The Canon Podcast
1) 148 Point Break (w/ Andrew Barker)
Writer Andrew Barker of Variety joins Amy to discuss the 1991 action thriller “Point Break.” They examine the film as an entrance to the 90s, the complex dynamic between Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayz...Show More
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I so enjoy the insightful and intelligent discussion of cinema on The Canon, especially when the topic is a great, somewhat lowbrow pop movi...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Unspooled Presents: Titanic
Amy announces the winner of the final Canon call-in showdown, before presenting an episode of Unspooled, all about 1998's Titanic. Don't forget to subscribe to Unspooled on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) 163 Zodiac vs. Shaun of the Dead vs. Magnolia
We asked, and you nominated! For the final episode of the season, Amy and Engineer Sam take listener calls to hear arguments as to which of these films should enter The Canon: David Fincher’s 2007 thr...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) 162 Scream (w/ Benjamin Lee)
Arts editor at Guardian US Benjamin Lee joins Amy for the penultimate episode of the season to discuss the 1996 Wes Craven slasher “Scream.” They break down the movie’s deceptive callousness, how it m...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) 161 Grey Gardens (w/ Alissa Wilkinson)
Vox film critic Alissa Wilkinson joins Amy this week to discuss the 1975 documentary “Grey Gardens.” They break down the film’s more difficult moments, examining the relationship between Big Edie and ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) 160 Tommy (w/ David Fear)
Film critic David Fear joins Amy this week to discuss the 1975 rock musical “Tommy.” They’ll trace the roots of rock star celebrity hysteria plus The Who’s many contributions to the art form before ge...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) 159 Caddyshack (w/ Alex Schmidt)
Alex Schmidt of The Cracked Podcast joins Amy to discuss the 1980 comedy film “Caddyshack.” They’ll discuss Danny Noonan’s character arc, the pedigree of Chevy Chase, and how the film forged the found...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) 158 The Talented Mr. Ripley (w/ Tom Bissell)
This week, writer Tom Bissell (The Disaster Artist) joins Amy to discuss the 1999 film “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” Tom discusses his personal connection to the film as the ostensible inspiration for To...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) 157 Grease vs. Hairspray (w/ Adam Egypt Mortimer)
Filmmaker Adam Egypt Mortimer joins Amy to pit the 1978 musical “Grease” against the 1988 musical “Hairspray.” They’ll get into the focus on changing identity in “Grease” and question why anyone would...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) 156 Legends of the Fall (w/ Kendra James)
Writer Kendra James (Shondaland) joins Amy to discuss the 1994 film “Legends of the Fall.” Amy and Kendra talk about the depiction of World War I in film, Anthony Hopkins’ performance, and the stigma ...Show More
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