Episode 8 - "Ex Machina"

Film is a medium that incorporates audio to emphasize the visuals on screen. This is so fundamental to the craft that during the era of silent films theaters would have a pianist or even a orchestra play live during shows. On this episode, Cat and Fer showcase some of their favorite soundtracks while exploring the importance of music in film. Songs featured in this episode: 1:33 Arrival (2016) - Max Richter 2:08 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) - Hans Zimmer 2:40 Sherlock Holmes (2010) - Hans Zimmer 2:48 Inception (2010) - Hans Zimmer 3:02 Harry Potter (2001) - John Williams 3:15 Jurassic Park (1993) - John Williams 3:50 The Grand Budapest Hotel. (2014) - Alexandre Desplat 4:07  The Imitation Game (2014) - Alexandre Desplat 4:23 The Shape of Water (2017) - Alexandre Desplat 6:00 Titanic (1997) - James Horner & Will Jennings 7:17 Edward Scissorhands (1990) - Danny Elfman 7:33 Corpse Bride (2005) - Danny Elfman 8:27 Fight Club (1999) - The Pixies 8:43 The Road to El Dorado (2000) - Elton John 9:09 Coraline (2009) - Danny Elfman & Bruno Coulais 10:12 Howl's Moving Castle (2004) - Joe Hisaishi 10:24 La La Land (2016) - Justin Hurwitz 11:27 Pulp Fiction (1994) - Urge Overkill 12:07 Lady in the Water (2006) - James Newton Howard 12:40 Moonlight (2016) - Nicholas Britell 13:55 Insidious (2010) - Tiny Tim 14:25 - Get Out (2017) - Flanagan & Allen 14:42 Get Out (2017) - Michael Abels 15:20 Yesterday (2019) - The Beatles 15:37 Across the Universe (2007) - The Beatles 17:14 Fight Club (1999) - The Pixies 17:37 Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Stealers Wheel 17:55 Goodfellas (1990) - Cream 18:33 The Godfather (1972) - Nino Rota 18:48 The Lobster (2015) - Alfred Schnittke 19:45 Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) - Alexandre Desplat 20:14 The Dark Knight (2008) - Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard 20:27 Jaws (1975) - John Williams 20:38 Star Wars (1977) - John Williams 21:27 Indiana Jones (1981) - John Williams An open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥 Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena

Oscar nominated and awarded, Alex Garland's directorial debut Ex Machina (2014) is described as "'Frankenstein' redreamed as a 21st-century battle of the sexes" (Guy Lodge, Variety). Or is it? On this episode, Cat and Fer put this sci-fi film to the test and see if it stands up to their cinematic standards. An open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥 Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena

When looking down the countless "Top 100 Movies" lists online, one film seems to always reappear: Citizen Kane (1941). Orson Welles's directorial debut, few other films have received both the praise and ire of movie buffs quite like CK. On this episode, Cat and Fer pick sides as they break down the best and worst Citizen Kane has to offer. An open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥 Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena

"I want to be a producer when I grow up," said the young filmmaker. But do you exactly know what that intel? While being a producer sounds like a cushy title where you get all the glory without the guts, do you know what to do when an actor freaks out on set? When the camera isn't working properly and the location owner is ready to kick you out? Or how to market and distribute your prized film once all the blood, sweat, and tears are done? On this episode, Cat and Fer welcome Vasisth Sukul as he shares his experience -  the good, the bad, and the ugly - as a producer at his own production company. Find Vasisth at: @vasisthsukul / @uandsproductions / Arx Podcast An open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥  Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena

While film school can be an amazing time for learning and networking, there are a number of things that only real-world experience can teach you about the film industry. On this episode, Cat and Fer welcome fellow filmmaker Kamila Hampl as she shares her growing pains as a young entrepreneur. Find Kamila at: @sharingmindspodcast / @glass.elephant An open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥  Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena

Winner of both the Palme d'Or and the Academy Award for Best Picture, Bong Joon Ho's Parasite (2019) took the cinema world by storm for its uniqueness, cross-cultural relatability and unpredictable plot. On this episode, Cat and Fer break down their favorite elements of this film with a special guest!  Find Simeon at: ig: @poormangames / @simeontoast_crunch 🎙️: Backyard Critic An open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥  Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena

Whether it is used as an aesthetic feature or storytelling tool, color is one of the most versatile elements in film-making. On this episode, Cat and Fer breakdown their favorite use of color in a number of films. An open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥 Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena

And we're back! A lot has happened during these past few months; from Covid-19 to the Black Lives Matter movement, Cat and Fer are here to discuss the current changes the film industry is going through. With special guest, Simeon Ruiz P. Narcis, join us for a discussion on where we think films are headed!  Find Simeon at: ig: @poormangames / @simeontoast_crunch 🎙️: Backyard Critic An open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥 Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena

On this episode, Cat and Fer break down the strange, dystopian film The Lobster (2015) by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos.  An open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥 Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena

Lights, camera, podcast! Get to know the hosts of the Red Pill Blue Pill Podcast - Cat and Fer! This is an open discussion podcast about all things film. Either take the "red pill" and face the harsh truth about your favorite movies, or, take the "blue pill" and live in blissful ignorance. 🎙️🔥 Found on: Anchor / Apple / Google / Spotify / + more! Hosted by Catherine Mairena & Fernanda Lamuño. ig: @rpbppodcast "Stranger Pills" by Alec Druth / ig: @intergrandoffical "Pill Wave" by Saadin Dassum / ig: @saadindassum Graphic Design by Nathalie Mairena