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A wide ranging podcast about filmmaking, writing and film festivals from the perspective of the TRULY independent filmmaker.

James Christopher


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    Screen Jocks S4 E6 "Memorial Day and the Budro Interview"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 38:07


    We're talking:The tragedy in Uvalde and gun controlMemorial DayInterview with ARFF award winner Budro Partida on his filmmaking start and what drives him.https://www.pennyrockproductions.com/ARFF and programming strategies.

    Screen Jocks S5 Ep5: THE IMPROVISER

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 26:01


    Jim discovered Harry Potter a little late AND got a super cool 4K collection.Director Daniel Florio is here to talk his wonderful, award winning film THE IMPROVISER.  We even talk a little Joy Shatz.In the closing, we're talking waivers.

    Screen Jocks: The Batman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 46:50


    We have seen THE BATMAN.OPENING: My SPOILER FREE reaction to The Batman0:06:01: Gary C. Warren joins the show for a spoiler filled discussion on The Batman.0:30:12:  Filmmaker Lisa Reznik joins the show to talk about her documentary, A Holocaust Journey: Lessons We Learned. https://www.aholocaustjourneyfilm.com/0:44:45: Closing: Some advice for filmmakers on how to communicate with festivals when you get accepted.

    Screen Jocks: "Not Nothing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 39:59


    Open: ARFF "Homecoming" is in the books.  Jim talks about how it felt to be back, what the fest means to him. He also answers a question about ARFF attendance and the public.0:13:36:  Not Nothing filmmakers Suzanne Schmidt and Christie Maturo. 0:33:06: 1883.  Nuff said. 

    Screen Jocks: S5 Ep 2 - Ghostbusters Afterlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 90:58


    Austin Revolution Film Festivalwww.austinrevolution.comWe're talking Ghostbusters!We're visited by filmmakers from the Austin Revolution Film Festival.Check them out:0:11:46 - Aaron & Brigitte Hose0:29:34 - Jacob Shelton0:43:14 - Philip Cooney0:55:30 - Jordan O'Neal1:09:18 - Tim O'Bryhim1:26:30 - We're giving out the ARFF Director's Choice awards!

    Screen Jocks: S5 Ep 1 - SCREAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 40:11


    We've seen SCREAM and man, we dug it!0:06:23: Daniel Baldwin joins us to continue talking SCREAM. Spoilers in this segment.0:26:35:  David Reyes of X HORN productions is here to talk TEXAS AF and the world premiere on February 15, 2022 at the Austin Revolution Film Festival.0:39:09:  Submissions to ARFF 2023 are open now!

    Screen Jocks S4 E5: ""A Very Screen Jocks Halloween""

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 71:00


    It's Halloween!I give a quick review and then rank all 12 movies in the Halloween franchise!  Some great, most pretty good and a few stinkers.0:23:20 CINEMA SHOWDOWN: The Horror Edition: Emy, Daniel and Jaysen join Jim for a new regularly appearing segment: the Cinema Showdown. Watch their picks for the perfect horror movie marathon then tune in to see who won. 0:47:41  TOMMY FAIRCLOTH joins us to talk filmmaking, horror films and his film festivals. Find them here:

    Screen Jocks S4 E4: "007"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 31:36


    OPEN: I talk about the Craig movies in scope...where do they fit?HEAVY SPOILERS IN THE DANIEL BALDWIN SEGMENT10:46:  Daniel Baldwin then joins the show to talk NO TIME TO DIE and the future of the franchise. 

    Austin Student Film Festival Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 48:02


    The Austin Student Film Festival presented by the Austin Revolution Film Festival invites Cedric Thomas Smith, Scott McEntire and Hoyt Richards to join James Christopher to talk filmmaking and film festivals with students.Submissions for the Austin Revolution Film Festival:https://filmfreeway.com/austinrevolutionfilmfest

    Screen Jocks: A Panic on the 4th of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 51:03


    Our 4th of July episode with a special focus of one of the greatest films of all time: JAWS. In the open, I talk about one thing that really makes the film  a work of genius.4:41 The Daily Jaws: We're joined by Ross Williams of the Daily Jaws, one of the most prominent Jaws accounts out there, to discuss our favorite movie.Follow them here:https://twitter.com/thedailyjawshttps://t.co/8VNJ58M3bq?amp=131:29 Binge Worthy: Carlo and I talk OTHER shark movies.40:07 Classics With The Canuck: Mike and I are doing a retrospective of Harrison Ford films that maybe went a little under the weather.47:32 And That Is A Wrap: Might be unpopular to express in this industry sometimes, but,I love this country, for all its problems. It's given me a lot of gifts and proud to have served her.

    Screen Jocks: Memorial Day 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 65:56


    SCREEN JOCKS OPEN:  Memorial Day means a lot of things to a lot of people. Jim gives a veteran’s perspective. 0:07:22 Classics With The Canuck: Mike and Jim discuss the ultimate summer blockbuster: Independence Day0:17:01 Auteurs On The Air: Bob Celli and Laura Delano discuss working together, the pandemic and The Keeper. 0:40:34 Binge Worth: Carlo has a real with Jupiter’s Legacy. 0:59:37 The 3rd Rail: No, remaking a movie doesn’t kill your childhood. If you think it does, seek help. 1:03:12 And. That. Is. A. Wrap: The 2022 festival is going to be a blowout. Submissions are open. 

    Screen Jocks S4 E1 "Ballgame"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 60:53


    OPEN:  It’s baseball season and who doesn’t love a great baseball film. I talk some under the radar baseball flicks including Summer Catch, Fever Pitch and 50 Summers.(0:04:12) Lights, Camera, Playball: An excerpt from the baseball show Let’s Get Two featuring the head of the Field of Dreams Movie Site, Roman Weinberg(0:14:12) Classics With The Canuck:  We’re talking Field of Dreams. (0:28:20) Auteurs on the Air: ARFF Hall of Famer Cedric Thomas Smith is here to talk new projects and filmmaking in the pandemic. (0:039:28) Binge Worthy: Carlo and I saw Snyder’s ‘opus’, Justice League. (0:56:07) The Third Rail: We have to be careful when we start viewing relationships as transactional. (01:17:06) And That’s. A. Wrap: Excited to be back. Excited to the top reviewed festival on Film Freeway and excited for 2022.   

    Screen Jocks Season 3 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 66:12


    Open: I have scene “The Godfather Code: The Death Of Michael Corleone.”0:04:40 Emily Joseph of the Austin Revolution Film Festival stops back to talk about the changes to the Austin Revolution Film Festival.0:11:06 Binge Worthy: Carlo Rodriguez and I talk about the Hulu original Happiest Season.0:21:04 Classics with the Canuck: Mike has seen the 1970s Star Wars Holliday Special0:30:21 David Reyes talks “First Day In Hell”0:37:48 Jay Pennington talks about his script “Vinegar To Honey”0:48: 30 Venita Ozols-Graham talks her short “Who Wants Desert”0:59:00 Wrap: I’m talking “ A Chance of Snow” and the relationship with Texas Renegade. Find them on iTunes and Spotify.

    Screen Jocks S3 E8: "First Day of Holiday (Movies)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 56:35


    We've got two episodes until Christmas!OPEN: I saw Fatman. It was honestly, a blast.(0:02:52) CHRISTMAS MOVIE COUNTDOWN: Here are my top 12 Christmas movies. (0:08:43) BINGE WORTHY: Carlo and I go on a mission. Operation: Christmas Drop.(0:20:43) CLASSICS WITH THE CANUCK: DIe Hard. Is a Christmas movie. But does Mike Donis agree?(0:29:23) RYAN BINSE: We. talk to the producer about the short A Rodeo Film.(0:39:45) SAV RODGERS: Sav is here to talk about his work with Transgender Film Center. Follow them on twitter: (0:54:43) CLOSING IT OUT: Check out our Christmas flick A CHANCE OF SNOW on Amazon Prime.

    Screen Jocks S3 E7: "Turkey Day"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 93:48


    Open: I talk 2020, things to be Thankful for and how to move on. It’s great to be the top reviewed festival. It’s better to have the people in your life that make it special.Shout outs to:Jessica Bybee DziedzicJourdan ColeJason TostevinMike DonisCedric Thomas SmithLukas HasselScott McEntireHoyt RichardsBilly and Elizabeth KringSav Rodgers(0:17:40) Binge Worthy: Carlo and I are finally getting a little Psycho as we discuss Psych.(0:38:47) Classics With The Canuck: Planes, Trains and Automobiles is THE classic Thanksgiving movie. Made by and starring some Canadians. Mike’s reveal will shock you.(0:50:14) Thankful for. Arff: Our festival is ran on the heart, sweat and love of these people:Nathan BybeeEmily JosephAlyssia RiveraGrace HathawayEmily ReynaBrendan JohnsonMike DonisBella Marco Tim and MaddyThanks to:The Marcos Melissa and Roel at the Crowne Plaza(0:55:58) Drew Dammron talks FRUIT LOOPS(1:02:15) Jaysen Buterin kills clowns for fun.(1:18:45) Lisa Belcher went on a Javelina Run(1:28:28) Closing In Out On Turkey Day. Ten year’s ago we made it and we’re giving into you for free this week. Hopefully makes you laughs we close out the year.Watch it here.Use code: DonorOnly for a free week long rental.

    Screen Jocks S3 E6: "Devil's Night"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 84:36


    OPEN: It’s Devil’s Night: The Crow and how it’s influenced me. (0:03:33) Binge Worthy: Carlo and I take a look at some Shudder Originals including:“The Shed”“Belzebuth”“Z”“Blood Quantum”(0:20:04) Classics With the Canuck: We're talking about THE THING.(0:26:20) J. Budro Partida - “Bewere”(0:35:56) Mike Gallant - The Duchess of Cancun”(0:45:22) Derek Carl and Hank Huffman - “The Brain That Wouldn’t Die”(0:55:35) Charlie Neal - “Out of Character”(01:02:23) Jess Paul - “Galatea”(01:17:06) My GO TO Horror movie list. (Franchises only allowed to be on the list once)Halloween (all but 5,Resurrection, H2)The Exoricist (1 and 3)ScreamThe OmenTrick or TreatRosemary’s BabyPsychoPoltergeistA Nightmare On Elm Street (1,3)Christine/The Thing/Fog

    Screen Jocks S3 E5: Halloween 6, H20, 2018 and the "Strode Arc"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 74:22


    OPEN: The ‘Laurie Strode’ arc. I talk Halloween 6 and H20, both underrated entries in the most impactful horror franchise of all time. We also talk Halloween 2018, a movie we love, but a movie that, without the narrative connections to Halloween II and H20, it leaves Laurie Strode’s character situation in 2018 lacking narrative depth.(0:09:22) Binge Worthy: Carlo and I watched The Haunting Of Bly Manor and we discuss some Gothic horror.(0:26:24) Classics With the Canuck: Mike saw House based on Jason Tostevin’s recommendation. We talk about it here.(0:30:35) Hudson Phillips - Screenwriter(0:40:04) Eric Zoa - Screenwriter(0:49:58) Heather McPhaul - Screenwriter(0:57:05) Trish Dotson - Screenwriter(1:02:59) Sam Platizky - Screenwriter(1:11:42) Fade Out: Let’s talk fest relationships. More importantly, the relationship between the festival and the filmmaker. Halloween Movie RankingHalloweenHalloween 2Halloween H20Halloween 2018Halloween 4Halloween (Zombie)Halloween 6: Curse of Michael MeyersHalloween 3: Season of the Witch Halloween ResurrectionHalloween 5Halloween 2 (Zombie)

    Screen Jocks S3 E4: "Exorcise The Screams"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 61:41


    Open: It’s getting close to Halloween! Check out indie horror. Nightmare’s Masquerade for one.We also offer our thoughts and prayers to ARFF Hall of Famer and family member, Tommy Faircloth. He’s strong and he will beat this.Check out his work for some Halloween fun.A Nuns Curse https://buff.ly/3k9Vihb Family Possessions https://buff.ly/2ILR2GV Dollface: https://buff.ly/3k9VrBf(0:04:36) Binge Worthy: Carlo and I watched The Exorcist tv show because the power of Christ compelled us.(0:16:40) Classics With the Canuck: Mike and I discuss the first horror movie he remembers seeing. (0:28:02) Greg Cuoco - Screenwriter(0:35:50) Mike Messier - Screenwriter(0:42:58) Ron Clemons - Screenwriter(0:50:15) Jenness Rouse - Creator, The Shannon O'Brian Chronicles(0:59:28) Fade Out: Let’s talk Psych horror.

    Screen Jocks S3 S2 "Behind the Masquerade"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 59:23


    (0:02:08) Jason Tostevin: The cofounder of the Nightmares Film Festival joins us to talk all things “Masquerade” presented by the Nightmares Film Festival.For a chance to attend, LISTEN to this segment. Then LISTEN to the last segment of the show.(0:16:41) Classics With The Canuck: Mike Donis is back and talking a film that he grew up with. (0:22:40) Jeanine Bartel: We talk to the Prodigals’ Road actress about the film and why it’s important for actors to go to film festivals. (0:33:19) Erin Keefer: We talk to the How to Be DysFunctional After Divorce writer about her script. (0:41:31) Binge Worthy: Don’t let the horrific segment design fool ya, Carlo and I found the most delightful show. (0:52:41) Closing: Tune it to find out how to win the passes to the Masquerade. Put your answer in the ORIGINAL Facebook post on the Screen Jocks page. I also make some folks mad with my ranking of the Nightmare On Elm Street series. And a little fun at Daniel Baldwin’s expense.

    Screen Jocks: S3, E2 "Everbody Is KARATE Fighting"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 87:32


    SCREEN JOKES Episode 1 “Everybody Is Karate Fighting”Open: Daniel is not the villain of Karate Kid and Karate Kid 2 is a great follow up.(0:07:30) Binge Worthy: Carlo and I have finished Cobra Kai Seasons 1 & 2(023:43) Classics With The Canuck: Mike and I have related the original Karate Kid. (0:35:29) Aimiende Negbenebor Sela joins us to talk about her film HERMIT. (0:51:28) Trey Hugley visits to talk quarantine filmmaking. (1:06:27) Kasio Violet Drake is here to talk her new script GUARDIAN ANGEL.(1:15:34) Lauen Cox visits with me about her script and future feature, TRAVELING SOLDIER. (1:26:05) Closing it out with news from both the Austin Revolution Film Festival and exciting word from the Nightmares Film Festival.

    Screen Jocks: S3, E1: S3 E1 "We're Back...Just A Little DIfferent"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 81:23


    Welcome to the show formally known as Movie Bark, Screen Jocks!We're welcoming members of the Austin Revolution Film Festival family to the inaugural episode. (0:02:20) Rachel Thomas-Medwin, creator of THE SQUIRRELS IN THE ATTIC(0:13:26) Mike Donis, creator of SCATTERED(0:23:25) Mackenzie Edmondson, creator of STAGEFRIGHT(0:33:05) Cedric Hill, creator of NOISY(0:45:45) Chris White, creator of ELECTRIC JESUS(1:02:06) Binge Worthy with Carlo Rodriguez

    Movie Bark: S2 E13 "Alejandro Patino Joins Space Force"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 62:27


    Full episode! Honored to be joined by great friend and talented actor, Alejandro Patino. (0:02:48) Carlo and I draft you into watching Space Force because well...its great. (0:40:26)And in the 3rd Rail, some tips for submitting to the Austin Revolution Film Festival. (0:58:52)

    Movie Bark S2 Episode 12: "Memorial Day"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 47:52


    Jim reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day, his time in the Army as a 13Fox and movies in the Army.(0:14:13) Filmmaker of the Week: Army buddy Eric Adair joins the show to talk service and some great military comedies in this time of Memorial Day coronavirus. (0:25:45) Binge Worthy: Carlo and I are all over some good military TV shows. (0:45:35) Third Rail:

    Movie Bark S2 E11 "Movies That Sang"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 60:46


    01:58: Filmmaker of the Week: Ivan Klousia and I talk movie musicals, both musicals that became movies and movies that became musicals.28:21: Binge Worthy Carlo and I are diving into our favorite 'small screen' musicals.Also, he's helping to save some cats. Check out his venmo if you want to help him feed some of the cats left homeless when the Sam Houston State kids left for Covid. Venmo - @Carlo-Rodriguez-10 and via PayPal - carlo@cyberclone.net52:22: The 3rd Rail: For the love of all things holy, let people like things.

    Movie Bark S2 E10: "Nathan on Vacation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 70:43


    We're going back to the 70s, 80s and 90s(0:02:19) - Nathan on Vacation: Austin Revolution Film Festival Co-Founder Nathan Bybee and I settle an old family score! (0:24:27) - Binge Worthy: Carlo Rodriguez and I look at some of our favorite raunchy comedies of the 70s. 80s and 90s. (0:57:35) - The Third Rail: Friend and collaborator Elena Weinberg joins me to talk her new film A Room Full Of Nothing. See it here.

    Movie Bark S2 Episode 9: "Christopher Watkins - Hats"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 59:10


    new Movie Bark!Open: I talk briefly about the HBO mini doc that wasn't brief enough, McMillions.0:02:40 - Filmmaker of the Week: Christopher Watkins III talks his short film and feature script Hats and his love of baseball. 0:22:15 - Binge Worthy: Carlo and I suggest some great sports movies to watch on the break. 0:48:14 - Thrid Rail. Mr Ds Movie Club. A new club I started to assist families with kids trying to get through the pandemic. If we're gonna watch TV, we might as well make it purposeful.

    Movie Bark S2 Episode 8: "Western Kring"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 53:41


    We look at the most iconic genre in American cinema: the western.0:03:26: Writer/Actor/Filmmaker Billy Kring joins us to talk favorite Western movies. 0:30:29 Carlo Rodriguez and I talk Western inspired movies and TV.0:50:22 3rd Rail

    Movie Bark S2 E7: "Movie Bark Gets Bookish"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 69:29


    This week, we get a little reading done.0:03:49: Daniel Cano joins us to talk some of his favorite book recommendations. They include:Stephen King:- It- The StandEmily St. John Mandell- Station ElevenChuck Wendig- WanderersBrandon Sanderson- The Way of KingsRobin Sloan- Mr. Penubra's 24 Hour Book StoreIan Doescher- William Shakespeare's Star WarsCarlos Ruiz Zafon- The Shadow of the Wind0:28:29: Carlo and I binged some movies based on books and put together lists of books that don't measure up to their cinematic counterpart. 0:51:39 Jason Tostevin joins us to talk about his short, Born Again, being the New York Times pick of the day! He also leaves some suggestions of books we should dive into. Paul Tremblay- Head Full of Ghosts- Disappearance at Devil's RockNathan Ballingrud - North American Lake Monsters- Wounds: Six Stories from the Border of HellPeter Straub- Ghost Story

    Movie Bark S2 Episode 6: "Those Funny Books"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 92:27


    We're back on Movie Bark as we start into a quarantine.We're looking for a hero and for some us, those heroes are found in comic!Andy Tomczeszyn is here to talk some of our favorite stories. They include:1) Batman: Death In The Family2) GI Joe3) X Men: Dark Phoenix4) The Dark Knight Returns5) Batman: The Long Halloween6) Superman: For All Seasons7) Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt8) Daredevil: Death of Electra9) X Men: Days of Future Past10) Spider-Man: Alien CostumeCarlo Rodriguez and I dive into some comic movies PRE Batman Begins and their mark on the current status of comic adaptations.

    Movie Bark S2 E5: "Austin Student Film Festival"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 66:58


    Cedric Thomas Smith and Rachael Waxler (Miss Snake Charmer) join me to help support the Austin Student Film Festival.Carlo Rodriguez is here for Binge Worthy to talk Brockmire.Daniel Baldwin has signed up for more 007 chatter! And some sad news about MI6.3:54 - Daniel Baldwin14:32 - Binge Worthy: Carlo Rodriguez on Brockmire30:25 - ASFF: Rachael Waxler & Cedric Thomas Smith1:04:32 Closing

    Movie Bark s2 E4 "Rocky, Bond and Fleabag"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 46:53


    Fun show with some really random stuff to talk about:Dylan Pacelli joins me to talk Rocky Balboa: 6:30Binge Worthy on Fleabag: 20:08Daniel Baldwin on Bond 34:25Song: "Angel in the Moonlight" by Texas Renegade

    Movie Bark: S2 E3 "Walking Point"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 94:09


    Full episode of Movie Bark!I talk finally saw PARASITE. My thoughts on it and the Oscars in the open.Cedric Thomas Smith talks Oscars!Daniel Baldwin and I dive into 007 and the beginning of Roger Moore's run.Carlo and I binge BATTLESTAR GALACTICA.RJ Nevens his here to talk his new short film, Walking Point. And the 3rd RAIL is back. I talk Jason Tostevin's 'controversial' view that filmmakers should....ya know....cast actors. Come for that and stay for the story of how Jess and I first met!"St Christopher' by Texas Renegade.

    Movie Bark S2 Episode 10: "Ya'Ke"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 88:40


    Packed episode!Filmmaker and UT film professor Ya'ke Smith is here to talk his career, his influences and race, representation and cinema.Daniel Baldwin is helping us get ready for NO TIME TO DIE with our continuing countdown of 007 films.Carlo Rodriquez and I talk LOST IN SPACE and why I've never made a movie about my relationship with my wife. And Mike Donis joins us for some Bayhem! Daniel Baldwin: 0:08:42Mike Donis: 0:27:46Binge Worthy: 0:41:47Ya’Ke Smith: 0:55:53Closing: 1:27:20

    Movie Bark S2 Episode 1: "Bond Crisis"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 108:54


    We're back for Season 2.We're starting out countdown to the new Bond Film NO TIME TO DIE. Daniel Baldwin joins us for the first of several visits. Cedric Thomas Smith is back on the show to talk Oscar NomsCarlo Rodriguez and I binged the CW Adaptation of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS.Special guest, writer for the Athletic Jake Kaplan joins the show to talk movies instead of sports.And I give my breakdown of my top 5 films from 2019. Daniel Baldwin: 0:05:26Cedric Thomas Smith: 21:27Carlo Rodriguez: 37:48Jake Kaplan: 58:56Closing: 1:41:13

    Movie Bark: Rise of Skywalker (Special Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 88:34


    The team has seen RISE OF SKYWALKER and its a unanimous YES.We all have varying and different opinions on the sequel trilogy as a whole, but we dug the final installment.Take a listen to what we thought:James Christopher's Star Wars rankingSTAR WARS RANKINGSThe Empire Strikes BackA New HopeRogue 1SoloRise of SkywalkerThe Force AwakensThe Last Jedi Return of the JediRevenge of the SithTaking a poo and I run out of toilet paper and all that is there is a rabid porcupinePhantom MenaceAttack of the ClonesJames Christopher . - OpenNathan Bybee (7:53)Mike Donis (35:00)Carlo Rodriguez (1:01:19)

    Movie Bark Episode 31 "Christmas Spectacular"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 69:35


    It's Christmas! Our first season comes to a close with some Christmas fun!Christy Tostevin, our Christmas expert talks Christmas movies, Hallmark and why Love Actually is her fav.Carlo Rodriguez stops by to talk Netflix Christmas originals. Alyssia Rivera, star of A Chance of Snow tells you why it should be part of your Christmas movie routine. James is breaking down his top ten Christmas movies. Special thanks to Texas Renegade for providing the opening song, "A Chance of Snow."Alyssia Rivera on A Chance Of Snow: 0:11:10Carlo Rodriguez - Binge Worthy: 20:09Christy Tostevin on Christmas Flicks: 0:34:54James Christopher wrap up: 01:03:09CHRISTMAS MOVIE RANKINGSChristmas VacationA Christmas StoryWhite ChristmasElfFour ChristmasDie HardThe Santa ClauseScroogedA Christmas Carol (1951)GremlinsNoelleThe Santa Clause 2Last ChristmasMiracle on 34th Street (1947)A Christmas Carol (1984)Home AloneHome Alone 2: Lost IN New YorkThe Muppet Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol (1999)It’s a Wonderful Life A Charlie Brown ChristmasA Harold and Kumar ChristmasOffice Christmas PartyJust FriendsHow The Grinch Stole ChristmasBabes In ToylandMiracle on 34th StreetDie Hard 2A Christmas Carol (2009)Frost the SnowmanThe Bishop’s WifeA Christmas Carol (1938)Holiday RushMixed NutsA Christmas PrinceDeck the HallsMickey’s Christmas CarolThe Christmas ChroniclesBad SantaRudolphLove ActuallyJingle All. The WayPrancerThe Night BeforeThe Santa Clause. 3Bad Santa 2

    Movie Bark Episode 30: "Double Back In Time"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 57:40


    Happy Thanksgiving from the Movie Bark team!Shameless plug: check our James Christopher's 2011 Thanksgiving movie Turkey Day! It's a little racy, a cornucopia of fun and a lot of heart! Find it here. Gary C. Warren joins us to talk about his favorite movie of all time, BACK TO THE FUTURE. (3:08)Carlo Rodriguez and James Christopher help you navigate the dreary days of fall with some lost TV shows you might have missed. (28:58)

    Movie Bark Episode 29 "The Godfather"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 59:14


    We're gonna make you an offer you can't refuse...listen to this podcast!Nathan Bybee, Mike Donis and James Christopher talk about why the think the Godfather series is one of the best examples of filmmaking and how Godfather 3 is a worthy final chapter.And as promised in the episode, a fun clip. Music by Texas Renegade

    Movie Bark Episode 28: "Halloween"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 46:57


    Special Halloween episode!Jim breaks down my favorite horror flicks!The ExoricistHalloweenScreamThe OmenTrick or TreatRosemary’s BabyPsychoPoltergeistA Nightmare On Elm Street (1, 3, New Nightmare)ChristineCarlo Rodriguez joins us to find some screams to stream. (12:18)Jim breaks down the Halloween movie franchise! (29:59)Music by Texas Renegade.

    Movie Bark Episode 27: "ARFF2019 Wrap Up"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 74:04


    Check out these amazing writers and filmmakers from ARFF2019!0:00:48 Wojciech Lorenc0:10:37. Rachel Thomas-Medwid0:15:56. James Fox0:22:09 Frances de Larminat0:29:35. Cedric Hill0:33:56. Spencer Mead and Corwin Loach0:41:28. Daisy Weaver0:48:15 Valerie Schwartfigure0:53:24 Timothy Troy and Dan McGuire

    Movie Bark Episode 26: "ARFF2019 Wrap Up #2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 62:50


    Great pieces with some incredible writers and filmmakers.Thank you to Texas Renegade for letting us use "More Than I Deserve".0:01:10 Amy Morse0:07:43 . Tami Magaro0:12:54 Caitlin Norton Wyatt0:22:48 Ryan O Leary0:29:48 Jennifer Nash0:36:31 Patrick Gibney0:41:43 Haley Snowden0:48:13 Melanie Wilderman

    Movie Bark Episode 25: "ARFF2019 Wrap Up #1"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 76:31


    #ARFF2019 was a great success! Excited to continue visiting with the filmmakers that made it all happen! 0:01:54 Dani Fiondella0:07:18 Marion McDowell0:16:27 Eric White0:22:57 Jordan Wilson0:29:15 Kaleigh Spencer0:46:30 Paulina Manseau0:55:15 Jacob Shelton1:02:13 Diana Rose

    Movie Bark Episode 24: "ARFF2019 Sneak Peak #7"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 117:39


    The festival starts today! We visit with these amazing writers and filmmakers.Michelle Muldoon (0:01:02)Foster Wilson: (0:10:19)Glenn Glissner (0:17:22)Tamala Baldwin (0:27:54)Greg Mania (0:34:47)Jo-Ann Wilhelm (0:39:31)Lara Mamoun (0:47:19)Colin Mulligan (0:55:04)Spencer McCall (1:01:45)Tasha Hardy (1:09:42)Vincent O'Neil (1:20:05)Eric Zoa (1:27:26)Harlan Whaley (1:31:30)Drew Dammron: (1:39:36)Scott Boxenbaum (1:47:29)

    Movie Bark Episode 23: "ARFF2019 Sneak Peak #6"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 71:37


    Another great week of #ARFF2019 filmmakers and writers and a special 007 chat!MEG SWERTLOW Double Scoop (0:00:58)SUSANNAH NOLAN How Do You Type A Broken Heart (0:08:14)AUSTIN KOCH Slaughter Lane (0:16:30) GREGORY FISHWICK Death and the Widow (0:28:50)VITALIY STROKOUS/DAVID OCHS Higher Space (0:37:00 )JAMES LEE The Knockabout Artist (0:048:30)ELIAZ RODRIGUEZ Mid 30s Martyr (0:53:50)DANIEL BALDWIN On Bond (1:02:00)

    Movie Bark Episode 22: "ARFF Preview #5"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 88:01


    The Austin Revolution Film Festival is getting closer!RICHARD ROWNTREE Nefarious (0:00:43)JEREMY HERBERT . The Thing About Beecher’s Gate (0:09:34)JESSE PITZLER The Switches On Her Dashboard (0:15:56)KYLE MARTELLACCI She Must Vanish .(0:24:30)RYAN POLLY Pizza Time (0:00:43)SCOTT LANGFORD Damsel (0:41:45)REMINGTON SMITH The Derby (0:52:08)C. MICHAEL WHALEY Killer Assistant (1:00:35)JESSIE GILL & WYLIE RUSH Three Strikes and You’re Dead (1:08:54)ALISON EVE HAMMERSLEY You'll Only Have Each Other (01:17:08)music by Texas Renegade.

    Movie Bark Episode 21: "ARFF2019 Sneak Peak #4"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 136:06


    Can't wait for ARFF2019! Dive in and listen to these screenwriters, filmmakers and a special guest from the Austin Film Commission.SCOTT SIMPSON - Rideshare (0:00:58)MONICA AMMERMAN - Someone New (0:11:53)DAVID JURNEY - Assisted Living (0:23:16)CHRIS ETHRIDGE - Haven’s End (0:29:44)ADAM KNAPP - Ball High (0:40:34)RONALD SHORT - Good Feels on Wheels (0:50:02)ALLEN HAHN - Apache Warrior (1:00:03)DALLAS BURGESS - Hyde (1:11:48)EDWARD SANTIAGO - The Badge, the Gun, and the Hangman's Noose (1:24:09)CRIS GRAVES - It’s Big (1:30:28)JOY SHATZ - Karen (1:39:10)BRIAN GANNON - Austin Film Commission (1:49:10)

    Movie Bark Episode 20: "ARFF2019 Sneak Peak #3"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 78:51


    Check out these filmmakers and writers from #ARFF2019SAVANNAH POWER - Rideshare (0:00:47)JEFF KAMINSKI & DIEGO MARTINEZ - The Pentagram of New York City (0:05:36)RAKEFET ABERGEL - Boo (0:12:29)BENJAMIN WILSON - Barney Kills The Sun (0:23:52)C.M. LANDRUS - Astral Quest (0:29:00)MICHAEL CHARRON - Random Knowledge (0:38:04)HEATHER HALSTEAD - Blur (0:45:23)JUSTIN JAYNE - Knock, Knock, Knockin’ (0:51:43)STEVIE JACKSON - Honestly Charlotte (0:57:58)DEREK FURY - Lion Killer (1:06:55)

    Movie Bark Episode 19: "ARFF Sneak Peak #2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 90:23


    Some of our writers and filmmakers join me to talk about their projects as we get ready for the 2019 festival.0:00:57 Jeff Bassetti - F-Stops 0:10:39. EmaLee Arroyo - Miss Snake Charmer0:23:17. Hoyt Richards - Screenwriter0:36:39 Julius B. Kelly - One Shot0:30:31 JoAnn Hess - Screenwriter0:50:07 Scott McEntier - Pop0:57:01 Erin Laine - I Just Want You To Be Happy1:06:00 Jeff Kaminski & Diego Martinez - The Pentagram of NYC1:12:54 Mike Jacobsen & Brian Ogden - Beef Impact1:20:37 David Willis - Cicada!1:26:54 Cat Papadimitriou - Nia on Vacation

    Movie Bark Episode 18: Austin Revolution Sneak Peek #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 86:42


    We take a first peek at some of the filmmakers behind our epic #ARFF2019 slate!Savannah Rodgers - Queen for a Day(1:19)Jonah Saesan - The Sweatshirt(12:17)Ian Buckley(22:15)Venit Ozols-Graham - Chicken(22:15)Bryan Ricke - The Sound of Settling(44:10)Filmmaker of the Week: Lukas Hassel(51:21)

    JAWS: The Movie Bark Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 34:56


    Jim and Mike Donis reflect on the greatest Fourth of July movie ever: Jaws!

    Movie Bark Episode 16: "Boldy Going"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 76:10


    Welcome back to Movie Bark!We talk a little Star Trek with dedicated fans of the property, Carlo Rodriguez and Hannah Hass. Indie film festival pioneer Bill Hass joins us to talk about the upcoming Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase.Don't want to miss it. "Waiting on Time" by Texas RenegadeCHAPTERS3:21: Carlo on Star Trek46:27: Hannah on Star Trek55:01: Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase Director Bill Hass01:14:32: Wrap Up

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