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This podcast features an interview with the Filippo brothers, Australian filmmakers behind the horror films "Talk To Me" and "Bring Her Back." The conversation begins with lighthearted banter and introductions, quickly transitioning to a detailed discussion of "Bring Her Back," its brutal and emotionally impactful scenes, and the challenges of filming. They delve into their filmmaking process, inspirations (including films like "Always in Treatment," "Let the Right One In," "The Exorcist," and "Mouse Hunt"), and the influence of their past experiences, such as working as extras and their involvement in deathmatch wrestling. The brothers share anecdotes from various film sets, highlighting their unique perspectives on the industry. Their experience at the Contact in the Desert UFO conference is discussed, revealing an initial concept for an alien movie that ultimately influenced their horror films' tone. The conversation touches upon the quality of UFO footage, humorous speculation about "dumb tourist aliens," and brainstorming for three sequel concepts for "Talk To Me." A comparison between "Bring Her Back" and "Talk To Me" is made, analyzing the emotional impact and powerful performances. The podcast concludes with anecdotes about their parents' reactions to their films and a humorous story from a film set. The discussion also includes their future projects, including more horror films and a documentary about deathmatch wrestling.

Outlines

00:00:00

Podcast Introduction and Initial Chat

The podcast begins with introductions and casual conversation, setting a lighthearted tone before delving into the main interview.

00:01:09

Interview with the Filippo Brothers

The Filippo brothers discuss their horror films "Talk To Me" and "Bring Her Back," their filmmaking process, inspirations, and experiences working with Sally Hawkins. They also touch upon their past experiences and future projects.

00:23:50

Anecdotes from Film Sets

The conversation shifts to anecdotes from the brothers' past film experiences, including working as extras and their unique perspectives on the industry.

00:31:29

Alien Festival and Area 51

The discussion concludes with a humorous anecdote about the brothers' involvement in the Storming Area 51 event and their upcoming appearance at an alien festival.

00:39:33

Initial Conversation & "Bring Her Back" Discussion

The podcast begins with lighthearted banter, quickly transitioning to a discussion of the filmmakers' new movie, "Bring Her Back," its themes, and the challenges of filming. They mention the film's brutal and emotionally impactful scenes.

00:40:43

Contact in the Desert & Alien Movie Inspiration

The filmmakers discuss their experience at Contact in the Desert, a UFO conference, and how it influenced their creative process. They reveal they initially wrote an alien movie, but Jordan Peele's "Nope" shifted their direction.

00:43:30

Alien Theories & Film Quality

The conversation shifts to a discussion about the quality of UFO footage and the plausibility of alien life. They humorously speculate on the possibility of "dumb tourist aliens" and the challenges of capturing high-quality footage of extraterrestrial events.

00:45:56

Sequel Concepts & Future Projects

The filmmakers brainstorm three sequel concepts for their film, playfully suggesting titles like "Talk-to-Me in Tokyo" and "Talk-to-Me Triple X." The conversation becomes increasingly absurd and humorous.

00:49:57

Comparing Films & Creative Process

The discussion turns to a comparison between "Bring Her Back" and another film, "Talk to Me." They analyze the emotional impact of "Bring Her Back," highlighting its brutal honesty and the powerful performances of the actors.

00:51:41

Film Influences & Artistic Inspirations

The filmmakers discuss their cinematic influences, citing films like "Always in Treatment," "Let the Right One In," "The Exorcist," and "Mouse Hunt," highlighting the realism and emotional depth they strive for in their own work.

00:53:10

Parental Reactions & Personal Experiences

The conversation concludes with anecdotes about their parents' reactions to their films and personal experiences on set, including a humorous story about a scene involving a naked person on a plane.

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Q&A

• What inspired the unique storytelling style in "Talk To Me" and "Bring Her Back"?

  The Filippo brothers draw inspiration from real-life experiences, creating a lived-in feel and leaving some aspects of the story unexplained.

• How did the Filippo brothers' past experiences influence their filmmaking?

  Their past experiences, including childhood delinquency and involvement in stunts and deathmatch wrestling, heavily influenced the themes and atmosphere of their films.

• What is the connection between "Talk To Me" and "Bring Her Back"?

  While not explicitly stated, the films share a universe and some characters, suggesting a larger, interconnected narrative.

• What are the Filippo brothers' future projects?

  They plan to make two more horror films and a documentary about deathmatch wrestling. They also have numerous sequel ideas for "Talk To Me."

• What are the key themes explored in "Bring Her Back"?

  Grief, loss, and the difficult decisions people make when facing trauma.

• How did the filmmakers' experience at Contact in the Desert influence their work?

  The experience initially inspired an alien movie concept, but later influenced the overall tone and themes of their horror films.

• What are some of the filmmakers' key cinematic influences?

  Films like "Always in Treatment," "Let the Right One In," "The Exorcist," and "Mouse Hunt" are cited as major influences.

Show Notes