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Kate Hudson is a Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award-nominated actress, singer/songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author. You know her from ALMOST FAMOUS, HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS, and Netflix's new series, RUNNING POINT. Recently, she starred opposite Hugh Jackman in Craig Brewer's critically-acclaimed musical drama, SONG SUNG BLUE, for which she has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award and SAG's Actor Award. SONG SUNG BLUE follows Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, who experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. In this interview, we talk about the technical preparation for musical scenes, acting techniques for close-up shots, Kate Hudson's personal acting philosophy, professional advice for aspiring actors, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!
If you are down for some films that are fresh, funky, AND fly, then Scott & Marty are your white MCs (Masters of Cinema)! Once you've checked out these legendary hip hop-themed movies, you'll be rapping your love just like Jeanne Dielman does for Donald Sutherland! (It's a whole thing)From the 'hood straight to your ears"Wild Style (1982, Dir. Charlie Ahearn) at 3:05House Party (1990, Dir. Reginald Hudlin) at 15:26Hustle & Flow (2005, Dir. Craig Brewer) at 28:45Dope (2015, Dir. Rick Famuyiwa) at 40:31Plus Continuity Boulevard (53:08) and the Lightning Round (53:08) IN THA HOUSE!!!Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music.Visit us at slackandslashpod.comEmail us at slackandslash@gmail.com
Craig Brewer, Writer/Director of Song Sung Blue, Dolemite is My Name and Hustle and Flow, talks about his inspiration and script writing process.
Mike dives headfirst into Together, the 2025 supernatural body horror debut from Michael Shanks, to see whether its ambition sticks the landing or collapses under its own weight. Meanwhile, Taylor checks out Song Sung Blue, Craig Brewer's biographical musical drama, to judge if it hits the right emotional notes or plays it too safe. Two very different films, one shared question: did they actually work?
In this episode, we welcome Amy Vincent, ASC. Amy is the cinematographer of Song Sung Blue, that's playing in theaters nationwide. In our chat, she shares on her journey, collaboration with director Craig Brewer, and about her work shooting this extraordinary film. Amy also talks about her role in the ASC, and provides invaluable advice for up-and-coming creatives and filmmakers today.The Making Of is presented by AJA:ICYMI: AJA's biggest product releases in 2025From multi-channel HD and 4K/UltraHD IP video solutions, to Mini-Converters for bridging between resolutions, connectivity types, protocols, and codecs, a Mini-Converter frame, and a high-capacity 12G-SDI router, AJA announced several new products in 2025 that address emerging workflow needs across broadcast, production, post, and proAV.Get the full rundown hereNow with Massive 8TB Capacity—Thunderbolt 5 SpeedThe OWC Envoy Pro Ultra now comes in a new 8TB capacity, pairing enormous space with next‑generation Thunderbolt 5 performance. With real‑world speeds over 6000 MB/s and a rugged, bus‑powered design, it's perfect for 4K/8K workflows, on‑location shoots, and fast media offloads. High‑speed, high‑capacity, and ready for serious creative work.Browse hereAdvertise in this newsletter and reach 250K film and TV industry professionals each week. To learn more, please email mvalinsky@me.comBAFTA Film Awards Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another' and ‘Sinners' Dominate as ‘I Swear' Leads the Charge for British IndiesThe escalating “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” duel is heading to the U.K., with the two films — both from Warner Bros. — emerging atop the pack of BAFTA Film Award nominees.Following Tuesday's announcement, Paul Thomas Anderson's political satire leads the way with 14 nominations overall, just two shy of the record set by “Gandhi” and leveling with “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Atonement,” “The King's Speech” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”Read more hereMeet LiveU Solo PRO:Deliver an outstanding live video experience with the LiveU Solo PRO. Designed for creators and professionals alike, the Solo PRO video encoder provides one-touch, wireless live streaming directly from your camera to popular online platforms and any web destination. Stream with confidence using bonded 4G/5G connectivity and enjoy superior reliability and image quality up to 4K resolution. To learn more, contact Videoguys at 800-323-2325.Learn more hereShooting David Fincher's Early Masterpieces with Jeff Cronenweth, ASC: Podcast Rewind:Jan. 2026 - Ep. 114.Sponsor this newsletter and reach 250K film and TV industry professionals each week. For more information, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
Song Sung Blue is a musical biopic written and directed by Craig Brewer and based on a documentary of the same name. It tells the true story of a Neil Diamond tribute act, Lightning & Thunder. Hugh Jackman plays Lightning, and Kate Hudson was just nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her turn as Thunder. And: Merrily We Roll Along is a filmed version of the 2023 Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1981 problem musical. It stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, and the Broadway production won four Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. GUESTS: Jim Chapdelaine: An Emmy-winning musician and a patient advocate for people with rare cancers Jacques Lamarre: A playwright, and chief communications officer at Buzz Engine Carolyn Paine: An actress and comedian; she’s the founder and director of CONNetic Dance and the creative producer and choreographer for The Bushnell’s Digital Institute Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Soolaimón / Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show – Hugh Jackman Cherry Cherry – Hugh Jackman ft. Kate Hudson Merrily We Roll Along – From the Movie (2023 version linked, very similar) Old Friends – From the Movie (2023 version linked, very similar) See You On The Radio – Grayson Hugh Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the boys head back to 1982 to discuss Ridley Scott's “Blade Runner: The Final Cut”. Dave shared his thoughts on whether he prefers this or the original theatrical release (with or without the voice-over???), and Jeff and Dave debate how much, or how little, went into Harrison Ford wondering if he was still frozen in carbonite! Star Wars joke, we really discussed whether or not he was a replicant, of course. Jeff also got us started with a mini-review of “Song Sung Blue”. Grab a beer and listen! linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page! Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro; 5:00 “Song Sung Blue” mini-review; 16:25 1982 Year in Review; 36:16 Films of 1982: “Blade Runner: The Final Cut”; 1:13:46 What You Been Watching?; 1:25:08 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Harrison Ford, Philip K Dick, Ridley Scott, Daryl Hannah, Rutger Hauer, William Sanderson, James Hong, Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Craig Brewer, Michael Imperioli, King Princess, Jim Belushi, Fisher Stevens, Edward James Olmos, Timothee Chalamet, Josh Safdie, M. Emmet Walsh. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Recommendations: Life of Chuck, Stranger Things, Jack Fisk, Fallout, Pluribus, Miami Vice, The Imagineers, Mary Supreme Additional Tags: Gordon Ramsay, Thelma Schoonmaker, Stephen King's It, The Tenant, Rosemary's Baby, The Pianist, Cul-de-Sac, AI, The New York City Marathon, Apartments, Tenants, Rent Prices, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, Amazon, Robotics, AMC, IMAX Issues, Tron, The Dallas Cowboys, Short-term memory loss, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Netflix, AMC Times Square, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, MGM, Amazon Prime, Marvel, Sony, Conclave, Here, Venom: The Last Dance, Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Apple Podcasts, West Side Story, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Melbourne, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike, Peter Weir, Jidaigeki, chambara movies, sword fight, samurai, ronin, Meiji Restoration, plague, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, casket maker, Seven Samurai, Roshomon, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, Stellan Skarsgard, the matt and mark movie show.The Southern District's Waratah Championship, Night of a Thousand Stars, The Pan Pacific Grand Prix (The Pan Pacifics), Jeff Bezos, Rupert Murdoch, Larry Ellison, David Ellison, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg.
Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks Trump's latest tariff salvo and why investors disliked Richemont's update. Keith McLachlan from Element Investment Managers explains how AI hyperscalers are shifting from asset-light models to heavy capital spending. Absa CIB's Craig Brewer on the gold price finding a floor, and why copper is emerging as the metal of the new age.
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 342: Amy Vincent, ASC Cinematographer Amy Vincent, ASC feels like she's reached the place where she wants to be, working on the kinds of films she likes. Vincent and director Craig Brewer have collaborated on several music-forward films, including Hustle & Flow, Black Snake Moan, and a Footloose remake in 2011. Throughout the years, Vincent and Brewer have created a shared cinematic language built on deep trust. Their latest collaboration, Song Sung Blue, is a biopic about a Neil Diamond tribute band. Craig Brewer had seen the original documentary Song Sung Blue at a film festival, and knew that he wanted to adapt the story of Mike and Claire Sardina, who formed a Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning and Thunder. To bring their world to life, Vincent's primary mission was to protect Brewer's instinctual, writer-driven process. While many modern productions retreat to the controlled environment of a soundstage, Song Sung Blue leaned into the grit of reality. The film was shot entirely on practical locations in New Jersey, doubling for Milwaukee. Vincent admits she was initially reluctant to embrace the cramped quarters of real homes, but the shot design was quickly informed by the limited space. Pre-production tests on location with period light fixtures and wood paneling on the actors' hair and makeup also gave the entire production team a chance to see the film's vision come to life. For the film's musical sequences in bars and on stage, Vincent made a deliberate technical choice to embrace the performance lighting. By choosing a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, the lighting fixtures themselves could be part of the composition. Rather than hiding the sources, she embraced lens flares and visible fixtures, treating the lighting as a character in the performance spaces. This added an authentic "stage" texture to the Lightning and Thunder shows. The visual language of the film was born long before the first day of principal photography. Vincent was present during the actors' vocal recordings and rehearsals, watching how leads Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson interacted. She points to “Play Me,” a scene where the characters sit back-to-back on a piano bench after they first meet, as a product of this observation. “That all started for me by watching the actors physically moving and singing in those initial rehearsals.” By the time they reached the set, the camera movement was already a natural extension of their physical performances. For Vincent, Song Sung Blue is a project where the technical execution perfectly aligns with a narrative she believes in. “Craig is aligned with the idea of telling stories about people who dream beyond their means,” she says. “I always love that. It's something I hope I get to continue doing.” See Song Sung Blue in theaters and streaming on VOD. Find Amy Vincent: Instagram @amyvvincent Hear our previous interview with Amy Vincent: https://www.camnoir.com/ep259/ SHOW RUNDOWN: 01:45 Close Focus 08:30-58:38 Amy Vincent Interview 59:45 Short ends 01:09:15 Wrap up/Credits Support Ben's short film, The Ultimate Breakup! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theultimatebreakup/the-ultimate-breakup-short-film?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20ultimate%20breakup&total_hits=2 The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
Kate Hudson joins Anna for an exclusive, in-depth conversation about her leading role in the film Song Sung Blue, an inspiring true story about a Neil Diamond tribute act, directed by Craig Brewer and co-starring Hugh Jackman. She shares the joys and challenges of taking on the role of Clare, a complex real-life character who has a dramatic journey. Kate talks frankly about the film's exploration of mental health, about the responsibilities of playing a real character, and about the importance of maintaining a happy film set: something she and Hugh Jackman both feel strongly about. She shares how the love story personally inspired her and gives the inside track on the song recordings. Having been Oscar-nominated for Almost Famous in 2000, Kate talks about being in the awards conversation in 2026 alongside actresses she adores. She also shares how she feels about body image and women ageing in Hollywood. This episode is in partnership with Song Sung Blue. Song Sung Blue is in UK Cinemas now. You can also hear Kate Hudson on episode 134 of Girls On Film, talking about Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Sign up to our mailing list here: www.girlsonfilm.org.uk Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast
"Song Sung Blue" is an American biographical musical drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Craig Brewer. It is based on the 2008 documentary film of the same name by Greg Kohs and stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire Sardina, who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder. The film had its world premiere at the AFI Film Festival, where it received positive reviews, especially for Kate Hudson's performance, with many calling it the best of her career. She has been nominated for the Golden Globe Award and the Actor Award for Best Lead Actress for her performance in the film. Hudson was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about her work and experience making the film, which you can 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
Will Arnett stars in the new film ‘Is This Thing On?' about a man going through a divorce, who finds himself onstage doing stand-up. He spoke with Terry Gross about trying out stand-up under a fake name, and his voiceover work. Also, director Craig Brewer talks about his film, ‘Song Sung Blue.' It's based on the true story of a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band.Plus, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews the roadtrip novel ‘The Rest of Our Lives,' by Benjamin Markovits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Will Arnett stars in the new film ‘Is This Thing On?' about a man going through a divorce, who finds himself onstage doing stand-up. He spoke with Terry Gross about trying out stand-up under a fake name, and his voiceover work. Also, director Craig Brewer talks about his film, ‘Song Sung Blue.' It's based on the true story of a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band.Plus, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews the roadtrip novel ‘The Rest of Our Lives,' by Benjamin Markovits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Il regista Matteo Oleotto ci presenta il suo secondo lungometraggio "Ultimo schiaffo" con Adalgisa, Massimiliano Motta e Giuseppe Battiston.Arriva finalmente nelle sale cinematografiche italiane "Sirat" il film che ha travolto il pubblico e conquistato il premio della critica all'ultimo Festival di Cannes, per la regia di Oliver Laxe, con Sergi Lopez, Bruno Nunez e Jake Oukid. Al Marrakesh Film Festival abbiamo incontrato e intervistato il regista Oliver Laxe.A cinquant'anni dalla sua prima uscita, torna nelle sale cinematografiche italiane (il 12, 13 e 14 gennaio) "Qualcuno volò sul nido del cuculo", in una versione restaurata in 4K a cura dell'Academy Film Archive, come ci racconta Alessandro Garavaglia, autore di "Milos Forman, il regista degli outsider".L'omaggio del critico Andrea Chimento e de La rosa purpurea a Béla Tarr, il grande il grande regista ungherese che ci ha lasciati nel giorno dell'Epifania.Con Boris Sollazzo parliamo di "Song Sung Blue - Una Melodia d'Amore" diretto da Craig Brewer, con Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson e Micheal Imperioli e di "La villa portoghese" diretto da Avelina Prat, con Manolo Solo, Maria de Medeiros e Branka Katic.
In this long chat about Song Sung Blue and his other film work too, writer/director Craig Brewer joins Simon Brew to chat about his film story. The pair chat about what led to the Neil Diamond-inspired Song Sung Blue coming to life, as well as the influence of films such as The Commitments and Shadowlands. Plus how his late father had a dramatic impact on his career, a bit of Hustle & Flow, and - just before we're cut off - Rocky IV too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Freda Cooper talks to director Craig Brewer about his new film, Song Sung Blue, in cinemas now. Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com. Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this week's second podcast review, Ema Sasic and Dan Bayer join me to discuss the latest film from Craig Brewer, "Song Sung Blue" starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley & John Beckwith. Based on the 2008 documentary film of the same name by Greg Kohs, the film follows Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire Sardina, who performed as the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder before their lives took an unexpected turn for the worse. The film premiered at the 2025 AFI Festival to positive reviews, but what did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the performances, the tone, music, story, craftsmanship, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, 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
Sean and Amanda have an action-packed show today where they cover three new releases. Before diving in, they react to the recent trailers for ‘The Odyssey' and ‘Avengers: Doomsday' and quickly discuss ‘Zootopia 2' and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash' (1:38). Then, they discuss Paul Feig's ‘The Housemaid,' starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, which they found disappointing and prompts a discussion about what type of movies are being made for women in 2025 (9:09). Next, they talk through ‘Anaconda,' starring Jack Black, which they describe as a cynical, depressing exercise in IP franchise filmmaking (38:37). Finally, they briefly touch on ‘Song Sung Blue,' a musical drama about a Neil Diamond tribute band starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson (50:00), before director Craig Brewer joins Sean to break down how his filmmaking career started, explain why music plays such a profound role in his work, and tell a fascinating story about the lengthy process behind casting Hudson (1:01:35). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Craig Brewer Producers: Jack Sanders and Jacob Cornett Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ahead of the UK release of SONG SUNG BLUE, writer/director Craig Brewer talks about working with Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in his latest feature, SONG SUNG BLUE, getting movies like this in the current climate and looking back at HUSTLE & FLOW, which celebrates its 20th anniversary.SONG SUNG BLUE is in UK cinemas on January 1st.Listen to the Screen Off Script: Spotify ➡️ http://bit.ly/Spotify-SOSApple ➡️ http://bit.ly/Apple-SOSEmail us: screenoffscript@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ScreenOffScript#SongSungBlue #CraigBrewer #HughJackman #KateHudson
We're wrapping up 2025 with an OnWriting Screenwriter Roundtable, featuring David Koepp, Craig Brewer and Kirt Gunn. The three writers joined us to discuss the origins and process behind their latest projects, how they develop their ideas over time, and much more. David Koepp is a writer and director known for writing the screenplays for films like Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, and Spider-Man, among many others. His most recent project is Black Bag, a mystery-thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh released in Spring 2025. Craig Brewer is the writer and director of Song Sung Blue, a musical biopic about a Neil Diamond tribute band, based on the documentary of the same name. Before Song Sung Blue, he wrote and directed films like Hustle & Flow and wrote on seasons 4 & 5 of the hit television series Empire. Kirt Gunn is a writer and director whose latest project is Roofman, co-written and directed by frequent collaborator Derek Cianfrance. --- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: wgaeast.org/onwriting Follow the Guild on social media: @WGAEast OnWriting is a production of the Writers Guild of America East. The show is produced by WGA East staff members Jason Gordon, Tiana Timmerberg, and Molly Beer. Production, editing, and mix by Giulia Hjort. Original music is by Taylor Bradshaw. Artwork is designed by Molly Beer.
Christmas came early for Earth's Mightiest Critics, and we're here to share the love a roundtable preview review of Song Sung Blue!Craig Brewer's latest music-infused drama stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a Milwaukee-based Neil Diamond tribute act called Lightning and Thunder. Based on a 2008 documentary of the same name, this narrative biopic centers on the married couple's rise and fall--and examines lives lived in a spotlight that is also, oddly, a shadow.Join us as we get in tune and establish a rhythm for discussing this Awards Season (ahem) diamond in the rough!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Song Sung Blue (2025) trailer.And catch up with our previous review of 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".
There are so many “firsts” on this episode, we're honestly not sure what to do with ourselves.Let's start by telling you (in case you skipped the headline) that we're reviewing Song Sung Blue, the based-on-a-true-story of real-life Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, also known as Lightning & Thunder. Their Neil Diamond tribute act — with occasional departures into ABBA, Patsy Cline and others — played stages around the area for nearly 20 years, eventually catching the attention of writer/director Craig Brewer.Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson came on board his project to play the lead roles, with Jackman in particular embracing it in a huge way. That brings us to our first “first,” which saw the Oriental Theatre host a premiere for Song Sung Blue (reportedly at Jackman's request) and give us a chance to attend our very first Hollywood-ish event.In addition to Dori, Radio Milwaukee social media strategist Zoey Knox elbowed her way to the edge of the red carpet, which was appropriately blue for the occasion. So of course we invited Zoey for her first Cinebuds appearance to share her thoughts on the movie, as well as what it was like for her and Dori to interview (sort of) the one and only Hugh Jackman!!!You'll hear that admittedly brief but still wonderful chat in the full episode, which also includes our hosts' reaction to this very Milwaukee tale. Some quick highlights: Hudson really nails her portrayal of Claire Sardina, she and Jackman clearly have legit singing chops, and the general uplifting-ness of the story make this a perfect release for the holiday season.Get all of the details in this episode, and make sure you check in with us after the holiday break for another perspective on Song Sung Blue from filmmaker Jimmy Sammarco, whose 2008 documentary of the same name was instrumental to the biopic hitting theaters this Christmas.#####Cinebuds is sponsored by Joe Wilde Garage Door Company.
Jim Belushi is an American actor and comedian who has been working in show business since the late 1970's, with many acclaimed roles and projects, and this year may be his proudest yet, as he landed supporting roles in Craig Brewer's "Song Sung Blue" and Kristen Stewart's "The Chronology Of Water." Both films have been seen by festival audiences, with Stewart's film now playing in limited release from The Forge, and Brewer's film set to release on Christmas Day from Focus Features. Belushi is feeling lucky and proud to be a part of two outstanding projects that showcase his range for drama and comedy. Belushi was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making both films, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the films, which are both up for your consideration for this year's awards season 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
Director Craig Brewer has made a career of telling stories about dreamers and misfits chasing something bigger than themselves, from ‘Hustle & Flow' to ‘Dolemite Is My Name.' Now he's back with ‘Song Sung Blue,' a film based on the true story of a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band. He spoke with Tonya Mosley. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Director Craig Brewer has made a career of telling stories about dreamers and misfits chasing something bigger than themselves, from ‘Hustle & Flow' to ‘Dolemite Is My Name.' Now he's back with ‘Song Sung Blue,' a film based on the true story of a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band. He spoke with Tonya Mosley. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
With a terrific new movie called Song Sung Blue opening on Christmas day, writer-director Craig Brewer adds another bull's-eye to his filmography, which includes Hustle and Flow, the remake of Footloose, and Eddie Murphy's Dolemite is My Name. Although completely self-taught, he had a great mentor in the late John Singleton and an ability to glean the best lessons to be derived from reading all the film-related books he could while punching a clock at Barnes and Noble.
The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029, and the Roundtable gives its perspectives — and the pros and cons — on the surprise news. Also, we pay tribute to the late acting and directing legend Rob Reiner. Later, “Wicked For Good” star Cynthia Erivo talks about hanging up the broomstick and why this was the most challenging production of her career. And “Song Sung Blue” director Craig Brewer talks about making his latest film and carrying on John Singleton's legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Director Craig Brewer joins Chris McCoy to talk about his new film, Song Sung Blue. Read "The Story of Song Sung Blue" https://www.memphisflyer.com/the-story-of-song-sung-blue
Writer/director Craig Brewer (Song Sung Blue; Hustle and Flow; Dolemite Is My Name) discusses making a narrative out of the Song Sung Blue documentary, how it's autobiographical, finding career inspiration in Amadeus, his writing process, "The Shelf," non-musical musicals, the beauty of "Save As," the Faustian bargain of making art, and lots more. Don't skip this one.THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'll also get weekly advice from the thousands of writers he's interviewed over the years, as well as access to exclusive live Q&As, meet-ups, and more: benblacker.substack.comSOCIALS:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benblacker.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bablacker/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Monday afternoon, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson stopped by the Vogue offices for a live conversation about their new film, Song Sung Blue which comes out Christmas Day. The project, inspired by the real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardinia—a Wisconsin couple who form a Neil Diamond tribute band is based on the documentary of the same name, which director Craig Brewer first encountered at a festival and later adapted for the screen. “I realized that everyone is living an extraordinary life,” Jackman shared to Chloe and Vogue's Deputy editory Taylor when reflecting on why he chose to take the role of Mike.After earning a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Claire, Kate speaks candidly about rediscovering her voice, crediting Sia (who she worked with on the film Music) with inspiring her to sing more freely. She recalls being pushed onto the microphone at her 16th birthday by her mother, Goldie Hawn, to perform “That's What Friends Are For,” with Quincy Jones in attendance. “He told me to get into the studio,” Hudson remembers.Plus, Hugh and Kate discuss what it's been like singing at bars across the world, what their tribute band would be (hint: Fleetwood Mac mentioned!), and answer a fun question from none other than Anna Wintour about whether or not they should adapt this film as a theater production.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Hugh Jackman dropped by with his director Craig Brewer to talk about Song Sung Blue, ski jumping, and Skippy by 102.9 The Hog
Hugh Jackman & Craig Brewer (12/3/25) by 96.5 WKLH
Es sieht aus wie ein Unfall, doch leider ist dieser Film ist von langer Hand geplant: Die Fortsetzung von „Der Prinz aus Zamunda“ ist sehr typisch für aktuelle Filmproduktionen, vor allem für jene, die auf den #Streaming-Plattformen präsentiert werden. Hemmungslos wird dabei die Filmgeschichte nach funktionierenden Marken ausgeschlachtet, die mit einem halbwegs neuen Storytelling versehen werden sollen. Altstars dürfen noch einmal antreten und sich selbst zitieren. John Landis‘ Komödie von 1988 ist ein Kultfilm, entstanden zu einer Zeit, als #EddieMurphy auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Karriere angelangt war. Nicht nur Nostalgiker können an diesem harmlosen Blödelfilm bis heute ihre Freude haben, auch wenn Humor sehr schnell altert, wird an mancher Szene ebenso ein jüngeres Publikum Gefallen finden. Und es wäre gar nicht so schwierig, diese Geschichte in einem Sequel gekonnt weiter zu spinnen, wenn man sich denn nur die geringste Mühe geben würde und etwas Talent mitbrächte. John Landis war ein Könner, Craig Brewer, der Regisseur von #Coming2America, ist es nicht. Keine Pointe gelingt, die Geschichte ist derart an den Haaren herbeigezogen, dass man schon nach Minuten das Interesse am weiteren Verlauf der Handlung völlig verliert – überdies dient sich der Film der schlimmsten YouTube- und TikTok-Ästhetik an. Mehr dazu von Wolfgang M. Schmitt im Video!Literatur:Luc Boltanski, Arnaud Esquerre: Bereicherung. Eine Kritik der Ware. Suhrkamp.Die Filmanalyse +ABO gibt es bei Steady als Monats- und vergünstigtes Jahresabo. Der RSS-Feed ist automatisch mit Spotify verknüpft, kann aber auch in alle Podcatcher eingefügt werden:https://steady.page/de/die-filmanalyse-abo/aboutDie Filmanalyse +ABO gibt es bei Apple-Podcast als Monats- und vergünstigtes Jahresabo:https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/die-filmanalyse-deepdive-donald-trumps-lieblingsfilm/id1586115282?i=1000732281655Außerdem gibt es die Möglichkeit, ein Abo via Patreon abzuschließen, jedoch ist hier der RSS-Feed nicht mit Spotify verknüpft:https://www.patreon.com/c/wolfgangmschmitt/home Vielen Dank für Eure Unterstützung!
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Superman and Eddington trailers, James Gunn's updates on Wonder Woman, Batman 2 script and Superman changes, Robert Eggers directing a Christmas Carol movie with Willem Dafoe, Celine Song's next project, Brad Bird not directing Incredibles 3, what Ballerina's weak box office means for John Wick franchise, Ben Stiller directing a Twilight Zone movie, Snoop Dogg biopic updates, Harris Yulin tribute, Rachel Brosnahan for Presumed Innocent 2, Spaceballs 2 update and more!#MARVEL #StarWars #DC #superman #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:21 Spaceballs 2 is Happening with Mel Brooks and Josh Gad9:47 Who Is Playing Dorothy in Wicked For Good?15:15 James Gunn Offers Wonder Woman, The Batman and Superman Updates21:56 New Superman Trailer Talk25:38 EDDDINGTON Trailer Discussion28:03 Ballerina, Thunderbolts Underperform - What Does This Mean for Marvel and John Wick?40:28 BALLARD Trailer Discussion42:30 Mia Goth in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER45:30 Robert Eggers Doing A Christmas Carol Remake with Willem Dafoe47:52 Peter Sohn Tapped to Direct Pixar's The Incredibles 350:12 Jonathan Daviss Cast as Snoop Dogg in Craig Brewer's Biopic of Snoop55:21 Ben Stiller Developing a The Twilight Zone Movie to Direct59:40 Tributes for Harris Yulin and Brian Wilson1:03:11 Rachel Brosnahan to Lead Presumed Innocent S21:06:15 Celine Song Working on an E Sports Series for A24 and HBO MAX1:09:22 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:45:02 Jared Leto Accusations, Harvey Weinstein and Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Updates1:49:52 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider PATREON: https://patreon.com/JohnRocha Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Superman and Eddington trailers, James Gunn's updates on Wonder Woman, Batman 2 script and Superman changes, Robert Eggers directing a Christmas Carol movie with Willem Dafoe, Celine Song's next project, Once Upon a Time 2 updates, Brad Bird not directing Incredibles 3, what Ballerina's weak box office means for John Wick franchise, Ben Stiller directing a Twilight Zone movie, Snoop Dogg biopic updates, Harris Yulin tribute, Rachel Brosnahan for Presumed Innocent 2, Spaceballs 2 update and more!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tipMARVEL #StarWars #DC #superman #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:21 Spaceballs 2 is Happening with Mel Brooks and Josh Gad9:47 Who Is Playing Dorothy in Wicked For Good?15:15 James Gunn Offers WOnder Woman, The Batman and Superman Updates21:56 New Superman Trailer Talk25:38 EDDDINGTON Trailer Discussion28:03 Ballerina, Thunderbolts Underperform - What Does This Mean for Marvel and John Wick?40:28 BALLARD Trailer Discussion42:30 Mia Goth in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER45:30 Robert Eggers Doing A Christmas Carol Remake with Willem Dafoe47:52 Peter Sohn Tapped to Direct Pixar's The Incredibles 350:12 Jonathan Daviss Cast as Snoop Dogg in Craig Brewer's Biopic of Snoop55:21 Ben Stiller Developing a The Twilight Zone Movie to Direct59:40 Tributes for Harris Yulin and Brian Wilson1:03:11 Rachel Brosnahan to Lead Presumed Innocent S21:06:15 Celine Song Working on an E Sports Series for A24 and HBO MAX1:09:22 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:45:02 Jared Leto Accusations, Harvey Weinstein and Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Updates1:49:52 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
Hollywood insiders are abuzz over the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic produced by Universal Pictures and Death Row Pictures. Directed by Craig Brewer and penned by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther), the film will feature music from Snoop’s catalog, offering an in‑depth look at the legend’s life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, Mayor Karen Bass fires back against President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops during the LA anti‑ICE protests, labeling his move an overreach and politically motivated power grab. Bass imposed a curfew, declared a local emergency, and joined Governor Newsom in condemning the federal response as excessive. Claressa Shields, the decorated boxing champion and three‑time Sportswoman of the Year, expressed disappointment at being overlooked at the 2025 BET Awards. Despite her record-breaking achievements, she felt the honor this year should have been hers. Lastly, Hollywood insiders are abuzz over the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic produced by Universal Pictures and Death Row Pictures. Directed by Craig Brewer and penned by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther), the film will feature music from Snoop’s catalog, offering an in‑depth look at the legend’s life. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review, where this week we tackle one of the more provocative and unexpected Southern dramas of the 2000s: Black Snake Moan. Directed by Craig Brewer (coming off the back of Hustle & Flow), this 2006 film is a steamy, blues-soaked morality tale that's equal parts sweaty melodrama, redemption story, and twisted fairy tale.Set in the heat-hazed Deep South, the film centres around Lazarus (Samuel L. Jackson), a recently heartbroken, God-fearing bluesman trying to make sense of his life after his wife leaves him. One morning he discovers Rae (Christina Ricci), a beaten, half-naked young woman, lying unconscious on the roadside outside his home.Rae, it turns out, is in the grip of a destructive form of hypersexuality, fuelled by childhood trauma and exacerbated by the departure of her boyfriend Ronnie (Justin Timberlake), who's been sent off to the military. Convinced that he's been given a sign from God, Lazarus decides to "cure" Rae of her demons—by chaining her to his radiator and keeping her indoors until she's healed.Yes, you read that right. Samuel L. Jackson gives one of his more underrated performances here, dialling down the swagger and leaning into quiet intensity. Christina Ricci is absolutely fearless—vulnerable, unhinged, and magnetic. Together, their dynamic is unpredictable and uncomfortable, but strangely compelling.Black Snake Moan is not one for a casual Friday night with the kids. It's adult in every sense—narratively, thematically, and visually. But for those looking for a film that gets under the skin, challenges moral assumptions, and leans into some serious swampy weirdness, it's worth the plunge.It's also a rare thing: a redemption story that's not afraid to be messy, ambiguous, and morally murky. You might not love it, but you probably won't forget it.Like the blues songs it honours, Black Snake Moan is raw, aching, and full of contradictions. It's about broken people trying to find healing in a world that doesn't offer easy answers. Misunderstood by some, championed by others, it's a film that howls with pain but hums with strange hope.
Website - https://zoeantona.comBioBased in Atlanta, GA, Zoe Antona is an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores thenostalgic interplay between her heritage and connection to others through AbstractExpressionism. Inspired by her upbringing, the work delves into family lineage and youthfulmemories with intricate, sculptural 2D forms. Antona's pieces capture intimate momentswith a vivid focus on color, rekindling memories of life's simple pleasures. By blendingunconventional materials and 90% reclaimed materials, she acknowledges gaps in her storythrough 'voids' or 'lacunas,' challenging traditional norms from sculpture to painting.Underscoring her commitment to sustainability and innovative problem-solving.BioNoah Garret is a highly acclaimed and accomplished figure in the film industry, boasting an impressive resume as a 6x world champion Martial Artist with almost three decades of practice, turned versatile professional. With over a decade of experience in the film industry, Noah has excelled in various roles including Stunt Coordination, Fight Coordination, Stunt performing and Filmmaking. His portfolio includes more than 85 film credits with major studios, working with A-list actors such as Kevin Hart, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson, Timothée Chalamet, Pedro Pascal, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Dwayne Johnson, Adam Driver, Tom Hanks, Robert Deniro and many others. Noah takes pride in working closely with renowned directors like Jeff Wadlow, Craig Brewer, Berry Levinson, Russo Brothers, Francis Ford Coppola, James Gunn, Zack Snyder, Duffer Brothers, Mike Flanagan and Shawn Levy, and helping bring their visions to life with precision and creativity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.
James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe's classic novel The Urth of the New Sun, a sequel to The Book of the New Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello friends and familiars! This week, we discover that it is hard out here for a podcaster. That's right, we're looking back two decades on the Academy Award-winning film Hustle & Flow. This underdog story had modest success opening opportunities for Craig Brewer and putting the Academy Spotlight on the Three 6 Mafia. But, after 20 years, how does it hold up? And does it have anything poignant to say? We discuss film stock, protagonist development, and the film's approach to a number of various themes. Join us now as we discuss Hustle and Flow.
We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory We hope you sign up and enjoy the fun we're having over there. This week we're joined by our dear friend Chuck Staton from the podcast @funbearable! We're talking all about Blaxploitation this week, ya dig? We're watching 2019's Dolemite Is My Name, which is all about the career of comedian, actor, and Godfather of Rap, Rudy Ray Moore. This movie stars Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes and Craig Robinson, and it was directed by Craig Brewer. Come join us this week, because podcasting is our name, and making people laugh is our mother f-ing game. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts or Spotify. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #blaxploitation #dolemite #blackhistorymonth #comedians #standupcomedy #eddiemurphy #netlfix #cinema #biographies #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #rlm #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd
James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe's classic novel The Fifth Head of Cerberus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Interview with filmmaker Craig Brewer on his career challenges and new series "Fight Night," on this week's episode of The Daily Memphian's "The Sidebar."
On today's show, Coach Prime starts his 2nd season at Colorado, Minnesota vs North Carolina is also tonight, VegasInsider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks for the weekend. Hollywood Director Craig Brewer has a new miniseries debuting on Peacock next week. He'll join the show in-studio to talk about it.3:00---Coach Prime's 2nd season at Colorado starts tonight17:42---VegasInsider.com Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards joins the show and has picks on Coastal Carolina/Jacksonville State, Minnesota/UNC, Georgia/Clemson, Vandy/VA Tech, TXAM/Notre Dame, and USC/LSU51:22---Director Craig Brewer joins the show in-studio to talk about a new miniseries he helped direct and produce coming next week on Peacock called "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist" and it features Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, and more.
Host J.D. Reager talks with filmmaker Morgan Jon Fox, whose new film The Hobby is now streaming for free on Amazon Prime. They discuss the Memphis film community, the benefits of living in Chicago, working with Craig Brewer and Jemaine Clement, and the trading card boom that inspired The Hobby. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit backtothelight.net
Amy Vincent, ASC did not originally set out to become a cinematographer. While studying veterinary medicine at UC Santa Cruz, she got a work study job hanging lights for the theater department. She fell in love with the creative art of lighting, and soon transitioned to the theater arts department. Amy found her natural affinity for math and science matched the skill set needed for technical theater production. She began making short films at UCSC, moving to Los Angeles after college to pursue a career in film. Amy's first job was as an assistant editor, but she really wanted to work in the camera department. So she began working her way up from camera intern to camera assistant, working with notable DPs such as Bill Pope on Clueless and Robert Richardson on Natural Born Killers. A few years into her career as a camera assistant, Amy decided to go to grad school at AFI. She shot many student short films for free before meeting writer and director Kasi Lemmons. Amy could tell from page one that the script for Eve's Bayou was something personal and special. They made the short film together, then over the course of three years, Lemmons raised enough money and interest to turn Eve's Bayou into a feature. It was Amy's first movie as a cinematographer and it became her first big breakout. One of Amy's frequent collaborators was director Craig Brewer. She was given a copy of his first film on VHS, then the two met to discuss making 2005's Hustle & Flow. “I think the beauty of where my collaboration with Craig and the process of making the movie was what the movie was about. The two folded over on each other. I mean, it's the idea of making music or making a movie by whatever means necessary. And there was something that became so apparent in the process. For example, we tried on a whole bunch of different formats, like, what are we going to shoot? At one point we were going to shoot Mini DV, because that's what Craig knew and then we settled into Super 16.” She and Brewer went on to work together on Black Snake Moan and the 2011 Footloose remake. Throughout her career, Amy has enjoyed collaborating with directors on smaller movies. Her most recent project, A Nice Indian Boy, had a very low budget and it had to be shot quickly before the actors strike. “It is so cool to have a really funny rom com that's gay and Indian. It would have been great to have more time and more money to make that movie, but I love all of the things that came together to make this simple little movie. It's really important to me to be able to make a movie that means something to a slightly different community.” Amy recently received the ASC Presidents Award, which recognizes her long career as a cinematographer and a mentor to new cinematographers. She's also an artist in residence at Loyola Marymount University, where she teaches film classes and mentors students making short films. You can see Amy's recent work on the show Parish with Giancarlo Esposito on AMC+. A Nice Indian Boy premiered at the SXSW Film Festival to critical acclaim, and is seeking distribution. Find Amy Vincent: https://www.amyvincentasc.com/ Instagram: @amyvvincent Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras www.hotrodcameras.com The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz
Join Kevin as he sits down with Writer and Director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name)! Craig talks about the origins of the Academy Award winning movie, Hustle & Flow. And shares endless stories of how his art also imitates life.Like Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Radio, his 24/7 comedy channel, with great talk shows and stand-up.
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