Reel Poets

Reel Poets Episode 013 Big Fish (feat Mey-ling Perez)

Reel Poets continue to cast our lines and grab our reels and realness for another incredible episode, this time with the inimitable author of Amar, Perder, Y Renacer [https://www.amazon.com/Amar-Perder-Renacer-Poesia-Spanish/dp/B0CD3C7FCC?ref_=ast_author_mpb], Mey-ling Perez. Mey-ling was named for a character in the Bruce Lee Classic, Enter the Dragon - but Scottt knows the name from his favorite Chinese Restaurant he use to go with his family growing up just outside his hometown of Edison in the neighboring Metuchen, New Jersey on Main Street. Even though Mey-ling's family is not of Asian descent, she has found her name to be a portal into a culture she might not have otherwise known, similar to Scottt's experiences with his son Bonzai, poetically named for a combination platter of his mother Bonnie, a Chinese horticultural practice/Japanese term symbolizing long life of 10,000 years and a sc-fi classic across the 8th dimension. Mey-ling means beautiful spirit and true to form she dazzles and charms with her stories, poems and overall vibe. Who of you has used poetic license in telling a story or putting down a poem on paper? When does a kernel of truth pop its way toward a cornucopia of conspiracy? On this episode we tackle Tim Burton's "Big Fish" as our special guest Mei-Ling Perez explores themes of truth versus myth, storytelling as survival, and the balance between creative expression and practical reality. Mey-ling shares how her Cuban heritage and upbringing has influenced her dynamite poetry collection exploring love, loss, and rebirth. The group discusses how the film portrays storytelling as a way to cope with life's challenges, with Edward Bloom's exaggerated tales representing emotional truth over literal facts. We examine the relationship between the protagonist and his son, debate whether the father was faithful to his wife, and consider how myth can serve as a coping mechanism during difficult times. The conversation concludes with the hosts sharing their own poetry, including a piece about the film that Mey-ling has written. Stay for the stories, stick around for the poems. Scott tries out Crowd Work and Mey-ling echoes the film in verse while Renzo makes waves with Everywhere Hello. Shout out Norther Winslow-- where's your Spectre? And comment with a poem about your place of Origin. Hey diddle diddle, follow the riddle. Noside backwards is a circle with Metuchen in the middle. Keep It Reel.

Reel Poets Episode 012 Good Will Hunting (feat Sasha and Zay)

Reel Poets sit down with poetic power couple Sasha Balmaceda-Krawczyk and Jose "Zay" Balmaceda - an fginprtuvx shy of an abecedarian, for an illuminating talk of words and pictures worth a 1000 herds of have you seen dem apples and banaynays that spans poetry, photography, relationship dynamics, maintenance and more. This one's a long one but worth its weight in golden - as it k pops off the podcast platform of your choice into your ears and ears of corn canals. Our first husband and wife duo who work in different mediums is rooted in the same instinct, capturing what most overlook. if good will is what your hunting for listen up and keep it reel! @sashalifelists whose work explores identity womanhood and belonging @blvdlabs focuses on the everyday with a sharp eye and full heart Savor the conversating and stay for the POEMS. Sasha and Zay will their way to some poignant pieces on the movie you will indubitably enjoy. @renzodelcastillo boldly reflects on the film with a banger and some mash. @ScotttRaven drops MOPS where he riffs and rips it on what seems like an homage to janitorial services but plays more like a response to the Affleck Damon vehicle, The RIP. Shout out Honk Kong Phooey and those sweeping unsung heroes to celebrate outside the dust but more directly praise be all those first responders fighting the good fight and truly serving to protect and respect.

Reel Poets Episode 011 The Colour of Pomegranates

First episode we ever recorded takes us into the avante garden of Sergei Parajanov for The Colour of Pomegranates recorded together on one microphone inside Renzo's apartment. Orginally titled Sayat-Nova, after the 18th century poet of the same name, this flick is a sight to behold! Thank you to all who have supported this podcast so far. Please like subscribe and comment on our page along with this and older episodes. We strive to keep it reel and are always open to respectful conversations with our fans and connecting on any of the poems or stories shared on our show. Message us at ReelPoets@gmail.com or @ReelPoetspod on Instagram. Please consider supporting any of our wonderful past guests or our illustrious hosts by attending their events, purchasing their books or by simply engaging with them and their work here or online. There are said to be 613 seeds in a pomegranate corresponding to the number of mitzvot in the Torah. The only way to truly palm a granite would be shrouding your phone in a brittle , weighty case of quartz, and mica. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, C and K these seeded apples might get the doctor to come your way- as they are sometimes seen as symbols of fertility. They are also associated with good heath and good luck. Whereas Renzo's poem is more straightforward speaking directly to the movie's incredible art and use of tableaus, my poem came out of a writer's conference near Syracuse, NY held at Colgate University I hope to return to one day. Long before I had published much of anything, I found some of the workshops quite intimidating and have always viewed many aspects of academia claustrophobic in their approach, but as I look back on it now I recall being heavily influenced by two wonderful professors during my visit- Peter Balakian [https://www.colgate.edu/news/stories/professor-balakian-pens-new-york-times-armenia-piece] known for his riveting talks and works surrounding the Armenian Genocide [https://www.amazon.com/Black-Dog-Fate-Peter-Balakian-ebook/dp/B001QA4THI?ref_=ast_author_mpb] along with J Robert Lennon whose book - Pieces for the Left Hand [Pieces for the Left Hand] indirectly inspired Stay At Poem Dad [https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Poem-Dad-Wordplay-Playgrounds-ebook/dp/B0GX5K5V3X/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UWZ6WdtGJh8hEVGgfm-W62wbF5aMV1wM7ikwzoqAFXIxUE0TAakXoFoi1GocGRLHDWJAYMRRe14nscu_GCCWi-Yd3Q3fb2h6JqgF0SHBbkcA21aHExzmFQ-L0zoeoVLHnKiXR_HqaOvZAjiT4YzU5hWCUt7ALhIFTXSZxHRto-HjrnyzFI8dvEFzSc-qDbtU-gyOV1XLjgYQQOolA4KgUmaNaQrRvCGGj5QSkdZNOJw.nx2KBnx6cX2PdG8tpdDFRcwN-yK5o50_V1Uto2angdQ&dib_tag=se&qid=1776911673&refinements=p_27%3AScottt+Raven&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Scottt+Raven] as I remember him saying (back in 2008 or so) how he was still able to write, while holding his newborn baby in his other hand. He was also very kind during an evening open-mic during an off the cuff performance of my poem Bored of Education. I'd like a pomegranate tree. Or a bush. Yeah, a bush would be quite all right with me. Keep it Reel.

Reel Poets Episode 010 Howl

The POETS on FILM learn to Keep it Reel in one of our earliest recorded episodes crooning and full mooning over HOWL. Favorite Ginsberg line or collection? Apologies if the audio isn't up to snuff, but new mics are bought and after a few more backlogged recordings all future episodes will be most pristine. The annual east village HOWL FEST in NYC stopped operating in 2013-2014. Let's start one up in Miami! For pictures of Dalai Llama rides by Dentz Design see Instagram or Facebook and contact Reel Poets if you were ever involved with a Howl Fest, took one of these rides or were ever affiliated with SLAMCHOPS to appear on a future episode ( BEN. JUSTIN. Michelle. St. Pat, DMD) 5 quick Parodies of HOWL "I saw the best felines of my generation destroyed by catnip"- from Pets are Poets with the O by Mayhem Poets "I saw the best AI minds of the future generation destroy the mad ones..." from the STILL I RISE OF THE MACHINES by Scottt Raven "I saw the best blinds of my generation annoy a bunch of cats" - Anonymous " I saw the best bird brains of my generation..." stick around to hear the poem after the credits. Check out Alan Kaufman’s anthology of counter cultural voices: The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry. [https://www.amazon.com/Outlaw-Bible-American-Poetry/dp/1560252278] A key early performance poet. And also check out BOB Kaufman the Beat Poet who took a vow of silence following the assassination of JFK. Some Movies mentioned in this episode: Trainspotting now in its 30th anniversary Books mentioned- Batman: The Ultimate Evil [https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Ultimate-Andrew-H-Vachss/dp/044651912X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZGNG1ZBN1KOV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dM-Fg9nekgcvsdJt-tl-Jw_DuD-CsHmqPnkMtokXtdfrn5pJJsayrkPLtOGQpo6VhSzXGBfEYO2zeMykVlpsSg_w1nKGziQNo5qbBfwTdBtOWyp4xU5AylJydv7vMx70VOOM0adB-hY8gWnlu1Fqzr7biVzYo9wOQfHXrkZb6EgE7MZ_bTms9rseQ7waf65omK7k9XAi7eTOvOzICxNXVnmesy0PQIH_IP6kFt_K1jk.1t6rfkh4op3sYdB3u-GB9CvjBoxXcrZ5rn7kMDaNCaM&dib_tag=se&keywords=batman+the+ultimate+evil&qid=1775725496&s=books&sprefix=batman+the+ultimate+evil%2Cstripbooks%2C141&sr=1-1]; A Pun Also Rises [https://www.amazon.com/The-Pun-Also-Rises-John-Pollack-audiobook/dp/B005FDC0Q4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FTI2356NQMY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qa9Wz5jixWA2RV8aBrC9Bl7w2XFicOb6sGFufl_xxnswKmgBsswv4G94a0bcJ3qr.i4hYdQfaFQKdAFt_guEWeYFFGFLBzQO85Y_P6hOQf7Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=A+pun+also+rises&qid=1775725530&s=books&sprefix=a+pun+also+rise%2Cstripbooks%2C179&sr=1-1] — ,Define: Odnoznachnost single meaningness an opposite of Glasnost or free speech. TV shows mentioned. Black Mirror Prime Minister Other Poems Mentioned: LINSANITY HOWL Batman Haiku by Andrew Vachss The Chicken Poem; AKA The Other Side. Ginsbird

Reel Poets Episode 009 10 Things I Hate About You (feat Flor Ana)

Reel Poets go 1st and 10 things touching down on all that is Flor Ana: singer, writer, editor and their co-publisher extraordinaire behind Indie Earth Publishing. Author of seven poetry collections, Flor vocalizes with Leather and Lace and intuitively typewrites her way round Miami. She can be found all about town and @littleearthflower and @indieearthbooks. The two gents and the spring Flor free Stiles in their poetic Ledger to discuss how love, language and teen rebellion collide with Shakespearean Wit waxing their way through 10 Things I Hate About You. You got a favorite Shakespearean Film Adaptation? What should we tackle next? Hamnet? Who's the most Shakespearean modern Playwright/Filmmaker/TV Writer of today? Form or formless? Does Iambic Pentameter stress you out or ease those anxieties? Engage with the conversation, stick around for the poems, support Flor in one or more of her incredible endeavors and please oh please, Keep It Reel! ---- Dowload and look out for the poems in upcoming collections: 10 Things Not My Son 10 Things I Hate About Ewes The Untamed Shrew The primary focus of this podcast episode centers on the exploration of the film "10 Things I Hate About You," a cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Our esteemed guest, Flor Ana, a multifaceted poet and writer, shares her deeply personal connection to the film, elucidating its themes of love, authenticity, and familial relationships. The conversation delves into the intricate dynamics of sibling bonds and the societal pressures faced by young women, paralleling the film's narrative with Flor's own experiences. This episode serves not only as an analysis of a beloved classic but also as a testament to the enduring power of poetry and its ability to resonate across generations.