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03/26/20 • 90 min
Eli and Jeremy welcome Jason Waller, former BBC Reporter, to the show to talk about the Americana and nostalgia of Stranger Things 3. We explore small towns, mall culture, sticky creatures, and the difficulty of nailing the third part of any creative output. Find out if we think Stranger Things: Season 3 pulled it off.
04/11/19 • 73 min
On this episode, Jeremy and Eli talk about camera movement with Professor Patrick Keating. The conversation spans early Hollywood cinema up through current directors such as Martin Scorcese and Spike Lee. Don't miss Professor Keating's viewing recommendations for great examples of camera movement in classic films.
Patrick Keating is an associate professor of Communication at Trinity University. He teaches courses in film studies and video production. Additionally, he has served as the chair of the interdisciplinary minor in Film Studies.
Books:
- Cinematography (editor). New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2014.
- Hollywood Lighting from the Silent Era to Film Noir (New York: Columbia University Press, 2010).
- The Dynamic Frame: Camera Movement in Classical Hollywood (Columbia University Press, 2019)
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Corruption - Widows
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12/28/18 • 70 min
On this episode, Jeremy Holiday and Eli Steenlage sing the praises of Steve McQueen's latest film, Widows. Though McQueen is working in the heist, crime genre this time, the many themes and variations are discussed. With a great ensemble cast and script co-written by Gilliam Flynn, it is hard not to love Widows. Jeremy and Eli disagree though on a central reveal in the middle of the film and how the scene is handled.
*Spoiler Warning
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11/27/18 • 77 min
On this episode we talk with Annalise Ophelian, the Producer and Director of the upcoming documentary Looking for Leia. Annalise discusses the filmmaking process and interviewing female Star Wars fans who have connected with Star Wars on various levels. The conversation covers Star Wars through the generations, representation of female heroes in media, and general Star Wars geekery.
Twitter: @LookingForLeia Facebook: facebook.com/lookingforleia09/20/18 • 61 min
On this episode Jeremy and Eli discuss the recent trend of comedy specials that lean more toward storytelling and serious topics. Primarily Hannah Gadsby's excellent Netflix special, Nanette, is explored as a major achievement. Gadsby dissects the stand up routine in light of her personal experiences.
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Re-Framing Animation: New Streaming Animation Forms - Dragon Prince, Bojack Horseman, Disenchantment
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10/23/18 • 72 min
Jeremy and Eli evaluate the boom in animation in the streaming age and what it offers viewers going forward. The variety and quality of animation is changing quickly as we discuss the niche options available. Plus, we loved Netflix's The Dragon Prince and gush a lot about it.
We Are Listening - Dear White People Season 2
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06/28/18 • 64 min
Eli and Jeremy explore the excellent second season of Dear White People from Netflix. The show talks about race in serious and funny ways, and we are listening and watching closely. We look at the real life trolling and political climate that informed the latest season. Plus we break down some of the varied and strong elements at work in the show, from social commentary, politcal thriller, melodrama, noir, and surrealism.
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06/15/18 • 111 min
Professor Colin Burnett returns to the show to discuss the latest Star Wars film. The spoiler-iffic conversation covers the look of the new film, the characterization of beloved stars, and the future of the Star Wars universe. Having a few weeks to process the release of the film, we speculate on the film's perception as a failure and what it means for Disney/Lucasfilm going forward.
05/04/18 • 55 min
On this episode Jeremy and Eli explore the release and marketing strategies of some recent Netlix original movies, including Cloverfield Paradox, Bright, and Mute. Plus Netflix orginal series we actually enjoyed are discussed, such as Jessica Jones season 2, Babylon Berlin, and Voltron.
Also, a warning about the audio quality of the first 35 minutes of this episode: Because of some technical difficluties in our recording, the beginning sound is lower quality than we prefer and the last half is normal.
02/06/20 • 76 min
The Skywalker myth has been with our generation for our whole lives. How do we process the end of the Skywalker story and new Star Wars stories like The Mandalorian? Join us as we break down The Rise of Skywalker and the new Disney+ show, The Mandalorian with some stories of what Star Wars has meant to us through the years.
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FAQ
How many episodes does ExtraTextual have?
ExtraTextual currently has 68 episodes available.
What topics does ExtraTextual cover?
The podcast is about Film Interviews, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on ExtraTextual?
The episode title 'S2: The Skywalker Myth - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on ExtraTextual?
The average episode length on ExtraTextual is 69 minutes.
How often are episodes of ExtraTextual released?
Episodes of ExtraTextual are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of ExtraTextual?
The first episode of ExtraTextual was released on Jan 5, 2017.
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