Two Friends! With A Podcast

After a couple months without an episode, we catch up and provide excuses for the hiatus. Thomas goes in depth on the new indie film project he's been working on.

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Thomas & Justin have a totally unplanned, but fun and insightful, discussion on nostalgia, including favorite concerts, vinyl records, video games and more. Plus, Thomas gives some film project updat…

Thomas and Justin fight over which bomb turkeys (movies that failed both commercially and critically) are worth defending, including Last Action Hero, Orange County and The Lake House.

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"Last A…

What makes a good movie or book title? We spend more time than is appropriate discussing this very question. Plus, Justin weighs on in on current COVID concerns, and Thomas recommends the best film o…

Back from a short summer hiatus we have a low energy conversation on the books we're reading, movie exhibition and online login portals. Featuring the music of Jude Moses. 

Notes:

"Foundation" is com…

July travel has got us all busy, but we wanted to check in quickly with an unpolished, unedited episode for some updates on Thomas's film pitching at the Cannes Market, Justin's new work position, an…

Thomas and Justin discuss two new movies: "A Quiet Place Part 2" and Bo Burnham's comedy special "Inside". Plus, the guys have a thoughtful discussion on the tolls we pay to travel the roads we take.

Thomas and Justin dive deep and wide into a discussion on movie villains and their tragic backstories. Plus, the guys wrestle with how we're supposed to view the villains of everyday life, and the de…

TV host and producer Nev Schulman joins Thomas and Justin for an in-depth conversation on Catfish the movie and TV show, Dancing with the Stars, fatherhood, social media, vintage cars, motorcycles an…

Thomas and Justin discuss updates on their respective projects, including Justin's novel and Thomas' film, leading to a conversation on agents in show business. Plus, Thomas' backyard firepit redesig…

Thomas and Justin break down the different models of story structure using Die Hard as a template. Plus, they offer a short career highlight of Chinese director John Woo. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:21 Sun…

Justin humors Thomas by letting him recount his favorite films of 2020, in honor of the upcoming Academy Awards. They even fight about one of them.

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:28 Best Films of 2020, Part 1

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Thomas gives an update on his feature film project, how financing challenges are causing him to pivot, and the alchemy of getting a movie made. Plus, Justin explains how vaccines work and the benefit…

Recording artist John Mark McMillan joins us for an in-depth discussion on his musical journey. He discusses turning a dream into a plan, making a living as an indie music artist, social media market…

We discuss writing dialog for film and novels, as well as the craft of hard world building versus soft world building. 

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:35 Writing Dialog

00:31:15 Dialog from Michael Clayton

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We unpack and demystify our respective jobs as a scientist in the biotech world (Justin) and as a director in film and commercials (Thomas). Plus, Justin lends his expertise to a discussion on the CO…

We discuss the two types of creativity, establishing creative rituals and creating a creative environment to work in. In addition, Justin confesses to not liking Star Wars or Lord of the Rings and we…

In episode 02 of our podcast, filmmaker Thomas Torrey and scientist Justin Moretto discuss how the current streaming landscape is hurting cinematic art. In addition, the guys discuss their personal e…

In episode 01 of our podcast, filmmaker Thomas Torrey and scientist Justin Moretto discuss how they launched a film company together which lead to difficult but formative crises of identity (and fina…