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Ep 273: “Civil War”
<p>We document Alex Garland’s “Civil War” and discuss: Cinematography, compositions; Story & Writing, strong character arcs; Sound design, music; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.“ – George Orwell Watch us on YouTube! This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 272: “Past Lives”
<p>We migrate to Celine Song’s “Past Lives” and discuss: Cinematography, long takes, composition and blocking; Story & Writing, immigration, notes from the screenplay; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.“ – Jimmy Carter Notes […]</p>
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Ep 271: “The Bourne Identity”
<p>We karate chop Matt Damon’s “The Bourne Identity” and discuss: Cinematography, camerawork, lighting; Sound design & editing; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There can be no faith in government if our highest offices are excused from scrutiny – they should be setting the example of transparency.“ – Edward Snowden Notes & References: […]</p>
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Ep 270: “In Bruges”
<p>We tour Martin McDonagh’s “In Bruges” and discuss: Directing & Cinematography; Story & Writing, innocence, ethics of murder; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The only difference between the saint and the sinner is that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.“ – Oscar Wilde Notes & References: *Correction: […]</p>
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Ep 269: “Swingers” (1996)
<p>We claw through Jon Favreau’s “Swingers” and discuss: Cinematography, Directing & DP’ing, blocking; Story & Writing, Titles, Theme, Homages; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.“ – Voltaire Notes & References: “An oral history of Swingers” (Grantland.com) – Amazing retelling of how the […]</p>
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Ep 268: “Back to the Future”
<p>We hit 88 mph through Michael J. Fox’s “Back to the Future” and discuss: Cinematography, performance and editing; Story & Writing, cars, clocks, and loops, Marty’s arc; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Affliction comes to us, not to make us sad but sober; not to make us sorry but wise.“ – H.G. […]</p>
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Ep 267: “Dune: Part 2”
<p>We chip and shatter Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune part 2” and discuss: Cinematography, exposure for story, backlighting the sun; Story & Writing, na-Baron; Performances, Zendaya’s layers, Javier Bardem going all out; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “You can have the power to destroy, but it doesn’t give you the power to reform, or […]</p>
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Ep 266: “Fury”
<p>We’re ON THE WAY through Brad Pitt’s “Fury” and discuss: Cinematography, contrast, motivating light; Story & Writing, Norman’s arc; Sound design; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I’ve always felt that movies are an emotional medium — that movies are not the way to make an intellectual argument.“ – Roger Ebert Notes & […]</p>
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Ep 265: “300”
<p>We slowly watch Zack Snyder’s “300” and discuss: Cinematography, slomo; Story & Writing, dramatic effect; Not quite true history; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “It is better by noble boldness to run the risk of being subject to half the evils we anticipate than to remain in cowardly listlessness for fear of […]</p>
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Ep 264: “The Master”
<p>We process Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Master” and discuss: Cinematography, contrast and eye shadows; Story & Writing, Freddie’s potion, the master; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.“ – Napoleon Bonaparte Notes & References: Addendum: The highlights definitely near blowing out, but since this […]</p>
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Ep 263: “Phantom Thread”
<p>Two hungry boys devour Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread” and discuss: Cinematography without a cinematographer; Directing, sound design; Story & Writing; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There is no time for cut-and-dried monotony. There is time for work. And time for love. That leaves no other time!“ – Coco Chanel Notes & […]</p>
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Ep 262: “Fallen” (1998)
<p>We investigate Denzel Washington’s “Fallen” and discuss: Cinematography, exposition, eye lights; Story & Writing, theme; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they’ve got nothing to lose.“ – Robin Williams Watch us on YouTube! This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 261: “The Iron Claw”
<p>We wrestle Zac Efron’s “The Iron Claw” and discuss: Story & Writing, exposition, bittersweet salve; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “In order to be the man, you have to beat the man.“ – Ric Flair Watch us on YouTube! This Week’s Recommendations: Versa Gripps Pro (on Amazon)</p>
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Ep 260: “Bad Times at the El Royale”
<p>We check in to Drew Goddard’s “Bad Times at the El Royale” and discuss: Cinematography, unmotivated light, motivated coverage; Story & Writing, true faith, honoring the dead; Special Guest Hamish Purdy, set decorator on Bad Times at the El Royale; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “A well constructed plot, therefore, must neither […]</p>
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Ep 259: “Dream Scenario”
<p>We cancel Nicolas Cage’s “Dream Scenario” and discuss: Cinematography, selling the absence of something; Story & Writing, structure, blending in, viral fame; New Mad Valley track, “I Don’t Want to Be Careful”; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The most powerful force ever known on this planet is human cooperation – a force […]</p>
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Ep 258: “Napoleon”
<p>We invade Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” and discuss: Cinematography, fight sequence; Story & Writing, nudity, Josephine; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.“ – Sun Tzu Notes & References: “Threads” Light Ranger 2 Ridley Scott’s 1984 Apple Super Bowl Commercial Watch us on YouTube! […]</p>
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Ep 257: “Unforgiven”
<p>We deserve Clint Eastwood’s “Unforgiven” and discuss: Cinematography, contrast; Story & Writing, Will vs Bill, deserve’s got nothing to do with it; New Mad Valley Track “All Of Me”; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Being good is easy, what is difficult is being just.“ – Victor Hugo Notes & References: “Unforgiven” is […]</p>
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Ep 256: “No Country for Old Men”
<p>We flip a coin on the Coen Brothers’ “No Country for Old Men” and discuss: Cinematography & Editing; Story & Writing, luck, fate, and evil; Actor Trent Moore discusses his role in No Country for Old Men and working with the Coen Brothers; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “We cannot change anything […]</p>
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Ep 255: “Adaptation”
<p>We grow into Charlie Kaufman’s “Adaptation” and discuss: Wes discusses losing his grandmother (00:00-13:38); Cinematography; Story & Writing, subplots vs settings, Charlie’s twin; New Mad Valley track “Come Back Down”; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There’s this inherent screenplay structure that everyone seems to be stuck on, this three-act thing. It doesn’t […]</p>
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Ep 254: “The Creator”
<p>We scan Gareth Edwards’ “The Creator” and discuss: Story & Writing, humanizing the enemy; Performance; Music & Sound Design; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Individual science fiction stories may seem as trivial as ever to the blinder critics and philosophers of today – but the core of science fiction, its essence has […]</p>
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Ep 253: “Talk To Me”
<p>We shake hands with RackaRacka’s “Talk To me” and discuss: Directing & Cinematography, visceral storytelling; Story & Writing, keeping us off-balance, possessing the hand; New Mad Valley track “Take It All”; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 252: “Paranormal Activity”
<p>We stalk “Paranormal Activity” and discuss: Cinematography, combining style and story; Writing & Story, selling the world, slow burns and slow payoffs; Directing and Editing, fast facts; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The key to a good horror movie is what happens between the scares. The scares aren’t the tricky part. If […]</p>
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Ep 251: “Ghostbusters” (1984)
<p>We grab a Twinkie, call the “Ghostbusters” and discuss: Story & Writing, efficient storytelling, comedy; Sound & Music, soundtrack; New Mad Valley track: “Only Good Things”; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Don’t think about your errors or failures; otherwise, you’ll never do a thing.“ – Bill Murray Notes & References: Listen to […]</p>
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Ep 250: “The Sixth Sense”
<p>We float through M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Sixth Sense” and discuss: Cinematography, reveals, coverage and theatrical flair; Writing & Directing, pacing; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I have found little that is ‘good’ about human beings on the whole. In my experience most of them are trash, no matter whether they publicly […]</p>
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Ep 249: “The Revenant”
<p>We bear down on Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The Revenant” and discuss: Cinematography, immersive storytelling; Guest Sergio Trejos, sound engineer joins us; New Mad Valley track!; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.“ – Francis Bacon Notes & References: Check out Sergio’s work as a sound […]</p>
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Ep 248: “Crimson Tide”
<p>We concur with Denzel Washington’s “Crimson Tide” and discuss: Cinematography, dutch angles for dramatic effect and for the setting; Story & Writing, betrayals, conversations about horses, command, duty, and doing what’s right; Performances, Music by Hans Zimmer, Random Crimson Tide facts; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “It is even better to act […]</p>
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Ep 247: “Source Code”
<p>We loop through Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Source Code” and discuss: Cinematography, contrast, breaking the 180º rule; Story & Writing, details, theme, stakes; Todd’s new single from Mad Valley “Ready to Fall” (links below!!); and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold.“ […]</p>
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Ep 246: “Chernobyl” (HBO Series)
<p>We fly over Craig Mazin’s “Chernobyl” and discuss: Cinematography, lens flares, stabilizing a handheld shot; Story & Writing, horror, tragedy, tension, threats; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I am one of those who think like Nobel, that humanity will draw more good than evil from new discoveries.“ – Marie Curie Notes & […]</p>
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Ep 245: “Barbie”
<p>We float into Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and discuss: Cinematography, wides, closeups; Story & Writing, pop culture references, Ken, Ruth, Gloria & Sasha; Performances, Set Design; Special guest Hannah Hartman joins us; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I must quit marrying men who feel inferior to me. Somewhere there must be a man […]</p>
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Ep 244: “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World”
<p>We sail through Russell Crowe’s “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” and discuss: Cinematography, night scenes, camerawork; Story & Writing, friendship vs duty, weight of command; Directing & Editing, reaction shots, dynamic audio; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Success is the most convincing talker in the world.“ – Napoleon […]</p>
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Ep 243: “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning part 1”
<p>We wreck Tom Cruise’s “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning part 1” and discuss: Story & Writing, motivated storytelling, exposition; Action, consequential chases; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Sequels are generally done in a rush. They’re done with a sense of urgency. The first time, you spend a long time developing to get it […]</p>
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Ep 242: “Oppenheimer”
<p>We react to Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and discuss: Cinematography, color, black & white, fission vs fusion, IMAX considerations; Story & Writing, fast starts, Trinity buildup, final scene; Music, and Casting supporting roles; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a […]</p>
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Ep 241: “Apollo 13”
<p>We stir the tanks on Ron Howard’s “Apollo 13” and discuss: Cinematography, vertigo shot, selling space-gravity; Story & Writing, exposition, building stakes & tension; Acting & Directing, building emotional weight, stoicism; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.“ – Henry Ford Notes […]</p>
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Ep 240: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
<p>We do our own thing in “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and discuss: Story & Writing, leaning into exposition, moral dilemmas and the trolley problem; using Music to tell an efficient story; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world.“ […]</p>
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Ep 239: “Run Lola Run”
<p>We dash through “Run Lola Run” and discuss: Visual signature; Story & Writing, Chaos Theory, time, soccer, runtime; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “It is a test (a positive test, I do not assert that it is always valid negatively), that genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.“ – T.S. Eliot […]</p>
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Ep 238: “The King’s Speech”
<p>We articulate “The King’s Speech” and discuss: Cinematography & Directing, framing Bertie; Story & Writing, British dry humor, Bertie’s struggles; Performance, vocal exercises, and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I wish nothing but good; therefore, everyone who does not agree with me is a traitor and a scoundrel.“ – King George III Notes […]</p>
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Ep 237: “Spirited Away”
<p>We devour Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” and discuss: Cinematography, editing; Story & Writing, Chihiro’s journey from weak to strong, complex emotions; What’s it all about, what does No Face represent; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The challenge of the unknown future is so much more exciting than the stories of the accomplished past.“ […]</p>
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Ep 236: “The Secret of Kells”
<p>We discover “The Secret of Kells” and discuss: Wes shooting a music video (0:00-18:00); Story & Writing, dialog, Aisling, Pangur Ban; Music, art style, hand-drawn animation; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “May you live every day of your life.“ – Jonathan Swift Notes & References: Music video James Hough “I don’t know […]</p>
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Ep 235: “RRR”
<p>We roar at Tollywood’s breakout sensation “RRR” and discuss: Cinematography, frame rate; Story & Writing, musical storytelling, heightened tone; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There are very few people who are going to look into the mirror and say, ‘That person I see is a savage monster;’ instead, they make up some […]</p>
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Ep 234: “Slumdog Millionaire”
<p>We interrogate Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” and discuss: Cinematography, Directing; Story & Writing, exposition, the Dickensian aspect; Gift and curse of winning an Oscar; Special guest Chandrashish weighs in from India; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your […]</p>
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Ep 233: “The Book of Eli”
<p>We feel our way through The Hughes Brothers’ “The Book of Eli” and discuss: Visual style; Story & Writing, theme, outline; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.“ – Saint Augustine Notes & References: CNN clip Reza Aslan discussing religion (YouTube) other films […]</p>
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Ep 232: “Menace II Society”
<p>We drive by The Hughes Brothers’ “Menace II Society” and discuss: Story & Writing, opening scene, morality tales; Hollywood gangster films; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I respect the audience’s intelligence a lot, and that’s why I don’t try to go for the lowest common denominator.“ – Spike Lee Watch us on […]</p>
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Ep 231: “The Dark Knight”
<p>We swear to Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” and discuss: Cinematography and Directing, cheating for speed; Story & Writing, Batman vs Joker, philosophical stakes, Joker’s tests; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “When law and morality contradict each other, the citizen has the cruel alternative of either losing his moral sense or losing […]</p>
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Ep 230: “The Great Dictator” (1940)
<p>We crash into Charlie Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator” and discuss: Cinematography, old aspect ratios, classic glow-up; Story & Writing, destroy something beautiful, how machine men act; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The deeper the truth in a creative work, the longer it will live.“ – Charlie Chaplin Notes & References: Charlie Chaplin […]</p>
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Ep 229: “Prisoners”
<p>We trap Denis Villeneuve’s “Prisoners” and discuss: Cinematography, camera movement; Story & Writing, good detective/bad detective, testing faith; Wes unintentionally overstates his thoughts on the impact of the movie; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.” – Arthur Conan Doyle Notes & References: *Wes Note: I […]</p>
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Ep 228: “Enemy” (Denis Villeneuve)
<p>We double-check Denis Villeneuve’s “Enemy” and discuss: Story & Writing, what’s it all about? What’s up with the spider?; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Truth in philosophy means that concept and external reality correspond.“ – Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Notes & References: Note: There are a LOT of variations on what constitutes […]</p>
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Ep 227: “The Fountain”
<p>We journey through Darren Aronofsky’s “The Fountain” and discuss: Cinematography and editing; VFX, and setbacks; every film is its own universe; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.“ – Joseph Campbell […]</p>
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Ep 226: “Cyrano”
<p>We yearn for Peter Dinklage’s “Cyrano” and discuss: Todd’s path to being a full-time producer, building a creative career (0-23 min); Cinematography & Directing, creating a moment of love; Story & Writing, inevitable death on stage, pacing and structure; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no […]</p>
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Ep 225: “Barbarian”
<p>We check into Zach Cregger’s “Barbarian” and discuss: Cinematography, camerawork; Story & Writing, playing with the audience; Directing, ambience & tone; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Before my teacher came to me, I did not know that I am. I lived in a world that was a no-world. I cannot hope to […]</p>
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Ep 224: “The Whale”
<p>We obsess over Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” and discuss: Cinematography, aspect ratio; Directing, acting and performances; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I’d like to do a lot of different stuff. I think it’s important as a creative person to keep challenging yourself and keep doing new stuff. If you end up trying […]</p>
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Ep 223: “Jerry Maguire”
<p>We complete Cameron Crowe’s “Jerry Maguire” and discuss: Story & Writing, using audience expectations against them; Cinematography, traditional lighting; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The cowards never started and the weak died along the way. That leaves us, ladies and gentlemen. Us.“ – Phil Knight Notes & References: Blue October (Spotify) Matt […]</p>
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Ep 222: “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”
<p>We get to Shane Black’s “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” party and discuss: Story & Writing, humor, subverting expectations; Screenplay snippets, how Shane Black’s voice is distinct; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “An action film can have too much action; picture an equalizer on a stereo, with all the knobs pegged at 10. […]</p>
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Ep 221: “Pulp Fiction”
<p>We massage Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” and discuss: Story & Writing, out of sequence storytelling, creating contrast, Tarantino’s dialog; Directing & Production value, long takes, music; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I steal from every movie ever made.“ – Quentin Tarantino Watch us on YouTube! This Week’s Recommendations: DGA “The Director’s Cut” […]</p>
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Ep 220: “Training Day”
<p>We ride along on Antoine Fuqua’s “Training Day” and discuss: Cinematography, the horizon line; Story & Writing, story outline; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.“ – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Notes & References: The original ending was far less violent (MentalFloss) Denzel won […]</p>
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Ep 219: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”
<p>We migrate through “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” and discuss: Humor, absurdism, dry humor; Comedy period piece; Guest Scott Garrett Graham joins us; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The most creative people have this childlike facility to play.“ – John Cleese Notes & References: Check out Scott Garrett Graham on Instagram, […]</p>
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Ep 218: “Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong”
<p>We bump into Emily Ting’s “Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong” and discuss: Cinematography, filming in public spaces; Low budget filmmaking; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I despise formal restaurants. I find all of that formality to be very base and vile. I would much rather eat potato chips on the sidewalk.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 217: “Braveheart”
<p>We gallop across Mel Gibson’s “Braveheart” and discuss: Cinematography, recreating moonlight; Story & Writing, romance, symbolism; Directing & Performances, visual storytelling, ending a scene on a good note; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.“ – George Washington Notes & References: James Horner passed away […]</p>
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Ep 216: “Taxi Driver”
<p>We’re talkin’ to Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver” and discuss: Story & Writing, character studies; The Ending; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I don’t think it was uncomfortable for me; I think it was uncomfortable for other people, but it wasn’t really for me. I had been an actress for a long time, I […]</p>
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Ep 215: “Reservoir Dogs”
<p>We hole up with Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs” and discuss: Cinematography, camerawork, off-screen violence; Story & Writing, “single location” filmmaking, skipping the robbery; Low-budget filmmaking tips on finding locations; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “You’ve gotta stand being bad if you want to be a writer, because if you don’t, you’re never going […]</p>
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Ep 214: “My Blueberry Nights”
<p>We devour Wong Kar-Wai’s “My Blueberry Nights” and discuss: Music, keeping heavy moments light; Cinematography, step-printing, lighting, reflections, shallow depth of field; Story & Writing, the thesis and antithesis, stories of broken people, transportation as a metaphor; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “We’re all unlucky in love sometimes. When I am, I […]</p>
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Ep 213: “The Mummy Returns” (2001)
<p>We unwrap Brendan Fraser’s “The Mummy Returns” and discuss: Story & Writing, expanding the universe; Shifting the tone of a sequel; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.“ – Jonathan Swift Watch us on YouTube! This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 212: “Everything Everywhere All At Once”
<p>We get googly-eyed over the Daniels’ “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and discuss: Writing and Directing, crafting the edit in the script; Humor and drama, making tough subjects palatable for everyone; and other such stuff and things and stuff. A Persian King called his sages and asked them for one quote that would be accurate […]</p>
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Ep 211: “The Mummy” (1999)
<p>We resurrect Brendan Fraser’s “The Mummy” and discuss: Physical comedy, flourishes, and committing to the bit; Story, Writing, and keeping it PG-13, death in the shadows, exposition, progressing the action; Mummy fun facts; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I’m not funny. What I am is brave.“ – Lucille Ball Notes & References: […]</p>
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Ep 210: “Predator”
<p>We target Arnold Schwarzenegger’s regular “Predator” and discuss: Cinematography, framing bodybuilders; Predator fun facts; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “This story’s gonna grab people. It’s about this guy, he’s crazy about this girl, but he likes to wear dresses. Should he tell her? Should he not tell her? He’s torn, Georgie. This […]</p>
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Ep 209: “The Host” (Bong Joon Ho, 2006)
<p>We slip ‘n fall into Bong Joon Ho’s “The Host” and discuss: Monster origin story; Everyone’s a moron; Directing and editing, match cuts; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “We need to tell each other our stories. We need to show that everyone — our neighbors, our families, our community leaders — everyone […]</p>
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Ep 208: “Jaws”
<p>We chew on Spielberg’s “Jaws” and discuss: Cinematography, day for night; Story & writing, Quint vs Hooper, shark cage; Shark fun facts! and other such stuff and things and stuff. “It is certain that the study of human psychology, if it were undertaken exclusively in prisons, would also lead to misrepresentation and absurd generalizations.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 207: “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”
<p>We kneel before Spielberg’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and discuss: Cinematography, a grand reveal; Story & writing, new depth to an old character; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “No Hard Drugs and No Superhero Movies.“ – Leonardo DiCaprio Notes & References: Harrison Ford Reddit AMA Douglas Slocombe escaped the Nazi […]</p>
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Ep 206: “Munich” (Spielberg, 2005)
<p>We attempt to responsibly discuss Spielberg’s “Munich” and discuss: Cinematography, heightening a moment through contrasting camerawork; Story & Writing, questions being raised, contextualizing the film; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “It has perhaps always been the case that the waging of peace is the hardest form of leadership of all.“ – Queen […]</p>
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Ep 205: “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”
<p>We swing through Spielberg’s “Raider’s of the Lost Ark” and discuss: Cinematography, framing, blocking, cheating; Story & writing, setting up the supernatural, Indy the hero, epic failures; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The brave may not live forever – But the cautious do not live at all.“ – Richard Branson Notes & […]</p>
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Ep 204: “Jurassic Park”
<p>We excavate Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” and discuss: Cinematography, motivated camera moves; Story & writing, exposition, dialog cues, where the original succeeds and sequels fail; Sound, combining sound design with music to heighten a moment; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “It is a profound and necessary truth that the deep things in science […]</p>
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Ep 203: “Oldboy” (Chan-wook Park, 2003)
<p>We’re charmed by Chan-wook Park’s “Oldboy” and discuss: Wes’ editing process and screenwriting blues; Story & writing, the opening shot, sex scenes in movies, hallway hammer sequence; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The ax forgets, but the tree remembers.“ – Proverb Notes & References: 2013 PBS Frontline Documentary on concussions in football […]</p>
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Ep 202: “Pan’s Labyrinth”
<p>We toast a bottle of wine to Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth” and discuss: Story & writing, rule of threes, setting up tension, is this a metaphor?; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in […]</p>
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Ep 201: “Children of Men”
<p>We cruise through Alfonso Cuarón’s “Children of Men” and discuss: Cinematography, immersing the audience; Story & writing, the real genre we’re in, who are the good guys; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I used to be very controlling with visuals and editing, and I would pretty much craft the performances; now I […]</p>
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Ep 200: “Interstellar” part 3
<p>We stay for Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” and discuss: Story & writing, adding texture, 90% honesty, emotional storytelling; Directing, moments of breathing, the scene with the emotional weight of the film; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.“ – Kip Thorne Notes & References: MacGuffin […]</p>
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Ep 199: “Lightyear”
<p>We fly through Pixar’s “Lightyear” and discuss: Story & writing, character and story arcs; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “KEEP IN MIND THAT progress is not always linear. It takes constant course correcting and often a lot of zigzagging. Unfortunate things happen, accidents occur, and setbacks are usually painful, but that does […]</p>
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Ep 198: “Memories of Murder”
<p>We process Bong Joon Ho’s “Memories of Murder” and discuss: Cinematography, oner of crime scene, first frame + last frame; Story & writing, themes of misconduct; True crime, utility vs entertainment; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “What’s important at this time is to re-clarify the difference between hero and villain.“ – J. […]</p>
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Ep 197: “Captain America: Civil War”
<p>We feud through Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” and discuss: Story and writing, structure, and ramping up tension with precision; Directing, delivering a meaningful line, setting up a monologue; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Just because you have superpowers, that doesn’t mean your love life would be perfect. I don’t think superpowers […]</p>
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Ep 196: “Men” (Alex Garland)
<p>We mansplain Alex Garland’s “Men” and discuss: Cinematography, showing disconnect through framing; Story & writing, lessons, symbolism overload; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Ultimately, wouldn’t you rather be the person who actually finished the project you’re dreaming about, rather than the one who talks about ‘always having wanted to’?“ – J.K. Rowling […]</p>
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Ep 195: “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”
<p>We arrive at Mount Doom in Peter Jackson’s “The Return of the King” and discuss: Story & Writing, is there a Deus Ex Machina problem?; Sound design and music cues; and special guests Joe & Heather Howes take on our Lord of the Rings trivia challenge extravaganza; and other such stuff and things and stuff. […]</p>
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Ep 194: “Top Gun: Maverick”
<p>We hit mach 10 through Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick” and discuss: Story & writing, do great artists steal, who is Mary Sue; Cinematography, natural lighting for continuity; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “A leader is a dealer in hope.“ – Napoleon Bonaparte Notes & References: Christopher McQuarrie iMDB The cast trained […]</p>
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Ep 193: “Top Gun” (1986)
<p>We kick the tires and light the fires through Tony Scott’s classic “Top Gun” and discuss: Cinematography; Editing & Music, aerial combat, connecting sequences through music; Story & Writing, classic 80s plotlines; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, […]</p>
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Ep 192: “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”
<p>We punch our faces through Sam Raimi’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and discuss: Netflix’s core problem and what their action plan should be to fix it (Timestamp: 00:00 – 36:30); Story & writing, dramatic needs and character arcs; Directing, set design, genre-bending; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Anyone can […]</p>
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Ep 191: “Dual” (2022, Riley Stearns)
<p>We drive around Karen Gillan’s “Dual” and discuss: Story & writing, tone, “boring” finale, symbolism; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “And you may ask yourself, “How do I work this?” And you may ask yourself, “Where is that large automobile?” And you may tell yourself, “This is not my beautiful house” And […]</p>
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Ep 190: “Chungking Express”
<p>We sneak into Wong Kar-Wai’s “Chungking Express” and discuss: Cinematography, step-printing, the emotional impression of motion blur; Story; Directing & Acting without lines; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I like it when somebody tells me a story, and I actually really feel that that’s becoming like a lost art in American cinema.“ […]</p>
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Ep 189: “The Northman”
<p>We raid Robert Eggers’ “The Northman” and discuss: Cinematography, locations, set design; Story & writing, exploring historic cultures; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “History is the autobiography of a madman.“ – Dan Carlin Notes & References: Amleth wiki Nicole Kidman’s salary was $2.5m according to ShowbizGalore.com, no idea if it’s reputable, but […]</p>
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Ep 188: “A Ghost Story”
<p>We haunt David Lowery’s “A Ghost Story” and discuss: Existentialism, the end of everything; we discuss what we remember from a Q&A at a screening with director David Lowery; Story & Writing, is the film underwritten or thoughtful?; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The eyes of others our prisons; their thoughts our […]</p>
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Ep 187: “The Hurt Locker”
<p>We defuse Kathryn Bigelow’s “The Hurt Locker” and discuss: Cinematography, camerawork, transitions; Story & writing, opening scene, what’s in a title; Interview an Army veteran brother of the pod, Justin; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men.“ – General Patton […]</p>
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Ep 186: How to Podcast or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Pestle
<p>Todd interviews Wes about this odyssey of creating and running The Pestle Podcast. We discuss: How to start and maintain a podcast; What goes into every Pestle episode?; A “Lightning Round” with Wes; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I do not always know what I want, but I do know what I […]</p>
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Ep 185: “Aliens”
<p>We take the express elevator through James Cameron “Aliens” and discuss: Editing, director’s cut vs theatrical, tightening an edit to remove performance indicators; Story & Writing, differences in script-to-screen of first film and how it impacts sequel, cause & effect, offscreen action; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Don’t be evil.“ – Google […]</p>
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Ep 184: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011, David Fincher)
<p>We mind our manners with David Fincher’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and discuss: Story & writing, structure, Mikael and Lisbeth’s strengths and weaknesses, social customs; Men getting credit for women’s contributions; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Your best and wisest refuge from all troubles is in your science.“ – Ada […]</p>
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Ep 183: “Sound of My Voice”
<p>We devour & purge Brit Marling’s “Sound of My Voice” and discuss: Low-budget filmmaking, keeping the budget on screen; Cinematography, fitting the style to the story and budget; Story & writing, starting quickly, creepy moments, and cults; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Whatever God requires is right, no matter what it is, […]</p>
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Ep 182: “The Batman”
<p>We investigate Robert Pattinson’s “The Batman” and discuss: Cinematography, edge lighting; Story & writing, Batman’s breaks, Catwoman’s story told through her boots, and all the plot payoffs; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Any woman can fool a man if she wants to and if he’s in love with her.“ – Agatha Christie […]</p>
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Ep 181: “The Count of Monte Cristo” (2002)
<p>We break into Jim Caviezel’s “The Count of Monte Cristo” and discuss: Cinematography, framing, depth of field, and shutter angle; Story & writing, why comedic beats cut the tension, Edmond’s true enemy; Directing & Performance, adding significance to a moment, ending a scene with energy; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “All generalizations […]</p>
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Ep 180: “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967)
<p>We pull up a seat to Sidney Poitier’s “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and discuss: Cinematography, eye lights, and breaking the 180 rule; Story & writing, setting the stakes, the heart of the issue, and contextualizing art; Special guest Clyde, from the “This Is Us” podcast, “Kei and Clyde: Great TV, Good Talk” podcast, and the […]</p>
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Ep 179: “Get Out”
<p>We sink into Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” and discuss: Cinematography, camerawork and how it relates to the story, the sunken place, using long holds; Story & writing, social horror, rewatchability, WTF moments; Performance of Daniel Kaluuya; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the […]</p>
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Ep 178: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” (2005)
<p>We grab our towel for Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and discuss: Cinematography, framing, and production design; Story & writing, hiding exposition in plain sight; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Oh, would some Power give us the gift; To see ourselves as others see us!“ – Robert Burns (paraphrased) […]</p>
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Ep 177: “Don’t Look Up”
<p>We dig into Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up” and discuss: Cinematography and editing, use of detail shots; Story & writing, what is being critiqued; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no […]</p>
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Ep 176: “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
<p>We do the math on Marvel’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and discuss: Story & writing, using humor to hide a weak setup; Bucking the trend of superhero films; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.“ – Mother Teresa Watch […]</p>
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Ep 175: “CODA” (Patreon Bonus archive)
<p>We have all we need to get through “CODA” and discuss: “big dog little dog” exercise; simple exposition; strong characters; changing perspectives; and other such stuff and things and stuff. Watch us on YouTube!  </p>
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Ep. 174: “Underwater” vs “Sunshine” (Patreon Bonus archive)
<p>We crawl up the water spout to compare and contrast “Underwater” vs “Sunshine” and discuss: best viewing order for this double-feature; the difference between the crews of Icarus II and the Roebuck; Danny Boyle vs William Eubank; giving hope and taking it away, letting moments breathe; and other such stuff and things and stuff. Notes […]</p>
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Ep 173: Kevin M. Faulkner, author of “The Sixth Traveler” (interview)
<p>We take a break from our normal format to interview Kevin M. Faulkner about his new novel, “The Sixth Traveler” and discuss: what does the process of working with an editor look like, how do you handle feedback and decide what to use and what to ignore, what good feedback looks like, writing habits, how […]</p>
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Ep 172: “The Raid: Redemption”
<p>We break into Gareth Evans’ “The Raid: Redemption” and discuss: Cinematography, camerawork; Fight choreography, fast & fluid fighting; Story & writing, simple storytelling, kick the dog, and establishing the big bad; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I found there are a lot of advantages to being on a small budget and having […]</p>
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Ep 171: “Mad Max: Fury Road”
<p>We witness George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” and discuss: Cinematography, blue night, speed ramps, and packing the frame; Story & writing, fatal moments, henchmen fodder; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If you’re not a race driver, stay the hell home. Don’t come here and grumble about going too fast. Get the […]</p>
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Ep 170: “The Matrix” (1999)
<p>We follow the white rabbit through The Wachowskis’ “The Matrix” and discuss: Cinematography, slomo, cheap b-roll, fight choreography; Story & writing, world-building cool sh*t through story structure; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I think that technologies are morally neutral until we apply them. It’s only when we use them for good or […]</p>
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Ep 169: “Before Midnight”
<p>We time travel to Richard Linklater’s “Before Midnight” and discuss: Story & writing, how the conversations have shifted; Production differences from previous Before films, having kids on set; is it okay to use people in your life for writing material?; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “It is not a lack of love, […]</p>
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Ep 168: “Before Sunset”
<p>We show up to Richard Linklater’s “Before Sunset” and discuss: Cinematography, framing; Wardrobe, creating fresh looks without switching outfits; Directing, changing energy for contrast, blocking; Story & Writing, topics of conversation, good excuses to do things; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Did you know that the human voice is the only pure […]</p>
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Ep 167: “Before Sunrise”
<p>We talk through Richard Linklater’s “Before Sunrise” and discuss: Cinematography & directing, benefit of long takes for actors; Story & writing, 3-dimensional characters, keeping the conversation fresh; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Travel is rich with learning opportunities, and the ultimate souvenir is a broader perspective.“ – Rick Steves Notes & References: […]</p>
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Ep 166: “Squid Game”
<p>We secretly inspect Hwang Dong-hyuk’s “Squid Game” and discuss: Iconography of Squid Game; Netflix business model, pros and cons; Odds ‘n ends of the story & writing, ATM PIN significance, is there capitalism commentary, the value of a human life; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If you owe your bank a hundred pounds, […]</p>
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Ep 165: “Ted Lasso” Season 2
<p>We run a lap around season 2 of Jason Sudeikis’ “Ted Lasso” and discuss: Highlights & lowlights from season 2; Missed opportunities; Nicely written characters, complex characters and relationships; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The spirit of envy can destroy; it can never build.“ – Margaret Thatcher Notes & References: Referee murdered […]</p>
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Ep 164: “No Time To Die” (James Bond, 007)
<p>We take all the time in the world with Daniel Craig’s “No Time To Die” and discuss the: Resourcefulness of Bond; Summoning characters & red herrings; Future of Bond; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “History is moving pretty quickly these days, and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.” – Ian […]</p>
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Ep 163: “Dune: Part 1” (Denis Villeneuve, 2021)
<p>We sandwalk through Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” and discuss: Cinematography, day-for-night scenes; Writing & directing, the voice, visions; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “You philosophers are lucky men. You write on paper and paper is patient. Unfortunate Empress that I am, I write on the susceptible skins of living beings.” – Catherine the […]</p>
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Ep 162: “The VVitch”
<p>We bathe in Robert Eggers’ “The VVitch” and discuss: Killing children in movies; Cinematography, natural lighting, setting up a new location; Story & writing, sitting on a moment, and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Betrayal is the only truth that sticks.“ – Arthur Miller Notes & References: Shot in Kiosk, Ontario (wiki) Oregon […]</p>
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Ep 161: “Dawn of the Dead” (Zack Snyder, 2004)
<p>We take a bite of Zack Snyder’s “Dawn of the Dead” remake and discuss: Austin City Limits recap from 1:04 – 17:33; Entertainment value, iconic moments; Cinematography and editing, little details; Story & writing, iconic moments, smooth exposition; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “A zombie film is not fun without a bunch […]</p>
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Ep 160: “Let the Right One In”
<p>We open the door to “Let the Right One In” and discuss: Cinematography, hiding adults in the frame; Story & writing, classic vampire rules, using failure to propel the story; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever […]</p>
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Ep 159: “Ready Player One”
<p>We virtually experience Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” and discuss: cinematography, packing the frame, and cheating for the camera; story & writing; special guest Ricky Holm, founder of immersive technology creative agency Chocolate Milk & Donuts; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever […]</p>
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Ep 158: “Sicario”
<p>We set our sights on Denis Villeneuve “Sicario” and discuss: cinematography and pacing; what the walls in Sicario can tell us about the story; writing & story, the rule of repeats, and complex perspectives in Sicario; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “See, if you look at the drug war from a purely […]</p>
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Ep 157: “Blade Runner 2049”
<p>We interlink with Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049” and discuss: Building on the original’s visuals, ideas, et al; Story and writing, Joi as exposition and expansion of what it means to be human; Special guests Christopher Menges and Cassandra Lopez who work at Weta Workshop and worked on the miniatures of Blade Runner 2049; and […]</p>
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Ep 156: “Blade Runner” (1982)
<p>We test Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” and discuss: Styling the Future, the visuals and world-building of Blade Runner; Story & writing, the pacing, and meaning of the story; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “Just because something bears the aspect of the inevitable, one should not, therefore, go along willingly with it.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 155: “Rudy”
<p>We try our hardest with “Rudy” and discuss: turning a small story into a big story; dramatizing real life, how movie lies can communicate the truth to the viewer; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant.“ – Horace, the […]</p>
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Ep 154: “Meet Joe Black”
<p>Yes, we linger on “Meet Joe Black” and discuss: Establishing characters; Pacing and how it can reveal character; Cinematography, the shadow of death, Bill’s one-candle wish; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Many people die at twenty five and aren’t buried until they are seventy five.“ – Benjamin Franklin Notes & References: The […]</p>
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Ep 153: “Schitt’s Creek”
<p>We paddle through Eugene & Dan Levy’s “Schitt’s Creek” and discuss: Cinematography: sitcom lighting; Story & writing: the setup, the situation and why it works, characters and performances, deep dive into the arc of Alexis; the Overton window, expanding cultural acceptance of once-provocative ideas; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “In the end […]</p>
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Ep 152: “The Tree of Life”
<p>We whisper about Terrence Malick’s “The Tree of Life” and discuss: cinematography, recreating childhood, symbolism of shadows; grace vs nature; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.“ – Carl Sagan Watch us on YouTube! This Week’s Recommendations:  </p>
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Ep 151: “A Quiet Place Part II”
<p>We sneak through John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place Part II” and discuss: Cinematography, framing horror for a PG-13 movie; Story & writing, differences between part 1 and 2; Why sequels are hard; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched […]</p>
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Ep 150: “Good Will Hunting”
<p>We gotta see about Gus Van Sant’s “Good Will Hunting” and discuss: story & writing, Boston as a character, character driven vs plot driven, the climax & ending; mood, and music; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” – Robin Williams Notes […]</p>
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Ep 149: “Aladdin” (1992, animated)
<p>We summon Disney’s “Aladdin” and discuss: Story & writing, pushing the story forward, theme; Notes from the screenwriters; Wes reveals the first movie he ever saw in theaters; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I think 2-D animation disappeared from Disney because they made so many uninteresting films. They became very conservative in […]</p>
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Ep 148: “Dead Poets Society”
<p>We seize Robin Williams’ “Dead Poets Society” and discuss: cinematography, spinning cameras; story and writing, what’s in a name?; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eaves […]</p>
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Ep 147: “The Fighter”
<p>We knock down David O. Russell’s “The Fighter” and discuss: cinematography, 360 lighting, natural lighting vs available lighting; story; at the end of the episode we’ll talk about why we got vaccinated; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Everyone has a plan ’til they get punched in the mouth.“ – Mike Tyson Notes […]</p>
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Ep 146: “Creed”
<p>We step into the ring with Ryan Coogler’s “Creed” and discuss: cinematography, boxing as a camera language; writing & Story, scene pacing, reaction shots, Donnie’s motivation as the ultimate plot device; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.“ – Muhammad […]</p>
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Ep 145: “Rocky” (1976)
<p>We swing at Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” and discuss: Cinematography; Writing & story, defying genre, story breakdown; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up.“ – Sylvester Stallone Notes & References: Mama bear crossing the road with 4 cubs Sylvester Stallone describes the inception of […]</p>
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Ep 144: “Nomadland”
<p>We take the scenic route through Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” and discuss: cinematography, filming in widescreen; story, what’s the deal with Fern?; performance, some things that Frances McDormand does to create Fern; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I was surprised, as always, by how easy the act of leaving was, and how good […]</p>
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Ep 143: “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”
<p>We choose the skuxx life in Taika Waititi’s “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” and discuss: deadpan humor; using perspective to tell a story; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.“ – Walt Whitman Watch us on YouTube! This Week’s Recommendations: […]</p>
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Ep 142: “Ted Lasso”
<p>We grin through Jason Sudeikis’ “Ted Lasso” and discuss: cinematography, blurring the line between comedy and drama; writing & story, why we trust Ted Lasso; speculation on season 2; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “You should never be defined by what you do, by the things you have; you’ve got to define […]</p>
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Ep 141: “Fire in the Sky”
<p>We probe “Fire in the Sky” and discuss: cinematography, timing your titles, how lens compression can create danger; inserting doubt; Aliens! Are they out there, are they among us?; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Where is everybody? Humans could theoretically colonize the galaxy in a million years or so, and if they […]</p>
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Ep 140: “Underwater”
<p>We drill into William Eubank’s “Underwater” and discuss: cinematography, the effects of handheld; story & writing, Norah the action hero, creating tension; how Kristen Stewart could save us from a robot uprising; what the monster could be and why it’s not what everyone thinks it is; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If […]</p>
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Ep 139: “Do The Right Thing”
<p>We sweat through Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” and discuss: cinematography, how the infamous title sequence sets the style for the movie; writing & story, rich characters and complex relationships; bring in special guest Kei, screenwriter, podcaster, New Yorker; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I like friends who have independent minds […]</p>
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Ep 138: “Notting Hill”
<p>We enter the blue door in “Notting Hill” and discuss: cinematography, how you can see this is a drama and not a comedy; acting, Julia Roberts’ performance; writing & Story, the genius of exposition as a game, the Baader–Meinhof phenomenon; music, and how they nearly ruined the ending and why I wish I could edit […]</p>
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Ep 137: “Magnolia”
<p>We rain on Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Magnolia” and discuss: cinematography, long takes, transitions, anamorphic framing; ensemble writing; music; magnolia flower facts; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If you refuse to let them go, I will send a plague of frogs on your whole country.“ – Exodus 8:2 Notes & References: Tom Cruise […]</p>
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Ep 136: “Soul” (Pixar, 2020)
<p>We search Pixar’s “Soul” and discuss: death; side missions, making it all add up to something; the zone; we have a surprise guest appearance; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time.“ – Jean-Michel Basquiat Notes & References: Hidden details in Soul More […]</p>
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Ep 135: “Hamilton”
<p>We take a shot at Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” and discuss: live performances on stage vs film; wardrobe, set design; musical songwriting vs albums; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “No punishment, in my opinion, is too great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.“ – George Washington Notes […]</p>
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Ep 134: “Casting, Auditioning, and Picking a Monologue” (Special Edition)
<p>We pull a bonus episode out of our Patreon archive and discuss: the casting process, going through hundreds of submissions, what Wes looks for in an audition; how Todd did in all three rounds of his auditions; what makes for a good or bad monologue; and other such stuff and things and stuff. Notes & […]</p>
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Ep 133: “Wonder Woman 1984”
<p>We put the lasso of truth on Gal Gadot’s “Wonder Woman 1984” and discuss: themes, and conversational subtext in Wonder Woman; Chekhov’s Gun, wasted story elements; using a temp track for editing purposes (and how “Sunshine” was ripped off once again); and other such stuff and things and stuff. “No one is useless in this […]</p>
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Ep 132: “Amadeus”
<p>We prance through F. Murray Abraham’s “Amadeus” and discuss: cinematography; story & writing, engaging the audience; living in the shadow of Mozart; special guest Scott Garrett Graham joins us; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I have never thought of writing for reputation and honor. What I have in my heart must come […]</p>
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Ep 131: “Burning”
<p>We put a match to the Korean film “Burning” and discuss: cinematography, natural lighting vs available lighting; editing, how long takes and rhythm of edits affects the experience; story, what is this movie about?; special guest Dave Jasmon; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “She was bored. She loved, had capacity to love, […]</p>
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ep 130: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
<p>We slink through Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and discuss: cinematography, lighting the middle Earth; story & writing, morality, demonstrating possession; special guest Joe Howes takes a quiz to test his vast Tolkien knowledge; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot […]</p>
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Ep 129: “Memento” (2000, Christopher Nolan)
<p>We back our way through Christopher Nolan’s “Memento” and discuss: cinematography, setting the tone for a mechanically complex film; writing & story, why this film would not work if told with a traditional structure; comparing Memento to Following, what does an extra $9 million budget get you?; and other such stuff and things and stuff. […]</p>
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Ep 128: “Following” (1998, Christopher Nolan)
<p>We break into Christopher Nolan’s “Following” and discuss: cinematography, shooting on 16mm film; writing & editing, adding intrigue to a simple story; locations on a small budget; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “One of the worst things you can do is have a limited budget and try to do some big looking […]</p>
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Ep 127: “Once”
<p>We busk through John Carney’s “Once” and discuss: cinematography; rules of a musical; story, movie trailer moments; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If you look at my career… I couldn’t possibly have chosen those subjects if I was thinking, ‘That’s a great commercial idea.’ I’m not aware of a great musical where […]</p>
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Ep 126: “Lady Bird”
<p>We leap into Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” and discuss: cinematography, lighting, and communicating a feeling; writing & story, efficiency with locations; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I wish people could achieve what they think would bring them happiness in order for them to realize that that’s not really what happiness is.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 125: “Primer”
<p>We experiment with Shane Carruth’s sci-fi cult classic “Primer” and discuss: Cinematography, shooting ratios; Audio, selling a location; Story & writing, advancing the story offscreen; Low budget filmmaking; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be […]</p>
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Ep 124: “Shattered Glass” (2003)
<p>We report on Billy Ray’s “Shattered Glass” and discuss: the anatomy of a liar; journalism’s function, process, weaknesses; the state of journalism today; at the end of the episode we also (to everyone’s dismay) weigh in on the election; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The term propaganda rings melodramatic and exaggerated, but […]</p>
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Ep 123: “World War Z”
<p>We look for weaknesses in Brad Pitt’s “World War Z” and discuss: establishing zombie rules; making a hero; making bad situations for the hero; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I don’t think you need to spend $40 million to be creepy. The best horror films are the ones that are much less […]</p>
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Ep 122: “Shaun of the Dead”
<p>We invade Edgar Wright’s “Shaun of the Dead” and discuss: cinematography, revealing a punchline; comedic editing; humor, apocalypse humor; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “If I fail, the film industry writes me off as another statistic. If I succeed, they pay me a million bucks to fly out to Hollywood and fart.“ […]</p>
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Ep 121: “Tucker and Dale vs Evil”
<p>We take a stab at “Tucker and Dale vs Evil” and discuss: story & writing, Final Girls, dramatic irony, violent humor, hiding exposition through humor; cinematography, supporting story perspective; practical effects; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The most difficult character in comedy is that of the fool, and he must be no […]</p>
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Ep 120: “Dope”
<p>We pedal through Rick Famuyiwa’s “Dope” and peddle: story & writing, coming of age stories, writing humor, upping the stakes, kick the dog storytelling; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There are so many people that don’t come in contact with black men. Whether they live in a homogeneous area that’s mostly white […]</p>
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Ep 119: “I Am Legend”
<p>We survive Will Smith’s “I Am Legend” and discuss: cinematography: using light for dramatic effect & storytelling; writing & storytelling: what makes this fun to watch, and what is this movie about; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Every man gotta right to decide his own destiny.“ – Bob Marley Notes & References: […]</p>
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Ep 118: “Tenet”
<p>We invert storytelling convention with Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” and discuss: cinematography, was an actor underexposed?; writing and storytelling, loading the gun film theory, creating a solvable puzzle; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Always make the audience suffer as much as possible.“ – Alfred Hitchcock Notes & References: What is a Shirley Card? […]</p>
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Ep 117: “Miami Vice”
<p>We re-mem-buh Michael Mann’s “Miami Vice” and discuss: cinematography, shooting multiple formats, emulating a style; story & writing, starting deep into the story, grounding the world; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Leading medical researchers are coming to the conclusion that marijuana, pot, grass, whatever you want to call it, is probably the […]</p>
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Ep 116: “Love Jones”
<p>We get together, fall apart, and start all over again with Theodore Witcher’s “Love Jones” and discuss: acting, adding subtext through performances; Story & writing, how a romance creates tension, and why sex scenes are great storytelling tools; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “There are two tragedies in life. One is to […]</p>
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Ep 115: “Casino Royale”
<p>We go all-in on Daniel Craig’s “Casino Royale” and discuss: cinematography, camerawork; Storytelling, rebooting a character, 7 ingredients to a Bond film, and the ending; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Do not let circumstances control you. You change your circumstances.“ – Jackie Chan Notes & References: Sinking a building in “Venice” Video […]</p>
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Ep 114: “Steve Jobs” (2015, Danny Boyle)
<p>We compute Danny Boyle’s “Steve Jobs” and discuss: cinematography, camerawork; music; Story & writing, dramatic conflict; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I define nothing. Not beauty, not patriotism. I take each thing as it is, without prior rules about what it should be.“ – Bob Dylan Notes & References: CinemAtlas.com! – cool […]</p>
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Ep 113: “Moonlight”
<p>We quietly watch Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” and discuss: cinematography, camerawork, and lighting; Directing, visual storytelling; Makeup, how it can affect the schedule; Story & writing; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.” – Oscar Wilde from “The Picture of Dorian Gray” Notes & References: […]</p>
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Ep 112: “Inception”
<p>We invade Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” and interpret: directing: riding the line between dramatic and hokey; writing: creating a new universe, the meaning in a name; the ending: what is the answer to this mind-spinning ending; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our […]</p>
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Ep 111: “A Few Good Men”
<p>We salute Aaron Sorkin’s “A Few Good Men” and discuss: cinematography: background and blocking; writing: strong characters, subtext, character descriptions in a screenplay; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “They’re entitled to full respect for their opinions… but before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one […]</p>
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Ep 110: “13th” (Ava DuVernay)
<p>We look at Ava DuVernay’s “13th” and discuss: cinematography, inserting metaphor into the frame; editing; stories of casual encounters with police; protests in Austin; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 109: “The Shawshank Redemption”
<p>We dig our way through Frank Darabont’s “The Shawshank Redemption” and discuss: cinematography, color, camerawork, and lighting; editing, the use of dissolves; story & writing; why Shawshank is so rewatchable; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a […]</p>
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Ep 108: “Parasite”
<p>We latch onto Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” and dissect: cinematography; writing & story, setups, payoffs, simple exposition; contextualizing art; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “What makes international cinema so interesting is that each territory has its own sensibility. When you look at an Indian or French film, there’s a certain flavor. And […]</p>
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Ep 107: "Seinfeld" (pilot)
<p>We find serenity in Jerry Seinfeld’s “Seinfeld” and discuss: story & writing; cinematography; and other such stuff and things and stuff. Calvin & Hobbes – “Calvin: Isn’t it strange that evolution would give us a sense of humour? When you think about it, it’s weird that we have a physiological response to absurdity. We laugh […]</p>
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Ep 106: "How I Met Your Mother" (Pilot)
<p>We gather our rosebuds to watch the pilot of “How I Met Your Mother” and discuss: writing & story, how HIMYM is different from Friends; cinematography; casting a project; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of […]</p>
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Ep 105: “Friends” (Pilot)
<p>We grab a spoon and dig into the pilot episode of “Friends” and discuss: cinematography; editing a laugh track and establishing shots; writing, how Friends shifts over its entire series run; and other such stuff and things and stuff. A.A. Milne, from Winnie the Pooh – “Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh!” he […]</p>
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Ep 104: "Cheers" (pilot)
<p>We drop in for a quick brew at Ted Danson’s “Cheers” and discuss: cinematography; TV comedy writing; theme song; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “And I will make it felony to drink small beer.“ – Shakespeare’s Henry VI (year 1592) Notes & References: James Burrows iMDB Watch us on YouTube! This Week’s […]</p>
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Ep 103: "Devs"
<p>We gaze into Alex Garland’s “Devs” and discuss: cinematography, deterministic camera movement; music; story & writing; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “History is a race between education and catastrophe.“ – HG Wells Notes & References: The Double Slit Experiment explained (PBS on YouTube) Watch us on YouTube! This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 102: "Little Women" (2019)
<p>We weep through Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” and discuss: cinematography, distinguishing past from present; editing, using pace to set expectations; story & writing; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves – there lies the great, singular power of self-respect.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 101: “1917”
<p>We march through Sam Mendes’ “1917” and discuss: cinematography, first and last frame, creating coverage in a long take; story & writing, setups and payoffs; editing, tips & tricks of hiding a cut; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The enemy? His sense of duty was no less than yours, I deem. You […]</p>
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Ep 100: “Interstellar” Redux
<p>We travel through Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” and discuss: cinematography, resetting the frame; audio + music; writing & storytelling, immersive storytelling; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Breaking rules isn’t interesting. It’s making up new ones that keeps things exciting.“ – Christopher Nolan   Short Spotlight: “A Palawan Prewedding” by John Carl Tejada This […]</p>
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Ep 99: “Mindhunter”
<p>We profile David Fincher’s “Mindhunter” and discuss: cinematography, and use of color and camera movement; editing; writing & storytelling, some of the subtle psychological inserts; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of […]</p>
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Ep 98: 3 Rules of Fat Loss (Special Edition)
<p>So many people exhaust themselves trying to lose weight in the most inefficient way. Don’t put 95% of your effort where only 5% of the results come from. The 3 Rules of Fat Loss are where 95% of the results come from, the gurus & magazine editors can keep the other 5%. 40+ Recipe Cards […]</p>
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Ep 97: National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation”
<p>We sing through National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation” and discuss: editing; physical comedy; story; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “What’s funny is funny. The same thing that made you laugh a hundred years ago makes you laugh now.“ – Chevy Chase Watch us on YouTube: Short Spotlight: “Threads” This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 96: “Twilight”
<p>We sparkle through “Twilight” and discuss: writing and story, what makes Twilight an awful movie; special guest Scott Garrett Graham; Wes maybe gets stoned on air as a coping mechanism for intellectualizing a bad movie; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at […]</p>
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Ep 95: “Moneyball”
<p>We do the math on Bennett Miller’s “Moneyball” and discuss: plot and subplots; performances; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I don’t want a lot of guys like me who played the game. Quite frankly, I want blank canvases; I want people to come in with new ideas. I don’t want the biases […]</p>
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Ep 94: “Ford v Ferrari”
<p>We speed through Christian Bale’s “Ford v Ferrari” and discuss: super in-depth cinematography breakdown; writing, and keeping a story on topic; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I woke up this morning, and I still don’t believe I won the Daytona 500.“ – Dale Earnhardt Notes & References: Gator in the water prank […]</p>
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Ep 93: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”
<p>We try to recall Michel Gondry’s “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and discuss: cinematography; writing and story, subtle commentary; we are joined by special guest Dr. Jennifer Sapio!!; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I hate a movie that will end by telling you that the first thing you should do is […]</p>
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Ep 92: “Edge of Tomorrow”
<p>We relive Doug Liman’s “Edge of Tomorrow” and discuss: shooting a time travel story; writing and story; cinematography, how color grading, lenses, and lighting impacted the story; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to […]</p>
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Ep 91: "Joker"
<p>We cackle through Joaquin Phoenix’s “Joker” and discuss: cinematography; story; performances; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Remorse for what? You people have done everything in the world to me. Doesn’t that give me equal right?“ – Charles Manson Notes & References: Denis Villeneuve IMDB Short Spotlight: This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 90: John Carpenter’s “The Thing”
<p>We tiptoe through John Carpenter’s “The Thing” and discuss: cinematography; special effects and how they tie into the theme; building suspense; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Horror is always the same. It changes with the culture and changes with technology. The stories are always the same. There are just two basic stories […]</p>
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Ep 89: “The Cabin in the Woods”
<p>We stalk through Drew Goddard’s “The Cabin in the Woods” and discuss: cinematography; story and writing; allegory; the role of horror films in society; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Some people ask why people would go into a dark room to be scared. I say they are already scared, and they need […]</p>
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Ep 88: “28 Days Later”
<p>We sprint through Danny Boyle’s “28 Days Later” and discuss: cinematography, how the film medium affects the story; story and writing; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Show people your stuff, listen carefully to their responses, but ultimately don’t value anyone’s opinion above your own. Be influenced by writers you dislike as well […]</p>
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Ep 87: “Collateral”
<p>We ride through Michael Mann’s “Collateral” and discuss: cinematography, film and digital; emotionally investing in characters; challenging the characters; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Don’t be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.“ – Ralph Waldo Emerson Notes & References: […]</p>
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Ep 86: "The Prestige" (2006)
<p>We jazz-hands our way through Christopher Nolan’s “The Prestige” and discuss: writing tricks; story; the film’s real “prestige”; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes.“ – Harry Houdini Short Spotlight: This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 85: "Finding Forrester"
<p>We fly through Gus Van Sant’s “Finding Forrester” and discuss: cinematography, and how lens selection affects the perception of the story; writing; story, and inciting incidents’; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “She wasn’t doing a thing that I could see, except standing there leaning on the balcony railing, holding the universe together.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 84: “Arrival”
<p>We decipher Denis Villeneuve’s “Arrival” and discuss: cinematography; color; story; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “A language is not just words. It’s a culture, a tradition, a unification of a community, a whole history that creates what a community is. It’s all embodied in a language.“ – Noam Chomsky Notes & References: […]</p>
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Ep 83: “Saving Private Ryan”
<p>We venture into Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” and discuss: cinematography, camerawork, and lighting; story & writing; storming the beaches in the opening scene; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “...just know that every man I kill the farther away from home I feel.“ – Captain Miller Notes & References: Moral Injury Maggie […]</p>
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Ep 82: “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”
<p>We kickpunch, blast, and stab our way through Keanu Reeves’ “John Wick 3” and discuss: world building; fighting; we interview Aaron Alexander, an actor, stuntman, and fight choreographer (“Lucifer”, “Agents of Shield”, “Dirty John”, “Threads”, et al); and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do […]</p>
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Ep 81: “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”
<p>We blast our way through James Cameron’s “T2: Judgment Day” and discuss: wardrobe; vfx; story & writing; scifi rules of time travel; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “I tend to like strong female characters. It just interests me dramatically. A strong male character isn’t interesting because it has been done and it’s […]</p>
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Ep 80: “The Terminator” (1984)
<p>We stalk our way through James Cameron’s 1984 sci-fi/horror/action film “The Terminator” and discuss: visual storytelling; fx; robots & AI; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon. You know all those stories where there’s the guy with the pentagram and the holy water, and he’s like, […]</p>
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Ep 79: “Sideways”
<p>We drink our way through Alexander Payne’s “Sideways” and discuss: story; cinematography; performances; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “It is better to hide ignorance, but it is hard to do this when we relax over wine.“ – Heraclitus Notes & References: Wes’ vineyard mini-documentary This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 78: “Avengers: Endgame”
<p>We blast into Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” and discuss: story; theme; genre mixing; and a plethora of more things such as this. “The end of a melody is not its goal: but nonetheless, had the melody not reached its end it would not have reached its goal either. A parable.” – Friedrich Nietzsche This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 77: “Cast Away”
<p>We drift into Tom Hanks’ “Cast Away” and discuss: cinematography; story & theme; how subtext creates powerful emotions; and a plethora of more things such as this. “Black holes ain’t as black as they are painted. They are not the eternal prisons they were once thought. Things can get out of a black hole both […]</p>
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Ep 76: “Man on Fire” (2004)
<p>We burn through Tony Scott’s “Man on Fire” and discuss: editing; performances; writing, how writing drama for film can differ from TV; And many of the things. “There came this point where I sat down with all my notebooks and I had to start to write, when I thought: this whole notion of writing for […]</p>
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Ep 75: “Apollo 11” (2019 Documentary)
<p>We land on “Apollo 11” and discuss: cinema verite vs direct cinema; power of editing; celluloid vs digital; and a plethora of more things such as this. Clip of the Day: Notes & References: Vanity Fair article & video Space.com featurette Wiki: Direct Cinema vs Cinema Verité Todd Douglas Miller detailing cameras, footage, scanning, et […]</p>
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Ep 74: “The 40 Year Old Virgin”
<p>We slide into Judd Apatow’s “The 40 Year Old Virgin” and discuss: defining the romantic comedy genre; cinematography; comedy story structure; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Realize that sleeping on a futon when you’re 30 is not the worst thing. You know what’s worse, sleeping in a king bed next to a […]</p>
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Ep 73: “Million Dollar Baby”
<p>We take a swing at Clint Eastwood’s “Million Dollar Baby” and discuss: cinematography; boxing as a metaphor; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Don’t count the days, make the days count.“ – Muhammad Ali Notes & References: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 72: “The Hunger Games” (2012)
<p>We scope out Jennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games” and discuss: Camerawork, why so much handheld; Katniss as a character; Set design; Kuleshov effect; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Political language… is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 71: “Annihilation”
<p>We explore Alex Garland’s “Annihilation” and discuss: Cinematography and composition; Story & theme, what is it really about; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.“ – C.S. Lewis This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 70: “Alita: Battle Angel”
<p>We slice through Robert Rodriguez & James Cameron’s “Alita: Battle Angel” and discuss: VFX; story; what was learned from a Robert Rodriguez Q&A; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.“ – Isaac Asimov Notes & References: Robert […]</p>
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Ep 69: “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure”
<p>We party through “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and discuss: cinematography, consistent framing, immersion; paradoxes of time & success; the theme & lesson of the historical figures; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the […]</p>
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Ep 68: “Black Swan”
<p>We dance through Darren Aronofsky’s “Black Swan” and discuss: Super 16mm film, and how it affects the story; building tension and anxiety; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.“ – Pablo Picasso Notes & References: The Pestle Ep 5: Whiplash This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 67: Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity”
<p>We orbit Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity” and discuss: cinematography, motivated camera moves; theme & symbolism; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the over wrought heart and bids it break.“ – William Shakespeare (Macbeth) Notes & References: The Pestle ep 3: “Warrior” No-Budget “slow […]</p>
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Ep 66: “A Very Long Engagement”
<p>We limp through Jeunet’s “A Very Long Engagement” and discuss: color; story; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. […]</p>
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Ep 65: “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
<p>We journey into JRR Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” and discuss: cinematography; adapting a novel; Wes’s favorite edit in the movie; we are joined by Joe Howes, actor, aerial drone filmmaker, VFX artist, WETA Digital programmer, and resident Lord of the Rings expert encyclopaedia; and other such stuff and […]</p>
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Ep 64: “Die Hard”
<p>Yipikaye, melon farmers!! We slomo jump into “Die Hard” and discuss: is “Die Hard” the best action movie and the best Christmas movie of all time; story & theme; cinematography; we are joined by special guest badass WETA Digital programmer, and actor Joe Howes(!!!); and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Actors are agents […]</p>
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Ep 63: “Birdman”
<p>We fly through Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s oner “Birdman” and discuss: cinematography, mirror shots, motivated camera moves, upstage lighting; themes and story; acting; we are joined by special guest badass WETA Digital programmer, and actor Joe Howes(!!!); and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Life and death matters, yes. And the question of how to […]</p>
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Ep 62: “Free Solo”
<p>We trek through the documentary “Free Solo” and discuss: Lens compression and how it affects the story; love and climbing; we interview Aicacia, a badass rock climber; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “You come to a point in your life when you really don’t care what people think about you, you just […]</p>
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Ep 61: “The Martian”
<p>We explore the Ridley Scott space film “The Martian” and discuss: performances; cinematography; story; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit as well […]</p>
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Ep 60: “Drive” (2011)
<p>We roll through Nicolas Winding Refn’s crime drama “Drive” and discuss: cinematography; colors and allegory of “Drive”; performances; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.“ – Buddha Notes & References:   This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 59: “Bohemian Rhapsody”
<p>We jam out with the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and discuss: the score; Queen; Wes goes off the grid using research instead of notes; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “When I’m dead, I want to be remembered as a musician of some worth and substance.“ – Freddie Mercury Notes & References: […]</p>
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Ep 58: “Your Name.”
<p>We journey into the anime film “Your Name.” and discuss: animation; story; we also interview Justin Kaufman, a concept artist with experience in animation; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.“ – Walt Disney Notes & References: Justin Kaufman’s […]</p>
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Ep 57: “A Star is Born” (2018)
<p>We jam out to Bradley Cooper’s “A Star is Born” and discuss: cinematography; music; performances and story; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.“ – Kurt Cobain Notes & References: “A Star is Born” audio workflow This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 56: “First Man”
<p>We explore Damien Chazelle’s “First Man” and discuss: camerawork and cinematography; story; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “The church says the earth is flat; but I have seen its shadow on the moon, and I have more confidence even in a shadow than in the church.” – Ferdinand Magellan Notes & References: […]</p>
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Ep 55: “Hereditary”
<p>We settle into the 2018 horror “Hereditary” and discuss: story, themes, and symbolism; acting, making the scene more than about words on the page; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “Parents are like shuttles on a loom. They join the threads of the past with threads of the future and leave their own […]</p>
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Ep 54: “Hidden Figures”
<p>We explore the 2017 Best Picture nominee “Hidden Figures” and discuss: Why Hidden Figures is not a good movie; Wes rants about the problem with big budget black films; And other such stuff and things and stuff. “You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter […]</p>
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Ep 53: “Spotlight”
<p>We investigate the 2015 Best Picture movie “Spotlight” and discuss: cinematography; composing a frame with a purpose; journalism stories; and much more! “For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his soul?” – Jesus (Mark 8:36) Film Analysis: Let’s take a look at how they […]</p>
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Ep 52: “It Follows”
<p>We walk through the horror movie “It Follows” and discuss: cinematography; creating tension through the choice of lens; the horror rules and symbolism of “It Follows”; and much more! “Ladies you sold 200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies as a kid and now you can’t sell your man on wearing a condom. Come on.” – […]</p>
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Ep 51: “Catch Me If You Can”
<p>We sprint through Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If You Can” and discuss: cinematography; movie tricks; story techniques; and much more! “What the eyes see and the ears hear, the mind believes.” – Harry Houdini Notes & References: Cinematography discussion about nets & lens filters This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 50: “Vanilla Sky” (7 Minute Pestle)
<p>We take 7 minutes to dive into Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky” and discuss: SFX Makeup; importance of nudity; cinematography; and much more! “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Ludwig Jacobowski This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 49: “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”
<p>We dissect Tom Cruise’s new action movie “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” and discuss: Acting; opening; writing; and much more! “Women are more sympathetic creatures in jeopardy, plus they’re more interesting to photograph. I’d rather photograph a woman walking around with a candelabra than a guy. It’s as simple as that. Somebody once said that the […]</p>
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EP 48: “Gladiator”
<p>We visit Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning picture “Gladiator” and discuss: cinematography; telling a story through wardrobe; VFX; and much more! “The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.” – Marcus Aurelius This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 47: “Almost Famous”
<p>We rock out with Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous” and discuss: cinematography; editing & story techniques; themes and symbolism; and much more! “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, […]</p>
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Ep 46: "The Departed"
<p>We sneak a look at Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” and discuss: 180º rule; themes; the importance of theme; and much more! “Justice is incidental to law and order.” – J. Edgar Hoover Film Analysis This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 45: "Deadpool 2"
<p>We take a look at Ryan Reynolds in “Deadpool 2” and discuss: cinematography; satire and sincerity; writing; and much more! “I was given such a great gift. It’s a miracle that never stops amazing me and reminding me to give thanks, every day. Having a wife and daughter gives me a lot more purpose. I […]</p>
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Ep 44: HBO's "The Sunset Limited"
<p>We gaze into Samuel L. Jackson & Tommy Lee Jones’s HBO movie “The Sunset Limited” and discuss: cinematography, shooting in a small room; acting; writing; and today we are also joined by a special guest and close friend, Barnabas! “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” – Carl […]</p>
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Ep 43: "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
<p>We find ET in Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi classic “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and discuss: Spielberg’s cinematography; storytelling devices; aliens; and much more! “The past is the beginning of the beginning and all that is and has been is but the twilight of the dawn.” – H.G. Wells This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 42: "Contact"
<p>We search for extraterrestrials in 1997’s Robert Zemeckis Sci-Fi classic “Contact” and discuss: the themes of “Contact”; visually reinforcing the themes; cinematography, framing and compositions choices; and much more! “We’re made of star stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself.” – Carl Saga Notes & References: This Week’s Recommendations:  </p>
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Ep 41: “The Avengers: Infinity War”
<p>We dissect Marvel’s “The Avengers: Infinity War” and discuss: Great villains, and the unexpected antagonist; VFX; Writing for an ensemble; and much more! “The atom bomb was no ‘great decision.’ It was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness.” – Harry S. Truman “But I couldn’t help but think of the necessity of […]</p>
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Ep 40: "The Big Sick"
<p>We analyze the romantic comedy “The Big Sick” and discuss: themes of “The Big Sick”; storytelling with wardrobe; establishing tension; and much more! “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer […]</p>
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Ep 39: “Se7en”
<p>We dive into David Fincher’s 1995 masterpiece “Seven” and discuss: character arcs; cinematography & camerawork, including one simple but brilliant foreshadowing technique; psychological violence; symbolism; and much more! “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.“ – Sir […]</p>
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Ep 38: "A Quiet Place"
<p>We dive into John Krasinki’s 2018 horror film “A Quiet Place” and discuss: the metaphor of “A Quiet Place; the opening scene; sound; acting; and much more! “‘The empty vessel makes the loudest sound.“ – William Shakespeare Notes & References: Screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods explain how they went from under-the-radar directors to make […]</p>
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Ep 37: "Alien" (1979, Ridley Scott)
<p>We dive into Ridley Scott’s sci-fi/horror classic “Alien” and discuss: the symbolism in “Alien”; cinematography, and editing; design; and much more! “‘Alien’ is a C film elevated to an A film, honestly, by it being well done and a great monster. If it hadn’t had that great monster, even with a wonderful cast, it wouldn’t […]</p>
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Ep 36: “Attack the Block”
<p>We dive into Joe Cornish’s sci-fi/horror “Attack the Block” and discuss: the beasts of Attack the Block; theme & symbolism; horror gimmicks; John Boyega; and much more! “I came in with Halley’s Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I expect to go out with it. It will be the greatest disappointment […]</p>
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Ep 35: “Moana”
<p>We dive into Disney’s “Moana” and discuss: musical efficiency in storytelling; lessons of Moana; Heihei as a sidekick; what filmmakers can learn from cartoons; and much more! “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You […]</p>
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Ep 34: “Dumb and Dumber”
<p>In this episode we drop into the Jim Carrey comedy classic “Dumb and Dumber” and discuss: the cinematography of comedies; why this movie works; Wes goes on a rant; and much more! “Pure entertainment is not an egotistical lady singing boring songs onstage for two hours and people in tuxes clapping whether they like it […]</p>
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Ep 33: Marvel's "Black Panther"
<p>In this episode we break down Marvel’s “Black Panther” and discuss: symbolism of “Black Panther”; Ryan Coogler; camera settings (aperture/f-stop/iris, frame rate, shutter speed); and much more! “It has been my observation that parents kill more dreams than anybody.“ – Spike Lee Notes & References: IcarusFilmSchool.com – Sign up here if you want to know […]</p>
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Ep 32: “Call Me By Your Name”
<p>In this episode we dive into the indie drama “Call Me By Your Name” and discuss: the camerawork of “Call Me By Your Name”; audio; the story; and much more! “Concentrate on what you want to say to yourself and your friends. Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness. You say what you want […]</p>
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Ep 31: “Fight Club”
<p>In this episode we take a look at David Fincher’s cult classic “Fight Club” and discuss: the title sequence of “Fight Club”; lighting in the bar scene; the transitions; voiceover; camerawork & composition; and much more! “Filmmaking isn’t if you can just strap on a camera onto an actor, and steadicam, and point it at […]</p>
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Ep 30: “Mudbound”
<p>In this episode we discuss: intersectionality; lighting and camerawork; we interview Carl Effenson, one of the producers of “Mudbound”; and much more! “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.“ – Martin Luther King, Jr […]</p>
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Ep 29: “Never Let Me Go”
<p>In this episode we discuss: Lighting and camerawork; framing & compositions; film stocks; and much more! “The aim is to postpone frailty, postpone degenerative disease, debilitation and so on and thereby shorten the period at the end of life, which is passed in a decrepit or disabled state, while extending life as a whole.“ – […]</p>
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Ep 28: “The Room”
<p>In this episode: Wes gets drunk and ruins The Pestle; we discuss the failures of The Room, The Disaster Artist; and much more! “Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is […]</p>
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Ep 27: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
<p>In this episode we discuss: the theme of The Last Jedi; a little visual analysis; we have an interview with Dr. Steven Vance, a planetary chemist and astrobiologist with JPL NASA to discuss space, Europa, exploring our solar system and so much more! “There is perhaps no better a demonstration of the folly of human […]</p>
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Ep 26: “Looper”
<p>In this episode we discuss: the time travel of Rian Johnson’s “Looper”; editing; theme; the future; and much more! “If the Universe came to an end every time there was some uncertainty about what had happened in it, it would never have got beyond the first picosecond. And many of course don’t. It’s like a […]</p>
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Ep 25: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
<p>In this episode we tackle JJ Abrams’ Star Wars The Force Awakens and discuss: Deus Ex Machina storytelling; camerawork & visual analysis; Kylo Ren, JJ Abrams; and much more! Visual Analysis (camerawork) Here’s an example of dressing up a shot. The action is simple, we’re watching a slice of Rey’s life as she takes her […]</p>
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Ep 24: “Chef”
<p>In this episode we discuss: the camerawork and visual technique of Jon Favreau’s Chef; Chef as a metaphor; we interview chef Aaron; and much more! Visual Analysis (camerawork) Chef is largely shot with locked off frames. When we’re in the kitchen cooking, however, everything moves and pops a little bit more. Easily the most evident […]</p>
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Ep 23: “Garden State”
<p>In this episode we tackle Zach Braff’s indie hit “Garden State” and discuss: the camerawork and editing; visual gags; when performances make the film; the impact this film had on us personally; and much more! Analysis Visual Gags   Super simple payoff that simultaneously is at once digestible but also helps to build what we […]</p>
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Ep 22: “Ex Machina”
<p>In this episode we discuss Alex Garland’s directorial debut “Ex Machina”: Artificial Intelligence with special guest Byron Reese, host of Gigaom’s Voices in AI podcast; camerawork and visual storytelling techniques; the symbolism of Ex Machina; and much more! Check out Byron’s podcast: Gigaom’s Voices in AI Pre-order Byron’s book on Amazon: The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, […]</p>
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Ep 21: “The Hateful Eight”
<p>In this episode we take on Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” and discuss: the camerawork and technique of shooting in one room; we weigh in with a special guest about Tarantino’s use of the N-word; and much more! Big shout out to Shomari for joining us so last minute. It got lost in the episode […]</p>
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Ep 20: “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
<p>In this episode we discuss Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and discuss: Good villains; Epic failures as a story device; origin stories; and much more! Notes & References: Four Quadrants This Week’s Recommendations:</p>
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Ep 19: "Stranger Things" Season 1 & 2
<p>In this episode we discuss Netflix’s “Stranger Things”: the title sequence of Stranger Things; the composition & camerawork; pacing, themes, differences between seasons 1 & 2, and much more! The Byers are framed in two, above them is light in a separate panel, they’re below, with the snow swirling outside as if they’re in the […]</p>
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Ep 18: "Scott Pilgrim vs the World"
<p>In this episode we have special guest Joe Howes with us to discuss: the lighting of Edgar Wright’s “Scott Pilgrim vs the World”; transitions; sound design; and much more. “I think one of the things that really separates us from the high primates is that we’re tool builders. I read a study that measured the […]</p>
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Ep 17: “La La Land”
<p>In this episode we discuss: the symbolism of La La Land; Technicolor; the 180º rule; music and Hollywood; being an artist, and pursuing your dreams; and much more. “The way I look at a musical, you are commenting on the human condition no matter what you do. A musical may be light and frivolous, but […]</p>
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Ep 16: “V for Vendetta”
<p>In this episode we discuss: The Overture of 1812; James McTeigue & The Wachowskis; Hugo Weaving & Natalie Portman’s amazing performances; the meaning of V for Vendetta, terrorism, patriotism, politics; and much more. “In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” – George Orwell Notes & References: Thomas Paine: […]</p>
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Ep 15: Stephen King’s “It”
<p>In this episode we discuss: the theme of Stephen King’s “It”; camerawork and editing techniques; horror dramas; child actors; and much more. “Even bad guys (most of them, anyway) see themselves as good—they are the heroes of their own lives. Giving them a fair chance as characters can create some interesting shades of gray—and shades […]</p>
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Ep 14: “Baby Driver”
<p>In this episode we check out Edgar Wright’s “Baby Driver” and discuss: Edgar Wright’s style; foreshadowing; editing on set; the opening scene and the title sequence; and much more. “Maybe directors who are more interested in realism and naturalism come from cities, where they see things on their doorstep every day. But growing up as […]</p>
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Ep 13: “Sunshine”
<p>In this episode we discuss Danny Boyle’s scifi film “Sunshine” and discuss: the colors of Sunshine; Danny Boyle’s style vs David Fincher; the film’s theme; foreshadowing; and much more. “Truthfully, I can only say I was driven to make the film, that these images came to me and I did not question them. My only […]</p>
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Ep 12: "The Big Lebowski" with guest Scott Graham
<p>In this episode the Coen Brothers cult classic hit “The Big Lebowski” and discuss: the Coen Brothers; the human comedy of The Big Lebowski; Philip Seymour Hoffman; the real antagonist; and much more. “If the material is challenging, it forces you to challenge yourself when handling it.” – Joel Coen Notes & References: Scott Graham […]</p>
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Ep 11: “Rogue One”
<p>In this episode we check out Gareth Edwards’ “Rogue One” and discuss: the cinematography of Rogue One; FX & set design; war; and much more. Wes’s additional thought: I really loved my friend Justin’s thoughts about the lack of character development, but after recording our episode and continuing to chew on this film I do […]</p>
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Ep 10: “The Social Network”
<p>In this episode we take a look at David Fincher’s “The Social Network” and discuss: the audio & music of The Social Network; Aaron Sorkins tropes; David Fincher’s cinematography style; ways the plot is subtly underscored; Sean Parker’s role in the movie; and so much more. “Trying to guess what the audience wants and then […]</p>
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Ep 9: “The Dark Tower”
<p>In this episode we check out Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower” and discuss: adapting Stephen King novels. The differences between The Gunslinger book and The Dark Tower movie. Moments of ineffective filmmaking. Enhancing the hero and villain. Girbaud vs Faded Glory, and much more! “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside […]</p>
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Ep 8: “Clue” – with special guest Joe Parsons
<p>  In this episode we look at the comedy classic “Clue” and discuss: turning a board game into a comedy Making exposition fun Camera work that plays into comedy The nature of comedy “What no one understands: ideas are a dime a dozen. An idea has no real value. It’s all about the execution of […]</p>
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Ep 7: “Dunkirk”
<p>In this episode we dive into Christopher Nolan’s WWII film “Dunkirk” and discuss: the artwork of Dunkirk; the true enemy; the nature of tension, and the ways it shows up; Nolan gives good context, and much more! “Every film should have its own world, a logic and feel to it that expands beyond the exact […]</p>
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Ep 6: "Transformers The Last Knight"
<p>We take a look at Michael Bay’s latest robot movie “Transformers: The Last Knight” and discuss: The Extremes of Transformers Acting (in a bad movie) FX Respecting the audience & the world of your film And much more! “Creativity is an energy. It’s a precious energy, and it’s something to be protected. A lot of […]</p>
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Ep 5: “Whiplash”
<p>In this episode the indie thriller “Whiplash” and discuss: Music & Jazz, tension & resolution; The colors of Whiplash; We debate the merits of Fletcher’s teaching techniques; and much more. “I always say that if I have another success, I’ll enjoy it more, but you don’t really.” – Danny Boyle Notes & References: Damien Chazelle […]</p>
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Ep 4: "Guardians of the Galaxy 2"
<p>In this episode we check out James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and discuss: Incongruity; The importance of a title sequence; Comparing intro & title sequences from Guardians 1 & 2; Wasteful FX; The colors of Guardians of the Galaxy 2; What is the theme of Guardians 2?; For the record, Zoe Saldana’s […]</p>
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Ep 3: "Warrior" - Immersion techniques
<p>In this episode we check out the MMA film “Warrior” and look at: the variety of ways Warrior immerses us into its world, using audio, lighting, and more. Camerawork, angles, and how composition can tie in with the subtext of the scene or even the entire movie How Moby Dick ties in thematically Shooting on […]</p>
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Ep 2: "Interstellar" - What does it mean?
<p>In this episode we look at Christopher Nolan’s scifi epic “Interstellar”: Wes babbles about 70mm film, and briefly touches on film vs digital Space and the science of Interstellar FX: TARS and CASE; projectors; Christopher Nolan piloting A deep dive of the theme of Interstellar: Evolving mankind; love transcending space & time “People will say, […]</p>
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Ep 1: "Wonder Woman" - A man washes up on the women-only Alamo Drafthouse island.
<p>In this episode: Todd wanders into the Alamo Drafthouse’s women-only screening of Wonder Woman Wes’ most embarrassing memory The VFX of Wonder Woman Feminism in Wonder Woman (According to two men, anyway, come get your mansplaination!) “Life’s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.” – Jim Henson Referenced Links: Alamo Drafthouse Women-Only […]</p>
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