Podcasts about Film theory

Is genuine originality a realistic goal for artists?From fashion to fantasy, entertainment to enterprise, we seek the 'new' as the means to originality, change, and creativity. And for the most part, we imagine the new is always identifiable as a radical break from the past. But the nature of the new is more elusive and unknown than it first appears. Is the new an illusion, and the search for originality a mistake? Should creative endeavour be focussed on other goals, such as the timeless, the provocative, and the beautiful? Or is the new an essential part of life, creativity and action, without which we would have mere passive re-orderings of the known?Martin Puchner is a literary critic and philosopher. He is the Byron and Anita Wien Chair of Drama and of English and Comparative Literature at Harvard University. Claire Hynes is Associate Professor in Literature & Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, and an author of fiction and creative non-fiction. Stanley Fish is a literary critic, legal scholar, and public intellectual. Renowned for his role in developing reader-response theory in literary studies, Fish has written on a wide range of topics including the poetry of John Milton, the distinction between free speech and academic freedom, and the doctrine of liberalism. And don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such debates live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. Today J dives into the world of Pirates of the Caribbean to find unveil the secret dark history of Jack Sparrow and the Black Pearl! Why is the Black Pearl black? Why is the Black Pearl so fast? Is the ship actually cursed? How did Jack Sparrow come to own the Black Pearl?! #supercarlinbrothers #PiratesOfTheCaribbean #Disney Edited by :: Isybelle Christley Written by :: Jonathan & Ben Carlin

#podcast #movies #films #nonsensicalnetwork #nonsenseandchill #follow Tonight there's no more Jeff, boo hoo. However, that means we have a guest co-host tonight. Making his way back, THE Professional Idiot himself, MICHAEL COPENHAVER. He will be joining me for another night of LIGHTS, CAMERA, DISCUSSION. Where we will be discussing various topics surrounding the movie industry while intersecting with culture, technology, and art. Also, Blaze's got his first FILM THEORY. Thanks for joining us! Please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE.MUSIC Provided by: www.youtube.com/@BootnRallyMusic www.youtube.com/@recklesshighmusic www.youtube.com/@AJG_305linktr.ee/james_luker_music11 https://thesouthernoutlawsband.com/ julesandthehowl.com linktr.ee/liftthecurse www.youtube.com/@KissingLilithGuest Link: www.youtube.com/@michaelcopenhavercomedy2782TONIGHT'S QUESTIONS Is the film industry responsible for promoting unhealthy body images? Is science fiction more insightful about society than historical dramas? Should deepfake technology be banned in the film industry? Is it ethical to depict real-life tragedies in movies? Should filmmakers cater to audience demands or stick to their vision?NETWORK Links: https://bio.link/nonsensicalnetworkCopyright Disclaimer: - Under section 107 of the copyright Act 1976, allowance is mad for FAIR USE for purpose such a as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statues that might otherwise be infringing. Non- Profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of FAIR USE.

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Join hosts Jason, Tony, and our new co-host, Paul, on Episode One of Season Two! On this episode we discuss Sergei Eisenstein's epic two-part Soviet masterpiece Ivan the Terrible, released in 1945 and 1958 respectively. The films were commissioned by Joseph Stalin in 1941 as a means to rehabilitate Ivan the Terrible's image for a contemporary Soviet audience. Stalin celebrated Part 1, but the state banned Part 2. A third part had been in the works, but was abandoned by Eisenstein after the suppression of the second part. Our discussion touches on this history and many other topics, including Soviet montage, dialectical art construction, Eisenstein's queerness, his fraught relationship with Stalin, and more.  This is the first episode of a new format in which we take book or movie recommendations from each of us, which are found below:  Tony's book recommendations: Sergei Eisenstein: A Life in Conflict by Ronald Bergan (2016) Narrative, Apparatus, Ideology, edited by Philip Rosen (1986) Film Form: Essays in Film Theory by Sergei Eisenstein (1949) Paul's book and film recommendations: This Thing of Darkness: Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible in Stalinist Russia by Joan Neuberger (2019) Ivan the Terrible by Joan Neuberger  Battleship Potemkin (1925; dir. Sergei Eisenstein) Jason's movie recommendations: Come and See (1985; dir. Elem Klimov)  The Ascent (1977; dir. Larisa Shepitko)  Wings (1966; dir. Larisa Shepitko)  Please subscribe to the podcast, and don't forget to leave a review! Follow Jason on Twitter at @JasonAChristian and Anthony at @tonyjballas; follow Paul on BlueSky at @ptklein.com. Paul writes about movies at www.howtoreadmovies.com. Paul's handle on Letterboxd is https://letterboxd.com/ptklein/; Jason's is https://letterboxd.com/exilemagic/.  Our logo is by Jason Christian  The theme music for this episode and all forthcoming episodes is by DYAD (Charles Ballas and Jeremy Averitt).  Please drop us a line anytime at coldwarcinemapod@gmail.com. Happy listening!  

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen GUEST:Jordyn Aquino WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com  00:00 AI Voice Controversy: Scarlett Johansson's Voice in Ads 00:27 Introduction to Get Reelisms Podcast 01:04 Meet Our Special Guest: Jordan Aquino 01:41 Jordan's Career Journey and Move to LA 03:21 Challenges and Opportunities in Smaller Markets 04:39 Tech Issues and Leveling Up in LA 13:21 Streaming Platforms and Monetization Challenges 18:15 AI in the Entertainment Industry 21:21 Actors' Struggles with AI and Contracts 30:05 Empowerment Through Creating Your Own Work 31:18 Jordan's Passion Project: Can't Have It Both Ways 32:57 The Power of Community in Filmmaking34:32 Challenges and Realities of Hollywood 35:47 The Importance of Creating Your Own Content 37:17 Acting and Coaching Insights 39:08 The Collaborative Nature of Filmmaking 42:07 The Value of Producing Your Own Work 46:28 Navigating the Industry as an Actor 50:03 Jordan's Coaching Business 54:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

In this Film Ireland podcast, Naemi Victoria talks to Conor McMahon about his journey  into film and the inspirations behind it. REWRITE!!! This podcast was made possible with the support of Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland's agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape. Conor McMahon is a former Film Ireland contributor, director and editor of feature-length and short films, from Zombie Bashers to Dead Meat to Stitches. He studied filmmaking at the Irish National Film School in Dun Laoghaire and has worked in broadcast television. McMahon is best known for his work in horror and has been making people laugh while terrified for over two decades.  Naemi Victoria is a writer and visual artist. She loves art, cinema, and a good laugh. Having completed an undergraduate degree in English and American Studies at the University of Hamburg, she moved to Dublin for a master's degree in Film Theory at Trinity College. Her research interests are working-class cinema, gender representation, and the study of neoliberalism in popular media. Naemi is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Konstanz. Her research project will investigate the impact of neoliberal ideology on the representation of working-class identity in popular cinema from the late 1990s to the present day.

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen  WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com  00:00 Introduction to Good Notes in Filmmaking 00:21 Meet the Hosts: Adam and Christine 00:46 The Importance of Giving and Receiving Notes 02:38 Handling Criticism and Improving Your Work 07:42 The Vulnerability of Sharing Your Work 08:52 Real-Life Examples of Note-Taking 12:00 Adapting to Changes During Production 16:57 The Skill of Problem-Solving on Set 19:59 The Value of Professional Editing 22:56 Client Expectations vs. Reality 24:39 The Challenges of Set Decoration on Indie Films 27:18 The Importance of Understanding Lighting 28:47 Learning Every Role in Filmmaking 32:17 Navigating the Competitive Landscape of LA 39:07 The Value of Constructive Feedback 43:41 Closing Thoughts and Housekeeping Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Today's poem is Film Theory by Xan Forest Phillips. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today's poem reminds me that artists exist in a culture of rejection. And over time, the little illusory nicks to your ego, and the weight of commitment to your art, either extinguishes your fire or has you recommit even more, driven by that sheer love of making.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

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Toronto-based critic, lecturer, and author Adam Nayman joins us to look back at Billy Bob Thornton's directorial debut and acting showcase Sling Blade. Once considered a high-water mark of 90s American indie cinema success within popular culture and the awards circuit, Thornton's film is now often relegated to 'curio' status; a fascinating time capsule of the mid-90s with very little (if any) cultural purchase among today's cinephiles. We discuss the work of Billy Bob Thornton, the evolution of Sling Blade (from one man show to short film to feature), and suggest some reasons for its breakout success. Then, we discuss the film's fascinating hodgepodge of elements and inspirations, combining the social economy of Southern American Gothic, the moralism of Christian parable, and formal qualities of independent cinema to make something at once distinctive and comfortably inessential. Finally, we ask if movies like Sling Blade can still gain the same level of critical and commercial cachet in today's film environment and what some of this fall's box office hits and awards front-runners might indicate about where we're headed.Follow Adam Nayman on Twitter. Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen Guests:Eve Butterly  WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com  SUMMARY OF TIMELINE 00:00 Opening Thoughts on Struggles 00:41 Introduction to Get Reelisms Podcast 01:19 Christine's Nose Ring and Tattoos 03:21 Nostalgia and Fashion Trends 07:25 Current Industry Challenges 09:36 Survival and Adaptation in Filmmaking 20:41 Historical Perspective on Cinema 22:37 The Indie Film Advantage 23:19 Hollywood's Bureaucracy vs. Indie Creativity 24:53 Taking Risks in Filmmaking 26:46 The Marvel Formula and Innovation 27:58 The Streaming Wars and Content Quality 29:44 The Power of Word of Mouth 31:04 Found Footage Horror: A Case Study 32:09 International Films and Market Dynamics 37:16 Consistency and Creating Your Own Luck 40:00 The Reality of the Creative Process 42:03 Perseverance in Tough Times 47:28 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Send us a textAct One Podcast - Episode 44 - Interview with Director and Screenwriter, Christine Swanson.Christine Swanson is the writer/director of the new film, ALBANY ROAD, starring Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield. The film is about a New York executive who is forced to share a rental car with her ex-fiancé's mother, only to discover that the mother is hiding a major secret. The film is being released in theaters on November 15th.A visionary storyteller from Detroit, multiple award-winning director Christine Swanson earned her MFA in Film from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, one of the nation's top-ranked graduate film programs. Recognized early as a talented filmmaker, Christine was selected by NYU faculty as the Willard T.C. Johnson Fellow, the most prestigious fellowship given to the student who has achieved high standards in his or her work. CNN identified Christine as one of the most promising filmmakers to emerge from NYU's graduate film program since Martin Scorsese, Ang Lee, Oliver Stone and Spike Lee (Christine's NYU directing teacher). Christine earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame, double majoring in Film Theory and Japanese. She was chosen by the Notre Dame Alumni Association as The Rev. Arthur S. Harvey Award recipient, acknowledging her achievements in the arts. Christine has developed, written and/or directed entertainment projects for HBO Films, Lionsgate, Universal Television, Warner Bros. Television, CBS Television Studios, TV One, A&E Networks, BET Films, Starz and Faith Filmworks. Christine's movie directing credits include the network and cable television records breaking The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel, starring Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis. The film won “Best TV Movie” from the African American Film Critics Association and the Satellite TV Award for “Best Television Movie.” The film was nominated for five NAACP Image Awards including “Outstanding Directing in a Television Motion Picture” for Christine and a Critics' Choice Awards Nomination for “Best Television Movie.” Christine also directed Aunjanue Ellis in their powerful short film, Fannie, about the ground-breaking testimony of human, voting and civil rights icon, Fannie Lou Hamer, in front of the Democratic National Convention's Credentials Committee in 1964. Fannie earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for “Outstanding Short Form Film" and won two awards at the Bronzelens Film Festival (best acting and best short). Christine has also directed All About You, All About Us, To Hell and Back, Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story (which broke network ratings as the most watched original movie in the network's history) and For the Love of Ruth, for which Christine earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for “Outstanding Directing in a Television Motion Picture.” In addition to writing the above movies, Christine was a screenwriter for Woman Thou Art Loosed. Christine recently completed her award- winning feature film, Albany Road which stars Hamilton star Renee Elise Goldsberry and the legendary Lynn Whitfield. Some of Christine's television directing credits include episodes of Chicago P.D., P- Valley, FBI, All American, All American: Homecoming, Found, MacGyver, Sweet Magnolias, Bel-Air, BMF and Roswell, New Mexico. Her memorable episode of Chicago P.D., entitled “Black and Blue,” was rated “Best Episode” of Season 6 by Fansided. The Act One Podcast provides insight and inspiration on the business and craft of Hollywood from a Christian perspective.Support the show

Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.Following our conversation with the film's director Pascal Plante, we dive into one of the year's best films, Red Rooms: a thriller tailor made for our disaffected, hyper-mediated moment that asks many unsettling questions about the way emerging technologies sever us from empathy, create parasocial complexes, and push toward frightening new modes of nonconsensual connectivity and surveilance.We continue our contemplations on Haneke's "Violence and the Media", and how Red Rooms explores notions of equivalency amongst the images on our screens. Then, we praise Plante's formal control and ethics, how he constructs his 21st century milieu, what he chooses to show and how he shows it. Finally, we caution against passivity when engaging with mediated forms and why our moment demands that we make meaning of our realities, even as powerful forces work toward our mindless complicity in ever-expanding horrors.Red Roomsis available now on VOD and on Region A Blu Ray from Vinegar Syndrome.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com 00:00 Reflecting on 'Past Lives' - A Deep Dive 01:05 Welcome to Get Reelisms Podcast 02:01 Oscars Excitement and Red Carpet Stories 03:40 Discussing Best Picture Nominations 05:09 The Emotional Impact of 'Past Lives' 14:30 The Beauty of Simple Stories in Film 24:48 Exploring 'The Zone of Interest' 32:15 Emma Stone's Stellar Performance in 'Poor Things' 34:37 Analyzing 'Anatomy of a Fall' 35:45 Analyzing the Courtroom Drama 36:15 The Kid's Perspective and Experiment 38:08 French Legal System and Defense Tactics 40:10 Bias and Personal Beliefs in Court 42:17 Final Thoughts on the Film 43:51 Reviewing 'Maestro' 49:11 Critique of 'Oppenheimer' 57:13 Discussion on 'Barbie' 59:46 The Holdovers and Its Unique Style 01:02:51 Thoughts on 'Killers of the Flower Moon' 01:09:17 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts   Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Filmmaker Pascal Plante (director of Red Rooms, one of our favorite movies of the year) joins to discuss Spanish filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar's 1996 debut, Thesis. While riveting simply at the topical level of its tense genre thrills, the movie also metatextually concerns itself with the moving image as a mediated reflection of our corporeal realities, the push-pull of commercialism and artistry, and the ethics of satisfying a violent culture's sublimated desires for shocking, exploitative imagery. We discuss Amenábar's preternatural capacity behind the camera; how his ability to mystify with the language of cinema allows viewers to recognize their complicity in the film's graphic scenarios as spectators while never sacrificing the raw thrills of moviegoing. Then, citing Michael Haneke's writing, we discuss the nature of violence in media, the responsibilites of the artist, and the morbid concept of mindless entertainment. Finally, we connect the film's subject matter to that of Pascal's latest, discussing parallels, distinctions, and the reward of watching films that assume their audience's intelligence. Red Rooms is available now on VOD and on Region A Blu Ray from Vinegar Syndrome.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.George Washington University ungergrad and Liberal Currents contributor Sami Gold just informed us that there's an election coming up in the good ol' US of A, so we decided to discuss a foundational text of presidential cinema - Oliver Stone's brilliant, frenetic JFK. Meticulously composed on several different film formats, masterfully edited in a radical, experimental style, and structured as a steady unraveling of institutional footings, the film stands as one of the finest formal evocations of political radicalization ever made for the silver screen.We discuss the film's groundbreaking formalism, how it creates an unmooring effect on behalf of its viewers, and charts the cacophonous frenzy of conspiracy thinking. Then, we talk about where Stone sits in relation to the film's protagonist Jim Garrison, what the film gets very wrong, and why the minutiae doesn't ultimately matter in the borader context of its critique of empire. Finally we look to the upcoming election, share our personal thoughts on the outcomes, and what it means for Palestinian resistance and political movements in our own country.Follow Sami Gold on Twitter.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen   WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com   00:00 Introduction to Filmmaking Education 00:54 Meet the Hosts: Adam and Christine 01:32 Power Outage Story 03:10 Podcast Setup and Backgrounds 09:39 Industry Challenges and Strikes 14:37 Personal Reflections and Writing 17:10 Future Plans and Goals 23:35 Microphone Troubleshooting 26:21 Recent Projects and Work Updates 27:18 Deep Dive into the Rust Incident Case 33:52 Film Industry Safety Practices 38:26 Upcoming Events and Networking 41:13 Encouragement and Writing Tips 45:52 Concluding Remarks  Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

An impromptu decision to do something "Halloween-y" led us to 1994 meta-slasher Wes Craven's New Nightmare, the seventh installment in the long-running A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, which sees Craven returning to the director's chair for the first time since the original installment and OG Nightmare final girl Heather Langenkamp returning, playing a semi-fictionalized version of herself. Several layers more complex than the premise initially suggests, New Nightmare brings the franchise back to its roots, examining childhood trauma and ideation and offering thoughtful considerations about Craven's legacy as a storyteller and how his films have affected those who participate in bringing his nightmarish visions to life - a full two years before Craven's smash hit Scream would go on to mine similar thematic territory with its meta explorations of genre. We discuss the film's self-reflexive look at the Nightmare franchise, and how Craven attempts to ellicit new fears from purposefully identifiable rehashes of his work. Then, we discuss the film's surprisingly intricate exploration of Langenkamp as performer and icon - how the film reckons with audience expectations and seeks atonement for turning its star into curio for our own catharsis. Finally, we discuss reference, reflexivity, and homage and consider why Craven's self-quoting offers more than the empty nostaligia-laden iconography of so many current films.  Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

182. Is Skyfall glorified fan fiction or quite simply the BEST BOND MOVIE EVER?That is not a rhetorical question, we really want to know what YOU think! So email us at tailoringtalkpodcast@gmail.com or hit the link below to message the show!Bobby, Jon and Alex are back to discuss all things Skyfall in a very deep dive and exploration of Daniel Craig's third outing as our favourite super spy.Bringing in a new director with serious pedigree, Skyfall represented yet another change in direction for the franchise following the disappointing reception of Quantum of Solace.Whether you think Skyfall is the bees knees or just looks better than it actually is, there's no denying that this is a landmark film in the series and the guys really get their teeth into their discussion of the film beyond just a mere spoiler review.So what are you waiting for, hit play and join the debate! Remember to give us a rating and review and if you are watching on YouTube, a Like and Subscribe would be greatly appreciated! Enjoy!00:00 Introduction to the Bondathon02:56 Skyfall: A Deep Dive05:56 Character Dynamics and Themes08:56 The Evolution of Bond12:01 Cinematography and Visual Style14:53 Wardrobe and Fashion in Skyfall18:01 Gadgets and Technology20:58 Cultural Impact and Legacy of Bond50:24 Gadgets and Technology in Bond Films52:14 The Role of Q and Product Placement54:29 Hacking and Technology Missteps56:51 Bond Girls and Their Impact01:01:24 Music and Themes in Skyfall01:05:27 Skyfall's Reception and Box Office Success01:10:28 Ratings and Final ThoughtsSend us a textSupport the showYou can now support the show and help me to keep having inspiring, insightful and impactful conversations by subscribing! Visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716147/support and thank you so much in advance for helping the show!Links:Roberto on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/robertorevillalondonTailoring Talk on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/tailoringtalkpodcastTailoring Talk on YouTube https://youtube.com/@tailoringtalkCreditsTailoring Talk Intro and Outro Music by Wataboy / TVARI on PixabayEdited & Produced by Roberto RevillaConnect with Roberto head to https://allmylinks.com/robertorevillaEmail the show at tailoringtalkpodcast@gmail.com

Justice Warrior Ben Clarkson returns to discuss the 1997 action thriller The Jackal, starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, and Sidney Poitier in his final film role. Ostensibly a remake of the the 1973 Fred Zinneman film The Day of the Jackal (itself an adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's 1971 debut novel of the same name), the film attempts to update the story of lethal methodology and intrigue to a contemporaneous post-Cold War, "End of History" milieu that sees a collaboration between US intelligence, Russian police, and a former IRA sniper to stop Bruce Willis's titular shapeshifting hitman from assassinating (spoilers) an analogue of Hillary Clinton. While there are some fun bells and whistles, and a heaping of Bruce Willis disguises, the movie ultimately represents diminishing returns on the promise of this type of movie, forsaking procedural thrills for something far more rote and predictable. We begin with an extended discussion of form and film language, why it's meaningful in the context of our current media landscape, and what an illiteracy toward formalism suggests about the way culture engages with everything we see via a screen. Then, we discuss the distinctions between Fred Zinneman's 1973 thriller and its 90s update: what it does well, and where it goes very, very wrong. Finally, we expound on the film's sociopolitcal moment, and what its moralizing of its most compelling character says about the broader cultural trends of nationalism in the mid-90s.Justice Warriors Vol. 2: Vote Harder is out now. Find your copy HERE.Follow Ben Clarkson on Twitter. Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Writer, curator, and author of the upcoming book Revolutionary Desires: The Political Power of the Sex Scene, Xuanlin Tham joins us to discuss the work of Taiwanese New Wave director Tsai Ming-liang and his 1994 film Vive L'Amour. It's a quietly devastating exploration of longing, desire, and urban alienation about a trio of young Tapei residents who, unbeknownst to one another, all occupy the same luxury model apartment.We discuss the context of early 90s Tapei, its status as a bustling center of rapid economic growth and a hub for global commerce, and how this unique urban setting coupled with Tsai's outsider status as a Malaysian-born transplant inform his cinema. Then we explore the distinctive formal components of Tsai's filmmaking, its radical underpinnings, and its rejection of commodifying language or labels. Finally, we look to Tsai's evolution across the decades since Vive L'Amour and how his self-referential and increasingly sparse approach has further liberated his cinema from the strictures of capitalist impulses. Follow Xuanlin Tham on TwitterPre-Order Revolutionary Desires: The Political Power of the Sex Scene from 404 InkGet access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Go to http://meundies.com/super to get 20% off and free shipping. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. Today Ben returns to the WHAT IF Wizarding World of Harry Potter to reveal what happens in Year 4 of Harry and Ron's time at Hogwarts if Ron is sorted into Hufflepuff instead of Gryffindor? Does Harry go live with Sirius? Does Voldemort still return if Peter doesn't escape? Does Barty Crouch Jr still infiltrate Hogwarts? And who will the school champions be? #supercarlinbrothers #HarryPotter #WhatIf Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Hello! We're back from our summer recess which means we have more episodes to come for the rest of the 2024 year!For today's episode, Hannah sits down with Austin, Texas filmmaker Maggie Bailey, discussing her 2022 dance documentary, Moving Together. This particular doc is something I myself (Hannah), have not seen in the dance documentary mode. What made this movie really stand out from others is that the story blends a soothing balance of cinematic movement that we commonly see in screendance, but then pairing those vignettes with gentle interview voiceover. Overall, Maggie guides viewers on a weaving journey between the relationship of music and dance through the lens of 6 collaborators who approach the art form in their own way.In this interview, we learn about Maggie's technical process for making Moving Together and dive into some of the elements that make this movie extra special. –Moving Together loglineMoving Together explores the intimacy of collaboration between musicians and dancers in Flamenco, Modern, and New Orleans Second Line in both performance and class environments. As artists, we collaborate with other disciplines consistently, but what pulls us back to specific people for collaboration? 
This feature length, performative documentary investigates the relationships between Michael Wall, modern dance accompanist and composer, and Jesse Zaritt, dancer and choreographer; Olivia and Isai Chacon, a Flamenco dancer and Spanish guitarist; and New Orleans natives Michelle N. Gibson, cultural ambassador, choreographer, performer, and Thaddeus Ford, sixth generation Trumpet player. –Follow and get in touch with Maggie Baileywww.maggiembailey.com@maggiembailey @movingtogetherfilm– Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on social for updates @frameformpod on InstagramWant even more Frameform? Consider joining us on Patreon where we release bonus content :) The cost to access is less than a fancy cup of coffee.

Writer, critic, and editor of the Electric Dreams newsletter Fred Barrett joins the show to discuss the neon-drenched, saxophone-laden, softcore erotic thrills of Nico Mastorakis' In the Cold of the Night. The film is a hazy, dreamlike cut of meathead De Palma references, prolonged sex scenes, and fascinating gestures toward deep state mind control conspiracies that make for a truly singular thriller punching well above its presumed weight. We disucss the history of director Nico Mastorakis, and how his time working withing the Greek junta regime informs the film's intricate subplots. Then we examine at the movie's absorbing atmosphere, and how it steadily brings you into its elevated, uncanny rhythms. Finally, we look at the film's intriguing explorations of pleasure and eroticism and how it pushes past the boundaries of "good taste" to arrive at fascinating, titillating places courtesy of too-close close-ups, a well-utilized bowl of marbles, and more. Follow Fred Barrett on Twitter.Read & Subscribe to Fred's newsletter, Electric Dreams. Read "A Fever All Through the Night", Fred's words on In the Cold of the Night at Electric Dream.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. Head on over to http://shopify.com/scb to sign up for a $1 per month trial period. Today Ben dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to try and explain why there are so few students at Hogwarts while Harry is attending school there and what other ramifications this has had on the rest of the Wizarding World. Tickets for Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/  Tour dates: Seattle - 9/21 Portland - 9/23 Sacramento - 9/25 Berkeley - 9/26 San Diego - 9/28 Los Angeles - 9/29 SEE YOU IN REAL LIFE BROTHER! #supercarlinbrothers #HarryPotter  Edited by : Isybelle Christley

Producer and filmmaker Chadd Harbold returns to the show to discuss Terrence Malick's awe-inspiring WWII epic The Thin Red Line. The film marked Malick's return to the director's chair after a 20 year absence from filmmaking and features an ensemble cast of dozens of recognizable faces, including many massive stars of the period reduced to mere minutes of screen time and a handful of lines of dialogue. Based on the James Jones novel of the same name, the movie is unlike any war film ever made and showcases Malick venturing deeper into his style of meandering camerawork, striking images of the natural world, and contemplative monologues delivered in voiceover (occasionally by actors we seldom see onscreen). We discuss the storied, decade-long journey of getting The Thin Red Line to screen, a process that involved Malick spending heaps of cash satisfying every one of his fleeting whims and every actor in Hollywood vying for a spot on the film's massive roster characters. Then, we discuss the film's juxtaposition of horrific war imagery with breathtaking shots of wildlife and nature - a visual contrast that enhances Malick's existential preoccupations with the nature of good and evil, darkness and light in the world. Finally, we praise Malick's working method, and how his decision to "shoot everything" allows his films to be born in the edit, often taking on thematic and visual nuances that were far from intentional on set, on the day. Chadd produced a new movie, Crumb Catcher, which is out in theaters TODAY 7/19/24. Check showtimes at your local Drafthouse or AMC. Follow Chadd Harbold on Twitter. ....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.

Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.Another solo Aaron & Carlee episode as we dig into an oft-forgotten erotic thriller of the early 90s, Nicholas Kazan's Dream Lover, starring James Spader and a post-Twin Peaks Mädchen Amick. A story of love, lust, and betrayal, the film exhibits a disorienting, fragmented editing style that adds fascinating dimensions to its characters' psyches and indicts the film's ostensible victim, Spader's Ray Reardon, in his own deception as more and more layers of Amick's (playing Spader's wife) carefully guarded true self are revealed.We discuss the film's script and its thoughtful probing of the male ego; how a woman might take advantage of a man because of his own refusal to know her deeply, and how the slow revelations of truth can feel like deceptions to someone willfully ignorant. Then, we discuss the superlative performances from Spade and Amick, particularly the latter's singular ability to remain an object of desire even as she steadily becomes an antagonizing force within the film. Finally, we discuss the movie's relationship to other films that explore the casually kept secrets within matrimony and the turmoil that erupts when the facade of domestic bliss is shattered, most notably David Fincher's excellent 2014 thriller Gone Girl.Own the documentary We Kill For Love, courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome or stream the film on the people's streamer, Tubi.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.

Dave and Chris never existed. The voices were in your head this WHOLE TIME. But, if you're listening anyway, you might as well take our advice and listen BodyBag's 3rd versus match. Sometimes it's not what you see, but what you imagination creates....or something like that....I think that's what my Film Theory professor said in college. We have two very different films, both in subject matter and.....ahem...enjoyment. "Speak no Evil" and "Jacob's Ladder." Which one is better at mind f*cking the audience and which one is better at just F*cking you out of your time?.

Steve found "Dune Part II" underwhelming due to its slow pacing and lack speaking logic. Similarly, he criticized "The Acolyte" for its terrible story, terrible production, and terrible rewriting of the Jedi.

Unless you have hit the screendance jackpot, it's highly unlikely that you are a full-time screendance maker. Carving time out to create your own work can be a bit difficult and sometimes it's intimidating to start. As Frameform goes into the summer break, we are offering creative prompts designed to help you practice creating dance films on a regular basis. These are not recipes for masterpieces, rather ideas to help you break out of familiar patterns and discover new and interesting ideas for future work regardless of budget or technical familiarity.Happy creating!–4:01- Prompt 15:28- Prompt 27:10- Prompt 38:26- Prompt 49:33- Prompt 5 This episode has been transcribed for your reading pleasure. You can find the pdf here. FILMS REFERENCEDSONDERDirector and Choreographer: Simona DeaconescuD.O.P: Tudor PanduruSound Design: Sebastian ZsemlyeBIRDSDirector: David HintonChoreographer: Yolande SmithBOOKS MENTIONED Making Video Dance by Katrina McPhersonCutting Rhythms by Karen PearlmanThe Photographer's Playbook by Jason Fulford, Gregory Halpern & Mike Slack Master Shots by Christopher KenworthyScreendance Bingo by Simon Fildes– Become a Patreon Supporter and enjoy our exclusive resources released last summer and coming up this year.  Got a question? Send us an email at frameformpodcast@gmail.com!

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Dr. Omkar Bhatkar is a distinguished Sociologist whose doctoral research delves into the intricate realms of Proxemics and Social Ecology. With over a decade of experience as a visiting professor, he has imparted knowledge in diverse subjects such as Film Theory, Culture Studies, and Gender Studies, including serving on the faculty of the London School of Economics International Programmes in Sociology. As the Co-Founder and Head of the vibrant St. Andrew's Centre for Philosophy and Performing Arts, Dr. Bhatkar passionately amalgamates the worlds of art and academia. He leads the renowned Metamorphosis Theatre Inc., renowned for its captivating explorations of Poetry in Motion, Existentialist Themes, and Contemporary French Plays in Translation. His directorial portfolio boasts over twenty plays, many of which have graced prestigious Art and Theatre Festivals worldwide. Collaborating with institutions like the Alliance Française de Bombay, Dr. Bhatkar has brought Contemporary French Plays to English-speaking audiences, earning acclaim and recognition, including selection at esteemed festivals such as the Asia Playwrights Theatre Festival and the International Women's Theatre Festival. Beyond the stage, Dr. Bhatkar ventures into the realm of cinema as a filmmaker, crafting independent feature films and poetic documentaries that captivate audiences with their depth and innovation. His works have garnered attention at festivals such as the White City Film Festival in Nebraska. A true aficionado of the sea, Dr. Bhatkar draws inspiration from the depths of poetry and finds solace in contemplation. His creative pursuits extend to literature, with two published poetry books and four plays translated into multiple languages, reflecting his global impact and resonance. Dr. Bhatkar's artistic prowess has been recognized by numerous festivals, with his plays and designed performances receiving official selections at renowned events like the Kala Ghoda Art Festival and the Kochi Biennale. His cinematic endeavors have also been celebrated on platforms such as the White City Film Festival. Beyond his artistic endeavors, Dr. Bhatkar is an avid conversationalist, finding joy in engaging discussions over a cup of black tea. Connect with him on social media to explore his rich tapestry of creativity and insight. Facebook http://www.facebook.com/omkarbhatkar Instagram @omkar_arte LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/dr-omkar-bhatkar-30555b1a7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soulvelocity/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soulvelocity/support

Frameform is thrilled to collaborate with Cinedans on several episodes to commemorate the 20th edition of the Amsterdam-based festival which took place in late March 2024. Through its adventurous film programming along with its substantial professional development program, Cinedans has established itself as a destination event for anyone interested in dance film and welcomes artists from around the world to its in-person event. Cinedans celebrated its bidecennial (yes, we looked that up) with a five day jam packed event filled with film screenings, meetings, and presentations . One of these presentations was a masterclass given by Iranian-Canadian musician and film director Kavah Nabatian, who also served on the jury of the event. The episode contains a short recording from this masterclass.http://kavehnabatian.com/films/Kite Zo A trailerhttps://vimeo.com/kavehnabatian/kitezoatrailerKaveh's film “Kite Zo A- Leave The Bones” -a docu screendance that takes a powerful and dynamic journey through Haitian history and culture-was presented in association with the three stated themes of Cinedans' 2024 event, “Resistance, Resilience & Freedom”. “Grief & Reconciling the Past”, and “Rituals & Healing”. These themes coalesced in a dedicated program called “Breaking the Chains” highlighting films with postcolonial themes from different countries and historical perspectives, portraying ancestral rituals, struggles for independence, spirituality and the persistent pervasive effects of slavery.The program opened with a ceremonial invocation and was followed by a Q&A with Christian Guerematchi (“CRNI TITO- Blaq Tito Addressing the Parliament of Ghosts”) along with Gabri Christa, Honore Van Ommoren and Steven Elbers from the film Kankantri-The Silk Cotton Tree, which premiere in the program. https://christianguerematchi.comCRNI TITO trailerhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b4Jsz5aOOs8Kankantri film pagehttps://www.gabrichrista.com/work/kankantriCheck out our Frameform Patreon page to access resources we have released and have coming up this summer.

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Frameform is thrilled to collaborate with Cinedans on several episodes to commemorate the 20th edition of the Amsterdam-based festival which took place in late March 2024. Through its adventurous film programming along with its substantial professional development program, Cinedans has established itself as a destination event for anyone interested in dance film and welcomes artists from around the world to its in-person event. This year's edition of the festival featured a “Best of” segment where audience's could view the most popular films from the previous two decades, including three films from Iranian dance artist Tanin TorabiIf you've attended any dance film event in the last few years, you have likely seen the hypnotic film The Dérive which features Tanin moving through a Bazaar in Tehran, the capital city of Iran where dance has been banned since the country's revolution in the late 1970s. Tanin has since created two films set in Tehran, “In Plain Sight” and “Until”, the latter of which was created in the midst of the Woman Life Freedom protests in response to the murder of Mahsa Amini by Iran's morality police.Clare had the opportunity to speak with Tanin in person at Cinedans 2024, and only a few hours after this conversation took place, “Until” was awarded the Jury Award at Cinedans for Best Dance Short.Check out our Frameform Patreon page to access resources we have released and have coming up this summer.https://cinedans.nl/https://tanintorabi.art/

Audiences can be strongly divided when it comes to musicals, and the same goes for superhero flicks. Are these “theme park movies” the “death of cinema” or are they just a product of the times? In this roundtable with special guest Steven Butler, we cover many facets of movie musicals, superhero franchise films, and how they reflect the circumstances in which they are made and viewed. Also: what is on the horizon of big screen spectacles and what factors are determining our course forward?Check out our Frameform Patreon page to access resources we have released and have coming up this summer.Announcement:Available On Demand @ Dancinema Online March 1st to 31st: STEPS OF FREEDOM: The Story of Irish Dance. This doc reveals how Irish dance was shaped over centuries through interactions with many cultures as it evolved from a simple folk dance to become a global phenomenon loved by millions around the world. Enjoy Steps of Freedom during a movie night at home with Dancinema Online ( www.dancinema.co )   and bonus playlist: “Percussive & Folk Dances of the World” shorts

Check out our FIRE BENDING-TASTIC  Wizarding Candle subscription available now HERE: https://bit.ly/3S6L9W0 Today J dives off a sky bison into the world of Avatar the Last Airbender to find out who are Aang's parents and what happened to them? Did he ever even know them? Through The Griffin Door YouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ  Apple :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-griffin-door/id1708293199 Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/062Ypacad8AcbinoN5oBXU  #supercarlinbrothers #atla #AvatarTheLastAirbender Edited by : Isybelle Christley

New York-based filmmaker and producer Chadd Harbold joins to discuss the 1994 Tim Burton biopic 'Ed Wood', a sincere, loving portrait of the titular filmmaker and his band of Hollywood misfits coming together to make oddball, outsider B-movies that remain enduring works to this day. We discuss Tim Burton as filmmaker, the increasingly diminishing returns of his artistry, and why Ed Wood stands as perhaps his finest achievement. Then, we talk about Martin Landau's Oscar-winning turn as the horror legend Bela Lugosi, lovingly depicted in the film flaws and all. Finally, we ponder the current state of American filmmaking, and ask, 'Is there still a route by which an Ed Wood could make these movie on the outskirts today, and if so, would anybody be able to see them?'Follow Chadd Harbold on Twitter. Stream Chadd's film Private Property on Hulu. Stream Colin West's Linoleum, produced by Chadd, on Hulu.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Head on over to http://shopify.com/scb to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Today J dives into the Tangled world of Disney's…. Tangled to uncover how almost the entire story is actually a DREAM from baby Rapunzel Check out our PRETTY OBVIOUS  Wizarding Candle subscription available now HERE: https://bit.ly/3S6L9W0 Through The Griffin Door YouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ  Apple :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-griffin-door/id1708293199 Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/062Ypacad8AcbinoN5oBXU  #supercarlinbrothers #Tangled #Disney Edited by : Isybelle Christley

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get 10% off your first month. We all know Kristoff likes to speak for the reindeer… but what if there is more to it than just being good friends? Does he have a real magic power? Through The Griffin Door YouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ  Apple :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-griffin-door/id1708293199 Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/062Ypacad8AcbinoN5oBXU  #supercarlinbrothers #Frozen #disney Edited by : Isybelle Christley

Just in time for the holigays, the lovely cohosts of Queer Film Theory, Mike Graupmann (he/they) and Lesley Clayton (she/her), visit Queertowne for a very giggly and delightful conversation with Mase and Javi. We discuss the origins of their free monthly show for cinema lovers at Alamo Mueller, our favorite holiday films, and the shockingly queer storytelling history of The Muppets. Make sure to stick around for one of our goofiest rounds of Queertowne Quiz Time yet!

That's a wrap! We reflect, share some behind the scenes perspectives and celebrate all that is Season 4 of Frameform.Thank you to the festivals and organizations we partnered with: Dance Camera West, ADF's Movies by Movers, Standard Vision, Dancinema's Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival. We'll be on tour again next season and in conversation with other festival curators, producers and featured dancefilmmakers.Thank you to everyone we interviewed this season: Gabri Christa, Bridget Murnane, David Roussève,  Samantha Shay, Nina McNeely, Caroline Haydon, Vanessa Sanchez, John Jota Leaños, Mimmo Miccolis, Carola Mamberto, Lolly Ashly, Sean Dorsey, Maggie M. Bailey, Courtney Holbrooks, Henry Isiah Graham, Chloe Ilene, Jake Kruty, Jon Rodriguez and Xavier Townsend.And a very special thanks to Maddy Leitner for her second season of production support!Check out our Frameform Patreon page for 6 awesome resources we released over the past few months ranging from Technical Tips for Video Editing by Hannah, a visual guide to all things Frameform by Jen Ray, Zines by Clare, and more.Dancinema's 2023 program is LIVE at Dancinema Online! Become a site member (it's free!) to browse festival archives and new selections for this season.Coming soon: Dancinema's 10 year Anthology. This is a PDF guide to all of the dancefilms we have screened to date, plus collaborations and projects. Get yours by becoming a Dancinema site member or a Frameform Patreon Subscriber!

Head on over to http://shopify.com/scb to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Today Ben dives into the freezing world of Frozen to find out if you can actually survive a dive into the freezing world of 20 feet of fresh powder! Plus we fact check all of Olaf's odd bits of trivia in frozen 2. Through The Griffin Door YouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ  Apple :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-griffin-door/id1708293199 Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/062Ypacad8AcbinoN5oBXU  #supercarlinbrothers #Frozen  Edited by : Ethan Edghill

Frameform was honored an invitation from Jennifer “Scully” Thurston (noted RogueDancer and current Artistic Director of ADF Movies by Movers)  to moderate Q&As following the shorts programs at a weekend of the summer-long dance film institution Movies by Movers at American Dance Festival in Durham, North Carolina in July of 2023.This panel moderated by Clare Schweitzer, Hannah Weber and Scully featured the following artists:Courtney Holbrooks, director of the film IsolateHenry Isiah Graham, director and performer of the film AirChloe Ilene, director and performer of The WardrobeJake Kruty, Jon Rodriguez and Xavier Townsend, co-directors and performer, respectively of Walls Come DownMaggie M. Bailey, director of the feature-length screendance documentary Moving Together Highlighted Dancefilms/Screendances:Moving Together Film PageMoving Together TrailerIsolate dir. Courtney HolbrooksWalls Come Down (excerpt) dir. Jake KrutyThe Wardrobe (still) dir. Chloe IleneCheck out our Frameform Patreon page for 6 awesome resources we released over the past few months ranging from Technical Tips for Video Editing by Hannah, a visual guide to all things Frameform by Jen Ray, Zines by Clare, and more.New shorts from Dancinema's 2023 program are LIVE at Dancinema Online! Become a site member (it's free!) to browse festival archives and new selections for this season. Coming soon: Dancinema 10 year Anthology. This is a PDF guide to all of the dancefilms we have screened to date, plus collaborations and projects. Get yours by becoming a Dancinema site member or a Frameform Patreon Subscriber!

How to Survive is now on Patreon! Support us at Patreon.com/HowtoSurvivePod to get every episode one week early, plus monthly bonus episodes and more.   It's episode 278...and she locked away a secret, deep inside herself, something she once knew to be true... but chose to forget.   Inception (2010) tells the story of Cobb and his band of extractors--thieves who use dream-sharing technology to break into the subconscious minds of their targets and steal information. Cobb has a dark history and lives in exile from his family, but when a mysterious client offers him the chance to rebuild his life, the opportunity is too good to turn down. In order to succeed, Cobb and his team must successfully implant an organic idea within their subject's mind. This process, thought by some to be impossible, is known as Inception.   We break down one of the best and most-theorised-about science fiction blockbusters of all time; ponder spinning corridors, impossible staircases and dreams within dreams; ask ourselves if Christopher Nolan could probably do with reigning it in a bit; and question whether a simpler option might be to just move your kids to Paris.   All of which leads to one question: How would you survive?   Whatever happens, one thing's for sure: You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.   Next time we're diving into more mindscapes with the Jennifer Lopez horror vehicle The Cell (2000).

Go to https://bespokepost.com/super to get 20% off your first monthly box. Today Ben dives into the world of Pixar's Inside Out to try and uncover if Riley will have a secret 10th emotion missing from the first Inside Out 2 teaser trailer! Who could it be? Trust? Pride? Love? Hope? Through The Griffin Door YouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ  Apple :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-griffin-door/id1708293199 Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/062Ypacad8AcbinoN5oBXU  #supercarlinbrothers #Pixar #InsideOut2 Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Head on over to http://factormeals.com/super50 and use code super50 to get 50% off. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/super to get started today! Today J dives into the expansive world of Pixar's Inside Out to answer the question: Why don't Riley's parents have Anxiety?! Or any of the other new emotions revealed in the new Inside Out 2 Teaser Trailer?! Ennui? Jealousy? Embarrassment?! Through The Griffin Door YouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ  Apple :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-griffin-door/id1708293199 Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/062Ypacad8AcbinoN5oBXU  #supercarlinbrothers #Pixar #InsideOut2 Edited by :: Ethan Edghill

Check out SpinMaster's 4D Puzzles below! Amazon: https://amzn.to/44HPt0E Target: https://bit.ly/3RjXmGu This week Ben dives into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to question Harry's sorting.  SHOULD he have been in Slytherin after all? Was it all just circumstantial that he knew to ask not to be? Through The Griffin Door YouTube :: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEscP6ETYXWSSvsNrDHekMQ  Apple :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-griffin-door/id1708293199 Spotify :: https://open.spotify.com/show/062Ypacad8AcbinoN5oBXU  #supercarlinbrothers #HarryPotter  Edited by :: Riley Murtagh

Evan Matthews is a rising star in the film industry who interned with legendary producer Mike Medavoy at Phoenix Pictures and served as right hand to Mark Burnett on iconic shows like The MTV Movie Awards and Survivor. Evan's groundbreaking sci-fi thesis, "Recoil" (2015), has garnered 10 awards and over 20 nominations across 50 international film festivals, featuring an astounding 265 VFX shots. His talent shines in the award-winning short film "The Teleios Act" (2019), which secured numerous accolades, including Best Director and Best Short Film.   My guest, Evan Matthews, and I discuss: Evan's internship with legendary producer Mike Medavoy at Phoenix Pictures. Evan's role as the right hand to Mark Burnett, featuring stories from The MTV Movie Awards, Survivor, The Apprentice, and On the Lot. Evan's groundbreaking sci-fi thesis, "Recoil" (2015), earned him 10 awards and over 20 nominations across 50 international film festivals, setting a school record with 265 VFX shots. Evan's award-winning short film, "The Teleios Act" (2019), secured multiple jury prizes, including Best Director, Audience Choice, Best Actress, and the coveted Best Short Film accolade. Dive into film school with Evan! Evan Matthews holds a BA in Film Theory and Critical Studies, as well as a Masters in Screenwriting and Directing from USC's prestigious School of Cinematic Arts. Get tips on what to do if you make eye contact with Johnny Depp. Learn about his time at Harpers Bazaar, which included a session with Ryan Reynolds. Discover Evan's directorial debut, "Motherland," and much more!   You're going to love my conversation with Evan Matthews Instagram Watch "The Teleios Act" Watch "Recoil" IMDB Evan's director reel   Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Buy me a coffee (support the show) Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.