Cine Vibes

It's our last episode of season 3, so we pulled out all the stops for this one! Our guest today is a Charlotte based director and DP with quite a large list of film projects under his belt including his latest stint working as director and/or DP on a series of western films which we discuss in the episode! It's Brent Christy ladies and gentlemen! We dive into the difference between Detroit & Chicago pizza (there is a difference folks), we also explore the idea of failing forward & working with friends on film projects...its a great episode for those fresh onto the filmmaking scene and also those seasoned filmmakers & actors alike. So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Brent Christy! Follow Brent on Instagram (@brent.christy). Also you can find everything you need on him IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3636519/ Recent Work: Christmas in the Pines (Feature film: TV Movie), Blue Ridge (Feature Film - Available on Tubi) & Sunrise at Vinny's (Short film) Upcoming Work: County Line: No Fear, County Line: All In & The Warrant: Breaker's Law (Feature films: Post-production Stay tuned into his Instagram & IMDB for upcoming 2022 projects! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (00:55) The Delve in Twelve (04:00) The Interview (37:17) Closing Thoughts & How to Contact Him (01:14:20) Contacting Us (01:22:07) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: @cinevibescast Thanks again for a great season 3 to all our guests and to our listeners for being a part of the process and providing meaningful feedback! Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

We are joined by a special guest and all around stand up guy today! We had a great conversation with this Atlanta, GA based actor about auditioning, acting technique and when to implement certain tools & of course his favorite type of pizza in our delve in twelve segment! Today we chat with Mustapha Slack, who is blazing a trail quickly for himself in a variety of roles. He is the nicest person and cares a lot about the process and putting in the work with his craft, which is why we know he will go far in this industry! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Mustapha Slack! Follow Mustapha on Instagram (@mustaphaslack). Also you can find everything you need on him IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9072498/ Recent Work: A Christmas Surprise (Feature film: TV Movie) & My Tinder with Andre Upcoming Work: The Hill (Feature films: Post-production), Babies, Drunks, & Fools (Short film: Post-production). Stay tuned into his Instagram & IMDB for upcoming 2022 projects! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (01:26) The Delve in Twelve (03:17) The Interview (35:15) Closing Thoughts & How to Contact Him (01:24:01) Contacting Us (01:25:56) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: @cinevibescast Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

First alert! Today we have our first hair & make-up artist (HMU) on Cine Vibes. She is a very prominent HMU artist based in the Carolinas that has worked on countless films (short & feature alike) and commercial projects. Our guest is of course, Jennifer Yates! She is such a sweet soul and someone that has a deep passion for films & filmmaking! We discuss how she came to be at the place she is in her career through the twists & turns that is sometimes life and shares a lot about what being a HMU in the industry is like! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Jennifer Yates! Follow Jennifer on Instagram (@avante.garde.mua). Also you can find everything you need on her IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3139377/ Recent Work: The Nest (Feature film: Prime Video) & The Night Courier (Short film: Festival circuit). Upcoming Work: County Line: All In & County Line: No Fear (Feature films: Post-production), The Hornet's Nest (Short film: Post-production), The Rush Call (Feature film: Post-production). Stay tuned into her Instagram & IMDB for upcoming 2022 projects! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (00:50) The Delve in Twelve (02:56) The Interview (32:41) Closing Thoughts & How to Contact Her (01:00:36) Contacting Us (01:07:57) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: @cinevibescast Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Well Cine Vibes fam, we made it to 50 episodes! Wow! We created this podcast in the middle of 2020 with a goal to talk about movies and interview people who make them! We have spent most of our 3rd season interviewing some awesome folks in the industry, so we thought what better way to celebrate our 50th episode than spending an hour and a half solely talking about movies! We are joined with our long time friend and recurring guest Gavin Harwell to talk 2021 in film and look ahead at 2022. Thank you for being with us on this ride to 50 and we hope you will stick around for the next 50! So without further delay, please enjoy this episode! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (00:55) 2021 in Film (05:36) 2022 Look Ahead (01:21:53) Closing Thoughts & Contacting Us (01:29:52) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: @cinevibescast Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Today we talk with such a lovely person who really understands both sides of the acting game. The creative nature where you work on your craft and the business side of things where you develop yourself into a marketable product (desirable actor) to be placed in front of the market at large (casting agents & producers). That person is Spurgeon Perkins! She is a Charlotte based actor that unloads so many tips & helpful information for fellow actors on how to be their own boss. In fact she has a whole YouTube channel about it! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Spurgeon Perkins! Follow Spurgeon on Instagram (@spurgeonperkins) & her YouTube channel Actor Boss (search Spurgeon Perkins. Also you can find everything you need on her website https://www.spurgeonperkins.com/bio! Recent Work: The Deal (Short film) & Happy Holly (Short film). Upcoming Work: The Hornet's Nest (Short film: Post-production), The Rush Call (Feature film: Post-production). Stay tuned into her Instagram & YouTube channel for upcoming 2022 projects & tips/tricks on how to market yourself as an actor! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (00:55) The Delve in Twelve (03:44) The Interview (26:33) How to Contact Her (01:00:31) What Spurgeon Has Been Watching (01:05:10) Closing Thoughts & Contacting Us (01:15:28) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: @cinevibescast Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

This is our longest episode yet coming in at an hour and forty mins! But let us tell you, every single minute is worth the listen. Our guest today walked with us through a therapeutic and insanely insightful conversation on working as a voice actor, playing D&D and living a more full life! We dove deep with voice actor & all around creative, Garin Hyde! What has he not done? Stage acting, directing, writing, voice acting for video games, you name it he has probably done it. This episode is loaded with nuggets and top notch content, we promise you will walk away from this one a better person. So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Garin Hyde! Follow Garin on Instagram (@hydeography) & Tik Tok (@thehydeguy). Upcoming Work: Stage play, "Women of Troy", produced by Belmont Abbey College. Show runs from March 2rd - 6th. Tix can be found online. Stay tuned into his Instagram & Tiktok for updates on upcoming 2022 projects! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (01:13) The Delve in Twelve (02:50) The Interview (49:23) How to Contact Him (01:29:41) What Garin Has Been Watching (01:30:58) Closing Thoughts & Contacting Us (01:33:59) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: @cinevibescast Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

What a fun episode we had with the up and coming talent, Ella Dorsch! She is a Charlotte based actor who had a some big releases globally in 2021 and is looking to use that momentum to propel her into 2022! We kick off our talk with a mind blowing "Delve in Twelve" and follow that up with a great conversation about choosing to act, seeing your own work on screen as an actor & much more! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Ella Dorsch! Follow Ella on Instagram & Twitter: @_elladorsch_actor Recent Narrative Work: Halloween Kills (available to rent & buy) & Don't Sweat the Small Stuff (Lifetime Movie). Stay tuned into her Instagram & Twitter for updates on upcoming 2022 projects! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (00:55) The Delve in Twelve (02:56) The Interview (21:26) What Ella Has Been Watching (01:07:11) Closing Thoughts & How to Contact Her (01:17:30) Contacting Us (01:20:56) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Welcome to 2022 Cine Vibes fam! We have a great episode to kick off the new year with our pal Arika Nash! She is a Charlotte based actor who in recent years has worked in the commercial and narrative film/tv world! We kick off our talk with an exciting "Delve in Twelve" and follow that up with a great conversation about acting methods & some of Arika's recent roles! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Arika Nash! Follow Arika Nash on Instagram & Twitter: @arikanash Recent Narrative Work: Moments & Nora. Stay tuned into her Instagram & Twitter for updates on upcoming 2022 projects! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (00:41) The Delve in Twelve (10:01) The Interview (24:13) Closing Thoughts & How to Contact Her (58:54) What Arika Has Been Watching (01:03:33) Contacting Us (01:10:05) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

In our second episode of the season we sit down with a special guest, our good friend Andrew Huggins! He is an award winning writer & director with over 300 film festival selections & over 100 awards. He sits down with us to discuss his love of cinema and filmmaking in all varieties of genres and why he has such a passion to write familial stories. We loved chatting with Andrew and could have for another 3 plus hours; so we think you are in for a treat! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Andrew Huggins! Follow Andrew Huggins on Instagram: @andrewhugginsfilms To watch his films & for details about his upcoming films check out: sagenightcinematics.com Recent Narrative Work: ...And Then the Darkness & Backyard Blackbird (coming soon). Stay tuned into his Instagram & website for updates on any future films! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (00:57) The Delve in Twelve (03:12) The Interview (22:49) Closing Thoughts & How to Contact Him (01:13:06) What Andrew Has Been Watching (01:17:50) Contacting Us (01:21:14) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Welcome back Cine Vibes family to a fresh new season of our podcast. That's right, Season 3 is here for your listening pleasure! The first thing you might notice is that we rebranded while on our last hiatus and we think it is more representative of who we are as a podcast, please let us know your thoughts! Along with that we have some fun changes to our format which you will notice when you listen, with a new featured segment, "The Delve in Twelve"! We kick off this first episode of the season with a special guest, our good buddy Daniel Hamby! He is an award winning writer & director and he sits down with us to discuss his journey through filmmaking thus far, some of his previous shorts & his latest short film, "Writer's Block" which will be released on December 15th via Facebook live. The premiere will include a live Q&A with him and potentially some other short films to open things up. We loved chatting with Daniel and we think you are in for a treat! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Daniel Hamby! Follow Daniel on Instagram: @danielhambyfilm For details about his latest film Writer's Block check out: filmwritersblock.com and sign up for the email list! Recent Narrative Work: Award winning short films, Writer's Block (premiering December 15th, 2021) & Maere (available now on Vimeo). Stay tuned into his Instagram & website for updates on any future films! Episode Marks: Welcome to Cine Vibes (01:01) The Delve in Twelve (03:27) The Interview (15:32) What Daniel Has Been Watching (57:05) Closing Thoughts & How to Contact Him (01:02:34) Contacting Us (01:04:28) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

We have made it to the end folks...that is the end of season 2 of Cine Vibes! It has been a great season full of movie drafts, reviews & awesome guests who are making big moves in the film industry! This is certainly true for our last guest this season, Kevin Johnson! A series recurring guest star on one of the most watched Netflix shows, Ozark, Kevin Johnson sat down with us to discuss his time doing theater in college through his most recent work on the last season of Ozark which is currently still filming. He drops nuggets of advice and our infamous top notch content left and right on this episode for those aspiring actors out there! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Kevin Johnson! Follow Kevin on Twitter: @Kevin_L_Johnson Follow Kevin on Instagram: @thekevinljohnson Recent Narrative Work: Sam Dermody - "Ozark" is a Emmy award winning Netflix series. Lem Keagan - "Blue Ridge" is a feature film available to rent on Amazon Prime. Stay tuned into his Twitter & Instagram for updates on any future film or tv series projects! Episode Marks: Introduction of Kevin Johnson (00:57) In the News (04:04) College Days & Stage Plays (05:02) Transitioning from Theater (15:47) Being a Working Actor (25:47) Writing is Hard & Bending the Script to Your Will (30:28) Being a Part of Ozark (41:11) Beyond Ozark & a 20 Piece Nugget (55:36) Advice to Others Wanting to Pursue Acting (01:08:48) What Kevin Has Been Watching & How to Contact Him (01:11:42) Closing Remarks & Contacting Us (01:16:46) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Often successful "blockbuster" type films receive sequels, most of which were not originally intended to have sequels. This leads to the classic money grab follow up film that falls below all expectations. Given that John Krasinski (Write/Director of Part I) never intended to make another film, the setup was being molded for a dud of a film. However, in our humble opinion (& based on excellent RT scores), Part II rocks! It meets expectations and avoids the massive pit that consumes most sequels. We chat about the new elements we are introduced to from this dystopian world where silence is the difference between life and death. So without further delay, enjoy our review of A Quiet Place Part II! Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait. Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: Welcome & Introduction of the Film (00:57) Introducing the Film(01:43) Hot Takes (02:46) In The News (13:12) More Answers But Also More Questions(14:07) Sound Design at it's Best (15:38) The Best & Worst Moments (19:53) What's New in Part II (24:12) Closing Remarks & Rating (32:48) Contact Us (41:10) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

The fantasy movie draft is back! The year is 2004. We are joined by our pals Gavin & Graeme to bring you our top picks in film from that year. This was a year with too many movies to pick from but not enough slots to stack them. The rules are simple, select films from the draft year in question for 6 categories. The goal? Stack our picks in such a way that you, our faithful listeners, vote our list as superior to the other guys! Enjoy another episode in this series and be sure to vote for the person with the best lineup for the year 2004 in the comments below & poll on our Instagram! Follow the Draft Squad on Instagram Gavin: @harwhit Graeme: @ghar311 Ken: @_kenjackson_ Trey: @trey.riley.iii Episode Marks: Introductions (00:55) In the News (01:46) Round 1 (02:42) Round 2 (11:02) Round 3 (18:35) Round 4 (29:01) Round 5 (37:03) Round 6 (44:48) Summary of Picks & Honorable Mentions (51:15) Closing Remarks (01:01:16) Contact Us (01:01:48) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Our guest today has one heck of a story of how she came to be an editor working in the film industry that includes spiders, eels & New Zealand! We got to sit down with Melissa Salpietra and talk about her process for working on narrative projects & making a living as an editor in the commercial world. She also teaches us about the 3 important components she analyzes before accepting any new project! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Melissa Salpietra! Follow Melissa on Facebook & Check out her website: https://melissasalpietra.wixsite.com/mysite Recent Narrative Work: Editor - "Writer's Block" is a short film well into it's festival run. Editor - "Manhood" is also well into it's festival run. Stay tuned into her Facebook & website for updates on any future film projects! Episode Marks: Welcome (00:45) Spiders, Eels & Deep Sea Diving (01:56) In the News (07:37) Focusing on Being an Editor (08:34) Working on Narrative Projects (09:58) Being the First Audience Member (16:20) Creative Problem Solving & Not Being Precious in the Edit (20:20) Being a Female Editor & Focusing on Story (28:29) Does it Matter What You Edit in? (35:17) Money, People or Story (41:03) Advice to Others Wanting to Pursue Filmmaking (46:11) What Melissa Has Been Watching & How to Contact Her (50:32) Closing Remarks & Contacting Us (55:28) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Netflix has a trend of making high budget action films (Extraction, 6 Underground, etc.) and it raised the question for us...why? Well, the answer is simple, people are watching them! In fact of the top 10 Netflix openings as of May 2021, over half are action films. The film we reviewed today breaks into that top 10, tied for 9th, Army of the Dead. Unfortunately, that is the only top 10 this Zack Snyder (300, Man of Steel, Justice League) film will be getting into in our opinion. Around every corner this film has plot holes, pacing issues, poor writing and the list goes on. There is a bright spot however, the ensemble cast led by Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Blade Runner 2049) does the best with the script they have and do at times provide performances that are worth watching. There is also a really cool technical achievement that you can find out more about by listening to the episode! So without further delay, enjoy our review of our worst rated movie yet, Army of the Dead! Note: This episode includes spoilers (though we feel the movie was spoiled in the writing room). If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait. Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: Welcome & Introduction of the Film (00:57) Worst Reviewed Film in Cine Vibes History (02:39) In The News (06:43) The Characters(07:52) The Direction (13:36) The Reasons You Should Not Watch This Movie (16:58) Zack Snyder's Free Reign & Netflix Action Movies (28:03) Closing Remarks & Rating (32:01) Contact Us (37:58) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

Our guest today is no stranger to the Cine Vibes gang; having worked together on several projects to date with Trey & Ken. He has charted his course in the film industry this far through the camera department, where he works primarily as first assistant camera (1AC). From commercial work to narrative films, Jeff has been on a variety of sets and worked at a number of different production levels. We chat with him about his goals in the camera department, making a career out of 1ACing & how much the people on set matter to not just the quality of the project, but also to the quality of life while working in the film industry. So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Jeff Pollina! Follow Jeff on Instagram: @jeff_pollina Recent Work: 1AC - "Time After Time" is a short film just beginning it's festival run. 1AC - "LIV" is a short film available now to watch on Vimeo & making a festival run. PA - "Sylvan Esso: Ferris Wheel" music video. Stay tuned into his Instagram page for updates on any future film projects! Episode Marks: Welcome (00:57) Introducing Jeff & 1ACing (02:10) On Set Experience (12:35) In the News (13:51) Interest in Filmmaking & Putting Yourself Out There (14:58) Finding Your Path in the Industry (25:33) Picking Projects & the People (29:44) Working on Features & Variability of Projects (37:51) Advice to Others Wanting to Pursue Filmmaking (43:43) What Jeff Been Watching & How to Contact Him (46:12) Closing Remarks & Contacting Us (54:59) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Some movies are made for sheer entertainment value, others for warming hearts and then there is Judas and the Black Messiah. A film meant to inform. This movie delivers a stellar ensemble cast led by Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Queen & Slim) as young Black Panthers party leader, Fred Hampton, and LaKeith Stanfield (Sorry to Bother You, Knives Out) as FBI informant, Bill O'Neal. As the runtime ticks, the tension and stakes increase among the characters as there can be only one way this ends...preventing the rise of a "messiah". So without further delay, enjoy our review of Academy Award winning film, Judas and the Black Messiah! Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait. Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: Welcome (00:57) What we Have Been Watching (01:30) Introducing the Film (12:33) In The News (18:40) Shaka King & Directing Two Leads?(19:38) The Ensemble & High Stakes Characters (27:06) You Can't Trust Anyone (33:50) Music That Compliments the Emotions of the Story (37:25) Cinematography & The Power of Experience (42:21) Closing Remarks & Rating (49:14) Contact Us (55:44) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

The fantasy movie draft is back! The year is 2003. We are joined by our pals Gavin & Graeme to bring you our top picks in film from that year. What a brutal year for movie picks. The rules are simple, select films from the draft year in question for 6 categories. The goal? Stack our picks in such a way that you, our faithful listeners, vote our list as superior to the other guys! Enjoy another episode in this series and be sure to vote for the person with the best lineup for the year 2003 in the comments below & poll on our Instagram! Follow the Draft Squad on Instagram Gavin: @harwhit Graeme: @ghar311 Ken: @_kenjackson_ Trey: @trey.riley.iii Episode Marks: Introductions (00:53) Round 1 (01:57) Round 2 (08:54) In the News (15:43) Round 3 (16:27) Round 4 (24:56) Round 5 (34:38) Round 6 (45:52) Summary of Picks & Honorable Mentions (56:44) Closing Remarks (01:04:51) Contact Us (01:05:28) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Our guest today began his career in acting at the age of 7, when he caught the bug from a part in a traveling theatre company's rendition of The Little Mermaid. He has been acting & writing ever since, recently expanding that arsenal to directing as well. He is dedicated to his craft and refining himself with each project he works on; something we at Cine Vibes are all about! We sat down with our good buddy Brice Heller, to chat about his recent role in the feature film "ICON" as well as his triple threat outing with the short film "Bags", which he wrote, directed & starred in. So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Brice Heller! Follow Brice on Instagram: @oh_heller_no Recent Work: "ICON" is currently on a film festival run. "Bags" is available now to watch on YouTube. Stay tuned into his Instagram page for updates on the June 4th film release Brice is a part of and any future film projects! Episode Marks: Introduction of Brice (00:57) The Origin Story (02:51) In the News (12:42) Becoming the Character (13:33) Atypical Story Ideas & Writing (19:55) Fake it Til You Make it & Working on ICON (28:30) Being There For the Right Reasons (36:56) Creating Bags (39:18) What Kind of Stories Do You Want to Tell? (46:13) What Has Brice Been Watching? (50:43) How to Reach Brice (53:16) Contact Us (55:50) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

From the moment this film opens, you know things are about to be different than you have ever seen before. This directorial debut from Emerald Fennell, starring Carey Mulligan (Drive, The Great Gatsby) delivers nonstop twists and emotional tension that is almost as hard to predict as it is to catch your breath. Oh and this film has a huge twist or three. Buckle up for the roller coaster ride that awaits with this movie. So without further delay, enjoy our review of Academy Award winning best original screenplay, Promising Young Woman! Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait. Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: Welcome & Introducing the Film (00:54) What we Have Been Watching (01:49) What an Ending (11:57) In The News (14:29) The Film is Not What You May Expect (15:49) A Promising Young Woman (22:49) Using the Camera to Push the Theme (32:54) Emerald Fennell - Directorial Debut (35:29) Stylized Niche Take on an Important Issue (37:28) Closing Remarks & Rating (42:13) Contact Us (54:31) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

Here at Cine Vibes, when we stumble across something that truly impacts us, we always want to dig in deeper. In this case it was after watching the 2021 film, ICON, written & directed by our guest today...Tony Ahedo! We knew immediately after watching that we needed to try and get Tony on the show. This feature length indie film was the feature debut for Tony and what a debut outing it was. We chat with Tony about the origins of his film, how he found the perfect chemistry in leads, Parker Padgett & Devon Hales (Teenage Bounty Hunters) & much more! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Tony Ahedo! Follow Tony on Instagram: @tjahedo Also check out the Instagram page for his feature debut film, ICON: @iconthemovie Interested in his other work? Head over to prettysweetfilms.com ICON is currently on a film festival run. Details about a public release will be available later this year. Stay tuned into their Instagram page for updates! Episode Marks: Introduction of Tony & His Film ICON (00:57) In the News (04:56) The Path to His First Feature (05:48) Finding the Right Actors for This Story (12:21) A Fresh Take on Coming of Age Stories (18:08) Being an ICON (26:43) Behind the Scenes of ICON (29:02) Collaborating on Set (39:18) What's Next? (48:07) What Has Tony Been Watching? (55:36) How to Reach Tony (57:43) Contact Us (59:14) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

Nomad (noun): A person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer. Chloe Zhao clearly set out to tell a specific story about the lifestyle, challenges & character of a modern day nomad. A slice out of the life of Fern, played by Academy Award winning actress Frances McDormand (Fargo, Three Billboards, Almost Famous), is what we track across the vastness of the American west as she travels from place to place, searching. Wandering. We like to describe this one as poetry in motion, and we don't think it will take you long to see why this film is a Best Picture winner at the Academy Awards! So without further delay, enjoy our review of 3 time Academy Award winning film, Nomadland! Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait. Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: Welcome (00:57) What we Have Been Watching (01:57) In The News (09:12) Introducing the Film (10:13) A Slice of Americana (13:51) Elevating What's on the Page (21:03) Contrasting the Vastness of Nature with the Solitude of a Van (23:00) Isolation as a Theme of Self Discovery (31:30) Diving Deep Into the Character of a Nomad (40:23) Closing Remarks & Rating (46:02) Contact Us (01:00:08) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

The filmmaking industry is a vast arena full of a variety of work. Our guest today has cut his teeth creating commercials and music videos in Charlotte, NC & around the southeast. In fact he is #1 in Charlotte for production of music videos. So any musicians out there? Hit him up. Commonly referred to as "theanimist" in filmmaking circles and social media, Ethan also works as an animator and has produced animation content for a variety of clients, like the college football Belk Bowl. Somehow he also finds time to host a podcast, Video + Company Podcast, that we highly recommend checking out. You might even find a companion episode with us over on his podcast. So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Ethan Neville! Follow Ethan on Instagram & Twitter: @iamtheanimist Also check out his website: theanimist.net Episode Marks: Introduction of Ethan (00:57) Pioneering His Route (01:17) In the News (06:27) Becoming #1 Music Video Creator in CLT (07:32) Making Commercial Work Interesting (14:10) Broadcasting School Days (17:58) Freelancing & Animation Work (21:05) Removing Safety Nets & The Pandemic (26:29) How to Pick Projects & Working with Clients (36:16) A Unique Medium & Future Goals (44:39) What Has Ethan Been Watching? (49:05) How to Reach Ethan (50:57) Contact Us (52:23) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

In a year that will forever be marked by the outbreak of COVID-19 and the destruction that followed, whether in the loss of loved ones or the shutting down of various aspects of the economy, including the film industry; 2020 in film is going to be remembered one way or another. We don't think it will be for a lack of quality films that were produced and released on various streaming platforms, our hope is that it is remembered for being the most diverse list of nominations in the long history of these prestigious awards! Join us as we tackle a few of our personal favorite categories that we are excited to see winners announced in, as well as a hotly debated snub that calls into question how category selections are determined. So without further delay, sit back and enjoy our look at the nominations for this years Academy Awards! Also, let us know what your favorites are and what categories you are excited to see! The 93rd Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, April 25th at 8:00PM EDT and can be watched on ABC. Join us! Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: Welcome (00:59) In the News (02:22) A Snub Like No Other (04:20) Most Diverse Oscars Yet (16:50) The Best Picture Nominees (24:25) Best Actor Selection (27:22) Best Original Screenplay Selection (33:15) Best Supporting Actor Selection (44:23) Best Supporting Actress Selection (51:01) Best Picture Selection (55:03) Closing Remarks & Contact Us (01:00:24) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

It is rare that a film can be wholly original in this day and age. Yet, when the right elements and genres are paired together in a unique way, the result can translate to something that is quite unique and refreshing to watch in a previously tired and uninteresting single genre. This is exactly what happened with the TIFF world premiere film, Freaks, starring Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild, Speed Racer), Bruce Dern (The 'Burbs, The Hateful Eight) & introducing the very talented young actor Lexy Kolker. The writing duo, Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein, struck gold with this exceptional cast and even more intriguing story! So without further delay, enjoy this review of Freaks! Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait. Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: Welcome (00:57) What we Have Been Watching ((01:42) Introducing the Film (12:18) In the News (14:00) Why Some Good Movies Don't Get Seen (15:01) Casting is Everything (18:01) Developing a Unique Story From Unoriginal Ideas (19:34) Being a Freak (26:58) Writing a Multi Genre Film (33:18) Through the Eye (36:50) Stretching the Dollar on VFX (41:20) Closing Remarks & Rating (43:23) Contact Us (48:26) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

When it comes to emotion in any motion picture, whether short form or feature length, the music plays a vital role in the delivery of that emotion! Perhaps an orchestral symphony of instruments or a synth heavy electronic structure, the musical score (or intentional lack thereof) helps to full deliver the themes and message that the filmmaker desires to communicate. We had the pleasure of talking to composer, post sound supervisor & audio post editor, Bryan Holt, about his experience in the film industry creating musical scores in a wide variety of film formats & genres! Also, huge thanks to Bryan for his work giving the Cine Vibes podcast a fresh sound at the beginning and end of each episode! So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Bryan Holt! Follow Bryan on Instagram & Twitter: @bryanholt Also follow along on his Facebook: Bryan Holt Music Episode Marks: Introduction of Bryan (00:55) The Band Days (02:10) In the News (07:20) Dreaming of the Score (08:05) Film Scoring (09:54) Inspirations (11:22) How Has Film Scoring Changed Your View on Other Scores? (14:02) The Power of Silence (16:20) An Emotional Roller Coaster (21:08) Hits & Misses When Collaborating (27:00) The Blank Page (32:47) Working The Details (35:29) Delivering Themes Through Music (39:30) Fascinating Aspects of Composing For Film (46:53) What Have You Been Watching? (56:35) How to Reach Bryan (58:58) Contact Us (01:02:58) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

This film was 35 years in the making. With a vastly dense world of advanced technology, futuristic vehicles & of course replicants, we present to you...our Blade Runner 2049 review. A sequel to the highly acclaimed original film Blade Runner. Under the guidance of Denis Villeneuve with the oversight of Ridley Scott, Blade Runner 2049 is a visual spectacle that you will be hard pressed to experience in any other film. The sweeping landscape and expansive world leads, K, on a journey of self discovering unlike any we have seen before. Do androids dream of electric sheep? Find out in our review of Blade Runner 2049. Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: Introducing the Film (00:56) In the News (01:44) A Sequel 35 Years in the Making (02:36) Do Androids Have Dreams? (10:22) A Search For Meaning (17:32) Using World Building to Drive Story (25:32) A Visual Masterpiece (32:54) The Performances (41:53) Closing Remarks & Rating (49:14) Contact Us (54:38) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Cover Art by Brandon McDowell

The fantasy movie draft is back! The year is 2002. We are joined by our pals Gavin & Graeme to bring you our top picks in film from that year. The rules are simple, select films from the draft year in question for 6 categories. The goal? Stack our picks in such a way that you, our faithful listeners, vote our list as superior to the other guys! Enjoy another episode in this series and be sure to vote for the person with the best lineup for the year 2002 in the comments below & poll on our instagram! Follow the Draft Squad on Instagram Gavin: @harwhit Graeme: @ghar311 Ken: @_kenjackson_ Trey: @trey.riley.iii Episode Marks: Introductions (00:58) In the News (01:30) Round 1 (02:47) Round 2 (10:02) Round 3 (19:21) Round 4 (25:14) Round 5 (34:42) Round 6 (41:32) Honorable Mentions (47:27) Summary of Picks & Closing Remarks (55:15) Contact Us (56:41) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

We thought we needed to kick off our Season 2 interviews with the most bubbly & vibrant guest we could find. Look no further than our guest in this episode, Kelly Johns! She has been an actor in the industry for over 10 years, with roles in several Hollywood tentpole films (The Blind Side, Game Night); and as of late, a handful of short films (Heat Lightning, Where the Wicked Go). You may also know her from the incredibly funny and always spot of Bachelor & Bachelorette recap videos. So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Kelly Johns! Follow Kelly on Instagram: @kelljohns Subscribe to her YouTube (@Kelly Johns) for all the latest Bachelor & Bachelorette recap videos! Episode Marks: introduction of Kelly (00:54) Humble Beginnings in Canton (02:16) In the News (04:35) Coming Off a High as an Actor (05:27) Benefits of Working on Short Films (10:00) Difference in Scale Between Hollywood & Indie Projects (12:00) Working During Covid (17:06) Creating Your Own Content (19:51) From Bachelor Personas to Comedic Aspirations (23:13) Comedic Actors in Dramatic Roles (27:55) Any Comedic Role is Yours, What Do You Pick? (30:32) Helpful Nuggets For Actors Trying to Break Into the Industry (32:09) The Financial Struggle of Working on Indie Projects (39:06) Networking, Work Life Balance & Advice to Actors (42:49) The Bachelor Discussion (56:41) Closing Remarks (01:00:46) What Have You Been Watching (01:01:32) How to Reach Kelly (01:03:27) Contact Us (01:05:37) Music: Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Stitcher to stay up to date on episode releases!

This is the most hotly contested movie review to date at Cine Vibes. Ken & Trey are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to the 2017, A24 distributed film, Hot Summer Nights. Oozing late 80s/early 90s vibes from every cinematic pore, this film is likely to leave most viewers on one extreme or the other with loving or hating this one. So, without further ado, throw on an 80s synth cassette then dive into this episode! Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Now available to listen on Stitcher! Episode Marks: Welcome (00:56) In the News (01:23) Introducing the Film (03:36) Love it or Hate it (05:12) Making Exactly What You Want (08:50) Being Awkward as an Artform? (11:47) All Out 80s/90s Vibes (14:15) Unique Shooting Style (17:28) Chalamet Shines (24:59) Having Your Own Voice (26:54) Narration Isn't For Everyone (27:53) Is it All Just a Fever Dream? (33:09) Using Mother Nature to Set Pacing (35:15) Making the Most Out of Your Resources (37:26) Closing Remarks & Rating (43:48) Contact Us (50:40) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

Season 2 is here, we are back ladies and gentlemen! What better way to kick off a new season than with a new installment of our fantasy movie draft! We are joined by our pals Gavin & Graeme to bring you our top picks in film for the year 2001. The rules are simple, select films from the draft year in question for 6 categories. The goal? Stack our picks in such a way that you, our faithful listeners, vote our list as superior to the other guys! Enjoy another episode in this series and be sure to vote for the person with the best lineup for the year 2001 in the comments below! Follow the Draft Squad on Instagram Gavin: @harwhit Graeme: @ghar311 Ken: @_kenjackson_ Trey: @trey.riley.iii Episode Marks: Introductions (00:55) Round 1 (01:30) Round 2 (11:42) Round 3 (19:48) Round 4 (29:45) Round 5 (40:45) Round 6 (50:57) Honorable Mentions (01:02:12) Summary of Picks & Closing Remarks (01:09:01) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify or Apple Podcast to stay up to date on episode releases!

As 2020 comes to a close, along with Season 1 of Cine Vibes, we wanted to close things out on a high note. We couldn't think of a better way than by sitting down with "Guest of Honor" & "Snowbirds" writer/director, Justin Robinson. We discuss the influence basketball and his brother Jordan have had on his life and filmmaking career thus far. This includes an in depth conversation about completing his most personal project to date, a documentary about his late brother titled, "my brother jordan". Those close to him already know this, but we also discover that there is likely an Jrob original metaphor ready in the chamber to summarize most of his stories; like one of our favorites that he shared, "That cinematic crap we create is fertilizer for future projects." So without further delay, enjoy all the "top notch content" & "nuggets" that Justin has to offer in our last episode of Season 1! We hope you have a happy New Year! Don't worry though, Cine Vibes will return on Monday, March 1st, 2021 for Season 2! Follow Justin on Instagram: @jrobproductions Check out "my brother jordan" on YouTube or Vimeo! Episode Marks: introduction of justin (01:42) basketball, a metaphor for life (02:34) the third lampshade back (06:11) cultivating creative ideas (13:35) genre less, the human condition (21:47) mixing genres - popeye the pizza man (24:58) grabbing the feature bull by the horns (29:26) like a warm blanket - my brother jordan (36:19) make your film for an audience of you (51:54) don't let fear sideline your creative pursuits (55:50) how to contact justin (59:55) closing remarks & contact info (01:01:53) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify or Apple Podcast to stay up to date on episode releases!

Often listed in Christmas time lists’ of best films; and even many lists of the best films of all time, It's a Wonderful Life is a classic. The magic that was captured in this film has tried to be replicated for decades since with none quite living up to the original. In this weeks episode we discuss that plus, the technical achievements that this film had and the many layers of depth that this film has. Consider grabbing a loved one and watching this classic film together during the holiday season! Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: Introducing the Film (01:23) Fun Facts & Achievements (03:25) First Impressions & Premise (12:48) Setting up the Stakes & Story Structure(14:28) Influence in Cinema & Breaking the Mold (17:40) Internal Desires vs. External Conflicts (19:23) The Camera Work (24:37) Difficulty Getting Off the Ground (33:48) Initial Reception (35:35) Is This a Family Film? (37:04) Theme is Everything (41:03) Editing Masterclass (43:05) Good Storytelling Always Works (45:47) Closing Remarks & Rating (48:25) Contact Us (54:08) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

2020 has been a lot of things...difficult is one word that likely has been in all of our minds among many others. We take some time as the end of the year approaches to reflect on where we have come from and where things still stand in our own journeys as well as the film industry. Let us know how this year has affected you and/or share with us a movie that you were bummed to see pushed back due to Covid. Tap that follow button on Spotify or Apple Podcast to stay up to date on episode releases! Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Episode Marks: Introduction & Our Expectations for 2020 (00:59) When the World Stopped Spinning (04:42) The Future After Covid (09:05) The Bubble (18:04) Are Theaters Dead? (23:45) The Impact & Getting Back to Work (31:55) What We Can't Wait to See (38:17) A Tough Year for the Entire World (45:10) Closing Remarks & Connecting With Us (46:27) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

The phrase fake it til you make it is one that we have all lived by as artists at some point or another in our career. Of course, when you set out to make a feature film but don't have a lot of resources, this phrase will come into play. In the case of our guest, Horace Priester, the filmmaking powers that be found favor in him; allowing the completion and release of his first feature film, "Fall Nights in China Grove". We chat with him about his humble beginnings making backyard films as a child through his life just after college trying to complete his & Aleks' three step plan! Follow Horace on Instagram: @horacepriester Check out "Fall Nights in China Grove" on Prime Video! Episode Marks: Introduction of Horace (00:51) Humble Beginnings (01:33) First Projects (06:10) College Years & Short Films (08:08) Fall Nights in China Grove (17:50) Three Step Plans (42:19) Advice For Future Filmmakers (43:52) How to Contact Horace (46:42) Movie Recommendations & Closing Remarks (47:17) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify or Apple Podcast to stay up to date on episode releases!

Love him or hate him Nicholas Winding Refn has one of the most unique and stunning visual styles of any active filmmaker. In this 2011 film, Drive, we are riding shotgun as a stunt driver slides deeper and deeper into a life that he soon won't be able to turn back from. Enter Irene. With just a look from her, everything changes for him. Is there a future where they can be together? This film explores the power of expression & human interaction outside of spoken words. Actions do speak louder after all. Grab a snack, buckle up & prepare to watch one of the most gorgeous films that has ever been created! Follow us on Instagram: @thecinevibes Episode Marks: What We Watched Last Week (01:37) Let's Take A Drive (07:44) Nicholas Winding Refn's Style (09:08) Newton Thomas Sigel (10:51) Getting This Movie Off the Ground (11:47) A Visual Spectacle (13:13) Minimal Dialogue Heightens the Emotional Tension (14:20) Music That Enhances the Story (24:18) Story Overview (26:02) A Different Kind of Action (29:52) Patient Pacing (32:03) The Elevator Scene (34:14) An Empathetic Antagonist (38:26) Depth of Characters (43:39) Closing Remarks & Rating (44:59) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

We haven't seen a ton of films release in 2020, outside of streaming platform releases, with many being pushed to 2021. As we approach the end of the year we wanted to react to some trailers for films that have either recently released or are coming out later this year and into 2021. Let us know if you have seen these trailers and/or any other trailers we may have missed. Leave your comments below! Tap that follow button on Spotify or Apple Podcast to stay up to date on episode releases! Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Episode Marks: What We Watched Last Week (02:40) Bill & Ted Face the Music - Orion Pictures (06:18) Sound of Metal - Amazon Studios (10:23) Dune - Warner Bros. (13:53) Minari - A24 (19:08) The Witches - HBO Max (23:23) Nine Days - Sony Pictures Classic (30:55) Borat Subsequent Moviefilm - Amazon Studios (36:16) Hillbilly Elegy - Netflix (40:42) The Devil All The Time - Netflix (46:58) Sylvie's Love - Amazon Studios (51:03) Honorable Mentions (52:55) Closing Remarks & Contact Info (01:00:31) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

Our guest this week was just as the title suggests, a jack of all trades. Acting, directing & producing (among other roles) in both theatre & film productions; oh and also running his own theatre company while developing actors as an acting coach...the man does it all! In our interview we touch on all the highs and lows that come along with acting in the industry and important lessons learned along the way about the work we create as artists, as well as the relationships developed. Without further delay, Grant McGowen ladies and gents! Follow Grant on Instagram: @gmcgowen Check out his website: grantmcgowen.com Episode Marks: Introduction of Grant (00:53) Getting Started in Acting (01:34) Pinch 'n Ouch Theatre (19:18) Differences Between Theatre & Film Acting (23:14) Being Consistent (30:23) Comfort Levels on Camera (33:38) Atlanta 48 Hour Film Project (36:37) Why Meisner Technique? (41:49) Acting Gets Easier, Life Gets Harder (44:21) Advice For Up & Coming Artists (46:36) What is Next For Grant? (59:17) Closing Remarks & Contact Info (01:06:04) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes Lastly, tap that follow button on Spotify or Apple Podcast to stay up to date on episode releases!

This week we take on the 2016, Gareth Edwards film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. With a stacked ensemble cast, and a storyline that Star Wars fans & non-fans alike can enjoy, this movie deliveries a movie going experience that you will not soon forget. Listen in to find out all the reasons we love this film and consider it among the top Star Wars properties ever created. If you haven't checked it out yet, pause everything and jump over to Disney+ now. You can thank us later. P.S. The last scene in this movie is one of the best ever put to film. We think you will agree once you see it! Episode Marks: What We Watched Last Week (0:56) Fan Pick - Introduction of Rogue One (10:07) Filling in the Star Wars Trilogy Gap (12:57) The Visuals (15:44) Robot Companion Troupe (17:48) The Stacked Ensemble Cast (20:44) A Different Star Wars Story (30:45) Nostalgia For The Next Generation (36:55) Not A Happy Ending, A New Hope (44:23) Decades in The Making (47:37) Closing Remarks & Rating (49:51) Outro (55:44) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

Welcome Cine Vibes nation to the first ever fantasy movie draft! We are joined by our pals Gavin & Graeme to bring you our top picks for each year in film starting in the millennium year, 2000. The rules are simple, select films from the draft year in question for 6 categories. The goal? Stack our picks in such a way that you, our faithful listeners, vote our list as superior to the other guys! Enjoy the inaugural episode in this series and be sure to vote for the person with the best lineup for the year 2000 in the comments below! Follow the Draft Squad on Instagram Gavin: @harwhit Graeme: @ghar311 Ken: @_kenjackson_ Trey: @trey.riley.iii Episode Marks: Introductions (01:01) How it Works (01:55) Round 1 (03:29) Round 2 (09:23) Round 3 (14:38) Round 4 (20:46) Round 5 (28:26) Round 6 (35:50) Honorable Mentions (41:56) Summary of Picks & Closing Remarks (49:40) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Alex Rivera for this episode to talk about all things cinematography! Alex has been making a name for himself in the southeast with cinematography work in the sports, commercial & documentary world as well as shifting more into to narrative scene where he has been director of photography for a handful of film projects. We think you are going to love the insight and mindset he has on the subject matter, so without further ado, here is Alex Rivera! Follow Alex on Instagram: @ariverafilms Check out his website: alexanderjrivera.com Episode Marks: Introduction of Alex (01:12) Finding His Calling (02:23) Breakdown of the Camera Team (08:29) Cam Op in the Arms of the DP (12:40) Difference Between Commercial & Narrative Work (13:56) Impossible to Pick a Favorite Movie (22:06) The Look of Films Over Time (28:59) Learning From Watching Films (31:04) Actor and DP Relationship (33:59) Film Vs. Digital (38:18) Originality and Inspiration (42:38) Having a Style (46:36) A Fend For Experience (54:43) Projecting Your Path Forward (01:01:18) Advice and Future Work (01:05:14) What Alex is Watching (01:17:14) IMDb Trivia and Random Facts (01:24:18) Time After Time and Closing Remarks (01:29:40) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes

We dove head first into this podcast thing exploring all sorts of topics and already having on a wide variety of guests with plenty more in store for the future! But, we realized that the Cine Vibe family has not heard that much about us, the hosts. We continue with our two part featurette style Q&A with one another this week. Sit back and enjoy the second part as we focus in on Ken and what has led him to this point in his acting career; and what goals he has for the future! Follow Ken on Instagram: @_kenjackson_ Episode Marks: What We Watched This Past Week (00:59) Ken's Introduction (19:43) Enter Acting (20:50) Finding Your Path (27:59) A Degree is Always a Fall Back (32:29) Director Preferences as an Actor (35:32) The Appeal of a John Wick Type Character (40:11) Finding the Character Within Yourself (45:11) Can You Lose Yourself in a Character? (49:38) Importance of a Support System (53:33) Legacy (01:01:10) Closing Remarks (01:04:34) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes

We dove head first into this podcast thing exploring all sorts of topics and already having on a wide variety of guests with plenty more in store for the future! But, we realized that the Cine Vibe family has not heard that much about us, the hosts. So we decided to do a two part featurette style Q&A with one another to do just that. Sit back and enjoy the first part as we focus in on Trey and what has led him to this point in his filmmaking career; and what goals he has for the future! Follow Trey on Instagram: @trey.riley.iii Episode Marks: What We Watched This Past Week (00:40) Trey's Introduction (10:27) Getting Started in Filmmaking (12:30) Pursuing Film Despite Working a "Career" Job (16:20) Networking as a Nobody & $5 Productions (18:45) Never Stop Creating (24:00) Finding Your People & Being Comfortable with Your Ideas (29:30) Taking the Steps to Increase Your Value (31:50) Luck is Where Opportunity & Preparation Meet (38:20) Pre-Production Matters (42:10) If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail(46:29) Focus on What You Do Great (50:25) What is Success For You (53:15) Closing Remarks (58:17) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes

A dynamic duo is a pairing in which the two peoples' unique traits, when combined, elevate the success/positive outcome of whatever the task/objective is. That is very much the case with our guests this week! We are joined by one of our favorites, Lacey Caroline, a quickly rising child actor who has a lengthy body of work across many platforms including Hallmark, Nascar and Lifetime. We were also able to be joined by our good friend, Lacey's mom/producer, Lyndsey Stogdill on the episode! We dive into her journey from the early days as Lacey's "Momager", to the shift from event producing in the corporate world to film producing on local film projects here in Charlotte! Without further ado, here is the dynamic mother daughter duo...Lacey & Lyndsey! Follow Lacey on Instagram: @iamlaceycaroline Follow Lyndsey on Instagram: @lhstogdill Episode Marks: Introduction of Lacey & Lyndsey (00:54) From Theater to Film - Lacey Starting Out in Acting (02:00) First Big Acting Role (13:20) Lovers of the Arts (23:52) The Experience of Working on Disconnect (27:00) Managing the Workload (30:15) How to Select Projects (36:00) Push for Equality with Female Roles in Film(39:15) Switching From Event Producing to Film Producing (42:00) Lyndsey's First Producing Credit - Harbor Island (46:10) Being Passionate About the Work (48:42) Pivoting During the Pandemic & Resurgence of Film Industry (59:30) Closing Remarks (01:09:30) What They are Watching Now (01:12:12) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios Follow us on Instagram: thecinevibes

We enjoyed reviewing Parasite so much that we decided to dive into another, perhaps lesser known/praised, film from the creative mind of Bong Joon Ho with his 2013 film, "Snowpiercer". This action film led by Chris Evans, in arguably his most diverse role, follows a globe circling train and its inhabitants as they cross a frozen post apocalyptic world. This film speaks to, and presents uniquely, many real world societal & class issues that we are facing today. As the tensions boil over aboard the train, a messy and emotionally driven revolutionary movement towards the engine of the train begins. Episode Marks: What We Watched Last Week (0:25) The Poll Winner...Snowpiercer (14:10) First Takes (16:10) The Premise (18:32) Highlighting Class & Social Disparity in Society (19:40) Defining a Revolution (23:50) Chris Evans' Wide Range on Display (29:19) Strong Supporting Cast (34:25) Knowing Your Place, A Commentary on Class Structure(37:20) The Train as a Symbol of Society (45:00) Capturing Life on the Train (51:31) Repression of a People Group (53:33) Wilford, Making Idols of Men (55:40) Closing Remarks & Rating (01:01:30) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

This week we deliver our reactions to our favorite parts of the DC Fandome event, enough said. The next two years look promising for the DC Extended Universe! Drop us a comment letting us know what you are most looking forward to? Episode Marks: What We Watched Last Week (0:20) Intro to DC Fandome (13:45) Wonder Woman: 1984 (14:40) Justice League: Snyder Cut (23:10) The Suicide Squad (30:18) The Batman (34:05) Excitement About the Next Phase at DC (55:50) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

We sit down with our good pal, and award winning actor, Eden Lee to talk about her acting experience thus far, acting in this digital era and discuss the effects of the pandemic on actors. We also chat briefly about taking on her directorial debut with her short film, LIV, which is currently being polished in post with a completion date in the coming months. Interested in self taping in the southeast with Eden? Link to sign-up for an appointment here: https://www.edenlee.com/taping Follow her on instagram: @msedenlee Episode Marks: Introduction of Eden (00:56) Starting Out in Acting (02:20) Creative Vs. Non-creative Career Balance (04:40) Importance of Professional Self Tape Auditions (06:30) Being Intentional w/ Virtual Courses (11:42) Honing Your Craft in the Pandemic (13:30) Comfort Levels & Preparation in Virtual Environments (18:45) Learning Your Process (21:18) Non-creative Components to Virtual Auditioning (24:45) Doing the Leg Work (27:10) Know Who You Are Auditioning For (30:18) Making Intentional Choices (33:25) How to Select Projects (38:40) Qualifiers/Dis-qualifiers(43:25) Knowing What You Want Out of an Experience(45:40) Why Acting? (47:10) Hobbyists vs. Impassioned Actor(51:10) Push for Normalization of Minority Roles(53:20) Directing Her First Short (01:00:47) Closing Advice to Actors (01:15:50) What's Next? (01:20:40) What Eden is Watching Now (01:22:50) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

We tackle the 2019 Oscar's best picture winner, Parasite in this weeks film review. Bong Joon Ho's genius in storytelling, crafting smart dialogue & maintaining heightened tension through endless conflict/resolution situations is put on full display in this film. It would be hard to find another film that pulls off so many complex story elements with such chaotic grace as Ho does here. We step through the films plot points, calling specific attention to thematic elements utilized to deliver relevant commentaries on class disparity & greed, while also looking at the masterclass that is the layered story structure of this film. It is easy to see why this film was not only best picture winner, but also winner of three other Oscars along with countless other festival wins through its run. We hope you enjoy our look at Parasite. Episode Marks: Intro (0:00) What We Watched Last Week (0:20) The Underdog Film of 2019 (07:50) The Reviews (10:05) Bong Joon Ho (11:15) Storyboarding (13:30) American Expectations for Foreign Films (15:40) The 1" Quote (21:15) The Premise of Parasite (24:00) The Rock as a Motif (27:11) The Perfect Story Setup (30:15) Windows as a Motif (31:33) The Twist (32:15) Wealth & Poverty Meet (36:10) Heightened Stakes (37:30) Layered Tension & Pacing (41:45) Smell as a Motif (44:45) Class Disparity Exposed (48:20) The Rock Motif is Crushing (49:32) Climax Achieved (53:20) The Smell That Broke The Camels Back (55:20) Generational Disparity (59:25) Delivering Human Performances (01:01:20) Reality Vs. Fantasy (01:02:30) Ending a Perfect Story (01:08:00) Closing Remarks (01:09:30) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

This week we discuss the important, yet often overlooked, role of the supporting actors to not only the cast but the entirety of the film! From their ability to assist in furthering the plot or fill in the gaps that exist in the story. Supporting actors are the glue of the cast. We also take a few moments ahead of the episode to acknowledge and pay our respects to the true life hero, Chadwick Boseman, who passed away this past Friday from a 4 year battle with colon cancer. #wakandaforever Episode Marks: Tribute to Chadwick Boseman (0:00) Intro (3:12) What We Watched Last Week (3:30) From Supporting Roles to Leads - Lakeith Stanfield (15:18) A Legendary Supporting Actor - Jon Hamm (18:05) An Actor With Unlimited Range - Adam Driver (20:15) Supporting Actor to Acclaimed Director - Greta Gerwig (22:45) The Calm Presence in the Scene - Phillip Seymour Hoffman (24:33) What Classifies as Supporting (25:50) Story Arcs over Character Arcs (28:30) Story as a Character Al Pacino - Serpico (29:50) Storytelling 101 (32:52) Importance of Supporting Actor (39:00) Actor or Actress for Female Performers? (40:00) Breaking Down the Supporting Cast Structure of Fall Nights (41:50) Supporting Characters Shifting to the Lead (44:25) Kenneth's Top Supporting Actors (50:35) Trey's Top Supporting Actors (53:00) Supporting Actors as the Glue - Outro (59:05) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

We are joined by our good buddy, and location sound recordist/mixer, Gavin Harwell to talk all things sound and audio on film sets! We talk about how he started out in sound work back in 2017 and then the fast paced growth in the years since. We also touch on his long term goals in which he got to try his hand at recently by directing his first short film in 2019. Episode Marks: Role on Set (02:40) How Did You Get Into Sound? (6:55) Starting out Freelancing (11:30) Breakout Year (16:25) Constantly Learning (19:25) Upgrading to Pro Sound Equipment(21:45) The Balance of Knowing Your Worth & Working on Passion Projects (25:55) What Do You Look at When Choosing Projects? (31:25) What Mindset Do You Have to Bring to Set? (33:18) Standing Your Ground/Picking Your Battles (36:00) Being Mindful of Post on Location & Working Post Sound(38:40) Location Sound Tips & Tricks(45:45) Directing Your First Short Film, iCandy (48:00) Trying New Things (52:23) iCandy - Sound is Everything (53:18) Audience Reactions/Reception to iCandy (55:45) Up Next for Gavin (1:04:20) What He is Watching Right Now (1:09:38) Follow him on instagram: @harwhit Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios

Find out why we chose the brilliantly crafted movie, "Knives Out", for our first review! Whodunit films have been around almost as long as the novels which inspired them. Classic novels by Agatha Christie and the likes have stirred the thrilling plot lines that have kept us guessing all the way to the big reveal. Rian Johnson capitalizes on the iconic tropes of these murder mystery stories in Knives Out, while finding a way to bring a fresh perspective in the form of irony and intelligent mockery. Episode Marks: The Setting & Premise (05:30) Poking Fun at Murder Mystery Tropes (07:14) Story Structure, Cinematography & Production Design (09:30) Characters (17:49) Our Ratings & Perspectives (23:30) Comparison to Other Movies/Shows in the Mystery/Thriller Genre (34:20) Sequel? (37:44) The Best Characters Have Flaws (41:22) Closing Thoughts (49:00) What do you want us to what next? (51:35) Music: Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios