Episode 31 was originally released on 31 October 2018 and is reissued here just in time for this Halloween. Paula Blair looks at Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein (1818) and its adaptations, mainly the 1931 Universal Pictures horror film directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff and Colin Clive. See the auto-captioned video here . Automated transcript . commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. audiovisualculture...
Oct 29, 2021•29 min
This special episode presents memories of artist Sally Madge , whom we sadly lost in November 2020. Featured in order of appearance are Alexandra Hughes and Ditte Elly Goard , Simon Murray , Richard James Hall , Claire Ward , Adam Phillips and Joe Woodhouse , Ruth Scott Blackson , Ilana Mitchell , Paula Blair , Sandra Johnston , and Michael Tucker. Great thanks go to Sally’s close friend and companion Tom Jennings who made these recordings possible. We are just a few of the souls enriched by Sal...
Oct 24, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Paula Blair chats to theatre-maker and performer Mariae Smiarowska about her interactive online show ‘Landing’ as well as her previous work and her experience as a creative practitioner during lockdown. Our discussion topics include migration, displacement, ritual, community and live performance. Mariae’s socials: https://www.facebook.com/mariaeairam https://twitter.com/mariaesmiarows1 https://www.instagram.com/mariaesmiarowska/ View the full live recording with enabled captions at https://youtu...
Oct 10, 2021•43 min
Paula Blair speaks to Fiona Noble about her book Subversive Spanish Cinema: The Politics of Performance (Bloomsbury, 2020), as well as alternative avenues for postdoctoral research and publishing, and language education. Fiona’s blog: https://spanishcinephilia.wordpress.com https://twitter.com/FionaFNoble Recorded using Zoom on 21 July 2021. Caption-enabled video: https://youtu.be/RmIJ8hoaIZo Automated transcript . commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attr...
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Paula Blair has an insightful conversation with Beau L’Amour about the processes, invention and innovation behind audio drama production, scriptwriting and adapting his father Louis L’Amour’s prose fiction for film and audio. This one is packed full of tips for all aspects of working in the audio industry and storytelling, so get listening! Useful links: http://www.thediamondofjeruaudio.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0478260/ http://www.sonofawantedman.com/ http://beaulamour.com/ www.louislamo...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Daniel Hess talks to Paula Blair about finding a way back to creativity through poetry and screenwriting after a career as a wedding videographer. We also touch on current US film production and the collaborative nature of working in film. See more about Daniel’s work at https:// totonyproductions .com More from Daniel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_D0fefvOx30rxBWqd3zt3A And Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/totonypro Paula and Daniel connected via https://www.matchmaker.fm/ commonGround ...
Aug 28, 2021•46 min
Paula Blair chats with Uncle Dominic Sim, a motivational speaker and video-caster based in Taipei, Taiwan. We talk about ways to share positive messages with the world, the process of live streaming and video-casting, learning from our mistakes and the English language. See Uncle Dominic's channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBEXJHc-HA0qvDpQjdoY4Ig Catch Uncle Dominic live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theuncledominic See the full live recording with enabled captions: https://youtu.be...
Aug 15, 2021•50 min
Updated reissue of an episode from the beforetimes when we went travelling and did things in rooms with other people! This episode missed the transfer over to Acast and I've been saving it for times like these when I'm taking time off. In this remastered episode, Drs Paula Blair and Andrew Shail catch a few shows at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and speak to Will Sebag-Montefiore from comedy sketch group Just These, Please . Other shows discussed include Shhh – An Improvised Silent Movie an...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr
Dr Paula Blair talks through the opening sections of her Old Borders, New Technologies book (up to page 12). The Instagram Live video did not save, but the audio was recorded separately! This book can be purchased at https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/cosypeapod (affiliate link) commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 Recorded on 16 September 2020. Edited by Paula Blair with Audaci...
Aug 03, 2021•50 min
Paula makes some announcements including taking a break, what’s coming up in August, mulling over funding goals, future topics, what to do for episode 100, and reminders about where to get in touch and about the mailing list. The lovely tones are ‘reNovation’ by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/60674 See the caption-enabled video at https://youtu.be/SRjWHrnrrDs Sign up for our free monthly newsletter. Fi...
Jul 29, 2021•8 min
Author and film historian Pam Munter talks to Paula Blair about her book Fading Fame: Women of a Certain Age in Hollywood (Adelaide Books, 2021) and the pressures and erasures women have experienced in the film industry. As well as touching on suicide, dementia and abusive behaviours in the discussion, Pam has some encouraging advice and positive outlooks for the future in Hollywood. Find out more about Pam and her books at https://pammunter.com Recorded using Zoom on 20 May 2021. Edited by Paul...
Jul 19, 2021•43 min
Paula Blair speaks with culture and talent retention strategist Troy Hall about his books Cohesion Culture: Proven Principles to Retain Your Top Talent (Koehler Books, 2019) and Fanny Rules: A Mother’s Leadership Lessons That Never Grow Old (Koehler Books, 2021). Find out more at https://drtroyhall.com/ Connect with Dr Troy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtroyhall/ This episode was recorded using Zoom on 17 May 2021 and was edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. The music is ‘commonGround’ by ai...
Jul 05, 2021•45 min
Dr Rabya Mughal talks to Paula Blair about her research on the role of art and creativity in our well-being, barriers to arts participation, and University College London’s Community Covid Project. Find out more at https://culturehealthresearch.wordpress.com/community-covid/ This episode was recorded using Zoom on 24 May 2021 and was edited by Paula Blair with Audacity and Kdenlive. The music is ‘commonGround’ by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommerc...
Jun 21, 2021•45 min
Paula shares news about the Amabie exhibition in Pollen Studios Belfast 19 June - 3 July 2021. See more at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/amabie-project-exhibition-at-pollen-studios-tickets-158113384389 https://www.instagram.com/pollenstudiobelfast/ https://www.instagram.com/amabie_project/ See the AVC episode with Johanna at https://youtu.be/jjYIzMPARdQ See patreon.com/avcultures for podcast extras. See the video recording of this message with enabled captions: https://youtu.be/Ngmzdpg_FSU Get ...
Jun 16, 2021•3 min
Paula Blair chats with Leeds-based artist and shirt designer Chloe Gibson aka Slayer_1Artwork. See Chloe’s work at https://www.instagram.com/slayer_1artwork/ This episode was recorded using Zoom on 8 May 2021. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity. See the auto-captioned video with chapter links at https://youtu.be/b0mJFZmIpX8 Automated t...
Jun 07, 2021•46 min
Paula Blair catches up with Gary Rhodes . As well as reminiscing about their time at Queen’s University Belfast, Gary talks through his research in the areas of the history of American horror cinema, the life of Bela Lugosi, Irish cinema, and how cinema was impacted by the Great Influenza of 1918. This episode was recorded using Zoom on 19 April 2021. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)...
May 24, 2021•49 min
Paula Blair chats with fellow podcaster Nathan Ragland about making the Post Modern Art Podcast. We also share our experiences in arts podcasting and reveal our unpopular art opinions. Subscribe to Post Modern Art Podcast on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXulag3S_3D3buCArqjobw The music is commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Paula Blair is joined by musician Dan Hughes to talk about performing, teaching and composing. We also get into the financial struggles faced by freelance creatives in the UK during lockdowns and trying to positively utilize time to rest and create after many years of intense gigging. Check out Dan’s website with links to his socials and YouTube videos at http://www.danhughesmusic.com/ The music is commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommer...
Apr 26, 2021•34 min
commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 21, 2021•2 min
Musician Derrik Jordan talks about his extensive career and hosting The World Fusion Show. https://derrikjordan.com/ commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 Recorded on 29 March 2021 using Zoom. Edited edited by Paula Blair with Audacity and Kdenlive. Connection via https://www.audry.io/ See the auto-captioned video at https://youtu.be/BsCtld9aF50 Automated transcript . For e...
Apr 12, 2021•34 min
Guests Lars Henriks and Nisan Arikan talk about their independent filmmaking and underground film festival in Hamburg, Germany. Check out their work at https://www.larshenriks.de/ See the full live recording with auto captions at https://youtu.be/NpP3pDqGOYg Automated transcript . Recorded on 17 March 2021 using StreamYard. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixte...
Mar 29, 2021•50 min
Paula has some updates for listeners. See patreon.com/avcultures for our membership special offer. Use AvCultures at secretlibrary.io for 15% off. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2021•3 min
Producer of Odd-o-Ts’ Entertainment Todd Zimmerman, actor Katrina Michaels and production & event manager Debra Beardsley talk about their roles in the Secret Library virtual immersive experience. *SPECIAL OFFER* Listeners can use the code AVCultures at www.secretlibrary.io for a 15% discount on ticket purchases for the Secret Library Origins Experience. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.o...
Mar 15, 2021•47 min
Artist Clinton Kirkpatrick talks about working across a range of styles and media and initiating remote community art projects. www. clintonkirkpatrick .com commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 Recorded using Zoom on 4 February 2021. Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity and Kdenlive. See the episode webpage for the auto-captioned video. Released early for patreon members. A...
Mar 01, 2021•43 min
Paula announces a special offer for members at patreon.com/avcultures. Join the Buy Me A Tea tier or above and receive a free gift! See the episode webpage for the auto-captioned video. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 01, 2021•8 min
Interdisciplinary artist, educator and artistic director of Indigo Arts Collective Shea Donovan talks about her transatlantic performance practice. Content note: includes discussion of the mother and baby homes in Ireland. For more information, see https://www.thejournal.ie/list-names-tuam-babies-children-3270019-Mar2017/ . https://www.sheadonovan.org/ Connection via matchmaker.fm. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) licens...
Feb 15, 2021•50 min
Paula Blair runs through a guest lecture/seminar for a Language in Film & Television module focusing on No (dir. Pablo Larraín, Chile, 2012). commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 Recorded on 16 November 2020. Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity. See the episode webpage for the auto-captioned video. Automated transcript . Released early for patrons here and on their per...
Feb 02, 2021•38 min
Mustafa Sherif talks about urban planning and making the Urbanistica Podcast. https://shows.acast.com/Urbanistica commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 Recorded on 6 January 2021. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. See the episode webpage for the auto-captioned video. Automated transcript . Released early for patrons here and on their personal RSS feeds. audiovisualcultu...
Jan 19, 2021•42 min
Director and cinematographer Justin McAleece talks about working across different types of video and film production. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 Recorded with Zoom on 2 December 2020. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Automated transcript . See the episode webpage for the auto-captioned video. Released early for patrons here and on their personal RSS feeds. a...
Jan 05, 2021•47 min
Kristie Smith talks about Die Hard (dir. John McTiernan, 1988) and presents evidence for its status as a ‘Christmas film’. Although it’s largely a light episode, there is some swearing, plot detail, and the discussion at times edges into topics that some listeners may find upsetting, such as police brutality and 9/11. Automated transcript . commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/5...
Dec 22, 2020•43 min
