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A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of them has a gun...what could possibly go wrong? A darkly comic reboot of Chekhov’s classic THE SEAGULL, this rollicking tale examines the pitfalls of making art and making love in modern day America. THE NEW COLOSSUS, A new audio drama inspired by Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull. Written by Tamara Kissane. Produced by Artist Soapbox + Soapbox Audio Collective. www.artistsoapbox.org
What's a movie that both Chris and Travis have seen several times and love with a fiery passion? That's right: Black Swan. Which means they're primed and ready to go with what many consider to be Darren Aronofsky's masterpiece. They discuss all the little touches Aronofsky brings to a familiar tale that allows Black Swan to flourish and have a life…
Of all the explanations on Film Colossus, Prisoners has perhaps been the most popular over the past several years. What about this movie drives such passion in moviegoers? Chris, who loves this movie, and Travis, who absolutely does not love this movie, are here to provide some answers. They discuss the thematic intricacies of the film, as well as …
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Triangle of Sadness (2022)
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Ah, the movie industry's favorite topic these days: classism. From Parasite to Shoplifters to Nightcrawler, it's been one of the most praised and rewarded topics in recent memory. And that continued with Triangle of Sadness, which won the Palme d'Or last year. But does the film's criticism of economic structures own the necessary punch? Chris and T…
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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
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One of this year's Oscar favorites is the Martin McDonagh dark comedy The Banshees of Inisherin. The movie is packed full of symbolism that Chris and Travis are excited to unpack. But...did they actually like the movie? In this episode, they discuss their complicated feelings with this film. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-fr…
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Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
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Back in 2022, everybody in the world loved Everything Everywhere All At Once...except two guys. Yes, you guessed it: Chris and Travis. But TWIST! ONE OF THEM HAS HAD A CHANGE OF HEART!? Find who and why and how in Film Colossus's deep dive into everybody's favorite movie of the year. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then…
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Magic Mike's Last Dance | Midsommar | You People | Jurassic World: Dominion
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Chris and Travis discuss the movies they've watched over the past two weeks. Travis's favorite was Magic Mike's Last Dance, while his least favorite was You People. Chris's favorite was Midsommar, and his least favorite was Jurassic World: Dominion. Other movies discussed in this episode: La La Land; Sullivan's Travels; Black Panther; Casino; The A…
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Knock at the Cabin (2023)
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Knock knock...who's there? It's two movie nerds who want to dive painstakingly deep into M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller, Knock at the Cabin. Chris and Travis discuss Shyamalan's contentious history with the movie-going public, what makes his movies work (and not work), and how Knock at the Cabin could have upped its game. If you'd like to sup…
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Tár | Women Talking | Infinity Pool | The Lost City
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Finally, a movie rankings episode that goes completely off the rails. After Chris and Travis rank all the movies they've watched over the past two weeks, they get lost in a deep, spiraling debate about Tár—a movie Chris liked and Travis hated. If you want to read about every movie Chris and Travis ranked and watched this week, check out their lists…
Chris (and the rest of the world) loves The Batman. While Travis...well. He has some issues. Today they go deep on the latest Batman by breaking down the movie's thematic journey, debating the best and worst performances, and considering Travis's biggest criticisms of the film. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join …
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The Menu | The Pale Blue Eye | Terrifier 2 | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
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Chris and Travis talk about all the movies they watched this week—including their favorites and least favorites. If you want to read about every movie Chris and Travis ranked and watched this week, check out their lists on Film Colossus. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! Learn more about your ad cho…
Chris and Travis break down the first critical darling of 2023: M3gan. Was it a successfully campy movie that had fun with the formula? Did M3gan serve as a symbolic representation of culture's obsession with AI? Was there enough dancing? (No, no there wasn't.) If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! Also…
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Avatar: The Way of Water | The Banshees of Inisherin | Ticket to Paradise | Falling Down
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Chris and Travis talk about all the movies they watched this week—and where those films rank on their all-time movie rankings. This week they discuss Avatar: The Way of Water, The Banshees of Inisherin, Ticket to Paradise, and Falling Down. If you want to read about every movie Chris and Travis ranked and watched this week, check out their lists on…
Chris and Travis count down their least favorite movies of 2022. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către New School Critics
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The Best Movies of 2022 | Part 2
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Chris and Travis continue counting down their favorite movies of 2022. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către New School Critics
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The Best Movies of 2022 | Part 1
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Welcome to Film Colossus! To kick things off, Chris and Travis will count down their favorite movies of the year. If you'd like to support the show and hear episodes ad-free, then join our Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către New School Critics
Chris Lambert and Travis Bean are your guide to the movies. Entertaining, insightful discussions about movies and the latest in movie news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către New School Critics
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Jesus Pancake Trailer - Jesus Pancake
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Microwaves, family secrets, and the Potential of a Pancake converge in this zany dark comedy about a middle-aged woman reckoning with her power for the first time. Jesus Pancake is a new scripted audio fiction series from Artist Soapbox and the Soapbox Audio Collective. Nine episodes of Season One will be released FALL 2022. Subscribe via your favo…
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168: Chinese Girl Wants Vote: Trailblazer Mabel Lee: an audio play for young audiences - Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative Process
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How about a special summer treat? This episode is a short audio play for middle-school kids created by the Curious Theatre Collective. *** Founded in 2016, Curious Theatre Collective creates original, interdisciplinary educational theater programming that inspires audiences to follow their curiosity, persevere through challenges, and believe in the…
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And Eat It, Too by Ashley-Ruth Bernier (new scripted audio fiction) - Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative Process
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Listen to the third of three excerpts developed by the Food for Thought Project, a year-long writing lab for aspiring audio dramatists. And Eat It, Too was written by Ashley-Ruth Bernier. SUMMARY: Jolie, an optimistic and talented baker in an impoverished island community, finds herself at a crossroads when a high-stakes, hugely popular cake decora…
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I’m Not Here Right Now by Shea Stanley (new scripted audio fiction) - Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative Process
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Listen to the second of three excerpts developed by the Food for Thought Project, a year-long writing lab for aspiring audio dramatists. I'm Not Here Right Now was written by Shea Stanley. SUMMARY: Ella graduated college 6 months ago and is still living in her college town after her mom’s death kept her from moving away for a super cool journalism …
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Crocodile Twins by Tori Grace Nichols (new scripted audio fiction) - Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative Process
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Listen to the first of three excerpts developed by the Food for Thought Project, a year-long writing lab for aspiring audio dramatists. Crocodile Twins was written by Tori Grace Nichols. SUMMARY: LaLa is a rambunctious adoptee from the Philippines living overseas on an American military base. Rey is quiet and obedient, and likes to help at his fami…
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THE NEW COLOSSUS actor interviews: Part Two
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This is the second of two episodes that feature short interviews with the cast of THE NEW COLOSSUS audio drama (released in April 2020). This episode features half of the cast, all of whom play the more experienced generation of characters. 💕😊 You’ll hear from Michael Foley, Susannah Hough, John Jimerson and Edith Snow, interviewed by Kaley Morriso…
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THE NEW COLOSSUS actor interviews: Part one
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In April 2020, Artist Soapbox released our second full length scripted audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS. This is the first of two episodes that feature short interviews with the cast of THE NEW COLOSSUS audio drama (released in April 2020). This episode features half of the cast, all of whom play the younger generation of characters. 😊💕 You’ll hear fro…
Episode 6 of 6: A continuation of episode 5. Full of fractures and farewells, this is the final episode of The New Colossus. *Featuring a musical number written and performed by Skylar Gudasz. (Masha) *Excerpt of The Waste Land a poem by T.S. Elliot *** The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL.…
Episode 5 of 6: Three years have passed. Much has changed, and unfortunately much has remained the same. New arrivals and impending departures, and always….’art.’ This is the beginning of Act Two. *Featuring original music written and performed by Skylar Gudasz (Masha). *** The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s class…
Episode 4 of 6: Welcome to Fun, Fun, Fun Day! Irina’s the MC of this backyard blow out that includes arm-wrestling, jockeying for position, public performances, and passion. This is the end of Act One. *Featuring a musical number written and performed by Edith Snow (Irina). *** The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s c…
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Tell me something that you didn’t plan.
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Episode 3 of 6: Clothes come off and feelings surface. Paulie and Irina come undone. Trig unleashes the dragon. Konrad roves with his camera. Trig and Nina go fishing. *** The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL. A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of …
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What did you think of my play?
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Episode 2 of 6: Konrad solicits feedback from friends and family about THE NEW COLOSSUS. “The New Colossus Feedback Sessions with Konrad Arkin. We’re rolling.” *** The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL. A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of them has…
Episode 1 of 6: Semi-famous actor, Irina Arkin, returns to her hometown to experience THE NEW COLOSSUS, her son’s original performance piece. Irina’s tart review: “It needs a colossal amount of work.” *Featuring original music written by Skylar Gudasz (Masha) and performed by the cast. *** The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton…
The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL. CONTENT WARNING: The New Colossus Audio drama is rated R for content. Episodes contain: explicit language, lust and sexual situations, gunfire, death, dysfunctional conversations, illness, bad theatre, anti-patriotism, drinking, and arm-wrestling. You’l…
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Humble Beginnings + Interview with B.A.D
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Welcome to the first Colossus Music Podcast! Today Leo and Chris talk a bit about ourselves then dive into some of the latest industry news (Chance the Rapper’s Album, XXL Freshman Cyphers, and Rolling Loud NYC). Then later, rising Boston rapper B.A.D joins the show to discuss what he has been up to since his Sit Down Series back in February. He jo…
