Helping you talk about books, if you've read them (or not). Every Friday, get the down and dirty on new books, old books, classic books, books made into movies, hidden gem books - and the actionable discussions you can use to talk about 'em. Illiterate is part of the podcastgod family of podcasts.
Another one! It's been a while, but James Cameron is back with even more. What is he basing all this off of, and what took so long? Is the Na'vi language real, and why are the aliens blue? Let's get some answers! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: video, Avatar The Way of Water making-of article, the 45 page doc of Jim Cameron's Avatar influences video, Cameron's first short film Xenogenesis graph, color spectrum for sci-fi interfaces over time website, the Na'vi language and grammar rules Other similar episodes to check out…Stan Lee & Marvel, Black Panther, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings (part 2), Predator (part 1), Halo, Dune
Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: happiest season trailer // 3 min interview with hallmark programming vp // 39 min history of hallmark // article classic hallmark card commercial // 2 min every hallmark movie ever parody // 4 min die hard parody trailer // 2 min the writer's take on if it's a christmas film // 4 min review of the predecessor film “the detective” // article the original posters without bruce willis on it // article the history of the writing process // article
We break down the origin of the tale, and get into the first Italian film version. What is the point of the story in the first place? Can there be more than one? Let's learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: behind the scenes video, Pinnochio article, the original Italian Pinnochio film full film, Pinnochio in Outer Space art, Gris Grimly's drawings for the new film Other similar episodes to check out…Nightmare Alley, Cabinet of Curiosities, A Christmas Carol, The Green Knight, Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Another adaptation of the beloved story in “Spirited” - but what makes it so great after all these years? Did Dickens invent our modern Christmas festivities? And who was the real Tiny Tim? Let's go! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Spirited (2022) article, the real Tiny Tim Other similar episodes to check out…Hallmark Movies, Die Hard, The Princess Bride, Harry Potter (pt 1), Halloween Special, Frozen
We're talking about the creator Charles Addams, the jump from comics to film, and what the heck makes this different from the Munsters! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Wednesday (2022) video, Addams Family pinball machine photo, the downhill skier comic strip video, Vic Mizzy's Spiderman 2 blooper song Other similar episodes to check out…Shrek (part 1), Minions, Being the Ricardos, Fear Street, Lovecraft Country, Hansel and Gretel
Let's take a stroll through the development of the Black Panther character, what elements had to change for this new film, and some real-world influences on the country of Wakanda! Content Correction: Lesotho should be pronounced like “Luh-SOO-TOO”. Apologies! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever article, history of Black Panther film attempts video, Epic Rap Battle: Mansa Musa v Jeff Bezos article, AkonCity Other similar episodes to check out…Stan Lee, Justice League, Batman (part 1), Marvel's What If?, Judas and the Black Messiah, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Da 5 Bloods
It's a biopic about Weird Al - but as with all his work, it's not what you think. How'd this film come to be, and what's the process behind the legend's four decade career? And also: Mozart made a parody song? Come learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Weird: The Al Yankovic story fake trailer, Funny or Die Weird Al Biopic clip, Daniel Radcliffe singing the Elements Song clip, Weird Al on Oprah in the 1980's clip, Mozart's Musical Joke composition Other similar episodes to check out…Nicholas Cage, Minions, Top Gun, Ghostbusters, Pam and Tommy, Shrek (part 2), Scream
The new film is epic and affecting, but what's the story behind the original book and film? What's been changed, and how did history overtake the with a true story in the lead-up to World War 2? It's all happening in real-time: let's learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, 2022 film trailer, 1930 film article, on the original book's creation Other similar episodes to check out…Jojo Rabbit, Da 5 Bloods, Harriet, The Plot Against America, Animal Farm, Catch-22
This week, we dip our toes into an eclectic mix of horror ideas and tropes. What is an actual Cabinet of Curiosities? Where did the jump scare come from? What's Dracula got to do with the LGBTQ+ experience? Let's learn about a variety of horror ideas, and be sure to check out all our other horror episodes! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Sample all our other horror/spooky episodes: Nightmare Alley Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark It Stephen King Hansel and Gretel Color Out of Space The Invisible Man Books of Blood (Clive Barker) The Haunting of Bly Manor Lovecraft Country Halloween (holiday) Halloween (film series) Godzilla vs Kong Army of the Dead The Conjuring Fear Street (Goosebumps) Candyman Ghostbusters Scream Texas Chainsaw Massacre Squid Game Stranger Things Nope Predator Bonus links: trailer, Cabinet of Curiosities site, Museum of Jurassic Technology trailer, Nightmare on Elm Street 2 trailer, Changeling video, the jump scare in Cat People
It rose and fell, and rises again. What's George RR Martin really all about? How'd he get in (and out) and back into the Hollywood game? And who's responsible for making the crazy show? Let's learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, House of the Dragon (new prequel series) article, the original (failed) pilot article, on the GRR Martin fandom interview, GRR Martin (2001) Other similar episodes to check out…The Lord of the Rings (part 1), Harry Potter (part 1), Dune, The Matrix, Shadow and Bone
This'll be the thirteenth film, and it ENDS. Definitely, yep, no more ever (said five times before!). Let's learn how this all works, what it's based on, and who's responsible for Michael Meyers and his eternal slashing. Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Halloween Ends infographic, all the branching timelines for the films episode, on the history of Halloween traditions video, POV of killer shots in “Black Christmas” Other similar episodes to check out…Scream, Halloween (holiday), Predator (part 1), Nope, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Candyman
We often forget recent history as it becomes the standard, so what are the effects of the Lord of the Rings books and films in media and culture? Could it have been any different? Let's find out! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: photo, the 1946 German edition of Hobbit (Disneyesque) photo, the 1962 Swedish edition of Hobbit (big Gollum) video, Peter Jackson scrambling to make the Hobbit films Other similar episodes to check out…Harry Potter (part 3), Dune, Jurassic Park, Halo, Batman (part 2)
Peter Jackson made it happen, but that wasn't a sure bet…not by a long shot. Let's learn the lesser-known pieces that put this fantasy series on the cinematic map. Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Tokien (2019) article, impact on New Zealand economy article, Interlacement Technique in the film adaptations website, all the changes between the books and films website, the original lordoftherings(dot)net, archived from 2001 Other similar episodes to check out…Harry Potter (part 2), Jurassic Park, Halo, Batman (part 2), The Beatles: Get Back, Jojo Rabbit
Journey with us through the fantastical origins of the most beloved fantasy series! How and why did these stories get written? Who is the man behind the mythology? And what did he want to change about the stories? Let's learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Tokien (2019) clip, The Hobbit 1977 animated Gollum clip, Lord of the Rings 1978 Balrog scene Other similar episodes to check out…Dune, The Green Knight, Star Wars, Nightmare Alley, Shadow and Bone, Harry Potter (part 1), Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
It's been a HOT week, and so we're cooling off with a best-of and some back-to-school intrigue. We'll be back next week with a new series on The Lord of the Rings! How does 11 million dollars go missing from the best school system in the nation? And what does Charles Dickens have to do with it? Bad Education is a film on HBO starring Hugh Jackman, written by Mark Makowsky and directed by Cory Finley. The story is based on the New York Magazine article on Frank Tassone, written by Robert Kolker. Extras: Bad Education trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/badedtrailer the original New York Magazine piece // article https://bit.ly/badsup interview with director Cory Finley // article https://bit.ly/cfinley interview with writer Mike Makowsky // article https://bit.ly/mmakowsky podcast interview with Frank Tassone // 33 min https://bit.ly/ftassone interview with actor Hugh Jackman // article https://bit.ly/hjackmanbadsup aftermath of the embezzlement // article https://bit.ly/pgluckin on the film's creation // article https://bit.ly/badedfilm history of Charles Dickens' book, Martin Chuzzlewit // article https://bit.ly/dickenschuzzlewit clipping regarding Dicken's book // article https://bit.ly/chuzzlewit Contact: Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
This is a best-of episode MEGA episode, encompassing 2 parts on Spielberg, in honor of the recent 3D release of JAWS! Learn the twists and turns of the biggest director of the past 40 years. HBO documentary “Spielberg” trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/spielberghbo Indiana Jones brainstorm notes // article https://bit.ly/indianajones1 interview with Spielberg's mom // article https://bit.ly/spielberg2 Contact: Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Get ready, this is already big, whether you know it or not! What makes this kids show so unique and lovable? And how is it different from every other anthropomorphic animal cartoon out there? Let's dive in! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Bluey show article, how Bluey became popular overseas article, tour of Ludo animation studio Other similar episodes to check out…Minions, Avatar, My Hero Academia, Sonic the Hedgehog, Clifford the Big Red Dog
What a wild tale this is! Come learn the historical changes made to the 1990's American classic, this time with modern India! Also, why isn't this doing well in theaters? And what was the original plan for the American sequel? Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Laal Singh Chaddha list, Bollywood movies inspired by Hollywood films Other similar episodes to check out…Nollywood, Elvis, Pachinko, The Princess Bride, The Matrix
Come learn about the new film, and what makes it so unique. What's all the buzz about the Comanche language dub? And are there any other films like it? Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Prey (2022) interview, producer Jhane Myers article, on the Comanche language doc, the Comanche alphabet Other similar episodes to check out…Die Hard, Nope, Halo, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ghostbusters, Army of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, Books of Blood, It
Come learn the origin of the series, and all the build up to the new film. Where did the Alien crossover start? And what made the first film so unique for its time? Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Predator (1987) article, oral history of the film production video, original 28 minute making-of doc video, Kevin Peter Hall testing the suit article, the original failed suit design Other similar episodes to check out…Die Hard, Nope, Halo, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ghostbusters, Army of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, Books of Blood, It
Here be spoilers! What influenced Jordan Peele to create this genre-mash alien feature? And who the heck knows anything about Muybridge and the horse galloping origin of cinema? You will - just listen and learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Nope (2022) article, interview with scientist John O. Dabiri video, interview with victim of Travis the chimp photo, Muybridge in Yosemite Other similar episodes to check out…Candyman, Jurassic Park, Godzilla vs Kong, UFO, Concrete Cowboy, Gretel and Hansel, Fear Street, Lovecraft Country
A beloved book, a new movie, and scandal about the author's past. What's really going on, and is it all sensation, or is there something we can learn about the creative process in the midst of this mess? Come along and learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) footage, from the ABC poaching incident article, the journalism “The Hunted” from 2010 Other similar episodes to check out…The Staircase, You, The Woman in the Window, Little Fires Everywhere, The Goldfinch, Death on the Nile, Motherless Brooklyn
A re-release while we take a break this week - a great look into a quotable classic! How did this endearing, comforting fantasy tale come to be? Learn why the book is so different in the telling, and the life and journey of William Goldman in turning books into films. Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, The Princess Bride (1987) document, the “missing scene” from the book book, Adventures in the Screen Trade (memoir) article, making of the film book, on the life of William Goldman
They've caught up with us…we can no longer avoid them…THE MINIONS. Why are they so popular, and how did they come to be the highest grossing animated series of all time? Could we even learn to love them? Let's journey through the origins of the little yellow dudes! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Minions: The Rise of Gru artwork, the evolution of the Minion design video, giant Minion attack in Dublin article, surviving on only Minion merch photo, Build-a-Bears using Minion skin Other similar episodes to check out…Sonic the Hedgehog, Frozen, Shrek (part 1), Clifford the Big Red Dog, My Hero Academia, Space Jam, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Harry Potter (part 1)
The new Baz Luhrmann film covers a ton of Elvis ground - why did Baz take on such a daunting subject? How did he get the information to bring a lacking lens to the Elvis story? And who the heck is Colonel Tom Parker? Come listen and learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Elvis (2022) video, Austin Butler preproduction singing interview, Baz Lurhmann on Black artistry interview, Nelson George on consulting the film video, Baz with Elvis' friend Sam Bell interview, Yola on playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe article, the real Colonel Tom Parker video, Lilo and Stich Elvis impersonating scene trailer, Elvis & Nixon (2016) Other similar episodes to check out…Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Nightmare Alley, Being the Ricardos, Billie Holiday
The only feature film adaptation from the prolific short story author has arrived. How did this movie come to be, and why haven't we gotten more films based on his work? How does the medium change the material? Let's learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Spiderhead (2022) short story, Escape from Spiderhead (2010) audiobook, Lincoln in the Bardo (with all the actors) book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain (writing class) interview, George Saunders on the craft video, the pilot for Sea Oak on Amazon Other similar episodes to check out…Jurassic Park, Stranger Things, Squid Game, The Matrix, Lovecraft Country, Books of Blood, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Westworld, Parasite, Joker
What are the origins for the conspiracy and government storylines, and how did the creators of the show pitch the story at the start? Come along and learn the beginnings of the hit show! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Stranger Things (season 4) compilation video, references to 80s movies in Stranger Things trailer, anime Elfen Lied pdf, original pitch document “Montauk” book, “The Montauk Project” (1992) trailer, “The Philadelphia Experiment” (1984) Other similar episodes to check out…Stephen King, It, Steven Spielberg, Fear Street, Scream, Ghostbusters, Enola Holmes, Nancy Drew, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
What are the origins of the mega franchise? How did the book come to be? And did anybody listen to the warnings about messing with the natural order, or will we have wooly mammoths in 5 years?! Come listen and learn! a correction: Pleistocene should be pronounced “PLY-stow-seen”. Apologies to all the ice age aficionados! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) article, original 1982 study on a fly in amber video, news segment with scared kid on '93 release day video, Crichton's TED talk from 1992 article, speculative viable dino DNA uncovered in fossil site, Colossal Biosciences (the wooly mammoth company) article, on Pleistocene Park in Siberia book, Jack Horner's “How to Build a Dinosaur” (2009) instagram, Evan's Jurassic Park Jeep (TJJP18) Other similar episodes to check out…Westworld, Steven Spielberg (pt 2), Batman (pt 2), Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Scream, Dune, Space Jam, Godzilla vs Kong, Justice League
A military and cultural touchstone, but how much is based on fact, or brought about by government influence? We go into the real organizations, old films, and scandals to uncover the inner workings of the Top Gun creative process. Come along and learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Top Gun: Maverick (2022) video, training the actors for flight article, original Top Guns in California Mag (1983) interview, real-life analyst Christine Fox article, analysis of DoD control in film video, kiss scene from Wings (1929) article, the Tailhook Incident article, Production Assistance Agreement for Top Gun: Maverick Other similar episodes to check out…The Fast & the Furious, Halo, Don't Look Up, Ghostbusters, James Bond (part 1), UFO, Die Hard, Da 5 Bloods
It's madness! Doctor Strange, Rick and Morty, Spider-man, Everything Everywhere, Chip n' Dale, Space Jam, and more on the way. Why has the multiverse idea caught on so much recently in media? Where did it start, and how is it a reflection of our current culture? Let's get into it! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: article, Hugh Everret and his son Mark, and the band Eels trailer, Glitch in the Matrix trailer, The Theory of Everything book, The Nineties Other similar episodes to check out…Justice League, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Batman (part 1), Philip K Dick, Color Out of Space (HP Lovecraft), The Matrix, Harry Potter (part 1), Halo, My Hero Academia, Marvel's What If?, Space Jam, The Plot Against America
The start of the 21st century true-crime series extravaganza has an update! Why is this dramatization different, and what's the reason for adapting a documentary again? And how come only certain court cases can be filmed? Let's learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us Extras: trailer, The Staircase (2022) interview, og director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade interview, show creators Antonio Campos & Maggie Cohn trailer, Trial and Error parody, 2017 book, Behind the Staircase - Michael Peterson audio, Supreme Court oral arguments interview, Michael Peterson and Sophie Brunet in 2019 Other similar episodes to check out…Only Murders in the Building, You, Nancy Drew, Death on the Nile, I'll Be Gone in the Dark, Pam and Tommy, Impeachment: American Crime Story, The Woman in the Window, Bad Education, Tread
Suit up for an epic tale of the creative process and influences behind one of the biggest entertainment properties. And also - why is a show coming out decades after the hype? Let's learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Halo The Series (2022) video, Halo test at MacWorld (1999) books, Iain M Banks “Culture” Series books, Larry Niven's “Ringworld” Series article, the effect of the music in Halo screenplay, Halo film from 2005 article, interviews on making the Halo franchise Other similar episodes to check out…Mortal Kombat, Dune, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Matrix, Squid Game, My Hero Academia, James Bond (pt 2), Army of the Dead, Watchmen
The Offer is out, about the making of the Godfather film. But how did Mario Puzo craft the original story? Was the mob actually involved? And what forgotten book was his true inspiration? Let's find out! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, The Offer (TV show 2022) book, Mario Puzo's autobiography (1972) poster art, The Brotherhood (1968) article, Frank Sinatra and the mob article, Peter Bart's account of the production article, the only NYT reporter on the film set (1971) book, The Fortunate Pilgrim (1965) Other similar episodes to check out…The Irishman, Motherless Brooklyn, Nightmare Alley, Pachinko, Candyman, Shaft, Steven Spielberg, Bad Education, Mindhunter
What is the fascination with Nicholas Cage - is he a genius, or a madman, or just a misunderstood normal guy? Come learn about the creation of a film about him, starring him, as only he could do. Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent video, crazy talk show alter-ego appearance pdf, Blacklist version of screenplay from 2019 video, first time on a talk show in 14 years q&a, recent reddit AMA with Nicholas Cage trailer, Wes Craven's New Nightmare trailer, JCVD photo, Cage in Kazakhstan trailer, Adaptation article, deep dive into the real Nicholas Cage Other similar episodes to check out…Color Out of Space, Shrek (part 1), Scream, The Beatles: Get Back, Die Hard, Mortal Kombat, Steven Spielberg
This K-Drama of epic proportions came from an equally monumental book. Where did this eighty-year long story originate, and what's it have to say about the history of Korea? Let's learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Pachinko interview, historical consultant on Pachinko video, food in Studio Ghibli films website, Thousand Miles Project article, the food in Pachinko video, Pachinko title sequence Other similar episodes to check out…Squid Game, Minari, Parasite, My Hero Academia, CODA, Nollywood, The Crown, Avatar: The Last Airbender
The speedy guy goes big at the box office - but how did such a strange creature come to be? What are the ups and downs of his career, and why haven't we seen a movie until now? Come find out! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 video, Sonic parade balloon crash in 1993 article, original sketch ideas for fast Sega character art book, History of Sonic the Hedgehog article, Hirokazu Yasuhara's game design process video, history of Sonic animation video, “Genesis does what Nintendon't” costume, original 2019 Sonic children's Halloween design Other similar episodes to check out…Godzilla vs Kong, Mortal Kombat, Space Jam, Batman (part 1), Shrek (part 1), Ghostbusters, Avatar, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
What do you know about Agatha Christie, the best-selling author of the most famous whodunits? What makes them consistently unique and popular, hundreds of years later? And where did she disappear to in the middle of her career? So many questions, and so many answers - let's get on the case! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, Death on the Nile article, Agatha Christie's surfing secret video, Agatha's disappearance (Drunk History) article, Agatha Christie biography documentary, Being Poirot (TV series) article, Agatha Christie's archaeology Other similar episodes to check out…Enola Holmes, Nancy Drew, Motherless Brooklyn, Godzilla vs. Kong, Bridgerton, Emma/Clueless
We learned so much in this episode, about signing, the deaf community, how to write and research a story, and the origins of a language. Come along and find out! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, CODA (2021) video, Troy Kotsur's Oscar acceptance speech trailer, original French film La Famille Belier (2014) article, history of Martha's Vineyard Sign Language video, Writer's Guild script breakdown with Sian Heder screenplay pdf, CODA (2021) video, analysis of ASL idioms in CODA interview, Troy Kotsur on Mandalorian sign language Other similar episodes to check out…Minari, Euphoria, The Power of the Dog, Promising Young Woman, Nomadland, Moonlight
Join us and learn about the history of the Joker, and the real world assassinations and scandals that created the Joker character over the years. Now a major film “Joker” with Joaquin Phoenix. Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: image, the comparison photo between “The Man Who Laughs” and Joker video, the trailer for “Joker” video, Batman vs. Alien vs. Predator book, The Joker: A Serious Study book, An Assassin's Diary (Arthur Bremer) Other similar episodes to check out…Batman (part 1), Batman (part 2), Justice League, Stan Lee, Watchmen (HBO), The Invisible Man
The journey of the Batman film series is as twisted as the Riddler's schemes. Why are the films continually flipping tone and style? And what are they trying to pull from the source material? Most important - why are the toys nothing like the films? Descend from your gargoyle, and learn along with us! Evan and Taylor's projects: videos, go watch Evan's film work sign up, Taylor's weekly newsletter Contact: @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram Extras: trailer, The Batman (2022) article, Marlon Wayans as Robin article, Sean Young petitioning as Catwoman article, McDonald's Happy Meal toys for Batman Returns article, Empire Magazine on Batman Returns trailer, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) article, Robert Pattinson on Mask of the Phantasm trailer, The Lego Batman Movie (2017) Other similar episodes to check out…Justice League, Joker, Watchmen (HBO), James Bond (part 2), Shrek (part 2)
From horror films in the 1930's, World War 2 propaganda, Batman in Outer Space, and beyond - what's happened to make this iconic mythological character? And who's to blame for how we perceive him on film? Take a deep dive with us into the origins of the Dark Knight. Evan and Taylor's projects: go watch Evan's film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell sign up for Taylor's weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net Contact: Reach out on instagram, @illiteratepod Some Extras: trailer, Batman and Bill documentary (2017) full film, The Bat Whispers (1930) trailer, The Dark Knight Returns (animated, 2012/13) Other episodes mentioned include…Justice League, Joker, Stan Lee, Watchmen, Watchmen (HBO), James Bond (part 1), Ghostbusters, My Hero Academia
Now that they hype has settled: where did Squid Game really originate from? What made it the biggest show on Netflix, and what influence did it have in the real world? Come learn the fascinating, lesser-known cultural layers to the hit show. Evan and Taylor's projects: go watch Evan's film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell sign up for Taylor's weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Squid Game (2021) https://bit.ly/illsquid1 trailer, Silenced (2011) https://bit.ly/illsquid6 article, interview with prod designer Chae Kyoung-sun https://bit.ly/illsquid2 article, debt crisis in S Korea https://bit.ly/illsquid3 article, interview with director Hwang Dong-hyuk https://bit.ly/illsquid4 article, the Korean concept of “han” https://bit.ly/illsquid5
In the words of DJ Khaled…another one. But do you honestly know what the first one's about? Was any of this actually based on truth? And then how did this series start the current reboot craze? Come listen and learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: go watch Evan's film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell sign up for Taylor's weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm1 poster, Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm2 Evan's review of the original 1974 film https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm8 article, 1972 Andes plane crash survivor story https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm9 song, Dead Skunk (1972) https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm3 article, mafia influence on distribution https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm4 interview article, director Tobe Hooper https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm5 interview, 2003 remake director Marcus Nispel https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm6 interview, musician Colin Stetson https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm7
What was the truth behind the late 1990's scandal? What's the history of celebrity sex tapes? And can they make this show without Pamela Anderson's approval? Let's dive in and learn! Evan and Taylor's projects: go watch Evan's film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell sign up for Taylor's weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Pam & Tommy (2022) https://bit.ly/pam-tommy1 article, the original Rolling Stone story (2014) https://bit.ly/pam-tommy2 article, Pamela's response to the show https://bit.ly/pam-tommy3 article, celebrity sex tapes https://nyti.ms/3GY7jki documentary, This is Paris (2020) https://bit.ly/pam-tommy4 article, the “right to be forgotten” https://bit.ly/pam-tommy5
Like a twisty true love story, we dive into the ups and downs of the history of romantic comedies. Is it gone for good? Was it ever? What's next for the genre? Listen and learn along with us! Evan and Taylor's projects: go watch Evan's film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell sign up for Taylor's weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: (We named a ton of films to check out - here they are!) trailer, Marry Me (2022) https://bit.ly/illromcom1 trailer, Some Like It Hot (1959) https://bit.ly/illromcom2 film, Sherlock, Jr (1924) https://bit.ly/illromcom3 film, Girl Shy (1924) https://bit.ly/illromcom4 film, It Happened One Night (1934) https://bit.ly/illromcom5 trailer, A Woman Under the Influence (1974) https://bit.ly/illromcom6 trailer, Blue Collar (1978) https://bit.ly/illromcom7 film, Bringing Up Baby (1938) https://bit.ly/illromcom8 trailer, Miss Congeniality (2000) https://bit.ly/illromcom9 trailer, What's Up, Doc? (1972) https://bit.ly/illromcom10 trailer, The Graduate (1967) https://bit.ly/illromcom11 trailer, Rumor Has It (2005) https://bit.ly/illromcom12 trailer, Annie Hall (1977) https://bit.ly/illromcom13 trailer, When Harry Met Sally (1989) https://bit.ly/illromcom14 trailer, Pretty Woman (1990) https://bit.ly/illromcom15 trailer, Sleepless in Seattle (1993) https://bit.ly/illromcom16 trailer, You've Got Mail (1998) https://bit.ly/illromcom17 trailer, Knocked Up (2007) https://bit.ly/illromcom18 trailer, Trainwreck (2015) https://bit.ly/illromcom19 trailer, To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) https://bit.ly/illromcom20 trailer, People Places Things (2015) https://bit.ly/illromcom21 trailer, Crazy Rich Asians (2018) https://bit.ly/illromcom22 study, negative effects of rom com viewing https://bit.ly/illromcom23
Two big releases this week, all about megachurches and televangelism. Didn't this fizzle out in the 80's? The answers to the origins of this media go back to the 1920's, and has actually just kept growing. Come learn with us! Evan and Taylor's projects: go watch Evan's film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell sign up for Taylor's weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, The Righteous Gemstones https://bit.ly/gemstones1 trailer, The Eyes of Tammy Faye https://bit.ly/gemstones2 book, PTL: The Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Evangelical Empire https://amzn.to/3ulmwcn book, Sister Aimee: The Life of Aimee Semple McPherson https://amzn.to/3gisZwJ article, statistics on megachurches https://econ.st/3gpgDCZ interview, Danny McBride https://bit.ly/gemstones3 video, animated backstory on Danny McBride https://bit.ly/gemstones4
Guillermo del Toro's latest film has nothing to do with monsters, but everything to do with regular ‘ol humans. How did he get into this noir carnival story, based on a book from the 1940's? And what did the original author (of the book's) life and work have to say about searching for answers? Come down this twisty, shadowy trail and learn with us! Evan and Taylor's projects: go watch Evan's film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell sign up for Taylor's weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Nightmare Alley (2021) https://bit.ly/nightalley1 article, on author William Lindsay Gresham https://bit.ly/nightalley2 article, origin of the term “geek” https://bit.ly/nightalley3 article, history of noir fiction https://bit.ly/nightalley4 article, on the death of William Lindsay Gresham https://bit.ly/nightalley5 full film, original Nightmare Alley (1947) https://bit.ly/nightalley6 trailer, Shadowlands (CS Lewis film) (1993) https://bit.ly/nightalley7
It's been a decade, and here's another sequel-reboot-remake-hybrid film. What makes Scream different? Where did the original slasher come from, even before filmmaking existed? And what do artists have to say with the genre? Come learn with us! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Scream (2022) https://bit.ly/screamfilm2 trailer, Scream (1996) https://bit.ly/screamfilm1 article, Grand Guignol theatre and original “slasher” plays https://bit.ly/screamfilm3 article, how Psycho changed slasher films https://bit.ly/screamfilm5 trailer, Wes Craven's New Nightmare https://bit.ly/screamfilm6 article, list of real-life associated “Scream killings” https://bit.ly/screamfilm4
The biggest first night of any show on HBO Max…was based on an Israeli miniseries? How did that come to be, and what changed? And is all the controversy on the nudity, sex, violence and drugs truly original, or something we've seen before? Let's find out! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Euphoria Season 2 (2022) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow4 trailer, original Israeli series (2012) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow1 video, Sam Levinson talking about his life at the premiere https://bit.ly/euphoriashow6 trailer, Kids (1995) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow10 study, the show 13 Reasons Why and youth suicide https://bit.ly/euphoriashow9 study, reduction in teen drug use (2018) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow7 article, Euphoria and teen sex and drug use stats https://bit.ly/euphoriashow8 interview, Ron Leshem (original creator) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow2 interview, Sam Levinson https://bit.ly/euphoriashow3 interview, Hunter Schafer https://bit.ly/euphoriashow5
It's the third most-watched film on Netflix…and half of everybody hates/loves it. What is a “satire”? Is this doing it right? We're going back to ancient Greece, the 1960's, an Animal Farm and a Lottery, all to figure this week's episode out. Come learn! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Don't Look Up (2021) https://bit.ly/dontlook1 pew research, climate change attitudes https://pewrsr.ch/3F5OXNe article, NASA DART asteriod redirect mission https://go.nasa.gov/3HHhf2k interview, Adam McKay https://bit.ly/dontlook2 comparison, Dr. Strangelove and the film https://bit.ly/dontlook3 letter, TS Eliot to George Orwell https://bit.ly/dontlook4 interview, Astronomer Amy Mainzer https://bit.ly/dontlook5 article, types of satire https://bit.ly/dontlook6 article, Aristophanes the Father of Comedy https://bit.ly/dontlook7
Evan and Taylor replay the top moments from the year, and their picks for the must-listen episodes! If the show has helped, educated, or inspired you this year, we'd love for you to share an episode with a friend. It's the reason we come back every week, and would mean so much to us. Thanks for learning along with us in 2021. Extras: find a list of all the episodes (with links!) http://podcastgod.net/illiterate go watch Evan's short film “Luna Fish”, password given at (00:50) in the episode https://vimeo.com/653796501 subscribe to Taylor's weekly newsletter, “Things” http://newsletter.podcastgod.net Our Key Episodes: My Hero Academia go listen here James Bond (part 2) go listen here Contact: Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
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