Crow Drip

Episode 35: Crow Drip PROMPTS: Khaki, 624, Instrument This week, Neal and Lauren dive into two genre-defining masterpieces—one epic adventure from late-90s Hollywood, and one triptych of religious fever dreams from the 15th century. You know, just your average Tuesday. Neal kicks things off with a full-on love letter to The Mummy (1999), the film that gave us peak Brendan Fraser, tomb-raiding librarians, and one of the worst CGI effects ever committed to screen (we're looking at you, Scorpion King). From the film’s sweaty, snake-infested shoot in Morocco to Fraser’s near-death experience on set, Neal explores why this action-horror-romance-comedy hybrid has remained such a fan favorite—and how Rachel Weisz’s historically accurate eyebrows became a surprise icon. Then Lauren finally (finally!) tackles The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch—a painting so packed with symbolism, medieval memes, and demon nuns that we barely scratch the surface. From the owl known as the “Bosch Bird” to a butt tattoo that’s technically playable sheet music, Lauren breaks down why this triptych is simultaneously hilarious, deeply religious, and weirdly hot on Instagram. Turns out “Jerry from Bosch” had a lot to say about sin, salvation, and maybe even EDM. Neal's Topic: The Mummy (1999) Directed by: Stephen Sommers Lauren's Topic: The Garden of Earthly Delights Hieronymus Bosch (1503–1515) Check out the high-res version Neal found here: https://archief.ntr.nl/tuinderlusten/en.html Join The Curated By Chance Music League: bit.ly/4ieuxpS Support Our Show: Love Curated by Chance? Help us keep going by becoming a Patron for just $5/month! 👉 www.patreon.com/curatedbychance Follow the show and its creators on Instagram: The Show - @curatedbychance Lauren - @paisleylo Neal - @nealefischer E-mail us: curatedbychance@gmail.com Hear Neal each week on Triviality Podcast. Subscribe now! Listen to Lauren on Miss Information Podcast! Subscribe now! Buy Neal’s next two books out now and pre-order his newest books below! Christmas Ultimate Trivia Book (out now!) Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book (out now!) Pre-Order "The Totally Awesome World Of..." Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join filmmaker Neal E. Fischer and art curator Lauren Tagliaferro as they dive into the unpredictable world of ‘Curated by Chance,’ a podcast where creativity meets serendipity. Each episode, Neal and Lauren harness the power of a randomizing algorithm named Chance to generate unique prompts that drive their discussions. From exploring the unexpected intersections between film and visual art to dissecting the curious ways randomness shapes artistic expression, this dynamic duo invites listeners to ponder the influence of chance in the creative process. Whether dissecting a random film scene or analyzing an art piece through a whimsical lens, ‘Curated by Chance’ promises a fresh perspective with every episode.