Quality Control Chicks

Here we continue, ya’ll! Time to talk all things conformity gate…Here is the second half of our in depth discussion of how Stranger Things turned us ALL into QC “chicks” only to disappoint us. Conformity Gate promised that clues were hinting at a finale after the finale we got and well… we didn’t get one. Here’s why.This is part 2/2, so, if you like this, please come make sure you stay tuned for the rest of our discussion!Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Here we go, ya’ll! Time to talk all things conformity gate…We’ve been teasing it, so here is the first half of our in depth discussion of how Stranger Things turned us ALL into QC “chicks” only to disappoint us. Conformity Gate promised that clues were hinting at a finale after the finale we got and well… we didn’t get one. Here’s why.This is part 1/2, so, if you like this, please come make sure you stay tuned for the rest of our discussion!Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Ever watched a franchise and thought… wait, who is that? We take a look at major recastings in long running franchises that were jarring, funny or downright changed the course of Hollywood… for the better?In this part, we discuss some horror classics and some childhood classics.This is part 2/2, so, if you like this, please come make sure you also watch part 1!Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Happy Holidays from the QCC Podcast team!Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qualitycontrolchickspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qcchicks_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

WE’RE BACK.. just in time for the holiday break!Ever watched a franchise and thought… wait, who is that? We take a look at major recastings in long running franchises that were jarring, funny or downright changed the course of Hollywood… for the better?This is part 1/2, so, if you like this, please come back in the new year for part 2!Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Better late than never!While we’re still operating under our Summer Slowdown, we promised we would still put out our special Madame Web episode!We decided to take a deep dive into the movie as a whole, so, basically, we watched it so you don’t have to.Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Ever wonder where your favourite movies and TV shows are filmed? Ever notice how sometimes New York doesn’t quite look like New York?In this week’s episode, we review various film and TV examples where you can notice certain details that hint to filming locations being different to the intended story location. Do you notice things like this?Audio note: We meant to refer to the Scotiabank Arena as the Rogers Centre. We noted the issue with text visually but know that we caught our mistake in post.As always, listen to find out out QC levels breakdown at the end!Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Another important side to the film and television industry is physical media! We love it, and it includes things such as: DVDs, BluRay, VHS, posters, merch… etc.We cover everything from Amanda Bynes’ weird thumb to AI generated poster mistakes. Yet again, we ended up creating many cursed images so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for those.A special shoutout to Dayna, Janae’s sister, for the special “Bet On It” footage.Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. We’re also on TikTok: QCChicks_pod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Being a background actor isn’t as easy as one might think. There’s still marks to hit, cameras to avoid staring into and world building to upkeep. So, what happens when someone in the background ruins a take that ends up in the final project? Or does something to steal the scene??We’re going to go over some smaller examples and then highlight an individual who has made a career out of being a background actor!Also Lisa used to do background work so listen for some bts stories of what it’s like to do this for a job.Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. We’re also on TikTok: QCChicks_pod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

This week, we welcome our first guests, Sabina Lambert and Marley Kajan! We chat with them about the trials and tribulations of creating a small budget web series, “Like Comment Subscribe”!We cover everything from a bit of pre-production, production and post-production as well as the importance of catching QC before distribution. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Have you ever been watching favourite movie or tv show, looked closely and thought… WHO IS THAT?Well, it’s probably a body double! We breakdown and analyze some different uses of body doubles as well as some examples of times when you can tell when an actor/body double swap out was made.Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. We’re also on TikTok: QCChicks_pod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Honourary Chick, Jack, and Lisa got to attend an advanced screening of the new action-comedy, Novocaine. In theatres now!We thought it would be fun to record our thoughts on the screening and the movie!This is Jack’s on-camera debut, so be nice and let us know… do you want a “Jack Cam”?Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

From distractingly bad, to mildly noticeable to… films that don’t seem to have any mistakes?We discuss bad CGI, why it happens and why sometimes practical might be the better option. Everything from full CGI, to face replacements to hybrid practical/CGI.As always, listen to find out out QC levels breakdown at the end! Stay tuned levelling to hear our predictions for who will win Best VFX at the Oscars!Links below to some of the videos mentioned in the breakdown. Give them a watch and also follow their channels!HACK THE MOVIES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVRkyhP4FR8CORRIDOR CREW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrHRjJ6zXNsWant to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

We’re back to wrap up our coverage of the Scream franchise with the topic of rewrites and how it affects a film as it’s still being shot. Just in time for it’s 25 year anniversary!We also discuss the impact of a deleted scene still being referenced in a film and it’s merch but never seen. We are, of course, talking about the giant octopus that never saw the light of day in The Goonies!As always, listen to find out out QC levels breakdown at the end!Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

We were lucky enough to attend a special preview screening of the film, Companion, last week. We start off this episode with a special exclusive review! Catch it in theatres January 31, 2025! If you think of any well known QC mistakes in film and TV, you might find yourself remembering the most famous coffee cup to grace the small screen. That’s right, we discuss The Game of Thrones coffee cup (and more!) and the implications of errors like these making news headlines.As always, listen to find out out QC levels breakdown at the end!Want to recommend a mistake? Follow us at @ qualitycontrolchickspod on insta or send us an email at qcchickspod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

In this episode, we will delve into the noticeable mistakes that come from using practical elements on set that didn’t exactly translate well to the final edit of the film or tv episode. Discussions include, but are not limited to: American Sniper, Chuckesemee, creepy Yoda and more!We also breakdown why sets might choose dummies over real actors, practical over CGI, child labour laws and how distracting empty coffee cups are.As always, listen to find out out QC levels breakdown at the end! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and we will see you in 2025! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

The SCREAM discussion continues with 5, 6 and marketing!! We’ve entered the post-Wes Craven, or Radio Silence, era of the franchise now. This time around, we focus more on story details and how marketing ties into potential spoilers.If you want to hear our QC levels and film rankings, stay tuned til the end! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

We’re BIG Scream fans here at QCC and part of being a fan of something means you can still appreciate it for it’s flaws. We could go on and on about these films and, we do! So, this is part 1/2 where we talk all things Scream mistakes across films 1, 2, 4 and a bit about 3…. If you’re interested in the full discussion, stay tuned for part 2! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com

In this episode, we discuss mistakes and goofs we’ve noticed across film and tv that likely occurred in the production process. Things that ended up in the final edit that originated during the filming process. More specifically, boom mics, crew members, equipment… etc.A note on the discussion: The film I discuss that I worked on IS out. It’s called CARVED and you can find it on Hulu and Disney+!Stay tuned til the end for our QC rankings! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit qccp.substack.com