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Gregg Bruza
Gregg takes an in depth look at the mechanics of filmmaking with discussions on acting, writing, directing, for all those interested in making what Martin Scorcese calls a "well crafted film." Gregg also delves into the art of song writing by sharing how he writes some of his songs on guitar.
And that's what I'm going to do in this podcast. Share with you what it was like to first see the trailer for "Rocky" in movie theaters, and then what it was like to have the near extinct "movie experience " of seeing it for the first time when it was released. Also, why I think it is not only one of the most well written screenplays of all time, but one of the greatest boxing movies ever. And it's a "love " story,
Part 3 in my series "The Best Film Noirs of All Time". In Part 1 and Part 2 I talked about the 1st Top 10 List of Film Noirs. Here in Part 3 I'll give you the 2nd Top 10 List of the best film noirs, in my opinion. I'll introduce them to you, let you go away and watch them, then you come back in Part 4, and we'll fall deeper into them. But you'll want to fall deeper into this 2nd Top 10 list - lots of twists and turns on this one for you film noir buffs.
Looking at the lesser known and great director Samuel Fuller and five of his films - one as screenwriter, the other four as writer/director. An introduction to his work for all young writer/filmmakers not familiar with his films, and a keener look for those who are. He is truly so different in his filmmaking approach and you will see things in his movies that you will not see in others.
My third installment on how I wrote one of my early songs on guitar. This song "The Thought of You" I wrote in 1987 after my friends and I were sitting around and decided to have a contest to see who could write the best George Michael sounding song.
Part two of the 10 Best Film Noirs, and why the 10 listed in Part One are the best. We'll talk about their knockout spectacular endings, as well as the twists and turns each one takes, and the exceptional camerawork, great acting, and the story. Man, the story. Join me. But only after you've listened to Part One,
I'll give you a brief set-up on the 10 best film noirs, but won't tell you the endings, so you can go and watch them. After you experience the "kapow" that each one delivers, join me in Part 2 and I'll talk about what makes each one so sensational.
Reading of the 30 page short story "The Birds" by Daphne du Maurier, then compare and contrast how Alfred Hitchcock lifted it from the page to the movie screen. With audio commentary on the famous "Gas Station Scene" that has more cuts in it than the shower sequence in "Psycho".
A run thru the 10 most famous or well known Twilight Zone episodes. Then a look at "The Other 10" most famous Twilight Zone episodes which are just as good and some even creepier.
The first in an ongoing series looking at forgotten supporting actresses. Here we look at clips from 6 films from the actress Madeline Kahn.
How I wrote my second song "Nothing Gonna Stop Me" by using chords from other radio songs, and trying to say something when I had nothing to say.
In depth look at, and audio commentary to, murder scenes from 7 of Alfred Hitchcock's Films - Blackmail, Strangers On A Train, Psycho, Foreign Correspondent, Frenzy, Lifeboat and Torn Curtain
In depth look at, and audio commentary to , 3 of the longest single Tracking Shots in film history by Orson Welles, from two of his movies "Touch of Evil' and "The Stranger".
For singer-songwriters looking to sharpen their skills.. Gregg talks about and shows how he wrote one of his songs on guitar.