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“For me, I don't know how you could not make [a script] personal. I think drama allows you to hide how personal it is. I think that's kind of what I like about writing in the genre space. On the outside looking in, it just looks like a big action movie. It doesn't look like a personal story. But there are personal elements like my mom was a working mom as well. And so that's why you have Kyra in the movie who has to come back to her son because she's been working to protect him. That's a very personal thing… but you would never assume that it's a personal story because it's wrapped up in the action,” says Leon Chills, co-writer of the new film Shadow Force, about writing action from a very personal point of view. On today's episode, we talk with director/co-writer Joe Carnahan and co-writer Leon Chills about the new action flick Shadow Force that puts a family at the center of the action. With a bounty on their heads, Kyra (Kerry Washington) and Isaac (Omar Sy) must go on the run with their young son (Jahleel Kamara) to avoid their former employer, a unit of shadow ops that has been sent to kill them. Carnahan and Chills talk about the challenges of writing action set pieces and the power of giving the story emotional weight. We also discuss trying to push the boundaries of the action genre to invent set pieces that are fresh and inventive, and writing action scenes on the page that are compact and concise. “As an older writer and doing it as long as I have, I'll tell screenwriters, if I see four or five lines of scene description, I'm telling you, do it in two. Do it in one. Let people spend 40 minutes reading your script. No more. You know what I mean? Get through it with that kind of economy. If you've ever read M. Night Shyamalan's Sixth Sense script – it's an absolute masterclass in how to do that. Just so sparse and beautiful and pitch perfect the way that things are written,” says Carnahan. To learn more about action writing and hear more advice, listen to the podcast.
The Studio, now streaming on Apple TV+, joins a storied tradition of Hollywood turning the camera on itself, yet it stands out as a testament to the industry's storytelling prowess. This series exemplifies the creative strength of modern television, blending sharp wit with incisive commentary. Seth Rogen, who stars in and co-created the show, reaffirms his place as one of today's most compelling storytellers. His ability to weave humor with heartfelt narrative demands attention, marking The Studio as a must-watch and Rogen as a creative force to follow closely. Those who brought The Studio to The Film Buff. Main Cast: Seth Rogen as Matt Remick (head of Continental Studios) Catherine O'Hara as Patty Leigh (former studio head, Matt's mentor) Ike Barinholtz as Sal Seperstein (Matt's colleague and best friend) Kathryn Hahn as Maya (head of marketing at Continental Studios) Chase Sui Wonders as Quinn (creative executive, Matt's assistant) Bryan Cranston as Griffin Mill (CEO of Continental Studios, guest star) Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Petra (Matt's secretary, guest star) Dewayne Perkins as Tyler (marketing team member, guest star) Rebecca Hall as Linda (Matt's girlfriend, pediatric oncologist) Notable Guest Stars (Appearing as Themselves or in Cameo Roles): Martin Scorsese Anthony Mackie Charlize Theron Zack Snyder Zoë Kravitz Ice Cube Paul Dano Zac Efron Quinta Brunson Ziwe Greta Lee Adam Scott Ron Howard Ted Sarandos Antony Starr Aaron Sorkin Devon Bostick Steve Buscemi Lil Rel Howery Peter Berg David Krumholtz Nicholas Stoller Matt Belloni (voice cameo) Key Crew: Seth Rogen (Creator, Co-Writer, Co-Director, Executive Producer) Evan Goldberg (Creator, Co-Writer, Co-Director, Executive Producer) Peter Huyck (Creator, Executive Producer) Alex Gregory (Creator, Executive Producer) Frida Perez (Creator, Executive Producer) James Weaver (Executive Producer) Alex McAtee (Executive Producer) Josh Fagen (Executive Producer) Production Companies: Point Grey Pictures Lionsgate Television
The Studio, now streaming on Apple TV+, joins a storied tradition of Hollywood turning the camera on itself, yet it stands out as a testament to the industry's storytelling prowess. This series exemplifies the creative strength of modern television, blending sharp wit with incisive commentary. Seth Rogen, who stars in and co-created the show, reaffirms his place as one of today's most compelling storytellers. His ability to weave humor with heartfelt narrative demands attention, marking The Studio as a must-watch and Rogen as a creative force to follow closely.Those who brought The Studio to The Film Buff. Main Cast:Seth Rogen as Matt Remick (head of Continental Studios)Catherine O'Hara as Patty Leigh (former studio head, Matt's mentor)Ike Barinholtz as Sal Seperstein (Matt's colleague and best friend)Kathryn Hahn as Maya (head of marketing at Continental Studios)Chase Sui Wonders as Quinn (creative executive, Matt's assistant)Bryan Cranston as Griffin Mill (CEO of Continental Studios, guest star)Keyla Monterroso Mejia as Petra (Matt's secretary, guest star)Dewayne Perkins as Tyler (marketing team member, guest star)Rebecca Hall as Linda (Matt's girlfriend, pediatric oncologist)Notable Guest Stars (Appearing as Themselves or in Cameo Roles):Martin ScorseseAnthony MackieCharlize TheronZack SnyderZoë KravitzIce CubePaul DanoZac EfronQuinta BrunsonZiweGreta LeeAdam ScottRon HowardTed SarandosAntony StarrAaron SorkinDevon BostickSteve BuscemiLil Rel HoweryPeter BergDavid KrumholtzNicholas StollerMatt Belloni (voice cameo)Key Crew:Seth Rogen (Creator, Co-Writer, Co-Director, Executive Producer)Evan Goldberg (Creator, Co-Writer, Co-Director, Executive Producer)Peter Huyck (Creator, Executive Producer)Alex Gregory (Creator, Executive Producer)Frida Perez (Creator, Executive Producer)James Weaver (Executive Producer)Alex McAtee (Executive Producer)Josh Fagen (Executive Producer)Production Companies:Point Grey PicturesLionsgate Television
Award-Winning Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author, Change-Maker, and Mom.Betsy is best known as the Co-Writer, Director, and Producer of the hit film What The Bleep Do We Know?!, Chasse is the Producer/Director of Bliss Up Now's Energy The Ultimate Healer, a 5 part docuseries exploring energy healing. She has also produced the award-winning Song of The New Earth, Pregnant In America, Radical Dating and The Empty Womb. She has authored multiple books, including Killing Buddha, The Documentary Filmmaking Master Class, Tipping Sacred Cows, and What The Bleep Do We Know?!, Discovering The Endless Possibilities to Altering Your Everyday Reality. She is currently in production on The Galileo Project and Killing Buddha - The Series. www.Betsychasse.netChasse continues to make provocative films exploring human potential and the nature of reality or whatever it is we humans are hanging out in.What The BLEEP Do We Know?! turns 20!20 years ago, on February 4, 2004, in a small theater in Yelm, WA, a little documentary that would radically shift and reinvigorate the New Thought Movement opened in its first theater.Hailed as the sleeper of the year by multiple top filmmaking magazines, What The BLEEP Do We Know?! went on to play on over 500 screens in the United States and become a worldwide phenomenon. The film advanced radically new ideas and introduced new leaders in New Thought, such as Dr Joe Dispenza and Lynn McTaggart. 20 years later, it still enjoys wide audience appeal and recognition for its impact.© 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy: https://tinyurl.com/BASAud
In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Director & Co-Writer Mark O'Connor and Co-Writer & Actor Luke McQuillan about their film 'Amongst The Wolves'. Also we chat to Finglas teenager Emma Whelan who was recently named Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year at the annual Fresh Film Festival for her film Abhaile, which she wrote, directed, and starred in. Co-written by O'Connor and McQuillan Amongst The Wolves follows a homeless former soldier who, haunted by PTSD, forms an unlikely bond with a troubled teenager, while he navigates the dangers of life on the streets. The visceral and gripping crime thriller stars Golden Globe® nominee Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones, Kin, Love/Hate), Luke McQuillan (Darklands, Game of Thrones), Jade Jordan (Twig), Louise Bourke (Let The Wrong One In), Helen Behan (This is England) and newcomer Daniel Fee. Produced by Bread and Circus Productions and Stalker Films. Amongst The Wolves is in cinemas from 2nd May 2025. https://filmireland.net/
Andrew Ahn's remake of "The Wedding Banquet" had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its performances from its delightful cast, sharp writing, and sensitive direction. A remake of the 1993 film, it tells the familiar story, but this time primarily from the women's perspective, thus updating the film for modern times. Cast members Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, and Joan Chen were all kind enough to spend some time talking with Ema Sasic about their experience working on the film, while Cody Dericks spoke separately with Ahn, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in theaters from Bleecker Street on April 18th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The story behind the murdering spree of Ed Kemper, nicknamed the “Co-ed Killer” in the 1970s, is the subject of a new true crime thriller co-written and directed by Chad Ferrin. Tune in to hear all about the making of “Ed Kemper” and how Chad goes about adapting true crime for the screen, his very inspiring attitude toward filmmaking, and a sneak peek at his next two films based on serial killers, Dorothea Puente and the Night Stalker (Richard Ramirez).WARNING: Depictions of real-life sexual violence, in reference to the film, are discussed in this interview.“Ed Kemper” is currently playing at select theaters and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video at https://www.amazon.com/Ed-Kemper-Chad-Ferrin/dp/B0F1XG7TKL/ along with many other digital platforms. For more info on this film, please visit http://www.epic-pictures.com/film/ed-kemper
I'm joined by co-writer Kyle Civale who shares insight on writing episode 612, on Hilary Swank could've been used, and ending the series. Twitter: @CobraKaiPod / Instagram: @CobraKaiKompanion Email: CobraKaiPod@gmail.com Cobra Kai Kompanion Website Merch store: ckkompanion.threadless.com The Kompanion Network Group
In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Darren Thornton, Director/Co-Writer of Four Mothers. Over a chaotic weekend, Edward has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies. Four Mothers is a tender and heartwarming comedy that is set to delight cinema audiences next year with a stellar cast including James McArdle, Fionnula Flanagan, Dearbhla Molloy, Stella McCusker, Niamh Cusack, Paddy Glynn, Rory O'Neill, Gordon Hickey and Gearoid Farrelly. In cinemas from 4th April 2025. Ahead of that, Film Ireland's Young Peoples' correspondent, Maximilian Driver caught up with Trevor Courtney at a special screening of Holt, a new Irish animated series screening onto RTÉ2 this April. Three mismatched teens from planet Éire, shipwrecked on a dangerous world, must help save the universe from the Blight if they're ever to return home. https://filmireland.net/
Writer/director Ryan Sloan discusses a few of his favorite films where identity is under siege with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Julie Keeps Quiet" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Critics' Week section, where it won the Gan Foundation Award for Distribution and SACD Award. Leonardo Van Dijl (in his directorial debut), along with his co-writer Ruth Becquart, tells a quiet story of abuse in the world of tennis. It received positive reviews and was chosen as the Belgian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Van Dijl was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in limited release from Paradiso Films. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the story of four friends who are just camping, having fun and pulling each other's leg, but suddenly they hear whispers of the winds ... but are those whispers of the winds, or is there something else waiting for them?Join Danny, Jessie, Marcus and Lena on their little adventure that takes a drastic twist when they encounter an creature who is hungry for their blood. Will they survive? what will happen to them? Will they come back from the woods or not?Listen to this podcast and find out.Adriel Hernandez - EditorOmar Ahmed - EditorNicolas Salazar - Recordist and Main writerSadhika Thapa - Producer and Co-Writer
Replay, baby! Nashville's on Spring Break this week, so enjoy this oldie-but-goodie. It's full of great nuggets. We'll see you next week with a new episode! Break-ups are never easy, especially when it comes to co-writing. This week, our hosts examine the reasons it may be necessary to say goodbye to a collaborator and how to do it with care. The trio also talks about the virtues of Nashville's even split policy, writing non-exclusionary lyrics, and what to do when you feel like your songs are getting worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Delaney Buffett wrote, directed, and starred in the new movie "Adult Best Friends"Watch the trailer here: ADULT BEST FRIENDSDelaney talks:-This movie could be Lisa & her friends-Her best friend and writer partner is also her co-star in the movie -What was it like growing up in the Buffett's household-The dinner scene husband is someone a lot of us know-Working with her best friend and directing the best friendJimmy Buffett's daughter Delaney Buffett on connecting with the audience like her father, "I think Katie (her co-writer) and I very much knew when we were writing this we wanted to connect with the audience" To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here
"Eephus" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its deliberately paced, sentimental, and charming look at the final game of an amateur New England baseball league before their stadium is demolished. Director and co-writer Carson Lund was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters from Music Box Films on March 7th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tiffany Kim Stevens is the Director and Co-Writer of the film "Trigger Happy," an indie film set in an alternate society where gender roles are reversed, gun ownership is required to qualify for health insurance, and a murder is being planned. Tiffany describes the process of telling a quirky story with many unlikeable characters and balancing the humor and the darkness of the tale. Visit www.baketheirday.org to see the highlighted charity for this month. Bake Their Day is a nonprofit bakery in Guam that bakes and delivers birthday cakes to youth in custody.
"Last Breath" is a survival thriller film based on a true story, directed and co-written by Alex Parkinson, about a group of deep-sea divers who race to rescue a stranded teammate after an accident. A remake of his own 2019 documentary, the film stars Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, and Cliff Curtis. Parkinson was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work on the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Focus Features. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dana Fox offers an incredibly generous admission in today's conversation: "I find writing REALLY torturous." And yet, she's one of Hollywood's most successful writers, having written on major franchises like CRUELLA and recently WICKED, for which she has been nominated and won countless industry awards. What's her secret? Tune into as she discusses why writing can feel so hard and how she pushes through those blocks - or perhaps more fittingly, defies gravity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Universal Language" had its world premiere in the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received universally positive reviews and went on to be the Canadian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. It may not have received the final Oscar nomination, but now the film is currently playing in theaters, and Director/Co-Writer Matthew Rankin & Co-Writer Ila Firouzabadi were kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in limited release from Oscilloscope Laboratories. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dukes, "X-Man "and Ya Boi Joe interview Jonathan London, Writer and Co-Creator of "Paul London , Hero of the Prophecy" To connect with us search #iamnwo on all social media.
In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Vera Drew, Director & Co-Writer of ‘The People's Joker, which has a special Trans Image/Trans Experience (TITE) Film Festival preview screening at the Light House Cinema on 14th February 2025. The People's Joker is a DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live – a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city's fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, The People's Joker is a deeply personal journey that's as much documentary as it is parody. Trans Image/Trans Experience (TITE) Film Festival https://tite.ie/
In an extra episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by director Tim Fehlbaum, as they discuss his new film, the Oscar-nominated September 5. As always, it's a far-ranging conversation, taking in Fehlbaum's earlier work, a name on the end credits of the film, and the attention to detail in making the movie. Plus, a few thoughts on the technical similarities with Saturday Night as well. September 5 is now out in UK cinemas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this special episode, Eric chats with Matthew Rankin (Director, Co-Writer, Actor, Executive Producer), Pirouz Nemati (Co-Writer, Actor, Executive Producer) & Ila Firouzabadi (Co-Writer, Actor, Executive Producer, Casting Assistant) from Universal Language.
Today is a special episode for the channel as we catch up with Matthew Nash our former film professor at Lesley University to hear about how he got into filmmaking and his latest feature film Abaddon's Pit. We had a great time hearing his process and we hope you all enjoy! 454 Productions: https://www.454productions.com You can follow us on Instagram! Sebastian: @sebby.mp4 /// instagram.com/sebby.mp4/ Katelyn: @katelyn.mp4 /// instagram.com/katelyn.mp4/ TikTok: @ThatFilmCouple /// tiktok.com/@thatfilmcouple Twitch: @SebasParra1K /// https://www.twitch.tv/sebasparra1k Support our Podcast! Instagram: @andcutthepodcast /// instagram.com/andcutthepodcast/ https://linktr.ee/andcutpodcast Available on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcast, and most other audio platforms!
"Inheritance" just opened in theaters recently and marks Neil Burger's first time shooting a film on the iPhone. Burger wanted to try making a film with an experimental style with no rehearsals, makeup, or camera checks beforehand, which could benefit the globe-trotting paranoia thriller. Burger and one of the film's stars, Rhys Ifans, were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from IFC Films. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Fugler (Robert Carlyle) was a character that I really connected with from the beginning. I know it sounds a little strange that the Nazi was my way into this, but it really was that idea of, ‘How can we get inside his head and make sure that he's a fully fleshed out person that way?'” says Josh Salzberg about trying to make his villain, a Nazi named Damien Fugler, a three-dimensional character. Josh Salzberg wrote the screenplay for The Performance with co-writer/director Shira Piven. In this episode, Salzberg talks about the challenges of adapting a short story by playwright Arthur Miller that's about a Jewish-American tap dancer (Jeremy Piven), who's willing to compromise his own core values to find fame and fortune in Nazi Germany. “The idea of all [the characters] is that they're all performing on some level. They all have another life. And that's true to show business, that we all have sides of ourselves that we're not sure we want everybody to see or that it's okay for everybody to see. And then in Berlin in the ‘30s, there's all these different communities that were impacted – not just the Jews in Germany,” he says. Salzberg also talks about his background as a film editor, how it helped him transition to screenwriting, and the challenges of writing morally compromised characters like his protagonist, Harold. “I think embracing the mistakes that they make, embracing those flaws and leaning into that is important. Sometimes we can care about our characters to the point where we want them to be likable, which is a note we always get, but we've got to be okay with the mistakes – and the consequences for those mistakes. And that was a lesson that Shira and I kept learning as we were developing the script,” he says. To hear more about Salzberg's writing process, listen to the podcast. Please note: this episode contains discussions regarding racism and anti-semitism.
Mona Fastvold talks to Christina about the award-winning epic 'The Brutalist' which she co-wrote with partner and director Brady Corbet! On her writing process & collaboration with Corbet, the filmmakers personal connections to the story and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Better Man" had its world premiere at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its elaborately staged and choreographed musical sequences from director Michael Gracey ("The Greatest Showman") and the raw honesty with which global pop star Robbie Williams allowed his story to be told (all the while being portrayed on-screen by a CGI monkey nonetheless). Gracey and Williams were both kind enough to spend some time speaking with Daniel Howat and Dan Bayer, respectively, about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Paramount Pictures and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best Visual Effects. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to 'The Damned' Director & Co-Writer Thordur Palsson, Actor Odessa Young & Co-Writer Jamie Hannigan. 'The Damned' is a tense psychological horror film that follows 19th-century widow, Eva. Tasked with making an impossible choice when a ship sinks off the coast of her isolated fishing outpost during the middle of an especially cruel winter. With provisions running low, Eva and her close-knit community must choose between rescuing the shipwrecked crew and prioritizing their own survival. Facing the consequences of their decision and tormented by guilt, the inhabitants wrestle with a mounting sense of dread and begin to believe they are all being punished for their choices. In cinemas from 10th January 2025. https://filmireland.net/
"Dune: Part Two" was one of 2024's biggest films critically, financially, and now, awards-wise, as it's on a similar run as the first film was in 2021 through early 2022. "Dune" went on to receive 10 Oscar nominations and six wins: Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, Best Original Score, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects. The second film impressively ups the scale, delivering one of the grandest big-screen achievements audiences have experienced in their lifetimes, and we're proud to have many members of the crew here to dive back into the sands of Arrakis with us as Oscar voting gets underway for the 97th Academy Awards. First, we have my interview with Academy Award-nominated Director, Co-Writer and Producer Denis Villeneuve, followed by Brendan Hodges's conversation with Academy Award-winning Cinematographer Greig Fraser, then we have Giovanni Lago's interview with Academy Award-winning Costume Designer Jacqueline West, then we have Dan Bayer's interview with Academy Award-winning Production Designer Patrice Vermette and Set Decorator Shane Vieau, followed by my interviews with Academy Award-winning Film Editor Joe Walker, Academy-Award winning sound team consisting of Supervising Sound Editor & Sound Designer Richard King, and Re-Recording Mixers Ron Bartlett and Doug Hemphill, and then we end on my conversation with Academy Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Lambert. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to rent digitally from Warner Bros. Pictures or stream on HBO Max and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 108 - Testimony Series - Doors Only God Could Open This episode is a part of our December Testimony series. A series of short testimonies of times that God showed up upon set or in ways related to the film-industry.In this episode, Hannah Benson, a writer, actress, and content marketer, shares her journey. Raised in a creative, homeschooling family, Hannah recounts how her passion for faith-based films, like Courageous and Fireproof, stemmed from a young age. She sees her career as a testament to God's guidance and faithfulness, encouraging others to pursue their God-given dreams and remember the prayers God has answered.Bio:Hannah Benson is a writer, actress, and content marketer with a passion for telling stories glorifying God through film and the written word. As a writer, her work can be found in publications including The Rebelution, Her View From Home, and Inside Out Worldwide. Under the mentorship and guidance of George Escobar - Co-Producer, Co-Writer, and Co-Director of the feature film, "Alone Yet Not Alone"(Academy-Award nominated for Best Original Song), Hannah has written two novels and is currently pursuing publication. As an actor, she has portrayed a variety of onstage roles (including one which required her to learn an Indian accent). When she was 18 years old, Hannah auditioned for and landed a role in her first short film! "Long Sleeves" by Storm Storytelling went on to receive an award and garnered views on YouTube of 718K and climbing. More recently, she served as a grip and as a background actor on the set of the concept trailer for an upcoming feature film. Hannah also served on the marketing team for the Great American Prayer Event, working alongside former Senator and father of the Erwin Brothers, Hank Erwin; and George Escobar.Hannah's Website: https://www.hannahlbenson.com/Hannah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahlbensonwritesHannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahlbensonwrites/● FAFF Writers Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreat● Jaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of LIfe, Character, and God https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9V● VIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications
“I would argue that the movies, the plays, the stories that endure and certainly that resonate in the most populist and global way are the ones where we're not just observing a piece of storytelling, we're participative in some way and it's connective. How can any of us who are flawed humans connect with a flawless hero? The beauty of Wade [Deadpool] and Logan [Wolverine] is that really, they're two anti-heroes. They do not abide by typical moral codes. They both have been scarred deeply. And I think one thing that's really interesting about them is that the worst thing that's ever happened to them is also the source of their superpowers. Which I think, by the way, is something worth thinking about in all our lives – that the things that we had to get over are also the source of our strength,” says writer/director of Deadpool & Wolverine Shawn Levy. In this episode, we discuss the elements that Levy thinks make a great hero and also a powerful villain like Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin). “There was something really juicy about [Cassandra's] twinship with Charles Xavier, that this villain is a new villain who has never been in a movie, who has never been anywhere other than the pages of a Marvel comic book. But there is this connective tissue to deep beloved, extensive mythology with Professor X and Charles. So we did lean into her resentment, her envy of Charles. You know, I think maybe one of my favorite couplets of our writing in this movie is when Cassandra says to Wolverine, ‘He must have really loved you.' And he says to Cassandra, ‘He would have loved you too. He would have torn a hole in the universe if he knew where you were.' I get goosebumps saying it now!” says Levy. We also break down that hilarious fight scene between Deadpool & Wolverine that takes place entirely inside a Honda Odyssey. To hear more insights about the highest grossing R-rated comedy of all time, listen to the podcast.
"The Girl With The Needle" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or and received strong reviews for its dark true story, striking black and white cinematography, and haunting performances from Vic Carmen Sonne and Trine Dyrholm. The film has been chosen as the Danish entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards and has been nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language. Director and co-writer Magnus von Horn was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in select theaters from MUBI and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best International Feature Film and Best Cinematography. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time Travelin' Top 40 E168 Brandon Vogt talks with Carol Connors of the 60's group The Teddy Bears with Phil Spector and Co-Writer of "Gonna Fly Now" from RockySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The director and sound team join us to discuss their work on the new Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” covering the cast's extraordinary performances, how they recreated those iconic original recordings, and why it took so long to bring this film to the screen, after being greenlit five years ago.Joining the conversation: - James Mangold, Director, Co-Writer, and Producer - Ted Caplan, Supervising Music Editor - Tod Maitland, Sound Mixer - Donald Sylvester, Supervising Sound Editor - Paul Massey, Re-Recording MixerBe sure to check out “A Complete Unknown” in theaters in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®, when it premieres in the U.S. on December 25th.Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode.Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Tonight we're chatting with Actor / Co-Writer Mike Capes, Co-Writer Johnny Wickham, and Director Mike Hermosa of The Invisible Raptor, which comes out In Theaters and On Digital December 6th. The film had its World Premiere at the Sitges Film Festival and currently sits at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.SYNOPSIS: After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab and begins wreaking havoc in the surrounding neighborhood. When the creature's identity is uncovered, it soon becomes clear that a disgraced paleontologist—alongside his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged amusement park security guard, and a local celebrity chicken farmer—is the town's only hope for surviving the raptor's ravenous rampage.Order the film on AppleTV here: https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/the-invisible-raptor/umc.cmc.4pcepzn000w3wiymxh14ohvfeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.
NOTE: This interview contains spoilers! Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker RaMell Ross and his acclaimed sound and music team join us to discuss the making of “Nickel Boys.” In adapting Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Ross employed first-person cinematography to draw audiences directly into the emotional and physical experiences of the film's protagonists in a completely immersive way. This innovative approach created unique challenges for the sound team.“I know before we make the film that the sound is going to be deeply complex… Dan [Timmons] worked so long on this thing because it's so subjective… You can go too far [with the sound]… in a way in which it's so abrasively rendered, that it pushes you away.” —RaMell Ross, Co-Writer and Director, “Nickel Boys” Joining the discussion are: - RaMell Ross – Co-Writer and Director - Alex Somers – Composer - Scott Alario – Composer - Tony Volante – Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer - Daniel Timmons – Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording MixerThis conversation was recorded as a live panel discussion after a screening of the film at the New York Film Festival. It was part of Dolby's support for the FLC Artist Academy program, which brings conversations about the art and craft of filmmaking to the next generation of directors:https://www.filmlinc.org/academy-programs/artists-academy/Be sure to check out Nickel Boys, in limited theatrical release starting December 13th, by Amazon MGM Studios.Please subscribe to The Dolby Institute Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode.Learn more about the Dolby Institute and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Released on Shudder last month, “Doc of Chucky” takes an extensive look at the Child's Play film franchise, featuring interviews with cast and crew members from all 7 movies. Tune in to hear from Director/Co-Writer/Producer, Thommy Hutson, and Executive Producer, Mike Perez, about what goes into a project of this magnitude, their thoughts on some of the more surprising details revealed in this doc, and the star that just never showed up for their interview.
Award-Winning Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author, Change-Maker, and Mom.Betsy is best known as the Co-Writer, Director, and Producer of the hit film What The Bleep Do We Know?!, Chasse is the Producer/Director of Bliss Up Now's Energy The Ultimate Healer, a 5 part docuseries exploring energy healing. She has also produced the award-winning Song of The New Earth, Pregnant In America, Radical Dating and The Empty Womb. She has authored multiple books, including Killing Buddha, The Documentary Filmmaking Master Class, Tipping Sacred Cows, and What The Bleep Do We Know?!, Discovering The Endless Possibilities to Altering Your Everyday Reality. She is currently in production on The Galileo Project and Killing Buddha - The Series. www.Betsychasse.netWhat The BLEEP Do We Know?! turns 20!20 years ago, on February 4, 2004, in a small theater in Yelm, WA, a little documentary that would radically shift and reinvigorate the New Thought Movement opened in its first theater.Hailed as the sleeper of the year by multiple top filmmaking magazines, What The BLEEP Do We Know?! went on to play on over 500 screens in the United States and become a worldwide phenomenon. The film advanced radically new ideas and introduced new leaders in New Thought, such as Dr Joe Dispenza and Lynn McTaggart. 20 years later, it still enjoys wide audience appeal and recognition for its impact.© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy: https://tinyurl.com/BASAud
"Moana 2," the anticipated sequel to the 2016 Oscar-nominated Disney animated film "Moana," was originally meant to debut on Disney+. Instead, it's being released in theaters this week and was re-worked to play on the big screen. Co-Director and Co-Writer Dana Ledoux Miller was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work on the film, its production journey to get to this point, her love of the characters, working with new songwriters and more for her feature directorial debut. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Walt Disney Animation Studios and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 3: Behind the Curtain with Stefanie Black We give our listeners the opportunity to get to know Stefanie Black - Actor, Director, and Co-Writer of Christmas Rom-Com Jingle Bell Love (Roku). There are also Isha's Holiday Picks of the week. 0:00 : Intro + Isha's Picks 6:17 : Interview with Stefanie Black 52:19 : Affirmation Follow us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/4theloveoftinsel/ Follow our interviews and trailer reviews on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveofTinsel Follow us on Spotify Listen also on Itunes: For the Love of Tinsel on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-love-of-tinsel/id1660973814 Follow us on Facebook 4 The Love Of Tinsel https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088116796068 Key Words #netflix #netflixchristmas #kristofferpolaha #nikkideloach #loveatfirstsight #lifetimechristmasmovies #christmasmovies #miraclesofchristmas #countdowntochristmas #christmaspodcasts #holidaymovie #christmas #rom-com #filmmaking #directing #writing #Jingle Bell Love #Stefanie Black #entertainment industry
“I think that sound is, by far, the most powerful tool in the cinematic language.”—Denis Villeneuve, Director, Co-Writer, and Producer, “Dune: Part Two”Director Denis Villeneuve returns to Dolby Creator Talks to discuss the incredible sound work in “Dune: Part Two,” his latest adaptation of the epic sci-fi saga. He and his multiple Academy Award®-winning sound team share their thoughts on how sound plays such a pivotal role in his films, offering insights into his process of integrating sound design even during the early stages of development. From Paul's iconic worm-riding sequence to the hauntingly quiet deserts of Arrakis, this episode explores the bold artistic choices that make the film such an immersive sonic experience. Joining today's conversation: - Richard King - Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer - Ron Bartlett - Re-Recording Mixer - Doug Hemphill - Re-Recording Mixer - Clint Bennett - Supervising Music EditorBe sure to check out “Dune: Part Two,” now streaming in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® on MAX.Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode.Learn more about the Dolby Creator Lab and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Chatting with A Little Women's Christmas creator and co-writer Dione Sheehan about what inspired her to write the script, how the movie came about, and what it was like on set with the ensemble cast. Dione on IG: @dione_sheehanSend us a textGreat American Chat on Socials: YouTube, Facebook, IG, TikTok: @greatamericanchatX: @GAChatPodcastWeb: https://greatamericanchat.com
The Kokomo Press Podcast is back from a week off and is coming back hot with an absolute bang!Hosts Jordan Grainger and Hypocrisy Jones are back in Press Studios with a podcast panel certain to blaze your brain.Returning to the show is Director, Writer, Actor, Producer, and Videographer of We R Media, Brian Foster. Brian is the director of Canary Currency, Donovan Pike, and The Jab available on Prime Video and is the triple threat (Writer, Director, Actor) of the upcoming Indie Buzz Film: " Marijuambies".Joining him on the show for the first time is Creative, Vocalist, Writer, and Actor Kerry Owens. Kerry is the Co-Writer and Co-Star of the film and offers his unique perspective and take on the project as it's his first-time helping lead a movie of this size.Together these friends created a film that brought creatives from all over Indiana and as far reaching as Michigan and West Virgina to take part in this ZOM-COM.We talked all about production, the highs and lows, the trials and tribulations, and all the laughs as well as typical staples of the podcast such as wacky news stories, pop culture bits, and in honor of the stoner flick, fun stoner-based questions and stories.If you're a friend of the green plant or of filmography this is most certainly the episode for you! Get ready to take a huge rip off this episode of the Kokomo Press Podcast!@thekokomopress on YouTube, Facebook, and instagram.Jordan Grainger is @ultrajoyed on twitter, facebook, and tiktok.Jordan Bell is @hypocrisy_jones on all major platforms.Cortni Richardson is @cortni88 on instagram and @cortni_lean on twitter.Brian West is @veinypeckerpete on twitter and @westjr.brian on instagram.
Lin-Manuel Miranda (‘Hamilton', ‘In The Heights') and Eisa Davis (‘Angela's Mixtape', ‘Bullrusher') are writers, performers, and collaborators who are revolutionizing hip-hop theater.In this episode, Lin and Eisa join Guy to discuss their latest creative project, ‘Warriors', a concept album inspired by the 1979 cult film, “The Warriors”. The duo reflects on how hip hop, New York's streets, and unexpected muses like "Gamergate" influenced their work. Plus, they reveal how they convinced the elusive Lauryn Hill to play a lead role. Will ‘Warriors' make its way to Broadway? Tune in to find out more!Listen to ‘Warriors' concept album here: https://music.apple.com/ye/album/warriors/1769091603 Links from the Show: Lin-Manuel Miranda performs ‘Hamilton' at the White House ‘In The Heights'Angela's Mixtape“The Warriors” 1979 movieFor more conversations like this – with guests ranging from Tom Hanks to Bjork to Jason Sudeikis – go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jonny Blundell, Co-Writer and Musical Director of Sin and Salvation: The Story of Johnny Cash, joins John Maytham to discuss the unique production at The Masque Theatre. More than a tribute, this show, directed by Nigel Vermaas and starring Jamie Jupiter, delves into Cash's complex journey—from his rural roots to his iconic status as a voice for the marginalized. Blundell highlighted Cash's battles with addiction, his compassion for the downtrodden, and his powerful performances that embodied "sin and salvation" through unforgettable music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"Sing Sing" premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was praised for its relevance to current social issues, powerful performances, and skilled direction. It's one of the most acclaimed films of 2024 and a strong Oscar contender. The film tells the important story of a group of inmates who find redemption through the art of creating theatrical stage shows in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program. We had the privilege of hearing from Academy Award-nominated actor Colman Domingo and Director/Co-Writer Greg Kwedar about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Don't miss the opportunity to see this remarkable film, which is now playing in theaters from A24. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/cimorelli to get 10% off your first month of therapy! This episode is also sponsored by Green Chef. Go to https://www.greenchef.com/cimorelliclass for 50% off your first box + 50 FREE credits with ClassPass! Today on the podcast we are talking all about our experiences with songwriting. We discuss everything from how we got started writing to what our process looks like now and even what it was like to write with some very big songwriters!
This episode is sponsored by Better Help! Go to www.betterhelp.com/cimorelli to get 10% off your first month of therapy! This episode is also sponsored by GreenChef! Go to www.greenchef.com/cimorelliclass for 50% off you first box plus 50 free credits with ClassPass! Today on the podcast we are talking all about our experiences with songwriting. We discuss everything from how we got started writing to what our process looks like now and even what it was like to write with some very big songwriters!