Ep. 24 Make Something Out of Nothing with Cason Suggs
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Ep. 24 Make Something Out of Nothing with Cason Suggs

In this episode, filmmaker Cason Suggs shares how he divides time with athletics and filmmaking, breaking genre conventions in his works, recognizing the correlations between acting, directing and writing, and working on vlogs with NBA player Justin Holiday of the Sacramento Kings. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses his trip to Prismatic Ground.

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Ep. 23 2022 Cannes
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Ep. 23 2022 Cannes

In this episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) dissect the highly anticipated films playing at 2022 Cannes, as well as predicting the Palme D’Or winner for this edition. Then, Edward reviews Primary, Stacey Woelfel’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses his and his brother’s dog Quaker.

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Ep. 22 Cinematic Nonfiction with Stacey Woelfel
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Ep. 22 Cinematic Nonfiction with Stacey Woelfel

In this episode, University of Missouri’s Professor Emeritus Stacey Woelfel discusses the formation of the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, the evolution of journalism, and working with students on Keep the Cameras Rolling: The Pedro Zamora Way. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses the workload that comes into being an independent film critic and podcaster.

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Ep. 21 Viewing Art From Problematic Artists
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Ep. 21 Viewing Art From Problematic Artists

In this episode, contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) converse on watching films from problematic artists, and the recent controversies with Alec Baldwin and Will Smith. Then, Edward reviews Cleo from 5 to 7, Brooke Pepion Swaney’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses his name Eddy.

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Ep. 19 Current State of Journalism and Controversial Programming
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Ep. 19 Current State of Journalism and Controversial Programming

In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) analyze the findings of the Center for Media and Social Impact’s Report on the current State of Journalism in Documentaries, SXSW’s hypocritical stance on providing spaces for people with disabilities, and Sundance’s inclusion of Jihad Rehab. Then, Edward shares his thoughts on Random Acts of Flyness, Jessica Tifase’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward discusses reelprint’s politics.

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Ep. 18 You Can’t Kill a Revolution with Jessica Tifase
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Ep. 18 You Can’t Kill a Revolution with Jessica Tifase

In this episode, multidisciplinary artist Jessica Tifase (she/her) shares the similarities and differences in making projects in different mediums and how Mizzou has whitewashed history in her upcoming Concerned Student 1950 documentary. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about his favorite sport basketball.

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Ep. 17 2022 Seattle Int. Film Festival and Hot Docs
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Ep. 17 2022 Seattle Int. Film Festival and Hot Docs

In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) dissect the highly anticipated films playing at 2022 Seattle International Film Festival and 2022 Hot Docs. Then Edward reviews Ascension by Bill Viola, Brady McDougall’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his excitement as accredited media for 2022 Hot Docs.

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Ep. 16 Marketplace Economy with Brady McDougall
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Ep. 16 Marketplace Economy with Brady McDougall

In this episode, video artist Brady McDougall (he/him) explains how images operate in a marketplace economy, his experiences making his thesis film Alone with you, and working as a production assistant on Bisbee ‘17 and Brewmaster. Finally in today’s concluding thought, Edward shares his reluctance in not doing published interview articles before he published his interview with Children of the Mist director Diem Ha Le.

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Ep. 15 Hays Code and MPAA Rating System
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Ep. 15 Hays Code and MPAA Rating System

In this episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) analyze the history of the Hays Code and MPAA rating system and how they affect the way filmmakers can express their ideas. Then, Edward reviews Feels Good Man, Audrey Roloff’s recommendation. Finally, Edward shares his thoughts on the non-slap gate portions of the 94th Oscars.

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