Pull those Knives Out and lay some Brick: it’s writer/director Rian Johnson. We discuss ‘making movies with a bunch of friends,’ and a hairy Yul Brynner. Plus, anonymous caller “Scotty” chimes in with questions! Grab your Green Milk; it’s an all new SmartLess.Please support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Smartless Podcast welcomes an unknown mystery guest while a couple of hosts ramble about toffee and other questionable entertainment.
The podcast discusses different ways men self-groom, including getting their feet and hands taken care of, while some are content with just clipping their nails due to busy schedules. The conversation is interrupted by a discussion on the similarities between toffee and caramel.
A filmmaker has recently risen to fame for his hits like "Ninja Co" and "Evil Demon Golf Ball from Hell". He has an Academy Award nomination and a diploma from USC film school, among other accomplishments.
The speaker reflects on how movies from their childhood, such as E.T. and Star Wars, inspired them to become a filmmaker, but there is no single movie that stands out as the sole inspiration.
The conversation revolves around good writing, good acting and trying to put what's on the page as powerfully on the screen as possible. They also discuss the unique film making style and craft of Spielberg and blocking scenes in movies.
The speaker advises aspiring filmmakers to spend their time writing and rewriting scripts, making their own movies while having a steady job that pays the bills. She also warns against getting a job too early in production that may take up all their time and energy without allowing them to advance in their career.
The challenge in making a film work is to present something complicated in a simple, dramatic shape that takes the audience on a journey. The key to this is communication and collaboration on set among the actors and crew.
The conversation entails a discussion about an upcoming Star Wars movie that has a unique concept. They mention the possibility of it feeling like a different movie and they touch upon the pattern in Hollywood with series like Marvel.
The availability of advanced technology and financing may seem like an advantage to the creative process in film production, but it can also be a distraction that results in a delay of creative output. The key is to focus on the script and work from there before moving on to additional assets.
Director Rian Johnson discusses his inspiration for the film Knives Out and how he wanted to pay homage to the whodunit genre while putting his own unique spin on it.
This podcast episode discusses the importance of building a group of friends who trust each other while making a movie and not stressing too much about coming up with a unique twist for the movie.
The speaker visits John Williams' house/workspace and describes the shelves lined with leather-bound encyclopedias and spotting one labeled "Raiders".
The independent games being released in the marketplaces of different platforms nowadays are incredibly daring and innovative, making them quite interesting. However, some gamers still love to play the classic ones and form groups to share their enjoyment.
The speaker talks about how they made a folder of Sean's favorite films as he often recommends them to others as his all-time favorites.
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