Building Babellion

Josh and Sophia discuss Belfast, a film with 7 Oscar nominations directed by Kenneth Branagh. Sophia addresses the criticism she's heard by film bros around their college campus, and Josh states the pros of cons of depicting a sociopolitical conflict through the eyes of a child. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Gladia and Caleb discuss the ending of The Power of the Dog, the western with 12 Oscar nominations. Specifically, Gladia compliments Jane Campion's nominated directing and screenplay, and Caleb compliments Peter Sciberras' nominated editing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Titus and Gladia discuss Drive My Car, the first Japanese film to be nominated for Best Picture. Titus compliments the nominated screenplay, which Ryusuke Hamaguchi adapted from Haruki Murakami's short story of the same name. Gladia gives kudos for Hamaguchi's ability to blend stage elements throughout the cinematic presentation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Josh and Caleb discuss CODA's three nominations at this year's Academy Awards. They reveal how casting deaf actors made the film better, and how it sets a high bar for how the rest of the industry should approach casting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Josh and Titus discuss West Side Story's many nominations at this year's Academy Awards, including Steven Spielberg for Best Director, Ariana DeBose for Best Supporting Actress, and above all else: Best Picture. They go in depth about what they found appealing and disappointing about the film, addressing how it stands apart from the 1961 original, and the Shakespearean tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, of which the story is based on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Caleb and Gladia discuss content of Licorice Pizza currently subject to controversy, including the depiction of a 15 year old boy developing a romance with 25 year old woman. They also offer compliments to the production design, cinematography, and performances, none of which were nominated at the Academy Awards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Caleb and Josh discuss King Richard, the biopic centered on the father of Venus and Serena Williams, tennis superstars. Will Smith won a Screen Actors Guild Award for his portrayal of Richard Williams, and Josh gives his honest opinion on if he should win the Oscar for Best Performance. Caleb also dives deep into the editing of the film, which also received an Oscar nomination. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Sophia and Titus discuss Nightmare Alley, Guillermo Del Toro's newest edition to his Oscar nominated filmography. They challenge the Academy's programming decisions and their refusal to give a nod to Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett for their performances. However, they agree with Del Toro's production design team being the favorites out of the nominees yet again. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Josh and Gladia discuss the many nominations DUNE received at this year's Academy Awards, and which they feel were most deserved. They also go into the difference between seeing the film in theaters and at home, as well as the performances from the star-studded cast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Titus and Caleb discuss Adam McKay's recent Oscar-nominated film, "Don't Look Up", and how it shapes up to the rest of the competition. Topics include editing, sound design, performances, and the writing of a comedy that intentionally frustrates and hits a nerve with the audience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Caleb Leanza interviews Thomas Smith, an editor and cinematographer for Cinescope Films, a production company that currently works with the Philadelphia Flyers. He has also shot for weddings, football teams, and narrative film. The two bond over their video editing experiences and film school highs and lows. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Joshua Afiriyie interviews Kerlin Pyun about the aesthetic considerations taken to put on a live theater production, as well as trying to keep musical theater alive during the pandemic through Broadway On Broad. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Gladia Boldt interviews Lawrence Ukenye, Editor in Chief of Temple News, now in it's 100th year. They talk about the state of journalism today and the benefits of the obtaining news via the internet, as well as his personal ambitions of giving people vital information during trying times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Caleb Leanza interviews student architect, Gabriel Santos, hailing from Puerto Rico. They discuss the misunderstood artistry of architecture, anime, and alliteration. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Joshua Afiriyie talks with Anna Ungarino about the portrayal of bisexual and queer characters in TV and movies, as well as social media responsibility and astrology. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Titus Oldham interviews Jacob Forbes and Mitch Chudnovsky about their music venue, Grouvier St. Live. Topics include homegrown bands, concerts coming back, and how textbooks are becoming a waste of money. Their first live event is on September 25th, check out @grouvier_st_live on instagram for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Joshua Afiriyie invites Titus Oldham, creator of the video essay, "How Netflix Changed Cinema", to an open discussion about how streaming is affecting the entertainment industry, and the implications for young creatives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

TW: Discussion of Sexual Assault Caleb Leanza interviews Lysia Mogford, star of upcoming feature film, "Ava" (in post-production). They talk about acting for live theater versus on-camera, and the culture of the film industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Joshua Afiriyie interviews Kalila Jonae, an art student concentrating in fibers, about her process of crocheting for business and pleasure, as well as her recent success marketing over social media. Follow Kalila on Instagram: @kalilacrochet --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Caleb Leanza interviews Gladia Boldt, currently in New York for modeling development, about how the industry has evolved to be more inclusive, as well as her acting experience (including her starring role in Babellion Studios' "DOLLHOUSE"). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Titus Oldham interviews Quinn Wai Wong, also known as Bao on Soundcloud, about practicing music theory, collaborating with other musicians, and the idea of active listening. -> LISTEN TO QUINN WAI ON SOUNDCLOUD: soundcloud.com/quinn-wai-wong --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Titus Oldham interviews Bella Howie, also known as bella only, about her latest EP, Social Dissociation (streaming since December 2020). Side note: Happy Anniversary to “Phase”, the first single she ever released. -> Follow @weirdwonderfuldoodles & @bellaonly2020 on Instagram -> LISTEN TO SOCIAL DISSOCIATION: linktr.ee/bellaonly --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support

Titus Oldham sat down with DOLLHOUSE creators, Joshua Afiriyie (Director) and Caleb Leanza (Editor), and asked them to walk us through their creative process for their film festival selected short film. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/babellion/support