The B.E.E. Podcast - 4/12/20 - Movies About The Movies - SILVER
Added 2020-04-13 00:04:35 +0000 UTCBret Easton Ellis recommends movies to stream in isolation that are about our favorite subject: The Movies. James Cagney, Jack Palance, John Schlesinger, Rod Steiger, Nathanael West and Jean-Luc Godard all join the show in spirit for this socially distant celebration of cinema.
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I know both the book and the film of <i>Day of the Locust</i>, but I really enjoyed this. It was like sitting around the fire in the cold evening. You're a really good and engaging storyteller.
Antonio Primavera
2021-11-07 17:27:03 +0000 UTCI love when Donald Sutherland tap-dances on that weirdo.
Antonio Primavera
2021-11-07 02:07:27 +0000 UTCHaha. Muskets don't take five minutes to reload. These were deadly weapons. Think three to four rounds per minute after training if basic history matters. Otherwise, a good interview. (-;
Benjamin Terpstra
2020-05-23 23:31:10 +0000 UTCPre Code masterclass : Baby Face (1933) dir Alfred E. Green / writer Darryl F. Zanuck / starring Barbara Stanwyck
Virgin Marie
2020-04-20 11:11:37 +0000 UTCI went ahead and watched Footlight Parade based off Bret’s recommendation and I did enjoy the final 3 numbers. They are a must see but I have to say I enjoyed Bret’s remarks more so than the whole movie.
Martin sanchez
2020-04-19 23:13:08 +0000 UTCJust watched Contempt on Bret's recommendation. I didn't really 'get' the film to be honest. The behaviour of the MC at the start of the film didn't make a lot of sense. Why is he letting his wife get in the car with his hot wife? Why does he seem to just not care at all? I understand the symbolic significance of this – Hollywood (as represented by the rich producer guy) will take what's yours and fuck it. It made metaphorical sense, though didn't make a lot of psychological sense. It's not like the whole film is a giant metaphor either, for if it was I might forgive such unrealistic, even inhuman seeming actions. The best part of the movie (the middle section ) where he's just hashing it out with his wife plays like a relationship drama. It's Bergman's scenes from a marriage as done by Godard. And it's a great document of a relationship in strife. You really get a sense that she's lost interest in him, he still loves her, and they are going through the motions of a relationship that is already over. They'll never be able to communicate exactly what the problem is or the precise moment where it went wrong. This felt true to life for me. Real life attempts to discuss relationship problems often end up more frustrating and confusing (like this) than cathartic and revelatory like in say, Noah Baumbach's Marriage Story. Not everyone is capable of airing out the truth or communicating how they really feel. The ending was very on the nose if we are supposed to interpret it as the effect of letting Hollywood into your life. Of course, it could also be a commentary on how Hollywood movies demand a dramatic payoff. But I don't think you can escape criticism just because you're self-aware and making a point by presenting an extreme example of the things you are critiquing. How about this – make something better? The movie is a curiosity for sure, and has a hypnotic quality perhaps because of the ambiguities that make it so ultimately dissatisfying in places. Still, I'm glad I watched it.
Billy Vega
2020-04-17 21:15:54 +0000 UTCI love when you skewer these fools, bretgod 🗡🗡🗡
Daniel
2020-04-17 03:13:06 +0000 UTCBy the way we loved Footlight Parade! Shanghai Lil earwormed her way to my heart.
jana
2020-04-17 00:35:45 +0000 UTCWhen BEE’s movie opinions mesh w/ mine I feel smart!
Eric M. Rhein
2020-04-16 21:37:28 +0000 UTCanyone else having trouble with their Patreon RSS Feeds on ITunes? None of mine have been able to update in about a week or so, claims "Authorization needed to access"
Joey Aulisio
2020-04-16 16:16:43 +0000 UTCCan’t Bret just interview guests via Skype? Don’t see rona restrictions easing up any time soon...
David
2020-04-15 22:42:43 +0000 UTCAh yes the good ole days where Bret delivered 20 minute monologues while the guest sat with him in complete silence. Miss those days
Billy Vega
2020-04-15 19:36:43 +0000 UTCI like listening to older podcasts because you forget the subject, however the speed of the podcast could be like 10 to 20% less and seems like compression has sped it up or something Bret Easton Ellis is filibustering instead of his languid slow prose
Erick
2020-04-15 18:07:09 +0000 UTCVery interesting guest! It was interesting to hear that Polanski was getting back at Nicholson by making him wear that stupid nose bandage in Chinatown. I always thought it looked ridiculous. I laughed when Bogdanovich voiced the same.
Brent Minder
2020-04-15 04:09:15 +0000 UTCFor a lukewarm recommendation, you do go on about “Day of the Locust.” Enough to make it worth seeing again. And let’s not be coy: Karen Black was never much of an actor. About the Hayes Code: Yes, it did stifle the expression of some realities, but arguably did Hollywood a favor. It forced movie makers to be creative in their handling of tricky subjects, denying them the chance to short the storytelling with cheap thrills, and saving them from a race to the bottom, and eventual state intervention.
Michael Walsh
2020-04-14 18:26:24 +0000 UTCThanks for curating my Criterion 💜
jana
2020-04-14 04:04:41 +0000 UTCBret, check out Safe in Hell and Three on a Match for nasty/delightful Pre Code films (and Gold Diggers of 1933 is a great companion to Footlight Parade). Contempt is becoming an obsession for me as well.
The Pine Drive-in Podcast
2020-04-13 15:36:27 +0000 UTCAnother great episode. I’m so grateful for Bret’s recommendations. I’ve discovered some of my favourite films thanks to this podcast. As always, please keep up the great work and keep safe!
Bee Garns
2020-04-13 12:55:48 +0000 UTCLoved this episode. One of my favorite things about living in LA is experiencing and seeing West’s grim perspective of this town and humanity. I’ve read Day Of The Locust every year on my birthday for the past 25 years. West and I share a birthday. A few years back I helped put together the most recent reissue of Locusts and Lonelyhearts while working at New Directions. This book is profoundly important and intertwined with my life. It was a joy to hear your take on it. Thanks
M. Nero Nava
2020-04-13 10:39:14 +0000 UTCwonderful episode Bret! interesting trivia about Nathaniel West- he was married to a woman named Eileen Mckenny, Her sister wrote an autobiography made into a play, then a 1942 movie with Rosalyn Russell called "My Sister Eileen"- classic Rosalyn Russell wonderful movie. Unfortunately, Eileen was with Nathaniel West in the accident also :(. i thought this podcast gave really good history for the listeners. thank you.
Fan
2020-04-13 06:17:53 +0000 UTCPerfect topic for this shitty time. Thanks, Bret!
Chris Funderburk
2020-04-13 00:17:01 +0000 UTC
