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Behind the Flicks is a show all about me (Andrew) sharing as many facts as I know about filmmaking and directors and behind the scenes info about movies and whatnot to my co-host, Arianna. ...And you’ll join us for the ride.

Independent Creator Studios


    • Feb 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Episode 34 - Goin' Down the Road w/Robert Bellissimo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 49:32


    STRUCTURE indiegogo campaign: https://igg.me/at/STRUCTURE/x/38420430#/ Robert's links: linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Robertbellissimoatthemovies?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=778754ca-8e71-4e5f-9c31-8b3492fd07fd Channel: https://youtube.com/@robertbellissimoatthemovies?si=QGqx6-l0V5WgVfkq Patreon: patreon.com/RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies In which I am joined by film critic & actor Robert Bellissimo to discuss Goin' Down the Road, Canadian cinema & more. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfrankg/ X(twitter): https://x.com/indie_creators BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indiecreators.bsky.social Other episodes of the pod: https://on.soundcloud.com/PPLRh spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DOdAxDe5Vg4kEIZmMjpnz?si=e715d2ec8a0a442b apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-flicks/id1549353753

    Episode 33 - American Graffiti w/Brian Jay Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 49:43


    Follow Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/brianjayjones.com https://www.instagram.com/brianjayjones?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== In which biographer Brian Jay Jones joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion, including his writing process, American Graffiti, his biographies on Jim Henson & George Lucas, and much more! Plus a special announcement in the middle of the episode. Independent Creator Studios YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@independentcreatorstudios6741?si=t2KsCS50z2SXLlxE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfrankg/ X(twitter): https://x.com/indie_creators BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indiecreators.bsky.social

    Episode 32 - All Quiet on the Western Front

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 127:45


    Buy "George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director": Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/George-Cukors-People-Director-Culture/dp/0231210825?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Columbia University Press: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/george-cukors-people/9780231558617 In this wide-ranging episode, I interview Joseph McBride to discuss his book "George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director", Cukor's involvement in the making of "All Quiet on the Western Front", and much more. Plus, Max & I discuss the film in question & make an announcement regarding the future of Independent Creator Studios. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfrankg/ X(twitter): https://x.com/indie_creators BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indiecreators.bsky.social

    Episode 31 - Barry Lyndon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 51:20


    In which I announce my new cohost & we talk about Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon".

    Episode 30 - 7 Women w/Joe McBride

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 116:11


    Purchase "John Ford" by Joseph McBride & Michael Wilmington on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dLlR8AO and University Press of Kentucky: https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813198378/john-ford In which Arianna & I are honored to be joined by film historian, professor, former screenwriter and Variety critic Joseph McBride to discuss the revised and expanded edition of his book on legendary director John Ford. We also discuss Ford's final film, "7 Women".

    Episode 29 - Shane w/George Stevens, Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 25:03


    In which I am thrilled to interview George Stevens, Jr. in anticipation of the upcoming restoration screening of his father's film "Shane". Tickets to the upcoming screening on December 10th, 2023 at the Academy Museum in Hollywood: https://www.academymuseum.org/en/programs/detail/shane-018b0212-994e-a8bd-4b97-3c6c38cd2291

    Episode 28 - Aftersun w/Israa Al-Kamali

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 45:27


    Israa's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israaalkamali/ Israa's Feature Film instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanxiousplace/ Israa's IMDbPro: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm12746388?ref_=ib_nv_usr_profile In which we are joined by Israa Al-Kamali (Director, Screenwriter, & Co-founder of the Independent Iraqi Film Festival) to discuss Charlotte Wells's feature film debut, "Aftersun".

    Episode 27 - Airplane! w/Paul Lauden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 24:29


    In which we are joined by Paul Lauden to discuss Zucker-Abrahams-Zuckers' 1980 comedy, "Airplane!" Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChannelSurfingStudios

    Episode 26 - A.I.: Artificial Intelligence w/Kirby Marshall - Collins & Efa Akutekha

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 45:39


    Contribute to the "Ways to Fly" crowdfunding campaign (ends Sept. 15th, 2023): https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ways-to-fly-short-film#/ Follow "Ways to Fly" on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waystoflyshort/ & twitter: https://x.com/waystoflyshort?s=20 Follow Kirby on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbysaid/ Twitter: https://x.com/kirbysaid?s=20 website: https://bio.site/kirbysaid Follow Efa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aye_effie/ In which I am joined by writer/director Kirby Marshall-Collins & producer Efa Akutekha to discuss the Steven Spielberg/Stanley Kubrick collaboration, "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence" (unfortunately without Arianna)"

    Episode 25 - Pirates Of The Caribbean: Curse Of The Black Pearl w/Lameece Elmasri

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 54:13


    In which Arianna & I are joined by writer Lameece Elmasri to discuss the 2003 swashbuckling classic! Follow Lameece on: Instagram - @Lameece13 https://www.instagram.com/lameece13/ Twitter - @Lameece13 https://twitter.com/lameece13?s=20 TikTok - @meecemeece Tracy Keshek/Red Siren Entertainment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsirenent/

    Episode 24 - The Fall w/Chris Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 92:50


    In which we are joined by writer & line producer Chris Smith to discuss the ins & outs of filmmaking & Tarsem's 2006 film, "The Fall".

    Episode 23 - Whiplash w/Michail Eggelhoefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 51:03


    In which we're joined by screenwriter Michail Eggelhoefer to discuss Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash" & the film's history. Follow Michail on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichailEggs?s=20 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michail_a_e/

    Episode 22 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles w/Mattao Lindsay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 118:03


    In which special guest Mattao Lindsay joins Arianna & I for an in-depth conversation about 1990's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". ...TURTLE POWER!! Matt's channel: https://youtube.com/@mattaoscorner Video version of the pod: https://youtu.be/HJrMJzJtNps

    Episode 21 - The Blair Witch Project w/Elizabeth Whitfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 64:21


    In which Arianna & I are thrilled to be joined by Elizabeth Whitfield – co-writer & star of my short film "Unnatural Beast" – to discuss the iconic film, "The Blair Witch Project". Lizzie's Instagram: Lizzie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethwhitfield4745/videos Video version of the pod: https://youtu.be/WF5CxIbpFVs

    Episode 20 - Star Trek: Nemesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 24:26


    Thanks, Robby

    Episode 19 – Monty Python & The Holy Grail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 21:01


    In which I watched an A+ comedy classic & Arianna must have watched a completely different film. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI7mtMtzc_CYjS1aoTVUSQ

    Episode 18 - The Conformist w/Garrett McDade & Max Hurley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 39:10


    Garrett's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY31c0YweMXatin9vSqRWYQ Max's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVL8Yj0Qj5m4fcAgaLSgilg Arianna & I are joined by Garrett McDade & Max Hurley in our least mature episode.

    Episode 17: A Place In The Sun w/George Stevens Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 74:50


    Episode 17: A Place In The Sun w/George Stevens Jr by Independent Creator Studios

    Episode 16: Spider-Man: Into The Spider - Verse w/Peter Coish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 54:52


    Peter's website: https://pcoish.myportfolio.com/ Peter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peebr_koifish/ In which animator, compositor, illustrator and my former classmate - Peter Coish - joins Arianna and I to discuss "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse".

    Episode 15 - Star Wars w/Brian Gentile

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 60:48


    Jake's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0NcjjmqyWLNwWXHaQVcSA My LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gentile-006129153/ In which Arianna and I are joined by Brian Gentile to discuss 1977's "Star Wars". Link to a video explaining the various versions of "Star Wars" (as referenced in this episode): https://youtu.be/mGrXO2RDzLg

    Episode 14 - Kill Bill w/Sandy Bein & Sarah Gentile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 54:21


    Doña Ana Community College: https://dacc.nmsu.edu Depression/Bipolar Support Alliance: https://www.dbsalliance.org Arianna & I are joined by "Kill Bill" enthusiasts Sandy Bein & Sarah Gentile on this episode of the pod.

    Episode 13 - Pulp Fiction w/Garrett McDade & Max Hurley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 50:05


    Arianna & I are joined by Garrett McDade & Max Hurley to discuss the impact of and facts behind "Pulp Fiction". EXTENDED video version of this episode available on Independent Creator Studios' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI7mtMtzc_CYjS1aoTVUSQ

    Bonus Episode w/Joe McBride!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 25:23


    In part 3 of our conversation with Joseph McBride, we cover a variety of topics, from filmmaking during the pandemic to Orson Welles, and beyond! Pre-order Joseph McBride's upcoming books: "Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge": https://cup.columbia.edu/book/billy-wilder/9780231201469 "Whatever Happened to Orson Welles?: A Portrait of an Independent Career" (updated edition): https://www.amazon.com/What-Ever-Happened-Orson-Welles/dp/0813152372/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/135-3925078-4061546?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0813152372&pd_rd_r=aef9629d-d9aa-4596-92fd-6908ff4d72a5&pd_rd_w=HrKsk&pd_rd_wg=eoZGm&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb&pf_rd_r=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ&psc=1&refRID=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ Watch the video edition of this pod on Independent Creator Studios' YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI7mtMtzc_CYjS1aoTVUSQ

    Episode 12 - Rock 'n' Roll High School w/Joseph McBride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 56:52


    In part 2 of our conversation with Joseph McBride, we discuss his work on the 1979 comedy-musical cult classic, "Rock 'n' Roll High School". Pre-order Joseph McBride's upcoming books: "Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge": https://cup.columbia.edu/book/billy-wilder/9780231201469 "Whatever Happened to Orson Welles?: A Portrait of an Independent Career" (updated edition): https://www.amazon.com/What-Ever-Happened-Orson-Welles/dp/0813152372/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/135-3925078-4061546?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0813152372&pd_rd_r=aef9629d-d9aa-4596-92fd-6908ff4d72a5&pd_rd_w=HrKsk&pd_rd_wg=eoZGm&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb&pf_rd_r=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ&psc=1&refRID=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ Watch the video edition of this pod on Independent Creator Studios' YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI7mtMtzc_CYjS1aoTVUSQ

    Episode 11 - The Other Side Of The Wind w/Joseph McBride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 79:33


    Arianna & I are thrilled to have film critic, professor, author and historian Joseph McBride on the podcast! In part 1 of our conversation with him, we discuss "The Other Side of the Wind", directed by Orson Welles (and co-starring our guest!) Pre-order Joseph McBride's upcoming books: "Billy Wilder; Dancing on the Edge": https://cup.columbia.edu/book/billy-wilder/9780231201469 "Whatever Happened to Orson Welles" (updated edition): https://www.amazon.com/What-Ever-Happened-Orson-Welles/dp/0813152372/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/135-3925078-4061546?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0813152372&pd_rd_r=aef9629d-d9aa-4596-92fd-6908ff4d72a5&pd_rd_w=HrKsk&pd_rd_wg=eoZGm&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb&pf_rd_r=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ&psc=1&refRID=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ Watch the video edition of this pod on Independent Creator Studios' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI7mtMtzc_CYjS1aoTVUSQ

    Episode 10 - Heat w/Garrett McDade & Max Hurley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 48:47


    Arianna & I are joined by 2 great filmmakers to discuss the crime epic - "Heat" - and I make a fool of myself (as per usual).

    Episode 9 - The Third Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 21:52


    In which Arianna & I discuss "The Third Man" & I make an announcement.

    Episode 8 - Back to the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 15:37


    In which Arianna enthusiastically endorses the 1980's time travel classic...& I drop facts about its making.

    Episode 7 - Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love the Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 12:12


    Arianna & I talk about Stanley Kubrick's dark comedy, "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb".

    Episode 6 – Snow White & the Seven Dwarves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 17:26


    In which Arianna & I discuss "Snow White & the 7 Dwarves" & how early Disney animations were created.

    Episode 5 - The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 14:06


    In which my co-host & I discuss facts behind "The Exorcist".

    Episode 4 - The Muppet Christmas Carol

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 14:47


    In honor of "The Muppet Show"'s release today on Disney Plus, we cover my favorite Muppet movie, "The Muppet Christmas Carol".

    Episode 3 - City Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 15:39


    In which I drop a few facts about Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights" (& Arianna gives the film a shocking grade!!)

    Episode 2 - Taxi Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 22:27


    In our second episode, Arianna & I explore some facts about "Taxi Driver" (& have a philosophical discussion on controversial content in movies).

    Episode 1 - The Wizard of Oz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 15:06


    In our inaugural episode, we dive into film history with "The Wizard of Oz".

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