Listen "375 - Ex Machina (2015)"
Episode Synopsis
"You are dead center of the greatest scientific event in the history of man." For Episode 375, Brandon and David are joined by Paige Klaniecki to discuss Alex Garland's Ex Machina for CineNation's Hard Sci-Fi series. Paige is a screenwriter, podcaster, and voice actress based in Los Angeles, and she serves as a co-writer and associate producer on the Mission: Rejected spy comedy podcast, while also serving as a voice actress on the show. Listen as Brandon, David, and Paige discuss Garland's inspirations behind the film, the movie's casting process, how the crew created the environment of the film, how A24 became a major player in getting the film released, and much more. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking about Coherence - (00:00:10) Introducing Paige Klaniecki - (00:03:45) Recap of Hard Sci-Fi Movies (00:05:44) Intro to Ex Machina (00:08:03) How Ex Machina Got to Production (00:13:40) Favorite Scenes (00:25:16) On Set Life - (00:51:22) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:00:19) What Worked and What Didn't (01:07:24) Film Facts (01:15:13) Awards (01:15:56) Final Questions on the Movie (01:21:01) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:27:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast Visit https://www.missionrejected.com to find out more about Mission: Rejected!
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