EP 69 Friends From Film School Podcast - A Quiet Place Part 2 Review! Well we made it all the way to episode 69 so far! And since Lee, from "A Quiet Place," was robbed of winning Best Movie Dad last week, we thought it was only fitting to take a work outing and all go see "A Quiet Place Part II" together! We talk about the movie in depth, including behind the scene secrets and the proper way to pronounce Cillian Murphy's name. Warning, this episode contains dangerous aliens with really good ears...
Jun 25, 2021•57 min•Ep. 69
Friends From Film School Podcast - Best and Worst Movie Dads Just in time for Father's Day 2021, Brad, Ellis, and the soon to be Dad himself, Luke take it upon themselves to debate and rank the best of best movie Dads of all time. With contenders such as Darth Vader, Jack Torrence, Clark Griswold, and Marlin from Finding Nemo, this bracket is difficult yet hilarious. Watch and find out if you agree with our ultimate choice and if not, reach out, and let us know who you think is the best movie Da...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 68
Friends From Film School Podcast - Army of the Dead: Blockbuster or Lackluster? Listeners' Discretion Advised: This podcast contains clips of the film containing strong language Zack Snyder is at it again with yet another high profile streaming film, this time on Netflix. Starring Dave Bautista and a digitally-added Tag Notaro, Army of the Dead follows a group of mercenaries as they take the ultimate gamble by venturing into Zombie infested Las Vegas for the greatest heist ever. Join Luke, Brad,...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 67
Friends From Film School Podcast - EP 66: Mortal Kombat (2021) - Do Video Games Make Good Movies? Listeners' Discretion Advised: This podcast contains clips of the film containing strong language Ever since the Super Mario Bros. Movie came out in 1993, popular video game properties have quickly been greenly to live action movies, but in many ways, the art form has suffered in the transition from console to cinema. This week the friends from film school gang (minus Luke who is on vacation) review...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 66
Friends From Film School Podcast - EP 65: Princess Mononoke - Can Anime Reach Universal Acclaim? This week we conclude our journey to the East in search of becoming true Anime fans. We watch the 1997 Hayao Miyazaki classic, Princess Mononoke and tackle the question of "Can anime reach universal acclaim?" Mononoke tells the story of a young Emishi prince named Ashitaka, and his involvement in a struggle between the gods of a forest and the humans who consume its resources. The film is known for i...
May 21, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 65
Friends From Film School Podcast - EP 64: Akira - The Cult Anime Classic This week we continue the journey into the weird and wonderful world of Anime. Ellis has been taken on the duty to teach Luke & Brad about the intricacies of Japanese animation and ultimately try to win them over as "Anime fans." This week, we take a look at where America's modern anime obsession started, the 1988 cult classic, Akira. This Katsuhiro Otomo directed film tells the complex story of Kaneda, a bike gang lead...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 64
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 63: Attack on Titan: An Intro to Anime Well, we're going international! Ellis has taken it upon himself to teach the friends from film school gang the intricacies of the wild world of anime. This week we watch the first episode the the acclaimed anime series, Attack on Titan. Attack on Titan tells the story of Eren Jaeger a young solider who witnesses a man-eating titan break the massive walls that have protected his city for over a 100 years and devoured his ...
Apr 30, 2021•57 min•Ep. 63
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 62: Monster Mayhem: Godzilla vs. Kong What happens when Titans duke it out? That's the topic of this week's episode of Friends From Film School. Brad, Luke, and Ryan sit down and discuss the first official blockbuster of the post-Covid era, Godzilla vs. Kong. The movie follows Kong and his protectors as they undertake a perilous journey to find his true home. However, they soon find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla as he cuts a swath of destructio...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 62
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 61: Bigger, Badder, and in 4:3 - Zack Snyder's Justice League We're back after another long hiatus, aka Ellis' COVID quarantine to discuss the biggest film event of 2021 so far. That's right, this week Brad, Luke, and Ellis dive right into Zack Snyder's moody, dark, slow-motion & square ratio'd, 4 hour director's cut of 2017's Justice League. Not familiar with Justice League, and the Snyder Cut story? After a family tragedy, Zack Snyder stepped away from t...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 61
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 60: When Does Style Become Parody? This week the FFFS gang attempts to answer the age old question, "when does an actor, director, or series style eventually become a parody of itself?" Ellis shares his theory about how it's connected to meme culture. Luke allowed the group to discuss the phenomena with examples such as William Shatner, Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the show Supernatural. And Brad illuminates the rest of the crew on the insanity of ...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 60
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 59: Mad Max - Fury Road (2015) Well our journey through the wasteland has com to an end. This week we conclude our Mad Max series with the 2015 instant classic, Mad Max: Fury Road. Starring Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky and Charlize Theron as the iconic Furiosa, Fury Road tells the story of "the tyrannical Immortan Joe who enslaves apocalypse survivors inside the desert fortress, the Citadel. When the warrior Imperator Furiosa leads the despot's five wives in a...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 59
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 58: Classic Movie Night: Mad Max - Beyond Thunderdome (1985) We might just be turning into the unofficial Mad Max podcast. This week, we continue to journey through George Miller's post-apocalyptic filmography and discuss the 1985 film, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. Starring Mel Gilbson as the titular "Mad" Max Rockatansky and Tina Turner as Auntie Entity, "Beyond Thunderdome" follows Max as he drifts into an evil town ruled by Turner. There he becomes a gladia...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 58
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 57: Classic Movie Night: Mad Max - The Road Warrior (1981) After a not so stellar review of the original 1979 Mad Max, we decided to give the series a second chance and watch the the 1981 follow up Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. Directed by George Miller and starring a now superstar Mel Gibson, this sequel follows Max as he drives the post-apocalyptic highways of the Australian outback, fending off attacks from nomadic tribes that prey on outsiders. But the plot...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 57
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 56: Classic Movie Night: Mad Max (1979) Before he became the Road Warrior, entered the Thunder Dome, or traveled the Fury Road, there was a man named Max who went mad. This week on the Friends From Film School Podcast, we host another classic movie night and discuss the 1979 Aussie classic, Mad Max . Directed by George Miller and starring a young Mel Gibson, Mad Max tells the story of a Main Force Patrol officer, who launches a personal vendetta against the ga...
Feb 19, 2021•57 min•Ep. 56
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 55: Are Rom-Coms More Than Just "Chick Flicks?" Love is in the air in anticipation for Valentine's Day and this week on the Friends From Film School Podcast, Luke, Brad, and Ellis tackle the question - "Are Romantic Comedies More Than Just "Chick Flicks?" We share our love for the genre and breakdown a few Sci-Fi infused Romantic Comedies that are more than meets the eye. These movies all deal with time travel. Luke gives us a breakdown of the film, "Groundhog...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 55
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 54: Are Practical Effects Better than CGI? This week on the Friends From Film School Podcast, Luke, Brad, and Ellis debate our next filmmaking topic - "Are practical effects better than CGI?" Ellis shares some of the differences between the the practical effects used in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the CGI used in the Hobbit. Luke elaborates on the differences of CGI vs. practicals in Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" and Alfonso Cuaron's "Gravity". And ...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 54
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 53: One Shot Movies - Gimmick or Art Form? After a short break from the show that was beyond our control, which is explained in the episode, Luke, Brad, and Ellis are back inside the studio and ready to tackle a new filmmaking topic - "Are one shot movies gimmicks or a legit art form?" We dive deep into the history of the "Oner" and how filmmakers such as Hitchcock, Kubrick, and Spielberg, to name a few, have all used the technique. Plus we discuss two recent ...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 53
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 52: Do Futuristic Visions Date Films Faster? In this week's episode of the Friends From Film School Podcast, Luke, Brad, and Ellis ask the question “Do Futuristic Visions Date Films Faster?” And to do that, we take a look at 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Bladerunner (1982), & Back to the Future 2 (1988) to see how their predictions of the future stack up against our reality. Join us as we journey into a once distant future that is now our past! If you like...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 52
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 51: 2020 Year in Review In the last Friends From Film School Podcast episode of 2020, Luke, Brad, and Ellis share their favorite memories of the podcast's inaugural year, favorite projects they've produced, and the lessons they've learned along the way in the wild ride that is 2020. Join us as we celebrate our year in review! If you liked what you heard, support Friends From Film School on PATREON! Sign up today to help us to continue making this show and also...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 51
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 50: The Hallmark Movie Formula In this episode of the Friends From Film School Podcast Luke, Brad, & Ellis answer the question, "Why do all Hallmark Christmas movies feel the same?" There's a formula, alright. Join us as we breakdown the so-called Hallmark movie formula, their 9 act story structure, and some of the controversy that has plagued the Hallmark Christmas movie in recent years. If you liked what you heard, support Friends From Film School on PAT...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 50
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 49: Special Guest: 1st Assistant Camera, Tylere Brown In this episode of the Friends From Film School Podcast Luke, Brad, & Ellis have special guest and friend, Tylere Brown on the show. Tylere is a 1st Assistant Camera Operator and has worked on film and video projects throughout the United States including our own short films - Encounters: The Dinner Party and The Amazing Anti-Fart Formula. We talked about staying motivated through the pandemic, the diff...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 49
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 48: What defines a Christmas movie? In this episode of the Friends From Film School Podcast Luke, Brad, & Ellis settle the age old holiday question... is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Not only do we dive into what makes a Christmas movie, we share a few behind the scenes stories for the 1988 Nakatomi Tower classic and Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas. Join us as we embark on a quest for discovery of what truly makes a Christmas movie a Christmas mov...
Dec 11, 2020•56 min
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 47: Home Alone: The Christmas Movie Miracle In this episode of the #FriendsFromFilmSchool #Podcast Luke, Brad, & Ellis start the Christmas season off the right way, with another classic movie night. This episode is all about the 1990 Holiday blockbuster, Home Alone. Join us as we share some interesting behind the scenes stories of its unique production, as well as break down some of your favorite scenes, stunts, and special effects. Set your booby traps an...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 47
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 46: Canceled Too Soon: SBF Recommends Utopia (2020) In this episode of the #FriendsFromFilmSchool #Podcast Luke & Brad share their love for a brand new series from Amazon Prime - Utopia that happened to be canceled before we were able to release this episode. Here's a quick synopsis of the show: Adapted from the cult favorite UK series of the same name, "Utopia" follows a group of young adults who get a hold of a cult underground graphic novel, which burde...
Dec 02, 2020•59 min•Ep. 46
In this episode of the Friends From Film School Podcast, Luke, Brad, & Ellis discuss the creative and unique workarounds filmmakers are using to produce their movies during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This includes everything from safety protocols to using a sheet of plexiglass for an intimate kissing scene. We're in a new era of filmmaking and there is a new sheriff on set - the Covid Compliance Officer. Watch the episode to find out how this affects even us indie filmmakers. Help us spread the ...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 45
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 44: The Mandalorian Season 2: The Anatomy of a Space Western In this episode of the Friends From Film School Podcast Luke, Brad, & Ellis dive into the first two episodes of the new season of The Mandalorian. We dissect the series and explore how the show truly follows the Space Western foundation that the original Star Wars set back in 1977. Do you agree or disagree? Be sure to watch, listen, and discuss with us in the comment what you think of season 2 so...
Nov 13, 2020•57 min•Ep. 44
In this episode of the Friends From Film School Podcast, Luke, Brad, & Ellis take a trip down memory lane and share the story of how we made our very first movie, "The Apology Service" (2015). Join us for this 5 year retrospective where we dive into the challenges that we faced when producing the short film, our biggest lessons from the shoot, and how we transitioned the production into our very own production company. Plus you don't want to miss the video messages recently sent in from our ...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 43
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 42: FFFS Movie Night: The Terminator (1984) In this special episode of the #FriendsFromFilmSchool #Podcast Luke, Brad, & Ellis give a special preview of what's behind the FFFS Patreon pay wall where we get together for a Friendly Movie Night and discuss a classic movie we may or may not have seen before. This episode we dive into the 1984 Sci-Fi classic, The Terminator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn. We chat about our fa...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 42
In this episode of the #FriendsFromFilmSchool #Podcast Luke, Brad, & Ellis get into the Halloween spirit by discussing the movies that terrified them as children. The Friends take a deep dive into the world of horror films to see if these movies still haunt them today. What horror movie left a lasting mark on your psyche growing up? Tell us in the comments on our instagram page! 🎃 If you liked what you heard, support Friends From Film School on PATREON! Sign up today to help us to continue ...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 41
Friends From Film School Podcast EP 40: The One About Ghost Stories In this episode of the #FriendsFromFilmSchool #Podcast Luke, Brad, & Ellis get into the Halloween spirit by sharing ghost stories from their own experiences and stories from their family and friends. Do we believe these ghastly stories are legit or can we explain them away with logic? Listen and find out. 🎃 If you liked what you watched, support Friends From Film School on PATREON! Sign up today to help us to continue makin...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 40
