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The Jordan Harbinger Show
1077: Michael Arndt | The Oscar-Winning Science of Storytelling

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 77:36 Transcription Available


Want to write a great screenplay? Little Miss Sunshine writer Michael Arndt shares secrets from Pixar, Hollywood, and a decade of script doctoring! What We Discuss with Michael Arndt: Success in screenwriting often requires extreme persistence and resilience — Michael Arndt wrote 10 screenplays over 10 years before selling Little Miss Sunshine, and even then did about 100 drafts of that script before it was ready. The best stories often create a "tilted universe" where the protagonist is a response to or antidote to the negative values of their world (like Robin Hood emerging in response to an unjust system, or The Dude's laid-back nature contrasting with an aggressive world in The Big Lebowski). Audience feedback is crucial but challenging to balance — as Michael quotes Billy Wilder: "Individually they're idiots, but collectively they're a genius." You have to respect audience intelligence while still maintaining your creative vision. Great endings often work by creating a false binary (win/lose) and then revealing a surprising third option that exceeds audience expectations — like in Little Miss Sunshine where Olive neither wins nor loses but creates something entirely unexpected. Anyone can improve their storytelling by studying great stories and breaking them down systematically — Michael's own journey shows that storytelling is a craft that can be learned through careful analysis, practice, and continual refinement of understanding how stories work. His video essays on screenwriting (available on YouTube) offer concrete tools for developing these skills. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1077 If you love listening to this show as much as we love making it, would you please peruse and reply to our Membership Survey here? And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom! Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!

5 Writers 5 Minutes
2.32 How does Scriptwriting Inform Our Writing Process?

5 Writers 5 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 10:20


Happy Tuesday, friends!Today we have Maryam Master with us to chat about how scriptwriting has shaped our writing. Whether it's through dialogue, writing action, or the three act structure, scriptwriting can be a useful technique to keep your story snappy and to-the-point. Have you ever tried using this technique to write? Make sure to check out Michael Arndt's video "Endings: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great" on YouTube.You can find Maryam Master on Instagram!Visit the authors:Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.comDeborah Abela: deborahabela.comSarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.comLian Tanner: liantanner.com.auZanni Louise: zannilouise.comMusic: On The Roads by Evert ZeevalkinkPodcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

Breaking Story with Young Screenwriters
046 - What Makes an Ending Insanely Good

Breaking Story with Young Screenwriters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 50:22


A few years ago, Alexie and Adam watched Michael Arndt's lecture "Endings: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great" and it completely changed the way they thought about endings, stakes, and giving stories meaning. Now, they'll discuss they're favorite, most groundbreaking insights from the lecture and give practical tips about how to use it in your own work. Watch the original lecture: ENDINGS: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great Also, from now until July 20th, we want to share Writing the Pilot with you for 30% off. That means the course, which is usually $147, will be only $102.90. Use Code SUMMER24 to get your discount! Connect with Us YS Website YS Discord Script Vault YS Courses Writing the Short Writing the Scene Writing the Feature Writing the Pilot

The Goods: A Film Podcast
Toy Story 3 & 4 (2010/2019) - Our friendship will never die

The Goods: A Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 73:44


Dan and Brian continue their discussion of the Toy Story series in honor of Dan's birthday, this time focusing on the latter entries in the series. Join as they talk through the conceptual bravery, the complex spiritual undertones and round symbolism of the trilogy, the curious tale of Michael Arndt, the strange blend of consumerism and kindness celebrated, the messy but occasionally satisfying fourth outing, the Lightyear odd duck, and their hopes for Toy Story 5. Then, they rate all of the Toy Story movies on the Is It Good? scale. If you missed it, check out Part 1 containing a discussion of Toy Story 1 and Toy Story 2. Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/

Our Taste Is Trash
135. Movie Review: Hunger Games: BOSS, Fallout, and David Bautista

Our Taste Is Trash

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 59:15


Join Josh and Jade in this latest episode as they journey into the heart of dystopia with their review of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." Directed by Francis Lawrence and penned by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt, this 2023 film serves as a prequel to the iconic Hunger Games series, delving into the origins of the tyrannical leader of Panem, President Snow, and his intriguing relationship with Lucy Gray Baird during the 10th Hunger Games. Starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, and an ensemble cast, this installment takes viewers back 64 years before the original film, offering a deeper understanding of the series' lore. But that's not all! Josh and Jade also explore the post-apocalyptic landscape of the new Amazon Prime TV series, "Fallout." Created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, this gripping drama draws inspiration from the beloved video game franchise, promising thrills and suspense. Plus, they discuss David Bautista's upcoming role in the animated movie "Aang: The Last Airbender (2025)," eagerly anticipating which role he will play in the new film. Tune in for insightful commentary, lively banter, and plenty of trash-tastic moments as Josh and Jade dissect these dystopian tales.

Scenaristengilde
A conversation with Michael Arndt

Scenaristengilde

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 91:08


In februari hadden we een exclusief gesprek met Michael Arndt in het Huis van de Auteurs. Arndt won een Oscar voor Little Miss Sunshine, werkte aan Star Wars en The Hunger Games en was betrokken bij het schrijfproces van klassiekers als Wall-E en Inside Out. Het script van Toy Story 3 leverde hem BAFTA- en Oscarnominaties op. Onze Raf Njotea sprak met Arndt over zijn eerste stappen in de filmwereld, zijn schrijftechnieken en hoe hij uitgroeide tot één van de meest getalenteerde vakmensen in Hollywood. Nadien volgde een Q&A. Bo Sels capteerde en monteerde het hele gesprek tot deze fraaie podcast. Enjoy!

Best Supporting Podcast
Episode 217: The BSAs of "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006)

Best Supporting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 69:46


It's the Little Movie That Could of 2006, “Little Miss Sunshine”! It shined at the Oscars, including a frankly totally deserved Best Supporting Actress nomination for Abigail Breslin and equally wholly deserved wins for Michael Arndt's screenplay and Alan Arkin as dirty grandpa. But there's also the way Toni Collette eats that popsicle and Greg Kinnear dealing with a kinky cop and Steve Carell and Paul Dano's misanthropic uncle and son making a connection on a pier before Olive's truly iconic dance routine. The movie is also riddled with featured ensemble standouts, from Linda to Kirby to Pam, and that score that just makes us want to do what we love and fuck the rest. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapod Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram: @bsapod Colin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
176 | Michael Arndt on Balancing Plot & Emotional Storytelling

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 70:29


We talk about lava, character wounds, and emotional storytelling ALL THE TIME on the show, but it's important to remember: there's more to good storytelling than an emotionally juicy character. Today, Oscar-winner (and friend-of-the-show) Michael Arndt discusses this, along with trends he is noticing in the evolving world of 21st century cinema. GREAT RESOURCES FROM MICHAEL: http://www.pandemoniuminc.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@michaelarndt8848 JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/thescreenwritinglife

Tortellini at Noon
#326: That Time We Watched Little Miss Sunshine

Tortellini at Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 94:09


Ian's up with the first film pick of Season 8 and he chose the star studded 2006 tragicomedy film Little Miss Sunshine. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (in their directorial debut) from a screenplay written by Michael Arndt. The film stars an ensemble cast consisting of Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin, all of whom play members of a dysfunctional family taking the youngest to compete in a child beauty pageant. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod

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Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 American tragicomedy road movie directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (in their directorial debut) from a screenplay written by Michael Arndt. The film stars an ensemble cast consisting of Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin, all of whom play members of a dysfunctional family taking the youngest (Breslin) to compete in a child beauty pageant.

Script Apart
Toy Story 3 with Michael Arndt

Script Apart

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 112:56 Very Popular


In our final episode of 2023, Michael Arndt – the acclaimed writer of films like Little Miss Sunshine and Star Wars: The Force Awakens – drops by for a two-hour dissection of his script for Toy Story 3 –a Pixar sequel that went to infinity and beyond when it came to thrills, laughter and emotion.  Directed by past Script Apart guest Lee Unkrich, the 2010 film could have repeated the formula that made past the franchise's previous films a global phenomenon, making instant icons out of Woody, Buzz and their found-family of fellow play-things. Instead, it leapt forward in time to find Andy, the toys' owner, all-grown up and about to head to college, heaping huge existential questions on fans' beloved characters. If a toy is retired to an attic, never to be played with again, what is their reason to be? What does it mean to be outgrown by people you love, who no longer love you in return?If that sounds heavy for what is ostensibly a kids' tale, wait till we remind you that Toy Story 3 was a movie set mostly in a brutal toy internment camp that ends with our heroes about to be incinerated. That boldness is why many regard the film as being “peak Pixar” – and can you blame them? Toy Story 3 capped a remarkable run of hits for the animation studio that included Ratatouille in 2007, Wall-E in 2008 and Up in 2009. No wonder Michael and co felt emboldened to take risks on this third instalment of the franchise – risks that reaped incredible storytelling rewards.Michael was picked by Pixar – presumably via email or a phone call, rather than a giant mechanical claw like the ones in Pizza Planet – because few storytellers do grounded emotion and dysfunctional families like he does. At the onset of his career, across three days in May 2000, he'd written a screenplay about a family on a road trip to New Mexico that became a monster hit. Little Miss Sunshine earned the Virginia-born screenwriter a Best Original Screenplay Oscar in 2006 and catapulted him onto the radar of Pixar, whose brain trust would soon begin cooking up a story for a third movie in their Toy Story franchise.In the conversation you're about to hear, Michael breaks down the many early iterations of this movie, including an abandoned Toy Story 3 from before his time on the project, in which the toys travel to Taiwan after Buzz is shipped there following a global product recall on the toy. We get into the machinations of Lotso Huggin' Bear, how the story is deep down one about parenthood and of course, that traumatising moment our heroes hold hands, staring down certain death. Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show

Chapter One: Take Two
Ep 72 - The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes

Chapter One: Take Two

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 52:37


The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is a 2023 American dystopian action film directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt. Based on the 2020 novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins, it serves as a prequel to The Hunger Games (2012), and is the fifth installment in The Hunger Games film series. The film stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, and Viola Davis. Set 64 years before the events of the first film, its plot follows the events that lead a young Coriolanus Snow on the path to becoming the tyrannical leader of Panem, including his relationship with the Hunger Games District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird during the 10th Hunger Games.

The Potential Podcast!
Potential Pick - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbird & Snakes (Film)

The Potential Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 20:00


Chris and Taylor review the dystopian action film, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt. Based on the 2020 novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins, it serves as a prequel to The Hunger Games (2012), and is the fifth installment in The Hunger Games film series. Set 64 years before the events of the first film, its plot follows the events that lead a young Coriolanus Snow on the path to becoming the tyrannical leader of Panem, including his relationship with the Hunger Games District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird during the 10th Hunger Games. The film stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, and Viola Davis. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepotentialpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpodSupport us on Patreon:patreon.com/thepotentialpodcastThanks to our sponsor: NueroNuero:Our listeners will get a 20% discount on any gum or mints by going to  tryneurogum.com/potential  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Cinemaholics
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Cinemaholics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 48:35


We can't say we've been hungering for more YA dystopian prequels, but The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes might just have us singing a new tune. So this week on Cinemaholics, we kick off the winter season with some, well, Snow. The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was directed by franchise mainstay Francis Lawrence and written by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt. It's based on Suzanne Collins' 2020 book The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the cast includes Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, and Viola Davis. The film opened in theaters on November 17 through Lionsgate and has a 157-minute runtime. Our intro music this week is “Humble Beginnings (feat. Look)” by l'eupe. Links: Email your feedback for the show to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com Join our Discord! We have a Cinemaholics channel here. Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Instagram. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

W2M Network
Damn You Hollywood: The Hunger Games - The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

W2M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 150:55


Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich present their The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review!The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is a 2023 American dystopian action film directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt. It is based on the 2020 novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins, serves as a prequel to The Hunger Games (2012), and is the fifth installment in The Hunger Games film series. The film stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, and Viola Davis. Set 64 years before the events of the first film, its plot follows the events that eventually lead a young Coriolanus Snow on the path to becoming the tyrannical leader of Panem, including his relationship with the Hunger Games tribute Lucy Gray Baird during the year of the 10th Hunger Games.The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes held its world premiere in Berlin, Germany on November 5, 2023, and was released in the United States on November 17, 2023, by Lionsgate. The film has grossed $98.5 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsoFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulich

Podcastwood
LOS JUEGOS DEL HAMBRE: BALADA DE PÁJAROS CANTORES Y SERPIENTES | Podcastwood Críticas - Episodio exclusivo para mecenas

Podcastwood

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 24:57


Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Bienvenidos a Podcastwood Críticas. El programa semanal sobre estrenos de cartelera en el que desde Podcastwood compartimos nuestras primeras impresiones sobre la rabiosa actualidad cinéfila tras salir del primer pase disponible. Hoy os contamos, ⚠ SIN SPOILERS, que nos ha parecido: LOS JUEGOS DEL HAMBRE: BALADA DE PÁJAROS CANTORES Y SERPIENTES | Podcastwood Críticas Es la mañana de la cosecha de la décima edición de Los juegos del hambre y, un joven Corolianus Snow, se prepara para una ocasión muy especial: alcanzar la gloria como mentor de los Juegos. La familia Snow atraviesa una época difícil y su destino depende de que el joven supere en ingenio y estrategia a sus compañeros como mentor del tributo que le sea adjudicado. Pero, todo parece estar en su contra cuando le humillan asignándole a la tributo del Distrito 12, Lucy Gray Baird, a la que estará irremediablemente unido. Precuela de Los juegos del hambre, que vuelve a estar dirigida por Francis Lawrence y se basa en el guion escrito por Suzanne Collins, la autora de la saga de novelas, y Michael Arndt. Camina junto a Fran Maestra por El Paseo de la Fama escuchando esta crítica sobre Los Juegos del Hambre: Balada de Pájaros Cantores y Serpientes. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ⭐ ÚNETE AL PASEO DE LA FAMA DE PODCASTWOOD Si te gusta Podcastwood y quieres ayudarnos a seguir progresando con este proyecto convertirte en fan y parte de nuestra comunidad activando el botón "APOYAR" en ivoox. Con ello recibirás las siguientes ventajas: ▪️ Acceso al grupo privado de Telegram de Podcastwood ▪️ Acceso en ivoox a los programas exclusivos para fans ▪️ Capacidad para elegir contenidos para los programas exclusivos para fans ▪️ Enlaces privados para asistir a las grabaciones de los programas para fans ▪️ Críticas semanales de los estrenos de la semana en salas y/o servicios de streaming Comparte día a día tu pasión por el cine junto a nosotros y otros amigos cinéfilos enamorados del séptimo arte. Acomódate, ¡te estábamos esperando! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ SÍGUENOS EN TWITTER: @podcastwood @fran_maestra @gcuelliga INSTAGRAM: podcastwood BLOGGER: podcastwood.blogspot.com ✉ CONTACTANOS EN podcastwoodmail@gmail.com ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ DISFRUTA DE LA BSO DE PODCASTWOOD EN SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FYBsPmqMxvs9gtgrUtQ62 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CREW ▪️Producción: Fran Maestra y Gonzalo Cuélliga ▪️ Redacción: Fran Maestra y Gonzalo Cuélliga ▪️ Sonido y grafismo: Fran Maestra ▪️ Entorno digital: Gonzalo Cuélliga ▪️ Conducción: Fran Maestra ▪️ Locución: Marta Navas Podcastwood | 2023 ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/1893327Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Podcastwood. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1893327

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
164 | Michael Arndt's Act 1 Masterclass (REBROADCAST)

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 82:04


To prepare for his upcoming appearance on our show, TSL is proud to rebroadcast a classic, Michael Ardnt's Act 1 Masterclass. Little Miss Sunshine's script, written by our guest Michael Arndt, won almost every major industry award, and for good reason. Its warmth, humor, and surefooted commitment to its themes makes it one of the finest scripts written this century. And SO many of those themes show up in Act 1. Michael has become a bit "obsessed" with act 1's lately, because it's our chance to maximize the "rooting interest" around our hero so that our audience has no choice but to keep watching. FOR MICHAEL'S (AMAZING) WEBSITE: https://www.pandemoniuminc.com/

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT
Friday Family Film Night: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 20:36


In which the Mister joins me in reviewing LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (2006), which is on Cinemax, Max and to buy/rent off Prime Video. This is written by Michael Arndt and directed by Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton.  The film follows the Hoover family, as they are in a race against time to get from New Mexico to California so their youngest, Olive (Abigail Breslin) can make it to participate in the Little Miss Sunshine pageant.  We meet Olive's parents (Toni Collette and Greg Kinnear), her Grandpa (Alan Arkin), her older brother (Paul Dano) and her Uncle Frank (Steve Carrell) who is coming off a terrible break up.  Hijinks ensue and the road trip from Hell suddenly transforms this family.  Another feel good story with a masterful script and spot on performances - this is a MUST WATCH.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 41 m is rated R.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

Nice Dude Movie Podcast
We get DEEP talking about Little Miss Sunshine

Nice Dude Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 80:43


You do what you love, and f*ck the rest. Hey guys! Enjoy our podcast where Chris and Altaf discuss Little Miss Sunshine, a 2006 classic directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris and written by Michael Arndt. This is one of Chris' favorite movies, and it was a real treat to share our discussion with you guys. We talk about Chris' personal memories with the movie, every actor's incredible performance (particularly from Alan Arkin, Abigail Breslin, Steve Carell, and Paul Dano), the deeper themes of nihilism and subjective happiness, and the ways this film hits you like a freight train as an adult.We hope you enjoy!Support the showPodcast theme song by Jaron Jon - https://www.instagram.com/jaron.jon/REACTION CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/nicedudemovienightVIDEO PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@nicedudemoviepodcastMERCH: https://nicedudemovienight.com/PATREON (early access, exclusive podcasts and polls): https://www.patreon.com/nicedudemovienightTWITTER: https://twitter.com/nicedudemoviesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nicedudemovienightBUSINESS INQUIRIES: nicedudemovienight@thestation.io

The Scuttlebutt Podcast
205 - Little Miss Sunshine w/ Ian from Best Film Ever podcast

The Scuttlebutt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 92:16


Silence on the deck! Clear the way for our newest guest of honor, Ian from the Best Film Ever podcast. Ian and Hermes go a little ways back, but finally we were able to secure a duet. Ian brings us a beautiful 2006 indie American tragicomedy road film and the directorial debut of the husband–wife team of Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. The screenplay was written by first-time writer Michael Arndt. The film stars Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin, as members of a family taking the youngest to compete in a child beauty pageant. Haven't heard of this little gem yet? Come find out why you should check it out...Connect with Ian: His podcast Best Film Ever, Twitter, & Instagram. . Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. ~Beloved Sponsors~Exotic Fridge Join our DISCORD server!! Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!):PayPal - hermesauslander@gmail.com  Our Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Support the show

Off Radar : It's a movie podcast
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Off Radar : It's a movie podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 49:47


This week we review Little Miss Sunshine which was directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. It was written by Michael Arndt and stars, Abigail Breslin, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin and Paul Dano.Do you fancy having your review read out on the pod or have a film that you would like us to watch and review? Then get in touch below...email : offradarpod@gmail.comTwitter : @OffRadarPodcastFacebook: facebook.com/offradarpodPlease review, share and subscribe and for exclusive trailers and additional video content subscribe to our YouTube channel.Site : http://offradar.buzzsprout.comApple : http://bit.ly/offradarSpotify : http://spoti.fi/2YMS3EcYouTube : youtube.com/channel/UCl9TAOcagnCNr2OFI5GPVfAThanks for listening,LOVE James, James and Nige.Support the show

Zeke Said So Show
Throwback Thursday- Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Zeke Said So Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 60:49


On this episode of Throwback Thursday, Zeke The Geek breaks down and analyzes the beginning of the Sequel Trilogy with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Star Wars: The Force Awakens: As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace. Directed by J.J. Abrams. Written by J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, & Michael Arndt. Stars: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isacc, Domhall Gleeson, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong'o, Andy Serkis, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher GO SUPPORT MY NEW MOVIE: WHAT TO WATCH A LOVE LETTER TO PHYSICAL MEDIA If you want to send in a question to the Zeke Said So Show, send them in through Instagram and the Zeke Said So website. Subscribe To The YouTube Channel: Zeke Said So Pictures Zeke Said So Website: https://zekesaidso.wordpress.com/ My profile on Letterboxd https://boxd.it/54hXX Follow On Twitter: @ZekeSaidSo Follow on Instagram: @zeke_said_so --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeke-said-so/support

Criticism Is Dead
The best movies of all time (in our opinion)

Criticism Is Dead

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 48:07 Very Popular


We have a very special one for you this week. In honor of our 100th episode — yes, that's right, this is the big 1-0-0! — we're doing our own highly personal version of the AFI greatest films list. Presenting: our top seven films, respectively. (Obligatory disclaimers: We haven't watched everything, these are not really in any particular order, these are just our opinions, etc.) 05:39 After Life (Hirokazu Kore-eda, 1998) 07:54 Spirited Away (Hayao Miyazaki, 2001) 10:36 Close-Up (Abbas Kiarostami, 1990) 13:09 Little Miss Sunshine (dir. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, writ. Michael Arndt, 2006) 15:12 Inside Llewyn Davis (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2013) 17:33 Call Me By Your Name (dir. Luca Guadagnino, writ. James Ivory, 2017) 20:27 The Matrix (Lana and Lilly Wachowski, 1999) 23:49 Wolf Children (dir. Mamoru Hosoda, writ. Satoko Okudera and Mamoru Hosoda, 2012) 26:20 Michael Clayton (Tony Gilroy, 2007) 28:50 Parasite (dir. Bong Joon-ho, writ. Bong Joon-ho and Han Jin-won, 2019) 33:01 Persona (Ingmar Bergman, 1966) 35:35 Nomadland (Chloé Zhao, 2020) 39:53 Fish Tank (Andrea Arnold, 2009) 42:08 Princess Mononoke (Hayao Miyazaki, 1997) ... Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. For extended show notes — including links that we reference, plus more — subscribe to our Substack. Inquiries, complaints, and recs for what to watch can go to criticismisdead@gmail.com. Music: REEKAH Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu

Enquadrando
Enq. 055 - Pequena Miss Sunshine: Viva o que Importa

Enquadrando

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 76:11


"Um verdadeiro perdedor é alguém que tem tanto medo de não ganhar que nem tenta" Pequena Miss Sunshine (2006) é um road movie, onde acompanhamos uma família quebrada fazendo dando o seu máximo para fazer com que Olive consiga chegar em um concurso de beleza que ela parece não ter chance de ganhar. A comédia se mistura com o drama de forma delicada, fazendo com que temas muito sensíveis possam ser apresentados para uma criança protegida pela sua própria inocência. O filme foi dirigido pela dupla Jonathan Dayton e Valerie Faris, casal que vem da indústria musical, mas que se aventurou no cinema inicialmente com Pequena Miss Sunshine (2006), tendo dirigido também alguns títulos menos expressivos como Ruby Sparks - A Namorada Perfeita (2012) e Guerra dos Sexos (2017). O roteiro é de Michael Arndt. Esse episódio do Enquadrando conta com a presença da equipe mais comum, onde Fabio Rangel, Daniel Cavalcanti, Gabriel Gaspar (Acabou de Acabar) e Rodrigo Carvalho discutem pontos sobre o filme, e o debate inclui: - Cultura da Competição; - Coaching; - Inocência como ferramenta do roteiro; - A busca da verdade por uma jornada ilógica; --- Apoie o Enquadrando: https://apoia.se/enquadrando Siga nossas redes sociais e expanda essa conversa! email: contato@acaboudeacabar.com.br Twitter: @enquadrando_ Instagram: @enquadrando_oficial Youtube: youtube.com/Enquadrando TikTok: @enquadrando_oficial --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enquadrando/message

The Best Pick movie podcast
BP232 Toy Story 3

The Best Pick movie podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 88:48


Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 232: Toy Story 3 Released 2 November 2022 For this episode we watched the 2010 Pixar sequel Toy Story 3, one of a handful of animated movies to be nominated for Best Picture. The screenplay is by Michael Arndt, from a story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich, who also directed. Returning to their familiar characters are voice actors Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and John Morris and the guest cast includes Ned Beatty, Michael Keaton and Timothy Dalton. The film cost $200 million to make and took over five times that at the box office. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 98%. Thom Tuck Goes Straight to DVD https://www.gofasterstripe.com/cgi-bin/w.cgi?showfull=36670 https://www.thedisneyclassics.com/blog/toy-story-real-toys BEST PICK – the book is out now from all the usual places, including… From the publisher https://tinyurl.com/best-pick-book-rowman UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3zFNATI US Amazon https://www.amzn.com/1538163101 UK bookstore https://www.waterstones.com/book/9781538163108 US bookstore https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/best-pick-john-dorney/1139956434 Audio book https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Best-Pick-Audiobook/B09SBMX1V4 To send in your questions, comments, thoughts and ideas, you can join our Facebook group, Tweet us on @bestpickpod or email us on bestpickpod@gmail.com. You can also Tweet us individually, @MrJohnDorney, @ItsJessRegan or @TomSalinsky. You should also visit our website at https://bestpickpod.com and sign up to our mailing list to get notified as soon as a new episode is released. Just follow this link: http://eepurl.com/dbHO3n. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to help us to continue to make it, you can now support us on Patreon for as little as £2.50 per month. Thanks go to all of the following lovely people who have already done that. Alex Frith, Alex Wilson, Alison Sandy, Amanda Grey, Andrew Jex, Andrew Straw, Anna Barker, Anna Coombs, Anna Elizabeth Rawles, Anna Joerschke, Anthea Murray, Ben Squires, Carlos Cajilig, Cathal McGuire, Catherine Jewkes, Charlotte, Charlotte M, Christopher Turner, Craig Boutlis, Daina Aspin, Dave Kloc, Della, Drew Milloy, Elis Bebb, Elizabeth McClees, Emily Binns, Esther de Lange, Evelyne Oechslin, Fiona, Flora, frieMo, Gavin Brown, Helen Cousins, Helle Rasmussen, Henry Bushell, Jane Coulson, Joel Aarons, Jonquil Coy, Joy Wilkinson, Judi Cox, Julie Dirksen, Kate Butler, Kath, Katie Hammonds, Katy Espie, Katy Treanor, Kurt Scillitoe, Lawson Howling, Lewis Owen, Linda Lengle, Lisa Gillespie, Lucinda Baron von Parker, Mary Traynor, Matheus Mocelin Carvalho, Matt Price, Michael Walker, Mike Evans, Peter, Rae Lawrence, Richard Ewart, Robert Heath, Robert Orzalli, Sally Grant, Sam Elliott, Sequoia Hearne, Sharon Colley, Simon Ash, Sladjana Ivanis, Tim Gowen, Tom Stockton, Wayne Wilcox.

The Thoughtful Bro
Episode 7: Michael Arndt

The Thoughtful Bro

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 98:19


A story craft masterclass with Oscar-winning screenwriter Michael Arndt (Toy Story 3, Little Miss Sunshine, Star Wars: The Force Awakens). Highlights include: packing the most meaning possible into your climax; 3-act-structure pro hacks; how to get unstuck when blocked by reducing your story to a fairy tale; and what Hollywood can do to help stop gun violence. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

Handel 4.0 E-Commerce Podcast
#117 BigCommerce - Noch nie dagewesene Features | Michael Arndt

Handel 4.0 E-Commerce Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 51:03


Heute wieder ein Shop System im Handel 4.0 ja, wir haben jetzt eine richtige Reihe hier und das ist eigentlich auch ganz gut so, weil jedes Shopsystem hat so seine eigene Nische, in der dieses Shopsystem extrem gut ist. Es ist irgendwie bei allen so, wir hätten jetzt hier schon Shopify Shop Ware und jetzt kommt so ein Newcomer-System hier heute an den Start, und zwar ist das [BigCommerce.](https://www.bigcommerce.com/) . Malte hat Michael auf der K5 getroffen und heute erfährt er, was das in Australien gegründete Shopsystem so drauf hat. Dafür hat Michael uns viele Beispiele mitgebracht. Wir werfen gemeinsam einen Blick auf [Unumotors](https://unumotors.com/de-de/scooter/) und andere schicke Websites, die mit BigCommerce gestaltet worden sind. Gerade bei Unumotors und das Werbetool, welches bei BigCommerce out of the box mit dabei ist, zieht es Malte die Schuhe aus. Aber hört selbst! Unser heutiger Sponsor sind unsere Freunde von [Alaiko](https://www.alaiko.com/). Als am schnellsten wachsender D2C Fulfillment-Anbieter in Europas, ist Alaiko speziell für stark skalierende E-Commerce Champions wunderbar geeignet. Von der ersten Meile, über Bestandsverwaltung, Lagerung, Kommissionierung, Verpacken, Versand und Tracking bis zur Retoure, bekommst du hier ein all umfassendes und modernes Fulfillment geboten. In [Folge 91](https://www.dieberater.de/h40_podcast/alaiko-fulfillment-e-commerce-moritz-philipp-weisbrodt/) haben wir den Geschäftsführer Moritz Philipp Weisbrodt zu Gast, hör dort unbedingt mal rein!

Celebrity Spotlight Radio
Your First Official Look at ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Has Arrived

Celebrity Spotlight Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 3:56


In 2023, the world will discover who is a songbird and who is a snake. The Image shows: Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird and Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Photo Credit: Murray Close Return to The Hunger Games, the landmark film franchise that has earned over $3 billion globally, with Lionsgate's adaptation of Suzanne Collins' #1 New York Times Bestseller The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem's attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy Gray's race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird, and who is a snake. VISIT THE OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.lionsgate.com/franchises/the-hunger-games U.S. Release Date: November 17, 2023 Cast: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, Jason Schwartzman, and Viola Davis. Directed by: Francis Lawrence Screenplay by: Michael Arndt and Michael Lesslie Based on the Novel by: Suzanne Collins Produced by: Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Francis Lawrence Executive Producers: Suzanne Collins, Jim Miller, Tim Palen, Mika Saito Images, Trailer, Movie Poster and Press Information supplied and sent by Lions Gate Films Inc. All Rights Reserved and info@epk.tv. Note | Movie Trailer, Image and Poster courtesy of © Lions Gate Films Inc. All Rights Reserved. Received Permission to use original content for review purposes for our show Celebrity Spotlight Radio. Received permission to use original content from by info@epk.tv and Lions Gate Films Inc. All Rights Reserved for our show Celebrity Spotlight radio. Video in use and materials are no substitute and it's in the original content. Subscribe ➤ Celebrity Spotlight Radio https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJWuqwIeQrBpGS2Bx8F7TQ Follow Us ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celebrityspotlightradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSpotlightRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrityspotlightradio/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celebrityspotlightradio Celebrity Spotlight Radio Podcast ➤ https://anchor.fm/celebrity-spotlight-radio Fair Use Disclaimer: I do not own any pictures/videos contained within this video. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/celebrity-spotlight-radio/support

Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast
DZ-90: Setups & Payoffs in Everything Everywhere All At Once

Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 90:54


How can you use setups and payoffs to stitch your film together? In this one-shot, Chas and Stu dive into the awesomeness of EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. In particular, we focus on its use of setups, payoffs and reversals; breakdown the difference between Pointers and Plants and Stitches; deep dive into its Michael Arndt inspired ending. And, of course, we talk hotdog fingers and butt-plugs. As always: SPOILERS ABOUND. Audio quotations used for educational purposes only. Timestamps indicated below. Chapter markers included in the mp3. Thanks to Chris Walker for editing this episode. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:43 - Anywhere Anything At The Same time 00:10:48 - Summary 00:29:51 - Pointers and Planters 00:56:17 - The Ending 01:17:59 - Wrap Up and Key Learnings 01:30:06 - Thanks to our Patreons LINKS Michael Arndt - Endings: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great -- https://vimeo.com/238637906 Will Dunne - The Dramatic Writer's Companion - https://willdunnedramaticwriting.com/the-dramatic-writers-companion/ RELATED EPISODES DZ-06: Key Scenes and Unlocking the Story DZ-04: Catharsis and the Post-Coital Cigarette DZ-10: Midpoint Reversals and The Ride This episode brought to you by ScriptUp – https://www.scriptupstudio.com – use promo code DZ10 to get 10% off.  Thanks to all our patrons, especially Malay, Casimir, Eduardo, Jennifer, Leigh, Garrett, Bjorn, Randy, Jesse, Sandra, Theis, Alex and Khrob. You rule! BUY DRAFT ZERO MERCH via TeePublic

Amazing E-Commerce
E 109: BigCommerce ist gekommen, um zu bleiben. Michael Arndt

Amazing E-Commerce

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 11:49


Wenn neue Shopsysteme im DACH Raum starten, ist dies immer für unsere Branche ein spannender Moment. Denn wir sind immer sehr gespannt, welche neuen Features oder USPs präsentiert werden.Meist ist es aber so, dass der Fokus auf einem Land - Deutschland - liegt und Schweiz + Österreich später nachgezogen werden. Bei BigCommerce wird ein etwas anderer Weg gewählt - gestartet im Frühjahr in Deutschland, sind jetzt auch schon Österreich und Schweiz am Radar.Zum Start in Österreich hat Stephan mit Michael Arndt, dem Country Lead DACH darüber gesprochen, wie das Ökosystem und die Partnerlandschaft aufgebaut werden sollen und welche Schritte dafür notwendig sind.Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß mit der aktuellen Folge unseres PodcastsMichael Arndt auf Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-arndt-marketing-sales/Wichtige Links zu BigCommerce:Manuel Scharf (Partnermanagement): https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelscharf/Partner Portal: https://www.bigcommerce.at/partner/partner-werden/Informationen zu B2B https://www.bigcommerce.at/losungen/b2b-ecommerce-plattform/Folgenempfehlung:Kennst du schon die Folge E 103: "Innovation heißt einfach mal Machen"? In dieser emotionalen Amazing E-Commerce Podcast spricht Stephan mit Lars Behrendt über die Notwendigkeit von Umsetzungs Geschwindigkeit im Bereich Innovation und warum so viele Unternehmen daran scheitern.Der Amazing E-Commerce Podcast.E-Commerce Know-how zum Hören! Die E-Commerce-Branche ist eine der innovativsten Branchen unserer Wirtschaft. Ob im B2B-, B2C- oder DTC-Bereich – der digitale Vertrieb ist aus dem Alltag nicht mehr wegzudenken. Unsere Branche ist so enorm vielfältig. Es gibt Dienstleister, Agenturen, Händler und jeder versucht sich regelmäßig neu zu erfinden.Die Gäste im Amazing E-Commerce Podcast kommen aus der Praxis und erzählen von ihren Erfahrungen und Erkenntnissen der letzten Jahre. Wir diskutieren, welche Trends sich derzeit festigen und welche auch in den kommenden Jahren relevant sein werden. Außerdem ist es mir wichtig, die Interviewpartner persönlich kennenzulernen.Keine Folge ist gescripted - alle Fragen sind spontan und es soll sich ein Gespräch mit dem Interview Partner entwickeln.https://www.amazing-ecommerce.com

The Thoughtful Bro
Introducing The Thoughtful Bro

The Thoughtful Bro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 3:06


Hi, I'm Mark Cecil host of The Thoughtful Bro. I want to tell you about the podcast I'm launching. See, a long time ago I realized that the greatest thing on the face of the earth, at least to me, is storytelling. Storytelling is everywhere. It's in how we understand our planet, our country, our own bodies. Stories determine how we decide to vote, who to marry, what to eat, whether to fight a war, and quite simply, why to get out of bed in the morning. Stories don't just reflect our world. They actively create it. Storytelling is so fascinating to me, in fact, that pretty much my ideal social scenario is to go to a party, bump into a writer who's just put out a book, then whisk them away to a corner and spend the next 45 minutes or so, asking them about how and why they told the story that they did. That 45 minute download is, in essence, the Thoughtful Bro podcast. Every episode I'll spend time talking to a world class writer. I'll speak to award winning authors like George Saunders, Erik Larson, Jennifer Egan, and Mitch Albom. You'll hear from writers who've had their books turned into blockbuster TV shows and movies viewed by tens of millions of people: writers like Caroline Kepnes, whose books became the Netflix series "You," and Emily St. John Mandel, whose novel became the HBO show "Station Eleven." I'll talk to writers involved in current events, like Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman, who had a key role in Trump's first impeachment; and Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis, who recently tried his hand at fiction. I'll even talk to some of the most successful screenwriters working today—people like Michael Arndt, who wrote "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Toy Story 3," and David Koepp, who wrote "Jurassic Park," "Mission Impossible," and "Carlito's Way." Together, these are some of the most innovative and decorated storytellers to be found anywhere. They've won the Pulitzer Prize, The Man Booker Prize, The MacAurthur Genius Grant, the Academy Award and more. My interviews are wide ranging, fast moving, deep delving, and, I hope, entertaining. Think of the it as "Inside the Actors Studio"—but for storytellers. Oh, and one last thing. What about the name? The Thoughtful Bro? Well, that's me of course. As it turns out, being thoughtful and being bro-ish kind of go together like, say…a dinner jacket and a baseball hat. Like bourbon and Banksy. The first two episodes of The Thoughtful Bro will be dropping very soon. I hope you'll subscribe and check it out. In the meantime, stay thoughtful.

Faithspotting
Faithspotting "Little Miss Sunshine"

Faithspotting

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 22:17


Kenny and Mike continue a series looking at Christ Figures in Film with the 2006 Film Little Miss Sunshine. The film won 2 Oscars, Alan Arkin for supporting actor and Michael Arndt for Screenplay. Ten-year-old Abigail Breslin also received a Supporting Actress nomination for her portrayal of Olive.  Faith Spotted: The ten-year-old daughter in a very dysfunctional family, Olive (Peace Bringer) serves as the Christ figure as she is the source of reconciliation for the family members.  While in great conflict with one another and angry at life and the hurdles life presents, the pure, and innocent love Olive has for life and others inspires the family members to work together for her behalf.   

Ramblings of a Designer podcast
Ramblings of a Designer eps. 137 - Michael Arndt

Ramblings of a Designer podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 47:53


Michael Arndt is an award-winning graphic designer and author and illustrator of several books including Cat Says Meow and other animalopoeia, My Heart Grows, Minimal New York City: Graphic, Gritty, and Witty, One Yellow Sun, Thoughts Are Air, and rAinbowZ. His love of language and typography inspired this book. Michael lives in New York City with his dog Clooney and his cat Greta. In his spare time, he can be found online correcting other people's punctuation. Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a monthly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Laszlo Lazuer and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback! ramblingsofadesignerpod@gmail.com, Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/ramblingsofadesigner Find his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Arndt/e/B00G4DSKB8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Book discussed on the podcast: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09294DBBL/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0    

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari
IFH 573: Vampires, The Devil and Working in Hollywood with Brian Nelson

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 85:50 Very Popular


Today on the show we have screenwriter Brian Nelson. Nelson holds degrees from Yale University and from UCLA. He worked as a drama instructor at Langley High School in McLean, Virginia in the early 1980s, where he taught Gilmore Girls actress Lauren Graham, Little Miss Sunshine screenwriter Michael Arndt, and UCLA screenwriting instructor Brian David Price.Nelson's numerous writing credits include episodes of the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict, JAG and the Disney television series' So Weird and In a Heartbeat as well as the feature film Hard Candy. He also wrote the play "Overlooked" and co-wrote the script for the vampire film 30 Days of Night, which was released in late 2007 and helmed by Hard Candy director David Slade.Nelson wrote the script for the M. Night Shyamalan-produced thriller Devil. Nelson wrote episodes 3 and 8 of the Netflix original series Altered Carbon, as well as executive-producing the show.His new project is Agent Stroker.AGENT STOKER is a paranormal thriller – part Raymond Chandler, part Philip K. Dick, and all macabre all the time. AGENT STOKER is the love child of The Shadow and Black Mirror, it's “The X-Files with a drinking problem.”AGENT STOKER is the tale of a wounded man working for the Night Brigade, tracking data points that might just indicate coming apocalypse. AGENT STOKER is scripted supernatural fiction created by Chris Conner and Brian Nelson (both from Altered Carbon). Brian and I had on heck on a fun time talking shop. Enjoy my conversation with Brian Nelson.

Design Future Now
Michael Arndt on Snails & Monkey Tails: A Visual Guide to Punctuation & Symbols

Design Future Now

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 30:20


Join host Lee-Sean Huang for Design Future Live, an interview show about how the design industry is changing as a discipline and opportunities this creates for the design community. In this episode, we will be talking with Michael Arndt about his upcoming book, Snails & Monkey Tails A Visual Guide to Punctuation & Symbols. This interview was originally livestreamed on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Order Snails & Monkey Tails from Amazon or wherever you get books: amzn.to/3JhYqEh Michael Arndt is an award-winning graphic designer and author and illustrator of several books including Cat Says Meow and other animalopoeia, My Heart Grows, Minimal New York City: Graphic, Gritty, and Witty, One Yellow Sun, Thoughts Are Air, and rAinbowZ. His love of language and typography inspired this book. Michael lives in New York City with his dog Clooney and his cat Greta. In his spare time, he can be found online correcting other people's punctuation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aigadesign/message

I Don't Know Why We're Doing This
Episode 122: Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

I Don't Know Why We're Doing This

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 123:07


Oh my God! Harlly, Jeaun and Lawson are getting pulled over. Everyone, just... pretend to be normal.ALSO DISCUSSED* The Batman (2022)* The Black Dahlia (2006)* The Covenant (2006)* Crank (2006)* Crank: High Voltage (2009)* The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021)* Hollywoodland (2006)* Idiocracy (2006)* Inferno (2016)* Old (2021)* Severance (2006)* Snakes on a Plane (2006)Reach us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IDontKnowWhyWe1Read Harlly and Jeaun's Blog at https://onthebrightsidemedia.home.blog/Read Lawson's Blog athttps://exitthroughthecandycounter.wordpress.com/

The Reflex Blue Show : A Graphic Design Podcast
Michael Arndt: The Reflex Blue Show #224

The Reflex Blue Show : A Graphic Design Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022


Great design books are still being made, it just feels like you have to look a bit harder to find them. Snails & Monkey Tails : A Visual Guide to Punctuation & Symbols, by Michael Arndt is one of them.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry... The post Michael Arndt: The Reflex Blue Show #224 appeared first on 36 Point.

Silver Screeners
Episode 43: Oscars countdown with 2006's The Queen and Little Miss Sunshine

Silver Screeners

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 32:56


In this ninth in a series of episodes leading up to Oscar night 2022, rewind to early 2007 when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave the Best Leading Actress prize to Helen Mirren for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II and the Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor honors to Michael Arndt and Alan Arkin, respectively, for Little Miss Sunshine! Are there any parallels between The Queen and this year's nominee Kristen Stewart's take on Diana Spencer? Just how many cast and crew members of Little Miss Sunshine got their parents to fill in as extras? And what does Arnold Schwarzenegger have to do with it all? Spoiler-free plot setups, behind-the-scenes fun facts, listener shout-outs, trivia, and highlights of that year's Oscars ceremony in the feature "The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageous"!

Film Optix
Franchise Revisited: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' (2013)

Film Optix

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 57:08


Show Summary: In this episode Christian, Devin and special guests Amy Smith from Next Best Picture / Insession Film and YouTuber Shaurya Chawla give their thoughts about The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013). Thanks for listening to Film Optix! If you enjoyed the show, we'd greatly appreciate it if you could leave us a five-star rating and review on apple podcast. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram to stay in the know and email us at filmoptix@gmail.com for any movie-related questions.Movie Info:Synopsis: Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.Directors: Francis LawrenceWriters: Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt, Suzanne Collins (novel "Catching Fire")Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam HemsworthFollow Our Friends:Amy Smith: https://twitter.com/filmswithamy Shaurya Chawla: https://twitter.com/_ShauryaChawla Follow The Team On Twitter: Film Optix: https://twitter.com/FilmOptix​​​​​Christian Eulinberg: https://twitter.com/MusicCityNerd Devin Agnello: https://twitter.com/_devdogg_ Shareable Links: Website: https://filmoptix.buzzsprout.com/1810523 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Eulinberger/Serializd: https://www.serializd.com/user/ceulinberg/profile

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast
BPS 154: Vampires, The Devil and Working in Hollywood with Brian Nelson

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 85:13


Today on the show we have screenwriter Brian Nelson. Nelson holds degrees from Yale University and from UCLA. He worked as a drama instructor at Langley High School in McLean, Virginia in the early 1980s, where he taught Gilmore Girls actress Lauren Graham, Little Miss Sunshine screenwriter Michael Arndt, and UCLA screenwriting instructor Brian David Price.Nelson's numerous writing credits include episodes of the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict, JAG and the Disney television series' So Weird and In a Heartbeat as well as the feature film Hard Candy. He also wrote the play "Overlooked" and co-wrote the script for the vampire film 30 Days of Night, which was released in late 2007 and helmed by Hard Candy director David Slade.Nelson wrote the script for the M. Night Shyamalan-produced thriller Devil. Nelson wrote episodes 3 and 8 of the Netflix original series Altered Carbon, as well as executive-producing the show.Brian and I had on heck on a fun time talking shop. Enjoy my conversation with Brian Nelson.

Hold Up
Little Miss Sunshine

Hold Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 49:19


You love road trips, we love road trips, everyone loves road trips, right? Well not the Hoover family, as they pack it into their VW Microbus and travel from New Mexico to California in 2006's Little Miss Sunshine. Richard (Greg Kinnear), Sheryl (Toni Collette), Dwayne (Paul Dano), and Grandpa (Alan Arkin), and Olive (Abigail Breslin) are the Hoovers, a modest family with a penchant for the dramatic. After Sheryl's brother Frank (Carell) tries to kill himself following a personal and professional tragedy, the Hoovers agree to take him in. But when Olive learns that she is a finalist in the Little Miss Sunshine pageant, the entire family knows they have to do what it takes to get her there to let her live her dreams. Alan Arkin and writer Michael Arndt won Oscars for their efforts, and Little Miss Sunshine went on to make over $100M on an $8M budget. But does it hold up? Listen as Jon, Colin and Brent debate micro-dosing with heroin and creepy as fuck child pageants as they see if this movie deserves a first-place prize, or if it should be left in the trunk wrapped in a sheet until we can figure out what to do with the rest of our lives.

Script to Screen Podcast
Ep. 106: Up (2009)

Script to Screen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 54:16


Mercedes K. Milner is back from summer hiatus with a fantastical episode with special guest, Angela M. Thomas! Join the pair as they talk through the power of the animation writer, nostalgia, heartbreak, and the disappointment of meeting your heroes. Researched, Produced, and Written by Mercedes K. MilnerSpecial Guest: Angela M. ThomasOriginal Theme Music by FOOSHAdditional music from ZapSplatSource Articles for Further Reading:6 Rules of Great Storytelling (As Told by Pixar), Brian G. Peters from Medium22 Rules of Storytelling, Emma Coats. Graphic by PBJ PublishingBeginnings: Setting a Story in Motion, Michael Arndt from PandemoniumPixar's 22 Rules of Story (That Aren't Really Pixar's): Analyzed, Stephen Vladimir Bugaj

La Machine à écrire
Le film de genre - Jérôme Genevray et Franck Victor (La Nuée)

La Machine à écrire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 74:24


Raconteuses, raconteurs, bonjour et bienvenue dans “LA MACHINE À ÉCRIRE", le podcast de celles et ceux qui créent des histoires, animé par Yannick Lejeune et Mike Cesneau.  Dans ce 3e épisode, nous avons le plaisir de recevoir Jérôme Genevray, l'un des deux coscénaristes de La Nuée, film de genre français à base de drame familiale et de sauterelles ! Depuis la quinzaine des réalisateurs à Cannes jusqu'au Prix de la critique et du public de Gérardmer, en passant par les Inrocks et Télérama, le long-métrage vient de réussir l'exploit de mettre d'accord spécialistes et spectateurs. Entre deux rencontres avec le public et en pleine promotion du film, Franck Victor, le deuxième scénariste, fait également une apparition dans cet épisode.  Avec eux, nous essayons d'en savoir plus sur l'écriture d'un film de genre. Comment écrit-on à deux ? Comment écrit-on une histoire qui fait peur ? Comment se crée le suspens ? Comment passe-t-on d'une comédie sociale à un film d'horreur ? La sauterelle est-elle l'avenir de l'homme ? Faut-il sauver le chat ? Voici quelques-unes des questions que nous abordons avec nos invités.     Nous parlons aussi de la structure en 3 actes, en 15 storybeats, des méthodes d'écriture qu'utilisent nos invités, comme celles de John Truby, Blake Snyder et Michael Arndt. Nous discutons avec eux de leurs influences, du travail de Saul Bass, d'Alien et même du Seigneur des anneaux.     Les méthodes et outils mentionnés dans cet épisode :  L'Anatomie du scénario par John Truby  Save The Cat par Blake Snyder  The Golden Theme par Brian McDonald  Endings: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great    Causality   SimpleMind   Vous pouvez suivre l'actualité du podcast sur TWITTER :@lmae_podcast   Et nous retrouver sur INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/yannick.lejeune/  https://www.instagram.com/mikecesneau/ 

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
49 | Michael Arndt's Act 1 Masterclass

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 81:17


Little Miss Sunshine's script, penned by our guest Michael Arndt, won almost every major industry award, and for good reason. Its warmth, humor, and surefooted commitment to its themes makes it one of the finest scripts written this century. And SO many of those themes show up in Act 1. Michael has become a bit "obsessed" with act 1's lately, because it's our chance to maximize the "rooting interest" around our hero so that our audience has no choice but to keep watching.  FOR MICHAEL'S (AMAZING) WEBSITE: https://www.pandemoniuminc.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescreenwritinglife/support

Euro Pudding
20 - Donna Sharpe - "Finding the human beating heart at the center of it all"

Euro Pudding

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 62:44


Euro Pudding is a podcast by SEAN.It's created and hosted by Pierre Puget and co-produced and co-hosted by Philipp Scherzer.Visit our website www.europudding.com!Please write to us at info@europudding.com with questions, feedback, topics you want us to cover, etc.Find us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.Our sponsors are C21 and Paper to Film.To learn more about the Serial Eyes programme.Musics by Rafaël Leloup.Visual by Katharina Bobeth.THE EPISODEOur guests is Donna Sharpe.Michael Arndt's website.

Guiones y guionistas
410. Cómo comenzar una historia

Guiones y guionistas

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 21:12


El artículo 410. Cómo comenzar una historia se publicó primero en David Esteban Cubero. ¿Cómo comenzar una historia? Hoy en el podcast vamos a hablar del vídeo Beginnings. Setting a Story in Motion (Comienzos: Poniendo una historia en movimiento) del oscarizado guionista Michael Arndt en el que da las claves de los inicios de las películas de Pixar. Pero antes os recuerdo que en la plataforma de cursosdeguion.com podéis […] El artículo 410. Cómo comenzar una historia se publicó primero en David Esteban Cubero.

The First 10 Pages Podcast
'Little Miss Sunshine' with screenwriter Claire Phillips.

The First 10 Pages Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 64:59


Screenwriter and former classmate of Keir's, Claire Phillips, joins David and Keir to talk about her career and the Oscar winning debut of Michael Arndt, Little Miss Sunshine!  GET IN TOUCH! firsttenpod@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Story with Young Screenwriters
What Makes an Ending Good? - Breaking Story 009

Breaking Story with Young Screenwriters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 24:56


Some film endings stick with us through the ages. Why is that? What makes some screenplays end with a BANG! and what makes others fizzle? In this episode, NYU Tisch Film Professor John Warren and screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller discuss writing powerful endings for your screenplay, including Michael Arndt’s theory on endings and case studies of stellar endings such as PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, and THE WIZARD OF OZ.

Desvarios Frikis Podcast
Desvaríos Frikis Críticas #37 👍🏻 Crítica de EL GRAN SHOWMAN (2017 Hugh Jackman)

Desvarios Frikis Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 15:54


TWITTER: @DesvariosFrikis INSTAGRAM: desvariosfrikis1 FACEBOOK: @Desvafrikispodcast El Gran Showman (título original en inglés: The Greatest Showman) es una película dirigida por Michael Gracey y protagonizada por Hugh Jackman. Basada en la historia real de fundador del circo Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, la película fue escrita por Michael Arndt, Jenny Bicks y Bill Condon. Ganó el Globo de Oro a la 'Mejor canción' por "This is me" y recibió nominaciones a Mejor actor de comedia o musical y a Mejor película de comedia o musical, así como la nominación a Mejor canción en los Oscar.

The Foxhole Podcast
The Episode Where Michael Stars In The Worst Longest Running Play Ever Vol. 2

The Foxhole Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 101:52


Tune into accomplished artist and Vietnam draftee veteran Michael Arndt's story of his upbringing on a small farm in Minnesota, his Shakespearean experience with a skull in Vietnam, his play “Under Fire” chronicling the similarities between veterans of different wars, and his work as a dedicated teacher at Cal Lutheran.•Executive Producer: Matthew DomenicoProducer: Matthew Domenico & Katherine Connor DuffDirector: Ryan KnightPost Production: Grant EscandonProgram Coordinator: Katherine Connor DuffCo-Host: Brock Joseph & Matthew PardueResearcher: Ruth SmithermanPatreon Associate Producers: Mikey T. Marshall, The Muggia Family Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thefoxholepodcast)

The Foxhole Podcast
The Episode Where Michael Stars In The Worst Longest Running Play Ever Vol. 1

The Foxhole Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 100:32


Tune into accomplished artist and Vietnam draftee veteran Michael Arndt's story of his upbringing on a small farm in Minnesota, his Shakespearean experience with a skull in Vietnam, his play “Under Fire” chronicling the similarities between veterans of different wars, and his work as a dedicated teacher at Cal Lutheran.•Executive Producer: Matthew DomenicoProducer: Matthew Domenico & Katherine Connor DuffDirector: Ryan KnightPost Production: Grant EscandonProgram Coordinator: Katherine Connor DuffCo-Host: Brock Joseph & Matthew PardueResearcher: Ruth SmithermanPatreon Associate Producers: Mikey T. Marshall, The Muggia Family Support the show

Visse?
Visse? #59 - Pequena Miss Sunshine

Visse?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 82:35


Pequena Miss Sunshine (2006), dirigido por Jonathan Dayton e Valerie Faris e roteirizado por Michael Arndt, conta a história de Olive, menininha que sonha em ganhar um concurso mirim de miss, e sua família à beira de um ataque de nervos que a leva em uma jornada pela estrada do Novo México à Califórnia. O filme foi um grande sucesso no ano que saiu e se estabeleceu como um clássico moderno e uma comédia com pitadas de drama que conseguiu alcançar muitos prêmios, incluindo duas estatuetas no Oscar, de Roteiro Original e Ator Coadjuvante para Alan Arkin. Vem ouvir nossas lembranças e opiniões sobre essa história! Não se esquece de nos seguir nas redes sociais: @vissebr no Twitter e no Instagram, e de entrar no nosso grupo de discussões no Telegram (também @vissebr)! A equipe: Aninha: Instagram e Twitter Leo: Instagram e Twitter Matheus: Instagram e Twitter Lembrando que é recomendado assistir ao filme antes de ouvir o podcast, pois ele está cheio de SPOILERS. Mas no início falamos sem spoilers e avisamos quando eles começam! O filme está disponível no Tele Cine Play. Obras citadas no podcast: - Breaking Bad (série) - Mulheres à Beira de um Ataque de Nervos - The Office (série) - O Virgem de 40 Anos - Encontros e Desencontros - The Batman - Zumbilândia - Friends (série) - 24 Horas (série) - Embriagado de Amor - Paris, Texas - The Politician (série) - Me Chame Pelo Seu Nome - Toy Story 3 - Star Wars: O Despertar da Força - Oblivion - Filhos da Esperança - Diamante de Sangue - O Diabo Veste Prada - O Labirinto do Fauno - A Forma da Água - Os Infiltrados - O Lobo de Wall Street - Se Meu Apartamento Falasse - Férias Frustradas - Férias no Trailer - Antes Só do que Mal Acompanhado - Um Parto de Viagem - Thelma & Louise - Na Natureza Selvagem - Quase Famosos - Mr. Robot (série) - Dark (série)

Papierlose Steuerberatung - Steuerkanzlei Arndt | Bartsch & Partner mbB

In der heutigen Episode berichtet Michael Arndt über das Arbeiten im HomeOffice. Hierbei steht vor allem die interne und externe Kommunikation im Vordergrund.

Let Me Watch Your Movie With You
The Big Sick with Emily V. Gordon

Let Me Watch Your Movie With You

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 123:29


This week, Jonah watches The Big Sick with dear friend and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Emily V. Gordon!In 2006, when Emily and actor Kumail Nanjiani were newly dating, she developed a sudden life-threatening illness and was placed in a medically induced coma. After a lengthy recovery period, Emily and Kumail adapted that harrowing experience into The Big Sick.Emily chats with Jonah about molding their story into a version that works for the screen, the unique scenes women identify with most, how her background as a therapist helps her figure out characters' motivations, when to take notes and when to stick to your guns, combatting writer's block, and how award nominations become an unexpected second job.LinksFind out where you can watch The Big SickStream Emily's series Little America on Apple TV+Read Emily's book Super YouFor writing advice, Emily and Jonah recommend Save The Cat! by Blake Snyder, Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure, The Secrets of Story by Matt Bird, and Michael Arndt's free lectures on Beginnings and EndingsFollow Emily on Twitter and InstagramThank you to Allie Goertz for our theme song and Perry Shall for our artwork.

Papierlose Steuerberatung - Steuerkanzlei Arndt | Bartsch & Partner mbB
Interview mit dem Simba Vertriebsleiter Rainer Börke #5

Papierlose Steuerberatung - Steuerkanzlei Arndt | Bartsch & Partner mbB

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 11:09


In dieser Episode berichten Michael Arndt und Rainer Börke über die Umsetzung des Digiday 2020 digital und über die Zukunft der papierlosen Steuerbüros.

Honey, You Should Watch This.
Little Miss Sunshine

Honey, You Should Watch This.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 97:21


Are you a winner or a loser? Does it even matter? Greg and Susan explore these questions and more in their discussion about 2006's "Little Miss Sunshine."  The film, which stars  Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin, was screenwriter Michael Arndt's first feature. The story follows a dysfunctional family's road from Albequerque, NM to Rodando Beach, CA, to get their youngest member, Olive, to the Little Miss Sunshine pageant.Susan and Greg discuss the plot of this charming, quirky movie and its inspirations, cast, and other trivia about the film.  We hope you all feel "super freaky" after you listen to it.

Papierlose Steuerberatung - Steuerkanzlei Arndt | Bartsch & Partner mbB

In der heutigen Episode berichtet Michael Arndt über die Umsetzung von Home Office in der Kanzlei.

Secrets of Story Podcast
Episode 18: Michael Arndt and Insanely Great Endings

Secrets of Story Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 58:20


James and Matt discuss endings and a video by Michael Arndt (https://vimeo.com/238637906), plus a bonus pun!

Fiction Briefly
How to Write a Hero: Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens

Fiction Briefly

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 18:09


Rey's character, written by Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams, and Michael Arndt, has her controversies. This episode compares the hero with her predecessors through plot structures and character archetypes found in ancient mythology. 

Papierlose Steuerberatung - Steuerkanzlei Arndt | Bartsch & Partner mbB
Informationen zu den Überbrückungshilfen des Bundes aus Strandkorb 570 #3

Papierlose Steuerberatung - Steuerkanzlei Arndt | Bartsch & Partner mbB

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 5:09


In der heutigen Episode berichtet Michael Arndt über die Überbrückungshilfen des Bundes.

Papierlose Steuerberatung - Steuerkanzlei Arndt | Bartsch & Partner mbB

In der heutigen Episode berichtet Michael Arndt über den Verlauf der steuerlichen Folgen des Corona Virus. Außerdem erzählt er von dem Umgang mit dem Virus in der Kanzlei.

Keystroke Medium
Ep 5.20 - LIVE! 'Gods and Heroes' with Charley and Vlas Parlapanides

Keystroke Medium

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 64:53


Josh, Scott, and Chuck sit down to talk with 'Gods and Heroes' creators Charley and Vlas Parlapandies. ***  Hosts: Josh Hayes, Scott Moon, C. Stephen Manley, Charley and Vlas Parlapanides [00:00] Opening remarks—Dragon Award Nominations are open! [03:37] 'Gods and Heroes' with Charley and Vlas Parlapanides -Being a writer in film and television is all about work ethic and desire to tell stories. -Charley started as associate, but Vlas was writing and they started collaborating. -Writing is rewriting, so any scripts you get that give you something to read and learn from. -Selling a spec script is like selling a first draft, which is the opposite of novel production process. -Subjective vs. Objective notes in scriptwriting (feedback from the producers) -Diagnosing the problem based on the notes. -Learning to ‘take notes’ -Good writing is rewriting. -Don’t record your notes meetings…. -Staying in the game long enough for someone to roll you the ball. -Make it work. -The invisible steps of collaboration or teamwork. -The only rule is the Best Idea Wins. -Building large arcs within your story to achieve the narrative arc from beginning to the end. -In network tv, you have to close all the loops. -In series tv, each episode has to have miniature arcs. -The tv show Story Document and outline. -The outline isn’t always gospel; the story is king. -Scripts vs. budgets. -A movie is never finished, but abandoned. -Michael Arndt breaks down Star Wars -You can be a slave to structure in a movie format. -A tv show pilot has to have a solid structure AND launch the series. -Nancy Miller advocates that the first ACT/first twenty pages of the pilot have to grab the viewer into the series. -Length of a script doesn’t matter. Example: Zodiac, The Social Network [59:55] Closing remarks Coffee and Concepts Writer’s Journey Storytelling   Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com Keystroke Medium Anthologies      Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I       Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX      Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 62:18


Prepare your fire retardant costumes and choose your allies carefully because we are headed back into the dystopian wilds of The Hunger Games. For our second episode on a podcast namesake, we break out the big topics:Why is the love triangle so exhausting?Logistical questions about the need to return to the arenaPeeta (once again) getting short shriftIs the book ableist or is it a critique of ableism?The curious incident of Katniss' disappearing pregnancyJoe repeatedly saying monkeys instead of baboons; andOur interest/apprehension about the forthcoming prequelWanna connect with the show? Use #HKHSPod on Twitter:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a minisode topic? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast
BAMPocalypse Now - Oblivion (2013)

Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 23:11


Jonathan and Matt are, like the rest of you, in isolation at the moment. Safely ensconced in their own homes across the Atlantic, they decided it was time to do a miniseries of films that feel a little too relatable right now. Not to make light of the scary situation we all currently find ourselves in the midst of, but rather to make this time of contemplation a little more enjoyable. The guys as that you seek out the films or, in some cases, you avoid them and then listen to our mini-sodes. Episode 8: Oblivion RT: 53% Metascore: 54 Budget: $120,000,000 Box office: $286,168,572 ($89,107,235 US Box Office) Directed: Joseph Kosinski Written by Karl Gajdusek and Michael Arndt; Joseph Kosinski (graphic novel original story) Starring Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough, Olga Kurylenko, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Melissa Leo, and Zoë Bell How to watch: US - Available digitally to buy/rent; _UK - Netflix BAMP on Twitter | BAMP on Instagram | TeePublic Merchandise Jon on Twitter | Jon on IG | Jon on Letterboxd.com Matt on Twitter | Matt on IG | Matt on Letterboxd.com Berkreviews.com | WhatIWatchedTonight.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bloody-awesome/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bloody-awesome/support

Papierlose Steuerberatung - Steuerkanzlei Arndt | Bartsch & Partner mbB
Steuerberater Michael Arndt im Gespräch mit Steuerberater Stefan Hinterleitner #1

Papierlose Steuerberatung - Steuerkanzlei Arndt | Bartsch & Partner mbB

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 8:03


My First Indie Film
Day 23: Have to Redo Everything

My First Indie Film

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 7:41


Day 23: Have to Redo Everything Jason shows the movie outline to his wife which results in a new direction. Jason watches Michael Arndt’s “insanely great endings” video which gives him a whole new inspiration for his film. Also shares encouragement from David O'Russell. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com

ARTbeat Northwest
ArtBeat NW 04 - 09 - 19 Seattle Recycled Arts Festival

ARTbeat Northwest

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 25:19


Michael Arndt, Claire Mendelssohn, and Donovan Allen from the Seattle Recycled Arts Festival https://www.seattlerecycledarts.com/

Bland Stjärnor och Krig
Avsnitt 014 - Har A New Hope filmhistoriens bästa slut? // Star Wars Resistance: The Doza Dilemma

Bland Stjärnor och Krig

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 70:15


Inför dagens avsnitt har vi tittat på manusförfattaren Michael Arndts videoanalys av hur A New Hope slutar. Videon är ett måste för alla filmnördar och aspirerande manusförfattare (eller om du helt enkelt bara gillar filmskapande), så om du inte har sett den och vill hänga med lite extra i dagens diskussion, se den omedelbart på länken nedan! http://www.pandemoniuminc.com/endings-video Att A New Hope har ett fantastiskt slut (är en fantastisk film!) är vi ganska överens om men hur Arndt kommer fram till detta finns det en del att säga om. Michael Arndt var även den manusförfattare som först fick i uppdrag att skriva The Force Awakens, och han är krediterad som filmens författare tillsammans med JJ Abrams och Lawrence Kasdan. Dagen till ära gör vi därför ett entusiastiskt, om än inte fullt lika akademiskt, försök till att applicera Arndts teorier om vad som gör ett bra filmslut på hans eget alster, dvs The Force Awakens. Vi fortsätter även följa Star Wars: Resistance. I diskussionen om veckans avsnitt "The Doza Dilemma" får vi anledning att ta en djupare titt på hur hologramkommunikation egentligen fungerar i en galax långt långt borta...

OnWriting: A Podcast of the WGA East
Episode 1: Michael Arndt, "Endings"

OnWriting: A Podcast of the WGA East

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 48:54


For the first episode of OnWriting, we spoke with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Michael Arndt about his video lecture, ENDINGS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE INSANELY GREAT. Michael’s first feature-length screenplay – LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE – earned him the Oscar and the Writers Guild Award for Best Original Screenplay. His other credits include TOY STORY 3, THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, and STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. His video lecture, ENDINGS, explores how great film endings work through a close analysis of the climaxes of STAR WARS, THE GRADUATE, and LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. You can watch ENDINGS, for free, here: www.pandemoniuminc.com/endings-video -- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org -- Follow us on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast

I Guess We'll Do It That Way
9. Good Artists Copy; Great Artists Steal // The Rollers Diaries Vol. 6

I Guess We'll Do It That Way

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 56:35


The War on Drugs // Here’s the music video for “Pain,” a song from his new album Thinking of a Place. Adam Granduciel, the main creative force behind the band happens to be from Philadelphia, which is also Zay’s home town and right across the river from Jon’s.“Good artists borrow, great artists steal” - Pablo Picasso (?)Robert Altman on WikipediaM*A*S*H (1970)The Long Goodbye (1973)Watch The Player (1992) on FilmstruckA Prairie Home Companion (2006)Oliver Stone (not Robert Altman) directed Born on the Fourth of July in 1989. It stars, guess who? Tommy Cruise himself.Mumblecore // It’s fine. It’s also not technically a thing. It’s just a sub-genre.52:00 // We’re launching a new show within a show! It’s called This is What You Should Watch!Bo Burnham // Amazing young director of Eighth GradeHere’s the trailer for Eighth Grade (2018) released by A24.Watch his standup special Make Happy on Netflix.@DadBoner AKA Karl Welzein // One of the greatest comedy experiments ever done on social media. Here’s his Twitter account.Here’s the link to the police station castle, which really does look like a castle!!!Paul Thomas Anderson //Watch the Boogie Nights (1997) trailer here.At the time of this release it’s still on Netflix here.Warning: extremely graphic material and some violence.Michael Arndt, the patron saint of Mama Bear Studios // Here’s his IMDB. He was nominated for an Oscar for Toy Story 3 (2010) and won the oscar for best original screenplay for Little Miss Sunshine (2006).Austin Film Festival // Easily one of the best festivals I’ve ever attended (especially for screenwriters). It starts Thursday, October 25, 2018.The Driskill Hotel, where Michael Arndt bought Zay drinks with his Star Wars money.1:11:00 // Time for the Mail Bag (subject to change)“The Fever” // The song that turned Jon into a Bruce Springsteen fan (at least for now)Squatty Potty // Their video is amazing and informative.Indonesian bathrooms are a little tricky for westernersWes Anderson // Zay’s earliest cinematic influenceRushmore (1998)The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)The Life Aquatic (2004)FilmGrab // An amazing resource for finding film stills onlineThis is how Wild Horses, by the Rolling Stones is supposed to sound.Here’s a link to a full concert of Led Zeppelin Live in 1970. It just doesn’t make sense how powerful and creative these guys were. Also, how do they make that hair look cool?Credits and Personal Links:A Mama Bear Studios Production // Mama Bear Studios’ WebsiteProduced by: Isaiah SmallmanEdited by: Roger Middenway (rogermiddenway.com)Executive Producer: Jon SchimpfOpening music: "The Get Down," Produced by Summer DregsOutro music: Composed and Recorded by Tom Paulus and Max BelzCover Art by: Nate GiordanoShow Website | ThatWay.fmShow Twitter | @ThatWayPodJon TwitterIsaiah InstagramIsaiah IMDBIsaiah’s Twitter (which he never uses)Isaiah LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Super Live Adventure Podcast
Ep. 203: Welcome to Moose Knuckle

Super Live Adventure Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 110:35


We cover A LOT on this one, including screenwriter Michael Arndt, a run-in with an Impractical Jokers fan/flight attendant, amusement park technology, the Incredible Hulk's private parts (again), Money Train, Welcome to Mooseport, and more!

Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast
DZ-50: Antagonists! (Part 2) - vs Self

Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 107:55


How can characters be their own antagonist? In Part Two of our Five Part Epic Exploration™ into antagonists, Chas & Stu take a look at "vs self" stories. Stories where the protagonist (or main character) serves as their own antagonist as well as the antagonist for those around them. It took us a long time to settle on our homework, but we ended up exploring LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, SHAME, and MONSTER. Our discussion continues in backmatter with MINDHUNTER and STEVE JOBS. As a result of our exploration, we manage to get a better understanding of our 'thesu' on: internal vs external change; obstacles and pressure; stories without singular antagonists; and how it really is the antagonistic forces that carve out the protagonist’s journey. As always: SPOILERS ABOUND! Audio quotations used for educational purposes only. Timestamps indicated below. Chapter markers included in the mp3. Watch it on on YouTube. Special thanks to our Patreon supporters. If you would like more Draft Zero episodes more often, click here! EPISODES LINKS DRAFT ZERO RELATED EPISODES DZ-49: Antagonists! (Part 1) – vs Humans DZ-44: Marvel, First Acts and Establishing Characters DZ-43: Driving Sequences – Character and Plot Intensity LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE w: Michael Arndt [@ 5m 15s] JustWatch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/miss-sunshine SHAME w: Steve McQueen and Abi Morgan [@ 25m 10s] JustWatch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/shame MONSTER w&d: Patty Jenkins [@ 53m 53s] JustWatch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/monster WRAP UP [@ 1 hr 20m 10s] MINDHUNTER created by Joe Penhall [@ 1hr 33m 40s] JustWatch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/mindhunter STEVE JOBS screenplay: Aaron Sorkin [@ 1hr 42 min 20s] JustWatch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/steve-jobs Please send feedback to ask at draft-zero.com, via our web form or twitter @draft_zero! We are @chasffisher  and @stuwillis  on twitter. Please considering rating or subscribing to us on Apple Podcast! or sharing us on the Social Medias! We like finding new listeners. Many thanks to Sandra, Paul, Rob, Christopher, Joakim and Khrob for being top-level patrons. They're good humans. Read the (hilarious) computer transcript here: http://draft-zero.com/transcripts/dz-50/ — or edit on GitHub: https://github.com/Draft-Zero-Podcast/dz-transcripts/blob/master/DZ-50.vtt

Kanzleifunk
Kanzleifunk 57: Wanderzirkus

Kanzleifunk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 39:51


Claas berichtet vom Scopevisio Cloud Unternehmertag. Angela hat Förderquellen aufgetan. Und wir haben Gäste: Die Brüder Lotz berichten über ihre Azubiwerbung, Michael Arndt über seine Digidays und Frank Ahrens über seine Spezialisierung auf Handwerker.

Just Enjoy the Movie
Ep. 09 - Star Wars - The Force Awakens (2015)

Just Enjoy the Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 111:07


Sensing a disturbance in the Force, Chris and Owen take on the much-beloved-but-actually-not-that-great Star Wars Episode 6, a film built around such enthralling concepts as absentee parenting and Luke Skywalker's metadata. The Force Awakens is directed by J.J. Abrams, written by Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams, and Michael Arndt, and stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaacs, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill for a split second. CLIFF HANGER! Let us know what you think! Are we brilliant, or do you wish we'd shut up? E-mail: JustEnjoyTheMovie@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/justenjoythemovie Twitter: twitter.com/JEtMPodcast Or put your money where your mouth is, and then give us the money. We really appreciate it: Patreon: www.patreon.com/JustEnjoytheMovie

Meaningless Activity
Hero Heads Podcast - Star Wars Episode VII

Meaningless Activity

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 92:49


Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, marketed simply as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is the upcoming first film of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams; written by Lawrence Kasdan, Abrams and Michael Arndt; and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Bad Robot Productions. The film was released on December 18, 2015 in North America and December 17 in Mexico, Latin America & Asian countries. Some North American theaters will also offer special limited advance showings on the evening of December 17.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/southarcadia/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/southarcadia/support

The Cinescope Podcast
Episode 26: Toy Story 3

The Cinescope Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017 57:58


In Episode 26 of The Cinescope Podcast, Chad and Gene talk about one of their favorite movies, Toy Story 3! The Cinescope Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Toy Story 3 on Amazon Instant Video Toy Story 3 soundtrack on iTunes Stats Released June 18, 2010 Dir. Lee Unkrich (co-director Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo; directing upcoming Pixar film Coco) Written by Michael Arndt Music by Randy Newman (The Natural, Toy Story, James and the Giant Peach, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Seabiscuit, Cars, The Princess and the Frog, Toy Story 3, Monster University) Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Blake Clark, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris, Michael Keaton, Jodi Benson, Ned Beatty, Emily Hahn as Bonnie, and John Morris as Andy Contact Gene Twitter Reel World Theology ClearLens Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Additional Social Media: Instagram YouTube Tumblr Note: The iTunes/Amazon links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Gene Gosewehr.

What To Review - The Review Podcast
What To Review - Episode 22: Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

What To Review - The Review Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2016 41:22


The boys are back for a long overdue new addition to the podcast. Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 American comedy-drama road film and the directorial debut of the husband-wife team of Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. The screenplay was written by first-time writer Michael Arndt.

The Script Podcast
Star Wars VII - The Force Awakens

The Script Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2016 113:08


THE SCRIPT Podcast LIVE EVENT: “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens” Happy New Year... we had a great LIVE STORY ANALYSIS PANEL opening weekend!  We analyzed the long awaited, next chapter of the Star Wars saga... Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Live from Adorama in New York City. Who are Rey's parents? Is the Empire gone? Where's Luke Skywalker? What's the controversy between the Michael Arndt draft of the new trilogy and the Lawrence Kasdan draft? How do you approach writing the largest transmedia property in history when it's just three 2 hour screenplays in the end?! Will JJ do us proud? Han, Luke, Leia, the Force, Light Sabers, The Millennium Falcon! Cosplay encouraged.[SPOILER WARNING] YouTube: WATCH The Script Podcast: "Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens" HERE or iTunes: Listen to THE SCRIPT Podcast: "Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens" HERE Every week on THE SCRIPT Podcast we analyze the latest popular or controversial scripts, films, and original TV series from a screenwriter's perspective. THE SCRIPT features working screenwriters analyzing story at the highest level anywhere on the internet. Support The Script by crowdfunding us on Patreon.com/TheScript If you like The Script please POST A REVIEW or a STAR RATING on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter here @ScriptFeed Like us on Facebook at NYC Screenwriters Fan mail, complaints, questions, wedding proposals can be sent to ScriptFeed@gmail.com PRODUCERS, The Script Jordan Rosengarten, David Negrin NYC Screenwriters Collective www.ScreenwritersCollective.org

Damn Dirty Geeks
THE GEEKS TAKE ON STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Damn Dirty Geeks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2016 61:22


The Damn Dirty Geeks continue our ongoing discussion about the STAR WARS cinematic universe with our official review episode on THE FORCE AWAKENS. While we recorded this episode last December just after THE FORCE AWAKENS blasted into theaters for a billion-dollar box office run, we delayed publishing it to give as many STAR WARS fans and DDG listeners to see the film. The wait is over, and the Geeks' lightsabers are clashing in full-force now! Frank, Jack, Scott, Trish and Frank dive deep into THE FORCE AWAKENS for all its strengths and potential weaknesses in jumpstarting the feature franchise again. We reach a consensus about liking the film, but engage in lively debate about how the contributions of director J.J. Abrams and writers Michael Arndt and Lawrence Kasdan shaped the story of Episode VII and the next two films ahead. Many of our main plot predictions from our previous STAR WARS podcasts came true in THE FORCE AWAKENS, though the film yielded many surprises as well, for better and occasionally worse. Our discussions/arguments arise over: the Abrams/TREK-like science warping of the First Order's solar weapon; the clouded mystery surrounding Snoke's true identity; how and who is training Kylo Ren in the ways of the Force; and how is Rey tapping into the Force without any training -- just for starters! We also have much to say about the performance of Harrison Ford as an older, evolved Han Solo, along with the younger cast including Oscar Issac, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega. On the other hand, why did Max von Sydow and Gwendoline Christie get so short-changed in their roles? Was there too much overlap between THE FORCE AWAKENS and the Original Trilogy films, or were the similarities very deliberate to help erase the disappointments of the Prequel films?We answer these and many other questions amid one of our most raucous, high-spirited and laugh-filled podcast episodes yet. Be sure to listen to our episode on THE FORCE AWAKENS before (and after!) it arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand in early April.

Hyperspace Theories
Rey's Hero's Journey in The Force Awakens

Hyperspace Theories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2016 100:08


Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been a record-smashing box office success, a reinvigoration of the movie side of franchise for longtime fans, a launching point for new fans of all ages – and the origin story of a fan-favorite new character in Star Wars, Rey. The film’s plot structure and protagonist’s character arc also provide an excellent touchstone for examining one of the iconic features in discussions of storytelling: the Hero’s Journey. In this special edition of Hyperspace Theories, we use the prominent Hero’s Journey frameworks by academic Joseph Campbell and screenwriting consultant Christopher Vogler to analyze the elements of Rey’s progression from Jakku scavenger to Jedi apprentice over the course of The Force Awakens. Along the way we compare Rey’s story to other well-known examples of the Hero’s Journey, including Luke Skywalker, Katniss Everdeen, and Dorothy Gale. This episode will appeal to fans of Star Wars intrigued by the deep storytelling themes in The Force Awakens, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the Hero’s Journey in modern storytelling. Related Links: Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With a Thousand Faces Christopher Vogler’s The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers FANgirl Blog series on the Heroine’s Journey Entertainment Weekly interview with J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, and Michael Arndt on creating The Force Awakens story Daily Dot interviews with Matthew Wood and David Acord on The Force Awakens sound design Contact Information: Hyperspace Theories: Twitter @HyperspacePod Tricia Barr: Twitter @FANgirlcantina; email Tricia@fangirlblog.com J. Priester: Twitter @RedPenofLex; email Lex@fangirlblog.com Kay: Twitter @Geek_Kay; email Kay@fangirlblog.com

The Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 22/01/16

The Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2016 125:26


On this episode Chris, Ben, and Dominic discuss the news that Star Wars Episode VIII has been moved to a December 2017 release (Dominic called it!)  Then Dominic sits down with comedian Jamie Stangroom to talk about his new YouTube series "These are the Actors You're Looking For".  Then the guys break down recent comments from JJ Abrams, Colin Trevorrow, Michael Arndt, and Kathleen Kennedy.  Plus, Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base, the future of Star Wars on televisions, in the cinema, and beyond, and how/if George Lucas should return to direct another Star Wars film.  All this, and much more! Website:  www.starwarsunderworld.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworldTwitter: @TheSWUSubscribe and Review on iTunesEmail: swunderworld@gmail.comVoicemail: 1-410-989-1138Listen live Thursdays at 9pm EST on Channel 1138

Churros  y Palomitas
Star Wars - The Force Awakens

Churros y Palomitas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2015 9:55


El único propósito de este texto y este podcast es el generar clicks y descargas. Si ustedes están aquí para buscar a alguien respetable y con credibilidad que respalde sus opiniones sobre si les gustó o no les gustó una película, o si son de esos que les encanta buscar opiniones ajenas para escribir 20 cuartillas sobre como dicha opinión está equivocada ya que ustedes son los que saben la verdad absoluta, pues bienvenidos también. No los discriminamos. A final de cuentas, queremos clicks y descargas en este episodio. Para descargar el podcast sobre Star Wars: The Force Awakens (La Guerra de las Galaxias: El Despertar de la Fuerza) , da click derecho con el ratón  selecciona la opción "guardar como" aquí. Para escucharlo, ahí tienes el reproductor de la columna del lado derecho así como el de la parte de abajo. Para suscribirte al podcast via iTunes, da click en este enlace. Para escucharlo o descargarlo directamente en su celular pueden hacerlo a través de Player.fm , Spreaker o incluso en Soundcloud. En caso de que quieran saber como demonios es que surge La Primera Orden como la versión reciclada de El Imperio, y qué demonios estuvo haciendo la República y por que La República tiene Rebeldes cuando se supone que hay un sistema político saludable tras la caída del Imperio, dejen su comentario después del click aquí o en Facebook. ¡Ah! Y también pueden escucharnos ahora en Stitcher y enTune In. Ha pasado bastante tiempo desde que Disney explotó una franquicia económicamente redituable (algo así como unas semanas). Para solucionarlo decide lanzar el primero episodio de una nueva serie en donde nos cuenta que pasó después del final de la trilogía original, exprimir los bolsillos del espectador y ahuyentar de las salas de cine a quien quiera ver algo que no sea Star Wars, ya que se encuentra en el 90% de la cartelera. Hace unos días en twiter escribía como soy parte de una generación privilegiada en la que puedo volver a ver las películas que disfruté de niño, pero con otros actores. En ese momento no había visto El Despertar de la Fuerza y me refería más a los remakes constantes de cine ochentero, sin embargo la frase conserva su mismo valor con la cinta dirigida por J.J. Abrams. Es interesante como al ver uno de los featuretes sobre Star Wars y el proceso de producción, tanto el mismo Abrams como su esposa se refieren al director como el amo del remake o de la secuela, e incluso bromean que tras la producción de su entrega de La Guerra de las Galaxias tendrían que buscar el trabajo de alguien más para continuarlo o revivirlo. ¿Es ese el caso de esta cinta? Los fans acérrimos dirán que no. Claro, los mismos fans acérrimos disculparán cualquier falla de la obra y dirán que no la entendimos o no sabemos apreciarla. De la misma manera los haters no pararán en indicar sus errores. De manera completamente subjetiva puedo decir que Star Wars: The Force Awakens es una cinta entretenida, narrada de una manera más que efectiva y probablemente tiene el mejor ritmo, al compararlas con sus seis antecesoras. Por cierto, les recuerdo que a partir de hoy, todas las demás cintas son precuelas, así que dejen de darse baños de exquisitez al decir que “las precuelas son malas”. Para la realización de esta cinta tanto Disney como Abrams decidieron irse por una línea muy segura. A final de cuentas aunque es un hecho que la cinta y sus eventuales secuelas van a generar millones en taquilla, lo ideal es generar una visión positiva de la nueva generación para recuperar los cuatro mil millones de dólares de inversión lo más pronto posible. Para hacerlo es que el guión está elaborado tanto por el mismo Abrams como por Lawrence Kasdan y Michael Arndt. Uno escritor de las cintas más representativas de la trilogía original y otro ayudó a alimentar al Sinsajo franquiciatario en una de sus entregas. De la misma manera la composición musical viene de la mano de John Williams, cuyo uso de trompet

Movie Autopsy
67 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Second Look)

Movie Autopsy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2015 61:20


Anthony and Paul have just returned from seeing Star Wars: The Force Awakens for a second time – at a midnight screening. They’ve got more thoughts, more theories and updated interpretations after their second viewing. If you haven’t listened to the first episode, do that first! We’re about chronological order, even if Star Wars episodes aren’t. Directed by J. J. Abrams and written by Lawrence Kasdan, J. J. Abrams & Michael Arndt. Starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony , Peter Mayhew & Max von Sydow. facebook.com/movieautopsy @movieautopsy The post 67 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Second Look) appeared first on Mammoth Audio.

Movie Autopsy
66 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (First Look)

Movie Autopsy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2015 33:34


Anthony and Paul have just returned from the Mebourne premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Before they dash off to the midnight screening, they recorded their first thoughts on the film! Directed by J. J. Abrams and written by Lawrence Kasdan, J. J. Abrams & Michael Arndt. Starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony , Peter Mayhew & Max von Sydow. facebook.com/movieautopsy @movieautopsy The post 66 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (First Look) appeared first on Mammoth Audio.

The Children's Book Podcast

Michael Arndt (@animalopoeia), author of Cat Says Meow, stops by the podcast to talk about starting with a circle and some nondescript blobs, letting the letters create an animal, and the fact that letters are just shapes.  

CLU University Chapel
Chapel, July 9, 2015 Michael Arndt Speaking

CLU University Chapel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2015 15:42


Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast
DZ-04: Catharsis and the Post-Coital Cigarette

Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2014 85:27


How does the end of certain films make your soul shudder? Stu and Chas are joined by their first guest – illustrious script developer and producer Stephen Cleary – to explore how certain films can trigger an outpouring of emotion from the audience. Turns out that Aristotle may have figured it out a few thousand years ago and called it Catharsis. To examine how Catharsis can be triggered by a sequence of fixed beats, Stu, Chas and Stephen zone in on the last few pages of FIELD OF DREAMS, TOY STORY 3 and SE7EN. And Stu brings up FROZEN. Again. LINKS Stephen Cleary's Website: http://www.stephenclearyfilm.com Stephen Cleary's Lecture on Catharsis and Aristotle for Screenwriters SAFC Filmlab on Low Budget Filmmaking FIELD OF DREAMS by Phil Alden Robinson -- Last 5 pages. For educational purposes only. Field of Dreams -- “You’re not invited” (Youtube) Field of Dreams -- “Ray meets his father” (Youtube) TOY STORY 3 by Michael Arndt -- Last 11 pages. For educational purposes only. SE7EN by Andrew Kevin Walker -- Last 18 pages. For educational purposes only. Se7en – “The Box” (Youtube) FROZEN by Jennifer Lee – Last 10 pages. For educational purposes only. Stereofilm: "Defining TV Comedy One Word at a Time" blog by Leo Astudillo on Greg Daniels, writer on THE SIMPSONS and creator of the US version of THE OFFICE. Diary of a Screenwriter: Paul Schrader on the American existentialist protagonist #Scriptchat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23scriptchat #Scriptchat Archives: http://scriptchat.blogspot.com Done Deal Pro: http://www.donedealpro.com/ The Blackboard: http://theblackboard.blcklst.com Reddit /r/Screenwriting Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/ Line by Line Melbourne: http://linebyline-melbourne.blogspot.com.au Thanks to Noisepig Productions for location recording and producing this episode. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or RSS. Please send feedback to ask at draft-zero.com. Please rate us on iTunes!

The ForceCast: Star Wars News, Talk, Interviews, and More!
ForceCast #286: The Rumor Mill Keeps Churning

The ForceCast: Star Wars News, Talk, Interviews, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2014


Erik and Eric dissect a veritable feast of Episode VII rumors on this week's show, from casting reports to an alleged explanation for the departure of screenwriter Michael Arndt. What do we think of Jesse Plemons playing Luke Skywalker's son, Obi-Wan having a daughter, and hologram Jedi cameos? Tune in to find out!

The ForceCast: Star Wars News, Talk, Interviews, and More!
ForceCast #286: The Rumor Mill Keeps Churning

The ForceCast: Star Wars News, Talk, Interviews, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2014 95:40


Erik and Eric dissect a veritable feast of Episode VII rumors on this week's show, from casting reports to an alleged explanation for the departure of screenwriter Michael Arndt. What do we think of Jesse Plemons playing Luke Skywalker's son, Obi-Wan having a daughter, and hologram Jedi cameos? Tune in to find out!

Cell Shock Podcast
Episode 13 - The Not So Suite Life of Zach and Cody

Cell Shock Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2014


Episode 13 - The Not So Suite Life of Zach and CodyHosted by Rob Pigott, Eric Bayer, & Kelly Burke, this is a podcast about the things we and our guests love, whether it be art, film, video games and more!On this episode, Rob and Eric are joined by Ethan Avila, A.K.A. Tikal Shine, and Frank Howley, as we talk how both guests got started as artists, their biggest influences, their personal favorite songs/videos/films they've made, favorite podcasts, Retsuprae, Spring Breakers, The Purge, bizarre YouTube videos, Only God Forgives, The Stanley Parable, Gone Home, Spec Ops: The Line, GameJew, and more!Be sure to subscribe to the Cell Shock Podcast on iTunes as well for future episodes!Cell Shock Podcast Facebook Page Theme Song and “New Years” is by Ethan Avila AKA Tikal ShineEthan’s Bandcamp Eric’s Twitter Frank’s Twitter Frank’s YouTube channel Rob’s Twitter Rob’s YouTube channel Mega64 Daft Punk MGMT Gorillaz QueenStanley KubrickSion Sono Woody Allen 2001: A Space Odyssey A Clockwork Orange Lost Dog The Otaku Social Media Gangsters Who's Afraid of Sailor Moon? (SUBS VS. DUBS) “Real Life” NPRThis American Life Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me! Ira Glass Rooster Teeth Podcast Gaming Cult Podcast Retsuprae Retsutalk I was a guest on (11:30 in) Retsutalk where Diabetus and Slowbeef talk about meeting Frank and Derrick (02:50 in)Slowbeef’s channel Diabetus’ channel DP/30 5SFThe Midnight Show Frank’s Midnight Show “Spring Breakers” Parody Video Spring Breakers 127 Hours This Is the End Freaks and Geeks Drive Nicolas Winding Refn Only God Forgives Why Don’t You Play in Hell? The Last Stand The Purge The Canyons Ethan Hawke Before Midnight Getaway Daniel Day-Lewis Nine Yeezus Metal Machine Music (NOT Metal Sound) In Utero Bound 3 nig nog tryin to get a handbeezy? Sandy Hook Elementary Tribute song "Heaven" by "BABY KAELY" directed and produced by WILL.I.AMSpongebob Style Harlem Reacts to 'Harlem Shake' Videos 'Harlem Shake in the Plane' Video: FAA Investigates College Students Getting Passenger Out of Seats Punch-Drunk Love Reign Over Me Funny People Labor Day Jason Reitman Young Adult Dylan and Cole Sprouse Phillip Seymour Hoffman Paul Thomas Anderson A Late Quartet The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Michael Arndt Star Wars Kid All Your Base are Belong to Us Tay Zonday Psy Shahrukh Khan Slumdog Millionaire The Stanley Parable Spec Ops: The Line Final Fantasy VI Chrono Trigger Gone Home Super Mario 3D World Bioshock Infinite GameJew in Africa GameJew Sings to Miyamoto Frances Ha Gesaffelstein Cold Fish Confessions 47 Ronin The Wolf of Wall Street Bad Grandpa The Cell Shock Podcast, a podcast hosted by me, Rob, aka Jedifan421, all about movies, music, gaming, and pop culture, new and old, as I host a round table discussion with new guests every week from fan communities around the world.

Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
RebelForce Radio November 1, 2013

Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2013 123:08


This week, we discuss the latest Episode VII news including the replacement of screenwriter Michael Arndt and rumors about the return of Harrison Ford to the Star Wars franchise.  Dark Horse Comic's writer / artist Zack Giallongo is In The Cantina to talk about his new book Ewoks: Shadows of Endor;  Darth Vader actor David Prowse shares some of his memories, or lack thereof, from the set of Return of the Jedi in our Investigative Report, and what's up with that animated film about fairies that Lucasfilm has been developing for the last few years?  All this plus long lost RoTJ footage, RFR T-Shirts, RADIO 1138, and The Billy Dee Quote of the Week!

Dual Redundancy: TV Recaps, TV Reviews, and All the Latest in Entertainment News
DR38: The Good Wife, The Michael J. Fox Show and Masters of Sex

Dual Redundancy: TV Recaps, TV Reviews, and All the Latest in Entertainment News

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2013 69:34


In this week's episode we discuss the promotion for Anchorman 2 (1:59), the scandal involving ABC's Scandal (8:40), and Michael Arndt leaving Star Wars VII (13:15). We also wind down The Good Wife's "Hitting the Fan" (20:25), The Michael J. Fox Show's "Teammates" (32:04), and Masters of Sex's "Catherine" (47:29).

The Wrap
The Wrap #53: Coulson Theories

The Wrap

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2013 12:05


TJ wraps up the week with a look back at the box office report — crazy enough, ‘Gravity' has been the number one film for 3 weeks in a row. Can it pull off a fourth? We'll see. Robin Williams is in talks for Night at the Museum 3'. In other news, ‘Night at the Museum 3' is happening? Cool. Paul Greengrass responded to crew members and critics of his film ‘Captain Phillips' that it was a white-wash job on the good captain. And a fine response it was. TJ has some theories about why Agent Coulson is still alive and active in Marvel's TV Show ‘Agents of SHIELD'. Ben Kingsley is set to return to Marvel for an undisclosed project of some kind, presumably revising his role from ‘Iron Man 3'. ‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes' will begin production in 2014 — because apparently the production company behind it wants to commit suicide… Michael Arndt has departed ‘Star Wars VII' as writer. TJ hopes this isn't a bad sign. And of course, find out what's new and what to see this weekend.

Trick or Treat Radio
TorTR #16 - World War G(EEK)

Trick or Treat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2012 147:46


It's been a sad week but we made the best of it and were still able to produce a fun episode. Teeel drops by to chat! Our new funny book segment, the Double Tap starring a slightly less drunk Michael Ravenshadow! We review a film starring our cantankerous film critic MonsterZero! The return of Tiny Wight! Marz and Wolfenstein are your tour guides through the geek. So join us as we say farewell to beloved friends and trip the nerd fantastic... Welcome to Trick or Treat Radio!Topics discussed: The Feminine Critique Podcast, Hellblazer, Jonathan Maberry's Zombie CSU, the crazy weird Dunkin Donuts family, the low budget zombie opus Bloodpigs, out of date monster hunting tips, Greedo shooting first, Mudman, Earth's mightiest heroes meet their end, The Lucky Dog Music Hall, The World War Z trailer, Chef Goreardee, board of health edicts, Brian Keene, A vs X: Consequences, shamblers vs. send more cops zombies, sustaining ones self entirely on Ramen noodles, the perils of time travel, talking baby demon zombies, MonsterZero still disappoints women in post-apocalyptic world, The Pound, Fetus in Japan, The August Underground Trilogy, giant fake penis, a pissed off Nien Nunb, Juan of the Dead, wizards and gorgonites on the big screen, the new Deftones album review, Valiant Comic's Shadowman reboot, Philadelphia's Tattooed Mom, Hunter S. Thompson meets H.P. Lovecraft on the Damned Highway and the new Star Wars Episode VII screenwriter, Michael Arndt.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradio)

Midwest Film Nerds
Episode 10 – Skyfall

Midwest Film Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2012 114:11


Despite technical difficulties, we review Sam Mendes’ Skyfall in an albeit somewhat quiet fashion with respect to Nick and Lance. We also talk about Michael Arndt scripting Star Wars Episode VII and some of our favorite opening title sequences. Show Notes:  …Read more ›

Filmbarátok Podcast

Filmbarátok Podcast #19 Beszélgetnek: Zoly, Peti, freddyD Téma: - Magic Boys (00:21:13) - Elrabolva 2 (00:33:53) - Halálsoron (00:43:05) - Az Éhezők Viadala (00:52:05) - Az Utolsó Műszak (00:59:06) - Expendables 2 (01:08:21) - Szomorú Vasárnap (01:15:54) - Forrest Gump (01:20:38) - Led Zeppelin: Celebration (01:37:01)* Michael Arndt imdb profilja http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1578335/ Az éhezők viadala beszámolóm a trilógiáról http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur6w_L Szomorú vasárnap dal (nem felhívás öngyilkosságra!) http://youtu.be/HAzJ_7CeWbc

Heroine TV Podcast
Heroine TV Podcast #024: DEXTER

Heroine TV Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2012 140:30


Lucia and Kyle discuss all things Dexter. Since this was recorded on Thursday, November 8th, they had not yet seen Sunday's latest episode, "Chemistry." Discussion starts with season 6 of Dexter, reflecting on the series on a whole. At about 28:21 in, they start referencing plot points from the season 7 premiere, but season 7 discussion begins in earnest at about 46:30. At that point, this podcast contains spoilers for episodes up to 7x06, "Do the Wrong Thing."At the end of the podcast they finish things up with discussion of Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm, at the 1:39: 44 mark. Had to do it. Again, this was recorded last Thursday, so the news that Michael Arndt had been brought on to write the screenplay for Episode VII had not yet been released. Go to HeroineTV.com for further episode notes.

CLU University Chapel
CLU Chapel 65: Michael Arndt - Using the Past to Heal: The redemptive power of the story

CLU University Chapel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2010 14:30