Reed Diamond and Chuck Shute delve into the timeless appeal of Pixar movies, emphasizing the importance of a strong script. Reed shares his experiences working on "Drop," a thriller filmed in Ireland, highlighting the practical sets and collaborative environment. They also touch on the impact of tax incentives on film production, the evolution of live music experiences, and the importance of storytelling in acting, with anecdotes about working with notable actors and directors. Reed Diamond discusses his acting philosophy, emphasizing the importance of being in the moment and collaborating with fellow actors. He contrasts this with the competitive, cutthroat environment of "Homicide," where actors actively tried to undermine each other. Diamond admires strategic actors like Val Kilmer but prefers a more spontaneous, improvisational approach. He also reflects on the impact of social media and politics on society, advocating for authenticity, empathy, and local action. Diamond promotes his upcoming film "Drop," highlighting its intense, well-crafted narrative and the collaborative effort behind it.

0:00:00 - Intro

0:00:20 - Rankin/Bass, Claymation & Kids Movies 

0:04:45 - Movies from 70s/80s, Anora & Test of Time 

0:11:25 - New "Drop" Film, Script, Production, Casting & Location 

0:22:10 - Cheaper to Film Outside of Los Angeles 

0:25:22 - Statue of Liberty & New York Scene 

0:30:45 - Music Scenes, Concerts & Punk Rock 

0:38:28 - Working with Other Actors & Being Authentic 

0:44:40 - Working on Homicide & Crazy Stories 

0:51:03 - Smart Tricks, Being Difficult & Bad Behavior 

0:55:40 - Val Kilmer & Cunning Strategy of Actors/Actresses 

1:04:03 - Improvising Vs. Having a Plan & Visionary Directors 

1:07:53 - Gene Hackman's Method 

1:09:20 - The Substance & Hands On Directing Vs Natural 

1:12:35 - Tarantino & Natural Dialogue vs. Micromanaging 

1:15:05 - Shooting Better Call Saul Scene 

1:19:12 - Actors Directing Actors 

1:23:01 - Wisdom, Life Decisions & Emotion 

1:25:50 - Leaping to Outrage, Authenticity & Social Media 

1:30:17 - Politics, Arguing, Division & Common Values 

1:35:00 - Fear & Outrage, Nation's Ideals & Making a Difference 

1:38:15 - Corruption, Leading By Example & Not Preaching 

1:40:45 - Goal is the Truth & Striving to Be Better 

1:43:52 - Music, Film & Art Reflects Life 

1:47:21 - Outro 

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