Twice a month, Nicole Barlow and Ryan Pak take a look at a soundtrack. Whether it be a song, a band, or a connection to a specific scene, They discuss personal connections to the soundtrack, with a guest. Episodes are released on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Guest inquires can be made at: soundtrackcast@gmail.com You can support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/soundtrackyourlife Voice Over: Amber Aviles https://amberaviles.com Music: Phil Bertulfo of Rubber Spaniel https://sound ...
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The Can You Take It Film Festival is a group of friends that endure marathon movie viewing, discuss upcoming media, and record this podcast on a biweekly basis. Check out our blog at http://canyoutakeitfilms.blogspot.com/ .
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Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I Moviemaker
Alex Ferrari | Filmmaker, Directing, Visual Effects, Crowdfunding, DP, Film Distribution & Film Business
Indie Film Hustle is dedicated to showing you how to hack filmmaking & the film business. Interviews with Acadamy Award® / Oscar nominees and industry professionals giving you the real deal from the inside with no BS, just the truth on what it takes to survive and thrive doing what you love. We discuss cinematography, RED Camera, Arri Alexa, Blackmagic camera, post production, color grading, filmmaking, visual effects, motion graphics, film festivals, editing, film crews, directing, producin ...
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Is this you? You know you want to make a film you’re proud of, but you don’t know how to get started. Or maybe you're tired of auditions for one-dimensional roles, or over seeing yet another badly written script from a mediocre white man and you want to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, you’re in the right place. In this podcast we’ll cover: Pioneering women in film from the Golden Age of Hollywood to today, How you can write, produce and star in your own projects, And what to do with your film once it ...
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Why Does Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch Drunk (2002) Seem Like a Musical With No Singing? w/ Pete Abeyta of Middle Class Film Class
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Pete Abeyta from the Middle Class Film Class Podcast/YouTube Channel, joins Nicole and Ryan to talk about the soundtrack to Paul Thomas Anderson's 2002 film, Punch Drunk Love. This soundtrack consists of a wonderful score by producer/composer/mad scientist, Jon Brion, who also composed the scores to films that we've covered in previous episodes lik…
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Why Does DT of Space Castle Find Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010) So Rewatchable?
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DT, host of Space Castle on YouTube (formerly the podcast), joins Nicole and Ryan to talk about the soundtrack to the 2010 Edgar Wright film, Scott Pilgrim vs the World. That means discussing Sex B-Bomb, Crash and the Boys, Clash at Demonhead, and the real life musicians behind them like Beck, Broken Social Scene, Metric, and more! We talk about th…
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How Did Dr. Augusta Palmer Learn that Her Father was a Famous Music Critic and Festival Curator? [The Blues Society (2023) w/ Director Dr. Augusta Palmer and Henry Nelson]
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Director of The Blues Society, Dr. Augusta Palmer, and Memphis radio DJ legend, Henry Nelson join Ryan to talk about the 2023 documentary, The Blues Society. The film has recently become available for rental and purchase on digital platforms. We Discuss: The origin of the film and when Dr. Palmer learned that her father was involved with organizing…
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Why Does Can't Hardly Wait (1998) Still Resonate with Jenn from My Streaming Bubble 25+ years later?
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Jenn Owens, host of the podcast, My Streaming Bubble, is our guest this week to talk about the soundtrack to the Henry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan 1998 film, Can't Hardly Wait. While the film didn't do huge numbers at the box office office upon its release, it is a movie that has grown in popularity over the years. Since the film takes place at a hou…
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How Did Archer Marsh Manage to Have His Music Show Up 3 Times in Bridgerton Season 3?
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Composer Archer Marsh is our guest this week, and he discusses his work on Bridgerton Season 3 including the viral hit, "Give Me Everything" (Pitbull), which has really taken on a life of its own. Archer has 2 other needle drops in Season 3: "Confident" (Demi Lovato) and "Lights" (Ellie Goulding). All of these songs are off Archer's album, Sequens,…
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Soundtrack Your Life Ep 101 - Soundtracking Monopoly w/ Scott Interrante and Tara Giancaspro
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(After a short hiatus, we're back, and we'll be back to releasing 2 episodes of month until December!) This is the Greatest Song that I've Ever Heard in My Entire Life's Scott Interrante and our favorite substacker, Tara Giancaspro return to Soundtrack Your Life to help Nicole and Ryan soundtrack the recently announced film Monopoly (Margot Robbie’…
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Soundtrack Your Life Ep 100 - Soundtracking The Sims w/ Tara Giancaspro and Scott Interrante
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Episode 100! For our landmark 100th episode, we have a couple of our favorite guests, Tara Giancaspro, and This is the Greatest Song I've Ever Heard in My Entire Life's Scott Interrante, returning to join Nicole and Ryan to soundtrack a movie that doesn't quite exist yet, the recently announced movie based on The Sims! Our crew is tasked with comin…
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What are some of Jim from Film Rage's Favorite Needle Drops in Saltburn (2023) that are not "Murder on the Dancefloor"?
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Jim from the Film Rage podcast returns to Soundtrack Your Life to talk to Nicole and Ryan about the soundtrack to the 2023 Emerald Fennell film, Saltburn. Jim was previously a guest for our episode on David Byrne’s True Stories. The movie had a moment in 2023 with its infamous needle drop of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor”, which i…
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This is a rallying cry to YOU, dear Film Broads, See? listener. We are just 34 people away from unlocking $5,000 to our crowdfund campaign for The Pigeon. Take 90 seconds right now and help us get that money. HELP THE PIGEON FLY: http://thepigeonfilm.com/Por Emily Grace
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What are Some of Rachel Brodsky's Favorite Needle Drops from The Bear - Season 1 and Season 2?
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Pop culture writer, Rachel Brodsky returns to Soundtrack Your Life to talk to Nicole and Ryan about the music from the Christopher Storer hit television series, The Bear. With season 3 due in June, we decided to take a look at the massive amount of needle drops from the 1st 2 seasons of this dense award winning dramedy. From Dad rock to Swedish pun…
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How do you land a team of representation that is the perfect fit? Who are on board with your vision for you career? Let's dive into this process with with my guest, Brian Patacca, affectionately known as the "Representation Whisperer." Brian shares his invaluable insights and practical advice on how to move away from a desperation mentality and ins…
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How Have the Gender Politics of Charlie's Angels (2000) Aged According to Nicole Tremaglio of the Nicstalgia Podcast?
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Cultural theorist and host of the Nicstalgia Podcast, Nicole Tremaglio, joins Nicole and Ryan to discuss the soundtrack to the year 2000 McG directed film, Charlie’s Angels. The film was a huge success at the box office and the soundtrack was also a hit, with lead single “Independent Women Part 1” topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 consecutive we…
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In this special bonus episode, I interview actress and filmmaker Natalie Neckyfarrow about how to deal with backlash that comes when your project strikes a nerve. Is it time to pack it in and dim your light to make others comfortable? Hell no! Your project matters, and rising to the occasion is required of every pioneer. It's essential to support a…
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How Amazing Was Writer/Film Critic, Lex Brisuco's, Marie Antoinette (2006) Themed Sweet 16 Birthday Party?
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Film Critic and writer, Lex Briscuso joins Nicole and Ryan to talk about the 2006 Sophia Coppola film, Marie Antoinette and it's iconic soundtrack. The soundtrack pulls from the 80s, 90s, and aughts with tracks from Gang of Four, Siouxie and the Banshees, The Strokes, Aphex Twin and more! Coppola put the soundtrack together with soundtrack supervis…
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It’s the LAST step of the screenwriting process: the actual spriting. You made it, baby! Thanks to all your prep work, this step should be a breeze. Actually, it will still be a challenge. That’s why I strongly recommend you get some skin in the game and get on the hook by working with me as your guide and coach. Let’s get your script to the finish…
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3 Act Structure is the key to turn your IDEA into a SCRIPT. In this episode you’ll learn the essential story elements that show up in three act structure, and how this tool incorporates the work you’ve done up until this point. This is where the pieces fit together! We’ll analyse the act structure of our favorite example: The Devil Wears Prada. And…
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Romance of the Fruit Peddler / Romance of the Western Chamber (Metta) w/ Composer Min Xiao-Fen
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Composer and pipa virtuoso, Ms. Min Xiao-Fen is our guest this week to talk about her recently released album Metta, which features the scores of 2 Chinese silent films, The Romance of the Fruits Peddler and Romance of the Western Chamber. These scores were commissioned by the Smithsonian Institute in 2023. We also discuss: Growing up in a musical …
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Feedback is an essential part of your screenwriting process. But WHEN should you get it? WHO should you get it from? And HOW should you receive it? Find out in this episode. Plus you’ll learn about prolific old Hollywood screenwriter Anita Loos, who’s 4’11” height belies her commanding presence in a male dominated industry. Find out how Loos’ legac…
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It’s time to start making some DECISIONS about your story, see? And the mini outline is the perfect tool to do it. Longer than a logline, shorter than a synopsis, the mini outline will help you lay a strong foundation for the journey of your protagonist. That way you won’t write yourself into a corner later. What goes into a mini outline? Find out …
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The Soundtracks of Dennis Hopper w/ Stephen Lee Naish
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Writer, Stephen Lee Naish joins Nicole and Ryan to talk about 4 soundtracks from films that Dennis Hopper directed: Easy Rider, The Last Movie, Out of the Blue, and Colors. Stephen just recently released a book on Dennis Hopper and these soundtracks called Music and Sound in the films of Dennis Hopper, which can be found here: https://www.routledge…
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AI was such a huge sticking point in last year’s contract negotiations, and how AI will change the future of our industry, or what that means for you as a creative, is still a pretty gray area. That’s why I’m excited to share this conversation with Tom Morkes with you. He’s the founder and CEO of Insurgent Publishing, and co-host of the upcoming AI…
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How do you write a powerful scene that keeps your audience hooked and moves the story forward? In this episode you’ll learn the 6 must-have qualities of a great scene. Now don’t get me wrong - we’re not jumping into scripting your entire film…yet! Today you’ll learn the anatomy of what makes a good scene and how to use this as a tool to deepen your…
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If self production is your goal, you want your script to be as PRODUCIBLE as possible. The biggest factor that determines your budget is: YOUR SCRIPT. Learn the 3 essential things to keep in mind before you start writing to make your script something you can actually produce. Plus you’ll hear from first-time filmmaker Katie Mancuso who is currently…
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It's that time of year again! Nicole and Ryan are here to break down the 2024 Oscars Best Original Song category. Did you know that "I'm Just Ken" was written by the same people who co-wrote another Oscar winning song? Will Diane Warren finally win after being nominated for the 16th time? Why is Ryan glad that Joseph Gordon-Levitt didn't get nomina…
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In Episode 3 you learned how to structure a compelling protagonist. Now it's time to structure your ANTAGONIST. Learn why I recommend you make your antagonist and person, NOT a force or being, and we'll continue our character analysis from The Devil Wears Prada with Meryl Steep's character: Miranda Priestly. This is a companion episode to episode 3…
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I used to think writer's just sat at their laptop and a script would magically unfold. No wonder it felt so difficult! I jumped into scene writing as the very first step. This episode talks about why scene writing should come LAST. I also touch on Reese Witherspoon's inspiring story of self-funding her production company, give you a quick update on…
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Emmy nominated composer, Robert Honstein is our guest this week to talk about the 2021 Peter Middleton and James Spinney directed documentary, The Real Charlie Chaplin. Honstein's Emmy nominated score for the documentary was just released in December of 2023. It is his first film score. We discuss: Honstein's classical composition background and ho…
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If you KNOW you want to make a project, but you AREN'T doing it, there's a reason. So let's get to the bottom of it with this episode! There are one of three traps you might fall into, and it's time to break free. I'll also introduce you to Lois Weber, a trailblazing filmmaker from the silent film era. She was the first America woman to direct a fe…
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Forsaken Themes From Fantastic Films Vol. 2: Who Wants to Live Forever w/ Perseverance Records Founder Robin Esterhammer
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Perseverance Records founder, Robin Esterhammer, joins Nicole and Ryan to talk about his label's recent release, Forsaken Themes From Fantastic Films Vol. 2: Who Wants to Live Forever? The compilation features selections from Resident Evil (Mario Beltrami), Phantoms (David Williams), Dragon Soldiers (Edwin Wendler), as well as unused music from The…
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Do you wonder if your idea is "good enough?"? Does it stop you from writing your script in the first place? In this episode you'll learn why asking, "Is my idea good enough" is the WRONG question - and what to ask instead. I also touch on Barbie, the upcoming Oscars - the snubs and the groundbreaking nominations, and you'll learn how to create a 3-…
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Let's get some clarity today on WHY you want to make this film. This is essential to fuel you through the rough patches - because like it or not, obstacles are part of the process. And it helps you stay focused on what matters - the impact this story will have on your audience. I also get pretty vulnerable about my own "why" and what inspired me to…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Film Broads, See? In this episode you'll learn why every actress should write a short film. You'll also learn about Mary Pickford, one of the most powerful and pioneering women in her era of the entertainment industry, who's legacy is still around today. She's also the first half of the inspiration for my company…
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If you know you want to make a film you’re proud of, but you don’t know how to get started, you’re in the right place. In this podcast we’ll cover Pioneering women in film from the Golden Age of Hollywood to today How you can write, produce and star in your own projects And what to do with your film once it’s done I’m Emily Grace and I empower wome…
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Nicole and Ryan are back on February 5th with Season 5 of Soundtrack Your Life! Season 5 will be split in 2 halves, each half containing 10 episodes. The first half will be released between February and June (2 episodes per month) The second half will be released between August and December (2 episodes per month) We have an exciting mix of new and …
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