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53. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (11-18-24)
01:02:29|Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this debut episode we discuss:CW Layoffs (Deadline)Recent layoffs at the Academy film Archive (Indiewire)Trump Era M & A (The Hollywood Reporter)The Chrichton Estate vs The Pitt (Puck)Phoebe Waller-Bridge's latest project (Deadline)Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder'Get Tickets HereYou can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@behindtheslatepod
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52. Crash Zoom with Sammie Purcell and Aaron Strand (11-13-24)
01:16:30|Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this debut episode we discuss:An AI disclaimer at the end of 'Heretic' (From an article in Variety)A recent study about an untapped Indie Film Market (Check out the study here)A listing of Hollywood Salaries (From The Hollywood Reporter)The death of LA Film (From The Hollywood Reporter)And A24's ever increasing budgets (From Deadline)Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder'Get Tickets HereYou can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie's recent interview with director Sean BakerSammie on SubstackEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@behindtheslatepod51. 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' Live at the Plaza Theatre 9-25-24
35:41|Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Sergio Leone's 1967 film 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion!Come see us for our next live show, November 20th where we will be screening John Flynn's 1977 film 'Rolling Thunder'Tickets: https://www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/behind-the-slate-rolling-thunderEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast50. Is there hope in indie film?
46:09|Host Aaron Strand discusses the problems facing indie film makers and the American film industry as a whole.Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast49. 'Five Easy Pieces' Live at the Plaza Theatre 6-30-24
42:06|Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Bob Rafelson's 1970 film 'Five Easy Pieces'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion!If you would like to join us for future live events, please visit plazaatlanta.com for tickets!Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast48. 'Woman in the Dunes' Live at the Plaza Theatre 5-23-24
34:29|Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Hiroshi Teshigahara's 1964 film 'Woman in the Dunes'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion!If you would like to join us for future live events, please visit plazaatlanta.com for tickets!Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt47. Pitch Playoffs II with Greg Kleinschmidt
01:30:19|The boys are back for another thrilling tournament pitting the greatest filmmakers of all time in a head-to-head pitch competition. Hop in the time machine and get ready to laugh, cry, and everything in between.Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcastScene and Heard Podcast on Instagram: @sceneandheardpodProducer: Greg Kleinschmidt