STRIKEcast - 9.01.2023 - Featuring Robert Brockway
Sep 1, 2023
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Author and podcast host, Robert Brockway, discusses unique horror movies, trailers, relatable storylines in films, and the importance of unionization for visual effects workers at Disney in an entertaining and informative episode. They also delve into Lovecraft-inspired films, express gratitude to producers, and joke about William Defo's large penis.
The podcast discusses a movie trailer that explores the concept of nostalgia as a negative influence and compares it to other movies that bring their own interpretation to a time period.
The podcast emphasizes the significance of visual effects workers voting to unionize to improve working conditions and rights in the industry.
The podcast highlights a group of adventure kids facing challenges and dangerous encounters on a woodland journey to grow a dragon fruit amidst a post-apocalyptic world of destruction and chaos.
Deep dives
Dragon Fruit
A group of adventure kids embark on a woodland journey to grow a dragon fruit, facing challenges and dangerous encounters along the way.
Acid Rain
A post-apocalyptic world where acid rain falls, causing destruction and chaos.
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls
A quirky fantasy movie about a group of kids on a woodland journey, using their imagination to navigate a magical adventure.
Final Summer
A throwback to the Friday the 13th genre, where a group of summer camp counselors are pursued by a masked killer.
Unique Take on the 80s
The podcast discusses a movie trailer that gives off a nostalgic 80s vibe, but with a unique twist. It describes the feeling of someone romanticizing the 80s without having actually lived through that era. The trailer was expected to explore the concept of nostalgia as a negative influence, but instead it focused on being a straightforward homage to the 80s without any critical commentary. Additionally, the podcast compares this approach to other movies that successfully brought their own interpretation to a specific time period.
Importance of Visual Effects Workers Unionizing
The podcast highlights the significance of visual effects workers voting to unionize. It discusses how these workers have been subjected to long work hours and poor treatment by major studios, particularly Disney. The episode emphasizes that unionization in this field can have a major influence on the movie industry, potentially changing the dynamics of filmmaking and improving working conditions for visual effects professionals. It applauds the visual effects workers for taking a stand and working towards better rights and treatment in their industry.
Topics Include: It Lives Inside, Saturn Bowling, Shadow Island, Beaten To Death, Acid, Dragon Fruit, Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Riddle Of Fire, Final Summer, and the Disney VFX union.
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