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The Art of Imagination

The Art of Imagination

By: Jagged Edge Arts
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 Casual conversations with longtime professional writers, actors, and directors about their craft, industry, and body of work. As a lifelong artist from NYC who has worked in theatre, film, and literature since the late 80s, I really enjoy highlighting others in my wheelhouse. I grew up acting on stage, then moved into screenwriting, directing, editing, and production photography before refocusing on my writing and worldbuilding, so I deeply value these fields and love speaking to other creators and performers about their insights and imagination. Beautiful cover art illustrated by Umangi.Jagged Edge Arts Art
Episodes
  • Joe Flanigan on the iconic Stargate Atlantis, how Hollywood is changing, and addressing real-world issues through storytelling

    Joe Flanigan on the iconic Stargate Atlantis, how Hollywood is changing, and addressing real-world issues through storytelling
    Dec 2 2025

    Joe Flanigan is immediately recognizable to any fan of classic sci-fi from his starring role as John Sheppard in the beloved space exploration series Stargate Atlantis, which ran for five incredible, action-packed years, often crossing over with the ten-year hit Stargate SG-1 during their overlapping seasons. The Stargate franchise means a lot to many, many people, with beautiful production design, fantastic characters and storylines, and a whole lot of heart, so I've been looking forward to speaking with Joe, especially since his background is especially unusual for someone in the arts. After starting out as an advance man for the White House and a stint at a magazine, he took up acting on a whim, which ultimately became a lifelong profession. But he also remains heavily involved in social and political issues, and has been focusing on those topics more than ever these days, given the current political climate, so sitting down to hear his insights on not only Hollywood but also the state of the world was a fascinating and very different experience for me, and I'm thrilled to share our conversation.


    Social Media

    Joe's Instagram posts on the state of the country are both brilliant and hilarious, and he's great at breaking down serious issues in a way that are accessible and informative yet snarky and humorous.


    Stargate Atlantis

    Trailer: All Seasons

    Streaming: Amazon | Hulu | Apple | YouTube | Fandango

    DVD: Amazon | Best Buy


    See

    Trailer: Season 2 | Season 3

    Streaming: Apple | Amazon
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Sian Reese-Williams on her latest series Still Waters, the reality of a career on screen, and the quirks of playing Margaret Thatcher

    Sian Reese-Williams on her latest series Still Waters, the reality of a career on screen, and the quirks of playing Margaret Thatcher
    Nov 20 2025
    Sian Reese-Williams is a constant presence in the world of British and Welsh-language dark drama, from her lead role on the internationally successful crime noir series Craith/Hidden to her new spinoff of the mystery Y Golau/The Light in the Hall, titled Y Golau: Dŵr/Still Waters, which sees her character from season one take a personal interest in an unresolved mystery that has haunted the region for years. She's done many wonderful projects, but aside from her beloved role as Detective Cadi, her absolutely brilliant (and hilarious) performance as Margaret Thatcher in the historical drama Y Sŵn remains a favorite. Sian has been through the many ups and downs that define a long career in film and television, and it was wonderful diving into the details of her work together.Y Golau / The Light in the HallTrailer: Season 1Streaming: Amazon | Apple | AMC | Acorn TVCraith / HiddenTrailer: Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3Streaming: Amazon | Acorn TV | Apple35 Diwrnod / 35 DaysTrailer: Season 3Streaming: Amazon | Britbox | RokuWolfTrailer: Season 1Streaming: HBO Max | Apple | Amazon | BBCY Gwyll / HinterlandTrailer: Season 3Streaming: Acorn TV | Amazon | AppleY Sŵn / The SoundTrailer: BilingualStreaming: BBCOtherCheck out Sian's ceramics at SianyPots
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Simon Evans on the BBC’s hit comedy series Staged, the magic of illusion, and taking creative risks

    Simon Evans on the BBC’s hit comedy series Staged, the magic of illusion, and taking creative risks
    Oct 28 2025

    Simon Evans is the writer and director of the BBC's Staged, which ran for three seasons, filmed almost entirely over Zoom during the pandemic in a revolutionary approach to filmmaking. The series starred David Tennant, Michael Sheen, and Simon himself alongside a revolving door of guest appearances from an incredible lineup of actors such as Dame Judi Dench, bringing levity, laughs, and real joy to many people during an extremely dark time in a style that managed to feel both mainstream and experimental. Simon also has an extensive background as a theatre director, writer, and actor, including his original double bill The Vanishing Man / The Extinction Event, through which he captured his passion for illusion and demonstrated his skill as a magician, and his fantastic new production of Cyrano De Bergerac, starring Adrian Lester at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He's a multitalented artist and, in my humble opinion, a comedic genius, so it was brilliant speaking with him about the magic of live performance and growing alongside his surprise hit series.


    Staged

    Streaming: Amazon | Apple | BBC iplayer | Roku | BritBox | ABC iview

    Extra: New Year's special | Outtakes


    Cyrano De Bergerac

    Trailer

    What the play is about

    Bringing the play to the stage


    The Vanishing Man / The Extinction Event

    Trailer

    Performing a close-up magic trick



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