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‘Waves’ Star Vojtěch Vodochodský Discusses Czechia’s Shortlisted International Oscar Feature
Waves, Jiří Mádl’s stirring shortlisted International Feature Oscar submission from Czechia, is set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Prague Spring (student rebellion of 1968) and the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia. The compelling and timely film was inspired by the true story of a group of courageous journalists from the International News Office of Czechoslovak Radio who risked their freedom and lives to broadcast outside western news in addition to Soviet-influenced propaganda.
At the story’s center is Tomáš (Vojtěch Vodochodský), an initially apolitical young man struggling to support his 16-year-old brother Pavel (Ondřej Stupka), who secretly steps out with fellow students to non-violently protest the communists in power.
Tomáš’s journey is a fascinating one and Vodochodský allows the audience to empathize which each decision he must make by allowing us as far into the character’s heart and mind as possible.
The Contending's Frank J. Avella had the pleasure of a Zoom-chat with Vodochodský.
#waves #VojtěchVodochodský #internationalfilm #oscars2025
At the story’s center is Tomáš (Vojtěch Vodochodský), an initially apolitical young man struggling to support his 16-year-old brother Pavel (Ondřej Stupka), who secretly steps out with fellow students to non-violently protest the communists in power.
Tomáš’s journey is a fascinating one and Vodochodský allows the audience to empathize which each decision he must make by allowing us as far into the character’s heart and mind as possible.
The Contending's Frank J. Avella had the pleasure of a Zoom-chat with Vodochodský.
#waves #VojtěchVodochodský #internationalfilm #oscars2025
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Podcast: A Reaction to the Shorts Shortlist with ShortStick’s Brandon MacMurray
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While the shortlists receive a good amount of coverage after their announcement, there are three categories that don’t get as much coverage. The short film categories (Animated, Documentary, and Live Action, respectively) are some of the biggest prognosticator blind spots since these films don’t get talked about as much year-round, but you can find articles and pieces about them if you do a lit...
‘Desperate Housewives’ Revisited: “Pilot” (S1, E1)
มุมมอง 14วันที่ผ่านมา
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of ABC’s Desperate Housewives. To celebrate this anniversary, Clarence Moye and Joey Moser break down each episode of the first and best season. Welcome to the first podcast in Desperate Housewives Revisited, a look back at the Emmy-winning first season of the enormously successful ABC dramedy series. We break down why we’re revisiting the series, why we love it,...
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‘Juror #2’ Screenwriter Jonathan Abrams On Creating a Character-First Legal Thriller [PODCAST]
มุมมอง 1114 วันที่ผ่านมา
Jonathan Abrams grew up on the potboiler legal thrillers of the 1990s. I’m talking about films such as A Few Good Men or The Firm or The Client or any of the John Grisham or Grisham-esqe adaptations that ruled multiplexes 30 years ago. These are films that have a storied cinematic legacy based in classic films like The Verdict, 12 Angry Men, or even To Kill a Mockingbird. Since then, the legal ...
Erin Foster Talks Writing 'The Confident, Sexy, Cool Nice Guy' on 'Nobody Wants This'
มุมมอง 2314 วันที่ผ่านมา
Nobody Wants This creator Erin Foster talks to The Contending's Megan McLachlan about bringing her own family dynamic into the writing and why she didn't set out to revive the TV rom-com. #ErinFoster #nobodywantsthis #netflix
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Oscars 2025: ‘Twas the Shortlists Before Christmas [PODCAST]
มุมมอง 514 วันที่ผ่านมา
We’re reacting to the recent drop of the 2025 Oscars official shortlists (thecontending.com/academy-announcses-shortlists-in-10-categories/) . What films missed out? What performed well? We look at all 10 categories and break things down for you. Then, we talk about what Christmas-adjacent films populate our viewing times this year. We’re not talking It’s A Wonderful Life but more films that mi...
‘September 5’ Cinematographer Markus Förderer Rose To the Challenge Of Lensing Action Inside a TV...
มุมมอง 1514 วันที่ผ่านมา
Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5 is one of those films where their crafts don’t draw attention to themselves. The artisans supporting Fehlbaum’s taut direction and the fantastic ensemble cast so convincingly orient the audience within the world of the 1972 Munich Olympics that one almost takes for granted this isn’t a documentary. Everything from the expert production design (thecontending.com/septem...
‘Twisters’ Sound Mixer Devendra Cleary On Braving the Oklahoma Elements For Sonic Authenticity [P...
มุมมอง 914 วันที่ผ่านมา
Twisters sound mixer Devendra Cleary spent many hot, humid days on location in Oklahoma capturing all aspects of sound for Lee Isaac Chung’s summer blockbuster. The shoot was a fast-paced one, particularly so for a large film. Daily safety briefs came first, but the shoot required extensive planning on how to capture live sounds as efficiently and effectively as possible. With an extensive netw...
‘Touch’ Father/Son Team Discuss Iceland’s Mesmerizing Oscar Entry
มุมมอง 5621 วันที่ผ่านมา
Icelandic filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur (Adrift, Beast, Everest) has crafted a touching, bittersweet love story/suspense drama that takes the viewer on a non-linear journey across three countries and towards an ultimately sublime experience. Touch, based on the novel by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson (who also co-wrote the script with Kormákur), follows Kristófer and his life-altering path in the summer ...
‘Nickel Boys’ Director RaMell Ross On Leveraging the Lyricism Of Imagery To Relay a Lived Experie...
มุมมอง 821 วันที่ผ่านมา
Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Nickel Boys tells a fictionalized account of two young men - Elwood and Turner - who bond amidst the horrors of the Nickel Academy. The novel was heavily influenced by the real life Dozier School in Florida that operated for 111 years after which dozens of bodies were uncovered in mass graves on the site. The novel, written as a partial respon...
Nickel Boys Stars Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson On Their Bold Turns In RaMell Ross's Acclaimed Film
มุมมอง 1021 วันที่ผ่านมา
The Contending's Clarence Moye sits down with Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson, the stars of RaMell Ross's acclaimed Nickel Boys. #NickelBoys #EthanHerisse #BrandonWilson #oscars2025
'Armand' Filmmaker Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel, Star Renate Reinsve On Their Bold New Film
มุมมอง 4721 วันที่ผ่านมา
One of the year’s most boundary-pushing cinematic works, Norwegian writer-director Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel first feature, Armand, dares to mess with the way we’re used to watching a certain type of dramatic film, while questioning expected human behavior in said film. It’s an ambitious endeavor that has polarized critics. Some aren’t pleased with having their comfort levels challenged. For those...
Oscars 2025: 2025 Golden Globe Film, Critics Week Reactions With Mark Johnson [PODCAST]
มุมมอง 221 วันที่ผ่านมา
Joey, Megan, and Clarence are joined by The Contending contributor Mark Johnson to break down the 2025 Golden Globe nominations. Plus, we look at whether or not critics awards matter in the Oscar race and who benefitted most from week one of the critics phase. We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week. We’re deeply apprecia...
Justine Lupe On Her Chemistry with Timothy Simons on 'Nobody Wants This'
มุมมอง 6328 วันที่ผ่านมา
Justine Lupe of Netflix's Nobody Wants This talks to The Contending about playing a shiksa (twice), whether Morgan and Joanne (Kristen Bell) have side hustles, and why she thinks a Morgan/Sasha relationship wouldn't be funny. #nobodywantsthis #justinelupe #netflix
‘Vermiglio’ Writer-Director Maura Delpero Discusses Her Stunning Film: Italy’s Oscar Entry
มุมมอง 113หลายเดือนก่อน
At this year’s Venice Film Festival Maura Delpero’s exquisite film, Vermiglio, won four awards including the Grand Jury Prize. This cinematic work is a truly authentic and immersive look at a mountain family living in the remote Italian Alps village of Vermiglio, on the eve of the end of the second world war, where everyday survival matters take precedent over the actual battles being fought in...
'Anora' Co-Star Mark Eydelshteyn On His Captivating, Charismatic Performance
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'Anora' Co-Star Mark Eydelshteyn On His Captivating, Charismatic Performance
Podcast: What Is This Feeling? Are ‘Wicked,’ Erivo, & Grande Oscar-Bound?
มุมมอง 12หลายเดือนก่อน
Podcast: What Is This Feeling? Are ‘Wicked,’ Erivo, & Grande Oscar-Bound?
‘Conclave’ Screenwriter Peter Straughan Adapts Robert Harris’s Novel To Explore the Secret World ...
มุมมอง 58หลายเดือนก่อน
‘Conclave’ Screenwriter Peter Straughan Adapts Robert Harris’s Novel To Explore the Secret World ...
Leonie Benesch: The Quiet But Vital Force in 'September 5'
มุมมอง 25หลายเดือนก่อน
Leonie Benesch: The Quiet But Vital Force in 'September 5'
'Abang Adik:' Jin Ong's Malaysian Oscar Entry Proves Stirring and Heartbreaking
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'Abang Adik:' Jin Ong's Malaysian Oscar Entry Proves Stirring and Heartbreaking
Podcast: ‘Gladiator II,’ Paul Mescal, and the Evolving Oscar Race
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Podcast: ‘Gladiator II,’ Paul Mescal, and the Evolving Oscar Race
Director Mohammad Rasoulof Risks Personal Freedom For Cinematic Freedom With 'Sacred Fig'
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Director Mohammad Rasoulof Risks Personal Freedom For Cinematic Freedom With 'Sacred Fig'
‘Spellbound’ Composer Alan Menkin, Lyricist Glenn Slater Leverage International Influences For Up...
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‘Spellbound’ Composer Alan Menkin, Lyricist Glenn Slater Leverage International Influences For Up...
Emanuel Pârvu Examines Deep-Seeded Homophobia in 'Three Kilometres to the End of the World'
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Emanuel Pârvu Examines Deep-Seeded Homophobia in 'Three Kilometres to the End of the World'
Podcast: ‘Anora,’ ‘A Real Pain,’ and the Elusive Fifth Best Actor Slot
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Podcast: ‘Anora,’ ‘A Real Pain,’ and the Elusive Fifth Best Actor Slot
Jiří Mádl On Creating the Sweeping, Cinematic 'Waves,' the Czechia Oscar Entry
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Jiří Mádl On Creating the Sweeping, Cinematic 'Waves,' the Czechia Oscar Entry
'Saturday Night' Star Cory Michael Smith Channels a More Human Chevy Chase
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'Saturday Night' Star Cory Michael Smith Channels a More Human Chevy Chase
'Come Closer' Filmmaker Tom Nesher On Directing Israel's 2025 Oscar Submission
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'Come Closer' Filmmaker Tom Nesher On Directing Israel's 2025 Oscar Submission
‘Saturday Night’ Music Editor Chris Newlin On How the Music Becomes a Character In the Film
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‘Saturday Night’ Music Editor Chris Newlin On How the Music Becomes a Character In the Film
Podcast: Breaking Down Anna Kendrick’s ‘Woman Of the Hour’ With a Special Guest
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Podcast: Breaking Down Anna Kendrick’s ‘Woman Of the Hour’ With a Special Guest
Great interview about a great movie. Thanks for doing this for us.
Great interview! Loved it, what a character
I’m having trouble watching this. Everyone is so unlikable. So stupid. So gullible. I love yoga. Meditation & Spirituality are very important to me. But these people are clowns. It seems like I’ve also figured out how Russell Brand went from normal POS to one of the worst people on the planet.
I want to know how many votes were purged in the 2024 election.
i'm most interested in how bhajan got away with basically child trafficking to india. and why/how the parents allowed this to happen for so long? they spoke about it so nonchalantly in the episode that i saw it was very shocking to me. as a parent i would be completely devasted that my child was harmed in ANY way. that's not something you get over. what are the lives of those children like now? is that school still in operation? has anyone in india (i forget the city the school was in ) been arrested for their crimes?
Do not judge the parents too quickly. THEY DID NOT KNOW about the limited sexual?? abuse, the hunger, the unclean conditions, inadequate supervision, and lack of "motherly" oversight, etc. The parents largely believed the hype, and their ignorance cannot be over-emphasized, IMO. I was fortunate to hear from two very honest parents, who had visited the school and gave me an account of their observations. I did not send. my child back for a second year.
Tremendous reporting. Just stunning that this could be true today.
taron Egerton and Mikey Madison could make movie together
I think robotspin
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