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
Trauma-IT-ic - Stephen King's IT
Jeremy and I discuss the new IT film and the television version. We cover a wide range of views, including childhood and collective trauma, the American psyche, and childhood fears. And we can't forg…
Now Playing - Hologram for the King, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Expanse, Castlevania
On this episode Eli and Jeremy discuss the religious commentary of Castlevania, introducing Raiders of the Lost Ark to Eli’s son, Voltron: Season 2, the expansive narrative of The Expanse, The Last A…
Twin Peaks: The Return (Series Finale) w/ Guest Ben Grisanti
Special Guest and comic book creator Ben Grisanti joins Eli once again for a discussion on Twin Peaks: The Return as the series comes to a close. As we struggle to come to grips with the ending, we s…
Disenfranchised - Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
On this episode Eli and Jeremy discuss Luc Besson's new sci-fi epic, Valerian and it's unique production in the world of franchises. Though an entertaining and visually stunning film, Eli and Jeremy …
Reflection - Top 25 Films of 21st Century So Far
On this episode Jeremy and Eli reflect on the state of film in the 21st Century so far. Based on the New York Times article, we discuss the film critic's list and Eli shares some picks from his perso…
Twin Peaks: The Return (Mid-Season) w/ Guest Ben Grisanti
Special Guest and comic book creator Ben Grisanti joins Eli for a discussion on Twin Peaks: The Return as it hits the mid point. We talk themes of the new series, favorite moments, and some theories.…
Now Playing - Okja, Castlevania, Agents of Shield, The Leftovers, Daredevil
On this episode Jeremy and Eli discuss the merits of not binging shows and leaving room to refelect on single episodes. Eli recommends a few new Netflix shows, including Okja and Castlevania, and ref…
World Building - Alien: Covenant w/ Professor Colin Burnett
Eli, Jeremy and returning guest Colin Burnett discuss the merits of the newest addition to the Alien franchise. Colin makes a case for the world building advancing through Ridley Scott's return to th…
Women of Wonder - Wonder Woman w/ Professor Colin Burnett
On this episode we talk about the new Wonder Woman film with Colin Burnett, author and Professor of Film and Media at Washington University. Our discussion covers director Patty Jenkins, reading the …
Now Playing - Master of None, London Spy, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Spirited Away, Love
On this episode Jeremy and Eli discuss what we have been watching with our kids (Transformers, Monsters Inc., Spirited Away). Then we discuss what we have been playing at our houses (Helldivers, Mast…
Twin Peaks: The Return w/ Guest Ben Grisanti
*Spoilers!* Special Guest and comic book writer Ben Grisanti returns to the show to share some reactions with Eli about the new Twin Peaks series. We discuss some important details from the original …
Humanity - All Things Ghost in the Shell
*Spoilers* On this episode Jeremy and Eli discuss the various movie versions of Ghost in the Shell, including the 2017 live action incarnation. We discuss the heavy philosphy of the animated movies a…
Now Playing - Viral Marketing, MST3K, Trollhunters
Jeremy, Mikey, and Eli discuss what they have been watching with their kids and what they have been watching recently. As well, in light of all the Alien: Covenenant ancillary marketing, they discuss…
Movie Night Menus - Special Guest Andre Darlington / The Sting, Casablanca, The Thin Man
On this episode we talk with Andre Darlington, author of Movie Night Menus, about how he wrote the book with his sister. We discuss discovering some classic movie gems and some of Andre’s favorite pa…
Filmmaker Interview: Erik Crary and Steven Piet / Uncle John
On this episode we talk with Erik Crary and Steven Piet, the filmmakers behind Uncle John (watch now on Netflix). We discuss being David Lynch's assistant, Facebook stocking, the virtue's of Midwest …
Double Identities - Psycho, Bates Motel, Fight Club
On this episode we discuss double identities, split personalities, and dissociative identity disorder in film and TV. Primary we compare the different takes on Norman Bates in Psycho and Bates Motel …
Now Playing - Knight of Cups, Pacific Rim, Preacher, Valerian and Lorelei
It's been awhile since we discussed what we have been watching, reading, or playing so this week Jeremy and I catch up with the "Now Playing" segment. We also discuss what we have been watching with …
Independent Comics - Special Guest Ben Grisanti: Creator of Polybius Dreams
On this episode Jeremy and Eli talk with comic book creator and writer Ben Grisanti about his newest project, Polybius Dreams and independant comic publishing. Our conversation covers 80's arcades, u…
Narrative Play - Film vs Video Game Narratives
On this episode we are joined by our friend of the podcast Tim Lom to discuss the narrative experiences between film and video games. Which experience is more satisfying and what are their unique qua…
Silence - Martin Scorsese's New Film
Jeremy and Eli discuss their thoughts on Martin Scorsese's new film, Silence. This difficult film is based on the classic book by Shusako Endo.
Theme music by Analogue Rex