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TV Guidance Counselor Episode 504: Frankie Frain
This week Ken welcomes writer/director/Box Mac co-host and Red Cow Entertainment Head Honcho Frankie Frain. Ken and Frankie discuss how much Ken loves everything Frankie does, the shock that Ken and Frankie don't already know each other, Emerson College, making niche content, The Angry Video Game Nerd/Cinemassacre controversy, making feature films, getting interest in the content you make, growing up with strict parents, the first R Rated movie Frankie every saw, how Frankie's dad experiences films differently, getting hid hard by F Bombs, quality films you never want to see again, the shift of...
2022-01-03
1h 22
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61: Freddie Williams II, Comic Book Artist
I am joined by brilliant and prolific comic book artist Freddie Williams II (Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Robin, Injustice / Masters of the Universe), who walks us through his journey from illustrator for hire to one
2020-05-22
00 min
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60: Chrissy Fellmeth on a Career in Cartoons
Friend of Red Cow Chrissy Fellmeth tells us about her career in cartoons, from Flash banner ads to Adult Swim and Fox, her independent projects and her day job at Titmouse – Chrissy gives us a candid account
2018-04-26
00 min
Red Cow Review Lounge – Red Cow Entertainment
17: Oscars Night 2018
A gaggle of Red Cow crew members analyze the nominees for all categories of the Oscars 2018 and review a few films that they saw that were NOT nominated.
2018-03-05
00 min
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16: Oscars 2018
EJ, Frankie, Nina, and Junt are a bunch of snobs and didn’t like any movies because they are bitter and resentful. We are changing the name of the show to Movie Snotty Complain-Fest.
2018-02-22
00 min
Red Cow Review Lounge – Red Cow Entertainment
15: All Things Power Rangers Part 2
Frankie and Nina return to discuss Mighty Morphin Power Rangers video games for the SNES and Genesis, Power Rangers Mega Battle for Xbox One and Playstation, and finally review the new 2017 feature film!
2017-03-28
00 min
Red Cow Review Lounge – Red Cow Entertainment
14: All Things Power Rangers Part 1
Super fans of Power Rangers discuss Super Sentai, the Fox Kids lineup in the 90s, Power Rangers toys, all the seasons of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and much more!
2017-03-27
00 min
Red Cow Review Lounge – Red Cow Entertainment
13: Oscars 2017 – There’s a Mistake
Red Cow gets together to look at all remaining 2016 films they haven’t discussed and to provide category predictions for the Oscars. To see our in-depth thoughts (in video!) of the best picture nominations, watch Review Lounge.
2017-02-27
00 min
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12: Oscars 2017 Best Picture Nominees
The gang gets together on the eve of the Oscars to talk about the Best Picture Nominees!
2017-02-24
00 min
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11: Rogue One – A Star Wars Story
Here’s a video of EJ, Frankie, and Nina talking about Star Wars six weeks after everyone else did. They have some thoughts on the Star War.
2017-01-20
00 min
Red Cow Review Lounge – Red Cow Entertainment
10: Summer Blockbusters 2016 – Part 2
In part two, the gang discusses Deadpool, Ghostbusters, Jungle Book, Star Trek Beyond, Ninja Turtles, and maybe sneak in some Rogue One enthusiasm!
2016-09-30
00 min
Red Cow Review Lounge – Red Cow Entertainment
09: Summer Blockbusters 2016 – Part 1
Frankie, EJ, and Nina discuss a bunch of blockbuster movies this year! They do their best to try to avoid talking about Batman V Superman as much as possible! We also talk about some horror movies at the end.
2016-09-23
00 min
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59: Doug Burgdorff on “Damsel”
Long-time friend and amazing filmmaker Doug Burgdorff finally appears on the show to discuss his new feature, “Damsel.”
2016-07-31
00 min
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08: Oscars 2016 – And the Winner is You
Frankie, Jon, EJ, and Emily follow up on the Review Lounge Oscar review show to analyze and mock a few dozen other movies that weren’t nominated for Best Picture.
2016-03-01
00 min
More Weight – Red Cow Entertainment
The End
Thank you for listening to More Weight: The Making of Having Fun Up There and Other Filmmaking Tales! Special thanks to Emily Brinkmeyer for editing and laying out the piece, Sam Brinkmeyer for the book’s cover art, and
2016-02-26
00 min
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Appendix 2: Cyle’s Technical Blog
Cyle details his camera set up, lens choices, and DIY techniques in shooting Having Fun Up There.
2016-02-25
00 min
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07: Best Picture Nominations – Oscars 2016
The Oscars are coming up! The Red Cow Gang gets together and talks about the best picture nominations of 2016. Junt is here too! You like Junt, right? I wonder what Junt thought of the movie Brooklyn? I don’t know! Maybe you should watch and find out!
2016-02-24
00 min
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Appendix 1: Geoff on the Musical Choices
Geoff describes the music that motivates Having Fun Up There and the character of Mark Kessel.
2016-02-24
00 min
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Chapter 22: The Austin Film Festival
In its final hurrah, Having Fun Up There screens at the prestigious Austin Film Festival.
2016-02-23
00 min
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Chapter 21: Four Walls
In one of the most memorable moments of making Having Fun Up There, the crew puts on a concert and private screening for the Boston public.
2016-02-22
00 min
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Chapter 20: More Pages
In this additional second edition chapter, Frankie details the screening at the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival and the awards that followed.
2016-02-21
00 min
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Chapter 19: This is a Book
Frankie reflects on the development of the book and its first edition.
2016-02-20
00 min
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Chapter 18: Seattle and Having a “Thing”
Frankie, Hana, and Geoff make their way out to Seattle to screen the film…and find an empty movie theater.
2016-02-19
00 min
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Chapter 17: Social Legitimacy and Buffalo
Frankie researches opportunities to promote the film, which leads to taking a ridiculous social media course and attending an empty film festival.
2016-02-18
00 min
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Chapter 16: Distribution Woes
Frankie goes into detail about his past three (bad) film distribution experiences.
2016-02-17
00 min
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Chapter 15: After Filming
As Frankie and the crew rest up, they plan for the editorial and the one day of pickups.
2016-02-16
00 min
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Chapter 14: Shooting – Day 9
The last day of shooting introduced rain to a major outdoor set piece, and the crew has to do some last minute scrambling and rewriting to solve it.
2016-02-15
00 min
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Chapter 13: Shooting – Day 8
The crew dodges another disaster and gets one of Frankie’s most sought after shots in the film.
2016-02-14
00 min
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Chapter 12: Shooting – Day 7
Tension simmers as the crew shoots in New Bedford, MA and one of the funniest scenes in the film.
2016-02-13
00 min
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Chapter 11: Shooting – Day 6
What should have been an easy day of shooting turns into the most confrontational.
2016-02-12
00 min
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Chapter 10: Shooting – Day 5
On a lighter day, the crew only needs to shoot a fast scene at a bowling alley, but runs into an unexpected obstacle.
2016-02-11
00 min
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Chapter 9: Shooting – Day 4
On a nearly disastrous day of shooting, a location owner doesn’t show up, leaving the crew nearly out of options.
2016-02-10
00 min
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Chapter 8: Shooting – Day 3
Hana Carpenter joins the production on Day 3 as the crew completes filming at a record and music store. Tensions rise between director and cinematographer.
2016-02-09
00 min
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Chapter 7: Shooting – Day 2
Producer Nina Szulewski succeeds in throwing a mock birthday party for one of the film’s most complicated scenes.
2016-02-08
00 min
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Chapter 6: Shooting – Day 1
On day 1 of shooting, Frankie reunites with star Jon Ryan and take on a long but fruitful day of production.
2016-02-07
00 min
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Chapter 5: Preparing to Film
As September 2013 approaches, Frankie and team scramble to prepare all locations and firm up loose ends.
2016-02-06
00 min
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Chapter 4: Assembling the Team
Frankie and Geoff decide to embark on the development of Having Fun Up There, but first need to cast the movie and build its crew.
2016-02-05
00 min
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Chapter 3: Before “Having Fun Up There”
During the production of Sexually Frank, Frankie meets Geoff Tarulli in a screenwriting course, who would ultimately pen “Having Fun Up There.”
2016-02-04
00 min
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Chapter 2: Why “Sexually Frank” Exists
Frankie recounts his move to Los Angeles in 2007 and the eventual development of his third feature “Sexually Frank.”
2016-02-03
00 min
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Chapter 1: Amateur Filmmaker’s Manifesto
Frankie Frain describes his youthful journey to filmmaking, his early influences, and key lessons learned on his amateur productions.
2016-02-02
00 min
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Prologue: A Glossary of Fine Folks and Films
Introductions to the common characters and previously produced films referenced throughout the book.
2016-02-01
00 min
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06: Star Wars – The Force Awakens
EJ leads a discussion about all things Star Wars with Junt, Frankie, Aaron, and Mike, including an in-depth review of The Force Awakens.
2015-12-24
00 min
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58: Festival Submission Screening
Frankie spent his Spring and Summer watching 75 hours of film festival submissions (for an undisclosed film festival) – and Jon and Emily went for the ride. What were the trends? What were the worst films? What were
2015-12-23
00 min
Red Cow Review Lounge – Red Cow Entertainment
05: Festival Submission Screening
Frankie spent his Spring and Summer watching 75 hours of film festival submissions (for an undisclosed film festival) – and Jon and Emily went for the ride. What were the trends? What were the worst films? What were the best? What was the scoring process like? How many features and how many shorts? All questions answered here.
2015-12-23
00 min
Red Cow Review Lounge – Red Cow Entertainment
04: Baseline Stink – Oscars 2015
EJ, Junt, Nina, and Frankie convene to review nearly 50 movies immediately before the annual, overlong, mostly horrible Oscars 2015 broadcast on ABC.
2015-02-23
00 min
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57: Mallory Hoff on News Broadcasting
News anchor and journalist Mallory Hoff shares her 6 years of insight into the world of broadcast journalism, including job hunting, news writing, and on-air performance.
2015-02-16
00 min
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56: What’s Wrong With The Hobbit Trilogy?
Past guests and Red Cow family members EJ Massa and Jon Hunt join to break down the story, aesthetic, and general issues with Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy.
2014-12-31
00 min
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55: Matthew Pillischer on No-Budget Distribution
Matthew Pillischer tells us about the shooting and distribution of his documentary Broken on All Sides, a film about mass incarcerations as caused by the War on Drugs. He gives us tips on distribution, four-walling, and documentary filmmaking. He also talks about his new narrative, A Dark Souvenir, and how he's facing current challenges with its release.
2014-12-15
00 min
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54: Liz Mims and Harrison Glaser on the Austin Film Festival
Liz and Glaser are programming directors at the highly attended and prestigious Austin Film Festival. Here, they talk about Austin as a filmmaking community, the life of a programmer, and what goes into planning a 2 week festival
2014-12-11
00 min
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53: Neil Murphy on Underside
Former guest and friend of the show Neil Murphy returns to talk about his upcoming (long) short, Underside. Years in the making, Underside is finally ready to roll cameras and needs help. Donate to the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1241678072/underside
2014-11-16
00 min
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52: Frankie on Movie Geeks United
Former guest Dean Treadway was kind enough to have us on his podcast, Movie Geeks United. That conversation is reposted here, but you should check out their podcast here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited/2014/10/24/independent-film-spotlight
2014-11-11
00 min
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51: Dean Treadway on Loving Movies
Film festival programmer (and Jury President for the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival two years in a row), movie critic (or appreciator, as he prefers to be called), and podcaster Dean Treadway joins the show to impress us with
2014-09-21
00 min
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50: More Weight
The 50th episode! Announcing the first ever Discount Film School book! “More Weight: The Making of Having Fun Up There (and Other Filmmaking Tales),” detailing 300 pages of advice, funny stories, and useful words. This episode contains 2
2014-09-20
00 min
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More Weight Audiobook by Frankie Frain
Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: More Weight Subtitle: The Making of Having Fun Up There (and Other Filmmaking Tales) Author: Frankie Frain Narrator: Frankie Frain Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-14 Publisher: Red Cow Entertainment Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film Publisher's Summary: Frankie Frain is an independent filmmaker, animator, and podcaster, best known for feature films such as A-Bo the Humonkey and Sexually Frank, and viral cartoons that lampoon Hollywood directors. In 2013, he directed his fourth feature film titled Having...
2014-09-19
7h 44
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49: Emily Brinkmeyer on Writing and the Book
Red Cow podcaster and writer Emily Brinkmeyer guests on Discount Film School to discuss her background in copy editing, writing, and now, editing/laying out Frankie’s filmmaking book, “More Weight: The Making of Having Fun Up There (and Other
2014-06-27
00 min
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48: Ricky Downes III on Comedy and Web Series
Screenwriting and animation student and web series producer Ricky Downes III joins to talk about slapstick, character work, his love of all things mallard, and his developing web series, “Conservative Art School.”
2014-05-25
00 min
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47: Henrique Couto on Distribution, Depression, and More
Henrique Couto, director of Babysitter Massacre, Haunted House on Sorority Row, Depression: The Movie, and many more, joins the show to talk distribution, experiences with reviewers, pushing through depression to make art, and much more.
2014-03-30
00 min
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03: Oscar the Gravity – Oscars 2014
In this special Academy Awards episode, Frankie, Nina, and Jon prep for the Oscars broadcast by reviewing over 45 movies from 2013, and set award predictions. They also concoct a genius on-demand movie watching service.
2014-03-03
00 min
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46: EJ Massa, on Animation and Gaming
EJ Massa comes on to talk about his dozens of hilarious Internet animations, interactive media and video games, sketch comedy styles, and cameras.
2014-01-25
00 min
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45: Having Fun Up There Day 9
Euphoric and slurry, the housemates (Frankie, Nina, and JR) have a long, chilled out, and generally aimless wrap up podcast, congratulating one another on an amazing job well done, and detailing how the last day of filming went
2013-12-01
00 min
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44: Having Fun Up There Day 8
The cast and crew start the wrap party early, replaying the day’s events in good spirits, surrounded by food and prior to watching the entire series of Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace. The day’s shoot involved filming at a location
2013-11-24
00 min
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43: Having Fun Up There Day 7
JR, Nina, and Frankie remember a light and fun day when they needed it most. They apologize for the last podcast, and detail Jon Hunt’s fussiest moments and particulars over snack consumption.
2013-11-17
00 min
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42: Having Fun Up There Day 6
After the longest day of shooting, Frankie, Cyle, JR, and Nina try to replay the days events very late at night, and the tension over a small detail boils to the surface. Egos collide.
2013-11-09
00 min
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41: Having Fun Up There Day 5
On what should be the shortest and easiest day of the shoot, the cast and crew run into a serious asshole who owns a bowling alley, ending with expensive, frustrating, and sexist results.
2013-10-28
00 min
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40: Having Fun Up There Day 4
Frankie and JR tell Hana about the darkest, scariest, and ultimately most miraculous day of the shoot. Want filmmaking drama and near disasters? Look no further.
2013-10-19
00 min
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39: Having Fun Up There Day 3
Hana, Frankie, and JR recall the previous day, in which they shot Hana’s first day at a music store and a record store.
2013-10-13
00 min
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38: Having Fun Up There Day 2
After throwing a children’s birthday party, the cast and crew relax in a barbecue setting and comment on stage parents, shooting in the sun, logistical filmmaking, and the new audio set up.
2013-10-09
00 min
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37: Having Fun Up There Day 1
Cyle, Frankie, and Jon Ryan wake up and discuss the first day of shooting Red Cow’s 4th feature, detailing their misadventures at Flatblack Coffee and shooting alcohol drinking in a public space.
2013-09-30
00 min
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36: Axel Howerton, on EyeCrave
Canadian media journalist Axel Howerton comes on and talks about the history of EyeCraveDVD, one of the largest media review websites in Canada throughout the 2000s. Axel also talks about his novels and fiction writing, and shares his
2013-08-18
00 min
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35: Mark Bell, on Film Threat
Current owner and editor of filmthreat.com, Mark Bell, joins the show to talk about the history of Film Threat Magazine, his time as a script supervisor, video stores, and offers advice from a man who reviews three movies
2013-08-11
00 min
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34: Eric Larnick, on Media Journalism
Old friend, pop culture enthusiast, and multi-talented staff of MovieFone Eric Larnick talks about reviewing films, interviewing celebrities, and working around the clock. Eric discusses his unforgettable hour-long conversation with Mel Brooks, the time he got Triple H
2013-08-04
00 min
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33: Confused Matthew on Screenplay Analysis, Part 2
Confused Matthew returns in part 2 to detail his rise to Internet fame, the risks he’s taken in his review style over the years, the comments and reception he’s received, the complications of reviewing comedy, and his love
2013-07-28
00 min
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32: Confused Matthew on Screenplay Analysis, Part 1
Internet personality, film reviewer, and screenplay analyst Confused Matthew joins the show. In Part 1, we discuss how we discovered one another’s work, remember favorite moments from the Confused Matthew prequel reviews, and trade opinions on The Hobbit,
2013-07-21
00 min
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31: Mathius Mack Gertz, on Film Business
Producer’s rep, film reviewer, and acquisitions executive for film distribution, Mathius Mack Gertz discusses the business of film and film distribution. He details the similarities and differences between traditional business and film business, the art of connection making,
2013-07-14
00 min
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30: Rob Morrison, on Performance
Star of stage productions such as Urinetown and Avenue Q, Actor/Puppeteer/Singer/Songwriter Rob Morrison joins the show. He talks in detail about his experiences on the off-Broadway New York run of Avenue Q. He also talks about past musical,
2013-07-06
00 min
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29: Adam Deyoe, on a Huge Filmography
Director, writer, art director, and producer on dozens of feature films, Adam Deyoe joins the show. He tells us how his quick, low budget feature filmmaking has developed into directing a Zombie hit, Dead Season, and has allowed
2013-06-29
00 min
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28: J.P. DiSciscio, on Surreal Indie Filmmaking
Connected through mutual love for past guests Mark Santos and Shaun Clarke, J.P. DiSciscio joins the show to talk about being an introspective artist, unpopular for making films, but would go on to make a rich library of
2013-06-22
00 min
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27: Kurt Kroeber, on Relationships
Long time friend and collaborator Kurt Kroeber joins the show to talk about projects past and present, including Psycho Sleepover and the Campus MovieFest winner Final Exam. Kurt and Frankie also discuss personal creative fulfillment, screenwriting techniques, comedy,
2013-06-16
00 min
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26: Jason McHugh, on Cannibal!
Discount Film School is humbled, as producer of Cannibal! The Musical, Orgazmo, and Electric Apricot, Jason McHugh, joins the show. Jason covers a myriad of do’s and don’ts as it relates to the production of Cannibal!, as well
2013-06-09
00 min
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25: Christina Hunt, on Film Post Production
Film post production staff and personal filmmaker Christina Hunt joins the show to talk about post production workflows, student projects, note giving, and her own development.
2013-06-01
00 min
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24: Julian Higgins, on Directing
Student Emmy and Academy Award winning filmmaker Julian Higgins joins the show to talk about directing actors (including Hugh Laurie), 35mm filmmaking, not limiting oneself, and excitement. Follow Julian on Twitter at @filmjulian. Keep up with everything Julian’s
2013-05-24
00 min
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23: Ben Fisher, on Acting and Learning
Red Cow alum and prolific New York based actor Ben Fisher catches up with Frankie to talk about commitment to performance, seeking feedback, being recognized for A-Bo the Humonkey, and a thorough scrub of IMDb.
2013-05-19
00 min
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22: Alexandre Phillippe, on Documentary Filmmaking
Director of The People vs. George Lucas and the upcoming Doc of the Dead, Alexandre Phillippe joins Frankie to talk about going from a pro golf player to filmmaker, then a playwright to a screenwriter, then a documentarian
2013-05-12
00 min
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21: Lisa Vandever, on the Cinekink Film Festival
Lisa Vandever joins the show to talk about the Cinekink Film Festival and its selection process, challenges, motivations, and evolution. She also offers insight into the festival programmer mindset.
2013-05-05
00 min
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20: Ingrid Stobbe and Elizabeth Mezzacappa, on Vibes
Frankie talks to Vibes alums Elizabeth Mezzacappa and Ingrid Stobbe. They reminisce about the production of Vibes, the Emerson curriculum, and embarrassing film festivals.
2013-04-11
00 min
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19: Lloyd Kaufman, on Cannes and Fundraising
A seminal episode, a hero of Frankie’s and many of the pod’s guests, Lloyd Kaufman joins to discuss the upcoming release of Return to Nuke ‘Em High, how IndieGoGo provides market data to profit-motivated investors, Troma’s 40-year birthday
2013-02-23
00 min
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18: Shaun Clarke, on Cinematography and Teaching
Shaun Clarke discusses Tisch School of the Arts, learning cinematography techniques in Prague, his working style with directors, and a general hatred for working with actors. http://www.shaunclarke.com
2013-02-13
00 min
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17: Jon Ryan on Acting, Part 2
In part 2, Jon Ryan discusses his experiences on the Red Cow productions, and he and Frankie talk about the challenges of playing characters of one’s comfort zone.
2013-02-04
00 min
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16: Jon Ryan on Acting, Part 1
Jon Ryan, star of A-Bo the Humonkey and Sexually Frank, joins the show to discuss musical theater, the influence of Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones, and student projects.
2013-01-28
00 min
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15: Richard Taylor and Zach Beins, on Self-Promotion
Richard Taylor and Zach Beins from Bizjack Flemco productions, creators of The Misled Romance of Cannibal Girl and Incest Boy and Atom the Amazing Zombie Killer, discuss having a directing partnership, bad luck with selling profane titled films
2013-01-13
00 min
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14: Mark Santos, on Special Effects Makeup
“Makeup” Mark Santos, creator of the A-Bo the Humonkey prosthetic, joins the show to advise young makeup artists and talk shop.
2013-01-07
00 min
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13: Maya Murphy, on Acting Careers
New York-based actress and Sexually Frank alum Maya Murphy joins to discuss hints and advice on pursuing an acting career, discussing bad student projects, musical theater BFAs, a number of useful resources and websites, and how to choose
2013-01-02
00 min
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02: What’s Wrong With The Hobbit Trilogy?
Past guests and Red Cow family members EJ Massa and Jon Hunt join to break down the story, aesthetic, and general issues with Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy.
2012-12-31
00 min
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01: 48 Frames Per Suck
Frankie, Nina, and Jon drive home at 1:30am from a disappointing screening of The Hobbit – the movie was good, the high frame rate mumbo jumbo was shite. The three tiredly complain for a half hour.
2012-12-18
00 min
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09: Karen Rae Kaltenborn Nothstein, on Norwegian Film
This week Frankie talks to old classmate and current script doctor for Norwegian film producers, Karen Rae Kaltenborn Nothstein. We visit Karen’s past, her wide-eyed wonderment for American film school, and her current status in the Norwegian film
2012-11-19
00 min
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08: Jonathan Hunt, on the History of Red Cow
Long time friend and collaborator Jon Hunt joins Discount Film School to review, in detail, Frankie’s very initial filmmaking inclinations, including a story about going to Montreal to learn video editing from a stranger on the Internet. The
2012-11-12
00 min
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07: Gregory Hanson, on InFEST and Low Budget Horror
Frankie talks to Gregory Hanson, low budget horror director and the exhibitor behind the Spectacle Theater’s monthly screening series “InFEST Underground.” To submit to InFEST, visit www.grethproductions.com, or e-mail grethproductions@gmail.com.
2012-11-06
00 min
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04: C.E. Courtney, on personal life and art
Frankie talks with former professor and current friend/collaborator C.E. Courtney. C.E. discusses early photography, his family life and MFA thesis, his time at the AFI, teaching, and current projects.
2012-09-21
00 min
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02: Geoff Tarulli, on Troma
Frankie sits down with Geoff Tarulli and discusses their trip to Niagra Falls to shoot Geoff’s documentary, “Movies of the Future With Lloyd Kaufman.” Frankie and Geoff discuss art vs. commerce, Troma’s artistic role in their lives, and
2012-09-17
00 min
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01: Cyle and Dan on NAB 2012
Frankie, Cyle, and Dan talk geek, reviewing the cool new toys debuting at NAB, including the new Black Magic Cinema Camera.
2012-09-10
00 min