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Sports, Scares, & Simpsons

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On this episode, Anna Klibanov returns to talk about The Simpsons with Earl and Shawn! They get into their favourite episodes, quotes, and how it’s gotten so ingrained in real life. They also dive into Guitar Hero, scary movies, MMA fighting, and cosplaying. And along the way, Anna challenges Shawn to a fight, Shawn reveals he’d be a terrible band frontman, and Earl explains why he’s scared of everything.

Guest:
Anna Klibanov (@gobanana66) – Graphic designer

What we’ve been checking out:
Anna: Zelda Cosplay
Shawn: P.T. / Silent Hills (Game)
Earl: GameOverGreggy Show (Podcast/Video)

Audio notes: (1hr. 15min. runtime)
0:05:45 – American Psycho, introducing Anna, Guitar Hero, and the psychology of serial killers
0:21:30 – David Fincher movies, jump scares, movies to recommend, and why Earl doesn’t like horror movies
0:36:20 – The Simpsons, Treehouse of Horror, best seasons, ingrained in society, and quotes
0:52:25 – MMA & boxing, training, Manny Pacquiao, sports, Ronda Rousey, and The Expendables
1:05:05 – What’s everyone checking out?

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Title Sequences

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Cue music, insert titles… All Kinds of Philler. This episode is all about title sequences in film and television, which means opening titles, stingers, studio logos, and ending credits. Earl brings in Anna again to talk about some of the most iconic and memorable sequences in visual media. It’s a whirlwind discussion about memorable themes, ever-changing sequences, and what makes a great title. And somehow, they end up spoiling the intro to Lord of War. It’s a very distilled episode, with many examples left on the cutting room floor, but goes through a wide range of choices both obscure and popular.

Guests:
Anna (@gobanana66)

Supplemental notes:
Playlist of selected titles discussed
Art of the Title

Audio notes: (1hr. 15min. runtime)
01:00 – Interest in motion design
02:25 – Design sensibilities: Game of Thrones, and Scott Pilgrim
07:00 – Comparing American Psycho and Dexter
10:05 – TV vs. film openings
11:05 – Setting up films: Enter the Void, Darkplace, Lord of War, and Watchmen
18:15 – Updating sequences: Supernatural, and The Simpsons
25:20 – Kyle Cooper and David Fincher: Se7en, and Fight Club
28:32 – Prologue Films: Iron Man, Speed Racer, and 21 Jump Street
31:40 – Imaginary Forces: Marvel Studios, DC Studios, and Rubicon
38:40 – Jared and Jerusha Hess: Napoleon Dynamite and Gentlemen Broncos
42:25 – Changing sequences: James Bond, Community, and Drew Carey Show
51:05 – Music: Bob’s Burgers, Chuck, Mad Men, and Clone High
58:00 – Comparing X-Files and Fringe, and ageless actors
64:25 – Revisiting the Dexter intro
65:15 – Comparisons: Snatch vs. Baccano, and James Bond vs. Archer
67:55 – Iconic titles: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, ’60s Batman, and Star Wars

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