Crash Zoom

Welcome to Crash Zoom! 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.We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.On this episode we discuss:Trump's AI Action Plan (White House)Showrunner AI (Variety)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! 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.We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.On this episode we discuss:Netflix hit animation film 'KPop Demon Hunters' (Business Insider)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! 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.We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.On this episode we discuss:The Cherry Lane Theatre reopens thanks to A24 (NYTimes)Metrograph Pictures Stops Releases (Indiewire)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! 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.We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.On this episode we discuss:The Venice Film Festival 2025You 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! 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.We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.On this episode we discuss:Netflix Q2 Earnings (Indiewire)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! 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.We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.On this episode we discuss:The early casualties of the Skydance-Paramount merger: Stephen Colbert and South Park (THR, Indiewire)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! 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.We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.On this episode we discuss:Laika Studios wants a Re-Brand but will it work? (Indiewire)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! 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.We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.On this episode we discuss:TCM's new "Special Relationship" with WBD (Indiewire)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! 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.We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.On this episode we discuss:How AI is being taught in film school and the way students are pushing back (Ankler)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