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Bryan is joined by Jonathan Fujii, aka The Film Drunk, to discuss their favorite films written by Aaron Sorkin. An Oscar winning screenwriter-turned-director, who has penned some of the celebrated screenplays in recent memory. Sorkin has been divisive since stepping behind the camera, but there can't be any denying how outstanding of a writer he is. FOLLOW JONATHAN: Twitter - https://twitter.com/thefilmdrunk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thefilmdrunk Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/thefilmdrunk/ FOLLOW THE SHOW: Twitter - https://twitter.com/filmfragmentspc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/filmfragmentspodcast/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgZiJkw2BKrHAT5MVYs1HA FOLLOW BRYAN: Twitter - https://twitter.com/bryansudfield Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bryansudfield/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/BryanSudfield Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/bryansudfield/

Jeff Cronenweth, ASC understands that creating a period piece such as the film, Being the Ricardos, involves lighting and set design, period costumes, hair and makeup styles, and of course, positioning the camera. For today's more sophisticated and contemporary audiences, everything must be shot in a more dynamic way than in the staid 1950's style. Jeff and director Aaron Sorkin had the TV show I Love Lucy to work from as well as photographs from the I Love Lucy set, which were invaluable for recreating scenes for the movie. They also watched films that take place in the 1950's such as LA Confidential, Carol, and Peggy Sue Got Married, to see how those filmmakers approached the time period, while carefully crafting their own unique vision of what 1952 looked like. Jeff created four looks for the time periods within Being the Ricardos: 1952, where most of the story takes place; contemporary interviews from the mid-90's by the story's narrators; the 1940's with flashbacks to when Lucy and Desi first met; and then black and white footage paying homage to I Love Lucy that represents what is going on in Lucy's imagination. For the black and white sequences, Jeff embraced the theatrical “fashion noir” look using a starlight/hard light method for portrait photography from that time period. Jeff and director Aaron Sorkin had previously worked together on The Social Network for just one scene. Being the Ricardos was their first real opportunity to collaborate for a longer amount of time. Aaron Sorkin is known for crafting fast and complex back and forth dialog, and his writing style was similar for Being the Ricardos- tight, structured, and well thought out with brilliant dialog. Jeff found Sorkin's script created a sturdy framework for the entire movie- when the script is really confident and solid, everyone else on the film has a clear map of how and where they can be creative within those parameters. As the cinematographer, Jeff knew the actors would have fast, overlapping lines and were on an emotional roller coaster as they navigate through a crisis. He used lenses with a very close focus to give the feel that the characters were in a world that made them feel vulnerable and alone. He decided to use as much contrast as possible, balancing light and dark throughout the movie while still creating richness and depth with points of light in the background. Being the Ricardos is in theaters December 10 and will be on Amazon Prime Video December 21, 2021 Find Jeff Cronenweth: https://www.ddatalent.com/client/jeff-cronenweth-asc-narrative Instagram: #jeffcronenweth Find out even more about this episode, with extensive show notes and links: http://camnoir.com//ep150/ Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com Sponsored by Assemble: Assemble has amazing production management software. Use the code cinepod to try a month for free! https://www.assemble.tv/ Be sure to watch our YouTube video of Nate Watkin showing how Assemble works! https://youtu.be/IlpismVjab8 Sponsored by Arri: https://www.arri.com/en The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz The post Jeff Cronenweth, ASC on Being the Ricardos, working with Aaron Sorkin, shooting a 1950s period film first appeared on Cam Noir .

Our guest this week is one of the most celebrated screenwriters in film and TV today. Aaron Sorkin is the storytelling titan behind The Social Network, Steve Jobs, The West Wing, Moneyball, A Few Good Men and Charlie Wilson’s War… the list goes on. Across a glittering three-decade career, his screenplays – full of snappy dialogue, rousing speeches and engrossing drama – have imagined an America in which principled heroes stand tall against Goliath-like institutions. His latest film, The Trial Of The Chicago 7, which Aaron also directed, is no different. When a group of eight anti-war activists are charged with inciting a riot outside the 1968 Democratic Convention, the future of free speech seems to hinge on the ensuing court case. It’s a timely true-life tale that was this week nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Aaron took time out of pre-production on his next movie to tell me about how it took fourteen years and multiple rewrites to bring Chicago 7 to the screen. We also delve into the troubling Trump-era political developments that gave the story new urgency, his own process when it comes to writing first drafts, the importance of writing dialogue as though your characters are yelling at God, and what happened when he took a meeting about writing movies for Marvel. Since we started this show, our DMs have been full with listener requests for incredible screenwriters they’d love to hear on the show. Aaron is as you might expect among the most requested so we’re delighted to bring you this episode, the latest in our awards season mini-series talking to writers behind this year’s Oscar and BAFTA contenders. This is a spoiler-filled conversation so if you haven’t seen The Trial Of The Chicago 7, hit pause now, go check it out on Netflix and then come back as we delve into every detail of this great movie. Support for this episode comes from Arc Studio – the beautifully-designed screenwriting programme whose intuitive interface and host of innovative features helps you get the most out of your writing time – and Coverfly , who curate the best screenwriting talent-discovery programs into one place and connect emerging screenwriters with industry professionals who can bring their ideas to screen. Script Apart is a podcast about the first-draft secrets behind great movies. Each episode, the screenwriter behind a beloved film shares with us their initial screenplay for that movie. We then talk through what changed, what didn’t and why on its journey to the big screen. All proceeds go to Black Minds Matter UK , the NHS Charities Covid-19 Appeal and the Film and TV Charity . Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek , with music from Stefan Bindley-Taylor. You can follow Script Apart on Twitter and Instagram . You can also email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com. Support the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, Ryland and Charlie meet up for another duo episode and two movies to delve into. With the release of the new Netflix film The Trial of The Chicago 7 written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, they thought a double feature was in order to round out the occasion. And they look into Bennett Miller's Moneyball from 2011, also written by Sorkin. Before the Heist Bracket starts they talk Voters Choice and dark horses. As well as recommendations for an Ed Harris double feature. All this and more on Spittin' Tha Reel Sh!t! To be a part of the action you need to join the official FB group. Just follow this link! https://m.facebook.com/groups/397783900310183

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by local actor Adam Yellen to discuss the film career of Aaron Sorkin. They begin by talking about his newest movie, The Trial of the Chicago 7 (now available on Netflix), and it's Oscar potential in this very strange year. They also discuss some of Sorkin's other films including The Social Network, Steve Jobs, and Moneyball . Finally, Michael and Adam share what they both think is TRASH this week! Michael also asks YOU to send in voice memos of what you think has been trash lately. Please send them in to thatstrashpod@gmail.com and you might be heard on a future episode!! Follow Michael at @mikewachowiak on Twitter/Instagram and @michaelwachowiak on TikTok. Visit jewishrepertorytheatre.com for information on their Digital Reading Series. You can stream their first of five readings, Bar Mitzvah Boy now through November 25th. Follow the podcast at @thatstrashpod on Twitter and Instagram, and That's Trash with Michael Wachowiak on Facebook. Have a question? Send it in to thatstrashpod@gmail.com. Visit our website at thatstrashpod.com.

Phedon Papamichael's latest project is The Trial of the Chicago 7, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. The bulk of the story centers on the 1969 trial of seven men accused of inciting a riot in the park outside of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In Phedon's view, a film is actually made three times: it's conceived in the writing process, developed during principal photography, then reinvented and finalized in the editing process. When working with a director and writer like Aaron Sorkin, the way the film is scripted is exactly what he wants to see on the screen. The person speaking must be on camera, and specific shots are needed to sync with the rhythm of his words, like a poem. Sorkin is not a technical filmmaker, and after their initial meeting, Phedon knew Sorkin would rely heavily on him for creating the visuals. Since the majority of the action takes place in the courtroom, Phedon had to generate visual interest, making sure they had the right lenses and angles to enhance the drama, and to get good reaction shots of the jury and spectators. He used the lighting within the courtroom to enhance the moods and tension, and adjusted the light coming through the windows to reflect the changing seasons. When shooting the protests in the park and the violent clashes with the police, the camera crew went hand-held documentary style. Some of the footage from the protests was actually intercut with real footage taken from a film called Medium Cool, a combination documentary/fiction film by famed cinematographer Haskell Wexler, who shot actual footage of the riots in the park from the 1968 Democratic National Convention. You can watch The Trial of the Chicago Seven streaming now on Netflix. Find Phedon Papamichael: https://www.phedonpapamichael.com/ Instagram: @papa2 Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com IT'S A BOOK GIVEAWAY! Enter to win the Video Palace book- Video Palace: In Search of the Eyeless Man Collected Stories- signed by our host, Ben Rock, who also authored one of the stories! The book expands the world of the Video Palace podcast that Ben directed for Shudder. http://videopalace.shudder.com/ TO WIN: SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel, LIKE and COMMENT on the "How To Vote" breakdown we just posted! We will randomly select a winner from the comments. We're expanding and adding to our YouTube channel, so look for new content there, too! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNQIhe3yjQJG72EjZJBRI1w Find out even more about this episode, with extensive show notes and links: http://camnoir.com/ep96/ Website: www.camnoir.com Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz

Actor/improv legend Will McLaughlin (SUPERSTORE, WRECKED, UCB) drops by the studio to express his love for another legend, Aaron Sorkin (as a body of work). How often does Will watch THE (entire) WEST WING? Does Steven have the acting chops to read a whole Sorkin "monulogue"? And what's Will's most impressive credit to date that's not listed above (we’ll just say it now: he’s the former coach of the hosts’ improv team Direct To Video)? Listen to find out. Also, Sasha and Steven recommend TRIAL AND ERROR (formerly on NBC) and the supercut of Sam Waterson's clips from NEWSROOM that may or may not exist. Email us at shutuppod@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @shutupiloveit1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shutupiloveit1/

Actor/improv legend Will McLaughlin (SUPERSTORE, WRECKED, UCB) drops by the studio to express his love for another legend, Aaron Sorkin (as a body of work). How often does Will watch THE (entire) WEST WING? Does Steven have the acting chops to read a whole Sorkin "monulogue"? And what's Will's most impressive credit to date that's not listed above (we’ll just say it now: he’s the former coach of the hosts’ improv team Direct To Video)? Listen to find out. Also, Sasha and Steven recommend TRIAL AND ERROR (formerly on NBC) and the supercut of Sam Waterson's clips from NEWSROOM that may or may not exist. Email us at shutuppod@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @shutupiloveit1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shutupiloveit1/

Actor/improv legend Will McLaughlin (SUPERSTORE, WRECKED, UCB) drops by the studio to express his love for another legend, Aaron Sorkin (as a body of work). How often does Will watch THE (entire) WEST WING? Does Steven have the acting chops to read a whole Sorkin "monulogue"? And what's Will's most impressive credit to date that's not listed above (we’ll just say it now: he’s the former coach of the hosts’ improv team Direct To Video)? Listen to find out. Also, Sasha and Steven recommend TRIAL AND ERROR (formerly on NBC) and the supercut of Sam Waterson's clips from NEWSROOM that may or may not exist. Email us at shutuppod@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @shutupiloveit1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shutupiloveit1/

We’ve reached the end of the fourth season, and the end of Aaron Sorkin’s tenure on The West Wing. For this special farewell, Aaron himself joined us on stage at the historic Town Hall in New York to teach us how to say goodbye. He surprised us with his candor, and we surprised Aaron and the audience with special guest Emily Procter, as well as heartfelt messages sent in by the cast and crew. For more, visit thewestwingweekly.com/424 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin joins Josh and Hrishi for a special episode. Aaron reflects on the experience of making the first season of the West Wing while making the second season of Sports Night at the same time. We look back on the previous season, and look ahead to the upcoming one. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices