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Talking Pictures with Paul BoothSan Diego International Film Festival - Film ReviewsOur host Paul goes to the San Diego International Film Festival to watch this years films and what experience it was. From the short "How to a void a sappy goodbye to the documentary films "Passing on wisdom", and "The yin & yang of Gerry Lopez". Then on to the features films with "The Wind & The Reckoning" a Hawaiian film and to round it all off a review of the closing gala film "Empire Of Light" a film by Sam Mendes.
2022-11-1112 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothReview: Find HerPaul reviews Find Her a movie about when ex-cop Isaiah Slade arrives in a small town searching for answers to a murdered ranch owner and his missing daughter, it slowly becomes clear he has his own personal agenda to finding the truth.
2022-10-2805 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Director Skye BorgmanHost Paul Booth and Director Skye Borgman discuss her latest Netflix hit Sins of Our Mother. This three part series takes a dynamic look at a very scary and true tale..
Skye brings us a refreshing chat about filmmaking, storytelling, journalism and the deep-dive of telling a true story. Skye breaks down, how Crime films are not just "Crime" stories.
2022-10-0327 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Nik FacklerHost Paul Booth and award-winning writer/director Nik Fackler dive into all aspects of his new films HIDDEN PLACES. These films fall under Experimental, if you chose a genre, but Nik brings to light that filmmaking is an experiment.
Nik lends insight to discussing music, cinematography, editing and more. A director who has made features as well, Nick has a wide range of conversation topics.
Join us for a discussion about all things Cinema.
2022-09-1643 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothA review of Almost FamousPaul takes a trip back in time to review this 2001 classic Almost Famous, written and directed by Cameron Crowe, Starring Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit and Kate Hudson along many more amazing actors. This being one of Paul's favourite movies, he does have a lot but this must be close it to number one for him. It hit all the right notes, with a stellar cast and one amazing soundtrack.
2022-09-0706 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothBack to the Drive-in - ReviewPaul reviews April Wrights new documentary "Back to the Drive-in" this is a must see film if you love film and drive-ins
2022-08-1606 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Pamela Alch - Script SupervisorPaul interviews Pamela Alch Script Supervisor her extensive career spans a huge range of movie history from movies such classics as the Big Chill, Ferris Bueller's Day off to modern films Ray with Jamie fox to Mr and Mrs Smith with Brad Pitt just to name only a small few.
2022-08-0539 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Dr Rebekah Louisa SmithListen to this fascinating chat with Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith from starting her The Film Festival Doctor business help films get into the right festivals. We then detour into her interesting PHD Thesis on Quentin Tarantino films and the effects on audiences. Weaved in all of this we chat about her new book "Born to do it".
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Talking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Marcus MizellePaul sits down with Marcus Mizelle to chat about his films "Something In The Water" and "Belle Vie". The conversation then delves into filmmaking as an independent filmmaker to being a filmmaker in Hollywood in and outs.
2022-07-0735 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothKing Richard: Nominated for Best Picture - ReviewKing Richard Nominated for an Oscar in the Best Picture Category. Paul Booth reviews King Richard staring Will Smith as Richard Williams, Saniyya Sidney as Venus Williams and Demi Singleton as Serena Williams. The film is a look at how this family beat the odds and become tennis superstars.
2022-03-1707 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTHE UNMAKING OF A COLLEGE - ReviewPaul Booth reviews the latest documentary from Director Amy Goldstein. THE UNMAKING OF A COLLEGE DOC. It is currently has a limited-theatrical run in N.Y.C and Los Angeles. This documentary dives into America's longest sit-in, in the History of the United States over the 2019 financial crisis at Hampshire College.
2022-03-0309 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterviews with Costume Designer Luis SequeiraHost Paul Booth interviews Costume Designer Luis Sequeira whose work garnered him an Oscar-Nominaton on the Best Picture winner The Shape of Water.
Luis describes the collaborative nature of costumes, the various departments that work together to bring the characters look to life. Luis also takes us into the world of other Films he designed such as Kimberly Peirce's Carrie and the wonderful cult-clsssic Charlie Bartlett which is a great performance from a pre-Iron Man Robert Downey Jr.
Sit back and enjoy this wonderful, open and ego-free conversation from yet another Oscar-nominee who brings nothing...
2022-02-1535 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothEvery DAY IN KAIMUKĪ - ReviewOur Host Paul Booth reviews Every DAY IN KAIMUKĪ the first Hawaiian feature film to be in Sundance Film Festival. Simply put this film is an Hawaiian story about the difficult decision to leaving the island for the main land to seek out opportunities that can not be found at home.
2022-01-2709 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothReview: The classic White Men Can't JumpOur host review The 1992 classic White Men Can't Jump staring Wesley Snips, woody Harrelson and Rosie Perez.
2022-01-2209 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothCan't buy me love - ReviewOur host Paul Booth looks back at this 80s classic "Can't buy me love" starring a young Patrick Dempsey and Amanda Peterson.
2022-01-1406 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothReview: Who is Amos Otis?Our Host Paul Booth reviews this intriguing feature film "Who is Amos Otis?" Written and Directed by Greg Newberry. A film about a man named Amos Otis, after he assassinating the President, Amos Otis pleads self-defense and must convince the jury he saved the world from an unhinged ruler.
2022-01-0608 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothHouse of Gucci ReviewOur host Paul Booth reviews House of Gucci directed by Ridley Scott and staring Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci and Al Pacino as Aldo Gucci. Paul give his thoughts on Ridley Scotts latest film.
2021-12-2305 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothA California Christmas: City Lights - Interview with Director Shaun Piccinino and Cinematographer Brad Rushing C.S.C.Host Paul Booth discuss the making of A California Christmas: City Lights coming to Netflix on December 16th the sequel to last year's smash-hit A California Christmas which hit #1 world-wide. We are joined by Cinematographer Brad Rushing C.S.C. and Director Shaun Piccinino to talk about the making of these fun Christmas movies and the fun process they had making them and family-like atmosphere on-set.
2021-12-1640 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothNetflix's MIXTAPE: Interview with 1st Assistant Director Peter DashkewytchHost Paul Booth and First Assistant Director Peter Dashkewytch discuss Netflix's MIXTAPE and the role of the 1st AD. This wonderful-heartwarming movie is directed by Valerie Weiss (The Archer, Outerbanks).
Mixtape is the story of young-girl raised by her Grandma, who discovers a Mixtape made by her deceased mother and father. She is only 12 and has nothing but her innocence and the power of music to answer her life's questions.
2021-12-0934 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTick Tick Boom interview with Alice Brooks A.S.CHost Paul Booth interviews Alice Brooks A.S.C for Lynn Manuel-Miranda's directorial debut Tick Tick Boom. The game-changing Producer of Hamilton and In the Heights hits a home-run with this incendiary Film starring Andrew Garfield (The Social Network, Hacksaw Ridge).
Alice returns to the show and shares the process of shooting during Covid, the fun of making a movie based on someone's life and tells us about working with the (highly) talent Andrew Garfield.
We dived into lots more. Enjoy!
2021-12-0235 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Director Suzanne KaiHost Paul Booth and Director Suzanne Kai dive into her Multi-Award-Winning Documentary (Newport Beach Film Festival Best Music Film) Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong Torres.
As an Emmy-Nominated Journalist in the Bay Area, Suzanne brings us into the world of 70s iconic Rock journalist Ben Fong-Torres. As an Editor at Rolling Stone, Mr. Fong-Torres helped change the way music was written about and observed.
This is the quintessential documentary for music lovers and those who appreciate Music History. Included are wonderful interviews and shared moments with Quincy ones, Carlos...
2021-11-2630 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothDocumentary Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres - ReviewHost Paul Booth reviews the documentary Like a Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben Fong-Torres. Paul examines the appreciation and love for music and S.F. the movie sheds light on and restores.
2021-11-2509 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothMore Coverage of The 41 Hawaii International Film FestivalHost Paul Booth continues his coverage of The 41 Hawaii International Film Festival. He will be discussing Hawaii made films. As a reviewer of Hawaii film's Paul brings the unique perspective that his work has played at HIFF, won the Hawaii Made section in 2001, he has curated Hawaii film programs for HIFF and ran the Hawaii Student Film Festival that HIFF sponsored in 2002.
Paul is from Kauai and is happy to use this episodes to serve the Films, Filmmakers and Cinema
Hawaii Made Shorts
Ballistic
Ka Ho'i
Broken
F...
2021-11-1911 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothThe 41st Hawaii International Film FestivalHost Paul Booth reviews three documentaries for The 41st Hawaii International Film Festival.
Girl's Can't Surf (Australia)
The First Step (U.S.A.)
Atomic Cover-Up
For more info www.hiff.org
2021-11-1112 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Clay Griffith Production DesignerHost Paul Booth and Production Designer Clay Griffith dive into the fun and inspirations of his many film credits. The talk moves around albums, musicians and some lessons that came up along the way.
As a Production Designer Clay Griffith has helped bring to life films such as Dolemite is my Name, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Almost Famous, We Bought a Zoo, Roadies and Radio. He also worked as Set Dec on classics like As Good as it Gets, Sleepless in Seattle, Jerry Maguire and Seven.
Clay was very gracious to share his time w...
2021-11-0456 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Director Machete at the 22nd Newport Beach Film FestivalHost Paul Booth interviews Director Machete Bang Bang about her Film Moon Manor, which just had its screening at the 22nd Newport Beach Film Festival. Machete and Paul go into her creative Process as Co-Director, Co-Writer, Co-Producer and Editor of this wonderful and hilarious Film about a man's last day on earth.
Machete's creative partner on this Film (Co-writer, Co-Producer, Co-Director) was Filmmaker Erin Granat. The film is currently making the Festival rounds and entertaining audience's all over the Festival circuit.
For all the info on where you can see the Film, take a listen...
2021-10-3024 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothSan Diego Film Festival Coverage 2021Host Paul Booth reviews three films from the 22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival. Brother, I Cry (Feature, Canada), The Novice (Feature, U.S.A.) presented by IFC Films and Entitled (Short, U.S.A) directed by Kelsey Fordham which Paul interviews Kelsey Fordham on the making of her film.
2021-10-2924 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Miles Doleac on the new film DemigodHost Paul Booth and writer, director Miles Doleac sat down to discuss Miles new film Demigod. Demigod releases Friday October 15th in 10 major cities Theatrically and across multiple streaming platforms Amazon, iTunes, wherever you get your on-demand, rentals.
Miles also Produces and co-stars in his new film Demigod. We got into a wonderful discussion about writing, the process of acting out a script you write. Miles also gave us insight into directing and acting while making a film in a COVID world, as the Pandemic raged on.
Miles brought his unique perspective to provide the...
2021-10-2528 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview Checco Varese A.S.C on hulu series DOPESICKHost Paul Booth and Cinematographer Checco Varese A.S.C. discuss the Hulu fantastic series DOPESICK which dives into America's heart breaking Opioid crisis. You can stream the series now on Hulu.
In this episode we chat with Checco as he breaks down shooting a fictional story based on real events. We explore what it’s like to create different tones to vary the stories within one bigger one. We also touch on what it’s like creating a full series during the Pandemic.
Oscar-winner Barry Levinson (Rain Man) directs the first two episodes of the...
2021-10-2152 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Erick CastrillonHost Paul Booth was joined by Colombian-American writer/director Erick Castrillon to discuss his feature film Blast Beat. Erick brings a unique opinion and wide-variety of experiences to the mic. This episode was a true joy to do for Host Paul Booth given he met Erick in passing at a small Film Festival in 2013. The last time our Host spoke to Erick he was writing a SHORT titled Blast Beat (circa 2015). What happened next is why we love Talking Movies.....
His feature film, Blast Beat, premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival as part of the U.S...
2021-09-2444 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Jon Bush - Set DecoratorHost Paul Booth and Jon Bush discuss Jon's experience in the Art Department. Jon has worked as a Set Dresser, Swing Gang Boss, Leadman, Set Decorator and Production Designer on short films, commercials, mainstream television series, limited series, indie and studio features.
Jon also brings the unique perspective gained through working on Films directed by Tim Burton, Oliver Stone, Robert Zemeckis, Rob Reiner, Steven Soderbergh, Michael Bay and Alexander Payne. Host Paul Booth and Jon dive into the process of working with Cinematographer's, Production Designer's and Director's to bring to life the characters and world that is...
2021-09-1647 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothDog Day Afternoon ReviewHost Paul Booth and his Film School classmate Warren Fulton review Sidney Lumet's 1975 classic Dog Day Afternoon. The film won't Best Screenplay, was Nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture, starring Al Pacino, John Gazelle and Chris Sarandon.
Warren brings a unique perspective as a Filmmaker, Poet, Artist and writer based in Vancouver.
2021-09-0917 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Kalina Ivanov Emmy-Winning Production DesignerEmmy-Winning Production Designer Kalina Ivanov has worked as a Storyboard Artist for Jonathan Damme and Robert Redford. As a designer she has contributed to Cult, Indie and overall Classic Films (Swimfan, Little Miss Sunshine and Silence of the Lambs).
Her contributions can be seen in multiple Oscar-Nominated and Winning Films. On this episode she discussed her contributions to Silence of the Lambs, Quiz Show and relationships working with Jonathan Demme and Robert Redford.
Kalina brought us into process of designing a Film with over 100 sets (Long Shot with Charlize Theron). We had an open talk...
2021-08-261h 33Talking Pictures with Paul BoothReview: The Sunset LimitedHost Paul Booth and Production Associate Alonzo Greer review The Sunset Limited. Alonzo has almost three decades in the Film business. He was a co-star in Roar with Heather Ledger and has crewed many films from Whoopi's Sister Act, Indecent Proposal , Rob Howard's The Paper, Sliver with Sharon Stone and many more.
Alonzo brings a unique perspective fuelled by experiences and stories like shooting Hoops with Woody Harrelson (Indecent Proposal), playing football with Redford while Oprah is about 30 feet away and a vast list of stories including dinner with Batman, I mean Michael Keaton. He loves Film an...
2021-08-1920 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Renee Confair Production SupervisorHost Paul Booth and Renee Confair Production Supervisor sat down to discuss HBO's The White Lotus, the ups and downs of Production and what exactly a Production Supervisor does.
Renee has worked on blockbusters and a large handful of films that include Aloha, The Descendants and Snowden. Renee shared some stories about working with A-List Oscar-Winners Cameron Crowe, Alexander Payne and Oliver Stone.
We also discussed her Film related card game GET CREW'D. It was a great conversation about Film.
2021-08-1238 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothFrom the Archives: Rachel Morrison A.S.CAs we approach year seven this August, here is one FROM THE ARCHIVE: Oscar-Nominee Rachel Morrison A.S.C.
Nov. 2017. Rachel called in to discuss her recent Film Mudbound. She would make History shortly after this interview, when she became the first woman to receive an Oscar-Nod for her Cinematography in Mudbound.
Rachel and I discuss Mudbound, her work on Cake, What Happened Miss Simone and other cool Film-related topics. Rachel was kind and gracious to our show (still is).
2021-08-0541 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothFrom the Archives: Cinematographer Charlotte Bruus ChristensenIn this gem from the archives Host Paul interviews the incendiary Cinematographer Charlotte Bruus Christensen. Her extraordinary work includes The Girl on the Train, Life, A Quiet Place and Fences directed by Denzel Washington.
In this episode we interviewed her for the Directorial debut of Aaron Sorkin Molly's Game. We enjoyed an extensive talk about film and she even opened up about work with Denzel as a Director. Charlotte is very open, gracious and this interview was a blast.
2021-07-2950 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Cinematographer Nancy SchreiberHost Paul Booth and Cinematographer Nancy Schreiber A.S.C. discuss the Starz hit P-Valley. Nancy describes the gritty nature and fun-challenges or creating a Mississippi strip club on a Soundstage in Atlanta. We also dive into her work on Lisa Kudrow's HBO series The Comeback (2005), the brilliant music documentary about multi-Grammy winner Linda Ronstandt and we peek into her research regiment and how much she enjoys working with her crew.
Nancy is an accomplished Cinematographer with more than four decades lensing television shows, music videos, documentaries, feature-films and commercials
Nancy is an Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer...
2021-07-2255 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothFrom the Archives: Interview with Lulu WangThis week's episode is re-edited cut of a gem from our archives. Our 2015 interview with Lulu Wang for the 2015 Palm Springs International Shorts Fest, we discussed her FilmTouch. Lulu graciously shared her artistic process, discussed a feature she was writing (Posthumous) and we had a fun chat about Screwball Comedies.
This episode takes us back to year one of the show. Lulu went on to Direct the critically-acclaimed The Farewell which garnered multiple Awards and was the center of a cultural conversation about Film.
2021-07-1544 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with From Cradle to Stage cinematographer Jessica Young and producer John RamsayHost Paul Booth interviews Cinematographer Jessica Young (What Drives Us) and Emmy-Nominated Producer John Ramsay (Sonic Highways). We sat down for an in-depth discussion about the television/limited series From Cradle to Stage based on the book by Dave Grohl's Mom Virginia Hanlon Grohl.
Directed by Dave Grohl, Grohl sits down with his Mom and the Mom's of other Rock stars to discuss the dynamic of raising a musician.
From Cradle to Stage episodes include: Dan Reynolds and Mom Christene, Pharrell and Carolyn Williams, Miranda and Bev Lambert, Brandi and Teresa Carlile, Tom Morello and...
2021-07-0848 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothReview: In The HeightsHosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell review and discuss the smash-hit In The Heights. Paul and Kai dive into the music, cinematography, colorful characters and importance of the diversity on the big-screen.
2021-07-0132 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Alice Brooks on filming In the HeightsHost Paul Booth and Cinematographer Alice Brooks breakdown the challenges and joy of shooting In the Heights. This episode breaks down the Production Design, location and studio shooting and how to collaborate to bring song, dance and emotion together. Alice also described her personal process and more!
2021-06-2440 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with April WrightHost Paul Booth and award-winning film director April Wright's discuss her documentary "Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-In Movie". April also discusses the surgence and evolution of the drive-in business during Covid-19.
2021-06-1729 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut A.S.C.Host Paul Booth and Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut A.S.C. discuss a wide-range of topics including Shane's work on the Pilot for Resident Alien (Scy-FY, Hulu). He breaks down technical filming in snowy conditions as well as creating a new world for the Alien who lands on earth.
Shane's passionate description continues with a deep dive into Guns and Roses video for the smash-hit NOVEMBER RAIN.
An avid athlete growing up, Shane shares some sports stories before he and Host Paul Booth discuss Mr. 3000 with Bernie Mac, Drumline, Semi-Pro with Will Ferrell and they touch on...
2021-06-101h 17Talking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Anastasia Masaro Oscar-Nominated Production DesignerHost Paul Booth interviews returning guest Oscar-Nominated Production Designer Anastasia Masaro. Anastasia breaks down the job of a Production Designer as we discuss her process on Films such as Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus (her Oscar-nod), Jason Reitman's Tully and Life.
Anastasia discusses a wide range of topics from sketching, location vs. Studio sets, the business side of her job, working with the Director and the all to important relationship with the Cinematographer. This is more than a technical conversation,
Anastasia shares some great stories with precision and insight into the art-form of...
2021-06-0357 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Gerard ElmoreOur host Paul Booth chats with Hawaiian local Gerard Elmore about his latest films Red House and Ka Huakai: The Journey to Merrie Monarch.
2021-05-2835 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Director Kate WoodsHost Paul Booth and Film and Television Director Kate Woods discuss the Showtime hit The Good Lord Bird. This unique Western is based on Sheriff John Brown and the underground railroad. The show was created by and stars Ethan Hawke.
Kate and Paul go into Western shoot-out's, stunts, Directing television vs. Film. Kate has an extensive 35 year career including such T.V. shows as NCIS LA, Bones, Law and Order SVU and Hawaii Five-O. The episode is for The Good Lord Bird, but Kate and Paul also dive into her episode of Hawaii Five-O from season two.
2021-05-2027 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Jonah Blechman on Another Gay MovieActor Jonah Blechman joined us to discuss the 15th Anniversary of Another Gay Movie. It hit Theaters April 30th and VOD May 4th.
Jonah's career spans nearly three decade's with experience in dancing, writing, producing and acting in the theater as well as Film.
Jonah is also recognized by many who were teenagers in the 90's for his role in This Boy's Life alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
2021-05-1346 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothWhat Drives Us: Crew InterviewHost Paul Booth, Producer Jim Rota, Editor Dean Gonzalez and Sound Editor discuss rock music, doc documentaries and the making of What Drives Us directed by Dave Grohl.
This new doc takes us into the world of when bands toured and played the road. The movie examines the good, bad and ugly of touring through interviews with Steven Tyler, The Edge, ACDC, Flea, Lars Ulrich and many more.
All pun intended, this doc ROCKS!!
2021-05-0649 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Cinematographer Alan JacobsenHost Paul Booth talks with Cinematographer Alan Jacobsen to discuss the Netflix series Worn Stories. Alan also shot the Oscar-Nominated, Emmy-Winning documentary Strong Island also available on Netflix.
Join in for Alan's insight on the story, working with Director's and some great personal moments. This is Alan's second time on Talking Pictures with Paul Booth.
2021-04-2945 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothSound of Metal ReviewPaul Booth and Kai Lovell review Oscar-nominated film "Sound of Metal" Directed by Darius Marder and starring Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, and Paul Raci. This is a must-see movie that will change the way you hear music.
2021-04-2240 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothOne Night in Miami - ReviewPaul Booth and Kia Lovell review One Night in Miami directed by Regina King. This film is centered around a discussion between Cassius Clay, Jim Brown, Sam Cooke and Malcom X as they talk about the responsibility of being successful black men during the civil rights movement. Starring Aldis Hodge, Lislie Odom Jr., Eli Goree and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
Stick around after for Pauls Top Ten List.
2021-04-1525 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothHamilton ReviewOur hosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell review Hamilton an American Musical, the discuss what it means to watch it today.
2021-04-0858 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothPromising Young Woman a reviewOur hosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell return for a new season to review and discussion on the Oscar nominated movie "Promising Young Woman" Directed by Emerald Fennell. Stick around for a discussion of Kai's Top Ten list.
2021-04-0150 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Director Chris Kahunahana and Danielle Zalopany on "Waikiki"Hosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell will interview Film Director Chris Kahunahana and Danielle Zalopany about their work in the Film Waikiki. It premiered in NYC at The Ubranworld Film Festival and is selected to be the Closing Night Film of the 40th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival.
2020-11-2744 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: 40th Hawaii International Film Festival: Hawaii Made ShortsHosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell review a handful of Short Films from HIFF year 40. All the short films they review are made in Hawaii. www.hiff.org The Festival runs November 5-29 online.
2020-11-2528 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothReview Talk with Paul and Kai: Love v. KentuckyHosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell dive into the wonderful, essential and extraordinarly relevant documentary. LOVE V. KENTUCKY.
2020-11-1933 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Bastard's Road (Review) San Diego International Film FestivalHosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell review BASTARD'S ROAD. In this documentary USMC Jonathan Hancock decides to walk across the countyr and to visit his fellow brothers and honor the Families of the Fallen.
Captured by the wonderfull, evelant and utterly-signifcant Filmmaker Brian Morrision. ZThis film takes a hard-hitting look at PTSD, the life's of a USMC when they return home and the joy (in-between) the pain they can all find as a band of brothers and team of "WARRIOR'S."
2020-11-0929 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothReview: The Donut King Directed by Alice GuHost Paul Booth and Kai Lovell review and discuss The Donut King.
Synopsis:
Everything you thought you knew about the donut begins with Ted Ngoy. This is the unlikely story of a Cambodian refugee arriving in America in 1975 and building a multi-million-dollar empire baking America’s favorite pastry, the donut. Ted’s story is one of fate, love, survival, hard knocks, and redemption. It’s the rags to riches story of a refugee escaping Cambodia, arriving in America in 1975 and building an unlikely multi-million-dollar empire baking America’s favorite pastry, the donutTed Sponsored hundreds of visas for incoming refugees and helped th...
2020-10-2827 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Eric Steelberg A.S.C. (Juno, Draft Day)Host Paul Booth interviews Cinematographer Eric Steelberg A.S.C. Eric is best known for Juno, Up In the Air, Young Adult and multiple other Jason Reitman Film's. He also shot 500 Days of Summer, Draft Day with Kevin Costner and the Pilot for the Showtime hit Billions starring Paul Giamatti (Sideways).
2020-10-221h 10Talking Pictures with Paul BoothTHE SOCIAL DILEMMA - A Review Talk with Paul and KaiHosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell discuss and review Netflix's THE SOCIAL DILEMMA.
A haunting and intense look at what social media has done to the world. A must see for anyone with a FB account, phone or computer. We assume everyone must see this, not anyone!
2020-10-2039 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothReview of Cobra Kai SeriesA must listen disscuasion from our hosts Paul and Kai discuse the netflix seires Cobra Kai - The Karate Kid's continuting story of some beloved or love to hate charaters.
2020-10-1429 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Review WAIKIKIHosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell will review the film WAIKIKI, premiered at The Urbanworld Film Festival sponsored by HBO.
THE FILM
Waikiki is written and directed by a Kanaka Māoli (Native Hawaiian).
“The Hawaiʻi of my childhood is a world far different than the glossy misrepresentation presented in Hollywood film. The repercussions of colonialism and Statehood have left people severed from ancestral land and culture. This has had a profound effect on Hawaiian psychology and self-image. Filmmaking has been my means to process these realities” said writer-director Kahunahana.
Leaving behind the touristic image of paradise and island culture, W...
2020-09-2830 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTHE ARTIST'S WIFE - Advanced ReviewHosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell dive into the latest Bruce Dern movie The Artist's Wife.
Available on iTunes, Amazon Prime Video and Laemmle Virtual Cinemas on Friday September 25.
Synopsis: Claire (Lena Olin) lives a domestic life in the Hamptons as the wife of celebrated artist Richard Smythson (Bruce Dern). Once a promising painter herself, Claire now lives in the shadow of her husband’s illustrious career. While preparing work for his final show, Richard’s moods become increasingly erratic, and he is diagnosed with dementia. As his memory and behavior deteriorate, she shields his condition from the art community while trying to reco...
2020-09-2128 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview Director April Wright Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood StoryHost Paul Booth and Co-Host Kai Lovell interview multi-Award Winning Director April Wright about her new documentary STUNTWOMEN: THE UNTOLD HOLLYWOOD STORY, coming to VOD and Apple TV 9/22. Released by Shout and Shout Factory.
2020-09-1425 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story (advanced review)Host Paul Booth and Co-Host Kai Lovell review this "Nothing less than Epic" documentary about Stuntwomen in Film.
2020-09-0725 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: La La Land (Review Talk w/Paul and KaiHosts Paul Booth and Kai Lovell will discus the Oscar-Winning La La Land. It picked up Golden Statues for Cinematography, Directing, Actress-Emma Stone, Original Song, Music (Score) and Production Design. This Film had a total of 14 Nominations including Best Picture.
2020-08-3131 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Interview w/D.P. Robert Yeoman A.S.C. (Wes Anderson's Film's)Host Paul Booth will be joined by Cinematographer Robert Yeoman A.S.C. Yeoman has shot all of Wes Anderson's film's for which he earned an Oscar-nod for The Grand Budapest Hotel. He lensed wonderful gems like Gus Van Sant's Drugstore Cowboy, Drew Barrymore's Directorial debut Whip It and a sleu of other superb films. Check him out on imdb.com.
2020-08-181h 21Talking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Cinematographer Jim Denault A.S.C. (Boy's Don't Cry)Host Paul Booth interviews Cinematographer Jim Denault A.S.C. about his work on Boy's Don't Cry (Hillary Swank), Trumbo (Brian Cranston), HBO's Six Feet Under (Michael C. Hall) and whatever else arises on the journey of Real Talk with Today's Filmmaker's.
2020-08-171h 10Talking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: SAY ANYTHING (Review)Host Paul Booth with be joined by our new Co-Host Kai Lovell to discuss the 1989 Classic Say Anything. This film is the directorial debut of Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous). Starring John Cusack, Ione Skye and John Mahoney (Frasier). Keep an eye out for Jeremy Piven (Ari Gold in Entourage), Eric Stoltz (Mask) and Joan Cusack (School of Rock) in smaller roles.
2020-08-1732 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Bombshell/Monster (Review)Host Paul booth and Co-Host Kai Lovell break down the Charlize Theron Movies Bombshell and Monster.
2020-08-1039 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Interview with Deborah Kampmeier TAPEHost Paul Booth interviews Multi-Award-Winning Film Director Deborah Kampmeier (Houng Dog) about her Film tiled TAPE.
Tape is a brilliant and gutsy film about the dark side of the "auditioning" process for Actresses. Tape is a bold statement about power, the abuse of power and it is a strikingly-authentic portrayal of the scum that corrodes the Film Business. Be ready to cry, Tape pulls no punches in facing its subject matter and it will leave you both bruised and cleansed.
2020-07-2947 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Advanced Review REBUILDING PARADISE (Dir. Ron Howard)Host Paul Booth reviews Ron Howard's new Film Rebuilding Paradise. In Select Theaters July 31st. Produced with National Geographic.
SHORT SYNOPSIS On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, California. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 95% of local structures. It was the deadliest U.S. fire in 100 years — and the worst ever in California’s history. REBUILDING PARADISE, from Academy Award-winning director RON HOWARD, is a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community ravaged by disaster comes together to recov...
2020-07-2707 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: TAPE (review) Available on Amazon PrimeHost Paul Booth will be joined by long-time friend and fellow Artist Kai Lovell. To review the FIlm and discuss some of the films subject matter: power, abuse, sexism, rape.
2020-07-0636 minTalking Pictures with Paul Booth(Review) Street Survivors The True Story of the Lynard Skynard Plane CrashHost Paul Booth reviews LYNARD SKYNARD STREET SURVIVORS. Releases to DVD, Blu-Ray and VOD 6/30
ABOUT THE FILM
Jared Cohn, writer-director of “Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash”, is available for interviews to discuss the highly-anticipated bio on one of rock’s greatest-ever bands. The film, hitting Blu-ray, DVD & Digital June 30 from Cleopatra Entertainment,
In 1977, a plane carrying Southern rock legends LYNYRD SKYNYRD mysteriously runs out of gas mid-air en route to a concert, crashing into a dangerous Louisiana swamp while killing several of the band members, crew and both pilots. STREET SURVIVORS: The True Story of The L...
2020-06-2907 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Interview with Checco Varese A.S.C. (Jack Ryan, The 33)Host Paul Booth interviews Checco Varese A.S.C. about film, Amazon's Jack Ryan and the Film The 33.
2020-06-241h 03Talking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: (Review) RAY with Jamie FoxxHost Paul Booth reviews film Ray (nominated for Six Oscars including Best Picture). Jamie Foxx nabbed the Oscar for an enduring performance as Ray Charles.
2020-06-1805 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothInterview with Director Miles Doleac about his film The Dinner PartyHost Paul Booth interviews Writer, Producer, Actor, Director Miles Doleac about his new film THE DINNER PARTY. Miles picked up Best Director at The New York Movie Awards. The Dinner Party is being released June 9th, 2020.
You can follow this movie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thedinnerpartymovie/.
You can follow Miles for updates @miles_doleac on Instagram and Twitter.
2020-06-0144 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: (Interview) Director Marcus Mizelle CHAMELEONHost Paul Booth will interview Director Marcus Mizelle about his newly released film CHAMELEON. Marcus previously joined us in 2015 and we are excited to have him back. Marcus was also one the DP's (Cinematographer's) on this Film.
CHAMELEON (synopsis IMDB): A struggling ex-con and his unpredictable accomplice scam superficial trophy wives and their rich older husbands in self-obsessed Los Angeles.
2020-05-2644 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: (Interview) Alicia Robbins Cinematographer Grey's AnatomyOur host Paul Booth chats with Cinematographer Alicia Robbins about her latest episode on Grey's Anatomy and everything from cinematography to creative inspiration and of course everything in between. Sit back and listen to this wonderful film chat and get inspired.
2020-05-221h 08Talking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Interview w/Shaun Paul Piccinino LADY DRIVER (on Netflix)Host Paul Booth interviews Shaun Paul Piccinino Director of LADY DRIVER and ROPED, both on Netflix. We will discuss filmmaking, movies, Directing, creating and all the other good stuff that pops up.
2020-05-181h 01Talking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: (Review) Lady Driver on NetflixHost Paul Booth Reviews Shaun Paul Piccinino's new film Lady Driver. about a rebellious teen embarks on a solo summer journey to coonect with her roots.
2020-05-1308 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: (Reviews) What's Eating Gilbert Grape and more... On NetflixHost Paull Booth Reviews: All on Netflix.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1994) Leonardo DiCaprio's first Oscar-nod. grade: A
Young Adult (2011). Charlize Theron plays the loveable, tad-bit cuckoo (but in a "human" way) Mavis Gary back home, to try and capture her youth/Ex-BF). Grade: (solid) B+
The Social Network (2010) Written by Aaron Sorkin and Directed by David Fincher, the first (and only) movie to deal with the life of Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook creator). Grade: A+
2020-04-2307 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: (Review) Forrest Gump 1994Host Paul Booth and Award-winning FIlm Writer-Producer Ely Kalilikane (Associate Producer of Talking Pictures) review the 1995 Best Picture Forrest Gump and discuss the Soundtrack.
2020-04-051h 08Talking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Interview Cinematographer Kira KellyHost Paul Booth interviews Kira Kelly.
Director of photography Kira Kelly's work on Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker is making its way to Netflix Mar. 20.
Directed by Kasi Lemmons and DeMane Davis, and starring Octavia Spencer, the four-part limited series features Spencer as Sarah Breedlove, known as Madam C.J. Walker, the black hair care pioneer and mogul who overcame hostile turn-of-the-century America to become America’s first black, female self-made millionaire.
2020-03-1752 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Natural Born Killers (Review) Host Paul/Special Guest ElyHost Paul Booth and special Guest Ely Kalilikane review Natural Born Killers. They also discuss the first-time they experienced this movie together in 1995.
2020-03-0544 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Review: Moneyball (2012 Best Picture Nominee)We are looking back at great films of the past this week we are reviewing Moenyball, 2012 best picture nominee starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Based on a true story about Oakland A's general Manager Billy Beane. Listen to Paul Booth dive into this amazing story.
2020-03-0409 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: (Review) A Revry Original Series: The Category Is..Mexico CityHost Paul Booth will be joined by Executive Producer Jim McNulty who will review the Six-Part LGBTQ Web-Series, The Category Is... Mexico City.
2020-02-1222 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Moving Pictures: Filmmakers and the Art of CinematographyHost Paul Booth reviews An Trans documentary Presetned by Arri titled MOVING PICTURES: FILMMAKERS AND THE ART OF CINEMATOGRAPHY.
"This brilliant, insightful, gem of documentary brings out the kid in any movie-lover or filmmaker. Here, not only does An Trans take the viewer into film's they love, but makes them want to see every movie discussed and know the filmography of every interviewee. This is one of the most incindiary documentaries about filmmaking to be Produced this Century."--Paul Booth Host, Talking Pictures.
Synopsis:
Moving Pictures includes intimate conversations with celebrated cinematographers like Roger Deakins ASC BSC, Vittorio Storaro ASC A...
2020-02-0410 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Interview Oscar-Nominee BryanBuckley (Best Live Action Short)Host Paul Booth interviews Director Bryan Buckley for SARIA. It is a 2020 Oscar-Nominee for Best Short Film (Live Action).
This eye-opening, stunning and tear-jerker of a movie is:
Based on true events, SARIA follows two inseparable orphaned sisters, Saria and Ximena, who fight against the daily abuse and unimaginable hardship at the Virgen de La Asuncion Safe Home in Guatemala when a tragic fire claims the lives of 41 orphaned girls. The film is an urgent call to action for the women who lost their lives, and those who survived the fire. The real life survivors, who are seeking justice for the...
2020-01-2341 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Dodger Storie's Six Decades in LA (PBS Advanced Review)Host Paul Booth and Co-Executive Producer Carolyn Booth review this new documentary. The Dodgers have been in our family for (now) a third generation.
PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California's home for award-winning public media programming and premieres of new PBS programs, announced today the debut of a new documentary DODGERS STORIES: 6 DECADES IN LA. The special is a look back at the colorful history of the team through the eyes of the fans, as well as the players. Through archival footage, interviews and historical photos, the program will explore the rich saga of the team that has been in...
2019-11-2528 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking P: IMAGE MAKERS: The Adventure's of America's Pioneer Cinematographer'sHost Paul Booth reviews Oscar-Nominee Daniel Raim's new Film Image Makers.
Daniel's films get to the very heart of why we love Cinema. He presents a perfect balance of what we know, want to know and need to know. He writes, Directs and edits in this incindiary-Documentary. It has informative interviews with Oscar-Nominees John Bailey A.S.C. (Ordinary People), Rachel Morrison A.S.C. (Mudbound) and others.
Featured cinematographers and selected filmography Billy Bitzer (April 21, 1872 – April 29, 1944) A Corner in Wheat (1909), The Birth of a Nation (1915), Intolerance (1916)
Roland Totheroh, ASC (November 29, 1890 – June 18, 1967) The Rink (1916), The Kid (1921), The Gold Rush (1925), The Circus...
2019-11-2511 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Review (Advanced) HBO's Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops 11/19Host Paul Booth reviews SXSW sensation (Speical Jury-Prize Winner) from HBO Documentary films: ERNIE AND JOE: CRISIS COPS
Ernie and Joe's jail diversion work is humane and desperately needed to improve not only the health of the mentally ill, but also of their families. Drawing on their own experiences, the duo has learned that the old ways of policing and dealing with mental health issues weren’t working. The issues they face as a department are the issues every community and police department in the country faces. The two officers and their colleagues in this unique department provide hope and insp...
2019-11-1806 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Episode 350 Directors: Miles Doleac and Sean McCarthyHost Paul Booth will interview filmmaker's Miles Doleac and Sean McCarthy.
EPISODE 350: Both guest's create Award-Winning Films as writer-producer-director-actor-editor/filmmaker's: Miles Doleac has The Historian, The Hollow, Demons, Hallowed Ground on Amazon Prime.
Sean McCarthy currently "killing it" with his Web-series DOUCHEAHOLICS and stand-alone episode FANBOY DOUCHE. On Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, etc...
These guest's are friend's of the show, incredible filmmaker's and Miles will bring some NOLA spiece to this Gumbo and Sean has that wonderful S.F. Bay Area vibe we all love.
2019-10-301h 02Talking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Interview April Wright: Director of Going Attractions (Doc)Host Paul Booth interviews Award-winning Documentary Filmmaker April Wright
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace
World Theatrical Premiere - Laemmle Los Angeles Oct 24-31
Distributor Passion River Films
Awards:
Best Feature Documentary - Coney Island Film Festival, Grand Prize, Best Feature Documentary - Silver State Film Festival, Director’s Choice - Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival, Best Feature Documentary - Niagra Falls International Film Festival
This is a wonderful and important time-capsule of our heritage. This film captures a time that is sadly leaving us with the advent of streaming. As a viewer, I ask the question if we...
2019-10-2131 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: GOING ATTRACTIONS: The Definitive Story of the Movie PalaceHost Paul Booth reviews Award-winning Documentary from Director April Wright
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace
World Theatrical Premiere - Laemmle Los Angeles Oct 24-31
Distributor Passion River Films
Awards:
Best Feature Documentary - Coney Island Film Festival, Grand Prize, Best Feature Documentary - Silver State Film Festival, Director’s Choice - Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival, Best Feature Documentary - Niagra Falls International Film Festival
This is a wonderful and important time-capsule of our heritage. This film captures a time that is sadly leaving us with the advent of streaming. As a viewer, I ask the quest...
2019-10-1706 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Interview Phedon Papamichael A.S.C., G.S.C. Ford v. FerrariHost Paul Booth interviews Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer (Nebraska) about his upcoming release Ford v. Ferrari with Director James Mangold.
Ford v. Ferrari debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in Sep., stars Christian Bale, Matt Damon, and Caitriona Balfe. The film, directed by James Mangold (Walk the Line), focuses on the audacious attempt of the Ford racing team to dethrone Enzo Ferrari's race track domination at the 24-hour race of Le Mans in 1966
2019-10-1157 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Horn from the Heart The Paul Butterfield Story (review) on VODHost Paul Booth reviews HORN FROM THE HEART: THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD STORY. This documentary premiered at The Newport Beach Film Festival in 2017. Talking Pictures caught the permiere, where the Film received two additional screenings and won a Special Achievement in Editing Award.
"The sound of Paul Butterfield (Paul Butterfield Blues Band) was born in Chicago circa 1965. The music only gets more potent. This musician and band mixed blues, rock, Jazz, Indian music, learned from the masters, Chicago, racism, Vietnam, the '60s, their youth with acid, weed, sex, being white and they walked into BLACK CLUBS. They knew it was ab...
2019-09-2711 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Interview with Dir. Quincy Rose The NarcissistsHost Paul Booth interviews writer/director//Producer/Co-Star Quincy Rose of The Narcissists.It is available on Amazon Prime and other VOD platforms.
2019-09-2548 minTalking Pictures with Paul BoothTalking Pictures: Select Films of Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Shooter)Host Paul Booth witll review some films, examine Fuqua's relationship with frequent collaborators Denzel, Wahlberg and Ethan Hawke (all Oscar-Nominees, Denzel has won two) and discuss his experiences with repeat viewings and study of the Film Director Antoine Fuqua. Here he goes Training Day, Brooklyn's Finest, Shooter, Lightning in a Bottle, Southpaw and The Magnifcent Seven.
2019-09-0826 min