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On the twenty- first episode of ATFT, I am joined by the host of the Red Room Radio podcast, Cristina Santiago, to talk about Old Hollywood Fashion in Film Moments. More specifically, fashion moments in color films from the 50s and 60s. 

Old Hollywood has had a lasting impact on cinema, pop culture, and the world to this day in many ways… with one of them being fashion. In an article titled "Old Hollywood’s Impact on the Fashion World" on UrbanityChic.com, the trends featured in Old Hollywood films “…have transcended the passing of time, thanks to their universal appeal and sophisticated versatility. Year after year, flapper or retro- inspired trends appear on the runways, and designers create lines to emulate the fashion icons of this famous era.” With the range of Old Hollywood lasting from the 1920s- 1967, it’s incredible to see the lasting impact and appreciation of classic Old Hollywood fashion decades later. The actresses of this time have transcended to the stratosphere of “icon status”- especially Marilyn Monroe. It’s likely no surprise to many that Audrey Hepburn popularized the classic little black dress but who would’ve thought Marilyn Monroe is responsible for the rise in popularity of polka dots? Old Hollywood stars like Marilyn and Audrey have been immortalized on screen and their dazzling impact along with many others have lasted to today. 

This is Cristina’s second guest appearance on the wide release of ATFT! She was previously a guest on the Elevator to the Gallows episode this past November, which is still the most listened ATFT episode! Overall, this is her fourth guest appearance on the show. Cristina and I share a love of Old Hollywood films… and fashion. We have been talking about and preparing this episode for several months but the format was the biggest challenge. After being stumped for a while, Cristina came up with this fashion show format which has never been done before on ATFT! This episode was recorded on May 24, 2024. 

Cristina is the host of Red Room Radio, a pop culture podcast with a variety of topics and established guests. Her episodes range from rap album reviews to interviews to spotlights on prominent celebrities. I have been lucky enough to be a guest on the “Jayne Mansfield ‘Barbie World’” and “Celebrity Spotlight | Britney Spears” episodes! Cristina’s most recent episode was on Beyoncé’s latest album, Cowboy Carter, with her guest being Jet Phynx, the CEO of Jet Phynx Films. Red Room Radio episodes range from seven minutes to an hour long. No matter the length, each episode is consistently excellent with brilliant questions, great guests, and well- crafted editing. You can listen to Red Room Radio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and more! Be sure to follow Red Room Radio on those platforms as well as Cristina on Instagram @xoredroomradio ! 

This episode starts off with Cristina and I naming our top five Old Hollywood icons. Cristina takes it up a notch by naming her top 10 Old Hollywood icons with specific films… she throws in a New Hollywood film and TV show in as well! We next go through iconic fashion moments in Old Hollywood films including Grace Kelly in Rear Window and Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Finally, we rank our top five films for fashion of Old Hollywood. Follow along with the exact looks and films we discuss by clicking through our Google Slides document here!: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16JWco7vSWFoQUYQrombzNbqnhLw92UdqDJDfJBuOoRs/edit?usp=sharing

Cristina and I also talk about which Old Hollywood accessories and trends should be brought back, how our astrological signs potentially impact our personal favorites, and which female rappers should bring back certain Old Hollywood looks. All this and more on the latest episode of All the Film Things!





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On the twentieth episode of ATFT, I talk with director Craig Ienne Pedroza!

Craig is a Jacksonville filmmaker who fell in love with cinema at a young age and his passion for film has only grown through the years. Musicals like The Court Jester, Singin' in the Rain, and The Sound of Music were some of the first musicals that have impacted him to this day. His favorite film is Damian Chazelle's La La Land. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Film & Production last year and has won both the Best Micro Short at Infinity Fest and Best Jax 180 at the Apologia Film Festival for his short film "The Candles are Wilting", which you can watch on YouTube by clicking here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXecwF6x0xU. 

This is Craig’s third guest appearance on the wide release of ATFT! He was previously a guest on the episodes #FilmTwitter Trends: Directors edition and the 2024 Oscars Special. Overall, this is his fifth guest appearance on the show. This episode marks the first time I have interviewed a friend on ATFT! Craig and I became friends through our mutual friend, Taylor, who helped recruit him to join our team of making a short film. Craig was incredibly helpful and gave me advice I really needed at the time amidst the stressful environment. We share similar interests in film, especially in regards to Wong Kar- Wai. Two years later, we often talk or text about film and I love learning of his often fascinating, unique takes. When I started this podcast two years ago, it was always my intention to interview my friends but I grew somewhat hesitant since I expected I would know many of the answers to the questions asked. I ended up learning so much about Craig and I couldn’t be happier with what became of this episode. This episode was recorded on May 10, 2024. 

Craig’s musical drama short, "We Dream of Eden", has been long anticipated. The film is about dreams and how a stranger can have a strong impact on another. The story is told through a young boy, Noah’s (Aisha Christopher Williams jr), eyes and his fractured memories of the turbulent relationship between up- and- coming star July (Lina Smith) and her boyfriend Rowan (Jadon Le). Lina Smith has been a guest on two previously released episodes: Horror films and the 2024 Oscars Special! I was very fortunate to work on this film as a script supervisor but more so capturing behind the scenes footage. Craig’s goal for the film is for the audience to leave the theater with a certain, individualized and impactful feeling. Craig led a positive and collaborative set filled with people who share a deep passion for film. "We Dream of Eden" will be submitted to a few film festivals so stay updated on when and where you can watch the short film by following @iennefilm on both Instagram and YouTube as well as his production company KAIBIGANfilm on Instagram. 

Craig gives a very real, honest interview that spans from his early interest in film thanks to his grandparents and mother to reflecting on his previous work to his boldest project yet, "We Dream of Eden". His story and work ethic is sure to inspire aspiring filmmakers. In this episode, Craig and I also talk about the brilliance of 12 Angry Men, the challenges of filmmaking, and how he opened up and became more social thanks to three factors including film and his girlfriend Lina. All this and more on the latest episode of All the Film Things!







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On the nineteenth episode of ATFT, I talked with director/ writer/ producer and Wagyu Films co- founder David A. Roberts! 

David has been working in production for over twenty years, a long period of time only exceeded by his passion for film. Thanks to his father, David developed an appreciation for horror films at an early age which led him to his work today. Before shifting into feature films more recently, he directed commercials, music videos, and shorts for over fifteen years. He co- founded the production company Wagyu films alongside longtime friends and collaborators. Under Wagyu films, David and company made shorts Weight, Embers, and Afterlyfe- all of which can be viewed on their Youtube channel @WagyuFilms.

David's directorial feature debut, Older Gods, is a Lovecraftian, cosmic horror film following Chris (Rory Wilson) whose friend's disappearance propels him on dark investigation, leading him to the horrifying apocalyptic cult that could have been the reason for his friend's demise. Older Gods earned the “Best British Film” award at the Breaking TV Film Festival in London and the “Best Horror Film” award at the Los Angeles Film Awards last year. Older Gods is now available for rent on Amazon Prime and is streaming free with ads on Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu).

In this episode, David and I talk about horror films such as Aliens and The Shining and the impact of sound in the horror genre, why he loves being a director and working in production, and his debut feature film, Older Gods! All this and more on the latest episode of All the Film Things!





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On the eighteenth episode of ATFT, I am joined by filmmaker/ podcaster/ documentarian/ “all around badd-ass” Shane Kidd- Walker to talk about the incredible Creed franchise starring Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson!  This episode is explicit with spoilers. 

The Creed franchise is a continuation of the decades- spanning beloved Rocky franchise. Adonis Johnson (Jordan) is the son of Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), the antagonist and later friend of Rocky in the Rocky franchise, but he never met his father. Like his late father he is a fighter who moves from LA to Philadelphia to fight full time and get help training from Rocky. From there he creates a strong bond with his “unc” Rocky and develops a relationship with Bianca (Thompson), a popular singer in Philly. So far, there are three Creed films with the first being released in 2015, the second in 2018, and the third in 2023. Each of the Creed films have parallels to the coinciding Rocky films. While the franchise is incredibly popular and beloved among long time fans, each of the films have received critical acclaim. 

The audio quality gets much better after the first fifteen minutes. I’m happy to say this is one of the best quality- sounding episodes so far!

This is Shane’s first guest appearance on ATFT! He has been one of the biggest champions of this podcast for which I am incredibly grateful. Shane is one of the hosts of Industry Shakedown, a pop culture podcast covering niche, interesting topics that always provoke great conversations amongst the hosts. Industry Shakedown is currently available to listen on the Pro Sports Fanatics (formerly Relevnt) app but will soon be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more platforms later this year. Stay updated by following both @industryshakedowninc and @iamskw on Instagram! Also, check out the Industry Shakedown magazine here: https://issuu.com/phantast1cproductionzp1p. This episode was recorded on April 13, 2024. 

In this analytical episode, Shane and I talk about the evolution of both Adonis and Bianca, if Creed should have taken the fight with Viktor Drago, and a potential Creed IV. Shane also shares his ranking of the current trilogy and how being a due hard Rocky fan initially made him hesitant to watch the first Creed film back in 2015. We also answer the big question: Should Sylvester Stallone have been in Creed III? All this and more on the latest episode of All the Film Things!







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On the seventeenth episode of ATFT, my friends philosopher pirate Daniel Carbonell- Sifontes and filmmaker/ video editor Max McBride join me on the second edition of the “fan- favorite” ATFT segment, #FilmTwitter Trends!  This episode is explicit with some sporadic spoilers. 

Towards the end of last year, there was this trend going around #FilmTwitter (with the platform now called X) where someone would post a decade and list their favorite film each year of that decade. Nearly every decade became a trend at the time and it became a fun thing to think about and then answer.

This episode does have some audio issues but the quality of the audio gets better later in the episode. I believe this episode is not only one of the best casual- format episodes of ATFT but one of the best episodes of this “wide release” so far so I hope despite the poor quality at times, you will all enjoy it! 

Both Daniel and Max have been guests on ATFT before but this is their debut on this "wide release" of the podcast! I told Daniel about this Twitter trend and asked which decades he’d be interested in doing an episode around and he said either the 70s or 90s (just as I had hoped!). The 90s was a great decade for cinema with some of the most original films since the 70s. Between the three of us, we have a very different interests in film which made for a wide range of films discussed from Reservoir Dogs to Fallen Angels to Romeo and Juliet. Daniel is an incredible photographer and has recently directed a few music videos for the band Velvet Meadow. Follow his photography Instagram account @allmynegativesarehere and subscribe to Max’s YouTube channel by clicking here! Max recently posted a documentary short as well as an action- packed short film Pools. This episode was recorded on March 15, 2024. 

In this episode, Daniel, Max, and I go through our list of 90s film favorites and discuss them briefly as well as talking about other 90s films. Daniel’s first pick, his favorite film of 1990, caught Max and I by surprise. Max, an anime fan, was very excited to share his 1997 pick. Two of my 90s favorites got an eye roll from Daniel but I stand by my choices! Some tangents include Pokémon video games, one- take films like 1917 and Birdman, and arguing over the quality of 1980s cinema. Later in the episode we have a quick debate over which Keanu Reeves franchise is better: The Matrix or John Wick. All this and more on the latest episode of All the Film Things!





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On the sixteenth episode of ATFT, I am joined by one of my good friends, musician Helena Amador to talk about iconic music moments in film!  In other words, moments in film where found music is featured or used to elevate a scene. This episode is explicit with some sporadic spoilers. 





Helena is to music what I am to film. We are coming up on ten years of friendship and, for as long as I’ve known her, she has always loved music and listens to a wide variety of music. It has been very cool to combine our passions for this episode and we made sure to go in "professional mode" for our talk. Even though this is Helena’s first appearance on this wide release, she is actually now tied as the second most frequent guest on ATFT! This episode marks her seventh guest appearance on the show and I have been excited to bring one of our episodes to this wide release! As previously stated, Helena is a musician and DJ- you can occasionally find her doing a live set on Twitch where the comment section is always active. Helena plans on releasing her own music hopefully later this year and continues to be booked for DJ gigs. Follow Helena and check out her mixes on SoundCloud and by clicking here: ⁠https://on.soundcloud.com/sokHybkUtMNh7Fwc7⁠. This episode was recorded on March 14, 2024. 



In this episode, Helena and I share our picks for our favorite music moments in film while also focusing on specific directors like Quentin Tarantino who famously use found music in their films to elevate a scene. We both share some hot takes where I talk about how found music is usually better used in 70s films rather than in 80s films and Helena’s pet peeve of Baz Luhrmann’s use of popular music. All this and more on the latest episode of All the Film Things!





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