Talking Pictures

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Anu and Carmen recap season two of the cultural reset that is Euphoria. Diving into the plot lines and character arcs that were explored (or not explored) throughout the season, they talk about their own feelings on the season in relation to the first as well as on the character arcs. In addition to the onscreen content, they also dive into the production and w...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Jet interviews current FPS members, Emily, Eli and Courtney about their experiences on set in many different aspects, editing, production design, producing, etc. Talking about their past experiences on FPS productions as well as other types of film including behind the scenes, and stop motion, they delve into why they joined FPS and the differences between high...

On the second installment of our romantic comedies series, Brianna, Jet and Isabelle dive in modern romantic comedies, talking about the age of streaming, the differences between box office romantic comedies now and in the Golden Age. They dive into Crazy Rich Asians and Always Be My Maybe as a box office rom-com, delving deeper into golden age rom-com tropes, fashion, and modern attitudes. Tune i...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, we are talking Oscars. With the Oscars coming up this weekend we are talking about the nominations -- snubs, surprises, you name it. Jet and Anu talk about House of Gucci, Don't Look Up, Dune and more. Tune in to find out what movies we would like to thank The Academy!! 🏆 Check out our socials and other projects here: ✨ Website: http://fps-productions.com/ ✨...

Love em or hate em, rom-coms are a staple genre in pop culture, so we decided to dedicate two weeks to them. In our first episode on romantic comedies, Brianna, Jet and Isabelle deep dive into the Classical Era of rom-coms, focusing especially on When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle. Tune in for some nostalgia, some discussion and maybe even some laughs!! 💟 Check out our socials and othe...

This week, Anu interviews FPS's Courtney Chapman and Madelyn Sullivan on production and costume design. Most recently, Courtney and Madelyn have worked on Goose Chase, a short film produced in Fall 2021 by FPS. Anu asks about how they come up with ideas and how they translate a script into 3D designs, as well as how working in a team affects their workflow, and much more. Tune in for a great conve...

This week, we rank Hayao Miyazaki's filmography, though not to pit the films against each other but to have a discussion about each. Andrew is thorough, thoughtful, and insightful as he discusses each work. Tune in to find out which film was Andrew's favorite! 🔥 Check out our socials and other projects here: 🧹 Website: http://fps-productions.com/ 🧹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpsproduc...

This week, we talk about how the TV model has changed due to the advent of streaming and what that has done to the production and reception of television series. Meghana and Phoebe discuss the pros, cons, and what they personally like and dislike about the binging model versus the weekly release. Tune in to count how many times we say "interesting"! 🆚Check out our socials and other projects here:...

This week, we wanted to do a retrospective on Gilmore Girls, a show known for its strong female protagonists, witty dialogue, and cross-generational appeal. Brianna and Anu discuss what they love about the show, what they don't like about the show, and who they think Rory should've ended up with. Tune in to find out why Jess is the best Rory boyfriend! (Not that it needs explaining) ☕️Check out o...

As Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues, we decide to discuss the good, the bad, and the boring of Marvel's foray into TV shows. Jet and Anu mostly focus on the latest slate of Disney+ shows, like WandaVision and Loki, but take the time to remember some of the olderMarvel shows, like Daredevil. Tune in for some (maybe controversial?) opinions about Captain America!   🍿Check...

Happy New Year!!! For this episode we wanted to take a look back at the past year and recount our movie highs (and lows) of 2021 including Spiderman: No Way Home, The French Dispatch, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, No Time to Die and more!! Tune in for some hot (and maybe some not so hot) takes. Blanket warning of spoilers throughout the episode so tread carefully and have fun!! 🎬Check out our soci...

For the first episode in the 2021-2022 school year, Andrew and Dylan discuss Scream , as suggested by responses to the Talking Pictures Instagram. Scream is a 1996 slasher film directed by Wes Craven that uses black comedy, violence, and "whodunit" mystery to satirize slasher clichés. Tune in for a great discussion about 90's horror! 🎃 Check out our socials and other projects here: 👻 Website: ht...

In today's episode, Rohan and Sophie interview FPS's very own Holly Chen, whose short film 'Discovery' won the Jury Award, Silver Tripod for Music/Sound, and was a Campus Finalist at Campus Movie Fest 2021 (February). Tune in for a great conversation on directing for the first time, music design, and writing/directing as a BIPOC creative! Watch 'Discovery' here: https://campusmoviefest.com/movies/...

In our very first episode, Zoraiz, Sam, and Anu talk about their favorite comfort movies! Tune in for cozy vibes and fun conversation ~ Hosts: Zoraiz Irshad, Samantha Umbay, Anuradha Srikanth Editor: Julia Alanis Producer: Anuradha Srikanth, Zoraiz Irshad Executive Producer: Rohan Bansal