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S16 - Ep 3 - Quasi - Hair and Makeup May 28, 2023

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"Quasi" is a lighthearted comedy from the Broken Lizard comedy troupe currently streaming on Hulu, and my guests today are the Hair and Makeup Department Heads, Lorna Reid and Amy Sparks.

S16 - Ep 2 - The WGA Strike: Why It’s Happening May 21, 2023

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The Writers Guild of America has been on the picket line for three weeks, and Lowell Peterson, WGA-East Executive Director, joins me to talk about the negotiations, the issues at stake for the union, and what to expect now that the strike is underway.

S16 - Ep 1 - SNAG - First-Time Directing May 14, 2023

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THE PODCAST IS BACK. To kick off the new season, I’m joined by writer/director/producer/actor Ben Milliken to discuss his directorial debut, “SNAG”, which is currently available to stream on demand.

S15 - Ep 12 - Below the Line at the 95th Oscars Mar 19, 2023

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We’re wrapping up our coverage of awards season with a look at the Oscars ceremony itself, and my guests are three quarters of the sound team nominated for their work on "Elvis". Wayne Pashley, David Lee and Michael Keller bring a below-the-line perspective to the honor of “just being nominated”, the challenge of bringing guests to the Academy Awards, and the differences between what they experienced live versus what the rest of us observed on the broadcast. And if you want to hear about the after-parties? Listen to the end if you’re curious about Baz Lurhmann’s AFTER after-party at Chateau Marmont.

S15 - Ep 11 - 95th Oscars - Cinematography Mar 08, 2023

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It’s been 10 episodes of film industry professionals sharing the benefits of their expertise, and we’re concluding our Oscar series with an in-depth look at the nominees for Cinematography. My returning guests — Patrick Cady and David Tuttman — are directors of photography with stories to share. Enjoy the Academy Awards this weekend! I hope our insights have prepared you for the ceremony. (10 of 10)

S15 - Ep 10 - 95th Oscars - Original Song Mar 05, 2023

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The Academy Awards are only a week away, and today we’re discussing the Oscar nominees for Original Song. My guests — Chris Molanphy (chart analyst and podcast host), Louis Weeks (score composer), and Tom Peyton (song writer) — offer an assessment of these nominees that encompasses both the technical and the meta. (9 of 10)

S15 - Ep 9 - 95th Oscars - Costume Design Mar 01, 2023

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The art of Costume Design can be subtle in ways that are often under-appreciated, and I’m very grateful to have Helen Huang (Costume Designer) and Austin Wittick (Assistant Costume Designer) offer their expertise to discuss this year’s Oscar nominees in the category of Costume Design. (8 of 10)

S15 - Ep 8 - 95th Oscars - Production Design Feb 26, 2023

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Our deep dive exploration of the Oscars’ technical categories is in the home stretch, and today we’re focused on Production Design. I’m happy to welcome Eve McCarney (Production Designer), Julie Drach (Set Decorator), and Kerry Weeks (Lead Man) to discuss this year’s nominees. (7 of 10)

S15 - Ep 7 - 95th Oscars - Original Score Feb 23, 2023

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Our tour through the technical categories continues with a discussion of the Oscar nominees for Original Score. My guests — Louis Weeks (score composer), Chris Molanphy (chart analyst/pop critic), and Jennie Armon (executive producer/music supervisor) — offer a multi-layered set of insights. (6 of 10)

S15 - Ep 6 - 95th Oscars - Sound Feb 19, 2023

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Our 4th annual series of subject-matter experts discussing the Oscar nominees in the technical category of their expertise reaches the halfway point, and I'm joined again this year by Steve Morrow (production sound mixer) and Don Sylvester (sound editor) to discuss this year's nominees for Sound. (5 of 10)

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