Podcast appearances and mentions of victor levin

Award-winning Mad Men writer Victor Levin recently debuted his latest TV series 'Alice & Jack' on PBS. The unconventional six-episode romantic drama stars Oscar nominee Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie, Birdman) and Domnhall Gleeson (The Revenant, Black Mirror). The series explores how love plays out between two very different people over the course of 15 years, and the story inspires questions of whether the bonds between us are stronger than the forces that would tear us apart. Levin made his name as a showrunner and writer on the iconic comedy 'Mad About You,' writing many of the series' most memorable episodes. Some of his other TV credits include 'The Larry Sanders Show' and 'Dream On.' In this interview, we talk about writing for TV and matching other writers' voices, how he prepares himself to write for a show, leaving your comfort zone, his show 'Alice & Jack' and why he chose to write every episode himself; his thoughts on pitching shows and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, Ink by the Barrel - Secrets From Prolific Writers right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Ahead of tonight's finale of the PBS six part miniseries, "Alice and Jack", show creator Victor Levin stops by the program to discuss the origins of the show, the complexities of love in life, and the message Victor wants the audience to take away from the series.The series finale of "Alice and Jack" airs Sunday, April 21st at 10p E/9pm C. Check your local listings to see when the finale of "Alice and Jack" airs in your market.Foundation Radio is an official Brand Partner of WWE Shop! Click this link here to shop WWE Shop and support your favorite WWE Superstar today: https://wwe-shop.sjv.io/eK26drSpecial thanks to 10th Ward Barbershop - Proudly serving the historic 10th Ward in Lawrenceville and surrounding areas, 10th Ward Barbershop is a full service barbershop offering quality haircuts, beard trims, and hot shaves. Schedule your appointment with Finn Balor and Corey Graves' favorite barbershop today!Host/Executive Producer: Adam BarnardAdditional Production/Narration: Sam KreppsEngineer: Carl PannellIntro Music: "Ugly" by Dumb UglyOutro Music: "Rug Burn" by Dumb UglyMusical Accompaniment: EnrichmentCover Art Photography: Dylan EddingerWeb: www.foundationradio.netInstagram/Twitter: @thisisgoober | Twitter: @fndradiopodAdvertising requests can be sent to adam@foundationradio.net.A Butts Carlton Media production, in conjunction with Premier Podcast Network. Butts Carlton, Proprietor.

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Alice & Jack. For Alice & Jack writer and creator Victor Levin, love is a messy business worth fighting for. It often bypasses the rules of reason and logic and throws all kinds of emotional curve balls. But in the end, it's the best thing we have. In this interview, Victor joins us to share his feelings on the nature of love, and what he hopes viewers take away from this series.

This week, Wickham and Colleen are discussing a duo that's as timeless as Dracula himself! In this glorious episode, we are delving into Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder in the context of their films together, "Dracula" (1992, dir. Francis Ford Coppola), "A Scanner Darkly" (2006, dir. Richard Linklater), and "Destination Wedding" (2018, dir. Victor Levin).

This week on Long Walks and Robots...Shane and Ryan finally reunite for an intimate recording on the couch. Live and in person! That's right, the boys crack a couple of cold ones as they break down their recommendations from last week. Ryan journeys through the woods as he takes in the delightful "Hunt for the Wilderpeople," Taika Waititi's Adventure/Comedy from 2016. Shane also enjoys a bit of travel in viewing Victor Levin's 2018 Romance/Melodrama, "Destination Wedding," starring Keanu Reeves. No Mando Talk this week, but we do lament on our video gaming, objectify women, and try to figure out if Ben Affleck is a good actor. Enjoy!!

BEST OF 2018 (Part 1 of 2) featuring: Bobby Lee, Marcus King, Ari Shaffir, Jordan Harbinger, Maz Jobrani, Kenya Barris, Frazer Smith, Carrot Top, Steve-O, Lesly Kahn, Chris Fenton, Heather Mcdonald, Michael Uslan, Jonathan Katz, Bassem Youseff, Howard Rosenman, Bobcat Goldthwait, Larry King, Nick Swardson, Victor Levin, John Savage & Fortune Feimster.

We review the plucky, cynical, rom-com, Destination Wedding, directed by Victor Levin and starring, Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder.  SOCIAL MEDIA Website: www.nekkomedia.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cinecal_mass Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinecal_mass Tumblr: https://cinephiles-cenobites.tumblr.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/cinecal.mass YouTube: Nekko Media

Faith Salie's recent commentary on Breaking News and its meandering into becoming of lesser and lesser importance for the viewers to be interrupted sparked my attention when Salie offered a simple suggestion: more depth, less drama.  As soon as she said it, my ears and mind perked up.  What a simple approach to living well. An approach to welcome more substance, less stress, more enjoyment, less unnecessary conflict and more tranquility and less anxiety. Could it really be that simple?  Let's start with the drama we unnecessarily welcome into our lives and what we might potential replace it with to improve the quality of our everydays: 1. Viewing Entertainment Less . . .  drama on the television shows, reality programming or films that further perpetuate stereotypes, harm, violence or simplification and/or misguided problem resolution. More . . .  depth offered in exploratory programming, documentaries, well-written, thought-provoking plots that include well-developed characters and unique storylines. Reality programming that exhibits teachable skills and positive relationship styles. ~This & That: October 19, 2018 - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat 2. Conversations Less . . .  dramatic conversations such as superficial, assumptive and unfounded chitchat such as gossip, judging, and labeling simply for the sake of having any conversation.  More . . .  depth of thought that elevates the conversation, observes possibilities and suggests solutions to frustrations.  3. Daily Routine Less . . .  drama provoked by stretching ourselves too thin when it comes to our schedule, our budget, our emotional well-being. More . . .  depth of reasoning behind the decisions we make that become the framework of our lives - our routines, our relationships, our monetary expenses and investments.  ~18 Ways to Simplify Daily & Weekly Routines ~Archived TSLL posts on Relationships ~Archived TSLL posts on Money ~Today's image is a glimpse of one of my favorite weekly routines as shared on Instagram - Sunday morning.  4. Self-Awareness Less . . .  drama caused by poor engagement with others and letting our worries spill into other areas of our lives.  More . . .  depth of awareness to recognize when we need a "timeout" to recharge, rest, recalibrate and decide how we will positively address any situations in our lives that are causing us stress so that it doesn't bleed into other areas of our life unconsciously. (check out episode #227 for ideas on Self-Care) 5. Understanding Priorities Less . . .  drama provoked by unsolicited responses and commentary on every little event that occurs at work or in your life. More . . .  depth of recognition when it comes to your priorities as you identify which events/conversations requires your engagement and your finite energy. Contribute to conversations that are of importance and you feel you have something unique and positive to offer, otherwise let those who do feel invested in the conversation work through the matter at hand without you.  ~Responding vs. Reacting: The Difference, episode #145 6. Friendships & Relationships Less . . .  dramatic friends or individuals in your life that thrive off of stress, exhaustion, games or manipulation. More . . .  depth of character and integrity in the individuals you choose to spend time with. Sincerity, a healthy sense of self and kind offering of one's time and energy. 7. Mastering of One's Mind Less . . .  drama stirred up in your own mind needlessly due to the inability to master your thoughts, note them and move forward without being hampered by their attempt at distraction or self-doubt. More . . .  depth of self-awareness and recognition of what is going well, an understanding of how you function at your best and how to cultivate a life that helps your best self come to fruition. (check out TSLL's 2nd book which is primarily focused on helping readers attain their best self: Living The Simply Luxurious Life: Making Your Everydays Extraordinary and Discovering Your Best Self) 8. Boundaries Less . . .  drama from lack of self-respect which is communicated nonverbally as well as verbally when we don't understand our self-worth (Discover 10 Ways to Strengthen Your Self-Worth).  More . . .  depth of clarity by clearly communicating your boundaries through words and actions. We end up teaching others how we expect to be treated, what we will tolerate and what will never be acceptable not with our words alone, but also how we allow others to speak and treat us. The gift we give ourselves by being aware of how boundaries can be conveyed is that often we avoid drama all together by exemplifing ourselves as a person of self-respect.  ~A Powerful Couple: Vulnerability & Boundaries, episode #126 The beauty in choosing a life of depth over drama is that we won't even fully be aware of the drama we have avoided by living a life of depth because we no longer entertain it as an option. And that is what gives us more energy, more time and more space to spend our lives doing what we love, investing in what we care about and building relationships that we want to welcome and strengthen in our lives.  Petit Plaisir ~Destination Wedding ~read the interview with the writer and director Victor Levin (writer for Mad About You, 5 to 7) which appeared in The Washington Post https://youtu.be/TjXQzRWmb_I Sponsors for today's episode: Blinkist visit blinkist.com/SS promo code SS - to start your free 7-day trial HelloFreshVisit - https://www.hellofresh.com/sophisticate60 Use promo code sophisticate60 to save $60 Le Mysterethe first 50 Simple Sophisticate listeners will receive a free Le Mystere makeup bag use promo code SIMPLE Holly & Tanager, The Professional: Backpack Purse (check out the video below) Visit hollyandtanager.com/SIMPLESave 15% off your first order with promo code SIMPLE at checkout https://youtu.be/L04WUfRlANo   ~Image: One of my favorite weekly routines is captured - Sunday morning breakfast and reading material (via IG)

Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder star as bickering travelers who just so happen to be going to the same destination: a wedding of her ex, and his half-brother, who neither of them particularly hopes is happy.  Two unhappy people surrounded by mirth leads to a toxic concoction of feelings, but the two unlucky lovers find a bond in their despair that may be just as strong as that of initial attraction.  "Mad About You" producer Victor Levin directs this anti-romantic comedy.

Victor Levin is a four time Emmy-nominated writer, director and producer who cut his teeth in television with shows like "Down the Shore," "The Larry Sanders Show," "Mad Men," "Dream On," and "Mad About You. "In 2015, he made his feature film directorial debut with "5 to 7," based on his own original script, which has since become a cult classic in its genre.His latest film, the romantic comedy "Destination Wedding," starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder is coming out in theaters Friday, August 31st.

Victor Levin is a four time Emmy-nominated writer, director and producer who cut his teeth in television with shows like "Down the Shore," "The Larry Sanders Show," "Mad Men," "Dream On," and "Mad About You. "In 2015, he made his feature film directorial debut with "5 to 7," based on his own original script, which has since become a cult classic in its genre. His latest film, the romantic comedy "Destination Wedding," starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder is coming out in theaters Friday, August 31st.

This week I get to sit down with Victor Levin, writer/director of the marvelous film, 5 to 7 (starring Anton Yelchin and Bérénice Marlohe).  We chat about the lost art of writing letters, the realities of running a TV show and the French view...Read more