{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d2fd0dc5079dde6185fb74/670eea21488fde8559badee9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"'The Last Signals [Titanic Independent Film]' with Actor, Writer and Director Thomas Lynskey. ","description":"<p>Thomas Lynskey, actor, writer, and director of The Last Signals joins Sean to discuss the story behind the making of his independent film.</p><p>The film explores the actions Titanic’s wireless operators, Senior Operator John ‘Jack’ Phillips and Junior Operator Harold Bride, throughout Titanic's voyage.</p><p><br></p><p>The story of the making of the film is as amazing as the film itself, as Tom describes how his family and friends worked to bring the film to life! </p><p><br></p><p>My Guest:</p><p>The Last Signals is available on Tom's YouTube Channel 'Part Time Explorer': https://www.youtube.com/@PartTimeExplorer</p><p><br></p><p>Discussion Points:</p><p>-The incredible collaborative effort it took to build the sets, assemble the cast, and scout the&nbsp;locations over two years!</p><p>-The inspiration behind the film, the 'geeks' of 1912, the wireless operators, and why Tom didn't originally plan to star in the film.&nbsp;</p><p>-The length Tom and the cast went to, to achieve historical accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Raised Questions:</p><p>-Do limited resources create the need for creative film-making?</p><p>-Where did the inspiration for the film come from?</p><p>-How did the cast end up filming from 2am-4am in a Titanic museum?</p><p>-Will the footage of Tom's Dad as Senator Smith ever be released?</p><p>-Was there a culture of defending fellow White Star crewmen who died during the disaster?</p><p>-What can you do to make your parent's pool look like the North Atlantic on screen?</p><p><br></p><p>Massive Thanks to Marv from 'Pods Like Us' and Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line Podcast' for their advice about interview podcast episodes. Go check out their awesome podcasts!</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>0:05-Welcome to Review It Yourself</p><p>4:01-The Last Signals Overview</p><p>9:13-Filming Challenges and Set Design</p><p>15:10-The Story Behind the Characters</p><p>23:10-Accents and Performances</p><p>31:57-Exploring Historical Accuracy</p><p>40:54-The Impact of the Collision</p><p>47:14-The Fate of the Wireless Operators</p><p>51:30-Current Projects and Future Endeavours</p><p>57:57-Closing Thoughts and Reflections</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for Listening!</p><p><br></p><p>Find us here:&nbsp;</p><p>X: @YourselfReview</p><p>Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠</p>","author_name":"Review It Yourself"}