The B.E.E. Podcast - 4/17/18
Added 2018-04-17 12:36:55 +0000 UTCBret Easton Ellis discusses the movies of awards season, the vision of Twin Peaks, the Assassination of Gianni Versace and viewing art from the past through the current cultural lens.
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Down the rabbit hole again.
Christian Leon
2019-01-02 05:37:40 +0000 UTCWould love to hear Trent Reznor on the podcast.
Scott Ewing
2018-07-14 11:00:09 +0000 UTCYes. It's the same character. But he has aged and changed, as have the rest of the characters from the earlier book who are also in Imperial Bedrooms. They've been diminished and corrupted in various ways by the passage of time and life in LA. So, in another sense, he is not "the same Clay." Clay also features in Lunar Park, but that's a whole other story.
Kevin Larkin Angioli
2018-07-10 21:00:13 +0000 UTCIs Clay from Less Than Zero the same Clay from Imperial Bedrooms?
Keith Harmon
2018-06-06 23:27:15 +0000 UTCloved hearing the twin peaks breakdown, would be awesome to have lynch on the podcast, would be a dream to hear bret and he discuss the art
James Eakins
2018-06-04 17:27:25 +0000 UTCAgreed
Spee Diddy
2018-05-22 20:26:35 +0000 UTCThis is just a thought, based off what I myself have often done: Your millenial friend was significantly exaggerating his friends' reactions to his take on Lady Bird and Get Out. Perhaps just for the sake of the conversation, or maybe even to impress you. I only say this because, being a millenial, I know so few people who take such a hard-line as described, and so inherently flock to ideology and eliminate the possibility of further discussion. Maybe I'm just lucky in my friends, but this common perception of the millenial as comrade snowflake... obviously there's no smoke without fire but I hardly think it's something that affects the majority of my generation.
Harman Virdee
2018-05-18 18:57:03 +0000 UTCHi Jason, yes indeed, big fan of the BEE podcast. A healthy antidote to the horrors of Web 2.0 ;)
Richard MacManus
2018-05-04 04:56:28 +0000 UTCWelcome back! So glad you covered Twin Peaks! And PTA! I think you should give There Will Be Blood another watch. I enjoyed it more 11 years after its release. Maybe Ladybird during the Trump era was reminiscent of Lost In Translation during the W era? ….both good films but maybe something more behind the praise?
Eddie Enciu
2018-05-03 17:12:54 +0000 UTCBrett looking forward to hooking back into ya podcasts. Ya Yes!! ripples have landed as waves on New Zealand shores..sweet job fine Sir
mark Hayhow
2018-05-03 06:45:51 +0000 UTCI've missed your no bs insight, man!
SGZ
2018-05-03 04:32:54 +0000 UTCSecond episode comes out tomorrow for the 1.50 tier
The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast
2018-05-03 03:48:48 +0000 UTCI thought there was a new episode after this one?
Julio Corea
2018-05-03 03:48:04 +0000 UTCThe Alex Garland as a guest is a great suggestion. He always makes for a great interview.
The Dude
2018-05-03 02:42:09 +0000 UTChey richard! didn't know you were a closeted... BEE listener!
Jason Calacanis
2018-05-03 01:29:24 +0000 UTCWould love to hear more about Bret’s thoughts on current book scene, what he’s reading etc. Also, related, Alex Garland as a guest?
Richard MacManus
2018-05-02 08:16:12 +0000 UTCI would like to suggest meeting the brilliant author Tom McCarthy on the podcast. His first novel "Remainder" is a postmodern mile stone of literature and has received a widely acknowledged review by Zadie Smith ("Two Paths for the Novel") that deals with the question of identity politics and subjective authenticity -- "Remainder" being an example for writing a novel about an emphatically inauthentic individual. In this instance alone I see quite an overlapping with the writing endeavors (with and against narrative) of the ground breaking work of Bret Easton Ellis. The latest novel of Mr. McCarthy is more of a highbrow approach to the current culture and the problem of making sense of it as an academic, or rather ex-academic who is working as a corporate ethnologist in the basement of a London based counseling firm. “Satin Island” addresses the intellectual enterprise of getting a grip on society, both philosophically and economically. I for my part would be VERY interested in a conversation between the two gentlemen in order to hear in how far Tom McCarthy actually shares Bret Easton Ellis’ attention for mainstream media content and for cinema as a symptom for the political and intellectual situation. Furthermore a conversation between these two exceptional authors would be an interesting occasion to talk about literature and the promises and limits of fiction and narrative on this great podcast.
Micha
2018-05-01 09:12:57 +0000 UTCCould you invite Fred Stoller onto the BEE Podcast? (1) You talked about “I’m Dying Up Here” as a guilty pleasure. I think Stoller would have interesting insights. (2) Stoller is LA-based. (3) Stoller is really knowledgeable in 70s and 80s culture and movies. (4) Stoller is a published author (‘Maybe We’ll Have You Back’) with nothing to sell.
James Reeves
2018-04-29 21:49:31 +0000 UTCSmartest film and cultural critic around. Thank you Bret. Welcome back.
Charles Fischer
2018-04-28 21:36:51 +0000 UTCWould it be possible to get some show notes with links ect?
Paul b
2018-04-28 12:38:09 +0000 UTCHallelujah! You've been sorely missed. I'd be interested to hear where the new Blade Runner went wrong for you. I loved it in many ways, yet am certain I would have loved it more if they had told any story without Harrison Ford. The man has no shame. Do you consider 2049 a successful foray into the mega-budget art-house scene?
MidRangeG
2018-04-27 22:46:38 +0000 UTCI'd love to hear your thoughts on the Alan Ball show Here and Now. Really glad the show is back!
Anna Fox
2018-04-27 03:19:38 +0000 UTCGoing to read Glamorama again
Marian Berges
2018-04-26 22:13:20 +0000 UTCBret, your voice was sorely missed over the past year.. You might consider pumping out a few more podcasts to make up for your absence ;) j/k. welcome back
Chadwick Hartwell, III
2018-04-26 19:22:28 +0000 UTCBret, really happy you’re back. Saying it like it is. Completely agree with your thoughts on the films you mention though I did think Three Billboards had some stock characters in its supporting cast.
Ben
2018-04-26 13:59:47 +0000 UTC.......How did Bret not mention the film Good Time?
Kevin Burzynski
2018-04-26 03:52:23 +0000 UTCI think it would be near impossible because I don't think he does interviews anymore, but if he could be convinced, I would love a podcast with Lars von Trier.
Claire Ginocchio
2018-04-25 22:32:13 +0000 UTCYour opinion on Black Panther please in the next podcast would be good to hear.
Craig
2018-04-24 16:29:26 +0000 UTCI mean, there are no "buts", I've always loved the podcast and continue to believe it's the best movie and entertainment podcast around. <3
Kolio
2018-04-23 20:05:48 +0000 UTCYou are of course welcome to your opinion of Get Out, but I was surprised to hear you demonstrate on the podcast that you didn't understand the plot (the Armitages perform brain, not eye transplants--think Being John Malkovich) even after seeing it twice. When you take this into account I think that actually speaks for Get Out rather than against it as a so-called "prestige" work. Its critique of white fetishization of black people and culture that is objectively, demonstrably true on a cultural level, is a sophisticated (not to mention comedic) use of your beloved horror genre. I enjoy being a patron of your podcast but you might revisit the movie or wikipedia page before delivering additional analysis of the work.
Kolio
2018-04-23 20:00:21 +0000 UTCIf the great Pauline Kael had a podcast, this would be it.
Ski Milius
2018-04-23 10:40:35 +0000 UTCI have never been a patron for anything, but immediately signed up when I saw this. Absolutely worth paying for.
Jeremy Donaldson
2018-04-23 01:31:05 +0000 UTCDownside to having Bret’s podcast return == I had almost forgotten about my constant checking to see if a new episode was uploaded. So the daily checking begins again (while I listen to the most recent episode over and over).
James Reeves
2018-04-22 22:27:43 +0000 UTCThanks Patrick.
The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast
2018-04-22 17:22:42 +0000 UTCCongratulations on your new platform
Patrick Hoelck
2018-04-22 16:44:20 +0000 UTCI want to be on the podcast
Vince Eckert
2018-04-22 03:42:51 +0000 UTCChris Ott NEEDS to be a guest on this show.
Raymond Cummings
2018-04-22 01:56:41 +0000 UTCSafdie Brothers as guests, please.
LowRes Wünderbred
2018-04-21 05:03:54 +0000 UTCGreat to have you back! Wondering where you been!! I'd love to hear you talk with Steven Soderbergh sometime in the future. His career spans every type of genre and mode of filmmaking - big budget studio films, oscar films, micro budget diy, television. Would be fascinating to hear you two riff on the state of the filmmaking industry.
Daniel Morfesis
2018-04-20 04:45:48 +0000 UTCwhy is this like 40 leagues above any contemporary discussion of art. bret is too smart for hollywood/american media lmao
LeRoi
2018-04-20 01:40:37 +0000 UTCThanks Bret, great to have you back.
Mitch Jordan
2018-04-20 00:13:07 +0000 UTCWow, seems like the world is right again. Hope this return is for good.
Andrey Belyakov
2018-04-19 23:36:29 +0000 UTCenjoyed it
JEREMY ROBERTS
2018-04-19 23:31:18 +0000 UTCSo glad you're back. I've felt like a withering tree in your absence.
Elizabeth M007
2018-04-19 20:38:24 +0000 UTCMaybe I missed the introduction. Who is Bret having a conversation with in the final segment of this podcast?
Brad Coy
2018-04-19 20:33:15 +0000 UTCSo glad you're back on and I'm happy to pay for it. I hope you're able to have Frank Ocean on the show.
Dave Nazworthy
2018-04-19 20:13:52 +0000 UTCWould love Dave Navarro as a guest. His Dark Matter podcast is my other go-to. He really loves movies, I think it would be a good convo!
Ravin Chand
2018-04-19 19:38:51 +0000 UTCStephen, if you still haven't figure it out: go to the rss link (in the overview tab, on the right) then in your podcast application there should be a menu item for "add podcast" or "podcast url" — paste it in there. I'm not sure about Google Play but both iTunes (mac) and Podcast Addict (android) have this feature.
Dan Lett
2018-04-19 17:43:08 +0000 UTC+1 for Raimi AND Bruce Campbell
James Reeves
2018-04-19 16:19:55 +0000 UTCMorrissey is now a LA-based, too, correct? This would be exciting to pull off!
James Reeves
2018-04-19 16:17:32 +0000 UTCWhile I enjoyed it, I do think the acclaim for Get Out is a product of our current political climate, but I can't get on board with that sentiment for Lady Bird. That movie was a joy to watch - even though your assessment of the pacing and it being like a giant montage is correct. It didn't matter for me, I loved it and I think a lot of people felt the same way. I don't think Get Out is worthy of all the praise, BUT I was still glad to see a low budget horror movie in the best picture nominees... which never happens.
Claire Ginocchio
2018-04-19 14:56:32 +0000 UTCGreat stuff! Would have loved to hear your thoughts on PTA's "Inherent Vice". Surely it is stylistically more similar to "Boogie Nights" and "Magnolia" than all other later films?
Filip Kruse
2018-04-19 08:52:03 +0000 UTCPlease bring Frank Ocean onto the podcast, hearing you mention the possibility got me hard. Another great guest would be Sam Raimi!
Bad Habbit
2018-04-19 03:53:46 +0000 UTCGreat episode... “.... as if Three Billboards was a public service announcement made by a committee of comrades”
Greg Comiskey
2018-04-19 02:45:42 +0000 UTCOkay, so are we really doing this guest request thing? Everyone will roll their eyes, but Morrissey just went public this week with a critical diatribe against the London mayor and their spike in knife and acid attacks, that sounded like something from Clint Eastwood's character in Gran Torino. Morrissey would be a difficult and frustrating but fascinating interview.
Chris Carroll
2018-04-19 02:45:03 +0000 UTCGuest Request: Fred Schneider of B-52s
James Reeves
2018-04-19 01:02:52 +0000 UTCReturn Guest Request: Karyn Kusama - one of my favorite interviews by Bret Easton Ellis.
James Reeves
2018-04-19 00:28:35 +0000 UTCGuest Request: Dino Stamatopoulos - writer / producer / musician / production company founder (Starburns Industries) / podcaster / Hollywood burnout / sexual deviant / all-around interesting dude.
James Reeves
2018-04-19 00:25:49 +0000 UTCGuest Request: Eric Stoltz
James Reeves
2018-04-19 00:08:03 +0000 UTCLove it love it love it!!!! Bret’s commitment and passion and his voice make me listen to every episode multiple times. Bret - take care of yourself and please make this a ritual. Would you ever consider doing topics outside your comfort zone? Architecture? Travel? Food? Autobiographical snippets? I just love listening to your insights- regardless of agreement— your arguments are always rational and incredibly articulated. I love your existence.
James Reeves
2018-04-18 23:05:16 +0000 UTCHappy you're back, interested hearing the take on Ringwald but I'm even more curious about a further comment on the intense last several months for previous guest Rose McGowan. You talked a little bit about the #MeToo stuff, but since you have had some encounter (maybe it had just been through that interview) with her, and she has been really prominent, I'm curious about your observations. As you were talking about McDormand's character in Three Billboards, I actually thought of her and McGowan sort of sharing that same type of pain.
LM
2018-04-18 20:37:44 +0000 UTCI’ve missed your calming tones and voice of reason. It means a great deal to have you back.
Luke
2018-04-18 19:29:13 +0000 UTCIn a couple of weeks!
The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast
2018-04-18 18:10:27 +0000 UTCY'all got anymore of them podcasts?
Calum Hughes
2018-04-18 16:30:05 +0000 UTCSo thrilled this is back. Listened to the episode this morning and it was fantastic.
Scott Bradley
2018-04-18 16:13:28 +0000 UTCWelcome back! Been chomping at the bit.
Tom Whalen
2018-04-18 12:30:31 +0000 UTCBret, you're the only voice of reason when it comes to what film making has become today, your commentary on the film industry for the last 5 years has been nothing but the truth, I so badly wish you could make your own films and show them how its supposed to be made, idealism is the killer of art in contemporary cinema
keagan Afonso
2018-04-18 10:17:59 +0000 UTCOur generation's Pauline Kael returns. Thank you Bret.
Adam Chin
2018-04-18 09:05:33 +0000 UTCThanks Bret. Will always pay for what you do.
Mai Tai
2018-04-18 04:40:00 +0000 UTCI was very happy to see the announcement on facebook that the podcast is back! Would have been very sad if you didn't continue with this ( i never gave up hope though ) Everytime i got a notification that a new talk is online it felt like ... yeah the movie i was dying to see is finally out! I never got this feeling from other podcasts ... anyway, keep rocking Bret, All the best
direk
2018-04-18 01:11:44 +0000 UTCI've been going through serious BEE withdrawal. Welcome back!
Chris Young
2018-04-18 00:27:25 +0000 UTCThank god you’re back
Paul
2018-04-17 23:58:26 +0000 UTCWelcome back, Bret.
Raymond Cummings
2018-04-17 22:50:46 +0000 UTCVery nice to receive a new episode. Happy to pay for it. Please keep us updated about how the Patreon business model works out. Greetings from Hungary.
Samuel Setenyi
2018-04-17 22:36:55 +0000 UTCHappy to have your voice of reason, and sometimes frustration, back in my head
Sean Shapiro
2018-04-17 22:27:12 +0000 UTCStill waiting for that Frank Ocean interview!
Claire Ginocchio
2018-04-17 22:04:17 +0000 UTCYes! Been missing these podcasts so badly. Thanks for the return 💜
Holly Carlson
2018-04-17 21:46:43 +0000 UTCI love the new formant. An exceptional episode.
Jim Seem
2018-04-17 21:30:04 +0000 UTCPop Culture Critique at its best. Breath of fresh air in the scene. Glad you are back!
Taavi
2018-04-17 21:10:54 +0000 UTCsame here.
Mariano Velazco
2018-04-17 20:50:00 +0000 UTCThis is done.
The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast
2018-04-17 20:48:50 +0000 UTCGreat to have you back.
Jeff Taylor
2018-04-17 20:41:14 +0000 UTCWe’re looking into it. We’ll keep everybody updated
The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast
2018-04-17 20:39:46 +0000 UTCWhat’re the odds you can get the rights to upload the back catalog?
Jared gordon
2018-04-17 20:39:21 +0000 UTCI have longed to hear your voice
Matthew Pegas
2018-04-17 20:39:20 +0000 UTCSo glad to have your podcast back to enjoy, Bret. You are the best social critic around these days. Love your movie discussions!
Lee
2018-04-17 20:38:41 +0000 UTCThanks for coming back.
Marc V.
2018-04-17 20:36:06 +0000 UTCShane Carruth
Scott Bradley
2018-04-17 20:24:04 +0000 UTCGlad to see you return. Happy to be a Patron.
Jose Leitao
2018-04-17 20:14:51 +0000 UTCWill do!
The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast
2018-04-17 20:11:43 +0000 UTC<3
Oleg
2018-04-17 20:09:46 +0000 UTCThank GAWD you're back!
Scott Bradley
2018-04-17 20:04:46 +0000 UTCSo glad this is back. Please enable RSS patreon episodes so we can sync to phone without the app, if possible. Cheers! Glad to pledge.
Dan Lett
2018-04-17 19:50:37 +0000 UTCFuck yes my dude!
Sascha Ciezata
2018-04-17 19:46:10 +0000 UTCBret! It’s hard to describe how glad I am to have you back. Happy to be your patreon. Warm greetings from Sweden
Henrik Ekwall
2018-04-17 19:32:33 +0000 UTCJust subscribed, so excited to have the show back!
Alexander Sorondo
2018-04-17 19:10:24 +0000 UTCHi Bret, I'm glad you're back, ready to hear you talking movies and stuff. Greets from Argentina.
Mariano Velazco
2018-04-17 19:05:46 +0000 UTCI recommend downloading the patreon phone app!
The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast
2018-04-17 18:48:24 +0000 UTCOK, so how does one listen to this in an iPhone podcast player? Overcast is my app of choice. I listen to podcasts on the go and find that trying to stream audio from Safari never works well. Does Patreon have an app that one can stream from?
David Lizerbram
2018-04-17 18:40:11 +0000 UTCTHANK YOU!!!!!
Frank Howley
2018-04-17 18:35:06 +0000 UTC
