Screen Cares

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In anticipation of Oscar season, we’re re-releasing a favorite from Screen Cares season one. Whiplash (2014) won 6 of the 14 Oscars it was nominated for, and continues to rivet viewers with the intense portrayal of music culture. Sarah sat down with her sister, a real professional percussionist, to gain unique and special insight into how this movie impacted her and whether Whiplash (2014) brings joy and value to young musicians. 

Then, Screen Cares co-host, Sarah, leads listeners through a discussion about how watching the movie, Whiplash (2014) offers a cautionary tale about achievement culture and the price of success.

Sharing is Caring Contributor:

Special thanks to Rebekah Weathers for sharing her thoughts, insights and experience in the world of academic and professional competition and how seeing the movie Whiplash impacted her. Rebekah is a classically-trained percussionist and professional pastry chef. She plays with a local symphony, and focuses on finding the joy in music as a bard in LARP events all over the country. She believes that kindness and empathy matters. (We’re talking to you, Terence Fletcher.) 

Please visit the Whiplash (2014) episode page on our website HERE for more information about the film, resources mentioned in the episode and pictures!

A special HUGE thank you to Brooks Milgate! He is an incredibly talented professional musician who composed and created our Screen Cares theme music. He plays shows all over the country and is a consummate professional and stand-up guy. For bookings or for more information, message him on Instagram @brakesmilgate   

Screen Shares Rating: 

• Little Screen*

*Please note, while Screen Cares encourages you to share this movie as a reference point to start important conversations with older adolescents, teens or the young adults in your life, it was rated “R” by the MPAA. This movie has strong language, offensive homophobic and other slurs, verbal abuse from a teacher, and intense moments, including a serious car accident. Screen Cares does not condone the use of hate speech in any form, for any reason. We believe that words matter, and no one, ever deserves to have any aspect of their personhood denigrated or belittled. 

We feel that there is value in having in-depth conversations about the content of the movie and that the presence of strong language and verbal slurs offer an opportunity for parents/guardians/trusted adults to discuss the importance of word choice. Screen Cares also believes that talking about the theme of high-achievement culture-especially with those who may struggle with perfectionism or who are interested in a creative field-is valuable. 

Screen Sparks:

1. Is trauma and sacrifice required for greatness?
2. Do you think that being “good” is sufficient, or do we need to be the best?
3. If you have a creative yearning, what is stopping you from pursuing your art/craft?

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At Screen Cares we're serious about never letting go- way more than Rose anyway. So serious that we're re-releasing in honor of a re-release...the 25th Anniversary re-release of Titanic (1997), that is. Jennie and Sarah are lifting episode 6 out of the frigid waters of Screen Cares Season 1. This time, they're adding a heart-warming  special introduction by Jennie's mother, Marie who shares her memories of watching Titanic (1997) in theaters, 25 years ago.

(Then)Jennie and her Mom Marie around the time Titanic was released in 1997(Now)Jennie and her Mom Marie at a Super Bowl Party in 2023

Why James Cameron wanted to bring Titanic back to theaters for Valentine's Day

Where to Watch the 'Titanic' 25th Anniversary Re-Release: Showtimes and Premiere Date 

Episode Transcript

Exploring the legacy of Titanic the ship and the juggernaut of a film casts a light on what it means to be a responsible human, the power of artifacts and ruin, and our power to choose what items and practices best serve us and help us decide what we need to let go. 

Screen Shares Rating: 

• Buddy Screen
  • Great to watch with a friend who appreciates humanity, but will also eye roll and cry in equal measure throughout the film's many timeless and sometimes cheesy moments. Be sure it’s a friend with whom you feel comfortable watching nude scenes and steamy models-t fords. 
• Family Screen 
  • Works if you can get over the hinky bits. I recommend a mandatory snack break when the drawing pencils come out. Can spark good convo about responsibility to others.

This episode of Screen Cares discusses social responsibility and the tragedy of Classism aboard the RMS Titanic in 1912, but class, poverty, and indifference still cause immeasurable harm in our modern world. 

• Learn more about classism-and what can be done to end it- by checking out this List of Organizations Working to End Classism so we can all "share the ship of humanity" better-together. 

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Want to know what Ray Romano, puppy love, and choosing a movie to watch for Valentine's Day all have in common? Find out by joining Screen Cares hosts Sarah and Jennie as they kick off Season 2 with a surprise discussion about the movies that make their hearts happy. Jennie explores the importance of simple romance by highlighting an animated classic’s impact on her formative concept of love. Sarah discusses a movie that underscores the meaning of loving in sickness and in health. Along the way they explore a range of topics including how to make dinners romantic-even if you don’t have opposable thumbs, avoiding cinematic relationship pitfalls, middle-aged-unsexy-male responses to Sex in the City, and their own personal experiences falling and staying in love with a balance of adventure and boredom.

For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares:  Episode Transcript

Screen Shares Rating: 

Lady and the Tramp:

• Family Screen- View with the humans who help you disprove the Tramp's quote about there only being "so much room for love in a human heart."

The Big Sick:

• Love Screen- Watch with your forever person. Look over and ask, "would you love me when I look a mess?"

Screen Sparks:

1. As Stevie Nicks says “does thunder only happen when it’s raining?” or can we all just enjoy a simple nourishing love?
2. What movies feed your loving soul?
3. What have been the most romantic “boring” moments you’ve ever shared with someone? 
4. What does love look like to you and what movies capture that meaning in your life?
5. What movies are the best NON examples of love?
6. Have you ever been in a situation where your partner’s family asked you to encourage your partner to change something about themself?
7. Is there a line between encouraging your partner to change/grow and to leave behind something that is part of their identity?
8. When did you realize that your partner was the one for you?

After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: 

Valentine's Day Love Movie Lists:

Highest Rated Romantic Love Films Ever Ranked on IMDB on Collider

Esquire's Best Romantic Love Movies of All Time

Lady and the Tramp:

OMG! THEY TRIED TO REMOVE THE SPAGHETTI SCENE

Making of Lady and the Tramp 

The Big Sick:

On making a movie that’s based on your personal life

Will there be a sequel for The Big Sick? 

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In this special bonus episode of Screen Cares, hosts Jennie and Sarah reflect on their first season of the podcast, and give thanks to all of the people in their lives who have made this creative process possible. Fifteen movies and many hours of conversation, work, and sharing have played out this inaugural season and now it’s time to press pause on the podcast until 2023. Continue to watch for the meaning behind the screen and join us again soon to watch better, together!

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Credits and Thanks!

Nia Wassink- Nonprofit and Political Consultant and Host of the Podcast “The Nonprofit Reframe:

Before a single minute of podcast had been recorded Nia Wassink generously offered her time to aspiring podcaster Jennie and Sarah. Her patience, humor, and kindness helped bolster our confidence enough to press record and get started! 

https://www.facebook.com/nonprofitreframe

https://thenonprofitreframe.com/

Instagram: @niabia339 and

@nonprofitreframe

Twitter: @niabia339

Melody Hirsh-Graphic Designer 

Jennie and Sarah grew as creatives by working with the graphic artist Melody Hirsch to create the Screen Cares logo. Her unique vision, and cerebral approach helped the podcast take shape in its earliest stages of development. 

https://melodyhirsch.com/

Instagram: @melodyyy.jpg

Brooks Milgate- Musician and Composer

A true artist and professional, Brooks Milgate helped craft Screen Cares’ theme music and special Screen Scares music. Through many iterations and colorful descriptions he found a way to capture the warm-upbeat-analog vibe of the podcast.

Instagram: @brakesmilgate

Boulder Digital Arts- Course with Jeff Gamet

Jennie and Sarah recorded their first seconds of audio with the help of teacher and podcaster Jeff Gamet in his excellent-interactive class “Podcasting Hands-On Intensive”. It was just the course to push us beyond dreaming and into doing. 

https://www.boulderdigitalarts.com/training/details.php?offering=630

https://www.boulderdigitalarts.com/ 

Twitter: @BldrDigitalArts and Jeff Gamet @jgamet 

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During our last episode of Season One, Sarah introduces the Academy Award winning movie, CODA (2021) as an engaging, meaningful way to end a successful Screen Cares season and to start a new season of holidays and restoration. Sarah & Jennie discuss how movies like CODA (2021) are vital additions to your watchlist not only because of the stellar performances but because representation matters. Not only does representation matter, but getting to see characters whose stories are not sidelined by any one aspect of their individuality also matters. Also, actor Troy Kotsur is the bomb. 

Season Two of Screen Cares will be back in early 2023, just in time for awards season, so stay tuned!

For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares:  Episode Transcript

Screen Shares Rating: 

• Work Screen- Screen Cares's first ever Work Screen Rated Film! 
• Solo Screen-Watch on your own and enjoy a good heartwarming cry. 

Screen Sparks:

1. Do you feel that there are certain aspects of your individuality that you feel aren’t represented accurately or sufficiently in the media? Does this matter to you?
2. Are there times in your life when you feel that your own parents’ interests/dreams for you superseded your own desires? Or, have there been times when you’ve inserted your own opinions/desires/dreams into the lives of children you’ve worked with or influenced?
3. How do you know what your passion/calling/motivation is?
4. What are some ways that you can educate yourself about the day-to-day experience of another person?
5. Jennie and I talk a lot about how much we love New England. Are there places that resonate with you?

After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show:

• Coda Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
• What Does 'coda' Mean? | Acronyms by Dictionary.com
• Some Deaf Viewers of ‘CODA’ Are Torn Over the Movie - The New York Times
• Communicating with People with Hearing Loss | UCSF Health
• National Association of the Deaf
• National Theatre of the Deaf
• What's the Difference Between Deaf with Capital 'D' & deaf with Small 'd'?
• Why You Need to Stop Using These Words and Phrases
• Deaf Community and Culture - Frequently Asked Question

"Eyes Forward, Heart Open," *This is the title of a vivid art piece by the talented artist, Lisa Congdon, that Sarah has found inspirational, and is referenced in this episode.

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Jennie and Sarah snuggle up under one big existential blanket this week and get the ball rolling in a conversation about what the movie I ❤️ Huckabees (2004) can show us about the importance of avoiding extremes, embracing everyone’s process, and writing love into our own self-narratives. Listen to this quirky conversation about an even quirkier movie to discover where you lie on the ball vs. blanket continuum, and consider what your own personal life-walk-on-music would be. 

For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: 

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Screen Shares Rating: 

• Buddy Screen- Whether your buddy is your friend, family member or life partner, watch I ❤ Huckabees (2004) with someone who is there to share the blanket and hit you back to reality in pursuit of life's meaning. 

Screen Sparks:

1. What’s your favorite life-walk-on-music?
2. Do you believe in the blanket or the ball? 
3. Do you have an “opposite person” a “frenemy” like Brad? Were you able to find peace with them?
4. Is someone loving you only on their terms like Brad really love at all?
5. What stories do you tell yourself like Brad’s mayo story?  
6. Does avoiding reflection help protect you? Or does it make you miss life?

After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: 

• Philosophy Summary: https://movieweb.com/i-heart-huckabees-philosophy/#:~:text=I%20Heart%20Huckabees%20focused%20more,says%20that%20life%20is%20meaningless.
• Buddhism Suffering Summary: https://medium.com/the-mission/the-frustratingly-inherent-nature-of-suffering-9c77b97c0f39 
• Siddartha by Herman Hesse- Jennie didn't mention it during the episode, but around the time she watched I ❤️ Huckabees (2004) for the first time she was very in the book Siddartha by Herman Hesse. The book addresses many themes from the film, but with fewer blankets and more buddhism. Enjoy for further reading: https://bookshop.org/p/books/siddartha-herman-hesse/18790884?ean=9781714097722

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Jennie and Sarah transition out of Screen Scares month and back into their classic Screen Cares episodes with warm and accepting discussion of the witchy 90’s classic Practical Magic. Jennie leads the discussion through the themes of fate, family history, and ultimately the power of self-belief. Co-host Sarah advances the conversation with thoughtful questions and observations about mom-culture, authenticity, and self-acceptance. Jennie comes to terms with her deep and abiding love of “basic” movies like Practical Magic. Finding the good in almost any film is its own kinda magic right?

For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript

Screen Shares Rating: 

• Family Screen- Watch across generational lines to unpack your own family blessings and curses.
• Buddy Screen-  Watch with whoever will embrace your movie choices and call a coven of witches to save you from a bad boyfriend.

Screen Sparks:

1. What do you believe that gives you power? Are you a professional with a title, a parent, a spiritual person?
2. To what extent does your past and the past of your ancestors define your present life?
3. Have you ever wanted magic? Why do you think that is? What would you do with magic?Does great good always require a trade off or a counterpoint?
4. With which Owens woman do you most strongly identify?

After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: 

• Filming Set on the Magical House: https://houseandhistory.com/practical-magic-house/
• Film set in New England, but filmed in the town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island in Washington State https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/coupeville-the-home-to-practical-magic/
• Soundtrack:
  • https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Magic-Music-Motion-Picture/dp/B00000DAGF
  • https://open.spotify.com/album/2N7TdBow0ClqvPIdmuOgtw
  • https://music.apple.com/us/album/practical-magic-music-from-the-motion-picture/329936138
• Ozark Mountain Folk Lore Book https://www.amazon.com/Ozark-Magic-Folklore-Vance-Randolph/dp/0486211819

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In a special surprise final installment of Screen Scares, hosts Sarah and Jennie discuss why watching the new movie, Barbarian (2022), while staying at an Airbnb that resembles the movie’s primary setting was a terrifying but awesome vacation choice. They also chat about the deeper implications of Barbarian (2022) and why a sliding moral scale is horrifying. 

For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript

Screen Shares Rating: 

• Buddy Screen- Who will be okay with you saying "oh no, oh no, oh no!" while movie characters make bad choices? Who will tell you when you can uncover your eyes? Who will help you check and recheck the locks and windows at your airbnb? That's the person you should watch Barbarian with.

Screen Sparks:

1. How does watching a movie in the theater affect your viewing experience? Are there specific movie genres you enjoy watching in theaters more than others?
2. As you’ve gotten older have the things that scare you changed-less afraid of quicksand and more afraid of serial killers perhaps?
3. What was the scariest villain in Barbarian (2022), and who was the most sympathetic victim?
4. Who are your favorite movie going companions? 

After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: 

More details on the amazing town in which the Screen Cares team recorded this special episode :

https://www.exploreasheville.com

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To close out our special Screen Scares series, host Sarah and co-host Jennie spark a conversation about the most scary concept of all: losing our humanity. While zombies are scary, especially zombies in Train to Busan (2016), the terror of living in a society devoid of compassion, community and connection is even more frightening. 

For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript

Screen Cares Spotify Playlist: 부산행 Hear the Train to Busan Comin'

Screen Shares Rating: 

• Love Screen- Will your loved one fight trains full of zombies for you? Watch with your partner and find out.
• Little Screen-As always, we encourage you to consider your children and where they are before sharing any media with them– this movie features death, violence, gore and loss, but we feel that the overarching themes of compassion have merit, especially when shared with teens.

Screen Sparks:

1. As we’ve talked about today, the songs Cat’s in the Cradle and Aloha Oe serve important purposes in storytelling, expressing feelings of love, loss and regret, and to explain various power structures. Are there any songs that inspire big feelings, big moments, big concepts for you?
2. During this month of Screen Scares, we’ve dabbled into some of the monstrous ideas that scare us, including murderers and witches. These are quintessential scary themes that we see a lot during Halloween. What makes a monster a “Halloween” monster? And are zombies truly “Halloween” monsters?
3. There are lots of different ways that storytellers, writers and filmmakers scare us; from stories about “crazed” murderers in hockey masks, dolls that come to life and chase us, witches that kidnap our children, clowns that lure children away with red balloons, ghosts that go bump in the night, cursed/demonic beings that want to eat our souls, etc. What scares you most and why? What scares you least and why?
4. There are SO many different types of zombies! Which kind is your favorite and why? 

After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: 

Sarah and Jennie chat about their experience with subtitled film during this episode. Enjoy this wonderful piece in The Washington Post that expresses why you should watch a movie with the subtitles on:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/02/13/you-should-watch-everything-with-subtitles/

Sarah and Jennie discuss the tragedy of the sinking of the MV Sewol and how it is a tragic example of failings on an individual level (the captain and crew who abandoned not just the ship but also hundreds of high school students who were onboard) and the failings of a larger system. Learn more about this horrific accident, the students and their families’ commitment to their memory, and the political fall out here:

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Delve into the darkest Screen Scares episode yet, as co-hosts Jennie and Sarah step into the labyrinth that is the Stanley Kubrick classic, The Shining (1980). Host Jennie reflects on the significance of the film in her life and the life of her father. She and Sarah examine how isolation and fear can be overcome when honesty and connection are embraced. 

For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript

Screen Shares Rating: 

• Love Screen-Make sure your loved one won't kill you or cast your child into a labyrinth 
• Solo Screen- Find your inner Shining and soak up the creepy vibes

Screen Sparks:

1. What if Asterion had been loved, and not cast into the labyrinth? What if Danny had been believed and Jack had felt comfortable addressing his addiction and pain?
2. Who could survive five months at the Overlook Hotel? Could you?
3. How would the film have been different if Danny has felt comfortable to share his “shining” like Mr. Hollerann named it?
4. What device that Stanley Kubrick used to develop a sense of isolation and madness was the most effective at scaring you? The blood, the twins, the music etc. Why do these things scare us?
5. What “shine” do you have that makes you special, different, or unique? And have you ever tried to hide it? What was the result? 

After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: 

• Original 35mm theatrical trailer omg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-tgsURVNrI
• The Film was inspired by the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado, but Stanely Kubrick filmed it at the Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood Oregon. King didn’t like it and re-recorded at the Stanley for a miniseries. https://www.locationshub.com/blog/2014/10/31/the-stanley-hotel#:~:text=Even%20though%20King's%20inspiration%20for,(for%20its%20exterior%20scenes).
• Doctor Sleep is the sequel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5606664/ 
• The Story of the Minotaur, Theseus, Minos and the labyrinth 

https://www.storynory.com/the-minotaur/ 

• The Indian Burial Ground Trope https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why-every-horror-film-of-1980s-was-built-on-indian-burial-grounds

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