Shawn Murray International Film Festival Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/shawn-murray-international-film-festival A movie-lover’s podcast that explores classics, new releases, under the radar gems, and personal gems. Each episode will be another “weekend” at the “festival”. Shawn and guests discuss, dissect, praise, and pan the movies (both popular and obscure) that live rent-free in their heads. Each episode is another weekend at the “festival”, that sometimes features episodes focused on, Adaptations, World Premieres (movies newly released to theaters), Double Features, Matinee Classics (solid movies you wouldn’t mind putting on to kill time), or the filmography of a chosen director. Baobab Tree Studios, Inc/Shawn Murray 5f08f516-912a-5c23-8f3f-c7ba312ea0a1 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:09:03 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:09:08 -0500 https://www.baobabtreestories.com/show/shawn-murray-international-film-festival/ https://img.transistor.fm/2iGS6vlEMC1ds-4dVRtRjnUc5ivUoh-D25fodrlCh1w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI0Mzc4LzE2MzIz/NDExMzktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Shawn Murray International Film Festival https://www.baobabtreestories.com/show/shawn-murray-international-film-festival/ episodic Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios A movie-lover’s podcast that explores classics, new releases, under the radar gems, and personal gems. Each episode will be another “weekend” at the “festival”. Shawn and guests discuss, dissect, praise, and pan the movies (both popular and obscure) that live rent-free in their heads. Each episode is another weekend at the “festival”, that sometimes features episodes focused on, Adaptations, World Premieres (movies newly released to theaters), Double Features, Matinee Classics (solid movies you wouldn’t mind putting on to kill time), or the filmography of a chosen director. A movie-lover’s podcast that explores classics, new releases, under the radar gems, and personal gems. Movies, film, directors, studios, hollywood, television, comedy, critic, commentary, movie lovers Baobab Tree Studios No Yes The Matrix: Resurrections w/ Dan Kalwhite & Gero Alberino 13 13 The Matrix: Resurrections w/ Dan Kalwhite & Gero Alberino full 46eaa44c-ff86-4717-b34f-f3fd2d9535b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba5be5e2 The Matrix: Resurrections is here! Shawn and returning guests Gero Alberino and Dan Kalwhite talk about Lana Wachowski’s new film: The Matrix: Resurrections. What works? What doesn’t? What’s new? And how does it stack up? All that and more!

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]]> The Matrix: Resurrections is here! Shawn and returning guests Gero Alberino and Dan Kalwhite talk about Lana Wachowski’s new film: The Matrix: Resurrections. What works? What doesn’t? What’s new? And how does it stack up? All that and more!

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]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:57:35 -0500 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 4356 Shawn is joined by Dan and Gero to talk THE MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS. Shawn is joined by Dan and Gero to talk THE MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS. Movies, Film, The Matrix Yes SMIFF Hall of Fame: THE MATRIX | Episode 12 12 12 SMIFF Hall of Fame: THE MATRIX | Episode 12 full 2b92c811-9610-48ab-858c-86c5be295d0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/85d5e2a6 The Matrix: Resurrections is almost here! In honor of the upcoming release, Shawn and returning guests Dan Rice and Dan Kalwhite talk about the movie that started it all: The Matrix. The discussion covers how they were all introduced to the film, what makes it great, what makes it cool, and what has allowed it to retain such a strong presence in pop culture. 

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]]> The Matrix: Resurrections is almost here! In honor of the upcoming release, Shawn and returning guests Dan Rice and Dan Kalwhite talk about the movie that started it all: The Matrix. The discussion covers how they were all introduced to the film, what makes it great, what makes it cool, and what has allowed it to retain such a strong presence in pop culture. 

Twitter: @highbrowshawn, @dannyboy3030

IG: @lowbrowshawn IG: @nobodyaskedshawn @dannyboy303

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]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:26:32 -0500 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 5781 Shawn and the Dans talk about one of the greatest movies of all time: THE MATRIX. Shawn and the Dans talk about one of the greatest movies of all time: THE MATRIX. Movies, Film, The Matrix Yes 48 Hour Film Project w/ Allie Palazzo | Episode 11 11 11 48 Hour Film Project w/ Allie Palazzo | Episode 11 full 5939cee3-ef78-452b-a50e-8f9edd9d686c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1aa69a4 Shawn welcomes first-time guest Allie Palazzo. After learning about her personal history with movies and some of her favorite filmmakers, they go in-depth on her short film “Soleus”, discuss what it was like creating the film in one weekend as a part of the 48-hour film project, compare notes on their writing processes, introduce upcoming projects, and somehow get into a discussion about furries. Allie’s short film Soleus can be found on YouTube.

]]> Shawn welcomes first-time guest Allie Palazzo. After learning about her personal history with movies and some of her favorite filmmakers, they go in-depth on her short film “Soleus”, discuss what it was like creating the film in one weekend as a part of the 48-hour film project, compare notes on their writing processes, introduce upcoming projects, and somehow get into a discussion about furries. Allie’s short film Soleus can be found on YouTube.

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:31:55 -0500 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 4589 Shawn and first time guest Allie Palazzo talk about making a short film in 48 hours, writing process, furries, and more! Shawn and first time guest Allie Palazzo talk about making a short film in 48 hours, writing process, furries, and more! Movies, film, directors, studios, hollywood, television, comedy, critic, commentary, movie lovers Yes The Beatles: Get Back | E10 10 10 The Beatles: Get Back | E10 full 6f3b9847-17c7-441c-a880-13be28f1e302 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4075d1e Shawn and the great Dan Kalwhite react to Peter Jackson’s 8-hour documentary project THE BEATLES: GET BACK. They talk about the massive undertaking of condensing 60 hours of footage into an 8-hour presentation, Jackson’s silent filmmaking flourishes, the thrill of witnessing classic songs come to life, and geek out over the Beatles’ creative process, interpersonal dynamics, and idiosyncrasies. Subscribe! 

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IG: @nobodyaskedshawn @dannyboy3030

]]> Shawn and the great Dan Kalwhite react to Peter Jackson’s 8-hour documentary project THE BEATLES: GET BACK. They talk about the massive undertaking of condensing 60 hours of footage into an 8-hour presentation, Jackson’s silent filmmaking flourishes, the thrill of witnessing classic songs come to life, and geek out over the Beatles’ creative process, interpersonal dynamics, and idiosyncrasies. Subscribe! 

Twitter: @highbrowshawn, @dannyboy3030

IG: @lowbrowshawn 
IG: @nobodyaskedshawn @dannyboy3030

]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:43:23 -0500 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 5368 Shawn and Dan dive into Peter Jackson’s new documentary The Beatles: Get Back. Shawn and Dan dive into Peter Jackson’s new documentary The Beatles: Get Back. Movies, Film, The Beatles Yes The State of the Blockbuster w/ Gero Alberino | E9 9 9 The State of the Blockbuster w/ Gero Alberino | E9 full adf03633-14f6-4d63-b827-381d6b863a58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/684f9a19 Spurred on by the recent Spider-man: No Way Home trailer fervor, Shawn and Gero talk about being exhausted by the churn of the MCU, the futility of making new Spider-man movies after Into the Spider-verse, “Hollywood Accounting”, the future of Star Wars and more! 

]]> Spurred on by the recent Spider-man: No Way Home trailer fervor, Shawn and Gero talk about being exhausted by the churn of the MCU, the futility of making new Spider-man movies after Into the Spider-verse, “Hollywood Accounting”, the future of Star Wars and more! 

]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:25:22 -0500 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 4550 Shawn and Gero talk about the upcoming Spider-man movie, the future of Star Wars, and what’s up with the blockbuster filmmaking. Shawn and Gero talk about the upcoming Spider-man movie, the future of Star Wars, and what’s up with the blockbuster filmmaking. Movies, Film, Spider-man, Star Wars Yes LAST NIGHT IN SOHO w/ Dan Kalwhite | Episode 8 8 8 LAST NIGHT IN SOHO w/ Dan Kalwhite | Episode 8 full 88492cda-ed6b-4689-b23d-f2ebe1453eba https://share.transistor.fm/s/39aa0ec4 Shawn and returning guest Dan Kalwhite discuss the career arc of Edgar Wright from SHAUN OF THE DEAD to his latest feature LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. They talk about how Wright brings a strong sense of story and character to his comedies, his unique visual style, and the connective tissue between all his films before breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of his latest movie. LAST NIGHT IN SOHO is now in theaters. 

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IG: @lowbrowshawn 
IG: @nobodyaskedshawn 
Twitter: @highbrowshawn 

]]> Shawn and returning guest Dan Kalwhite discuss the career arc of Edgar Wright from SHAUN OF THE DEAD to his latest feature LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. They talk about how Wright brings a strong sense of story and character to his comedies, his unique visual style, and the connective tissue between all his films before breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of his latest movie. LAST NIGHT IN SOHO is now in theaters. 

Twitter/IG: @Dannyboy3030

IG: @lowbrowshawn 
IG: @nobodyaskedshawn 
Twitter: @highbrowshawn 

]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:34:22 -0500 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 4554 Shawn and returning guest Dan Kalwhite discuss Edgar Wright’s LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Shawn and returning guest Dan Kalwhite discuss Edgar Wright’s LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Movies, Film, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Yes THE FRENCH DISPATCH w/ Stosh Mikita and Gero Alberino | Episode 7 7 7 THE FRENCH DISPATCH w/ Stosh Mikita and Gero Alberino | Episode 7 full 825e30dd-656a-45dd-baaf-2899c924a27a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d103ded Shawn and returning guests Stosh Mikita and Gero Alberino talk about Wes Anderson's THE FRENCH DISPATCH, how Wes is quietly one of the most skilled filmmakers working, the value of having a distinct style, his excellent casting choices, and all the little things that made this move a treat. THE FRENCH DISPATCH is now in theaters. 

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]]> Shawn and returning guests Stosh Mikita and Gero Alberino talk about Wes Anderson's THE FRENCH DISPATCH, how Wes is quietly one of the most skilled filmmakers working, the value of having a distinct style, his excellent casting choices, and all the little things that made this move a treat. THE FRENCH DISPATCH is now in theaters. 

IG: @freudmayweather

IG: @lowbrowshawn IG: @nobodyaskedshawn Twitter: @highbrowshawn 

IG: @gero_alberino

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:59:33 -0400 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 5813 Shawn and returning guests Stosh an Gero Alberino discuss THE FRENCH DISPATCH. Shawn and returning guests Stosh an Gero Alberino discuss THE FRENCH DISPATCH. Movies, Film, THE FRENCH DISPATCH Yes DUNE w/ Dan Rice and Gero Alberino | Episode 6 6 6 DUNE w/ Dan Rice and Gero Alberino | Episode 6 full 1fd5931a-c43e-4d8e-8128-d5ad01c4f9b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/946737e3 Shawn and returning guests Dan Rice and Gero Alberino talk about  Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE, their personal histories with the book series, why artful blockbusters are important, how it will come across to those unfamiliar with the books and whether we’ll ever see the necessary sequel. DUNE is now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max.

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IG: @gero_alberino

]]> Shawn and returning guests Dan Rice and Gero Alberino talk about  Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE, their personal histories with the book series, why artful blockbusters are important, how it will come across to those unfamiliar with the books and whether we’ll ever see the necessary sequel. DUNE is now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max.

The Hard Times thehardtimes.net

IG: @lowbrowshawn Twitter: @highbrowshawn

IG: @gero_alberino

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:48:34 -0400 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 4122 Shawn and returning guests Dan Rice Gero Alberino discuss DUNE Shawn and returning guests Dan Rice Gero Alberino discuss DUNE Movies, Film, DUNE, HBO Max Yes No Time To Die w/ Gero Alberino | Episode 5 5 5 No Time To Die w/ Gero Alberino | Episode 5 full dc2f9d59-adb5-49a5-a26d-6bd6000d5f9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1999d33a Shawn and returning guest Gero Alberino talk abou NO TIME TO DIE, their personal histories with the James Bond franchise, and where the franchise should go after Daniel Craig’s last outing as the iconic character.

]]> Shawn and returning guest Gero Alberino talk abou NO TIME TO DIE, their personal histories with the James Bond franchise, and where the franchise should go after Daniel Craig’s last outing as the iconic character.

]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:41:16 -0400 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 4184 Shawn and returning guest Gero Alberino discuss NO TIME TO DIE Shawn and returning guest Gero Alberino discuss NO TIME TO DIE James Bond, 007, Yes The Many Saints of Newark w/ Dan Rice and Stosh Mikita | Episode 4 4 4 The Many Saints of Newark w/ Dan Rice and Stosh Mikita | Episode 4 full 87977599-2622-4405-aa36-6a75ffbc3dc5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c062fa45 Shawn and his guests, fellow comedians Dan Rice and Stosh Mikita discuss HBO Max’s latest streaming offering “The Many Saints of Newark”, including whether its a satisfying Sopranos movie, where it fits in the legacy of TV to Movie adaptations, why David Chase didn’t just make a miniseries, and who the hell is Harold McBrayer?

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Twitter: @freudmayweather

]]> Shawn and his guests, fellow comedians Dan Rice and Stosh Mikita discuss HBO Max’s latest streaming offering “The Many Saints of Newark”, including whether its a satisfying Sopranos movie, where it fits in the legacy of TV to Movie adaptations, why David Chase didn’t just make a miniseries, and who the hell is Harold McBrayer?

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IG: @lowbrowshawn Twitter: @highbrowshawn

Twitter: @freudmayweather

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:54:54 -0400 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 4999 Shawn and guests discuss "The Many Saints of Newark". Shawn and guests discuss "The Many Saints of Newark". Comedy, Movies, Film, The Sopranos Yes Top 5 Studio Comedies of the 2010s w/ Dan Kalwhite, Stosh Mikita, and Coury Brown | Episode 3 3 3 Top 5 Studio Comedies of the 2010s w/ Dan Kalwhite, Stosh Mikita, and Coury Brown | Episode 3 full 4e7fe01c-1271-4b87-bac3-c0f3fd8a039e https://share.transistor.fm/s/175a88fe Shawn and his guests, fellow comedians Dan Kalwhite, Stosh Mikita, and Coury Brown talk about the trailer for the new PTA movie “Licorice Pizza” and they talk about the dearth of great studio comedies of late, and rank their  favorites from the past decade.

]]> Shawn and his guests, fellow comedians Dan Kalwhite, Stosh Mikita, and Coury Brown talk about the trailer for the new PTA movie “Licorice Pizza” and they talk about the dearth of great studio comedies of late, and rank their  favorites from the past decade.

]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:59:51 -0400 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 5024 Shawn and his comedian guests rank their favorite mainstream comedies of the last 10 years. Shawn and his comedian guests rank their favorite mainstream comedies of the last 10 years. Movies, film, directors, studios, hollywood, television, comedy, critic, commentary, movie lovers Yes 10 Years of “The Raid” and “The Matrix 4” w/ Gero Alberino | Episode 2 2 2 10 Years of “The Raid” and “The Matrix 4” w/ Gero Alberino | Episode 2 full 6fb18d4b-d67c-4fbd-85ab-88f7d31c16e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd35b911 Shawn and Gero go in-depth on the Matrix: Resurrections trailer and the Wachowski’s career, “The Tragedy of Macbeth” and Denzel

Washington working with top-tier directors, and talk about the incredible action-thriller “The Raid” at 10 years old.

]]> Shawn and Gero go in-depth on the Matrix: Resurrections trailer and the Wachowski’s career, “The Tragedy of Macbeth” and Denzel

Washington working with top-tier directors, and talk about the incredible action-thriller “The Raid” at 10 years old.

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:09:55 -0400 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 4567 Shawn and Gero talk about the new Matrix trailer, Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” and “The Raid” at 10. Shawn and Gero talk about the new Matrix trailer, Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” and “The Raid” at 10. Movies, film, directors, studios, hollywood, television, comedy, critic, commentary, movie lovers Yes Shang-Chi and Michael K. Williams w/ Dan Kalwhite | Episode 1 1 1 Shang-Chi and Michael K. Williams w/ Dan Kalwhite | Episode 1 full 16cc55c9-cf57-4c3d-bfd9-383981bf2a0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ead1d6b9 Shawn and his guest comedian Dan Kawlwhite talk about the latest in movie news, and what’s on their radar in the upcoming months. Afterward, they launch into a discussion of Marvel Studio’s latest film Shang Chi, the impact the film will have, and what it means for the future of the MCU. Using superhero films as a jumping off point, Shawn and Dan talk about iconic characters and the actors behind them, including the late Michael K. Williams as “Omar” in HBO’s “The Wire”.

]]> Shawn and his guest comedian Dan Kawlwhite talk about the latest in movie news, and what’s on their radar in the upcoming months. Afterward, they launch into a discussion of Marvel Studio’s latest film Shang Chi, the impact the film will have, and what it means for the future of the MCU. Using superhero films as a jumping off point, Shawn and Dan talk about iconic characters and the actors behind them, including the late Michael K. Williams as “Omar” in HBO’s “The Wire”.

]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:02:46 -0400 Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios Shawn Murray/Baobab Tree Studios 3449 Shawn and his guest Dan Kalwhite talk about Marvel’s Shang Chi, iconic film characters, and the passing of the great Michael K. Williams. Shawn and his guest Dan Kalwhite talk about Marvel’s Shang Chi, iconic film characters, and the passing of the great Michael K. Williams. Shang Chi, Marvel, MCU, The Wire Yes