Talking Pictures

(Season 5, Episode 1): "The Ant." In this episode of The Talking Pictures pdocast, Michael and Gabriel sit down with the team behind the horror short film "The Ant." The Talking Pictures Team would like to give a special thanks to Screamfest LA for providing the opportunity for us to attend and see this awesome short film. SGP Socials: Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SoGoodP...

(Season 4, Episode 10) Sinners: A Supernatural Success In this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, Valeria, Tommy, and Izzy discuss their thoughts on Ryan Coogler's Sinners (2025). Check out our socials and other projects here: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://fps-productions.com/ Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbie8n3...

(Season 4, Episode 9) Princess Mononoke Gets a Re-release on IMAX! In this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, Izzy, Jacob, and David give their thoughts on the Studio Ghibli classic  Princess Mononoke  (1997), which recently had a re-release in IMAX. Check out our socials and other projects here:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://fps-productions.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/f...

(Season 4, Episode 8) A Minecraft Movie On this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, Emily, Valeria, and Emerie give their thoughts on one of the biggest films of 2025: A Minecraft Movie! Enjoy. Check out our socials and other projects here:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://fps-productions.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.you...

(Season 4, Episode 7) Mickey 17: Doubly Divisive On this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, John, Jake and Aditi give their opinions on Bong-Joon Ho's latest film: Mickey 17 ! Enjoy. Check out our socials and other projects here:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://fps-productions.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/ch...

(Season 4, Episode 6) Anora: A Pre-Oscar's Discussion On this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, Emily, Izzy, and Serena give their thoughts on the Oscar-nominated (and now Best Picture winner ) Anora (2024)! Enjoy. Check out our socials and other projects here:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://fps-productions.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

(Season 4, Episode 5) The Substance: A "New Look" For Horror On this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, Gabriel and Romy give their thoughts on the Oscar-nominated The Substance (2024)! Enjoy. Check out our socials and other projects here:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://fps-productions.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube....

(Season 4, Episode 4) The Wild Robot Review: One of Dreamwork's Best? On this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, David, Izzy, Rosalie, and Zain give their thoughts on the Oscar-nominated animated film from 2024: The Wild Robot! Enjoy. Check out our socials and other projects here:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://fps-productions.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yo...

(Season 4, Episode 3) Oscars Nominations: The Minor Categories On this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, Fred gives his thoughts and predictions on the 2025 Oscars Nominations for smaller categories. He covers Costume, Makeup, Production Design, Sound, Visual Effects, and Editing. Enjoy! Check out our socials and other projects here: Website: ⁠⁠⁠http://fps-productions.com/⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠...

(Season 4, Episode 2) Babygirl Review: Rave-ing Opinions? On this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, Aarushi, Cindy, and Fred give their thoughts on the recent romance-drama starring Nicole Kidman, Babygirl (2024). Check out our socials and other projects here: Website: ⁠⁠http://fps-productions.com/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com...

(Season 4, Episode 1) Nosferatu Review: Eggers' Best? On this episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast, Fred, the FPS Media Director, gives his thoughts on Nosferatu (2024), compares it to its predecessors, and discusses the new direction of its story. Check out our socials and other projects here: Website: ⁠http://fps-productions.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/⁠ You...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Nitika, Fred, Aarushi, and Tal give their thoughts on the recent Dev Patel film Monkey Man !

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Valeria and Sydney discuss Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. They go over what was done well, what was done poorly, and what was lost in the process of adaptation. Spoilers abound! Check out our socials and other projects here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/fpsproductions⁠⁠⁠ Host: Valeria Gutierrez Guest: Sydney Speckmann Editor: Eli Ku...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eli, Fred, Leeann, and Victoria discuss the 2024 Oscar nominations, what films were snubbed, what should win, and what will win in each category. Tune in to find out what movies we would like to thank the Academy! Check out our socials and other projects here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/fpsproductions⁠⁠ Host: Eli Kupetz Guest: Zaraleen Hernandez Editor: Eli Kupetz Exe...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eli and Zaraleen discuss the 2004 sci-fi romance classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. They take a deep-dive into some of the unique filmmaking techniques, hidden details, and literary allusions in the film. Spoilers abound! Check out our socials and other projects here: https://linktr.ee/fpspro...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Alexandra, Ashley, Brandon, and Kyle discuss the 2023 film Saltburn, written and directed by Emerald Fennell. They talk about the shocking scenes, the aesthetics, and the many themes of the film. Spoilers abound! Check out our socials and other projects here: https://linktr.ee/fpsproductions Hosts: Alexandra Manzo & Ashley Zhuk Guests: Brandon Nasiri, Kyle...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eli, Kat, Daniel, and Brandon share their favorite (and least favorite) films and TV shows from 2023. They discuss Barbie, Oppenheimer, Priscilla, Saltburn, Past Lives, and more! Here are everyone's top 5 lists from this episode: Eli: Oppenheimer Barbie They Cloned Tyrone The Last Of Us Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Kat: Succession Barbie Salt...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eli, Sam, and Andrew discuss film and TV adaptations of video games, and why so many of them fall short. They also discuss recent successful video game adaptations like The Last of Us, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Five Nights at Freddy's, as well as speculation about upcoming video game adaptations in development. Check out our socials and other project...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eric Plotkin sits down with Maanasi, Jo, Catherine, Michael, and Ashley to talk about the series finale of Succession and reflect on their favorite moments from the show. Spoilers abound! 😎 Check out our socials and other projects here: 🥳 Website: http://fps-productions.com 🥳 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/ 🥳 YouTube: https://www.youtub...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrewtrung and Darren talk about one of the most iconic and influential films of all time: Back to the Future (1985) .  An unforgettable and ubiquitous staple of American cinema and pop culture,  Back to the Future  has captivated the brains, hearts, and souls of billions of people for three decades (six, if you count the time travel). But is it perhaps the mo...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrewtrung and Sophie talk about one of the most beloved films of the under-appreciated claymation genre: Chicken Run. An essential claymation masterpiece for one of the largest, most illustrious animation studios in the world, Aardman Animations, Chicken Run manages to take a story so straightforward with themes so universal, and transform it into a holistica...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrew and Eli answer the age-old question: Is Adaptation. (2002) the greatest screenplay ever written? A beloved and unforgettable staple in the careers of the endlessly lauded writer Charlie Kaufman and the limitlessly talented filmmaker Spike Jonze, Adaptation . is more than just a film - it's a meditation on films, what it means to be an artist, what it mea...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrew and Charlotte discuss their experiences of and feelings toward the Avatar movies. This franchise has garnered a bittersweet reputation as being both a highly marketable and lucrative set of films (with the first Avatar being the highest-grossing movie of all time) and a thematically and artistically dry Hollywood-ized commercial product for the film comm...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrew and Anuradha discuss a movie from the early 2000s that's unjustifiably fallen under the radar. Down with Love , a 2003 romantic comedy directed by Peyton Reed and starring Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, is unique in that it serves as a modernized nod to the romantic comedies of the 60s. With glamorous artwork and production, a euphonious soundtrack,...

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Emma discusses the double standards that female directors face in Hollywood. Explaining the actions of David O. Russell and Olivia Wilde, Emma compares the treatment that each filmmaker has received for their actions and emphasizes the incongruity in media perception for each director. Listen in to hear more about this sensitive but critical topic that reverber...