Taylor Salan

Taylor Salan is a independent filmmaker who currently resides in the San Fernando Valley. Since childhood, Taylor Salan had a fascination with movies. Although he was an avid fan of film as a child, it wasn’t until his years as a young adult that his passion for the art of filmmaking truly came to fruition. A current student of the film production program at California State University Northridge, Taylor studies Cinematography but ultimately has plans to direct full time if afforded the opportunity. In his spare time, Taylor produces audio podcasts and blogs about film for ageofthenerd.com. He is also a longtime musician, playing drums for over 8 years.

Trailer Binge: ‘Tully’, ‘Prospect’, ‘Scary Love’, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ & ‘Luke Cage’

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In this edition of Trailer Binge, we take a look at new trailers for Jason Reitman's Tully, the new indie science fiction movie Prospect, a surprise new Tommy Wiseau project called Scary Love. Plus, we have a handful of new "season 2" trailers with Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Luke Cage. Let's start binging!

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Weekend Watch: Mark Hamill’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Speech, Jennifer Lawrence Takes A Polygraph, Editing ‘Dunkirk’ & More

In this edition of Weekend Watch, we take an in-depth looks at the award-winning editing of Dunkirk, the award-winning production design behind The Shape of Water, and the award-winning visual effects of Blade Runner 2049. Plus, we have a really great video that features legendary actor Mark Hamill giving his acceptance speech for his star on the hollywood walk of fame, as well as a fascinating video of Jennifer Lawrence taking a polygraph test.

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Trailer Binge: ‘House of Cards’ The Final Season, ‘The Week Of’, ‘Kobra Kai’, ‘The Humanity Bureau

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In this edition of Trailer Binge, we take a look at the first tease for House of Cards, The Final Season, a trailer for Netflix's The Week Of, a second trailer for Kobra Kai, a whacky trailer for The Humanity Bureau, and finally a trailer for the HBO series Barry. Let's start the binge!

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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Trailer Teases Emily Blunt

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The Rob Marshall helmed film follows Michael and Jane, who are now grown up, with Michael, his three children and their housekeeper, Ellen, living on Cherry Tree Lane.  After Michael suffers a personal loss, the enigmatic nanny Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) re-enters the lives of the Banks family to help them re-discover joy and wonder in their lives.

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Weekend Watch – Oscars Edition: History of Best Picture, Sound Mixing vs. Sound Editing, Oscar Snubs & More!

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In a special super-sized edition of Weekend Watch, we delve into the complicated process of how the Academy chooses Best Picture, a wonderful series of of supercuts that show winners of several prominent categories through the years, and a duo of videos that delve into more Oscars history. Plus, more after the jump!

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Morning Banter: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’, ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’, ‘Wonder Woman 2’, ‘Scarface’ & More (March 3, 2018)

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Welcome to the AOTN Morning Banter, where hosts Taylor Salan and Sean McAloon discuss the latest movie news, casting, what we've been watching, along with the occasional box office picks. Hit the jump to let the banter begin!

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