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Paul and Erin review two films about quirky non-athletic competitions: Jeffrey Blitz's warm-hearted 2002 documentary SPELLBOUND, and Christopher Guest's 2000 improvised comedy BEST IN SHOW.
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For the third episode of our special retrospective season, we're looking back to our season on the awesome movie year of 2003 to feature another documentary pick, Jeffrey Blitz's Spellbound. Directed by Jeffrey Blitz and featuring eight contestants from the 1999 National Spelling Bee, Spellbound premiered at the South by Southwest film festival and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. The post Spellbound (Bonus 2003 Documentary) appeared first on Awesome Movie Year.
Hey listeners! Any bookworms or avid spellers out there? Whether you are a stickler for accurate spelling or not, we think you will enjoy the documentary Spellbound. We cover this documentary and give our take on the eight spellers covered in the film. Here is the synopsis of the film from Wikipedia. Spellbound is a 2002 documentary that was directed by Jeffrey Blitz. The film follows eight competitors in the 1999 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The film received positive reviews and won several awards, including a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spellbound_(2002_film) Also, stay through the end because Pamela does a little "Where are they now?" update on these kids.
This week we're breaking down The Convict. We reached out to this episode's director, Jeffrey Blitz, and actor Wayne Wilderson, to get their memories and insights of this episode. We start with a haunted hotel story, the ladies discuss Pig Latin and Jenna explains the language of Ab. Then we get the origins of Prison Mike, and the scoop on how hard it was to get through those conference room scenes without breaking or sweating. To wrap it up, we discuss the scene with Andy singing Rainbow Connection and get some final insights from Jeffrey Blitz. Tanks for listening! It’s been a good life! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
On this episode we discuss the 2002 Academy Award nominated documentary Spellbound, which follows eight competitors in the 1999 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The first film from director Jeffrey Blitz, Spellbound is fascinating look inside a world that most of us will never see.
In Episode 90 of An American Workplace, Chad and Katie talk about Season 8 Episodes 15 and 16 of The Office, “Tallahassee” and “After Hours”! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL TO BE HEARD ON THE SHOW! Dial 93-PRETZ-DAY (937-738-9329) OUR PATREON PAGE! Bonus content for as little as $1 per month! An American Workplace on iTunes P.O. Box: An American Workplace P.O. Box #852134 Mesquite, TX 75185 Show Notes "Tallahassee" on iTunes "After Hours" on iTunes 815 - “Tallahassee” Aired February 16, 2012 Dir. by Matt Sohn Written by Daniel Chun 816 - “After Hours” Aired February 23, 2012 Dir. by Brian Baumgartner Written by Halsted Sullivan & Warren Lieberstein Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
In Episode 89 of An American Workplace, Chad and Katie talk about Season 8 Episodes 13 and 14 of The Office, “Jury Duty” and “Special Project”! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL TO BE HEARD ON THE SHOW! Dial 93-PRETZ-DAY (937-738-9329) OUR PATREON PAGE! Bonus content for as little as $1 per month! An American Workplace on iTunes P.O. Box: An American Workplace P.O. Box #852134 Mesquite, TX 75185 Show Notes "Jury Duty" on iTunes "Special Project" on iTunes 813 - “Jury Duty” Aired February 2, 2012 Dir. by Eric Appel Written by Aaron Schure 814 - “Special Project” Aired February 9, 2012 Dir. by David Rodgers Written by Amalie Gilette Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
In Episode 86 of An American Workplace, Katie and Chad talk about Season 8 Episodes 7 and 8 of The Office, “Pam’s Replacement” and “Gettysburg”! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL TO BE HEARD ON THE SHOW! Dial 93-PRETZ-DAY (937-738-9329) OUR PATREON PAGE! Bonus content for as little as $1 per month! An American Workplace on iTunes P.O. Box: An American Workplace P.O. Box #852134 Mesquite, TX 75185 Show Notes "Pam's Replacement" on iTunes "Gettysburg" on iTunes 807 - “Pam’s Replacement” Aired November 10, 2011 Dir. by Matt Sohn Written by Allison Silverman 808 - “Gettysburg” Aired November 17, 2011 Dir. by Jeffrey Blitz Written by Robert Padnick Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
In Episode 82 of An American Workplace, Chad and Katie talk about Season 7 Episode 25/26 of The Office, “Search Committee”! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL TO BE HEARD ON THE SHOW! Dial 93-PRETZ-DAY (937-738-9329) OUR PATREON PAGE! Bonus content for as little as $1 per month! An American Workplace on iTunes P.O. Box: An American Workplace P.O. Box #852134 Mesquite, TX 75185 Show Notes “Search Committee, Part 1” on iTunes “Search Committee, Part 2” on iTunes 725-726 - “Search Committee” Aired May 19. 2011 Dir. by Jeffrey Blitz Written by Paul Lieberstein Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
In Episode 68 of An American Workplace, Chad and Katie talk about Season 7 Episodes 1 and 2 of The Office, “Nepotism” and “Counseling”! OUR PATREON PAGE! Bonus content for as little as $1 per month! An American Workplace on iTunes P.O. Box: An American Workplace P.O. Box #852134 Mesquite, TX 75185 Show Notes “Nepotism” on iTunes “Counseling” on iTunes 701 “Nepotism” Aired September 30, 2010 Dir. by Jeffrey Blitz Written by BJ Novak 702 “Counseling” Aired September 30, 2010 Dir. by Jeffrey Blitz Written by BJ Novak Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
In Episode 61 of An American Workplace, Katie and Chad talk about Season 6 Episode 13, 14, and 15 of The Office, “Secret Santa”, “The Banker”, and “Sabre”! OUR PATREON PAGE! Bonus content for as little as $1 per month! An American Workplace on iTunes P.O. Box: An American Workplace P.O. Box #852134 Mesquite, TX 75185 Show Notes “Secret Santa” on iTunes “The Banker” on iTunes “Sabre” on iTunes 613 - “Secret Santa” Aired December 11, 2009 Dir. Randall Einhorn Written by Mindy Kaling 614 - “The Banker” Aired January 21, 2010 Dir. Jeffrey Blitz Written by Jason Kessler 615 - “Sabre” Aired February 4, 2010 Directed by John Krasinski Written by Jennifer Celotta Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Nicholas D'Agosto of NBC's Trial and Error:Lady,Killer. Nicholas D'Agosto portrays Josh Segal on NBC's new comedy "Trial & Error." A native of Omaha, Nebraska, D'Agosto found acting through competitive speech tournaments and improvisation classes in grade school. While a senior at Creighton Preparatory School, he landed his first professional role in Alexander Payne's "Election." He spent his next four years at college, graduating cum laude from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with degrees in history and theater. After college D'Agosto landed a leading role in writer/director Jeffrey Blitz's film "Rocket Science," which premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and won the Dramatic Prize for directing. D'Agosto has since starred in Will Gluck's "Fired Up!;" "From Prada to Nada" for director Angel Gracia opposite Camilla Belle and Alexa Vega; in the drama "Dirty Girl" for director Abe Sylvia opposite William H. Macy and Milla Jovovich; and "Final Destination 5," the most recent installment of Warner Bros.' popular horror franchise. D'Agosto has also had success on the small screen. He had recurring roles on Fox's "Gotham" as well as ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," while on the cable side co-starring in the Showtime drama "Masters of Sex." Additionally, he appeared in the second season of the hit NBC series "Heroes" and has appeared on numerous television series, including "The Office," "Six Feet Under," "Cold Case," "Without a Trace" and "House."
In Episode 46 of An American Workplace, Chad and Katie talk about Season 5 Episodes 14/15 of The Office, “Stress Relief”! Note: Because we recorded this episode in person using two microphones attached to two computers, there is an occasional slight echo. We’re aware of the issue, and it shouldn’t happen again! Thank you! OUR NEW PATREON PAGE! Bonus content for as little as $1 per month! An American Workplace on iTunes Show Notes "Stress Relief" on iTunes 514-515 - “Stress Relief” Aired February 1, 2009 Dir. Jeffrey Blitz Written by Paul Lieberstein Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
In Episode 40 of An American Workplace, Chad and Katie talk about Season 5 Episodes 3 and 4 of The Office, “Business Ethics” and “Baby Shower”! OUR NEW PATREON PAGE! Bonus content for as little as $1 per month! An American Workplace on iTunes Show Notes “Business Ethics” on iTunes “Baby Shower” on iTunes 503 - “Business Ethics” Aired October 9, 2008 Dir. Jeffrey Blitz Written by Ryan Koh 504 - “Baby Shower” Aired October 16, 2008 Dir. Greg Daniels Written by Aaron Shure Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
In Episode 36 of An American Workplace, Katie and Chad talk about Season 4 Episodes 14 and 15 of The Office, “Chair Model” and “Night Out”! OUR NEW PATREON PAGE! Bonus content for as little as $1 per month! An American Workplace on iTunes Show Notes “Chair Model” on iTunes “Night Out” on iTunes 414 - “Chair Model” Aired April 17, 2008 Dir. Jeffrey Blitz Written by BJ Novak 415 - “Night Out” Aired April 24, 2008 Dir. Ken Whittingham Written by Mindy Kaling Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
In Episode 25 of An American Workplace, Katie and Chad talk about Season 3 Episodes 18 and 19 of The Office, “Cocktails” and “The Negotiation”! An American Workplace on iTunes Show Notes “Cocktails” on iTunes “The Negotiation” on iTunes 318 - “Cocktails” Aired Feb. 22, 2007 Dir. J.J. Abrams Written by Paul Lieberstein 319 - “The Negotiation” Aired April 5, 2007 Dir. Jeffrey Blitz Written by Michael Schur Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
In Episode 20 of An American Workplace, Chad and Katie talk about Season 3 Episode 309 The Office, “The Convict”! An American Workplace on iTunes Show Notes “The Convict” on iTunes 309 - “The Convict” Aired November 30, 2006 Dir. Jeffrey Blitz Written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant Contact Katie Twitter Facebook Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope An American Workplace Facebook Twitter Website Email workplacepod@gmail.com iTunes/Amazon links contain affiliate tags that help us to earn a bit of money when you click on them. Your support is much appreciated!
Alison Becker aka Shauna Malwae-Tweep (Parks and Recreation, VH1's Top 20 Video Countdown, Kroll Show) is on the show! Today, we’re talking Parks and Recreation S1E3 “The Reporter” where Leslie invites a reporter to cover the Pit to Park project. Alison gives us a special I Love You and I Like You moment from BEHIND THE SCENES! And we play some games where we practice staying on message just like Leslie does. Plus, we talk about some good government news, pitch some ideas for Tom’s companies, and laugh a LOT! Take an iPad on your way out. Season 1, Episode 3 - The Reporter Written by Dan Goor, directed by Jeffrey Blitz, original Air Date April 23, 2009 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
At this point, Anna Kendrick is close to achieving full-time cohosting status on “Happy Sad Confused.” She visits Josh this week for a record fourth time, this time bringing a friend along in filmmaker Jeffrey Blitz. Kendrick and Blitz first teamed up for the Sundance hit "Rocket Science" a decade ago. They reminisce with Josh about how that film jump-started each of their careers and talk about why it took them so long to reteam. Their new film, Table 19, opens this week. Also joining the podcast this week is Stephen Dorff, making a bold left turn in his career with his country-western movie and album "Wheeler" (now available on-demand). Dorff talks about being known as that “e-cig guy,” and living down "Blade" almost 20 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Daly, writer/actor Andy Blitz, and writer/director Jeffrey Blitz discuss their terrific new Comedy Central show Review. How the show was made, Andy's character Forrest McNeil, how episodes are broken, and the arc of the show are discussed.
Yana Gorskaya was born in Russia, and emigrated to the United States with her mother at the age of six. Yana was hired to edit her first feature film, 2002's Spellbound, when director Jeffrey Blitz asked his former USC mentor Kate Amend if she would recommend one of her students to work on his documentary film and she suggested Yana, who was working as a teaching assistant while completing her MFA. She worked part-time on the editing of Spellbound from 2000–2002. Spellbound was ultimately nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, and Yana won the American Cinema Editors Award for Best Edited Documentary. Her next three features, also documentaries, were In the Name of Love , produced by Sydney Pollack, about Russian marriage agencies, Sonny Boy, directed by Soleil Moon Frye, focusing on Frye's relationship with her father, Virgil Frye, and Seeds, about the Seeds of Peace Camp in Maine. Yana's first non-documentary feature was Rocket Science, with which she worked with Jeffrey Blitz for a second time. She then edited the independent comedy film Smart People. Yana was a consulting editor on Taika Cohen’s film Boy. Yana also edited Blitz's 2nd documentary about lottery winners, called Lucky.
Jeffrey Blitz and Sean Welch were nominated for an Oscar for their first documentary feature, Spellbound. Blitz went on to direct the fictional feature Rocket Science, as well as episodes of The Office. Now, Blitz and Welch have a new documentary, called Lucky, about lottery winners.
Take a high school debater with a stutter. Add a fast-talking girl disguising her insecurities. Throw in a first-time fiction director. The result is Rocket Science, writer-director Jeffrey Blitz's second film. His first was the documentary, Spellbound.
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