Fri, 27 November 2015
Pegg, Part 4: Run Fatboy Run. Running Time: 56 minutes 33 seconds After the success of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Simon Pegg became a sought-after commodity for both his acting and writing. David Schwimmer's Run Fatboy Run featured both of those talents. In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike take a look at Pegg's third screenplay, which was co-written with Michael Ian Black. We discuss how accurately the film portrays a marathon, the changes that Pegg made to Black's original script, and why it's ultimately not very good. Chapters Hosts Production |
Fri, 20 November 2015
Pegg, Part 3: Hot Fuzz.
Running Time: 39 minutes 56 seconds
In 2007, Simon Pegg re-teamed with Edgar Wright to create the second film in the Cornetto Trilogy, Hot Fuzz. Much like its predecessor, Shaun of the Dead, is to Zombie movies, Hot Fuzz is an homage to Cop movies, in all their forms.
In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John look at Pegg's second screenplay, which he co-wrote with Wright. We discuss how the film compares to Shaun of the Dead, how it utilizes sub genres, and how it was promoted with Hot Fuzztivals. We also debate the merits of Nicolas Cage movies.
Chapters Hot Fuzz (00:00:45) Sub Genres (00:19:03) Wrap-up (00:30:44)
Hosts Mike Schindler and John Mills
Production Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) |
Fri, 13 November 2015
Pegg, Part 2: Shaun of the Dead. Running Time: 52 minutes 25 seconds In 2004, the movie world was formally introduced to Simon Pegg. Not only did star as the title character in Edgar Wright's beloved film, Shaun of the Dead, he also co-wrote the screenplay. In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike examine the first picture in the Cornetto Trilogy, and Pegg's career. We remember our first impressions of Pegg, discuss what we think about the film today, and try to determine why Pegg has become a geek icon. Chapters Hosts Production |
Fri, 6 November 2015
Pegg, Part 1: Trek.
Over the past few days, many of us here at Trek.fm have been discussing the news of a new Star Trek TV series, coming in January of 2017. But who is it that's making this show?
In the final season premiere of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John discuss the series, specifically looking at executive producer Alex Kurtzman and his career in television and film. We discuss his previous work, what his role on the show may be, and speculate on who may write the series.
In this episode, we also begin a new series on Simon Pegg in which we look at his work as a writer. In Part 1, we discuss his portrayal of Scotty in the JJverse films.
We also remember TOS visual effects artist, Howard A. Anderson, Jr.
Running Time: 1 hour 3 minutes 38 seconds
Hosts Mike Schindler and John Mills
Editor and Producer Mike Schindler
Executive Producers Charlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones
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Production Manager Richard Marquez
Content Manager Will Nguyen
Chapters Howard A. Anderson, Jr. (00:01:04) New Trek Series (00:08:04) Our Thoughts (00:25:47) Simon Pegg (00:43:42) Wrap-up (00:56:49)
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