The Study Podcast

The prophecy is true ... This week the guys take on the fringe theory of Memetics and how creative works grow beyond their creators to take on life throughout culture and society transcendent of any one individual. Ep 50

Taking a look back - the guys get nostalgic on TOMB RAIDER - the original playstation release in the 90s. A simpler time when games were rented from BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO, and life was simpler. Take a walk down memory road ... ... memory lane with us. Ep 49

Stepping back into the Horror Genre for a brief discussion of the modern classic The RING [2002] remade from the Japanese horror film RINGU [1998]. Deep discussion of the unique cinematography, score and editing - but beyond the technical processes - an analysis of this very unique ghost mystery horror story. Ep 48 Creating the Look Roger Deakins Forums - "Printer Lights and Digital" (March 6, 202...

Step lightly ... the guys are taking a look at the dangerous topic of STORY CANON. What franchises choose to acknowledge or disavow from their past iterations of storytelling can be a dangerous minefield of discussion. Life's tough - bring a helmet. Ep 47

APRIL FOOLS ya Fools. This week our gentlemen are taking a look at a film that is an utter classic in the Fuller Family household though it may not be as widely known to many. I LOVE YOU to DEATH is a dark comedy loosely based on a true story in ALLENTOWN PA, the fictional story set in TACOMA. Joey Boca is an adulterous Pizza Shop owner - and when his wife Rosali discovers this she decides to kill...

By traveling across the Event Horizon. Into the Higgs Field. Into the DeLorean. The guys are taking a look across time to take a dig at some of the universe's deepest questions. Ep 45

This week the guys discuss THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF FILM PRODUCTION ... PrePro. Ep 44 https://nofilmschool.com/pre-production-basics-storyboard-shot-list-script-lining https://nofilmschool.com/2018/02/shot-lists-and-script-lining-how-prepare-your-screenplay-shoot https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-shot-list-example/ https://boords.com/how-to-storyboard

In honor of St. Patrick's Day - and the 2024 Oscars Season, the guys take a look back at the award winning Irish Mob flick, The DEPARTED. In the end you have to ask yourself just one question … ‘Are you a Cop?’ Ep 43 https://youtu.be/80EqI-VjmLA?si=1TW2Uy5cxju3irJ-

This week the guys are taking a look at a writing tool from the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS RPG playbook - The Character Alignment Chart. Lawful. Good .Neutral. Evil. Chaotic. Where does your character fall? As a writing tool, the character chart can be a powerful asset - even beyond the world of D&D. Ep. 42 https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Alignment

We need to talk about the popcorn bucket. … This week the guys take a look at the second half of Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel, DUNE. During the release week of Denis Villenueve’s second installment of his adaptation, there is a lot to discuss from dolphin men to sentient infants. Ep 41 LPN Deep Dives: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4luGmP7zD5KfiUasg97LO5?si=950fzPgnQZeXuzX53-oq...

This week the guys are all hopped up on the SPICE MELANGE and PASTA. Taking a look back in their genetic lines at the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert - DUNE. Ep 40 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4luGmP7zD5KfiUasg97LO5?si=U1Yo-v9VSOqFGTH1mBcyow&pi=u-bYX9TOsBQ12y https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-killer-a-dune-podcast/id1591065746

For the week of Valentine's Day - we take a look at the TRAGIC - HEARTBREAKING and historically informative disaster epic from James Cameron: TITANIC. The quintessential love classic of our generation. Wishing everyone reflection on class structures, floating doors, and sinking diamonds this Valentine's Day. Ep 39

The guys take a look at the Fantasy Genre in all of its intrigue, deep lore and intrinsic obsession. Ep 38

"Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today . It's coooold out there every day. What is this, Miami Beach?" In the immediate wake of Chinese Dinner, our guys take a look at the 90's comedy classic: GROUNDHOG DAY directed by Harold Ramis and starring Bill Murray. Ep 37

Joined by Philip "Philthy" Rockatansky, the guys discuss one of the classic studio face off releases of Universal Studios' DANTE'S PEAK against 2oth Century Fox's VOLCANO. The debate gets to the level of liquid hot magma as they face off to determine which flick was the most explosive. Ep 36

The guys take a look at the GOD OF WAR narrative game franchise. An environmental puzzle navigation based story game franchise that has created quite a robust fanbase. Ep 35 https://www.instagram.com/the_study_podcast?igsh=MTdpYWczY3F0MG9lMg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

In the second half to last week's review of 2023 releases, the guys take a look at the movies, books, games and shows from the past year.

Happy New Year! We hope your hangovers are to a minimum and that you’ve only given up on most of your resolutions so far. This week we’re dwelling only a little bit on the past year in stories through review. Ep 33

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! On this Christmas Day, we welcome you to a discussion of the classic novella from Charles Dickens c. 1843. Grab your chestnuts and cozy up. Ep 32 https://www.instagram.com/the_study_podcast?igsh=MTYwcjhvZW5jcjhxbw==

Joined by guest, ‘Jordan’ - the guys take a look at the now classic Christmas comedy, Christmas Vacation, from the National Lampoon Vacation comedy franchise. Ep 31 https://www.instagram.com/the_study_podcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

While it may not be of the John Hughes or Hallmark Channel sentiment of Christmas ... DIE HARD when broken down as a story fits into many of the tropes and forms of a Christmas movie. Ep 30 https://instagram.com/the_study_podcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

This week - as Mariah Carey is resurrected from the ice, the guys take a look at the Hallmark Christmas movies format through the lens of Vladimir Propp's seminal work: MORPHOLOGY OF THE FOLKTALE. Ep 29 https://monoskop.org/images/f/f3/Propp_Vladimir_Morphology_of_the_Folktale_2nd_ed.pdf

This week the guys take a look at light and shadow in storytelling with guest Cody Walsh - a seasoned industry lighting artist with a wealth of experience. Ep 28 https://instagram.com/the_study_podcast?igshid=MTk0NTkyODZkYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

This week, the guys are very thankful for John Hughes, and his 1987 classic film, Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. Like many of JH's work, this flick teaches about the power of common kindnesses when they are needed most and the importance of gathering for the holidays. Happy Thanksgiving this week, and hoping everyone is well. Ep 27 https://instagram.com/the_study_podcast?igshid=MTk0NTkyODZkYg%...

This week: A dive into the storytelling medium of the Radio Play or Radio Drama as it is sometimes known as. Ep 26 https://instagram.com/the_study_podcast?igshid=MTdpYWczY3F0MG9lMg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr