Common Creatives

This week we dig into one of the premier voices in schlocky horror media, the redneck intellectual Drive-In horror host Joe Bob Briggs! We talk about his history, schtick, and what a complicated figure he is. 

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In heaven, everything is fine. 

We keep Season 2 rolling by examining David Lynch's independent art-horror surrealist classic Eraserhead! It's weird, depressing, and wonderful. We talk about the magic of Lynch's work and why even the technical problems with this film are artful.

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What's your favorite scary movie? It's probably Common Creatives Season 2!

On the Season 2 premiere, we're talking about the Wes Craven mystery-slasher classic SCREAM! 

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We are vengeance! We are the night! We are ending the season! This is it, folks!

The Doctor and The Maestro are talking about BATMAN.

In our season finale, we get personal, silly, and analytical. We dig into our own histories with this character, as well as what does (and doesn't) make this character great. Join us for the last episode this season! Thanks so much for listening! We'll be back with new episodes soon!

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In the penultimate episode of Season One, we dig into the work and art of Killer Mike! Mike Render is one half of the monumental rap group Run The Jewels. But he is also a speaker and activist, as well as the host of his own docu-series "Trigger Warning." Explore this complex and nuanced artist with us. And the crowd goes... 

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What are we? Werewolves not swear-wolves. On this episode, Doc and the Maestro dig into the films and broader work of Taika Waititi. His films include Thor: Ragnarok, What We Do In the Shadows, and Jojo Rabbit. We talk about the themes that make his work unique and the reasons we think his films are so compelling. Do you love New Zealand accents? WE do!

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This week, Maestro and the Doctor dig into the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift! We discuss her early pop-country days, her evolution as an artist, and why she’s so enormously popular. We also discuss what Taylor’s music means for the Maestro on a personal level, and the Doctor just tries to keep up!

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This week, we dig into a topic suggested by a listener! Maestro and the Doctor read the short story “The Minority Report” by Philip K. Dick and watched the Steven Spielberg film of the same name. We talk about the role of prose in conveying a story, why Joe needs a character he can root for, and the challenges of adapting conceptual science fiction into an action film. It’s always the most fun when Maestro and the Doc disagree. Thanks to the listener who sent us this episode idea!

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Our newest episode ever has a guest! John from Magnified Pod joins us to talk about the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark franchise! The classic 1980’s series of spooky folklore books is by Alvin Schwartz with iconic art by Stephen Gammell. John talks with us about our early experiences with Scary Stories, why the books are so memorable, and the approach the movie took to creating a single narrative.

Magnified Pod is a deep-dive into some of the most fun bands of the 90’s! Season one focuses on MxPx and season two digs into Five Iron Frenzy. Check it out and subscribe wherever you get podcasts!

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Martha!!! This week, Doc and the Maestro talk about Zack Snyder, the filmmaker behind 300, Watchmen, Man of Steel, and the DC Comics movies, more broadly. We dig into his visual style, underlying philosophy, and what he loves about superheroes. We also get real nerdy, and we try to keep it positive! No fan-boy hating here, just reasonable art criticism. This is Sparta!

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