Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this ninth episode, we hail Kara Baker, one of our mentors, advisors, and friends in this wacky world of filmmaking. In this episode we chat about the power of marketing via social media, the reality of getting films to festivals, and her experience as a producer for her film, Zola. Meeting on the internet really paid off this time. In this episode we talk about: Zola TikTok American Honey Kara Baker Just Like The Men

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this eighth chapter the gals chat with Brianna Murphy, an LA film industry babe with a perspective we’re hungry to hear. We share experiences working on sets of all sizes, hybrid film festivals, consider co-op film ownership, and puzzle our way forward in this industry we’re, at times, quite loath to love. In this episode we talk about: Brianna Murphy Just Like The Men

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this seventh chapter the gals chat with A24's theatrical distributor Nicole Weis who we met (or stalked?) at Art House Convergence, 2020. We cover the industry at large, the underground network of women on the rise, and bonnet strategy. You'll just have to listen. In this episode we talk about: Nicole Weis A24 First Cow Sundance Film Festival Art House Convergence

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this sixth chapter the gals chat with filmmakers Megan Petersen and Hannah Black about learning how to make a film while you’re making a film, their experience winning Hometown Heroes for their film Drought through Seed & Spark, and the duo leadership style that both our companies share. The parallels are uncanny… In this episode we talk about: Drought Megan Petersen Hannah Black Mark Duplass Jay Duplass Emily Best Seed & Spark

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this fifth chapter the gals chat with--err--the gals: the other women (and co-owners) of Talking To Crows. We share our favorite moments on set, the highs & lows, expectation versus reality, and basically find many ways to say how much we love each other. Aww, how sweet. In this episode we talk about: Just Like The Men Ashton Lundy Laura Baker Rochelle Robinson No Film School Call Sheets

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this third chapter the gals chat with Emily Best, an entrepreneur, filmmaker, dreammaker, and (should be) motivational speaker. We're talking about her first independent film, Like The Water, how--and why--she began Seed&Spark, and the realities of crowdfunding in the film industry. In this episode we talk about: Seek & Spark Emily Best Like The Water Art House Convergence Just Like The Men Hometown Heroes

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this third chapter the gals chat with Erin Jones, an educator, keynote speaker, policy maker, education consultant, and all-around inspiring woman . We're talking the oft overlooked racism of the American women's suffrage movement, modern day politcs, and our own blind spots adapting this historical screenplay. In this episode we talk about: Sojourner Truth Erin Jones Germaine Kornegay Shelly Vendiola WE Ignite Women's Conference

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this second chapter the gals chat with Laura Laffrado, Western Washington University English professor, published author, and Ella Higginson expert. We're talking about women authors lost to time, women's suffrage, and how this professor quite unintentionally made the discovery of a lifetime. In this episode we talk about: Zora Neale Hurston Nathaniel Hawthorne Benjamin Franklin Mary Pickford Francis C. Axtell

Join us, gentle listener, in this limited series as we offer a glimpse into the wild world of independent filmmaking. We're sharing conversations from working women in the film industry, sharing tips for grassroots filmmaking, exclusive behind-the-scenes nuggets for this self-funded independent film, and our decision to chop it to bits and release it on TikTok. In this first chapter you'll get to know Cassidy Brooks and Stacy Reynolds, co-directors/producers of Just Like The Men, and how they joined forces over fake blood and contractor plastic. True story. Buckle up. In this episode we talk about: Talking To Crows Evil Dead: The Musical!

Check out our Year in Review wherein we reflect on our past 12 films, the Oscars, film in the future, the pandemic (ugh), and our dreams and wishes for film. We kept it spoiler free this time! Just follow the Crows!

Check out our SPOILER FULL episode of Saint Maud where in we discuss Year in Review wherein we discuss metaphorical horror, delicious textures, the superhero's that are healthcare workers, the lack of the male gaze, and the burgeoning talent of Rose Glass. We has a bloody good time in this spoiler-FULL review! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!

Check out this SPOILER FILLED review of NOMADLAND wherein we reflect on turning nonfiction into fiction, the brilliance of nonactors, f***ing capitalism, grief as a character, alternative ways of healing, authenticity in storytelling, politics vs. empathy, stardust as stability, dinosaur roadtrips, and society inflicted “truths”. We're feeling that #vanlife in this spoiler-FULL review! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!

Check out this SPOILER FILLED review of Promising Young Woman where wherein we reflect on the not so nice guys, rape-culture tropes, the anatomy of a defensive film viewer, the art of trying culpable parties, assault empathy, sobriety as a weapon, genre bending film, the price for justice, revenge myth, and the innate THREAT of a coherent woman. in this spoiler-FULL review! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!

Check out this SPOILER FILLED review of Never Rarely Sometimes Always, an arresting look at the reality of being a woman in a man's world, reproductive rights, the American healthcare system, abortion, sexual abuse, and the quiet of survival. Consider this film required watching before listening to this spoiler-FULL review! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!

Check out this SPOILER FILLED review of Happiest Season wherein we reflect on the greatness that is Kristen Stewart and Dan Levy (WE ARE NOT WORTHY), the Christmas movie formula, wacky straight people, unhealthy relationships, sibling rivalry, and the absence of queer representation in the most cis, heteronormative genre of all time. Sleigh bells so totally rang in this spoiler-FULL review! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!

Check out this SPOILER FILLED review of The Forty-Year-Old Version wherein we reflect on the magnificence of RADHA BLANK, the power of B&W, the tenacity of the artist's soul, being an aging human being, reinvention, rap, and finding your stage. The mic was so dropped (metaphorically) in this spoiler-FULL review! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!

Check out this SPOILER FILLED review of Now and Then wherein we reflect on the growing up in the 90's, our white-washed nostalgia, the unending punishment of women's bodies, the destruction of femininity for the sake of grunge, Iconic 90s media, , girl power, and how we survived (??) the toxicity of our youth. We're keeping it totally radical in this spoiler-FULL review of Now and Then! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!

Check out this SPOILER FILLED review of Twilight RiffTrax wherein we reflect on the gorgeousness that is Twilight, the grossness that is racism/sexism/homophobia, Midnight Sun, being on Team Edward (duh), our own Twilight entanglement circa 2008, and the power of this vampiry phenomenon. We even added a very special Twilight themed trivia section in this spoiler-FULL review! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!

Check out this SPOILER FILLED review of Hamilton wherein we reflect on the Lin-Manuel Miranda (a.k.a. the music man), the privilege of the theater,the stage onscreen, Founding Mothers , and the protest that is revisionist, historical telling. We didn't waste our shot in this spoiler-FULL review! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!

Check out this SPOILER FILLED review of The Half of It wherein we reflect on the incredible return of director Alice Wu, the guilty pleasure that is teen angst (we're in our 30's, people), the necessity of representation in film, how all the cool teen flix are filmed in the PNW, and the redefinition of soulmate. Cassidy creates a fun new phrase for body parts in this spoiler-FULL review! To avoid actual film spoilers check out the first four minutes: 3 Reasons to See and 3 Reasons NOT to See. Follow the Crows!