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Orphan Black & Cloning in Fiction

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This week we talk about Orphan Black! Earl and Brent discuss this underrated Canadian sci-fi thriller series, and its star Tatiana Maslany, as well as the prospect of cloning and all its ramifications. They also bring up cloning in other fiction like in Star Wars, Clone High, and Multiplicity. And somehow they veer off from Jurassic Park to Power Rangers and Human Centipede. (Spoilers for season 1 of the show.)

Guests:
Brent Peckham – “The C-Word”

Supplementary notes:
Orphan Black – Series Trailer
VFX Reel / Extended Version (Note: Spoiler-heavy reel.)
Russian scientists: We have a “high chance” of cloning a wooly mammoth

Audio notes: (1hr. runtime)
0:01:20 – Intro to Orphan Black, Tatiana Maslany, VFX effects, and fave clone
0:16:50 – Supporting characters, being unlikeable but sympathetic, and the season villain
0:22:55 – Season 1, Kira, cloning & ownership, and science in real world vs. show
0:33:55 – BBC America, Canadian shows, and the state of Canadian television
0:38:30 – Other takes on cloning like Multiplicity, Clone High, and Star Wars
0:45:45 – Jurassic Park & cloning in real world, and other favourite cloning fiction
0:55:20 – Season 2 expectations, and Brent slaughters the podcast outro

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Thor: The Dark World / Ender’s Game

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Today we’ve got an unintended double feature for you all – Thor: The Dark World and Ender’s Game! Brent Peckham is back once again to talk about both films, one after the other, as well as touch on the preview of the new Captain America. We discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe, love triangles, the Orson Scott Card controversy, and adapting from original material. We also pick up on the weird similarities between the films and other things in pop culture, and ponder on whether libraries still exist. The enemy’s gate is down, so head on over and check out the episode!

Guests:
Brent Peckham

Supplementary notes:
PBS Idea Channel – How is Seeing Enders Game a Political Action?

Audio notes: (1hr. 6min. runtime)
0:02:00 – Thor, Captain America, and The Winter Soldier preview
0:06:55 – Thor: The Dark World, Game of Thrones, and being light and funny
0:14:35 – Characters, Greek mythology, love triangles, and daddy issues
0:23:00 – Comparing Loki and Malekith as antagonists, costume design, and Jane Foster
0:24:55 – Harmonic convergence, Portal, and Animatrix’s Beyond
0:27:15 – Post-credits sequences, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe
0:35:10 – Ender’s Game, novel vs. film, compression of time and plot, and dark undertones
0:44:20 – Battle School, tactics, mind games, playing games and simulators
0:48:35 – Orson Scott Card controversy, personal prerogative, Gavin Hood, and novel’s acclaim
0:55:40 – Casting, Bean’s character arc, Ben Kingsley and his accent, and set & costume design
1:00:35 – “John Carter syndrome”, adaptations influenced by things influenced by the source material
1:03:20 – Final thoughts, libraries and encyclopaedias, and Brent’s life recommendation

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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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A Song of Ice & Fire – Game of Thrones

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Brace yourselves, All Kinds of Philler is coming! This episode is all about the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice & Fire and its TV adaptation, Game of Thrones. Earl summons his small council, Tony and Brent, to discuss the crossover hit up to their third installments. They compare the books to the show, its popularity and acclaim, their favourite characters, censorship on HBO, and whether or not it’ll have a solid, satisfying ending. (Spoilers for the entire show and the first three books, so you’ve been warned.)

Guests:
Brent Peckham
“It’s a Crossover Hit” Tony

Supplemental notes:
Parks & Rec’s Ben Wyatt on Game of Thrones
George R R Martin Interview

Audio notes: (1hr. 21min. runtime)
00:50 – How did we get into the series
04:30 – Crossover appeal, soap operas, and audiences
11:05 – Depth and scope of the series
25:30 – What is Westeros?
34:25 – Relating to characters and the story
37:45 – White saviors
43:10 – Opening title sequence
45:55 – Censorship and TV show changes
54:55 – CSI: Westeros
56:30 – Cast and characters
69:25 – How will they finish the series?
76:10 – If one were to write a book…

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Arrested Development

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Now the story of a wealthy family who lost everything and the one podcast that had no choice but to have All Kinds of Philler… it’s Arrested Development. That’s right, the long-awaited fourth season is finally here! Earl chats with Anna after marathoning all 15 episodes about the latest season of the TV show and what they think of the series as a whole. Just like the show, they both have a rich back-story, get ahead of themselves in their discussion, and say some inappropriate things! Was this new season a “Mission Accomplished”, or have they made a huge mistake?

Guests:
Anna (@gobanana66)

Audio notes: (1hr. 13min. runtime)
02:05 – First three seasons
20:10 – The new season
68:45 – What’s next
71:30 – Anna’s playlist

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