The Bart & Fleming Podcast

Rethinking the Globes

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

On the season finale of The Bart & Fleming Podcast, Mike and Peter discuss the Golden Globes, as well as the difficulty in finding an Oscar host.

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Choose Your Own Ending

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Peter and Mike discuss the new Black Mirror Choose Your Own Ending Movie, as well as the best interviews of the last year.

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Looking Back at 2018

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Mike and Peter take a look back at the year in movies, noting the well performing original films like 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody', as well as the much publicized gains of Netflix and other streamers.

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Love Actually

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Peter and Mike discuss the biggest stories in the industry this year, as well as reminisce about their favorite Christmas movies.

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Disney's FOX

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

With Disney’s acquisition of Fox now imminent, Hollywood is only know coming to terms with its impact in terms of lost jobs and the emerging predominance of the new entity in film and TV, Peter Bart and Mike Fleming discuss in their new podcast. With a hefty lineup of tentpoles and sequels, the combined entity will not only dominate box office but also control prime release dates, but will the ubiquity of the massive new company hurt or help the Disney brand itself?

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Dick Cheney's Heart

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:30:44 -0000

On this week's episode of Bart & Fleming, Mike and Peter discuss the film Vice, the critically panned but high box office performing movies and the new trend of women superheroes.

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Snarkiness and Glamour

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Golden Globe nominations to be announced Dec 6 symbolize unofficial start of awards season and also spark snarky commentaries about the impact of the musical/comedy category at the show, Peter Bart and Mike Fleming point out in their new podcast. Globes’ awards succeed in expanding scope of eligible pictures while also ensuring a banner celebrity turnout. And, though awards season is usually dominated by original standalone films, this year some sequels, prequels and remakes, of the sort usually seen in summer, are doing strong business at this time of year.

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Screeners VS The Big Screen

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

On the latest episode of Bart & Fleming, Mike and Peter discuss Vice, The Mule, the new age of awards campaigning, and watching screeners vs seeing a movie on the big screen.

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Oscar Season Is Upon Us

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

On the latest episode of The Bart & Fleming Podcast, Peter and Mike discuss First Man and Green Book, as well as the controversies that have surrounded Green Book in recent days.

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Bart & Fleming Are Back!

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 01:28:33 -0000

Peter Bart and Mike Fleming are back for a new season of 'Bart & Fleming'. This week, they discuss the awards contenders 'Green Book', 'The Front Runner' and 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'. Produced by David Janove.

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Awards Campaigning and Moviepass

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0000

For the season finale of Bart & Fleming, Mike Fleming and Peter Bart discuss the upcoming Awards ceremonies, what movies are being left out, and a discussion on the phenomenon of Moviepass.

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Looking Back at 2017

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr look back at the biggest stories in Hollywood in 2017.

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Mergers

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart and Mike Fleming discuss the recent Fox/Disney merger, as well as continuing an ongoing discussion about the fallout from the many sexual harassment accusations in Hollywood.

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Code of Conduct

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0000

Deadline Hollywood's Mike Fleming Jr and Peter Bart discuss the Golden Globe nominations, Amazon and Netflix getting into the Awards Game and a potential Code of Conduct that the Academy may be implementing.

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Coming of Age Stories

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0000

Deadline Hollywood's Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr discuss two coming of age awards contenders and a possible deal between Fox and Disney. Produced by David Janove

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Indies at the Oscars

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0000

Deadline Hollywood's Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr discuss the recent waves of sexual harassment and assault allegations in Hollywood, as well as the trend for the Oscars to embrace independent films in recent years. Produced by David Janove.

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Executive Turmoil

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0000

The ever-building harassment scandals have set an unprecedented number of film and TV projects adrift as well triggering unemployment for many executives, according to Peter Bart and Mike Fleming on their latest Bart-Fleming Podcast. Produced by David Janove.

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Creeps and Fallout

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0000

Deadline Hollywood's Peter Bart and Mike Fleming discuss the New York Times piece "Louis C.K. and Hollywood's Canon of Creeps" as well as some new films with great female roles. Produced by David Janove

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Allegations

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0000

Deadline Hollywood's Mike Fleming Jr and Peter Bart discuss the recent surge of allegations throughout Hollywood, including those against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Brett Ratner. Plus, a brief discussion of Oscar parties and mingling. Produced by David Janove

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Gearing Up for Awards Season with guest Mark Canton

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0000

Bart and Fleming are back for Season Two! Deadline Hollywood's Mike Fleming Jr and Peter Bart discuss the upcoming awards season, as well as the fall out from the sexual harassment and assault scandals that have hit Hollywood. Plus, Peter talks to film producer Mark Canton about his role in revitalizing the superhero movie genre. Produced by David Janove.

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PETER BART on Hollywood and Sex with guest Norman Lloyd

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 04:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart is joined by actor Norman Lloyd on the 75th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock's "Saboteur". Plus, a discussion on Hollywood's complicated relationship with sex, as well as the ever expanding run times of movies.

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PETER BART on What is a Movie? with guest Robert Evans

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart is joined by legendary producer Robert Evans to discuss how he fixed Love Story in post-production to become the classic it is today. Plus, a discussion about what makes a movie and the drama behind credits.

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PETER BART on A Boxing Kangaroo with guest Albert S. Ruddy

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart is joined by The Godfather producer Albert S. Ruddy to talk about the high and low points of his career. Plus, a discussion about independent film.

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PETER BART on The Tyranny of the Tomato with Mike Fleming Jr

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart is joined by Deadline Hollywood Co-Editor in Chief Mike Fleming Jr. to discuss Rotten Tomatoes, film critics and their effect on filmmakers and moviegoers today.

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PETER BART on Creative Differences with Mike Fleming Jr.

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart is joined by Deadline Hollywood Co-Editor-in-Chief Mike Fleming Jr. to discuss R-ratings, creative differences and blockbusters.

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PETER BART on Fired Directors with TED KOTCHEFF

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 04:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart discusses the recent trend of directors being fired off of big Hollywood movies over creative differences. Then, he talks to director Ted Kotcheff (First Blood, Weekend at Bernie's) about his film The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz.

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PETER BART on Netflix, Amazon and R-Rated Movies

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0000

Peter is joined by Deadline's Mike Fleming to discuss War Machine and Okja, and the streaming services entering the Oscar races. Plus, Peter discusses R-rated movies infiltrating the summer releases.

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PETER BART on Box Office Flops and Awards Campaigns

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0000

Peter recalls an interview with George Clooney about box office flops and discusses awards campaigns.

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PETER BART on Polanski, The Godfather and Get Out

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0000

Peter recalls an interview with Roman Polanski and discusses the new trend of horror pictures with a social commentary.

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PETER BART on Spielberg, Coppola and CEOs

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart recalls interviews with Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola and discusses the entertainment industry.

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Culture Clash

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:00:00 -0000

The White House and the celebrity community are at war - which is ironic since President Trump is a product of the celebrity culture. The podcast also examines the impact of the recent important studio executive changes and suggests that the "Oscar bump" in box office (the reaction to the Oscar show) will be minimal this year compared with previous ones.

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Has Meryl Streep's Trump Diatribe Elevated Her Oscar Chances

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -0000

Peter Bart is down with the flu, and our Oscar expert Pete Hammond stepped in to discuss with Fleming how the Golden Globes, BAFTA and PGA noms will impact the Oscar race.

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New Year, New Beginning

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -0000

Leading off the new year, Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr. engage in the discussion regarding the demise of Relativity Media. The guys also talk about the ripple effect of the Sony hack a handful of years later and how it has impacted the way the film business conducts their business. They also cover how the media covers the incursion of China into the business and more talk about Trump and his ripple effect in the media and film industry.

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Columns We Wished We Didn't Write

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0000

Peter and Mike cap off 2016 talking about columns they wished they hadn't written, as well as offer opinions on the latest business of film and television.

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We Take Tom Hanks Greatness for Granted

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0000

This week, Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr. discuss the puzzling nature of Tom Hanks and his lack of nominations for his role in Sully by the Golden Globes. The duo also discuss who deserves awards for lead actor and talk about some of the great on screen parings as inspired by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. They also discuss the release of Rouge One, corporate players and the idea of who gets final cut.

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The Godfather

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0000

This week, Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr. discuss and share stories about Francis Ford Coppola and the creation of The Godfather films, coming on the heels of the recently released book by Coppola titled, "The Godfather Notebook"

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China's play in the Hollywood game

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0000

This week, Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr. take on some heavy topics such as Senator Chuck Schumer investigating China's big buys in Hollywood. The duo also discuss Martin Scorsese's new film Silence and his recent visit to the Vatican. They also talk about the Oscar host that has yet to be named and how the Voyeur's Motel deals fell apart for Sam Mendes and Jason Blum.

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Fact Based Films Dominating Awards Season

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -0000

In this week's episode, Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr. talk about the interesting developments on the many fact based films in contention for the awards this season.

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So Many Great Films, Not Enough Time

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -0000

This week, Peter Bart and Mike Fleming talk about the plethora of great films out this awards season, Fleming's personal favorite, The GodFather and all the latest happenings surrounding the highly competitive awards season of 2016 and heading into 2017.

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The Film and Television World Post Election

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -0000

This week Peter Bart and Mike Fleming debate the state of Hollywood post-election and discuss who is going to carry the torch of influence inside the business when greats like Clint Eastwood, Warren Beatty, and Robert Redford move on. The duo also discuss Ang Lee's new film, whether Oscar voters deserve to be fed at screenings and other events.

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Are Studio Heads too Mean?

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -0000

This week Peter Bart and Mike Fleming banter back and forth about their experiences with former studio heads and whether some of them are too abrasive or not. The duo also discuss the slow demise of print publications such as The New York Times, and discuss the viability of the Superhero genre.

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