A MOST VIOLENT YEAR

A MOST VIOLENT YEAR

Author: Dan Benamor November 1, 2020 Duration: 26:17
J.C. Chandor has quietly become one of the best filmmakers working today, with MARGIN CALL, ALL IS LOST, TRIPLE FRONTIER and A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, perhaps his least-seen, most-underrated film (not by critics, who loved it, but by the general public). Have you seen this movie? It is, in some ways, to the gangster film what UNFORGIVEN is to the western, a deconstruction of the foundational tropes of the genre. Oscar Isaac IS early Al Pacino, a conclusion widely-found in the critical response to the film, while Jessica Chastain provides a strong counterpart to him as the real killer in the family, his wife. This is a top-notch film that got lost in the shuffle because of its obscure period heating-oil concept, and cerebral nature. It's a sin against cinema if you missed this movie. This episode is a solo podcast, pre-recorded before the birth of my son (!), where I dug deep into the research and unearthed some fascinating material about this movie. 

There's a particular kind of movie magic that happens not in the multiplex blockbusters, but in the quiet corners of cinema history. Movies I Love That No One Talks About is a podcast dedicated entirely to those forgotten, overlooked, and under-appreciated films that deserve a second look. Each week, host Dan Benamor sits down for a conversation that feels like digging through a hidden treasure chest. His guests are often the very people who brought these hidden gems to life-writers, directors, actors, cinematographers-who share the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories you won't find anywhere else. Other times, he connects with critics, scholars, or fellow superfans who share this specific passion for cinema's unsung heroes. The discussions go far beyond simple plot summary; they delve into why these films resonate on a personal level, the unique creative choices that define them, and the cultural moments they quietly captured. Listening to this podcast is like having a film-obsessed friend point you toward a masterpiece you've somehow missed your entire life. It’s a celebration of discovery, a rejection of the mainstream canon, and a deeply personal exploration of why we love the stories we love. You’ll come away with a watchlist full of fascinating titles and a renewed appreciation for the sheer volume of incredible art that exists just beneath the surface of popular conversation. Dan’s genuine enthusiasm is infectious, making each episode a compelling case for giving these unheralded movies the attention they’ve always deserved.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Movies I Love That No One Talks About
Podcast Episodes
LAW ABIDING CITIZEN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:17
Legendary producer Lucas Foster (FORD V FERRARI, BAD BOYS, CRIMSON TIDE) joins the show to discuss the Gerard Butler & Jamie Foxx rage against the machine thriller, LAW ABIDING CITIZEN.
WALK HARD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:12
Entertainment lawyer Sam Strantz joins the show to talk WALK HARD, the saga of Dewey Cox. John C. Reilly leads an all-star cast in this sublimely goofy music satire, which has been impossibly under-seen.
UNFRIENDED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:45
Screenwriter Nelson Greaves details the wild genesis of his screens-only horror film, and how he essentially willed it into existence with sheer willpower and creativity. The film exceeded everyone’s expectations and was…
EASTERN PROMISES [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:22
Russian screenwriter Michael Arkof joins the show to talk Viggo Mortensen’s accent, nude fights, and GODFATHER level greatness in David Cronenberg’s crime epic EASTERN PROMISES.
DRIVE ANGRY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:16
Screenwriter Todd Farmer joins the show to discuss his tendency to appear as a nude character named Frank in his films, improvised Nicolas Cage kissing, and the general demented merriment of the action/horror/comedy DRIV…
BEST OF THE BEST [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:10
Martial artist and screenwriter Joshua James (POUND OF FLESH w/Jean Claude Van Damme) joins the show, and franchise creator Phillip Rhee answers audience questions, regarding BEST OF THE BEST, the best late 80s sports fi…
COLD IN JULY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
Development executive Harris Kauffman joins host Dan Benamor to discuss Jim Mickle’s backcountry noir acid trip of a movie, COLD IN JULY, starring Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard and Don Johnson, adapted from Joe R. Lansdal…
JACK REACHER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:14
Former Cruise/Wagner executive Jeff Buitenveld joins the show to talk Tom Cruise and JACK REACHER.
A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:53
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Josh Olson joins host Dan Benamor to discuss his Viggo Mortensen / David Cronenberg film A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE.
JUST FRIENDS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:35
Screenwriter Adam “Tex” Davis joins host Dan Benamor to discuss his early-career Ryan Reynolds classic, JUST FRIENDS.