Ep. 14 Feeling Burnout with Audrey Roloff
In this episode, filmmaker Audrey Roloff describes (she/her) why she initially wanted to major in broadcast journalism, the differences between working with a big crew on music videos and herself on class projects, and how she became a character in her upcoming doc, Sifa. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about roadshow theatrical releases.
EP. 13 2022 CPH DOX
In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Jonah Desneaux (he/him) analyze the 2022 CPH: DOX lineup and predict the winners in their competition programs. Then, Edward gives a new take on Fatal Attraction, in a rewatch following Nick Robbins’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his thoughts on traveling.
Ep. 12 Praise the Lord with Nick Robbins
In this episode, guest Nick Robbins (he/him) shares the valuable lessons he learned from his internship at Hollywood Casting Productions and where he finds inspiration to tell stories and cast actors. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward announces a new format change that will affect even-numbered episodes starting with episode 12.
Ep. 11 2022 Awards Season and Oscar Predictions
In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) reflect on Sean’s prediction articles and predict the winners for the 94th Academy Awards. Then, Edward reviews Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Megan Liz Smith’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about his style of conversing with the guests.
Ep. 10 Behind the Camera with Megan Liz Smith
In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) break down the comeback of Black and White films in 2021 such as Belfast, The Velvet Underground, and Passing. Then, filmmaker Megan Liz Smith (she/her) discusses her experiences as a young actor before transitioning to work behind the scenes as a "cameraperson." Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about his experiences with performing and theatre.
Ep. 9 2022 Berlinale
In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) dissect the line-ups and anticipated films at 2022 Berlinale. Then, Edward reviews Children of Men, Matt Schacht’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward recounts his True/False trip.
Ep. 8 Feed the Crew with Matt Schacht
In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) analyze the resurgence of musicals in 2021 with hits such as In the Heights, West Side Story, and Encanto. Then, guest Matt Schacht (he/him) discusses the need of local storytelling and his tricky path of becoming a filmmaker. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his highlights of the 2022 Big Sky Film Festival.
Ep. 7 In Memoriam 2022
In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) mourn the people we lost in the film industry from Feb. 2, 2021 through Feb. 2, 2022. Then, Edward reviews Amadeus, Kendrick Smith’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares the need to have an in memoriam as an episode instead of in a written obituary.
Ep. 6 Do Better Be Better With Kendrick Smith
In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Jonah Desneaux (he/him) analyze the top hits at SXSW and True/False. Then, Kendrick Smith (they/he), a filmmaker and studio manager for social media personality chef and NY Times Best-Selling Author Johsua Weissman, shares the differences in making videos for different platforms and how they made a filmmaking community when they were a student at the University of Missouri. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his relationship with health.
Ep. 5 94th Awards Breakdown
In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) tear apart the nominees and snubs of the 94th Academy Awards. Then, Edward reviews High Life, Rowen Mutt’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares how his love for the Oscars haven’t been the same since he was a kid.