About this episode
Hello, Hello! Happy Holidays from Chris, Nick, Papa Bear, Intern Sam, and the team at MAKE IT! In this episode, the MAKE IT crew discuss their favorite moments from 2024 in a Holiday Season "clip show." Including one showcasing a heated debate between the hosts about the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, and another highlighting a discussion about representation in Hollywood. We also share clips that discuss : - The importance of authentic representation in media and the need to push Hollywood to better reflect the diversity of the real world - The challenges independent filmmakers face in securing funding and distribution compared to major studios - The role of nostalgia and familiarity in driving audiences to sequels and reboots over original content - The generational differences in attitudes towards sequels and superhero movies Products, software, websites, people, and places mentioned in the podcast: - Otter.ai - Kendrick Lamar - Drake - Chasing, Chasing Amy documentary - Sav Rogers - Alex Schmider - GLAAD - Barbie - Beetlejuice - Deadpool & Wolverine - Inside Out 2 - Toy Story - Shrek - Twisters - Blink Twice - Humans of New York - Brandon Stanton - Winnie the Pooh - Blood and Honey - Avengers Assemble - Bambi - Tinker Bell - Pinocchio - Peter Pan - Sharknado - Thunder Levin - Beverly Hills 90210 - Coke Daniels - Micah Simms - Nintendo - Letterboxd - Chris Blake - Josh Moody - Ted Welch - Motke Dapp - Eddie Griffin - Anthony Anderson - Method Man - Michael Imperioli - Bai Ling - John Amos - Norman Lear - Esther Rolle - Film Riot - Dexter Strong Buell - Derek Mindler - Aaron Irons - Josh Croft - Rostam Zafari - Nicholas Mihm - LMNT Chocolate Salt We are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And your support makes our work possible. Every subscriber, rating, and review matters. So, if you like what we're doing, please consider subscribing, rating, or giving us a review. Cheers, and best of luck on your filmmaking journey. #MAKEIT All Links: https://beacons.ai/themakeitpodcast Subscribe to our newsletter at www.bonsai.film/subscribe Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy