ExtraTextual
Two filmmakers share personal stories inspired my movies with a new guest every episode. An Atwoodland Production.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 69 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2020
Rip-Roaring - Solo: A Star Wars Story with Professor Colin Burnett
Professor Colin Burnett returns to the show to discuss the latest Star Wars film. The spoiler-iffic conversation covers the look of the new film, the characterization of beloved stars, and the future…
The Long Con - Avengers: Infinity War
In arguably the greatest team-up ever, Jeremy and Eli break down and take down the culmination of a decade of Marvel movies in Avengers: Infinity War. The coversation covers how the superhero charact…
Influences: Volume II
Jeremy and Eli continue their exploration of the films that have influenced them creatively and personally. Jeremy shares how The Lord of the Rings helped him process his emotions growing up and insp…
Influences: Volume I
On this episode Eli and Jeremy talk about the films that have influenced them creatively and artistically. Talking more as filmmaker and artists, they share stories of the films that inspired their d…
Strategy - Netflix Originals: Cloverfield Paradox, Bright, Mute, Jessica Jones
On this episode Jeremy and Eli explore the release and marketing strategies of some recent Netlix original movies, including Cloverfield Paradox, Bright, and Mute. Plus Netflix orginal series we actu…
Escapism - Ready Player One
Jeremy and Eli discuss the backlash and the heritage of Ready Player One. How does this movie handle pop culture and video game fandom? Where does this movie fit into Spielberg's career? Let the East…
The Insiders - Annihilation
On this episode we talk about Eli's favorite film of the 2018 so far, Annihilation. There is a lot to discuss as the film leaves much open to interpretation. Jeremy talks about the book and Eli relat…
The Other - The Shape of Water, Oscar Talk
Eli and Jeremy take a close look at the frisky fish flick, The Shape of Water. How does it stand up to the other Best Picture Oscar nominees that it beat out? Is this Del Toro's best film?
New Heroes - Black Panther Rises
Jeremy and Eli continue their conversation on Black Panther and share some of their own thoughts and experiences with the film. How does Black Panther and the villian Killmonger fit into the Marvel c…
New Icons - Black Panther with Dr. Alex Gee
On this episode Eli and Jeremy get Dr. Alex Gee's perspective on the new Marvel film, Black Panther. Dr. Gee discusses the mixed feelings on seeing the fictional naiton of Waukanda and grapples with …
Star Wars Fandom w/ Guest Pat Yulo
On this episode we continue to explore the world of Star Wars and the latest film, The Last Jedi. Special guest Pat Yulo brings a female perspective to Star Wars fandom, along with an understanding o…
Best of 2017 - Part 2: Film w/ Guest David Klein
We are back with Part 2 of our Best of 2017 lists. On this episode we are again joined by David Klein as we share our favorite film picks from the last year. Our lists include The Big Sick, Mother!,…
Best of 2017 - Part 1: TV w/ Guest David Klein
Jeremy and Eli are joined by special guest David Klein to discuss our favorite TV and Film of 2017. On this episode we start by broadly talking through the major trends in media for the year. Then we…
Let the Past Die - Star Wars: The Last Jedi w/ Professor Colin Burnett
On this episode we welcome back Professor Colin Burnett to discuss the supposed controversy around The Last Jedi. We talk about the unique narrative style and surprises this film brings to the Star W…
Now Playing: Can You Skip TV Episodes? Mindhunter, Chance, Daredevil
Eli and Jeremy discuss The New York Times article "Skip It: Why It's O.K. to Start a TV Show in the Middle" and mostly disagree. We also talk about what we have been watching lately, including Mindhu…
Filmmaker Interview: Joshua Russell / Absolution
On this episode we talk with writer, producer, and director Joshua Russell about his filmmaking experience. We cover such topics as film education, the writing process, and making films that have mea…
Remix - Stranger Things 2
Eleven and the gang are back for more monster hunting. Jeremy and Eli return to the topic of the inaugural episode of ExtraTextual with Stranger Things 2. Is the show just remixing the first season o…
Reality - Blade Runner 2049
In this episode, Jeremy and Eli explore the world of the Blade Runner sequel. Is Deckard a replicant? What implications does the film hold for our current world? Do androids dream of electric sheep?
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Memory - Blade Runner (82) w/ Special Guest Professor Steve Noll
Yes, we're talking about memories. Friend of the Podcast Professor Steve Noll joins the show to explain some of Blade Runner's rich history and many versions. We explore the Blade Runner from the per…
Now Playing - The Tick, Death Note, Neo Yokio, The Expanse
Jeremy follows up with The Expanse to discuss season 2 and compares versions of The Tick. Eli talks anime on Netflix with the release of the live action Death Note and has mixed feelings about new se…