In this episode, Tom and Steve review the next flick on the Criterion Top 100. They wish they could go back in time and party with Marty's mom. Then those mommy lovers discuss the impact and use of music in films. Stephen prefers kazoos and Tom prefers symphonies in their films. So come along with us as we learn a thing or two!
The boys discuss adapting your film for the screen in all aspects, but Stephen doesn't understand the topic and performs his best bullshit juggling act! CCCCHHHHHEEEEEYYYYYYYEEEEENNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
In this episode, Tom and Steve escape to the outdoors to reflect on life, censorship, cinema, and the writing process. In regards to the writing, Stephen discusses his current dilemmas as Tom soothes his young infant body. There there, sweet children. So come along with us and enjoy the forest soundscape!
In this episode, Tom and Steve get talkie! They discuss evil empires and something else; we are sure! They also get back to the Criterion top 100 aggravated list! They review Lost in Translation and find kindred. Then they read another one of Tom's masterful scripts. Stephen's acting is a bit Stephen so.... Come Along With Us As We Learn a Thing Or Two!
In this episode, Tom and Steve get deep, serious, a little wicked! They discuss how to beat an actor or how much is too much! All we have to warn is stay from that Tom! he Paddles stephen.... So come along with us and learn who is more sadistic!
Continuation of the Conversation between Tom and Stephen. They discuss art, and read another episode of the Mightiest Adventure.
Stephen returns from his hiatus and fuses with Tom to create PhteTom, the deadliest duo of losers who decide to bring the Oscars down to their level or maybe it was always there! Ho ho! So come along with us and let's hang out again!
On this episode tom Breaks down a new script for everyone, while discussing other finer things in life. Amazing acting and stellar writing make this episode Numba 1... April Fools
We finish up our interview with the endearing Kaytee Elliott. We discuss handling actors, dealing with troubles on set, and how to write comedy! Unfortunately, the sync is off in this episode as well, but it is still a delight and we will fix that as soon as we can. So come along and laugh with us as we learn a thing or two! If you'd like to check out Kaytee's web series, you can find it here: www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MNi85M5LzwgpSZWTb1KBg
Tom take a turn alone at the wheel and of course it spins out of control. Sit back and Take a listen, and Enjoy!
In this first part of our interview with the jubilant Kaytee Elliott, we discuss approaches to writing and directing comedy, the film scene in Australia, and some of the fears of first time directors. Unfortunately, the sync is off in this episode, but it is still a delight and we will fix that as soon as we can. So come along and laugh with us as we learn a thing or two! If you'd like to check out Kaytee's web series, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MNi85M5LzwgpSZWTb1KB...
In this episode Tom and Steve discuss making a film with little budget like two crack rocks and half a stick of gum. So come along with us as we learn a thing or two!
In this episode, Tom and Steve discuss they're favorite focal lengths and what lens they would use if the only had one! So come along with us as we learn a thing or two!
Happy New Years Everyone! We are back! In this episode we brought some of our favorite guests from the past year. We have Alia Azamat Ashkenazi, Jeff Ewing, and Mike Vaughn. We discuss the best movies of the past year, decade, our lives, and Tom prepares a little something special. So come along with us as we drink a little too much! If you want to find Alia, you can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/aliaazamat/?hl=en Jeff can be found here: https://twitter.com/ReelJeffEwing And you can...
TSP brings a Christmas gift with the conclusion of Dominic Morgan's interview. He starts off strong, continuing with his sage advice on writing, the industry, and networking. And then Father Christmas, Tommy Claus, brings a special gift at the end! So come along with us as we learn a thing or two! And have a Merry Christmas! If you'd like to check out Dominic's YouTube channel, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Scriptfella/featured
In this episode, Tom and Steve interview screenwriter Dominic Morgan A.K.A. Scriptfella. Dominic's YouTube channel is one the duo's go to sources for everything screenwriting, and he does not disappoint in this episode. He discusses his early life, writing for the industry, and constantly spreads his wisdom through out. So come along with us as we learn a thing or two! If you'd like to check out Dominic's YouTube channel, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Scriptfella/featured
In this second part, Tom and Steve conclude their interview of filmmaker Grace Bosley. They discuss ways for an actor to better understand the filmmaking process and the actor's place within that process; then they get drunk! But wait! There's more!!! Tom brings us another episode of The Mightiest Adventure! So come along with us as we learn a thing or two! If you would like to follow Grace her Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/msspriss/?hl=en And if you want to reach out to Grace you...
Tom and Steve interview actor and filmmaker Grace Bosley. Grace is a filmmaker extraordinaire. She acts, writes, directs, and edits to just name a few. And in this first part they discuss some of the challenges she faces as an actor and editor as well as her early life. So come along with us as we learn a thing or two! If you would like to follow Grace her Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/msspriss/?hl=en And if you want to reach out to Grace you can find her IMDB here: https://pro.im...
We bring the second part of the interview with film historian and author, Michael Vaughn. In this second half Tom and Mike discuss more strange flicks, the logistics of Mike's book, conventions, and Tom surprises us with a little something special special! So come along with us and let's get strange! And if you want to read his fascinating book: The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema. You can purchase it on Amazon! Link Below: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Strange-Cinema/dp/0764354280?fbcl...
In this first part of our interview with author and film historian Michael Vaughn, things get a little strange. Tom discusses Michael's book: The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema and discovers a whole new world of fine strange cinema and then they talk about Mark Wahlberg's magnum dong in the next Criterion Top 100 List: Boogie Nights. So come along with us and let's get strange! If you want to read Michael Vaughn's reviews you check out his blog here: https://thevideoattic.blogspot.com/ And if ...
In this episode Tom and Steve talk about about the next movie on the Criterion List: Tokyo Story. They then discuss going there in your script or not going there. And they follow up the episode with a special something something! So come along with us as we learn a thing or two!
On this episode that Tom and Steve recorded on a dark Halloween night, they discuss the most terrifying monster in production: organization or rather lack thereof! So come along with us as we cry and scream about a thing or two!
In this spoopy episode Tom and Stephen discuss some scary movie news and then get into the main discussion of what makes a movie scary and some of the scariest moments in cinema. So come along with us and have a trick or treat!
Tom and Steve are joined with special guest, Jeff Ewing. They talk about Beyond Fest 2020 and give a quick review of two of the movies premiered: The Dark and The Wicked and The Reckoning. And they discuss Jeff's new podcast! So come along with us as we learn a thing or two! If you want to get in touch with Jeff: http://reeljeffewing.com/
In the conclusion of our interview with the charming, Alia Azamat Ashkenazi, Tom and Stephen discuss with her one of Stephen's favorite subjects: poetry. And then we end with a surprise! So come along with us as we learn a thing or two! If you want to follow or reach out to Alia here are her Instagram and her website: https://www.instagram.com/aliaazamat/?hl=en https://www.aliaazamat.com/
In this first part of episode 63, Tom and Steve get to interview writer, director, and everything filmmaker, Alia Azamat Ashkenazi. We discuss her background, her life on set, and her newest film "Esther's Choice", which will have its east coast premiere at the Chelsea Film Festival and its west coast premiere at the LA Femme International Film Festival! So come along with us as we learn a thing or two! If interested in the festival premieres here are the links (west east respectively): https://...
In the conclusion to episode 62, Tom and Steve discuss the next movie on the Criterion Top 100 Aggregated List: PTA's Magnolia. A word of caution there are spoilers for this movie like all the movies they discuss, and it says it in the title so it must be true. They then discuss other things, but who knows. So come along with us as we goooo!
In this two-parter, Tom and Stephen discuss the news. They really liked to talk for this one! They discuss Chris Evan's peepee; then a feel good story on Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead; followed by Beyond Fest; they go over the new Sony a7c; and talk about a diversity tweet on Hollywood actresses looking the same. So come along with us as we go off on a tangent!
In the second part of this episode, Tom and Steve get into the nitty-gritty of writing, discussing some aspects of their process and approach to writing as well as their theory; then the tangents!!! So come along with us as we learn a thing or two!
In this first part of episode 61, Tom and Steve discuss movie news, and then they get into the meat and potatoes of writing; discussing their projects; how they research; who can direct; and how to maintain flow. So come along with us as we learn a thing or two! If you would like to check out the A24 article, here is the link: http://wfuogb.com/2020/09/a24-stagnates-new-independent-filmmaking/
