Podcasts about American Splendor

Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor best known for films like AMERICAN SPLENDOR, SIDEWAYS, and THE HOLDOVERS. Most recently, he appeared on Episode 5 of the newest season of BLACK MIRROR, called “Eulogy,” where an isolated man is introduced to a groundbreaking system that allows its users to step inside old photographs. In this interview, we talk about BLACK MIRROR, such as how they stepped into those photographs, his general approach to a career as an actor, differences between stage and screen acting, playing Chuck Rhoades on Billions, the success of The Holdovers, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Toby Radloff  is a former file clerk and actor who became a minor celebrity owing to his appearances in Cleveland writer Harvey Pekar's autobiographical comic book series American Splendor. Radloff has a distinctive manner of speech and quirky mannerisms.He is a self-proclaimed "Genuine Nerd". Career Radloff met Pekar in 1980 when Radloff was hired at Cleveland's Veterans Administration Hospital, and shortly became a recurring character in American Splendor. Television profiles of Pekar at work at the VA Hospital, in which Radloff appeared, led to Radloff being featured as a "special correspondent" in a few short comedic pieces on MTV in the late 1980s about Cleveland and White Castle hamburgers (a particular favorite of Radloff's).Radloff was also a frequent guest on a local Cleveland cable access show, The Eddie Marshall Show. Radloff is a huge admirer of the 1984 film Revenge of the Nerds, which he estimated in 2003 to have seen at least 25 times; his enthusiasm for the film was documented in the American Splendor comic (and in a number of scenes in the American Splendor film). Radloff's public persona as a "Genuine Nerd", cemented by his appearances on MTV, led to his starring roles as Harold Kunkle in the comedy horror film Killer Nerd (1991) and its sequel Bride of Killer Nerd (1992) Toby's Info toby.radloff https://www.waynealanharold.com     C-Level Pete Francis Tickets June 13th Winchester Lakewood OH

Send us a textFrom accidentally stealing the spotlight on David Letterman's show as a teenager to voicing beloved animated characters for two decades, James Urbaniak's acting journey reads like a masterclass in versatility and perseverance. In this wide-ranging conversation, Urbaniak reveals the unexpected path that took him from New Jersey community theater to New York's experimental off-off-Broadway scene in the late 1980s. With remarkable candor, he shares how challenging theatrical experiences—like performing a 75-minute solo monologue in "Tom Paine"—helped develop his craft before independent filmmaker Hal Hartley introduced him to the different demands of screen acting.Fans of Adult Swim's cult classic "The Venture Bros." will delight in Urbaniak's behind-the-scenes stories from his 20-year tenure voicing Dr. Rusty Venture and other characters. He recounts the surreal experience of having a makeup artist on the set of an HBO film tell him she was more excited to meet the voice of Dr. Venture than Al Pacino himself—a testament to the profound connection voice actors can forge with audiences.Urbaniak's philosophy of acting—describing himself as "a skeptic who likes to be surprised"—offers valuable insight into navigating the entertainment industry's inherent uncertainty. Whether discussing his brief but memorable appearance in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," his experience playing Robert Crumb in "American Splendor," or his current work on Apple TV+'s "Palm Royale," Urbaniak demonstrates why character actors are often the secret ingredient that elevates productions across all media.For aspiring actors, film buffs, animation fans, or anyone fascinated by the creative process, this conversation provides a rare glimpse into the life of a working actor who has successfully built a diverse career by embracing opportunities across multiple entertainment platforms.Support the show

Author and curator Dan Nadel joins the show to celebrate the publication of his amazing new biography, CRUMB: A Cartoonist's Life (Scribner). We get into Robert Crumb's significance in American art, comics, and culture, Dan's first experience with a Crumb comic (it was an ish of American Splendor), the challenge of capturing the underground comics scene of the '60s & '70s, and what it took for him to get over the "R. Crumb" persona and realize how integrated Robert's personality is. We talk about Crumb's role as nexus in the history of comics, the book's focus on Crumb's drawing and how different tools opened him up artistically, what it means to see Crumb as part of tradition and not just a conceptual outlier, how his Crumb differs from the Crumb of Terry Zwigoff's documentary, and the one detail he's still dying to find out about Zap Comix. We also discuss Dan's comics and art upbringing, how he found his place as a publisher then gallery & museum curator, how he was affected by the death of Crumb's wife Aline in 2022, how his museum experience prepared him for writing about the racist and sexist aspects of Crumb's comics, the only cartoonist biography he could tackle after Crumb, whether Crumb's Book of Genesis succeeds as comics, and a lot more. Follow Dan on Instagram • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Stripe, Patreon, or Paypal, and subscribe to our e-newsletter

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, podcaster, and notorious troll, Michael Malice. They discuss the motivations behind deep and totalitarian evil, how the margins of society operate within the anarchist framework, and the effect of counterproductive moralizing on psychological and political behavior. Michael Malice is the author of “Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il” and “The New Right: A Journey to the Fringe of American Politics, The White Pill,” and  organizer of “The Anarchist Handbook.” He is also the subject of the graphic novel “Ego & Hubris,” written by the late Harvey Pekar of American Splendor fame. He is the host of the podcast, “YOUR WELCOME.” Malice has co-authored books with several prominent personalities, including “Made in America” (the New York Times best-selling autobiography of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes), “Concierge Confidential” (one of NPR's top 5 celebrity books of the year) and “Black Man, White House” (comedian D. L. Hughley's satirical look at the Obama years, also a New York Times bestseller). He is also the founding editor of “Overheard in New York.” This episode was filmed on January 6th, 2024.  | Links | For Michael Malice: On X https://x.com/michaelmalice?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelmalice/?hl=en On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tj5QCpJKIl-KIa4Gib5Xw “The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil” (book) https://a.co/d/7OwgieQ 

Lächeln bitte: es geht um Horror, Musicals und Biopics. Denn neben SMILE 2 steht auch THE APPRENTICE - THE TRUMP STORY an, den wir als Anlass nehmen wollen, um mal ein wenig mehr über verfilmte Biografien zu sprechen und je zwei zu nennen, die uns gefallen haben wie auch eins zu bestimmen, das für uns völlig misslungen ist. Daneben sprechen Antje, Matthias und Schröck aber auch noch über WEEKEND IN TAIPEI, HEAVIER TRIP - ROAD TO WACKEN und HAGEN - IM TAL DER NIBELUNGEN, die ebenfalls im Kino starten. Außerdem geht es wie gewohnt auch um die Streaming- und Mediatheken-Tipps, die sich für diese Woche angesammelt haben. Also zum Beispiel um THE SHADOW STRAYS, KUNG FU PANDA 4, SCHOCK (nicht zu verwechseln mit Schröck) und NIGHTCRAWLER - JEDE NACHT HAT IHREN PREIS. Oder solch schöne Titel wie AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE, DOOMSDAY - TAG DER RACHE, BASIC INSTICT und die eher unter dem Radar laufenden Genre-Perlen ANNA UND DIE APOKALYPSE und TERRIFIED, die gerade über die eine oder andere Mediathek abrufbar sind. Aber danach geht es dann nur noch um Biopics. Genauer gesagt bestimmte, eher ungewöhnliche Vertreter wie FOXCATCHER, wie STEVE JOBS; WEIRD: DIE AL JANKOVIC STORY, AMERICAN SPLENDOR oder DER MONDMANN. Es geht um solche, die wir auch erstmal ganz anders wahrgenommen haben wie zum Beispiel AUFBRUCH ZUM MOND, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN oder THE WOLF OF WALL STREET. Um Fragwürdiges oder Misslungenes wie BACK TO BLACK, DER LETZTE KÖNIG VON SCHOTTLAND - IN DEN FÄNGEN DER MACHT oder HILLBILLY ELEGY. Und um all die Dinge dazwischen. Also Filme wie ROCKETMAN, THE PROGRAM - UM JEDEN PREIS, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, AMERICAN SNIPER oder THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS, um fiktive oder fiktionale Biopics, um OPPENHEIMER oder auch um die auffallend niedrige Frauenquote in diesem Bereich. Abgerundet durch das, was wir zuletzt gesehen haben, wo unter anderem noch mal BLINK TWICE und dann auch JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX thematisiert wie diskutiert werden. Dabei wünschen wir Euch nun viel Vergnügen und dann auch viel Spaß im Kino oder auf der Couch. Bleibt gesund, gut drauf, fair und uns auch in der nächsten Woche gewogen, wenn wir unser doppeltes Horror-Spezial starten. In diesem Sinne: I smile, even though I hurt see I smile. I know God is working so I smile. Even though I've been here for a while, I smile. Tschüss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Massacre Radio with Membersonly Dave is back at it with Episode 45! This week Dave is joined by the newly retired Toby Radloff - Cleveland's own “Genuine Nerd!” Dave opens the lid on Toby's love of White Castle, growing up a “genuine nerd,” handling bullies with a hammer, and ultimately meeting American Splendor creator Harvey Pekar and all the Cleveland area talk you crave! Toby gets real about how his autism affected his public perception during his time working for MTV and making the cult classic Killer Nerd! And of course they dive into his time vying for a spot in Howard Stern's illustrious Wack Pack! It's always a wild time on Massacre Radio and you can get in on the action by calling the Massacre Radio hotline at 440-941-8585! Mother Goose? Membersonly Dave fucked her, only on WKMA Cleveland - an HD2 station!Don't forget to check out. . .https://x.com/GenuineNerd2https://www.instagram.com/toby.radloff/https://www.facebook.com/toby.radloffMembersonly Dave on Twitter and Instagram, @membersonlydave

Tim and David talk the problems with Playstation and Xbox, Marvel abandoned a long strategy, a Retro Bust in Italy, and round two of The Bracket, featuring Jessica Jones, WandaVision, The Flash, American Splendor, Ms. Marvel, and X-Men Days of Future Past.

Colin Kaepernick's new company Lumi is being obliterated by comic book pros for utilizing AI. Joe Quesada has launched a new comics company, Amazing Comics. Joyce Brabner, co-star of American Splendor, has died at 72. All on Comic Book Club News for August 5, 2024.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Queens Comic Podcast episode 34 is live, so get down on it! This week Billy and Ian go over the use of AI in comic art and why it stinks, some super cool pieces of original art that Billy got his hands on, last weekend's Royal Collectibles Parking Lot Con and recent pick ups including a few issues of Harvey Pekar's excellent American Splendor, some signed books that Billy snagged on the cheap, the final issue of Jeff Lemiere's Fish Flies, the new sixth edition of the E.C. Fan-Addict fanzine featuring some gorgeous Graham Ingels paintings and the Bone Omnibus! And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! We're the coolest. Follow us on Instagram @queenscomicpodcast / @queenscomicparty Follow us on Twitter/X @queenscomicpod Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@queenscomicpodcast Or hit up our website at http://www.queenscomicparty.com

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What are the different ways a filmmaker can ask something of the audience? Chas and Stu are joined by recurring guest Mel in this prelude episode to upcoming episodes on Voice Over and Breaking the Fourth Wall. In this episode, we attempt to taxonomise the different ways filmmakers can ask something directly of their audience. To this end, we identify 4 levers that can be pulled: Diagetic to non-diagetic (in story world to outside story world) Who is talking? From story-teller to a character Whom are they talking to? Themselves or directly to the audience? From when in time is the communication coming? They then take these levers and ask a series of questions, including: What does the communication want from the audience? Does the audience know who's talking? How reliable is the information? How aware is who is communicating of the audience? They then apply these questions and levers to… deep breath… STAR WARS, ROBOCOP, STARSHIP TROOPERS, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, MINORITY REPORT, CHILDREN OF MEN, NEVER HAVE I EVER, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, STRANGER THAN FICTION, DUNE, OPPENHEIMER, YELLOWJACKETS, HUSTLERS, THE OFFICE, MASTERCHEF, ZOMBIELAND, FLEABAG, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, THE BIG LEBOWSKI, SPONTANEOUS, BLACKKKLANSMAN, AMERICAN FICTION, AMERICAN SPLENDOR, THE KILLER, VERONICA MARS, FIGHT CLUB, SHUTTER ISLAND, SIXTH SENSE, HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR. FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, GOODFELLAS, EMPERORS NEW GROOVE, THE TRUMAN SHOW, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, DIE HARD, THE BIG SHORT, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, DERRY GIRLS, THE LAST JEDI, THE LAST DUEL, RASHOMON, BONES AND ALL, ARCHIVE 81, SANS SOLEIL, F IS FOR FAKE, THE PRINCESS BRIDE, THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS, JULIUS CAESAR, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Vol. 1 As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes. Thanks to Chris Walker for his excellent editing this episode. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Cold Open 00:00:49 - Distinguishing communicating directly to the audience 00:04:32 - Different levers in how to communicate to the audience 00:09:20 - Who is communicating? 00:26:13 - Does the audience know who's talking? 00:40:00 - From what time is the communication coming from? 00:40:50 - How reliable is the communication? 00:46:08 - How aware are the characters of the communication? 00:58:35 - Analysing edge cases 01:07:37 - What effects do all these have on the audience? 01:16:00 - Key Learnings and Wrap Up 01:19:00 - Patreon thanks RELATED EPISODES: DZ-108: The Emotional Event with Judith Weston DZ-15: World-building Rules DZ-54: Thematic Sequences How can we forget our awesome Patreons, especially Lily,  Alexandre, Malay, Jennifer, Thomas, Randy, Jesse, Sandra, Theis, and Khrob. Please considering rating or subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts or sharing us on the Social Medias! We like finding new listeners. We are @stuwillis, and @chasffisher on twitter. You can find @draft_zero and @_shotzero on Instagram and Twitter. BUY DRAFT ZERO MERCH via TeePublic SUBSCRIBE TO SHOT ZERO via Substack

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A podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we'll explore the film we first bonded over when we became friends in 2019 by surfing through an incredible roster of guests from journalists to novelists & beyond who love it as much as we do.In episode twelve, we talk to the amazing writer of Midnight Run George Gallo, about Martin Brest 'film school', nixing the potential casting of Cher, choosing Yaphet Kotto to star as Mosely, filmmaking advice from Sydney Pollack, and so much more. This episode also includes James Urbaniak's beautiful performance of Charles Grodin's recollections of Midnight Run from his memoir It Would Be So Nice If You Weren't Here.George GalloGeorge Gallo Jr (born 1956) is an American painter, musician, filmmaker, and producer. He is best known for writing Midnight Run and 29th Street and is an accomplished painter in the style of the Pennsylvania Impressionists. In 1990, he won the Arts for the Parks award and has had three one-man exhibitions in New York City. He currently lives in Los Angeles.James UrbaniakJames Urbaniak was born on September 17, 1963 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Oppenheimer (2023), American Splendor (2003) and The Venture Bros. (2003). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Interview with Gary & Laura Dumm Gary is a life-long Clevelander. Gary's mom helped teach him to read using comic books as a kid, so they're kind of in his blood! He attended Cuyahoga Community College in the sixties where he took classes in painting and printmaking. He married Laura in 1971, and they started a life of artistic collaboration as well as creating their own art. In 1974 Gary met author Harvey Pekar through a friend of Laura's who worked with Harvey, and began a 30+ year association drawing comics art for his ground-breaking autobiographical comic book “American Splendor”, and Laura added color as needed. Many other comics projects and art show exhibitions have followed for this husband-and-wife team.  Laura has had solo art shows, as well as exhibiting with Gary in numerous group shows. They have worked on many publications, independent comic books and graphic novels. They have even co-curated a couple of successful art shows in Cleveland that extolled the virtues and importance of their city's current and storied comics' history.,     Laura was born, raised and still resides in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a self taught artist who was lucky enough to have gone to a high school (West Tech) that was trying out a new program called “Specialized Art Class” with 6 periods of art a day. Basically a college education for 3 years. She married cartoonist/artist Gary Dumm in 1971. In 1986, after working for various magazine publications, she made the decision to become a freelance graphic artist/illustrator and started her own graphic art business to pay the bills. In 2009 she retired to be a full time painter. First and foremost she is a painter. “I'm a typical Gemini, I need change. I have never worried about having a signature style, painting the same way over and over is a bit boring to me.” For example, from 2008 to 2011, she was painting people/animals in abstract quilt like patterns, paying homage to the women who created quilts as a way to express themselves as well as keeping their families warm. In 2014 she changed to a more realistic pop art style. The one constant in her work is always bright color palette. Gary & Laura Dumm's Info https://www.dummart.com  

Adnan reacts to the 2024 Oscar nominations, reviews the latest season of Fargo, and is joined by director Charles Stones lll about his new film with Snoop Dogg, The Underdoggs. Also, we continue to celebrate Paul Giamatti discussing his film American Splendor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan reacts to the 2024 Oscar nominations, reviews the latest season of Fargo, and is joined by director Charles Stones lll about his new film with Snoop Dogg, The Underdoggs. Also, we continue to celebrate Paul Giamatti discussing his film American Splendor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Monster has been an enduring figure in the minds of many comic fans our host included! André chats with the creator of that iconic figure Michael T. Gilbert! Michael's stories have been featured in Heavy Metal, Slow Death, Star*Reach, Quack!, Batman, The Spirit and Walt Disney's Comics & Stories and American Splendor. Over the years he's written or drawn comics starring Superman, Batman, Dr. Strange, Elric, The Simpsons, SpongeBob and the Disney characters. But Michael's signature creation remains his fearless monster-fighting superhero, Doc Stearn … Mr. Monster! Mr. Monster celebrates his 40th birthday in 2024 with new Mr. Monster stories appearing in Dark Horse Presents. The two talk about Michael's breaking into comics with Craig P. Russell and bonding over a love of Steve Ditko. Discovering sword and sorcery comics while working on Elric, breaking into Marvel Comics and a beautiful tribute to his premiere creation Mr. Monster coming hopefully in 2024!

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with author and podcaster, Michael Malice. They discuss his latest book, “The White Pill.” From this they explore the philosophy of Ayn Rand, anarchism, the history and rebranded atrocities of Czarist Russia, and why utopian visions cyclically entice generations of people, despite leaving each one devastated for their commitment. Michael Malice is the author of “Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il” and The New Right: A Journey to the Fringe of American Politics,” “The White Pill,” and organizer of “The Anarchist Handbook.” He is also the subject of the graphic novel “Ego & Hubris,” written by the late Harvey Pekar of American Splendor fame. He is the host of “YOUR WELCOME” with Michael Malice. Malice has co-authored books with several prominent personalities, including “Made in America” (the New York Times best selling autobiography of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes), “Concierge Confidential” (one of NPR's top 5 celebrity books of the year), and “Black Man, White House” (comedian D. L. Hughley's satirical look at the Obama years, a New York Times best seller). He is also the founding editor of “Overheard in New York.”  - Links - For Michael Malice: The White Pill (Book) https://www.amazon.com/White-Pill-Tale-Good-Evil/dp/B0BNZ7XZ5T/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1703176917&sr=1-1 On X twitter.com/michaelmalice On Locals Malice.locals.com On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/michaelmaliceofficial 

Brooklyn's own Dean Haspiel joins us for a spell, pontificating on his career and recent work. If you're not familiar with this independent creator, he cut his teeth at Upstart Associates, assisting the likes of past guests Howard Chaykin, Walter Simonson, and Bill Sienkiewicz with some of their most acclaimed projects. His first major work was the anthology Keyhole, where he introduced one of his longest running characters, Billy Dogma. Dean collaborated with Harvey Pekar on American Splendor and The Quitter and with writer Jonathan Ames on The Alcoholic and the HBO series Bored to Death. He is also a big proponent of webcomics, having worked in the medium since its inception, and creating the acclaimed The Red Hook series.Most recently, Dean's taken to Kickstarter to crowdfund two books, Covid Cop and Billy Dogma, both of which you can purchase here:etsy.com/shop/deanhaspiel. You can follow Dean on X @deanhaspiel and on Instagram @deanhaspiel_art._____________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the show

It's officially fall, although spooky season has been effect since the first pumpkin ales and Creepy Carmella's hit the shelves. Somewhere a pumpkin shaped air raid siren heralds the near arrival of October. It's Brian and Steve's duty to help put you in the mindset. They bring you some of their favorite trick or treat scenes to help remind you the reason for the season; getting candy! Candy which is a gateway into Satan's court. They talk favorites like It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, the Halloween series, and Goosebumps, as well as unconventional picks like Big Daddy, American Splendor and a Predator movie? Find Us Online- Patreon: Https://www.patreon.com/HallowisForever Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halloweenisforever/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HallowForever Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halloweenisforeverpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenIsForeverPod E-Mail: Halloweenisforeverpod@gmail.com

Moving along in our decades series, we have reached the new millennium with 2003's American Splendor. A movie that features Paul Giamatti at peak Giamatti. Support: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neverseenitpod/support Email: neverseenitpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/neverseenit_pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverseenitpod1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverseenitpod1 Movie info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0305206/

Good friend of the show and cartoonist Joshua of Grand Rapids stops in and we talk about the movie American Splendor. Plus-- a special appearance by Trevor Beverage! This was such a great hang and I know you'll dig it, thank you for listening! Joshua is the artist behind this week's cover art and it's just about the coolest thing I've ever seen.

"You're spitting on me Harvey." COMIC BOOK MONTH begins with American Splendor. We discuss Danny's real thoughts regarding a new Indiana Jones picture, Proto watching A Streetcar Named Desire, Across the Spider-Verse non-spoiler news, and and in the uncut version we pray for a hockey win to Snap the Streak(tm). Chapters Introductions (00:00:00) What we watched (00:07:17) American Splendor discussion (00:21:59) Your lovely feedback (01:01:52) Next week's pick (01:04:47) Links Support the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault like the 1990s Batman movies, Harry Potter, The Matrix, SHIN Godzilla, West Side Story, Twilight, Moana, and more. Signing up for the Patreon also get your own membership card, member-only discounts on merch, and the ability to vote on future episodes! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to unlock access to episodes from the 70mm Vault! Subscribe on Spotify if that's more your bag for those exclusive 70mm Vault episodes! Episode transcriptions are available thanks to Soph from Film Hags! Don't forget you can visit our website to shop our storefront to buy prints and merch, follow us on Letterboxd, email the show, upgrade to Letterboxd Pro/Patron at 20% off, and much more. 70mm is a TAPEDECK podcast, along with our friends at BAT & SPIDER, Cinenauts, The Letterboxd Show, Dune Pod, FILM HAGS, Will Run For..., Lost Light, and Twin Vipers.

Here are some things you might have done. First, you might have heard James Urbaniak as the voice of Dr. Venture in the hit animated series, The Venture Bros. Secondly, you might have seen James acting in The Fabelmans, Difficult People, Henry Fool, and American Splendor. Thirdly, and most importantly for our program, you may have wished to know a lot more about what it's like to spend one's early childhood in Bayonne, New Jersey. Fortunately, James is with us to fill you in and extensively on that third point. As you listen to James's mellifluous voice and prepare to drift off to sleep, you will gain knowledge of what it's like to be dispatched to the deli to retrieve a pound of bologna.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member. 

SPOILERS AHEAD! We discuss (and spoil) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. We also discuss the movie American Splendor, the series Mrs. Davis, and (as always) Star Wars.

William had the idea that he'd go into advertising because he could be artistic and make a living. But after a conversation with his best friend's dad, he decided to be in a band and pursue music. He was in a few bands and life took a different trajectory when he moved to L.A to start over. Because L.A. is where people get paid to be creative. He talks about fighting through decades of disappointments and his insecurities in the entertainment industry. Three bands later, with the help of a friend, he lands a production assistant job. One of Bill's first jobs in LA was as a P.A. (Production Assistant) for the directors of American Splendor for another movie that was narrated by James Urbaniak. Then he got quite a bit of work as an actor, during all this he started to learn about the movie business. He then made some short films, learning the lessons and thinking about who would be on his team if he made a feature film. But he really started directing and editing on Youtube and he produced, hosted and directed a vaudeville show. All the while he connected with the writer of what would become Dave Made A Maze, Steve Sears. While Bill talks he connects how he played as a child, is how he directs films. It's a great and fascinating story. He likes to make something cool with his friends, whether he's directing or not. He just enjoys the act of collaboration and creation and you can tell in Dave Made A Maze! Bill credits production designer, Trisha Gum, with much of the ‘mazification' of things like blood and how it was presented. And he explains that John Sumner is responsible for making all the puppets and that the most imaginative parts of the film were conceived of when production was all but complete. Bill had an opportunity with the Jim Henson Company and for a new Tremors film but those projects fell through. Let's see if we can convince him to try for a Dave Sequel. Support indie filmmakers and watch Dave Made A Maze! This is Part 1, follow us for Part 2. Find William Watterson here: https://www.williamwatterson.com And find us: Carlos Ibarra on IG @jekyl6669 and https://www.fillintheblanksproductions.ca/ Christopher Thompson on IG @theauthor__ and mastodon @https://mastodon.world/@WestReAnimated Kimberly at http://www.macabreish.com and IG and Tiktok @macabre_ish. https://linktr.ee/macabre_ish

Live from MoCCA Fest 2023, it's an Artist's Spotlight feat. Noah Van Sciver! I host a live session with Noah (with audience Q&A) to talk about his career in comics, his return to autobiography with his new Maple Terrace comic (Uncivilized Books), what his graphic biography of Joseph Smith taught him about comics, when he realized/accepted he was Alt and not Mainstream, and the great wisdom his father gave him about comics (and how his dad named one of his sisters about a character from a Conan comic). We also get into looking at 40 and how it compares to the comic he did about turning 30, why ex-Mormons appreciate his Joseph Smith bio, the challenges of getting work done as a father, how the American Splendor and Crumb movies set him on his path, the influence of Kerouac and the Beats on his writing and art, the original comic art that made him plotz, his sense of obligation to share the work of older artists, and a lot more. Follow Noah on Instagram and YouTube and support his Patreon, and listen to our 2022 conversation • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal and via our Substack

Our guests on this table-tilting episode of the Popzara Podcast are filmmakers Austin Bragg and Meredith Bragg, i.e. The Bragg Brothers, the writing/directing duo of Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, their new film that tells the (mostly) true story of how Roger Sharpe would key part in helping overturn archaic gambling laws that made the game illegal. The guys chat everything from what it was like working with an apprehensive legend, how 2023 could be the year videogame/amusement movies become respectable, how meta narrative is an amazing storytelling mechanic, comparisons to classics like Pirates of Silicon Valley and American Splendor, epic '70s mustaches, inspirational similarities between Roger Sharpe and Rocky, and so much more. Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game is available now on streaming services everywhere. Even if you don't know a flipper from a bumper, drop a quarter on your favorite podcast, pull that plunger and listen today!

Support the Delingpod's existence by joining James' Locals: https://jamesdelingpole.locals.com/ Hunter and Gather are a real food and supplements brand, simplifying optimal healthy living for all through a great tasting, award-winning range of products all free from gluten, refined sugar, and inflammatory seed oils. Head to hunterandgatherfoods.com and use code TDP10 for a 10% discount off your order. James is joined by Michael Malice today to discuss his new book 'The White Pill' and other current affairs. You can buy his book at this link: whitepillbook.com and follow him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/michaelmalice Michael is the author of Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Iland The New Right: A Journey to the Fringe of American Politics, and organizer of The Anarchist Handbook. He is also the subject of the graphic novel Ego & Hubris, written by the late Harvey Pekar of American Splendor fame. He is the host of “YOUR WELCOME” with Michael Malice. Malice has co-authored books with several prominent personalities, including Made in America (the New York Times best selling autobiography of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes), Concierge Confidential (one of NPR's top 5 celebrity books of the year) and Black Man, White House (comedian D. L. Hughley's satirical look at the Obama years, also a New York Times best seller). He is also the founding editor of “Overheard in New York.”    Freedom isn't free - James needs your support to continue creating The Delingpod. There are many ways you can show your support to James: Join the James Delingpole Community as a paid supporter at: jamesdelingpole.locals.com Support James monthly at: subscribestar.com/jamesdelingpole Support James' Writing at: substack.com/jamesdelingpole www.delingpoleworld.com Buy James a Coffee at: buymeacoffee.com/jamesdelingpole   Find full episodes of The Delingpod for free (and leave a 5-star rating) on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-delingpod-the-james-delingpole-podcast/id1449753062 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bdfnyRzzeQsAZQ6OT9e7G?si=a21dc71c7a144f48 Podbean: delingpole.podbean.com Odysee: https://odysee.com/@JamesDelingpoleChannel:0 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/JamesDelingpole BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Zxu5yMwNWTbs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJamesDelingpoleChannel   Follow James on Social Media: Twitter: twitter.com/jamesdelingpole Instagram: instagram.com/delingpodclips GETTR: gettr.com/jamesdelingpole Telegram: https://t.me/+dAx_7JX7WQlwYzVk

In the 2016 article “The Case For American Secession”, Michael Malice argued for a dissolution of the United States, which he says “has spent very few years truly unified”. The idea of a “National Divorce” has only gained more prominence with recent statements by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who suggests dividing the country into Republican “red” states and Democratic “blue” states. But breaking apart the USA would be unconstitutional. Would splitting the USA across ideological lines help or harm the future of the country? ABOUT MICHAEL MALICE Michael Malice is the author of Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il and The New Right: A Journey to the Fringe of American Politics, and organizer of The Anarchist Handbook. He is also the subject of the graphic novel Ego & Hubris, written by the late Harvey Pekar of American Splendor fame. He is the host of “YOUR WELCOME” with Michael Malice. Malice has co-authored books with several prominent personalities, including Made in America (the New York Times best selling autobiography of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes), Concierge Confidential (one of NPR's top 5 celebrity books of the year) and Black Man, White House (comedian D. L. Hughley's satirical look at the Obama years, also a New York Times best seller). He is also the founding editor of “Overheard in New York.” 「 SPONSORED BY 」 • BIRCH GOLD - Don't let your savings lose value. You can own physical gold and silver in a tax-sheltered retirement account, and Birch Gold will help you do it. Claim your free, no obligation info kit from Birch Gold at https://birchgold.com/drew • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Genucel uses clinical levels of botanical extracts in their cruelty-free, natural, made-in-the-USA line of products. Get 10% off with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. Hundreds of millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, and serious adverse reactions are uncommon. Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician and Dr. Kelly Victory is a board-certified emergency specialist. Portions of this program will examine countervailing views on important medical issues. You should always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.  「 ABOUT the SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 「 GEAR PROVIDED BY 」 • BLUE MICS - Find your best sound at https://drdrew.com/blue • ELGATO - See how Elgato's lights transformed Dr. Drew's set: https://drdrew.com/sponsors/elgato/ 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 For over 30 years, Dr. Drew has answered questions and offered guidance to millions through popular shows like Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Dr. Drew On Call (HLN), Teen Mom OG (MTV), and the iconic radio show Loveline. Now, Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio. Watch all of Dr. Drew's latest shows at https://drdrew.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have returned from our holiday vacation! It is a brand new year, and this week, for our 54th Best Picture Episode, we celebrate our THREE Year Anniversary! February 1, 2020 we had a double release of our debut episodes, The Departed and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Three years later, to the dismay of many, we haven't killed each other yet and are cruising right along! For the grand occasion, Kieran B is joined in a crowded room by BPC originals, Artie B, Chris G, Joey R and Grant Z to head all the way back to 1930 for ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT! The crew looks back on our three years as podcasters and 2022 as a whole right before we dive deep into the dire and harrowing world of the Great War. We have a thorough and rewarding discussion about the film and also talk a bit about the 2022 remake which has just been nominated for Best Picture. In addition ton this, we discuss out 2022 Christmas Secret Santa Recommends: Sleepaway Camp, American Splendor, Rashomon and All That Jazz. Everything is Time Stamped Below! You will also hear from all the voices of the past as we all take a moment to celebrate our 3rd Birthday! Whether this is the first episode that is reaching you, or if you've been with us from day one, we sincerely would like to thank you for your support and for listening to us hash our way through these films. Cheers to two years! Check out our Best Picture Merch: https://best-picture-cast.creator-spring.com/ Follow us on Social Media, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd: @bestpicturecast Email us bestpicturepodcast@yahoo.com Follow The Co Hosts on Twitter: Artie B: @heyyyitssme Chris G: @chrisgallant17 Joey R: @joey0314 Grant Z: @Grant_Zep Time Stamps: 1:47:12 All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) 1:55:34 Nit Pick Zone, Twitter questions, BPC Awards 2:34:33 Secret Santa Recommend Reviews 2:54:11 Recommends and Other Nominees

Harvey Pekar talks American Splendor, Sister Mary Assumpta represents the Cleveland Indians, Cats on Holiday play and Laura Taxel of Ethnic Eats presents Gilda & Carla Carnecelli from the Palazzo on Detroit Ave----

This week on New Release (episode #146 overall and #1—of 2—in our SUNDANCE ‘03 miniseries) … festies Ashley, Derrick, and Drew hit the road to Park City, Utah for the annual Sunny-D indie film festival. Let's start with American Splendor, the bold and authentic biopic/documentary film that won over audiences and jury members alike. We get into what makes this unusual mix of storytelling styles so invigorating for first-time viewers. Impressive performances. Smooth jazz. Sadness. Blur the lines between real and fiction with us, every week, by searching ‘New Release' on Spotify or Apple to subscribe. Till next week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newrelease.substack.com

 For this podcast's Season Finale, Dean Haspiel (The Red Hook, American Splendor, Cuba: My Revolution) and I discuss Jack Kirby's O.M.A.C. One Man Army Corps.  A highlight of this podcast for me has been being prompted to read a bunch of DC comics that Kirby made in the 70's, and this is no exception.  We discuss the finer points of the series, the ten-million-ideas-per-page approach it takes, the unusual choice of inkers, how abruptly the whole thing ends upon cancelation, and the very direct influence this series had on Dean's work.  All this plus Dean tells us how to draw the Thing.  Here's a link to The Runs Comics Podcast on iTunes.  And here's the link to the show on Spotify. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review! If you'd like to hear another season of The Runs, say so in a review!  And/or send me an email! And here's a link if you'd like the stream the episode.  

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On this episode of the Criterion CULT Film Podcast we discuss Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru. After we review American Splendor about underground comics writer Harvey Pekar.  

In this episode, we tackle the feature debut from director Owen Kline and pair it with another underground comic based film, 2003's American Splendor.  And we drink some beer (actually we don't, spoilers).    Connect with us on social media! http://www.twitter.com/beermovieshow http://www.instagram.com/beerandamovie http://www.facebook.com/beerandamovietx http://www.beerandamoviepodcast.com http://www.patreon.com/beerandamoviepodcast https://www.teepublic.com/user/beerandamovie

Ever heard of Howard the Duck? Of course you have! It just so happens that today's guest, Val Mayerik, co-created that filthy foul way back in 1973 while working on Man-Thing stories for Marvel's Adventure into Fear comic. While Howard eventually took on a life of his own, Val continued with Man-Thing, a bunch of other supernatural books, and some jungle adventures with Ka-Zar. After forming Upstart Associates with Howard Chaykin, Walt Simonson, and Jim Starlin, he returned to Howard the Duck with a few issues of the comic book and the short lived comic strip. Val's also contributed art to several card games, including Magic: The Gathering, advertising storyboards, and a bunch of indie comics including Harvey Pekar's American Splendor. It's a weird and wild career, so listen up!_______________________________If you liked this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And tell your friends!Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on Twitter. 

The Quantum Nexus w/ Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim | Conversations On The Fringe Guest: Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim Website: https://www.bruceolavsolheim.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Timelesspara... https://redpills.tv/anzar Bruce Olav Solheim earned his Ph.D. in history from Bowling Green State University in 1993, and is a distinguished professor of history at Citrus College in Glendora, California. He was a Fulbright Professor and Scholar in 2003 at the University of Tromsø in northern Norway. Bruce has published nine books and has written ten plays, two of which have been produced. He has also published three paranormal books: Timeless, Timeless Deja Vu, and his latest, Timeless Trinity. His latest book deals heavily with his alien contact experiences as well as other paranormal events. Bruce has recently published a comic book featuring an alien hybrid character named Snarc. It is for all ages and is illustrated by Gary Dumm of "American Splendor" fame. Bruce's mother was psychic and introduced him to the magical realm. His first paranormal experience took place in northern Norway in 1962 when he was four years old. His first alien abduction experience was in 1964. He has continued to have paranormal experiences throughout his life and has developed advanced mediumship capabilities. He teaches a popular Paranormal Personal History course at Citrus College and has his own radio program and has appeared on many radio programs including Coast to Coast AM. He will be a featured speaker at Contact in the Desert in May 2020. Dr. Solheim is an associate member of the Parapsychological Association, and a member of CERO, and MUFON If you like what we're doing here at The Redpill Project You Can Now Show Support And Donate Using Give Send Go! https://givesendgo.com/redpills Check Out All Our Shows And Get Great Information On Guests At www.redpills.tv Use Promo Code: RPP at MyPillow.com to get even lower prices. www.redpills.tv/mypillow My Patriot Supply Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes redpills.tv/patriot The Redpill Project.. Find Us and Subscribe! Web https://redpills.tv Telegram http://t.me/RedpillsTV Rumble https://rumble.com/c/RedpillProject CloutHub https://clouthub.com/redpills GETTR https://gettr.com/user/redpill Foxhole App: https://pilled.net/#/profile/127862 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redpillproje... DLive: https://dlive.tv/RedpillProject HELP SUPPORT The Repill Project! [Tip Jar] Bitcoin: 39Wbf3ScFxegBsqXZoNhiZ5N553HhrbYH9 Ethereum: 0xCAaBDc59CA49eBAC74bF6C5da41B557378e30Da0

The musician and owner of More Fun Comics, DC Harbold teamed up with artist/animator Carlos Mendieta to create a “Clerks” meets “American Splendor”-style comic book series, “Counter Culture,” based on hilarious customer interactions and goings-on in the store. DC’s been collecting the exchanges on social media for years, and now Carlos has brought them to 2D life, with the first issue soon to be released. Tonight they join the Troubled Men for a four-way on art, commerce, and which shoes to shop in. See you in the funny papers. Topics include festival season, an Easter parade, a Billy Nungesser break-in, “Fat City,” “Under the Volcano,” a time change, comic inspiration, cartoon illustration, Harvey Pekar, Joyce Brabner, Xanadu Comics, Paul Giamatti, Robert Crumb, swinger parents, Ringling College of Art, clown camp, computer animation, Austin, Rio Hackford RIP, Doctor a’ Go-Go, the Matador, following Dave Attell, an impounded car, Gilbert Gottfried RIP, nerd culture, collectors vs. hoarders, sales ESP, rare comics, a Jim Mahfood cover, a first edition, “Suspicious Minds” a la Shatner, and much more. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: "Back In the Old Black" by Bipolaroid Outro music: "In My Cave" from "Back In the Old Black" by Bipolaroid Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook DC Harbold Facebook More Fun Comics Facebook Carlos Mendieta Facebook Carlos Mendieta Homepage

We kick off True Stories, a series on autobiographical and nonfiction comics, with a look at Harvey Pekar's American Splendor! While not the first comics work to chronicle the real-life exploits of its creator, American Splendor broke ground as an ongoing series that told an impressively diverse range of stories within the confines of an autobiographical, slice-of-life title. Along the way, it also made him a minor celebrity—first through a series of appearances on Late Night With David Letterman and later via a 2003 feature film starring Paul Giamatti as Harvey. From observational musings about everyday moments to warts-and-all depictions of Pekar's obsessions, grudges and personal foibles, American Splendor helped to redefine what comics could be and do. But is that enough to help it survive on those mean streets known as ... The Comics Canon? In This Episode! “You're doing a bit!” “This guy's a huge JERK!” What can Wallace Shawn do for ME?!! American Splendor, Crumb and Ghost World Our Cancer Year Join us in two weeks as True Stories continues with Lynda Barry's emphatically punctuated One! Hundred! Demons! Until then: Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook! And as always, thanks for listening!

Today marks the debut of the new Moon Knight series on Disney+, and to mark the occasion, we're diving into the career of everyone's favorite multiple-personality Avenger with a look at a few different eras of Moon Knight comics, published by Marvel Comics. First, we review 1980's Moon Knight #1  Doug Moench and Bill Sinkiewicz, followed by a two-part team-up with the Werewolf By Night in Moon Knight #29-30! Then it's a look at 2011's 12-issue run by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev, and we wrap up with the mysterious Mr. Knight as depicted by Warren Ellis and Declan Shalvey. Join us as we ask the burning questions: Why hasn't the Fist of Khonshu broken into the A-list of Marvel heroes? And can any of these stories break into that subterranean tomb of the comic-book gods known as ... The Comics Canon? In This Episode! The worst Moon Knight premise EVER A note about Warren Ellis The Midnight Mission and Lunatic Makhno: Ukranian Freedom Fighter Doc Savage Vol. 2 (1975-77) The Shadow: Blood and Judgment Synchronic Once Upon a Monster of the Week Join us in two weeks as we kick off True Stories, a new miniseries, with a look at selected works from Harvey Pekar's American Splendor! Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook! And as always, thanks for listening!

These movies don't have superheroes in them, but they are comic book adaptations! In this episode we are discussing ‘American Splendor' and ‘Persepolis.' Full Spoilers ahead. American Splendor discussion starts 1:25, Persepolis discussion starts 31:19, Next episode recommendation starts 56:49

Tema Staig is the Executive Director of Women in Media, a non-profit organization that promotes gender equality in the film and TV industry. Tema is also a production designer, an art director known for her work on feature films such as Kissing Jessica Stein and American Splendor. Allison Vanore is the secretary and treasurer of Women in Media. Allison is also the Emmy Award-winning producer of the digital series After Forever starring Kevin Spirtas.· www.womennmedia.com· www.temastaig.com· www.imdb.com/name/nm1704951 · www.creativeprocess.info

“I started Women in Media in 2010 as a sort of community group. We talked about women above and below the line because there weren't any organizations or conversations really happening about women in the below the line positions, meaning women in the crew who are in the camera, art, grip and electronics departments. There were only conversations happening about more women directors and, being a scenic artist and production designer, I knew that there are so many women in the crew and there's only one director. So if we only aimed for one, we would never get to parity and there would never be room like myself who wanted to advance from these crew positions.”Tema Staig is the Executive Director of Women in Media, a non-profit organization that promotes gender equality in the film and TV industry. Tema is also a production designer, an art director known for her work on feature films such as Kissing Jessica Stein and American Splendor. Allison Vanore is the secretary and treasurer of Women in Media. Allison is also the Emmy Award-winning producer of the digital series After Forever starring Kevin Spirtas.· www.womennmedia.com· www.temastaig.com· www.imdb.com/name/nm1704951 · www.creativeprocess.info

Tema Staig is the Executive Director of Women in Media, a non-profit organization that promotes gender equality in the film and TV industry. Tema is also a production designer, an art director known for her work on feature films such as Kissing Jessica Stein and American Splendor. Allison Vanore is the secretary and treasurer of Women in Media. Allison is also the Emmy Award-winning producer of the digital series After Forever starring Kevin Spirtas.· www.womennmedia.com· www.temastaig.com· www.imdb.com/name/nm1704951 · www.creativeprocess.info

“I started Women in Media in 2010 as a sort of community group. We talked about women above and below the line because there weren't any organizations or conversations really happening about women in the below the line positions, meaning women in the crew who are in the camera, art, grip and electronics departments. There were only conversations happening about more women directors and, being a scenic artist and production designer, I knew that there are so many women in the crew and there's only one director. So if we only aimed for one, we would never get to parity and there would never be room like myself who wanted to advance from these crew positions.”Tema Staig is the Executive Director of Women in Media, a non-profit organization that promotes gender equality in the film and TV industry. Tema is also a production designer, an art director known for her work on feature films such as Kissing Jessica Stein and American Splendor. Allison Vanore is the secretary and treasurer of Women in Media. Allison is also the Emmy Award-winning producer of the digital series After Forever starring Kevin Spirtas.· www.womennmedia.com· www.temastaig.com· www.imdb.com/name/nm1704951 · www.creativeprocess.info

“I started Women in Media in 2010 as a sort of community group. We talked about women above and below the line because there weren't any organizations or conversations really happening about women in the below the line positions, meaning women in the crew who are in the camera, art, grip and electronics departments. There were only conversations happening about more women directors and, being a scenic artist and production designer, I knew that there are so many women in the crew and there's only one director. So if we only aimed for one, we would never get to parity and there would never be room like myself who wanted to advance from these crew positions.”Tema Staig is the Executive Director of Women in Media, a non-profit organization that promotes gender equality in the film and TV industry. Tema is also a production designer, an art director known for her work on feature films such as Kissing Jessica Stein and American Splendor. Allison Vanore is the secretary and treasurer of Women in Media. Allison is also the Emmy Award-winning producer of the digital series After Forever starring Kevin Spirtas.· www.womennmedia.com· www.temastaig.com· www.imdb.com/name/nm1704951 · www.creativeprocess.info