Sun, Nov 3, 2019
In the premier episode of directors Anthony and Joe Russo and screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely discuss creating in the Marvel universe (2:08), working in writing/directing teams, the changing landscape of film, the metrics in movie making and telling the story that you want to tell.Hollywood Unscripted, Avengers: Endgame Starting with how they developed the idea and creation of they delve into how they developed the big themes of the movie, especially the unifying theme that you cannot change your own destiny (3:56).Endgame, They discuss how to write in a new character (Captain Marvel) before she is even created (5:11) and how the movie changed and evolved over time during development (7:48). Other topics include 'writing yourself into a corner' (15:25) and of course, how to make an epic film (22:10) when you must keep the audience interested and involved, knowing you will eventually be breaking all of their hearts (38:00).
Sun, Dec 8, 2019
A conversation about with director Minhal Baig and actress Geraldine Viswanathan. Minhal discusses how the kickstarter-funded short (0:45) became the feature, the experience of going to Sundance (3:31), and realizing that the film needed to be more personal than she'd originally intended (6:42). Geraldine and Minhal explain how Geraldine got involved with the project (9:10) and the process of finding the character of Hala (11:49) and the commonalities and differences of being first generation (13:34). Then Geraldine talks about the meditative experience of (17:50). Minhal discusses the choice of voiceover use (20:12) and the bookend scenes of the story (21:43).Hala Minhal explains the distinction of cultural patriarchy (23:02), the battle with herself in the writing of this film (25:25) and her takeaways from the film (27:01). They discuss the warm, female-filled atmosphere on set (27:50). Geraldine discusses the responsibility and process of carrying the film (28:45) and the feeling of the first screening at Sundance (29:58). Minhal and Geraldine reveal their favorite days on set (32:19). Geraldine talks about of being an actress (34:15) and working with female directors (36:42)
Sun, Dec 22, 2019
Calling from New York, Tracy Letts jumps into an open and honest conversation with Scott Tallal. They dive right in with Tracy's family life, starting with his parents humble beginnings as school teachers who moved on to second careers (0:39) and his real-life family inspirations for (1:55).August: Osage County Tracy describes how his approach to the art form has changed over the years (4:57), the different parts of his personality that are used for performance and writing (6:03) and why theater is a profound art-form (6:53). He then discusses the type of character he is often asked to play and how he sets those roles apart (8:04). He reveals what leads him to choose a role (12:30). Tracy admits to hating doing adaptations from stage to screen and why that is the case (13:38), but explains the benefit of doing so (15:22). In a moving and intimate story, Tracy opens up about the deep ties between his father and his career in the arts (20:14). They round out the call with Tracy explains just how grateful he is for the career he's had (26:44).