Building Babellion

Caleb and Josh discuss King Richard, the biopic centered on the father of Venus and Serena Williams, tennis superstars. Will Smith won a Screen Actors Guild Award for his portrayal of Richard Williams, and Josh gives his honest opinion on if he should win the Oscar for Best Performance. Caleb also dives deep into the editing of the film, which also received an Oscar nomination.

Sophia and Titus discuss Nightmare Alley, Guillermo Del Toro's newest edition to his Oscar nominated filmography. They challenge the Academy's programming decisions and their refusal to give a nod to Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett for their performances. However, they agree with Del Toro's production design team being the favorites out of the nominees yet again. 

Josh and Gladia discuss the many nominations DUNE received at this year's Academy Awards, and which they feel were most deserved. They also go into the difference between seeing the film in theaters and at home, as well as the performances from the star-studded cast.

Titus and Caleb discuss Adam McKay's recent Oscar-nominated film, "Don't Look Up", and how it shapes up to the rest of the competition. Topics include editing, sound design, performances, and the writing of a comedy that intentionally frustrates and hits a nerve with the audience.

Caleb Leanza interviews Thomas Smith, an editor and cinematographer for Cinescope Films, a production company that currently works with the Philadelphia Flyers. He has also shot for weddings, football teams, and narrative film. The two bond over their video editing experiences and film school highs and lows. 

Joshua Afiriyie interviews Kerlin Pyun about the aesthetic considerations taken to put on a live theater production, as well as trying to keep musical theater alive during the pandemic through Broadway On Broad. 

Gladia Boldt interviews Lawrence Ukenye, Editor in Chief of Temple News, now in it's 100th year. They talk about the state of journalism today and the benefits of the obtaining news via the internet, as well as his personal ambitions of giving people vital information during trying times. 

Caleb Leanza interviews student architect, Gabriel Santos, hailing from Puerto Rico. They discuss the misunderstood artistry of architecture, anime, and alliteration. 

Joshua Afiriyie talks with Anna Ungarino about the portrayal of bisexual and queer characters in TV and movies, as well as social media responsibility and astrology. 

Titus Oldham interviews Jacob Forbes and Mitch Chudnovsky about their music venue, Grouvier St. Live. Topics include homegrown bands, concerts coming back, and how textbooks are becoming a waste of money. Their first live event is on September 25th, check out @grouvier_st_live on instagram for more information.