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With the 96th Academy Awards just days away, there's nothing like a great session of the "Who Will Win?" and "Who Should Win?" game. For the sixth year in a row, I'm joined by Emmy-winning producer (!) Duarte Mendonça and as per usual we will discuss the 2024 Oscar nominees in the top 8 categories!

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With the 96th Academy Awards just days away, there's nothing like a great session of the "Who Will Win?" and "Who Should Win?" game. For the sixth year in a row, I'm joined by Emmy-winning producer (!) Duarte Mendonça and as per usual we will discuss the 2024 Oscar nominees in the top 8 categories!

0:00 - Intro

Welcome to the Vinyl N Celluloid Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by Alessia May, an entertainment photographer who during covid decided to embark on a new professional and personal adventure. In our chat, we delve into the core motivators driving her journey in screenwriting and explore the challenges and hurdles she encountered along the way and how she successfully overcame them. Alessia generously shares valuable tips and routines for aspiring screenwriters or anyone with a dream of writing a script but is unsure of where to begin. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the creative process and practical advice for navigating the world of writing.

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It's that time of the year again! Another movie season ends on the 12th of March as the 95th Academy Awards take place. For the fifth consecutive year, I have invited my good friend, Duarte Mendonça to cover every Oscar-related. Join us as we discuss the nominees for the 95th Academy Awards across all the major categories and share our thoughts on the snubs and surprises of this year's list. We also give our two cents on what 2022 meant for the movie industry. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and tune in to this episode!

Sections:

0:00- Intro

3:12- 2022 in Review

10:20 - Best Actor in a Leading Role

29:19 - Best Actress in a Leading Role

45:08 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role

58:01 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

1:12:09 - Adapted/Original Screenplay

1:20:00 - Other Categories

1:23:19 - Best Director

1:19:22 - Best Picture

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It seemed like the golden age of streaming would never end. Increased competition, and soaring operational costs, among other factors, have halted a trend that has been shaping the entertainment landscape for the last decade. With different platforms shifting to ad-based models and refocusing their strategy, we are now entering an era that finds other players battling the same challenges faced by linear television 20 years ago.

I'm joined by Nathalie Lethbridge, founder of Atonik Digital, to discuss what's happening in the entertainment industry and what lies ahead.

In this episode we explore the following topics:

Sections:

Intro -0:00

Industry's Current Landscape - 2:47

Reinventing Traditional Television- 10:27

Consolidation- 26:02

Consumer Trends- 37:24

Content: The Role Of Live Sports- 44:33

Creativity And Tech- 59:23

The Case For CNN+ - 1:05:34

The Future Of OTT- 1:11:05

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As 2022 comes to an end, we still don't know if "Avatar: The Way of The Water" will recoup its original budget. This seemed like a great opportunity to revisit another Water-based production. A title that's synonymous with infamous and troubled productions. I'm talking about the  Kevin Costner vehicle, Waterworld. Released in the summer of 95, it was the most expensive blockbuster ever produced at the time, costing a whopping $175m. Trashed by critics and dubbed as "mad max with jet skis", the movie was deemed a box office bomb. To discuss the original version and the 3hr extended cut, I'm joined by Segundo Take's host  Antonio Araujo.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a record store? In this episode, I'll be talking to Kate Siamro from Spinster Records, located in Dallas, TX. We'll cover the good, the bad, and the ugly of working in a record store, how Generation Z is redefining music purchasing, the best spots in Dallas, and a whole lot about music.

I've also volunteered for an exclusive "episode" of Kate's very own reel show: "What I can judge about your date from the records they purchase".

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There's nothing quite like enjoying the very best popcorn cinema has to offer on a hot summer day. And if audiences around the world have been able to enjoy this simple pleasure they have a Mr. Steven Spielberg and his movie "Jaws" to thank. 

Much has been said and written about the 1975 summer blockbuster. However, I feel that there's not enough love and attention whenever the three sequels are mentioned.

In this episode, I'm joined by Rob Lane, from straight2vid, as we both aim to shine some light on the glorious cinematic experiences that are the "Jaws"' sequels and also how could they have been improved and reached new peaks in movie excellence. 

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It's that time of the year again: the end of another award season that culminates with the 94th Academy Awards. I'm joined by my good friend Duarte Mendonça to review the movies that made 2021, evaluate the nominees, including surprises and snubs, across 8 major categories in one of the quietest Oscar races in years.

We also discussed the relevance and importance of the Oscars in a landscape that continues to shift towards both international movies and with an increased focus on global film festivals such as Venice and Cannes and the role of the superhero blockbuster in the post-Covid big screen recovery.

John Carpenter just turned 74 and what a better way to celebrate his birthday than to revisit his work as both a director and a composer. David from The Vinyl Score is this episode's guest. Together we will revisit 20+ years of rich filmography and music that put Carpenter on the director's pantheon of excellence.

We also took on a little creative challenge: We listened to all three "Lost Themes" albums, containing original non-soundtrack scores, and came up with movies that Carpenter could have directed. Jump ahead to 1:33:57 or  the 93.57-minute mark depending on which platform you are using for a great collaboration

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