Talking Pictures

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.

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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

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Anu and Carmen recap season two of the cultural reset that is Euphoria. Diving into the plot lines and character arcs that were explored (or not explored) throughout the season, they talk about their own feelings on the season in relation to the first as well as on the character arcs. In addition to the onscreen content, they also dive into the production and writing of the show and discuss how it effects what is shown onscreen. Tune in to judge for yourself whether their takes are steaming hot or ice cold!! 

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Hosted by: Anuradha Srikanth and Carmen Erdene

Produced by: Dylan Mahoney, Phoebe Wang and Meghana Gorti

Edited by: Phoebe Wang

Executive Produced by: Anuradha Srikanth

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Jet interviews current FPS members, Emily, Eli and Courtney about their experiences on set in many different aspects, editing, production design, producing, etc. Talking about their past experiences on FPS productions as well as other types of film including behind the scenes, and stop motion, they delve into why they joined FPS and the differences between high school productions and university productions. Tune in for an inside look at on set experience, and maybe even some wild stories! 

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Hosted by: Jet Nelson

Produced by: Dylan Mahoney, Phoebe Wang and Meghana Gorti

Edited by: Alex Stavedahl

Executive Produced by: Anuradha Srikanth

On the second installment of our romantic comedies series, Brianna, Jet and Isabelle dive in modern romantic comedies, talking about the age of streaming, the differences between box office romantic comedies now and in the Golden Age. They dive into Crazy Rich Asians and Always Be My Maybe as a box office rom-com, delving deeper into golden age rom-com tropes, fashion, and modern attitudes. Tune in for modern takes on some modern spins!!!

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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

On this episode of Talking Pictures, we are talking Oscars. With the Oscars coming up this weekend we are talking about the nominations -- snubs, surprises, you name it. Jet and Anu talk about House of Gucci, Don't Look Up, Dune and more. Tune in to find out what movies we would like to thank The Academy!!

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Hosted by: Anuradha Srikanth and Andrewtrung Le

Produced by: Dylan Mahoney, Phoebe Wang and Meghana Gorti

Edited by: Angela Marie Guevarra

Executive Produced by: Anuradha Srikanth

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

This week, we rank Hayao Miyazaki's filmography, though not to pit the films against each other but to have a discussion about each. Andrew is thorough, thoughtful, and insightful as he discusses each work. Tune in to find out which film was Andrew's favorite!

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Hosted by: Andrewtrung Le

Produced by: Dylan Mahoney, Phoebe Wang and Meghana Gorti

Edited by: Andrewtrung Le

Executive Produced by: Anuradha Srikanth