Bald Move Prestige is where the best of the best come to shine. In the Prestige podcast, we talk about serious dramas, excellence in filmmaking, and everything in between; on television or on the big screen. Prestige doesn’t cover sci-fi, but if that is your thing, you might be looking for Bald Move Pulp.
Dive into Harakiri (1962), a samurai film from director Masaki Kobayashi. As you get to know the character of samurai Hanshiro Tsugumo, his motivations are unveiled bit by bit making for a meticulous unveiling of his psyche and the societal pressures he endures. This film has surpassed other samurai films in A.Ron’s view. And Jim needs to learn his LOTR characters.
Thank you, Michael, for commissioning this film!
We’re in a world run by psychotic billionaires. And because of that, Bong Joon-ho has crafted a film that will find a way to comfort and disturb you. Jim and A.Ron ponder the present and the future of technology, ethics, and class. But it’s also fun! We promise you’ll laugh!
A.Ron and Jim emerge from their hobbit holes with tales of wonder and heroism! We watched all of the extended Hobbits, all of the extended Lord of the Rings, AND the all new War of the Rohirrim over 24 hours for the folks at curealz.org. In doing so, we raised exactly $50,000 with the help of our amazing community! The boys reminisce about the prep, the event, the aftermath, and go over the community’s favorite moments from the stream. Then, we bring on Lainie from The Cure Alzheimer’s Fund to accept the donation for CureAlz and talk about the latest findings in Alzheimer’s research!
From director Sam Mendes (Revolutionary Road, 1917) comes a road trip rom-com about some soon-to-be parents. The expectant couple are played by comedy legends Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski who hit the road in an attempt to figure out what kind of parents they want to be. Along the way they’ll encounter new ideas, old wounds, and anti-stroller rhetoric. Hop in with Jim and A.Ron as they explore the themes and ideas Sam Mendes is sharing with us.
Robert Eggers ghoulish remake of Nosferatu (2024) loomed over the theaters Christmas Day. Were Jim and A.Ron taken in by the vampire? Or is this just one more blood-sucking flick that leaves you hankering for something more? Invite the beast in and check out Jim and A.Ron’s thoughts on this highly anticipated film.
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Jim loves this movie musical…it’s a Christmas miracle! Join Jim and A.Ron as they sip their way to a cozy inn in Vermont where singers Bob and Phil join the sister act Betty and Judy. They’ll sing and dance their way through problems in a way you could in 1950s Hollywood. Put on your tap shoes and sing along to White Christmas.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece, The Godfather: Part II, Bald Move is rereleasing their coverage. Jim and A.Ron do another deep dive into the world of Coppola’s The Godfather, this time looking at Part II, which celebrates it’s 40th anniversary tomorrow. A darker, more brooding, more intricate film that it’s predecessor, we struggle to answer the question, which is better? Along the way we play a lot of what if’s and comparisons. Clemenza or Pentangeli? Vito or Michael? Brando or De Niro? When did Vito decide to be the Don? What is Tom and Michael’s relationship at the end? Where did Michael go wrong? DID Michael go wrong? All this and much more is contemplated in this mammoth two hour podcast, for your holiday enjoyment. Hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it.
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What says “Christmas” more than a housing crisis? The wealthy O’Connor family leaves their New York City home vacant and seeing the opportunity, a drifter named Mac and a homeless vet named Jim move in. The sudden return of the O’Connor family has unexpected consequences. You’ll recognize the problems onscreen in our world today. Maybe we can make the holidays brighter for the people around us who need it most.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of Paul Thomas Anderson’ Magnolia (1999), Bald Move is rereleasing their coverage. Special thanks to Lauren, Anne, and Rick who chipped in to commission this podcast on Magnolia for Alex Myers as a Christmas (!!!) present. Jim and I had never seen Magnolia, the Paul Thomas Anderson classic before now, and wow is it a doozy. Starring greats such as William H. Macy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, to name just a few, it involves a day in the life of a dozen or so characters on a collision course with fate and coincidence, and what they’ll learn about themselves and each other along the way. Fueled by raw emotion and melodrama, we were intrigued by the complex tale being woven before our eyes. If you haven’t seen it, check it out before we spoil it for you on this podcast, because it’s an amazing film.
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Experience the holiday cheer of Podcasts of Christmas Past and enjoy this special public premiere episode!
Next up in the Christmas festivities is a true classic – It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s one of the most beloved Christmas movies ever made, full of warmth and cheer. But just maybe there’s more to it.
