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- 2 days ago22 min
Creating “Outrage”
Victoria Fraser & Marc Weinberg are partners in life and work. They’ve written for numerous film and TV projects, the most recent being “Outrage.” It stars Reed Birney as a conservative talk show host who’s being held captive in a basement. They also served as Executive Producers. Our lively chat includes: – Marc as a film critic for Richmond Magazine – Victoria working for Disney – How they met and decided to work together – Their writing process – The inspiration for “Outrage” – Getting hate mail from Leonard Nimoy – The difference between “&” and “and” for a writer credit – Types of Executive Producers NOTE: They’ll be back on the show to talk about their LA experiences. LINKS “Outrage” on Instagram Branch Museum BEST movies (June 4) My review of “Obsession”
- 1 weeks ago28 min
Shooting “Saturnalia”
Max Fischer is a Richmond cinematographer who’s worked on numerous commercials, movies and TV shows. In addition to shooting the new thriller, “Saturnalia,” Max also served as Executive Producer. We’ll discuss: – The film’s idea born out of the strikes – The meaning of the title & Easter eggs – Giallo’s influence – Shooting at Dover Hall & the Pump House – Music by the best-known giallo composer – Eating mutton as a vegetarian in Mongolia – Getting the movie on streaming and beyond LINKS Saturnalia website Daniel’s IMDB page Podcast with Vivian Owen on being a script supervisor Ashland Theatre My podcast about the 75th anniversary of the Ashland Theatre
- 2 weeks ago25 min
He’s done lots more than Toy Story
Richmond native Steve Segal started animating as a young boy and his first major project was “Futropolis” (my podcast about the movie with him and co-director Phil Trumbo is linked below). After he left Richmond, his career included: – Creating animations on early computers – Getting to meet John Lassiter – Scenes he animated on “Toy Story” – Being a scene planner on “A Bug’s Life” – Working on animation for “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” – Directing “It’s Tough to be a Bug” at Disney World – Controversy teaching History of Animation – What’s next (maybe even AI) LINKS Steve Segal’s website My podcast with Steve & Phil Trumbo about “Futropolis” “Futropolis” on YouTube My podcast with Debra Freeman about “Finding Edna Lewis”
- May 6, 202627 min
Get exposed!
Brandon Shillingford started Exposure Cinema in 2024 for people to explore, watch, discuss and connect through film. There have been several screening events with the next one coming up this month, “One for the Money,” which he’ll describe in this interview. We’ll also discuss: – Why he’s in Rome – Taking film class in high school – His previous jobs at NPR, CNN and VPM – Why he started Exposure – His podcast on cinema – The event coming up LINKS: Exposure Cinema My podcast with Hard Light Cinema My podcast with Cinema Niche My review of “The Drama”
- Apr 29, 202626 min
Careening animator, designer, artist
Phil Trumbo was born and raised in Virginia and he started his career as an animator here with the movie he co-produced with Steve Segal, “Futropolis” (podcast with them about the movie is linked below). After he left Richmond, Phil’s career took him “careening” in several directions: – Not getting accepted in VCU’s art program – Being in bands, including The Orthotonics – Working on national commercials & MTV spots – Animating the opening and dinos for “Pee Wee’s Playhouse” – Designing for “Doug” and other TV shows – Creating the official video game of the 1996 Olympics – Video game design for 100+ games including Harry Potter, Shrek & Spiderman – Developing a bachelor’s degree in Game Design LINKS Phil’s website ”Futropolis” podcast Frank Gresham’s website  
- Apr 1, 202628 min
Julian Glander’s “Boys”
Julian Glander is an accomplished designer, illustrator and animator who’s first feature, “Boys Go to Jupiter” is showing at this year’s Richmond Animation Festival (April 25 & 26). Julian will be here for the screening on April 26 at the Byrd and the animated shorts will show on the 25th at Studio Two Three. Julian has lots of cool things to say: – Reciting the alphabet backwards on “Jepordy” – Desiging for Disney, Cartoon Network & Nickelodeon – The inspiration for “Boys Go to Jupiter” & what the title means – Starting the film with a Dionne Warwick quote – Animation using Blender – Getting an impressive cast including Sarah Sherman, Cole Escola & Janeane Garofalo – Animated frontal nudity – Being nominated for a John Cassavetes Independent Spirit Award LINKS Richmond Animation Festival Julian’s website Podcast with Dash & Jane about “Cryptozoo” Podcast with the director of “Griffin in Summer” Marvels of Media Festival website Marvels of Media at the Byrd Theatre (Ap 1 – 4)
- Mar 27, 202627 min
Movies at the ICA
VCU’s Institute of Contemporary Art (or the ICA) opened in 2018 and has continually shown films in their auditorium. Amber Esseiva, Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, and Mimi Luse, Head of Program Production, join me to talk about the numerous offerings that are available including: – Why cinema programs at the ICA? – Films from The Kadist Foundation – The New Richmond Filmmakers Series (featuring Surprise Guest Ken Brisby’s film) – Community Media Center Film Workshops – Exposure Cinema Series – First Friday Film Events LINKS The ICA website To apply for the Community Film Project The Trailer for “Mom, I’m on Drugs” My review of “The Zone of Interest” My podcast with Yossera Bouchtia My podcast with Vivian Owen My podcast with the directors of “Futropolis” (James River Festival this weekend)
- Mar 18, 202623 min
The first Italian and French Film Festival
University of Richmond professors Anthony Russell and Sonja Bertucci are the guiding forces behind the Italian and French Film Festival that’s running at the University from March 27 thru April 3. We discuss: – Their early film inspirations – Her documentary – How this festival come about – Why the French/Italian combo? – What we can expect in addition to screenings LINKS Italian and French Film Festival First podcast on the French Film Festival Second podcast on the French Film Festival  
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