Brian Davids Interviews 'The Leftovers' Jasmin Savoy Brown ('Evie')

Written by: Brian Davids

Hi Living Reminders, 

I had the good fortune of speaking with Jasmin Savoy Brown ('Evie') of The Leftovers Season Two via The Film Schlubs Podcast.

We first discuss her background and upbringing in Springfield, Oregon before diving into The Leftovers as of the 00:26:29 mark.

Jasmin describes the audition process in great detail, the lessons she learned from her co-stars such as Regina King, her emotions during various scenes including the famous Jarden Bridge scene and how The Leftovers has impacted her own life. 

The Leftovers Podcast: The Living Reminders Chats with Series Co Creator/ Showrunner Damon Lindelof

Transcribed by: Denise Stewart and Missy Ortiz
The Living Reminders Episode 37
December 20, 2015

Hosts Mary and Blake chat with Damon Lindelof, the co-creator/ co executive producer/ showrunner of The Leftovers.  In this episode you'll learn all about: why Blake and Mary should be in the GR, how The Leftovers came to be, Damon's response to all the "Lefties," what a day in the life of Damon Lindelof looks like, how writers are selected for the show, a christmas elf pitch, what season 3 definitely won't be,  how he keeps track of everything he thinks of for the show, not doing "crazy" for "crazy's sake," why Kevin's sanity is important, plus he gives a sneak peak into what could be a very intriguing portion of the third and final season and much more!

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Brian Davids Interviews 'The Leftovers' Writer Patrick Somerville

Written By: Brian Davids

Hi Living Reminders,

I had the good fortune of sitting down with The Leftovers' Patrick Somerville, co-writer of "Off-Ramp" and "A Most Powerful Adversary" via the Film Schlubs podcast.

We talked about Season Two in great detail including the breaking of "International Assassin", the Evie reveal, purgatory karaoke, his favorite episode and the infamous cricket.

Patrick also discusses his reaction to the third and final season renewal as well as the impact the show has made on his own life.

The Leftovers Podcast: The Living Reminders Chats with Series Creator Tom Perrotta

Transcribed by: Denise Stewart
The Living Reminders Episode 14
October 14, 2014

Photo Credit jacobsphotographic

Hosts Mary and Blake interview Tom Perrotta, author of the book The Leftovers. Tom is a screenwriter, Academy Award nominee, and author of novels such as Election and  Little Children.  The New York Times has dubbed him as “an American Chekhov whose characters even at their most ridiculous seem blessed and ennobled by a luminous human aura.” We know him best as the author, co-creator and co-executive producer of our favorite show on HBO, The Leftovers.

In this episode, you'll learn all about: the inspiration behind The Leftovers, how it started on HBO, the differences between writing for TV and novels, changes from the book for the show, Saving Mr. Banks, Tom's favorite character and episode, alluding to the actual departure, the importance of the ladies in the car in “The Garveys At Their Best”, fortune cookies, how awesome Carrie Coon really is, cake, and more of Justin Theroux's package.

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Critics' Choice Awards Tips Their Hats to The Leftovers

Written By: Missy Ortiz

Ladies and Gents! We have received notice that The Leftovers has been nominated in many aspects for The Critic's Choice Awards this year! After so much speculation, yes The Leftovers is worthy of recognition, finally! This season has brought us so many surprises including new cast members who have enlightened us with their phenomenal acting. Now, we get to see them receive nominations and crossing our fingers, trophies for their performances.

The Living Reminders received confirmation for the nominations of this year's Critics' Choice Awards. Let's take a look at the list and give praise to our favorite show:

HBO RENEWS THE LEFTOVERS: Seasons Greetings

Written By: Missy Ortiz

Christmas came early everyone! We just got informed that HBO will be renewing our favorite series for another year to come! Today, The Living Reminders received affirmation that HBO was going to renew THE LEFTOVERS for a third and final season. To all The Lefties out there, we would like to say thank you for your support and dedication to The Leftovers.

Here is the official announcement email sent to us on behalf of HBO:

Exploring "I Live Here Now" - Video Review of Season 2 - Episode 10

Written By: Chris Hartwell

What makes The Leftovers so engrossing is not merely its ability to justify why one character is alive or explain why another would abandoned her family.  It's strength is found in its exploration of very different, yet equally broken, souls as they connect in the midst of an often unexplainable world... being forced to acknowledge that as real as those mysteries are, so too is their ability to connect with those around them... and that they are not so different from their fellow travelers in this cosmic drama called life. 

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Chat w/ Max Richter - Episode 28 - The Leftovers Podcast: The Living Reminders

Transcribed by: Denise Stewart

November 10, 2015

The Living Reminders Episode 28

Photo: Deutsche Grammophon

Hosts Mary and Blake Larsen of  THE LIVING REMINDERS  chat with Max Richter, the immeasurably talented composer who writes the score on The Leftovers. He's a German born British composer, who's been an influential voice in the post-minimalist composition and in the meeting of contemporary classical and alternative popular music styles since the 2000's. He has seven solo works including Memory House and Sleep, whose music has been featured on television.  And on films such as Prometheus, J. Edgar, Need for Speed, and To The Wonder. We all know him as the composer for our favorite television show on HBO... The Leftovers.

In this episode you'll learn all about: how Max came on the project, the different instruments he uses, the different ways he uses them, how he comes up with certain themes and why, happy accidents, the blending of traditional orchestra with electronica, Easter eggs for season 2, his favorite scores and much more!

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The Virgin Diaries: Episode 5

Written by: Ashley Crawley

Photo courtesy: Decider

Hi, my name is Ashley and I’m a virgin… of The Leftovers, that is. For those just stumbling onto my posts for The Living Reminders for the first time, here's the scoop. I only recently discovered The Leftovers phenomenon and have committed to catching on from the beginning – season one. Actually, let’s say catching “up”… because in Damon Lindelof land, there’s no guarantee one over catches on. And I like that.

Remember how I decided that the last episode ("BJ and the AC") was my least favorite of the season? How I felt maybe I’d rushed to happy judgement in wanting to permanently gorge off The Leftovers buffet?

Exploring the "Ten Thirteen" - Video Review of Season 2 - Episode 9

Written By: Chris Hartwell

One of the greatest challenges Lindelof and Perotta faced this week with "Ten Thirteen" was attempting to surprise the audience, which demands the most precise balance of setup and secrecy.

Error to one side and the twist will feel unjustified and contrived.

Error to the other and it will be spotted from miles away.

Did they succeed?

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