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Tuesday

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March 2021

Adrienne Wilkinson

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast, Star Wars

We delighted to welcome Adrienne Wilkinson to the show for a wide-ranging interview including her new film Dreamcatcher. Fans of Estradiol Illusions may know Adrienne best for her roles as Eve on Xena: Warrior Princess, Daughter in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Maris Brood in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and as Captain Lexxa Singh in Star Trek: Renegades. Adrienne shares many fascinating insights from her career throughout so many iconic franchises.

Dreamcatcher is available March 5^th, on demand and digital, on Amazon, Apple, Redbox, and other major VOD services.

Ian’s review of the film: https://ianthomasmalone.com/2021/03/dreamcatcher-subverts-slasher-norms-in-an-intriguing-horror-narrative/

Headshot courtesy of Adrienne Wilkinson. Photo by Damu Malik.

Poster and stills courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Saturday

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February 2021

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Potato Head Discourse

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast

American civilization collapses as cancel culture claims its next victim, the valiant Mr. Potato Head. Except he isn’t going anywhere. Hasbro dropped the “Mr.” from its broader Potato Head branding. Mrs. Potato Head can serve at the altar of capitalism without the oppressive patriarchy creeping over her shoulder.

Ian breaks down all the Potato Head nonsense and what this whole saga is really about. LGBTQ families deserve to see themselves reflected in the corporate consumerist culture that rules over our society.

Potato head logo courtesy of Hasbro.

Thursday

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February 2021

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Douglas Goldstein, creator of Devil May Care

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast

We are delighted to welcome Douglas Goldstein, creator of Devil May Care and head writer of Robot Chicken. Devil May Care is a new animated series starring Alan Tudyk & Asif Ali that offers a fresh perspective on hell. Douglas talks about his experiences crafting both shows, their differing styles of humor, and the challenges of packing humor and narrative into an eleven-minute runtime.

Devil May Care airs at 12:00 am Saturday night as part of SYFY’s TZGZ block. You can watch the first three episodes on NBC.com here: https://www.nbc.com/devil-may-care

Ian’s review of the series: https://ianthomasmalone.com/2021/02/devil-may-care-finds-humor-and-heart-in-the-depths-of-hell/

All photos courtesy of SYFY

Monday

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February 2021

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Young Hearts

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast

Today we are joined by Sarah and Zachary Ray Sherman, directors of the film Young Hearts. One of Ian’s favorites from Slamdance 2020, the film follows two teens developing their first romantic relationship, learning the messy nature of love in a high school setting. Sarah and Zachary talk about their experiences making the film and its unique place amidst high school narratives.

Ian’s review of the film (originally titled Thunderbolt in Mine Eye): https://ianthomasmalone.com/2020/01/slamdance-review-thunderbolt-in-mine-eye/

Young Hearts is now available to rent via VOD from all major services including Amazon, Google, and Apple.

Film poster courtesy of Blue Fox Entertainment

Friday

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February 2021

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Slamdance Series: Workhorse Queen

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast

Slamdance 2021 coverage continues! We are thrilled to welcome Angela Washko and Mrs. Kasha Davis, director and star of the new documentary Workhorse Queen. The film follows Mrs. Kasha Davis’ journey from small-town drag queen all the way to Ru Paul’s Drag Race, where she competed in season seven. Angela & Mrs. Kasha Davis (Ed Popil) talk about the evolution of drag, their experiences making the film, and what mainstream visibility means for the LGBTQ community.

Ian’s review of the film: https://ianthomasmalone.com/2021/02/slamdance-series-workhorse-queen/

Slamdance tickets are on sale now for $10, which you can purchase here: https://slamdance.com/festival-passes/

Poster and still courtesy of Situated Productions

Thursday

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February 2021

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Slamdance Series: The Little Broomstick Rider

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast

Our Slamdance 2021 coverage continues with a delightful entry in the Episodes section. The Little Broomstick Rider is a loose adaptation of Ludwig Bechstein’s The Little Pitchfork Rider, the series follows 9 year old Linhard, accused of witchcraft in 17th century Bavaria.

Director Matteo Bernardini shares some insights into his creative process. Made entirely using paper, pens, scissors, and glue, The Little Broomstick Rider is a crowning achievement of quarantine-inspired filmmaking.

Slamdance tickets are on sale now for $10, which you can purchase here: https://slamdance.com/festival-passes/

Poster and still courtesy of Matteo Bernardini

Wednesday

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February 2021

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Slamdance Series: Chef Giants

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast

Our Slamdance 2021 coverage kicks off! Delighted to welcome Ethan Dirks and Troy DeWinne to talk about their indie fantasy animation Chef Giants, which is premiering as part of the episodes block on February 12^th. Chef Giants is the proof-of-concept for their full series Gobble, a delightfully strange musical odyssey that follows two goblins who want to be pop stars.

Troy and Ethan also illustrated all 145 Slamdance filmmakers for an animated virtual party, which you can check out here: https://chefgiants.com/party

Troy & Ethan talk about their creative process, the marginalization of goblins in popular culture, and the importance of giving virtual festivals a sense of connective tissue. Ian really appreciates the way that Chef Giants helps emphasize the vital role of community in the filmmaking experience.

Slamdance tickets are on sale now for $10, which you can purchase here: https://slamdance.com/festival-passes/

You can follow Ethan on Instagram, @ethan_dirks, and Troy, @dewinnethepooh

Images courtesy of Ethan Dirks and Troy DeWinne.

Tuesday

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February 2021

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Sundance Series: Son of Monarchs

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Alejandro Mejía, cinematographer for Son of Monarchs, to the show. While the cinematography is always vital to the success of a film, Alejandro carried additional obligations to convey protagonist Mendel’s passions to the audience, something the film does quite well. Alejandro shares some insights into his creative process and what it was likely to film in the butterfly forests of Mexico, beautiful scenery typically only depicted in documentaries.

Ian’s review of the film: https://ianthomasmalone.com/2021/01/sundance-review-son-of-monarchs/

Photo caption: Kaarlo Isaacs appears in Son of Monarchs by Alexis Gambis, an official selection of the NEXT section at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

Tuesday

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January 2021

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The Mandalorian Season 2 Review

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast

Join host Ian Thomas Malone as she breaks down The Mandalorian’s excellent second season. The Baby Yoda Show covered a lot of ground this year, finally bestowing a proper moniker on the little fella. As Grogu heads for the Jedi Temple, Ian talks about what worked and what didn’t for season two.

Ian’s written review: https://ianthomasmalone.com/2021/01/the-mandalorian-season-2-review/

Thursday

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December 2020

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St. Elsewhere’s Transgender Storyline

Written by Ian Thomas Malone, Posted in Blog, Podcast

We are doing a deep dive into LGBTQ TV lore by exploring one of the all-time greats in the medium, St Elsewhere, which aired a transgender storyline all the way back in 1983. We are joined by Jessica Halem, former director of LGBTQ Outreach & Engagement for Harvard Medical School and tireless advocate for inclusivity in medicine, to help understand evolution of the medical community toward gay & transgender patients over the past few decades. Jessica shares so many great insights from her career, helping put these episodes into context.

We’ll be talking about episodes 12-13, “Release” & “Family History,” from St. Elsewhere’s first season. Both episodes can be watched on Hulu. Ian highly recommends the series as a whole, which features Denzel Washington, Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr., and William Daniels (Mr. Feeney from Boy Meets World) in starring roles.

You can learn more about Jessica on her website https://www.jessicahalem.com/ and on Twitter @jessicahalem

Jessica’s partner Jen Manion appeared on an earlier episode of EI promoting their book Female Husbands.

St. Elsewhere title card courtesy of 20th MTM Enterprises.

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