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Behind the Slate - 5. The Hopeful Art with Tara Ochs

5. The Hopeful Art with Tara Ochs

12/02/22 • 72 min

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Behind the Slate

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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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



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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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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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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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undefined - 6. Charlie Chaplin Part 4 - The Irrelevant Master

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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