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Zach on Film: Authors and Oscar Speeches

How involved should creators be when their work is adapted for a new medium? Can we cut it out with the hosts already and let award winners give the speeches they want to give? Those topics and your comments all on this episode!

Oscar Rundown

Last night the 87th Academy Awards were announced, and trophies were awarded. Here’s a complete rundown of the winners.

Zach on Film: New Drone Limitations

The FAA has proposed new limitations for the use of drones so Zach and Stephen sit down to discuss the positives about what is on the table along with how the technology is affecting filmmaking. Also, an Oscar alternative!

Zach on Film: Jupiter Ascending Review

The Wachowski siblings have been up and down with their releases since The Matrix in 1999, so will their latest rise to the occasion or will it leave audiences wanting more? Stephen and Zach review Jupiter Ascending this week o...

Zach on Film: “American Sniper” and Creator Responsibility

Are creators responsible for how audiences react to their work? That is the question Zach, Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew discuss this week, along with comments for listeners like you and Zach’s thoughts on American Sniper...

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Zach on Film: The Best Movies of 2014

This week, Zach and Stephen welcome 2015 by looking back at the favorite films they saw in 2014.

Zach on Film: Citizen Kane (1941)

Can a man’s life be defined by one word? Zach explores Orson Welles’ 1941 masterpiece, Citizen Kane. NOTE: This is the final film on “the list”, but fear not, Zach on Film will continue.

Zach on Film: Brazil (1985)

This week Zach learns about Terry Gilliam and his 1985 classic, Brazil.

Zach on Film: Cool Hand Luke (1967)

Zach goes to prison and learns what it means when we have failure to communicate.

Zach on Film: Ben-Hur (1959)

An epic adventure with Romans, chariots, and sea battles. Zach examines Ben-Hur in this installment of Zach on Film.

Zach on Film: The Kid (1921)

This week, it’s back to the silent era as Charlie Chaplin adopts an orphan and we all cry like The Kid.

Zach on Film: Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

Zach is forced to make a podcast as he talks Bridge on the River Kwai.

Nightcrawler Review

Nightcrawler has gained positive reviews since debuting at the Toronto Film Festival in September, but does the hype hold up now that the film has been released a wider audience? Nightcrawler has gained positive reviews since d...

Zach on Film: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)

This week Zach is committed… to watch One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Zach on Film: 12 Angry Men

From television, to stage, to the big screen, Zach examines the film 12 Angry Men.

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Zach on Film: Rear Window (1954)

This week, Zach learns about Shia LaBeouf’s Disturbia as he watches Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 masterpiece, Rear Window.

Zach on Film: Shane (1953)

This week, Zach travels to Wyoming and learns what it means to be a man, a gunslinger, and may even learn a thing or two about hero worship in the 1953 George Stevens’ classic, Shane.

Comic Book Heaven

Here’s a little documentary about the Comic Book Heaven shop in Queens New York that closed last year. I thought it was an interesting look at comic shops, owners, and the reasons for closing.

Zach on Film: War of the World (1953)

Zach learns why it is important to get inoculated before visiting a strange planet as he takes a look at the alien invasion classic, War of the Worlds.