The Establishing Shot Podcast
@establishingshot.bsky.social
A podcast where we do deep dives into directors and their filmographies!
Hosted by @theeliprice.bsky.social
Hosted by @theeliprice.bsky.social
NEW EPISODE: Steven Spielberg: An Epilogue
Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Although his career started with a bang as he basically fathered the modern summer blockbuster with Jaws, it hasn’t been without its ups and downs…
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Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Although his career started with a bang as he basically fathered the modern summer blockbuster with Jaws, it hasn’t been without its ups and downs…
www.establishingshotpod.com/steven-spiel...
Steven Spielberg: An Epilogue
Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Although his career started with a bang as he basically fathered the modern summer blockbuster with …
www.establishingshotpod.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
NEW EPISODE: Steven Spielberg: An Epilogue
Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Although his career started with a bang as he basically fathered the modern summer blockbuster with Jaws, it hasn’t been without its ups and downs…
www.establishingshotpod.com/steven-spiel...
Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Although his career started with a bang as he basically fathered the modern summer blockbuster with Jaws, it hasn’t been without its ups and downs…
www.establishingshotpod.com/steven-spiel...
As we wrap up the career of Steven Spielberg, we do a look back at his work to find some takeaways and conclude our series on one of the best directors of all time! Check out this preview and look for the full episode Friday!
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
As we wrap up the career of Steven Spielberg, we do a look back at his work to find some takeaways and conclude our series on one of the best directors of all time! Check out this preview and look for the full episode Friday!
NEW EPISODE: Horror Subgenre Movie Draft (w/ @zacharylee.bsky.social)
The horror genre is a beloved one, and it is teeming with multitudes of subgenres. We explore all of these subgenres in this week’s movie draft. From slashers to paranormal to monster…
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The horror genre is a beloved one, and it is teeming with multitudes of subgenres. We explore all of these subgenres in this week’s movie draft. From slashers to paranormal to monster…
www.establishingshotpod.com/horror-subge...
Horror Subgenre Movie Draft (w/ Zachary Lee)
The horror genre is a beloved one, and it is teeming with multitudes of subgenres. We explore all of these subgenres in this week’s movie draft. From slashers to pa…
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October 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
NEW EPISODE: Horror Subgenre Movie Draft (w/ @zacharylee.bsky.social)
The horror genre is a beloved one, and it is teeming with multitudes of subgenres. We explore all of these subgenres in this week’s movie draft. From slashers to paranormal to monster…
www.establishingshotpod.com/horror-subge...
The horror genre is a beloved one, and it is teeming with multitudes of subgenres. We explore all of these subgenres in this week’s movie draft. From slashers to paranormal to monster…
www.establishingshotpod.com/horror-subge...
The horror genre contains multitudes of subgenres! In this movie draft, we draft films in various subgenres of horror, highlighting various ways we want to be spooked! Full episode releases Friday!
October 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The horror genre contains multitudes of subgenres! In this movie draft, we draft films in various subgenres of horror, highlighting various ways we want to be spooked! Full episode releases Friday!
No new episode this week!
But I’d love to hear what everyone has been watching for spooky season!! Reply with your favorite watches so far!
But I’d love to hear what everyone has been watching for spooky season!! Reply with your favorite watches so far!
October 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
No new episode this week!
But I’d love to hear what everyone has been watching for spooky season!! Reply with your favorite watches so far!
But I’d love to hear what everyone has been watching for spooky season!! Reply with your favorite watches so far!
NEW EPISODE: Director’s Debut Feature Film Draft (w/ Haydn Fabre)
Sometimes a new director comes out firing on all cylinders and puts out a great film with their very first feature film. In this week’s movie draft, we explore some great debut films from…
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Sometimes a new director comes out firing on all cylinders and puts out a great film with their very first feature film. In this week’s movie draft, we explore some great debut films from…
www.establishingshotpod.com/directors-de...
Director's Debut Feature Film Draft (w/ Haydn Fabre)
Sometimes a new director comes out firing on all cylinders and puts out a great film with their very first feature film. In this week’s movie draft, we explore some…
www.establishingshotpod.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
NEW EPISODE: Director’s Debut Feature Film Draft (w/ Haydn Fabre)
Sometimes a new director comes out firing on all cylinders and puts out a great film with their very first feature film. In this week’s movie draft, we explore some great debut films from…
www.establishingshotpod.com/directors-de...
Sometimes a new director comes out firing on all cylinders and puts out a great film with their very first feature film. In this week’s movie draft, we explore some great debut films from…
www.establishingshotpod.com/directors-de...
In Ep. 116, we draft movies that were the debut feature for directors! We’ve covered some great ones on the pod with Anderson’s Bottle Rocket, Nolan’s Following, and Spielberg’s Duel. Check out this preview and see what other films we choose in the full episode on Friday!
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In Ep. 116, we draft movies that were the debut feature for directors! We’ve covered some great ones on the pod with Anderson’s Bottle Rocket, Nolan’s Following, and Spielberg’s Duel. Check out this preview and see what other films we choose in the full episode on Friday!
You can also preorder recent guest Jeffrey Overstreet’s new book below! @overstreet.bsky.social
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Lost & Found in the Cathedral of Cinema: A Spiritual Journey
Can movies be a spiritual discipline? Film critic Jeffrey Overstreet shares how cinema led him from fear-based faith to deeper experiences of beauty, imagination, and God. Through personal stories and...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
You can also preorder recent guest Jeffrey Overstreet’s new book below! @overstreet.bsky.social
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This is one of the kindest reviews I’ve ever received from a guest. Loved having Jeffrey on. Check out this post and subscribe to his writing below.
ICYMI . . .
(I'm perhaps too pleased about the R.E.M. reference.)
(I'm perhaps too pleased about the R.E.M. reference.)
Reconstruction of The Fabelmans
Eli Price interviews me about Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans, and its place in the legendary director's filmography.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This is one of the kindest reviews I’ve ever received from a guest. Loved having Jeffrey on. Check out this post and subscribe to his writing below.
Reposted by The Establishing Shot Podcast
I really enjoyed a deep-dive conversation w/ Eli Price about Spielberg's THE FABELMANS. I've thought of the film so often since I lost my father in December. (Fun fact: I mistakenly assumed we were only delivering audio! So I'm not particularly attuned to the camera here.)
NEW EPISODE: The Fabelmans (w/ @overstreet.bsky.social)
In Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, we get a wonderful gift toward the end of his career. We get a skeleton key that unlocks the reasons behind so much of what we know and love about Spielberg and…
www.establishingshotpod.com/the-fabelman...
In Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, we get a wonderful gift toward the end of his career. We get a skeleton key that unlocks the reasons behind so much of what we know and love about Spielberg and…
www.establishingshotpod.com/the-fabelman...
The Fabelmans (w/ Jeffrey Overstreet)
In Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, we get a wonderful gift toward the end of his career. We get a skeleton key that unlocks the reasons behind so much of what we …
www.establishingshotpod.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I really enjoyed a deep-dive conversation w/ Eli Price about Spielberg's THE FABELMANS. I've thought of the film so often since I lost my father in December. (Fun fact: I mistakenly assumed we were only delivering audio! So I'm not particularly attuned to the camera here.)
NEW EPISODE: The Fabelmans (w/ @overstreet.bsky.social)
In Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, we get a wonderful gift toward the end of his career. We get a skeleton key that unlocks the reasons behind so much of what we know and love about Spielberg and…
www.establishingshotpod.com/the-fabelman...
In Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, we get a wonderful gift toward the end of his career. We get a skeleton key that unlocks the reasons behind so much of what we know and love about Spielberg and…
www.establishingshotpod.com/the-fabelman...
The Fabelmans (w/ Jeffrey Overstreet)
In Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, we get a wonderful gift toward the end of his career. We get a skeleton key that unlocks the reasons behind so much of what we …
www.establishingshotpod.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
NEW EPISODE: The Fabelmans (w/ @overstreet.bsky.social)
In Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, we get a wonderful gift toward the end of his career. We get a skeleton key that unlocks the reasons behind so much of what we know and love about Spielberg and…
www.establishingshotpod.com/the-fabelman...
In Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, we get a wonderful gift toward the end of his career. We get a skeleton key that unlocks the reasons behind so much of what we know and love about Spielberg and…
www.establishingshotpod.com/the-fabelman...
In Ep. 115, we talk about Spielberg’s most personal film (and his latest) in The Fabelmans. Check out this preview of a touching moment of connection with this film from our guest Jeffrey Overstreet. Full episode drops Friday! @overstreet.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In Ep. 115, we talk about Spielberg’s most personal film (and his latest) in The Fabelmans. Check out this preview of a touching moment of connection with this film from our guest Jeffrey Overstreet. Full episode drops Friday! @overstreet.bsky.social
Last episode, we did a 21st Century Movie Musicals Draft! Check out the results below and reply to vote on who’s you liked best. Then also reply with your favorite movie musicals of the 21st Century!
October 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Last episode, we did a 21st Century Movie Musicals Draft! Check out the results below and reply to vote on who’s you liked best. Then also reply with your favorite movie musicals of the 21st Century!
NEW EPISODE: 21st Century Movie Musicals Draft (w/ JP Boudreaux)
Movie Musicals used to be a staple of the movie industry, but despite them being far from driving the industry in modern times, we still have plenty of great ones! In this movie draft, we…
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Movie Musicals used to be a staple of the movie industry, but despite them being far from driving the industry in modern times, we still have plenty of great ones! In this movie draft, we…
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21st Century Movie Musicals Draft (w/ Jean-Pierre Boudreaux)
Movie Musicals used to be a staple of the movie industry, but despite them being far from driving the industry in modern times, we still have plenty of great ones! …
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October 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
NEW EPISODE: 21st Century Movie Musicals Draft (w/ JP Boudreaux)
Movie Musicals used to be a staple of the movie industry, but despite them being far from driving the industry in modern times, we still have plenty of great ones! In this movie draft, we…
www.establishingshotpod.com/21st-century...
Movie Musicals used to be a staple of the movie industry, but despite them being far from driving the industry in modern times, we still have plenty of great ones! In this movie draft, we…
www.establishingshotpod.com/21st-century...
In Ep. 114, we draft 21st Century Movie Musicals! While this century is by no means defined by its musicals, there were certainly some great ones to choose from! Check out this preview and look for the full episode Friday!
October 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In Ep. 114, we draft 21st Century Movie Musicals! While this century is by no means defined by its musicals, there were certainly some great ones to choose from! Check out this preview and look for the full episode Friday!
NEW EPISODE: West Side Story (w/ JP Boudreaux)
It was a lifelong dream of Spielberg’s to direct a musical movie, and even more specifically, to adapt West Side Story. The question of whether we needed another adaptation of this beloved stage musical is…
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It was a lifelong dream of Spielberg’s to direct a musical movie, and even more specifically, to adapt West Side Story. The question of whether we needed another adaptation of this beloved stage musical is…
www.establishingshotpod.com/west-side-st...
West Side Story (w/ Jean-Pierre Boudreaux)
It was a lifelong dream of Spielberg’s to direct a musical movie, and even more specifically, to adapt West Side Story. The question of whether we needed another ad…
www.establishingshotpod.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NEW EPISODE: West Side Story (w/ JP Boudreaux)
It was a lifelong dream of Spielberg’s to direct a musical movie, and even more specifically, to adapt West Side Story. The question of whether we needed another adaptation of this beloved stage musical is…
www.establishingshotpod.com/west-side-st...
It was a lifelong dream of Spielberg’s to direct a musical movie, and even more specifically, to adapt West Side Story. The question of whether we needed another adaptation of this beloved stage musical is…
www.establishingshotpod.com/west-side-st...
In Ep. 113, we talk about Spielberg’s masterful adaptation of West Side Story and whether it should be considered amongst his best films. Check out this preview and look for the full episode Friday!
September 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
In Ep. 113, we talk about Spielberg’s masterful adaptation of West Side Story and whether it should be considered amongst his best films. Check out this preview and look for the full episode Friday!
We did a movie draft of Motion Capture Performances! Check out the results below and reply to vote on who’s you like best. Also reply with your favorite MoCap performances!
September 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We did a movie draft of Motion Capture Performances! Check out the results below and reply to vote on who’s you like best. Also reply with your favorite MoCap performances!
NEW EPISODE: Motion Capture Performances Movie Draft (w/ Andrew Fossier)
Motion Capture technology has been around since the late 90s in feature films, starting with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Spielberg has had his own run of utilizing MoC…
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Motion Capture technology has been around since the late 90s in feature films, starting with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Spielberg has had his own run of utilizing MoC…
www.establishingshotpod.com/motion-captu...
Motion Capture Performances Movie Draft (w/ Andrew Fossier)
Motion Capture technology has been around since the late 90s in feature films, starting with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Spielberg has had his own run …
www.establishingshotpod.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NEW EPISODE: Motion Capture Performances Movie Draft (w/ Andrew Fossier)
Motion Capture technology has been around since the late 90s in feature films, starting with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Spielberg has had his own run of utilizing MoC…
www.establishingshotpod.com/motion-captu...
Motion Capture technology has been around since the late 90s in feature films, starting with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Spielberg has had his own run of utilizing MoC…
www.establishingshotpod.com/motion-captu...
In Ep. 112, we draft our favorite Motion Capture performances in movies! Just in case you were wondering…yes, Andy Serkis was taken more than once. Check out this preview and look for the full episode Friday!
September 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In Ep. 112, we draft our favorite Motion Capture performances in movies! Just in case you were wondering…yes, Andy Serkis was taken more than once. Check out this preview and look for the full episode Friday!
NEW EPISODE: Ready Player One (w/ Andrew Fossier)
At the point in his career where Spielberg took on the adaptation of the popular novel Ready Player One, he was due for another technological challenge. While not a Spielberg favorite or master work, the…
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At the point in his career where Spielberg took on the adaptation of the popular novel Ready Player One, he was due for another technological challenge. While not a Spielberg favorite or master work, the…
www.establishingshotpod.com/ready-player...
Ready Player One (w/ Andrew Fossier)
At the point in his career where Spielberg took on the adaptation of the popular novel Ready Player One, he was due for another technological challenge. While not a…
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September 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
NEW EPISODE: Ready Player One (w/ Andrew Fossier)
At the point in his career where Spielberg took on the adaptation of the popular novel Ready Player One, he was due for another technological challenge. While not a Spielberg favorite or master work, the…
www.establishingshotpod.com/ready-player...
At the point in his career where Spielberg took on the adaptation of the popular novel Ready Player One, he was due for another technological challenge. While not a Spielberg favorite or master work, the…
www.establishingshotpod.com/ready-player...
In Ep. 111, we enter the world of Ready Player One, Spielberg’s ambitious adaptation of the popular novel. Check out this preview and look for the new episode Friday!
September 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In Ep. 111, we enter the world of Ready Player One, Spielberg’s ambitious adaptation of the popular novel. Check out this preview and look for the new episode Friday!
NEW EPISODE: Writers in Movies Draft (w/ Kara Smith)
Whether it is journalism, novels, songs, or even emails, there are a plethora of films that celebrate writers. With this movie draft, we aim to do the same thing! In this draft, we take our favorite “w…
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Whether it is journalism, novels, songs, or even emails, there are a plethora of films that celebrate writers. With this movie draft, we aim to do the same thing! In this draft, we take our favorite “w…
www.establishingshotpod.com/writers-in-m...
Writers in Movies Draft (w/ Kara Smith)
Whether it is journalism, novels, songs, or even emails, there are a plethora of films that celebrate writers. With this movie draft, we aim to do the same thing! I…
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September 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
NEW EPISODE: Writers in Movies Draft (w/ Kara Smith)
Whether it is journalism, novels, songs, or even emails, there are a plethora of films that celebrate writers. With this movie draft, we aim to do the same thing! In this draft, we take our favorite “w…
www.establishingshotpod.com/writers-in-m...
Whether it is journalism, novels, songs, or even emails, there are a plethora of films that celebrate writers. With this movie draft, we aim to do the same thing! In this draft, we take our favorite “w…
www.establishingshotpod.com/writers-in-m...
In Ep. 110, we draft some of our favorite writers (of various sorts) in movies. Check out this preview and look for the full episode this Friday!
September 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In Ep. 110, we draft some of our favorite writers (of various sorts) in movies. Check out this preview and look for the full episode this Friday!
Check out my segment on @revalmanac.bsky.social where I share some thoughts on Raiders!
Back one final time for part III of this epic Raiders of the Lost Ark collab is available wherever you get your podcasts!
Featuring:
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@tvanduspod.bsky.social
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And more!
#movies #filmsky #IndianaJones
Featuring:
@moviesanduspod.bsky.social
@tvanduspod.bsky.social
@establishingshot.bsky.social
And more!
#movies #filmsky #IndianaJones
August 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Check out my segment on @revalmanac.bsky.social where I share some thoughts on Raiders!