This week, we’re stepping into the world of costume design with two incredible guests: costume designer Ashley Kae Snyder and writer/filmmaker Jessica McLaughlin. Part one of our two-part series highlights three unforgettable films and the visionary designers behind them.

• Ashley brings us Tarsem Singh’s The Fall (2006), where Eiko Ishioka’s breathtaking costumes blur the lines between imagination and reality. We talk about the Bandits' best looks, the way costumes mirror a child’s perspective, and how they seamlessly interact with setting and cinematography.
• Jessica takes us into the wild and controversial world of Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971), with costumes by Shirley Ann Russell. We cover everything from masks and subliminal messages in the wardrobe, to its commentary on gender and sexuality, and the film’s notorious history of censorship.
• And finally, we close out the show with Bella's pick, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland (2010). Where Colleen Atwood’s Oscar-winning designs gave Alice endless looks—from emo-influenced beginnings to fantastical transformations. We share our favorite Alice costumes, what worked (and what didn’t), and whether or not these costumes can stand the test of time

Three films down, three more to go—don’t miss part two of our costume design series next week!

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Football season is upon us! And to celebrate the return of America’s real past time, Nick and Bella are going deep on some of the more memorable football films this country has ever produced.

• We begin with a modern classic, the Denzel Washington-led film Remember the Titans, which is based on an incredible true story.
• Second, a rarely seen hidden gem, All The Right Moves, which stars a young Tom Cruise and is directed by legendary cinematographer Michael Chapman.
• Lastly, you, our audience, voted for: the gritty and grounded Friday Night Lights - another film based on a true story that sparked a network television show.

Let us know what you think of these films, and let us know what your favorite football film is.

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This week, we're talking about three outstanding coming-of-age stories that capture the highs, lows, and messy in-betweens of growing up.

First up, is The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), Stephen Chbosky's heartfelt look at friendship, trauma, and finding your place in the world.

Then we move to Catherine Hardwicke's Thirteen (2003), a raw and unflinching portrait of adolescence and rebellion.

And finally, we dive into Dídí (2024), Sean Wang's semi-autobiographical debut that beautifully balances humor, identity, and the awkwardness of early teenage years.

Each film captures the heartbreak and the hope of finding out who you are on the way to becoming your true self.

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This week, Bella Efstratis is back on the podcast! We celebrate the release of Freakier Friday by revisiting its 2003 predecessor and the 1976 original.

Bella & Nick do a deep dive on each Freaky Friday film, pick their favorites, and revisit some of their favorite scenes.

• We start with the original 1976 film Freaky Friday, starring Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster. This screenplay was written by Mary Rodgers, the author of the 1972 novel.
• Second, we revisit the wildly popular 2003 modern classic Freaky Friday starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
• Finally, Bella and Nick each made a fun trip to the movie theater to catch the latest installment, Freakier Friday.

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This week, we’re talking with two outstanding filmmakers from this year’s 2025 Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival.

Sylvia discusses her film, The Vote, a powerful and gripping drama that’s screening with LADFF on Sunday, August 24th at the Laemmle NoHo 7.

The Sunday block of shorts is called Las Ángeles, and it will feature five incredible filmmakers who were affected by the Eaton fires in Altadena this year. LADFF will donate a portion of the ticket sales for this block to the World Central Kitchen.

We also interviewed Angel Ruvalcaba about his deeply personal and heart-wrenching film, Driftin’ On A Memory. You can see this film with us on Saturday, August 23rd, at the Laemmle NoHo 7.

Both Sylvia and Angel also partake in a Gimme Three segment, where they each share three film recommendations.

Join us at LADFF 2025, where you can see both of these fantastic films.

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This week we’re talking with two outstanding filmmakers from this year’s 2025 Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival.

Lyla Mzayek discusses her film, The Rain Lady, a beautiful love letter to immigrant mothers. Lyla talks about her approach to the project, her courage to make it, and how it became a family affair.

We also interviewed Faranak Sahafian from Iran. From poet to filmmaker, her short film Kisses and Bullets perfectly captures the urgency of the moment and the importance of love in the face of hate.

Both Lyla and Faranak also partake in a Gimme Three segment, where they each share three film recommendations!

Join us at LADFF 2025, where you can see both of these amazing films.

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This week we’re talking with two outstanding filmmakers from this year’s 2025 Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival.

Lee Ott discusses their journey to filmmaking and stop-motion animation, which led them to their directorial debut, Dragfox. A wildly impressive short film loaded with heart, design, and a fox in… you guessed it, DRAG! The short also features the voice-over work of Sir Ian McKellan.

We also interview Bijon, a remarkable filmmaker from Bangladesh. Bijon chats about the Bengali film community and his jaw-dropping short film, A Thing About Kashem. His approach to direction, and the brilliant use of color in his film, are all subjects of conversation.

Both Lee and Bijon also partake in a Gimme Three segment, where they each share three film recommendations!

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As we gear up for the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival, Bella and Nick explore the work of some of the most important figures in Black Independent Cinema and Independent Cinema in general.

These powerful voices are a huge reason why this podcast and the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival exist today - so tune in for our discussion on these bold movies.

• We start with A Symbol of the Unconquered by the legendary Oscar Micheaux. Nick and Bella discuss this impressive silent-film work by Micheaux, as well as the inspiring journey of getting the film made and distributed.
• Second, independent-film icon Melvin Van Peebles dips his toe in the studio pool with his audacious and unforgettable film, Watermelon Man.
• Finally, Cheryl Dunye takes the torch and creates a film that blends genres, presents ideas, and remains uniquely her own in her debut feature film, The Watermelon Woman.

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