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Talking Pictures

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

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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2024 Oscar Nominations

March 07, 2024 23:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eli, Fred, Leeann, and Victoria discuss the 2024 Oscar nominations, what films were snubbed, what should win, and what will win in each category. Tune in to find out what movies we would like to thank the Academy! Check out our socials and other projects here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/fpsproductions⁠⁠ Host: Eli Kupetz Guest: Zaraleen Hernandez Editor: Eli Kupetz Executive Producer: Eli Kupetz TIMECODES 0:00 Introduction 01:26 Best Cinematography 03:07...

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

February 14, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes - 89.1 MB

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eli and Zaraleen discuss the 2004 sci-fi romance classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. They take a deep-dive into some of the unique filmmaking techniques, hidden details, and literary allusions in the film. Spoilers abound! Check out our socials and other projects here: https://linktr.ee/fpsproductions Host: Eli Kupetz Guest: Zaraleen Hernandez Editor: Eli Kupetz Executive Producer: ...

Saltburn (2023)

February 02, 2024 19:04 - 48 minutes - 112 MB

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Alexandra, Ashley, Brandon, and Kyle discuss the 2023 film Saltburn, written and directed by Emerald Fennell. They talk about the shocking scenes, the aesthetics, and the many themes of the film. Spoilers abound! Check out our socials and other projects here: https://linktr.ee/fpsproductions Hosts: Alexandra Manzo & Ashley Zhuk Guests: Brandon Nasiri, Kyle Walsh Editor: Eli Kupetz Executive Producer: Eli Kupetz

2023: Year In Review

December 27, 2023 20:12 - 44 minutes - 103 MB

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eli, Kat, Daniel, and Brandon share their favorite (and least favorite) films and TV shows from 2023. They discuss Barbie, Oppenheimer, Priscilla, Saltburn, Past Lives, and more! Here are everyone's top 5 lists from this episode: Eli: Oppenheimer Barbie They Cloned Tyrone The Last Of Us Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Kat: Succession Barbie Saltburn What We Do in the Shadows Beef Daniel: Barbie Priscilla Past Lives All of Us...

Video Game Adaptations

December 01, 2023 01:20 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MB

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eli, Sam, and Andrew discuss film and TV adaptations of video games, and why so many of them fall short. They also discuss recent successful video game adaptations like The Last of Us, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Five Nights at Freddy's, as well as speculation about upcoming video game adaptations in development. Check out our socials and other projects here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/fpsproductions⁠ Host: Eli Kupetz Guests: Sam Umbay, Andrewtrung Le Ed...

The Succession Finale

June 09, 2023 23:12 - 42 minutes - 96.7 MB

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Eric Plotkin sits down with Maanasi, Jo, Catherine, Michael, and Ashley to talk about the series finale of Succession and reflect on their favorite moments from the show. Spoilers abound! 😎 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: https://www.facebook.com/FPSProduct...

2022-23 Outreach Director Spotlight: Back to the Future (1985) with Darren Penuliar

April 28, 2023 02:16 - 26 minutes - 31.4 MB

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrewtrung and Darren talk about one of the most iconic and influential films of all time: Back to the Future (1985). An unforgettable and ubiquitous staple of American cinema and pop culture, Back to the Future has captivated the brains, hearts, and souls of billions of people for three decades (six, if you count the time travel). But is it perhaps the most iconic 80s movie of all time? Here, Andrewtrung and Darren address this question by discussing th...

2022-23 Member Spotlight: Chicken Run (2000) with Sophie Emma Wells

March 30, 2023 23:26 - 33 minutes - 29 MB

On this episode of Talking Pictures, Andrewtrung and Sophie talk about one of the most beloved films of the under-appreciated claymation genre: Chicken Run. An essential claymation masterpiece for one of the largest, most illustrious animation studios in the world, Aardman Animations, Chicken Run manages to take a story so straightforward with themes so universal, and transform it into a holistically unique work of art through its medium and through the passion fueling its production. Here, ...

2022-23 Internal Director Spotlight: Adaptation. (2002) with Eli Kupetz

January 31, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

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 discus...

2022-23 Vice President Spotlight: The Avatar Movies with Charlotte Oxley

January 26, 2023 23:13 - 28 minutes - 21 MB

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, theme...

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

January 11, 2023 22:16 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

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 wor...

President Spotlight: Down with Love (2003) with Anuradha Srikanth

January 11, 2023 22:16 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

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 wor...

Amsterdam and the Double Standards between Male and Female Directors

October 26, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 35.8 MB

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: htt...

💐 Euphoria: Season 2

June 03, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB

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 yours...

📚 Students on Set: The FPS Experience

May 14, 2022 20:51 - 31 minutes - 16.5 MB

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,...

💌 Romantic Comedies Part 2

April 01, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

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: 💕...

🏆 2022 Oscar Predictions

March 25, 2022 22:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

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: https://www.youtube.com/channe...

💟 Romantic Comedies Part 1

February 19, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

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: https://www.instagram.com...

📝 Production Designers on Production Designers

February 13, 2022 01:50 - 31 minutes - 22.8 MB

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 ...

🔥 Miyazaki Ranked

February 05, 2022 07:15 - 13 minutes - 16 MB

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...

🆚 Weekly Drops vs Binging Shows

January 28, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

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: https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/ ...

🆚Weekly Drops vs Binging Shows

January 28, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

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: https://www.instagram.com/fpsproductions/ ...

☕ Gilmore Girls Retrospective

January 22, 2022 01:04 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

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: https://...

🍿 Exploration of the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV Shows

January 15, 2022 08:10 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

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: https:...

🎬 Best and Worst of 2021

January 09, 2022 07:27 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MB

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: https://www.in...

👻 Spooky Suggestions

November 19, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

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: ht...

Episode 2 - Directors on Directors

June 21, 2021 01:51 - 36 minutes - 34 MB

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: Roh...

Episode 1 - Comfort Films

April 30, 2021 23:52 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

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