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Tarantino, the N-Word & PC Filmmaking [RFS-SE10]

February 2, 2016 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

Tarantino, the N-Word & PC Filmmaking [RFS-SE10]

Today we discuss use in cinema of one of the most divisive and perhaps misunderstood words in society.

“The Binge & Today’s TV Landscape” [RFS-SE009]

January 19, 2016 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

“The Binge & Today’s TV Landscape” [RFS-SE009]

Technology has dramatically changed both how we create and consume content. Today YOU can be your own show runner.

Style & Story Lessons from Pixar & South Park [SE08]

December 29, 2015 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

Style & Story Lessons from Pixar & South Park [SE08]

In today’s Short Ends special, we look at two diametrically opposed animation studios which both offer excellent lessons about the power of style and story.

Short Ends Star Wars Special Pt. 1 – Lessons Learned

December 22, 2015 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

Short Ends Star Wars Special Pt. 1 – Lessons Learned

Today is part 1 of a multi-part mini-series we’re doing to coincide with the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Today we look at three specific lessons filmmakers can learn from the missteps of the prequels and the re-mastered original trilogy.

Life & Artist Lessons from the Dark Origin of “Wizard of Oz’s” Tin Man

November 24, 2015 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

Life & Artist Lessons from the Dark Origin of “Wizard of Oz’s” Tin Man

This week we have a Thanksgiving holiday special episode of Radio Film School that will give you a profound outlook on life and your art.

A Rocky Horror Picture Show Special

November 3, 2015 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

A Rocky Horror Picture Show Special

What is it about “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” that has made it the longest-running theatrical release in history? This year marks the 40th anniversary of the film’s release, and as a post-Halloween special, I interview two people who can give particularly poignant insight into that question. Music was curated was “Metaphysik” by Kevin MacLeod […]

Short Ends – “It’s Personal”

October 20, 2015 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

Short Ends – “It’s Personal”

If you’ve ever had a desire to start (or finish) that passion project, THIS is the episode for you.

RFS Short Ends – “Do I Sound Black?”

October 6, 2015 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

RFS Short Ends – “Do I Sound Black?”

I have a confession to make. I’m black. Yes, I know. You probably had no idea, right?

Short Ends – “Plan E from Outer Space”

September 22, 2015 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

Short Ends – “Plan E from Outer Space”

A film set is kinda like a spaceship barreling through space. Something almost always goes wrong.

Shut-up and Direct

September 8, 2015 By Ron Dawson Leave a Comment

Shut-up and Direct

In this week’s “Short Ends” segment, we address the topic of the do’s and don’ts of directing actors.

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1. The unused portions of an undeveloped motion picture film reel. Frequently used by indie and student films on low budgets.

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