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Discussing and analyzing movies with the filmmakers who made them or by myself to learn more about the film and uncover deeper meanings.
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In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic sits down with Malcolm Kelner who delivered a performance of a lifetime as the bartender in "Obsession" (2026).Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Malcolm KelnerFollow Malcolm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/malcolmkelner/?hl=en
In this episode of Pysho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the writer, director, and star of "Mooch" (2025), Jeff Ryan.Watch Mooch here: https://www.moochfilm.com/#watch Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Jeff RyanFollow Jeff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justjeffryan/?hl=en
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the director of the viral short film "Essentially Amy", Ari Groobman.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Ari GroobmanFollow Ari on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ari_groobman/
In this episode Vic sits down with Dylan Clark to discuss his recent movie deal for "Portrait of God" with Jordan Peele and Sam Raimi as well as his recent short horror film that he wrote and directed called "Catcher". Chapters 0:00 Catcher 10:52 Portrait of God Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Dylan Clark Follow Dylan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dylanmcclarkus/?hl=en
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by Victor Molero, the Production Designer on season 2 of "The Night Manager".Chapters0:00 Intro0:32 Ropers Colombian Hideout Set4:48 Using Light and Color to Tell a Story7:27 The Gold Museum Set8:38 Using a Real Location to Create a Fictional Set10:50 Difficulty of Using a Location in London11:34 Watch this if you want to see more of Victor’s WorkFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Victor MoleroFollow Victor on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vimolero/?hl=en
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the Director of Photography, Andy Rydzewski to discuss his work on "Friendship" (2024) starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, directed by Andrew DeYoung. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:35 Indie and Big Budget Filmmaking 11:43 Being a Jack of all Trades Filmmaker 17:50 Friendship Theater Experience 23:50 Not liking your own work 28:30 The Zooms in Friendship 44:09 Shooting and Directing a Film 50:53 Making short films 55:40 The Value of Experience 1:06:20 All Things Friendship 1:39:48 Outro Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Andy Rydzewski Follow Andy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/filmandy/?hl=en
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by actor, Amanda Christine who plays Ronnie Grogan on the HBO series, "IT: Welcome to Derry". Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Amanda Christine Follow Amanda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amanda1christine/?hl=en
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by one of the editors of "IT: Welcome to Derry", Esther Sokolow, to discuss her work on the tv series.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Esther SokolowFollow Esther on IG: https://www.instagram.com/esthersok/
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by Production Designer Matt Likely to discuss his work designing the sets on "The Institute".Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Matt LikelyFollow Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mlikely/?hl=enWatch Matt's Behind the scenes videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxBxXQouKN8
In this episode, Vic is joined by Cinematographer Matt Windon who worked on both "Alien Earth" and "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf" to discuss his work on those projects.Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: @bigvicmediaGuest: Matt WindonFollow Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattwindon_dp/
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined once again by Author, Screen Writer, and retired U.S. Navy Seal, Jack Carr to discuss The Terminal List: Dark Wolf and his latest novel, Cry Havoc.Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: @bigvicmediaGuest: Jack CarrFollow Jack on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackcarrusa/?hl=en
In this episode, Vic is joined by Paul Daley, one of the Directors of Photography on "The Righteous Gemstones", to discuss Season 4 Episode 1: "Prelude", which you may know as the Civil War episode starring Bradley Cooper. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Paul Daley Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:27 Tempted to shoot on film 2:00 The halation 2:40 Recording audio in a wide shot 3:26 Shot composition 6:13 Lighting a scene with candles 8:10 Lighting exteriors at night 10:04 Danny McBride’s directing 10:55 Creating a custom light 13:08 The frontline civil war battle 17:29 POV shot 18:48 Replicating Civil War photos 21:21 Filming under white tents in the daylight
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vis is joined by Anna Terrazas, the Costume Designer on "Eddington" (2025) directed by Ari Aster.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the Director of Photography (Gregory Middleton) and the Production Designer (John Paino) of Netflix's "Sirens" to discuss the cinematography, the sets, and how they crafted the visuals of the show. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Where was Sirens filmed 2:02 The significance of the pillars in the house 2:42 The visual aesthetic of Sirens 4:40 Creating a hospital or filming in a hospital 5:47 Using tight angles to tell a story 7:57 The WAP scene 10:09 The artwork in the house 10:58 Decorating Ethan’s house with intention 13:04 The use of mirrors in Sirens 17:50 How they filmed Barnaby flying into the window 19:20 The cliffside stairs 20:27 The perfect sunset at the end of the series 21:53 John working on The Last of Us 22:40 Does being an award winning filmmaker help your career 24:57 Outro Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guests: Gregory Middleton and John Paino Follow Gregory on IG: https://www.instagram.com/middlecam/?hl=en
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by Vanja Cernjul to discuss the cinematography of "House of The Dragon" as well as his experience filming "Crazy Rich Asians". Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Guest: Vanja Cernjul Follow Vanja on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vanjacernjul/?hl=en
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic , Vic is joined by the host of the new comedic web series The Perfect Parfait , Hunter Cope. Vic and Hunter talk about growing up in LA, going to high school with McLovin' (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), his web series, and the struggles that comedies are facing in the film industry. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Guest: Hunter Cope Follow Hunter on IG: https://www.instagram.com/huntercopelovesyou/ Watch The Perfect Parfait : https://www.youtube.com/@perfectparfaitshow
In this episode, Vic is joined once again by Lorcan Finnegan, the director of "Nocebo", "Vivarium", and now "The Surfer" starring Nicolas Cage.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Lorcan FinneganFollow Lorcan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lorcanfinnegan/?hl=en
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by Timothy Hautekiet, the director of "Me Myself and The Void" (2024) to discuss how Timothy filmed a movie in a black void as well as getting the film funded and distributed. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Timothy Hautekiet Follow Timothy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrtimh/?hl=en
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by the Costume Designer on "House of David", Mayou Trikerioti. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:27 House of David getting a season 2 1:33 Mayou’s background 3:57 Theater vs film costume design 5:54 Transitioning from short films to full length films and tv 8:43 Season 2 House of David 9:51 How much time Mayou had to design Season 1 10:50 The size of the costume department 11:51 How many costumes were made? 13:42 The hand stitching 16:05 Researching 1000 BC clothing 19:53 Color theory in the dyes 21:56 Designing the costume for Goliath 22:48 Aging the costumes 24:46 Collaborating with other departments 27:24 The costume jewelry 30:02 Using scripts and descriptions to begin the designs 32:46 Reading the Bible in preparation 34:13 Costume designers are irreplaceable 38:28 Outro Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Mayou Trikerioti Follow Mayou on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayoutrikerioti/
In this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined once again by director Mike Pecci to discuss his latest short film "Come Home" (2023) as well as his journey as a director trying to break through in Hollywood. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:28 The driving force for “Come Home” 9:36 How the Hollywood machine works 21:10 How the film festival circuit works 27:53 Raising a film budget through sponsors 34:16 Filming with an underwater tank 35:51 Cigarette continuity in “Come Home” 37:41 Creating the monster in “Come Home” 42:55 Filmmaking trick - lens whacking 47:30 Most intriguing guest on Mike’s podcast 49:54 I made “12KM” go viral 50:43 Intriguing guest continued 52:53 The worst guest on Mike’s podcast 01:01:30 Film festival circuit continued 01:10:19 Directing sucks 01:14:35 The Kevin Smith strategy 01:21:58 Making genuine friends is key 01:35:34 Outro Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1 Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirt Listen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2Id Guest: Mike Pecci Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikepecci/?hl=en
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