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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to write stories their readers will love. Each week literary editors, Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill, use films to explain how to craft a story that hooks the reader on page one and holds their attention all the way to the end. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you're a writer who loves to write, this podcast is for you! "The only thing that matters, and ...
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The Pestle: In-depth Movie Talk, No Fluff | Film Review | Spoilers

Wes Evans: Actor, Filmmaker, Director, Writer; Todd Sapio: Actor, Producer, Musician, Athlete

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Cinema lovers unite! Two actors and filmmakers decided to cut through all the fluff and start a movie podcast where they actually discuss the film and not a million other things you don’t care about. Covering the obvious (did you like the movie?) while diving a little deeper (what is Interstellar really about? is there a bootstrap paradox?) we are having an in-depth conversation about movies and see if they hold up to scrutiny, and maybe even inform us about life or moviemaking itself. Becau ...
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The How’d You Like That Movie Podcast is a dynamic and opinionated dive into the world of film. It features candid and often humorous discussions about movies, ranging from blockbusters to indie gems. The hosts explore filmmaking elements like direction, performances, writing, and cultural impact, often offering sharp critiques and unique perspectives. It’s the perfect listen for movie buffs who enjoy a mix of insightful analysis and unfiltered hot takes.
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A podcast series that covers all things history and archaeology, in the time it takes to drink a pint. Co-hosted by writer and producer Alex Rowson, museum curator Glynn Davis, and lecturer and researcher Dr Chris Siwicki.
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3 Geeks Podcast

3 Geeks Podcast

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Welcome to the 3 Geeks Podcast, where pop culture meets passion and every conversation is packed with laughs, insights, and authentic geek love! Our channel is your go-to for everything from deep dives into classic and current films, TV shows, comics, and fandom culture, to the latest in tech, gaming, and all things geek. Whether we're discussing the timeless appeal of superhero franchises, dissecting new sci-fi epics, or breaking down the horror genre's scariest moments, there's something h ...
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A podcast about how to make film and TV by filmmakers who actually make them. Interviewing guests from the film-making world from Indie film to Hollywood and everything in between. Hosts Giles Alderson (The Dare), Dom Lenoir (Winter Ridge) Lucinda Rhodes Thakrar (Wolves of War), Tori & Matthew Butler-Hart (Two Down), Phil Hawkins (Prancer: A Christmas Tale), Stephen Follows (Film Data Analyst), Christian James (Fanged Up), Andy Rodger (Three Day Millionaire) and many others explore the world ...
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The Post-Credit Podcast -- hosted by Eric Italiano (Senior Writer, BroBible.com) and Cade Onder (Gaming Writer, ComicBook.com) -- takes a look both backward and forward at everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Netflix miniseries, from summer blockbusters to underrated streaming hits, and everything in between.
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Behind the Scenes, Oklahoma

Tom Biolchini and Ana Berry

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Each month, join hosts Ana Berry and Tom Biolchini on Behind the Scenes, Oklahoma for an inside look at the growing film and TV industry of Oklahoma. Discover how the state is emerging as a new creative hub for actors, writers, and filmmakers. Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of producing outside Hollywood and in the Heartland. Uncover what local talents bring to the screen that mainstream entertainment often misses and how homegrown stories are redefining the broader industry ...
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Designing Hollywood Podcast is dedicated to "All Things Movies' and all film industry professionals! Created & Founded By Designing Hollywood LLC High profile host's and guest's from costume designers, directors, producers, writers, actors & agents in the industry! Excited to be bringing you some fascinating (Q&A) behind the scenes stories and informative educational episodes! Designing Hollywood collaboration with Costume Designer Marilyn Vance. Marilyn's award winning costume designs have ...
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BackStory Podcast

Jennifer A. Nielsen

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StoryCon presents BackStory. A podcast featuring writers, readers, and their stories. Hosted by Bestselling Author Jennifer A. Nielsen. Intro and Outro Narrated by Aaron N. Hall.
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"Let’s Watch It Again" is your go-to podcast for celebrating the movies that shaped our lives. Hosted by Rob Lee and a lineup of talented writers, artists, and media personalities, this show dives deep into movie anniversaries, blockbusters, and cult classics. Each episode blends humor and sharp analysis, offering thoughtful reviews and retrospective takes on the cultural impact, historical context, and legacy of films from every era. Whether it’s revisiting cinematic masterpieces or uncover ...
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*** The RJ Ochoa Show is now The NFL Podcast *** Total NFL football podcast airing weekly. Hosted by InsideTheStar.com Staff Writer, RJ Ochoa. Provided by Slant Sports Audibles.
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Beer Garden Tennis

JCALdigital.org & Beer Garden Sports

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Two ATP Superfans Talking Tennis. Jade Culph (Culphman) is a former Collegiate All-American Athlete in the sport of Tennis, and is a sought after sports writer, speaker and broadcaster. Josh Liston is a long-time Podcaster, short-time Comedian, and complete Tennis Tragic.
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What if your book could change lives—and it didn’t have to take years to write? Welcome to Write the Book Inside You, the podcast for writers, coaches, and conscious entrepreneurs ready to craft a powerful nonfiction book—faster, easier, and more intuitively—with the help of AI. Hosted by Caryl Westmore, bestselling author, journalist, and pioneering AI Book Coach & writer-for-hire, this show blends soul and strategy to help you create transformational content—whether you're writing it yours ...
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Pop Culture Leftovers

Pop Culture Leftovers

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Every week we bring you the latest news in Movies and Television. It's friends getting together and talking about what they love or hate in the genre. We aren't experts, we're not critics, we're not writers but we are FANS! We're called The Leftovers for a reason. We're like Danny DeVito in Twins. All the talent and originality went into the other podcasts. All the crap that was left over...went into what you listen to on this show. We talk about the latest movies in MARVEL like Spider-Man: ...
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Bookworms Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa chat with India's best contemporary writers like Manu Pillai, Lisa Ray, Avni Doshi and more. If you've always wanted to know about your favourite writers' routines, where they get their ideas from, how they deal with rejection and more, then this podcast is for you. Listen to some of India's most talented minds reveal their creative secrets!
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Behind the Panel

SYFY WIRE

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BEHIND THE PANEL is a SYFY WIRE podcast documentary series that celebrates everything comics. Guests include legendary DC/Marvel writers and artists (like Jim Lee, Frank Miller, and Neal Adams), hit creator-owned stars (including Karen Berger, Pia Guerra, and Becky Cloonan), as well as the talents behind comic-book movie/TV adaptations (like Kevin Conroy, Burt Ward, and Lindy Hemming). As well as the exclusive, personal stories shared on the podcast, every episode features an original music ...
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Tom and Ana sat down with producer Tanya Ruby, whose 25+ year career spans some of Hollywood’s biggest films, including Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Wonder Woman, Captain Phillips, and Prometheus. After decades working across production, finance, and international film markets—and sharing her expertise with Amazon, Netflix, and Big Beach—Tany…
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The 3 Geeks Podcast looks back at 2025 and celebrates the moments, milestones, and pop culture that defined an unforgettable year in movies and television. In this episode, we reflect on highlights from the show, welcome new geeks to the team, and count down our Top 5 Movies of 2025 and Top 5 TV Shows of 2025. From massive blockbuster films to bing…
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The 3 Geeks Podcast sits down with legendary voice actor Stephanie Nadolny, the iconic voice of Kid Goku and Gohan from Dragon Ball Z, for an in-depth conversation about her remarkable journey from music to voice acting. Stephanie shares how she originally booked the role that would help define anime history, what it was like stepping into the Drag…
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James DuMont returns to the 3 Geeks Podcast to discuss his intense new thriller Hunting Season, starring Mel Gibson. DuMont plays Sheriff Brake, the supporting lead opposite Gibson, and breaks down what it was like working alongside him, being featured prominently in the film's trailer, and helping bring this gritty survival story to life. Hunting …
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Genre is enigmatic (at best). Writers, agents, readers, and editors, all have different perspectives, and sometimes they lead to heated debates. In this episode, which originally aired in Season 2, Melanie and I totally disagree on the genre. She thinks it's a horror, I think it's a thriller. Which of us is right? Tune in to find out. We'll be back…
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⚠️ WARNING: FULL SPOILERS AHEAD ⚠️ The Hawkins saga comes to an end, and the 3 Geeks Podcast is diving deep into Stranger Things Season 5 with a full spoiler breakdown of the final season. In this episode, we discuss the ending, major character arcs, emotional moments, shocking twists, and whether the Duffer Brothers truly stuck the landing. From E…
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It's 2026! Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! The legendary James L. Brooks (Creator of 'The Simpsons', Director of 'As Good as It Gets') sits down with Conor Boru and Francis Annan to discuss his first film in 15 years, 'Ella McCay'.In this exclusive interview, the 3-time Oscar winner breaks down his return to the director's chair, working wi…
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We stroll through The Duffer Brothers’ “Stranger Things” Finale and discuss: Story & Writing, finales, plot armor, traditional 5-act structure for TV, dramatic moments; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Anyone who has ever been privileged to direct a film also knows that, although it can be like trying to write ‘War and Peace’ in a bumper…
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In this short review, we dive into Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure — the holiday sequel absolutely nobody asked for. Trading Christmas chaos for a tropical setting, this follow-up fails to capture the heart, humor, or charm of the original National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Was Cousin Eddie enough to save it, or should thi…
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In this short review, we break down the idea of The Right Side Up Ending and ask the big question: did Stranger Things actually stick the landing? From emotional character arcs to long-running story threads, we give our quick thoughts on whether the finale delivered for fans after years of buildup. Spoiler-light and straight to the point, this is o…
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Its that time of year again, where we pick our favourite films . We took a bit of a break in order to put this show together and to make sure we cover all the basis we brought on two amazing guests with our good friend media critic Heidy Morales and podcaster Kelly McNeely. So sit back, relax and listen to us chat about our top five flicks of the y…
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Did you know that the beginning of your story, and the end of your story, work together as a unit? This this episode, which originally aired back in Season 3, we explore how the powerhouse pairing of Jane Austen and Emma Thompson put this bit of theory into action. For the rest of your story, understanding sequences might just be the key to making …
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We uncover David Fincher’s “Zodiac” and discuss: Cinematography, angles, handheld vs stable; Story & Writing, true crime stories, identifying with the characters; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.“ – Alfred Hitchcock Notes & References: Supports us on our Patreon here! Harris…
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On this episode of the 3 Geeks Podcast, we welcome Greg Ehrbar, a legendary writer, editor, and producer with more than four decades of experience across television, animation, and promotional media. Greg is a two-time Grammy-nominated and Addy Award–winning creative professional who spent 30 years with The Walt Disney Company, helping bring Disney…
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Holy smokes! Now THIS is how you write a murder mystery. If you're a mystery writer, or simply want to watch an absolutely fantastic film during the holiday season, be sure to check out THE LAST OF SHEILA. This episode originally aired in Season 9 and it's one of our favourites. So sit back and enjoy, and we'll be back with a brand new show on Janu…
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In this regular festive episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, the hosts and guests engage in light-hearted banter, share personal updates, and discuss the joys and challenges of filmmaking, the TOP TEN podcast episodes of the year AND they compete in the ANNUAL QUIZ! Who will win (again?) Our hosts are: Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Lucinda Rhodes Thakr…
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We extract Ben Affleck’s “Argo” and discuss: Cinematography, camerawork; Story & Writing, mini-movie method; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “God help me if I ever do another movie with an explosion in it. If you see me in a movie where stuff is exploding you’ll know I’ve lost all my money.“ – Ben Affleck Notes & References: Supports us …
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We're celebrating Jason's birthday with a special, laid-back episode of the 3 Geeks Podcast! 🎉🎙️ Join Jason, Justin, and the crew for an unscripted geek hangout filled with pop culture talk, recent watches, and the biggest geek news of the week. In this episode, we break down Episode 1 of Fallout, discuss HBO's upcoming Welcome to Derry, and dive i…
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Filmmakers, we have the creators of the biggest show on the planet. The masterminds who took 80s nostalgia, Dungeons & Dragons, and a group of kids on bikes, and turned it into a global empire. I am talking, of course, about Matt and Ross Duffer—The Duffer Brothers! Now, you know them as the creators of Stranger Things, the show that literally brea…
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Wayne's World is a superior example of an anti-plot story (and it's hilarious to boot!). As Melanie and I take a much deserved recording break to enjoy the holidays with our families, we're sharing this archive episode with you because, if nothing else, it'll bring a smile to your face and give you a good laugh. We'll be back on January 15, 2026 wi…
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On this episode of Behind the Scenes OK, we’re having an honest conversation about what it truly takes to make an independent film especially when the journey doesn’t go as planned. I’m joined by filmmaker Khadijat A. Oluwatoyin and producer Sydney Alison, who are actively developing and producing the short film Tierra and Her Egungun. As they cont…
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Alice Brooks, ASC, is a cinematographer who has photographed award-winning feature films, television shows, and commercials. Her latest feature project is Universal’s WICKED (November 2024) and WICKED: FOR GOOD (November 2025), directed by Jon M. Chu and produced by Marc Platt. Currently, Brooks is working on the highly anticipated conclusion to th…
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Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF (born 15 June 1954) is a Danish cinematographer.His career spans four decades, and is known for collaborations with directors like Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, Ole Bornedal, Guillermo del Toro and Chad Stahelski. Laustsen is also known for his work on the films like Silent Hill and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. He is a memb…
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Kate Hawley's creative force and her multidisciplinary practice, brought to life with a team of world-class collaborators and artisans, uses storytelling through design. While Kate continues to design for major films, her studio now extends its practice beyond the screen, bringing the same level of storytelling, scale, and craft to a broader creati…
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Donald James Mowat is a makeup artist known for his work on motion picture and television projects. Born in Montreal, Canada to British parents. He has earned international acclaim and numerous honors, including a Primetime Emmy Award, three Saturn Awards, Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers for his …
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Designing Hollywood is proud to welcome Aaron Dennis, FX Animator at Disney Animation, in an exciting conversation with our host & producer - Concept Artist Phillip Boutté Jr. 🎬⚡️ Aaron’s incredible body of work includes: 🌀 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ⚡ X-Men: Days of Future Past 🤖 Ghost in the Shell 🛡️ Zack Snyder’s Justice League From cre…
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Virginia Bristol Johnson is a Filipina-American costume designer living in Greater Boston. Prior to moving to Greater Boston 20+ years ago, Virginia (or V) traveled all over the United States working as a costume designer for regional and summer-stock theatres. V was born in Luzon, Philippines and raised by a flock of aunties who taught her how to …
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The Designing Hollywood Show proudly presents an exclusive new episode featuring acclaimed concept artist Darrel Warner in conversation with host, fellow concept artist & producer Phillip Boutté Jr.! @darrelljwarner @phil_boutte With a career that spans some of the most visually stunning films of our time, Darrel Warner’s portfolio includes: ✨ Capt…
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Over a long and celebrated career, Toronto based costume designer Linda Muir has collaborated on plays, feature films, short films, television MOWs and series projects, embracing contemporary, period and fantastical scripts. From 1975 to 1991, Linda designed costumes and sets for the theatre, including The Theatre Second Floor under the direction o…
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On this episode of the 3 Geeks Podcast, we recap our incredible weekend at GalaxyCon Columbus, packed with convention stories, interviews, and pop-culture reactions. We talk about interviewing actors who voiced iconic characters from Batman: The Animated Series, chatting with Brian O'Halloran (Clerks), and connecting with authors and indie creators…
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Actor Brian O'Halloran, best known for playing Dante Hicks in Kevin Smith's cult classic Clerks, joins the 3 Geeks Podcast for a quick but fun 5-minute interview to talk about his place in the View Askewniverse and the lasting impact of Clerks on independent filmmaking. Brian reflects on bringing Dante to life, working with Kevin Smith, and why Cle…
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We are joined this week by Mark Hampton, who has not only written, produced, directed and edited his British Independent Boxing Drama Thriller (described as "Rocky meets Wall Street") but starred in it too. Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit and chat with Mark about how he made Unlicensed. How he raised the money, sales and distribution, why you hav…
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It's a brand new season and that means Melanie and I are studying two new topics: narrative drive and conflict triangles. Conflict and page-turners are usually associated with action stories, thrillers and the like. But DOUBT is a quiet, character-driven film that is so expertly crafted it grabs the viewer's attention immediately and holds it right…
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We carve up Tarantino’s “Inglorious Basterds” and discuss: Review at 17:00 Cinematography, camera movement, the Bob Richardson special; Story & Writing, conflict through character wants; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Joan of Arc: “You say that you are my judge; I do not know if you are; but take good heed not to judge me ill, because …
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On this episode of the 3 Geeks Podcast, Justin talks with special guest Mark Viniello, the practical and creature effects artist behind iconic projects like Starship Troopers, Spider-Man (2002), and The Tomorrow War. Mark shares how he broke into the world of effects, what inspires his work, and what it's really like creating creatures and practica…
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In this quick but awesome 4-minute interview, we catch up with bestselling author and comic writer John Jackson Miller! Even in a short conversation, John delivers great insights into writing for massive franchises like Star Wars, Batman, and more. He talks about crafting iconic characters, building rich lore, and what it's like contributing to som…
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This week we are joined by Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen! Itzchak has works on indie gems to studio movies including THE ABSENCE OF EDEN starring Zoë Saldana and Adria Arjona, DREAMIN' WILD with Casey Affleck and Zooey Deschanel, THE CUT featuring Orlando Bloom and John Turturro, and MASERATI: THE BROTHERS with Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba. He talks …
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Join host Ana Berry on Behind the Scenes, OK as we sit down with filmmaker Stevie Fernandez, the creative force behind the brand-new adventure comedy Forgotten Fortune — starring Lou Ferrigno, Brian Shoop, and the iconic Jimmie “JJ” Walker. In this episode, Stevie shares the story behind the film, the inspiration for the treasure-hunting adventure,…
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This is storytelling at its finest. We could study it to learn about almost any aspect of writing, but this week, Melanie and I are highlighting the complexity and nuance of the main character. He's a passive character, which makes for an especially interesting study of both the hero's monologue and the shadow. If you've not seen THE HOLDOVERS yet,…
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Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sit down with writer/director (and actor) Kristen Stewart and actor Imogen Poots to discuss Kristen's highly anticipated feature directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. The director, acclaimed for her Oscar-nominated role in Spencer, breaks down the challenge of adapting Lidia Yuknavitch's raw memoir and her choice…
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In this jam-packed live episode of the 3 Geeks Podcast, we're diving into movies, TV, music, and all the geeky goodness you come here for. We kick it off with our Top 5 Buddy Comedies of all time, celebrating the classics, the crowd-pleasers, and the underrated gems that deserve another watch. Next, we break down Stranger Things Season 5, Part 1, s…
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