Origin Story is a conversational podcast that interviews creators about their lives, their work, and what's fueling their creations. Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben Thorp.
In this episode of Study Hall, returning guest Joe Ostrander (of The Joeys fame) helps unpack the Killers of the Flower Moon. Does Scorsese still have the juice? When is the best time to pee during this movie? Should Joe be tried at the Hague for his current top ten 2023 movies list? These questions and so much more on the latest episode of Study Hall.
Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben Thorp
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Cover art and website design by Melody Hirsch
Original Study Hall Art by J. Dylan Denison
Origin Story original score by Ryan Hopper
24 Oct 2023
Jacob Geller on the Evolution of Video Essays and Games Criticism
Jacob Geller is a YouTube video-essayist whose work grapples with video games, history, politics, empathy, and more. Recently his criticism has engaged with the politics of climate change and art in the pre-apocalypse as well as media preservation in the digital age.
We talked with him about video essays as an art form and what it means that they are the most popular form of criticism.
Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben Thorp
You can learn more about Jacob Geller here.
Visit our website: Originstory.show
Follow us on Twitter @originstory_
Do you have feedback or questions for us? Email us theoriginstorypod@gmail.com
Cover art and website design by Melody Hirsch
Origin Story original score by Ryan Hopper
3 Oct 2023
Christine Lai (Landscapes) on How Art Endures Even After Apocalypse
Christine Lai grew up in Canada and lived in England for six years during graduate studies. She holds a PhD in English Literature from University College London. Landscapes was shortlisted for the inaugural Novel Prize. Christine currently lives in Vancouver.
We talk to Christine about Landscapes and our enduring relationship to art - even at the end of the world.
Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben Thorp
You can learn more about Christine Lai here.
Visit our website: Originstory.show
Follow us on Twitter @originstory_
Do you have feedback or questions for us? Email us theoriginstorypod@gmail.com
Cover art and website design by Melody Hirsch
Origin Story original score by Ryan Hopper
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