You
This hit Netflix series only gets bigger, but was it actually a Netflix show? How does the author’s books affect the story? And why do people let a killer kill…for love?
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Extras:
trailer, You season 3 (2021) https://bit.ly/younetflix1
article, showrunner Sera Gamble https://bit.ly/younetflix2
article, actor Penn Badgley https://bit.ly/younetflix3
interview, author Caroline Kepnes https://bit.ly/younetflix4
interview, author Caroline Kepnes (2018) https://bit.ly/younetflix5
roundtable conversation, Caroline, Sera, and Penn https://bit.ly/younetflix6
video, Evan’s film with Dylan Arnold https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
In the Heights
Learn the long road to making the latest Lin-Manuel Miranda musical project, the history of the genre, and what controversy surrounds the film.
Extras:
trailer, In the Heights (2021) http://bit.ly/itheights1
music, Big Pun tribute mix http://bit.ly/itheights6
article, history of the original production http://bit.ly/itheights9
article, Japanese production http://bit.ly/itheights2
article, on the swimming pool scene http://bit.ly/itheights3
video, on Busby Berkeley choreography http://bit.ly/itheights4
video, Fred Astaire’s Royal Wedding ceiling dance http://bit.ly/itheights5
trailer, Hail Caesar! (2016) http://bit.ly/itheights7
article, history of musical films http://bit.ly/itheights8
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The Princess Bride
How did this endearing, comforting fantasy tale come to be? Learn why the book is so different in the telling, and the life and journey of William Goldman in turning books into films.
Extras:
trailer, The Princess Bride (1987) http://bit.ly/pbride1
document, the “missing scene” from the book http://bit.ly/pbride2
book, Adventures in the Screen Trade (memoir) http://bit.ly/pbride3
article, making of the film http://bit.ly/pbride4
book, on the life of William Goldman http://bit.ly/pbride5
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Promising Young Woman
(Spoilers! Don’t listen until you’ve seen!) Learn the history of the genre, the many literary and film references, and the origin from ancient Greece.
Extras:
- trailer, Promising Young Woman (2020)
http://bit.ly/promisingyw1
- screenplay, Promising Young Woman
http://bit.ly/promisingyw2
- interview, Emerald Fennell and Carey Mulligan
http://bit.ly/promisingyw3
- SNL satire, Welcome to Hell
http://bit.ly/promisingyw4
- article, I May Destroy You (HBO)
http://bit.ly/promisingyw5
- trailer, The Night of the Hunter (1955)
http://bit.ly/promisingyw6
- article, the story of Cassandra in Greek mythology
http://bit.ly/promisingyw7
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Bridgerton
Join us as we learn about stories of sex, scandal, and what makes the Regency and Romance genres so popular. Bridgerton is out on Netflix, based on the book series by Julia Quinn.
Extras:
trailer, Bridgerton http://bit.ly/bridgertontrailer
article, Queen Charlotte’s black ancestry http://bit.ly/charlotteart
book, Jane Austen’s England http://bit.ly/jaengland
book, Mad & Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency http://bit.ly/madandbadbook
interview, Shonda Rhimes (producer) http://bit.ly/shondainterview
interview, Chris Van Dusen (creator) http://bit.ly/chrisvdinterview
article, history of the romance novel http://bit.ly/romancehistory
article, Stacey Abrams’ romance novels http://bit.ly/staceyaromance
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Weddings
Come learn about where all those traditions come from, some great cinematic weddings, and where Evan and Taylor will be this week.
Extras:
article, origins of wedding traditions http://bit.ly/weddingtraditions1
article, origins of engagement ring http://bit.ly/weddingtradition2
article, Emperor Nero’s same-sex marriages http://bit.ly/nerowedding
website, Evan and Emily’s wedding https://www.theknot.com/us/emily-rayl-and-evan-russell-jan-2021
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Hallmark Christmas Movies
Hallmark is not just cards. Learn about the twisty history the company has in TV, children’s toys, and even a famous invention!
Extras:
Hallmark is not just cards. Learn about the twisty history the company has in TV, children’s toys, and even a famous invention!
happiest season trailer // 3 min http://bit.ly/happiestseasontrail
interview with hallmark programming vp // 39 min http://bit.ly/hallmarkvp
history of hallmark // article http://bit.ly/hallmarkcable
classic hallmark card commercial // 2 min http://bit.ly/hallmarkcommercial
every hallmark movie ever parody // 4 min http://bit.ly/hallmarkparody
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Moonlight
This week, we discuss the journey to creating the intimate story of growing up as a black gay man in Liberty City. Moonlight is based on the unreleased play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue” by Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Extras:
trailer for “Moonlight” // 2 min http://bit.ly/moonlighttrail
interview with Barry and Tarell // 17 min http://bit.ly/barrytarellint1
Borscht’s “Adventures of Christopher Bosh in the Multiverse!” // 11 minhttps://vimeo.com/64605295
Barry’s first film, “My Josephine” // 8 min https://vimeo.com/7456450
Barry’s PBS short, “Remigration” // 20 min http://bit.ly/remigration1
Barry’s Borscht short, “Chlorophyl” // 17 min https://vimeo.com/79167472
the story of the Borscht Corporation http://bit.ly/borschtcorp
“Tongues Untied” doc by Marlon Riggs // 54 min http://bit.ly/tonguesuntieddoc
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The Kissing Booth (by Beth Reekles)
Shakespeare wrote fan-fiction? There’s sexy Gulliver’s Travels fanart? This is our most salacious episode yet, as we dive into the world of self-publishing on Wattpad, fan lit, and the most watched film on Netflix.
Extras:
the trailer for The Kissing Booth 2 // video https://bit.ly/kissingboothtrailer
how The Kissing Booth film became popular // article https://bit.ly/kissbooth1
the self-publishing website Wattpad // website https://www.wattpad.com
Jacob Elordi (Noah) on the show // article https://bit.ly/kissbooth2
the story behind “After” // article https://bit.ly/afterbook1
Gulliver’s travels fanfiction art // article https://bit.ly/gulliverfanfic
Henry Fielding’s 1740’s fanfiction // article https://bit.ly/fanfiction1
a history of fanfiction // article https://bit.ly/fanfiction2
trailer for The Edge of Seventeen // video https://bit.ly/edgeof17trailer
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Love, Victor (Love, Simon by Becky Albertalli)
Learn about the work that brought gay teen love stories to the mainstream. Love, Victor is on Hulu and based on the film Love, Simon, adapted from the book Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda written by Becky Albertalli.
Extras:
trailer for Love, Victor on Hulu // video https://bit.ly/lovevictortralier
interview with writer Becky Albertalli on start // article https://bit.ly/beckyainterview
interview with writer Becky Albertalli on process // video https://bit.ly/beckyint2
Becky recommends Jaclyn Moriarty // article https://bit.ly/beckyjaclyn
database for LGBTQ books https://lgbtqreads.com
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Emma (by Jane Austen)
Journey with us into Regency England, Beverly Hills in the ’90’s, and what Jane Austen invented that changed literature.
Extras:
Emma. (2020) trailer // 2 min: https://bit.ly/emma2020trailer
Clueless (1995) trailer // 2 min: https://bit.ly/cluelesstrailer
interview with the writer (Eleanor Catton) // article: https://bit.ly/emmawriterinterview
interview with the director of Clueless // 10 min: https://bit.ly/amyheckerlingint
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Little Women (by Louisa May Alcott)
The story behind the progressive book from 150 years ago, and why it keeps being re-told. Little Women is based on the book by Louisa May Alcott.
Links:
- (WATCH) the trailer for the 2019 film:
http://bit.ly/littlewomen2019trail
- (WATCH) the trailer for the 1994 film:
http://bit.ly/littlewomen1994trail
- (WATCH) the reaction of Joey on Friends:
http://bit.ly/friendslittlewomen
- (WATCH) full episodes from the anime TV series:
http://bit.ly/animelittlewomen
- (WATCH) a comparison of the film adaptations:
- (READ) about A Long Fatal Love Chase:
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Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
Canoodling. By Jane Austen. This is a MEGA CLASSIC, so it’s a bit more exhaustive, but well worth knowing.
The 5 cool party topics -
1. The book is quite funny. Use the conversational flow that Elizabeth Bennet takes when things get awkward. Lightly call the person out next to you about it, so you both can take a breath and enjoy the moment.
2. Money, what’s it good for? Darcy had the equivalent of 300 million in assets, and he still had to learn to be himself. If people are talking about the state of their finances, tell ‘em it ain’t nothin.
3. Credit where it’s due. Jane Austen never got credit in her lifetime for this, and was always known as “The Author of Sense and Sensibility”. Now, she’s a household name.
4. This book sticks with folks because it deals with dating and emotions in the same ways we do today. Check out the scene you’re in, and if you or someone else is feeling overwhelmed, lean in and have fun, like Elizabeth did.
5. Play an icebreaker game with people asking the last 5 things the purchased, and try to guess an opinion of their personality based on that. It’s sure to get a laugh, and then sober people up with the truth about TARGET.
Transcript coming soon.