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• #006 - The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) & The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) with fantasy author Carl R. Jennings

  HELLOOOO!for Episode 6, I am joined by Carl R. Jennings, author of the upcoming The Ninety Day King (out April 18th, 2025), Just About Anyone, The Witch Doctor, and more, to talk The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) & The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939). SUPER FUN ep. You can find all of Carl's stuff here:https://linktr.ee/carlrjenningsSome things we go into:Carl R. Jennings, author, writing process, social media, literature, Sherlock Holmes, storytelling, reviews, interconnectedness, creativity, Sherlock Holmes, cinema, character development, adaptations, storytelling, film analysis, literary adaptations, detective narratives, costuming, cinematic techniques, Sherlock Holmes, Basil Rathbone, costume design, character analysis, cinematic techniques, friendship, loyalty, adaptations, film recommendations, psychological themesChapters00:00 Cold Open and Theme05:59 Introduction to Carl R. Jennings11:25 Influences and Inspirations19:27 Humor and Stupidity in Writing33:02 Conclusion and Future Aspirations40:49 Balancing Authenticity and Market Trends47:32 The Appalachian Perspective in Literature52:42 Navigating the Awkwardness of Reviews58:13 Interconnectedness in Film and Literature01:04:02 The Darker Side of Sherlock Holmes01:10:02 The Significance of Tennis in Storytelling01:16:02 Character Interpretations of Sherlock Holmes01:21:51 Realism in Classic Cinema01:28:00 The Influence of Literature on Film Adaptations01:45:45 Exploring the Dichotomy in Film01:58:33 Character Development Through Costume02:06:25 The Art of Visual Storytelling02:12:29 Costume Design and Character Representation02:18:01 Character Analysis: Mycroft and Moriarty02:23:39 Symbolism in Costume Choices02:31:05 Visual Storytelling and Thematic Depth02:36:51 Thematic Elements in Sherlock Holmes02:48:49 Character Development and Reinvention

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• #005 - Anna Karenina (2012) & Anna Karenina (1935) with Dear_idiot_reader

  HELLO FROM THE TOLSTOY BOYS.for Episode 5, I am joined by Dear_idiot_reader, aka Gabe, who has a fantastic TikTok channel where he reviews books + a podcast called Mixed: Tapes, Feelings, and Drinks, to talk Anna Karenina (2012), by Joe Wright, and Anna Karenina (1935) by Clarence Brown. SUPER FUN episode and also the first one where we do FITS, which is also available standalone on YouTube. You can find Gabe here:https://www.tiktok.com/@dear_idiot_readerhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5SB1ecAeMCcUnuJhUyGppQ(Mixed: Tapes, Feelings, and Drinks)Some things we go into:podcast, literature, film, Anna Karenina, adaptations, personal growth, AI, creativity, fashion, storytelling, Anna Karenina, Greta Garbo, film adaptations, Tolstoy, character analysis, visual storytelling, love and morality, Russian literature, cinematic techniques, historical context, literature, film, empathy, adaptation, music, animation, Disney, film preservation, recommendationsChapters00:00 Cold open and podcast, TikTok, channel updates13:55 Theme song14:54 Intro to Gabe / Dear_idiot_reader17:56 The Impact of Literature on Personal Growth20:44 Exploring Russian Literature and Its Themes23:54 The Connection Between Literature and Film26:48 The Role of AI in Art and Creativity29:49 Discussion on Anna Karenina Adaptations44:28 Exploring Film Criticism and Adaptations44:55 Garbo's Portrayal of Anna Karenina46:15 Morality and Interpretation in Anna Karenina47:07 Character Depth in Adaptations49:14 Theatricality and Cinematic Techniques53:58 Levin's Role and Gender Expectations58:54 The Dichotomy of Love and Struggle01:04:16 The Influence of Tolstoy's Philosophy01:10:07 Adaptations and Their Impact01:15:48 Contrasting Literary Giants: Tolstoy vs. Dostoevsky01:17:48 Adapting Classics: The Challenge of Film Interpretations01:20:46 The Impact of Kafka: Surrealism and Existentialism in Literature01:24:54 Exploring the Depths of Human Experience: Kafka's Influence01:28:52 The Art of Film: Preservation and Adaptation Challenges01:32:48 Cinematic Journeys: The Evolution of Film and Literature01:44:23 Exploring Film Influences and Styles01:46:52 The Emotional Connection to Movies01:50:56 The Role of Music in Film01:54:49 Anime and Its Impact on Cinema01:58:54 Disney's Animation Legacy and Personal Preferences02:01:53 Fashion in Film: A New Segment02:05:10 Kafkaesque Systems and Data Hoarding02:08:12 The Nightmare of Legacy Systems02:11:07 Training the Untrainable: A Personal Anecdote02:14:11 Radicalization Through Frustration02:17:11 The Absurdity of Incomplete Systems02:20:03 Self-Reliance and Creative Expression02:23:12 Fashion and Identity in Film02:26:10 Character Dynamics in Anna Karenina02:32:10 Exploring Themes of Jealousy and Isolation02:33:11 Visual Storytelling and Set Design02:35:17 Character Dynamics and Gender Roles02:37:55 Thematic Elements of Death and Sacrifice02:40:32 Costume Design and Symbolism02:44:40 Comparative Analysis of Adaptations02:49:49 Final Thoughts on Adaptations and Recommendations02:53:40 The Impact of Translation on Literature02:55:15 Understanding Greek Heroes and Their Modern Parallels02:56:38 Exploring the Best Translations of Russian Literature02:58:05 Casting Dreams: Imagining Film Adaptations03:00:04 The Struggles of Women in Literature and Film03:01:40 The Complexity of Love and Societal Expectations03:05:38 Tolstoy's Philosophical Insights on Life and Death03:07:42 Empathy in Art: Bridging Gender Perspectives03:10:15 Film Recommendations: From Historical to Modern Themes03:14:52 Contrasting Themes: Love, Horror, and Comedy

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• #004 - All the Pretty Horses (2000) and The Wild Bunch (1969) with Kim Trevathan

  HALLOOOOOfor this ep, I'm joined by my Professor Emeritus of Maryville College Kim Trevathan, who was my thesis advisor for undergrad and taught me Journalism + Creative Nonfiction. Was a lot of fun catching up, we're definitely going to do another episode I hope! You can find Kim's books here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kim-Trevathan/author/B001JRWX30some things we go into:All the Pretty Horses, The Wild Bunch, Cormac McCarthy, Peckinpah, film analysis, literature, violence in film, landscape in storytelling, friendship in cinema, filmmaking, book adaptations, Cormac McCarthy, Westerns, character depth, homosocial dynamics, literature, movie analysis, storytelling, cinematic techniqueshere's what the robot says are the takeaways:TakeawaysThe influence of small liberal arts colleges on personal development.The significance of book and movie pairings in understanding themes.Cormac McCarthy's unique storytelling style and its cinematic adaptations.The contrasting portrayals of violence in Peckinpah's and McCarthy's works.The role of landscape in shaping narratives in film and literature.Friendship and loyalty as central themes in cinema.The dark reflection of human nature through children in film.The impact of melodrama on storytelling and audience perception.The importance of director's cuts in understanding a film's true vision. Good filmmaking maximizes content in scenes.Adapting books to films often sacrifices depth and characterization.Youthful relationships in adaptations can shift the narrative's stakes.Homosocial dynamics in Westerns can suggest deeper connections.Cormac McCarthy's works are accessible yet complex.The portrayal of violence in film can be both brutal and artistic.Character depth is often lost in adaptations of complex novels.Personal connections to adaptations can enhance viewer experience.Dialogue in adaptations can either enrich or detract from the story.The impact of visual storytelling is crucial in film adaptations.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background07:12 Book and Movie Pairing Discussion14:57 Exploring Cormac McCarthy's Works20:25 Film Adaptation Analysis27:42 Humor and Tone in McCarthy's Writing31:28 Melodrama and Cinematic Comparisons33:06 Violence in Westerns: Peckinpah vs. McCarthy35:12 The Impact of Off-Screen Violence37:10 The Role of Children in Peckinpah's Films38:59 Romanticism Amidst Brutality41:05 Landscapes and Cinematic Techniques45:06 Character Dynamics and Moral Choices48:55 Idyllic vs. Harsh Realities in Storytelling55:08 Editing Choices and Their Impact on Narrative59:21 Adapting Literature to Film: The Challenges01:00:57 Favorite Book-to-Movie Adaptations01:03:01 The Evolution of Reading and Film Adaptations01:04:58 Character Portrayal in Adaptations01:06:49 Exploring Relationships in Westerns01:09:00 The Impact of Age on Character Dynamics01:10:56 Homoerotic Subtext in Westerns01:12:50 Contrasting Endings: Book vs. Film01:15:03 Cormac McCarthy's Literary Journey01:16:57 Accessibility of McCarthy's Works01:20:59 Tension and Action in Film01:22:06 The Art of Filmmaking and Animal Welfare01:23:38 Character Depth and Performance01:23:55 Adapting Literature to Film01:27:12 Dialogue vs. Visual Storytelling01:30:31 Personal Connections to Adaptations01:32:45 Recommendations and Final Thoughts

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• #003 - Synecdoche, New York (2008) and All That Jazz (1979) with Hot Lettuce

  hello hello hello.For Episode 3, I'm joined by new friend Dominic, aka Hot Lettuce, cybergrind musician extraordinaire. SO FUN. This is a hefty episode with lots of fun topics. I hope you enjoy!!Some things we go into:Cybergrind, DIY music, Synecdoche New York, All That Jazz, health anxiety, artistic expression, film analysis, music and film, emotional journey, accessibility in art, film analysis, surrealism, emotional resonance, artist struggle, health anxiety, societal collapse, community resilience, relationships, artistic expression, legacy, DIY, Cybergrind, Music Production, Art, Accessibility, Film, Gaming, Queer Community, Chicago, Health AnxietyYou can find Hot Lettuce at:https://www.instagram.com/hotxlettuce/You can find me at:linktr.ee/trademoviesChapters00:00 Introduction to Cybergrind Music10:56 The Accessibility of Film vs. Music16:48 Exploring Emotional Depth in Film38:15 Exploring Internal Struggles Through Sound Design43:50 The Passage of Time and Its Representation48:42 The Complexity of Artistic Creation53:41 The Struggle of the Artist's Journey58:44 The Lasting Impact of Art on Life01:03:30 The Connection Between Anxiety and Perception01:08:48 The Search for Meaning in Art01:14:26 The Role of Humor in Coping01:21:19 Relationships and Emotional Needs01:27:01 Self-Criticism and Oblivion in Relationships01:34:08 The Tragic Loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman01:43:20 The Importance of Interpretation in Film01:51:09 Finding Hope in Art and Activism02:04:23 Creating Spaces for Artistic Expression02:14:53 Exploring Roguelikes and Gaming Preferences02:20:42 The Vibrant Queer Scene in Chicago02:26:09 Magic: The Gathering and Nostalgia02:32:13 Exploring DIY Cyber Grind and Punk Spaces02:45:01 Using Art as a Medium for Vulnerability02:53:46 The Climax of Dance and Life's Finality02:59:19 Exploring Artistic Expression and Interpretation03:02:10 The Impact of Video Games on Art03:05:22 Friendship Through Shared Interests03:08:17 Diving into Movie Recommendations03:09:06 Conflicting Opinions on Films03:12:17 Thematic Depth in Cinema03:15:18 Recommendations for Further Exploration03:18:22 Final Thoughts on Art and Life

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• #002 - Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Hana-bi (1997) with Tyler Poffenberger

  howdy FRIENDS again.For Episode 2, I'm joined by my bud Tyler Poffenberger to watch Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Hana-bi (1997). Very fun episode. I will have to release a Too Hot For TV version with some of the stuff we had to cut out at some point. Feedback always appreciated. You can reach me:linktr.ee/trademoviesSome of the things we go into are: Takeshi Kitano, George Romero, cinema, violence, consumerism, cultural commentary, Jan de Bont, film analysis, emotional storytelling, ambiguous endings....and artistic expression.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to the Films00:05:13 Exploring 'Dawn of the Dead'00:08:09 Diving into 'Hanabi'00:10:57 Comparative Analysis of Themes00:14:15 Sound Design and Cinematic Techniques00:16:55 Social Commentary in Horror and Drama00:20:04 Character Arcs and Their Symbolism00:23:02 Filmmaking Experiences and Anecdotes00:25:55 Concluding Thoughts on Zombie Films00:35:31 Exploring the Beauty in Tragedy00:36:57 The Complexity of Justifiable Actions00:38:00 Cultural Reflections in Cinema00:38:15 The Mundane and the Profound00:45:18 Emotional Resonance in Storytelling00:57:45 Exploring Pittsburgh and Cultural Reflections00:59:30 The Evolution of Zombie Portrayals01:00:27 Romero's Social Commentary Through Film01:02:08 The Impact of 9/11 on Cinema01:03:54 Personal Connections to Film and Society01:07:04 The Complexity of Film Endings01:08:14 Work and Life Reflections in Cinema01:10:42 Romanticism Amidst Cynicism in Film01:14:37 Artistic Expression and Its Consequences01:17:19 Memorable Films and Their Lasting Impact01:25:45 The Changing Landscape of American Cinema01:31:49 Exploring Themes of Success and Failure in Film01:33:33 Cinematic Reflections on Violence and Morality01:37:12 Recommendations and Reflections on Film and Anime

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