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Shattering Superstructure

Alex Arabian

Alex Arabian, a seasoned journalist, interviews entertainment industry members and explores the value of art for the sake of art through film, TV, music, and theater.

Shattering Superstructure veers away from tabloidism, providing a space where guests can think as they wish and say what they think. It is more interested in unbridled freedom of artistic expression than it is the profit-driven aspect of the industry.

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#26
September 23 · 16 min
Patrick Brice on "The Creep Tapes" Season 3
Patrick Brice joins the podcast to discuss the new season of "The Creep Tapes," working with Ora Duplass, the show and "Creep" films' inception, the creative breakthroughs that a low budget can provoke, and more!
#25
Dec 17, 2024 · 40 min
Emily Mkrtichian on New Artsakh Documentary, "There Was, There Was Not
Documentary filmmaker Emily Mkrtichian discusses her new Artsakh documentary, "There Was, There Was Not," which tells the story of four Armenian women in the Nagorno-Karabakh in the midst of another Genocide against Armenians, how they exude resilience and strength, and try to make sense of the fairytale that once was Artsakh.
#24
Aug 22, 2024 · 22 min
David Dastmalchian Discusses Career, "Late Night with the Devil," Dream Collaborations, and More
David Dastmalchian dishes on his impressive acting career, "Late Night with the Devil" and the preparation that went into his first leading role, his dream director and actor collaborations, and more!
#23
Jun 29, 2024 · 15 min
June Squibb and Josh Margolin Dish on "Thelma"
Director Josh Margolin and acting legend June Squibb discuss their new film, "Thelma," a unique take on the action dramedy. Josh explains the impetus behind the story, which is partially based on his life experiences, and Squibb describes doing her own stunts at the age of 94.
#22
Mar 12, 2024 · 19 min
Rory Culkin Talks His New Film, "5lbs of Pressure," His Career, and His Desire to Reunite With M. Night Shyamalan
Rory Culkin discusses his new work, "5lbs of Pressure," reflects on his career, recent rolls, and his desire to reunite with M. Night Shyamalan, whether it be a return to the "Signs" universe or a new project.
#21
Nov 9, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Boots Riley Talks ”I’m a Virgo,” ”Sorry to Bother You,” Oakland, Gaza, & Leftist Politics
Boots Riley joins us to talk all things "I'm a Virgo," "Sorry to Bother You," Oakland, the Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, leftist politics, and much more!
#20
Sep 1, 2023 · 20 min
Marc Turtletaub Talks ”Jules,” Sir Ben Kingsley, Producing, Directing, and More
Marc Turtletaub discusses his latest film, "Jules," starring Sir Ben Kingsley. We also talk about Kingsley's process, Turtletaub's laissez-faire approach to directing, and a bit about his unique financial background.
#19
Jul 21, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Jason Lazarus on ”Skull Island,” ”The Gates,” Influences, and the Art of Composing for Film
Jason Lazarus chats it up about Netflix's latest anime, "Skull Island," the Victorian-era occult horror film "The Gates," his influences across various mediums, and the art (and science) of composing for film.
#18
May 6, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min
Don Lake Dishes on the ”Ted” Prequel Series, “Space Force,” Disney, and His Storied Career
Legendary character actor, comedian, Second City alumnus improv extraordinaire, writer, producer, and director Don Lake dishes on the "Ted" prequel series starring Seth MacFarlane, "Space Force," Disney, and his storied career.
#17
Apr 27, 2023 · 11 min
Jalmari Helander Talks All Things ”Sisu,” Its Inspiration, ”First Blood,” and the Bloody Set Pieces
During this episode, filmmaker Jalmari Helander chats about his new film, "Sisu," its inspiration, "First Blood," and creating violent set pieces with as many practical effects as possible. See the film in theaters nationwide on April 28!
#16
Apr 20, 2023 · 27 min
Emily Meade Talks ”Dead Ringers,” ”The Leftovers,” ”The Deuce,” and Choosing More Substantive Roles
Emily Meade talks "Dead Ringers," "The Leftovers," "The Deuce," and choosing more substantive roles that veer away from sex and nudity.
#15
Apr 20, 2023 · 25 min
Mary Harron on “Daliland,” “American Psycho,” Feminism, and Independent Film
Mary Harron speaks about her new film, “Daliland,” “American Psycho,” feminism, and indie film, and more.
#14
Apr 20, 2023 · 42 min
Scout Taylor-Compton and Nicky Whelan Chat “The Best Man,” “Halloween II,” Action Movies, and Weed
Scout Taylor-Compton and Nicky Whelan discuss their new film, “The Best Man,” out April 21, “Halloween II,” their favorite action movies, smoking pot, "Star Wars," and more.
#13
Mar 27, 2023 · 56 min
Freddie Prinze Jr. Reflects on His Career, Favorite Roles, ”Star Wars Rebels,” and More
Freddie Prinze Jr. provides a brief retrospective of his career, his favorite roles that he's inhabited, relationship advice, and reflects on "Star Wars Rebels," the "Scooby Doo" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer" films, "She's All That," the independent film movement, and social media, among other things.
#12
Mar 20, 2023 · 22 min
Zach Braff Talks the Impetus and Evolution of ”A Good Person,” Table Reads With Morgan Freeman, and ”Shrinking”
In this episode, Zach Braff talks the impetus and evolution of "A Good Person," cathartic table reads with Morgan Freeman, directing episode 8 of "Shrinking" and three episodes of its upcoming second season, and the hopes of collaborating with Florence Pugh again.
#11
Mar 13, 2023 · 24 min
My ”Scream VI” Review (With Spoilers), Thoughts on ”The Whale,” and Oscar Predictions
With the spoiler embargo up, I share my "Scream VI" review (don't listen if you haven't seen it!), thoughts on "The Whale" and its backlash for being accused by critics as "fatphobic," and a few of my Oscar predictions before yesterday's ceremony.
#10
Mar 6, 2023 · 37 min
My ”Scream VI” Reaction, Favorite Interviews From My Archives, and a Brief History of Censorship of Armenians in Film
In this episode, I share my initial "Scream VI" reaction, several of my favorite Interviews I've had the privilege of conducting, some Oscar hopefuls, and a brief history of censorship of Armenians in film, from "The Forty Days at Musa Dagh" in the 1930s to the present day.
#9
Feb 10, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Producer Sev Ohanian Talks USC, ”Fruitvale Station,” Frequent Collaborators, ”Searching,” and ”Missing”
Sev Ohanian, a fellow Armenian, has become one of the most successful and prolific producers of the past decade. From his days in high school and at USC, to becoming one of the first Armenian Academy members with his producing partner and wife, Natalie Qasabian, to "Creed III," we speak about how he broke into the industry, obstacles faced and accolades earned as a producer, and his passion to constantly push himself to tell new stories within the medium of filmmaking.
#8
Feb 3, 2023 · 1 hr 54 min
Omid Arabian on Rumi, Mysticism, ”The Shining,” and Hauntology
Same last name, different ethnicity. No relation, similar affinities. Published author Omid Arabian chats with me about his translations of Rumi, his YOUniversal Center in Los Angeles, which holds classes on mysticism for adults and children alike, "The Shining," "The Truman Show," ideology, and hauntology.
#7
Jan 30, 2023 · 46 min
David Arquette and Geoff Marslett on ”Quantum Cowboys,” ”Scream,” Wes Craven, and Ketamine Treatment
David Arquette and Geoff Marslett join me to chat about "Quantum Cowboys," the impact of the "Scream" franchise on popular culture, Dewey's death and possible return to a future "Scream" installment, Wes Craven's influence, and ketamine treatment, which David and I have both tried with positive results. Don't miss "Quantum Cowboys" at SF IndieFest on February 6th, screening at the legendary Roxie Theater.

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