Behind the Slate – Details, episodes & analysis

Today we’re diving into George Lucas’ debut film, ‘THX 1138’ (1971) - which I argue is one of the most influential films of all time. We talk about the early life of director George Lucas and how he went from underground race-car driver to wannabe experimental filmmaker. We dive into his USC-nerd-friends “The Dirty Dozen” and how a budding bromance with Francis Ford Coppola led to one of the most important idealistic yet doomed production companies, American Zoetrope. All this plus an audience discussion after the film, and lobby interviews with Peyton Johnson…it’s a great late night live show, Behind the Slate Style.

Recorded live at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA. Come see us for our next live show in Athens, GA on October 9th where we will be screening Andrzej Żuławski’s film ‘Posession’.

Tickets here: https://www.athenscine.com/movie/possession

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Join host Aaron Strand live at Ciné in Athens, GA as he presents Ishiro Honda's 1954 film 'Gojira'. This podcast features a history intro about the film and a special Q&A with legendary stills photographer, Murray Close, who shot many of the iconic images from the film.

Come see us for our next live show in Atlanta, GA on September 25th where we will be screening George Lucas' film 'THX-1138'.

Tickets here

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IN 2 WEEKS CRASH ZOOM WILL BE MOVING EXCLUSIVELY TO OUR OWN PODCAST FEED.

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Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

Disney Cuts Transgender Storyline from 'Win or Lose' (The Hollywood Reporter)

ABC's Trump Settlement (CNN)

Ethical AI (Variety)

Network TV is back! (Vulture)

Barry Jenkins' Mufasa and the plight of the American Auteur (Vulture)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

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IN 3 WEEKS CRASH ZOOM WILL BE MOVING EXCLUSIVELY TO OUR OWN PODCAST FEED.

SUBSCRIBE NOW TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE.

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

Early Season Cancellations (The Wrap)

Sundance 2025 (Deadline)

Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' (Variety)

WGA Writes a Letter...so scary! (Variety)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

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Join host Aaron Strand live at the historic Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, GA as he presents Sergio Leone's 1967 film 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'. Aaron gives an opening monologue giving a brief historical background of the filmmaker. After the screening, we open up the conversation for a lively audience discussion!

Come see us for our next live show, January 23rd where we will be screening Agnes Varda's 1962 film 'Cleo from 5 to 7'

Tickets here

Email us: behindtheslatepod@gmail.com

Instagram: @behindtheslatepod

TikTok: @behindtheslatepod

YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

Brand Focused Content with Sugar23 and Fifth Season (Deadline)

Legal Battle over AI Voice Over (Puck)

Ben Mezrich Hacks Hollywood (Vulture)

Diego Mariscal Holding on to Hollywood (The Wrap)

Picturestart Shakeup (Puck)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

AI training on Hollywood (The Atlantic)

Wicked Cellphone Vids (Variety)

David Ehrlich review of 'Wicked' (Indiewire)

Thanksgiving Box Office (Indiewire)

Jeff Sagansky has Takes (Wrap)

Lost John Ford Film Found! (Indiewire)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@behindtheslatepod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

A newly discovered Spec Script (The Hollywood Reporter)

WBD's outsourced 'Capability Center' (Puck)

Sebastian Stan needs a friend (Buzzfeed)

Ben Affleck on AI (Youtube)

Fallout from the CamerImage Sexism Scandal (The Hollywood Reporter)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@behindtheslatepod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

CW Layoffs (Deadline)

Recent layoffs at the Academy film Archive (Indiewire)

Trump Era M & A (The Hollywood Reporter)

The Chrichton Estate vs The Pitt (Puck)

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's latest project (Deadline)

Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder'

Get Tickets Here

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@behindtheslatepod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this debut episode we discuss:

An AI disclaimer at the end of 'Heretic' (From an article in Variety)

A recent study about an untapped Indie Film Market (Check out the study here)

A listing of Hollywood Salaries (From The Hollywood Reporter)

The death of LA Film (From The Hollywood Reporter)

And A24's ever increasing budgets (From Deadline)

Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder'

Get Tickets Here

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie's recent interview with director Sean Baker

Sammie on Substack

Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@behindtheslatepod

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