5. The Hopeful Art with Tara Ochs
12/02/22 • 72 min
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Aaron speaks with actor, writer, comedian and teacher Tara Ochs on the nature and theory of comedy. We discuss why farts are funny, how the belief that comedians need to be sad is a complete myth, the intricacies and problems of cancel culture in both modern and historical contexts, and the history of female comedians. Tara gives her insights on why Chaplin's work holds up 100 years later and shares her belief that comedy is a 'hopeful' art that promises increased inclusion, playfulness and joy for future generations.
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Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
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Aaron speaks with actor, writer, comedian and teacher Tara Ochs on the nature and theory of comedy. We discuss why farts are funny, how the belief that comedians need to be sad is a complete myth, the intricacies and problems of cancel culture in both modern and historical contexts, and the history of female comedians. Tara gives her insights on why Chaplin's work holds up 100 years later and shares her belief that comedy is a 'hopeful' art that promises increased inclusion, playfulness and joy for future generations.
Email us: [email protected]
Instagram: @behindtheslatepod
TikTok: @behindtheslatepod
YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast
Aaron Strand on Instagram: @strandedonstage
Tara Ochs on Instagram: @taraochs1
Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub
Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4. Charlie Chaplin Part 3 - One True Love
Chaplin pushes the limits of art, business, politics and love leaving a trail of great art and broken lives in his wake.
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Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott
Sources:
‘Chaplin His Life and Art’ by David Robinson
'Chaplin: A Life’ by Stephen Weissman
‘Charlie Chaplin and His Times’ by Kenneth S Lynn
‘Tramp: The Life of Charlie Chaplin’ by Joyce Milton,
‘Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life’ by Peter Ackroyd
‘Chaplin. Genius of Cinema’ by Jeffrey Vance
‘Wife of the Life of the Party’ by Lita Grey and Jeffrey Vance
‘My Autobiography’ by Charlie Chaplin
‘Charlie Chaplin’s Own Story’ by Charlie Chaplin and Rose Wilder Lane
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6. Charlie Chaplin Part 4 - The Irrelevant Master
With the advent of sound in movies, Chaplin seemed to be fading into irrelevance. Instead, he comes back with his three greatest masterpieces, 'City Lights', 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'. Host Aaron Strand gives a full account of Chaplin's life including his marriage to Paulette Goddard, his bromance with Winston Churchill and his war against Adolf Hitler.
Email us: [email protected]
Instagram: @behindtheslatepod
TikTok: @behindtheslatepod
YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast
Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub
Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott
Sources:
‘Chaplin His Life and Art’ by David Robinson
'Chaplin: A Life’ by Stephen Weissman
‘Charlie Chaplin and His Times’ by Kenneth S Lynn
‘Tramp: The Life of Charlie Chaplin’ by Joyce Milton,
‘Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life’ by Peter Ackroyd
‘Chaplin. Genius of Cinema’ by Jeffrey Vance
‘Wife of the Life of the Party’ by Lita Grey and Jeffrey Vance
‘My Autobiography’ by Charlie Chaplin
‘Charlie Chaplin’s Own Story’ by Charlie Chaplin and Rose Wilder Lane
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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