Two Friends! With A Podcast: Recent Episodes
Thomas Torrey & Justin Moretto
Filmmaker Thomas Torrey and scientist Justin Moretto discuss their friendship, partnership, creativity, identity, ambition and other crises on their journey toward self-discovery.
Thomas & Justin have kept their prolific weekly pace of 2022 going with yet another discussion covering Justin contemplaying moving abroad and Thomas' latest film project.
After a couple months without an episode, we catch up and provide excuses for the hiatus. Thomas goes in depth on the new indie film project he's been working on.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Thomas & Justin have a totally unplanned, but fun and insightful, discussion on nostalgia, including favorite concerts, vinyl records, video games and more. Plus, Thomas gives some film project updates.
Notes:
"Beloved - Kiss It Goodbye Live DVD" is available here on YouTube.
For more on the band Beloved, visit their Facebook page here.
"Only Murders in the Building" is available on Hulu.
The Shashibo Cube is available on Amazon.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Thomas and Justin fight over which bomb turkeys (movies that failed both commercially and critically) are worth defending, including Last Action Hero, Orange County and The Lake House.
Notes:
"Last Action Hero" and "Orange County" are available on HBOMax.
"The Lake House" is available to rent on iTunes, etc.
"Rudy" is available on Amazon Prime.
"Ted Lasso" is available on Apple TV+.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
What makes a good movie or book title? We spend more time than is appropriate discussing this very question. Plus, Justin weighs on in on current COVID concerns, and Thomas recommends the best film of 2021 so far.
Notes:
"Spinning Silver" by Naomi Novik is available wherever you get your books.
"Pig" is available to rent on iTunes, Amazon or wherever you rent movies.
"Keep the River On Your Right" is, in fact, a documentary, and its full title is: "Keep the River On Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale".
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Back from a short summer hiatus we have a low energy conversation on the books we're reading, movie exhibition and online login portals. Featuring the music of Jude Moses.
Notes:
"Foundation" is coming to Apple TV+ September 24.
"Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry" is available on Apple TV+.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
July travel has got us all busy, but we wanted to check in quickly with an unpolished, unedited episode for some updates on Thomas's film pitching at the Cannes Market, Justin's new work position, and a few picks to get you through the summer heat.
Notes:
"Gunpowder Milkshake" is available on Netflix.
"I Think You Should Leave" is available on Netflix.
"Mare of Easttown" is available on HBO.
"No Sudden Move" is available on HBO.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Thomas and Justin discuss two new movies: "A Quiet Place Part 2" and Bo Burnham's comedy special "Inside". Plus, the guys have a thoughtful discussion on the tolls we pay to travel the roads we take.
Notes:
Thanks to Tom Cochrane for "Life is a Highway".
"A Quiet Place Part 2" is currently in theaters.
"Inside" by Bo Burnham is available Netflix.
"Saints & Cinema" Podcast can be found at https://www.saintsandcinema.com.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Thomas and Justin dive deep and wide into a discussion on movie villains and their tragic backstories. Plus, the guys wrestle with how we're supposed to view the villains of everyday life, and the degree to which art and life influence each other. All that and more.
Notes:
Featured music: "Transgressor" by Quiet Company. www.quietcompanymusic.com
"The Mitchells vs The Machines" is available on Netflix.
"Inside" and "Make Happy" by Bo Burnham are available Netflix.
"Nanette" by Hannah Gadsby is available on Netflix.
The mountains are literally all over the world.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
TV host and producer Nev Schulman joins Thomas and Justin for an in-depth conversation on Catfish the movie and TV show, Dancing with the Stars, fatherhood, social media, vintage cars, motorcycles and so much more. Plus, Thomas gives a shout out to the band Luxury on the release of their feature documentary, Parallel Love.
Notes:
Nev Schulman can be found at www.nevschulman.com.
Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury can be found at https://www.parallel-love.com.
Featured musical guest Luxury can be found at https://luxury.bandcamp.com.
"The Mitchells vs The Machines" is available on Netflix.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Thomas and Justin discuss updates on their respective projects, including Justin's novel and Thomas' film, leading to a conversation on agents in show business. Plus, Thomas' backyard firepit redesign leads to a poignant discussion on our cultural addiction to productivity.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:13 Justin's Novel Update
00:07:25 Agents
00:25:01 Thomas' Film Update
00:30:52 Hedging Hope
00:37:01 Addicted to Productivity
00:59:30 Two Picks!
01:06:43 Outro
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Thomas and Justin break down the different models of story structure using Die Hard as a template. Plus, they offer a short career highlight of Chinese director John Woo.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:21 Sun Valley Film Festival Producers Grant
00:03:14 John Woo
00:14:08 Story Structure, Part 1
00:37:59 Story Structure, Part 2
00:58:35 Two Picks!
01:04:52 Outro
Notes:
Google "Freytag's Pyramid" for myriad discussions on this structure model.
"The Myth of the 3 Act Structure" by Film Critics Hulk
Poetics by Aristotle
The Might Ducks: Game Changers is available on Disney+.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Justin humors Thomas by letting him recount his favorite films of 2020, in honor of the upcoming Academy Awards. They even fight about one of them.
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:28 Best Films of 2020, Part 1
00:29:46 Best Films of 2020, Part 2
00:59:22 Two Picks! & Outro
Notes:
Bad Education is available to stream on HBOMax.
Nomadlandis available to stream on Hulu.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottomis available to stream on Netflix.
One Night in Miamiis available to stream on Prime.
Minari is available for rent or purchase.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is available on Netflix.
First Cow is available to rent or stream on Showtime.
The Killing of Two Lovers will be available to rent May 14.
The Assistant is available to stream on Hulu.
Sound of Metal is available to stream on Prime.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Thomas gives an update on his feature film project, how financing challenges are causing him to pivot, and the alchemy of getting a movie made. Plus, Justin explains how vaccines work and the benefits of a guilt-free nap.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 Vaccines
00:12:11 "All the Names We Buried" Update
00:26:28 Timing
00:37:02 One Last Try
00:40:26 Two Picks!
00:45:24 Outro
Notes:
Visit blurb.com for more information on making a cool photo book.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
Recording artist John Mark McMillan joins us for an in-depth discussion on his musical journey. He discusses turning a dream into a plan, making a living as an indie music artist, social media marketing, mistakes young artists make, and more.
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:56 A Dream to a Plan
00:18:40 The Business of the Dream
00:29:33 Making a Living
00:32:42 Social Media Marketing
00:38:22 The Economics of Music
00:45:32 The Next Ten Years
00:54:43 Albums That Still Hold Up
00:58:37 Three Picks!
01:04:23 Outro
Notes:
John Mark McMillan's music can be streamed or purchased wherever you listen to music. Visit www.johnmarkmcmillan.com to follow him and his music.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
We discuss writing dialog for film and novels, as well as the craft of hard world building versus soft world building.
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:35 Writing Dialog
00:31:15 Dialog from Michael Clayton
00:36:00 Dialog from David Mamet
00:38:56 Dialog from Goodbye Solo
00:41:27 Dialog from Hell or High Water
00:44:37 World Building
01:05:58 Two Picks!
01:10:24 Outro
Notes:
Just read dialog excerpts from the books "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng and "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner.
Thomas played dialog excerpts from the films "Michael Clayton", "Glengarry Glen Ross", "Goodbye Solo", and "Hell or High Water".
"Derek DelGaudio: In & Of Itself" is available on Hulu.
"Uprooted" by Naomi Novik is available wherever you get your books.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
We unpack and demystify our respective jobs as a scientist in the biotech world (Justin) and as a director in film and commercials (Thomas). Plus, Justin lends his expertise to a discussion on the COVID vaccine, and more.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:11 - COVID Vaccine
09:52 - What Justin Does as a Scientist
27:51 - What Thomas Does as a Director
50:39 - Two Picks! Recommendations
55:20 - Outro
Notes & Links:
"The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin is available on Amazon.
Panera's Coffee Subscription is available on their website.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
We discuss the two types of creativity, establishing creative rituals and creating a creative environment to work in. In addition, Justin confesses to not liking Star Wars or Lord of the Rings and we go deep on survival tactics in the arctic (courtesy of "Alone").
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Star Wars & Lord of the Rings
07:56 - The Types of Creativity
32:52 - Creative Environment
42:47 - Beat Saber
45:17 - Alone
53:36 - Outro
Notes & Links:
"Imagine: How Creativity Works" by Jonah Lehrer is available on Amazon.
"Beat Saber" is available on beatsaber.com.
"Alone" is available from the History Channel and on Hulu.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
In episode 02 of our podcast, filmmaker Thomas Torrey and scientist Justin Moretto discuss how the current streaming landscape is hurting cinematic art. In addition, the guys discuss their personal experiences with trauma and the things people say to console.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:11 - Typewriters & Samsung
05:03 - The Netflix Problem
34:42 - Bravery in Pain
53:12 - Two Picks!
Notes & Links:
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is available on Netflix.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.
In episode 01 of our podcast, filmmaker Thomas Torrey and scientist Justin Moretto discuss how they launched a film company together which lead to difficult but formative crises of identity (and finances). In addition, they discuss the paranormal scifi novel that Justin is currently writing, and argue about the difference between plot and situation.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Our Backstory
14:03 - Minor Premise is Out Now!
14:51 - Identity Crises
37:42 - Justin's Novel
45:26 - Situation vs. Plot
01:01:10 - It's A Wonderful Life
01:06:10 - Two Picks!
01:09:59 - Outro
Notes & Links:
"The Cliff Walk" by Don S. Snyder
"On Writing" by Stephen King
Pixar's "Soul" is available on Disney+
"It's A Wonderful Life" is available to stream on Prime
"The Snow Child" by Eowyn Ivey
Corrections:
Thomas meant to say "two ounces" when referring to the ingredients of the Viking Mule.
Links:
Podcast: www.twofriendswithapodcast.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/twofriendspod
Thomas: www.thomastorrey.com
Bad Theology: www.badtheologypictures.com
Copyright 2021 Bad Theology Pictures Inc.