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State of The Industry

State of The Industry

By: Free Thinkers Anonymous
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The landscape of film and television is ever changing and experts in the field give their thoughts on the current state of the industry, its storied history and where its headed.Free Thinkers Anonymous Art
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  • Tilly Norwood Discussion
    Dec 4 2025

    AI has quickly changed the landscape of the entertainment industry. The latest shake up comes in form of the next big name in Hollywood, Tilly Norwood. An "AI Actress" where every big name agency is looking to hire to represent their movies and shows, allegedly. We put together a huge group of industry professionals to give their thoughts on whether or not actors should fear for their jobs.


    (00:00:00) Intro

    (00:00:27) Introductions

    (00:05:56) How Would Booking an AI Actress Work?

    (00:10:40) Who Is The Target Audience For AI Content?

    (00:14:23) Is Fear of AI Valid?

    (00:19:53) The Broken Promise of The Strikes

    (00:32:12) ChatGPT Effects on Education

    (00:38:53)Viable in 10 Years?

    (00:54:11) The Original Intention of AI

    (01:02:55) How Can AI Be Effective?

    (01:13:17) Closing Thoughts

    (01:27:32) Son's Final Question

    (01:34:30) Outro

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Interview with Blood of Zeus Compositor Kyle Hardin
    Nov 19 2025

    This week we have a sit-down with Blood of Zeus compositor Kyle Hardin. We explore his early experience in the industry, what its like working abroad and dive into his time on Blood of Zeus as well as the current project he is involved with.


    (0:00) Intro

    (0:49) Kyle From South Park

    (2:18) Working Together

    (3:35) Oh Canada

    (6:33) India Excursion

    (7:59) Green Eggs and Ham

    (11:54) Blood of Zeus

    (15:32) Compositing Live Action VS Animation

    (21:02) Commentary Plans

    (21:53) Like Wonder Years But Sad

    (24:00) When Will Things Bounce Back?

    (27:07) Any Advice?

    (30:27) New Phase for The Industry

    (31:16) Hazbin Hotel

    (34:07) Lantern Short Film

    (35:14) Closing Thoughts

    (38:15) Outro

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    39 mins
  • Back to the Future Discussion
    Nov 6 2025

    This week we take a look at the iconic Back to the Future franchise which has just celebrated its 40th anniversary and discuss the impact it has made on us and debate on whether or not its the best trilogy ever made.


    (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:11) Where Were You?(00:02:29) Family Ties(00:03:08) Christopher Lloyd(00:03:46) Film Summary(00:14:50) Great Storytelling(00:16:09) Mart's Fatherly Advice(00:17:37) The Best Trilogy Ever Question(00:19:08) Roger Rabbit(00:19:42) Rick and Morty(00:20:25) The Guitar Solo(00:21:22) Momma's Boy(00:22:46) Bird Watching(00:27:39) The Soundtrack(00:29:20) Crispin Glover(00:32:40) Eric Stolz(00:34:33) The Balancing Act(00:36:24) Alan Silvestri(00:36:47) Predator to BTTF(00:37:29) Hollywood Bowl Orchestral Concert(00:38:10) Back to the Future IG Interview(00:40:05) Marty's Girlfriends(00:42:36) The Original Time Machine(00:43:12) The Delorean(00:45:22) Enchantment Under The Sea Dance(00:46:13) The Cartoon(00:47:13) Toxic Crusader(00:50:20) The Origin(00:52:10) Just Let Him Do It(00:53:22) The More You Know(00:54:52) No Remakes(00:56:17) Classic Horror Movies(00:57:28) The Best Trilogy Ever Made Answer(00:59:46) Michael J Fox Foundation(01:00:33) Outro

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    1 hr and 1 min
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