Mar 19 2024 20 mins
In this episode, discover the heartfelt journey from a New York Times article to the silver screen with "Little Wing," a Paramount Plus film that captures the essence of home and belonging. Kyle McMahon is thrilled to bring you an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of this cinematic treasure. The talented Susan Orlean reveals the real-life stories that inspired her New York Times article and consequently the movie, while young stars Brooklyn Prince and Shay Tafari discuss how they breathed life into their roles. Join us for a fascinating conversation with scriptwriter John Gatins and director Dean Israelite, who shares a personal connection to the film's unique pigeon racing element and discusses the rich thematic layers of home that resonate throughout the story.
Get ready to be moved by the experiences of Shay Tafari and Brooklyn Prince as they uncover their personal connections to their characters and the notion of home that transcends a mere physical space. In a heartwarming discussion, they share the nuances of representing true-to-life experiences on screen and the meticulous research that shaped their portrayals, including Shay's preference for the depth of libraries over the fleeting nature of YouTube rabbit holes. Each scene, each line, carries the weight of authentic emotion, as the actors open up about family, memories, and the personal growth that defines what home truly means to them. This episode is not just an exploration of "Little Wing," but a reflection on the universal search for our place in the world.
Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming: https://www.deathandgrief.show/Chapter-One-The-Diagnosis-AKA-WTF/
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Get ready to be moved by the experiences of Shay Tafari and Brooklyn Prince as they uncover their personal connections to their characters and the notion of home that transcends a mere physical space. In a heartwarming discussion, they share the nuances of representing true-to-life experiences on screen and the meticulous research that shaped their portrayals, including Shay's preference for the depth of libraries over the fleeting nature of YouTube rabbit holes. Each scene, each line, carries the weight of authentic emotion, as the actors open up about family, memories, and the personal growth that defines what home truly means to them. This episode is not just an exploration of "Little Wing," but a reflection on the universal search for our place in the world.
Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming: https://www.deathandgrief.show/Chapter-One-The-Diagnosis-AKA-WTF/
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Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at: https://podcast.popcultureweekly.com
Watch celebrity interviews at: https://www.facebook.com/realkylemcmahon/videos
or Pop Culture Weekly YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@popcultureweekly
Read the latest at http://www.PopCultureWeekly.com
Follow Kyle on:
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