her part with a stirring speech on the beach, and Burt Young's Paulie emerges as wonderful comic relief. Will Rocky ultimately prevail? Well, probably… At some point in the conversation, Antony and Scott also takea tangential look at the movies of 1982 in general. We were truly spoiled in the days when films as incredible as 'The Thing' and 'Blade Runner' could drop on the same day! Enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Mediapodcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: OnJohn Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Scott's podcast 'The Stinking Pause' https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause episode links Rocky III film pages and official trailer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_III https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084602/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7vbDPUMWDc 'Rummy's Corner' on the Rocky sequels (guess which one helooks best) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_XcXWhtFT8 The start of a fine bromance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXykRUEIchY Adrian to the rescue (+ training montage) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIXia5HP9RI 'The Rocky Saga' documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLlupHLXgvU Tony Burton speech in 'Rocky Balboa' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtjGvBnAxVE Tony in 'The Shining' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVo_LfK3B0k&t=1s 'Shining' recut trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmkVWuP_sO0 Travis is looking for love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Avkk_Wxs0 -
Episode 43: Rocky III (1982) Part 1 of 2 02.04.2026 55minHere's part one of another swapcast with 'The Stinking Pause',hosted by Scott Phipps. This time round, Antony and Scott tackle the middle film of the original 5-film Rocky franchise ('Rocky Balboa' aka Rocky VI would eventuallyarrive after a long hiatus), a subject dear to both their hearts. After the gritty 1970s fairytale that was the original film,followed by Rocky's redemptive rematch with Apollo Creed in Rocky II, the series enters a new decade and a new era. The man gatecrashing the Rocky and Apollo party is the unforgettable Clubber Lang, played by the utterly unique Mr T in the role that would soon after land him in 'The A-Team' and make him a household name. In this part, your humble hosts talk about their historieswith the series as a whole and discuss the other films in the franchise. They then start ploughing through Rocky III, including Rocky's 'friendly' charity match with Hulk Hogan's 'Thunderlips' and the lead-up to his defence of his titleagainst Clubber. Rocky Balboa is apparently now a 'civilised' champion. Oh dear… Enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Mediapodcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: OnJohn Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Scott's podcast 'The Stinking Pause' https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause episode links Rocky III film pages and official trailer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_III https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084602/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7vbDPUMWDc Eye of the Tiger! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4 Opening montage with 'Another One Bites The Dust' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lax4mSYaNJY Mr. T's 'Treat Your Mother Right' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO6JiFztJdg 'The Rocky Saga' documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLlupHLXgvU Rocky IV Director's Cut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2GQedDhYuQ&list=PLsNNHvy7RZNSTHCSJjQAdkejD3EHMzPze -
Episode 42- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) Part 2 of 2 20.01.2026 1t 2minAntony and Luke complete their look at the flawed smorgasbord of ideas that is 1983's 'Monty Python's The Meaning of Life', going through the remaining good, bad, ugly, extremely violent & completely gross scenes, and separating the top tier from the filler tracks. In this part, expect to hear discussion of galaxies,internal organs, death and anticlimax, not to mention the adventures of Mr Creosote, yet more French accents and the token Beatles reference Ultimately, were the Pythons too old? Too tired? Too middle-aged? Please make your own mind up, even though I've arguably now told you what to think twice… Most of all, enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Luke's English Podcast (main site and you tube channel) https://teacherluke.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/LukesEnglishPodcast Luke & Antony's previous Python film collaborations: Holy Grail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMtOOBpRBaA Life of Brian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYNW-fBpUoc&t=5673s The original video version of our Meaning of Life review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecb9nT1ZcAM episode links 'The Meaning of Life' film pages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python%27s_The_Meaning_of_Life https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/ Original trailer for the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMJ24QwHdCY 'Meaning of Life' documentary with the Pythons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_IpHCCyAC4&t=765s Marching Up & Down The Square! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucgU2DJlBiw The Galaxy Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buqtdpuZxvk Eric Idle and Brian Cox update the song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IFGH11uxaI The universe is way bigger than you think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy7NzjCmUf0 Mr Creosote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aczPDGC3f8U Magical Mystery Tour spaghetti scene (inspiration for Mr Creosote scene) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g-lSJ-r1Ikw Christmas In Heaven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kntQNeSge5s -
Episode 41: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) Part 1 of 2 13.01.2026 1t 6minMore than a pleasure to 'get back' (see what I did there?) with friend and podcast comrade Luke Thompson to round off our sort-of trilogy of Monty Python films (originally recorded on video, see below). This time round, Antony and Luke look at the flawed smorgasbord of ideas that is 1983's 'Monty Python's The Meaning of Life', going scene-by-scene through the good, bad, ugly, extremely violent, completely gross and filler, and trying to find just what ismissing from this Python outing that made the previous two films close to flawless masterpieces (actually we say it right at the beginning but don't tell anyone…) In this part we give our general opinions of the film and look at some of the early scenes, so expect to hear about elderly pirates, sacred sperms and French ticklers. This is preceded by a bit of Python/Beatles comparisoning (that may not be a word) for our crossover audiences Make your own mind up, even though I've already told you what to think… Most of all, enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website(blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's JohnLennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Luke's English Podcast (main site and you tube channel) https://teacherluke.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/LukesEnglishPodcast Luke & Antony's previous Python film collaborations: Holy Grail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMtOOBpRBaA Life of Brian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYNW-fBpUoc&t=5673s The original video version of this review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecb9nT1ZcAM episode links 'The Meaning of Life' film pages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python%27s_The_Meaning_of_Life https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/ Original trailer for the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMJ24QwHdCY 'Meaning of Life' documentary with the Pythons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_IpHCCyAC4&t=765s Every Sperm Is Sacred https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUspLVStPbk Steve Coogan's 'The c**t song' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cH0elKDOzs&rco=1 The Protestants having lots of theoretical sex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDBjsFAyiwA Python/Beatles connections (clip from 'Glass Onion: On John Lennon' podcast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMRj_y8g7Ck Boris Johnson gets a bit too 'enthusiastic' playing rugby andfootball https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5NN5S9sPFM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UYrLfxvfhM -
Episode 40- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Part 2 of 2 04.12.2025 59minLuke and Antony complete their look at the classic comedy 'Monty Python's Life of Brian', the talk originally recorded on video earlier this year (see below). It's hard to avoid the controversy that surrounded this filmwhen it came out, and you will hear a clip or two from the remarkable TV debate around the more contentious aspects of it, the like of which would surely not be seen these days. Most important though is the marvellous, some would sayflawless, content of the film, and we discuss some of the most famous and iconic scenes. Expect to hear about what the Romans did for civilisation, a famous Roman governor with a speech impediment, a rather unique Latin lesson and of course a controversially jolly accompaniment to the most agonising death imaginable. Our review of the follow-up film 'Monty Python's The Meaningof Life' will follow (as it should) in January For now, enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Mediapodcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: OnJohn Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Luke's English Podcast (main site and you tube channel) https://teacherluke.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/LukesEnglishPodcast Luke & Antony's previous Python film collaboration (HolyGrail) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMtOOBpRBaA episode links Video version of this discussion (June 2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYNW-fBpUoc&t=5674s 'Life of Brian' film pages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python's_Life_of_Brian https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079470/ The Secret Life of Brian (recommended documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdU_6jUQI9s The TV debate in full and the 'Not The Nine O'Clock News'parody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYMpObbt2rs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asUyK6JWt9U&t=1s The graffiti Latin lesson scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ogBSKySo8U Crucifixion admin scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnqLfUF5a9s Commentary tracks for the film by the Monty Python members https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNpCzcbpjc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQGMKk6h_nw&t=159s How bad was crucifixion? (caution- very grisly) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-EVfxABSoU -
Episode 39- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Part 1 of 2 26.11.2025 54minWhat more is there to say about Monty Python's Life ofBrian? Well, we may as well give it a bash. Luke Thompson takes on hosting duties for a swapcast between Film Gold and Luke's English Podcast, originally recorded on video earlier this year (see below). In this first part, Luke & Antony discuss among otherthings their histories with the film, the basic philosophy of the Python team regarding biblical epics, some of the original inspiration for the film, and its production and financing. Fans of the film will know that in that final aspect, acertain Beatle may well get a mention… Part 2 will follow in early December Enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Mediapodcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: OnJohn Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Luke's English Podcast (main site and you tube channel) https://teacherluke.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/LukesEnglishPodcast Luke & Antony's previous Python film collaboration (HolyGrail) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMtOOBpRBaA episode links Video version of this discussion (June 2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYNW-fBpUoc&t=5674s Film trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYHEordIo88 'Life of Brian' film pages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python's_Life_of_Brian https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079470/ Saint George to the rescue! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDFdcfRAaCg The Secret Life of Brian (recommended documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdU_6jUQI9s George Harrison & Michael Palin in The Rutles' film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8ifa3wqqDE -
Episode 38- U Turn (1997) 05.11.2025 1t 27minAmong Oliver Stone's large and celebrated body of work is afilm from 1997 that was largely ignored and derided at the time but is a classic case of a rediscovered gem with cult appeal. Scott Phipps joins Antony to look at the dark and twisted 'U Turn'. Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast including the ultimate femme fatale Jennifer Lopez and many recognisable and renowned names at various stages of their careers. We recommend multiple viewings of this film to fullyabsorb all the details and vast array of images Is this actually a comedy of the blackest kind, as thetrailer would lead you to believe? Will Bobby Cooper ever get out of town? And is everyone in Superior, Arizona on drugs? 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno episode links 'U Turn' original trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uidcyKDkFWU&t=1s 'U Turn' Wikipedia & IMDB pages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_Turn_(1997_film) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120399/ Film '97 original feature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oonm3a6xPSM Roger Ebert review https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/u-turn-1997 Oliver Stone commentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R22-lLw5eMc&t=375s Ennio Morricone and U Turn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8PthAjIlZs 1997 in film (lots of competition!) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_in_film -
Episode 37: Duel (1971) 01.09.2025 1t 4minThis time round we present our second Steven Spielberg filmand one that was very much a forerunner to (and inspiration for) the more famous 'Jaws', as an ordinary man is forced to find inner resources and transcend his limitations in order to defeat a seemingly unstoppable force that can't be reasoned with. By kind permission of Julian Charles of The Mind Renewed,the recording used here is from TMR's 20th movie roundtable, featuring Antony as a guest alongside Julian, Frank Johnson and Mark Campbell. Dennis Weaver stars as David (every)Mann, a salesman driving his beloved red Plymouth Valiant through the California desert on his way to an important work appointment, when a predatory monster of a smoke-spewing truck inexplicably picks him as its unsuspecting prey. (from TMR shownotes) 'Join us as we examine the tension, explore the film'sminimalist brilliance, and ask what "takeaways" might be gleaned from Spielberg's early TV/cinematic masterpiece'. 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Mediapodcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: OnJohn Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno 'The Mind Renewed' website/podcast https://themindrenewed.com/episodes/2022-25/1646-ep084 episode links 'Duel' original trailer & IMDB page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m9aeCeHbiQ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067023/ Steven Spielberg on the making of the film (3 parts) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luG6wuSQYUE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKKd8z-3GXo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wob0Y0KVvC8 David Mann calls Chief Brody (Duel vs Jaws) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA0Y6SzEKrE -
Episode 36- Citizen Kane (1941) Part 5 of 5 27.06.2025 48minAnd so we say goodbye as Charles Foster Kane faces the final curtain… Antony wraps up Citizen Kane's final scenes, discusses the critical response to the film and its multi-decade legacy, and the final words -13 minutes of them- are given to the man himself, Orson Welles, aided by Huw Wheldon and Dick Cavett If you've listened through this series (and the previous3-parter on Orson), we sincerely hope you've enjoyed it 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles andPsychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion:On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno episode links The Snow Globe scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSj-BCOlGPY The Rosebud reveal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr93wwtiKQM Citizen Kane film pages https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane Citizen Kane: Anatomy of a Classic (presented by BarryNorman) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCez9Pgqb5s The life of Charles Foster Kane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Foster_Kane The Citizen Kane files (Wellesnet archive) https://www.wellesnet.com/citizen-kane-resources/ Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (must-watch doc, 2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhtpfRl2wyE -
Episode 35- Citizen Kane (1941) Part 4 of 5 14.06.2025 46minAntony continues a scene-by-scene analysis of Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. As we enter the second half of the film, things are still going reasonably well with Charles Foster Kane, but the slow descent into despair and emptiness will soon begin with the famous 'breakfast table montage'. As you listen to this and/or watch the film, it's worth asking a fundamental question about acceptance of reality and whether public acclaim is merely a poor substitute for something fundamental to a happy life. The final part of this series will be out at the end of the month We hope you enjoy the show! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt.Mediapodcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: OnJohn Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno episode links Citizen Kane film pages https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane Original trailer for the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dxh3lwdOFw The life of Charles Foster Kane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Foster_Kane The Citizen Kane files (Wellesnet archive) https://www.wellesnet.com/citizen-kane-resources/ The breakfast table montage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfl2M8B9WA8 Do we create our own reality? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intimacy-path-toward-spirituality/201412/do-we-create-our-own-reality How to accept yourself https://psychcentral.com/lib/ways-to-accept-yourself Are the rich more lonely? https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/are_the_rich_more_lonely -
Episode 34- Citizen Kane (1941) Part 3 of 5 14.05.2025 53minOur continuing journey into the world of Orson Welles's Citizen Kane finds Antony beginning a scene-by-scene analysis, starting with the film's Gothic horror opening,possibly the best-known final word of a character in any film, and then the sudden and jarring segue into the newsreel obituary of the world-famous Charles Foster Kane. We try to make sense of the sometimes absurdly non-linear structure of the film while admiring the remarkable artistry contained in every scene. The young Kane is brash, charismatic and successful in his professional and personal life, but his downfall will soon begin… Part 4 will be out next month We hope you enjoy the show! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt.Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno episode links Citizen Kane film pages https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane Original trailer for the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dxh3lwdOFw The life of Charles Foster Kane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Foster_Kane The Citizen Kane files (Wellesnet archive) https://www.wellesnet.com/citizen-kane-resources/ The electric opening to the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFSjHBVx-xk News On The March! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ6QnaEQ7sY The projection room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZjkzM8N_oQ The full first half of the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74ol6mKC3aY The Union Forever- The White Stripes vs Citizen Kane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X6PoXzpyz0 Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_dizVjNTbg -
Episode 33- Citizen Kane (1941) Part 2 of 5 20.04.2025 47minWe continue our multi-part series on Orson Welles's Citizen Kane, finishing our prelude to the main film by looking at the shooting, storytelling, special effects, editing and sound/music. We also detail its commercial performance and the pushback from William Randolph Hearst. In Part 3, Antony will begin going scene by scene through the film We hope you enjoy it! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt.Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion:On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno episode links Citizen Kane film page https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1 Citizen Kane: Anatomy of a Classic (presented by Barry Norman) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCez9Pgqb5s The Citizen Kane files (Wellesnet archive) https://www.wellesnet.com/citizen-kane-resources/ Gregg Toland (ace cameraman) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3hAubwtM8 The Best of Bernard Herrmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0FRC1MTocs -
Episode 32: Citizen Kane (1941) Part 1 of 5 02.04.2025 47minFollowing on from Film Gold's Orson Welles special last time round, Antony this time tackles head-on, with another multi-parter, the grandaddy of American films, Citizen Kane. The first two parts look at the background and the making of the film before we go scene-by-scene through the film in later parts. This time round, Antony intros this deep dive and looks at Orson Welles's arrival in Hollywood, his incredible RKO contract, and the writing and inspiration(s) for the multi-layered character of Charles Foster Kane We hope you enjoy it! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno episode links Citizen Kane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane Original trailer for the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dxh3lwdOFw The Battle Over Citizen Kane (Welles and Hearst) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1W65RHqM2k William Randolph Hearst https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Randolph_Hearst Mank (2020) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10618286/ Raising Kane (Pauline Kael, 1971) https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1971/02/20/raising-kane-i Heart of Darkness radio version (Orson Welles, 1938) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=201xgXsJMuA -
Episode 31- Orson Welles: Mercurial Magician (Part 3 of 3) 25.09.2024 1t 10minJust as Orson Welles finally bowed out in 1985, we must do the same. This time round Antony and Ghosty pick up Orson's film career from his acting gig in the sublime 'The Third Man', a couple of returns to Shakespeare territory and a trio of absolute masterworks of his own making, namely 'Touch of Evil', 'The Trial' and 'F For Fake' (plus a couple of other films along the way). Finally we look at interviews, his fall from grace into TV commercials, more comparisons with Marlon Brando and a final summing-up of our feelings about his life and legacy. We (and Orson up there in the clouds) hope that you have enjoyed this latest series and Film Gold will be back before the end of the year for more. In the meantime, please check out Antony's other podcasts (links below) 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Ghosty's Cliff Richard & The Shadows podcast https://wesayyeah.podbean.com/ Interview clips from Ghosty's radio show https://www.youtube.com/@GhostyTMRS episode links Website for everything Orson https://www.wellesnet.com/ The Third Man theme played by Anton Karas & also The Beatles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oEsWi88Qv0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1cHZSskXxw Poignant scenes from 'Touch of Evil' (1958) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTI6rN0Vmes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeccTYUrb_Q Law court scene from 'The Trial' (1962) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFGlB4a2B1I F For Fake (1973) podcast deep dive https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2020/08/episode-482-f-for-fake-1973.html Recommended documentaries about Orson (Arena special, Magician, One-man band) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFqW6b1hfFY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brVah-r65pI&t=1s https://dochouse.org/event/magician-the-astonishing-life-and-work-of-orson-welles/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eoN1m73xXk Simon Callow (Orson biographer x many) discusses him on the 'Great Lives' podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b0b1r3hs Classic Orson interviews (Dick Cavett 1970, Michael Parkinson 1974) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NTOSevzp4w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NTOSevzp4w Orson loses it over frozen peas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyko_oQ0da8 -
Episode 30- Orson Welles: Mercurial Magician (Part 2 of 3) 04.09.2024 1t 10minWe continue our Orson Welles journey, accompanied by uberfan David 'Ghosty' Wills, with discussion of the big daddy of all films, 1941's Citizen Kane. Was this both a blessing and a curse for Orson's career? We also discuss Welles's forays into wartime politics and the films 'The Magnificent Ambersons',, 'The Stranger', 'The Lady From Shanghai' and 'Macbeth'. The final part will be out at the end of the month We hope you enjoy the show! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Ghosty's Cliff Richard & The Shadows podcast https://wesayyeah.podbean.com/ Interview clips from Ghosty's radio show https://www.youtube.com/@GhostyTMRS episode links Heart of Darkness radio adaptation (1938) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcKH74lnPEo Citizen Kane Wikipedia and IMDB pages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/ The Citizen Kane Book by Pauline Kael https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/352259.The_Citizen_Kane_Book The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996 documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG75tMSNnmY Citizen Kane: A critic's commentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6LCfO0wnXw Orson Welles on Race Relations (1946 radio show) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFraBvYO5jI Everything Is A Remix (doc series about creativity) https://www.everythingisaremix.info/watch-the-series/ -
Episode 29- Orson Welles: Mercurial Magician (Part 1 of 3) 30.07.2024 1t 9minFollowing on from our Marlon Brando and Michael Caine deep dives in the last few years, this time Orson Welles gets the Film Gold treatment. David 'Ghosty' Wills joins Antony for a 3-parter looking at the great man's life, work and legacy. First up we discuss Orson's early life and the start of his theatre and radio careers, both of which Ghosty feels are somewhat undervalued when compared to his more famous film work. Part 1 ends with the famous 'War of the Worlds' broadcast in 1938, our hero on the cusp of going to Hollywood and making the film that would make and break him… Part 2 will be out next month We hope you enjoy the show! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On John Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Ghosty's Cliff Richard & The Shadows podcast https://wesayyeah.podbean.com/ Interview clips from Ghosty's radio show https://www.youtube.com/@GhostyTMRS episode links Orson's mammoth Wikipedia page (most of which is probably true) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orson_Welles The Mercury Theatre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Theatre Voodoo Macbeth (1936) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wmWBki06yc War of the Worlds (1938, complete) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q7tN7MhQ4I Orson defends himself the next day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vbYyDh-BRI Night of the Living Dead news segments (1968) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AdWJalP1vo Orson Welles meets H. G. Wells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdghSMTXsU -
Episode 28- Dr. Strangelove (1964) 21.03.2024 1t 38minWe are delighted to bring you another swapcast with former Film Gold guest and my podcasting 'spiritual brother', Julian Charles of 'The Mind Renewed'. On the docket this time is a true classic from the master, Stanley Kubrick. It's a film that works beautifully on the level of pure comedy but is absolutely packed with layers of meaning, both overt and subtle, and is a showcase for the remarkable and unique talents of Peter Sellers. Julian and Antony talk about Kubrick, Sellers, the rest of the cast, the film's many virtues, its themes and much more… We hope you enjoy the show! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitterhttps://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/ Julian's website and podcast https://themindrenewed.com/ episode links The Making of Dr. Strangelove https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6BiRtGTAk Learning To Love The Bomb (video essay) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6BiRtGTAk On Thermonuclear War (Herman Kahn) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Thermonuclear_War Peter Sellers and George C Scott 'interviews' on the set (1963) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7NnTmxcFt4 -
Episode 27- Sorcerer (1977) 26.10.2023 1t 32minAntony and returning guest Luke Thompson of 'Luke's English Podcast' tackle William Friedkin's underrated 1977 thriller, starring Roy Scheider. This film wasn't a success in its day but has been reassessed over the decades and could now be considered a 'hidden masterpiece'. The plot is very simple but the film is marvellously evocative, and the production of the film is a story in itself... Hope you enjoy it! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to [email protected] Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod/ Twitter handle https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/ Luke's website & podcast https://teacherluke.co.uk/ The full video version of our 'Sorcerer' review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a6odjdG-H4 episode links Sorcerer wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorcerer_(film) A great analysis of the main themes of the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2TdY0nRHzc&t=0s Vast amounts of IMDB trivia about 'Sorceror' https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076740/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv William Friedkin on the Marc Maron podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17OjQiec8Sg -
Episode 26- Requiem For A Dream (2000) 07.10.2023 1t 17minOne of the films that ushered in the new century, Requiem For A Dream is a virtuoso powerhouse from director Darren Aronofsky, featuring a remarkable lead performance by Ellen Burstyn. Although primarily dealing with drug addiction, it hits all kinds of other points of social and emotional impact, such as the power of television, the pain of loss, the fragility of dreams and the human need for love and attention. For the first time on this podcast, Antony flies solo, expanding on the notes he made when appearing as a guest on one of Film Gold regular Scott Phipps's podcasts, The Stinking Pause. It goes without saying that there are spoilers here so I recommend taking the plunge and watching the film first. Although harrowing at times, it's also a film full of hope and can serve as an inspiration even as the main characters plunge into a hellish world of dependency and degradation. Redemption is always possible. Listen out for two clips of John Lennon and some music by the Rolling Stones We hope you enjoy the show! Film Gold is on all the major podcast platforms Feedback to [email protected] Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter page https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony's John Lennon podcast https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/ episode links Requiem For A Dream IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0180093/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_requiem%2520for%2520a%2520dream Requiem For A Dream: The Structure of Self-Destruction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkDL50mXbbI Audio commentary by director Darren Aronofsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCPW2ewGGCI Anatomy of a scene with Darren Aronofsky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdlg-vYmpbA
Samankaltaiset podcastit
![Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]](https://cdn.radoxo.com/images/podcasts/9936-black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood.avif?v=1789027545)
Suosittu maassa
Tämä podcast esiintyy myös näiden maiden podcast-listoilla.
