SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: Special Effects: A Short History

SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: What's the deal with Bond, James Bond?

James Bond, the most infamous secret agent ever to grace the silver screen, originated in the pages of British author Ian Fleming's novels. Amateur agents Josh and Chuck uncover all sorts of Bond trivia in this action-packed episode. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: How Steadicams Work

There have been many inventions that have advanced filmmaking, but maybe none as important as the steadicam. Invented in the mid-70s, it literally changed the way movie making happened, and made the impossible possible. Learn about the fascinating history behind this amazing technology today. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: How the MPAA Works

You may be surprised to learn those ubiquitous ratings, from G to NC-17, put on movies in America are actually handed down by anonymous employees of a secretive organization that serves as a lobbying firm for Hollywood's six biggest studios. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: Josh and Chuck's List of Horror Movies that Changed the Genre

Once in a while a movie comes along that's so forward-thinking it changes the way that horror is done. A new subgenre is spawned, new tropes are established, and audiences are more terrified than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: Special Effects: A Short History

Special effects have been around since the first movies. In fact, the techniques the earliest filmmakers created are still around today, we just use computers to do them faster and cheaper. Put on your beret and get ready for SYSK film class. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.