- Why do critics hate fantasy and Sci-fi films and TV shows + which sci-fi or fantasy TV shows or movies work best
If you were to ask anyone this exact question, you'll probably get a few reasons that could be unrelated to the topic at hand, but I will be giving you what I believe to the reasons why.
S8E13 - 26m - Jun 29, 2024 - My Irish Wonder Trip + Review of the Degrassi Next Generation TV Series
I finally made it to Ireland as part of my bucket list. I also review the TV series with the most obvious and insufferable cliches on the planet and advice you filmmakers and TV show runners to avoid producing crap shows like this - even though they are well received by the general public.
S8 - 23m - Jun 15, 2024 - Outsourcing TV and Film production to other countries + worth the cost saving?
Does the benefits of outsourcing your TV and film production needs helpful or is there a cost that you are not considering another view point?
Film and TV production tax credits - Ireland
Funding for Film and TV in New Zealand
Funding for Film and TV in Australia
Caution and careful planning is advised.
S8E10 - 21m - May 25, 2024 - TV bromances + audience's obsession with a celebrities' sexual orientation
I list top 5 bromances that are significant in fantasy TV.
Update on why audiences may be obsessed with a celebrity's sexual orientation.
S8E9 - 24m - May 11, 2024 - If Hollywood is collapsing then how do we rebuild it back up again + benefits of Independent filmmaking
I discuss briefly about the collapse of Hollywood and my reasons for this, including aspiring to be in mainstream cinema like Hollywood.
I mention the benefits of Independent filmmaking.
S8E8 - 29m - Apr 27, 2024 - Writers before, during and after Shakespeare + phrases you didn't realize were from Shakespeare
Writers that came before, during and after Shakespeare's reign of theatrical excellence.
Phrases you didn't know originated from Shakespeare's works.
My source for the writers comes from Encyclopedia Britannica online as mentioned in the episode.
S8E7 - 21m - Apr 13, 2024 - Supernatural investigation type movies and TV shows and how to write them
Supernatural investigation type movies and TV shows are in their own realm within the SCI-FI genre. What do they have to offer than the normal run of the mill crime investigative shows in cinema and TV?
And if you were to write one of these, what is the structure, if any?
S8E6 - 30m - Mar 30, 2024 - My favourite game show + Are they even worth watching in 2024
Game shows have been around since the popularity and or the invention of television. Are they still worth watching and is the quality any good?
S8E6 - 22m - Mar 16, 2024 - Best Screenwriting workflow + Getting hired for content creation projects online
I have discovered the best screenwriting workflow that worked for me when conceptualising ideas for a movie or any media content for distribution.
Link: https://screencraft.org/blog/three-reasons-why-you-should-write-your-first-draft-by-hand/
Is it really worth getting a job in the industry via social media?
S8E5 - 26m - Mar 2, 2024 - Screenwriting software choices + independent film distribution options for moi
Considering there are other options out there when it comes to screenwriting software packages for writers to choose from, it is a no brainer to not have those options on the list when picking the right tool for the job and the write software package for the screenwriter and or filmmaker.
Also a short touching base on my options to distribute my films and content after choosing to abandon mainstream cinema aspirations.
S6E3 - 23m - Feb 17, 2024 - Is Valentine's Day being devalued? + Wokeness Schwokeness
It is obvious that festive days like Valentine's Day are being devalued. What's more is that it is saddening to see that filmmakers are using these days as an excuse to justify their poor choices in movies as self expression or satisfy their gratification disease.
A lot of opposing viewpoints being raised against the so called 'woke' culture and why everyone should be upset about it.
S8E3 - 22m - Feb 3, 2024 - Period pieces in Film and Television
Discussing period pieces in Film and Television and should you as creative practitioners make movies in this genre and add to your portfolio.
S8E2 - 22m - Jan 20, 2024 - Welcome to the new year + Physical media versus streaming services
Physical media versus streaming services. A big thank you to my listerners and of course, plans for the new year.
S8E1 - 30m - Jan 6, 2024 - Christmas message from Saturdays with the Story Dude + Movies to watch during Christmas time + Highlights of 2023
Recap of what was discussed in the year 2023. What movies I would recommend watching rather than the usual Christmas watchings + my Christmas message of the year.
S7E13 - 20m - Dec 23, 2023 - Criticism of Smallville TV show + microphone selection for Indoor dialogue
Why would you choose the wrong kind of microphone based on the hype on social media. Microphone sound is subjective as per my research and asking a few experts in the field of sound capture. You should be using the best microphone for the job.
Critics of the Smallville TV show may be criticising the show for the wrong reasons while not remember the premise of the show.
S7E12 - 25m - Dec 9, 2023 - Worth going to Film School + Sins of the New York Film Academy Los Angeles
I learnt more about filmmaking and screenwriting after I graduated from the New York Film Academy (NYFA) - the worst of the worst film schools that I have gone to and the most expensive. I share my experience with Y'all and recap the worthiness of learning your filmmaking craft at film schools. I give a few examples to illustrate my point.
Avoid NYFA at all costs.
S7E11 - 27m - Nov 25, 2023 - Understanding Indian filmmakers and their audiences + tips on making films for this market
Based on my experience studying Bollywood and Bollywood, I've put together a tips lists for you to study should any filmmaker want to make content for the Indian film market.
But first, you need to understand the mindset of both the filmmakers and the audience members in India.
S7E10 - 25m - Nov 11, 2023 - Aspiring to get into mainstream cinema and TV + Film Review of Rakhi
Given the odds of getting into mainstream film and TV, I advise aspiring filmmakers and other content creators on their next steps.
My review of the Tollywood film Rakhi, which I have come to realise that this is a propaganda film that has had a negative effect on society in India.
S7E9 - 22m - Oct 28, 2023 - A Filmmaker's mentality + A few solutions on dealing with it
There are a lot of filmmakers out there (this includes the independent world of film) that have a few misconceptions or a mindset that is more hurtful to them than being helpful.
My suggestions on how to fix this - simple, yet achievable ones.
S7E8 - 22m - Oct 14, 2023 - AI generated tools in film and TV + misconceptions of professionals in the film and TV world version 2
Now that the world famous writers' strike has ended in Hollywood and an agreement was reached, I briefly discuss the outcome, including using tools to get the job done. I throw in another round of misconceptions from the film and TV world from when I went to film school.
S6E7 - 24m - Sep 30, 2023