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Comedy, Interviews, Uncategorized

Colin Mochrie’s Thoughts on Comedy

I asked Colin Mochrie to give my students his thoughts on comedy and film. Continue reading Colin Mochrie’s Thoughts on Comedy

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Interviews, Uncategorized

Leah O’Rourke’s Thoughts on Comedy

Below is a video on Leah O’Rourke’s thoughts on comedy to my film class. Continue reading Leah O’Rourke’s Thoughts on Comedy

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Comedy, Drama, Genre, Special, Uncategorized, YouTube

Succession (HBO) and Aristotle’s Characteristics of a Tragedy (The Poetics)

In this video, I explain how Aristotle’s ideas of what makes a tragedy help to explain the enormous success of HBO’s hit series, “Succession.” Continue reading Succession (HBO) and Aristotle’s Characteristics of a Tragedy (The Poetics)

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Interviews, Talk of the Lobby, Uncategorized

Danny Woodburn’s Thoughts for My Film Comedy Class

I recently asked Danny Woodburn, celebrated television and film actor, to provide my students some thoughts about comedy. He didn’t disappoint! Here are his thoughts! Here is a montage of Danny Woodburn moments . . . . And here is an iconic scene from Seinfeld: Continue reading Danny Woodburn’s Thoughts for My Film Comedy Class

Unknown's avatarQV 2019February 18, 2021January 26, 2022Leave a comment
Interviews, Talk of the Lobby, Uncategorized

Fred Stoller’s Thoughts for My Film Comedy Students

I recently asked multi-talented television and film star Fred Stoller to share some thoughts with my students. He came through with a very thoughtful video Continue reading Fred Stoller’s Thoughts for My Film Comedy Students

Unknown's avatarQV 2019February 16, 2021February 17, 2021Leave a comment

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