The Next Reel Film Podcast

In the early 80s, Peter Hyams was trying to get a western made. Unfortunately for him, no studio was interested in the genre right then; as far as they were concerned, westerns were dead. Then Hyams made the realization that westerns were still alive but that they’d been transposed to the world of sci-fi. And with that, he wrote “Outland.” Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our Movies and Their Remakes series with the ‘remake’ of “High Noon,” Hyams’ 1981 film “Outland.” We talk about the comparisons between this film and “High Noon,” and deliberate on the screenplay structure here, noting how the waiting-for-the-showdown bit works so much better here because there’s so much more story before getting into it. We chat about Hyams and the look he achieves with his DP Stephen Goldblatt and production designer Philip Harrison, not to mention Introvision, the amazing model work and megasound. We discuss Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen and more, looking at what they each bring to the table. We touch on the fun special effects of heads blowing up and people decompressing in space and mention what really happens to a human body in decompression. And we chat about Jerry Goldsmith, chalking up another great score to one of our favorite ‘J’ composers. It’s a really fun sci-fi romp that not enough people are talking about, so check it out and tune in!

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In the early 80s, Peter Hyams was trying to get a western made. Unfortunately for him, no studio was interested in the genre right then; as far as they were concerned, westerns were dead. Then Hyams made the realization that westerns were still alive but that they’d been transposed to the world of sci-fi. And with that, he wrote “Outland.” Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our Movies and Their Remakes series with the ‘remake’ of “High Noon,” Hyams’ 1981 film “Outland.” We talk about the comparisons between this film and “High Noon,” and deliberate on the screenplay structure here, noting how the waiting-for-the-showdown bit works so much better here because there’s so much more story before getting into it. We chat about Hyams and the look he achieves with his DP Stephen Goldblatt and production designer Philip Harrison, not to mention Introvision, the amazing model work and megasound. We discuss Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen and more, looking at what they each bring to the table. We touch on the fun special effects of heads blowing up and people decompressing in space and mention what really happens to a human body in decompression. And we chat about Jerry Goldsmith, chalking up another great score to one of our favorite ‘J’ composers. It’s a really fun sci-fi romp that not enough people are talking about, so check it out and tune in!
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Creators and Guests

Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
Host
Pete Wright
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