Podcasts about bookmans

On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: A striking Bookmans worker on Words and Work explains why they took action. Plus: Give Light labor art event in NYC, and the House passes the Taft-Hartley Act on this day in 1947. @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

On this week's edition of the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: From Tucson to Melbourne to Vancouver, workers are rising up—and their stories are being told. We start with Words and Work, where Bookmans employees in Arizona walk off the job, demanding movement at the bargaining table. “If they're not going to make a motion,” one worker says, “we're going to make a motion.” On Working People, student hunger strikers at the University of Oregon connect their campus protest to the starvation crisis in Gaza, calling it not only physical destruction—but cultural erasure. Down under, Stick Together brings us to a pastry factory in Melbourne, where bakery workers making muffins, donuts, and Australia's famous Woolworths mud cakes go on strike for fair pay—and win a seat at the table through collective action. From Roswell Hub, we explore what it means when your workplace relocates—sometimes a blessing, sometimes a life-altering burden—and what unions can do to protect workers when buildings close or operations shift. And on On the Line, we travel back to WWII-era Vancouver, where women known as “conductor-ettes” defied gender roles—and unruly passengers—to keep the streetcars running while the men were at war. Help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @WorkingPod @stick__together @BC_LHC Edited by Captain Swing, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.  

In this episode of Life Along the Streetcar, host Tom Heath sits down with Anthony Aldinger—better known around Tucson as Mr. Nature. From recycled instruments at Bookmans to soulful Sunday mornings on Little Leaf Radio, Mr. Nature has spent over a decade nurturing the minds and hearts of Tucson's youth through music, storytelling, and joy. Discover how a passion for nature, a pocket full of lizards, and a knack for rhythm blossomed into a city-wide movement of educational entertainment. Whether he's performing at the zoo, singing in schools, or leading community events like Play Palooza and Second Saturdays, Mr. Nature's Music Garden is planting seeds of connection and kindness all across the Old Pueblo.

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I'm joined by Teri Hatcher and David C. Smith I had Teri on the show to discuss her new Apple TV+ show “WondLa.” The series centers around Eva a curious, enthusiastic, and spirited teenager raised in a state-of-the-art underground bunker by Muthr, a robot caretaker, voiced by Teri Hatcher. On her 16th birthday, an attack on Eva's bunker forces her onto the Earth's surface which is now inhabited by aliens, covered with other-worldly fauna, and no other humans to be found. It's no longer called Earth but Orbona. Eva is on a dangerous quest to find humans, her home, and her true destiny. Then after the break, David, the Founder and CEO of Plate Pros, one of the world's premier international production services companies, chats with me about how technology supports storytellers, the future of immersive film, and the greatest car chase of all time. Big thanks to our sponsor Bookmans for making this show possible, if you live in Arizona and need movies, games, music, home furnishings, or… books visit your nearest Bookmans. They have your cool covered. “WondLa” will premier on Apple TV+ Friday, June 28 For more information on Plate Pros visit Plate Pros.com I hope you enjoy the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I'm joined by Marc Singer and Josh Rosenbaum I had Marc on the show to discuss his latest film AGENT RECON.  In the film, a covert military task force tracks a mysterious energy disturbance at a secret base in New Mexico that is suspected of experimenting on alien technology. The trio must fight through seemingly unstoppable hordes of mindless warriors to prevent humanity's demise. Then after the break, I'm joined by Josh to discuss his recent move to partner at Waypoint Entertainment. We also chat about Arizona's post-hardcore scene, his band Brian's Escape, and the glory of Nicholas Cage.   AGENT RECON will be on digital and on-demand June 21st, Waypoint Entertainment will be releasing COCKOO on August 2nd, and you can check out Josh's band BRIAN'S ESCAPE on Spotify or listen to the very end of the episode their song AT THE BEHEST OF PTERODACTYLS will be closing us out today. Big thanks to our sponsor Bookmans for making this show possible, if you live in Arizona and need movies, games, music, home furnishings, or… books visit your nearest Bookmans. They have your cool covered. I hope you enjoy the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: more bookish podcasts and new to us books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: books we have recently DNFd or NRNd The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  :10 - Bite Size Intro :57 - Half Priced Books 1:26 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 1:41 - Talking Scared Podcast 1:48 - Tea & Murder Podcast 4:01 - PangoBooks 4:28 - Bookmans 5:34 - Our Current Reads 6:03 - Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis (Meredith) 7:33 - An Unlikely Story 9:11 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 9:26 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty 9:57 - Fabled Bookshop 9:58 - Bear Necessity by James Gold-Bourn (Kaytee) 13:38 - The Field Guide To Dumb Birds of the Whole World by Matt Kracht (Meredith) 14:34 - Merlin App 14:55 - The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan 13:48 - Charter Books 17:48 - The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America by Matt Kracht 19:52 - The Rhythm of Time by Questlove and S.A. Cosby (Kaytee) 23:47 - The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson (Meredith) 24:59 - The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker 27:14 - @bookishbetsie on Instagram 27:44 - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (Kaytee) 28:06 - Miracle Creek by Angie Kim 32:14 - Our Recent DNFs and NRNs 33:08 - The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff (Meredith) 34:12 - Jade City by Fonda Lee (Kaytee) 36:37 - The Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp (Meredith) 38:29 - Sunshine, Sangria and Scandal by Wendy Day (Kaytee) 40:19 - Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 40:44 - The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan (Meredith, Wheel of Time series #2) 41:27 - Echo by Thomas Olde Heuvelt (Meredith) 43:16 - Keynan Masters and the Peerless Magic Crew by Davaun Sanders (Kaytee) 44:45 - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim 46:25 - Meet Us At The Fountain 47:16 - I wish there was an easier way to find trusted sources' reviews on Goodreads. (Meredith) 48:42 - Meredith's Goodreads  49:02 - I wish to reject the notion that more books equals a better reading life. (Kaytee) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. May's IPL comes to us from Commonplace Books in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Thank you for listening to The Following Films Podcast. Today, I'm joined by Dawn Mikkelson, Keri Pickett, and Jennifer Weir, the co-directors and subject of the new documentary film FINDING HER BEAT. In the midst of a frozen Minnesota winter, a Japanese drum master and a Korean adoptee from North Dakota join forces to assemble the world's greatest Taiko drummers in a bold effort to claim a cultural spotlight that has historically been reserved only for men. Through grueling rehearsals, Jennifer weaves together their disparate voices and styles as vulnerability, pain, and joys are shared—and we quickly see bonds of friendship form as these talented women navigate through differences in culture, age, language, and performance styles. As the clock ticks toward their first performance, it becomes clear that their story has become much larger than Taiko. Before our conversation with the team behind FINDING HER BEAT, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. To expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. FINDING HER BEAT is currently available on Amazon Prime. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to The Following Films Podcast. Today, I'm joined by Carlson Young to discuss her latest film UPGRADED. In the film, Ana Santos (Camila Mendes) is a smart and ambitious art enthusiast with dreams of running her own gallery. She is currently paying dues as an unpaid trainee at a premiere NYC auction house, run by the influential and demanding Claire Dupont (Marisa Tomei). When Ana is sent on her first work trip and gets unexpectedly upgraded to first class, she meets the handsome and well-connected Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss– a white lie that sets off a series of fortuitous events and VIP introductions that suddenly have Ana winning at work and caught up in a whirlwind romance she never expected. However, this little white lie begins to unravel, threatening to ruin Ana's career and newfound romance. Before our conversation with Carlson, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. To expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. UPGRADED is streaming on Amazon Prime where it is currently the number one film. I had a great time chatting with Carlson about her film, relationships, coming of age, and the enduring romance of GONE GIRL.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to the Following Films podcast! I'm Chris Maynard, your host. Today, I'm joined by the stars of LIFE AND BETH, Amy Schumer and Michael Cera. As Beth and John's relationship grows more serious, Beth begins to examine the possibilities of marriage and having a family as she and John seek answers for their communication problems. Is Beth's traumatic history with men, and people she trusted from her youth destined to repeat itself? And what is triggering her fears? Beth does her best to keep her relationships alive while struggling to support friends and family who are all facing their own problems while entering their fourth decade. Before my conversation with Amy and Michael, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. If you're looking to expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. LIFE AND BETH is currently on HULU . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to The Following Films Podcast. Today, I'm joined by John Shevchenko better known by his online moniker, Hyphonix. Known for pushing the boundaries of live streaming with his hilarious and unpredictable content, Hyphonix has garnered a massive following of millions on his YouTube channel and significantly impacted the live-streaming community. (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)  In this episode we chat about how Hyphonix rose to prominence, take a look at his creative process, and discuss the future of streaming. Before our conversation with John, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. To expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. I hope you enjoy the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I'm joined by horror legend Daniel Harris to discuss her latest film DARK OBSESSION.  In the film, aspiring painter Anne (Blaine Morris) is haunted by the sudden—and unexplained—departure of her husband. Sinking deeper into her self-imposed isolation, Anne finds support in Maya (Mena Suvari), her closest confidant. While their friendship blossoms from tragedy, a shared disquiet takes root in Anne's tight-knit community when unsettling questions are raised about Maya. Before my conversation with Daniel, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. If you're looking to expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. DARK OBSESSION is currently available on-demand. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to the Following Films podcast! I'm Chris Maynard, your host. Today, we are joined by SUNRISE director Andrew Baird In the movie, Fallon, a former police officer, returns to the site of a terrible crime. The people of a rural town soon discover that this mysterious visitor is a vampire who feeds on blood and fear. After being befriended by a kind immigrant family, the instinctive killer is faced with a choice between seeking revenge and seeking redemption. Guy Pearce and Alex Pettyfer star in this thrilling tale written by Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Ronan Blaney. Before my conversation with Andrew, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. If you're looking to expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. SUNRISE is currently in theatres and available on demand. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to the Following Films podcast! I'm Chris Maynard, your host. Today, we have a special episode featuring Stephan Peterson (Ice Road Truckers on History Channel) and Sonya Ballantyne, co-directors of THE DEATH TOUR THE DEATH TOUR is a road trip movie like none other which takes viewers on an epic journey to a part of the world rarely captured on camera.  Executive Produced by wrestling legend Chris Jericho, audiences experience these remote communities through the wrestler's eyes as they drive through the frozen tundra, sleep on ring mats after shows, and face their inner demons. Some hope that surviving the Death Tour will propel them to wrestling superstardom while others, their bodies battered and scarred, head North for one last chance to hear the roar of an adoring crowd. Before we begin our conversation with Stephan and Sonya, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. If you're looking to expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. THE DEATH TOUR prmiers at Slamdance on January 19th.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to the Following Films podcast! I'm Chris Maynard, your host. Today, I had the chance to sit down with Christoffer Guldbrandsen director of the documentary film  A STORM FORETOLD. A STORM FORETOLD is centered on Roger Stone. With a colossal cigar dangling from the corner of his mouth, a libation in hand, and an unmistakable disdain for his political adversaries, Roger Stone emerges as the quintessential ally to Donald Trump. Revered as a right-wing powerbroker, Stone's influential journey traces back to the era of President Nixon, a legacy inked onto his own back. If you haven't seen it, do a Google search for Roger Stone Nixon tattoo, its a sight to behold. In a film marked by unparalleled access, the film captures the tumultuous final months of the Trump administration, centering on the heart of power and climaxing with the unprecedented storming of Congress.   Our director and occasional voice of reason, finds himself amidst the chaos as Trump supporters converge on Washington, witnessing firsthand Roger Stone's strategic retreat from his hotel suite as the 'Stop the Steal' campaign spirals into a riot. A Storm Foretold – unfolds the narrative of a once-established political party metamorphosing into an anti-democratic movement, where impassioned rhetoric evolves into tangible violence. Before our conversation with Christoffer, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. If you're looking to expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. A STORM FORETOLD is in theatres today. I hope you enjoy the show!   . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to the Following Films podcast! I'm Chris Maynard, your host. Today, I had the chance to sit down with Kim Miles, cinematographer on WELCOME TO MARWEN, the Michael J. Fox documentary film STILL, CHAMPIONS, and LOST OLLIE. I had Kim on the show to discuss his latest project the Netflix original series THE BROTHERS SUN. The story in THE BROTHERS SUN is set in motion when the head of a Taiwanese triad is shot by an assassin, his eldest son, Charles `Chairleg' Sun, heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother and brother, who's been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. Before our conversation with Kim, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. If you're looking to expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. THE BROTHERS SUN premiers on Netflix on January 4th. I hope you enjoy the show!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to the Following Films podcast! I'm Chris Maynard, your host. Today, we have a special episode featuring William Hellmuth and J. Scott Worthington the director and writer of DIXELAND. DIXIELAND is set in the civl war and centered on a black Union physician, Charles Colster, played by Tony Todd. After his regiment is destroyed, Charles flees into the Virginian woods, stumbling on a Confederate soldier hiding in a cave; they share a fire, and try to find a moment of understanding before the sun comes up. Before we begin our conversation with the filmmakers, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. If you're looking to expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. DIXIELAND is playing film festivals nationwide.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to the Following Films podcast! I'm Chris Maynard, your host. Today, we have a special episode featuring Greg Glienna, the creator of MEET THE PARENTS. In this episode, Greg talks about his latest project, THE ROAD DOG, a film that provides an honest depiction of the challenges that stand-up comedians face. With a cast of professional comedians, the movie follows the life of an alcoholic stand-up comedian as he reconnects with his estranged son. Doug Stanhope delivers an outstanding performance in the lead role, showcasing his talent and versatility as an actor. Before we begin our conversation with Greg, I would like to thank our sponsor, Bookmans, an independent bookstore that believes in the magic of storytelling and the cinematic arts. If you're looking to expand your collection of films, music, or books, visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. If you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify to show your support. This will help us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. THE ROAD DOG is currently available on VOD. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to the Following Films podcast! I'm Chris Maynard, your host, and today we have a special episode featuring the creative team behind the multi-award-winning film, THE MENTAL STATE. Joining us are James Camali, Jance Enslin, and Carly Pope. The story of THE MENTAL STATE centers around Andy, a young man who suspects a dangerous town shooter is on the loose in his hometown. As he uncovers a dark conspiracy, Andy's behaviors become increasingly erratic, leaving his mother Angela struggling to find the professional care he needs. Before we dive into our conversation with the filmmakers, I want to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. As an independent bookstore, Bookmans believes in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. If you're looking to expand your film, music, or book collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans and discover something truly wonderful. And if you haven't already, please follow the Following Films podcast on Spotify. Your support helps us continue to bring you in-depth conversations with the talented individuals who shape the world of cinema. THE MENTAL STATE will be released by Gravitas Ventures across North America on all TVOD/Digital platforms on December 19th, 2023. . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Hello! Welcome to the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast! Every week, we explore the creative minds behind the arts. I'm Chris Maynard, your host, and today we have a special guest with us - Art Alexakis from the band Everclear. We're going to discuss their latest release, "Live At The Whisky A Go Go".  Before we jump into the interview, I'd like to take a moment to thank to our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is an independent bookstore that provides a vast range of options for books, movies, music, and more. They strongly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of creative arts. So, if you wish to enhance your music, film, or book collection, make sure to visit your nearest Bookmans as there are always incredible discoveries to be made. Have you already followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, we appreciate your support! If you haven't, just go to Spotify and search for Following Films, then click the follow button. It would mean a lot to us and help the show grow.  As a bonus, we have a giveaway for the new Christopher Nolan hit film, Oppenheimer. Two lucky winners will receive digital codes from Universal Pictures. To join the contest, all you have to do is follow the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast on Spotify, take a screenshot, and send it to chris@followingfilms.com. So, don't miss the chance and follow us now! Live At The Whisky A Go Go is available where you buy or stream music! Enjoy the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today I'm joined by director Franck Khalfoun to discuss his film NIGHT OF THE HUNTED. The film is centered on an unsuspecting woman who stops at a remote gas station in the dead of night, she's made the plaything of a sociopathic sniper with a secret vendetta. To survive she must not only dodge his bullets and fight for her life, but also figure out who wants her dead and why… This is a smart genre film with far more on its mind than body count. A socially relevant horror thriller that will inspire conversations and happens to be fun as hell. Don't sleep on this one. But before we dive into our conversation with Franck, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or book collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. And if you'd like to support the show by becoming a paid subscriber, go to podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support. If for some reason you didn't catch that, you can also find the link in the show notes. NIGHT OF THE HUNTED will stream on Shudder October 20th. Enjoy the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today I'm joined by Director of Photography Nick Matthews We chat about Nick's work on the latest installment of the Saw franchise, SAW X as well as his work on the John Travolta starring film MOB LAND. But before we dive into our conversation with Nick, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or book collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Saw X is currently playing in theaters everywhere and is getting some of the best reviews in the franchise's history.  Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today I'm joined by Production Designer Gavin Bocquet.  We chat about Gavins work on the Star Wars Prequels, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, The Drak Crystal, Mute, and the Apple TV+ series Silo. But before we dive into our conversation with Gavin, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or book collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Season 2 of Silo is currently streaming on Apple TV+.  Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today I'm joined by UNCHARITABLE director Stephen Gyllenhaal. The film is an illuminating look at how, in our ever-changing world, corporations are still consumed by the bottom line and charities are left to solve our world's greatest issues while routinely facing pushback every step of the way. Offering an opportunity to address our own bias and reevaluate the way we think about charities, applying the same common sense that you when we evaluate any multinational corporation. The film leaves one with hope and a roadmap for the future. But before we dive into our conversation with Stephen, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or book collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. UNCHARITABLE will be released in theaters September 22nd in New York and September 29th in Los Angeles, before beginning its nationwide rollout.  Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today I'm joined by William Goldenberg William has edited more than twenty film and television projects since 1992. He won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for the film ARGO, and has been nominated for THE INSIDER, SEABISCUIT, ZERO DARK THIRTY and THE IMITATION GAME. He has also received nominations for nine other editing-related awards. Recent credits include AIR, DETROIT and TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS. But before we dive into our conversation with William, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or book collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. AIR is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today I'm joined by Tracy Lynn Cruz. With a career spanning over two decades, Tracy has captivated audiences with her remarkable performances in film and television. Best known for her iconic role as Ashley Hammond, the Yellow Ranger in "Power Rangers Turbo" and "Power Rangers in Space," Tracy has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. In this interview, we'll delve into something a bit more personal and discuss parenting children on the spectrum, the need to rethink the way we handle comic book conventions, and her non-profit NuroLux.com, an organization whose mission is “to ensure every family impacted by Autism receives meaningful education, resources and a custom care plan to light their path ahead.” As anyone with a child on the spectrum will attest, this service is greatly needed. But before we dive into our conversation with Tracy, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. As a quick production note, this episode was recorded at the Tucson Comi-Con in the green room. Unfortunately, I didn't have my normal mics, so this was recorded using lapel mics. I think it is absolutely listenable but you can hear a bit of room noise throughout the interview. Now, without further ado, here is my conversation with Tracy, for more information about NuroLux go nurolux.com. Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today I'm joined by Michael Bafaro and Michael Mitton to discuss their latest film DON'T LOOK AWAY. After a gang of criminals unintentionally unleashes a supernatural force onto the world, a young woman named Frankie is convinced she's being stalked by a killer mannequin. Frankie soon realizes that her friends are in jeopardy too. She must find the man who holds the key to stopping the killings, but Frankie knows that once you see the mannequin, there may be no end in sight, except for your own But before we dive into our conversation with the Michaels, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here is my conversation with the Michaels, DON'T LOOK AWAY is currently available on VOD. Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by director/writer Dane Elcar to discuss his film BRIGHTWOOD Jen and Dan's marriage is on the rocks with Jen seriously thinking about ending it for good. But when the pair go on a jog around a local pond in an attempt to hash things out, they find themselves running in circles as the exit trail vanishes and they repeatedly return to the same spot.Being stuck together in an endless loop would be bad enough, but when a silent hooded killer appears and starts tracking them down, the couple must figure out how to survive -- together or apart. But before we dive into our conversation with Dane, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here is my conversation with Dane. BRIGHTWOOD will be available on VOD and DVD on August 22nd. Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Today we are joined by director Jeff L Lieberman, to discuss his work on the documentary film Bella! Using never-before-seen home movies, audio diaries, and a vast trove of newly-discovered news footage, Bella! delves into a colorful and gritty era where one woman sacrificed her own political ambitions for future generations of female leadership. Bella Abzug's story is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. But before we dive into our conversation with Jeff, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film collection, or learn more about the impact of weapons testing,  be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here's my conversation with Jeff about Bella!The film will open theatrically in New York on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the Village East by Angelika and in Los Angeles on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Laemmle Monica Film Center.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by editors Timothy A. Good and Emily Mendez to discuss their Emmy nominated work on THE LAST OF US. After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope. While the series has more than enough gore and action to satisfy the most craven of genre fans, the show, in its heart, is about survival, moving on in the face of great loss, and ultimately hope. About the importance of vulnerability in dangerous times, at least to me it is. To you, it could be something wildly different.  But before we dive into our conversation with Tim and Emily, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Personally, I got my fingers crossed for Tim and Emily on Emmy night, great people making great art. THE LAST OF US is currently available to stream on HBO Max. Or is it just Max now? That sounds weird, but it's right. I'll Tweet about it on X. Strange days people, strange days. Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by director Marc Turtletaub to discuss his film Jules. JULES stars Ben Kingsley as Milton, a man who lives a quiet life of routine in a small western Pennsylvania town, but finds his day upended when a UFO and its extra-terrestrial passenger crash land in his backyard. Before long, Milton develops a close relationship with the extra-terrestrial he calls “Jules.” Things become complicated when two neighbors discover Jules and the government quickly closes in. What follows is a funny, wildly inventive ride as the three neighbors find meaning and connection later in life - thanks to this unlikely stranger. But before we dive into our conversations with Marc, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here is my conversation with Marc. Jules will be released in theaters nationwide  today.  Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by director/writer/Tucsonan David A. Flores to discuss his short film LIKENESS. LIKENESS is about a young woman who works with a digital copy of her mom to investigate the sudden disappearance of her real mom. But before we dive into our conversation with David, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. LIKENESS is screening at this years Holly Shorts festival HollyShorts screening info: Thriller II block Tuesday, August 15 - 7:30pm TCL Chinese Theater After my interview with David I'm joined by my 7-year-old son Jacob to discuss his favorite film of the summer INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by two directors of two wonderful genre films playing at this years Holly Shorts Festival. First up we are joined by Ramone Menon to discuss his film MY SCARY INDIAN WEDDING The film is about a cursed Bridesmaid that has to track down and marry her soulmate to escape the wrath of a malevolent demon called The Manglik. The film uses Indian (South Asian) folklore to examine marital social stigmas used against women that are still in practice in modern India and America.  After the break we're joined by Angelita Mendoza to discuss her film THE BLUE DRUM The film focuses on the day of Leticia's father's funeral. Secrets long buried begin to surface and Leticia's world is turned upside down. Nothing is as she believes. But before we dive into our conversations with Ramone and Angelita, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here are the interviews! For more information about the Holly Shorts festival go https://www.hollyshorts.com/. If you happen to be in the LA area this weekend make sure you check out these films and discover some incredible emerging artists. If you aren't near LA, go to the Holly Shorts website and pick up a virtual pass for the festival. Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Hi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by Cinematographer Lyn Moncrief Lyn has been passionate about photography and the moving image from an early age. That passion led to him earn an M.F.A. in Cinematography from the American Film Institute, and since then he's compiled an eclectic body of work in narrative feature films. I sat down with Lyn to discuss his latest film “The Passenger”, directed by Carter Smith. The film is about a man who is forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past as his co-worker snaps and goes on a violent killing spree.  But before we dive into our conversation with Lyn, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. The PASSENGER is on MGM+ today. If you have the service watch it this weekend, if you don't sign up for a trial and check it out! Oh, and while you're there check out THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CHILDREN. Trust me, it would make a hell of a double feature, Blumhouse is quietly filling MGM+ with some pretty remarkable genre fare. If you've run through Shudder and Screambox, you might want to give them a peek. Oh, and MGM+ in no way sponsored this show, but if you're listening, I'd be happy to shill on your behalf. Hit me up! Now, without further ado, here's my conversation with Lyn about THE PASSENGER. Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Hi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by director Nicholas Maggio to discuss his directorial debut MOB LAND. MOB LAND stars Academy Award Nominated John Travolta (Pulp Fiction, Grease), Stephen Dorff (Blade, Old Henry), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead), Kevin Dillion (“Entourage”) and Ashley Benson (“Pretty Little Liars”). The film tells the story of a desperate and struggling family man who robs a pill mill and the consequences that follow. But before we dive into our conversation with Nicholas, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here's my conversation with Nicholas about MOB LAND. The film will open in theaters everywhere on Friday Aug. 4th. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Hi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by director Roddy Bogawa, to discuss his work on the documentary film HAVE YOU GOT IT YET? THE STORY OF SYD BARRETT AND PINK FLOYD Syd and Pink Floyd crystallized a cultural moment where anything seemed possible but where that freedom could come with a cost. Was Syd just another drug casualty? Did he suffer from an undiagnosed mental condition? Or did he dislike the attention and fame as the fun turned to work? While there are no clear answers which might be the case, there is the feeling by all those around Syd that something went terribly wrong. Have You Got it Yet? is a chronicle and a mosaic of Barrett's creative and destructive impulses, his captivating presence and absence - a portrait of the complex puzzle that was his life. But before we dive into our conversation with Roddy, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here's my conversation with Roddy about HAVE YOU GOT IT YET? THE STORY OF SYD BARRETT AND PINK FLOYD. The film is currently playing in theaters everywhere, for more information go to sydbarrettfilm.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Hi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by Cinematographer Steven Holleran to discuss his work on Nick Cage's latest film SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL  The film follows a man who, after being forced to drive a mysterious passenger at gunpoint,  finds himself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems. But before we dive into our conversation with Steven, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here's my conversation with Steven about SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL. The film will be available exclusively in theaters July 28th. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to another episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by writer director Max Gold to discuss his film BELLE. The film is a retelling of the classic fairy tale BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. In the film, Belle works on the family farm and cares for her father after he falls severely ill. Desperate to save him, she journeys in search of a mythical rose believed to be a cure. She must surrender herself as a prisoner to a vicious beast as payment for the rose. Battling the beast's spell and the two toxic relationships in her life, Belle's true journey is only just beginning. But before we dive into our conversation with Max, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. In fact I picked up my copy of the 1946 Beauty and the Beast that we reference in this episode at Bookmans. So, if you're looking to expand your film collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans and check out their classics/Criterion section, there is always something truly wonderful in there. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here's my conversation with Max about BELLE. The film opens in Avondale Arizona on 7.14  and hits on demand 8.22. Enjoy the show.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by CHANTELLE ALBERS to discuss her film TWO SINNERS AND A MULE Kicked out of a small Western town for sinful behavior, free-spirited Alice (Albers) and Nora (James) set out for Virginia City to pursue their dream of opening a restaurant. Out on the prairie, they come across an injured bounty hunter named Elden (Gigandet). Hoping to share in the reward, they nurse Elden back to health and help him stalk his prey, Grimes. But as Nora and Alice both develop feelings for Elden, no one notices that Grimes is now on their tail, and the hunters become the hunted. But before we dive into our conversations with Chantelle, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film, music, or movie collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here is my conversation with Chantelle. TWO SINNERS AND A MULE is currently available on VOD Enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to another episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we have a very special guest joining us: the immensely talented actor, Ethan Suplee. Renowned for his incredible performances in films like "Remember the Titans" and "American History X," as well as his memorable roles in television series such as "My Name is Earl," Ethan Suplee has become a true force to be reckoned with in the world of acting. Today, I have the honor of diving deep into his latest collaboration with Nick Cassavetes, a powerful and disturbing film titled GOD IS A BULLET. GOD IS A BULLET follows vice detective Bob Hightower (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) as he searches for his kidnapped daughter. Hightower finds his ex-wife murdered by a satanic cult and his daughter kidnapped by those same cultists. Hightower eventually gets fed up with the official investigation and quits the force. In order to track them down, he joins forces with their only female escapee, Case Hardin (Maika Monroe). The two go undercover in a world of violence and high stakes for their own reasons: Hightower needs to find his daughter, and Hardin needs to get closure on her time as the cult's captive. But before we dive into our conversation with Ethan, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here's my conversation with Ethan about GOD IS A BULLET. The film is currently in theaters. . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to another episode of The Following Films Podcast! I'm your host, Chris Maynard and today I'm joined by director Sean O'Reilly to discuss his latest film, Heroes of the Golden Masks. The film features Patton Oswalt, Ron Perlman, and in his final performance, the late Christopher Plummer. Inspired by ancient bronze masks discovered on an archaeological site in the late ‘80s, director Sean O'Reilly's adventure-packed animated treat centers on Charlie, a wise-cracking, homeless, American orphan who is magically transported to an ancient Chinese kingdom where a colorful team of superheroes need his help to defend the city from a brutal conqueror. Charlie joins the heroes, and secretly schemes to steal the priceless golden masks that grant them their powers. But before we dive into our conversation with Sean,, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your (kids, horror, art house, drama, or comedy) film collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here's my conversation with Sean about Heroes of the Golden Masks. The film is currently on VOD. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to another episode of The Following Films Podcast! I'm your host, Chris Maynard and today I'm joined by director Joshua Caldwell to discuss his latest film, MENDING THE LINE. In the film, a wounded veteran (played by Sinqua Walls) returns to the States still carrying the demons of war, hauntingly disturbed by the everyday expectations of friendships and love interests. While in Livingston, Montana, he meets Ike (played by Brian Cox), a surly, headstrong fly-fisherman more than twice his age, and Lucy (Mattfeld), a talented photographer turned librarian who reads aloud to veterans, both damaged in their own way. While getting treatment for his wounds, both physical and psychological, we follow a man who wants only to re-enlist, to have something to die for. But the real challenge is finding something to live for. But before we dive into our conversation with Josh,, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film collection be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to another episode of the Following Films Podcast! Today, we have a special guest who has taken the literary world by storm with his "Battle For Forever" series.  I'm thrilled to be joined by  best-selling author Edward Savio, whose latest novel, LEAGUE OF AULD from the Battle For Forever series, is now available. The audiobook is narrated by none other than the iconic Ray Porter, known for his unforgettable portrayal of the ultimate DC villain, 'Darkseid,' in Zach Snyder's Justice League. The combination of Savio's gripping storytelling and Porter's pitch perfect narration promises an immersive experience like no other. But before we dive into our conversation with Edward, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the creative arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film/music/or book collection, be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven't head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Welcome to another episode of the Following Films Podcast! In today's installment, we dive headfirst into the realm of true crime as we unravel the mysteries surrounding the intriguing docu-series, "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace." I'm your host Chris Maynard, and I couldn't be more excited to be joined by our special guest, legal expert Beth Karas. Beth has an extensive background in covering high-profile trials and has become a trusted voice in the true crime community.  "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is a thought-provoking and controversial docu-series that delves into the puzzling story of a young girl whose true identity and age have been called into question. In this episode we take a look at the complex web of evidence, testimonies, and legal proceedings that surround Natalia Grace's case. Before we dive into our conversation, I want to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is not just a bookstore; it's a community of book lovers, collectors, and enthusiasts. With their extensive selection of new and used books, movies, music, and more, Bookmans is a treasure trove for anyone seeking intellectual adventures. We appreciate their support in bringing you this episode.  If you'd like to support the Following Films Podcast one of the simplest ways you can do it, is by following the show on Spotify. It really does help! If you'd like to become a financial supporter of the show, check the show notes and click the support us link. "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" is currently available on ID. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the Following Films podcast. Today I'm joined by director Michael Neelsen (Last Day at Lambeau Field) to discuss his documentary film BEYOND HUMAN NATURE BEYOND HUMAN NATURE explores the conflict that arises from mankind's inherent need to make sense of the world and his limited abilities to do so. Is it possible to be completely committed to the truth while being unable to see it? Can the pursuit of truth become an end in itself, preventing us from progressing further? Is the truth inherently elusive? These and other questions will be addressed in a first-person account of the Tom Monfils murder investigation in 1992-1995 and its contentious aftermath. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect with the show, the best place to find us online is at followingfilms.com or on Twitter by following @followingfilms.  Please leave us a review and follow the show on Spotify. It really does help!!! Following Films is one of the top 15 Independent Film Podcasts according to FeedSpot!!!! Thank you all for making this happen!!! Check out the list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/independent_film_podcasts/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I'm joined by 'That's Our Time' director Alex Backes. The film will screen at this years Panic Film Festival. That's Our Time stars Marque Richardson (Dear White People, Unprisoned, True Blood) as Danny and Debra Wilson (MadTV) as Dr. Miller. In the film, Danny is unable to make connections with the people in his life. Now his sympathetic therapist tries to help him realize that it's more important to focus on the time you have left than the time you've already spent. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. ‘That's Our Time' will screen on Friday, April 14 at 8:30PM in person. Virtual tickets are also available at: https://panicfilmfest.com/attend/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I'm joined by legendary director Uwe Boll. I had Boll on the show to discuss his  return to filmmaking after a self-imposed early retirement. We also discuss what a pain in the ass it is to shoot car scenes, the pleasures of shooting in NYC, and I look for some recommendations on where to find some authentic German cuisine.  Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I'm joined by the directing and writing team Lucy McKendrick & Charlie Polinger of F*CK ME, RICHARD, which world premiered this week at SXSW. Recovering from a broken leg, Sally begins a phone relationship with Richard — a much-needed intimacy boost in her dreary haze of crushing loneliness and painkillers. They talk nonstop and fall head over heels. Things get kind of sketchy when Richard starts asking for money to pay for his mom's “medical bills.” But Sally has some secrets of her own, and nothing is as it seems in this phone-sex-fueled psychodrama about the sick thrill of a good old-fashioned scam. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

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Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I'm joined by director Remy Grillo to discuss his film THE RESURRECTION OF CHARLES MANSON. The film stars Frank Grillo and is currently available on VOD. The film is centered on a young couple who create an audition tape for an up-and-coming Charles Manson film. However, when they choose an eclectic desert Airbnb as the perfect backdrop, the dark events of the audition material slowly slip into their reality as they find themselves intertwined in an occult leader's sinister plot. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect with the show, the best place to find us online is at followingfilms.com or on Twitter by following @followingfilms. Please leave us a review and follow the show on Spotify. It really does help!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I'm joined by writer director Michael Maren to discuss his film A Little White Lie. The film stars Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson, and Zach Braff. A Little White Lie is about a handyman with the same name as a famous writer who is mistakenly invited to a literary festival and is overwhelmingly welcomed but is exposed as an imposter when the real writer arrives. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect with the show, the best place to find us online is at followingfilms.com or on Twitter by following @followingfilms. Please leave us a review and follow the show on Spotify. It really does help!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I'm joined by cinematographer Jesse Feldman. I had him on the show to discuss his work on the AMC series INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE. All episodes of season one are currently available to stream on AMC+. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect with the show, the best place to find us online is at followingfilms.com or on Twitter by following @followingfilms. Please leave us a review and follow the show on Spotify. It really does help!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, Chris is joined by Phoenix Film Festival director Jason Carney. The festival will run from March 23rd - April 2nd. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect with the show, the best place to find us online is at followingfilms.com or on Twitter by following @followingfilms. Please leave us a review and follow the show on Spotify. It really does help!!! For more information about the Phoenix Film Festival including the full lineup and to purchase passes go to phoenixfilmfestival.com. Hope you enjoy the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I'm joined by Anthony Rapp and Vivian Kerr. I had them on the show to discuss their collaboration on the new film Scrap. Vivan wrote,directed, and co-stared in the film alongside Anthony. The film will have its premier at this year's Cinejoy film festival on Wednesday March 1st at 6:50 PM MT. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect with the show, the best place to find us online is at followingfilms.com or on Twitter by following @followingfilms. Please leave us a review and follow the show on Spotify. It really does help!!! For more information about the screening go to: https://creatics.org/create/cinejoy/premiere/more-info/268519/SCRAP Hope you enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, Chris is joined by Hopper Penn to discuss his work in the film DEVIL'S PEAK. In the film, Penn co-stars with Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Wright, and Jackie Earle Haley. The film is a tense family thriller set in the Appalachian Mountains where a local crime lord (Thornton) controls his family and his business with violence. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect with the show, the best place to find us online is at followingfilms.com or on Twitter by following @followingfilms. Please leave us a review and follow the show on Spotify. It really does help!!! DEVIL'S PEAK is currently in theatres and on-demand. Hope you enjoy the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Thank you for listening to the Following Films podcast! Today I'm joined by director/writer Johannes Grenzfurthner to discuss his latest project MASKING THRESHOLD. Frustrated by a constant ringing in his ears, a paranoid data analyst documents his obsessive attempts to cure his own debilitating tinnitus through a series of home experiments conducted in a make-shift lab. But as his research becomes increasingly dark and macabre, a horrifying secret behind his maddening condition is revealed with a potential cure more sinister than he could have ever imagined. A deeply philosophical horror film inspired by Lovecraftian weird fiction and cosmicism, MASKING THRESHOLD takes us on an unsettling journey into the paranoia of the human mind to reveal the disastrous consequences of the relentless pursuit of knowledge. MASKING THRESHOLD will be in select theaters today September 30th and available on Digital October 7th. Big thanks to Fort Worth for the closing song and to Bookmans for sponsoring the show. I will be hosting a True Crime Trivia night at the Bookmans NW location in Tucson on October 14th. For all the details go to https://bookmans.com/event-directory/ If you would like to support the Following Films podcast please go to https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe Enjoy the show!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

What Josiah Saw is the third feature from American filmmaker Vincent Grashaw (Coldwater, And Then I Go) and world premiered to high praise at the 2021 Fantasia Film Festival and went on to win awards at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Screamfest, and more. In What Josiah Saw, after two decades, a damaged family reunites at their remote farmhouse, where they confront long-buried secrets and sins of the past. The film stars Robert Patrick (The Terminator), Nick Stahl (Sin City), Scott Haze (Child of God) and Kelli Garner (Lars And The Real Girl). Today I'm joined by Vincent to discuss his work on WHAT JOSIAH SAW. The film is currently streaming on SHUDDER. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring the show and to Fort Worth for letting me use their song at the end. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

George Jung, the drug smuggler immortalized by Johnny Depp in “Blow,” left Weymouth for California in the late '60s with pennies in his pocket, two cases of Budweiser in the backseat and his best pal riding shotgun. Forty years – and four prison stints later – Jung returned to visit his boyhood home at 30 Abigail Adams Circle. He was unsure if neighbors would throw rocks or tell him to “politely leave town.” Jung's homecoming can be seen in the documentary “Boston George,” which charts his improbable journey from Patriot Ledger newsboy to Weymouth High football star to cocaine trafficker for Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel. Subtitled “Famous Without the Fortune,” the documentary's first two episodes premiere Friday, July 22, on Fandor, with one episode per week each successive Friday. Cinedigm will make each episode available on demand the next day. Today I'm joined by Chris Chesson and Georgette Angelos to discuss their work on BOSTON GEORGE: FAMOUS WITHOUT THE FORTUNE. This episode is sponsored by Bookmans. If you would like to support the Following Films Podacst please go to https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 56, As we continue to live in the face of our global triple threat: climate, conflict and pandemics, it is essential that leaders set the pace and build resiliency within their businesses. This episode is a deep dive into that process for a Tucson, Arizona icon, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange. Click […]

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I'm joined by Jocelin Donahue to discuss her latest film OFFSEASON. The film is about a woman who quickly returns to the isolated offshore island where her late mother is buried after receiving a mysterious letter that her mother's gravesite has been vandalized. When she arrives, she discovers that the island is closing for the offseason with the bridges raised until Spring, leaving her stranded. One strange interaction with the local townspeople after another, She soon realizes that something is not quite right in this small town. She must unveil the mystery behind her mother's troubled past in order to make it out alive. OFFSEASON will be In Select Theaters, On Demand and Digital: March 11 Thank you to Bookmans for sponsoring the show and Fort Worth for letting me use their song at the end --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

*Please note that many products linked are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* Oh, y'all! We are super pumped about this episode. Reading is near and dear to us, but book clubs make reading even better! Join us as we chat with Amy Allen Clark about book clubs and the benefits for moms, working, homeschooling, or anything! You'll get some tips and suggestions along with some Homeschooling Moments of the Week, ways to make the topic personal, and encouragement. You may also hear Project Hail Mary a few times! Enjoy Season 2, Episode 13 now. Amy Allen Clark of MomAdvice.com 1:43 Homeschooling Moments of the Week 3:45 Betsy Jenkins guest Bookend Homeschoolers S2E2 4:07 Bookmans in Flagstaff 4:13 Jurassic Park 5:08 Topic Talk: Book Clubs for us? 5:42 Amy on Bookstagram Book Gang on MomAdvice 8:08 Mom Advice Book Club 10:13 Benefits of being in a book club 11:45 Tips to being in a book club 14:22 Hamnet Spotify Playlist (yeah, yeah… Amy didn't mention a specific one, but I couldn't pass this chance up!) 22:06 Leave the World Behind 23:58 The Midnight Library 24:01Project Hail Mary 26:00 A Cup of Joe blog 26:04 Article club idea! 28:00 Hamnet (Hi, Liz! My precious Hamnet Pusher) 28:01 Harry's Trees 28:44 Make It Personal: Near Bookends 30:04 The high bar set by Rachel's first book club 30:36 What Rachel walked away with from being a part of her first book chat 33:05 Make it Personal: Far Bookends 33:37 Take This With You: Mindy (benefits of daily reading time) 34:16 Take This With You: Rachel (personal pizzas) Bookend Homeschoolers on Instagram Mindy at gratefulforgrace Rachel at colemountainhomeschool Amy Allen Clark on IG momadvice and at Mom Advice.com Our Zazzle store!

Today my guest is Harry Greenberger, the director and writer behind HERE AFTER. The film is a dark fantasy-comedy about searching for love in the afterlife and acts as something of a rorschach test. Depending on how you feel about love, death, and existential dread will greatly impact how you react to this film. It would be easy to see the film as a simple rom-com but I genuinely feel that film has far more on its mind. I highly recommend you check it out this Friday 7/23 when it will be available on VOD. Thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring the show, Footnanny for helping rub my wifes feet, and to Fort Worth for the closing song. I hope you enjoy the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Courtney Gains is an actor best known for his work in films such as Children of the Corn (1984), Back to the Future (1985), Can't Buy Me Love (1987), Colors (1988), The 'Burbs (1989) and Memphis Belle (1990). Some of his recent credits include Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness (2009). In addition to his film work, Gains has guest-starred on several notable television shows including Seinfeld (1989) Tales from the Crypt (1989), ER (1994), JAG (1995) Charmed (1998), Alias (2001) "My Name Is Earl" (2005), Bones , and The Middle Gains has also worked as an acting coach and a musician. We discuss his band Ripple Street, his solo acoustic work, acting, Stanislavski, geeking out over Bruce Dern, and his latest project Queen Bees that is currently available on VOD. I had a great time chatting with Courtney and hope that his talk of retirement is just talk and if you look at his IMDB there is no sign of him slowing down. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring the show and thanks to Fort Worth for the song at the end. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I'm joined by legendary character actor Kevin Corrigan to discuss his latest film SCENES FROM AN EMPTY CHURCH. You might know Kevin from his work in GOODFELLAS, TRUE ROMANCE, THE DEPARTED, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, and the woefully underrated RESULTS. SCENES FROM AN EMPTY CHURCH takes place in NYC at the height of the pandemic and focuses on two priests who open their church doors to those seeking salvation during the most isolating of times. From the commonplace to the truly metaphysical, their visitors reflect the full spectrum of personal crises of spirituality. Throughout their encounters with the city's sweetest, wildest and weirdest, the two priests learn the importance of connection, empathy and open-mindedness. While the film takes place in the pandemic, it's not ABOUT the pandemic. It's about asking questions and listening, it's about the importance of fellowship in difficult times. The characters in the film wrestle with universal questions that we have been asking since our earliest days. In that way, I feel like SCENES FROM AN EMPTY CHURCH will be the kind of film that audiences will discover for years to come. SCENES FROM AN EMPTY CHURCH will be in theatres and VOD on Friday July 2nd. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring the show. And thanks to Fort Worth for letting me use the song at the end. If you'd like to support the podcast, become a subscriber today and you'll get access to; all of our new episodes days before non-subscribers, archived episodes over 6 months old, and exclusive content just go to https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe Enjoy the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Thank you for listening to the Following Films podcast. Today my guest is Jayson Crothers. I had Jayson on the show to discuss his work on the hit Freeform series Cruel Summer. The show is told over three summers in the 1990s and is about a girl who goes missing and another who mysteriously takes over her life. We also discuss our shared love of Battlestar Galactica and Jayson convinces me to take the plunge on 300+ episodes of Supernatural…. Well dip my toes in at the very least. We had some technical issues the first time we recorded so you will notice an abrupt ending in the first half of our conversation. I could have spliced the two pieces together and made the episode feel like it all took place at once but there were about 4 days in between the two halves that had a slightly different feel. I'd prefer to expose the warts and put out a more honest representation of our conversations. Or I'm lazy and all the “honesty” nonsense is a way to justify my hatred of the editing process. And yet another reason I'd make a terrible filmmaker. If you'd like to support the podcast, become a subscriber today and you'll get access to; all of our new episodes days before non-subscribers, archived episodes over 6 months old, and exclusive content just go to https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe Big thanks to Jayson for taking the time to speak with me, twice!!! Also thanks to Fort Worth for letting me use the song at the end and Bookmans for sponsoring it!!! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I'm Joined by the director of God Exists Her Name is Petrunya. The film is based on a true story. It takes place in Stip, a small town in Macedonia. Every 19th of January for the holiday of Epiphany, the throwing of the cross event takes place in almost all the Orthodox world of Eastern Europe. The local priest throws a wooden cross into the river and hundreds of men dive after it. Good fortune and prosperity are guaranteed to the man who retrieves it. This time, the young woman Petrunya dives into the water on a whim and manages to grab the cross before the others. Her competitors are furious, the local population as well as religious establishments are outraged as women aren't allowed to take part in the ritual. All hell breaks loose, but Petrunya holds her ground. The next day, in an interview to the local television station she encourages more women to jump for the cross in the future. She is labelled by the population as a "crazy/disturbed/troubled" young woman. God Exists Her Name is Petrunya will be in theatres and virtual cinemas on June 25th. If you happen to live in NY or LA try to see this in a theatre, obviously if you are comfortable, if you have your shot and haven't been to the cinema in awhile I can't think of a better way to jump back in. If not check out the show notes for a link to a full list if theatres http://www.1844entertainment.com/petrunya/ If you'd like to support the podcast, become a subscriber today and you'll get access to; all of our new episodes days before non-subscribers, archived episodes over 6 months old, and exclusive content just go to https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring the show and to Fort Worth for letting us use the song at the end. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mika Boorem is an actress, screenwriter, and director. She is best known for her work in THE PATRIOT, ALONG CAME A SPIDER, BLUE CRUSH, and the often overlooked John Carpenter gem THE WARD. I had Mika on the show to discuss her latest film Hollywood.con, that she directed, wrote, and stars in. We also talk about her hometown and my current residence Tucson AZ, our shared love of John Carpenter, and the importance of asking for favors when you are making an independent film. If you'd like to support the podcast, become a subscriber today and you'll get access to; all of our new episodes days before non-subscribers, archived episodes over 6 months old, and exclusive content just go to https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring the show and to Fort Worth for letting us use the song at the end. Enjoy the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

DANIEL KRAUS is a New York Times bestselling author. His posthumous collaboration with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero, The Living Dead, was acclaimed by The New York Times and The Washington Post. Kraus's The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch was named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s Top 10 Books of the Year. With Guillermo del Toro, he co-authored The Shape of Water, based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro, Kraus co-authored Trollhunters, which was adapted into the Emmy-winning Netflix series. Kraus has won a Scribe Award, two Odyssey Awards (for both Rotters and Scowler) and has been a Library Guild selection, YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, Bram Stoker finalist, and more. Kraus's work has been translated into over 25 languages. He lives with his wife in Chicago. Visit him at danielkraus.com. I had Daniel on the show to discuss THE LIVING DEAD and George Romeros's lost film THE AMUSEMENT PARK that will debut on Shudder in early June. This episode is sponsored by Bookmans. Become a subscriber!!! https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After guest-starring roles on TV shows Medium and 90210, Paige made her feature film debut as Sue O'Malley in the 2009 comedy Adventureland, which opened to critical praise. She then followed with a lead role on the web series stalkTALK, and starring roles in the indie comedies Virgin Alexander and Cheesecake Casserole, as well as the psychological thriller The Employer opposite Malcolm McDowell. I had Paige on the show to discuss her latest film Hollywood.con that's currently available on VOD. We also discuss her role in the Nickelodeon series The Astronauts and what life could look like in a post-pandemic world. This episode is sponsored by Bookmans. Become a subscriber today and you'll get access to; all of our new episodes days before non-subscribers, archived episodes over 6 months old, and exclusive content https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today my guest is Director of Photography, Frank Barrera. I had him on the show to discuss his most recent feature Together Together which was directed by Nikole Beckwith and stars Ed Helms and Patti Harrison. It had its premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival in Dramatic Competition which was then followed by a nationwide theatrical release. We also discuss some of the more recent projects he has shot including Seasons 7 and 8 of Reno 911! and Rob Riggle’s Ski Master Academy. Currently, he is in pre-production on the Reno 911! feature film for Paramount Plus and OUTPOST a horror film set on a mountain top in Idaho directed by Joe Lo Truglio. And finally Frank convinces me that Paul Scheer is the nicest man working in Hollywood. Thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring the show and to Fort Worth for letting me use the song at the end. If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, if you hate it, what are you doing here? You should fill your life with things you love unless the "you" in question is a relative of mine, in that case, yes I am still doing this, and I know how lucky I am to have married my wife. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Today my guest is Arvi Ragu, the visionary filmmaker behind the new film CEREBRUM To make ends meet, Tom signs on as a guinea pig at a home-based lab, but when he commits a crime he cannot remember, he must risk his own sanity to reveal the truth. Cerebrum looks at what could happen if our memories were digitized as backups and used to restore them if they ever fail. But more importantly, the film is about a broken relationship between a father and son, and how they find a common cause to come together to understand and love each other Cerebrum will be available On Demand May 4, 2021. If you’d like to purchase a FOLLOWING FILMS t-shirt, coffee mug, or sticker, go to followingfilms.com for the details. Another way you can show your support is by leaving a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/following-films-podcast/id1507624430 Thanks to Fort Worth for letting us use the song at the end and thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring the show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Today I'm joined by editor Jeff Groth to discuss his work on CHERRY, JOKER, and COMMUNITY. “Cherry” follows the wild journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances. Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name, “Cherry” features Tom Holland in the title role as an unhinged character who drifts from dropping out of college to serving in Iraq as an Army medic and is only anchored by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo). When Cherry returns home a war hero, he battles the demons of undiagnosed PTSD and spirals into drug addiction, surrounding himself with a menagerie of depraved misfits. Draining his finances, Cherry turns to bank robbing to fund his addiction, shattering his relationship with Emily along the way. Brought to the screen in bold, gritty fashion by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, “Cherry” is a darkly humorous, unflinching coming-of-age story of a man on a universal quest for purpose and human connection. “Cherry” will premiere in select theaters on February 26, 2021 and globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 12, 2021. Thank you to Bookmans for sponsoring the show. If you'd like to show your support by purchasing a Following Films t-shirt, coffee mug, bumper sticker, or phone case go to our official Tee Public store https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19698982-following-films --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

Today my guest is Shatara Michelle Ford the writer, director, and producer of TEST PATTERN. Part psychological horror, part realist drama, TEST PATTERN unfolds against the backdrop of national discussions around inequitable health care and policing, the #MeToo movement, and race in America. The film follows an interracial couple whose rock-solid relationship is put to the test when Renesha, a Black woman played by Brittany S. Hall, is sexually assaulted. Her white boyfriend (Will Brill) insistently pursues a rape kit and is met with medical and administrative incompetence at every turn. The film analyzes the effects of the systemic factors and social conditioning women face when navigating sex and consent within the American patriarchy, along with exploring institutional racism from a Black female point of view. To purchase tickets for a virtual screening of TEST PATTERN go to loftcinema.org. This episode is made possible by a sponsorship from Bookmans. Please review this episode wherever you can, it really does help. Thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

A fun weekend spent with friends with thrifting and movies and work

Tucson based artist Linus Schief is on the podcast to discuss the Venn diagram of her current work that includes nuns, basketball and eggs. You can follow Linus on instagram at @yolkjammer Thank you to KXCI for providing studio space and as always, thank you to my sponsor Bookmans.

Sean Feeney is a long time fan of the game of basketball and happens to be the President of Bookman's Entertainment Exchange, the company that sponsors this podcast! With a background in film criticism, his way of thinking about and approaching sports is a near to perfect fit for Dear Adam Silver. For this episode, we did a deep dive on two NBA games from last week, the Houston Rockets vs. the Atlanta Hawks and the Denver Nuggets vs. the Dallas Mavericks. We unpacked the aesthetic choices that were made by individuals and the teams throughout the games and talked through why we like the visual style of basketball that we do. Thanks so much to Sean for joining the podcast! I am looking forward to many more collaborations with Bookmans in the future. For more information about Bookmans, please visit www.bookmans.com. Here are links to two recently written pieces that I recommend in the introduction of this episode about David Stern, the long time commissioner of the NBA who recently passed away. https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/1/3/21049035/david-stern-life-dan-klores-remembers https://www.thenation.com/article/david-stern/

Were looking forward to a fun weekend this Nov 1st. 2nd and 3rd so I wanted to talk to Ed the Game Manager of Tucson Comic-Con about the fun weekend of gaming coming up this weekend!   Well be getting our GAME ON at #TCC! Join us for hours of fun and excitement in our game room with RPGs , tabletop games and the free Arcade games!   Join in the Pop Culture For All at #TucsonComicConNov. 1-3, 2019 at the Tucson Convention Center To host a Game atTucsonComic-Con go to tinyurl.com/tcc19game orhttps://register.growtix.com/games/submission/Tucson_Comic_Con_2019   This year the Cons Game room is open from:Fri 3pm-10pmSat 10am-midnightSun 10am-5pm   "WE ARE MILITANTY ENCLUSIVE"   Find everything Tucson Comic-Con here at https://www.tucsoncomic-con.com/ Thank you Bookmans for sponsoring the gaming room: https://bookmans.com/ Thank youAmazing Descovries for letting us record at your store  https://www.amazingmtg.com/ Please check out Extra Life at https://www.extra-life.org/ Our favorite Gaming Con RinCon: http://rincongames.com/   Join in the Pop Culture For All at #TucsonComicConNov. 1-3, 2019 at the Tucson Convention Center To host a Game atTucsonComic-Con go to tinyurl.com/tcc19game orhttps://register.growtix.com/games/submission/Tucson_Comic_Con_2019

Were looking forward to a fun weekend this Nov 1st. 2nd and 3rd so I wanted to talk to Ed the Game Manager of Tucson Comic-Con about the fun weekend of gaming coming up this weekend!   Well be getting our GAME ON at #TCC! Join us for hours of fun and excitement in our game room with RPGs , tabletop games and the free Arcade games!   Join in the Pop Culture For All at #TucsonComicConNov. 1-3, 2019 at the Tucson Convention Center To host a Game atTucsonComic-Con go to tinyurl.com/tcc19game orhttps://register.growtix.com/games/submission/Tucson_Comic_Con_2019   This year the Cons Game room is open from:Fri 3pm-10pmSat 10am-midnightSun 10am-5pm   "WE ARE MILITANTY ENCLUSIVE"   Find everything Tucson Comic-Con here at https://www.tucsoncomic-con.com/ Thank you Bookmans for sponsoring the gaming room: https://bookmans.com/ Thank youAmazing Descovries for letting us record at your store  https://www.amazingmtg.com/ Please check out Extra Life at https://www.extra-life.org/ Our favorite Gaming Con RinCon: http://rincongames.com/   Join in the Pop Culture For All at #TucsonComicConNov. 1-3, 2019 at the Tucson Convention Center To host a Game atTucsonComic-Con go to tinyurl.com/tcc19game orhttps://register.growtix.com/games/submission/Tucson_Comic_Con_2019

Kaytee is chatting with her bookish friend, Jessica Howard, this week while Meredith celebrates her birthday! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host: a meta podcast moment in which Jess hears herself mentioned on the podcast, and a dentist/book overlap that will leave you scratching your head! Next, we’ll remind you about our Bookshelf Thomasville coupon code for you: CURRENTLYLOVING will get you 10% off from our friends over there through the month of August! One more week for this fun code! Moving forward, we discuss our current reads for the week. We’re stuffing some extra titles into this segment this week, because we just couldn’t help ourselves. We’ve got an update for you on our Slow But Steady reads as well. We’re also shouting out a few readers and their own Slow But Steady reads. Have you told us about yours yet? For our deep dive, Jessica and I chat about what it’s like to work at Bookmans in Tucson, AZ. She has lots of fun stories to share, some that make you go hmmm, and some interesting behind-the-scenes book review talk that you’ll love! Finally, this week, we finish with The Book that we’d like to press into your hands, readers. We’ve got a favorite author that doesn’t get enough love and a Southern novel that’s anything but slow. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  . . . . . 1:35 - Season 1, Episode 42 of Currently Reading 3:12 - The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry 3:26 - The Giver (quartet) by Lois Lowry 4:21 - Dark Age by Pierce Brown 4:27 - Red Rising by Pierce Brown 4:41 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 5:41 - Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enwright 5:49 - The Saturdays (Melendy Quartet) by Elizabeth Enright 5:54 - Four Story Mistake (Melendy Quartet) by Elizabeth Enright 6:03 - Return to Gone-Away by Elizabeth Enwright 7:26 - Fingersmith by Sarah Waters 7:43 - Season 1, Episode 14 with Amy Allen Clark 9:36 - The Long Call by Ann Cleeves 9:47 - Raven Black (The Shetland Books) by Ann Cleeves 9:54 - The Crow Trap (Vera Books) by Ann Cleeves 11:45 - Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren 13:28 - The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone 13:45 - Imitation Game (movie) 15:30 - The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal 15:38 - Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal 19:32 - The Wondering Years by Knox McCoy 20:08 - Savor by Shauna Niequist 20:37 - North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell 21:11 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King 21:23 - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 21:27 - Serial Reader App 21:46 - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 22:26 - Bookman’s Entertainment Exchange 24:20 - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo 28:14 - Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman 28:31 - Lord of the Wings by Donna Andrews 28:34 - Gone Gull by Donna Andrews 31:42 - Shelf Awareness 34:38 - NetGalley 37:31 - Frederica by Georgette Heyer 37:33 - The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer 38:26 - The Conqueror: A Novel of William the Conqueror by Georgette Heyer 38:27 - My Lord John by Georgette Heyer 41:49 - The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson 43:35 - Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson 45:00 - Find Jessica: @howjessreads on Twitter, Instagram, and Litsy, or Quirky Bookworm on Facebook *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

Up coming Tucson Events: Bookmans Post Apocalyptic fair September 17th! Learn these terms:  Post apocalyptic Wastelander apocalyptic fiction A boy and his dog Mad Max Damnation Ally End of Days www.facebook.com/groups/theeod Wasteland Weekend www.facebook.com/wastelandweekend Tucson Steampunk Society www.facebook.com/TucsonSteampunkSociety Constant Con www.facebook.com/ConstantConHQ http://bookmans.com/

Up coming Tucson Events: Bookmans Post Apocalyptic fair September 17th! Learn these terms:  Post apocalyptic Wastelander apocalyptic fiction A boy and his dog Mad Max Damnation Ally End of Days www.facebook.com/groups/theeod Wasteland Weekend www.facebook.com/wastelandweekend Tucson Steampunk Society www.facebook.com/TucsonSteampunkSociety Constant Con www.facebook.com/ConstantConHQ http://bookmans.com/

For the First 11 minutes I'm being Zombified by the Tucsn Zombies! If you'd like to see the transformation check it i out in super fast time lapse here:https://youtu.be/sNxYIG7u0WcGreat shout outs for BookMans, Tucson Comicon, Tucson Zombies, Hector Ceniceroes (Great Artist!), JE Gurley (Zombie novel Author and Dr Zom. B.) and the Chemis-tea girls!Also October 10th the Mos Eisley chapter of the Rebel legion will be at Bookmans 11am-3pm for the Official Bookmans Star wars event that's going to be HUGE!Ice Station ZombieChemis-Tea GirlsDickens TeaTucson ComiconBookmansWild Wild West Con!Tucson Steampunk Society More pictures can be found on our Facebook page

For the First 11 minutes I'm being Zombified by the Tucsn Zombies! If you'd like to see the transformation check it i out in super fast time lapse here:https://youtu.be/sNxYIG7u0WcGreat shout outs for BookMans, Tucson Comicon, Tucson Zombies, Hector Ceniceroes (Great Artist!), JE Gurley (Zombie novel Author and Dr Zom. B.) and the Chemis-tea girls!Also October 10th the Mos Eisley chapter of the Rebel legion will be at Bookmans 11am-3pm for the Official Bookmans Star wars event that's going to be HUGE!Ice Station ZombieChemis-Tea GirlsDickens TeaTucson ComiconBookmansWild Wild West Con!Tucson Steampunk Society More pictures can be found on our Facebook page

For the First 11 minutes I'm being Zombified by the Tucsn Zombies! If you'd like to see the transformation check it i out in super fast time lapse here:https://youtu.be/sNxYIG7u0WcGreat shout outs for BookMans, Tucson Comicon, Tucson Zombies, Hector Ceniceroes (Great Artist!), JE Gurley (Zombie novel Author and Dr Zom. B.) and the Chemis-tea girls!Also October 10th the Mos Eisley chapter of the Rebel legion will be at Bookmans 11am-3pm for the Official Bookmans Star wars event that's going to be HUGE!Ice Station ZombieChemis-Tea GirlsDickens TeaTucson ComiconBookmansWild Wild West Con!Tucson Steampunk Society More pictures can be found on our Facebook page