Behind the Scenes Movie Show

Hey MovieSetters! Time for another web-i-sode of The Behind the Scenes Show with Eric Fell and Shaun Stewart.  This week we look at three movies that are releasing on DVD this week, The Wrestler , Frost/Nixon and Notorious. Enjoy!

The Wrestler is a drama centered on retired professional wrestler Randy “The Ram” Robinson as he makes his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival. Rourke won a Golden Globe for his performances and the movie went on to be one of the most critically acclaimed movies of the year.

For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost’s team harbored doubts about their boss’ ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted. Would Nixon evade questions of his role in one of the nation’s greatest disgraces? Or would Frost confound critics and bravely demand accountability from the man who’d built a career out of stonewalling?

In just a few short years, Notorious B.I.G. rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time. B.I.G. was a gifted storyteller; his narratives about violent life on the streets were told with a gritty, objective realism that won him enormous respect and credibility. His stories were universal and gave a voice to his generation.

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They also chime in about favorite flicks by Slumdog’s Director Danny Boyle including Trainspotting and 28 Days Later. This year, the director and his colleagues managed to score 8 of the coveted statuettes in categories like Best Picture and Director. For a full list of Slumdog Millionaires wins, check out the official Academy Awards list.

Next up, they discuss comeback-kid Mickey Rourke and Marrisa Tomeis performances in The Wrestler. Although they didnt win an Academy Award, were both nominated for best acting awards. The duo explores the preparation involved in the fighting scenes with clips you didnt see in theaters and talk about the rigorous training Rourke underwent for the role.

Then an interview with Milk producer Bruce Cohen discusses Harvey Milks emergence as an activist in the Castro district of San Francisco. Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black also won an award for Best Original Screenplay and Sean Penn scored Best Actor for playing Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician in the USA in Director Gus Van Sants explores the shock and triumph in California with Proposition 6.

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