In We Need to Talk About Oscar you can hear interviews with filmmakers. We are trying to shed some light on a wide range of professions within the industry, so apart from the writers/directors/actors you can also get insights from editors, production designers, composers, and so on. Our aim is to provide an across the board picture on how our favourite films and tv shows come to life.
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Three friends, movie fans, and movie podcasters take a category by category dive into the current Academy Award nominees, sharing our favs, our misses, and what we think the Academy will do this year.
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The world is a noisy place where you fight to be heard every day. Despite the fact that we have been taught at home and at school how to speak, none of us has had any training in how to listen. Multiple academic studies have shown that between 50% and 55% of your working day is spent listening, yet only 2% of people have been trained in how to listen. We feel frustrated, isolated and confused because we aren't heard. As a speaker, it takes absolutely no training to notice when someone isn't ...
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These are my thoughts and observations of the hospitality space. I’ll use my time to speak about topics relevant to the profession.
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The Envelope podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal intimates stories from this award season’s top contenders. A-list actors, directors and showrunners join Los Angeles Times entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen for conversations about their personal lives and creative processes — and how it all fuels their art.
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A podcast about women in the music industry. Talking about sexism and playing music by bands you need to listen to. Each episode features music by 2 artists or bands. to be a part of this series contact rebelheartspodcast@gmail.com
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Welcome to The Schaff Bros podcast. Join their conversation as two brothers talk about their differing interests and argue about whatever is on their minds.
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Welcome to the CineFiles: Extended Cut, WatchMojo’s weekly movie roundup show where your hosts break down the most buzz-worthy news Hollywood and the Indie scene has to offer. We make sure you’re prepared for all the movie talk that will dominate your weekend.
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The One Tough Muther Show is "Real Talk"; once a week we invite everyday women, highly successful business women and celebrities to be guests on our show and share a "REAL" life lesson. Together we listen, learn and comment; aiming to inspire, empower and elevate women around the world. Raw, edgy and honest Tough Muthers will stop at nothing to help another woman in need. Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid, it's about to get "REAL" and remember, you don't have to be a Mother to be One Tough Muther. I ...
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Film and TV professionals talk about the ups and downs of navigating Hollywood and how they've worked to stay relationally and spiritually healthy in a demanding industry. Hosted by filmmaker and author Allen Wolf.
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Spend your happy hour with us! PEOPLE Every Day is the afternoon escape you need, taking you inside our newsroom each weekday for the latest in news, entertainment, lifestyle, and pop culture. Host Janine Rubenstein brings you PEOPLE’s unparalleled access and reporting on the biggest stories of the day, from celebrity exclusives and sneak peeks, to inspiring stories about extraordinary people. Listen to People Every Day wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to subscribe so you neve ...
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Welcome to The Tribe Builders. We talk about how building a community is a phenomenal way to not only build your business and grow your brand but ultimately to build a movement that brings people together, connects members, and fulfill the mission behind your business or your cause. Listen in as some of the most powerful tribe and community builders show you have they amplify their message while organizing people for the greater good, whether it’s a cause or a set of common goals, they have ...
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Ray Fisher goes from stage to screen in 'The Piano Lesson'
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Following the widely successful stage production of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, Malcolm Washington has chosen the story as his feature directorial debut, with the film produced by his father, Denzel Washington, and Netflix. Three actors reprise their roles from the stage production, bringing their immense talent to the screen: Samuel L. Jacks…
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Cynthia Erivo on preparing for 'Wicked,' Saoirse Ronan talks 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz'
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In the season premiere of The Envelope, 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo on becoming Elphaba and Saoirse Ronan on her pair of awards contenders 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz.'By Los Angeles Times
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What emerges in between? This episode is an 'experiment' between Claire Pedrick and Oscar Trimboli as a result of an introduction by Shaney Crawford from Japan. They explore the role of second languages, the value of silence, and the importance of understanding the past. What does a group listening audit sound and look like? The experiment will con…
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DoP Benjamin Kračun on concocting ‘The Substance’
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Without a doubt one of 2024’s biggest cinematic events is The Substance. Coralie Fargeat’s body horror premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival to great critical acclaim and has been gathering more and more attention ever since. We managed to sit down with the film’s cinematographer Benjamin Kračun for an interview. If you’ve seen the film, yo…
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When everything falls into its right place, with 'Anora' cinematographer Drew Daniels
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Despite Sean Baker’s impressive track record, his seventh feature, Anora, might be what brings him the next level of critical- and, more importantly, commercial- success. Baker, who shoots his projects on film, reteamed with DoP Drew Daniels for the second time after Red Rocket. Drew, whose work you might know from projects such as Waves or It Come…
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Genre dynamics, with ‘Don’t Move’ co-directors Adam Schindler and Brian Netto
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If you're wondering what legendary director Sam Raimi is up to these days (besides prepping his next project Send Help, rumored to star Rachel McAdams), he’s busy producing films. His latest project is Don’t Move, directed by Brian Netto and Adam Schindler, and headlined by Kelsey Asbille. In our conversation with Type AB, we touch on the duo's dir…
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A memory to live by, with the Director of ‘The Remarkable Life of Ibelin’
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Spending too much time within the confines of your home, in front of your computer, might lead some to tell you to “touch some grass”. But what do you do when that’s not an option? You touch others’ hearts in the world of World of Warcraft and make a difference in the digital world that translates into the real one. That’s exactly what Mats 'Ibelin…
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College life on 'The Line', with director Ethan Berger
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No story is easy to tell, and you can always complicate it for yourself, but that might be beneficial for your purpose. Taking on the conflicting institution of fraternities presented a similar challenge for first-time director Ethan Berger, who remained committed to his vision and wasn’t afraid to make changes to his script as time passed and life…
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Fiction in truth, with 'Woman of the Hour' writer Ian McDonald
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A directorial debut is always a significant event, not just for the director, but for everyone involved in the project. And no film can truly succeed without a strong script, which is the case for Woman of the Hour, starring and directed by Anna Kendrick, and written by our next guest, Ian McDonald. In this episode, we explore the film, based on th…
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Timeless timelines, with 'Caddo Lake' co-directors Celine Held & Logan George, plus cinematographer Lowell A. Meyer
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We all have our 'most anticipated films' that we can't wait to be released, but of course, sometimes filmmakers have to wait for their projects to see the light of day. The incredibly talented director duo, Celine Held and Logan George, shot Caddo Lake three years ago, and now we finally get to see it! In our little conversation with them (0:57), w…
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An out-of-body (swap) experience, with 'It's What's Inside' director Greg Jardin and actor David Thompson
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If you’re wondering where the term “anxiety chic” comes from, It’s What’s Inside! This time around on the show, you can listen to our conversations with the film's writer-director Greg Jardin (0:52), and actor David Thompson (17:32). First up, Greg shares his experience working on trailers, the core idea's journey from script to screen, and creatin…
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Familiar grief and familial dynamics, with 'His Three Daughters' writer-director Azazel Jacobs
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Following the release of Sing Sing, another breakout title from last year’s TIFF is finally here, in the form of His Three Daughters! This three-hander, starring Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon, and Elizabeth Olsen, is written and directed by Azazel Jacobs. Harrowingly gorgeous and at times lovingly funny, the film offers a subtle depiction of grief, m…
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Rewind #1: Director (of Photography) Paul Cameron goes back in time
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Dear Listener, From time to time, we’ll treat you to different themes and formats, like our new series, “Rewind”. This special edition of the show will drop in your feed every month or so. The very first episode of “Rewind” is, needless to say, a special one. We are excited to welcome cinematographer turned director Paul Cameron. The two main title…
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We Need to Talk About Emmy #15: The fever dream - like tragedy of ‘Lady in the Lake’
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For a few years now, Apple has been consistently building out its streaming platform with the help of great artists and prestigious projects. Their new release, Lady in the Lake is a limited series starring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram. Áron had the pleasure of welcoming the show’s cinematographer Lachlan Milne, and production designer JC Molin…
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Why Nava Mau 'needed' 'Baby Reindeer' and how Hiroyuki Sanada shaped 'Shōgun' from the start
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In this week’s episode of The Envelope video podcast, "Baby Reindeer" breakout Nava Mau opens up about drawing courage from Netflix's viral hit and "Shōgun's" Hiroyuki Sanada describes how becoming a producer remade him as an actor.By Los Angeles Times
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We Need to Talk About Emmy #14: Immersed in the world of 'Shōgun', with DP Sam McCurdy
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We had the director-cinematographer duo of Shōgun Episodes 1-2, Jonathan van Tulleken and Chris Ross, on the show back in April. Since then the series received 26 Emmy nominations, including two for cinematography. One of these nominations went to Chris, and now we're joined by the other incredibly talented DOP nominee, Sam McCurdy. Sam has an impr…
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how to effectively listen when you debate at work
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This episode delves into the critical role of listening, particularly in the context of debates and the competitive advantage provided to participants. Sasan Kisravi explains the significance of preparation in debate, especially when preparing both sides of the argument. When preparing both sides of an argument, you can discover and anticipate the …
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Tyler James Williams on frustrating 'Abbott' fans, 'Hacks' star Paul W. Downs on the comedy 'crisis'
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In this week’s episode of The Envelope video podcast, Tyler James Williams reveals that the team behind "Abbott Elementary" actually loves frustrating viewers, and "Hacks" star Paul W. Downs weighs in on the debate over which shows in the Emmy race deserve to be described as a comedy.By Shawn Finnie, Mark Olsen, Yvonne Villarreal
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Finding freedom within a system, with editor Parker Laramie
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Now that Sing Sing is expanding to new theaters, we’re ramping up our coverage of the film! In our interview with cinematographer Pat Scola, we talked about both A Quiet Place: Day One and Sing Sing. Today we’re pleased to share Áron’s conversation with the editor of A24’s big title contender, Parker Laramie! This interview sheds some light on the …
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Indie, studio film, and the middle ground, with director Michael Sarnoski
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Next up on the show, with A Quiet Place: Day One hitting VOD, we are thrilled to welcome Michael Sarnoski, the director behind the movie. (You might also know his debut feature from three years ago, Pig starring Nicolas Cage.) In this captivating episode, Áron had the opportunity to talk with Michael about his journey from indie filmmaking to the w…
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We Need to Talk About Emmy #13: The timeless tragedy of 'Under the Bridge', with star Vritika Gupta and director Kevin Phillips
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We really hope you watched Hulu’s Under the Bridge (if not, honestly, what are you doing?!), cause this time we have the absolute pleasure of welcoming actress Vritika Gupta (0:37), who plays Reena Virk, and director Kevin Phillips (19:23), who directed episodes 2 and 8, to the show. In their conversation, Áron and our two fantastic guests cover to…
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We Need to Talk About Emmy #12: Production designer Tommaso Ortino on how limitations turned into an advantage for 'Fantasmas'
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It's been about a week since the series (or season?) finale of Julio Torres' Fantasmas aired. Whether or not there will be a follow-up to these six episodes, we have another spooky treat for you: our chat with the show's production designer, Tommaso Ortino! In this episode Tommaso and Áron go down the rabbit hole of building sets on a stage, blendi…
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Capturing humanity on different budgets, with cinematographer Pat Scola
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The release of a new project is always special, and if the release of two of your projects is within two weeks, it is, well, one, really special, and two, your name might be Pat Scola! As a part of this interview, Pat tells Áron about the past, present, and future of his collaboration with director Michael Sarnoski, shooting on another scale for A …
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We Need to Talk About Emmy #11: Cinematographer Sam Levy on becoming the eyes of Julio Torres for 'Fantasmas'
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In this episode, Áron sits down with Sam Levy, the cinematographer behind the surrealist comedy series, Fantasmas. Created, directed, and written by the multi-talented Julio Torres, who also stars in it. Fantasmas takes viewers on an extraordinary journey as Torres searches for a golden oyster earring, meeting a number of eccentric characters along…
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the significant consequences when you can decode non-verbal cues
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The importance of listening at Level II, which is three-dimensional hear, see, and sense Noticing nonverbal cues and their congruence with their words is a vital skill toward becoming a deeper listener. While these cues can be informative, it's crucial to interpret them accurately and consider the context. During this episode we explore noticing th…
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Setting up a film to be shot solely in a taxi, with 'Daddio' production designer Kristi Zea
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Next up on the show, Áron’s joined by Kristi Zea, a production designer whose work we’re sure you’ve come across over the years! Kristi’s previous projects include Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas or The Departed, Jonathan Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs or Philadelphia, and Sam Mendes’ Revolutionary Road. Her latest is Christy Hall’s feature director…
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We Need to Talk About Emmy #10: Florian Hoffmeister on the cinematography of 'True Detective: Night Country'
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This time on the show, Áron speaks with Florian Hoffmeister, the cinematographer of “True Detective: The Night Country”, the fourth season of the beloved HBO anthology series. Florian shared his experiences on the technical and logistical challenges of shooting in the extreme conditions of Iceland. From the complexities of filming both indoors on s…
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Naomi Watts on the new ‘Feud’ and Issa López on ‘True Detective’ discourse
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This week, we sit down with Naomi Watts to discuss 'Feud: Capote vs. the Swans' and talk to showrunner Issa López about 'True Detective: Night Country.'By Los Angeles Times
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What can you learn from over 33,519 workplace listeners?
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Insights from 33,519 people about what gets in their way of listening and practical tips about what will imrpove your listening. An update on the fourth generation www.listeningquiz.com including; aggregate listening profiles for more than 10 people cross-industry benchmarking administration features to track progress of completion volume discounts…
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Unpacking 'Jazzy': Inspiration, emotion and execution
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In our next episode, Áron interviews four key contributors behind the film “Jazzy”: Andrew Hajek (DoP & co-writer), Morrisa Maltz (Director & co-writer), Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux (Actress & co-writer), and Vanara Taing (Co-editor & co-writer). “Jazzy” explores the transition from childhood to young adulthood. When her best friend moves away, Ja…
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Cynthia Nixon on pulling double duty for HBO, Max and Lulu Wang on her leap to TV
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This week, Cynthia Nixon stops by to discuss her roles in 'And Just Like That ...' and 'The Gilded Age,' then Lulu Wang joins us to talk about making the leap to TV with 'Expats.'By Los Angeles Times
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Next up, we welcome James Jones, the director of the documentary “Antidote” on the show. The film tells the courageous stories of whistleblowers and activists who risk everything to expose Putin's authoritarian regime, facing dire consequences for their bravery. Áron talks with James about the parallels between “Antidote” and the 2022 documentary “…
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The second episode of our coverage at this year’s Tribeca is here, as Áron sat down with the director, Daniel Oriahi and the two leads, Uzoamaka Aniunoh and Bucci Franklin, of the genre-bending horror thriller, “The Weekend”. In this interview you can learn about Daniel’s inspirations for the visuals of the movie and how the actors coped with the m…
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The Rich Tale of a Director Who Decided to Give His Film a Long Title
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The 2024 Tribeca Film Festival kicked off this week and in this episode you can hear Áron talking with director Tolga Karacelik and cinematographer Natalie Kingston to discuss their much-anticipated film, "The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer". The story follows a struggling writer in the midst of a divorce who be…
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Aja Naomi King on "Lessons in Chemistry" and the "Elsbeth" team on expanding "Good Wife" universe
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In this week's episode of The Envelope video podcast, "Lessons in Chemistry" star Aja Naomi King opens up about overcoming her fears about launching a career as an actor and Michelle King and Jonathan Tolins take us inside their popular new procedural, "Elsbeth."By Los Angeles Times
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