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Miyazaki Countdown Part 3 - Castle in the Sky

Hello everyone and welcome to Some Like It Scott's second Countdown miniseries on 2023, a podcast first focusing entirely on the works of Japanese animator, Hayao Miyazaki: the Miyazaki Countdown. To honor one of the living legends of animation, the countdown crew of Scott, Scott, and Jay will watch all 11 of Miyazaki's films to-date, rewinding all the way back to his directorial origins with 1979's action-adventure heist thriller LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, all the way to his then-final film, 2013's biographical epic romance drama, THE WIND RISES. Join us each week over the next 11 weeks, as we build up to what is Miyazaki's self-proclaimed now-final film (we'll see...), the fantasy epic, THE BOY AND THE HERON.

 

In Part 3 of the Miyazaki Countdown, Scott, Scott, and Jay discuss Hayao Miyazaki's first official Studio Ghibli film: the 1986 fantasy adventure anime film, CASTLE IN THE SKY. Written and directed by the Japanese master, CASTLE IN THE SKY immediately thrusts viewers into the action, as a gang of air pirates led by a woman named Dola infiltrate a government airship carrying a prisoner aboard named Sheeta. Dola's gang incapacitates Sheeta's handler, a government operative named Muska, but in an attempt to escape capture, Sheeta falls off the side of the airship. In midair, however, the precious crystal Dola's gang was attempting to steal activates and slows Sheeta's fall, until she gently lands in the arms of Pazu, a young local miner, who takes her to his home for her to rest and recover. The next day, as Sheeta and Pazu get to know each other and their shared connection to a mysterious floating city in the sky called Laputa, Dola's gang arrives at their doorstep and pursues them, with the military in toe, led by Muska. It's a race to recapture Sheeta and find out exactly what her mysterious crystal's powers are and whether they ultimately lead to the fabled castle in the sky. The countdown crew share their thoughts on Miyazaki's third outing, how he continues to set a standard for the genres he explores, and the particular magic of his template for fantasy-adventure.

Ep. 250 - The Creator

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts talk about THE CREATOR, a brand new sci-fi film with original IP from the mind of Gareth Edwards (GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, ROGUE ONE). After discussing John David Washington's leading turn, how the near-futuristic AI semi-dystopia works, and whether the story and themes fully hold together, the co-hosts turn their attention to the announcement of a new award at the Golden Globes (cringe!) and one Scott gives an update on the first weekend of this year's New York Film Festival. See time codes below:

 

7:12 - THE CREATOR review

56:38 - New Golden Globes award announced

1:04:00 - NYFF 61 Weekend #1 Update

 

Next week: THE ROYAL HOTEL (Theaters)

 

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Miyazaki Countdown Part 2 - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Hello everyone and welcome to Some Like It Scott's second Countdown miniseries on 2023, a podcast first focusing entirely on the works of Japanese animator, Hayao Miyazaki: the Miyazaki Countdown. To honor one of the living legends of animation, the countdown crew of Scott, Scott, and Jay will watch all 11 of Miyazaki's films to-date, rewinding all the way back to his directorial origins with 1979's action-adventure heist thriller LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, all the way to his then-final film, 2013's biographical epic romance drama, THE WIND RISES. Join us each week over the next 11 weeks, as we build up to what is Miyazaki's self-proclaimed now-final film (we'll see...), the fantasy epic, THE BOY AND THE HERON.

 

In Part 2 of the Miyazaki Countdown, Scott, Scott, and Jay are joined by fellow Hayao Miyazaki (and Nausicaä) fan Paul Oyama to discuss Miyazaki's sophomore directorial outing and first crack at a world and characters of his own invention, the 1984 post-apocalyptic fantasy anime film, NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND. Set in a distant future, 1000 years after an apocalyptic nuclear war that destroyed the majority of civilization and caused an ecological genocide, NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND tells the story of a 16-year-old princess, Nausicaä, from a local village-nation called the Valley of the Wind. The titular heroine excavates waste in and around the nearby Toxic Jungle that slowly grows and devours the remnants of human civilization. After rescuing her friend, Lord Yupa, from an attacking monstrous trilobite Ohm, they return to the Valley of the Wind. One night, however, the Valley's peace is disturbed when an airship from the neighboring nation-state of Tolmekia crash lands in the valley, carrying the embryo of one of the "Great Warrior" bio-weapons that were used in the apocalyptic Seven Days of Fire, 1000 years prior. Also aboard the ship was the hostage Princess of Pejite (another neighboring nation) that begs Nausicaä to destroy the embryo. Before Nausicaä can make heads or tails of the situation, Tolmekia invades the Valley setting Nausicaä on a course to try and prevent a second apocalyptic conflict. The countdown crew - and Paul - reflect on the quick evolution of Miyazaki's themes and filmmaking, whether Nausicaä and her fellow characters hold together under scrutiny, and whether the epic fantasy scope of the film delivers.

Ep. 249 - Dumb Money

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts talk about DUMB MONEY, the new film from Craig Gillespie educating the masses about the 2020/2021 GameStop Short Squeeze driven by subreddit r/WallStBets. After discussing the narrative choices, ensemble cast, and filmmaking style, the co-hosts turn their attention to the end of the WGA Strike and the news of the Mean Girls Musical film adaptation hitting theaters in January.

 

Next week: THE CREATOR (Theaters)

 

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Miyazaki Countdown Part 1 - Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro

Hello everyone and welcome to Some Like It Scott's second Countdown miniseries on 2023, a podcast first focusing entirely on the works of Japanese animator, Hayao Miyazaki: the Miyazaki Countdown. To honor one of the living legends of animation, the countdown crew of Scott, Scott, and Jay will watch all 11 of Miyazaki's films to-date, rewinding all the way back to his directorial origins with 1979's action-adventure heist thriller LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, all the way to his then-final film, 2013's biographical epic romance drama, THE WIND RISES. Join us each week over the next 11 weeks, as we build up to what is Miyazaki's self-proclaimed now-final film (we'll see...), the fantasy epic, THE BOY AND THE HERON.

 

In Part 1 of the Miyazaki Countdown, Scott, Scott, and Jay tap into Miyazaki in his pre-Studio Ghibli days, with a discussion of Miyazaki's first feature-length directorial outing: LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO. Based on characters from the Lupin III manga, THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO follows veteran gentleman thief Lupin III, who with the help of his accomplice and righthand-man, Jigen, successfully robbed a casino, only to find their newfound fortune to be counterfeit cash, originating from a small sovereign nation named Cagliostro. Intent on acquiring his treasure, Lupin and Jigen head for the countryside of Cagliostro - where Lupin himself may have a bit of history - only to be swept up in the nefarious affairs of Count Cagliostro, who plans to marry the Princess Clarisse to affirm his power over the nation and regain the fabled ancient treasure of Cagliostro, combining Clarisse's ancestral ring with his own. The Count will find his plans not so easily executed however, thanks to the interloping Lupin, Jigen, and fellow associates Goemon, Fujiko, and the rival Inspector Zenigata. The countdown crew reflect on the world's first introduction to Miyazaki, the ensemble cast of fun characters, and whether Miyazaki's "spy" / Mission Impossible-type movie goes off without a hitch.

Ep. 248 - Bottoms

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts return for their obligatory late summer / early fall young adult comedy, this year courtesy of Emma Seligman's sophomore directorial effort and Rachel Sennott collaboration, BOTTOMS. After discussing the humor, the ensemble cast including Sennott and Ayo Edibiri, and what else this film has or doesn't have on its mind, the two co-hosts turn their attention to news of the Eras Tour concert film hitting theaters in October, as well as news of Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's follow-up to KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, called THE WAGER. See time codes below:

 

6:23 - BOTTOMS review

54:45 - Eras Tour concert film in theaters

1:09:50 - Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio re-team for THE WAGER

 

In 2 weeks: A HAUNTING IN VENICE (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 247 - Gran Turismo

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts return from their summer vacation with a review of the biographical racing drama, GRAN TURISMO. After discussing whether this take on a video game "adaptation" is successful, the cast lives up to the challenge, and if the racing stunts are compelling, the co-hosts turn their attention to discuss the DUNE PART TWO delay into March 2024, as well as news of Cooper Raiff's upcoming TV project. See time codes below:

 

4:20 - GRAN TURISMO review

50:59 - DUNE PART TWO delayed

1:04:13 - New Cooper Raiff project

 

Next week: BOTTOMS (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 246 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts get into some animated hi-jinx with the turtle bros, with a review of the Nickelodeon animated feature, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM. After discussing the success of the 7th film in the franchise and whether it's a successful reboot of the characters, the co-hosts then discuss the recent news around Fantastic 4 casting, as well as the TIFF lineup. See time codes below:

 

11:15 - TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM review

54:46 - MCU Fantastic 4 casting news

1:01:30 - TIFF 2023 lineup

 

In 2 weeks: BOTTOMS (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 245 - Barbenheimer (feat. Jay Habib)

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the podcast celebrates the crowning theatrical event of 2023: Barbenheimer. First, Scott and Jay discuss OPPENHEIMER, Christopher Nolan's epic sweeping bio pic of the father of the atomic bomb, including their thoughts on the ensemble cast's performances, the critical lens which the film takes of Oppenheimer's life, and whether the craft of OPPENHEIMER lives up to Nolan's recent monumental outings. Then, the two Scotts are reunited to discuss Greta Gerwig's BARBIE, the IP-driven fantasy comedy starring Margot Robbie, including their thoughts on a similarly deep call list, whether Gerwig's specific style translates to Barbieland, and if the themes hold up under the same scrutiny under which films like LADY BIRD and LITTLE WOMEN have thrived. What a week!! See time codes below:

 

2:27 - OPPENHEIMER review

1:27:52 - BARBIE review

 

In 2 weeks: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM (Theaters)

 

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Ep. 244 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1

Hello and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts revel in watching Tom run for the 2nd year in a row on the podcast, as they review the 7th entry in the Tom Cruise-starring Mission: Impossible film franchise, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART 1. After discussing once again whether Mission: Impossible is the gold standard action franchise, the ensemble cast, the new themes and villains, and if Tom Cruise is continuing to save cinema, the co-hosts then spend some time discussing the dual WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes and the impact it may have on the industry if the two unions can't reach an agreement with the AMPTP. See time codes below:

 

7:49 - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART 1 review

1:13:49 - WGA & SAG-AFTRA dual strikes

 

Next week: Barbenheimer double feature (Theaters)

 

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