Only Murders in the Building Podcast Blow-Up (Part 1) w/ John Hoffman, director Jessica Yu, and actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton
Oct 2, 2024
Join John Hoffman, the showrunner of the hit series, along with director Jessica Yu and actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton, as they dive into the creative challenges behind filming episode 6. Learn about the innovative filming techniques utilizing Super 8 and drones. Richard shares hilarious anecdotes from set, while Michael discusses his character's nuances. The conversation teases out the thrilling reveal of Dudenoff and reflects on filmmaking inspirations, creating a delightful peek behind the curtain of this beloved show.
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Episode Titles Are Cinematic Clues
- Episode titles are all movie titles and sometimes thematically echoed in each episode's storytelling choices.
- John Hoffman intentionally ties episode naming to cinematic homages to deepen narrative resonance.
Found Footage Alters Story Rhythm
- Episode six uses found footage from many devices to create a distinct narrative texture and shift the show's storytelling rhythm.
- That approach revealed new performances and required heavy editorial assembly to shape the story.
Plan Angles, Trust The Edit
- Monitor and prep which hidden or surveillance angles matter ahead of shooting to capture key moments reliably.
- Let editors like Matthew Barbato shape the final story by embracing what the cameras actually deliver.