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Latest podcast episodes about natalie erika james

Movies Are Reel
Discussing the Movies of September & October 2024

Movies Are Reel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 130:41


MEGA STUFF EPISODE! FOR SURE NOT BECAUSE WE ARE ONCE AGAIN LATE. Join us as we discuss the movies of September and October 2024. SEPTEMBER The Front Room- dir. Max and Sam Eggers; Brandy Norwood, Andrew Burnp, Kathryn Hunter Beetlejuice Beetlejuice- dir. Tim Burton; Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Catherine O'Hara, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux Speak No Evil- dir. James Watkins; James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough Megalopolis- dir. Francis Ford Coppola; Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia Lebouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne Will & Harper- dir. Josh Greenbaum; Will Ferrell, Harper Steele Apartment 7A- dir. Natalie Erika James; Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest, Kevin McNally, Jim Sturgess The Substance- dir. Coralie Fargeat; Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton-Clark OCTOBER Salem's Lot- dir. Gary Dauberman; Lewis Pullman, Mackenzie Leigh, Jordan Preston Carter, Alfre Woodard Joker: Folie à Deux- dir. Todd Phillips; Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Harry Lawtey, Steve Coogan Red Rooms- dir. Pascal Plante; Juliette Gariépy, Laurie Babin, Élisabeth Locas, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos Saturday Night- dir. Jason Reitman; Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cooper Hoffman, Dylan O'Brien, Cory Michael Smith, Lamorne Morris V/H/S/ Beyond •Abduction/Adduction- dir. Jay Cheel •Stork- dir. Jordan Downey •Dream Girl- dir. Virat Pal •Live and Let Dive- dir. Justin Martinez •Fur Babies- dir. Christian and Justin Long •Stowaway- dir. Kate Siegel Terrifier 3- dir. Damien Leone;

The Potential Podcast!
Double Potential Pick - Rosemary's Baby/Apartment 7A

The Potential Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 22:21


Chris and Taylor are doing a double potential pick review covering Apartment 7A / Rosemary's Baby. In the 2024 psychological horror film, Apartment 7A, directed by Natalie Erika James from a screenplay she co-wrote with Christian White and Skylar James. It serves as a prequel to Rosemary's Baby (1968). Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest, Jim Sturgess, and Kevin McNally star. In the 1968 psychological horror film, Rosemary's Baby, written and directed by Roman Polanski, based on Ira Levin's 1967 novel. The film stars Mia Farrow as a newlywed living in Manhattan who becomes pregnant, but soon begins to suspect that her neighbors are members of a Satanic cult who are grooming her in order to use her baby for their rituals. The film's supporting cast includes John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Maurice Evans, Ralph Bellamy, Patsy Kelly, Angela Dorian, and Charles Grodin in his feature film debut. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ X: https://x.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: LetsGetChecked:  Get 25% off your health test at trylgc.com/potential and enter promo code POTENTIAL25

FM4 Film Talk
#257: Rosemarys Baby & Apartment 7A

FM4 Film Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 57:43


„Rosemary's Baby“ gilt als einer der absoluten Klassiker des modernen Horrorkinos, der bei seiner Veröffentlichung 1968 eine Welle an okkulten Schockern auslöste. Die Geschichte eines jungen Paars (Mia Farrow und John Cassavetes), das in einem New Yorker Mietshaus in satanische Ereignisse hineingezogen wird, zählt zu den Schlüsselwerken des heftig umstrittenen Regisseurs Roman Polanski. Pia Reiser und Christian Fuchs nähern sich der teuflischen Story anlässlich eines eben erschienenen Prequels. „Apartment 7A“ von Natalie Erika James erzählt von einer Tänzerin (Julia Garner), die genau in jene Wohnung einzieht, in der später schreckliche Dinge auf Rosemary und ihr Baby warten.Sendungshinweis: FM4 Film Podcast, 29.10.2024, 0 Uhr

AKAPAD's AUDIO AUDACITY PODCAST
APARTMENT 7A - THE 31 DAYS OF DREAD

AKAPAD's AUDIO AUDACITY PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 8:15


Day 24 of the 31 Days of Dread Apartment 7A quietly premiered on Paramount+ without much fanfare or a major publicity campaign. Directed by Natalie Erika James, this captivating period film is deeply rooted in horror history, offering a spectacular cinematic experience.

AKAPAD's AUDIO AUDACITY PODCAST
APARTMENT 7A - THE 31 DAYS OF DREAD

AKAPAD's AUDIO AUDACITY PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 8:15


Day 24 of the 31 Days of DreadApartment 7A quietly premiered on Paramount+ without much fanfare or a major publicity campaign. Directed by Natalie Erika James, this captivating period film is deeply rooted in horror history, offering a spectacular cinematic experience.

W2M Network
Triple Feature: Salem's Lot (2024)/Mr. Crocket/Apartment 7A

W2M Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 136:20


Dorian Price, Robert Winfree and Alexis Hejna review movies currently on streaming services and in theaters: Salems Lot/Mr Crocket/Apartment 7A 2024 Movie Review! First up is Salem's Lot (2024). Then we move on to Mr. Crocket (2024). Finally we review Apartment 7A (2024). 'Salem's Lot is a 2024 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Gary Dauberman, based on the 1975 novel by Stephen King. The film stars Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, John Benjamin Hickey, Bill Camp, Jordan Preston Carter, Nicholas Crovetti, Spencer Treat Clark, William Sadler, and Pilou Asbæk. It is the first feature film adaptation of the book, preceded by miniseries versions from 1979 and 2004. The plot centers on a writer who returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration, only to discover the presence of a vampire. The film was announced in 2019 and shot in 2021, with additional photography in 2022. The film's release was delayed multiple times. 'Salem's Lot had its world premiere as the opening film at the Beyond Fest on September 25, 2024, and was released on Max on October 3, 2024. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Mr. Crocket, directed by Brandon Espy, is a horror film that debuted on Hulu on October 11, 2024, as part of its "Huluween" lineup. The movie, set in 1993, follows a mother's terrifying quest to rescue her son from a demonic children's show host, Mr. Crocket, who kidnaps children and brutally murders their parents. Originally developed from a short film created for Hulu's Bite Size Halloween series, the full-length feature was written by Espy and Carl Reid. It taps into 90s nostalgia with its VHS aesthetic and chilling supernatural elements. Apartment 7A is a 2024 American psychological thriller film directed by Natalie Erika James from a screenplay she co-wrote with Christian White and Skylar James. It serves as a prequel to Rosemary's Baby (1968). Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest, Jim Sturgess, and Kevin McNally star. Apartment 7A had its premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2024, before being released simultaneously on Paramount+ and on digital video on demand on September 27. 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/markkind76 also https://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-network FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich Instagram: markkind76 RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59

The Bloodlust
262 | Apartment 7A

The Bloodlust

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 43:45


Rated RRuntime: 1hr 47minDirected by Natalie Erika JamesWritten by Natalie Erika James, Christian White and Skylar JamesStars: Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest and Jim SturgessPremiered at Fantastic Fest September 20, 2024Released on Paramount+ September 27, 2024RT: 39% critics / 73% audienceSynopsisTerry Gionoffrio is an aspiring dancer who is desperate to revive her career after a bad fall injured her ankle. Known as “the girl who fell” in the industry, she endures humiliating auditions and breaks down while trying to visit a producer in his lavish apartment building, the infamous Bramford. There she meets elderly couple Minnie and Roman Castevet, who offer her a place to stay and access to their many high society connections. But you know what they say about offers that seem too good to be true…Join us in two weeks when we review Terrifier 3, currently in theaters.Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast
The More Deadly Podcast Episode 94: Apartment 7A

The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 72:45


On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel dig into demonic motherhood horror with their review of the Rosemary's Baby prequel, Apartment 7A, directed by Natalie Erika James. So, did this movie make us happy babies, or did we want to wail? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 94 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, directed by Ariane Louis-Seize. In the extended version of this episode for our Patrons, Rachel and Ariel rank all the horror movies from A24 and things get, um, contentious. Support our Patreon to access longer episodes, live shows, and much more! Want to be a part of the show? We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback and questions to rachel@zombiegrrlz.com, or on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @zgpodcasts Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, and Stitcher. If you're listening on Spotify, please consider taking a moment to rate our pod. Check out our sweet merch at Teepublic. The More Deadly theme music is “More Deadly” by Elizabeth Kyle & Eric Newell

More Deadly - The Podcast for Women-Made Horror
The More Deadly Podcast Episode 94: Apartment 7A

More Deadly - The Podcast for Women-Made Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 72:45


On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel dig into demonic motherhood horror with their review of the Rosemary’s Baby prequel, Apartment 7A, directed by Natalie Erika James. So, did this movie make us happy babies, or did we want to wail? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 94 to find out! What to... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 94: Apartment 7A appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

Horror Queers
Apartment 7A (Patreon Clip)

Horror Queers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 6:00


Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Natalie Erika James' Rosemary's Baby prequel Apartment 7A. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscars & Himbeeren - der ntv Filmpodcast
Prequel zu "Rosemaries Baby": Überflüssiger kann eine Vorgeschichte kaum sein!

Oscars & Himbeeren - der ntv Filmpodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 30:24


Als "Rosemaries Baby" mit Mia Farrow in der Hauptrolle 1968 in die Kinos kam, definierte der Film ein ganzes Horror-Genre, und zwar bis in die heutige Zeit hinein. Obwohl der von Regisseur Roman Polański inszenierte Film in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten an Wucht verloren hat, ist er ein wegweisender Klassiker des Kinos. Grund genug für ein Prequel? Das haben sich jedenfalls die Verantwortlichen bei Paramount+ gedacht. Herausgekommen ist jedoch ein Prequel, nach dem wirklich niemand verlangt hat!Die Handlung von "Apartment 7A", unter der Regie von Natalie Erika James, setzt zeitlich etwas vor der des Originals ein. Die junge Tänzerin Terry Gionoffrio (Julia Garner), die in "Rosemaries Baby" nur ein Nebencharakter ist, wird nach einem Bühnenunfall von einem mysteriösen, älteren Ehepaar aufgenommen. Auch wenn die Darbietung der Hauptdarstellerin auf ganzer Linie überzeugt, fügt "Apartment 7A" der eigentlichen Geschichte keine neue Facette hinzu. Unspektakulär plätschert die Handlung vor sich hin und verliert sich in ermüdenden, abgenutzten Wiederholungen.Eine ausführliche Kritik zu "Apartment 7A" von Ronny Rüsch und Axel Max - jetzt in einer neuen Folge des ntv-Podcasts "Oscars & Himbeeren". Außerdem dabei: das Filmdrama "Drei Töchter", der Horror-Klassiker "Rosemaries Baby" sowie der Thriller "Eifersucht".Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.htmlUnsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

The Movies
S3E42. Fantastic Fest 2024 #2: Interview | APARTMENT 7A Director Natalie Erika James

The Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 16:50


Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to the show!---Natalie Erika James, director of the new film APARTMENT 7A, stops by The Movies to chat all about her prequel to ROSEMARY'S BABY, streaming on Paramount + starting Sept. 27! We talk about bringing back 1960s New York design, the delicate art of balancing dark humor with even darker subject matter, how simply STELLAR Julia Garner is as an actress and much, much more!---Follow The Movies on Twitter: @TheMovies_Pod and Facebook: The MoviesCredit Song: "PELOTON"- John Wells

The Movies
S3E41. Fantastic Fest 2024 #1: Apartment 7A (2024) dir. Natalie Erika James

The Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 24:05


Please rate & review The Movies on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen to the show!--- APARTMENT 7A follows in 2024's tradition of independent directors helming prequels to successful horror franchises. We had THE FIRST OMEN and A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE. Now, Natalie Erika James takes the reins to ROSEMARY'S BABY, revealing the story preceding Roman Polanski's iconic 1968 movie.This story follows Terry Gionofrrio (Julia Garner), a New York dancer toughing her way through a marathon of auditions to try and land work. It's already difficult to stand out in New York, but doing so right after sustaining a severe foot injury? Impossible.Coping using pain pills, Terry goes on a bender, and after one particularly bad night, is scooped off the street by the wealthy, doting Castavets - Minnie (Dianne Weist) and Roman (Kevin McNally). The childless couple, drawn to the struggling artist, become her benefactors, offering her a gorgeous apartment in the opulent Bramford building: rent-free. (Daniel, stop drooling. You're embarassing yourself.)But as the days and weeks pass, with more pain pills, impossible auditions, and a one-night experience of which Terry can't quite place the details regarding how she ended up in another's bed, she encounters these bizarre nightmares, hallucinatory and threatening in scope. The once high ceilings of her apartment appear to slowly shrink in size. She swears she sees presences lurking round every corner. And the Castavets? They're a bit too friendly, a bit too doting, a bit too...possessive.Natalie Erika James' movie is surreal, theatrical. At times, I'd dare even say, pulpy. The camera bobs and weaves through musical sequences and hallucinations, borrowing from films such as THE RED SHOES and ALL THAT JAZZ. But the sinister beating heart lies in the real-life horror befalling Terry, one about bodily autonomy, sexual assault and an obsession for success that grows to prevail over one's own wellbeing. This grounds the movie so bitterly that I find the surrounding silliness to often be a welcome tonal reprieve from an otherwise all-too-real nightmare. Mix all this with rich, textural photography, a color palette of decadent chestnuts, mustards and moss greens & costumes that teleport me to 1960s New York. The result's a hazy, tense thriller that breathes new life into a nearly 60-year-old franchise, posing James as an exciting new voice in horror.---Follow The Movies on Twitter: @TheMovies_Pod and Facebook: The MoviesCredit Song: "Be My Baby"- The Ronettes

Sizzling Samachar of the Day
‘Watchmen: Chapter I' cast revealed for animated feature

Sizzling Samachar of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 5:20


Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the stellar cast for the animated adaptation of Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel, Watchmen: Chapter I, set to release on August 13. This adaptation features Matthew Rhys as Nite Owl, Katee Sackhoff as Silk Spectre, and Titus Welliver as Rorschach, among others. The movie will be available digitally and on Blu-ray (4K Ultra HD) on August 27, with Watchmen: Chapter II slated for 2025. Fans can also enjoy past adaptations like Zack Snyder's 2009 film and Damon Lindelof's 2019 miniseries on Max while they wait.

The Nick Taylor Horror Show
SMILE, RELIC & NIGHT SWIM DP, Charlie Sarroff

The Nick Taylor Horror Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 40:34


Welcome to the Nick Taylor Horror Show!As always, each episode of The Nick Taylor Horror Show explores how today's horror filmmakers are getting their movies made while deconstructing their methods and career strategies into practical insights that you can use on your own horror filmmaking journey. This includes their creative processes, funding resources, favorite books & tools, key life lessons, and much, much more.Today's guest is Charlie Saroff, a cinematographer who has quickly established himself as a powerhouse in the horror genre.Charlie's breakout work on Natalie Erika James' Relic garnered widespread acclaim for its haunting atmosphere and masterful visual storytelling. This success led to his collaboration with Parker Finn on Smile and his upcoming work on the Smile sequel.In today's episode, Charlie and I dive deep into the craft of horror cinematography, and strategies for creating tension and fear through visuals. We also get into his keys for successful collaborations between directors and DPs and Charlie shares valuable advice for filmmakers looking to enhance their overall visual storytelling skills.Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Charlie Saroff:Utilize Misdirection. Scares often rely on the element of surprise. When crafting shots that elicit fear or tension, use decoys and misdirection to direct the audience's attention in one direction so you can surprise them from another. This is largely achieved through composition and lighting. This relies on the principle that what the audience doesn't see is as important as what they do see. By manipulating their expectations, you can create a more impactful scare. For example, using dark corners or areas of the frame to hint at something lurking just out of sight can build suspense and heighten the eventual reveal. This, of course partially relies on editing but starts with what's on screen.Plan but Be Flexible. Charlie says that no matter how much you plan at best 90% of it will go right while the other 10% will be complete chaos. It's important to put yourself in a position to leverage that chaos. Thorough prep with shot lists and storyboards is crucial, however, it's equally important to remain open to spontaneous opportunities that arise on set. David Lynch advocates for being fully present on set to recognize and maximize visual opportunities that present themselves serendipitously. While planning ensures you have a roadmap and backup plan, being flexible allows you to adapt to the changing dynamics of a scene, which can often lead to unexpectedly brilliant shots.Test your gear, test your look. Testing is crucial to understand how different lenses and cameras perform under various conditions and to ensure consistency in your film's visual style. Charlie conducts thorough camera and lens tests to determine the best equipment and experiment with different desired looks and uses the results to determine which gear to use before he makes his final selection. He will even go so far as to test out how different paint colors read with different lenses and cameras. This thorough testing process ensures the film's visual consistency and quality.Follow Charlie Sarroff at:IMDb ProfileInstagramWebsiteX (Twitter)Vimeo

The Skeleton Boys
169: Relic (2020)

The Skeleton Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 61:50


Decaying home! Dementia! Insidious presence! This week the boys meet a daughter and grand daughter, who are looking for an elderly mother who vanished. Only to find the RELIC!! Relic is a remarkable debut, by Natalie Erika James. The movie takes on the theme of dementia in a new and eerie way.  haunted house story but the failure of our own minds and bodies. But does Relic tighten new screws of the genre or less effective by the end? Plus, we go back to TV Corner and check out Ju-on: Origins episode 2!! And so much more!!! You can always email us: skeletonboyspod@gmail.com Instagram and Threads: https://www.instagram.com/skeletonboyspod/

Cadaver Dogs
TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN / RELIC: Demonic Dementia (ft. Who's There? Podcast)

Cadaver Dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 87:44


We're baaaaaaack!! The Cadaver Dogs return, joined by Allison Broder of the Who's There? Podcast, with a brand new episode on the horrors of aging and dementia. We'll first dive into the popular found footage film THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN (2014), directed by Adam Robitel. College student Mia is making a documentary on Alzheimer's, and Deborah Logan and her daughter invite Mia to feature them as her main subjects. But what happens when Deborah's condition takes a turn for the supernatural? On the other side of the world, three generations of women come together when the oldest's mind begins to unravel in the Australian movie RELIC (2020), directed by Natalie Erika James. This one gets a bit experimental, but we're unafraid to discuss its symbolism from mazes to mold to that weird alien-like creature. 0:09:07 - The Taking of Deborah Logan 0:37:48 - Relic 1:06:24 - Comparisons 1:17:56 - Bone Reviews Follow us at:  instagram.com/cadaverdogspod twitter.com/cadaverdogspod . Who's There? Podcast open.spotify.com/show/4ttT3axNhNyCNTump3yK2B?si=79ff2a757d5c4f3f instagram.com/whostherepc/ twitter.com/whostherepc/ . “About Dementia,” Alzheimer's Society alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia “The Taking of Deborah Logan As Faux-Queer Archive,” by Alex Hall certifiedforgotten.com/the-taking-of-deborah-logan/ “Creswick,” short film by Natalie Erika James on Alter youtu.be/quOkFWCKSxw . Send us your film suggestions at: cadaverdogspodcast@gmail.com Cover art by Omri Kadim. Theme by Adaam James Levin Areddy. Music featured in this episode: Gaia in Fog by Dan Bodan, Haunted by Russ Bugden.

RRR FM: Plato's Cave
Mapping Global Horror PLUS filmmaker Natalie Erika James

RRR FM: Plato's Cave

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 47:38


Hosts Paul Anthony Nelson and Emma Westwood talk to lecturers in cinema and screen studies Andrew Lynch and Jessica Balanzategui about ACMI's Mapping Global Horror conference. Plus, Emma and Paul discuss the films in ACMI's Focus on the Dead program before talking to filmmaker Natalie Erika James about her Australian psychological horror RELIC.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_screen_show/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/primal_screen

The Complete Guide to Horror Movies
#58 - Stupid Old B***h | Relic (2020)

The Complete Guide to Horror Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 31:24


It all runs in the family!Join BP, Coop and Justin as we discuss Relic, the 2020 Australian horror film that focuses on a terrifying physical manifestation of dementia.Follow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below.↪ Facebook↪ TikTok↪ Twitter↪ Instagram↪ Subscribe to our YouTube channel↪ Tip us $5↪ Linktree↪ Website↪ Shop our Store!ProductionIn October 2018, Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote joined the cast of the film with Natalie Erika James directing from a screenplay she co-wrote alongside Christian White. Jake Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker served as producers on the film, while Anthony Russo and Joe Russo served as executive producers under their Nine Stories Productions and AGBO banners, respectively.ReleaseThe film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 25 January 2020.[6] On 10 March, it was announced that IFC Midnight had acquired the North American distribution rights to the film. In the United States, it was released on 3 July 2020 in drive-in theatres and received a wide release in theatres and video on demand on 10 July.Box officeRelic grossed $192,352 from 69 theatres in its opening weekend, finishing first among reported films. It then made $195,674 from 128 theatres in its second weekend.Critical responseOn review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 92% based on 231 reviews, with an average score of 7.6/10. The site's critics consensus reads, "Relic ratchets up its slowly building tension in an expertly crafted atmosphere of dread, adding up to an outstanding feature debut for director/co-writer Natalie Erika James." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, based on 34 critics, indicating "generally favourable reviews.#relic #australia #rupaul #callmemother #australiahorror #dementia #horror #movie #death #horrorfilm #splatter #deathscene #blood #gore #scarymovie #horror #completeguidetohorror #horrormovie #scary #creepy #graphic

The Cinematography Podcast
Charlie Sarroff, cinematographer of the horror films Smile and Relic

The Cinematography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 58:12


Cinematographer Charlie Sarroff loves to shoot horror movies, and he knew when he read the script for the horror film, Smile, that it would be fun, gory and dark. This week (10/12/2022) Smile is still the number one movie in America, with the biggest opening of September and the highest box office take overall for its second straight week. Charlie and Smile director Parker Finn first met at a SXSW event, where each had movies showing at the festival. They found they had similar tastes and sensibilities. Finn loved Charlie's previous work on the horror film Relic and asked Charlie to be Smile's cinematographer. Movies such as The Ring, It Follows and Rosemary's Baby were big influences on their approach to Smile. Charlie chose to build a sense of suspense with camera movement, so the audience feels as though a lurking presence was there at all times. They almost exclusively used wide lenses and no over the shoulder shots so that the character of Rose would always feel isolated. Every scene Rose is in, she is meant to feel disconnected from other people. Smiles were also a big motif in the film, of course, and served as a metaphor for the masks everyone wears. As a kid, Charlie really loved skateboarding and video production became a big part of it. He had a camcorder and recorded skate videos of his friends. Charlie knew early on that he enjoyed shooting and editing more than directing, and he decided to go to film school in Melbourne. Friends in film school asked him to shoot their movies and he worked his way up, filming music videos and commercials. Charlie's biggest break came when director Natalie Erika James asked him to shoot her short film Creswick which she expanded into the feature film Relic and was picked up by IFC. At first, the film's backers wanted to go with someone more experienced to shoot Relic, but Charlie prevailed and the film ended up going to Sundance and SXSW. Find Charlie Sarroff: https://charliesarroff.com/ Instagram: @charlie_sarroff Find out even more about this episode, with extensive show notes and links: http://camnoir.com/ep187/ Sponsored by Arri: https://www.arri.com/en Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz

Let's Watch Scary Movies
Ep 24: Relic - "The Least Funny Episode"

Let's Watch Scary Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 68:54


Everything decays....including our ability to make jokes in this week's episode. Join your favourite whorror-hosts as we discuss the Masterpiece that is Natalie Erika James' debut feature "Relic". Kaitlin goes full Dick Van Dyke, Jenny gets confused by a family teethbrushing party and we ask the question "what the fuck is going on?" about 15 times. Read our tribute to Anne Rice in issue 5 of The Nottingham Horror Collective zine available now! @tnhczine -------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records, with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Editing by Jenny Steggles ------------------------

Quiet Little Horrors
Episode 03.02: Relic

Quiet Little Horrors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 41:48


We continue this month's discussion of the horror of old age and generational trauma with 2020's Relic, directed by Natalie Erika James. A slow-burn psychological horror woven among three women of the samily but different generations, this one leads to surprisingly tender hidden places.

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast
Dementia / Relic (2020)

Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 104:17


Light your candle, follow the post-it notes and meet us in the wall behind the mantle as we discuss Dementia with Natalie Erika James's Relic. Everything decays. Research Links: The role of grief in dementia caregiving Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Ear For Fear
EPISODE 69: RELIC (2020)

Ear For Fear

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 76:08


Relic. Join Darren and Rick as they discuss this haunting and emotional outing full of regrets, isolation and dementia. Does Relic have character and personality, or is this film to be left behind and forgotten about?

Locadora do Trash
Diretores do Horror - Natalie Erika James | Locadora do Trash

Locadora do Trash

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 55:34


Olá! Bem vindo a mais um podcast do Locadora do Trash do site do Terror Mania. Entrando dentro das homenagens aos "grandes diretores do horror", dessa vez homenageamos a diretora Natalie Erika James.

The Next Reel Film Podcast Master Feed
The Next Reel Film Podcast Relic • The Next Reel • Member Bonus

The Next Reel Film Podcast Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 54:15


The members voted and for September 2021, they selected Natalie Erika James' 2020 horror film ‘Relic' as our member bonus episode. This is now the seventh film in our Horror Debuts series. Check out the film and tune in!

The Next Reel by The Next Reel Film Podcasts
Relic • The Next Reel • Member Bonus

The Next Reel by The Next Reel Film Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 54:15


The members voted and for September 2021, they selected Natalie Erika James' 2020 horror film ‘Relic' as our member bonus episode. This is now the seventh film in our Horror Debuts series. Check out the film and tune in!

The Next Reel Film Podcast Master Feed
Relic • Member Bonus

The Next Reel Film Podcast Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 54:14


Relic delivers on the haunted house tropes. There's a tone and mood that often permeates horror films that give you a constant sense of dread and terror. Sometimes, it's broken up with laughs or jump scares, but that's clearly not what director/co-writer Natalie Erika James is looking for. Her debut film Relic generates this sense of dread and terror but maintains it throughout in a quiet way that for some keeps them on the edges of their seats but for others leaves them feeling bored. Which are we? Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we add to our Horror Debuts series this member bonus episode, James' 2020 film Relic. Relic is a quiet but moody metaphorical horror film. There are shadowy spirits lurking in the corners of Edna's house, but are they really there? The way James constructs the film creates wonderful tension as we just catch glimpses of something in the shadows. It's really a blink-and-you-miss-it type of treat because they're not highlighted by musical stings that hit you over the head. We love the way she builds tension through these techniques, and how she uses her location to great effect. The cast is wonderful as well. Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote play the three generations of this family and as the story progresses, we are right there with mother and daughter as they try to sort out what's wrong with Gram. Their performances become more affecting as the story reveals itself to be about the family struggle with Alzheimer's. It's a powerful metaphor handled well and works because of the power in the three lead performances. Relic is a quiet horror film but one that works exceptionally well for us. It's likely not for everyone, particularly people who are looking for those jump scares in their horror, but we had a great time watching it and talking about it. Check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership — visit TruStory FM. Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch Theatrical trailer Poster artwork Flickchart Letterboxd Get your Relic T-Shirt!

The Next Reel by The Next Reel Film Podcasts

Relic delivers on the haunted house tropes. There's a tone and mood that often permeates horror films that give you a constant sense of dread and terror. Sometimes, it's broken up with laughs or jump scares, but that's clearly not what director/co-writer Natalie Erika James is looking for. Her debut film Relic generates this sense of dread and terror but maintains it throughout in a quiet way that for some keeps them on the edges of their seats but for others leaves them feeling bored. Which are we? Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we add to our Horror Debuts series this member bonus episode, James' 2020 film Relic. Relic is a quiet but moody metaphorical horror film. There are shadowy spirits lurking in the corners of Edna's house, but are they really there? The way James constructs the film creates wonderful tension as we just catch glimpses of something in the shadows. It's really a blink-and-you-miss-it type of treat because they're not highlighted by musical stings that hit you over the head. We love the way she builds tension through these techniques, and how she uses her location to great effect. The cast is wonderful as well. Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote play the three generations of this family and as the story progresses, we are right there with mother and daughter as they try to sort out what's wrong with Gram. Their performances become more affecting as the story reveals itself to be about the family struggle with Alzheimer's. It's a powerful metaphor handled well and works because of the power in the three lead performances. Relic is a quiet horror film but one that works exceptionally well for us. It's likely not for everyone, particularly people who are looking for those jump scares in their horror, but we had a great time watching it and talking about it. Check it out then tune in! The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership — visit TruStory FM. Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch Theatrical trailer Poster artwork Flickchart Letterboxd Get your Relic T-Shirt!

El Espacio De La Ignorancia

En este episodio hablamos de la película Relic de la directora Natalie Erika James.

A Movie Odyssey
Relic (2020) with John Lyons

A Movie Odyssey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 59:18


Erie-based filmmaker John Lyons, director of the new film Unearth and proprietor of the Film Grain and Cinemactivist podcasts, joins Brad and Gus to discuss the Australian horror film from first-time feature director Natalie Erika James. Email us: amovieodyssey.podcast@gmail.com

2 Guys 5 Movies
109: The Fresh Five - January to May 2021

2 Guys 5 Movies

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 93:51


This week, 2 Guys returns with one of Frank's "fresh five" lists where he lists the top five movies he's watched this year regardless of genre or year produced. The list includes the recent Canadian sci-fi/comedy, Psycho Goreman, Paul Schrader's First Reformed, Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird, the recent dramedy/noir, The Kid Detective, and Natalie Erika James's horror film, The Relic. If you are a fan of the podcast, there are other two important ways you can help us. First, you can please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your podcast client. That not only would be useful to us for the feedback, but also help us receive more attention. Second, if you like your Facebook page, 2 Guys 5 Movies, it would be helpful to like or share our posts so others can learn about 2 Guys 5 Movies and decide if it is for them. Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

Grindhouse Girls Podcast
GGP Episode 49: Rated P for Post-Its and Passageways AKA RELIC

Grindhouse Girls Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 60:30


A people in the walls movie that doesn't suck?! That's right! This week Brit and Katie cover Natalie Erika James's psychological horror RELIC starring Emily Mortimer, Bella Heathcote, and Robyn Nevin. Next week's movie is a double feature on SUSPIRA (1977 and 2018). Stay spoopy ya'll! Royalty free music used: Ready Set Go and Outro White Smoke Copyright 2020 Grindhouse Girls Podcast Timestamps: 00:00:49 Intro 00:02:27 What We're Watching 00:06:00 RELIC intro 00:08:23 Cast 00:12:40 Synopsis 00:16:30 SPOILERS 00:51:26 Ratings and Final Thoughts 00:52:12 Next Week's Movie

The Evil Thread
4. Relic (2020)

The Evil Thread

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 93:57


On the latest episode of The Evil Thread, we talk mental illness again, but are able to in a different light thanks to the efforts of Natalie Erika James on her debut feature length film Relic (2020). We also talk unnecessary changes to movies, questionable life choices, bad landlords, and the struggles of sharing streaming services with friends. Feel free to contact us with your own insights into the movies we review as well as to suggest new movies for us to review. Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast, it really helps us out a ton!  Review starts at 28:04  Gmail:theevilthread1981@gmail.com Logo design: @maggiemaemary

Cine para todos
Relic: el gran debut de Natalie Erika James en el terror

Cine para todos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 50:19


Hablamos de 'Relic', una película de terror que ha dividido al público en las opiniones. ¿Demasiado lenta, alejada del verdadero terror? o ¿un gran debut alejado de o convencional que sí logra aterrar? Te contamos por qué estamos más del segundo lado.

CinEspacio24
Crítica de Relic y Akelarre

CinEspacio24

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 88:21


En este programa de "El fantástico antro del gato", analizamos la cintas de terror "Relic" de Natalie Erika James y "Akelarre" de Pablo Agüero

Ona Cultural - programa de la ràdio Ona de Sants M
Ona Cultural secció #OnaCinema 11.03.2021 Premios Goya, estrenes, Americana i +

Ona Cultural - programa de la ràdio Ona de Sants M

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 81:59


A #OnaCinema hem parlat sobre els #PremiosGoya, l'Os d'Or de la #Berlinale per al director #RaduJude amb 'Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn', les estrenes de #YLlovieronPájaros de Louise Archambault, #Minari de Lee Isaac Chung, #Relic de Natalie Erika James, un recorregut per l'#AmericanaFilmFest, que podeu gaudir encara a #Filmin i al Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid (comentant films com 'Funny Face', #TheKillingOfTwoLovers, #BeastBeast, #Shithouse, #BloodyNoseEmptyPockets, els #curtmetratges...) , el rodatge de la nova pel·lícula de Cesc Gai, 'Historias para no contar' i les actrius que intervindran a la nova d'Almodóvar 'Madres paralelas', les properes nominacions als #Oscar2021, el film 'Historias de miedo para contar en la oscuridad' de André Ovredal (#Netflix) i properament comentarem la sèrie #MythicQuest de Rob McElhenney (#Apple+) i molt +... #OnaCultural #onadesants 94.6FM onadesants.cat #cinema #JosepMariaJolis #LluísRueda #LauraClemente #JoséAngelRico

Cine Aparte con Fernanda Solórzano

Para Sigmund Freud, lo siniestro es la sensación angustiante que invade a las personas cuando aquello que les resultaba familiar se torna de pronto extraño. La directora Natalie Erika James retoma esta idea en una cinta de terror que vuelve literal la descomposición psicológica de una mujer que padece demencia senil, pero a la vez describe el dolor personal de una hija ante la desintegración de su madre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What A Scream
Bonus Episode! 'Relic' Review.

What A Scream

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 37:37


This week, Ygraine and Niamh chat about bad and unnecessary remakes of Asian horrors, true crime (again!) and discuss and review the 2020 film 'Relic' directed by Natalie Erika James and starring Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote.

Monocle 24: The Monocle Weekly
Natalie Erika James

Monocle 24: The Monocle Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 12:37


We meet Natalie Erika James, director of ‘Relic', to learn more about ageing, loss and the very personal inspiration for her chilling debut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RdMCast
RdMCast #264 – Relic: o horror do envelhecer

RdMCast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 57:35


Partindo do envelhecimento e da perda de si como construção de seu suspense, “Relic” (2020) é nosso objeto de discussão no RdMCast desta semana. Um dos únicos filmes de horror a ser lançado neste complicado 2020, o drama/horror australiano foi a escolha dos nossos ouvintes para este episódio. Escrito e dirigido pela estreante Natalie Erika James, Relic lentamente constrói seus temas centrais, gerando muita tensão e boas reflexões. * ARTE DA VITRINE: Estúdio Grim SEJA UM(A) APOIADOR(A) * Apoie o RdM a produzir mais conteúdo e ganhe recompensas exclusivas! * Acesse: https://apoia.se/rdm * Conheça a Sala dos Apoiadores: http://republicadomedo.com.br/sala-dos-apoiadores/] ESTÚDIO GRIM – Design para conteúdo digital * Portfólio: https://www.behance.net/estudiogrim * Instagram @estudiogrim * designgrim@gmail.com PODCAST EDITADO POR * Ilha Flutuante: https://www.ilhaflutuante.com.br/ CITADOS NO PROGRAMA * Crítica do João Pedro Accinelli: http://republicadomedo.com.br/relic/ OUÇA O RDMCAST NO SPOTIFY! * Acesse: https://spoti.fi/2DWoFCX GRUPO ABERTO NO TELEGRAM * Link direto: http://bit.ly/2Ao6dOd Tem algo para nos contar? Envie um e-mail! contato@republicadomedo.com.br Twitter: @rdmcast Instagram: Republica do Medo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Deadly - The Podcast for Women-Made Horror
The More Deadly Podcast Episode 12: Relic

More Deadly - The Podcast for Women-Made Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 51:19


On this episode of More Deadly, we talk about the horror of guilt and grief as a family legacy in our review of Relic, directed by Natalie Erika James. So, was this movie a spooky keepsake we’ll cherish? Check out The More Deadly Podcast Episode 12 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Ravenous,... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 12: Relic appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

The Story Of
A Discussion on the Haunting New Film, Relic SPOILERS

The Story Of

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 65:39


SPOILERS: Suzie and Matt Dixon join me for a discussion on the allegorical horror film Relic. A haunting masterpiece written and directed by Natalie Erika James. 

The Nick Taylor Horror Show
PALE DOOR & SCARE PACKAGE Director, Aaron B. Koontz [Episode 48]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 82:07


Aaron B.  Koontz is a writer, director, producer, and founder of Paper Street Pictures. Aaron made his feature debut with Camera Obscura, and recently directed the core story in Scare Package, featured on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. Aaron's most recent release was The Pale Door, a horror western about a group of cowboys who take shelter in a brothel, only to find out it's a coven of ravenous witches. Pale Door was a refreshingly original blast and is now streaming on VOD and coming soon to Shudder.  Here to kick us off are some key takeaways from this conversation with Aaron B. Koontz.  Center yourself. We talked about this a little bit with the Natalie Erika James interview, but it's worth reiteration. If in the midst of a shoot, you as the director are experiencing negative emotions like anxiety, fear, anger, or frustration,  there's a good chance you're going to become irrational and make wrong decisions. Counter this by finding a way to center yourself, even if it holds up production. But don't go crazy, because it shouldn't take much time. What Aaron does when things get hectic is he goes to his car to regroup - he puts the music on along with the cool air and just breathes, and two minutes is all it takes for him to get centered. Taking the time to do this is not lazy or self-indulgent; it's essential because nobody wants to work with an overly emotional director. Figure out what your way to get centered is and make a habit of doing it.   Allow your shit to stink. Aaron mentioned that his first few screenplays and shorts were not, by his own admission, all that great, but it was still important that he make them, if only for the sake of learning how to make films. If you wait until your writing voice is perfect before writing that screenplay, you'll probably never get around to writing it. Similarly, if you wait until you feel ready to be a director before trying to direct, there's a chance you'll never get to it. So even if you don't think your material is not great yet, make it anyway because you'll gain the knowledge to get better.  Now, it's important to emphasize, that this is no excuse for shitty writing or a lack of effort, you should and better work your ass off, but if you're insecure about your work, it's still critical that you push forward anyway because what many people don't seem to realize is that the only way to prepare for becoming a director is by directing.    Insist on that phone call. While pitching his first feature, Camera Obscura, Aaron had been turned down by a production company that he really wanted to work with after months of conversations. When they turned him down, he was level-headed about it, but he requested a phone call with the head producer. They agreed, and as you can guess, this one single phone call ultimately led to his movie getting greenlit. It's important to not only never give up but to be very strategic about how you push forward in the face of rejection. After being turned down, Aaron made a very simple & reasonable request for that phone call, and that can make all the difference. When it comes to this business, there's such a razor's edge between things getting made and things not getting made that it's frightening. You really have to be insistent. Plus, a lot of producers will often test the resolve of the directors they work with by rejecting them at first and observing how they recover. So always ALWAYS insist on that phone call. You don't have to be a 20-something; in fact, it's probably better that you aren't. Directing requires a lot of intelligence and life skills, like time management, budgeting, and leadership ability. Aaron didn't begin directing until he was in his 30's and his knowledge and professionalism tremendously helped push him forward — he was more prepared and able to manage high amounts of pressure which ultimately made him a great director.  So if you're not in your twenties, take heart, you're probably way more prepared to helm a movie now than you would have been at 25. I've personally been guilty of coming down on myself for not having a feature under my belt by the age of 30, Spielberg made Jaws at 26 for Chrissakes! But as Aaron said, “he's Steven Spielberg.” If you're older, you're wiser, and your insight, intelligence, and sophistication can only make you a better director.  Write every day. Aaron writes for an hour every single day. Every day. No matter what. Unless, of course, he's directing. But what's interesting is that to him, writing isn't always necessarily putting words on the page; in some cases, writing can be as simple as thinking about the material because this is effort towards the development of the work. Therefore it's important to do it every single day. Depending on the type of writer you are, you may not want to over-burden yourself with a word minimum, so maybe consider a time minimum during which you write, and if nothing comes, simply think about the material.  Here's the thing: if all you do is sit for an hour and think about what you're writing, the connective tissues of the material will remain intact, and this magic thing will happen, where you naturally will start writing in your head throughout your day.  Your brain will naturally keep developing the material and solving the problems of your script subconsciously. But the only way to stay this sharp with your writing is to do it every day. So however you choose to write, do it every single day. Thanks as always for listening to The Nick Taylor Horror Show, if you enjoyed this episode, why not share it with your friends and family or filmmaking buddies? Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram & Twitter at @ImNickTaylor. Thanks again for listening!    ----- Produced by Simpler Media

The Pop Culture Coram Deo Podcast!
Relic (by Natalie Erika James with Emily Mortimer) (PCCD 74)

The Pop Culture Coram Deo Podcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 39:45


This week Jared and Jeff set down to talk about a movie that captured their imaginations: Relic - a metaphorical horror film from Natalie Erika James starring Emily Mortimer. Worth Reading (and As Mentioned): Second Forgetting: Remembering the Power of the Gospel during Alzheimer's Disease by Benjamin T. Mast

More Deadly - The Podcast for Women-Made Horror
The More Deadly Podcast Episode 11: She Dies Tomorrow

More Deadly - The Podcast for Women-Made Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 47:53


On this episode of More Deadly, we talk ideological contagion and existential dread in our review of She Dies Tomorrow, directed by Amy Seimetz. So, did we catch the fever? Check out The More Deadly Podcast Episode 11 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Relic, directed by Natalie Erika James. Want to be... Read More The post The More Deadly Podcast Episode 11: She Dies Tomorrow appeared first on The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast.

The Nick Taylor Horror Show
RELIC Director, Natalie Erika James [Episode 43]

The Nick Taylor Horror Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 43:32


Relic is one of the newest movies from IFC Midnight and the feature debut of Australian filmmaker, Natalie Erika James. Relic tells the heartbreaking story of a family of women dealing with the mental decline of their matriarchal grandmother due to what seems to be Alzheimers, but upon closer inspection appears to be something malevolent and evil.  Relic was a very striking & multifaceted movie, and I highly recommend it. It blends very deep emotions, with atmosphere, and eeriness and nuances all while confronting serious themes of familial trauma and tragedy. One of the reasons Relic is so emotionally poignant is because it was based on Natalie's own family struggles with the gradual decline of her grandmother due to Alzheimers. You can tell by watching it that Relic is a deeply personal story, and it takes a certain amount of bravery to explore that as deeply as Natalie did.  Ultimately, Relic hits all the right emotional notes and delivers the scares in equal measure, and overall was one of the most exciting horror movies of this year. Natalie really knocked my socks off with Relic and I truthfully can't wait to see what she does next. Now without further ado, please enjoy, Natalie Erika James.   Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Natalie:    Seriously, make shorts. Shorts are a big argument within the filmmaking community, but most directors I've spoken to swear by them as a necessary part of becoming a director. Natalie took her short on the festival circuit and it got her representation which ultimately enabled her to make a very legitimate feature debut with a healthy budget because producers knew her style and what she was capable of.  Now this is a unlikely example but the power of Natalie's short got her an agent which helped her get producers like Jake Gyllenhaal and the Russo Brothers behind her. (Yes that's Marvel/Avengers Russo Brothers). Clearly there's more to this story, and it took years for this to all come together, but, having a rep really helps, so make a short get a rep.    Don't overlook your mental health.Indie filmmaking can be agony, and often involves multiple sleepless nights and endless amounts of stress, all of which is par for the course. However, as Natalie pointed out, as a director your mental health is of the upmost importance and typically it's one of the most overlooked elements of filmmaking. Natalie states that she would take walks to figure out difficult scenarios, and turned to meditation to better equip her cognitive health. The better your mental health, the less emotional you will be and the better you will be at being creative and solving problems.  This is particularly important at the very beginning stages of your production because you'll want to be as clearheaded as possible and save your steam for the end so you don't burn out prematurely.  Yes, many stressful elements of directing are entirely unavoidable, but do what you can to be as rested and mentally healthy as possible on your sets. It's very easy to forget about this in our hustle bustle culture but find ways to sneak in naps, and take those brakes when you need to. It doesn't make you lazy, it makes you a smart director who knows how to manage their creative and cognitive energy. All of which ultimately will serve your movie.    Get personal. Natalie put her own personal story into Relic, however when you watch the movie, it's easy to project your own experiences and interpretations into it and that universality is what makes Relic so powerful.  Bottom line, the more that you open up, the more your audience will relate to you. Clearly you're not gonna reach everybody, but the deeper you go into your own personal story, the more powerful and effective your movie will be for others.  Chances are others have dealt with something similar and your movie will convey to them that they're not alone. This is the true power of this level of personal filmmaking and horror is the most perfect genre for doing this. The events that occurred in Relic are clearly not what happened to Natalie‘s family, but they are inspired by it and the movie is no less powerful, in fact the horror element makes these emotions work at an even higher level. Horror is the one of the best metaphorical vehicles for exploring and addressing trauma, tragedy, and topics otherwise difficult to confront. No other genre really lets you do this as safely as horror. So if you have a deeply personal story to tell, the horror genre can really let you run wild and confront real horrors in extreme ways. The entire process can be healing to the filmmaker, and if it's healing to the filmmaker, it's going to be healing for audiences. This is one of the many reasons why horror is an important genre.  Books Mentioned:   Judith Weston Directing Actors book On Writing by Stephen King Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Making Movies is HARD!!!
A Dream Come True with Natalie Erika James!

Making Movies is HARD!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 57:43


This week we speak with Australian writer and filmmaker Natalie Erika James about the making of her horror film, Relic, that had its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival. Natalie also talks about the adventure of making a horror film as a woman, from proof of concept to getting Jake Gyllenhal on board as a producer and the Russo brothers as executive producers and if she suffered from any sort of imposter syndrome directing Emily Mortimer as a first time director.Additionally our Players of the week, Independent Female Storytellers Cassandra Chowdhury and Amy Oden also talk about if they've ever felt like an imposter on set. Where to Find Natalie and The Players of the Week!Natalie Erika James WebsiteCassandra Chowdhury on VimeoAmy Oden's WebsiteNate Ruegger's WebsiteContact Liz & Alrik Send us an emailYou can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.comYou can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.comYou can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram!Leave a comment on our websiteFind us on our Facebook Community PageContact us on Twitter and Facebook  

The Horror Vision
Relic & The Beach House

The Horror Vision

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 66:55


This past weekend Ray and Shawn dug into two highly anticipated Horror releases – Natalie Erika James' Relic and Jeffrey A. Brown's The Beach House. We do in-depth, spoiler-free reviews for both films, but if you're like us and couldn't wait to see them, you can listen after our show's