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Reel Early is about movie geeks. I talk to people throughout the world to find out the similarities and differences in how we each became the movie geek we are today.
On today's show I'm joined by Brandon Streussnig, a film writer and one of the driving forces behind Vulture.com's Stunt Awards. We discuss how his father was the reason why he got into movies, his journey from going to school to be a filmmaker to finding out his strength as writer and how his palette towards movies have changed over the years. A great episode so check it out.
2024 Vulture Stunt Awards Issue
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On this episode I'm joined by the co-host of Do You Even Movie? and the co-author of the book Welcome to Primetime - The Unnoficial Guide to Freddy's Nightmares (of which he co-hosted the companion podcast). We discuss growing up in small town Ohio, the various adults who instilled his love of movies at an early age and so much more. A great episode so check it out.
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On today's show I'm joined by the host of the VH US Podcast and co-owner of Marshall's Haute Sauce as we talk a wide range of topics including the hot sauce business, growing up in a video store, discovering music, his world-famous Saturday movie stack and so much more. A great episode so please check it out.
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I'm joined by friend and frequent podcast guest on other shows, Preston Mitchell, as we talk about how his mother, brother and teacher all helped him become the great movie fan he is today. We also discuss some of his movie discoveries, how he arranges his physical media and so much. A great show as always so check it out.
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On this episode I talk with Scott Drebit, the author of the book A Cut Below: A Celebration of B Horror Movies 1960s to 1980s. We talk all about his book but we also discuss growing up in Jamaica and the Bahamaas as a kid, all the horrror movies he has watched and so much more. Another great episode so check it out.
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This episode I'm joined by entertainment writer Fred Topel to discuss tips on how to break into the business of writing about This episode I'm joined by entertainment writer Fred Topel to discuss tips on how to break into the business of writing about entertainment. We also talk about growing up in Maryland, working at a movie theater and some of his Christmas movie traditions. All that and more. Please listen and tap that 5 star button while you're at it. .
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On this week's episode I talk with podcaster Paul Fontaine about movies, friendship, and how he is still scared of the film Burnt Offerings. All this and more on the latest episode of Reel Early.
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Cup of Joe with Grandpa Dez
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On today's episode I"m joined by author Heather Wixson. We discuss growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, how her mom got her into horror movies, terrorizing her friends with the latest scary movie at sleep overs and about her career as an author. All this and more on the lateste episode of Reel Early.
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On this episode I'm joined by music video, commercial and motion picture editor Chancler Haynes. We talk about how influential the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes and Power Rangers was, his friendship with Torque director Joseph Khan, Jackie Chan, working as a projectionaist and yes we do talk a little bit about working with Taylor Swift. All this and more.
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On this episode I'm joined by my friend Max Deering. He recently got his master's in film studies so congratulations to Max. We talk about what it was like moving from the United States to the Netherlands and the differences in movie cultures. We also discuss how he and his father would watch movies together, the video store he used to go to, and so much more. A great episode as always so please check it out.
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It's back! Woovember 7's task list is live and I'm here with my friend Ole Lorenzen to talk all about it. We break down every category including the films we plan to watch this November. Please check out the Woovember list at letterboxd.com or @Woovember for the rules. Enjoy the discussion and we look forward to hearing what you plan on watching this Woovember.
Some episode corrections. As discussed in the episode check out friend of the show Robb Antiquera's Bloodfist Forever (not Bloodfist Legacy) website to learn more about Don "The Dragon Wilson
The film starring Ramin Sohrab is called Layers of Lies and please check out this interview at Action For Everyone regarding the film. The Universe Has A Plan with Ramin Sohrab by Action for Everyone (spotify.com)
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Today I'm joined on the show by Carmelita Valdez McKoy, podcast guest extraordinaire. It was a wonderful discussion about how important movies were to her family. We also discussed how even though we grew up in completely different circumstances that we both shared similar movie watching experiences. All this and a lot more on the latest episode of Reel Early.
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On today's episode I'm joined by Action for Everyone's Mike Scott as we discuss one of his favorite movies growing up (and still is), the 1993 teen action comedy Airborne. We talk about the stunts, the before they were famous stars in the film and how the story is a lot more nuanced than at first glance. All this and other bits of foolishness on this episode of Reel Early.
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This episode I'm joined by Patrick Vicious from the Chainsaws and Claws podcast as we talk the 1985 John Hughes teen classic The Breakfast Club.
In this episode we do talk about suicide and wanted to direct anybody who needs to dial 988 which is the national suicikde and crisis hotline. It's open 24/7 and is toll free.
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On this episode I'm joined by Wendi Freeman of Chicago band Sonny Veneer as we talk about the 1987 teen film Three O'Clock High. We start the episode learning about Wendy's life getting into cinema where she talks about watching movies with her grandfather and growing up in a Ski town. The episode that breaks down the film Three O'Clock High and what makes that a special film for Wendi. All that and Red Shoe Diaries on this episode of Reel Early.
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On this episode of Reel Early I'm joined by The House That Screams' Erica Wright. Erica is also the co-owner of Final Girl Cosmetics that I encourage everybody buy from because they have some great cosmetics for every horror fan.
I enjoyed this conversation I had with Erica as we talked about a lot of different topics. We discuss how she got into horror despite a religious upbringing, some classic horror films that managed to circumvent the Hays Code, stories of filming movies in Russia and even how she got to work alongside horror icon Andrew Divoff and his small craft brew company. All that and more on this week's episode of Reel Early.
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On this episode of Reel Early I talk to Matt Bledsoe, who is the host of the Film Feast Podcast. Film Feast Podcast is one of my favorite shows so it was a pleasure to get a chance to talk to Matt. We discuss growing up in Virginia, his time at film school, and so much more. Thank you for choosing to listen to my show.
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I welcome back to the show Robb Antequera to discuss the 1989 John Woo classic The Killer and just why that movie was so influential to Robb growing up. All that and more on the latest episode of Reel Early.
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On today's episode I am joined by my good friend Andy Gorham, who you may have heard him on such podcasts as Action Addicts and Schlock and Awe. You will soon hear him and Chris Barreras on the Imperial Scum podcast talking all things Star Wars, coming to all the major podcasting platfooms very soon. This episode is different from past episodes as we talk about the 1992 Brandon Lee action picture Rapid Fire and why it holds a special place in Andy's heart as well as his history being a movie fan. We talk about all aspects of the film and I think you'll really enjoy this episode.
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On this episode of Reel Early I talk with my friend from the UK, Darren "Dazza" Wadsworth. I had a great time talking to him about what it was like for him growing up in the UK and how he got into movies. I learned quite a bit about Christmas movie traditions and how he got into horror. All that and a lot more on this latest episode.
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On this week's episode I am joined by Dillon of the successful TikTok and Twitter account Slasher Reviews. Dillon has been one of my most sought after guests and this episode did not disappoint. We talk about growing up in the deep south, how Friday the 13th got him into slasher movies, found footage horror and why midnight movies were the best. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Reel Early.
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My guest is the Action Addicts podcast host Scott Wiley. On this episode we talk about just how he started the Action Addicts podcast including just how its badass theme came to be. This episode is also dedicated to Scott's Grandfather Harry. Harry had a huge love of film and he shared that love with Scott. This conversation is not worth missing.
We also wanted to thank all the different people and their podcasts that have inspired us on our respective journeys. Make sure you support all your favorite podcasts because we all do this because we love doing it.
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On this episode I talk with screenwriter Mark Palermo as we discuss the process of co-writing the movie Detention with director Joseph Kahn. We also get into how movies and viewing habits have changed since we were growing up in the 80s and 90s. All this and much much more.
Detention - A film by Joseph Kahn, co-written by Mark Palermo & Joseph Kahn
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Welcome to Season Two of Reel Early. My first guest is my friend, stunt person and badass martial artist, Aaron Vargas. I was really excited to talk to Aaron and this conversation did not disappoint. You'll learn what motivated him to learn martial arts and to get into stunt work. What I really like about this conversation is just how positive a person Aaron is and I think you'll be motivated to put yourself out there for something you love too.
Please make sure if you like what you hear to let me know what you think about this and my other episodes to reelearly77@gmail.com
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My guest this week is Mike Scott of the Action for Everyone podcast. Action for Everyone is a podcast featuring Mike Scott, Vyce Victus and Liam O'Donnell as they talk about all things happening in action cinema. In this episode, I find out about how Mike's family got him into movies, why he likes action cinema, DVD organization and even a John Woo hot take. All that and more on this week's episode of Reel Early
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As we go into the home stretch before Halloween I have on Candy, The Final Girl. Candy is the creator and host of the podcast "The House That Screams" Currently in season five, "The House that Screams" is a fun show where they discuss horror movies both old and new. Candy is also the co-owner, along with fellow co-host Erica Wright, of the Final Girl Cosmetics line of horror themed makeup. Their passion for beauty and horror are evident throughout their make up line. In this episode we talk about how her mom's video store opened up her world to horror, why having an open dialogue between parent and child about movies they've watched is important and so much more. It's a great episode and I hope you enjoy it.
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Week three of my special Halloween edition of Reel Early is with my friend and horror historian, Aaron Christensen. It was fun to catch up with Aaron and discuss how he got into horror as a young kid, pre VHS, in San Francisco. We also discuss our shared love of Dario Argento, why horror movie still endure to this day, and a whole lot more.
We also discuss his yearly "Scare-a-Thon" where he watches horror movies while raising money for charity. This year's organization is the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project. WRRAP is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization assisting women who are financially unable to pay for safe, legal abortions or emergency contraceptives. If you're interested in donating while seeing what movies he is watching and discussing, click on the link below.
Scare-a-Thon 2022
Horror 101 with Dr. AC
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Horror 101
Hidden Horror
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This week's guest is the host of the "The Cobwebs Podcast", Daniel Epler. It is a podcast that dusts off Classic Cinema, Gothic Horror and Cult Movies to see what they have to offer today.
In this episode we discuss his love of Hammer horror films, the good and the bad of horror remakes, and how his dads sharing his love of Universal Monster Films to Daniel as a kid helps him when thinking about how he wants to pass on his legacy to his child. As a special added bonus Daniel gives us his Top 5 Underseen Classic Horror Gems. All this AND MORE.
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My guest this week is Patrick Bartlett of the "Chainsaw and Claws" podcast alongside past guest Rob Antequera. We discuss his love of horror movies and comics, growing up in the punk rock scene and the importance of being yourself. All this and more on the latest episode of Reel Early.
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This episode features my friend, former co-worker and current writer Nikki Frisinger. 11 years ago I began a stint working for Barnes and Noble Deerfield which is where I met many wonderful people, including my guest Nikki. She was the manager of the music and movie department so we instantly became friends. It was great catching up with Nikki and learning about her history with film. This is a super fun conversation that I know you will enjoy.
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Today's episode I'm joined by my good friend and programmer of the yearly action movie challenge Woovember, Ole Lorenzen. This is a special extended episode. For the first 40 mins we talk about Ole growing up in Germany, how German's dubbed foreign movies and just how he got into action movies. After our discussion we go through the entire categories for the 2022 edition of Woovember and what movies Ole plans to watch this November. It's a fun and educational episode so check it out!
Woovember 2022 Rules
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12 Great Movies Directed by former stunt people
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My guest this week is the host of the movie reviewer podcast, Reel Pineapple, Joshua Hunter. His podcast is updated weekly with movie reviews and thoughts on all the latest movie news. In this episode we talk about how moving to Nevada from Texas was the catalyst for starting his podcast and how it’s going. Among the topics discussed is movie music, how streaming affects those from becoming movie geeks and many more. It’s a fun show so check it out.
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This week's guest is author and podcast host, JD Oliva. JD has the author of numerous books including the Books of Jericho series, Harvest Moon and his upcoming novella Red Sunrise. You can also hear him every week at Brace for Impact, as part of the Fight Game Media Network. We talk about how his family influenced him as a storytelling, especially how having a son changed him as a writer. We also discuss what kind of horror movies he likes and how his attempts at getting into the film industry changed his goals. All that and more on this weeks episode.
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This week's guest is podcaster and CEO of L.A. Knight Consulting, Lauren Knight. Lauren is the co-host, along with Aaron Hudson, on the upcoming podcast "That Movie is Fine" where they talk about movies being fine. We tackle the issue where the movie discourse is about how movies are either the best or the worst thing ever and try to find the common ground that most movies are fine. In addition to that I learned that she's a huge Sylvester Stallone fan and we discuss her time doing "Syquester Stallone" series online where she watched a lot of Stallone movies. This episode is the funniest one I've done to date and I hope you all enjoy it.
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This weeks episode is going to be a little different. I talk to my best friend Phil Wills, who used to be a pro wrestling referee, on how video stores and VHS tapes got him into the wild world of professional wrestling. I hope you all enjoy.
This week's guest is podcaster Lindsay Wilkins. Lindsay is the host of the double feature podcast "Schlock and Awe" that celebrates all movies from the sublime to the dirty and everything in between. This is a fun episode because Lindsay was born in New Zealand and currently lives in Australia. We talk about the similarities and differences of movies and television between the two countries. All this and more in the latest episode of Reel Early.
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This week my guest is award winning editor, podcast host and Twitter hot take specialist Ashley Lynch. She is best known for working for the successful television program Ninjago, which is currently in their 15th season. Ashley and I have a great discussion about many different topics. You will learn some of the differences between Canadian and US media when we were both growing up. We especially spend time talking about her career, her thoughts on the future of cinema and stories about growing up. This episode is especially good for anybody who is thinking about entering the business of filmmaking.
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This week my guest is Matt Essary. He is a writer known for his work at Aint It Cool News, Screen Anarchy, The Action Elite and other film websites. He currently regularly contributes to the sites Film Combat Syndicate and Polygon. He also has his own film Podcast titled “Video Culture” We talk about growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi, the friends he made along the way and how he came to become an expert on Hong Kong cinema.
While the episode is lighthearted, we do talk about serious subject of drug addiction at one point. I've included a link to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's website if you or anybody you know needs it.
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Welcome to the first episode of Reel Early, my podcast about discovering the movie geek origins of both fans and those in the industry. In this episode I talk to Robb Antequera aka The Cinema Drunkie. We talk about how growing up in New York City helped him become a movie geek.
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