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SPEAK A LIL JOHN WATERS FOR EM MEGAN. We are BACK with returning guest and irl spouse of mine Megan aka Magenta Elogy, who is boldly popping my John Waters cherry as though a giant lobster would: showing up out of nowhere and saying "WE MUST POD ON JOHN WATERS" until I become truly in a mania and start scaring some people. What a friend!!! Today we are taking a trip to THE CUCK LABORATORY

GO READ MEGAN'S WRITING AND FOLLOW HER AT:
https://magentaelogy.substack.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@magentaelogy

TOPICS
John Waters, Multiple Maniacs, queer cinema, film analysis, cult movies, Divine, independent film, transgressive art, film history, underground cinema film analysis, cult movies, director insights, cultural commentary, absurd cinema, Megan and Geoff, movie discussion, show notes, deep dive, entertainment film analysis, underground cinema, camp, John Waters, Delmer Daves, movie remastering, melodrama, cult films, movie analysis, filmmaking

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Themes
00:05:40 Exploring John Waters and His Influence
00:10:37 Diving into 'Multiple Maniacs' and Its Impact
00:15:35 The Aesthetic of John Waters and Divine
00:20:38 Cultural Commentary and Personal Reflections
00:25:18 Nostalgia and the Impact of Jackass
00:30:33 Queerness in Film
00:40:33 The Role of Taste in Art
00:49:37 The Duality of Characters in The Sopranos
00:54:12 The Portrayal of Idiocy in Cinema
01:03:26 Empathy for the Foolish: A Discussion on Class and Society
01:11:22 Absurdity in Film: The Baby on Fire Scene
01:17:15 Exploring Delmer Daves' Directorial Style
01:28:18 The Cuck Laboratory and Family Dynamics
01:35:35 Exploring the Unconventional in Film
01:38:16 The Complexity of Melodrama and Irony
01:40:41 Earnestness in Camp Cinema
01:44:25 Celebrating the Outsiders in Film
01:52:16 The Artistry Behind Classic Melodrama
02:05:02 Final Thoughts and Future Film Discussions

HELLO HELLO sorry for the DELAY, I have been streaming too much and working on LONGER VIDEOS, so that means I am still trying to BALANCE my WORKLOAD. I don't know why I'm yelling. Basically, I am going to get back to a regular schedule on this. I still have a big backlog!

Because eps like this are super fun! We recorded this a while back, and I really loved going back and listening to it. Rebeca is great and you should follow her:

https://www.tiktok.com/@rebs__bebs
https://www.youtube.com/@rebs_bebs2
https://rebecaroblesrodriguez.carrd.co/

TOPICS
film noir, filmmaking, movie analysis, film history, alternate realities, classic movies, modern cinema, film discussion, movie collection, film techniques cinema, acting, film history, classic movies, movie critique, Hollywood, gothic horror, film analysis, actors, movie culture

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Introduction to Rebeca
00:05:16 Generational Perspectives on Technology and Education
00:14:18 Cultural Reflections and Millennial Humor
00:22:15 Exploring Movie Experiences
00:25:27 Nostalgia and Classic Television
00:31:30 Character Dynamics in Film
00:37:16 Psychological Ramifications in Storytelling
00:48:58 Nostalgia for Early 2000s Movies
00:54:18 Exploring Film Noir and Its Aesthetic
01:04:10 The Changing Landscape of Movie Stars
01:05:52 The Future of Film and Audience Engagement
01:14:22 Gothic Horror and Modern Influences
01:24:13 The Evolution of Sci-Fi and Horror Genres
01:33:46 The James Lipton Questionnaire
01:44:18 Favorite and Least Favorite Sounds
01:47:19 Alternate Careers and Aspirations
01:58:09 Movie Recommendations

GO SEE $POSITIONS, SERIOUSLY! Feel free to listen to the pod first, it's spoiler-free, but please go see this movie. It's really great, and Brandon is super exciting new talent. Longtime Trade Movies heads will know that I am constantly wishing we had people doing more varieties of movies, and the concoction Brandon made here with a mix of Safdie brothers and 90s comedy and all kinds of older stuff...I love it. So we made sure he didn't get Boots Rileyed and watched Fellini's La Strada, which is like a grandfather/mother movie to his.

RENT/BUY:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GXZ8524R/
https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/-Positions/4951750
https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/positions/umc.cmc.3yhlyu51vf1jdcrgoe87goidz

And follow Brandon + the movie:
https://linktr.ee/positions.movie
https://www.instagram.com/positions.movie/
https://www.instagram.com/coolbrandond/

TOPICS
Positions, independent film, cinema influences, non-actors, authentic casting, TikTok cinema, filmmaking, crypto, gambling, Midwest culture filmmaking, cinema, independent film, movie analysis, cinematic influences, character development, genre blending, film history, movie recommendations

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Positions and Brandon Daly
00:06:33 Cinematic Influences and Inspirations
00:12:37 Visual Storytelling and Cinematic Techniques
00:15:34 Character Development and Empathy in Storytelling
00:24:01 The Challenge of Authentic Casting
00:27:18 Authenticity in Storytelling and Character Development
00:31:04 The Role of Non-Actors in Film
00:36:27 Exploring Disability Representation in Film
00:45:43 Personal Reflections on Gambling and Crypto
00:50:40 Dopamine Dependency and Finding Joy
00:51:20 Cinema Preferences and the Impact of Short-Form Content
00:56:24 Analyzing Skibbity Toilet and Its Cultural Impact
00:59:28 Reflections on Classic Cinema and Personal Growth
01:04:06 Navigating Dark Themes in Film
01:06:18 The Role of Disability in Character Portrayal
01:14:01 Influences and Inspirations in Modern Filmmaking
01:18:00 The Emotional Impact of Character Arcs
01:21:20 Exploring Themes of Guilt and Redemption
01:26:20 Cinematic References and Influences
01:31:11 The Complexity of Character Relationships
01:36:50 Recommendations and Personal Favorites
01:38:50 Exploring Independent Film and Unique Cinematic Styles
01:43:36 Cinematic Influences: Bollywood and Beyond
01:47:49 David Lynch: The Master of Surreal Cinema
01:50:04 The Artistic Vision of Takeshi Kitano
01:52:02 Recommendations and Influences in Modern Cinema

ISEKAI MADNESS with MEGAN MCKELLI, actress/content creator/cosplayer/online person extraordinaire. This was a super fun one. I've been meaning to watch A Knight's Tale again since I was a kid, and it gave me a chance to make a truly insane pick in The Devil's Bride, which is absolutely worth watching but is also insane and Eastern European in a way that few things really are. What a great find by my pals over at Deaf Crocodile!

Megan has been having some issues with her socials, but you can FOR SURE follow her here, and should:

https://www.instagram.com/meganmckelli/

And also both here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@meganmckelli/
https://www.tiktok.com/@meganmckelliadventures

Topics
gaming, anime, isekai, TikTok storytelling, media literacy, acting, community, digital content, TikTok, storytelling medieval stories, film analysis, cultural representation, wrestling, A Knight's Tale, The Devil's Bride, Chaucer, Eastern European cinema, rock operas, historical fantasy

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Format
00:01:18 Meet Megan
00:02:32 The Hades and Persephone Myth
00:05:02 Understanding Isekai: A Dive into Anime
00:08:55 The Evolution of Anime and Storytelling
00:11:41 Exploring TTRPGs and Character Creation
00:16:13 The Challenges of Acting and Representation
00:19:21 Creative Outlets and Audience Engagement
00:22:14 Cultural Disconnection in Fantasy Narratives
00:23:57 The Impact of Budget on Storytelling
00:29:34 Exploring The Devil's Bride
00:34:53 Comparing Medieval Storytelling in Film
00:42:24 The Role of Music in Character Development
00:47:36 GURDVANUS
00:49:48 Character Arcs and Vulnerability
00:51:19 The Role of Music in Film
00:55:09 Class Consciousness and Representation
00:58:55 The Robin Hood Allegory
01:02:35 The Complexity of Relationships
01:07:39 Final Thoughts on A Knight's Tale
01:15:27 Introduction to TikTok Content Creation
01:16:02 Overcoming the Fear of Posting
01:18:04 The Joys of Anonymity on Social Media
01:19:59 Viral Moments and Community Engagement
01:25:04 Navigating Comments and Audience Interaction
01:29:55 The Unique Nature of TikTok Storytelling
01:34:51 Comparing Content Styles: Fiction vs. Analysis
01:39:53 The Future of Collaborative Storytelling
01:45:53 The World of Kayfabe
01:47:30 Iconic Wrestling Stories
01:47:30 Andy Kaufman and Wrestling's Influence
01:50:39 Wrestling as Theater
01:51:18 A Knight's Tale: Parallels in Performance
01:54:03 Character Development in Film

a DREAM. Thank you so much to Jared for appearing on the podcast to discuss his book. I CANNOT recommend it enough, even if you just like a legal thriller, he's such a great writer, but this is genuinely one of the most important and underknown stories of the 21st century...because coal ash is everywhere. Also, we loosely discuss A Civil Action (1998), by Steven Zaillian.

Go buy Jared's book, "Valley So Low: One Lawyer’s Fight For Justice In The Wake Of America’s Great Coal Catastrophe" and follow him at:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690554/valley-so-low-by-jared-sullivan/
https://www.jr-sullivan.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jared_sullivxn/

I will also include the disclaimer here:

"This is a true story. All the people and events described in the pages that follow are real. Most of the material comes from court documents; from records I obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests; or from interviews I conducted with sources over a period of five years. (Some of these sources requested anonymity.) All quoted dialogue in the deposition, hearing, or trial scenes comes from official court transcripts or from audio recordings of the proceedings. Quoted dialogue in other scenes was, in most cases, recalled to me by primary sources, and I reproduced it word for word. Jacobs Engineering and TVA dispute much of my reporting.”

Further information can be found in the Notes section of Jared’s book recounting the response from Jacobs and TVA.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction to the Kingston Coal Ash Disaster
00:04:13 The Impact of the Kingston Disaster on Workers
00:06:47 The Legal Battle for Justice
00:09:50 The Role of TVA and Government Accountability
00:12:44 Personal Stories of the Affected Workers
00:15:48 Environmental and Health Implications
00:18:39 The Racial Disparities in Environmental Justice
00:21:48 Comparisons to Other Environmental Disasters
00:24:28 The Need for Legislative Action
00:27:26 Concluding Thoughts on Accountability and Justice
00:37:12 Nuclear Sites and Depleted Uranium in Tennessee
00:39:28 The Dark History of Irwin, Tennessee
00:41:51 Environmental Issues and Community Activism
00:43:51 The Role of TVA and Political Accountability
00:46:04 Corporate Responsibility and Legal Challenges
00:54:38 The Impact of Environmental Disasters on Communities