Psycho-Cinematic

Victor Hughes
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Discussing and analyzing movies with the filmmakers who made them or by myself to learn more about the film and uncover deeper meanings.

  1. 12/12/2025

    Ep.101 - Child Acting on IT: WELCOME TO DERRY feat. Amanda Christine

    In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by actor, Amanda Christine who plays Ronnie Grogan on the HBO series, "IT: Welcome to Derry". Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Amanda Christine Follow Amanda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amanda1christine/?hl=en

    25 min

  2. 11/17/2025

    Ep.100 - Editing IT: WELCOME TO DERRY feat. Esther Sokolow

    In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by one of the editors of "IT: Welcome to Derry", Esther Sokolow, to discuss her work on the tv series.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Esther SokolowFollow Esther on IG: https://www.instagram.com/esthersok/

    41 min

  3. 10/29/2025

    Ep.99 - Bringing a Stephen King Book to Life (feat. Production Designer Matt Likely)

    In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by Production Designer Matt Likely to discuss his work designing the sets on "The Institute".Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Matt LikelyFollow Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mlikely/?hl=enWatch Matt's Behind the scenes videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxBxXQouKN8

    42 min

  4. 10/08/2025

    Ep.98 - Filming ALIEN EARTH and DARK WOLF (feat. Matt Windon)

    In this episode, Vic is joined by Cinematographer Matt Windon who worked on both "Alien Earth" and "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" to discuss his work on those projects.Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: @bigvicmediaGuest: Matt WindonFollow Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattwindon_dp/

    44 min

  5. 09/24/2025

    Ep.97 - Creating DARK WOLF (feat. Jack Carr)

    In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined once again by Author, Screen Writer, and retired U.S. Navy Seal, Jack Carr to discuss The Terminal List: Dark Wolf and his latest novel, Cry Havoc.Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: @bigvicmediaGuest: Jack CarrFollow Jack on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackcarrusa/?hl=en

    29 min

  6. 08/12/2025

    Ep.96 - The Cinematography of THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES (feat. Paul Daley)

    In this episode, Vic is joined by Paul Daley, one of the Directors of Photography on "The Righteous Gemstones", to discuss Season 4 Episode 1: "Prelude", which you may know as the Civil War episode starring Bradley Cooper. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Paul Daley Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:27 Tempted to shoot on film 2:00 The halation 2:40 Recording audio in a wide shot 3:26 Shot composition 6:13 Lighting a scene with candles 8:10 Lighting exteriors at night 10:04 Danny McBride’s directing 10:55 Creating a custom light 13:08 The frontline civil war battle 17:29 POV shot 18:48 Replicating Civil War photos 21:21 Filming under white tents in the daylight

    23 min

  7. 07/24/2025

    Ep.95 - The Deeper Meaning Behind the Costumes in EDDINGTON (feat. Anna Terrazas)

    In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vis is joined by Anna Terrazas, the Costume Designer on "Eddington" (2025) directed by Ari Aster.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id

    50 min

  8. 06/12/2025

    Ep.94 - The Sets and Cinematography of SIRENS (feat. Gregory Middleton & John Paino)

    In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the Director of Photography (Gregory Middleton) and the Production Designer (John Paino) of Netflix's "Sirens" to discuss the cinematography, the sets, and how they crafted the visuals of the show. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Where was Sirens filmed 2:02 The significance of the pillars in the house 2:42 The visual aesthetic of Sirens 4:40 Creating a hospital or filming in a hospital 5:47 Using tight angles to tell a story 7:57 The WAP scene 10:09 The artwork in the house 10:58 Decorating Ethan’s house with intention 13:04 The use of mirrors in Sirens 17:50 How they filmed Barnaby flying into the window 19:20 The cliffside stairs 20:27 The perfect sunset at the end of the series 21:53 John working on The Last of Us 22:40 Does being an award winning filmmaker help your career 24:57 Outro Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guests: Gregory Middleton and John Paino Follow Gregory on IG: https://www.instagram.com/middlecam/?hl=en

    25 min
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About

Discussing and analyzing movies with the filmmakers who made them or by myself to learn more about the film and uncover deeper meanings.

Information

  • Creator
    Victor Hughes
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Victor Hughes
  • Show Website
    Psycho-Cinematic