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- The Temple of Jones
(64mb)
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:08:51 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
From the sands of Cairo, to the jungles of Peru, to the mine shafts of India to the sewers of Venice -- one name has footprints in them all Indiana Jones. Starting from his first adventure in 1981, the travels and heroics of Professor Henry Jones Jr. have captured the imaginations of audiences, young and old, all over the world. After a 19 year sabbatical, the famous archaeologist returns in a brand new installment in his long career of archaeological pursuits. Now Andy and John travel back to the serial days of youth, catching up with Indy in the 1950's. It's a whole new world for Dr. Jones and the hosts of the Hollywood Saloon crack the whip and join the action. - Early Works (118mb)
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:19:41 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Before 2001, Raging Bull, The Terminator, E.T., JFK, Safe, Star Wars, Back To The Future, Boogie Nights, Pulp Fiction, Do The Right Thing and sex, lies and videotape...they were just young movie watchers with a dream. A passion. A cinematic vision so strong that no force on Earth would be able to stop the creation of their first works as filmmakers. From the black and white student films of 16mm, to home grown Ektachrome Super 8 movies to VHS flicks edited with two VCRs, the early talent and creativity of these filmmakers was in full force years before they directed their first feature films. Now John and Andy go back to film school and reach deep into the celluloid closet to unearth these Early Works and learn how these youthful building blocks of discovery would later produce some of the most important motion pictures and filmmakers of the late 20th century. - HALLOWEEN - The Shape of Fear (86mb)
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:01:13 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
It was 1978. Leaves were falling, children were laughing and Michael Myers escapes from a sanitarium fifteen years after killing his sister on Halloween. A little town called Haddonfield was in for a big shock the night HE came home. Thirty years and nine films later, the legacy and legend of Michael Myers, The Shape and Halloween are now inseparable. Before Jason, before Freddy, before Pinhead and before remakes, John Carpenter and Debra Hill set out to make a low-budget thriller about babysitters in danger. The resulting film would go on to haunt audiences all over the world and forever change the meaning and menace of Halloween. Now, Andy and John walk the bloody streets of Haddonfield to backtrack the phenomenon of the Halloween films and the continuing influence over horror filmmaking today. - art of commentary. (83mb)
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:22:05 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
It came from the belly of the beast known as Laser Disc. The little analog wonder known as the 2nd audio track suddenly opened up new possibilities for providing unprecedented content for and about a film. Now directors, writers, actors and film historians are given the chance to set the record straight or unlock a few technical secrets as they talk over the images of their film. Now you too can have a film class lecture on a disc, to be studied and analyzed again and again. Join Andy and John as they switch over to an alternate audio track and explore the wild untamed world of directors commentary tracks and all the children it has spawned. Can a Saloon Commentary Series be far behind? Tune in, sync up and discover the gold in the hills. - APOCALYPSE HoLLyWooD 4 - The Summer Pass (51mb)
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:05:23 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
From the depths of JAWS to the outer reaches of STAR WARS, the summer blockbuster has spawned and grown for over thirty years, reaching record breaking numbers in 2007. While audiences flock to the latest in CGI-escapefest, critics are faced with the daunting task of putting films, movies and other summer spectacles into perspective. Now the Hollywood Saloon investigates the SUMMER PASS and takes the May - August plunge of dumb summer fun. Have movies gotten better, worse or remained about the same since the summer of Grease and Jaws 2? Join John and Andy as they swim the multiplexes of summer sequels to discover the new meaning of a summer movie. - STYLE - Film Grammar at the Movies (53mb)
Sun, 03 Jun 2007 23:01:04 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
In the beginning there was only a single shot and take. Then came the first cut, followed by the close-up, the dissolve, the dolly, the crane, split-screens, rapid-editing and expressionistic camera angles. In a word, style was created. Jump forward 100 years and the remains of these attention grabbing devices are used more than ever in commercials, music videos and feature films. From Griffith to Scorsese -- John and Andy chart the cinematic path of infusing a signature motif into motion pictures. - FuRy ROAD - Car Chases @ The Movies (73mb)
Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:17:33 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
From McQueen to Friedkin to The Blues Brothers to Bourne, the set-piece known as the car chase has been a Hollywood staple for over 40 years. Drop into gear and put the pedal to the metal as Andy and John buckle up and go for an extended ride through the greatest car chases of all time -- or so some say. The Saloon races the streets of San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Miami, L.A., Rome and even the apocalypse to uncover the finest examples of high speed octane action ever captured on film. - FORMAT WARS (59mb)
Fri, 09 Mar 2007 17:36:25 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
In the beginning there was VHS and it was good. Followed by LaserDisc, that was even better.. Then the sell-through market came marching home and movie collecting was never the same. Jump ahead to DVD which proved to be the biggest and best format yet. But the battle for video supremacy is not over yet, as HD DVD begins knocking on the door of the consumer. But in a replay of the early 80s video wars, HD is entering the ring swinging with both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray Disc. Two systems. One format. Who will survive? Who will care? Join Andy and John as they dive deep into the video format madness and provide some answers for the next wave of video collecting. - THE FAN EDIT. (55mb)
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:05:24 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
The idea of an alternate cut of a film is nothing new. But for some fans and films, this is not enough. Enter the newest phenomenon of Fan Edits, where a fan of the film gets busy with scissors (or a mouse) and assembles the ultimate version of their favorite film. Using passion as payment and You-Tube as distribution, these outlaw editors are combing through deleted scenes and proving that the best version of your favorite movie can now be your own. Now John and Andy jump into the fire and examine these new step children of cinema, discovering new fates for Superman, Star Wars, Spinal Tap and more. - BOND NEVER DIES - The Saga of 007 pt.3 (50mb)
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:26:42 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Four Bonds down, two to go. From the rebirthof Goldeneye to the reboot of Casino Royale, Bond steps into the 90s and beyond. After a long six year absence, 007 is back in action with Pierce Brosnan filling out the tux and giving the Aston Martin a proper spin. In four larger-than-life missions, Brosnan carries the 007 torch through the post Cold War,and helps to keep the character alive and vital. After a four mission imposed retirement, Brosnan is replaced by the boldest Bond move of them all -- a reboot back to the beginning with the very first Bond story of them all -- and a new James Bond to play the hand. In Part III of the BOND NEVER DIES Spectacular, Andy and John join the ranks of 007 fans everywhere and sign on for the initiation of Daniel Craig and the rebirth of James Bond for the 21st century - BOND NEVER DIES - The Saga 0f 007 pt.2 (60mb)
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:08:46 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
A good spy never retires, he is only reborn. Moore, Roger Moore takes the helm of the most famous franchise in movie history, bringing with him a new style and attitude to James Bond 007. From Live and Let Die through A View To A Kill, Moore would take on the tuxedo for more missions than any 007 to date -- even going where no Bond has gone before, into outer space. With the new Bond came a new size and growth to the 007 legend, ushering in a new generation of fans and continuing to thrill and amaze audiences with the most outlandish and record-breaking stunts ever captured on film. In Part II of the BOND NEVER DIES Spectacular, Andy and John trace the steps of Roger Moore in all seven of his 007 missions and follow the trail of Timothy Dalton as he steps into the most famous tux ever worn. James Bond would survive the 80s...and beyond. - BOND NEVER DIES - The Saga 0f 007 pt.1 (58mb)
Sun, 03 Dec 2006 04:20:58 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
From Dr. No to Diamonds are Forever, the first seven James Bond adventures helped usher in a whole new brand of action-adventure entertainment. At the center of it all is Bond, James Bond -- perfectly personified and established by Sean Connery. In his first five assignments, Bond would face some of his most memorable villians and henchmen, even finding the time to fall in love and get married -- helping to establish the Bond formula that would continue to brew for over 40 years. In Part I of the BOND NEVER DIES spectacular, Andy and John reach back into the origins of Ian Flemming's most famous spy and blast through the first seven of her majesty's secret service missions. - APOCALYPSE HoLLyWooD III - The Shift (58mb)
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:46:22 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
From Nickelodeons to the Mini-Series, the cinematic form of storytelling has been exploited in almost every imaginable running time length. From the epics and serials of the past to the new formats of the present, the future of the film canvas just got a shot of nitro from todays explosive DVD and Television market. With the expansion of cable television and home theaters, audiences around the world have made it clear they are ready for the long stretch when it comes to programming. This SHIFT has raised the creative stakes in todays film and television market, blurring the lines of novel, movie and tv show into a whole new canvas of limitless posibilities. Hop on board with Andy and John as they ride the Shift Express and examine how this new watermark in cinema storytelling will forever change the way we think about what used to be called the movies. - Star Wars @ HOME (49mb)
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 18:07:34 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
A long time ago, in a VCR far far away, the home video revolution got a galactic boost when STAR WARS finally came home for repeat viewings. For the first time, fans could play, rewind, fast-forward and freeze-frame their favorite moments from the groundbreaking film. Now celebrating its 29th Anniversary, the STAR WARS HOME VIDEO SAGA adds a new chapter with the release of the original theatrical trilogy for the first time on DVD. Looking back at the Wampa trail of releases, Andy and John jump into hyperspace and celebrate the various issues, re-issues and reduxs of every STAR WARS home video release. From VHS and Beta, to Laser Disc and DVD, the saga is given the ultimate Senate discussion, with many alterations by the Jedi and Dark Forces examined. Listen now, before a new release on video adds another chapter to this ongoing battle. - LITTLE FAT GIRL - The Future of Cinema (56mb)
Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:05:03 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
From Super-8 16mm film, to VHS and Mini-DV video to HD, in the last 30 years the tools of amateur filmmaking have grown up to introduce a new generation of future filmmakers. Instead of scissors and splice tape, todays film professional now edits on a computer with Avid or Final Cut Pro -- and they are no longer alone. The Digital Revolution is here and the future of cinema is the Little Fat Girl in us all. Looking into the future, John and Andy trace the development of filmmaking tools and explore how the new saviors of cinema will not be lining up at the gates of Hollywood looking for work, but instead creating a new type of film that will have the industry redefining and reinventing itself once again. - DC vs MARVEL - Battle II (66mb)
Fri, 04 Aug 2006 10:46:34 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
From Kryptonite, to batwings to golden lassos -- Detective Comics aka DC Comics has lead the way in mystery-suspense and action -adventure stories -- both on and off the comic book page. From radio and television serials, animated films, Saturday morning specials to the IMAX silver screen -- DC has continued to be a driving force in the imaginations of children and adults over the word. Now in Part II of the ongoing Marvel vs. DC battle, join John and Andy as they break down the DC wall and dive into the Justice League of America and serve up some super info on your favorite super friends. Will DC prevail in the battle for movie supremacy? To find out more, tune in now, same bat time, same bat channel. - THE FINAL CUT ? (58mb)
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
How many cuts does it take to finish a film? Or is it ever really finished? In todays explosive world of DVD -- there is now room available for multiple versions of the same film. The Directors Cut is no longer a privilege, its a marketing term. Directors of the past and present are now going back to re-edit, touch-up, re-mix, redux and re-alter their original films for future presentations. So which version is final? Is the Final Cut really final? Join John and Andy as they dig into the process of Special Editions and provide a final word on the final cut. - DC vs MARVEL - Battle I (46mb)
Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
From the colorful pages of youth to the big screen dreams of adulthood, Marvel and DC comics have been at the forefront of heroic and myth making characters for over 70 years. Now in the 21st Century, the ultimate battle for cinema supremacy begins. In Part 1 of our DC vs. Marvel series (titled Marvel at the Movies) we explore the origins of Marvel, from its humble beginnings in comics, to its triumphant entry on the silver screen. The Marvel characters have gone the distance and now stand ready to finally be realized in movies in ways never before imagined. Join John and Andy as they start down the long road of mutants, freaks and super-villains, toward discovering who the true super power of the new cinema comic millennium is. - SABOTAGE - The Media's War Against Hollywood (37mb)
Tue, 23 May 2006 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
In todays 24 hour Entertainment News world, the media is striving more than ever to sink their teeth into todays Hollywood blockbusters. With Box Office reports (and projections) now arriving the day after a film opens (and sometimes on the same day), the culture of cash over content has taken a turn for the worse. Should box office receipts account for all opinions on a product? Should Hollywood continue to feed the media wolves or take back control of the story and stop reporting grosses? Join John and Andy and they explore the medias new agenda and see how this type of reporting is hurting Hollywood more than helping it. - LOST IN SPIES - the abrams file (53mb)
Fri, 12 May 2006 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Your mission should you choose to accept it, is a bio-breakdown of multi-hyphen talent J.J. Abrams. From sceenwriter, to producer, to director -- since 1990 J.J. Abrams has been effectively working his versitilty of talents in a variety of genres on the big screen, while helping to expand and explode the canvas of television entertainment. Join John and Andy as they accept the Abrams assignment and examine the career and first feature film from the creator of Alias, Lost and Felicity. No self-destruct necessary. - GUILTY PLEASURES - Theater of Shame (55mb)
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Tired of making excuses for that copy of Showgirls on your shelf? Afraid of what people will think of that Roadhouse DVD? Well STOP and celebrate the shame! Break out those movie treasures youve been hiding and join John and Andy as they champion the dirty side of loving a movie you probably should hate. These are the kind of films that bring a perverse joy and a constant reminder of how universal and subjective films really are to everybody. Shame? What shame? We love em, and so should you. - InSide SpiKe - by any means necessary (61mb)
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
In 1986, 40 Acres and a Mule Productions released it's first independent film She's Gotta Have It, announcing a new look, vibe and voice in black cinema A Spike Lee Joint. 17 films (or joints) later, Mr. Shelton Lee has amassed a bold, brave and colorfully creative body of work, moving effortlessly between comedy, drama, biography, documentary, commercials, music videos and more. Join John and Andy as they track the progress of Mars Blackmon and showcase how a street kid from Brooklyn became one of the most important voices in late 20th century filmmaking....contains adult language. - LEGACY - What Will Endure? (49mb)
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Legacy is defined as something handed down from an ancestor or a predecessor or from the past. Hollywood has a rich tradition of films that have become Legacy. Many films have endured the test of time and become classics, but are the times changing? Is the well running dry in light of the new surge to make fast bucks? Is Hollywood, in search of the ultimate opening weekend, slowly destroying the process of creating films that become Legend? Join John and Andy as they discuss the process and future of Legacy. - PAPER CINEMA - Lights, Camera, Read (51mb)
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Before the internet, Entertainment Tonight and DVD Behind the Scenes documentaries, the only way to learn anything about the craft of film was to read about it. From screenwriting, to directing to the day-to-day life on a movie set, these literary confessions allow the reader to learn everything they crave to know about their favorite pastime. Whether you are a film watcher or filmmaker, the stories found within these pages will enlighten your appreciation for the passion and craft of making movies. Join John and Andy as they turn the pages of Hollywood, expanding your enjoyment of what goes on behind the camera. You can lead a filmmaker to the library but can you make them read? - APOCALYPSE HoLLyWooD II - Meltdown 2005 (50mb)
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
It was Hollywood vs. The Press vs. The Consumer in 2005 as Tinseltown fell from grace with disappointing box office receipts. The big question is WHO is to blame? - An industry frightened of change and growth, a over-dramatic media machine bent on hype and controversy or the consumer who is content to just watch from home. Join John and Andy as they seek enlightenment in the struggle. WARNING Beware of KONG BOMB !! - MasterClass - David Fincher (63mb)
Sat, 17 Dec 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
David Fincher has been behind the camera for some of the most original, innovative and technically masterful commercials, music videos and feature films in the last twenty years. His work has a singular look and passion that has elevated him to the highest ranks of creative artists working in motion pictures. Join John and Andy for the 1st edition of MasterClass, a new series dedicated to a single filmmaker whose work has risen above the industry standard to achieve signature status. - LOCKDOWN - Welcome to Movie Jail (41mb)
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Youre a Hollywood Hotshot Film Director, but after your film dies at the box office no one returns your calls. Its like you have the plague. Youve been thrown in MOVIE JAIL. Join John and Andy as they look into Hollywoods own unspoken form of punishment for those who dare to disappoint in Tinseltown. - Kiss, Kiss, SHANE BLACK (37mb)
Sun, 27 Nov 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
EXT. SALOON - DUSK, WriterDirector Shane Black prepares to enter the Hollywood Saloon, his fingers twinkle cautiously over his .9 Millimeter Baretta resting quietly in its holster. Saloon Gunslingers, John and Andy enter, camera right, guns drawn. Soon this scene will erupt into a hail of firey discussion covering the films of Black including Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout and his latest entry KISS, KISS, BANG, BANG. - RECYCLE HOLLYWOOD - Remakes (49mb)
Sat, 19 Nov 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Rewind. Reinvention. Reimagining. Redux. Remake!!! Join John and Andy as they dig deep into the roots of Hollywoods continuing fascination with re-creating old films into potential new blockbusters. What makes a good remake? How long untill a remake is necessary? Where will it end? Recycle! - STAR WARS vs. STAR WARS (52mb)
Sat, 05 Nov 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Film vs. Film - Trilogy vs. Trilogy - Original vs. Special Edition - John vs. Andy. Join us at the Saloon as we celebrate the Saga by digging deep into all things Star Wars. The Good, the Bad and the Ewoks. - DVD RIP-OFF !! (48mb)
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Considering RE-BUYING that new edition of your favorite movie on DVD? Think again as it may not be the last time your asked to shell out your cash for the same flick. John and Andy look at the many ways that studios try to trick us into re-purchasing things we already own. Dont fall for the DVD RIP-OFF !!!! - DOMINO EFFECT - The Fire of Tony Scott (48mb)
Thu, 20 Oct 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Spanning a directing career of 23 years and 13 films, Tony Scott has directed some of the worlds favorite movies. From the pop action of Top Gun to the stylized grit of Man on Fire, Scott has left a huge mark on the modern cinema canvas. Andy and John look at his entire body of work including his latest entry DOMINO. - SOLD OUT - the decline of movie marketing (32mb)
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
The current state of lackluster movie marketing has left us with uninspired and creatively bankrupt promotional material. Do good movie trailers, posters, websites and even fonts really make a difference? John and Andy look to the past in search of answers for the future. - Chasing Serenity (29mb)
Tue, 04 Oct 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Join John and Andy as they follow the crew of Serenity on their maiden cinematic voyage. Will this be a GEEKS ONLY trip or will Serenity be the next big thing in Sci-Fi? - McMovies - Fast Food Filmmaking (34mb)
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
Formula driven, pre-packaged and developed for opening weekend grosses and DVD, the McMovie is Hollywoods tainted Happy Meal. Listen as John and Andy go searching for a full meal deal. - Digital ADDICTION - TV on DVD (34mb)
Wed, 14 Sep 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
TV Shows on DVD are becoming a national addiction. John and Andy dig into this new trend, focusing on it s addictive nature and ask why we can t just put down our remotes. Shows like ALIAS, 24, SMALLVILLE, LOST and THE WEST WING act as Digital Crack. - APOCALYPSE HoLLyWooD - 5 ways to save the Industry (35mb)
Fri, 02 Sep 2005 01:26:36 -0600 Author: hollywoodsaloon@yahoo.com
John and Andy take a detailed look at how Hollywood is suffering under the weight of it s own failed practices and just how it might be able to save itself from complete BoX Office destruction. Even if they wanted to fix things, would they?
