James Candland
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Welcome to Rupees Over Ramen, the show where we discuss Animation, Storytelling, and tons of other nerdy stuff. We'll be talking with fellow artists and storytellers. Good times are ahead, so grab a nice hot bowl of ramen, some chopsticks, and join in on the discussion every month ✌
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A plainspoken maker's log about writing, comics, and the hard part of getting art seen.
Episode 60 keeps things close to the desk. It follows a writer moving from a Marauders scene in a Harry Potter fan fiction project to a steadier run of work, a NaNoWriMo push, and the small satisfaction of getting near a thousand words on the Uptown Wars Anthem Knights story.
Art historian Tamar Avishai interviews critics, curators, and writers about single paintings and ideas.
Russell Tovey and Robert Diament interview artists about their materials, biography, and process.
Cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Deakins interview film crew about the craft behind specific shots.
Robert Bound interviews artists and reviews new film, book, and music releases with critics.
Sound art from places, recordings, and memory.
This segment discusses the Roman and biblical influences in Star Wars Rebels, exploring character names and themes, and delves into the deep lore of the Jedi and Sith as depicted in the series.
This segment discusses character development in Star Wars, focusing on Chopper's growth and how even minor characters like the ice cream bucket guy gain fan followings, highlighting the franchise's depth.
The discussion explores animation techniques, focusing on music in films like Rio 2 and How to Train Your Dragon, and highlights themes of flight and humor in animated movies.
The hosts introduce a discussion on Star Wars Rebels and Rogues, focusing on the time period between episodes three and four, with Christian sharing his background as a Star Wars fan and his interest in art and storytelling.
The host introduces guest Prashanth from India, who discusses his love for anime, his work as a software developer, and shares his favorite anime about protecting birds and forests.
The host recounts a frustrating experience of losing unsaved pixel art work due to accidentally resetting a plug while dealing with heater issues in their garage studio.
The host reflects on their 2024 artist journey, deciding to focus on YouTube and Substack for indie animation, comics, and writing while moving away from other platforms like Twitter.
In this solo episode, the host reflects on his creative journey, including writing for NaNoWriMo, starting an indie band with friends, and grappling with social media use after a digital detox.
The host shares his creative energy inspired by a Spider-Man scene, discusses the challenges of podcasting, and reflects on his 30-day digital declutter journey while in his garage studio.
The host explores storytelling techniques by comparing D&D campaigns to writing, discussing how multiple character perspectives, as seen in Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, can transform and enrich narratives.