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RR Entertainment - Bitch Rehab Special with Eighth Grade's Bo Burnham
RR Entertainment - Bitch Rehab Special with Eighth Grade's Bo Burnham
RR Entertainment - Bitch Rehab Special with Eighth Grade's Bo Burnham
Friday 20th July 2018
Bo Burnham talks about creating 'Eighth Grade', exploring social media's impact on youth and the importance of authenticity in storytelling.
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Get the buttons here!Bo Burnham on Crafting 'Eighth Grade': A Deep Dive with Dayna Keyes
Admit deep down, we're all just kind of like desperate little kids that just want to be liked and want to be seen and- and that's okay, um, which is just like you know, admitted and speaking out loud and truck, stop trying to be so cool and just chill out and have some chicken nuggets, exactly with all the sauces, with one of the sauce soft shelf too.
Have you ever wondered what goes into making a film that truly resonates with its audience? In this engaging episode of 'Radio Rehab with Dayna Keyes', Dayna teams up with Ange from 'The Bitch Talk Podcast' to chat with Bo Burnham, the writer and director of the critically acclaimed film 'Eighth Grade'. Burnham opens up about his personal anxieties growing up in the digital age and how they inspired the film.
He delves into the impact of social media on young people and the challenges of creating a protagonist that feels real and relatable. Burnham shares his unique approach to filmmaking, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and vulnerability. He talks about collaborating with women throughout the process to avoid the stereotypical 'mandolin' feel of many young adult films. Instead, he aimed for a more genuine portrayal of an eighth grader's life.
His dedication to capturing the subjective truth of his main character's experience is evident in every frame of the movie. Listeners will be fascinated by Burnham's research process, which included watching countless eighth-grade vloggers on YouTube to ensure his depiction was spot-on. He also touches on the surprising success of 'Eighth Grade' and his disbelief at getting the green light for the film before even finding the perfect lead actress.
This episode offers a rare glimpse into the creative mind behind one of the most talked-about films in recent years. Whether you're a fan of Bo Burnham, interested in filmmaking, or curious about the effects of social media on youth, this conversation is sure to captivate and inspire.