Missing Frames kicks off the new year with one of Stanley Kubrick's early triumphs Paths of Glory. Joining Shawn for this episode is returning guest Daniel Rainer, a self-professed Kubrick fanatic who has also never seen this classic film. Does it hold up to Kubrick's other works or is it best left in the pre-Dr. Strangelove era? Tune in to find out.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Daniel Rainer

On December 15, 1978, Superman was released in theaters, paving the way for a new film genre and legitimizing superheroes in general. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this classic, Shawn shows it to self-professed Superman agnostic T.C. Padgett. The pair discusses T.C.'s reaction to his first viewing, whether or not it changed his opinions on Superman and why the Man of Steel seems to be such a tough character to adapt in this day and age.

​And if you haven't already, be sure to check out Shawn's interview with director Richard Donner, in which they discuss all things Superman.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
T.C. Padgett

In this very special Between Takes episode of Missing Frames, legendary director Richard Donner joins Shawn to discuss Superman's 40th anniversary. Along the way, they discuss:

• The motivation behind Donner's decision to take Superman seriously and to treat the source material with respect.
  
  
• How Donner convinced the amazing screenwriter and director Tom Mankiewicz to join his quest to bring Superman to the big screen. (Spoiler alert: it involves marijuana and a Superman suit)
  
  
• Working with the incredible cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth and production designer John Barry to craft the film's unique visuals.
  
  
• Meeting Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder for the first time and how they won Donner over.
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• Whether or not Donner ever got around to checking out Superman II, III or IV.

You'll also hear the incredible story of how Donner helped get Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster out of a tough spot as well as their reactions to the film.

For the historic 50th episode of Missing Frames, Shawn is joined once more by Brad Gullickson of ITMODcast and Rest.In.Pictures Podcast to watch one of Brad's favorite movies: Big Trouble in Little China. Will Shawn embrace this film the same way Brad has, or will its zany blend of martial arts, action and humor be too much for him? Tune in to find out.

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Brad Gullickson

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction masterpiece, Shawn sits down with his wife Sarah for her first ever viewing of 2001: A Space Odyssey. They discuss the film's legacy, what it all means (and whether it really matters if you know what it all means) and the difference between 'boring' and 'slow.' 

HOSTS
Shawn Eastridge
Sarah Eastridge