Mar 26, 2024
John welcomes back Pamela Ribon (Nimona, My Year of Dicks) to quietly ask: what’s with all the whispering in movies these days? They discuss trends and techniques in voice and volume, picking the right moment to whisper, and the value of voices across decibel levels.
We also revisit Pamela’s work on Moana to look at...
Mar 19, 2024
John and Craig wring their hands and ask, how do you make sure the person you’re hiring isn’t a monster? They look at best practices for vetting colleagues, sussing out problematic people, and managing your own emotions when you’re the person with power.
We also discuss writing for non-native English speakers,...
Mar 12, 2024
John and Craig explore the counterfactuals of Hollywood history
— the relatively small moments that, if the coin toss had gone the
other way, would have massive ramifications on the world as we know
it. What if Edison was allowed to keep his monopoly on motion
pictures? What does our industry look like without the...
Mar 5, 2024
John welcomes back John Gatins (Flight, Coach Carter) to talk
about reviving a dormant project and actually getting it made –
like he just did with his new film Little Wing. They look at how
films die, what brings them back to life, and go deep into the
mechanics of sports movies. We also follow up on flu tests, the...