Behind the Flicks: Recent Episodes
Independent Creator Studios
Behind the Flicks is a show all about me (Andrew) sharing as many facts as I know about filmmaking and directors and behind the scenes info about movies and whatnot to my co-host, Arianna. ...And you’ll join us for the ride.
starring Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy.YouTube: youtube.com/@independentcreator…si=OIyCBChWZs6-vsosinstagram: www.instagram.com/andrewfrankg/X(twitter): x.com/indie_creatorsBlueSky: bsky.app/profile/indiecreators.bsky.social
.YouTube: https://youtube.com/@independentcreatorstudios6741?si=OIyCBChWZs6-vsosinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfrankg/X(twitter): https://x.com/indie_creatorsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indiecreators.bsky.social
STRUCTURE indiegogo campaign: https://igg.me/at/STRUCTURE/x/38420430#/Robert's links: linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Robertbellissimoatthemovies?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=778754ca-8e71-4e5f-9c31-8b3492fd07fdChannel: https://youtube.com/@robertbellissimoatthemovies?si=QGqx6-l0V5WgVfkqPatreon: patreon.com/RobertBellissimoAtTheMoviesIn which I am joined by film critic & actor Robert Bellissimo to discuss Goin' Down the Road, Canadian cinema & more.instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfrankg/X(twitter): https://x.com/indie_creatorsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indiecreators.bsky.socialOther episodes of the pod: https://on.soundcloud.com/PPLRhspotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DOdAxDe5Vg4kEIZmMjpnz?si=e715d2ec8a0a442bapple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-flicks/id1549353753
Follow Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/brianjayjones.comhttps://www.instagram.com/brianjayjones?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==In which biographer Brian Jay Jones joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion, including his writing process, American Graffiti, his biographies on Jim Henson & George Lucas, and much more! Plus a special announcement in the middle of the episode.Independent Creator Studios YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@independentcreatorstudios6741?si=t2KsCS50z2SXLlxEinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfrankg/X(twitter): https://x.com/indie_creatorsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indiecreators.bsky.social
Buy "George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director":Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/George-Cukors-People-Director-Culture/dp/0231210825?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Columbia University Press: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/george-cukors-people/9780231558617In this wide-ranging episode, I interview Joseph McBride to discuss his book "George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director", Cukor's involvement in the making of "All Quiet on the Western Front", and much more. Plus, Max & I discuss the film in question & make an announcement regarding the future of Independent Creator Studios.instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfrankg/X(twitter): https://x.com/indie_creatorsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indiecreators.bsky.social
Purchase "John Ford" by Joseph McBride & Michael Wilmington on Amazon:https://a.co/d/dLlR8AOand University Press of Kentucky: https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813198378/john-fordIn which Arianna & I are honored to be joined by film historian, professor, former screenwriter and Variety critic Joseph McBride to discuss the revised and expanded edition of his book on legendary director John Ford. We also discuss Ford's final film, "7 Women".
In which I am thrilled to interview George Stevens, Jr. in anticipation of the upcoming restoration screening of his father's film "Shane". Tickets to the upcoming screening on December 10th, 2023 at the Academy Museum in Hollywood: https://www.academymuseum.org/en/programs/detail/shane-018b0212-994e-a8bd-4b97-3c6c38cd2291
Israa's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israaalkamali/Israa's Feature Film instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanxiousplace/Israa's IMDbPro: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm12746388?ref_=ib_nv_usr_profileIn which we are joined by Israa Al-Kamali (Director, Screenwriter, & Co-founder of the Independent Iraqi Film Festival) to discuss Charlotte Wells's feature film debut, "Aftersun".
In which we are joined by Paul Lauden to discuss Zucker-Abrahams-Zuckers' 1980 comedy, "Airplane!"Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChannelSurfingStudios
Contribute to the "Ways to Fly" crowdfunding campaign (ends Sept. 15th, 2023): https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ways-to-fly-short-film#/Follow "Ways to Fly" on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waystoflyshort/& twitter: https://x.com/waystoflyshort?s=20Follow Kirby on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbysaid/Twitter: https://x.com/kirbysaid?s=20website: https://bio.site/kirbysaidFollow Efa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aye_effie/In which I am joined by writer/director Kirby Marshall-Collins & producer Efa Akutekha to discuss the Steven Spielberg/Stanley Kubrick collaboration, "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence" (unfortunately without Arianna)"
In which Arianna & I are joined by writer Lameece Elmasri to discuss the 2003 swashbuckling classic!Follow Lameece on: Instagram - @Lameece13 https://www.instagram.com/lameece13/Twitter - @Lameece13 https://twitter.com/lameece13?s=20TikTok - @meecemeeceTracy Keshek/Red Siren Entertainment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsirenent/
In which we are joined by writer & line producer Chris Smith to discuss the ins & outs of filmmaking & Tarsem's 2006 film, "The Fall".
In which we're joined by screenwriter Michail Eggelhoefer to discuss Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash" & the film's history.Follow Michail on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichailEggs?s=20and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michail_a_e/
In which special guest Mattao Lindsay joins Arianna & I for an in-depth conversation about 1990's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"....TURTLE POWER!!Matt's channel: https://youtube.com/@mattaoscornerVideo version of the pod: https://youtu.be/HJrMJzJtNps
In which Arianna & I are thrilled to be joined by Elizabeth Whitfield – co-writer & star of my short film "Unnatural Beast" – to discuss the iconic film, "The Blair Witch Project".Lizzie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziedancingagain/Lizzie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethwhitfield4745/videosVideo version of the pod: https://youtu.be/WF5CxIbpFVs
In which I watched an A+ comedy classic & Arianna must have watched a completely different film.
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Arianna & I are joined by Garrett McDade & Max Hurley in our least mature episode.
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In which animator, compositor, illustrator and my former classmate - Peter Coish - joins Arianna and I to discuss "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse".
Jake's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0NcjjmqyWLNwWXHaQVcSA My LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gentile-006129153/
In which Arianna and I are joined by Brian Gentile to discuss 1977's "Star Wars".
Link to a video explaining the various versions of "Star Wars" (as referenced in this episode): https://youtu.be/mGrXO2RDzLg
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Arianna & I are joined by "Kill Bill" enthusiasts Sandy Bein & Sarah Gentile on this episode of the pod.
Arianna & I are joined by Garrett McDade & Max Hurley to discuss the impact of and facts behind "Pulp Fiction".
EXTENDED video version of this episode available on Independent Creator Studios' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI7mtMtzc_CYjS1aoTVUSQ
In part 3 of our conversation with Joseph McBride, we cover a variety of topics, from filmmaking during the pandemic to Orson Welles, and beyond!
Pre-order Joseph McBride's upcoming books: "Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge": https://cup.columbia.edu/book/billy-wilder/9780231201469 "Whatever Happened to Orson Welles?: A Portrait of an Independent Career" (updated edition): https://www.amazon.com/What-Ever-Happened-Orson-Welles/dp/0813152372/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/135-3925078-4061546?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0813152372&pd_rd_r=aef9629d-d9aa-4596-92fd-6908ff4d72a5&pd_rd_w=HrKsk&pd_rd_wg=eoZGm&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb&pf_rd_r=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ&psc=1&refRID=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ
Watch the video edition of this pod on Independent Creator Studios' YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI7mtMtzc_CYjS1aoTVUSQ
In part 2 of our conversation with Joseph McBride, we discuss his work on the 1979 comedy-musical cult classic, "Rock 'n' Roll High School".
Pre-order Joseph McBride's upcoming books: "Billy Wilder: Dancing on the Edge": https://cup.columbia.edu/book/billy-wilder/9780231201469 "Whatever Happened to Orson Welles?: A Portrait of an Independent Career" (updated edition): https://www.amazon.com/What-Ever-Happened-Orson-Welles/dp/0813152372/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/135-3925078-4061546?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0813152372&pd_rd_r=aef9629d-d9aa-4596-92fd-6908ff4d72a5&pd_rd_w=HrKsk&pd_rd_wg=eoZGm&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb&pf_rd_r=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ&psc=1&refRID=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ
Watch the video edition of this pod on Independent Creator Studios' YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI7mtMtzc_CYjS1aoTVUSQ
Arianna & I are thrilled to have film critic, professor, author and historian Joseph McBride on the podcast! In part 1 of our conversation with him, we discuss "The Other Side of the Wind", directed by Orson Welles (and co-starring our guest!)
Pre-order Joseph McBride's upcoming books: "Billy Wilder; Dancing on the Edge": https://cup.columbia.edu/book/billy-wilder/9780231201469 "Whatever Happened to Orson Welles" (updated edition): https://www.amazon.com/What-Ever-Happened-Orson-Welles/dp/0813152372/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_2/135-3925078-4061546?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0813152372&pd_rd_r=aef9629d-d9aa-4596-92fd-6908ff4d72a5&pd_rd_w=HrKsk&pd_rd_wg=eoZGm&pf_rd_p=337be819-13af-4fb9-8b3e-a5291c097ebb&pf_rd_r=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ&psc=1&refRID=E6JGRJY5NZ38V3ZPW9SZ
Watch the video edition of this pod on Independent Creator Studios' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI7mtMtzc_CYjS1aoTVUSQ
Arianna & I are joined by 2 great filmmakers to discuss the crime epic - "Heat" - and I make a fool of myself (as per usual).
In which Arianna enthusiastically endorses the 1980's time travel classic...& I drop facts about its making.
Arianna & I talk about Stanley Kubrick's dark comedy, "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb".
In which Arianna & I discuss "Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs" & how early Disney animations were created.
In honor of "The Muppet Show"'s release today on Disney Plus, we cover my favorite Muppet movie, "The Muppet Christmas Carol".
In which I drop a few facts about Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights" (& Arianna gives the film a shocking grade!!)
In our second episode, Arianna & I explore some facts about "Taxi Driver" (& have a philosophical discussion on controversial content in movies).