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The twelfth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 2014 features our producer David Rosen's pick, Chad Stahelski and David Leitch's John Wick. Directed by Chad Stahelski and an uncredited David Leitch from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad and starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Willem Dafoe, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki and Ian McShane, John Wick launched one of the most successful action franchises of the past decade.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Jeannette Catsoulis in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/24/movies/in-john-wick-keanu-reeves-as-an-avenger.html), Robert Abele in the Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-john-wick-movie-review-20141024-story.html), and Claudia Puig in USA Today (https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/10/22/john-wick-movie-review/17619597/).Check out more info and the entire archive of past episodes at https://www.awesomemovieyear.com and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear You can find Jason on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/goforjason/You can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/, on Bluesky at signalbleed.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/signalbleed/If you're a Letterboxd user and you watch any of the movies we talk about on the show, tag your review “Awesome Movie Year” to share your thoughts.You can find our producer David Rosen and his Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at

Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman sit down with Derek Kolstad, writer and creator of the JOHN WICK and NOBODY franchises, to discuss everything from crafting character-driven action movies to the reality of the grind behind being a successful working Screenwriter.   Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist 

Fresh off the surprise success of 2014's John Wick, Summit Entertainment knew they had a hit on their hands. Better yet, they knew they had the beginning of what looked like a fruitful franchise. So they tried gathering the band back together again in hopes of continued financial achievement. But while star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, as well as writer Derek Kolstad were quickly onboard for the sequel, co-director David Leitch had other plans. More opportunities arose as the result of John Wick's success, and Leitch wanted to grab that iron while it was still hot. Movies like Atomic Blonde and Deadpool 2 were what he decided to move on to. But where does that leave John Wick Chapter 2, and would Leitch's absence be a bad omen for the future of the franchise? Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they answer those questions, as well as give an in depth (and some would say surprising) review of 2017's more successful John Wick sequel, John Wick Chapter 2. Next week, John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum.

Fresh off the surprise success of 2014's John Wick, Summit Entertainment knew they had a hit on their hands. Better yet, they knew they had the beginning of what looked like a fruitful franchise. So they tried gathering the band back together again in hopes of continued financial achievement. But while star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, as well as writer Derek Kolstad were quickly onboard for the sequel, co-director David Leitch had other plans. More opportunities arose as the result of John Wick's success, and Leitch wanted to grab that iron while it was still hot. Movies like Atomic Blonde and Deadpool 2 were what he decided to move on to. But where does that leave John Wick Chapter 2, and would Leitch's absence be a bad omen for the future of the franchise? Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they answer those questions, as well as give an in depth (and some would say surprising) review of 2017's more successful John Wick sequel, John Wick Chapter 2. Next week, John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum.

The summer may be coming to an end, but big, silly, summer action movies aren't going anywhere. This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk NOBODY 2. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme-park operator, a shady sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss. Directed by: Timo Tjahjanto Written by: Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Sharon Stone, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, Christopher Lloyd, Colin Hanks, RZA, Colin Salmon, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath *Clip from NOBODY 2 courtesy of Universal Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph review ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nobody - a 2021 film directed by Ilya Naishuller, written by Derek Kolstad, and starring Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Aleksei Serebryakov, and Christopher Lloyd.Additional topics include:100 Best Black Movies Ever MadeEggo waffle ice creamBlack filmmakers who are not Tyler Perry: D'Urville Martin, William Crain, Ron O'Neal, Dream Hampton, and Tasha SmithThe death of Dr. Danielle SpencerJoin us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FishJellyFilmReviews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046Find merch here: https://fishjellyfilmreviews.myspreadshop.com/allVenmo @fishjellyVisit their website at www.fishjellyfilms.comFind their podcast at the following: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/388hcJA50qkMsrTfu04peH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-jelly/id1564138767Find them on Instagram: Nick (@ragingbells) Joseph (@joroyolo) Fish Jelly (@fishjellyfilms)Find them on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ragingbells/ https://letterboxd.com/joroyolo/Nick and Joseph are both Tomatometer-approved critics at Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/nicholas-bell https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/joseph-robinson

For this week's main podcast review, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, Giovanni Lago & Joseln Safadi join me to review the sequel to 2021's "Nobody," "Nobody 2" starring Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, RZA, Colin Hanks, Christopher Lloyd, and Sharon Stone. With Indonesian action director Timo Tjahjanto stepping into the director's chair and returning screenwriter Derek Kolstad (along with Aaron Rabin) setting the story in the fictional vacation town of Plummerville, there are enough new elements to warrant a sequel, but how do they all mix together? What did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the story, performances, action, comedy, 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

In today's episode, we plunge into Nobody 2, the wild and bloody sequel that takes Bob Odenkirk's suburban dad-turned-assassin, Hutch Mansell, on a vacation that explodes—literally. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin, this 89-minute adrenaline blast drops the Mansell family into Plummerville, a dilapidated Midwestern town hiding a corrupt...

Unexpected bad-ass? Check.Comedic fight sequences? Check.Surprisingly entertaining? Check.NOBODY 289 Minutes, Rated RWritten by Derek Kolstad, Aaron RabinDirected by Timo TjahjantoSynopsis:Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events that unravels secrets about his wife Becca's past and his own.Listen as the boys discuss the action sequel that is decidedly NOT John Wick.So stop it.~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x.com/vsmoviepodcast)Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://instagram.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Threads (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://threads.net/@visuallystunningmoviepodcast)BlueSky (@vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social) (https://bsky.app/profile/vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social)YouTube (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://youtube.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our audio wherever you listen to podcasts (https://shows.acast.com/vsmoviepodcast). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Nobody 2" is an American action thriller film directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin, from a story and characters by Kolstad. It is a sequel to "Nobody" (2021) and stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Michael Ironside, Colin Salmon, Billy MacLellan, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath, and Christopher Lloyd, who reprise their roles from the first film, while Colin Hanks, John Ortiz, Mckenna Grace and Sharon Stone play new characters. Tjahjanto was kind enough to speak with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on August 15th from Universal Pictures. 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

CINEMA! E ANCORA CINEMA!Nuovo appuntamento con la mia rubrica "improvvisata" in cui esprimo opinioni su film visti da pochi minuti al Cinema per ricordarvi che il CINEMA è AL CINEMA!Ci sentivamo orfani della saga di John Wick e quindi ecco un nuovo capitolo che potrebbe rappresentare anche un nuovo inizio della saga ovvero "Ballerina", spin-off che presenta una delle tante storie presenti nell'universo narrativo inaugurato da Derek Kolstad nel 2014.

Writer and Creator Robert Venditti returns to CGS to help us learn more about the upcoming Planet Death series from Bad Idea! We also catch up with Robert's career from his time at Valiant through DC Rebirth and to the present with all sorts of topics in between including comics vs the book market, Bad Idea's unique approach to publishing, working with screenwriter Derek Kolstad and artist Tomas Giorello, writing for different genres and formats, and more! It's an informative and entertaining conversation we hope you enjoy! (1:20:42)

fWotD Episode 2855: John Wick (film) Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 27 February 2025 is John Wick (film).John Wick is a 2014 American action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. Keanu Reeves stars as John Wick, a legendary hitman who comes out of retirement to seek revenge against the men who killed his dog, a final gift from his recently deceased wife. The film also stars Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe.Kolstad's script drew on his interest in action, revenge, and neo noir films. The producer Basil Iwanyk purchased the rights as his first independent film production. Reeves, whose career was declining, liked the script and recommended that the experienced stunt choreographers Stahelski and David Leitch direct the action scenes; Stahelski and Leitch successfully lobbied to co-direct the project. Principal photography began in October 2013, on a $20–$30 million budget, and concluded that December. Stahelski and Leitch focused on long, highly choreographed single takes to convey action, eschewing the rapid cuts and closeup shots of contemporary action films.Iwanyk struggled to secure theatrical distributors because industry executives were dismissive of an action film by first-time directors, and Reeves's recent films had financially underperformed. Lionsgate Films purchased the distribution rights to the film two months before its release date on October 24, 2014. Following a successful marketing campaign that changed its perception from disposable entertainment to a prestige event helmed by an affable leading actor, John Wick exceeded box-office projections and became a modest success, grossing $86 million worldwide. It received generally positive reviews for its style and its action sequences. Critics hailed John Wick as a comeback for Reeves, in a role that played to his acting strengths. The film's mythology of a criminal underworld with rituals and rules was praised as its most distinctive and interesting feature.John Wick began a successful franchise which includes three sequels (John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)), the prequel television series The Continental (2023), and the spin-off film Ballerina (2025), as well as video games and comic books. It is seen as having revitalized the action genre and popularized long single takes with choreographed, detailed action.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:56 UTC on Thursday, 27 February 2025.For the full current version of the article, see John Wick (film) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Stephen.

Couch Potato Theater: John Wick (2014) Watch the video version on Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen to the audio podcast version here: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Keanu Reeves action masterpiece that launched a franchise, John Wick (2014). John Wick is a 2014 American action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. Keanu Reeves stars as John Wick, a legendary hitman who comes out of retirement to seek revenge against the men who killed his dog, a final gift from his recently deceased wife. The film also stars Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Blue Sky: @akylew - Kevin Reitzel on X / Instagram / Threads / Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants / Letterboxd: @Laceepants / Bluesky: @laceepants Guest: Norman Lao on Instagram: @laongelizard #CouchPotatoTheater #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #JohnWick #JohnWick2014 #JohnWickMovie #ChadStahelski  #DerekKolstad #KeanuReeves #IanMcShane Norman Lao on Instagram: @laongelizard #MichaelNyqvist #JohnLeguizamo #WillemDafoe #AlfieAllen #AdriannePalicki #BridgetMoynahan #DeanWinters #KevinReitzel #LaceeAderhold #KyleWagner #NormanLao

GOT fans, brace yourselves—Cersei Lannister a.k.a., Lena Headey, joins Better Call Saul's Bob Odenkirk in Normal, an action thriller where Odenkirk's “just-here-for-now” sheriff uncovers mayhem in a supposedly quiet town. A bank heist flips Normal, Minnesota, on its head, and Headey is right in the thick of it as Moira, the no-nonsense bartender, while the Fonz—aka Henry Winkler—adds flair as the eccentric mayor. With John Wick's Derek Kolstad writing and Ben Wheatley directing, Normal promises wild secrets, twisted action, and small-town chaos like you've probably never seen!

Get ready for a high-octane breakdown as Dom and ILL dive into John Wick (2014)! Join the Say Whats Reel crew as they discuss Keanu Reeves' iconic role as the legendary hitman, the intense action scenes, and the emotional drive behind Wick's quest for revenge. From the cinematic style to the underground world of assassins, they cover it all. Don't miss their take on one of the best modern action films.JohnWick #KeanuReeves #SayWhatsReel #ActionMovies #MovieReviewJohn Wick is a 2014 American action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. Keanu Reeves stars as John Wick, a legendary hitman who comes out of retirement to seek revenge against the men who killed his dog, a final gift from his recently deceased wife. The film also stars Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe.DONT GET LEFT BEHIND! Make sure to check out the previous video! - https://bit.ly/3pGIGG9Bored? Check out this AWESOME video! - https://bit.ly/3Kd721xEnjoying the channel & want to support more? SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/43mI4Dkhttps://linktr.ee/reviewinrebelsFind the SWR Crew DOM CRUZETwitter: https://twitter.com/itzdomcruzehoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itzdomcruzehoe/QTwitter: https://twitter.com/King_Quisemoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king_quisemoe/We hope you enjoyed the video and the content we put out here at Say Whats Reel Thank you for watching!

This week on The World’s Greatest Comic Book Podcast™: We remember Joyce Brabner. There will be a Doctor Who – Star Trek crossover. A three day human trafficking sting operation was conducted at SDCC with 14 arrested and 10 victims rescued. In Tinsel Town: John Wick writer Derek Kolstad is adopting Ordained. Terry Matalas is […]

Jace chats with writers Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Nobody) and Robert Venditti (Tankers, Hank Howard, Pizza Detective) about their upcoming project from Bad Idea, Planet Death. Kolstad gives the origin of the project and how it went from story treatment to comic while Venditti talks about the excitement of helping to adapt the story from the start. Also the art work from Tomas Giorello is absolutely next level. There's a lot to unpack here so dig in!

John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum, 2019. Directed by Chad Stahelski. Screenplay by Derek Kolstad, Shay Hatten, Chris Collins and Marc Abrams. Story by Derek Kolstad. Produced by Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee. Starring Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Anjelica Huston and Ian McFUCKINGShane.

Minor spoilers!  Chris and Taylor review the crime-action thriller miniseries The Continental: From the World of John Wick developed by Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, and Shawn Simmons.  Set in the 1970's the show follows how Winston Scott became the proprietor of the New York branch of "The Continental" chain of hotels, safe havens for legal assassins on the grounds of which no business may ever take place.  The series stars Colin Woodell, Mel Gibson, Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate, Jessica Allain, Ayomide Adegun, Jeremy Bobb and Peter Greene. Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepotentialpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpodSupport us on Patreon:patreon.com/thepotentialpodcastThanks to our sponsor: NEUROOur listeners will get a 20% discount on any gum or mints by going to  tryneurogum.com/potential  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Quiet Room is here! RABBITS WEBSITE THE QUIET ROOM (RABBITS NOVEL #2) is available now!Order your copy today! Visit terrymiles.com for more information. ABOUT RABBITS (Novel) “An outstanding debut technothriller, impossible to put down.” -Publisher's Weekly STARRED “A twisted trip through a cool digital wilderness of a mystery. This book sticks to your brain. Read it.” -Norman Reedus “A twisty roller coaster that morphs seamlessly from treasure hunt to conspiracy thriller to escape room.” -Kirkus (Starred) “Rabbits is a remarkably assured debut, deftly written and laced with intrigue. Murakami meets Ready Player One.” -Nicholas Eames "Dude, I dug the hell out of this book…the mix of 80s pop culture nostalgia and a thrilling mystery made it impossible to put it down." -Derek Kolstad, Creator and Writer of the John Wick franchise.

The Quiet Room is here! RABBITS WEBSITE THE QUIET ROOM (RABBITS NOVEL #2) is available now!Order your copy today! Visit terrymiles.com for more information. ABOUT RABBITS (Novel) “An outstanding debut technothriller, impossible to put down.” -Publisher's Weekly STARRED “A twisted trip through a cool digital wilderness of a mystery. This book sticks to your brain. Read it.” -Norman Reedus “A twisty roller coaster that morphs seamlessly from treasure hunt to conspiracy thriller to escape room.” -Kirkus (Starred) “Rabbits is a remarkably assured debut, deftly written and laced with intrigue. Murakami meets Ready Player One.” -Nicholas Eames "Dude, I dug the hell out of this book…the mix of 80s pop culture nostalgia and a thrilling mystery made it impossible to put it down." -Derek Kolstad, Creator and Writer of the John Wick franchise.

The Quiet Room is here! RABBITS WEBSITE THE QUIET ROOM (RABBITS NOVEL #2) is available now!Order your copy today! Visit terrymiles.com for more information. ABOUT RABBITS (Novel) “An outstanding debut technothriller, impossible to put down.” -Publisher's Weekly STARRED “A twisted trip through a cool digital wilderness of a mystery. This book sticks to your brain. Read it.” -Norman Reedus “A twisty roller coaster that morphs seamlessly from treasure hunt to conspiracy thriller to escape room.” -Kirkus (Starred) “Rabbits is a remarkably assured debut, deftly written and laced with intrigue. Murakami meets Ready Player One.” -Nicholas Eames "Dude, I dug the hell out of this book…the mix of 80s pop culture nostalgia and a thrilling mystery made it impossible to put it down." -Derek Kolstad, Creator and Writer of the John Wick franchise.

We cruise back to Keaun Land for 2014's assassin-centric tale of vengeance. With glasses of fine Welsh whisky in hand, we discuss this (SPOILER ALERT) totally awesome bar movie and why you should never, ever piss off anyone nicknamed, the Boogyman. Written by Derek Kolstad. Directed by Chad Stahelski (and also probably David Leitch). Starring Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe, Ian McShane, and Michael Nyqvst

John Wick: Chapter 2: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor ShowShow topic: Welcome to the captivating world of "John Wick: Chapter 2," a 2017 American neo-noir action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. In this episode of the Ray Taylor movie review podcast, join us as we delve into the exhilarating sequel to the iconic "John Wick," starring the incomparable Keanu Reeves as the titular character. Discover the heart-pounding action sequences, the intricate web of alliances, and the intense moral dilemmas that unfold as John Wick is forced to honor a blood oath in the criminal underworld. Dive deep into the film's neo-noir aesthetics, explore the characters' motivations, and relive the moments that make this movie a thrilling addition to the John Wick franchise.JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/linksGenres: Action - Crime - Thriller

John Wick: Chapter 2: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor ShowShow topic: Welcome to the captivating world of "John Wick: Chapter 2," a 2017 American neo-noir action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. In this episode of the Ray Taylor movie review podcast, join us as we delve into the exhilarating sequel to the iconic "John Wick," starring the incomparable Keanu Reeves as the titular character. Discover the heart-pounding action sequences, the intricate web of alliances, and the intense moral dilemmas that unfold as John Wick is forced to honor a blood oath in the criminal underworld. Dive deep into the film's neo-noir aesthetics, explore the characters' motivations, and relive the moments that make this movie a thrilling addition to the John Wick franchise.JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/linksGenres: Action - Crime - Thriller

John Wick: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor ShowShow topic: Welcome to the John Wick Movie Review Podcast, hosted by Ray Taylor! Join us as we dive into the heart-pounding world of the 2014 American action thriller film "John Wick." Directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad, this adrenaline-pumping movie stars the iconic Keanu Reeves as the legendary hitman, John Wick. Follow John on his quest for revenge as he is forced out of retirement to avenge the death of his beloved puppy, a final gift from his late wife. Get ready to explore the intense action, suspenseful plot, and remarkable performances from the star-studded cast, including Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe. For all movie enthusiasts and action aficionados, this podcast is a must-listen!JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/linksGenres: Action - Crime - Thriller

John Wick: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor ShowShow topic: Welcome to the John Wick Movie Review Podcast, hosted by Ray Taylor! Join us as we dive into the heart-pounding world of the 2014 American action thriller film "John Wick." Directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad, this adrenaline-pumping movie stars the iconic Keanu Reeves as the legendary hitman, John Wick. Follow John on his quest for revenge as he is forced out of retirement to avenge the death of his beloved puppy, a final gift from his late wife. Get ready to explore the intense action, suspenseful plot, and remarkable performances from the star-studded cast, including Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, and Willem Dafoe. For all movie enthusiasts and action aficionados, this podcast is a must-listen!JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/linksGenres: Action - Crime - Thriller

The wholly unholy trinity of Stevie, Mikey and Brett take on John WIck 4 and so much more! ****************** With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin. Release date: March 24, 2023 (USA) Director: Chad Stahelski Box office: 432.4 million USD Budget: 100 million USD Distributed by: Lionsgate Films Based on: Characters; by Derek Kolstad

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Directed by Chad Stahelski and writtten by Derek Kolstad, John Wick is the action thriller film starring Keanu Reeves. Now a film franchise four movies deep, with more to come, Luke and Jae return to 2014 to revisit the first instalment which has been influential on action films - being seen to have revitalized the genre. Legendary assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) retired from his violent career after marrying the love of his life. When sadistic mobster Iosef Tarasov (Alfie Allen) and his thugs steal John's prized car and kill the puppy that was a last gift from his now deceased wife, John unleashes the remorseless killing machine within and seeks vengeance. Meanwhile, Iosef's father (Michael Nyqvist) and John's former colleague, puts a huge bounty on John's head.

We return to address some of the nerdier and more bizarre aspects of 2016's Assassin's Creed and the game series that it is based on! We explore the idea of epigenetic memory more closely (or as closely as two artsy dudes who know science-minded people possibly can), consider possibilities for other time periods this series could visit, explore the genuinely weird truth of what's going on with the Macguffins in the AC universe, and finally get around to Joe's fix for this movie. We talk about which of our ancestors we would want to see the experiences of, Jack's head nearly explodes, and we manage to also turn this episode into a love letter to the John Wick films. Join us as we try to make this expensive pseudo-art film a little better. CW: Violence, discussion of fictional conspiracy nonsense that some might consider blasphemous, mention of Henry Kissinger Podcast Plugged in this Episode: I Hate It Let's Watch It (@ih8itletswatch on Twitter) Stuff Mentioned in this Episode: Jack the Ripper, Robert Evans, Behind the Bastards, the Mafia, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Al Capone, Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Justin Kurzel, Sesame Street, Ron DeSantis, the Holocaust, Netflix, Resident Evil, the Third Crusade, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, the Golden Age of Piracy, the French Revolution, the Victorian Era, World War I, Ptolemaic Egypt, the Peloponnesian War, Asgard, the Islamic Golden Age, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, MK Ultra, Sandinistas, Bay of Pigs, Ben Affleck, Argo, Ajax, HBO's Watchmen, the United States Civil War, World War II, the Dulles Brothers, the Troubles, the Boxer Rebellion, Feudal Japan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Isu, Celestials, Prometheus Myth, Adam and Eve, Mayan Apocalypse, LOST, Kevin Spacey, Jeffrey Jones, Howard the Duck, Alicia Vikander, Jason Bourne, Jordana Brewster, The Fast & The Furious, Adam Arkapaw, Chad Stahelski, John Wick, Derek Kolstad, Haley Berry, Hitman: Agent 47, Timothy Oliphant, Zachary Quinto, Captain America: Civil War, The Brothers Grimsby --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derazzled/support

Dylan does battle with frequent guests Sebastian Marcano-Perez and Carlos Irazabal over which action sequence in the John Wick franchise is the best.

Access the full Story Grid analysis of John Wick at https://storygrid.com/wick.This is the final in a four part series analyzing the movie John Wick using the Story Grid methodology. This 2014 movie, written by Derek Kolstad, is a genre leading action movie.Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl start by looking at the Story Grid Five Leaf Genre Clover before diving into the quadrants and controlling idea.

Access the full Story Grid analysis of John Wick at https://storygrid.com/wick.This is the third in a four part series analyzing the movie John Wick using the Story Grid methodology. This 2014 movie, written by Derek Kolstad, is a genre leading action movie.Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl start by looking at the Story Grid Five Leaf Genre Clover before diving into the quadrants and controlling idea.

Assume the fighting stance for Round 1 of wick notebook sketches, chonky boi action and shadow noodle slurping. Take a seat at the high table with John Wick: Chapter 4 this week.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

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This week on the pod the boys discuss John Wick: Chapter 4, the 2:49 David Lean-ish epic that shows Jonathan as the Ugly badass, dog-loving, friend-imperiling, curt-speaking, death-avoiding, vengeance seeker he is. I guess the other movies did that, too. This movie kicked ass. What did we think of the story and the legacy? Listen and grill us as to how we're shite! It's very easy to find us. Dave is freelance soon so you'll get a quick yet hefty response.  Cast/Crew: Keanu Reeves, Chad Stahelski, Shay Hatten, Michael Finch, Derek Kolstad, Laurence Fishburne, Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, Clancy Brown, Scott Adsit, Shamier Anderson, Bill Skarsgard, Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rina Sawamaya. Intro/IMAX/Gripes: 0:00 John Wick: Chapter 4: 14:45 What've You Been Watching: 64:04 Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say. Edited and produced by Dave Green. Music: soundcloud.com/dasein-artist Beer: @cbarrozo.beer Tags: Philippines, The Philippines, Manila, John Tucker Must Die, teeny weeny beanies, Hydro Flasks, OBS Ninja, SAG Awards, Academy Awards, Oscars, Drugs, Drug Money, Gazebos, DC, Atlas, Marvel, The Flash, Superman, Black Adam, Wonder Woman, Baby Yoda, The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, HBO, HBOMAX, James Gunn,

Access the full Story Grid analysis of John Wick at https://storygrid.com/wick.This is the second in a four part series analyzing the movie John Wick using the Story Grid methodology. This 2014 movie, written by Derek Kolstad, is a genre leading action movie.Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl start by looking at the Story Grid Five Leaf Genre Clover before diving into the quadrants and controlling idea.

Today we have a special CROSSOVER episode of the IFH Podcast. Our guest is Derek Kolstad, the genius behind the extremely successful John Wick franchise. An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, JOHN WICK (Keanu Reeves) is a fresh and stylized take on the "assassin genre”.He is also the screenwriter of One in the Chamber, The Package (starring Steve Austin & Dolph Lundgren). This episode is from the archives of The Make Your Movie Podcast with Dave Bullis available from the IFH Podcast Network. Dave chats with Derek about bad movies, screenwriting, the film business, and working with Keanu Reeves.I wanted to bring this amazing episode to the IFH Tribe. Get ready to dive into the ultra-violent world of Derek Kolstad.

Today we have a special CROSSOVER episode of the BPS Podcast. Our guest is Derek Kolstad, the genius behind the extremely successful John Wick franchise. An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, JOHN WICK (Keanu Reeves) is a fresh and stylized take on the "assassin genre”.He is also the screenwriter of One in the Chamber, The Package (starring Steve Austin & Dolph Lundgren). This episode is from the archives of The Make Your Movie Podcast with Dave Bullis available from the IFH Podcast Network. Dave chats with Derek about bad movies, screenwriting, the film business, and working with Keanu Reeves.I wanted to bring this amazing episode to the BPS Tribe. Get ready to dive into the ultra-violent world of Derek Kolstad.

“Now that I have found my peace, find yours.”Time to Avenge the Dead Puppy with John WickIt took some time to get all the right players so the movie John Wick could move forward. Luckily, everything worked out and stunt coordinators Chad Stahelski and David Leitch got the opportunity to direct their first big film. Derek Kolstad's script had all the right magic and Keanu Reeves reinvented himself yet again with a title that surprised everyone. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson as we kick off our John Wick series where it all started, Stahelski's 2014 film John Wick.Here's a hint at what we talk about.Pete loves this movie. Andy enjoys it but it's never excited him as much as other people. That's a good starting place for the conversation. Why does it work so well for some and others don't take to it as much? We also talk about the way this got made and how rare something like that happens where all the pieces fall in place just right. How would this have felt if a septuagenerian was playing the lead? We spend a bit of time digging into the stunt work and why it helps the story, but perhaps also leaves it feeling overly clinical through some eyes. The world-building is spectacular though! There's plenty to discuss with this and it's exciting that its success spurred on an entire franchise. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Film SundriesLearn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchDerek Kolstad's original script SCORNTheatrical trailerPoster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd(00:00) - Welcome to The Next Reel • John Wick(01:43) - John Wick Series(03:15) - Rating and Announcements(03:36) - Initial Thoughts(07:03) - Getting It Made(12:07) - Wick's Age(16:36) - Baba Yaga(18:29) - Revenge Thrillers(24:25) - Antagonists(28:08) - Story Setup(31:21) - Marcus(36:54) - The Continental(38:26) - Weird Value of Coins(41:36) - World Building(42:32) - Stunts, Chad, and David(47:53) - Too Clinical(48:26) - Reeves' Learning Curve(49:16) - The Look(50:02) - Marvel Adjacent (52:53) - Kung Fu Panda Adjacent(54:26) - Credits(55:24) - Sequels, Etc.(55:40) - Awards(59:04) - The Box Office(01:00:03) - Co-Directing(01:00:39) - Last Thoughts(01:01:33) - Coming Next Week • John Wick: Chapter 2(01:03:12) - Letterboxd(01:05:44) - Wrap Up

“Now that I have found my peace, find yours.”Time to Avenge the Dead Puppy with John WickIt took some time to get all the right players so the movie John Wick could move forward. Luckily, everything worked out and stunt coordinators Chad Stahelski and David Leitch got the opportunity to direct their first big film. Derek Kolstad's script had all the right magic and Keanu Reeves reinvented himself yet again with a title that surprised everyone. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson as we kick off our John Wick series where it all started, Stahelski's 2014 film John Wick.Here's a hint at what we talk about.Pete loves this movie. Andy enjoys it but it's never excited him as much as other people. That's a good starting place for the conversation. Why does it work so well for some and others don't take to it as much? We also talk about the way this got made and how rare something like that happens where all the pieces fall in place just right. How would this have felt if a septuagenerian was playing the lead? We spend a bit of time digging into the stunt work and why it helps the story, but perhaps also leaves it feeling overly clinical through some eyes. The world-building is spectacular though! There's plenty to discuss with this and it's exciting that its success spurred on an entire franchise. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Film SundriesLearn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership.Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchDerek Kolstad's original script SCORNTheatrical trailerPoster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd(00:00) - Welcome to The Next Reel • John Wick(01:43) - John Wick Series(03:15) - Rating and Announcements(03:36) - Initial Thoughts(07:03) - Getting It Made(12:07) - Wick's Age(16:36) - Baba Yaga(18:29) - Revenge Thrillers(24:25) - Antagonists(28:08) - Story Setup(31:21) - Marcus(36:54) - The Continental(38:26) - Weird Value of Coins(41:36) - World Building(42:32) - Stunts, Chad, and David(47:53) - Too Clinical(48:26) - Reeves' Learning Curve(49:16) - The Look(50:02) - Marvel Adjacent (52:53) - Kung Fu Panda Adjacent(54:26) - Credits(55:24) - Sequels, Etc.(55:40) - Awards(59:04) - The Box Office(01:00:03) - Co-Directing(01:00:39) - Last Thoughts(01:01:33) - Coming Next Week • John Wick: Chapter 2(01:03:12) - Letterboxd(01:05:44) - Wrap Up

Access the full Story Grid analysis of John Wick at https://storygrid.com/wick.This is the first in a four part series analyzing the movie John Wick using the Story Grid methodology. This 2014 movie, written by Derek Kolstad, is a genre leading action movie.Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl start by looking at the Story Grid Five Leaf Genre Clover before diving into the quadrants and controlling idea.

Keanu is back, baby! The besties are continuing the run up to the release of John Wick: Chapter 4. Chad Stahelski and Derek Kolstad return to lead this gun blazing film!Support the showHit us up:thebestfriendreviews@gmail.comTwitter: @bfmoviereviewsLetterboxd: BFRKelly and BFRJamesBuy us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bestfriendhq

This week on On Story writer Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise reflects on his thrilling career, how he weaves emotion and humanity into action set pieces, as well as crafting characters you cannot help but root for. Derek Kolstad is the writer/creator of the popular John Wick franchise with the latest installment: John Wick: Chapter 4 set to be released in 2023. He also wrote on Marvel's hit limited series The Falcon and Winter Soldier, which has been nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys. 2021 also saw the release of Derek's action-thriller Nobody. Nobody sheds light on a docile family man struggling with aging and encroaching feelings of irrelevance as his children grow up. His new tv adaptation of the popular video game, Splinter Cell, is currently in production and will be airing on Netflix in the following year.  Most recently, Kolstad produced the film The Princess for Hulu, which follows the action-packed story of a strong-willed princess who refuses an arranged marriage alliance to an especially cruel sociopath. Barbara Morgan sat down with Derek Kolstad for a panel about his work at the Austin Film Festival.   Clips of John Wick courtesy of Thunder Road Pictures Clips of Nobody courtesy of Universal City Studios

Ben Lustig & Jake Thornton burst on the scene when their spec WINTER'S KNIGHT sparked a 5-studio bidding war before selling to Sony for 7 figures. A fantasy-adventure about a Viking warrior whose epic journey leads him to become the legendary Santa Claus, the script established the duo as imaginative masters of adaptation. Since then, they have penned multiple projects for Sony, Amazon, Universal, and Warner Brothers, including a sci-fi adventure inspired by the life of H.G. Wells, an animated series about werewolves in ancient Rome, and a pilot based on the juggernaut videogame franchise, Final Fantasy. In 2020, Ben and Jake sold their spec script, THE PRINCESS, to 20th Century Studios and Hulu with Original Film and Derek Kolstad producing. Starring Joey King and directed by Le-Van Kiet, production was underway by summer 2021, and in July of 2022, the film made its debut on Hulu. Ben and Jake Write A Movie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mUZho9eE8AwTLD5fiLGvw/featured https://twitter.com/Ben_Lustig https://twitter.com/jakethornton https://www.facebook.com/lustigthornton https://www.jakethorntonwrites.com/ Connect with your host Kaia Alexander: https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/ https://twitter.com/thisiskaia  Produced by Stuart W. Volkow P.G.A.

In the season finale of Rabbits, Riley travels to the mysterious cave in the desert to find out once and for all what's at the center of the game called Rabbits. RABBITS WEBSITE RABBITS NOVEL is available now!Order your copy today! Visit terrymiles.com for more information. To hear the next episode right now visit stitcherpremium.com/rabbits, click start free trial, select the monthly plan and use the promo code RABBITS. ABOUT RABBITS (NOVEL) “An outstanding debut technothriller, impossible to put down.” -Publisher's Weekly STARRED “A twisted trip through a cool digital wilderness of a mystery. This book sticks to your brain. Read it.” -Norman Reedus “A twisty roller coaster that morphs seamlessly from treasure hunt to conspiracy thriller to escape room.” -Kirkus (Starred) “Rabbits is a remarkably assured debut, deftly written and laced with intrigue. Murakami meets Ready Player One.” -Nicholas Eames "Dude, I dug the hell out of this book…the mix of 80s pop culture nostalgia and a thrilling mystery made it impossible to put it down." -Derek Kolstad, Creator and Writer of the John Wick franchise.

Riley finally learns what really happened at the end of IX, and lands at a question that may decide our future: Is Rabbits happening again? Did it ever stop? And who, if anyone, is in control? RABBITS WEBSITE RABBITS NOVEL is available now!Order your copy today! Visit terrymiles.com for more information. To hear the next episode right now visit stitcherpremium.com/rabbits, click start free trial, select the monthly plan and use the promo code RABBITS. ABOUT RABBITS (NOVEL) “An outstanding debut technothriller, impossible to put down.” -Publisher's Weekly STARRED “A twisted trip through a cool digital wilderness of a mystery. This book sticks to your brain. Read it.” -Norman Reedus “A twisty roller coaster that morphs seamlessly from treasure hunt to conspiracy thriller to escape room.” -Kirkus (Starred) “Rabbits is a remarkably assured debut, deftly written and laced with intrigue. Murakami meets Ready Player One.” -Nicholas Eames "Dude, I dug the hell out of this book…the mix of 80s pop culture nostalgia and a thrilling mystery made it impossible to put it down." -Derek Kolstad, Creator and Writer of the John Wick franchise.