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Coffee & Content: A Cinematic Christmas Journey

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Posted by Richard "RB" Botto

Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Have you had a creative weekend so far? Or too busy enjoying the holidays? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices and nostalgia flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in.

First up, in this video from Audiorama, actor and filmmaker Peter Billingsley relives his time starring as 'Ralphie' in the seasonal favorite, A CHRISTMAS STORY. In this hour-long storytime session, the actor goes through what it was like making the film and sharing behind-the-scenes moments you may never have known before.

Next up, I have two videos from Still Watching Netflix. The first digs into the filming process of ELF, focusing on the many visual references the production team used, how they were able to use force perspective, and the stop motion animation used to create some set-piece moments. Then, you'll see how A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS came together - in a way very different from traditionally-made films, with the script and overall story being one of the very last things to fall into place as all the other elements were evolving. 

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! Tag them below! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative holiday season!

Cheers,

RB

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Coffee Content A Cinematic Christmas Journey

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