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Screen Speak talks about the world of movies and how it speak to us.
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In this episode, I talk about Reign Over Me, and how it speaks to me. Reign Over Me came out March 23rd 2007, and was written and directed by Mike Binder and stars Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler.
Topics Include: Life Updates, Personal Resonance with Film, Performances, Central Themes, Use of Soundtrack and Score, Deeper Themes, Shadow of the Colossus, Best Moments and more.
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Charlie Fineman (Adam Sandler), who lost his family in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, still grieves over their deaths. He runs into his former college roommate, Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle), and the two rekindle their friendship. Alan himself is feeling the strain of family and professional responsibilities, and his renewed bond with Charlie gives both men the strength to carry on during a turning point in their lives.
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In this episode, I talk with Mackenzie Ramsey about her short film Intermission. This episode marks the eighth (and final) in a series of exclusive conversations that were recorded on site at the 16th Annual Iowa Independent Film Festival.
Topics Include: Intermission’s Story, Ending a Relationship, About Mack, Mack’s Journey into Filmmaking, Mack’s Inspirations, Favorite Films of 2023, Student Film Sets, Writing Aspirations, AI, WGA Strike, Future Plans, Connecticut, LA, Protecting People in the Film Community, Unplugging and more.
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Intermission is a romantic drama that explores the idea of young love through Robbie and Tristan, a young couple who have been together since their freshman year of college. During the intermission of a local high school’s play, Robbie and Tristan relive their fondest and most difficult memories with each other, analyzing the entirety of their relationship, eventually, leading them to reconsider the fate of their relationship when the intermission comes to an end.
Learn More About Mack:
Mackenzie Ramsey is a writer, cinematographer, and director. She is a graduate from Emerson College with a degree in Media Arts Production. Mack has worked on a wide variety of films. In between sets, she can be found working to increase queer representation in media through short amateur films filmed on iPhones and scripts written on Google Docs.
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In this episode, I talk with Tyler Gathercoal, Kristopher Gathercoal and Tollef Sorenson about their music video Reunited from their band Through the Darkness. This episode marks the seventh in a series of exclusive conversations that were recorded on site at the 16th Annual Iowa Independent Film Festival.
Topics Include: Intro to Band Members, Submitting Music Videos to Film Festivals, Musical Style, Concept for the Music Video, When Should a Song Have a Music Video, How the Band Began, Awards, Studio Project, How Best to Support Local Music, Cover Music, Thoughts on Marvel and Star Wars, Data and more.
Learn More About Through the Darkness:
Through the Darkness binds alternative rock, heavy metal, and ballads in a way that no two songs sound alike. Short radio-friendly tunes are common as six-minute epics. This is a highlight of their live performances, which span genres and tones all anchored in their approach to expressing what makes us human; anger, hope, and total despair.
Their inspirations include relationships with friends and loved ones, existentialism, mental health, and exploring ideas that are both imaginative and visionary. Musical inspirations include All That Remains, Bullet for my Valentine, Breaking Benjamin, A Day to Remember and many more.
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In this final chapter of Screen Think (segment within Screen Speak), I continue giving you my complete thoughts on physical media in 2023 and beyond.
Chapter 8 & 9 - What Should We Do? Final Words
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In this next chapter of Screen Think (segment within Screen Speak), I continue giving you my complete thoughts on physical media in 2023 and beyond.
Chapter 6 & 7 - Why Physical Media? Why Streaming?
Upcoming Chapters
Chapter 8 & 9 - What Should We Do? Final Words
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In this next chapter of Screen Think (segment within Screen Speak), I continue giving you my complete thoughts on physical media in 2023 and beyond.
Chapter 4 & 5 - True Ownership & Supporting Filmmakers You Love
Upcoming Chapters
Chapter 6 & 7 - Why Physical Media? Why Streaming?
Chapter 8 & 9 - What Should We Do? Final Words
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In this next chapter of Screen Think (segment within Screen Speak), I continue giving you my complete thoughts on physical media in 2023 and beyond.
Chapter 2 & 3 - Preservation & Given Meaning
Upcoming Chapters
Chapter 4 & 5 - True Ownership & Supporting Filmmakers You Love
Chapter 6 & 7 - Why Physical Media? Why Streaming?
Chapter 8 & 9 - What Should We Do? Final Words
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In this episode of Screen Speak, I veer off formula and introduce a brand new segment of the show called Screen Think. Think of it as a podcast, audio book and TED Talk all rolled into one, centered on subjects within the world of movies, art and entertainment that lack clear answers that I do my best to provide answers for.
In total, there are nine chapters in this first new segment episode entitled: Preserving Permanence. Throughout all nine chapters, I give you my complete thoughts on physical media in 2023 and beyond.
Chapter 1 - Physical Media Throughout Time
Upcoming Chapters
Chapter 2 & 3 - Preservation & Given Meaning
Chapter 4 & 5 - True Ownership & Supporting Filmmakers You Love
Chapter 6 & 7 - Why Physical Media? Why Streaming?
Chapter 8 & 9 - What Should We Do? Final Words
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In this episode, I talk with Andrew Paulson about his animated short film Not Just Deliveries. This episode marks the sixth in a series of exclusive conversations that were recorded on site at the 16th Annual Iowa Independent Film Festival.
Topics Include: Ego, Software Used to Animate Short, About the Short, Inspiration for Jokes in Short, Music, Future Work, Favorite Films, Cover Music, Attending More Film Festivals, How Movies Speak to Andrew, Figuring Out Who You Are, Working Path for Animation, Not being influenced by “Yes” People, and more.
Learn More About Andrew:
Andrew is from Des Moines, IA and is a passionate artist in more ways than one. He began getting into animation from all the animated shows he watched as a kid. Eventually, he began exploring drawing on his own, which eventually paved the way for him to get into animations, assets, art and character designs. He creates content, helps others to do the same and has received a few different state of Iowa awards for pieces he's worked on. Now, he’s a graduate from Des Moines Area Community College. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys drawing, designing cartoon characters, writing, and classic vintage cars.
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In this episode, I talk with Michael Minard about his film You Should Have Killed Me.
Topics Include: About Michael, Accolades, Introduction to Filmmaking, Finding Your Identity, Watching Movies as a Filmmaker, Validation, Determining the Movies Tone, Homages, Filming Locations, Favorite Revenge Films, St. Valentine's Day Massacre, The Patriot, Armageddon, The Fableman’s, Desensitization to Big Movies, Avatar, Spousal Support, Physical Media, Iowa Filmmaking, and more.
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Michael works by day as a commercial videographer (even has an Emmy from it) and filmmaker whenever he has a moment to spare (outside of being a husband and father). He was born in Waterloo, IA and grew up in a small town called Readlyn. His educational background is in digital mass media. Over the years, he’s made several short films, as well as feature films (this one being his first). He’s no stranger to hard work and has showcased it before running multiple cameras, working sound design and directing crews of many people.
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In this episode, I talk with Adam Orton and Beau Batterson about their short film The Last Minute Till Midnight.
Topics Include: Background on Adam & Beau, Dream City Cinema, Batterson Media, The Last Minute Till Midnight Production & Premiere, Noir Genre, Engaging Imagination in a Green Screen Environment, Reactions to the Short, How to Maintain Passion for Filmmaking, Self Imposed Expectations, Noirvember, Importance of Welcoming Film Communities, Character Actors, Upcoming Projects and more.
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Adam Orton: Adam is a Midwest -based filmmaker and owner of Dream City Cinema. Early in his career he worked as a floor director for a local news company. After graduating with a film degree from Columbia College, he worked as an assistant editor for the world famous comedy institution The Second City and eventually began teaching motion graphics at a community college part-time. As a freelance filmmaker, Adam has directed national TV commercials, branded content, as well as several short and feature films. He’s also written music and created visual effects for many of his films.
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Beau Batterson: Beau is a digital media specialist with degrees in video production and communication from Full Sail University and the University of Northern Iowa. He has spent the last several years marketing television and instructing young entrepreneurs how to better market their businesses using web/social media. With over a decade of experience in film and video, Beau specializes in creating exciting content that delivers a creative visual message. As an extra creative outlet, Beau creates short films, web comics, and the occasional nerdy video for YouTube.
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Amelia 2.0
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In this episode, I talk with Michal Sinnott, Katie Braden and Alexandra Clayton about their film Unpacking.
Topics Include: Unpacking Beginnings, Cast Coming Together, Wellness Retreats, Questions Raised in the Film, Where Can People Go For Connective Experiences, Experiences with Strangers, Types of Transformations, Elements of Michal’s Life Infusing Into the Story, Giving Yourself Over To A New Methodology, Importance of In-Person Community, Cultural Appropriation, Explaining Your Position to Someone Else Respectfully, Depiction of Women in Movies, Opportunities Gained from Attending Film Festivals, How to Make Original Diverse Movies Profitable, Where People Can Watch the Movie, Fun Questions and more.
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Michal: Michal’s performed in dozens of plays and over fifty principal/starring roles for radio, television and film. She’s the voice, likeness and performance capture artist for Tracey De Santa, one of the several main characters in the video game phenomena “Grand Theft Auto V”. Performance highlights include roles in Spike Lee’s “Inside Man” and “Quid Pro Quo” with Vera Farminga.
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Katie: Katie is a fixture of the New York theater scene, having performed in numerous classic and new plays throughout the city. She is a co-founder of Ivy Theater Company and film production company Wherever You Go Pictures, LLC, and is also a member of The Workshop Theater Company.
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Alexandra: Alexandra is a director, writer, producer and actor from Los Angeles, California. She has produced several short films, web series, and branded content shoots. In addition, films she has acted in have been screened at over thirty festivals, including Karlovy Vary, NYC’s Rooftop Films, SF’s Cinema by the Bay and more.
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The Bechdel Test
Join or Die
In this first ever live episode (originally recorded November 2nd, 2023), I answer questions submitted by listeners to celebrate the 100th Episode of Screen Speak. Special appearances by Jake Daniels & Michael Huntington.
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In this episode, I talk with Mitch McCallson (Filmmaker) about his short film Password Problems and more.
This episode marks the fifth in a series of exclusive conversations that were recorded on site at the 16th Annual Iowa Independent Film Festival.
This was recorded at Mason City Brewing in Mason City, IA.
Topics Include: Inspiration for Password Problems, L.A.M.E. Entertainment, Praise for the Short, Audience Reactions, The Art of Broad Comedy, Determining a Story’s Length, Shaping Comedy, Timing Curse Words, Tarantino Dialog, Curling, Upcoming Projects, Subtitles in Films, Anime, Learning Foreign Languages through Movies, Office Space, and more.
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Mitchell is a filmmaker, writer, videographer and all around creative and funny human being. He went to school for videography at Central Lakes College in Minnesota and currently resides there along with his wife Leah. He has his own YouTube Channel that specializes primarily in comedy. By day, he works as a Multimedia Project Coordinator, and, fun fact, has placed 3rd place in a contest for the sunglasses company Pit Viper’s Intimidation Contest.
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In this episode, I talk with Carrsan T. Morrissey (Filmmaker) about the Horror Film Genre and more. This episode marks the fourth in a series of exclusive conversations that were recorded on site at the 16th Annual Iowa Independent Film Festival.This was recorded at Mason City Brewing in Mason City, IA.
Topics Include: Thoughts on Renfield, The Tower (Carrsan’s Short Film), Sub-Genres of Horror, Carrsan’s Introduction to Horror, Memorable Horror Moments, Death in Horror Movies, Rot (Carrsan’s Short Film), What Challenges Carrsan, Stigmas Against the Horror Genre, How to Change Stigmas against the Horror Genre, Process on Shooting Challenging Scenes, Intimacy Coordination, Difficulties in Expression (Emotional/Physical), Representation in Horror Films Today, Art Challenging Norms, Effective Moments in Horror, and more.
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Carrsan T. Morrissey is a filmmaker, author and playwright from Cedar Falls, IA known for elevated horror, tense thrillers, and powerful dramas with a distinctly independent feel.
Raw, uncompromising, and often heavy in tone, Morrissey’s films are also known for their diverse casts and characters, especially in regards to the LGBTQIA+ Community.
Her films have been viewed over 2.4 million times online, and her novel “Old Wounds” debuted as one of the Top 25 best-selling new LGBT Horror Novels on Amazon, remaining on the Top 100 list for several weeks afterwards.
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Cosmic Horror
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Refocus (Film Festival)
Halloween Palooza (Horror Film Festival)
Stephanie Schneider (Intimacy Director/Coordinator)
The Changeling (1980 Film)
In this episode, I talk with John Cumberland & John Young (Documentarians) about their documentary Bopper And Me.
This episode is the third in a series of exclusive conversations that were recorded on site at the 16th Annual Iowa Independent Film Festival.This was recorded at 173 Craft Distillery in Clear Lake, IA.
Topics Include: How the Quest for Bopper Began, John C’s Family Thoughts on the Quest, The Importance of the Induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Reverence for Bopper’s Impact on Music, Road Blocks from R&R Hall of Fame, Why Bopper Hasn’t Been Inducted, R&R Hall of Fame Induction Process, An Artists Legacy, The John’s Friendship, Poignant Moments from the Film, What If Bopper Hadn’t Died Young, and more.
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A scrap metal merchant from England travels to America on a mission to get his hero, The Big Bopper, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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John Cumberland: John is a scrap metal merchant from Shildon, England. He originally got interested in the Big Bopper when he borrowed the Bopper’s well known phrase, “Hello Baby” in his business advertisements. From there, he’s spent much of his free time and money exploring The Boppers legacy and has been leading a campaign to get him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ever since.
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John Young: John is from Sheffield, England and went to school for engineering. For a good chunk of his life, he spent his time doing just that, engineering. All while doing that, he also held a passion for the arts. Over the years, he’s grown as an artist himself designing everything from custom guitars, canvases, and more. He’s best friends with John Cumberland and has been with him every step of the way in his campaign for The Bopper.
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JP Richardson - Click Here
Clear Lake, Iowa Plane Crash - Click Here
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Winter Dance Party - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Joe Garcia (Director, Writer, Composer, Pianist) about a variety of multifaceted subjects within the entertainment industry. This episode is the second in a series of exclusive conversations that were recorded on site at the 16th Annual Iowa Independent Film Festival. This episode was also my first to be recorded outside! Specifically at 173 Craft Distillery in Clear Lake, IA.
Topics Include: Where Joe’s From, Film Freeway, First Movies Watched, Toy Story, Influential Films, Film Release Strategy, WGA Strike Thoughts, AI, Streaming, Fairness in Residuals, Movie Theater Business Strategies, Super Hero Genre Lately, Comfort Movies, Whiplash, Growing as a Filmmaker, Road to Making Joe’s Latest Film and more.
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Joe Garcia is from central Illinois. He started writing creatively back in the 4th grade. Since then, with the help of his encouraging family, classmates and teachers, his skills and passion for writing led him to Columbia College, Chicago, where he studied directing and screenwriting. Joe has made multiple award-winning short films and has written multiple features and shorts. He is also a founder and co-host of Let’s Go To The Movies, a weekly film podcast, with over 200 episodes. Currently the show is in its fifth and final season. Outside of film, Joe enjoys playing piano and collecting vinyl's.
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Retrospection (Trailer for Joe’s Short Film) - Click Here
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Cover Fly - Click Here
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In this episode, I talk with Andrew Sherburne, Executive Director & Cofounder ofFilm Scene, about the upcoming 2nd Annual Refocus Film Festival (October 12-15, 2023).
Topics Include: About Andrew, Film Scene, Iowa City Community, Theatrical Experience, Refocus Film Fest Origins, Art of Adaptation, Literature's Role in this Festival, Inaugural Year of Refocus, Curation Process for the Festival, Special Features of the Festival, Balancing the Tone of the Festival, Fest Pass Options, Goals of the Festival and more.
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Andrew Sherburne is an American documentary filmmaker and producer based in Iowa. He was trained as a multimedia artist, holding degrees in Studio Art and Computer Science and also cofounded Film Scene, a non-profit cinema in Iowa City, Iowa.
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The 2nd annual festival will take place October 12-15, 2023. Building on the success of the inaugural year, this year’s festival will again include dozens of films, conversations, performances, and art inspired by the work of adaptation, transforming one art form into another.
Movie lovers will rejoice at the opportunity to take in multiple films each day, with screenings preceded by performances by local musical and visual artists to form a kaleidoscopic impression of the artistic disciplines that inform our big screen experience. In addition, a series of curated dialogues, in collaboration with Iowa City Book Festival will take us deeper into conversation about how ideas journey from page to screen. And yes, of course, there will be special guests, parties and celebration!
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In this episode, I talk with Jim Brockhohn (Actor) about his adventures over the years as an actor. This episode marks the first in a limited series of exclusive conversations that were recorded on site at the 16th Annual Iowa Independent Film Festival.
Topics Include: About Jim, Volunteerism, Leadership, Characterization in Acting, Jim’s Introduction to Acting, Thoughts on the Iowa Independent Film Fest, Working on Coen Brothers Film Sets, Behind the Scenes Features on Physical Media, Stories from Jim's Past Acting Jobs, Committing to Characters, Advice for Actors and more.
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Jim Brockhohn is an Actor and Chiropractor in Forest City, IA. As an actor, Jim has been working steadily since 1994. He’s worked on over 40 films, multiple television roles, commercial work and much more. Jim and his wife Cindy are deeply committed to volunteerism and supporting the arts within the state of Iowa and beyond.
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In this episode, I talk about Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo. Starring Archie Madekwe, David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Maeve Courtier-Lilley and Djmon Hounsou.Topics Include: The Plot, My Video Game Console History, Gran Turismo's Integration in the Story, Appreciation for the Complexities and Handling of Cars, Sim Drivers Vs. Professional Drivers, The Cast, Fun Fact, Cinematography Praise, Knowing Purpose at an Early Age, Movie Tropes, and more.Learn More About Gran TurismoBased on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.IMDB - Click HereInstagram- Click HereYouTube - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereYouTube - Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeIowa Independent Film Festival - Click HereConstantine (2005) - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Charlie Gandez, President of the Iowa Independent Film Festival about the upcoming 16th Annual Film Festival (September 7-9 in Mason City & Clear Lake, Iowa).Topics Include: Iowa Independent Film Festival Overview, Festival Amenities, Opportunities in Festivals, Festivals History, Stand Out Moments, Charlie's Presidential Responsibilities, Charlie's Introduction to the World of Movies, Lessons Learned, Value Brought to the Community, Clear Lake History, Funny Moments/Questions, Celebrity Encounters, and more.Learn More About & Connect with CharlieCharlie is a Mexican-American (Xicano) Iowa-based multimedia artist, screenwriter, and educator. His work ranges from writing screenplays, directing films, designing Illustrations, and photographing the beauty of life. Besides partaking in multiple forms of art and media, he also serves as an Assistant Professor of Communications at Waldorf University as Carlos Ruiz. Charlie Gandez = Pseudonym.Ever since 2006, he's fueled his addiction of art and media starting with the art of photography when he was first trained in the darkroom printing his work from a 35mm film camera. Fast forward to now, his arsenal of skills and interests have expanded beyond photography to film, screenwriting, and graphic design to name a few. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Charlie takes his personal experiences of growing up in between two cultures and incorporates them in his screenplays. Charlie's Instagram - Click HereLearn More About the Iowa Independent Film FestivalWebsite - Click HereInstagram- Click HereFacebook - Click HereFestival PricingPurchase Tickets - Click HereFull Weekend Pass - $30Day Pass - $20Discount Code (15% Off: Valid until August 31st, 2023) - IIFF2023AUG15Get Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereYouTube - Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeFilm Freeway - Click HereMason City Community Theater - Click Here173 Distillery - Click HereProduce Iowa - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Jake Daniels, Founder of Mediaverse Studios (Based out of Marengo, Iowa), about the creation of the studio and its offerings available within.
Topics Include: Mediaverse Origins, Studio’s Vision, The Mediaverse Team, Resources & Assistance Available, Average Amount of Projects on Site, YouTube Content Coming, Revenue Strategy, Marketing Efforts, Sustainability Measures, Community Engagement Aspirations, Jake’s Introduction to Filmmaking, Importance of Learning about the Entertainment Industry Early, Lessons Learned Leading a Filmset, Collaborative Options, and more.
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Jake Daniels is filmmaker, entrepreneur, and founder of both Mediaverse Studios and his videography and design company, Jake Of All Trades. He is also an Air Force Veteran that served as both a 1st and 2nd Lieutenant. He resides in Iowa and is very passionate about bringing Iowa Creatives resources and tools to bring their visions to life. Jake’s Instagram - Click Here
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Mediaverse Studios LLC is an all inclusive, collaborative space for artists and filmmakers alike. They love making movies and want to help bring your own visions to life through their facility resources, educational content, and consultation with their creative team.Website - Click Here
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In this episode, I talk about Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer.Topics Include: Source Material, Pulitzer Prize's Background, Rank in Chris Nolan’s Movies, Rewatchability, Prometheus History, Non Linear Storytelling, Moral & Existential Questions, Oppenheimer Himself, The Atomic Bomb, Politics of the Time, Communism, Security Clearance Hearings, 1000 Yard Stares and more.Learn About OppenheimerImdb - Click HereSource Material - Click HereRotten Tomatoes - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, I talk with Sofia Haan (Content Specialist & Writer) about the latest with the ongoing WGA Strike, as well as SAG-AFTRA joining in the fight.Topics Include: Latest Coverage of the Strikes, Who we Side With, Where to Stay Informed on the Strikes, Actors Issues with AI, Indiana Jones De Aging, Barbenheimer, Strikebreaking Consequences, Importance of these Strikes, Stance on Debate on Motion & Performance Capture Being True Acting, Why Supporting WGA & SAG AFTRA Matters, Greed in the Entertainment Industry, Transparency Ethics, Morals at the Top and more.Connect with SofiaInstagram - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeFran Dresher - Click HereDuncan Crabtree-Ireland - Click HereSAG AFTRA Website - Click HereWGA West - Click HereWGA East - Click HereFirst Aid Kit - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Bernd Wittenben (Actor/German Advisor/Producer) about the WWII Independent Film, Reveille.Topics Include: Reveille’s Distribution Strategy, Reveille’s Production Path, Bernd’s Passion for History, Accolades for the Film, Determining a Films Audience, Financing & Generating Interest for the Film, Prepping the Actors, Shooting Schedule, Using Live Rounds on Set, Rust Incident, Precautions Taken to Handle Weapons, Thoughts on Substance Use on a Set, Post Production Path, Public Relations Importance with Films, Movie Trailers, Practical Advice for Getting a Movie Made, Union Representation Issues in Iowa, Industry Impacting Changes, and more.About ReveilleSynopsis - In November 1943, a group of American soldiers and their wounded German prisoners are forced to confront their mutual humanity after taking cover together following a skirmish in central Italy.Trailer - Click HereIMDB - Click HereOfficial Website - Click HereAvailable on Amazon & Vudu on August 4th 2023Connect with BerndAbout Bernd - Born and raised in Braunschweig, Germany, Bernd Immigrated to the US in 2012 and became a US Citizen in 2021. He is a trained machinist, graduated from German Train/Railroad Border Patrol/Special Forces in West Germany, and has a Masters Degree as Water Landscaper. In addition, he is also an Actor, Producer, German Dialect Coach and History Buff.Instagram - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeBuffalo 8 - Click HereMichael Akkerman (Writer/Director) - Click Here Myra Miller (Researcher) - Click HereLive Round Usage on Reveille - Click HereCooper Shine (DP) - Click HereThe Big Thing Podcast - Click Here
In this episode, I chat all about Movies & AI with none other than Chat GPT (Artificial Intelligence Itself!)Topics Include: What is Chat GPT? AI Usage in the Film Industry, Pros and Cons of AI, The Terminator Films, Best & Worst Movies, and more.Learn More About Chat GPTOpen AI - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, I talk about the 1990 film - AwakeningsTopics Include: Life & Podcast Updates, About the Movie, Catatonia, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro, Watching Difficult Scenes, Stand Out Scenes, Emotional Stand Out Scenes, Joy & Tragedy, What Life Is All About, Harsh Truths and More. Learn More About AwakeningsImdb: Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences Made:Oliver Sacks Foundation - Click HereOliver Sacks: His Own Life - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Lucas Halverson (Actor) and Dillon Jacobson (Filmmaker) about the various ways that movies resonate with us.Topics Include: How Dillon & Lucas Connected, What You Look For In A Friend, Creative Collaboration, Lucas’s Work & Future Aspirations, Creating Personal Stories That Hit Home While Being Bankable to an Audience, How Movies Speak to Us, Watching Movies Alone vs. Watching With An Audience, Nostalgia, Big Studios Supporting Original Ideas, Horror Genre, How Movies Affect Us, Public Domain, Taking IP and Changing It, The Lion King, Lucas & Dillon's Take on Animation vs. Live Action Depictions of Animals, How You Can Help To Get Original Content Made, Our Process on Recommending Movies To People, Ticket Price Rationale, Movie Games and more.Connect with Lucas & DillonLucas’s Instagram - Click HereCLD Films - Click HereDillon’s Instagram - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeMy Movies Pro App - Click HereClerks III - Click HereFilm Scene - Click HereWinnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey - Click HereThe Terrifyer - Click HereThe Sopranos - Click HereMarcus Theaters - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Eric Freese (Festival Director) and Scott Chrisman (Festival Founder) about their thoughts/reflections on the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival.Note: Sorry for having my AC running in the background for a fair amount of the episode. Something I will be more mindful about the next time I decide to record in my living room..About CRIFFThe first CRIFF was held in 2001 at Mount Mercy University’s McAuley Auditorium. In the 20+ years since, CRIFF has continued to provide a venue for Iowa-connected filmmakers to screen their work for peers and general audiences. The organization’s primary goals are to encourage independent filmmakers with Iowa ties to continue improving their craft, to provide a place to specifically showcase Iowa-connected films, present a unique cultural event to the community, and to offer networking opportunities for the purpose of building the Iowa Filmmaking Industry.Topics Include: Thoughts on How the Festival Went, Repeat Entrants, Favorite Films, Digesting Shorts, Surprises at the Festival, Feedback on General Audience Attendees, Festival Volunteers, Collins Road Theaters, Sponsors, Photos Captured, Awards Experience, Lessons Learned, Appreciation for the Logistics of Operating a Film Festival, 2024 CRIFF, How to Be Informed on CRIFF, Culture of Film Festivals and more.Connect with Eric & ScottEric’s Instagram - Click HereScott’s Instagram - Click HereGet Involved with CRIFFWebsite - Click HereFacebook - Click HereInstagram - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeMandy Maring (Volunteer/Intern Coordinator) - Click HereMike Saunders - Click HereJason Bolinger - Click HereCollins Road Theaters - Click HereProduce Iowa - Click HereSweetopia - Click HereStillwater Coffee - Click HereAlisabeth Von Presley - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Tony Cross (Writer/Director) about his short film, The King’s Eye (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)The King’s Eye SynopsisA man embarks on a scavenger hunt, left behind by his recently deceased father. On his journey, he’s given a chance to remember his past, while also embracing the prospects of his future.Trailer - Click HereTopics Include: Tony’s Inspirations, Visual Storytelling, Voiceovers, Geocaching, Lo-fi Music, Short Film Distribution Strategy, Future Projects, How Movies Speak to Us, and more.Connect with TonyTony’s Facebook Group - Click HereTony’s Instagram - Click HereTony’s YouTube Channel - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, I talk with Sofia Haan (Writer) in depth (via breakdown/analysis) about the ongoing 2023 WGA Strike.Topics Include: Understanding Strikes and their Terminology, Past Writer Strikes, What This Current Strike Means, Predictions On When It Will End, Who The WGA Is Striking Against, What is the WGA, Why Writers Join the WGA, Other Entertainment Unions, Why the WGA is Striking, Artificial Intelligence Usage, Streaming Issues, WGA Proposals to the AMPTP, and more.Connect with SofiaSofia Haan is a Copywriter at a Content Marketing Agency, as well as Freelance Writer for various Minnesota based publications with focus on the arts of the area.Sofia’s Instagram - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeDispatch (Arts & Culture Reports) - Click HereThe Current (Radio) - Click hereNPR - Click HereM83 - Click HereGenesis Owusu - Click HereBinch Topia - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with University of Iowa Film Major, Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival Volunteer and All Around Nice Guy - Blake KellingerTopics Include: Blake’s New Job, What We’re Eating For Lunch, My Passion for Podcasting, Goals for Screen Speak, Initial Thoughts on the WGA Strike, Stunt Community Deserving Academy Recognition, James Cameron, Separating Art from the Artist, Thoughts on Fast X, Anticipated Summer Movies, and more.Connect with BlakeBlake's Instagram - Click HereBlake's LinkedIn - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram - Click HereFacebook Community - Click HereEmail - screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeCorridor Digital - Click HereRuby Gillman, Teenage Kraken - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Nate Kaiser (Filmmaker/DP/Producer/Wrestler) about his film - The Way It Was (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)
Topics Include: The Work of a Producer, Organization On A Set & Life, Determining a Projects Length, Period Piece Filmmaking, Where the Budget was Spent, Creating a Collaborative and Welcoming Set, Using Cinematography to Serve the Emotions of a Story, Shooting on Location, Post Production Visual Effects Work, Nate Himself and His Background, Working to Get Ahead, Future Projects, Favorite Movies and more.
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NateKaiser- Click Here
Nate’s Wrestling Life - Click Here
Cheap Heat Productions - cheapheatproductions@outlook.com
The Way It Was - Watch Full Film - Click Here
Lauren Galliart - Click Here
Paul Murphy - Click Here
Ramsey Schulz - Click Here
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Jake Heelein - Click Here
Loras College - Click Here
Brew City Wrestling - Click Here
Renovo Media - Click Here
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
Website - Click Here
CRIFF Instagram - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Jake Daniels (Filmmaker) and Michael Huntington (Filmmaker), about movies, film festivals and what they got going on. They were attendees at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival that I hit it off with. So much so that I decided on the spot - I just want to talk with both these guys and see where the conversation goes.
Topics Include: Shared Tattoos, What Genres We Gravitate Towards, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Cocaine Bear, Experience with the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, Film Festivals Available in Iowa, Operating a Film Festival, The Mental Work of Putting Yourself Out There, Editing Software and Jake & Michael’s Upcoming Work.
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Movie References Made
Reign Over Me - Trailer
I Heart Huckabees - Trailer
Violent Night - Trailer
Learn About Iowa Film Festivals
FilmFreeway - Click Here
Snake Alley Film Festival - Click Here
Iowa Motion Picture Association (IMPA) - Click Here
Julien Dubuque Film Festival - Click Here
Interrobang Film Festival Instagram - Click Here
Farm to Film Fest - Click Here
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Jörg Rochlitzer (Executive Producer) and Bernd Wittneben (Actor/Executive Producer), about their film - Reveille (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)
Reveille Synopsis: In late 1943, an American squad engages in a skirmish with German soldiers along the Winter Line in central Italy. As artillery shells begin to rain down, the Americans must honor the rules of war and protect their wounded prisoners. Huddled together in a cave and made to see the enemy as human, the soldiers wrestle with unimaginable moral questions that lie outside the boundaries of nationality and allegiance.
Topics Include: Playing Dead on Camera, Jörg and Bernd’s Involvement with the Movie, Advisement Work Done, Dialect Coaching, Love of History, Soldiers Point of View, Bernd’s Acting Process, Building Trust with Actors, Armory Work, Jörg and Bernd’s Journey to Iowa, The Iowa Film Community, How to Support Filmmakers and More.
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Learn More About Reveille
Trailer - Click Here
Buffalo 8 (Film Distributor) Instagram - Click Here
FootSteps Researchers Instagram - Click Here
Reveille Cast
Michael Akkerman (Director) Instagram - Click Here
Kevin Sinic (Actor) Instagram - Click Here
Yony Marian (Actor) Instagram - Click Here
Jared Becker (Actor) Instagram - Click Here
Joe Bongiovanni (Actor) Instagram - Click Here
Maxwell David Marcus (Actor) Instagram - Click Here
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
Website - Click Here
CRIFF Instagram - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Annette Busbee (Writer/Executive Producer), Rod Blocksome (Retired Collins Employee), and Steve Tyson (Retired Collins Employee) about their documentary - The Collins Story - Connecting the Moon to the Earth: Steps to the Moon (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)Steps to the Moon Synopsis: Before personal computers, the internet, smartphones and GPS connected us and guided out journeys, men on board the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space capsules talked to the earth, navigated in space and to the moon and back, and exchanged critical data with mission control. How was this accomplished five decades ago? By the ingenuity and dedication of The Collins Radio Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This first chapter of the series tells the story of young Arthur Collins, and how he grew his company into a significant contributor to the American space program. The film is about an Iowa-based company and the Iowans who worked there. The film was produced in Cedar Rapids, IAContent Includes: Why the Collins Story is Worth Telling, Lessons Learned During the Making of, Fundraising for a Documentary, Writing the Story, Testing Communications for Space, Importance of Engineers, Message for Aspiring Engineers, Upcoming Documentary Project, and More.Connect with Annette:ajbusbee (Instagram) - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comLearn More About The Collins StoryTrailer - Click HereWatch Full Documentary Large - Watch HereArthur A. Collins Legacy Association - Click Here Cedar Rapids Independent Film FestivalWebsite - Click HereCRIFF Instagram - Click Here
In this episode, I talk with Dillon Jacobson (Filmmaker) about a variety of subjects around movies, as well as his short film Large (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival)Large Synopsis: After letting life pass by and accepting his life at face value, Lucas watches a motivational advertisement that inspires him to take control of his life.Dillon made Large for a course through the University of Iowa’s Cinematic Arts Program.Content Includes: Dillon's Background, The Academia Side of Filmmaking, 1st Screenings with an Audience, Finding Ideal Audiences, Ari Aster Movies, Experiencing Horror Films as a Child, Getting Over Fear of Horror Movies, and Discussing his Short Film - Large.Connect with DillonInstagram - Click HereFacebook - Click HereGet Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comReferences MadeLarge (Short Film) - Watch HereCLD Films (YouTube Channel) - Click Here Lucas Halverson (Actor in Large - Instagram) - Click HerePaige Jacobson (Worked on Large - Instagram) - Click HereHozay Ruelas (Worked on Large - Instagram) - Click HereCinematic Heartland - A Filmmaking Podcast - Click HereCedar Rapids Independent Film FestivalWebsite - Click HereCRIFF Instagram - Click Here
In this episode, I talk about Air, with my wife, Izola Ramalho.Content Includes: Movie Release Dates, Tones & Vibes, Nike, The Shoe Business, NBA Regulations, Taking Risks, Actors Directing, Shoes, The Power of a Brand, The 80's, The Jordan's, Family Support, Belief, Inner Strength, What Makes True Success and more.Get Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comCedar Rapids Independent Film FestivalApril 14th - 16th 2023COME SEE ME AT IT! (Booth + Swag)CRIFF Website: Click HerePrices: Adult Full Event - $35 (Preshow) $45 (After 04/13/23)Student Full Event - $25 (Preshow) $35 (After 04/13/23)Adult Single Session - $10 (Preshow) $12 (After 04/13/23)Student Single Session - $8 (Preshow) $11 (After 04/13/23)Student Cinema Sunday (Student Price) - $5 (Preshow) $8 (After 04/13/23)References MadeAlex Convery (Writer of Air) Instagram - Click Here (Instagram)Chris Messina (Actor - Plays David Falk)The Last Dance: Trailer - Click Here
In this episode, I talk about John Wick: Chapter 4
Content Includes: John Wick (of course), Stunt Choreography, Cinematography, Best Action Sequences, Realism & Hyper Violence, The World of Wick, Memorable Moments, Where the World of Wick goes from here (Spoilers) and more.
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Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
April 14th - 16th 2023
COME SEE ME AT IT! (Booth + Swag)
CRIFF Website: Click Here
Prices: Adult Full Event - $35 (Preshow) $45 (After 04/13/23)
Student Full Event - $25 (Preshow) $35 (After 04/13/23)
Adult Single Session - $10 (Preshow) $12 (After 04/13/23)
Student Single Session - $8 (Preshow) $11 (After 04/13/23)
Student Cinema Sunday (Student Price) - $5 (Preshow) $8 (After 04/13/23)
References Made
A John Wick Action Scene, Step by Step: Click Here
In this episode, I talk about Music in Movies and the Emotions they can Swirl Up.Content Includes: Best Composers, Underappreciated Composers, Honorable Mention Composers, Best Soundtracks in Movies, Best Cases of Deliberate Song Use in a Scene, and more.Get Involved with Screen SpeakInstagram: Click HereFacebook Community: Click HereContact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.comCedar Rapids Independent Film FestivalApril 14th - 16th 2023COME SEE ME AT IT! (Booth + Swag)CRIFF Website: Click HerePrices:Adult Full Event - $35 (Preshow) $45 (After 04/13/23)Student Full Event - $25 (Preshow) $35 (After 04/13/23)Adult Single Session - $10 (Preshow) $12 (After 04/13/23)Student Single Session - $8 (Preshow) $11 (After 04/13/23)Student Cinema Sunday (Student Price) - $5 (Preshow) $8 (After 04/13/23)
In this episode, I talk about the 2023 Academy Awards (Oscars).
Content Includes: Oscars Overview (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and their Rules), Iconic Oscar Moments, Thoughts on the Best Picture Nominees, Award Predictions and more.
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In this episode, I talk with Independent Film Directors Eric Freese & Scott Chrisman about the upcoming 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival.
Content Includes: Eric & Scott’s Background, Origins & History of CRIFF, Growing an Audience, Evolution of Film Technology, Shaping and Managing a Festival, Critiquing Movies, The 2023 CRIFF, Networking with Filmmakers, The Festival Experience, Awards, Experience Movies with an Audience, How to Support the Festival, Festival Sponsors, Talent that’s Grown from the Festival, How to Get Involved with Filmmaking, Favorite Movies and more.
Get Involved with the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
April 14th - 16th 2023
CRIFF Website:Click Here
Prices:
Adult Full Event - $35 (Preshow) $45 (After 04/13/23)
Student Full Event - $25 (Preshow) $35 (After 04/13/23)
Adult Single Session - $10 (Preshow) $12 (After 04/13/23)
Student Single Session - $8 (Preshow) $11 (After 04/13/23)
Student Cinema Sunday (Student Price) - $5 (Preshow) $8 (After 04/13/23)
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References Made
Film Scene
Scott Beck & Brian Woods
Collins Road Theaters
Film Freeway
Iowa Independent Film Festival
Produce Iowa
Wired Production Group
In this episode, I talk with Bruce Michael Jr about his upcoming short film Lapin and more.
Content Includes: Oregon, Lapin, The Road to Producing and Making a Short, Film Guilds, Collaboration in Film, Licorice Pizza, Criterion Collection, The Oscars and their Movies and more.
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In this episode, I talk about M Night. Shyamalan's A Knock At The Cabin.
- SPOILER FREE -
Content Includes: M Night's Filmography, Thoughts on the Cast, Maintaining Intensity on a set, The Power of Belief, What makes a person a Believer, The Apocalypse, Making an Unimaginable Choice, Would You Rather (Game) and Ranking M Night's Movies.
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In this episode, I talk about my recent visit to Universal Studios.
Topics include: Trip Advise, Walking the City Walk, The Park(s), Areas, Rides, Attractions, Best & Worst Parts, and more.
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In this episode, I have the privilege and pleasure of getting to sit and talk with Bruce Taylor - Owner/General Manager of Collins Road Theaters in Marion, IA.
Topics include: Bruce Himself, Inspirations, History of the Theater, Building a Customer Base, Self Serve Real Butter, 1st and 2nd Run Movies, Cedar Rapids Film Festival, Running a Theater (The highs and lows), Lessons Learned, The Movie Theater Experience, Favorite & Least Favorite Movies and more.
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In this episode, I talk about Streaming. Topics include: Latest Movies I've Watched, Past Movies I've Enjoyed, Movies I've Forgotten About, Feeling Overwhelmed with Content Choices, Movies vs. TV, and Anticipated/Recommended Content to Watch.
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References Made in Episode:
Stutz Documentary
Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
The Greatest Beer Run Ever Trailer
Halo Landfall
Amazon Recommendations
Good Will Hunting
The Great Movies
Planet of the Apes Trilogy
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Kyler Every. We get into all things Avatar: The Way of Water. Topics include: Noisy Audiences, Avatar 2 Thoughts (Spoilers), Avatar 3 Speculation, Plot Holes, Parenting, War, Consumerism, and more.
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The Northman 4k: https://amzn.to/3W5Xqt3
The Bourne Ultimate Collection 4k: https://amzn.to/3W5sYzi
Dazed and Confused Criterion Collection 4k: https://amzn.to/3v6buqx
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ryan King and talk about Hustle with Adam Sandler. Topics include: New Year Beginnings, Adam Sandler Movies, Basketball, Coaching, Perseverance, Talent Scouting, Sport Fans and more.
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In this episode, I talk about my favorite (and least favorite) movies of 2022 as well as what I'm looking forward to seeing in 2023.
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In this episode, I talk about the subject of Controversial Movie Opinions (including my own).
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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Kyler Every and talk about James Cameron’s original Avatar (2009). Topics include: Avatar 1 thoughts, Humans vs. Navi, Treatment of the Environment, Favorite Characters, Speculation on Avatar: The Way of Water, Statements Made (Living with and Nurturing Nature, Militant Force over Diplomacy), and more.
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Reservoir Dogs 4K - https://amzn.to/3F8sd1n
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In this episode, I wind down my Movie Collection 2022 series with the final part, PART VI.
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The Terminal Real Story: https://www.npr.org/2022/11/12/1136307777/the-terminal-movie-merhan-karimi-nasseri-dies-paris-airport
The Flick Pick: https://www.youtube.com/@theFLICKpick
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Dune 4k - https://amzn.to/3EHl33E
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WallE - https://amzn.to/3Fd7b2D
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I'd Like to Play Alone, Please: Essays - https://amzn.to/3APD2E1
In this episode, I wind down my Movie Collection 2022 series with the final part, PART VI.
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Dune 4k - https://amzn.to/3EHl33E
Reservoir Dogs 4k - https://amzn.to/3F6UkiI
WallE - https://amzn.to/3Fd7b2D
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In this episode, I sit down and have an open, free ranging, conversation with my good friend Adam Wall. We talk about Thanksgiving, Privacy, Food, Black Friday, Advertisement, Past Creative Endeavors, Streaming Fatigue, Vinyl Music, Aspirations, Confidence and more.
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In this episode, I talk about Michael Mann’s Classic Crime Epic, Heat, starring Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, and Val Kilmer. I also discuss Michael Mann and Author Meg Gardiner’s revisit to Mann’s original film in the form of the book Heat 2. I dive in depth on the movie and books events (SPOILERS), underlying themes, including Living in the Moment, Emotional Attachments, Perceptions of the World and Much More.
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In this episode, I talk about Steven Spielberg's Cat and Mouse Classic, Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. I dive in depth on the movies underlying themes, including Con Artistry, Finding Who You Are, Living a Lie, and More.
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Jim Gaffigan on Water - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2mdFB7UTqc
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On this episode, I sit down with my wife, Izola Ramalho, and talk about the movie As Good As It Gets and share memories from our recent Wedding Day!
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Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan - https://www.youtube.com/c/Channel5YouTube
On this episode, I chat with Cedar Rapids, IA Barber Extraordinaire, Issac Mcgee of Barbers Edge and Salon. Issac is a phenomenal barber who just so happens to love talking movies!
Specifically, we talk about The Whole Nine Yards, The Mafia, Comedy, Favorite Movies, Hidden Gems, How we Got our Starts, and more.
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The 1 Year Anniversary Special.
A look back, highlight reel, and look ahead.
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In Cedar Rapids, IA, there is a mysterious man that is often seen playing Hockey at the intersection of First Avenue and Collins Road. Over the years, he has garnered a lot of attention and has become something of a local celebrity. We all know him as “Hockey Man”.
His real name is Matthew Crawford. He’s from the Cedar Rapids, IA area, went to Linn Mar High School, and is a big fan of hockey and the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders. Most ask the question, “Why does he play hockey?”, let alone year round at such a busy spot.
Answer: To make people happy, inspire others, and to help himself raise funds to go see a real NHL Hockey Game (a lifelong dream of Matt’s.) In particular, a Pittsburgh Penguins game.
On this episode, I sit down with Matt and talk all about Hockey Movies, Hockey (The Sport), First Impressions, Social Media Interactions, and Being Yourself.
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Thirteen Lives is a 2022 American biographical survival film based on the Tham Luang cave rescue directed and produced by Ron Howard.
Featuring special guest Izola Ramalho
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Prey is a 2022 American science fiction horror action film based on the Predator franchise. It is the fifth installment in the franchise and is a prequel to the first four films, being set in the Northern Great Plains in North America in 1719.
Featuring special guest John Ortmann
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Starship Troopers is a 1997 American military science fiction action film by Paul Verhoeven, based on Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 novel of the same name. The story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry, a futuristic military unit. Rico's military career progresses from recruit, to non-commissioned officer, and finally to officer, against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an insectoid species known as Arachnids.
Featuring special guest Bruce Michael Jr.
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The Spider-Man Trilogy (2002, 2004, 2007) directed by Sam Raimi, and based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, centers around Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) as he fights crime in New York City while trying to balance a "normal" life.
Featuring special guest Adam Wall
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(This episode has some technical difficulties. My audio had issues. Discovered after recording that I was going through the wrong mic input (lol). Apologies for the quality. The episode also ends abruptly. Technical Issues as they come will be worked on. Appreciate all of your patience!)
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In this episode, I am continuing to talk about my ENTIRE MOVIE COLLECTION.
Part V will be coming in the near future.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home is a 2021 American super hero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It is the 27th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Featuring special guest Jonathan Clay Jr.
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In this episode, I talk about the life and career of the late Ray Liotta.
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Tremors is a 1990 American western-themed monster horror comedy film directed by Ron Underwood. Tremors stars Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire.
Featuring special guest Bruce Michael Jr.
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The Batman is a 2022 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman. The film was directed by Matt Reeves. It stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman alongside Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turtturo, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. The film sees Batman, who has been fighting crime in Gotham City for two years, uncover corruption while pursuing the Riddler (Dano), a serial killer who targets Gotham's elite.
Featuring special guest Bruce Michael Jr.
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My Octopus Teacher is a 2020 Netflix Original documentary film directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed, which documents a year spent by film maker Craig Foster forging a relationship with a wild common octopus in a South African kelp forest.
Featuring special guests Adam Wall and Sofia Haan
Jordan Anderson breaks down his thoughts on the movie Father Stu, starring Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jackie Weaver, Teresa Ruiz and Malcolm McDowell.
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King Richard is a 2021 American biographical sports drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin. It follows the life of Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, who were executive producers of the film. It stars Will Smith in the title role, with Auanjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal.
Featuring special guest Izola Ramalho.
Hello!
In this episode, I am continuing to talk about my ENTIRE MOVIE COLLECTION.
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Hello!
In this episode, continuing to talk about my ENTIRE MOVIE COLLECTION.
Part III will be coming in the near future.
Appreciate all of your support!
Enjoy!
Hello! Welcome to the 1st episode of Screen Speak in 2022!
In this episode, I am taking a detour from talking about one individual movie, and am instead talking about my ENTIRE MOVIE COLLECTION. I am (and always have been) an advocate of physical media. I love listening to movie enthusiasts talk about their collections so I figured, "Hey, why don't I do that too?".
Part II and III will be coming in the near future.
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It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra It is based on the short story and booklet The Greatest Gift, which Philip Van Doren Stern self-published in 1943 and is in turn loosely based on the 1843 Charles Dickens novella A Christmas Carol.
Featuring special guest Kimberly Harford
The Matrix Reloaded is a 2003 American science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis.
Freedom fighters Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army, unleashing their arsenal of extraordinary skills and weaponry against the systematic forces of repression and exploitation. In their quest to save the human race from extinction, they gain greater insight into the construct of The Matrix and Neo's pivotal role in the fate of mankind.
The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. It stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. It depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is unknowingly trapped inside a simulated reality, the Matrix, which intelligent machines have created to distract humans while using their bodies as an energy source.
When computer programmer Thomas Anderson, under the hacker alias "Neo", uncovers the truth, he is drawn into a rebellion against the machines, along with other people who have been freed from the Matrix.
The Lighthouse is a 2019 film directed and produced by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother, Max Eggers. Set in the 1890s, it stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson as two lighthouse keepers who descend into madness when a storm strands them on the remote island where they are stationed.
Featuring special guest Adam Wall
1917 is a 2019 British war film directed and produced by Sam Mendes, who co-wrote the film with Krysty Wilson-Cairns. Partially inspired by stories told to Mendes by his paternal grandfather Alfred about his service during World War I, the film takes place after the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line during Operation Alberich, and follows two British soldiers, Will Schofield (George Mackay) and Tom Blake Dean Charles-Chapman), in their mission to deliver an important message to call off a doomed offensive attack.
Shoot 'Em Up is a 2007 American action film written and directed by Michael Davis. It stars Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, and Stephen McHattie.
After saving a newborn infant from assassins, carrot-crunching gunman Mr. Smith (Clive Owen) teams up with a prostitute named DQ (Monica Bellucci) to protect the baby from further attacks. With hit man Hertz (Paul Giamatti) hot on their trail, Smith and DQ uncover a dying senator's plot to harvest bone marrow from babies just like the one in their arms.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 American comedy film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. It stars Steve Martin as Neal Page, a high-strung marketing executive, and John Candy as Del Griffith, a goodhearted but annoying shower curtain ring salesman. They share a three-day odyssey of misadventures trying to get Neal home to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving with his family.
Featuring special guest Kimberly Harford
Old is a 2021 American thriller film written, directed, and produced by M. Night Shyamalan. It is based on the French-language Swiss graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Levy and Frederik Peeters.
The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin Mckenzie, Abbey Lee, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Ken Leung, Eliza Scanlen, Aaron Pierre, Embeth Davidtz, and Emun Elliott.
The plot follows a group of people who find themselves aging rapidly on a secluded beach.
On the Rocks is a 2020 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Sophia Coppola. It follows a father and daughter (Bill Murray and Rashida Jones) as they harbor suspicions about her husband's (Marlon Wayne's) fidelity.
V for Vendetta is a 2005 dystopian political superhero action film directed by James McTeigue from a screenplay by The Wachowski's. It is based on the 1988 DC Comics limited series by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. The film is set in an alternative future where a fascist totalitarian regime has subjugated the United Kingdom. It centers on V (portrayed by Hugo Weaving), an anarchist and masked freedom fighter who attempts to ignite a revolution through elaborate terrorist acts, and Evey Hammond (portrayed by Natalie Portman) a young woman caught up in V's mission.
Featuring special guest Adam Wall
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a 2013 American adventure comedy-drama film directed, co-produced by and starring Ben Stiller and written by Steve Conrad. The film also stars Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, and Sean Penn.
Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller), an employee at Life magazine, spends day after monotonous day developing photos for the publication. To escape the tedium, Walter inhabits a world of exciting daydreams in which he is the undeniable hero. Walter fancies a fellow employee named Cheryl (Kristen Wiig) and would love to date her, but he feels unworthy. However, he gets a chance to have a real adventure when Life's new owners send him on a mission to obtain the perfect photo for the final print issue.
Doctor Sleep is a 2019 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Mike Flanagan. It is based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Stephen King which is a sequel to King's 1977 novel The Shining.
Struggling with alcoholism, Dan Torrance remains traumatized by the sinister events that occurred at the Overlook Hotel when he was a child. His hope for a peaceful existence soon becomes shattered when he meets Abra, a teen who shares his extrasensory gift of the "shine." Together, they form an unlikely alliance to battle the True Knot, a cult whose members try to feed off the shine of innocents to become immortal.
The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. The film is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd.
Featuring special guest Adam Wall and Sophia Haan
Army of Darkness is a 1993 American Comedy-Horror epic film directed, co-written and co-edited by Sam Raimi. Starring Bruce Campbell and Embeth Davidtz, it is the third installment in the Evil Dead franchise, and a sequel to Evil Dead II, and follows Ash Williams (Campbell) as he is trapped in the Middle Ages and battles the undead in his quest to return to the present.
Jacob's Ladder is a 1990 American psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne, produced by Alan Marshall, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, and starring Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Pena, and Danny Aiello.
After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins) struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie (Elizabeth Peña), and ex-wife, Sarah (Patricia Kalember), try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis (Danny Aiello), fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
The Sixth Sense is a 1999 American supernatural psychological thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It stars Bruce Willis as a child psychologist whose patient (Haley Joel Osment) can talk to the dead.
Featuring special guest Glenn Kieler
The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a 2005 American supernatural horror legal drama film directed by Scott Derrikson and starring Laura Linney and Tom Wilkinson.
The Rev. Moore (Tom Wilkinson) is prosecuted for the wrongful death of a girl thought to be demonically possessed, because he administered the church-sanctioned exorcism that ultimately killed her. Prosecuting attorney Ethan Thomas (Campbell Scott) contends that the young woman, Emily (Jennifer Carpenter), suffered from schizophrenia and should have been medically diagnosed. Meanwhile, defense lawyer Erin Bruner (Laura Linney) argues that Emily's condition cannot be explained by science alone.
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken is a 1966 American comedy horror film starring Don Knotts as Luther Heggs, the town dunce and a newspaper typesetter who spends a night in a haunted house, which is located in the fictitious community of Rachel, Kansas.
Featuring special guest Lynda Ficken
Signs is a 2002 American science fiction mystery thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan and produced by Shyamalan. Its story focuses on a former priest named Graham Hess, played by Mel Gibson, who discovers a series of crop circles in his cornfield. Hess slowly discovers that the phenomenon is a result of extraterrestrial life. It also stars Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, and Abigail Breslin. Signs explores the themes of faith, kinship, and extraterrestrials.
Swiss Army Man is a 2016 American surreal comedy-drama film written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert and starring Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Being stranded on a deserted island leaves young Hank (Paul Dano) bored, lonely and without hope. As a rope hangs around his neck, Hank prepares to end it all, until he suddenly spots a man (Daniel Radcliffe) laying by the shore. Unfortunately, he is dead and quite flatulent. Using the gassy body to his advantage, Hank miraculously makes it back to the mainland. However, he now finds himself lost in the wilderness, and dragging the talking corpse named Manny along for the adventure.
Napoleon Dynamite is a 2004 American comedy film written by Jared and Jerusha Hess and directed by Jared Hess. The film stars Jon Heder in the role of the title character, a high-school student who deals with several dilemmas: befriending an immigrant who wants to be class president, awkwardly pursuing a romance with a fellow student, and living with his quirky family.
Gattaca is a 1997 American dystopian science fiction film written and directed by Andrew Niccol in his filmmaking debut. It stars Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, with Jude Law, Loren Dean, Ernest Borgine, Gore Vidal, and Alan Arkin appearing in supporting roles.
Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) has always fantasized about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his status as a genetically inferior "in-valid." He decides to fight his fate by purchasing the genes of Jerome Morrow (Jude Law), a laboratory-engineered "valid." He assumes Jerome's DNA identity and joins the Gattaca space program, where he falls in love with Irene (Uma Thurman). An investigation into the death of a Gattaca officer (Gore Vidal) complicates Vincent's plans.
Featuring special guest Alexa Gormley.
Bone Tomahawk is a 2015 American Western Horror film written and directed by S. Craig Zahler. It stars Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, and Richard Jenkins.
In the Old West, a sheriff (Kurt Russell), his deputy (Richard Jenkins), a gunslinger (Matthew Fox),and a cowboy (Patrick Wilson) embark on a mission to rescue three people from a savage group of cave dwellers.
Into the Blue is a 2005 American action-thriller film starring Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, Ashley Scott, and Josh Brolin. The film was directed by John Stockwell.
Divers Sam (Jessica Alba) and Jared (Paul Walker) love life in the Bahamas. But when friends Bryce (Scott Caan) and Amanda (Ashley Scott) visit, the couple take them on a treasure-hunting trip, where they discover more than they bargained for: a downed airplane full of cocaine alongside a famous shipwreck. Unknown to Sam and Jared, Bryce makes a fatal mistake and decides to sell the cocaine -- which angers a group of drug dealers, who are now in hot pursuit of the divers.
Featuring special guest Lynda Ficken.
Armageddon is a 1998 American science fiction disaster film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay and directed by Michael Bay. The film follows a group of Blue-collar deep-core drillers sent by NASA to stop a gigantic asteroid on a collision course with Earth. It stars Bruce Willis with Ben Affleck, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Owen Wilson, Will Patton, Peter Stormare, William Fichtner, Michael Clarke Duncan, Keith David, and Steve Buscemi.
Aliens is a 1986 science fiction action film written and directed by James Cameron. Set in the far future, the film stars Sigourney Weaver as Lieutenant Ellen Ripley, the sole survivor of an alien attack on her ship. When communications are lost with a human colony on the moon on which her crew first encountered the alien creatures, Ripley agrees to return to the site with a troop of Colonial Marines to investigate. Aliens features Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, and Carrie Henn in supporting roles.
Featuring special guest Jared Anderson.
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain is a 2021 American documentary film directed and produced by Morgan Neville. It follows the life and career of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.
Featuring special guest Adam Wall.
The Suicide Squad is a 2021 American superhero film based on DC Comics featuring the team Suicide Squad. It is a standalone sequel to Suicide Squad (2016) and the tenth film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). It was written and directed by James Gunn and stars an ensemble cast including Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi, Alice Braga and Pete Davidson. In the film, a task force of convicts known as the Suicide Squad are sent to the island nation of Corto Maltese to destory evidence of the giant alien starfish Starro the Conqueror.
Featuring special guest James Bolender.
Rounders is a 1998 American drama film about the underground world of high-stakes poker, directed by John Dahl and starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton. The story follows two friends who need to win at high-stakes poker to quickly pay off a large debt.
Passengers is a 2016 American science fiction romance film directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Jon Spaihts, partially based on the 1950's EC Comics story "50 Girls 50". The film stars Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence with Martin Sheen and Laurence Fishburne. A man who is awakened 90 years too early from an induced hibernation on a spaceship, transporting thousands of passengers, traveling to a colony on a planet in a star system 60 light years from Earth, who becomes obsessed with another passenger named Aurora, and later decides to sabotage her capsule, trapping her with him, robbing her of her freedom, life and future.
Featuring special guest Ryan King.
Interstellar is a 2014 epic science fiction drama film co-written, directed and produced by Christopher Nolan. It stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, and Michael Caine. Set in a dystopian future where humanity is struggling to survive, the film follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole near Saturn in search of a new home for humanity.
Mystery Men is a 1999 American superhero comedy film directed by Kinka Usher and written by Neil Cuthbert, loosely based on Bob Burden's Flaming Carrot Comics, and starring Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, William H. Macy, Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, Lena Olin, Eddie Izzard, Claire Forlani and Tom Waits. A group of inept amateur superheroes must try to save the day when a supervillain threatens to destroy a major superhero and the city.
Lord of War is a 2005 American crime drama film written, produced and directed by Andrew Niccol, and co-produced by and starring Nicolas Cage.
The 20-year arms dealing career of Queens, N.Y., outcast Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage) serves as a window onto the end of the Cold War and the emergence of worldwide terrorism. He finds himself reassuring his more ethically challenged younger brother, Vitaly (Jared Leto), while adeptly sidestepping the pursuit of federal agent Jack Lawrence (Ethan Hawke). The globetrotting arms dealer also pursues the woman of his dreams, supermodel Ava Fontaine (Bridget Moynahan).
Featuring special guest John Ortmann.
Run Fatboy Run is a 2007 comedy film directed by David Schwimmer, written by Michael Ian Black and Simon Pegg, and starring Simon Pegg, Dylan Moran, Thandiwe Newton, Hanish Patel, India de Beufort and Hank Azaria. Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back. Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.
Pig is a 2021 American drama film co-written and directed by Michael Sarnoski. It stars Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, and Adam Arkin, and follows a truffle forager whose beloved truffle-finding pig is stolen.
Featuring special guest Adam Wall.
Lost in Translation is a 2003 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Bill Murray stars as Bob Harris, a fading American movie star who is having a midlife crisis when he travels to Tokyo to promote Suntory whisky.