Behind the Slate

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, January 23rd where we will be screening Agnes Varda's 1962 film 'Cleo from 5 to 7'Tickets hereEmail us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.comInstagram: @behindtheslatepodTikTok: @behindtheslatepodYouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

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 episode we discuss:Brand Focused Content with Sugar23 and Fifth Season (Deadline)Legal Battle over AI Voice Over (Puck)Ben Mezrich Hacks Hollywood (Vulture)Diego Mariscal Holding on to Hollywood (The Wrap)Picturestart Shakeup (Puck)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast

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 episode we discuss:AI training on Hollywood (The Atlantic)Wicked Cellphone Vids (Variety)David Ehrlich review of 'Wicked' (Indiewire)Thanksgiving Box Office (Indiewire)Jeff Sagansky has Takes (Wrap)Lost John Ford Film Found! (Indiewire)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@behindtheslatepod

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 episode we discuss:A newly discovered Spec Script (The Hollywood Reporter)WBD's outsourced 'Capability Center' (Puck)Sebastian Stan needs a friend (Buzzfeed)Ben Affleck on AI (Youtube)Fallout from the CamerImage Sexism Scandal (The Hollywood Reporter)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@behindtheslatepod

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 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

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@behindtheslatepod