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Frames of Reference
by Joseph W. and Mark D.
Frames of Reference—a podcast where co-hosts Mark and Joseph take a focused dive into the conversations shaping contemporary cinema. Whether it's a titan classic film pitted against modern arthouse, or a dissection of an adapted story, 'Frames of Reference' aims to revive a global appreciation for cinema through comparison, discussion, and reflection on our favorite movies throughout time. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
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Directing (Singin’ in the Rain | La La Land)
Mark and Joseph look at one of Hollywood’s most unique and theatrical genres in this musical special all about directors. The two pictures are a cult classic about the end of the silent era, Singin’ in the Rain, directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelley, accompanied by Damien Chazelle’s modern...
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Editing (It's A Wonderful Life | The Holdovers)
In this Christmas Special, Mark and Joseph discuss the elemental glue that holds together your favorite films. Editing, the art of shot transitions, is the penultimate step in turning a screenplay into a cinematic masterpiece. Mark and Joseph discuss the technology, philosophy, and execution of...
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Acting (The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | True Grit)
In this episode, Mark and Joseph are joined by a special guest to discuss the lifeblood of film itself: the actors. They critique the progression of acting from theatrical expressiveness to understated realism by studying two iconic westerns. 1962’s The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance starring the...
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Animation (Sleeping Beauty | Tangled)
Today, Mark, Joseph, and a special guest, look at classic Disney animation. Animation is more than just a genre, it is an entirely different medium than traditional film, but the elements apply just the same. Join our trio of hosts as they discuss topics related to animation studios, the role of...
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Halloween Special: Production Design (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari | Shutter Island)
Happy Halloween! In this special episode Mark and Joseph take a look at the production design of two iconic horror movies. First, our oldest selection to date, 1920s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, is considered by most to be the first horror movie of all time. Comparing that to Martin Scorceses...
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Digital vs Film (Lawerence of Arabia | Dune: Part Two)
Today Joseph and Mark explore two tales of wanderlust and desert dust. Perhaps the most epic tale of all time, Lawrence of Arabia crosses blades with the masterpiece Dune: Part Two in the finale of our Cinematography mini-series to determine how the elements of film has changed through the sands…
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Digital Cinematography (Avatar | The Batman)
In the newest era of cinematography digital cameras have brought unimaginable worlds to life. From the lively flora and fauna of Pandora in James Cameron’s Avatar, to the grim underbelly of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, digital cameras have reshaped the movies we love today. Though the technology has...
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Get to Know Joseph ( Oppenheimer | Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse)
In today’s bonus episode Mark interviews co-host Joseph W. to look at two of his favorite films that tackle how we utilize the weight of expectations: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse, a revolutionary animated film, and Oppenheimer, a revolutionary tale of the Nuclear frontier. Afterwards they...
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Film Cinematography (2001: A Space Odyssey | Interstellar)
Today’s episode sets the stage for our mini series on the elements of cinematography through the years. In this first episode Mark and Joseph critique film cinematography by looking at the genre defining 2001: A Space Odyssey, and a monolith in and of itself, Interstellar. Tune in as they discuss...
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Get to Know Mark ( Seven Samurai | How to Train Your Dragon)
Today’s Bonus episode is all about Frames of Reference co-host Mark! Joseph interviews Mark; centered around his life experience with film, his favorite films, and filmmakers, before diving into a thorough cross examination of Marks two favorite movies: Seven Samurai, and How to Train Your Dragon.
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Elements - Sound Design (Alien | A Quiet Place)
Today’s episode covers sound design old and new. By analyzing Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece Alien against its modern analog, John Krazinski’s A Quiet Place, Mark and Joseph set out to determine if modern technology has made sound design inherently better. They go over important aspects of a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Frames of Reference—a podcast where co-hosts Mark and Joseph take a focused dive into the conversations shaping contemporary cinema. Whether it's a titan classic film pitted against modern arthouse, or a dissection of an adapted story, 'Frames of Reference' aims to revive a global appreciation for cinema through comparison, discussion, and reflection on our favorite movies throughout time. Thanks for listening!
HOSTED BY
Joseph W. and Mark D.
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Frames of Reference—a podcast where co-hosts Mark and Joseph take a focused dive into the conversations shaping contemporary cinema. Whether it's a titan classic film pitted against modern arthouse, or a dissection of an adapted story, 'Frames of Reference' aims to revive a global appreciation for...
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