Life is a podcast, old chum! Continuing our screenwriting exploration, we look at the art of adaptation as I am joined by Preston Mitchell to discuss Jay Presson Allen's "Cabaret". We chat about Presson Allen's career as a female screenwriter, Fosse being a contentious artist and Minnelli's powerful presence.

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Are you ready to get ACA-demic? This week I am joined by TV's Own Rob DiCristino to discuss Kay Cannon's "Pitch Perfect". We look at Cannon's career, the power of structure and why every type of film is valuable.

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Don't let that brain cloud get you down! Keep your indestructible suitcases nearby as we continue our journey into screenwriting. I am joined by Mike White of the Projection Booth Podcast to discuss John Patrick Shanley's, "Joe Versus The Volcano". We look at Shanley's career as a writer and director and how he handled the transition from playwright to the big screen.

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Escape reality with us as we explore Joel & Ethan Coen's "Barton Fink". I am joined by Zach Vasquez as we discuss the great modern screenwriting and directing duo. We look at the films about screenwriting, how the process has changed since this film was made and why it's sometimes better for a director not to discuss their films.

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As we continue dissecting screenwriting, we look at the Bill Lancaster script for the 1982 version of The Thing. I am joined by B.J. Colangelo as we look at how translations of the same story change over time and what makes them successful; as well as the female subtext of The Thing itself.

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Before we jump into our next season, we are exploring and celebrating horror films as we kick off October. I am joined by Matt Bledsoe from the Film Feast podcast as we chat our favs, not so favs and the horror that pushes our buttons. Please enjoy this spooky season primer and happy haunting!

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The movie event of the summer, or dare I say the year? I am joined in a spoiler filled conversation of Nolan's Oppenheimer and Gerwig's Barbie by Preston Mitchell. We break down their beauty, the state of female actresses in the industry, and how complicated humans can be. Please enjoy this special episode and happy Barbenheimer!

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As we wrap up our mini- series on cinematography, we look at one of the most influential visual filmmakers and the film that ruined him. I am joined by Diana Drumm to discuss Michael Powell's "Peeping Tom". Have your pen and paper handy, as Diana drops some amazing film recommendations and we break down the horrific beauty of this film.

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