From Academia to Absurdity: Nick Roth's 'Hankie Panky' Adventure | Interview
Release Date: 08/02/2024
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info_outlineJoin Frank Lourence as he interviews the multifaceted Nick Roth, TV writer and filmmaker, about his latest project, 'Hankie Panky.' In this episode, Nick shares his unconventional journey from earning a PhD in English at Cornell to creating a comedy-horror film about a talking handkerchief and an evil top hat. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories of improvisation, friendship, and the creative challenges faced during the making of 'Hankie Panky.' Nick also teases exciting plans for a sequel and talks about his Dungeons & Dragons homebrew creations based on the film's characters.
Timestamps and Topics:
- 00:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to the episode
- 00:00:49 - The concept of 'Hankie Panky' and its zany plot
- 00:01:22 - Viewing options for 'Hankie Panky'
- 00:02:00 - Nick's background in academia and transition to film
- 00:04:02 - Insight into Nick's unique dissertation on potential cinema
- 00:10:53 - How Nick's academic experiences shaped his filmmaking career
- 00:14:06 - Development of 'Hankie Panky' characters and improvisation
- 00:16:45 - Getting Seth Green to voice the villain
- 00:21:04 - The role of improvisation in 'Hankie Panky'
- 00:24:22 - Challenges and rewards of independent filmmaking
- 00:27:48 - Future projects and a potential sequel to 'Hankie Panky'
- 00:31:10 - Links to watch and follow 'Hankie Panky'
- 00:32:52 - Nick's D&D homebrew races inspired by 'Hankie Panky'
Key Takeaways:
- 'Hankie Panky' combines comedy and horror in a unique film featuring a talking handkerchief and an evil top hat.
- Nick Roth's path from a PhD in English to filmmaking highlights his passion for storytelling and creativity.
- Improvisation was crucial in creating authentic and humorous interactions in 'Hankie Panky.'
- The journey of indie filmmaking includes significant challenges in sound editing and marketing, alongside rewarding creative freedom.
- Nick is working on a sequel to 'Hankie Panky' and has created D&D homebrew races based on the film's characters.
Memorable Quotes:
- "I wanted to prove to my mom I was smart. I don't know if that's possible." - Nick Roth
- "We're deranged, insane perverts. Maybe we're funny." - Nick Roth on the creation of 'Hankie Panky'
- "The best stuff in the movie is stuff that was not in the script." - Nick Roth on improvisation
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