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Talking Pictures

FPS Productions

Welcome to the Talking Pictures Podcast presented by the Film and Photography Society at UCLA! We are a group of passionate student filmmakers and we want to talk about all things media from our perspective.

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00:34:50

2022-23 Internal Director Spotlight: Adaptation....

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2023/01/31

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 means to be human, etc. It's one of the few films about everything. Here, both Andrew and Eli discuss

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00:28:41

2022-23 Vice President Spotlight: The Avatar Movies...

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2023/01/26

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 community. During their discussion, Andrew and Charlotte reflect on the visuals, storytelling, themes, and

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00:20:06

2022-23 President Spotlight: Down with Love (2003)...

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2023/01/11

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, and a screenplay as colorful as the costumes, our two hosts talk about Down with Love, why it works, why

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00:24:52

Amsterdam and the Double Standards between Male and...

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2022/10/26

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 reverberates across the film industry. 😎 Check out our socials and other projects here: 🥳 Website:

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00:24:59

💐 Euphoria: Season 2

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2022/06/03

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 writing of the show and discuss how it effects what is shown onscreen. Tune in to judge for yourself

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00:31:22

📚 Students on Set: The FPS Experience

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2022/05/14

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 school productions and university productions. Tune in for an inside look at on set experience, and

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00:20:29

💌 Romantic Comedies Part 2

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2022/04/01

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 in for modern takes on some modern spins!!! 💌 Check out our socials and other projects here: 💕

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00:17:06

🏆 2022 Oscar Predictions

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2022/03/25

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/ ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/ ✨ Youtube:

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00:23:39

💟 Romantic Comedies Part 1

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2022/02/19

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 other projects here: 💗 Website: http://fps-productions.com/ 💗 Instagram:

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00:31:42

📝 Production Designers on Production Designers

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2022/02/13

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 conversation on design and the theatre-kid-to-production-designer pipeline! 📝 Check out our socials and

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00:13:56

🔥 Miyazaki Ranked

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2022/02/05

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/fpsproductions/ 🧹 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbie8n35-dUNjrbQqoeYvDw/featured 🧹 Facebook:

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00:26:03

🆚 Weekly Drops vs Binging Shows

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2022/01/28

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: 🖥Website: http://fps-productions.com/ 🖥Instagram:

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00:29:56

☕ Gilmore Girls Retrospective

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2022/01/22

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 our socials and other projects here: 📚Website: http://fps-productions.com/ 📚Instagram:

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00:23:54

🍿 Exploration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV Shows

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2022/01/15

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 out our socials and other projects here: 🎥Website: http://fps-productions.com/ 🎥Instagram:

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00:15:49

🎬 Best and Worst of 2021

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2022/01/09

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 socials and other projects here: 🎬Website: http://fps-productions.com/ 🎬 Instagram:

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00:15:43

👻 Spooky Suggestions

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2021/11/19

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: http://fps-productions.com/ 👻 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/ 👻 Youtube:

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00:36:43

Episode 2 - Directors on Directors

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2021/06/21

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/92553-discovery Guests: Holly Chen Hosted by: Rohan Bansal and Sophie Wells Produced by: Rohan Bansal

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00:34:24

Episode 1 - Comfort Films

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2021/04/30

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

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