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The MAKE IT PodcastAuthor: Chris Barkley & Nicholas Buggs
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Clear the Set: Michael Mendelsohn's Top Films and Hidden Cinema Gems
Monday, 22 December, 2025
Hello, Hello!In this segment, Michael Mendelsohn takes on our "Clear the Set" segment where he shares his top three films of all time, including The Godfather, The Matrix, and a French film by Luc Besson. The conversation explores Michael's film preferences, from movies he loves to ones he's embarrassed not to have seen, including his connection to Battlefield Earth through John Travolta. The discussion also covers his musical background with tenor saxophone and his favorite cheat day meal at a Los Angeles restaurant.We also talk about:The arms dealing themes in Lord of War and its impact on audiences [0:01:35]Christopher Nolan's Tenet and the need for DVD extras to understand the film [0:04:24]The Wizard of Oz paired with Pink Floyd's "The Wall" album synchronization [0:06:55]Musical instruments and dating prospects with viola versus saxophone [0:11:15]Personal anecdotes about learning trumpet and self-consciousness in childhood [0:10:36]Mentioned:The Godfather The Matrix Little MermaidNikita The Professional/Leon Red Sparrow Lord of War When Harry Met Sally Battlefield Earth Tenet The Wizard of Oz Luc Besson John Travolta Christopher Nolan Miles Davis Alfred Hitchcock Honeys Kettle in Culver City Pink Floyd's "The Wall" album Tenor saxophone Alto saxophone Viola clarinet Trumpet MGMWe are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters. So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEITAll Links: https://themakeitpodcast.storeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
