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Latest Episodes

Episode 27: The Force Awakens
January 14, 2016

Micah and Zack get in-depth into Star Wars: The Force Awakens and give some updates about what’s going on at HMD Films. Shownotes: Cryptic Pictures and Mortal Remains Mark Ricche One Cool Things: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Steve Yedlin: Film

Episode 26: Christmas Movies
January 07, 2016

In this belated holiday special, we remind you that Jingle All the Way exists, discuss why Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and give our first impressions of The Force Awakens. Shownotes Jingle All the Way One Cool Things: The Phantom Edit and#8211; Watch

Episode 25 – Juggling Projects
December 14, 2015

Zack and Micah talk about working on multiple projects at once, what to do if you’re stuck on a script, and some sage advice from Tom Hanks. Shownotes: Tom Hanks: On Acting Tips for Conquering Writer’s Block Ron Howard AMA Akira Recommendatio

Episode 24 – Adaptations
November 24, 2015

Zack and Micah tackle some True Detective news before getting into a discussion about The Martian and adaptations in general. Shownotes: Nic Pizzolatto renews contract with HBO Blizzcon Costume Contest winner Outro: and#8220

Episode 23 – Rewrites and Reboots
October 28, 2015

Zack and Micah talk about what it’s like to cut 15 pages out of your script, if they should recast Indiana Jones, and their favorite Halloween movies. Shownotes: Star Wars trailer Frank Marshal says they won’t recast Indiana Jones Halloween r

Episode 22: Omnibus Part Two
September 29, 2015

Zack and Micah cover a range of topics including Lawrence of Arabia, creating an LLC (and why it’s important), and other film-related things. Shownotes: Amazon Prime Instant Video (download to your device) film-grab.com Recommendations: Lawrence of

Episode 21: Lessons from ‘Crimson’
September 22, 2015

Were back! And we brought special guest Nathan McFarland on to talk about the music video he just directed, Crimson.

Episode 20: Expression
September 02, 2015

Micah and Zack discuss Zack’s new series of articles talking about creative expression.   Shownotes: The Problem is Expression by Zack Gross A Warning For Our Next Great Screenwriters by Billy Ray Recommendations: The Year of Living Dangerousl

Episode 19: Live Pitch
August 10, 2015

Zack pitches a film concept LIVE, more True Detective impressions, and the introduction of a new segment: Recommended Films.   Recommendations: Zack: Assault on Precinct 13 Micah: The One I Love Outro: “Welcome” by Fort Minor

Episode 18: Professional Advice
July 21, 2015

The boys talk some more Comic Con news, briefly discuss Ant-Man, and Micah relays a lot of the advice he’s been getting from industry professionals.   Shownotes: New Batman V. Superman trailer Suicide Squad trailer Welcome to Night Vale Lyft O