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I don’t feel like yapping for introduction today, so here’s the full agenda (love y’all though)

• Curated resources: Nope’s cinematographer full commentary, concept of “Poetics of Cinema” and local opportunities to get involved

• REEL TALK Preview: how do we create empathy for immigrant parent-characters and not falling into the trap of villainization

• My recs: music, short film, podcast!

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Evolve with Art: Curated Resources

Last week’s find of the industry’s most essential watches, articles, interviews and fellowship/community opportunities.

Essential Watches:

• Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema talks about working on Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022) - extended interview with the American Society of Cinematographers.