Director Deepdive: Guillermo Del Toro w/ Sean from Math Teacher Movies

JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch In this episode, Monica is joined by Sean. He is a math teacher and movie enthusiast who runs the “Math Teacher Movies” Instagram page. Through his page, Sean reviews and analyzes both old and new films. Additionally, he co-hosts the “Guy at the Movies” podcast with Joe, where they discuss the latest movie news and releases in a fun and engaging way. Today, Monica and Sean will discuss upcoming films that will be released in theatres soon and the current state of film, TV, and other media. Stay tuned! Fan Anticipation and Movie Review Aggregator Sites [2:04] Monica is excited for Haley Bailey, who stars in the upcoming movie “The Little Mermaid” and “The Color Purple”. She doesn’t care about the Rotten Tomatoes ratings. She has been a diehard fan of Haley Bailey and her sister since their YouTube channel and radio contest.  [3:21] Sean agrees that Rotten Tomatoes shouldn’t be used as a Bible for film ratings but as a tool. He’s encouraged by “The Little Mermaid” reviews, as they’re better than expected, hovering between the high 60s and low 70s. He likes Haley’s spin on the music and is willing to give the movie a chance, as the live-action remakes can bring something new to the table, like “The Jungle Book.” Pros and Cons of Live-Action Remakes [7:16] Monica expresses her ambivalence towards Disney’s live-action remakes, citing the Dumbo remake by Tim Burton as an example of how a director may not be able to tell the full story they want to due to Disney’s creative control. Although she tries to keep an open mind, she can’t help but be reminded of the Dumbo remake and how it fell short of expectations. The Transient Nature of Television [14:23] Sean discusses the common take that there’s too much TV now, leading to shows being a “flash in the pan” and disappearing quickly. However, he’s excited that one of these shows, “The Bear,” is returning for a second season. [14:52] Monica loves the show because it’s so good and relatable, painting a realistic picture of the stress and challenges of working in food service. The characters and their dynamic resonate with her experiences, making it a captivating and intense viewing experience. Remembering the Legendary Tina Turner [17:26] Monica shares the sad news of Tina Turner’s passing at 83, a rock legend known as the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Monica highlights Turner’s illustrious career and numerous accolades, noting how she inspired many throughout her life.  Independent Films and Upcoming Releases [25:52] Monica shares her excitement for the upcoming release of “Into the Spider-Verse” and “Elemental” and encourages others to support original films. She implores people to watch “Blackened Egg” when it’s released in theatres, as she is excited about that movie. The Guy At The Movies podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/042ufP2Fp8q0Eo0CQPV80e https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-guy-at-the-movies-podcast/id1520089977 Sean's Twitter https://twitter.com/mathteachermov1 Sean's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mathteachermovies/?hl=en Podcast Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support Manika's Socials Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support