Film for Thought: Recent Episodes
Film for Thought
The Film For Thought Show is a discussion above all else. It's a platform where discussion of the audio-visual medium and everything that comes with it, expressed in the eyes of those who are new to the world of production.
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We discuss the process of making an entire short film from beginning to end. We go in-depth when it comes to our feelings about directing and writing movies, and our first impressions when getting a project off the ground.
We discuss how archetypes in storytelling, if done right, can be relevant even decades after being created. We use the example of Spiderman to explain how traits of relatability in characters transcend time, generations, and cultural barriers.
The pandemic has been hard on everyone, yet film students have had the daunting task of creating their first real projects under present circumstances. We discuss how the implications of COVID-19, and its restrictions, have made it difficult for students to produce their works.
The entertainment industry is currently on the precipice of change with current social movements and a higher standard of diversity being posed in and out of screen we discuss the changes that are soon to become a norm.
The corona virus has drastically changed the dynamics of the film/entertaiment industry. From development to deliverable, the entire audio-visual medium is being haulted to a grinding stop, and we are talking about it.
On this episode of Film for Thought, we discuss this year's Oscars. Specifically, we go into detail on reasoning of which movies we believe are going to win or not. We also discuss our general thoughts and opinions on movies of the past year, and how they attributed to this year's contenders.
Host: Michael Lardizabal
Guests: Chris Greening, Jiro Roma, Maya Lewis
Producers: Monica Vega & Michael Lardizabal
Editor: Michael Lardizabal
On this episode of Film For Thought, we discuss music video production, students in the film program, and the creative overlap of auditory and visual media. We go over the experience of film students when it comes to the music scene, as well as the musical perspective of the production of visual interpretations for music.
Host: Michael Lardizabal || Instagram: @michaellardizabalforsure
Guests: Troy Pierre II II Instagram: @swagga_t & @frmthemindof; Samuel Beal; Chris Greening || Instagram: @chrisalangreening; Alvin || Instagram: @alfilmedit
Producer: Monica Vega
Editor: Michael Lardizabal
Music: Samuel Beal || Instagram: @samuel.beal
On this episode of Film For Thought, we discuss the worst movies of the decade. Whether because of disappointment or simply flopping, we evaluate and list each mentioned movie accordingly in order to discern which is truly the worst movie of the decade.
Host: Michael Lardizabal
Producers: Monica Vega & Michael Lardizabal
Editors: Michael Lardizabal
On the fourth episode of Film For Thought, we discuss the top movies of the decade.
Host: Michael Lardizabal
Guests: Gianna Vacca, Jiro Roma, Maya Lewis, Ben Goldberg, Carmen Dunning
Producers: Monica Vega & Michael Lardizabal
Editors: Michael Lardizabal
We continue discussing subscription-based originals by HBO, Amazon, and the new streaming service Disney+.
Host: Michael Lardizabal
Guests: CJ Villavasso, Jiro Roma, Maya Lewis
Producers: Michael Lardizabal & Monica Vega
Editors: Michael Lardizabal
On the second episode of Film For Thought, we discuss subscription-based originals and how the platform of entertainment has changed since the arrival of Netflix.
Host: Michael Lardizabal
Guests: CJ Villavasso, Jiro Roma, Maya Lewis
Producers: Michael Lardizabal & Monica Vega
Editors: Michael Lardizabal
In the first episode of Film for Thought, we discuss the evolution of superhero movies and television. Specifically, different interpretations of Rated R superhero movies and TV and their evolution in recent years.
Host: Michael Lardizabal
Guests: Carmen Dunning, Ben Goldberg, Gianna Vaca
Producer: Monica Vega
Editors: Michael Lardizabal & Monica Vega