Director & Screenwriter Laura Terruso

On Cue

This week, award-winning film director, screenwriter and producer Laura Terruso joins us to dish on what it was like to direct Robert DeNiro, how she shot her dream sex scene, and the use of music, movement and comedy in her storytelling.

While Laura specializes in comedy– embracing a heartfelt and character-driven approach– she also enjoys exploring sub-genres within that category. She's directed a literary comedy, a stoner comedy, a dance comedy and a family comedy and is interested in pursuing other sub-genres.

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On Cue is produced and edited by Walter Sie.

This week’s cocktail or mocktail – THE DEVIL’S DANCE:

1 oz tequila (skip for mocktail)
½ oz Benedictine (for mocktail, use 4 drops of pure vanilla extract and a small pinch of saffron…. you can also try thyme or coriander and see which you like best)
1 oz cranberry juice (for mocktail, use 1.5 oz)
1 oz ginger ale (for mocktail, use 2 oz)
½ oz lemon juice
8 drops of cayenne extract
3 drops of liquid smoke

Shake over ice, strain into a demonic-looking glass, and garnish with a cucumber slice.
MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:
Music From Episode 5

Record Of The Week - Sailed by Kiasmos

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth by Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber