Welcome to the Rising Action Podcast. Hosts Grayson and Josh explore the many mediums that are used to tell stories. They give reviews of movies and books, as well as discuss stories and storytellers that interest them.
We might have the next Lord of the Rings on our hands ladies and gentleman. Join the conversation about Denis Villeneuve's latest epic based on the Frank Herbert novel.
It's spooky season, here's a few films we're checking out to prepare for scare--Don't hate me, it was too easy, it's too early in the morning. I'm going to get some coffee. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/risingaction_/
We've decided Shang Chi is the least bland Marvel movie. Also, leave us a review and explain why putting sugar on tomatoes is psychotic. If you like sugar on your tomatoes, are you conscious of the fact that you're most likely psychotic? Follow Rising Action here: https://www.instagram.com/risingaction_/
This is for all you writers out there, trying to figure out how to structure your stories. Do you follow a three act structure? Five? Eleven? Just kidding, don't put eleven acts in your story.... But you should have at least three, and maybe a maximum of six? Ultimately, it comes down to knowing the reason why you are doing what you are doing. Don't structure your story arbitrarily. Do everything for a reason. Follow the podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/risingaction_/ If you'd like to learn more about story structure, check out the save the cat books here: https://www.amazon.com/Save-Last-Book-Screenwriting-Youll/dp/1932907009/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=save+the+cat&qid=1630676306&sr=8-1 *not sponsored* they're just good books.
This one is a throwback boiz and gorls. It's Plot Week my friends! And that means all kinda talk about story archetypes, structure, character, and so much more. If you would like some resources in learning to tell your own stories follow us on Instagram so we can direct you to some of the books/podcasts/lectures that we've used to grow as writers! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingaction_/
Piss Boy Johnson and Lil' Shet Williams are bringing you their favorite directors currently working. Prepare for suprises, debates, and far too much laughter. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/risingaction_/
RA Serial is back! And the boys are talking about some worlds they've been exploring, as well as a few movies that they feel obligated to watch, even though they aren't exactly excited about it. Grab your popcorn and join the conversation! Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/risingaction_/
The boys are joined by Tyler Sanchez to talk about James Gunn's recent film: The Suicide Squad. Grab some popcorn for this one, it's all over the place. Follow Tyler and the Party Hard Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25UOL7rhP9WH27avVcPw8Q/featured
Grayson and Josh are back again with another installment of RA Serial! In this one, the guys talk about some films released this year that have been a fun time! Grab your popcorn and join the conversation!
Josh is back from his honeymoon, which means more RA! Grab some popcorn and join the conversation about David Lowery's recent film, The Green Knight.
Do you want to edit big movies?...and we mean BIG movies; the BIGGEST! This episode gives you a little insight into the job description and process of a film editor...one of those guys that gets to put A.C.E on their film credit. Grab some popcorn and join the conversation!
Do you have that passion project that you want to perhaps qualify for an Academy Award? You'll need a few things first; Check out the episode to find out how you can get your short film qualified for the Oscars.
In this episode of Rising Action, Josh and Grayson explore the evolution of animated tv and film from the Saturday morning cartoons you watched as a kid, to the rise of animated content made with both adults and kids in mind. Follow Rising Action here: https://www.instagram.com/risingaction_/
Josh and Grayson sit down to talk about an upcoming film that has Josh so excited it may or may not be overshadowing his upcoming wedding. David Lowery returns to the director's chair in The Green Knight, a film about honor, family, and adventure. Set to release July 30th, it is key to whether or not Josh's marriage gets off to a great start.
Seth Williams joins Josh to talk about a 1985 soviet film with a powerful message
Josh and Grayson are reunited to talk about Nobody, starring Bob Odenkirk and Connie Nielsen.
You know that moment when you brag to your friends about all the best movies you've seen recently? That's what this episode is.
The guys talk about the shortcomings of Wonder Woman 1984 in a spoiler review of the film. They talk about what changed between the two Wonder Woman films directed by Patty Jenkins and their feelings about the direction of the DCEU.
Curveball ladies and gents, Knives Out is a thanksgiving movie and nothing you say or do will change our mind. Alright, carry on.
Mandolorian season 2 is in full swing and Grayson and Josh sat down to talk about what makes it the best Star Wars property ever made.
The fellas give you a behind the scenes look at one of the most influential films of all time. 2001: A Space Odyssey came out nearly 60 years ago, but still influences modern scifi as recently as last year. Prepare to learn about the grandaddy of scifi.
These movies will make you the greatest fighter who ever lived. Actually, everything in this episode is subjective so you may hate it. But these are the movies that make us happy, so disregard the title.
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The boys of Rising Action went and saw Christopher Nolan's massive new film, Tenet. This is our review of the film as well as some lovely rambling. :) You're welcome.
In 1954, Alfred Hitchcock, the Master of Suspense, released a film titled Rear Window. It has gone on to receive great acclaim from film junkies all over the world. What many fail to realize, however, is that Rear Window is an adaptation of a darker, and far more disturbing short story. This week, Josh and Grayson compare and contrast the two, and definitively answer which is better.
Trains, Guy Fawkes masks, Mickey Rourke's voice; they all have something in common. Listen to this episode to find out what it is.
Have you read Flannery O'Connor broh? If not, step up your reading game homie, You're missing out.
Have you seen Wind River? Did it impact you? It isn't for the faint of heart but there is a lot of heart and a profound message to be found in Wind River. It's a film that Josh and Grayson both love and if you haven't seen it yet, find a way to make it happen. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingaction_/
It's the Harry Potter episode broh. Grayson is back from nirvana and he's on the mic to bring his expertise of Harry Potter to your awaiting ears. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy Rising Action and follow us on the social media. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingaction_/
AKA, How Marvel Has Changed Filmmaking. Josh is joined by Keenan, one of the hosts of the Comic Blast Podcast to talk about Marvel movies, and how they've changed the game for Hollywood. They each make hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office and have reshaped consumerism for film. It's almost like it was.....inevitable :) Find Comic Blast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SMS2ZihDeml6vDwNWV3hB And here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihaBmLIIeyyhnP3alHW4Nw/featured
We finally caved, it was past time we talked about the greatest hollywood director of the 2000's, the one and only Christopher Nolan. He's directed films such as the Dark Knight, Inception, Dunkirk, The Prestige, Interstellar and others, and he is about to release his next film, Tenet, sometime in the next 6 months (Hopefully) Enjoy the fanboy episode ladies and gents!
Seth Williams joins Josh on Rising Action to do a deep dive into some of the most influential films in cinema history and explains what each film did to earn its status as a cult film icon.
He's that guy who's about to release a small, tiny, teeny-weeny, indie project you've probably never heard of: Dune. See, I knew you wouldn't know what it was. The Rising Action boys do a deep dive into Denis Villeneuve broh. They talk about his four most notable films, Sicario, Arrival, Prisoners, and BladeRunner 2049. Grab yourself a snack and prepare for the ear-candy.
Broh, animated movies aren't just for kids or for your girlfriends, they're for you too. And Grayson and Josh are here to explain why. Grab some popcorn, or settle your buttcheeks into your car's fresh leather seats; and prepare to have your world turned upside down.
One ring to rule them all, that weird rock in Parasite, the briefcase. They're all Macguffins broh. Grayson and Josh dive into what macguffins are and how they're used in film.
We all love a good villain. The great ones take a good movie and make it memorable and iconic. We dive into some of our favorite Antagonists in film history and examine what it is about them we so adore. Pop some of that popcorn broh, this is as good as it gets.
This is a long one broh. Get that popcorn ready because your ears are about to get more crispy story-related goodness than the law allows. How much does the law allow? Less than is in this episode. It's the one Grayson has been wanting to do from the start, so you're in for a treat broh. Time Stamps 22:28 - Video Games 59:43 - Comic Books 1:16:37 - TV Shows
Let's take a ride down story lane where on the left we have books and the right movies. Like apples and oranges they both taste fruity but are totally different; or something like that. Stephen King said it first, and much better.
Want to know what's exciting? The new Tenet trailer, that's what. Want to know what John Wick, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Children of Men, and the Matrix have in common? Listen to the episode and find out broh, it might blow your mind.
We go full indie in this one broh, we talk about weird indie movies, cool indie movies, and some other indie movies you've never heard of, we list our top 5 A24 produced films, and argue about why our list is better. It's an action-packed episode broh, so hit that play button, and quit reading this description, I guarantee it's the longest thing you've read today without a period. Made you look.
The title is a little bit of an understatement. We talk about everything broh. It's Clone Wars, The Walking Dead, Taken, Shooter, the MCU. You're in for a treat this time broh.
On this episode of Rising Action, we both give their reviews of the recent Netflix film, Extraction. We discuss the evolution of action movies, as well as the impact that the John Wick franchise has had on action films. Toward the end of the episode, we each list our top five action films and debate which type of action movie is the best.
On this episode of Rising Action we kick things off by talking about the process of writing a novel, more specifically, a book Josh has been working on for the past year. We discuss how COVID has changed the end of the semester for us, and is there fatigue of the Western genre?
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