Podcasts about adopting trouble

Blake Casselman is a comic book writer, screenwriter, film producer, and teacher. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's Degree in Film, and later earned an M.F.A. in Education. He is the co-writer/co-creator of the graphic novel, "Devil's Triangle" with Brian C. Hailes. He also co-wrote the award-winning dark fantasy short film, "Kiss the Devil in the Dark" starring Doug Jones ("Star Trek: Discovery" "The Shape of Water"). Many of the films he has written and/or produced have been screened in film festivals throughout North America. In 2012 he co-founded a film production company, Rare Legend Films, and co-wrote and produced the award-winning feature-length comedy, "Adopting Trouble" (available for rental or purchase on Amazon Prime). His short fiction has been published in a number of anthologies and he edited the sci-fi/fantasy anthology, "Heroic: Tales of the Extraordinary" on behalf of the Aaron Allston Foundation. Over the years he has taught screenwriting, film and story theory, and storyboarding classes and has worked as the Director of Programming for FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention.

On this episode of our show, we welcome special guest Blake Casselman. Blake is a local film maker. You can purchase or rent his film, Adopting Trouble, on Amazon now. He also heads up a local screenwriting group in Salt Lake City. Blake also works with the programming at FanX. We are so excited to have him on the show.The film we are discussing is the 1986 film The Mission. The film has a cast consisting of some current big name actors, including Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, and Liam Neeson. It chronicles the events of a Jesuit mission in South America that is under the control of Spanish Jesuit missionaries, but located in pro-slavery Portuguese territory. We discuss the powerful music, the beautiful cinematography, and the impactful story that has established this film as one that is studied in film schools throughout the country. Although a masterpiece in many ways, the film was a flop at the box office, and some critics and audiences struggled with it. Although a difficult story, it is also hopeful and inspirational. If it is one you haven’t seen, you need to watch it.What are your thoughts on The Mission? Let us know by sending your feedback to podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. We would love to hear from you. Thanks for listening, and we won’t see you at the movies! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adopting Trouble (2016) Unable to have kids, Nick an ex-con and Maryann a hard core christian, resort to the extreme to become parents. They kidnap a woman going in for an abortion and force her to have her baby for them.

Adopting Trouble (2016) Unable to have kids, Nick an ex-con and Maryann a hard core christian, resort to the extreme to become parents. They kidnap a woman going in for an abortion and force her to have her baby for them.

Every so often a movie comes along that is not only highly entertaining but also full of wit and humor while touching on a sensitive (and dark) subject. Adopting Trouble is one of those movies. The film is a story about married couple Nick, an ex-con, and Maryanne, a devoted Christian, who are determined to start a family. It's soon discovered that they can’t due to medical reasons. To make matters worse, they are also unable to adopt because Nick is a convicted felon. Desperate to have children, they kidnap Andrea, a pregnant, career-driven, single woman scheduled to have an abortion, as part of a scheme to force her to have her baby for them. The writer, Blake Casselman, and the writer/director, Lee Gardner, of Adopting Trouble recently took some time out of their busy schedules to sit down with our panel and discuss the movie. Listen as they share behind the scenes stories, discuss the filmmaking process, and talk about what they hope to do with the film in the future. If you enjoy movies, or if you just want a good laugh, this is a conversation that you don't want to miss! Adopting Trouble won the highest Comedy Feature Film award at the 2016 WorldFest Houston International Film Festival and a Best Narrative Film Award at the Covellite International Film Festival in Montana so you know it's good. It is currently available to either rent or buy online. Visit Rare Legend Films website or the Adopting Trouble Facebook page for more information. Have you seen Adopting Trouble yet? What did you think of it? Send us an email to feedback@hopestrikesback.com) letting us know. You can also leave a comment below or message us on Twitter or Facebook. We’d love to hear your thoughts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Musician Don Lockwood rises to stardom during Hollywood's silent-movie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont). When Lockwood becomes attracted to young studio singer Kathy Selden  Lamont has her fired. But with the introduction of talking pictures, audiences laugh when they hear Lockwood speak for the first time--and the studio uses Selden to dub her voice. Alan and Craig are joined by Windy Bowlsby (@reeledumusical on twitter)as they discuss Gene Kelly's butt, jukebox musicals, showcasing talent and the movie “Singin in the Rain on the week's Matinee Musicals! Show Notes 0:55 Alan and Craig greet guest Windy Bowlsby and catch up on her newest musical podcasts, Reel Education The Musical and plug Blake Casselman's latest movie "Adopting Trouble" which is available now on DVD, Blu-ray and Amazon! 8:23 Discussion of "Singin' in the Rain" 38:42 Recasting 52:54  Double Feature 59:04   Final Thoughts 1:04:35   Alan and Craig preview next week's episode  "Little Shop of Horrors" Craig and Alan are both excited to talk about this horror/musical "Little Shop of Horrors"

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Musician Don Lockwood rises to stardom during Hollywood's silent-movie era--paired with the beautiful, jealous and dumb Lina Lamont). When Lockwood becomes attracted to young studio singer Kathy Selden  Lamont has her fired. But with the introduction of talking pictures, audiences laugh when they hear Lockwood speak for the first time--and the studio uses Selden to dub her voice. Alan and Craig are joined by Windy Bowlsby (@reeledumusical on twitter)as they discuss Gene Kelly’s butt, jukebox musicals, showcasing talent and the movie “Singin in the Rain on the week’s Matinee Musicals! Show Notes 0:55 Alan and Craig greet guest Windy Bowlsby and catch up on her newest musical podcasts, Reel Education The Musical and plug Blake Casselman's latest movie "Adopting Trouble" which is available now on DVD, Blu-ray and Amazon! 8:23 Discussion of "Singin' in the Rain" 38:42 Recasting 52:54  Double Feature 59:04   Final Thoughts 1:04:35   Alan and Craig preview next week's episode  "Little Shop of Horrors" Craig and Alan are both excited to talk about this horror/musical "Little Shop of Horrors"

Dungeon Crawlers Radio welcomes to the show author, LE Modesitt Jr.  Lee will be talking about his new book Cyador's Heirs, the new novel in LE Modesitt, Jr.'s New York Times bestselling Saga of Recluce. Decades after the fall of Cyador, its survivors have reestablished themselves in Cigoerne, a fertile country coveted by hostile neighbors in less hospitable lands. Young Lerial, the second son of Duke Kiedron, lives in the shadow of his older brother Lephi, the heir to their father's realm. We will also be serving up a second interview with Blake Casselman & Lee Gardner to talk about the new movie they’ve written and directed Adopting Trouble.  Adopting Trouble is a dark comedy about a couple who will stop at nothing to become parents. This episode of Dungeon Crawlers Radio has been brought to you by Audible. Visit http://www.audibletrial.com/DungeonCrawlersRadio for a free trial membership*. Audible® Free Trial Details * Get your first 30 days of the AudibleListener® Gold membership plan free, which includes one credit. In almost all cases, one credit equals one audiobook. After your 30 day trial, your membership will automatically renew each month for just $14.95, billed to the credit card you used when you registered with Audible. With your membership, you will receive one credit per month plus members-only discounts on all audio purchases. If you cancel your membership before your free trial period is up, you will not be charged. Thereafter, cancel anytime, effective the next billing cycle. See the complete terms and policy applicable to Audible memberships.