Barry Sonnenfeld, call your mother! The game-changing Director and Cinematographer joins us this week to teach us the rules: don’t have surgery on your knee, talk faster, and never pan – always track.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SmartList drops a New Year's special episode with a ball drop bateman and their signature humor.
The podcast host has worked with today's guest on three separate occasions and recommends a baseball documentary to the other host, whose interest in the sport has grown over time.
The podcast episode discusses the creation of the musical-themed show 'Shmigadoon' and the involvement of renowned director Werner Herzog in recording a new ringtone for the host's phone.
A discussion about different paths to entering the world of filmmaking, including owning a camera and working in the pornographic industry.
The host discusses the challenges of pre-planning for a film shoot and how actors' interpretations can alter the director's vision. The conversation veers off into a discussion of knee surgery.
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Collaborating across departments in the production design, cinematography, music, and performance is crucial to deliver a unique tone to the audience in both visual and emotional ways. However, as an individual, sticking to one's own vision and being brave enough to listen, and sometimes learn from others, is also important.
Don Johnson once heard Barry Sonnenfeld ask for a 21-inch lens on the set of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and became fascinated by it, while Kevin Smith also shares a personal anecdote about borrowing a cane on set after his surgery and hearing an announcement during Jimi Hendrix's concert.
The podcast host discusses using multiple characters in comedy and camera techniques like shallow depth of field for a more aesthetic look with a guest. They also delve into how technology has advanced and how these techniques have evolved over time.
This podcast episode discusses various aspects of comedy and filmmaking techniques, including improv, choreography, camera work, and casting combinations.
The speaker shares their experience of how they developed sciatica due to unconscious narcissistic rage, which was resolved by yelling at their partner. They also mention their conversation with a special effects crew member who had a similar experience with physical pain.
Comedian Chris Rock discusses his new book and reveals how he healed his sciatica through a confrontation with a colleague that led to him screaming for two weeks.
A conversation about winning a race from Long Beach to West Hollywood and pressurizing a house with a love for Canada.
Two people express admiration for someone they know and mention his many accomplishments, including some unknown to them. One of them is currently reading old books from their childhood.
A monologue about reading and sex, wondering whether it's better to read before or after sex.
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