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Audiovisual CulturesIt For OthersPaula Blair reads her article on Duncan Campbell’s Turner Prize-winning film It For Others – see full citation and link below for open access to the published text. Topics include prize culture, capitalism, Marxism, colonialism, cultural appropriation, looted art, documentary, commercialism, the art market, and film culture, particularly the late-twentieth-century Left Bank film-makers in France. If you get something out of this episode or know someone who will, please share it and give it a good rating and review on your podcast app.Blair, Paula, ‘Accommodating the Mess: The Politics of Appropriation in It For Others’, Acta Uni...2022-08-0756 minAudiovisual CulturesIt For OthersPaula Blair reads her article on Duncan Campbell’s Turner Prize-winning film It For Others – see full citation and link below for open access to the published text. Topics include prize culture, capitalism, Marxism, colonialism, cultural appropriation, looted art, documentary, commercialism, the art market, and film culture, particularly the late-twentieth-century Left Bank film-makers in France. If you get something out of this episode or know someone who will, please share it and give it a good rating and review on your podcast app.Blair, Paula, ‘Accommodating the Mess: The Politics of Appropriation in It For Others’, Acta Uni...2022-08-0756 min
Audiovisual CulturesPaula Checks InHost Paula Blair reflects on four years of making the podcast, the writing projects she’s been working on so far this year, and some decisions about the podcast going forward.If you enjoy this episode, please give it a good rating and share it with a friend!Full show notes and transcript: https://audiovisualcultures.com/2022/05/18/audiovisual-cultures-episode-117-paula-checks-in/ Auto-captioned videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfY05rl3tFNav-2ehQvHcAMusic: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703au...2022-05-151h 32Audiovisual CulturesPaula Checks InHost Paula Blair reflects on four years of making the podcast, the writing projects she’s been working on so far this year, and some decisions about the podcast going forward.If you enjoy this episode, please give it a good rating and share it with a friend!Full show notes and transcript: https://audiovisualcultures.com/2022/05/18/audiovisual-cultures-episode-117-paula-checks-in/ Auto-captioned videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfY05rl3tFNav-2ehQvHcAMusic: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703au...2022-05-151h 32
Audiovisual CulturesSolo: A Star Wars StoryIn time for May the Fourth 2022, enjoy this remastered reissue of lost episode 32 about the 2018 Star Wars instalment directed by Ron Howard (BBFC cert. 12A) and revisiting Paula Blair and Andrew Shail having a rant 4 years ago. There are loads of plot details, chat about this and other sci-fi franchises, the actors, the music, production contexts and gender politics.Original episode with auto-captions: https://youtu.be/mW1Pm8gXIw4If you enjoy this chat, please give it a good rating and share it with a friend! Find auto-captioned videos on YouTube: 2022-05-0130 minAudiovisual CulturesSolo: A Star Wars StoryIn time for May the Fourth 2022, enjoy this remastered reissue of lost episode 32 about the 2018 Star Wars instalment directed by Ron Howard (BBFC cert. 12A) and revisiting Paula Blair and Andrew Shail having a rant 4 years ago. There are loads of plot details, chat about this and other sci-fi franchises, the actors, the music, production contexts and gender politics.Original episode with auto-captions: https://youtu.be/mW1Pm8gXIw4If you enjoy this chat, please give it a good rating and share it with a friend! Find auto-captioned videos on YouTube: 2022-05-0130 min
Audiovisual CulturesStar Trekkin’ with Dr Andrew ShailAndrew Shail returns to discuss his pandemic odyssey through all things Star Trek with Paula Blair. Be warned, we do not hold back on (possibly misremembered) plot details!Topics: Series discussed: The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery Series mentioned: Short Treks, The Animated Series, Lower Decks, Picard, Strange New Worlds, Prodigy Films discussed and mentioned: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Star Trek VI: The...2022-03-062h 08Audiovisual CulturesStar Trekkin’ with Dr Andrew ShailAndrew Shail returns to discuss his pandemic odyssey through all things Star Trek with Paula Blair. Be warned, we do not hold back on (possibly misremembered) plot details!Topics: Series discussed: The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery Series mentioned: Short Treks, The Animated Series, Lower Decks, Picard, Strange New Worlds, Prodigy Films discussed and mentioned: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Star Trek VI: The...2022-03-062h 08
Audiovisual CulturesMercury Theatre Podcast with John BadgerPaula Blair speaks to John Badger about making Mercury Theatre Podcast. Topics include:audio drama – directing, writing, producing and castingsound design, sound editing, sound effects, foleycreative writing, storytelling, characters, anthologiesworking with voice actors, remote recording, studio recordinggenre – mystery, comedy, thrillers, crime, historical dramathe Audioverse Awardsaudio drama recommendationsIf you enjoy this chat, please give it a good rating and share it with a friend!John’s links:https://linktr.ee/JohnSBadgerUseful links:https://www.matchmaker.fm/Auto-captioned videos on YouTube:https://www.youtub...2022-02-2050 minAudiovisual CulturesMercury Theatre Podcast with John BadgerPaula Blair speaks to John Badger about making Mercury Theatre Podcast. Topics include:audio drama – directing, writing, producing and castingsound design, sound editing, sound effects, foleycreative writing, storytelling, characters, anthologiesworking with voice actors, remote recording, studio recordinggenre – mystery, comedy, thrillers, crime, historical dramathe Audioverse Awardsaudio drama recommendationsIf you enjoy this chat, please give it a good rating and share it with a friend!John’s links:https://linktr.ee/JohnSBadgerUseful links:https://www.matchmaker.fm/Auto-captioned videos on YouTube:https://www.youtub...2022-02-2050 min
Audiovisual CulturesToons and Recs with Nicole MataresePaula Blair speaks to California-based actor, writer, producer and podcaster Nicole Matarese. We talk about her indie podcasting on Totally Toonular and Totally Recommend This, Dude, landing parts in independent features and short films, and her other writing and producing roles in theatre and film production. We also get excited about our favourite animated series and note the importance of supporting and background actors. This was a really fun conversation with Nicole. If you enjoy it too, please give it a good rating and share it with a friend!Nicole’s links:https://www.li...2022-02-0653 minAudiovisual CulturesToons and Recs with Nicole MataresePaula Blair speaks to California-based actor, writer, producer and podcaster Nicole Matarese. We talk about her indie podcasting on Totally Toonular and Totally Recommend This, Dude, landing parts in independent features and short films, and her other writing and producing roles in theatre and film production. We also get excited about our favourite animated series and note the importance of supporting and background actors. This was a really fun conversation with Nicole. If you enjoy it too, please give it a good rating and share it with a friend!Nicole’s links:https://www.li...2022-02-0653 min
Audiovisual CulturesDiversity in Tech and Media with Damion TaylorPaula Blair is joined by Damion Taylor to talk about his work directly addressing diversity and representation in the media and technology industries. We think through what diversity and inclusion mean, including for LGBTQIA+, disabled, gender, sex, class, and racial experiences, as well as learning about Damion’s scripted fiction podcast Tech Witch, his conversational podcast Professional Confession, his company Prometheus Digital Studio, and the Digital Compendium online magazine and community. Other topics we meander into include travel, migration, study abroad, workplace conduct, movies, identity, speech, voice acting, writing, collaboration, prejudice, and assumptions. This was such an enjoyable and en...2022-01-2356 minAudiovisual CulturesDiversity in Tech and Media with Damion TaylorPaula Blair is joined by Damion Taylor to talk about his work directly addressing diversity and representation in the media and technology industries. We think through what diversity and inclusion mean, including for LGBTQIA+, disabled, gender, sex, class, and racial experiences, as well as learning about Damion’s scripted fiction podcast Tech Witch, his conversational podcast Professional Confession, his company Prometheus Digital Studio, and the Digital Compendium online magazine and community. Other topics we meander into include travel, migration, study abroad, workplace conduct, movies, identity, speech, voice acting, writing, collaboration, prejudice, and assumptions. This was such an enjoyable and en...2022-01-2356 min
Audiovisual Cultures2021 End of Year Guest ShowcaseThis special episode presents a great big round-up of all our fabulous guests from 2021 with me your host Paula Blair. It’s been a fantastic year and we’ve got great things on the way in 2022. For now, join me in enjoying hearing from our 2021 guests again who are:02:44 Justin McAleece03:45 Mustafa Sherif06:24 Shea Donovan07:39 Clinton Kirkpatrick09:03 Todd Zimmermann, Katrina Michaels and Debra Beardsley14:14 Nisan Arikan and Lars Henriks18:29 Derrik Jordan19:53 Dan Hughes22:01 Dr Gary D. Rhodes28:55 Nathan Ragl...2021-12-291h 05Audiovisual Cultures2021 End of Year Guest ShowcaseThis special episode presents a great big round-up of all our fabulous guests from 2021 with me your host Paula Blair. It’s been a fantastic year and we’ve got great things on the way in 2022. For now, join me in enjoying hearing from our 2021 guests again who are:02:44 Justin McAleece03:45 Mustafa Sherif06:24 Shea Donovan07:39 Clinton Kirkpatrick09:03 Todd Zimmermann, Katrina Michaels and Debra Beardsley14:14 Nisan Arikan and Lars Henriks18:29 Derrik Jordan19:53 Dan Hughes22:01 Dr Gary D. Rhodes28:55 Nathan Ragl...2021-12-291h 05
Audiovisual CulturesBeyond the Halls with Mackenzie FinkleaAnthropologist and museum-lover Mackenzie Finklea talks about her book Beyond the Halls: An Insider’s Guide to Loving Museums (New Degree Press, 2019) and gushes with host Paula Blair about her favourite types of museum and exhibits. We touch on digitization, colonialism, learning through interactivity, architecture, guided tours, geology, astrophysics, palaeontology, archaeology, place, and much more.https://mackenziefinklea.com/beyond-the-hallshttps://linktr.ee/mackenziefinkleahttps://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/place/hanbury-hall https://bookshop.org Recorded using Zoom on 24 August 2021....2021-11-0735 minAudiovisual CulturesBeyond the Halls with Mackenzie FinkleaAnthropologist and museum-lover Mackenzie Finklea talks about her book Beyond the Halls: An Insider’s Guide to Loving Museums (New Degree Press, 2019) and gushes with host Paula Blair about her favourite types of museum and exhibits. We touch on digitization, colonialism, learning through interactivity, architecture, guided tours, geology, astrophysics, palaeontology, archaeology, place, and much more.https://mackenziefinklea.com/beyond-the-hallshttps://linktr.ee/mackenziefinkleahttps://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/place/hanbury-hall https://bookshop.org Recorded using Zoom on 24 August 2021....2021-11-0735 min
Audiovisual CulturesYouTube updatePaula Blair shares some details about accessing the show on YouTube, the shape of the show for the rest of 2021, and has a general check-in with listeners. Podcasts on YouTube are a useful way of accessing audio with captions. AVC currently does not have the funds, time or resources to add accurate subtitles or make transcriptions, so the auto-generated captions are the best we can do for now. We are committed to making the show as accessible as possible. We are a non-commercial, ad-free independent podcast, so if you can help make the work financially viable...2021-10-3114 minAudiovisual CulturesYouTube updatePaula Blair shares some details about accessing the show on YouTube, the shape of the show for the rest of 2021, and has a general check-in with listeners. Podcasts on YouTube are a useful way of accessing audio with captions. AVC currently does not have the funds, time or resources to add accurate subtitles or make transcriptions, so the auto-generated captions are the best we can do for now. We are committed to making the show as accessible as possible. We are a non-commercial, ad-free independent podcast, so if you can help make the work financially viable...2021-10-3114 min
Audiovisual CulturesRemembering Sally MadgeThis special episode presents memories of artist Sally Madge, whom we sadly lost in November 2020. Featured in order of appearance are Alexandra Hughes and Ditte Elly Goard, Simon Murray, Richard James Hall, Claire Ward, Adam Phillips and Joe Woodhouse, Ruth Scott Blackson, Ilana Mitchell, Paula Blair, Sandra Johnston, and Michael Tucker. Great thanks go to Sally’s close friend and companion Tom Jennings who made these recordings possible. We are just a few of the souls enriched by Sally’s curiosity and interest in us. We hope these recollections play a part, not only in preserving some of Sally, but...2021-10-241h 21Audiovisual CulturesRemembering Sally MadgeThis special episode presents memories of artist Sally Madge, whom we sadly lost in November 2020. Featured in order of appearance are Alexandra Hughes and Ditte Elly Goard, Simon Murray, Richard James Hall, Claire Ward, Adam Phillips and Joe Woodhouse, Ruth Scott Blackson, Ilana Mitchell, Paula Blair, Sandra Johnston, and Michael Tucker. Great thanks go to Sally’s close friend and companion Tom Jennings who made these recordings possible. We are just a few of the souls enriched by Sally’s curiosity and interest in us. We hope these recollections play a part, not only in preserving some of Sally, but...2021-10-241h 21
Audiovisual CulturesContemporary Spanish Cinema and Language with Dr Fiona NoblePaula Blair speaks to Fiona Noble about her book Subversive Spanish Cinema: The Politics of Performance (Bloomsbury, 2020), as well as alternative avenues for postdoctoral research and publishing, and language education.Fiona’s blog: https://spanishcinephilia.wordpress.comhttps://twitter.com/FionaFNobleRecorded using Zoom on 21 July 2021.Caption-enabled video: https://youtu.be/RmIJ8hoaIZo Automated transcript. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity.Sign up...2021-09-261h 03Audiovisual CulturesContemporary Spanish Cinema and Language with Dr Fiona NoblePaula Blair speaks to Fiona Noble about her book Subversive Spanish Cinema: The Politics of Performance (Bloomsbury, 2020), as well as alternative avenues for postdoctoral research and publishing, and language education.Fiona’s blog: https://spanishcinephilia.wordpress.comhttps://twitter.com/FionaFNobleRecorded using Zoom on 21 July 2021.Caption-enabled video: https://youtu.be/RmIJ8hoaIZo Automated transcript. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity.Sign up...2021-09-261h 03
Audiovisual CulturesPathways to Creativity with Daniel HessDaniel Hess talks to Paula Blair about finding a way back to creativity through poetry and screenwriting after a career as a wedding videographer. We also touch on current US film production and the collaborative nature of working in film.See more about Daniel’s work at https://totonyproductions.comMore from Daniel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_D0fefvOx30rxBWqd3zt3AAnd Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/totonyproPaula and Daniel connected via https://www.matchmaker.fm/commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a...2021-08-2946 minAudiovisual CulturesPathways to Creativity with Daniel HessDaniel Hess talks to Paula Blair about finding a way back to creativity through poetry and screenwriting after a career as a wedding videographer. We also touch on current US film production and the collaborative nature of working in film.See more about Daniel’s work at https://totonyproductions.comMore from Daniel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_D0fefvOx30rxBWqd3zt3AAnd Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/totonyproPaula and Daniel connected via https://www.matchmaker.fm/commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a...2021-08-2946 min
Audiovisual CulturesJust Chat Positivity with Uncle DominicPaula Blair chats with Uncle Dominic Sim, a motivational speaker and video-caster based in Taipei, Taiwan. We talk about ways to share positive messages with the world, the process of live streaming and video-casting, learning from our mistakes and the English language.See Uncle Dominic's channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBEXJHc-HA0qvDpQjdoY4IgCatch Uncle Dominic live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theuncledominicSee the full live recording with enabled captions: https://youtu.be/3S8GKYWwsrk Automated transcript. Paula and Dominic connected via https...2021-08-1550 minAudiovisual CulturesJust Chat Positivity with Uncle DominicPaula Blair chats with Uncle Dominic Sim, a motivational speaker and video-caster based in Taipei, Taiwan. We talk about ways to share positive messages with the world, the process of live streaming and video-casting, learning from our mistakes and the English language.See Uncle Dominic's channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBEXJHc-HA0qvDpQjdoY4IgCatch Uncle Dominic live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theuncledominicSee the full live recording with enabled captions: https://youtu.be/3S8GKYWwsrk Automated transcript. Paula and Dominic connected via https...2021-08-1550 min
Audiovisual CulturesA Day at the FringeUpdated reissue of an episode from the beforetimes when we went travelling and did things in rooms with other people! This episode missed the transfer over to Acast and I've been saving it for times like these when I'm taking time off.In this remastered episode, Drs Paula Blair and Andrew Shail catch a few shows at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and speak to Will Sebag-Montefiore from comedy sketch group Just These, Please. Other shows discussed include Shhh – An Improvised Silent Movie and Antigone na h'Éireann. There is a little swearing and mention of violence, giv...2021-08-1159 minAudiovisual CulturesA Day at the FringeUpdated reissue of an episode from the beforetimes when we went travelling and did things in rooms with other people! This episode missed the transfer over to Acast and I've been saving it for times like these when I'm taking time off.In this remastered episode, Drs Paula Blair and Andrew Shail catch a few shows at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and speak to Will Sebag-Montefiore from comedy sketch group Just These, Please. Other shows discussed include Shhh – An Improvised Silent Movie and Antigone na h'Éireann. There is a little swearing and mention of violence, giv...2021-08-1159 min
Audiovisual CulturesOld BordersDr Paula Blair talks through the opening sections of her Old Borders, New Technologies book (up to page 12). The Instagram Live video did not save, but the audio was recorded separately!This book can be purchased at https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/cosypeapod (affiliate link) commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 16 September 2020.Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity.See the caption-enabled video at https://youtu.be/y51j-dG4EbUFind out...2021-08-0449 minAudiovisual CulturesOld BordersDr Paula Blair talks through the opening sections of her Old Borders, New Technologies book (up to page 12). The Instagram Live video did not save, but the audio was recorded separately!This book can be purchased at https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/cosypeapod (affiliate link) commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 16 September 2020.Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity.See the caption-enabled video at https://youtu.be/y51j-dG4EbUFind out...2021-08-0449 min
Audiovisual CulturesFading FameAuthor and film historian Pam Munter talks to Paula Blair about her book Fading Fame: Women of a Certain Age in Hollywood (Adelaide Books, 2021) and the pressures and erasures women have experienced in the film industry. As well as touching on suicide, dementia and abusive behaviours in the discussion, Pam has some encouraging advice and positive outlooks for the future in Hollywood.Find out more about Pam and her books at https://pammunter.comRecorded using Zoom on 20 May 2021.Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity and Kdenlive.The music is ‘co...2021-07-2043 min
Audiovisual CulturesCohesion Culture with Dr Troy HallPaula Blair speaks with culture and talent retention strategist Troy Hall about his books Cohesion Culture: Proven Principles to Retain Your Top Talent (Koehler Books, 2019) and Fanny Rules: A Mother’s Leadership Lessons That Never Grow Old (Koehler Books, 2021).Find out more at https://drtroyhall.com/Connect with Dr Troy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtroyhall/This episode was recorded using Zoom on 17 May 2021 and was edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. The music is ‘commonGround’ by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixt...2021-07-0644 minAudiovisual CulturesCohesion Culture with Dr Troy HallPaula Blair speaks with culture and talent retention strategist Troy Hall about his books Cohesion Culture: Proven Principles to Retain Your Top Talent (Koehler Books, 2019) and Fanny Rules: A Mother’s Leadership Lessons That Never Grow Old (Koehler Books, 2021).Find out more at https://drtroyhall.com/Connect with Dr Troy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtroyhall/This episode was recorded using Zoom on 17 May 2021 and was edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. The music is ‘commonGround’ by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixt...2021-07-0644 min
Audiovisual CulturesCommunity CovidDr Rabya Mughal talks to Paula Blair about her research on the role of art and creativity in our well-being, barriers to arts participation, and University College London’s Community Covid Project. Find out more at https://culturehealthresearch.wordpress.com/community-covid/ This episode was recorded using Zoom on 24 May 2021 and was edited by Paula Blair with Audacity and Kdenlive. The music is ‘commonGround’ by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703See the subtitled video at https://youtu.be/Igp7erVjApYTransc...2021-06-2244 min
Audiovisual CulturesSlayer_1ArtworkPaula Blair chats with Leeds-based artist and shirt designer Chloe Gibson aka Slayer_1Artwork. See Chloe’s work at https://www.instagram.com/slayer_1artwork/This episode was recorded using Zoom on 8 May 2021. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity. See the auto-captioned video with chapter links at https://youtu.be/b0mJFZmIpX8 Automated transcript. Find out more about the podcast and sign up to our fr...2021-06-0846 min
Audiovisual CulturesHorror, Film History and Irish Cinema with Dr Gary D. RhodesPaula Blair catches up with Gary Rhodes. As well as reminiscing about their time at Queen’s University Belfast, Gary talks through his research in the areas of the history of American horror cinema, the life of Bela Lugosi, Irish cinema, and how cinema was impacted by the Great Influenza of 1918.This episode was recorded using Zoom on 19 April 2021.Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703See the auto-captioned video at https://yo...2021-05-2548 min
Audiovisual CulturesPost Modern Art PodcastPaula Blair chats with fellow podcaster Nathan Ragland about making the Post Modern Art Podcast. We also share our experiences in arts podcasting and reveal our unpopular art opinions.Subscribe to Post Modern Art Podcast on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXulag3S_3D3buCArqjobwThe music is commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703This episode was recorded with Zoom on 13 April 2021 and was edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.2021-05-111h 07Audiovisual CulturesPost Modern Art PodcastPaula Blair chats with fellow podcaster Nathan Ragland about making the Post Modern Art Podcast. We also share our experiences in arts podcasting and reveal our unpopular art opinions.Subscribe to Post Modern Art Podcast on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXulag3S_3D3buCArqjobwThe music is commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703This episode was recorded with Zoom on 13 April 2021 and was edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.2021-05-111h 07
Audiovisual CulturesJust Keep Going with Dan HughesPaula Blair is joined by musician Dan Hughes to talk about performing, teaching and composing. We also get into the financial struggles faced by freelance creatives in the UK during lockdowns and trying to positively utilize time to rest and create after many years of intense gigging. Check out Dan’s website with links to his socials and YouTube videos at http://www.danhughesmusic.com/The music is commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 This episode was recorded with Zo...2021-04-2733 minAudiovisual CulturesJust Keep Going with Dan HughesPaula Blair is joined by musician Dan Hughes to talk about performing, teaching and composing. We also get into the financial struggles faced by freelance creatives in the UK during lockdowns and trying to positively utilize time to rest and create after many years of intense gigging. Check out Dan’s website with links to his socials and YouTube videos at http://www.danhughesmusic.com/The music is commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703 This episode was recorded with Zo...2021-04-2733 min
Audiovisual CulturesSelling Democracy: Examining Language in NoPaula Blair runs through a guest lecture/seminar for a Language in Film & Television module focusing on No (dir. Pablo Larraín, Chile, 2012). commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 16 November 2020. Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity. See the episode webpage for the auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. Released early for patrons here and on their personal RSS feeds. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter. 2021-02-0237 min
Audiovisual CulturesFestive Wrinkly Film ClubPaula Blair talks through experiences in running a film club at a residential care home with focus on some festive screenings, namely of The Shop Around the Corner (dir. Ernst Lubitsch, 1940), Miracle on 34th Street (dir. George Seaton, 1947) and It's A Wonderful Life (dir. Frank Capra, 1946). This is a remastered edit of the original that was first released on 26 December 2018. "A Little Christmas Music" by Lena Orsa (c) copyright 2017 - Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://ccmixter.org/files/lena_orsa/56934Recorded December 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using...2020-12-1538 min
Audiovisual CulturesPanopticonicityPaula Blair revisits research on the video installations of Willie Doherty, the broad themes of which remain frustratingly relevant. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on SONY IC RECORDER 8.4.0 on 2 June 2020.Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity.The chapter can be purchased hereAuto-captioned video.audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://w...2020-06-1049 min
Audiovisual CulturesSaved!Paula Blair and Andrew Shail watch Saved! (dir. Brian Dannelly, 2004). Includes some swearing, mentions of abortion, rape and suicide, and discussing characters’ uses of ableist and homophobic language.commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded with SONY IC RECORDER 8.4.0 on 21 April 2020.Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.Auto-captioned video.Automated transcript.audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early re...2020-05-1342 min
Audiovisual CulturesReady Player One: Extra LifePaula Blair and Andrew Shail return to Ready Player One, this time looking closely at the adaptation from Ernest Cline’s 2011 novel to the 2018 film directed by Steven Spielberg.commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on SONY IC RECORDER 8.4.0 on 30 MarchEdited by Paula Blair with Audacity.Auto-captioned video.Automated transcript.audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Ea...2020-04-291h 20
Audiovisual CulturesBirdboxPaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss Birdbox (dir. Susanne Bier, 2018). commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded with SONY IC RECORDER 8.4.0 on 2 January 2018.Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity.Auto-captioned video.Automated transcript.audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast2020-04-1539 min
Audiovisual CulturesPrecarious AftermathsPaula Blair reads her essay about performance artist Alastair MacLennan.commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 19 March 2020 with SONY IC RECORDER 8.4.0Edited with Audacity by Paula Blair. Auto-captioned video. The book this essay is published in can be purchased hereaudiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avcultures 2020-04-0133 min
Audiovisual CulturesCommunity, Collaboration and Courage International Women's Day Panel Special episode recorded for International Women's Day 2020 featuring Paula Blair, Rachel Brook, Claire Murphy-Morgan, Ciara Lenihan, Jess Bennett, Caroline and Jenni McDermott. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 7 March 2020 at B&D Studios.Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.Auto-captioned video.Automated transcript.audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: ht...2020-03-181h 03
Audiovisual CulturesThe Rise of SkywalkerAndrew Shail and Paula Blair have a post-viewing discussion (with plot details) about Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (dir. J. J. Abrams, 2019). commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 26 December 2019 and 13 January 2020.Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity.Auto-captioned video.Automated transcript.audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://ww...2020-01-221h 11
Audiovisual CulturesPart 2: Derry Girls ep1 analysis continuedPart 2 of Paula Blair and Andrew Shail’s observations on their close viewing of Derry Girls. (With some swearing). commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded 26 September 2019. Edited by Paula Blair with Audacity.Automated transcript. Auto-captioned video. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avcultures Tip jar: https://su...2019-12-2355 min
Audiovisual CulturesPart 1: Derry Girls ep.1 analysisPaula Blair and Andrew Shail engage in close analysis of episode 1 of Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls (first aired January 2018). (With some swearing). commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 24 September 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avcultures 2019-11-1359 min
Audiovisual CulturesBritish Film History with Dr Lawrence NapperHistorian of British culture and cinema Lawrence Napper talks to Paula Blair and Andrew Shail about his work. (With some swearing). commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 30 August 2019 at King's College London. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.c...2019-10-161h 02
Audiovisual CulturesRoaming Privileges with Dr Simon WardSimon Ward joins Paula Blair for a post-screening discussion of Transit (dir. Christian Petzold, 2018, BBFC cert. 12A). commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 21 August 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avcultures Tip jar: https://supporter.acast...2019-10-0245 min
Audiovisual CulturesReframing Vivien Leigh with Dr Lisa SteadLisa Stead talks to Paula Blair and Andrew Shail about her Reframing Vivien Leigh project. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 18 June at Newcastle University. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avcultures Tip jar: https://su...2019-08-0746 min
Audiovisual CulturesThe Late Shows 2019Paula Blair ventures out to the NewcastleGateshead Late Shows and speaks to Claire Murphy-Morgan (Monkfish Productions), Rachel Brook (Good Space), Pauline Taylor and Alice Stewart (Room For You), Mariae Smiarowska and Jenni McDermott about what they were up to in Commercial Union House. Topics include diversity, inclusion, accessibility, performance, art and health, collaboration and community. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 18 May 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. a...2019-06-2631 min
Audiovisual CulturesAssunta Spina and the BadwillsThis episode covers the Silent Divas screening of Italian silent film Assunta Spina (dirs. Francesca Bertini & Gustavo Serena, 1915) with live score from Italian folk band The Badwills at Tyneside Cinema on 12 May 2019. This was accompanied by documentaries from the BFI archive shown in association with Invisible Women detailed in the episode by Rachel Pronger (Film Programme Coordinator, Tyneside Cinema). Andrew Shail lends some early cinema knowledge, Shona Thomson (A Kind Of Seeing) talks about commissioning the music and Alastair Cole tells Paula Blair about the band, his research and documentary filmmaking. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed...2019-06-121h 10
Audiovisual CulturesOrigins of the Film Star System with Dr Andrew ShailCoinciding with the publication of his new book, Andrew Shail tells Paula Blair about his research on the origins of the film star system centring on French performer Max Linder. Contains references to suicide and death. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 8 March 2018 and 25 April 2019.Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.Auto-captioned video.Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter. More info: https://au...2019-05-151h 14
Audiovisual CulturesPerformance Art Against Violence with Elvira SantamaríaPerformance artist Elvira Santamaría Torres talks to Paula Blair about her work. Includes references to issues arising from conflict, violence, murder and migration. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 13 & 14 February 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.co...2019-05-0152 min
Audiovisual CulturesCinema and Technology with Dr Rebecca HarrisonPaula Blair talks to Rebecca Harrison about her research on code in the Star Wars franchise, cinema and railways, and teaching media from feminist and postcolonial perspectives. Recorded on 16 January 2019 at Newcastle University. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avcultures Tip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast If you enjoyed...2019-04-0337 min
Audiovisual CulturesTreasures from the Wreck of the UnbelievablePaula Blair reads her essay on Damien Hirst's major 2017 exhibition in Venice. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded in February 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. A link to the published version will be provided when ready. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avcultures Ti...2019-03-2059 min
Audiovisual Cultureswith Sally MadgeArtist Sally Madge talks to Paula Blair about her work and life as a practitioner. Topics include performance, installation, site-specificity, collecting, ageing, being peripheral, landscapes, the domestic and notions of value. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 1 February 2019 in Sally's kitchen at No. 4 St Thomas Crescent. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More...2019-03-0641 min
Audiovisual CulturesMary Queen of ScotsPaula Blair and Andrew Shail have a post-viewing discussion of Mary Queen of Scots (dir. Josie Rourke, BBFC cert. 15, 2018). With references to violence and sexuality. Plot details mentioned throughout. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 25 January 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and...2019-02-2049 min
Audiovisual CulturesAnnihilationPaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss Annihilation (dir. Alex Garland, BBFC cert. 15, 2018). With references to violence, death, body horror, suicide and self-harm. Science nerdery and spoilers abound. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 10 January 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www...2019-02-0651 min
Audiovisual CulturesNetflixFor their first recording of 2019, Paula Blair and Andrew Shail talk through their Netflix viewings over the mid-winter holidays, paying particular attention to Netflix-backed films The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (dirs. Ethan Coen & Joel Coen, 2018) and Birdbox (dir. Susanne Bier, 2018). Includes references to violence, death and minor swearing when quoting from the films. Spoilers abound. commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 2 January 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures...2019-01-231h 19
Audiovisual CulturesHard Craft with Sarah-Joy Ford and Juliet FlemingPaula Blair talks to artists Sarah-Joy Ford and Juliet Fleming about their Hard Craft exhibition in Vane gallery, Nov-Dec 2018. The featured music is commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 6 December 2018 in Vane. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com...2019-01-0953 min
Audiovisual CulturesThe Little StrangerPaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss The Little Stranger (dir. Lenny Abrahamson, 2018, BBFC cert. 12A) and its adaptation from Sarah Waters’s novel of the same title (published 2009). Topics include historical fiction, emotional abuse, social class, violence, post-World War II England and the paranormal. Recorded on 23 September 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avcultures ...2018-10-171h 10
Audiovisual CulturesThe Miseducation of Cameron PostPaula Blair and Andrew Shail have a post-screening discussion of The Miseducation of Cameron Post (dir. Desiree Akharan, 2018, BBFC cert. 15) about a teenage girl in the USA who is sent to a gay conversion camp. Involves topics such as religion, emotional abuse and self-harm. Recorded on 14 September 2020. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avcultures Tip jar: https...2018-10-0355 min
Audiovisual CulturesArt and Activism with Emma CampbellPaula Blair chats with activist-artist Emma Campbell about her video and photography work alongside her activism as co-director of Alliance for Choice. The discussion involves the need for access to abortion where this was still illegal in Northern Ireland at the time of recording, the travel involved, politics, and ongoing activism for abortion rights. Recorded on 30 July 2018. Edited by Paula Blair. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter. audiovisualcultures@gmail.com Join the pod at https://www.patreon.com/avcultures G...2018-09-1943 min
Audiovisual CulturesRemains to be Un/SeenPaula Blair reads her essay on the disappeared in the film Nostalgia for the Light (dir. Patricio Guzmán, 2010) and the video installation Ancient Ground (dir. Willie Doherty, 2011).Recorded on 2 September 2018.Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.Auto-captioned video. The chapter can be purchased at https://brill.com/view/book/edcoll/9789004323056/B9789004323056-s013.xmlSign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/a...2018-09-0549 min
Audiovisual CulturesGold: The Dream That United Our NationPaula Blair and Andrew Shail talk about screenings of Hindi films in England, focusing on Gold: The Dream That United Our Nation (dir. Reema Kagti, 2018, BBFC cert. 12A). Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 22 August 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video.Automated transcript. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com...2018-08-291h 04
Audiovisual CulturesGet OutPaula Blair and Andrew Shail step up to Patron Kristie Smith's challenge to watch some horror with Get Out (dir. Jordan Peele, 2017, 15). Discussion involves racism, violence, slavery and emotional manipulation. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 31 July 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video.Automated transcript. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www...2018-08-2256 min
Audiovisual CulturesSkyscraperFilm doctors Paula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss Skyscraper (dir. Rawson Marshall Thurber, 2018, BBFC cert. 12A). Includes references to 9/11, terrorism, violence, burning buildings and amputation. There's also some chat about cinemagoing, other films connected with the genre, themes and actors, and addressing issues around representation in mainstream film. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 14 July 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. Sign up for our free monthly...2018-08-1548 min
Audiovisual CulturesLeave No TraceFilm doctors Paula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss Leave No Trace (dir. Debra Granik, 2018, BBFC cert. PG), cinema audiences and other elements of film and visual culture at the Tyneside Cinema. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 4 July 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.com Sign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early...2018-08-0837 min
Audiovisual CulturesSelmaFilm doctors Paula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss Selma (dir. Ava DuVernay, 2014, BBFC cert. 12). Includes mentions of racial discrimination, violence and sex. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 1 & 2 July 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.com Join my Show on PatreonSign up for our free monthly newsletter. Acast Supporter Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this...2018-08-0158 min
Audiovisual CulturesThe Florida ProjectFilm doctors Paula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss The Florida Project (dir. Sean Baker, 2017, BBFC cert. 15) in detail. Includes swearing, mentions of sex work, violence, mental illness and child exploitation. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 27 & 28 June 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/49166165/https://twitter.com/avculturespodhttps://www.facebook.com/avculturespod2018-07-251h 29
Audiovisual CulturesLegendIn episode 20, film doctors Paula Blair and Andrew Shail watch a version of Legend (dir. Ridley Scott, 1985, BBFC. cert. PG). Although the film is rated PG, the topics it raises are more suited to 15+ audiences, e.g. there are references to consensual sex as well as attempted coercive seduction and rape.Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 6 June 2018.Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.Auto-captioned video.Automated transcripts. audiovisualcultures@gmail.com2018-07-181h 02
Audiovisual CulturesThe Rape of Recy Taylor & EdiePaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss The Rape of Recy Taylor (dir. Nancy Buirski, 2017, BBFC cert. 15), a documentary about an African-American woman’s lifelong fight for justice after being gang-raped by a group of white teenage boys in 1944, and Edie (dir. Simon Hunter, 2017, BBFC cert. 12A), a drama about an 83-year-old widow who wants to fulfil her dream of climbing a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. There are references to sexual and racial violence, discrimination and domestic abuse from early in the episode and throughout. Recorded on 25 May 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. ...2018-07-111h 05
Audiovisual CulturesSpiceworld: The MoviePaula Blair spices up her life with special guest Kristie Smith to discuss Spiceworld: The Movie (dir. Bob Spiers, 1997, BBFC cert. PG) and the late-1990s girl group phenomenon that was the Spice Girls. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 11 May 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/49166165/https://twitter.com/avculturespodhttps://www...2018-07-041h 10
Audiovisual CulturesSomewherePaula Blair and Andrew Shail round up (for now) their viewings of feature films directed by Sofia Coppola, this time looking at Somewhere (2010, BBFC cert. 15) in detail. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 10 May 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/49166165/https://twitter.com/avculturespodhttps://www.facebook.com/avculturespodhttps://discord...2018-06-271h 10
Audiovisual CulturesThe Bling RingPaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss Sofia Coppola's fifth feature film, The Bling Ring (2013, BBFC cert. 12A), and its engagement with the excesses of celebrity.Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 30 April 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/49166165/https://twitter.com/avculturespodhttps://www.facebook.com/avculturespodhttps://discord.gg/s6...2018-06-2056 min
Audiovisual CulturesA Quiet PlacePaula Blair and Andrew Shail share their experiences after a tension-filled viewing of A Quiet Place (dir. John Krasinski, 2018, BBFC cert. 15).Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 28 April 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. audiovisualcultures@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/49166165/https://twitter.com/avculturespodhttps://www.facebook.com/avculturespodhttps://discord.gg/s6Y5KsY2018-06-1343 min
Audiovisual CulturesThe Disaster ArtistPaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss The Disaster Artist (dir. James Franco, 2017, BBFC cert. 15), the film about the making of the cult 'best worst movie ever made', The Room (dir. Tommy Wisseau, 2003, US cert. R). Paula also thinks about the future directions of the podcast and website.Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 25 April 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ 2018-06-061h 04Audiovisual CulturesThe Disaster ArtistPaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss The Disaster Artist (dir. James Franco, 2017, BBFC cert. 15), the film about the making of the cult 'best worst movie ever made', The Room (dir. Tommy Wisseau, 2003, US cert. R). Paula also thinks about the future directions of the podcast and website.Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 25 April 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ 2018-06-061h 04
Audiovisual CulturesBritish Silent Film Festival Symposium part 2Paula Blair and Andrew Shail give an overview of the British Silent Film Festival Symposium held at King's College London in April 2018. Paula also talks to speakers Lucie Dutton and Ellen Cheshire, and there's an excerpt from Andrew's presentation. Recorded on 20-22 April 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this...2018-05-301h 30Audiovisual CulturesBritish Silent Film Festival Symposium part 2Paula Blair and Andrew Shail give an overview of the British Silent Film Festival Symposium held at King's College London in April 2018. Paula also talks to speakers Lucie Dutton and Ellen Cheshire, and there's an excerpt from Andrew's presentation. Recorded on 20-22 April 2019. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this...2018-05-301h 30
Audiovisual CulturesBritish Silent Film Festival Symposium part 1Paula Blair and Andrew Shail speak to historians Tony Fletcher and Gerry Turvey, musician Stephen Horne and BFI curator Bryony Dixon at the 2018 British Silent Film Festival Symposium.The music is Paula messing about on an ukulele.Recorded on 19 April 2019. Edited by Paula Blair. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter...2018-05-231h 21Audiovisual CulturesBritish Silent Film Festival Symposium part 1Paula Blair and Andrew Shail speak to historians Tony Fletcher and Gerry Turvey, musician Stephen Horne and BFI curator Bryony Dixon at the 2018 British Silent Film Festival Symposium.The music is Paula messing about on an ukulele.Recorded on 19 April 2019. Edited by Paula Blair. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter...2018-05-231h 21
Audiovisual CulturesNational Science and Media MuseumPaula Blair and Andrew Shail reflect on an afternoon spent in the National Science & Media Museum in Bradford.Recorded on 12 April 2018Edited by Paula BlairAuto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-161h 04
Audiovisual CulturesF For FakePaula Blair and Andrew Shail are joined by special guest Geoff Poole to talk about his favourite film F For Fake (dir. Orson Welles, 1973, BBFC cert. PG). The discussion includes mentions of suicide and makes detailed reference to parts of the film.Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 7 April 2018. Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity. Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus...2018-05-091h 22
Audiovisual CulturesReady Player OnePaula Blair and Andrew Shail have a post-screening discussion of Ready Player One (dir. Steven Spielberg, 2018, BBFC cert. 12A).commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 6 April 2018.Re-edited in May 2019 by Paula Blair using Audacity.Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast Get bonus content on PatreonS...2018-05-0250 min
Audiovisual CulturesDerry Girls and London IrishIn which Paula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss comedy series London Irish (Ch. 4, 2013, cert. 18) and Derry Girls (Ch. 4., 2017-), both created by Lisa McKee. Topics include accents, stereotypes, marginalized experiences and 1990s nostalgia. With occasional swearing and silliness.Recorded on 26 & 27 March 2018Edited by Paula Blair using AudacityAuto-captioned video. Automated transcript. More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http...2018-04-251h 04
Audiovisual CulturesMarie AntoinetteIn episode 7, Paula Blair and Andrew Shail talk about their viewing of Marie Antoinette (dir. Sofia Coppola, 2006, BBFC cert. 12A). As ever, the discussion includes analysis and plot details.Thanks to Kristie Smith for the following links:https://zerowidthjoiner.net/movie-barcode-generatorhttp://moviebarcode.tumblr.com/post/12390371286/harry-potter-complete-series-2001-2011-printsMusic: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 21 March 2018.Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. 2018-04-181h 05
Audiovisual CulturesThe Virgin SuicidesRe-edit of episode 6 which was first released on 11 April 2018. Paula Blair and Andrew Shail continue viewing Sofia Coppola’s feature films, this time focusing on The Virgin Suicides (1999, BBFC cert. 15). The discussion makes reference to suicide and sexuality. Music: commonGround by airtone (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/58703Recorded on 9 March 2018.Re-edited by Paula Blair in April 2019 using Audacity.Auto-captioned video. Automated transcript. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com...2018-04-111h 17
Audiovisual CulturesThe Shape of WaterPaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss The Shape of Water (dir. Guillermo del Toro, 2017, BBFC cert. 15), the 2018 Academy Awards, and representation in film. It's analytical, so best see the film beforehand if you don't want spoilers.Recorded on 5 March 2018Edited by Paula Blair using AudacityAuto-captioned video.Automated transcript. Join my Show on PatreonSign up for our free monthly newsletter. Acast Supporter Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures. Hosted on Acast. See...2018-04-041h 01
Audiovisual CulturesArrivalPaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss Arrival (dir. Denis Villeneuve, 2016, BBFC cert. 12), language and communication.Recorded on 26 & 27 February 2018.Edited by Paula Blair.Auto-captioned video.Join my Show on PatreonAutomated transcript. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-281h 26
Audiovisual CulturesThe BeguiledPaula Blair and Andrew Shail discuss The Beguiled (dir. Sofia Coppola, 2017, BBFC cert. 15).Recorded on 23 February 2018.Edited by Paula Blair.Auto-captioned video.Automated transcript. Sign up for our free monthly newsletter.More info: https://audiovisualcultures.wordpress.com/ Early releases and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/avculturesTip jar: https://supporter.acast.com/audiovisual-cultures-podcast Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-211h 07
Audiovisual CulturesLost in TranslationPaula Blair and Andrew Shail's post-viewing discussion of Lost in Translation (dir. Sofia Coppola, 2003, BBFC cert. 15).Recorded on 21 & 22 February 2018.Edited by Paula Blair using Audacity.Auto-captioned video.Join my Show on PatreonAutomated transcription. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-141h 07
Audiovisual CulturesIntroductionPaula Blair outlines plans for the AVC educational web platform and resources, and gives a sense of what's to come in later podcast episodes.Recorded February 2018.Edited by Paula Blair.Auto-captioned video Join my Show on PatreonAutomated transcription Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/avcultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-0734 min