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We’re back on our Watchalong series about ‘Militainment’, and this week Madison and Tristan are looking at the first two examples, Transformers (2007) & Battleship (2012). We discuss the style, character backgrounds, and lines that establish a very important aspect of Militainment: THE RULE OF COOL.

Now, you can pause and save this episode as a download if you want to go watch the movies first, or you can catch them after our conversation and see the film through a different lens.

If you’d like to stream today’s movies, use the links below or rent the movies on your favorite VOD service.

As a reminder, we’re looking critically at propaganda, Militainment, and the influence that movies subliminally and blatantly have on us as viewers. That doesn’t mean they’re bad movies (we love every movie on the list), but it does mean we need to understand the biases and beliefs that can be fostered through the powerful mediums of film, television, song, spoken, and written word.

We hope you enjoy today’s episode, and below you’ll find our list of movies and where to watch each one. Be sure to comment and answer our questions in the poll on Spotify, and DM us on Instagram (@theindiemagandpod) with what you think of our episodes, and our series. We’d love to hear what you think, and may include answers and responses from listeners on the next episode.

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Militainment Watchalong Series — Movie List:

Episode 1: INTRO

Episode 2: THE RULE OF COOL

Episode 3:

Episode 4:

Episode 5:

We got to sit down with Lakota Ruby-Eck, a resident of Albany, NY, and working DP and cinematographer. He's worked hard to make a name for himself, started his own production company in recent years, and he shed some light on his role on set, and what kind of creative input a DP can have on any given project.

After the interview, Madison and Tristan wrap up their Hot Monkey Boy Summer series by talking about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

This is one you won't want to miss!

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Links for Lakota Ruby-Eck:

https://www.lakotarubyeck.com/credits

Vimeo

Instagram

Facebook | Tomb Pictures

IMDB

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Video and Sites We Discussed:

Too Many Cooks (YouTube)

SHOTDECK

518 Film Network

Earworm (2024) on IMDB

Earworm – Watch on Prime

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Lakota Ruby-Eck Bio:

An adaptable and flexible cinematographer and camera operator based out of New York, Lakota specializes in horror, thrillers, and subversive work. His feature work currently comprises of Kyle Kleege’s Earworm (Dirty Sweater Productions), Lori Bailey’s Switchback (Tandem Cage Productions), Dan Vantresca’s The Taste of You and as 2nd Unit DOP on Micah Khan’s The Zombie Wedding (Weekly World News Studios) and Lee Cipolla’s Rally Caps (Crystal Rock Entertainment).

Other work he’s been involved with is a long list of music videos for many New York based act’s such as the indie rock band Nada Y Nada, and the turkish rap duo Mobbeatz X XRat among other artists.

In 2021 he started his production company Tomb Pictures, which focuses on narratives both short and feature length, music videos, documentaries, and commercial work. With years of on set experience and a wide ranging knowledge of equipment and skills at his disposal, he can help you create whatever look and feel you’d like your project to have.

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This week on The Indie Magazine Podcast, we sit down with David Bornstein, a director, writer, producer, and actor based in Los Angeles. We discuss his recent projects, hopes for the future, and the kinds of stories and filmmaking that inspire him to keep growing.

To cap the episode off, Madison and Tristan talk about what they've been watching, and make a few recommendations if you're looking to watch a new show or movie this weekend.

We hope you enjoy this week's episode and be sure to send it to anyone interested in directing, producing, and becoming a filmmaker.

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David Bornstein's Socials:

Zits (Post-Production)

Unholy ‘Mole (2019)

Perfect Breakfast (2018)

A King’s Betrayal (2015)

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We're back with The Masters of the Air DEBRIEF reviewing The Bloody Hundredth, which premiered Friday 3/15/2024. Make sure to follow, share this episode with friends, watch all nine episodes of Masters of the Air, and watch The Bloody Hundredth on AppleTV+ now!

We wrap up today's episode talking about Shōgun Episode 6, now out on Hulu and Disney+.

The Bloody Hundredth: “The Bloody Hundredth” is a new documentary that honors the real-life heroes of the 100th Bomb Group. Produced by Playtone-Amblin and narrated by Tom Hanks, the hour-long documentary spotlights the true stories of several characters and real-life airmen featured in “Masters of the Air.” From the shock of Pearl Harbor to the joy of VE Day, “The Bloody Hundredth” is a record of what was endured and achieved by a group of young Americans when their country and the world needed them most. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all nine episodes of Masters of the Air now on AppleTV+.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDB — Masters of the Air

IMDB — The Bloody Hundredth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're a fan of Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Band of Brothers, The Pacific, World War II (WWII), period pieces, Austin Butler, or just great television, you need to catch up on Masters of the Air.

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