INTERVIEW SPECIAL!

In this episode of The Clap Podcast, Will Frost sits down with renowned production designer Philip Messina to discuss his incredible career in film. Philip shares fascinating insights into his work on the new A24 horror film Heretic, including collaborating with Hugh Grant and crafting the space of Grant's character, Mr Reed.

We also dive into his experiences working on major franchises like The Hunger Games and Ocean’s Eleven, as well as his experience working with film on 8 Mile. Philip offers behind-the-scenes stories, his creative process, and what it takes to bring films to life through production design.

Highlights:

0:00 Intro

01:30 Working with Hugh Grant

07:40 Designing for Horror

14:40 Collaboration with DOP

22:47 Designing 'The Hunger Games' franchise

31:21 Designing the Ocean's trilogy

37:47 Collaboration between Production Designer and Stunt Team

40:59 Difference between working on film vs digital

45:13 Advice to aspiring filmmakers

If you’re a fan of film or aspiring to work in the industry, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration from one of the best in the industry.

Check out Heretic in theatres now!

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Guest Starring Philip Messina

In this episode of The Clap Podcast, Will Frost is joined by special guest Aaliyah Walker to dive into the success stories of actors who’ve made the leap to directing. From Hollywood legends to indie powerhouses, we explore how their creative vision has led to some of the best films of recent years. We’ll be talking about the standout wins from directors like Jordan Peele, Clint Eastwood, Michael B. Jordan, and Greta Gerwig, and how their acting background shaped their success behind the camera. Tune in for a deep dive into Hollywood's most successful actor-to-director transformations!

0:00 Intro

08:03 Jordan Peele

15:53 Clint Eastwood

21:00 Greta Gerwig

28:16 Jon Favreau

34:33 Donald Glover

40:12 Kenneth Branaugh

42:04 Ben Stiller

42:44 Actors to Directors with the most potential

49:21 Actors that would make good Directors

57:31 Most surprising directorial debut

1:04:59 Films from Actors turned Directors that have had the biggest cultural impact

1:07:00 Conclusion

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The Clap Podcast discusses the latest Film and TV news including the new trailer for Mickey 17, announcement of a new Oceans movie and the tragic passing of James Earl Jones. Will Frost and Aaliyah Walker also discuss the 2024 remake of 'Speak No Evil' starring James McAvoy as well as Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'.

Intro - 00:00:00

Rebel Ridge - 00:12:44

Mickey 17 Trailer - 00:14:51

Coke vs Pepsi Film in Development - 00:19:25

Remembering James Earl Jones - 00:22:59

New 'Oceans' Film in the works - 00:27:22

Regent Cinema in Ballarat reopening by Palace Cinemas - 00:30:09

Box Office - 00:32:09

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review - 00:34:50

Speak No Evil Review - 00:41:46

New Movies in Theatres - 00:49:59

Conclusion - 00:53:19

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The Clap Podcast discusses the new entry in the Alien franchise...ALIEN ROMULUS in this weeks episode. From director Fede Álvarez comes the new sci-fi horror film available in theatres now. Will is joined by special guest Blake Fonti as they give their non-spoiler and spoiler thoughts on ALIEN: ROMULUS and discuss their thoughts on the franchise as a whole.

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Timecodes:

00:00 - INTRODUCTION

03:35 - Alien Franchise Discussion

10:04 - ALIEN: ROMULUS Non-Spoiler Discussion

16:57 - ALIEN: ROMULUS Spoiler Discussion

31:35 - Box Office Performance

32:00 - ALIEN Franchise Trivia

35:05 - CONCLUSION

Thank You For Listening!

This week The Clap Podcast has its first audio + VISUAL episode! Will Frost and special guest Emma Hayes discuss their experiences making short films at University. They also discuss the latest Film and TV news...including the Megalopolis trailer removal for falsified quotes on Francis Ford Coppola's previous films, as well as the theatrically released Coraline remaster. IN ADDITION, Emma and Will delve into the It Ends With Us marketing controversy and all the announcements from Disney at D23.

Thank you for listening!

Timestamps:

• 00:08:30 - Will and Emma's Short Film Production Experience
• 00:08:30 - Coraline Remaster
• 00:12:21 - Emma's thoughts on 'Kinds of Kindness'
• 00:18:41 - Megalopolis Trailer
• 00:25:30 - 'It Ends With Us' Controversy
• 00:30:26 - MIFF
• 00:33:40 - D23 Announcements
• 00:44:48 - New releases this week
• 00:45:43 - Sofia Coppola Trivia

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Hosted by - Will Frost ( @Will.Frost_ )

Guest Starring - Emma Hayes

Welcome back to The Clap Podcast! This week, we’ve got a MARVEL-ous special lined up for you! Join host Will Frost and special guest Luca Di Natale as they dive deep into the summer blockbuster Deadpool and Wolverine. We’ll break down all the spoiler-filled highlights and surprises from the film. Plus, we’re covering all the biggest news and reveals from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, including the jaw-dropping announcement that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU as Dr. Doom!

Timestamps:

• 00:40 - Deadpool and Wolverine
• 53:20 - Marvel News Update and Discussion

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Welcome back to The Clap Podcast! Join Will and Brie for a special mid-year review as we recap our personal hits and misses from the year's most talked-about films. We look at how the industry has performed so far and where we believe the year will go. We discuss the competitive drama of "Challengers" to the high-octane action in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," we cover the standout moments and surprises. We'll also discuss the under-appreciated "The Fall Guy," the suspense of "The Watchers," and the emotional journey of "Inside Out 2." Tune in for our thoughts on these films and more!

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Email: theclappodcast1@gmail.com

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This week special guest Brie Bartleet and Will Frost discuss the latest in Film and TV news. Brad Pitt's 'F1' has been given a summer of 2025 theatrical release date as well as Sony have confirmed an Uncharted 2 is on the way. This week has seen major trailers drop, including Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator 2' and "We Live In Time' from A24. IN ADDITION, Will and Brie review Ti West's latest entry into the 'X' franchise 'MaXXXine' as well as some of the June films including 'Inside Out 2', 'Despicable Me 4' and 'The Bikeriders'

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