Small Beans

In this episode, the franchise finishes its run with a $250 million movie and with it, the technical completion of this podcast. Bridgett and Sarah cover the movie and say farewell… OR DO THEY?! Actually, we have plans for Hobbes and Shaw, so it’s not really over, but let us all congratulate Sarah on becoming a fury-head like the rest of us. They both offer final thoughts on the main canon, look forward to all the planned spin-offs, and ask themselves, “why did we do this?” Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Production note: This episode was recorded before the election. BOLD is a podcast about race and justice in America, and a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up For Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. In this special Mailbag Episode, co-hosts Dahlia Ferlito and Ivette Alé answer listener questions! Main Theme by Rachael Cantu and Melantopia. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. USEFUL LINKS AWARE-LA (Alliance of White Anti-Racists Everywhere) https://www.awarela.org/ Why a White Space? https://witnessingwhiteness.wordpress.com/aware-la/why-a-white-space/ Initiate Justice https://www.initiatejustice.org/ Prison Renaissance https://www.prisonrenaissance.org/ CURB (Californians United for a Responsible Budget) https://www.curbprisonspending.org/ Justice: LA https://justicelanow.org/ Donate to SURJ National https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/donate.html Donate to CURB https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/51040/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=9521 Donate to Initiate Justice https://www.initiatejustice.org/donate/ Reform LA Jails https://voteyesonr.org/ RECOMMENDED READING In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr. Gabor Maté https://drgabormate.com/book/in-the-realm-of-hungry-ghosts/ Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) https://maps.org When We Fight, We Win by Greg Jobin-Leeds and AgitArte https://www.whenwefightwewin.com/about/ Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook by Mark Bray https://www.mhpbooks.com/books/antifa/ How “Normal” Became a Code Word for “White” by Alok Vaid-Menon https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2jO83BTFI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link White Ally Toolkit https://www.whiteallytoolkit.com CONTACTS/SOCIALS email: boldconversationspod@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @wp4bl showingupforracialjustice.org

Our patrons have spoken! This episode covers films that are improved by a second watching. Adam’s approach examines how films seen in the right state of mind alters how it resonates with you. Maggie touches on how the marketing and expectation of a film will tarnish your initial viewing. This description writer’s takeaway is that we should never market films and only watch them when they’re relevant to your life. Adam made Maggie a cup of tea! Adam’s plants are doing okay, mostly! Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gmail.com. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Adam and Abe discuss Sam Raimi’s Drag Me To Hell. Abe walks us through a few sequences and the tactics Raimi uses to spook us time and time again. Adam asks the very important question: what’s with all the mouth stuff? Abe doesn’t so much answer as continue to talk about cool tricks one could use to make their own Raimi homage. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

In a rare TV-based Frame Rate, Alex Schmidt, host of the Secretly Incredibly Fascinating podcast, joins Michael and Abe to discuss the British sitcom Peep Show. We chose the secretly incredibly funny episode “Wedding.” The gang discusses how this show influenced their own comedy and why if you haven’t seen it, you probably should. Features: Alex Schmidt: https://twitter.com/AlexSchmidty Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Last month we talked with Bridgett’s parents so it’s only fair that we investigate Sarah’s youth by talking to the Griffiths. Bridgett takes over the podcast and discusses from whence Sarah was forged. We learn that all Griffiths are thespians, all very talented, and Sarah severely wanted to be a mail carrier before she found her true calling. Sarah’s parents determine that their child has no shame and “is not really balanced.” Truly, rough stuff that warms the heart. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: roughstuffpod@gmail.com Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

The Shining tale continues with writer/director/editor Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep. We didn’t know all along it’s Stephen King’s X-Men! Seriously, Danny and Abra running around solving ghost crimes and killing psychic vampires would be amazing. Michael and Abe breathe deep of the delicious movie steam and discuss what makes this film a success, how it differs from Kubrick’s The Shining, and the lore behind the saga. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

The Race Wars are back, baby! Join Sarah and Bridgett in their examination of the 7th installment of the Fast and Furious franchise: Furious 7. Sarah argues that these are Star Wars movies. Bridgett realizes the podcast is entering the final stretch and Sarah will be just as Furious-knowledgeable as she is. Also, they’re making 11 of these movies. THE FURY WILL NEVER STOP. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Jason “David Wong” Pargin joins Abe and Michael to discuss 2014’s Nightcrawler. Jason brings his knowledge of working for local news affiliates and the boys discuss the finer nuance of the sociopath Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal). Written and directed by Dan Gilroy, the film takes a snapshot of pure ambition, opportunism, and ultimately how they benefit abusers and destroy those in their wake. Also, Jake Gyllenhaal is a “hungry little coyote.” Features: Jason Pargin: https://twitter.com/JohnDiesattheEn Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Delve into the evolution of the Harry Potter films, particularly the darker aesthetic of 'Half-Blood Prince,' which reflects broader neo-noir trends. Discover how technology transformed color grading and storytelling in the 2000s, allowing for complex visuals reminiscent of directors like Fincher. Explore the cultural shifts in cinema post-9/11 that influenced narrative tones, contrasting earlier playful narratives with darker themes. Plus, enjoy some light-hearted banter about the creative process and unique cinematic contributions.