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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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Adaptations

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All Kinds of Philler: Based on the musical based on the film based on the book based on the podcast! This episode is all about Adaptations, which means comic books turned into shows, toys turned into movies, books turned into plays, and so on. Earl chats with Andrew on some recent examples of adaptations good and bad, what changes in translating between media, and nitpick on their favourite shows and films. They also discuss a bit of Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing, Mortal Kombat, Transformers, and even Pokemon. Minor spoilers throughout, and major spoilers in the Walking Dead section, so fair warning.

Guests:
Andrew Lawrence

Audio notes: (1hr. 7min. runtime)
00:40 – Batman vs. Iron Man vs. Great Gatsby
04:00 – Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing & 10 Things I Hate About You
13:05 – Multiple adaptations, Speed Racer & Jonny Quest
20:30 – Adapting between media, Mortal Kombat & X-Men
30:00 – Changes in adaptations & The Walking Dead
43:35 – Comic book TV shows, Agents of SHIELD & Smallville
52:20 – Toy properties, The Lego Movie & Transformers
58:40 – Movie premiere swag & Pokemon
63:40 – Andrew’s Playlist: Final Fantasy 8

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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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Bioshock Infinite / Maron

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Pilot episode for All Kinds of Philler! Earl talks to Tony about one of the biggest games of the year, Bioshock Infinite, as well as the preview episode of Maron, Marc Maron’s semi-autobiographical TV series. They also talk about what’s on their viewing playlist these days. This was recorded a couple weeks ago, so it’s a bit behind on its references, but nothing too earth-shattering. Of course, spoilers ahead, but primarily on Bioshock Infinite.

Guests:
“Booker, Catch” Tony

Audio notes: (1hr. 21min. runtime)
06:00 – Bioshock Infinite
50:00 – Maron
65:10 – Playlist

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