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Before recently, we knew John Bleasdale best as one of our favorite podcasters - he hosts, among others, “Writers on Film,” a spotlight on film books, on which Jason has guested twice. Now John has written a book of his own, “The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick,” and joins us to discuss one of Malick's best, “Days of Heaven.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Thin Red Line: A Masterpiece Explored by Peter A. DeLuca For Memorial Day 2025, film enthusiast Peter A. DeLuca, known as AKAPAD The Film Buff, reflects on what he considers the greatest war movie of all time: The Thin Red Line (1998). Directed by Terrence Malick, this cinematic gem stands out for its profound exploration of war, humanity, and sacrifice. DeLuca delves into the historical context of the film, its competitive landscape during its release, and its enduring significance. Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II, The Thin Red Line transcends traditional war narratives with its philosophical depth and poetic visuals. DeLuca highlights how the film's release alongside other 1998 war epics, like Saving Private Ryan, sparked debates among critics and audiences. Yet, its introspective storytelling and stellar ensemble cast cemented its legacy. For history buffs and cinephiles alike, The Thin Red Line remains a vital work, offering timeless insights into the human cost of conflict. DeLuca's passion for this masterpiece underscores why it continues to resonate, making it a fitting tribute for Memorial Day reflection.
The Thin Red Line: A Masterpiece Explored by Peter A. DeLucaFor Memorial Day 2025, film enthusiast Peter A. DeLuca, known as AKAPAD The Film Buff, reflects on what he considers the greatest war movie of all time: The Thin Red Line (1998). Directed by Terrence Malick, this cinematic gem stands out for its profound exploration of war, humanity, and sacrifice. DeLuca delves into the historical context of the film, its competitive landscape during its release, and its enduring significance.Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II, The Thin Red Line transcends traditional war narratives with its philosophical depth and poetic visuals. DeLuca highlights how the film's release alongside other 1998 war epics, like Saving Private Ryan, sparked debates among critics and audiences. Yet, its introspective storytelling and stellar ensemble cast cemented its legacy.For history buffs and cinephiles alike, The Thin Red Line remains a vital work, offering timeless insights into the human cost of conflict. DeLuca's passion for this masterpiece underscores why it continues to resonate, making it a fitting tribute for Memorial Day reflection.
This week, Giles Alderson is absolutely thrilled to be joined by one of the most influential and respected producers in independent cinema today: the visionary Ken Kao! As the co-founder and President of Waypoint Entertainment, Ken Kao has been the driving force behind an incredible slate of diverse and thought-provoking films and has recently formed a strategic partnership with the acclaimed distributor Neon. Ken has produced a dozen feature films, with an impressive filmography that includes working with cinematic titans like Martin Scorsese on the powerful drama Silence, and Terrence Malick on his contemplative films Song to Song and Knight of Cups. He also produced the action-comedy The Nice Guys, starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, and The Glass Castle, adapted from the bestselling book by Jeannette Walls and starring Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson. His work also extends to the intense Western Hostiles starring Christian Bale, the suspenseful Tau, and the gritty police drama Rampart. His recent projects include the highly anticipated Project Hail Mary, again starring Ryan Gosling, and the horror film Cuckoo. It's worth noting that Ken also co-founded a production company with his frequent collaborator, the acclaimed actor and filmmaker Ryan Gosling, a partnership dedicated to developing a wide range of unique material for film and television. Ken's dedication to diverse and impactful storytelling truly sets him apart. Join Giles and Ken as they delve into the intricate world of film producing. We'll be discussing the art of identifying compelling stories, the challenges of navigating financing and distribution in the independent sector (especially with Waypoint's recent partnership with Neon), the collaborative process with visionary directors and talented casts like Ryan Gosling, and Ken's philosophy on fostering creativity while bringing ambitious projects to fruition. This is an unmissable conversation for anyone aspiring to produce, passionate about independent film, or simply curious about the crucial role of a producer in shaping cinematic masterpieces. Let's welcome the extraordinary Ken Kao to The Filmmakers Podcast! LINKS DIRTY BOY Premiere at Raindance tickets https://raindance.eventive.org/schedule/dirty-boy-68234eda5e47ea122831f7f4 https://raindance.eventive.org/schedule/dirty-boy-68234eda5e47ea122831f7f4 FILM FORGE FILM COURSES info here. FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rateit on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helpsus share the film's important message with more people. Your supporttruly makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christina is joined by critic and author John Bleasdale (The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick) for a new dispatch from the Croisette. They dive into some of the most talked-about titles at the festival, including The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson, Pillion starring Alexander Skarsgård, and two films directed by actors: Kristen Stewart's The Chronology of Water and Harris Dickinson's Urchin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“It was a lot of empathizing. I would do long phone calls with Abel (Tesfaye, aka the Weeknd) after we had met, just basically talking to him and finding out more of his history, where he was at in different phases of his life, where he's at today, and using those to create a character. And part of creating that character is I'll find my own personal stuff to attach to it… Portions of his life I can relate to very much. And past all of that, I think this is the deepest I've gone with my therapy background and my mom and stepdad being therapists. I tried to make the movie work to where if you just want to watch the movie at surface value and go on a ride with it and experience it and not think about it again, hopefully it works on that level. But also if you want to look at it and interpret it on a whole deeper, hopefully richer level, there's a lot going on,” says Trey Edward Shults, director and co-writer of the new film Hurry Up Tomorrow on how he took Able “the Weeknd” Tesfaye's story and made it personal to him. On today's episode, we sit down with writer/director Trey Edward Shults to discuss his new film Hurry Up Tomorrow that stars the Weeknd, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, about a rock star who goes on an existential odyssey after losing his voice on stage. Shults shares his journey to becoming a filmmaker, working with visionary director Terrence Malick, making the highly biographical film Krisha (2014), and the shockingly ominous horror film It Comes at Night (2017). He also shares this advice for writing your first film: “It has to be something you are so hungry to tell. And it has to be something you would die to make. You know what I mean? At least to me, my approach was I like to make stuff personal and they always say like, write what you know, write the personal thing. But I just think it needs to be something you're crazy hungry to do no matter what,” says Shults. To hear more, listen to the podcast.
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Trey Edward Shults https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4099092/ has been called a visionary film director. Matt and Oren chat with Trey about his bold leap into auteur filmmaking—what it means to claim that title and how he made it happen.What did he learn as a nineteen-year-old loading IMAX film for Terrence Malick on the edge of a live volcano? And is going to Cannes or winning at SXSW really enough to eventually land Hollywood's most sought-after actors for your film?His latest film, "Hurry Up Tomorrow" (@hurryuptomorrowmovie on Instagram), opens Friday, is a collaboration with The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), and stars Jenna Ortega.---Matt's Endorsement: Breaking and Entering on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakingandentering/posts/?feedView=all It's basically "Everything You Need to Know in Advertising in 60 Seconds."Oren's Endorsement: Amazing AI art that defies the horrifically bad tells of AI art. Humanly artistic and possessing a sense of authorship and voice. @voidstomper on Instagram. He has millions of followers, but hasn't figured out how to monetize it. So help him out and watch his new videos.Trey' Endorsements: Chicken Joe's aka CJ's in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g635538-d2041184-Reviews-Chicken_Joe_s-Santa_Teresa_Province_of_Puntarenas.html Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00 Introduction 12:44 Form 1:04:15 Themes 1:28:17 Moral problems 1:52:00 Favorite sequences After the artistic triumph of his magnum opus The Tree of Life, Terrence Malick had an unwontedly prolific period, releasing To the Wonder (2012), Knight of Cups (2015), and Song to Song (2017). In these films, known informally as the "Weightless Trilogy", Malick took his previous formal experimentation even further, relying heavily on improvisation stitched together with a stream-of-consciousness editing style evoking the fragments of memory. The results are undeniably aesthetically exciting, but also critically divisive, as many viewers find the latter two films particularly to lack narrative substance. The films have been of special interest to many Christians because of their explicit allusions to faith and their depiction of the emptiness of worldly pleasures as the characters search for something more. To the Wonder in particular is noteworthy for its priest character played by Javier Bardem, and because it deals with the issue of contraception and how being closed off to children destroys a relationship (the importance of children being a theme in all three films). Across the trilogy, Malick deals with the topic of sexuality in a way seen nowhere else in modern Hollywood, consistently showing the breakdown of sexuality in excess, deviance, and using others as destructive and even sinful. In that and in other respects, the films are profoundly countercultural. However, this is dangerous material to handle in any medium, cinema above all. Malick is not always successful in threading the needle with moral purity in execution, however praiseworthy his thematic intentions. This makes it impossible to recommend these films for a wide viewership, or to anyone without caveats. Nonetheless, a discussion of these films, with all their strengths and weaknesses, is essential in considering the direction of religious cinema today - and in this episode Thomas Mirus, James Majewski, and Nathan Douglas do just that. Note: YouTube has censored versions (TV-14, blurred nudity and bleeped profanity) of Knight of Cups and Song to Song, for free with ads. SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters DONATE to keep this podcast going: https://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Music is The Duskwhales, “Take It Back”, used with permission. https://theduskwhales.bandcamp.com
Julie Tucker is a highly acclaimed casting director with a remarkable career spanning over two decades. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the industry, she boasts an impressive tally of nine Emmy nominations and two Emmy Awards. Additionally, Julie has been honored with five Artois awards from her peers for her excellence in casting. Her journey began in the theater at The Public, and her introduction to Television started with the casting of the first three seasons of Law and Order: SVU, after which she founded her own casting company. Julie's current projects include Queen Latifah's The Equalizer, the upcoming Limited Series for Netflix “The Beast in Me,” starring Claire Danes, Mathew Rhys and Brittany Snow and the hits series "Doc," for Fox. Her extensive portfolio includes a diverse range of projects with her former partner Ross Meyerson, such as The Oscar nominated short “Red White & Blue, "The Expanse," "The Americans." “The Affair,” "Nurse Jackie," “Fallout,” the Jennifer Lopez feature film, "Marry Me." Notable past projects include: "Damages" (Emmy and Artios Award), "Six Feet Under" (Emmy and Artios Award for NY Casting), "Rescue Me" (Artios Award), and “Homeland” (Artios Award). She has cast 100's of hours of television, several dozen pilots and a few movies. In addition to her work in television and film, she had been on staff and cast for The Roundabout Theatre, Manhattan Theater Club, and The Williamstown Theater Festival. Her involvement in the 1997 Broadway production of A View From the Bridge, where she had the privilege of being in the room with Arthur Miller, remains a highlight of her career. Before transitioning to casting, Julie directed Off-Broadway and assisted directors Terrence Malick and Martin Charnin. She currently is serving on the Board of Directors for The Casting Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Max, der Terrence Malick unter den Podcastern war mal wieder da, um das Film-Schätz-Quiz entweder zu hacken oder zu trollen, das muss ich mir noch überlegen. In der Film-Zitate-Staffel machen wir große Sprünge. Außerdem wird ohne Zweifel der nächste Schlamm-und-Leder-Film vorausgesagt. Wir klären, welcher Film sich zu Red Sonja verhält wie Samurai zu Wikingern und tragen Lendenschurz oder Ketten-Bikini als einziges Kleidungsstück. Freiiiiiiiheiiiiiit!!!
What does it mean to sing about Jesus when the name has been co-opted by politics, performance, and power? In this episode Dr. Moore welcomes singer-songwriter Jon Guerra to discuss Guerra's new album simply titled "Jesus." Guerra shares how his music serves as devotional art—less Sunday morning worship and more Monday morning prayer—and explains his journey back to the words of Christ after experiences that created distance. Moore and Guerra explore themes of nationalism, church collapse, and finding authentic faith in a politically charged culture. Guerra reflects on his time as a worship leader during the painful public downfall of James MacDonald's ministry, offering honest insights about power, performance, and platform in Christian leadership. The conversation moves through Guerra's creative process, including his work on Terrence Malick's films, and unpacks the countercultural message of songs like "Citizens"—which confronts the marriage of faith and political power. As the child of Cuban immigrants, Guerra also opens up about his fear of scarcity and how it shapes his understanding of Jesus's teachings about treasure and provision. At a time when Jesus's name is often wielded as a tribal symbol, Guerra's music invites listeners to encounter Christ not as a political mascot, but as the One who welcomes immigrants as citizens and calls us to a narrower, and better, way. Join Jon on tour this spring, and listen to Jesus here. Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription to CT magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our month on 60s-70s Hollywood continues with a discussion of Terrence Malick's classic debut, Badlands. Plus, some quick thoughts on The Woman in the Yard, Death Wish II, and Bullets over Broadway. Get the full episode and a lot more for $5/mo at patreon.com/extended_clip
With the whispers and rumors that Terrence Malick's Jesus film The Way of the Wind maybe possibly perhaps who knows could finally premiere this year after filming in 2019, we thought it was time to discuss his work. One year after The Tree of Life earned Oscar nominations and the Palme d'Or, Malick had perhaps … Continue reading "337 – To the Wonder"
Join hosts Michael and Kersey as they dive into the fascinating world of 1970s cinema in this episode of Hit Rewind. The discussion kicks off with a look at Pam Grier's iconic role in 'Coffy,' exploring her impact as a pioneering action star. The conversation then shifts to 'Judge Roy Bean,' a unique take on the Western genre, before delving into the cult horror film 'Private Parts,' celebrated for its psychological depth and underground appeal. Finally, the episode wraps up with Terrence Malick's 'Badlands,' a haunting portrayal of young love and crime. Don't miss this insightful exploration of cinematic history, featuring personal anecdotes and passionate commentary from the hosts.
This week consecrates a major turn in the 50-year career of Alan Rudolph, which began as an assistant to and screenwriter for Robert Altman before transitioning into decades writing and directing original, romantic, occasionally unnerving American cinema at a time parallel to (if never quite reaching the fame or acclaim of) Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Brian De Palma, Francis Ford Coppola, Terrence Malick, and David Lynch. The turn is not a new film, but Criterion anointing 1984's Choose Me, perhaps the best entry point into his corpus, with a 4K release that marks an astonishing restoration of both the film itself and its long-neglected reputation. For this release Nick Newman had the fortune of speaking with Rudolph in an hour-long conversation that detailed Choose Me's creation, how his films both before and after are now defined by it, and honest perspectives on a career just slightly outside the celebrity-auteur spotlight.
The Criteria crew continues its series on the films of Terrence Malick, jumping ahead to the experimental documentary Voyage of Time, which was co-produced by the Knights of Columbus! Voyage of Time portrays the history of the cosmos, the Earth, and the living creatures on it from the beginning of the universe to its end. The main point of the film is simply to evoke wonder at creation with its gorgeous photography, sound design and music. The film exists in two versions: a 45-minute version narrated by Brad Pitt (Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience), and a 90-minute version narrated by Cate Blanchett (Voyage of Time: Life's Journey). James, Thomas, and Nathan Douglas all agree that the long version is generally superior. However, they debate over the content of the narration (which, in both films, is of an existential rather than scientific nature). Thomas contends that the narration in the long version, rather than inspiring the viewer to seek the truth about the meaning of the universe, seems to leave us swimming in a muddled and uninspiring metaphysical soup. James defends the narration as a “phenomenological” portrayal of primitive man's varying interpretations of the cosmos, rather than a set of consistent truth propositions. SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio Music is The Duskwhales, “Take It Back”, used with permission. https://theduskwhales.bandcamp.com
Welcome to the DMF. Where I try to find out what motivates people behind the scenes in the world of acting and entertainment. Today on the podcast I am talking to filmmaker and comedian: Meagan X Johnson. It's every part as one. As always you can reach me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook with my name Justin Younts. Thank you for listening and sit back and enjoy.Megan Johnson shares her journey from comedy to filmmaking, revealing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. From her roots in Dallas and Atlanta to her current life in Savannah, Megan's story is one of resilience and creativity. After a tumultuous start to her career, including a hiring freeze during the pandemic, she found her way back to her passion for film and improv. Working with the Front Porch Improv theater, she learned the importance of community and collaboration in the arts. Megan emphasizes the value of mentorship and the power of networking within your local community. She also discusses her experiences with freelancing and how it transformed her perspective on creative work. Megan's insights into the importance of emotional intelligence in both acting and directing highlight her unique approach to filmmaking. She believes that creating a supportive and relaxed environment on set is crucial for fostering creativity and collaboration.00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:15 - Early Life and Background00:01:21 - Career Shift and Moving to Savannah00:02:56 - Experience with Front Porch Improv00:07:42 - Education and Perspective Shift00:10:39 - Discussion on Education System00:15:48 - Reflections on AI and Society00:24:15 - Exploration of Power Dynamics in Society00:25:56 - Journey into Comedy and Film00:26:03 - Experience with Improv and its Impact00:31:14 - Comedy and Audience Connection00:32:34 - Transition into Filmmaking00:33:23 - Learning on the Job00:33:32 - First Directorial Experience00:41:07 - Challenges and Support in the Film Industry00:42:35 - Working with Garden House Cinema00:43:35 - Different Modality of Filmmaking00:46:47 - Working with Terrence Malick and the Importance of Improv00:47:51 - The Role of the Assistant Director00:50:06 - The Importance of Trust and Camaraderie on Set00:51:14 - Experience with Garden House Cinema00:52:56 - The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Set00:55:17 - The Importance of Diversity and Lower Intensity on Set00:56:18 - Directing Style and Approach00:57:34 - Working with Actors and the Importance of Preparation01:02:10 - Actor's Approach to Lines and Improvisation01:06:45 - Importance of Set Atmosphere and Actor's Empathy01:13:12 - Manipulation and Respect in Directing01:16:44 - Writing Process01:17:42 - Rediscovering Writing Through Journaling01:20:25 - Learning Script Writing01:21:02 - Challenges with Script Writing Software01:23:24 - Overcoming Procrastination and Self-Doubt01:23:57 - The Value of Being Resourceful01:26:08 - Balancing Discipline and Self-Care in Writing01:31:43 - Exploring Other Art Forms: Pottery01:33:40 - Exploring Other Art Forms: Painting01:34:11 - Impact of Art on Filmmaking01:35:37 - Art as a Form of Mental Health and Pleasure01:36:48 - Inside the Actors Series: Daily Routines01:44:15 - Inside the Actors Series: Meditation Practices01:49:27 - Meditation Practices and Self-Compassion01:51:45 - Physical Fitness and Dance Workouts01:54:10 - Weight Lifting and Personal Training01:56:48 - Current Reading: Sally Rooney's Intermezzo01:59:41 - Critiques on Education System and Self-Judgement02:00:56 - Current Music: Kendrick Lamar's Album02:03:07 - Current TV Series: Tell Me Lies02:05:06 - Discussion on A24 Movies02:06:24 - Review of 'Men' and 'Love Lies Bleeding'02:07:04 - Reflections on Strong Female Characters02:10:07 - Conclusion and Contact Information
Writer, bookseller, and Malick fanatic, Matt Zoller Seitz joins me to talk A Hidden Life. Visit Matt's online shop here. The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick is now available from all good book shops and online sources, including here. Camille Saint-Saëns: Le Carnaval des Animaux Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Composed 1886; recorded c. 1980. Source The Al Goldstein collection in the Pandora Music repository at ibiblio.org. Used under the license. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Professor Jeff Richardson returns to talk about Peter Ustinov leading an all-star cast including David Niven, Angela Lansbury, Maggie Smith, Betty Davis, and George Kennedy in perhaps the best murder mystery ever put to film. Then everyone shifts gears to Terrence Malick's moving painting 'Days of Heaven', featuring one of Richard Gere's first performances. Connect with us:Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeverDidItPodcastHosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler, with guest Jeff Richardson
I won't LIE, I wasn't here for this episode, haha, but this was Caleb's pick for SEQUELS from legendary director Terrence Malick comes the number three of three in this trilogy, the film is “Song to Song.” This film was heavy, romantic, etherial, and sometimes a bit hard to take in. Our boys discuss the finer details of this film and I recommend that you watch this one before listening. Enjoy!Film Discussed:Song to Song (2017)Letterboxd: Eric Peterson:letterboxd.com/EricLPeterson/ Jared Klopfenstein:letterboxd.com/kidchimp/ Ethan Jasso:letterboxd.com/e_unit7/ Caleb Zehr:letterboxd.com/cjzehr/ Ricky Wickham:letterboxd.com/octopuswizard/ Cody Martin: letterboxd.com/codytmartin/Here is a COMPLETE LIST of every film that we have done an episode for. Enjoy!https://letterboxd.com/ericlpeterson/list/a-complete-list-of-every-the-film-snobs-episode/Five star reviews left on the pod get read out loud!
The Movie Vault concludes Terrence Malick's arc with his penultimate film, "The Tree of Life." Zach and Ben discuss the important themes and messages that Malick made throughout the movie. A great end to a great series!Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com
Inching ever closer to the monumental episode #700, Mikey, d$, and #XLessDrEarl are here to discuss not just life in the movies... but AFTERLIFE in the movies. The coolest, scariest, most unique, or best (subjective) portrayals of the Heavenly Realm... or the Hot Basement... and maybe even some purgatory in between. First, the Angelic Trio checks out the box office in 2024, with a round of Box Office Mojo - figuring out what films made the most money... domestically of course (because we aren't communists), and in the calendar year. Then, a list of films featuring the Big Guy Upstairs, Ol' No Shoulders down below, a few angels, a few demons and more. From Bill and Ted to Swayze to Albert Brooks to some Pixar Dr. Earl has never seen, it's a fun list. A blessed list, we hope. Thoughts and prayers. Has to be blessed with Malick, right? Right? Finally, a quick look at the new film "Companion", and both d$ and Mikey's recommendations.
Jay and Mark are joined by Roger Wistar to discuss "Whitlock's Accident," the 10th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about irresponsible ladder strapping, proper wet-lab flooring options, and Renny Harlin vs Terrence Malick. Enjoy!Make sure to listen to the The One-Armed Minute Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Robert Sinnerbrink is an Australian academic, a philosopher and writer of numerous books, including Cinematic Ethics: Exploring Ethical Experience through Film and New Philosophies of Film: Thinking Images. The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick is now available from all good book shops and online sources, including here. Camille Saint-Saëns: Le Carnaval des Animaux Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Composed 1886; recorded c. 1980. Source The Al Goldstein collection in the Pandora Music repository at ibiblio.org. Used under the license. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"In this world, a man, himself, is nothing. And there ain't no world, but this one." In the latest episode of AT THE MOVIES IN THE 90s, your hosts A. J. Black and Mark McManus are joined by Terrence Malick scholar and film critic John Bleasdale to discuss Malick's only 90s film, his cinematic return after a 20 year absence, WW2 philosophical epic The Thin Red Line... Host / Editor A. J. Black Co-Host Mark McManus Guest John Bleasdale Find A. J. on Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriter Find the podcast on Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/atthemoviesinthe90s Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: 'I Am Changing' by Isaac Elliott (c) epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, host Dr Pasquale Iannone is joined by John Bleasdale. John is a writer and film critic whose work has appeared in Sight & Sound, The Guardian, Variety, The Economist and many other outlets. He's also a prolific podcaster, with series such as Writers on Film, Cinema Italia and The James Bond Book Club.John talks to Pasquale about his latest book The Magic Hours (2024), a fascinating biography of the acclaimed American filmmaker Terrence Malick which was recently described by New Yorker critic Richard Brody as ‘a rapturously detailed, sensitively observed, critically insightful account.' John and Pasquale talk about what makes for a great filmmaker biography and then discuss Malick's background, his brief but eventful stints in academia and journalism and his beginnings as a screenwriter. Also covered are his first two features as director - 1970s American classics Badlands (1973) and Days of Heaven (1978) as well as the much talked about gap of two decades between Days of Heaven and his third feature, The Thin Red Line (1998). Just what was Malick up to during this time? How much truth is there in this image of Malick as the reclusive auteur?The conversation also takes in key aspects of the Malick methodology and film style, including his work with actors, his editing approach and his use of voiceover.The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick is out now via the University Press of Kentucky.
Ben O'Shea makes his first feature on the Movie Vault to discuss one of his favorite films, Terrence Malick's "A Hidden Life." The crew discusses Franz Jägerstätter's incredible stand for his faith and the intricacies of Malick's filmmaking style. You won't want to miss this one! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com
Cinema. Letter. Always you wrestle inside me. Always you will. Cinema To The Letter continues the Criterion season with their M for Masterpiece episode covering Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line! Together they'll answer the crucial questions. Will there ever be a war season of Cinema To The Letter? Who amongst this stacked cast was incredibly upset about having their parts in The Thin Red Line cut down? Which Green Day album was Terrence Malick listening to during the editing process? Well, make sure you don't blow your butt off so you can listen to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
Cinema. Letter. Always you wrestle inside me. Always you will. Cinema To The Letter continues the Criterion season with their M for Masterpiece episode covering Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line! Together they'll answer the crucial questions. Will there ever be a war season of Cinema To The Letter? Who amongst this stacked cast was incredibly upset about having their parts in The Thin Red Line cut down? Which Green Day album was Terrence Malick listening to during the editing process? Well, make sure you don't blow your butt off so you can listen to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!
A crossover episode as I talk with Martin Woessner the author of Terrence Malick and the Examined Life, one of the best books written on the visionary filmmaker. We talk about the book before settling in to a discussion of Knight of Cups, Malick's seventh film. Martin's book is available here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This interview with Jack Fisk was recorded as part of my research for the book The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick. As such it was never meant for broadcast but with Jack's permission I'm presenting this edited version. Jack picks up from part one to talk about his later collaborations with Malick on The Thin Red Line and The New World, as well as his work on the Weightless Trilogy. My book is now available from all good book shops and online sources, including here. Camille Saint-Saëns: Le Carnaval des Animaux Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Composed 1886; recorded c. 1980. Source The Al Goldstein collection in the Pandora Music repository at ibiblio.org. Used under the license. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Curtis Smith, author of Deaf Heaven (available May 2025) and The Lost and The Blind, is a professor who loves 70s Hollywood. Leah and Curt talk about his new book, favorite movies and directors. Build your own 70s To Watch list from this episode. Leah is still collecting voice memos for the best of 2024 episode slated for January 12th. There's still time to send in a 1-5 minute clip highlighting some of the things you found and loved in 2024. Follow Curtis online Short stories collections: https://www.press53.com/curtis-smith Curtis on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/contributors/curtis-smith-4ddf66b4-7838-4c5b-a813-010b2772f1a7 Deaf Heaven: https://bookshop.org/p/books/deaf-heaven-curtis-smith/22029558?ean=9781960018786 The Magpie's Return: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-magpie-s-return-curtis-smith/17051877?ean=9781947041615 The Lost and the Blind: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lost-and-the-blind-curtis-smith/19735398?ean=9781955062619 Show Notes Jen Michalski: https://bookshop.org/contributors/jen-michalski JMWW: https://jmwwblog.wordpress.com/ Ben Tanzer: https://www.tanzerben.com/ This Podcast Will Change Your Life: https://tbwcylinc.libsyn.com/ Flannery O'Conner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannery_O%27Connor The Graduate: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061722/ The Twilight Zone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052520/ Vivian Maier: https://www.vivianmaier.com/ Mary Ellen Mark: https://www.maryellenmark.com/ The Center for Creative Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/ Running Wild Press: https://runningwildpublishing.com/ To Sir, with Love: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062376/ The Godfather: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/ The Conversation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071360/ Dog Day Afternoon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072890/ Nashville: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073440/ Robert Altman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000265/ McCabe & Mrs. Miller: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067411/ The Long Goodbye: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070334/ Francis Ford Coppola: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000338/ Apocalypse Now: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078788/ Martin Scorsese: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/ Mean Streets: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070379/ Taxi Driver: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/ Raging Bull: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081398/ Brian De Palma: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000361/ Blow Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082085/ Sisters: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070698/ Terrence Malick: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000517/ Days of Heaven: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077405/ Badlands: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069762/ The Candidate: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068334/ Robert Redford: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000602/ The Parallax View: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071970/ Warren Beatty: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000886/ John Cassavetes: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001023/ A Woman Under the Influence: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072417/ Regal Unlimited: https://www.regmovies.com/unlimited The Substance: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17526714/ Demi Moore: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000193/ The Exorcist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/ Gene Hackman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000432/ Dustin Hoffman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000163/ Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064115/ Three Days of the Condor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073802/ Shampoo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073692/ Reds: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082979/ Faye Dunaway: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001159/ Robert De Niro: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000134/ Al Pacino: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000199/ Woody Allen: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000095/ John Travolta: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000237/ Urban Cowboy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081696/ Tree of Life: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478304/ Gosford Park: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0280707/ The Player: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105151/ Megalopolis: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10128846/ 2001: A Space Odyssey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/ Lawrence of Arabia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056172/ RRR: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8178634/ The Jungle Book: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061852/ Bonnie and Clyde: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061418/ Bette Midler: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000541/ Ruthless People: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091877/ Poltergeist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/ The Wizard of Oz: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/ "The War of the Worlds" radio broadcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(1938_radio_drama) Goodfellas: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099685/ Finding Favorites is edited and mixed by Rob Abrazado. Follow Finding Favorites on Instagram at @FindingFavsPod and leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or Spotify. Got a question or want to suggest a guest? email Leah at FindingFavoritesPodcast@gmail.com Support Finding Favorites by shopping for books by guests or recommended by guests on Bookshop.
Terrence Malick's 6th film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and starred Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko as a pair of lovers watching their relationship fall apart. My biography of Terrence Malick The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick is available from all good book shops and online sources, including here. Camille Saint-Saëns: Le Carnaval des Animaux Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Composed 1886; recorded c. 1980. Source The Al Goldstein collection in the Pandora Music repository at ibiblio.org. Used under the license. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nicky Whelan is an Australian actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Laurie Mitchell in Chosen (2013), and Pepper Steiger in Australian soap opera Neighbours (2006–2007). Before Neighbours, Whelan hosted a number of shows, including Coxy's Big Break (Seven Network), Beyond the Boundary (Network Ten), and Melbourne Woman (Seven Network), and played the fictional celebrity "Chrissie Grant" on Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge, a spin-off of All Aussie Adventures.[citation needed] Whelan is also known as the face of the rural Victorian city, Shepparton, and she hosted the night racing at Moonee Valley for eight years.[citation needed] Whelan has also posed for a number of Australian magazines, including FHM (in October 2007), Ralph (in November 2005) and Inside Sport. In November 2007, Whelan made a special appearance in Harrow, London, to promote sustainable transport and initiatives that benefit the environment. She also shot some photos for Harrow's 'It's Up to All of Us' campaign. After leaving Neighbours, Whelan moved to Los Angeles. She made guest appearances in episodes of Entourage and Melrose Place, before securing a role in the final season of Scrubs as Maya, an Australian medical-school student, Whelan also stars in the 2010 film Hollywood & Wine alongside David Spade. In November 2010, Whelan appeared in a viral advertisement for Rökk Vodka alongside The Lonely Island. Whelan got her "big break" in the 2011 film Hall Pass, in which she played Leigh, the love interest of Owen Wilson's character. In October 2011, Whelan guest-starred as an attractive telemarketing temp in the episode "Temp-Tress" of the American sitcom Workaholics. In 2014, Whelan starred in the short-lived action drama series Matador, as well as the apocalyptic thriller film Left Behind as Hattie Durham. The following year, she appeared in comedy film The Wedding Ringer and Terrence Malick's drama film Knight of Cups. In 2017, Whelan appeared in the horror film Tragedy Girls. She also filmed the 2020 mystery drama film Love by Drowning in which she plays the lead. Whelan starred in betting advertisements on Australian television for BetEasy. Whelan was born in Cranbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is the granddaughter of Marcus Whelan, who played in the Victorian Football League between the 1930s and 1940s. In 2016, Whelan became engaged to American football player Kerry Rhodes. Whelan and Rhodes were married in Los Angeles on 15 April 2017. In October 2017, Whelan confirmed that she had left Rhodes and the couple had separated. They divorced that same year. In her spare time, Whelan also trains boxing as well as Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Terrence Malick's fifth film was a culmination of decades of work: The Tree of Life. It won the Palme d'Or and boasted his most intimate and cosmic vision. Shane Hazen worked on the film, first as an intern before finishing the film as one of the last editors on board. My biography of Terrence Malick The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick is available from all good book shops and online sources, including here. Camille Saint-Saëns: Le Carnaval des Animaux Performers Pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan Orchestra: Seattle Youth Symphony, conducted by Vilem Sokol. Composed 1886; recorded c. 1980. Source The Al Goldstein collection in the Pandora Music repository at ibiblio.org. Used under the license. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
December is finally here, and it's time to start looking back at 2024. But, before we do that, let's look ahead to 2025! There's a lot of movies with potential coming up next year. Here's just a sampling of filmmakers with new movies scheduled to come out next year: James Cameron, Ryan Coogler, Paul Thomas Anderson, Yorgos Lanthimos, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Spike Lee, Edgar Wright, Terrence Malick, James Gunn, Steven Soderbergh, Kogonada, Danny Boyle, and Bong Joon-Ho! Plus plenty more. Christian and Scott break out the calendars to discuss their most anticipated films of 2025. Hopefully, we can turn you on to something new. What movie are you looking forward to in 2025? Or, is there one you're just hoping comes out at all? Let us know know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com
The Movie Vault is excited to begin an exploration of Terrence Malick's filmography. Malick is one of the most important directors in American cinema history. Before he had the reputation he has today, he was just an ambitious PHD dropout trying to make his way in a comptetive industry. Against some odds he created "Badlands" starring budding stars Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek. Listen as Zach and Ben dive into this murderous fairy tale! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com
In an ambitious turn, Zach and Ben take on the five most important Terrence Malick films. Malick is an auteur of the highest degree and one of the most important in American cinema history. Don't miss out on this!
Send us a textEpisode 499Ray Donovan and I Am Legend ActorL Dash MihokDash joins me to talk about his new film "Armor" starting #sylvesterstallone we also talk about his previous work in Ray Donovan and I Am Legend.What a sincerely wonderful and sweet man.Dashiell Mihok(My-hock) AKA Dash and "Diz" Mihok, was raised in Greenwich Village, NYC.The actor, director, producer, musician's career, spanning over 30 years, include roles as Benvolio in Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo and Juliet", Pvt. 1cl. Doll in Terrence Malick's "The Thin Red Line", Jason in Roland Emmerich's "The Day After Tomorrow, Sgt. Jeremy Mitchell in Wolfgang Peterson's "The Perfect Storm", Officer Keough in David O. Russell's "The Silver Linings Playbook", as well as his early work in Barry Levinson's "Sleepers' and more recently Adrian Lyne's "Deep Water."Mihok may be best known for creating the character of "Bunchy Donovan", in the hit series "Ray Donovan."His often eclectic choices from smaller independent projects like the recent "Wildflower", to playing the motion capture lead villain "Alpha Male" in big budget films like "I Am Legend", have branded him a multi-dimensional craftsman and friend among all who have collaborated with him. With 100 plus credits in television and film acting and directing.Dash Mihok's early roots in New York, originate growing up in Westbeth Artists Housing, to Andrea Mihok and Broadway actor Raymond Thorne are something the musical thespian has said looking back as -"One of the greatest gifts an overtly curious kid with Tourette Syndrome could ultimately ever have. Being immersed in a wild environment of everything - from painters, dancers, jazz musicians, actors, to graffiti artist's made me feel normal."Mihok attended the Bronx High School of Science as well as the Professional Children's School.www.mmcodcast.comhttps://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#raydonovan #iamlegend #iamlegend2 #lievschreiber #willsmith
Dash Mihok has worked with some of the best: Baz Luhrmann, Wolfgang Petersen, and Terrence Malick just to name a few! And now he's on Geekscape to discuss his brand new film 'Armor', starring Sylvester Stallone and Jason Patric! Along the way we talked directing (of course), what he learned on the set of Malick's 'The Thin Red Line', collaborating with Stallone, and OF COURSE I had to talk Whiteboyz! Enjoy! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3H27uMH Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BVrnkW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Tree of Life may well be the greatest movie ever made. Heavily inspired by the book of Job and St. Augustine's Confessions (and even including some lines about nature and grace seemingly derived from The Imitation of Christ), director Terrence Malick gives profound spiritual and cosmic scope to the story of an ordinary family in 1950s Texas. The film begins with the death of a son, detours to the creation of the universe, and then flashes back to a richly observed sequence of childhood in all its beauty along with the tragic effects of sin - seen through the memory of a present-day narrator seeking the traces of God in his past. The greatness of The Tree of Life lies in its unmatched poetic power. Unless you've seen another Terrence Malick film, it will be unlike anything you've seen before. Though it has a story, it is less focused on plot development than on an archetypal yet vivid picture of family life and how we gain, lose, and recover our awareness of "love smiling through all things". The film does not follow typical rules of chronological or visual continuity (one could say it is almost entirely montage), but its improvisational freedom and fluidity in acting, cinematography, and editing make for a kinetic and exhilarating viewing experience. The portrayal of childhood is surely the most beautiful ever put on screen. Nathan Douglas joins as guest host in this continuation of our series covering Malick's filmography. SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters DONATE to keep this podcast going: https://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Music is The Duskwhales, “Take It Back”, used with permission. https://theduskwhales.bandcamp.com
Episode 96 - From Mom Skills to Producer Skills In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt continue their conversation with actress Peggy Schott. This interview focuses on Peggy's volunteer work at a pregnancy center, the importance of supporting women through pregnancy, and an upcoming film project that addresses pro-life themes. Peggy shares her journey into film production, her acting experiences in dramatic and comedic roles, and advice for aspiring actors. She emphasizes the importance of volunteering, continuous learning, and staying involved in the filmmaking community. Highlights Include:Volunteer Work at the Pregnancy CenterPersonal Stories and the Importance of SupportMedia Influence and the Value of LifeFilm Festival Encounter and Project PitchProducing Vs. ActingRecent Acting Projects and RolesFavorite RolesCommunity Involvement and Live TheaterAdvice for Aspiring ActorsImportance of VolunteeringBio:Peggy Schott is a Texas based actor, originally from New Orleans. She is known for her lead role of Becky Travis in 4 seasons of the faith-based crime drama series "Vindication", as the recurring character Tess on AMCs "Fear the Walking Dead", the short film "Malignant" (SXSW Jury Award Winner), and 100+ other acting credits.She has worked in casting for a variety of projects including Julio Quintana's "The Long Game", AJ Edwards' “Age Out” and Terrence Malick's "Song to Song". She has produced shorts and music videos, and directed the short film "Laurie's Poem".Peggy is a regular volunteer at the local pregnancy center and an active member of St. James Parish and the Catholic Daughters. She has been married for 41 years, has 3 children and 5 grandsons.Peggy on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4585686/Peggy on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/pkschottPeggy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peggy.s.schottPeggy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peggyschott.me/Jaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications
Episode 95 - Casting, Acting and Vindication In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoff and Jaclyn welcome actress Peggy Schott. Peggy shares her inspirational journey from childhood theater enthusiast to a well-known Texas-based actor with a lead role in the faith-based series Vindication. She discusses her transition back into acting in her mid-forties after a long hiatus, her work in casting and production, and the significance of faith and community in her career. Peggy also touches upon her volunteer work and the upcoming projects she's involved with, offering insights into the challenges and joys of working in the faith-based film industry.Highlights Include:Acting and Career BeginningsTransition to Film and Casting WorkNever Too LateBackground Casting and 'The Long Game'Involvement with VindicationCharacter Development and Series EvolutionVindication Season FourTable Reads and CollaborationAdvice for Aspiring ActorsBio:Peggy Schott is a Texas based actor, originally from New Orleans. She is known for her lead role of Becky Travis in 4 seasons of the faith-based crime drama series "Vindication", as the recurring character Tess on AMCs "Fear the Walking Dead", the short film "Malignant" (SXSW Jury Award Winner), and 100+ other acting credits.She has worked in casting for a variety of projects including Julio Quintana's "The Long Game", AJ Edwards' “Age Out” and Terrence Malick's "Song to Song". She has produced shorts and music videos, and directed the short film "Laurie's Poem".Peggy is a regular volunteer at the local pregnancy center and an active member of St. James Parish and the Catholic Daughters. She has been married for 41 years, has 3 children and 5 grandsons.Peggy on IMDb: www.imdb.me/peggyschottPeggy on Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/pkschottPeggy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peggy.s.schottPeggy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peggyschott.me/Jaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy:
Editors Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid SATURDAY NIGHT editors Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid team up for the second time in 2024 with their latest Jason Reitman / Gil Keenan project about NBC's long-running sketch comedy show. Having previously cut GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE together, the pair developed a strong working relationship that certainly came in handy when Shane had to do double duty between this project and DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (2024). SATURDAY NIGHT is a frenetic dramatization of what happened behind the scenes during the ninety minutes leading up to the first broadcast of NBC's Saturday Night on October 11th, 1975, when a dynamic young producer named Lorne Michaels lead a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers in changing television forever. NATHAN ORLOFF Nathan Orloff is known for his editing on TULLY (2018), PLAN B (2021), GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021), JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (2023) and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE (2024). SHANE REID As a partner of the award-winning post house Exile Edit, Shane has been nominated for, and won, multiple awards for his work in the commercial space with top brands including Apple, Adidas, BMW, Hennessy, Audi and the Olympics. He quickly became one of the most trusted short form editors, working with such directors as Damien Chazelle, Terrence Malick, Andrew Dominik, Jason Reitman, Craig Gillespie, Blake Lively, John Hillcoat & Chloe Zhao. He has also cut multiple music videos for Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and Kamasi Washington. In 2018, Reid edited on the film A Hidden Life for director Terrence Malick. He recently cut the short film I'm on Fire for director Michael Spiccia which premiered at the 2022 Toronto and Clermont-Ferrand International Festivals. Shane recently co-edited DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE alongside editor Dean Zimmerman, ACE. Editing Saturday Night In our discussion with SATURDAY NIGHT editors, Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid, we talk about: Kicking things off with a quote Adding oner + oner + oner + oner On-set scoring with Jon Batiste Making something of Nothing From Nothing SNL trivia The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs See what's new with Avid Media Composer Check out Nathan and Shane's interview for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Watch Nathan Orloff's guided tour of his John Wick: Chapter 4 Media Composer timelines Hear Nathan Orloff discuss cutting Ghostbusters: Afterlife and John Wick: Chapter 4 Listen to Shane Reid talk about editing Deadpool & Wolverine with Dean Zimmerman, ACE Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube
Maria Johnson and Catholic Mom contributor, Kristina Talbot interview the mother and son filmmakers behind the powerful film about Boys Town, Blue Baby. Matters Media announces the new feature documentary film BLUE BABY that follows eight boys through Fr. Edward J. Flanagan's Boys Town, a prison alternative established in Omaha, Nebraska in 1917. With unprecedented access, filmmakers take the audience inside Boys Town to a world that challenges what people have believed about problem behavior for thousands of years. This is a film that goes beyond the heart of a Catholic priest, and into the real-world impact of what he created. BLUE BABY will be available starting October 9. We need your help to get the word out via your network of influence. About the filmmakers: Josh and Lisa Sabey are the filmmakers behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby, and Going Sane. Their film American Tragedy won best documentary at the prestigious Boston Film Festival where it was one of three films screened opening night. (The other two were Terrence Malick's USA premiere of A Hidden Life and Taika Waititi's Jo Jo Rabbit.) Their latest film, The Basement Talks, debuted on Prime Video, Apple TV, and PBS World. Links in Show: Watch the trailer here:
Philosopher, Simone Weil said that attentiveness is the heart of prayer. In this episode, we discuss postures of attentiveness as gateways to wonder.Guests: Dr. Mary McCampbell is an author, educator, and speaker whose publications span the worlds of literature, film, and popular music. She is the author of Imagining Our Neighbors as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy.Dr. Joe Kickasola is a Professor of Film and Digital Media at Baylor University. He is the author of The Films of Krzysztof Kieślowski: The Liminal Image, and has published in numerous academic venues and anthologies, including Film Quarterly, The Quarterly Review of Film and Video, and The Routledge Companion to Philosophy and Film. _____Topics: Attentiveness, cynicism, receptivity, humility, consumerism, experiencing wonder during times of upheaval, Art Forms: filmmaking, photography, literature. Name Drops: Douglas Copeland, G.K. Chesterton, Jim Jarmusch, Terrence Malick, T.S.Eliot, Wallace Stevens, Andrei Tarkovsky, Andrey Rublev, Rothko, Stan Brakhage, Virginia Wolfe, David Foster Wallace, Movie References: Patterson, Tree of Life, Zabriskie Point Support The Podcast! We need your help to continue our work of advocating for the arts.Join our creative collectiveGive a one-time donation
Curtis Chang and worship leader Isaac Wardell are joined by renowned musicians Matt Maher, Sandra McCracken, and Jon Guerra, alongside poet Kate Bluett and Grammy-winning songwriter Dee Wilson. These talented artists are pivotal contributors to The Porter's Gate's worship album for the Redeeming Babel project, The After Party. They share their unique perspectives on how worship music can help navigate the current political challenges faced by American churches of all denominations. The group also offers an inside look at the creative process behind powerful tracks like "The Kingdom of Jesus," "The Lord Will Have His Way," and more. Listen to Songs For the After Party, get sheet music, lyrics, and prayers for your church Bring The After Party course to your church or small group! Referenced in this episode by Curtis and his guests: Read more about Scottish patriot Andrew Fletcher Listen to “My Deliverer” by Rich Mullins' Ragamuffin Band Listen to Howard University's gospel choir perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Transcript of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March 17, 1966 speech Lost audio from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s February 26, 1965 sermon Listen to Matt Maher's song “Sons and Daughters” Watch the trailer and clips from Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life HERE Listen to the score from Terrance Malick's film A Hidden Life HERE Read 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 (the ministry of reconciliation) HERE Learn more about our guests: Isaac Wardell & The Porter's Gate The Music of Matt Maher The Liturgical Poetry of Kate Bluett The Devotional Songwriting of Jon Guerra The Work of Sandra McCracken The Common Hymnal of Dee Wilson