Talking Pictures

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Alexandra, Ashley, Brandon, and Kyle discuss the 2023 film Saltburn, written and directed by Emerald Fennell. They talk about the shocking scenes, the aesthetics, and the many themes of the film. Spoilers abound!

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Hosts: Alexandra Manzo & Ashley Zhuk

Guests: Brandon Nasiri, Kyle Walsh

Editor: Eli Kupetz

Executive Producer: Eli Kupetz

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eric Plotkin sits down with Maanasi, Jo, Catherine, Michael, and Ashley to talk about the series finale of Succession and reflect on their favorite moments from the show. Spoilers abound!

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On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrewtrung and Darren talk about one of the most iconic and influential films of all time: Back to the Future (1985). An unforgettable and ubiquitous staple of American cinema and pop culture, Back to the Future has captivated the brains, hearts, and souls of billions of people for three decades (six, if you count the time travel). But is it perhaps the most iconic 80s movie of all time? Here, Andrewtrung and Darren address this question by discussing the greatness of the film's story, writing, soundtrack, acting, and virtually everything else that makes a movie great. Thank you for tuning in!

Thank you so much to our 2022-23 Outreach Director, Darren Penuliar, for appearing on this episode and for recommending this film.

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On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrewtrung and Sophie talk about one of the most beloved films of the under-appreciated claymation genre: Chicken Run. An essential claymation masterpiece for one of the largest, most illustrious animation studios in the world, Aardman Animations, Chicken Run manages to take a story so straightforward with themes so universal, and transform it into a holistically unique work of art through its medium and through the passion fueling its production. Here, Andrewtrung and Sophie discuss the production, story, characters, and greatness of this incredible film. Thank you for tuning in!

Thank you so much to our 2022-23 FPS Member, Sophie Emma Wells, for appearing on this episode and for recommending this film.

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On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrew and Eli answer the age-old question: Is Adaptation. (2002) the greatest screenplay ever written? A beloved and unforgettable staple in the careers of the endlessly lauded writer Charlie Kaufman and the limitlessly talented filmmaker Spike Jonze, Adaptation. is more than just a film - it's a meditation on films, what it means to be an artist, what it means to be human, etc. It's one of the few films about everything. Here, both Andrew and Eli discuss Adaptation.'s multi-layered approach to storytelling, and how its incredibly self-referential nature makes it one of the most brilliant works of art they've both ever seen.

Thank you so much to our 2022-23 FPS Internal Director, Eli Kupetz, for appearing on this episode and for recommending this film.

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On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrew and Charlotte discuss their experiences of and feelings toward the Avatar movies. This franchise has garnered a bittersweet reputation as being both a highly marketable and lucrative set of films (with the first Avatar being the highest-grossing movie of all time) and a thematically and artistically dry Hollywood-ized commercial product for the film community. During their discussion, Andrew and Charlotte reflect on the visuals, storytelling, themes, and overall filmmaking that buttress each Avatar film.

Thank you so much to our 2022-23 FPS Vice President, Charlotte Oxley, for appearing on this episode and for recommending this franchise.

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On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrew and Anuradha discuss a movie from the early 2000s that's unjustifiably fallen under the radar. Down with Love, a 2003 romantic comedy directed by Peyton Reed and starring Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, is unique in that it serves as a modernized nod to the romantic comedies of the 60s. With glamorous artwork and production, a euphonious soundtrack, and a screenplay as colorful as the costumes, our two hosts talk about Down with Love, why it works, why it's special, and why it should be on your watchlist.

Thank you so much to our 2022-23 FPS President, Anuradha Srikanth, for appearing on this episode and for recommending this movie.

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On this episode of Talking Pictures, Emma discusses the double standards that female directors face in Hollywood. Explaining the actions of David O. Russell and Olivia Wilde, Emma compares the treatment that each filmmaker has received for their actions and emphasizes the incongruity in media perception for each director. Listen in to hear more about this sensitive but critical topic that reverberates across the film industry.

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Hosted by: Emma Hogarth

Produced by: Andrewtrung Le

Edited by: Andrewtrung Le

Executive Produced by: Andrewtrung Le

Love em or hate em, rom-coms are a staple genre in pop culture, so we decided to dedicate two weeks to them. In our first episode on romantic comedies, Brianna, Jet and Isabelle deep dive into the Classical Era of rom-coms, focusing especially on When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle. Tune in for some nostalgia, some discussion and maybe even some laughs!!

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Hosted by: BriannaRose Hewitt, Jet Nelson and Isabelle Olson

Produced by: Dylan Mahoney, Phoebe Wang and Meghana Gorti

Edited by: Dylan Mahoney and Phoebe Wang

Executive Produced by: Anuradha Srikanth

This week, Anu interviews FPS's Courtney Chapman and Madelyn Sullivan on production and costume design. Most recently, Courtney and Madelyn have worked on Goose Chase, a short film produced in Fall 2021 by FPS. Anu asks about how they come up with ideas and how they translate a script into 3D designs, as well as how working in a team affects their workflow, and much more. Tune in for a great conversation on design and the theatre-kid-to-production-designer pipeline!

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Hosted by: Anuradha Srikanth, Courtney Chapman and Madelyn Sullivan

Produced by: Dylan Mahoney, Phoebe Wang and Meghana Gorti

Edited by: Anbu Vajuravel and Jet Nelson

Executive Produced by: Anuradha Srikanth

In today's episode, Rohan and Sophie interview FPS's very own Holly Chen, whose short film 'Discovery' won the Jury Award, Silver Tripod for Music/Sound, and was a Campus Finalist at Campus Movie Fest 2021 (February). Tune in for a great conversation on directing for the first time, music design, and writing/directing as a BIPOC creative!

Watch 'Discovery' here: https://campusmoviefest.com/movies/92553-discovery

Guests: Holly Chen

Hosted by: Rohan Bansal and Sophie Wells

Produced by: Rohan Bansal and Sophie Wells

Edited by: Julia Alanis

Executive Produced by: Anuradha Srikanth and Rohan Bansal

In our very first episode, Zoraiz, Sam, and Anu talk about their favorite comfort movies! Tune in for cozy vibes and fun conversation ~

Hosts: Zoraiz Irshad, Samantha Umbay, Anuradha Srikanth

Editor: Julia Alanis

Producer: Anuradha Srikanth, Zoraiz Irshad

Executive Producer: Rohan Bansal