A podcast about connections - in film and in life.

Role Credits is a show about making connections in film. Erin & Mandy of Armbar Studios choose a subject - actor, crew member, grand concept - and follow a selection of films involving said subject. Along the way they hope to entertain and shine a light on the historical context behind the films they cover and what it means to the subject of each "arc", as well as review the movies as they come.

Joel Schumacher, Part 5: The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

10-07-2024

Role Credits is back with Joel Schumacher's lavish adaptation of the legendary musical! The movie Erin has seen most times in theaters! We cover musical differences, the movie's smash success in Japan, and the Joel-isms that make this movie his own.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 143.37MB - Duration: 2:36:36 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Joel Schumacher, Part 4: Batman Forever (1995)

09-15-2024

Joel Schumacher's arc continues as his take on Batman proves to be campy, energetic, cartoonish, and controversial. We discuss the word "toyetic", struggles on set, homoeroticism, and what critics thought at the time compared to what they think now.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 152.33MB - Duration: 2:46:23 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Joel Schumacher, Part 3: Falling Down (1993)

08-25-2024

What do Governor Tim Walz, Sir Mix-A-Lot, and Electric Six have in common? The answer may surprise you! Our Joel Schumacher arc continues as we dissect his oft-misunderstood thriller classic Falling Down, a story of two disillusioned men and one hot day.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 111.2MB - Duration: 2:01:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Joel Schumacher, Part 2: The Lost Boys (1987)

08-17-2024

You're dead meat! We dive into the history of one of our favorite movies, Joel Schumacher's cool and stylish story about teenage vampires. From the Murder Capital Of The World to the homoerotic symbolism of drinking bodily fluids, this episode has it all!

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 91.46MB - Duration: 1:39:54 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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