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Shot In The Dark

Shot In The Dark

by University of Galway Film Society

Film Interviews Film Reviews

Season 2

Editor's Assemble! (w/ Lise Kearney)

In this episode, it's an editor take over! Chris, Diego and Matthew have infiltrated the podcast and are joined by Emmy award winning editor Lise Kearney who has worked on reality shows such as The Voice, Love Island USA, and Fear Factor: House of Fear. Lise discusses what it's like to be an editor living in Los Angeles, what it takes to make it in the business and how to make reality TV feel that bit more... real. Let us know in the comments below if you want the editors to take over the podcast permanetly (this was definetly not written by Matthew).

The Irish Pub (w/ Alex Fegan)

In today's episode, we talk to Alex Fegan, a documentary filmmaker and founder of Atom Films which he runs with his wife Aileen O'Carroll. Alex takes us through the making of one of his most well-known documentaries The Irish Pub where he interviews people in local pubs all around the country. Alex also discusses what it takes to run your own production company and gives some great advice to people trying to make their way in the film industry.

Comedy and Dreamgun (w/ Stephen Colfer)

On this episode, we are delighted to be joined by comedian/actor/writer/filmmaker (is there anything he can't do?) and founder of the comedy conglomerate Dreamgun, Stephen Colfer. Stephen talks to us about the process of making his film reads, a show where he and his friends act out scripts of famous blockbuster films with a bit of a comedic twist! Stay tuned to find out why performing a kid-friendly film read might not be such a good idea!

Cancelled TV Shows

In this episode, we discuss the extremely sensitive topic of cancelled TV shows. Listen as we rage at huge corporations after they pulled the plug on our favourite shows and film series that had so much potential, like Inside Job, Spectacular Spider-Man, and the DCEU (just kidding!). P.S. we aplogise in advance for the dated Smiling Friends discussion that aged like milk :(

Oscars Spectacular

In this episode, we discuss our predictions for the most magical evening in the cinema calendar, The Oscars! Can't decide who you want to win this year's Oscars? Let us formulate your opinion for you! We'll also discuss some of the films and performances that we believe the academy has overlooked (Jack Black was robbed for Best Lead Actor in A Minecraft Movie!).

Directing Documentaries (w/ Maurice Sweeney)

In this episode, we delve into the art of documentary filmmaking with award winning director Maurice Sweeney. Maurice discusses the making of one of his most well-known drama docs, I, Dolours, which recounts the life of the Provisional IRA volunteer Dolours Price. He also reveals the struggles and hardship involved in directing pigeons which Chris is most impressed by.

Forgotten TV Shows

In this episode, Diego and Chris 2.0 are knighted into the Shot in the Dark family as they take a deep dive into forgotten tv shows from the past (if they can remember them).

Life of an Actor and Tour Guide in LA (w/ Robert Blongiewicz)

In today's episode, Chris revisits his tour guide roots as him and the guys interview Universal Studios Hollywood tour guide Robert Blongiewicz. Bob goes through his day-to-day life on the Universal Studios Lot and reveals the struggles and successes of being a young actor in LA. Who will emerge as the superior tour guide, Chris or Bob? Comment your answer below.

The Creature Feature, Featuring The Creature...

On this sickly Valentine's day, lurking in the deep, dark cave that happens to also be the Shot in the Dark studio, the gang discuss the greatest creature features to ever emerge from the shadows of classic film and television.

Are Streaming Services Worn Out?

Netflix, Apple TV, Prime; this week, we discuss the positives and negatives of streaming, and whether or not it's actually worth reconsidering DVDs. How dodgy is your box?

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