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Talking Pictures with Paul Booth
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Our hosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell discuss everything from the latest films and television series to what’s playing on the film festival circuit. They review the newest and best, the quirky and artistic, things you’ve heard of, and hidden gems you’ll want to see. They also interview the filmmakers themselves - just wait until you listen to the unique and fun interviews with directors, cinematographers, crew members, actors and everyone else who helps make movie magic happen! You’ll want to listen to these eye opening deep dive discussions. This is not your ordinary film review podcast.
Episodes
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San Diego International Film Festival - Film Reviews
Our host Paul goes to the San Diego International Film Festival to watch this years films and what experience it was. From the short "How to a void a sappy goodbye to the documentary films "Passing on wisdom", and "The yin & yang of Gerry Lopez". Then on to the features films with "The Wind & The...
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Review: Find Her
Paul reviews Find Her a movie about when ex-cop Isaiah Slade arrives in a small town searching for answers to a murdered ranch owner and his missing daughter, it slowly becomes clear he has his own personal agenda to finding the truth.
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Interview with Director Skye Borgman
Host Paul Booth and Director Skye Borgman discuss her latest Netflix hit Sins of Our Mother. This three part series takes a dynamic look at a very scary and true tale.. Skye brings us a refreshing chat about filmmaking, storytelling, journalism and the deep-dive of telling a true story. Skye…
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Interview with Nik Fackler
Host Paul Booth and award-winning writer/director Nik Fackler dive into all aspects of his new films HIDDEN PLACES. These films fall under Experimental, if you chose a genre, but Nik brings to light that filmmaking is an experiment. Nik lends insight to discussing music, cinematography, editing…
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A review of Almost Famous
Paul takes a trip back in time to review this 2001 classic Almost Famous, written and directed by Cameron Crowe, Starring Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit and Kate Hudson along many more amazing actors. This being one of Paul's favourite movies, he does have a lot but this must be close it to number…
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Back to the Drive-in - Review
Paul reviews April Wrights new documentary "Back to the Drive-in" this is a must see film if you love film and drive-ins
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Interview with Pamela Alch - Script Supervisor
Paul interviews Pamela Alch Script Supervisor her extensive career spans a huge range of movie history from movies such classics as the Big Chill, Ferris Bueller's Day off to modern films Ray with Jamie fox to Mr and Mrs Smith with Brad Pitt just to name only a small few.
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Interview with Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith
Listen to this fascinating chat with Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith from starting her The Film Festival Doctor business help films get into the right festivals. We then detour into her interesting PHD Thesis on Quentin Tarantino films and the effects on audiences. Weaved in all of this we chat about her...
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Interview with Marcus Mizelle
Paul sits down with Marcus Mizelle to chat about his films "Something In The Water" and "Belle Vie". The conversation then delves into filmmaking as an independent filmmaker to being a filmmaker in Hollywood in and outs.
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King Richard: Nominated for Best Picture - Review
King Richard Nominated for an Oscar in the Best Picture Category. Paul Booth reviews King Richard staring Will Smith as Richard Williams, Saniyya Sidney as Venus Williams and Demi Singleton as Serena Williams. The film is a look at how this family beat the odds and become tennis superstars.
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THE UNMAKING OF A COLLEGE - Review
Paul Booth reviews the latest documentary from Director Amy Goldstein. THE UNMAKING OF A COLLEGE DOC. It is currently has a limited-theatrical run in N.Y.C and Los Angeles. This documentary dives into America's longest sit-in, in the History of the United States over the 2019 financial crisis at...
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Interviews with Costume Designer Luis Sequeira
Host Paul Booth interviews Costume Designer Luis Sequeira whose work garnered him an Oscar-Nominaton on the Best Picture winner The Shape of Water. Luis describes the collaborative nature of costumes, the various departments that work together to bring the characters look to life. Luis also takes...
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Every DAY IN KAIMUKĪ - Review
Our Host Paul Booth reviews Every DAY IN KAIMUKĪ the first Hawaiian feature film to be in Sundance Film Festival. Simply put this film is an Hawaiian story about the difficult decision to leaving the island for the main land to seek out opportunities that can not be found at home.
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Review: The classic White Men Can't Jump
Our host review The 1992 classic White Men Can't Jump staring Wesley Snips, woody Harrelson and Rosie Perez.
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Can't buy me love - Review
Our host Paul Booth looks back at this 80s classic "Can't buy me love" starring a young Patrick Dempsey and Amanda Peterson.
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Review: Who is Amos Otis?
Our Host Paul Booth reviews this intriguing feature film "Who is Amos Otis?" Written and Directed by Greg Newberry. A film about a man named Amos Otis, after he assassinating the President, Amos Otis pleads self-defense and must convince the jury he saved the world from an unhinged ruler.
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House of Gucci Review
Our host Paul Booth reviews House of Gucci directed by Ridley Scott and staring Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci and Al Pacino as Aldo Gucci. Paul give his thoughts on Ridley Scotts latest film.
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A California Christmas: City Lights - Interview with Director Shaun Piccinino and Cinematographer Brad Rushing C.S.C.
Host Paul Booth discuss the making of A California Christmas: City Lights coming to Netflix on December 16th the sequel to last year's smash-hit A California Christmas which hit #1 world-wide. We are joined by Cinematographer Brad Rushing C.S.C. and Director Shaun Piccinino to talk about the…
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Netflix's MIXTAPE: Interview with 1st Assistant Director Peter Dashkewytch
Host Paul Booth and First Assistant Director Peter Dashkewytch discuss Netflix's MIXTAPE and the role of the 1st AD. This wonderful-heartwarming movie is directed by Valerie Weiss (The Archer, Outerbanks). Mixtape is the story of young-girl raised by her Grandma, who discovers a Mixtape made by…
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Tick Tick Boom interview with Alice Brooks A.S.C
Host Paul Booth interviews Alice Brooks A.S.C for Lynn Manuel-Miranda's directorial debut Tick Tick Boom. The game-changing Producer of Hamilton and In the Heights hits a home-run with this incendiary Film starring Andrew Garfield (The Social Network, Hacksaw Ridge). Alice returns to the show and...
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Interview with Director Suzanne Kai
Host Paul Booth and Director Suzanne Kai dive into her Multi-Award-Winning Documentary (Newport Beach Film Festival Best Music Film) Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong Torres. As an Emmy-Nominated Journalist in the Bay Area, Suzanne brings us into the world of 70s iconic Rock...
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Documentary Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres - Review
Host Paul Booth reviews the documentary Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres. Paul examines the appreciation and love for music and S.F. the movie sheds light on and restores.
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More Coverage of The 41 Hawaii International Film Festival
Host Paul Booth continues his coverage of The 41 Hawaii International Film Festival. He will be discussing Hawaii made films. As a reviewer of Hawaii film's Paul brings the unique perspective that his work has played at HIFF, won the Hawaii Made section in 2001, he has curated Hawaii film…
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The 41st Hawaii International Film Festival
Host Paul Booth reviews three documentaries for The 41st Hawaii International Film Festival. Girl's Can't Surf (Australia) The First Step (U.S.A.) Atomic Cover-Up For more info www.hiff.org
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Interview with Clay Griffith Production Designer
Host Paul Booth and Production Designer Clay Griffith dive into the fun and inspirations of his many film credits. The talk moves around albums, musicians and some lessons that came up along the way. As a Production Designer Clay Griffith has helped bring to life films such as Dolemite is my…
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Interview with Director Machete at the 22nd Newport Beach Film Festival
Host Paul Booth interviews Director Machete Bang Bang about her Film Moon Manor, which just had its screening at the 22nd Newport Beach Film Festival. Machete and Paul go into her creative Process as Co-Director, Co-Writer, Co-Producer and Editor of this wonderful and hilarious Film about a man's...
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San Diego Film Festival Coverage 2021
Host Paul Booth reviews three films from the 22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival. Brother, I Cry (Feature, Canada), The Novice (Feature, U.S.A.) presented by IFC Films and Entitled (Short, U.S.A) directed by Kelsey Fordham which Paul interviews Kelsey Fordham on the making of her film.
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Interview with Miles Doleac on the new film Demigod
Host Paul Booth and writer, director Miles Doleac sat down to discuss Miles new film Demigod. Demigod releases Friday October 15th in 10 major cities Theatrically and across multiple streaming platforms Amazon, iTunes, wherever you get your on-demand, rentals. Miles also Produces and co-stars in...
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Interview Checco Varese A.S.C on hulu series DOPESICK
Host Paul Booth and Cinematographer Checco Varese A.S.C. discuss the Hulu fantastic series DOPESICK which dives into America's heart breaking Opioid crisis. You can stream the series now on Hulu. In this episode we chat with Checco as he breaks down shooting a fictional story based on real…
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Interview with Erick Castrillon
Host Paul Booth was joined by Colombian-American writer/director Erick Castrillon to discuss his feature film Blast Beat. Erick brings a unique opinion and wide-variety of experiences to the mic. This episode was a true joy to do for Host Paul Booth given he met Erick in passing at a small Film...
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Interview with Jon Bush - Set Decorator
Host Paul Booth and Jon Bush discuss Jon's experience in the Art Department. Jon has worked as a Set Dresser, Swing Gang Boss, Leadman, Set Decorator and Production Designer on short films, commercials, mainstream television series, limited series, indie and studio features. Jon also brings the...
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Dog Day Afternoon Review
Host Paul Booth and his Film School classmate Warren Fulton review Sidney Lumet's 1975 classic Dog Day Afternoon. The film won't Best Screenplay, was Nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture, starring Al Pacino, John Gazelle and Chris Sarandon. Warren brings a unique perspective as a...
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Interview with Kalina Ivanov Emmy-Winning Production Designer
Emmy-Winning Production Designer Kalina Ivanov has worked as a Storyboard Artist for Jonathan Damme and Robert Redford. As a designer she has contributed to Cult, Indie and overall Classic Films (Swimfan, Little Miss Sunshine and Silence of the Lambs). Her contributions can be seen in multiple...
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Review: The Sunset Limited
Host Paul Booth and Production Associate Alonzo Greer review The Sunset Limited. Alonzo has almost three decades in the Film business. He was a co-star in Roar with Heather Ledger and has crewed many films from Whoopi's Sister Act, Indecent Proposal , Rob Howard's The Paper, Sliver with Sharon...
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Interview with Renee Confair Production Supervisor
Host Paul Booth and Renee Confair Production Supervisor sat down to discuss HBO's The White Lotus, the ups and downs of Production and what exactly a Production Supervisor does. Renee has worked on blockbusters and a large handful of films that include Aloha, The Descendants and Snowden. Renee...
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From the Archives: Rachel Morrison A.S.C
As we approach year seven this August, here is one FROM THE ARCHIVE: Oscar-Nominee Rachel Morrison A.S.C. Nov. 2017. Rachel called in to discuss her recent Film Mudbound. She would make History shortly after this interview, when she became the first woman to receive an Oscar-Nod for her...
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From the Archives: Cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christensen
In this gem from the archives Host Paul interviews the incendiary Cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christensen. Her extraordinary work includes The Girl on the Train, Life, A Quiet Place and Fences directed by Denzel Washington. In this episode we interviewed her for the Directorial debut of Aaron...
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Interview with Cinematographer Nancy Schreiber
Host Paul Booth and Cinematographer Nancy Schreiber A.S.C. discuss the Starz hit P-Valley. Nancy describes the gritty nature and fun-challenges or creating a Mississippi strip club on a Soundstage in Atlanta. We also dive into her work on Lisa Kudrow's HBO series The Comeback (2005), the…
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From the Archives: Interview with Lulu Wang
This week's episode is re-edited cut of a gem from our archives. Our 2015 interview with Lulu Wang for the 2015 Palm Springs International Shorts Fest, we discussed her FilmTouch. Lulu graciously shared her artistic process, discussed a feature she was writing (Posthumous) and we had a fun chat...
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Interview with From Cradle to Stage cinematographer Jessica Young and producer John Ramsay
Host Paul Booth interviews Cinematographer Jessica Young (What Drives Us) and Emmy-Nominated Producer John Ramsay (Sonic Highways). We sat down for an in-depth discussion about the television/limited series From Cradle to Stage based on the book by Dave Grohl's Mom Virginia Hanlon Grohl. Directed...
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Review: In The Heights
Hosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell review and discuss the smash-hit In The Heights. Paul and Kai dive into the music, cinematography, colorful characters and importance of the diversity on the big-screen.
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Interview with Alice Brooks on filming In the Heights
Host Paul Booth and Cinematographer Alice Brooks breakdown the challenges and joy of shooting In the Heights. This episode breaks down the Production Design, location and studio shooting and how to collaborate to bring song, dance and emotion together. Alice also described her personal process…
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Interview with April Wright
Host Paul Booth and award-winning film director April Wright's discuss her documentary "Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-In Movie". April also discusses the surgence and evolution of the drive-in business during Covid-19.
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Interview with Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut A.S.C.
Host Paul Booth and Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut A.S.C. discuss a wide-range of topics including Shane's work on the Pilot for Resident Alien (Scy-FY, Hulu). He breaks down technical filming in snowy conditions as well as creating a new world for the Alien who lands on earth. Shane's passionate...
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Interview with Anastasia Masaro Oscar-Nominated Production Designer
Host Paul Booth interviews returning guest Oscar-Nominated Production Designer Anastasia Masaro. Anastasia breaks down the job of a Production Designer as we discuss her process on Films such as Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus (her Oscar-nod), Jason Reitman's Tully and Life....
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Interview with Gerard Elmore
Our host Paul Booth chats with Hawaiian local Gerard Elmore about his latest films Red House and Ka Huakai: The Journey to Merrie Monarch.
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Interview with Director Kate Woods
Host Paul Booth and Film and Television Director Kate Woods discuss the Showtime hit The Good Lord Bird. This unique Western is based on Sheriff John Brown and the underground railroad. The show was created by and stars Ethan Hawke. Kate and Paul go into Western shoot-out's, stunts, Directing...
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Interview with Jonah Blechman on Another Gay Movie
Actor Jonah Blechman joined us to discuss the 15th Anniversary of Another Gay Movie. It hit Theaters April 30th and VOD May 4th. Jonah's career spans nearly three decade's with experience in dancing, writing, producing and acting in the theater as well as Film. Jonah is also recognized by many…
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What Drives Us: Crew Interview
Host Paul Booth, Producer Jim Rota, Editor Dean Gonzalez and Sound Editor discuss rock music, doc documentaries and the making of What Drives Us directed by Dave Grohl. This new doc takes us into the world of when bands toured and played the road. The movie examines the good, bad and ugly of...
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Interview with Cinematographer Alan Jacobsen
Host Paul Booth talks with Cinematographer Alan Jacobsen to discuss the Netflix series Worn Stories. Alan also shot the Oscar-Nominated, Emmy-Winning documentary Strong Island also available on Netflix. Join in for Alan's insight on the story, working with Director's and some great personal...
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Our hosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell discuss everything from the latest films and television series to what’s playing on the film festival circuit. They review the newest and best, the quirky and artistic, things you’ve heard of, and hidden gems you’ll want to see. They also interview the filmmakers themselves - just wait until you listen to the unique and fun interviews with directors, cinematographers, crew members, actors and everyone else who helps make movie magic happen! You’ll want to listen to these eye opening deep dive discussions. This is not your ordinary film review podcast.
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