Film By Numbers

Film By Numbers Podcast•outwardfilmnetwork.com

What if a podcast let numbers decide the conversation? In Film By Numbers, each episode is inspired by its episode number—so Episode 7 could deep-dive into Se7en and the films of David Fincher, while Episode 13 might explore Friday the 13th and horror superstition. Where will it take us next? We have no idea—but that’s what makes it fun! Join us for unexpected cinematic discussions, deep dives into film history, and a journey guided entirely by the numbers. 🎧 Subscribe now & let’s roll the dice! #FilmByNumbers #MoviePodcast #CinematicNumbers

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Episode 5 - Five Stars! The Role of Film Critics and Film Reviews (with guest Paul Risker)

This episode is number five - Five Star Reviews and we are looking at the role of film critics and film reviews. What is the purpose of a film critic and review? What effect can they have? What is it like to get reviewed? Hosts: Phil Slatter Guest Host: Paul Risker Edited by: Matt Simmonds Music: Neil Parmar and YouTube Studio Clips used: Roger Ebert on Film Criticism - Full clip: https://youtu.be/8FCVlQ_5aSI Pauline Kael, The New Yorker - Full clip: https://youtu.be/fpV_bkcdNqk Buy Film By Numb...

Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - The Fourth Wall

This episode is number four and we are looking at ‘The Fourth Wall’, the invisible screen that exists between the characters on screen and the audience. Yet many films break that wall and has characters talking directly to the audience or even interacting with filming conventions such as editing and linear narrative. We’re going to be discussing why films do this, how it can be done well, situations where it works, situations where it doesn’t work and we will give you some recommendations of fil...

Jun 25, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Three Billboards...Frances McDormand

This episode is called ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’ and we are going to be discussing the films of the great actor and producer Frances McDormand. The film that gives us our title was released in 2017 and was written and directed by Martin McDonagh. It stars McDormand as grieving mother Midlred Hayes who rents the advertising space of the billboards of the title and emblazons them with the phrases ‘Raped Whilst Dying’, ‘And still no arrests’, ‘How come, Chief Willoughby?’. The film...

Apr 05, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Sequels

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of ‘Film by Numbers’ from Outward Film Network. We are the film podcast in which the topic of discussion is dictated by the number of the episode. In this episode – episode 2, we are discussing film sequels. What makes some work and others not work, how have they changed over time, are they a thing of the past, is timing key, planned and unplanned sequels, films that you didn’t know had sequels and films that you didn’t know were sequels Hosted by Phil Sla...

Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Film Firsts

What was your first DVD? Trip to the cinema? Experience on a film set? In this episode Phil and Dave discuss their film firsts. Hosted by Phil Slatter and David Woods. Edited by Matthew Simmonds. Music by Neil Parmar. Buy Film By Numbers a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/outwardfilmnetwork

Dec 03, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Episode 0 - Zero Budget Filmmaking

Welcome to Episode 0! In our first full episode we discuss all aspects of zero budget fimmaking. Hosted by Phil Slatter and David Woods. Edited by Matthew Simmonds. Music by Neil Parmar. Buy Film By Numbers a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/outwardfilmnetwork

Oct 30, 2021•52 min

Film By Numbers Trailer

Welcome to Film By Numbers. A podcast influenced by its episode number. A series that could take us to all corners of film, in front, behind and to the side of the camera.

Oct 22, 2021•46 sec

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