Best Green Buffalo Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 50: The Hunger Games 1:25:53

2y ago1:25:53

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Zack and Ellen talk about the Hunger Games in this [unlocked] patreon episode! Follow us on Twitter: Celluloid Stage @celluloidstage Ellen @ellen_gbp Zack @bioniczack

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Episode 49: Star Wars (Again!) 1:36:01

2y ago1:36:01

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Another bonus drop from last year! Zack and Ellen continue their discussion on Star Wars with this pod about Episodes I, II, and III. Follow us on Twitter: Celluloid Stage @celluloidstage Ellen @ellen_gbp Zack @bioniczack

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Episode 48: Star Wars 1:15:30

2y ago1:15:30

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Enjoy this [unlocked] episode of Celluloid Stage where Ellen watches Star Wars Episode IV, V, and VI for the first time! Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Join our Facebook Group Be a Guest Follow GBP: Twitter @greenbf…

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Episode 47: On Dwarfism and Inclusion in the Media 1:21:14

2+ y ago1:21:14

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EPISODE 47: ON DWARFISM AND INCLUSION IN THE MEDIA Zack and Ellen discuss the representation of dwarfism in media and entertainment over the years in the wake of Peter Dinklage’s comments regarding Disney’s new adaptation of Snow White. This episode was recorded January 26, 2022. Suggested Content: Living in Oblivion Three Billboards Outside of Ebb…

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Episode 46: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (with Kaylie Horowitz) 1:27:50

2+ y ago1:27:50

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Is this a feminist text? Ellen, Zack, and Kaylie discuss various versions of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. We discuss: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Musical), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney Film), Notre Dame de Paris (Musical), and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Kaylie Horowitz (She/They) is a professional actor and voice actor hailing from central…

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Episode 45: Oscar Reactions (More like Oscar the Grouch) 30:11

2+ y ago30:11

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Just a quick recap of some of the highlights and exciting moments from this weekend!Episode NotesGet BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductionsFollow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstageJoin our Facebook Group Be a GuestFollow GBP: Twitter @greenbflo | Facebook @greenbuffaloproductions | …

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Episode 44: Waitress 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

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Sugar, butter... pie metaphor. Zack and Ellen talk about the movie (2007) and musical (2015), Waitress. Episode Notes Get bonus & ad-free episodes: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Join our Facebook Group Be a Guest Follow GBP: Twitter @greenbflo | Facebook @greenbuffaloproductions | Instagram @gre…

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Episode 43: Oscar Talk (with Rachael Tschari) 1:28:56

2+ y ago1:28:56

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We haven’t seen them all, but we have opinions (of course)! RACHAEL TSCHARI pairs quirky charm and her blunt humor to deliver a unique brand of comedy. She was featured at the 2019 New York Theater Festival and at the Compass Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY. She is a regular at The Punchline in Philadelphia and The Producer's Club in NYC. As …

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Episode 42: Nightmare Alley (with Rachael Tschari) 1:26:23

2+ y ago1:26:23

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“Find out what they're afraid of and sell it back to them” Dang! That was a good movie. RACHAEL TSCHARI pairs quirky charm and her blunt humor to deliver a unique brand of comedy. She was featured at the 2019 New York Theater Festival and at the Compass Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY. She is a regular at The Punchline in Philadelphia and The…

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Episode 41: Dear Evan Hansen 53:49

2+ y ago53:49

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Woah. This was rough. We're waving through a window faaaaaar away from this movie. Recommended Content: Bunheads Uncharted Peacemaker Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Join our Facebook Group Follow GBP: Twitter @green…

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40: Robert Pattinson & The Batman 55:21

2+ y ago55:21

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Zack and Ellen review some of Pattinson's previous roles as we get ready for... The Batman! Suggested Content: Paddington 2 Severance The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Join our Facebook Group Fo…

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39 Stunts and Stage Combat (with Heather Gervasi) 1:23:03

2+ y ago1:23:03

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EPISODE 39: STUNTS AND STAGE COMBAT (WITH HEATHER GERVASI) Ellen talks with Heather Gervasi about stunts and stage combat. TW: brief discussion of suicide, sexual assault, firearms HEATHER GERVASI (she/her) is an actor, an AFDC certified actor combatant, and an all-around creator. She currently resides in Chicago, Illinois, and has a BFA in Theatre…

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38 M. Night Shyamalan 1:04:05

2+ y ago1:04:05

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We watched a bad movie by M. Night Shyamalan as a joke, and then came up with some good ones to watch instead. *TRIGGER WARNING* If you watch this movie (and we don’t realllllly suggest that you do) there are depictions of suicide. Referenced in this Episode The Happening Signs The Sixth Sense Unbreakable The Village Glass Split Suggested Content J…

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37 The Return! 49:33

2+ y ago49:33

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Happy 2022, folx! We’re back and better than ever with more episodes! We took some time to refocus the show. We'll still be talking about movie adaptations but we'll also cover other topics that are relevant to both theatre & film. Referenced in this episode:Spiderman: No Way Home MorbiusHarry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to HogwartsEpisode Note…

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36 Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark 58:43

2+ y ago58:43

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Yes, No Way Home is out. No, Ellen hasn't seen it yet... So we chose to talk about the Broadway disaster that was Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark. Enjoy! Referenced in this EpisodeSpiderman: Turn Off the DarkSpiderman (2002)The World's Most Dangerous Musical: The Chaotic History of Spider-Man on BroadwayEpisode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show bec…

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35 West Side Story (2021) 59:19

2+ y ago59:19

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It's only just out of reach. Down the block, on a beach, maybe tonight you'll listen to our episode on West Side Story (2021).Referenced in this Episode:West Side Story (1961)West Side Story (2021)Rita MorenoNatalie WoodRachel ZeglerAriana DeBoseThe Prom (with Zoe Kiriazis)Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/…

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34 Tick, Tick... Boom! (WITH Emily Montes) 1:16:32

2+ y ago1:16:32

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We think this is a musical that knows exactly what it is… and we love it!EMILY MONTES is a graduate of Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts and Buffalo State. She has taken dance for 21 years and taught for one. Recent projects with Green Buffalo Productions include 2018 Emerald Terrace (Jimmy’s Mother), and Out of the Box (writer, crew m…

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33 It's a Wonderful Life (WITH Emily Bystrak) 2:08:38

2+ y ago2:08:38

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All you can take with you is that which you’ve given away. And we’re giving away this great discussion with our friend Emily for the 75th Anniversary of It’s a Wonderful Life! EMILY BYSTRAK is here to talk about her favorite movie of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life! Emily was most recently in GBP’s Spooky One Act Festival as Melba in Arise and Prep…

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32 Rabbit Hole 50:08

2+ y ago50:08

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Dive into the next episode of Celluloid Stage and see how far it goes. Referenced in this Episode: Rabbit Hole (2010) Rabbit Hole (2006) Miles Teller Says He’s Vaccinated, Okay? Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Join o…

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31 Dune 1:02:03

2+ y ago1:02:03

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Zack and Ellen compare DUNE (1984) and DUNE (2021). The new movie is very beautiful... and long... and only half the story! Referenced in this Episode:Dune (2021)Dune (1984)Dune (1965)Manic Pixie Dream Girl'Dune' appropriates Islamic, Middle Eastern tropes without real inclusion, critics sayEpisode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a p…

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30 Under the Silver Lake 47:19

2+ y ago47:19

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What was originally supposed to be a bonus episode is or special 30th episode spectacular! Join Zack and Ellen as they discuss Under the Silver Lake, a strange film full of twists and turns.

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29 Young Frankenstein/Dracula: Dead and Loving It 52:13

2+ y ago52:13

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Happy Halloween week! Zack and Ellen talk about 2 Mel Brooks horror parodies.

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BONUS: Creators who Hate the Adaptations of their Work 43:15

2+ y ago43:15

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Join Zack and Ellen as they talk about several creators who did not enjoy the adaptation of their work. We talk about PL Travers' disdain for Disney's Mary Poppins, Stephen King's distaste of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, Vladimir Nabokov's upset over Stanley Kubrick's Lolita ...and then we talk a little about Edward Norton, A Clockwork Orange, Am…

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28 The Invisible Man (With Sarah Emmerling) 1:14:57

3y ago1:14:57

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Zack and Ellen welcome Sarah Emmerling to the podcast to discuss the latest take on HG Wells' The Invisible Man. Trigger warning: This episode contains a discussion of intimate partner violence, abuse, and trauma. SARAH EMMERLING is an actor based in Buffalo, NY with a BFA in Theatre Performance from Niagara University. Sarah is currently working o…

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EPISODE 27: Ellen and Zack's Halloween Favs 1:10:02

3y ago1:10:02

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Happy Spooky Season! We're talking about a bunch of Halloween movies. Put them on your list this year! Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Join our Facebook Group Follow GBP: Twitter @greenbflo | Facebook @greenbuffalopr…

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26 The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (with Kayla Ruemann) 1:16:19

3y ago1:16:19

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Kayla is back to talk more about Don Quixote- we couldn’t get enough the first time around! Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Join our Facebook Group Follow GBP: Twitter @greenbflo | Facebook @greenbuffaloproductions |…

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25 Dreamgirls (With Dallas Taylor) 1:18:24

3y ago1:18:24

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Move! Move! Move right over to the Celluloid Stage for this episode on Dreamgirls featuring Dallas Taylor! DALLAS TAYLOR, a Buffalo native, serves as the Artistic Director of Inclusive Theater of WNY. He is also a weekend host on WBFO and a youth coach-mentor for Algonquin Sports for Kids where he coaches tennis and soccer to underserved youth in t…

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24 He's/She's All That/Pygmalion/My Fair Lady (With Mariangela Mercurio) 1:11:07

3y ago1:11:07

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Ellen and Zack bring Mariangela on the podcast to try to make sense of various Pygmalion adaptations. Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Join our Facebook Group Follow GBP: Twitter @greenbflo | Facebook @greenbuffalopro…

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Shang Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings 1:06:41

3y ago1:06:41

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He changed his name from Shang to Shawn? That’s like if Ellen changed her name to Helen! We like this movie. It’s fun. Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Join our Facebook Group Follow GBP: Twitter @greenbflo | Facebook…

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23 Journey to the West 1:08:40

3y ago1:08:40

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Tang Sanzang, an aspiring Buddhist hero tries to protect a village from three demons. He develops complex feelings for Miss Duan and finally quests to meet the legendary Monkey King. Based on the 16th Century novel by Wu Cheng'en of the same name.Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuff…

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22 Across the Universe/Yesterday 1:07:20

3y ago1:07:20

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Is there anybody going to listen to our podcast? Don’t forget we exist or another podcaster will start recording our show! Episode Notes Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductionsFollow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstageJoin our Facebook Group Follow GBP: Twitter @greenbflo | Facebo…

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21 The 2021 48 Hour Film Project 36:36

3y ago36:36

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We didn't have time to watch a movie this week because we were too busy making one! However we didn't want to break the schedule so we decided to give everyone an inside look on the production of our project. You can see our film on August 28th at the North Park Theatre. Get Your Ticket EPISODE NOTES: greenbuffaloproductions.weebly.com/celluloid-st…

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20 The Suicide Squad 58:41

3y ago58:41

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We promised ourselves we’d watch out for red flags, and we didn’t find any! James Gunn gets a 10/10 for The Suicide Squad. EPISODE NOTES: https://greenbuffaloproductions.weebly.com/celluloid-stage Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage J…

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19 Steel Magnolias (With Michael Flanagan) 1:15:39

3y ago1:15:39

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At last... Steel Magnolias with Michael Flanagan! We’re sorry it took so long. We’ve been busier than a one-armed paper-hanger! EPISODE NOTES: https://greenbuffaloproductions.weebly.com/celluloid-stageGet BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductionsFollow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstag…

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18 Suicide Squad (2016) 1:01:39

3y ago1:01:39

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The (hopefully new and improved) Suicide Squad hits theatres this Friday, so we watched the “old” version for comparison. EPISODE NOTES: https://greenbuffaloproductions.weebly.com/celluloid-stageGet BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductionsFollow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstageJoin …

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17 Movies based on Toys 1:00:08

3y ago1:00:08

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This week, Zack and Ellen had to come up with a last minute topic! Movies based on Toys... yeah that'll do. https://greenbuffaloproductions.weebly.com/celluloid-stageGet BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductionsFollow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage Follow GBP: Twitter @greenbflo | …

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Snake Eyes Review (with Corey Tripi) 32:13

3y ago32:13

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Ellen is off this week so Zack invites Corey Tripi on to talk about the newest G.I. Joe prequel Snake Eyes! Spoiler alert... It wasn't good. https://greenbuffaloproductions.weebly.com/celluloid-stageGet BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductionsFollow #CelluloidStage: Twitter @celluloidstage …

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16 Man of La Mancha (with Kayla Ruemann) 1:23:24

3y ago1:23:24

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Join Ellen and Kayla as they discuss the many stories of Miguel De Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Ellen watched the (1972) film adaptation by Arthur Hiller and starring Peter O’Toole. EPISODE NOTES: https://greenbuffaloproductions.weebly.com/celluloid-stageGet BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproducti…

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Space Jam/Loki Review 1:05:07

3y ago1:05:07

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Zack and Ellen regret to inform you that Space Jam: A New Legacy is… just terrible. However, the Loki on Disney+ is definitely worth checking out! EPISODE NOTES: https://greenbuffaloproductions.weebly.com/celluloid-stage Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a patron for just $1/month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Follow #CelluloidStage: T…

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15 Animated/Live-Action Movies 1:23:08

3y ago1:23:08

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We're not bad, we just talk that way. This week, we're gearing up Space Jam: A New Legacy by talking about Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), the original Space Jam (1996), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)Referenced in this Episode:The Making of Who Framed Roger Rabbit Roger Rabbit & the Secrets of Toon TownTop Ten Movies that Mixed Live Action and…

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Black Widow Review 1:34:05

3y ago1:34:05

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Zack and Ellen went to see Black Widow on Thursday. Here are their thoughts! Referenced in this Episode: The Russo Brothers' Reason For Not Giving Black Widow A Funeral Is Pretty Simple Why Black Widow Not Getting A Funeral In Avengers: Endgame Actually Helped Her Solo Film Here’s Why Black Widow Didn’t Get a Memorial at the end of End-Game Get BON…

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14 Scarlett Johansson Career Retrospective 1:50:38

3y ago1:50:38

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After over 10 years of her inclusion in the MCU, Black Widow’sfinally getting a movie. We’re seeing it later this week, but first... we wanted to talk about the expansive career of the woman behind the Black Widow’s bite, Scarlett Johansson. Referenced in this Episode Scarlett Johansson - Wikipedia Scarlett Johansson On Stage & Screen Anywhere I La…

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Introducing 2018 Emerald Terrace 53:49

3y ago53:49

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You never know what is happening behind closed doors... until now! Get a peek of the action inside GBP's own fictional apartment complex, 2018 Emerald Terrace. This new radio drama explores the lives of Emerald Terrace residents as they experience love, loss, friendship, and… supernatural antics? Sure! Why not? Please enjoy this special preview of …

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13 Hedwig and the Angry Inch (With Lex Blair & Kaiti Maddox) 1:18:56

3y ago1:18:56

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We're closing out Pride Month with our new friends Lex and Kaiti! A great discussion about gender, responsible casting, and queer representation through the lens of John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch. We talk primarily about the 2001 film directed and starring John Cameron Mitchell as well as the Tony award-winning revival from 2004 …

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12 Mortal Kombat (With Arash Omari) 1:24:25

3y ago1:24:25

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This week we claim a flawless victory in an impassioned discussion of Mortal Kombat! We talk about the Mortal Kombat (1995) Mortal Kombat Annihilation (1997) and Mortal Kombat (2021)- oh yeah… and the Live Tour from 1995 Arash Omari Get BONUS episodes of the show becoming a Patron for just $1 a month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Celluloid S…

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Bo Burnham: Inside Review (With Madison Sedlor) 3:38:33

3y ago3:38:33

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Quick warning! This episode is very different from our others, much like the special we are talking about the themes and subject matter are not for the faint of heart and we touch on things such as depression and suicide. GBP co-founder Madison Sedlor joins us for this very special episode where we discuss Bo Burnham's new Netflix special Inside fo…

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11 Cats 1:22:45

3y ago1:22:45

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This week, Zack and Ellen take turns introducing themselves for 2 hours. Just kidding, we’re talking about Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous writing exercise, CATS. We watched the filmed performance from 1998 as well as Tom Hooper’s 2019 fever dream. Secondary Sources: Why the Music in Cats (2019) is Worse than you Thought What is a Jellicle Cat? -…

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In The Heights Review 30:48

3y ago30:48

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In our second Minisode, Zack and Ellen share their first impression of the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's In The Heights (2021) directed by Jon M. Chu. Get MORE BONUS episodes of the show by becoming a Patron for just $1 a month: patreon.com/greenbuffaloproductions Celluloid Stage is an installment by Green Buffalo Productions. You can fol…

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10 Noises Off! (With Leyla Gentil) 1:05:56

3y ago1:05:56

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And we take the sardines… This week, we’re joined by fellow GBP producer, Leyla Gentil, to talk about Noises Off (1992) directed by Peter Bogdanovich and based on the original play of the same name (1982) by Michael Frayn. Leyla Gentil is a graduate from SUNY Purchase with a double major in Theatre & Performance and Arts Management. She has been pa…

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9 Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (With Renee Scherer) 58:20

3y ago58:20

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This week, we talk with Renee Scherer, who has been waiting in her own little corner since 1985 to talk about Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella! Zack, Ellen, and Renee talk about the following three films: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1957, 1965, 1997) Renee Scherer is a vocal music teacher based in Adams, NY. She has taught students gr…

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