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Adam Savage – Part 2 – “Creativity as performance” – TWP069
Adam gets a touch philosophical on the subject of creativity, discusses some memorable builds and Anson breaks out his Guillermo del Toro impression. https://youtu.be/MmMMV3TnPmg
Adam Savage – Part 1 – “Hands-on Thinking” – TWP068
We covered Isaac Newton's monstrous nature, the inevitability of calculus, pottery, Clive Owen's need for a foil, aesthetics as a point of view, lessons from Steven Soderbergh, following the story's l
The Drop – Part 25: In Memoriam, David Lynch
We're tremendously saddened by the loss of a great artist, humanitarian and beautiful human being. David Lynch meant a lot to many people and we were lucky to have shared time and space with him. Bran
The Drop – Part 24 “Everything is Rhythm”
After a very busy fall season of Anson moving to a new town and Branan moving everywhere they finally find time to make contact. This episode feature a bit of Branans travelogues. Recommendations inc
Roope Rainisto, Part 2 – “Creativity into Code” – TWP067
Part 2 of our conversation with AI Filmmaker Roope Rainisto gets into the philosophical, ethical and legal aspects of generative art. Is the genie out of the bottle? How do we respond and what choices
Roope Rainisto, Part 1 – “Enslaving AI” – TWP066
AI filmmaker Roope Rainisto joins us from Finland for part 1 of our discussion about generative tools and working within AI's current possibilities and limitations. https://youtu.be/nR__J4L3KY4
The Drop – Part 22
Branan and Anson broadcast from a rooftop in Toronto accompanied by the soothing sounds of a nearby house renovation. In this Drop: Star Trek set tour, Moondog, Hermanos Gutirrez, Mr. and Mrs. Smith,
Rod Lurie – “My Blood & Bones” – TWP065
Film Director Rod Lurie was in Bulgaria, deep into pre-production for his film "The Outpost" when he got the call that his son Hunter had suffered a sudden cardiac event. What you are about to hear
THE DROP – “AT THE MOVIES” with Bilge Ebiri
In this episode: Bilge Ebiri, esteemed film critic (New York, Vulture) and friend of the show drops by to discuss where FURIOSA fits in George Millers MAD MAX saga, Netflix, ATHENA, IN A VIOLENT NATU
The Drop – Part 21
In this episode: Back surgery, heart ablation, genetic memory, the eternal jellyfish, Jules Verne, big leather books, The Heart Goes Last, The Curse, Uncut Gems, Safdies music choices, squid games ga