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.

Stephen King Adaptations, Part 1: Carrie (1976)

11-18-2024

The first Stephen King novel, the first Stephen King adaptation, a story of painful bullying and explosive revenge. We discuss what lead to the movie, Carrie's autism, religious symbolism, and what five horror characters we'd turn into a superhero team.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 92.42MB - Duration: 1:40:57 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Joel Schumacher, Part 6 (FINALE): The Number 23 (2007)

10-28-2024

In this episode: connections! Our grand finale gives you Joel Schumacher's wonky little thriller, and we also take the time to wax poetic on his life and the impact he and his movies left on us and those he worked with. Also, the Agatha All Along logo.

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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)


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