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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://www.cya.live/event/5493?fbclid=IwAR3x6XPrjHZX3K6S9mShWZmIs8iswpPfTmETGGutv-uVpyDSNvock9tRSQE https://filmfestplus.com/film/?film=145&festival=ch9s43qWkmb906cx&fbclid=IwAR0MWAYWyl_8PKv648KNYV6jY1RQUEDNCsqW6op54XdCyIIBwvLKnFJ1yj8 And 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 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/

In this episode Tom and Stephen get a little sad in this episode. 2020 has been tough, just like the Criterion movie they review: Au Hasard Balthazar and their main topic: documentaries! So come along with us as we cry!

In this episode Tom and Stephen go into the depths of movie news and get lost in space, man. Then they review the next film on the Criterion list: Children of Men. So come along with us and go to space.

In this episode, we go over movie news, review Before Sunset, talk about being hipsters, discuss safety on small low production sets as well as not dying, but most importantly we read the next episode of The Mightiest Adventure and Tom finds God! So come along with us as we pray.

In this episode, Tom and Steve do multiple movie reviews! Yes that's right multiple terrible reviews! They review Grease, Shin Godzilla, and the next film on the Criterion list: Terrence Malick's first film, Badlands! Then they get into the heart of this week's episode: happy accidents! Like me! being born and now writing this as this is my life now. So come along with us as we learn a thing or two!

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In this episode, Tom and Steve do a deep into podcasting as well as some trials and tribulations facing beginner podcasters. They also review the next Criterion selection: Rashomon. And finish off with episode three of The Mightiest Adventure! So come along with us and learn a thing or two!

In this episode Tom and Stephen discuss what stories can and cannot be told. They also review, Terry Gilliam's masterpiece, the next movie on their Criterion list: Brazil. And they end the wonderful podcast with the next episode of THE MIGHTIEST ADVENTURE!!!!

In this episode Tom and Steve discuss the world after covid and how they think it will change the approaches to production and the stories told in film. Then they go back to the fan favorite: they read a script. Some come along with us as we learn a thing or two!

In this episode, Tom and Stephen discuss news and drive-ins and Criterion movie selections called Breathless and authenticity in film and other stuff. So come along with us as we learn a thing or two! R.I.P. Ian Holm travel well to the Undying Lands. Here is a link to the Candyman Short by Nia DaCosta: https://twitter.com/NiaDaCosta/status/1273293842113089536?fbclid=IwAR1fGRs4NxV3gDNylzB1bRr0_uJ5qDWoS0AskD0yvjh-KOPUBBHjJnr4c5Y

In this episode, Tom and Stephen review Heaven's Gate and then briefly go over the YouTube channels that have helped them understand and refine their film-making craft. So come along with us and learn a thing or two! Here are the links mentioned: Ponysmasher-https://www.youtube.com/user/ponysmasher Jason Levine-https://www.youtube.com/user/jasonlevinevideo This Guy Edits-https://www.youtube.com/user/svenpape Phililp Bloom-https://www.youtube.com/user/philipbloom Corridor Crew-https://www.youtube.com/user/samandniko Scriptfella-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3uFGhMZ6jsnCb9agxzVxLw

In this episode it's Tom's turn and he goes deep. He discusses the current situation with the protests and the demand for change for all of our brothers and sisters out there, and All That Jazz, while Stephen just tries to keep up. Some come along with us and learn a thing or two!

Tom and Stephen return from their brief hiatus from 2020 to take a step back to discuss what's going on personally and with America. This is a change of direction for the podcast and an emotional episode. But for $16.99, we will get back on track! So come along with us and hear a thing or two!

In this episode Tom and Stephen discuss space movies and then they go even further out pitching movies they have dreamt. They also review Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times. So come along with us and learn a thing or two! If interested, here is the Team Deakins Podcast: https://www.rogerdeakins.com/team-deakins-podcast/ Here are the links for some great free acting content: https://theaterofwar.com/schedule/the-oedipus-project https://www.youtube.com/user/ntdiscovertheatre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GwE0wwMmKE And if you want to follow Tom and/or Stephen on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/liquidtoasty https://www.twitch.tv/stephentea

In this episode Tom declares that The Professional and The Man from Nowhere are the same movie. So Stephen and Tom put the two in the Cinema Square Off! They compare, contrast, review, and declare which movie reigns supreme! So come along with us and see how crazy Tom is.