Director Deepdive: Taika Waititi w/ Derek Gayle from Gimmicks podcast

JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch Taika Waititi, a genuine renaissance man and recipient of numerous prestigious awards, is a New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian. His accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award, along with two nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Taika's multifaceted talents extend beyond the film industry, as he has also garnered acclaim for his painting, photography, design, and stand-up comedy.  In this episode, we are joined by Derek Gayle from the Gimmicks podcast, which explores high-concept, experimental, structure-breaking gimmick episodes of TV. In the conversation, we delve into Taika Waititi’s inspiring journey and remarkable achievements as a producer. Taika, an exceptional director, has exhibited immense talent and creativity throughout his extensive career in the film industry. Listen in and learn from Taika’s captivating journey and his invaluable contributions to filmmaking. Gain profound insights into his impressive work, and join us in celebrating his remarkable achievements as a director. [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Derek Gayle  [01:33] Carry To Watch: New releases and news going up the timeline  [30:40] About Taita Waititi and Manika and Derek's introduction to his work  [34:58] Taika’s observatory eye in his films and what makes him an attractive filmmaker [40:27] Taika’s amazing filmmaking style and why it shines more in his TV shows [45:45] The sincerity behind Taika’s films and how they are grounded in characters [48:11] Why you need to watch What We Do in the Shadows and why it’s famous [01:01:16] Why Taika Waitit’s Jojo Rabbit film is such a fascinating one [01:23:07] Why the second season of a movie is always its turning point [01:16:38] What sets Taika Waititi’s TV shows on another level [01:35:03] Reasons why Jojo Rabbit should be on your next watch list [01:46:07] Sneak peek into Taika’s upcoming film; the Next Goal Wins [01:53:43] Derek’s recommendation to watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople [01:55:56] Films and Shows recommendation for you to check out [02:02:38] Ending the show and calls to action  Standout Quotes “A lot of times when it comes to filmmaking and seeing someone directing style, it’s better to see in television because it’s more drawn out, they have more time to develop the characters and to know people while in films, they’re constrained to keep it under two hours.”- [40:48] “If you don’t have empathy for your own characters and writing them as people you clearly care about them, it can come across as mean.”- [47:13] “The second season is always the best season of any film.”- [83:07] Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekBGayle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.darebear/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/DerekBGayle About Derek https://www.podchaser.com/creators/derek-b-gayle-107aNJV35Q Podcast Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support Manika's Socials Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support