Episodes
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Feb. 5, 2026
228: "Eternity" Cinematographer Ruairi O'Brien, ISC BSC
Today I have the absolutely effervescent Ruairí O'Brien on to talk about Eternity, a film that I came out of the theater absolutely in love with. If you haven't seen it yet and you love feeling good and having a solid laugh, you MUST cue it up immediately. Or put it in your queue. Either works. Enjoy! (as a quick note, Ruairi and I were having some lag issues during our chat so sometimes we end up stepping over each other trying to talk. Sorry about that!) ► ...
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Jan. 29, 2026
227: "Train Dreams" Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso
Today I'm privilidged to be joined by Adolpho Veloso, here to talk about his recent, wildly popular film Train Dreams, which recently netted him nominations for the Cinematography Oscar and an ASC award! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► ...
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Jan. 22, 2026
226: "Hamnet" Cinematographer Łukasz Żal
This week on Frame & Reference I'm joined by Lukasz Zal, cinematographer of such films as Zone of Interest, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Ida, Cold War, and most recently, Hamnet. We go deep on this one, you're going to love it! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Ken...
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Jan. 15, 2026
225: "Avatar: Fire & Ash" Cinematographer Russel Carpenter, ASC
WE'RE BACK! Kicking off SEASON SIX of Frame & Reference, we have the legendary Russel Carpenter, ASC (Cinematographer of such films as Titanic, True Lies, Ant Man, Charlies Angels, Lawnmower Man, and so so much more) here to talk about his work on the third installment of the Avatar franchise, Fire and Ash! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► ...
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Dec. 25, 2025
224: "Knives Out 3" Cinematographer Steve Yedlin, ASC
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Joining me for the SEASON 5 FINALE of Frame & Reference is none other than Steve Yedlin, ASC to talk about his work on the new film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, as well as all the #NerdyFilmTechStuff your heart desires. We'll be back in January to kick off Season 6 of F&R with another incredible episode, so until then: enjoy the holidays, enjoy the New Year, and we'll talk soon! ► F&R Online ► ...
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Dec. 18, 2025
223: "A House of Dynamite" Cinematographer Barry Ackroyd, BSC
Today I'm joined by the legendary Barry Ackroyd, BSC to talk about his new film A House of Dynamite. Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram...
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Dec. 11, 2025
222: "Predator Badlands" Cinematographer Jeff Cutter
This week I'm joined by the wonderful Jeff Cutter to talk about his work on Predator: Badlands! Jeff also worked on music videos for bands like Korn and films like David Fincher's Panic Room, which we definitely get in to. Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► ...
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Dec. 4, 2025
221: "Okay" Cinematographer Oren Soffer
Oren Soffer returns! Oren recently shot a short film on the new Fujifilm ETERNA 55, which gave him the opportunity to swing by and chat about the camera, the short, and a bunch more stuff we tend to chat about when we get together. Rantcast 2026! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMi...
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Nov. 27, 2025
220: "Loot" Season 3 Cinematographer Jason Oldak
My buddy Jason Oldak is back! This time we're talking about his work on Season 3 of Loot and basically everything else we could think of in an hour. You're gonna love it. Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► ...
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Nov. 20, 2025
219: "Alien: Earth" Cinematographer Bella Gonzales & Camera Operator Andrew Laboy
A double feature, extra innings pod! This week we've got a BIG ol' one with Bella Gonzales and Andrew Laboy, Cinematographer and Camera Operator respectively from Alien: Earth. WE had fun, you're gonna have fun too! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website...
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Nov. 13, 2025
218: "Bugonia" Cinematographer Robbie Ryan, BSC ISC
Oh goodness, what a pleasure! Today I'm joined by the electric Robbie Ryan, BSC ISC to talk about his new film Bugonia, plus so much more! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram...
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Nov. 6, 2025
217: "Frankenstein" Cinematographer Dan Laustsen, ASC DFF
Today we've got one of my favorites on, Dan Laustsen, to talk about his work with Guillermo del Toro on "Frankenstein"! Plus a little bit of John Wick of course. Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Insta...
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Oct. 30, 2025
216: "Sinners" Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC
Big one today! On the program sharing her knowledge with us is the wonderful Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC talking about Sinners and a whole lot more! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Oct. 23, 2025
215: "V/H/S Halloween: Home Haunt" Cinematographer Sean McDaniel
On the program this time we've got Sean McDaniel, DP of the "Home Haunt" segment of the new entry into the "V/H/S" franchinse, V/H/S: Halloween. Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Oct. 16, 2025
214: "Waltzing with Brando" & "Bad Man" Cinematographer Garrett O'Brien
This week we've got the wonderful Garrett O'Brien on the program to talk about his work on Waltzing With Brando and Bad Man! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Oct. 9, 2025
213: "Ballard" Cinematographer Gavin Kelly, ASC
On this episode of Frame & Reference I'm talking to Gavin Kelly, ASC about his work on Ballard! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Oct. 2, 2025
212: "Smoke" Cinematographer Francois Dagenais, CSC
This week on the show we've got Francois Dagenais, CSC on to talk about his work on the Apple TV+ thriller series Smoke. Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Sept. 25, 2025
211: "I Don't Understand You" Cinematographer Lowell A. Meyer
Today we're talking with Lowell A. Meyer about his work on the dark comedy I Don't Understand You! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Sept. 18, 2025
210: "Sew Torn" Cinematographer Sebastian Klinger
This week we have the fantastic Sebastian Klinger on the program to talk all about his film Sew Torn! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Sept. 11, 2025
209: "The Handmaid's Tale" Cinematographer Nicola Daley, BSC ACS
In part two of our Handmaid's Tale journey, I get the privilege of speaking with Nicola Daley, BSC ACS! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Sept. 11, 2025
208: "The Handmaid's Tale" DP Stuart Biddlecombe, BSC
In part one of yet ANOTHER fantastic two-parter, I'm joined by Stuart Biddlecombe, BSC to talk about his work on The Handmaid's Tale! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Sept. 5, 2025
207: "A Cursed Man" Cinematographer Blake Horn
Today I'm joined by the my friend Blake Horn to about his work on super interesting Documentary A Cursed Man. Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Aug. 28, 2025
206: "The Man in the White Van" Cinematographer Garreth Paul Cox
Today I'm joined by the incredible Garreth Paul Cox to talk about his work on The Man in the White Van. Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram
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Aug. 21, 2025
205: "The Righteous Gemstones" Cinematographer Paul Daley
Today we've got the fantabulous Paul Daley on the program to talk about his work on The Righteous Gemstones! Enjoy! ► F&R Online ► Support F&R ► Watch on YouTube Produced by Kenny McMillan ► Website ► Instagram