by Film School | Jul 14, 2022 | Cutting Room Floor, Episodes
episode #287 Pantsing vs. Plotting Are you a pantser or a plotter? Do you just sit down and write the story as it comes to you? Or do you outline and plan and plot out your story in detail before you actually write it? OR…something in between? This week,...
by Film School | Jul 11, 2022 | Episodes, You Gotta See This!
Episode #286 Akira (1988) Tetsuoooo!!!! This week, we take a peek at Katsuhiro Otomo’s masterpiece, and one of the definitive anime films full-stop, Akira. It’s over thirty years old now, which is crazy because we’re still making this movie....
by Film School | Jul 7, 2022 | Cutting Room Floor, Episodes
episode #285 Ego What *is* “ego,” anyway? How does it get in our way, and how do we need it? This episode, we dive into walking the fine line between self-esteem/confidence, and delusion/insecurity. Also: Josh recommends A Monster Calls on Netflix,...
by Film School | Jul 4, 2022 | Episodes, You Gotta See This!
Episode #284 Memento (2000) My wife deserves vengeance… This week, we watch the film that put Christopher Nolan on the map. Guy Pierce stars as Leonard, a man who can no longer make memories. His last memory is of his wife being raped and murdered, and...
by Film School | Jun 30, 2022 | Cutting Room Floor, Episodes
episode #283 What to Cut and What to Keep When writing/creating, how do you know what to throw into the trash bin, and how do you know what to keep and tweak until it’s working right? It’s the central question of editing and revising, and there is...
by Film School | Jun 27, 2022 | Episodes, You Gotta See This!
Episode #282 Forbidden Planet (1956) The monsters of the id! Easily one of the most influential sci-fi films ever made, Forbidden Planet was the standard set for space opera for an entire generation including Gene Roddenberry, the guy behind Star Trek. Leslie...
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