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A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Host Miko Lee celebrates AAPINH Month by interviewing Filmmakers: Sara Kambe Holland, Alleluiah Panis, and Kyle Casey Chu, also known as Panda Dulce. We also cover a bunch of AAPINH month events happening throughout the Bay Area.   Calendar of Events Community Calendar May 3 2-6pm Daly City AAPI Fest celebrating local Asian American & Pacific Islander culture in Daly City and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area     May 10 10am-12pm PT Our Heritage 5K 2025  a FREE, family-friendly 5K fun walk/run honoring the rich history and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in San Francisco. This scenic route winds through the heart of the city, passing by over 16+ historic AAPI landmarks—featuring goodies, resources, and fun facts about its cultural significance. Expect cheer stations, photo ops, sweet treats, and entertainment along the route to keep the energy high! May 10th is also AAPI Mental Health Day! The Our Wellness Festival, will celebrate mental health, community, and joy. The festival will feature family-friendly activities, carnival-style games, music, dancing, wellness resources, and more! May 23 at 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Asian American and Pacific Islander LGBTQ2S+ Mixer NJAHS Peace Gallery 1684 Post Street, San Francisco Children's Fairyland in Oakland, and Stanford's Asian American studies department host a series of events throughout the month that we will post in the show notes for you to check out.  Bay Area Public Libraries AAPI Month Oakland public libraries feature reading lists for all ages, a grab and grow seedling kit and events like watermelon kimchi making!San Francisco Public Libraries There will be events for all ages at Library locations throughout the City, including free author talks, book clubs, film screenings, crafts, food programs and musical and dance performances. San Jose Public libraries host a series of events with a highlights being Tapa Cloth making on May 6 and Vegan Filipino Cooking with Astig Vegan on May 7 Berkeley public libraries   CAAMFest 2025 United States of Asian America Through June 1    Transcript: Filmmakers Exploring Boundaries   Opening: [00:00:00] Apex Express Asian Pacific expression. Community and cultural coverage, music and calendar, new visions and voices, coming to you with an Asian Pacific Islander point of view. It's time to get on board the Apex Express.   Ayame Keane-Lee: [00:00:57] Welcome to Apex Express and happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Even though the Trump administration has eliminated recognizing cultural heritage months, we are still celebrating diversity and inclusion. Here at Apex Express and KPFA, we believe in lifting up people's voices. And tonight on Apex Express, we are focusing on Asian American filmmakers exploring boundaries. Host Mika Lee talks with filmmakers, creators, writers Sarah Kambe Holland, Alleluiah Panis, and Kyle Casey Chu, also known as Panda Dulce. Join us on Apex Express.    Miko Lee: [00:01:51] Welcome, Sarah Kambe Holland, the amazing young filmmaker, writer, director, here to talk about your very first film, egghead and Twinkie. Welcome to Apex Express.    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:02:04] Thanks so much for having me.   Miko Lee: [00:02:06] So first I'm gonna start with a personal question, which is an adaptation from the amazing poet Chinaka Hodges. And my first question is, who are your people and what legacy do you carry with you?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:02:19] Oh wow. What a great question. , I think that I represent my family and my heritage. I'm mixed, so I'm half Japanese and half British. I grew up partially in Japan and partially in the States. I feel like those experiences, my family, they make up who I am and the stories that I wanna tell.   Miko Lee: [00:02:41] And what legacy do you carry with you?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:02:45] I think the legacy of my family, my grandparents on both sides have overcome so much, and, , they're a big inspiration to me. Funny enough, my grandparents play kind of a secret role in this film. My grandparents on my mom's side were incarcerated in the Japanese American camps. My grandmom, my British side overcame a lot of adversity as well in her life. , I think that's the legacy that I carry.    Miko Lee: [00:03:09] Thank you. Tell me a little more, what secret role do your grandparents play in the film?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:03:14] all my grandparents have always been very supportive of, my art and my filmmaking. But my grandparents on my mom's side, they passed away ahead of the making of this film. And I inherited my grandfather's car. And that car is the car in the movie that, Egghead Twinkie drive cross country. So I like to think that this is their way of supporting me. I think that they would get a kick out of the fact that their car is like a main character in the film,    Miko Lee: [00:03:41] literally carrying you on your journey. I had so much fun watching the film. Can you share with our audience a little bit about what the film is about and what inspired you to create this?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:03:52] So the film is called Egghead and Twinkie, and it's about this mixed Asian teenage lesbian named Twinkie who's coming out and her best friend Egghead, who unfortunately is in love with her and she does not feel the same. , and they end up going on this cross country road trip to meet Twinkie Online love interest IRL for the very first time. So it's kind of like a buddy comedy road trip movie. Coming of age queer story, , and it's one that's very personal to me, I think is a mixed Asian queer person. This was a story I was drawn to tell because it was a story that I didn't really see on screen when I was growing up.   Miko Lee: [00:04:30] Can you talk to me a little bit more about the use of the name Twinkie, which for many folks in the A API community is seen as a slur, and I know she talks about it a little in the film, but can you share more how you came up with that?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:04:44] Yes, it's a very nuanced thing and it's something I was kind of nervous to tackle, especially like in a comedy film. , but really with the creation of Twinkie's character, , I feel like she's going on this journey to embrace herself as a lesbian, as a gay woman, but then also I think that she's searching for herself as a mixed Asian person. I feel like within the Asian American community, if you're raised here in the US or if you're mixed or if you're adopted, I think that there can be this feeling of not feeling Asian enough. I think the word Twinkie was something that was kind of weaponized against her. Like, oh, you know, you're not Asian enough, you're a Twinkie. And her way of coping with that is to kind of reclaim that word and kind of own that. As her own name.    Miko Lee: [00:05:31] Thank you so much for sharing. I read online that this is the very first feature film to be crowdfunded on TikTok. Can you talk a little bit about, I know your background is in as a social media creator. Can you talk about that journey from social media creator to filmmaker?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:05:51] Yes. Yeah. TikTok and social media was such a big part of getting this film made. Uh, so for myself, yeah. I was a YouTuber before I was a filmmaker. I should be clear, I wasn't like PewDiePie or anything like that. I had like 40,000 followers. Um, but for me at that time when I was like 15, 16, that felt like the whole world. Um, and I think that YouTube was really my first introduction to. Storytelling, but also to making friends with people through the internet. And that ended up being a really big influence on this film because Twinkie is traveling cross country to meet a girl that she meets online. And I think that that is such a common story nowadays. Like people make friends online all the time. Um, and the ways that we find love and community has changed.Because of the internet. Um, so it felt very appropriate that we turned to TikTok turned to social media as a means to raise money for this film. Uh, we did a whole targeted crowdfunding campaign on TikTok and we raised over $20,000 from a lot of strangers that I will never meet, but I owe a lot of thanks to.   Miko Lee: [00:06:53] So now that the film has been going out to different festivals and being screened at different places, have any of those that participated in the crowdfund, have you met any of those kind of anonymous supporters?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:07:05] Yes. And that was crazy. it was awesome. We screened it over 40 festivals all around the world. Our international premiere was at the British Film Institute in London. And it was at that screening that someone raised their hand during the q and a and they were like, I just wanted you to know that I backed your movie, uh, and I found you on TikTok. And that just blew my mind that someone on the other side of the world, you know, had donated whatever, you know, 10, 20 bucks to making this thing a reality.   Miko Lee: [00:07:31] Oh, I love that when the anonymous becomes real like a person in front of you that you can actually meet. How fun. I'm wondering if your use of animation is, , been influenced by your social media background.    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:07:45] Not really. Actually. I think the animation part of this film is just because I'm a total nerd. I really love animation, I love comics. And so that kind of bled into Twinkies character. You know, she loves comics, she wants to be an animator. And, uh, I think I've always been interested in the idea of combining 2D animation with live action footage. I feel like that's something that we see a lot in like children's movies or, um.Music videos, but it's not something that you really see in like, feature films all that often. So I was kind of excited to explore that, and it was a really fun collaboration with myself and our lead animator, Dylan Ello, who did most of the animations in the movie.   Miko Lee: [00:08:28] Oh, thank you for that. I, I, it was very delightful. Um, I'm wondering, because we're, our world right now is incredibly complicated and so conflicted. How do you feel filmmaking can make a difference?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:08:44] I feel like art is more important now than ever because I see even in just this film's journey how art literature and movies, it can change people's minds and they don't even realize that their minds are changing.I think especially with this film, 'cause it's so lighthearted and funny and silly, you'd be like, oh, it's just, you know, a good laugh and that's it. But, but not really. I've seen this film. Open doors and open conversations. And I think that that's really my hope is that maybe, you know, parents who have a queer kid and they're not sure what to do about it, maybe they'll watch this film and they'll be able to talk to their kid about things that maybe they're afraid to talk about. I think that art really has the power to, to change people's minds.    Miko Lee: [00:09:29] Have you experienced that with somebody that has actually seen your film, that you've had a conversation with them where they walked away, changed from seeing it?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:09:38] Well, on a very personal level, um, my parents, uh, are conservative and I think when I first came out to them, it was an adjustment for sure. Um, I. When I initially kind of pitched the idea of Egghead and Twinkie to them years, years ago, uh, as a short film, they were confused. They were like, why do you wanna make this film about being gay? Like, why do you have to make everything about being gay? And that's not really what it was. I just wanted to tell this story.  And it's been such an amazing journey to see my parents like fully embrace this movie. Like they are egghead and Twinkie biggest fans. They might love this movie more than me. Uh, so that has been really amazing to be able to kind of talk to them about queer issues in my identity through the making of this movie.   Miko Lee: [00:10:24] I love that. So let our audience know how they can see your film, egghead and Twinkie.    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:10:31] So Egg and Twinkie is coming out on streaming platforms on April 29th. It'll be on Apple tv, Amazon Prime, uh, any video on demand streaming platform in North America.    Miko Lee: [00:10:43] Yay. And Sarah, what are you working on next?    Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:10:46] Oh boy, have a big question. Uh, I have a few screenplays in the works, one of which is a time traveling lesbian rom-com. So, uh, I'm waiting for when I get the big bucks so I can make my first period piece.    Miko Lee: [00:10:59] Love it. Sounds fun. , thank you so much for sharing with us. It was such a delight to see your film and I look forward to seeing more of your work.   Sarah Kambe Holland: [00:11:08] Thanks so much for having me, Miko. This was great.    Jalena Keane-Lee: [00:11:11] Listen to Kushimoto Bushi by Minyo crusaders, a Japanese cumbia band    MUSIC   Welcome back. This is the Powerleegirls on apex express, and that was Kushimoto Bushi by Minyo Crusaders    Miko Lee: [00:15:24] Welcome, Alleluia Panis, the Executive Director of Kularts to Apex Express.    Alleluia Panis: [00:15:30] Thank you. I'm so honored to be here.    Miko Lee: [00:15:34] I wanna talk with you about your film, but first I wanna start with a personal question, which is an adaptation from the amazing poet Chinaka Hodges. And that is, who are your people and what legacy do you carry with you?   Alleluia Panis: [00:15:49] Wow, that's deep who are my people? My people is my community. And so it is here in, in the diaspora, Filipino Americans, Asian Americans, and folks of color. And then of course the indigenous people in the Philippines. . What I carry with me and continues to inspire me on the daily is the knowing that we have been here for a long time. Our ancestors have survived eons of whether it's, good times and bad times. And so that keeps me going.   Miko Lee: [00:16:28] Thank you so much for sharing. you have been working in the field for a long time. You're really, , a trailblazer in terms of putting Filipino arts on the map and really lifting up the culture. Can you talk about your new film Memories of Mindanao, where that came from, what it's all about?   Alleluia Panis: [00:16:49] Is a leg of, , Tribo tour, which began in 2002. But actually inspired by my first trip to, , then the wild and being with in 1989 , and, , basically traveling and. Setting myself and my, my, my music and dance company at the time to just be with indigenous people. ,and how profoundly that particular experience really impacted me. For years I've been wanting to like, how can I bring this? Experience or share the experience with other diasporic folks. Fortunately I was able to connect with Carlo Abeo in the Philippines, who's been my tour manager, in 2001. And then in 2002 we embarked on the first, Tribo tour.   Miko Lee: [00:17:50] So this was an effort to really share this powerful kind of artistic travel journey with more folks. Is that right?    Alleluia Panis: [00:17:57] Yes. And it's actually beyond artistic. It's really about recognizing something deeper, right? Because our history of colonization is pretty intense. 500 years and or is it 400 years? Give or take, a century. And so there are a lot of things that had been co-opted. It has been erased, it has been gaslit. And fortunately, I feel like within the culture of the archipelago, there are, and even those. That are, of the, what is considered the colonized people or the Christianized people. there are practices that exist today that might have a different name, um, or but actually is indigenous and so, and only. Could I say that because I was able to really experience and be with folks and, uh, and it's years, you know, it's years of kind of like assessing and looking at you know, different, uh, practices. And so that is so I don't know. It's beyond gratifying. It's connecting. I mean, it seems so cliche. It's connecting with something so deep, you know, it's like connecting to, you know, to Mother Earth in, in that way our, our Mama Ocean. And recognizing yourself that, that you are bigger and have, and has agency, you know, in terms of just. What you are connected to, uh, what we are connected to. Um, and so it's, it's it, of course within the cultural practices, which is artistic practices that we see that connection.    Miko Lee: [00:19:40] You were looking at, the impact of colonization and how arts and culture has really spoke to that or fought back against that in the Philippines. Can you talk about bringing that over to our colonized United States and how you see that playing out?    Alleluia Panis: [00:19:58] Well, I think first of all as, um, as folks of color. And as former subjects of the United States, you know, 40 years of the US and still, still, um, you know, in some ways kind of soft power over the people of the Archipelago. It's, it's really, um, first and foremost knowing or getting that sense of connection and confidence and, um, self-identity. That leads, that would lead us to create, um, in the diaspora. And so what, what this pro with this project, this particular program does and, and I continue to prove it with so many folks, is that it's really. Kind of finding yourself, I mean, that, that seems so cliche and knowing your place in the world and how you are connected so deeply despite all the, you know, like all the brainwashing that you don't know anything. Everything is, uh, you know, everything that, that, that, um, that exists in terms of the cultural practices of the arch of the people of the archipelago are borrowed or, or, um. Basically borrowed or taken from another culture, um, really kind of diminishes that, that colonized thinking. And so I think the power of it is finding your stepping into your own power in this way. Um, and, and, um, you know, it is also not just the current, like in, in once lifetime do you get that abuse or trauma, but it's also all the. You know, the, the, the inheritance from our, you know, from our parents, from our grandparents, right? Great. Passed down the generation and, um, oftentimes construed as the real deal, unt true. And so, aside from the form. Aside from, um, the practices, because this trip is really a little, is is focused more on not learning or like, you know, we don't go to learn like dance music or. Weaving or, you know, design or anything like that. Yes, that happens. We do, we do have workshops, but you know, it's not like it's, it's more like opening the ice of each, you know, individual. I. To the, to the, the whole, the whole thing. What, what is the, the presence of nature is, are they water people? Well, how does the water impact the cultural practices and therefore the artistic practices, um, and understanding sort of like, oh, they, they do that kind of steps with the, you know, flat feet or whatever. Because the sound of the bamboo slats is just. Amazing, you know, uh, under their feet. And so it's not so much that I'm gonna learn, you know, x, y, Z dance or x, y, z music, music or gongs, or, but it's more like w. Through those practices, how do we see the people, how do they mirror our own existence? And what, what we can remember really is remembering, um, what my, what, what we have forgotten or what we know it's true, but we're not sure. So I dunno if I'm answering your question. It's a roundabout response.    Miko Lee:[00:23:26]  I feel like you're talking about how we step into our ancestral wisdom and power.    Alleluia Panis: [00:23:33] Correct.    Miko Lee: [00:23:33] And I'm wondering if you can expand on that,, to talk a little bit more about this time of oligarchy we are living in, which is really built in colonization. How do we both as artists use our superpowers to fight back against that and then encourage other people? How do we use our artist beings to encourage other people to fight back against the world that we're living in right now?  Alleluia Panis: [00:24:00] One of the most powerful impact on me , in experiencing, indigenous practices and culture is the practice of spirituality, the rituals, the ceremonies. There's one specific ceremony from Ana as a magana on ceremony, um, that really, It was just such a profound experience in opening up, my senses and my sense of connection to something larger than this. And, and the EPO and, um, there's several, um. Ritual practices with different names. It's basically similar, uh, practice, uh, is the connection to the five elements and the basic, um, um, and fundamental elements of life. You know, water, earth, wind, fire, and the darkness. The, there's a transcendence. Um. And that that discovery is a, or that connection, um, is something that's, it sounds really woo woo, right? I mean, um, but it really becomes kind of a, a, an experience, an embodiment experience, a belief in your own kind of intuition, your gut feeling. My, uh, my. Um, response, you know, to it, a physical response. And, um, that, that's become like a, a guide for, for everything that I do. And so, um, to me that that is the grounding that, um, has allowed me to continue the work that that. That I've been doing, continue living, period. And so it's really, I think the, a matter of really kind of like, knowing yourself, it just sounds all so cliche, you know? And, and, the power of, Really understanding that you have or I have a depth of connection, that I can draw from in terms of energy and spirit and love, that is beyond kind of the physical, but also the physical. And so for me, that sense of knowing. Is what is allowing me to continue doing what I do despite all the, you know, challenges and difficulties and, you know, the insanity of these times or any time. and having kind of that grounding, I mean, you, you, the, the, clarity, is everything. it allows me to. follow what seems to be the correct route to wherever I was going. it doesn't mean that it's, it's, I'm, I'm not working on it, you know, but I'm also not, not pushing in a way that, you know, I'm, I'm gonna make you believe in me and I'll, you know, like, sort of like, I will tell you what is the right thing and, and, and I will make you, um, agree with me. It, it's, it's not that. Um, I is, I dunno. Is that making any sense? Do you have any other,    Miko Lee: [00:27:24] you totally make sense to me. I'm wondering how people can find out how, how can people find out more about your film and about all of your work?    Alleluia Panis: [00:27:34] Oh, sure. people can find out about, my work and the film through, um, the website. It's, uh, KulArts SF dot org and, most of, if not all of my work, uh, and the work of others, are actually on there. There's a lot of information there. the, the film is gonna be shown at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific, film Festival May 3rd at, uh, a MC. Eight or 14 or is it in, Monterey Park and, folks can actually just find that information on our website as well.    Miko Lee: [00:28:13] And what would you like audience to walk away from your film with an understanding of?   Alleluia Panis: [00:28:21] I want the audience to feel the. Power of being there in TT T is the southernness most islands of, of the Philippines. And, not too many people actually go there. If you have seen the Sam Baja, um, you know, divers, uh, where they can dive for, I think they can stay from five to 15 minutes underwater without any, you know, oxygen or assistance. These are, these are the people who, who, uh, these islands belong to. and as usual, their, you know, their live livelihood is being challenged by everything that's happening in the world. And what the, the film itself, itself, is really trying to put, put the audience within the, you know, like the, I guess the, the shoe of the there and how, you know, their experiences. there's not a lot of explanation to it because we really want it to be a more visceral experience. for the audience,    Miko Lee: [00:29:22] is there anything else you'd like to share with us?    Alleluia Panis: [00:29:26] Let's keep on going. Let's, you know, we, we all, we all need to be in community to uplift each other and keep hope alive.    Miko Lee: [00:29:38] Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing a little bit more about your film and about your work and your connection to the ancestors and the need to move forward.   Alleluia Panis: [00:29:47] Appreciate you. Thank you, Miko.   Miko Lee: [00:29:51] Welcome Kyle Casey, Chu, also known as Panda Dulce to Apex Express.    Kyle Casey Chu: [00:29:57] Hi so much for having me.    Miko Lee: [00:29:59] We're so happy to have you back here, onto Apex Express Land and you have a bunch of new things happening, not just a new film, but also a new book. First off, I'm gonna just start with a personal question, which I ask everyone. Who are your people and what legacy do you carry with you?    Kyle Casey Chu: [00:30:16] Ooh, that's a juicy one. Um, my people, I would say my people are the weirdos and the art freaks of the world. Uh, queer and trans people, Asian Americans, queer and trans Asian Americans, people of color, people from the Bay Area. Um, people who have noticed the boxes that they're in and are pushing the walls and the boundaries of that. I feel like these are the people who really inspire me the most. In terms of the legacy I bring, I am a fourth generation Chinese American, uh, queer and trans femme person living in the San Francisco Bay area where I was born and raised.   Miko Lee: [00:30:56] Thanks so much for sharing. , first let's start with just finding out more about your film, which was based on a true story called After What Happened at the Library. This was a national story, I remember hearing about it, but for folks that don't know, can you describe the real incident that inspired the film?    Kyle Casey Chu: [00:31:14] So, I'm one of the founders of Drag Story Hour, which is exactly what it sounds like., drag queens reading stories to, , children and their families and libraries, bookstores and schools. In 2022, I took a gig in Pride Month at San Lorenzo Public Library, , where I was doing a drag story hour and the Proud Boys stormed in. They called me a tranny, a groomer and an it. They wore shirts saying, kill your local pedophile and I had to retreat to the back and lock myself in the back room. They scoured the premises looking for me. , the authorities showed up and didn't get any of their names or information, um, and just. Dispersed them. And after the incident, I came back to the reading room where the children and families were there, but shaken and I completed the reading.    Miko Lee: [00:32:05] Incredibly traumatic. What happened after that in real life?    Kyle Casey Chu: [00:32:10] It's funny that you, uh, because the short film is called After What Happened at the Library, uh, for a reason because I feel like it's natural as social creatures for humans to focus on the incident itself. We want to approach people with empathy and we want to, really put ourselves in their shoes, uh, to kind of be there as a support for them. What I wasn't prepared for was the gauntlet of media attention, how people would be coming out of the woodwork to ask me about the situation. They would send gushing praise, hate mail, death threats, love letters, care packages, and this wave of attention. Almost added to the overwhelm of the experience and the fact that I had suddenly become a figure and a lightning rod in a culture war when I just wanted to read a book in a library. 'cause that's what I was doing. Um, and not only this, but in the coverage of the event. Because the authorities were so slow to act on this and only started investigating it as a hate crime after it blew up on Instagram and they suddenly felt the heat of media attention. Um, I felt the, my only recourse was to go to the media and was to talk, and especially as a writer and a storyteller, I felt I needed to kind of sound the alarm because it was pride month.  This was the first, this was the inciting incident of a national, even international anti-D drag wave of right wing extremism. Um, it was a couple days later that the oath keepers were found planning some kind of resistance, like violent insurrection in before Ohio Pride. And so I would talk to these journalists and. I felt in the beginning I trusted them because, you know, I trusted that they wanted to get the word out, that they had the same intentions that I did in protecting my people. And what I found instead was that they kind of almost, they tried to elicit the most emotional response from me, which often involved asking me to relive the most excruciating aspects of that time and that experience. So I had to go back and revisit it over and over again. And when the stories actually came out, I'd found that my story was edited to suit another preconceived formula that they had already pitched a certain idea for how the story was would go. That painted me as this static monolithic victim. And they would just plug in one tearful soundbite and the rest of the story, they could just say whatever they wanted with.And there's a certain violence in that. There's a certain. Greater injustice to going through something like that, number one. But number two, telling your story and having that be distorted to suit other political aims or to, you know, buttress a call for public safety. And that specific dynamic of the direct aftermath of notoriety is what the short film gets at.   Miko Lee: [00:35:11] Oh so you're taking back your own story.    Kyle Casey Chu: [00:35:14] Absolutely. So after what happened at the library, the short film is a very much a radical reclamation of my own voice and my own story. Um, prying it back from the hands of the media and telling it on my own terms.    Miko Lee: [00:35:26] Thank you for that. And how has it been received   Kyle Casey Chu: [00:35:29] So far it's been received very well. The short film World premiered at Florida Film Festival in Orlando. Received a special jury prize for courageous voice in a time of great need, which is incredible. It's our first screening and we already got an award, which is so exciting. It just screened at SF Film on April 23rd as part of the shorts block. SF film is an Academy Award qualifying festival, and it is going to screen again at Can Fest, one of my favorite local festivals, the world's largest Asian and Asian American film showcase it's screening on Friday, May 9th at Kabuki and tickets are on sale.   Miko Lee: [00:36:11] Thank you for that. And can you tell us about your new book? This is very exciting. You have a coming of age story, the Queen Bees of Tybee County. Can you tell us about your book?   Kyle Casey Chu: [00:36:22] Absolutely. When it rains, it pours in creative worlds. I had a lot of irons on the fire and it just so happened that all of them were exhibiting or debuting or hitting shelves in the same week of April, which is last week. The Queen Bees of Tybee County is my debut novel. It's middle grade, so for ages eight through 12, though like a Pixar movie, it's for all ages really. Um, and it is a hopeful drag coming out story about a queer Chinese American seventh grade basketball star. Derek Chan, who is unceremoniously shipped off to his grandma Claudia's in rural Georgia, and she is volunteering for a local pageant. And so he. Explores his queer identity and his love for drag via Southern pageant culture.    Miko Lee: [00:37:09] Ooh, do we see a film of this in the future?    Kyle Casey Chu: [00:37:12] Actually, Queen Bees of Tybee County was optioned by Lambert Productions, which put on the Hardy Boys on Hulu. So it is on its way to becoming a TV show if every, if all the stars align, it'll be on TVs in the uk. Fingers and toes crossed for that.    Miko Lee: [00:37:27] Amazing. I'm looking forward to that. Can we pull ourselves out a little bit and talk about the times that we're living in right now and how artists use our super powers to fight back against the oligarchy that we're living in?    Kyle Casey Chu: [00:37:43] We all know, or perhaps should know that the beginnings of fascism involve suppressing intellectuals and artistic voices, increasing police presence and trying to maintain a stiff and consistent lid on the voices of the people. And so this type of suppression is happening right now. There are book bans across the country. , there are state and federal efforts legislatively to curtail the rights of trans kids and trans athletes, and Intellectuals, diplomats and scholars are all being expelled or suppressed, and I think something that I've learned is that, and it sounds really cheesy, but that quote is so real where it's like being brave isn't the absence of fear, but it's doing things in spite of it. I know it feels very scary to speak out right now, but now is the exact time to speak out because any. Ground that is seated cannot be taken back. And so holding of the line by way of protest, by way of publication, by way of dissenting is how we crack this. The armor of fascism.    Miko Lee: [00:38:55] And can you talk a little bit about the moment of joy or celebrating joy within the context of the strife that we're living in? I bring that up because , you've given me much joy as part of the rice rocketts and a lot of the work that you do. So I wonder if you could just talk about what does joy mean in the moment like this?    Kyle Casey Chu: [00:39:16] Yeah. I think. I have a background in social work and one of the first things that we learned is this is hard work. It is hard to always start on your back foot and to have to argue your own humanity and justify your existence as an artist or as a person. I found myself doing that when coverage of the library incident was happening and. One of the things that they tell you is the way that you do your best work and the way that you best serve your communities is by keeping your own self afloat. And what this means is maintaining a balance. When you have hard work, you also need to reward yourself. You also need to take care of yourself. And I don't think it's enough to just say self-care. You need to expose yourself, and you need to fully embrace the full spectrum of human emotion, which necessarily includes joy. And so. After completing such an intense project, like after what happened at the library, I knew that I needed to engage in something that was hopeful and that really struck the cord of why community is so vital and important, and why social support is integral to all of us thriving. And so the Queen Bees of Tubby County, I was told by a reviewer, and this is my favorite review, they said that it's like Chapel R'S Pink Pony Club. If it were a book. Um, and I'm going with that 'cause I love that. But this story is really just about hope. It's about friendship, it's about, it's about dancing towards the future we want. And I don't think it is enough for us to react. I don't think it's enough for us to strike down. Terrible and horrifying regimes. We also must have a vision for the future that includes ourselves thriving and enjoying ourselves. And I think a part of that practice for me is making art and scaffolding a vision for the future that is positive.    Miko Lee: [00:41:20] And what would you like people to walk away from after either reading your book or seeing your short film?   Kyle Casey Chu: [00:41:29] I think after seeing the short film. What this gets at is whenever there's a flashpoint of a culture war and it's localized on one person, whenever a culture war is personified in one singular person, like for example, ma Moon kil. There's only so much of his life that we get to see, and it's through the headlines and this viral moment of like a flash on the pan. And I want people to realize that the way that you interact with these people in that fleeting moment is going to stick with them long after this moment of notoriety passes. And. To be conscientious and aware of what impact you're bringing to that person because it may just be a moment or a blip in your feed, but the impact is enduring for the person who's living it. And I also want us to be critical of how we consume trauma and violence in the media, and to ask ourselves if. We really, truly need to get all the details if we really, truly need to be put, put that victim in the position of reliving their experience just so we can relive it for a moment. Whereas they will have to relive it for the rest of their lives. And I think survivor narratives and victim narratives are way more messy and complicated and sometimes funny than people give it credit for or realize. And to realize that when you are reading something. That is just one dimension in one shade. Uh, yeah. So that was a lot, sorry. But, um, the other thing is for the Queen Bees of Tybee County. And the reason why I wanted to end on that is because it's uplifting is as dark as the world can be. It can also be as dazzling and bright and hopeful, and that the future that we are fighting for is worth fighting for. And we need to remind ourselves of that. Especially in times like these, and I know it might seem counterintuitive for us to celebrate or to be around each other when it feels earth shatteringly bleak, but it is essential to our survival, and don't be afraid to embrace that.   Miko Lee: [00:44:00] Kyle, thank you so much. Kyle, Casey Chu, thank you so much for joining us on Apex Express. I encourage people to check the film out and the book out and we appreciate chatting with you.    Kyle Casey Chu: [00:44:11] Thanks so much.    Ayame Keane-Lee: [00:44:14] Kyle's film will be showcased at Cam Fest, the nation's largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, which runs from May 8th to 11th in San Francisco at a time when it feels particularly fraught to express stories from communities of color. Cam is doing what we've done for over 40 years, sharing films from Asian America to a wide array of audiences. It says, Cam's, director of programs, Dawn Young. Watching these stories in a theater full of friends and neighbors is an opportunity to laugh and cry, and ultimately to celebrate human experiences that transcend bounds. This year's festival will return to the A MC Kabuki in San Francisco's Japan town for opening night, and a total of four days of screenings in the historic neighborhood that is undergoing its own resurgence with new restaurants, cafes, and boutiques, highlighting both traditional and youth oriented culture. The Roxy Theater will also host three days of screenings. Cam Fest continues to strengthen ties with other local arts institutions with the Asian Art Museum hosting the Cam Fest gala. Following the opening night film on Thursday May 8th and SF M Om a opening the Phyllis Wa Theater for Mother's Day programming on Sunday, May 10th. Turning a lens on history, whether it's the end of the Vietnam War or the trailblazing women in the Bay Area, offers a chance to reconsider the stories through which we come to understand ourselves. Says Cam Fest program Manager Del Holton, ranging from intimate narratives of family and memory to experimental work that bends the conventions of storytelling. These films illuminate the many perspectives of Asian America.    CAAM Fest 2025 wraps up on Mother's Day with dedicated events that highlight strength and visionary artistry of Asian American women. You can also catch my sister Jalena Keane-Lee's film Standing Above the Clouds at 5:00 PM at the Kabuki. Honoring Mothering also includes celebrating the nurturing of community and pioneering of aesthetics. Cam's final day reflects on the contributions of Asian American women's work while looking to the future of storytelling. Another major multimedia arts, dance and music festival to check out is the annual United States of Asian America which runs through June 1st at venues around the Bay Area. This year's theme Critical Refuge asks us to reflect on our journey as immigrants, refugees, and generations of descendants and or mixed raced people in the diaspora as we seek necessary sanctuary within ourselves and in our communities in times of unrest and uncertainty. The festival will honor a API Arts and Culture, reflecting on where we have been, where we are now, and what our collective future holds, while acknowledging our roots as immigrants, refugees, and mixed race descendants. Also check out the 42nd annual Himalayan Fair in Berkeley's Live Oak Park happening May 17th and 18th. There will be Himalayan Food, handicrafts, music, and Dance. There are so many events happening in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Check out our show notes for links to all the wheelchair accessible events In addition to the films we featured tonight, camp Fest and United States of Asian America, there is also May 3rd, two to 6:00 PM daily city AAPI fest celebrating local Asian American and Pacific Islander culture in daily city in the greater San Francisco Bay area.    May 10th, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Our heritage, 5K 2025. A free family friendly, 5K fun walk slash run. Honoring the rich history and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in San Francisco. This scenic route winds through the heart of the city. Passing by over 16 plus historic A API Landmarks featuring goodies, resources, and fun facts about its cultural significance. Expect cheer stations, photo ops, sweet treats, and entertainment along the route to keep the energy high. May 10th is also a API Mental Health Day. The Our Wellness Festival will celebrate mental health, community and joy. The festival will feature family friendly activities, carnival style games, music, dancing, wellness resources, and more. May 23rd at 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Asian American and Pacific Islander, LGBT Q2 s plus Mixer, NJAHS, peace Gallery 1684 Post Street in San Francisco. Children's Fairyland in Oakland and Stanford's Asian American Studies apartment will also host a series of events throughout the month that we will post in the show notes for you to check out in Bay Area Public Library News. Oakland Public Libraries feature reading lists for all ages, a grab and grow seedling kit and events like Watermelon Kimchi making. San Francisco Public Libraries will have events for all ages at library locations throughout the city, including free author talks, book clubs, film screenings, crafts, food programs, and musical and dance performances. Highlights for adults include the launch of Corky Lee's Asian America at the main library on May 23rd. The new book features over 200 breathtaking photos celebrating the history and cultural impact of the Asian American Social Justice movement. We've covered Corky Lee's work in multiple previous Apex episodes.    Additionally, four members of the Asian American Journalist Association, AAJA, who cover the Asian American and Pacific Islander News beat will discuss how authentic local reporting happens, important stories they've reported recently, and how having reporters dedicated to the BEAT impacts the A API community on May 8th, moderated by the interim president of the AAJA-SF Bay Area chapter Harry Mock. The panel features Ko Lyn Chang from the San Francisco Chronicle, Han Lee from the San Francisco Standard, and Ravi Kapoor, CEO of Dia, TV on May 25th. The library partners with the Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco to welcome Curtis Chin, author of everything I Learned, I learned in a Chinese restaurant for a book talk and library popup. For youth on May 25th, join June Jo Lee Food ethnographer and award-winning children's book author for a kimchi demo. Read aloud and krautchy making activity. Experience a read aloud of New Picture Storybooks for Children and participate in a drawing workshop on comics with illustrators mini fan and Sophie Dialo on May 23rd at Excelsior Branch Library. Katie Kwan, who has been featured on Apex dives into the world of comics and zines through the lens of an Asian American artist and educator, and teaches the community how to make their own comics and zines at multiple locations throughout May. San Jose Public Libraries host a series of events with highlights being top of cloth making on May 6th and vegan Filipino cooking with Aztec Vegan on May 7th. Once again, happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from us at Apex Express. Please do checkout CAAM Fest. May 8th through 11th in San Francisco. If you get the chance and you'll be able to see Kyle's film. As well as many other incredible AAPI, histories and stories. You can check out all of that community calendar info in our show notes, as well as information on all of the guests you heard from tonight.   Miko Lee: [00:51:55] Please check out our website, kpfa.org to find out more about our show tonight. We think all of you listeners out there. Keep resisting, keep organizing, keep creating and sharing your visions with the world because your voices are important. APEX Express is created by Miko Lee, Jalena Keane-Lee, Preeti Mangala Shekar, Anuj Vaidya, Swati Rayasam, Aisa Villarosa, Estella Owoimaha-Church, Gabriel Tangloao, Cheryl Truong and Ayame Keane-Lee.        The post APEX Express – 5.1.25 – Filmmakers Exploring Boundaries appeared first on KPFA.

I spent the whole ten days at the Florida Film Festival this year and interviewed a dozen filmmakers on their movies, their messages, and the task of making movies in the Sunshine State.  Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Thank you to the filmmakers featured in this episode. Their movies, in order of appearance, are titled: The Bride's Curse Georgie The Little Brown Bird  The Paper Bear The Python Hunt Shade in the Sunshine State The Sky Was on Fire: Ballet and War in Ukraine Fatherless No More It Ends For The Culture   All of the music was originally composed.

This week on Slashers Podcast, your mutant hosts Mikey, Ade, and Lance take you on a sun-drenched, blood-splattered journey through their weekend at the Florida Film Festival! Hear all about the amazing indie films they caught, the strange and amazing encounters they had, and why someone threw up at the bar. But that's not all—because what's a trip without some extra carnage? The gang also dishes out a quick, hilarious review of the 1989 cult oddity Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death starring Shannon Tweed and Bill Maher, diving into its absurd feminist satire and jungle madness. Then, things get a little more toothy as they tackle Rogue (2007), the criminally underrated killer croc flick from Wolf Creek director Greg McLean. Whether you're a film fest fanatic, a fan of campy cult classics, or just in it for giant reptiles eating tourists, this episode has something for you. So grab your sunscreen, your machete, and your best bad movie jokes—because this episode is gator-sized fun!

For Episode 425, Jon is out of town, so Brendan asked his favorite local duo, Tom and Dan, to hang out for a bit to discuss the week's headlines. This week's topics include the Florida Film Festival, a new driving range at Dubsdread Golf Course, a potential new Conditional Use Permit that could restrict operating hours for businesses after midnight city-wide, and a long-delayed reconstruction project at City Hall. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

In this episode, we sit down with Yun Xie, writer and director of the gripping dystopian drama Under the Burning Sun, fresh off its screening at the 2025 Florida Film Festival. Set in a sun-scorched future where abortion is outlawed, the film follows Mowanza, a survivor of sexual violence, as she embarks on a desperate road journey in search of bodily autonomy. With echoes of Mad Max and rooted in Xie's own reflections on her upbringing in China, Under the Burning Sun explores the cost of choice, survival, and freedom. We talk to Yun about the personal inspirations behind the film, the urgency of telling stories about reproductive rights in today's world, and more.Under the Burning Sun won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at Slamdance 2025, and is screening April 18 at 4:45 PM @ Regal Winter Park Village (Theater B).Learn more at https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/

We're back with a recap of the 2025 Florida Film Festival! Documentaries, thrillers, comedies, and much more. Whether you're a festival regular or just looking for the next great indie watch, we've got you covered. Here are reviews of ten films from this year's lineup.Learn more: https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/Timecodes:0:00 Intro2:34 Steve Schapiro: Being Everywhere 8:40 No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story14:17 Stolen Kingdom 24:22 Apostasy Blues 26:26 Somnium33:47 The Shrouds42:26 ⁠www.rachelormont.com52:41 Mr. K 58:37 Something Better Change1:03:04 Under the Burning Sun (Note: this is a re-upload of a previously uploaded version of this episode, which)

The Florida legislature is spending valuable time this session attempting to enact a law preventing chemtrails and human manipulation of the weather, something that doesn't exist except in the mind of loony right-wingers. Something that does exist in Florida is black bears. Arix Zalace is a long-time Panhandle resident and Co-Founder, Director & Board Member at The Paper Bear nonprofit which has produced a feature film of the same name. The movie is a love letter to the biodiversity of the Florida Panhandle as told through the story of a black bear. The film debuts at the upcoming Florida Film Festival.Zalace also advocates on behalf of black bears in Florida, attempting to educate the public and politicians. Florida wildlife officials continue to have a crazed obsession with a bear hunt in state, and it looks like this December will be the start.Remember to visit the new "Welcome to Florida" Florida Black History channel on YouTube. Every week we send a "Florida Conservation Newsletter" exclusively to "Welcome to Florida" patrons at patreaon.com/welcometoflorida. The newsletter is a recap of the top conservation and environmental headlines from around the state, and those around the nation impacting Florida.

We sit down with director Pat Taggart to talk about his new documentary, No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story. Go behind the madness of one of Philadelphia's wildest traditions: an infamous competitive eating event that ran for over two decades.No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story is part of the Documentary Features Competition at the 2025 Florida Film Festival. It is screening: Thu, Apr 17th, 9:30 PM @ Regal Winter Park VillageLearn more: https://floridafilmfestival.com/films/

For Episode 424, Jon and Brendan head to Mills Market in Mills 50 to check out a Cowboy Curry pop-up and some other Michelin-rated food stalls while they're at it. This week's topics include the kickoff to Florida Film Festival, the closing of downtown Orlando's only movie theater, the sale of White Wolf Cafe, Bar Rescue working over the Game Room venue, and the death of Westgate's David Siegel. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

This week, we discuss the first major box office hit of the year, A Minecraft Movie. We also review Warfare, the new A24 Iraq War drama from Alex Garland and Navy SEAL vet Ray Mendoza. Plus, a preview of the 2025 Florida Film Festival, which kicks off today with over 160 films, 27 world premieres, and a special tribute to Christina Ricci.Timecodes:Intro - 0:00A Minecraft Movie - 2:13Summer Movie Wager Prep - 21:45Warfare - 29:332025 Florida Film Festival Preview - 53:70

In this episode, Zen speaks with several people who contributed to a new Baylor University Press book called God of the Whirlwind. The book collects stories and reflections from the Black Waco community that revolve around the Black storytelling tradition in Waco related to two significant events: a lynching and a deadly tornado.GuestsLinda Jann Lewis describes herself as a 1960's Baby Boomer who worships at the altar of Voting Rights and Civil Rights. She is a writer, having contributed to the Austin Villager, Nokoa, and multiple books. She has been featured in a film about Molly Ivins. And she helped found and remains involved with Austin Community Radio's kazifm.org.George Oliver is the Assistant Director of Huntsville Hornet Drama, a 1998 graduate of Huntsville High School, received his BFA in Theatre from Sam Houston, and earned a MDiv from Andover Newton Seminary (at Yale Divinity School). George is Co-Producer on the short film Ado, starring Jennifer Lewis, which was just invited to both the Florida Film Festival and the Cleveland International Film Festival, and made its Festival debut at the Flickfest Short Film Festival in Australia. He plans to begin studying Commercial Real Estate Development in the year to come.Tyler B. Davis is a Research Administrator, Adjunct Professor in the Mexican American Studies Program and Department of Theology, and Affiliate Faculty in the Center for Catholic Studies at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. He is also a graduate of Baylor University's Religion Department. LinksBuy God of the Whirlwind: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481322560/god-of-the-whirlwind/

As theme park fans who are chronically online, a fascinating story that has always eluded us with a conclusion was the disappearance of Buzzy - an audio-animatronic who was a central character in "Cranium Command" at Epcot's Wonders of Life Pavilion. There is a new documentary currently on the "Film Festival Circuit" that unearths a little more about Urban Exploration, Abandoned Locations at Disney, and maybe even a little bit more about the disappearance of Buzzy. Luckily for us, we are joined on the podcast this week by the documentary's director, Joshua Bailey, to learn more. The next chance to see Stolen Kingdom is at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando on April 11. Click here for more information!You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.comAlso, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merchThanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com.

Discover the inspiring journey of Andrew Garcia, an award-winning director and cinematographer from Miami, Florida. Specializing in Latin coming-of-age stories and family dramas with a docu-style approach, Andrew's recent works include "America Has an Accent," "The Sunset is Not a Permanent Home," and Puma's "The Fabric of Hip-Hop." In 2019, his film "La Piel De Ayer" was released by HBO and received accolades at the Miami Film Festival. His latest film, "Tumba Del Mar," showcased at Miami Film Festival, HollyShorts, and Florida Film Festival in 2023. Currently, he is developing his first feature film, "All The Things I Wish I Could Say," selected for the WEG Feature Film Lab in 2024. Subscribe for more filmmaker spotlights and behind-the-scenes insights!

NEW EPISODES JUNE 3RD! We spent a week at the Florida Film Festival back in April, and now it's time to recap the most exciting movies we saw! Plus, a preview of our next episode, coming this upcoming Monday!   All of the music was originally composed. 

Lee Thongkham is a director and producer from Ban Tha Kok Daeng, Nong Khai, Thailand. Lee's credits include his latest film "Kitty the Killer" as well as "We are Here", "The Lake", "The Maid" and "Box". He graduated from Full Sail University and he is the winner of the 2010 and 2011 "Best Director" award at the Florida Film Festival. His production company ThongkhamFilms specializes in high concept visual storytelling across both film and television . Follow Lee on Instagram @LeeThongkham Follow host Daron Jenkins on Instagram @thedaronjenkins

This week we open the door to the wide wide world of geology cinema, and that door is Tremors (1990)! Alsooo stick around 'til the end to hear Isa talk a bit about the 2024 Florida Film Festival and getting the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with the stars of But I'm A Cheerleader :) If you liked this episode you can find us on: Instagram: @manilovefilmpod TikTok: @manilovefilmpod Letterboxd: @chelcoyazo & @izzytheratqueen

It's a chill ketchup episode this week as we discuss some movies and shows that we've been watching, including Fallout, Civil War, Challengers, Shogun, and more. Timecodes: Intro - 00:00 Fallout - 02:50 Invincible S2, X-Men 97, The Vince Staples Show - 22:27 3 Body Problem - 31:00 Shogun - 38:30 Ripley - 48:35 Riley, Booger (Florida Film Festival) - 51:17 Civil War - 58:46 Challengers - 01:20:12 Late Night With The Devil - 01:29:37 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weboughtamic/message

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Another lovely talent at the Central Florida Film Festival, Brendon talks about how he transformed the festival, how both its output and audience turnout increased and his own advice for making material with one's own time and resources.   Don't miss this healthy step in the right creative direction!                     MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/          SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222       #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass 

Laura touted this film as one of the seminal films that triggered this whole podcast journey. This was way before there was even a podcast and a website was involved with a completely different name. Laura had seen this film many moons ago and with its importance no short stretch in relation to the birthing of the podcast, we gathered a crack team of friends to analyze and scrutinize. Returning guest Renée and newcomer Anna join the usual pair for a critical look at this John Duigan film. Let's just say delicately, this film is equal parts troubling, amusing, disturbing, and a real test of what you would find morally acceptable and no one (Laura included, funnily) ever thought we'd be put in such a quandary. Accompanying this video is also a moment at the 2015 Florida Film Festival at the Enzian Theater which had "An Evening with Sam Rockwell" on stage for a live Q&A and a young Laura asking him the important question if he's do any more films like this one. Catch that in our most recent videos tab on YouTube!

Interdisciplinary artist Lisa Birke's work results from the collision of video, performance art, and installation. She is interested in the stories that we re-cite and re-brand and how these inform our conception of the world and the tragi-comic perception of ourselves. Recently, Birke has been exploring immersive multi-media approaches using special effects, AR, and 360 videos. Her award-winning video work has seen more than100 screenings and installations at film festivals, media centers, and in galleries and museums internationally, including the Vancouver International Film Festival, Slamdance Film Festival, Florida Film Festival, International Short Film Week Regensburg, TIME is Love, The New Museum of Networked Art, and Remai Modern. Birke is an Assistant Professor of Digital and Extended Media and area chair of the Digital and Integrated Practice area in the Department of Art & Art History at the University of Saskatchewan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/experimentalfilmpodcast/support

Carey Kight combines operational military experience with an art school education to run efficient productions.He is an award-winning Executive Producer and Head of Production for integrated advertising campaigns. He currently plays that role at Circus Maximus, AdAge's 2021 Small Agency of the Year (11-75 Employees), GOLD, where they won AdAge's Creativity Awards' Best New Product Launch for King C. Gillette.Previously, he was with Boomshot and 77 Ventures Creative where he was a part of the team that helped develop, create, and launch Anheuser Busch's internal agency, DraftLine NYC. He wrote and produced their first ever Super Bowl ad, a regional spot for Natty Light.Carey got his start in advertising with the old Time, Inc. Studios, now The Foundry @ Meredith.As a member of the United States Air Force, he served in the United Kingdom, throughout Europe, and Afghanistan. He used the Post-9/11 GI Bill to study Film Studies at The Ohio State University and earned a BFA in Creative Writing for Entertainment from Full Sail University.After college, Carey cut his teeth as a first assistant director and unit production manager on indie film sets in Los Angeles working with A-list talent and studying under seasoned filmmakers.Carey is also a published author and award-winning screenwriter, director, and indie film producer. He and his wife, Andrea Buccilla, co-founded Greater Fool Productions. Their films have been distributed by no budge, Film Shortage , and Twelve Cabins as well as having played Florida Film Festival, Panic Fest, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, and more.Carey hosts and produces a podcast called Veteran Made where he connects with other veterans to equip the community with skills to successfully transition from service to civilian.

Anna is an award-winning documentary and commercial filmmaker, whose work focuses on the dynamism of the female identity and worlds unknown. Using documentary-style storytelling techniques, Anna's unique approach bridges the gap between commercial and intimate storytelling. Her documentary work has been screened at DOC NYC, Florida Film Festival, and Sidewalk Film Festival and has been awarded multiple Grand Jury and Audience Awards. She has worked dozens of brands and streaming platforms and you can see her work in Global Citizen, NowThis, COMPLEX, Vox Media, New Lab, Amogy, Modern Meadow, and most recently, Fujifilm.Topics discussed in this episode:- Finding unexpected stories- Partnering with Fujifilm- Creating personal work- Placing value on experience- Learning empathy through personal experience ...and much moreEPISODE LINKS:Anna's Website: annalouiseimagery.comAnna's Instagram: @annalouiseimageryNina Films: ninafilms.comNina Films Instagram: @heyninafilmsMORE ABOUT “NO SET PATH” Website: nosetpath.com Instagram: instagram.com/nosetpath YouTube: youtube.com/@nosetpathFOLLOW DREW ENGLISH Instagram: instagram.com/drewenglishh LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewenglish Twitter: twitter.com/thedrewenglish Website: drewenglish.com

Alex brings humanity and connection back to networking and highlights the need for pauses within our personal lives and careers.  You can see Alexandra's previous projects on her Imdb page.  Keep up with Alexandra via her instagram @alexpica Check out Alex's Film "DID I?" @did_i_feature_film currently showing at the 2023 Florida Film Festival. Looking for more Not like the Movies content? Check out our instagram @notlikethemoviespod As always, feel free to reach out with questions and guest requests by emailing us at notlikethemoviespod@gmail.com. Original theme song by Summer Grace Original Photography by Rion Ezra

Filmmaker Brendan Hall has a documentary called “Out There: A National Parks Story” screening at this year's Florida Film Festival and Brendan had a chance to have a quick phone chat with him about his work, his jet-setting ways, and an upcoming trip around the actual moon, ahead of the screening. His film documents a 10,000-mile road trip he took with his childhood best friend on the 100-year celebration of the creation of the National Park Service and the people they meet along the way. "Out There: A National Parks Story" will screen during the festival on Sunday, April 16, at 6:15 p.m. and again on Thursday, April 20, at 3:30 p.m. Give this bonus episode of Bungalower and The Bus a listen, y'all, and get ready to hear about wooly mammoths, temporary Burning Man architecture, and sunsets in Montana.

Filmmaker Noam Argov joins Shai and Lily to discuss her short film Sulam, which premieres this week at both the Aspen Film's Short Fest and the Florida Film Festival. A beautiful film about a first generation Israeli-American teenager, Sulam explores cultural clashes between mother and daughter. We also talk about Argov's short Let Me Assist You, which is a fantastic sci-fi rom-com you can watch on YouTube. Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: the DC Abortion Fund, HIAS, NAACP Legal Defense Fund | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Catch up on all the Friday Night Movie SXSW special coverage in this playlist, including featured interviews from SXSW Wonder House hosted by the University of Arizona.  Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat.  Subscribe and leave a review on IOS or Android at frinightmovie.com.

“I'm glad my mom died,” said almost no one. Except it's the title of a new book by Jennette McCurdy, Nickelodeon actress turned author. Our host Gabe Howard simply had to know: Is McCurdy truly glad her mom died? And if so, Why? Listen now to learn the circumstances behind McCurdy's book and what lead the iCarly star to share her feelings with the world.  To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. Guest Bio Jennette McCurdy starred in Nickelodeon's hit show “iCarly” and its spin-off, “Sam & Cat,” as well as in the Netflix series “Between.” In 2017, she quit acting and began pursuing writing/directing. Her films have been featured in the Florida Film Festival, the Salute Your Shorts Film Festival, Short of the Week, and elsewhere. Her essays have appeared in HuffPost and The Wall Street Journal. Her one-woman show “I'm Glad My Mom Died” had two sold-out runs at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre and Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. She hosts a podcast called “Empty Inside,” which has topped Apple's charts and features guests speaking about uncomfortable topics. She lives in Los Angeles. Jennette's heartbreaking and hilarious memoir “I'm Glad My Mom Died” was released in August 2022. Find out more at www.JennetteMcCurdy.com. Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

https://www.beingmichelle.com/ Tickets to see the film: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/347265007987 Saturday July 9th, 3pm Redwood City, Ca. https://www.instagram.com/beingmichellefilm/ Atin Mehra (Director/Producer/Director of Photography) is an award winning filmmaker who was born and raised in Varanasi, India and currently resides with his family in Los Angeles, CA. In 1999 Atin picked up his first camera and began taking photographs. Atin's uncanny ability to connect with individuals from behind the lens eventually led him into filmmaking. His own personal struggles with abuse and discrimination in India drew him to stories of underrepresented and marginalized individuals and communities. One of the first films he worked on was about female victims of dowry burnings -- a project he was forced to abandon when he started receiving death threats. In 2002, Atin directed and shot his first short film, MITTI KE JIVAN (THE CYCLE OF CLAY) about a potter from the Kumhar caste. Atin lived and worked in India until 2005, when he moved to the United States with his wife, Mae Thornton Mehra. In 2007 he started his own production company, Orange Kite Productions. Atin and Mae are Co-directing another feature documentary film, HER SONG which has been in production since 2009. Additionally they are in production on SEIZE THE DAY. BEING MICHELLE is Atin's directorial debut which won the Audience Award for Best Feature Documentary at Florida Film Festival. https://www.instagram.com/beingmichellefilm/ Mae Thornton Mehra (Producer) is an oral historian and filmmaker who earned her MA in Islamic Studies at Columbia University in New York City in 2008. Mae has collaborated with her husband and filmmaker, Atin Mehra on documentary film and other media projects at Orange Kite Productions since its inception in 2007. In 2020, Mae and Atin co-founded the nonprofit Thriving Roots Initiative to further their work of social impact documentary filmmaking. Dr. Mei Kennedy (Social Impact Advisor) has firsthand experience navigating the justice system supporting her Deaf father, who was incarcerated for seven and half years. Dr. Kennedy obtained her doctorate degree in Instructional Design for Online Learning from Capella University and provides strategic consulting services on integrating technology in support of improving the learning experience for Deaf students In addition to her background in Instructional Design, she fosters enhancement in communication accessibility with years of experience in remote realtime transcription services. Dr. Kennedy also serves on the board of Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc (TDI) and Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD). She currently resides in Austin, Texas with her husband and two boys. She is a parent, and an advocate of a hearing son with autism. Genaere Lowery (ASL Interpreter) Is a nationally certified ASL interpreter, and has been interpreting professionally for over 13 years. Both of her parents are Deaf, making ASL her first language. Along with working in a variety of settings (including mental health, technological, and legal) she is also serving on the board of the Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (FRID). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/347265007987 Podcast edited by Barnell Amos of Speak Media Services https://www.speakmediaservices.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bravemaker/support

In this bonus episode, we take our 2022 Florida Film Festival movie reviews from episodes 483 and 484 and put them all together here, so listen to this show for reviews of Hatching, Poser, The Sun Rises in the East, Resurrection, Ali & Ava, and more! Support the show and remember to damn the man,...

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Completely Machinima blog post, show notes and links here - https://completelymachinima.com/2022/03/17/cm-history-with-ben-grussi-quake-ii/Time Stamps0:36 Hardly Workin' by The ILL Clan, released 22 August 2000 1:57 Eschaton: Nightfall by Strange Company, released 1 Sept 1999 4:27 Late Nite With Toxy and Essobie, Ep 1, released 24 August 1998 6:50 Rebel Versus Thug by Ken “3D Filmmaker” Thain, released 10 May 2006 8:10 Rick Jones 2 by Bryan “CrustaR” Henderson, released 25 Nov 1999 9:35 Father Frags Best by Phil Rice (ZS Overman), released 1999 13:09 Circus Life Part 1 & Part 2 by Andre “Donovan” Luis, released August 1998 17:20 Common Sense Cooking With Carl The Cook, realtime performance by The ILL Clan at Florida Film Festival 16 March 2003

Geri is joined by Dan Perlman—co-creator and co-star of FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS—to talk about the show's journey from a short to a network series, how the real Dan and Kevin compare to their onscreen characters, and the importance of hearing judgment-free feedback. Dan Perlman is a writer, stand-up comedian, and director. As a comedian, he has been featured on Comedy Central and was named one of the New Faces at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. He wrote and directed the 2020 short film CRAMMING, which won the Audience Award at the 2020 Brooklyn Film Festival and First Prize at the 2020 Rhode Island International Film Festival. Alongside Kevin Iso, Dan also co-created the award-winning web series "Flatbush Misdemeanors," the first installment of which received the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the 2018 Florida Film Festival. Dan's latest project, FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS, is an adaptation of the original web series. The dark comedy stars Dan and Kevin as fictionalized versions of themselves – young, up-and-coming comedians struggling to thrive in Flatbush, Brooklyn while tackling issues like race, gentrification, mental health and more. The series premiered in May 2021 and season 1 is available to stream on Showtime. -- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ -- Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast

We had the pleasure of interviewing Opus Orange over Zoom video! Santa Monica indie-rock collective Opus Orange recently released his new album Object Lessons,The recent single “Got it All Wrong” is accompanied by a mesmerizing music video shot by award-winning film & television director Ric Serena, which finds power in its simplicity. This is not the first time Serena and Opus Orange's Paul Bessenbacher worked together. Bessenbacher co-composed the soundtrack for Serena's hit feature-length documentary Mile...Mile & a Half while hiking 219 miles of the John Muir Trail in 25 days with the cast, and 2018's My Indiana Muse which took home awards from the NYC Independent Film Festival, Beverly Hills Film Festival, The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, The Florida Film Festival, and the Prescott Film Festival. Never one to make the same record twice, Bessenbacher drew inspiration for Object Lessons from 90's indie-rock and enlisted mixing engineer Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Sufjan Stevens, Modest Mouse) and mastering engineer Doug Van Sloun (Bright Eyes, First Aid Kit, Damien Jurado) to round out the LP. In addition, the classically trained musician's work as a producer and composer has been featured in films by Catherine Hardwicke and Brin Hill, TV shows Grey's Anatomy, Broad City, Younger, and The Detour, and in national ad campaigns with Google, Apple, and Samsung.For all up-to-date information on Opus Orange, stay tuned to:   https://www.instagram.com/opusorange.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #OpusOrange #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

Film Florida Podcast Episode 78- The Slamdance Film Festival is a showcase for raw and innovative filmmaking that lives and bleeds by its mantra: By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers. Taylor Miller and Ronald Baez from Slamdance Miami talk about the festival, which will celebrate emerging filmmakers from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Florida in an open-air festival experience at the North Beach Band Shell in Miami, October 28-30, 2021. The festival will then continue with a virtual component from October 31-November 7. Taylor O. Miller is an award winning documentary photographer and filmmaker. She studied for her PhD in Communications at the European Graduate School in Sadas Fee Switzerland and is a co-founder and manager of Slamdance Unstoppable and Slamdance Miami. Miller spent 2.5 years as the Director of Photography with Harbor Heights Entertainment filming a docu-series on the city of Detroit. Her work on the series led to an invitation to speak at Google about THIS IS DETROIT which will be released in 2022. Her recent appearances include a panel on Authenticity and Accessibility in Film and Entertainment for NBC Universal as well as being a panelist alongside New York Times Bestseller Francesca Cavallo and Vanity Fair journalist and advocate Marina Coehllo for the Inclusivity in Film Panel at the Not Film Festival in Italy.  Ronald Baez is an Afro-Latinx filmmaker and immersive media artist from Miami, FL. His short films have screened at film festivals and art museums worldwide including HBO's New York Latino Film Festival, the Florida Film Festival, Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival, and the Norton Museum of Art. Several of Baez's projects would go on to be broadcast for television by PBS Stations and distributed online by PBS VOD and Seed & Spark SVOD. Baez's award-winning immersive media projects have opened in exhibition at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), the Florida Museum of Natural History, and the National Association of Broadcasters Conference in Las Vegas (NAB Show). Baez was awarded the NAB Futures Innovator's Award in 2019 for his innovative XR work with South Florida immersive media collective Yellow Wood Immersive. Baez and his partners continue to work with local and national organizations and institutions like National Geographic, the New World Symphony, the University of Oregon, the Ford Foundation, and the Knight Foundation on a variety of ongoing immersive media and film projects. In addition to his work as a filmmaker and immersive media artist, Baez is a founding member of the White Elephant Group, a Miami-based filmmaking collective, and also serves as the Artistic Director of the After School Film Institute, a nonprofit organization mentoring at risk, inner-city students in South Florida.

On this special 55th Episode of "Podcasts Full of Women," Lindsay has an announcement! Then, the gals sit down with our amazing guest, Erica Rose, a Brooklyn-based writer and director with a focus on queer and female-driven stories. Always using her art to spread awareness and change, she recently co-directed a branded documentary spot, The Lesbian Bar Project, for Jägermeister's #savethenight Initiative about the last 21 Lesbian Bars in the US. The spot features and is Executive Produced by Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black). The Lesbian Bar Project is a documentary short film and a fundraising campaign that aims to bring greater awareness and prosperity to the remaining lesbian bars across the country. In the 1980s there were roughly 200 Lesbian Bars in the U.S. Today there are only 21 left. As the bars continue to disappear at a staggering rate, Co-Directors Erica Rose and Elina Street established The Lesbian Bar Project at the start of COVID-19 to celebrate, support and preserve the remaining Lesbian bars that exist in the United States. In 2020 they released a PSA, which helped raise over 117K for the remaining bars. The new crowdfunding campaign runs from June 3rd until July 1st, and once again, all the proceeds will go directly to the bars. To watch the film and to donate to the bars go to: www.lesbianbarproject.com TO DONATE: The venmo handle is @Lesbian Bar Project and people can donate directly on the website at https://www.lesbianbarproject.com/donate as well. Erica's directing and producing work has screened at festivals internationally, including Academy Award-qualifying Tribeca Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Aspen Shortsfest, Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival, Flickerfest International Short Film Festival, the Florida Film Festival, and the BAFTA-qualifying Iris Prize Festival. After screening in over 40 festivals internationally, her short film GIRL TALK premiered online with No Budge and currently has over 25 million views. Erica's writing has been selected to participate in the Outfest Screenwriting Lab and the Middlebury Script Lab. She was a finalist for THROUGH HER LENS: The Tribeca Chanel Women's Filmmaker Program in both 2018 and 2020. We are so lucky to sit down with Erica, and we hope you enjoy this extra special episode of "Podcasts Full of Women." Happy Pride Month, Everyone!

Tim Carey and Justin Monroe: From Holy Frit to Vitreonics The marriage of Tim Carey’s art and glass making skills with Justin Monroe’s unique approach to presenting both on film has resulted in rewards, accolades and attention in both the filmmaking and glass worlds. Following the release of Monroe’s award-winning documentary, Holy Frit, the artist and filmmaker have teamed up again to start a new company called Vitreonics, dedicated to education through content creation around the medium of glass. Their goal is to reach and teach the newer generations of artists about the wonders of glass with a fresh new approach to presenting online education in an entertaining and fun format. Their first classes were released last week through Bullseye Glass Co.  Find out more at https://classes.bullseyeglass.com/classes-events.html?instructor=1908 Holy Frit shared the wild and winsome journey of Carey and Judson Studios as they realize a church’s vision to create the world’s largest window of its kind. With plenty of human drama, creative travail, and colorful characters, including Narcissus Quagliata and folks from Bullseye Glass Co., it is a must-watch for art lovers in general and glass lovers especially. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2021 Slam Dance Film Festival and winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2021 Florida Film Festival, Holy Frit is described by Monroe as follows:  “Carey is a talented, yet unknown Los Angeles-based artist. He is also a bit of a jackass, who uses wit and humor to charm you into forgiving his flaws. As a Hail Mary, Tim and the company he works for, Judson Studios, bluff their way into winning the commission to make the world’s largest stained-glass window of its kind, beating out 60 companies from around the globe. The problem is, Tim has no idea how to make his complicated design. “After a desperate search, Tim comes to learn about someone who might have the answer… a world-famous, Italian glass maestro, named, Narcissus Quagliata. From the moment Narcissus arrives, Tim quickly learns that his talent and humor can only take him so far. If he has any chance to make it to the end of the project and potentially achieve greatness, he has to confront his personal demons of self-importance, artistic merit, business instincts and spiritual insecurities. He has to put down his ego and submit to the life and artistic lessons of a complicated master, who has already preceded him in greatness. As this documentary unfolds, the clash of two big personalities slowly transforms into the forging of a lasting friendship. Both mentor and protégé come to realize it will take their combined focus to overcome this 3-year race-against-time, the complications of a $1.2 billion class-action lawsuit, and the many obstacles that emerge when attempting a masterpiece. Even though the story takes place within the niche world of an ancient art-form, it gives a universally fun, heartfelt and sometimes comedic look into the drama of any human endeavor which is greater than the sum of its parts.” Monroe has directed, written and produced numerous projects, both dramatic and comedic, since his career began. His feature film credits include the award-winning comedy, The Rock ‘N’ Roll Dreams of Duncan Christopher (Director / Producer), and the thriller, The Unraveling (Co-Writer / Producer). He has also written, directed and produced a wide variety of short films and client work, striving to achieve a unique aesthetic and a connection to beauty, fun and authenticity in every project he’s a part of. After studying film in Oklahoma and Los Angeles, Monroe and his wife decided to trade tornadoes for earthquakes, and headed into a full-time life in the golden west. They reside with their two children in Pasadena, California.  Carey continues his mission to bring glass to the forefront as an image-making medium through continued exploration of techniques that he and Quagliata developed at Judson Studios. Tim Carey Studio, established in Compton, California, on July 1, 2018, moved to south Pasadena, where the artist currently creates projects and commissions in his hybrid fusing and glass painting process. These include recent works The Cast, Beneath the Surface and work with Judson Studios on the South Pasadena Library windows. Listen to the full podcast on Carey at https://talkingoutyourglass.com/tim-carey-studio/ Listen to the full podcast on Judson Studios’ Resurrection window at https://talkingoutyourglass.com/judson-resurrection-window/  

In episode 433, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn do the thing and review Mortal Kombat, and Chris reviews The Father, Mandibles, and the Florida Film Festival midnight shorts program, plus much more! Support the show and remember to damn the man, save the Empire! Listen to all back episodes of Cinema Crespodiso for FREE at...

In episode 432, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn do the thing and review Mogul Mowgli, and Chris reviews In The Earth, as well as Holy Frit, Lily Topples the World, and The Catch from the Florida Film Festival, plus much more! Support the show and remember to damn the man, save the Empire! Listen to...

In episode 431, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn do the thing and Chris reviews Cultivating the Wild and The Old Ways from the Florida Film Festival, plus they also talk about Promising Young Woman, Invincible, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and much more! Support the show and remember to damn the man, save the...

Film Florida Podcast Episode 72- Matthew Curtis is the Director of Programming and Tim Anderson is the Programming Coordinator for one of the premiere film festivals in the country, the Florida Film Festival, celebrating its 30th year in 2021. They talk about the festival being an Oscar Qualifying Festival, the evolution of the Florida Film Festival, their favorite memories from years past, and what to look forward to at the 2021 Florida Film Festival, April 9-22 in Central Florida. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

This week I had Rolando Nieves on the podcast, who is the co-host of "Remakes, Reboots & Revivals" and producer of "Game Changers in Medical History." Rolando is an established documentarian whose work has been featured in prestigious events such as DOC NYC, NewFilmmakers NYC Film Festival, and the Florida Film Festival. He is also the VP of multi-cultural productions at Dramatic Health, who works with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to generate and cultivate engagement with multicultural audiences through health video. Rolando holds a master of fine arts degree in integrated media production. Enjoy the discussion Reach out to him: https://www.instagram.com/rolando_nieves/ Don't forget to leave us a review on your preferred podcast platform If you have any questions, just message us on Instagram: Vital Educators Visit www.vitaleducators.com if you are looking for a tutor/ coach Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/vitaleducators)

Minh Collins is the creator of the film "Rocking the Couch," a documentary on the casting couch in the film industry. Find the movie at https://www.amazon.com/Rocking-Couch-Andrea-Evans/dp/B07NBWZ8NW He's also the Director of the Florida Hollywood Film Festival: https://www.floridahollywoodfilmfestival.com/ You can reach out to Minh on Instagram and Facebook: @minhcollins Jenna Suru is the Director of the Paris International Film Festival, come say bonjour on parisintlfest.com @parisintlfest She's the filmmaker behind London IFF Opening Night Winner's "The Golden Age" Watch "The Golden Age" trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnQGeyRfkEU

Brooke Trantor is an Actor/Director/Writer  in L.A. Her latest film, Oh, Baby! (Director/Co-Writer) won Best Comedy at iNDIE Film Festival in Phoenix & was an Official Selection of Florida Film Festival. Her directorial debut, Yours are Mine, screened across the world on the festival circuit and won several awards. Brooke co-created the comedy series Botanical Baes which was featured in the LA Times, based on her own obsession with being a Plant Mom. With an improv background of 17 years her work focuses on finding the comedy in life's darkest moments. Connect with Brooke:Instagram | HereTwitter | HereFacebook | HereVisit Her Website | HereConnect with EPOCH:Instagram | @live.epochWebsite | www.yourepoch.com

Big events like the Florida Film Festival are coming back in socially distanced formats. Bob discusses his experience watching movies from home. Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash.

In episode 397, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn do the thing review Project Power! Chris reviews Drought, Current Sea, The Outside Story, The Swerve, and For Walter and Josiah from the virtual Florida Film Festival 2020. Also discussed: Muppets Now, Perry Mason, and Harley Quinn season 2 on HBO Max, Shaft (2019), World’s Most Wanted... The post #397 – The Second Transubstantiation appeared first on Cinema Crespodiso.

Thursday – Fuggler dolls are a thing...a creepy thing. Emmy nominations are out and we don't recognize many of these shows.  Should election day be a national holiday? We wonder how many women buy clothes for their men.  Brendan from Bungalower talks Sled Dogs and Florida Film Festival. Glenn Klausman talks judges and breast implants in Colbert Court.  Coconut Crusted Talapia for Meat of the Week from Pettys Meats. 

Kevin Max of Christian rock powerhouse group DC Talk stars in this film about a Christian musician whose opiate addiction and penchant for extramarital affairs put him at odds with the message he promotes. Along the way, a magical janitor, an insensitive portrayal of a homeless man, and an evil record producer help or hinder his journey toward salvation. Our friend Josh (Uncomfortable Brunch, Florida Film Festival) is a Christian rock expert, so this episode functions not only as a film review, but also an overview of 90s Christian rock that provides important context for this weird and wild film.  Josh's screening series Uncomfortable Brunch takes place at the Enzian theater in central Florida: https://enzian.org/films/special-programs/uncomfortable-brunch/

On this installment of The PAPER STREET Podcast, hosts Becky Sayers and Shawn Talley discuss the current state of films and festivals, or lack thereof, and the pros and cons of South By Southwest and Amazon partnering to bring SXSW—a version of it, anyway—to the streaming platform. While a great move for consumers, they debate the possible risk and reward it poses for filmmakers who opt into it. They're joined on the show by Tim Anderson, programming coordinator for the Florida Film Festival, who gives a lot of great info and advice on getting into festivals, and talks about the current and future state of fests and theatrical releases. The hosts also play a round of Not-So-Rapid Fire 15 with Tim, talk up Adam Egypt Mortimer's 2019 film DANIEL ISN'T REAL and the SHUDDER streaming service, plus Becky's Deep Cut Slasher of the Week, and more! For show notes and more on this and past episodes, please visit www.paperstreetpodcast.com

We’re debunking more Hollywood myths today! Bob DeResoa, writer of the hit feature ‘Killers‘ and the hit USA show ‘White Collar,’ has lots to say about the things we believe and shouldn’t.Photo Credit: Blake GardnerWhere Bob DeRosa comes from, nice guys finish first. The Florida-born screenwriter recently finished his first season as a writer on the hit USA show ‘White Collar.’ He previously wrote Lionsgate’s action-comedy ‘Killers,’ starring Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl, and co-wrote director Jieho Lee’s crime-drama ‘The Air I Breathe.’After graduating from the University of Florida, Bob returned home to Orlando and became a leading figure in the city’s thriving theatre and film community. In addition to co-founding the award-winning comedy troupe THEM, Bob spent three years programming for the Florida Film Festival. After relocating to Los Angeles, Bob wrote two evenings of one-act plays and is a regular contributor to the ongoing late-night series ‘Serial Killers’ at Sacred Fools Theater in Hollywood.When he’s not writing, Bob studies Kenpo karate and spends time with his lady Jen and their three kids, who look suspiciously like cats.In today’s interview: the myth of breaking in, personal branding, writers room etiquette, and lots more!Follow Bob on Twitter: @thembobBuy Gray’s book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews.Didn’t get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,200 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray’s YouTube channel.First published October 26, 2012.

We're debunking more Hollywood myths today! Bob DeResoa, writer of the hit feature ‘Killers‘ and the hit USA show ‘White Collar,' has lots to say about the things we believe and shouldn't. Photo Credit: Blake Gardner Where Bob DeRosa comes from, nice guys finish first. The Florida-born screenwriter recently finished his first season as a writer on the hit USA show ‘White Collar.' He previously wrote Lionsgate's action-comedy ‘Killers,' starring Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl, and co-wrote director Jieho Lee's crime-drama ‘The Air I Breathe.' After graduating from the University of Florida, Bob returned home to Orlando and became a leading figure in the city's thriving theatre and film community. In addition to co-founding the award-winning comedy troupe THEM, Bob spent three years programming for the Florida Film Festival. After relocating to Los Angeles, Bob wrote two evenings of one-act plays and is a regular contributor to the ongoing late-night series ‘Serial Killers' at Sacred Fools Theater in Hollywood. When he's not writing, Bob studies Kenpo karate and spends time with his lady Jen and their three kids, who look suspiciously like cats. In today's interview: the myth of breaking in, personal branding, writers room etiquette, and lots more! Follow Bob on Twitter: @thembob Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,200 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray's YouTube channel. First published October 26, 2012.

TIM ANDERSON from the FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL comes in & day drinks with me. we cover this stuff: being too old to riot & stage dive. dancing with debbie harry. heath ledger as the joker in batman is tom waits. apparently anger is an energy. greased lightning is a super dirty song. when everyone thinks […]

My guest on this week’s episode is Monique Sorgen who wrote, directed and produced her latest short film Sorry, Not Sorry (2019) starring Wallace Langham, Jessica Oyelowo and M. Emmet Walsh. The film has screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival, Florida Film Festival and American Pavilion of Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at Cannes and many more! We jumped into Monique’s film festival experience, how she got into filmmaking working as a production assistant on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, navigating the film industry as a female filmmaker back in the 1990’s and how she cast the legendary character actor M. Emmet Walsh. You can follow and check out Monique's’ short films @ Vimeo https://vimeo.com/moniquesorgen right now!

Liam O Mochain and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his delightful new film Lost and Found, true stories, real people and real conversations, the little things, and how everything might be connected. Trailer Synopsis: Lost & Found is 7 interconnecting stories set in and around a lost & found office of an Irish train station. Daniel tries desperately to hold onto his newly acquired job in the lost & found office. Eddie spends most days in the train station begging, every day he has a different story, which one is his? Gabriel plans to surprise his girlfriend by proposing up in the air, but airport security has other plans for him. A Grandmother asks her grandson to retrieve a mysterious bracelet that she buried as a child in the garden of her childhood home in Poland. Moya visits a funeral home and signs the book of condolences not realizing the consequences of signing it. Paudge, a cranky pub owner keeps redecorating his bar hoping to attract customers, but no matter how many grand openings he has the locals stay away. Sile has set a date for her wedding, not having a groom, won’t stop her. All segments are inspired by true stories, share a theme of something lost or found and characters that come in and out of each other’s lives. About the Director: Liam originally from Galway, now lives in Dublin, Ireland. He trained in theatre with The Gaiety School of Acting, Geasog Theatre Co. and The Galway Youth Theatre. He wrote/produced and co-starred in the short film ‘Fortune’, it screened at the 1997 Dublin Film Festival and won best short at the 1998 Houston int. film festival. Liam made his feature debut as a writer/director/producer with ‘The Book That Wrote Itself’. The film world premiered at the 1999 Galway Film Fleadh and int. premiere at the 1999 Vancouver int. film festival. The film screened at numerous internaitonal film festivals and won a critics prize at the 1999 Austin film festival. ‘WC’ Liam’s second feature film as writer/director/producer won best foreign film at the 2009 Las Vegas Int. Film Festival. The film had its world premiere at the 2007 Dublin Int. film festival, int. premiere at the 2007 Montreal World Film Festival and screened at amongst others the 2008 Cairo int. Film Festival. In 2010 as a director/producer Liam made the short film ‘Slip Up’, it screened in competition at the 2010 Foyle Film Festival, the 2010 Cannes Short Film Corner and the 2011 Arizona Int. film festival. In 2011 he made the short film ‘Grand Opening’ which he wrote, directed and co-starred with Donncha Crowley (The Runway) and Brendan Conroy (Kings) it screened in competition at the 2011 Foyle Film Festival, 2012 Cork Film Festival, Florida Film Festival and 2013 Dingle Film Festival. Liam has worked as a writer, producer and presenter for amongst others RTE Radio 1, BBC Radio Ulster, 2FM, RnaG, Anna Livia FM , WDAR 96FM and Dublin South FM. As an actor he has performed in theatre, radio, tv and film. He has served on the jury, as well being a panelist, guest speaker and selector of films for int. film festivals. He is a founding member of Irish Film and Television Academy for whom he served on the jury for the 2007, 2016 and 2018 awards, he is also a member of the Irish Screen Writers Guild, Irish Actors Equity and the Directors Guild of Ireland. He has written on film and digital distribution for amongst others: Film Ireland, Indiewire, D-side, Metro, In-Dublin, RTE, FHM and IFTN. Liam with his producing partner Bernie Grummell set up the film and TV production company Siar A Rachas Muid Productions in 1996 and Hyper Films in 2005. Image: Copyright, Liam O Mochain and Hyper Films. Used with permission. Theme Music: Copyright, David Peck & Face2Face. Used with permission. For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here. With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We try to figure out what the name of Episode 9 means, briefly cover this years Florida Film Festival, and close with a bracket for the best heroes of the MCU.

In episode 327, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn are joined by Steve Etchie! Chris and Drew review Hellboy. Chris reviews Dons of Disco, One Child Nation and Amazing Grace, all seen at the start of the 2019 Florida Film Festival. Drew watched The Expanse season 2 and Guava Island and Steve is rewatching Friends. Also... The post #327 – Scrambled Egg Hunt appeared first on Cinema Crespodiso.

Our 114th episode was recorded at Eola General, an awesome new community general store in historic Lake Eola Heights. The Bus is still in Europe this week so Scottie Campbell is back to fill fill in for his giant clown shoes. This week's topics include a SunRail collision map, the Florida Film Festival, and why it's not a good idea to swim in Lake Eola. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Springtime in Orlando means one thing, events, events, events. Don't let the heat of summer arrive without enjoying your city!- This weekend, Orlando Repertory Theatre opens Suessical The Musical, an homage to the children's literature genius, Dr. Suess.- UCF Celebrates the Arts 2019 continues this week and, this weekend, the Flying Horse Big Band performs the music of Ray Charles.- Friday, the Florida Film Festival opens at Enzian Theater, featuring 180+ films over 10 days.- Saturday, Harry P. Leu Gardens hosts the Spring Jazz'n Blues Concert.Get out and experience something new!

Our 112th episode was recorded at Relax Grill, a funky little pub on the shores of Lake Eola. This week's topics cover the upcoming Florida Film Festival, a water main break in the North Quarter, and Brendan's gonna be an underwear model ... Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Today on the show we have writer​/director Jen McGowan on the show. We discuss the state of women directors in Indie FIlm, her new film Rust Creek and what it is really like to be a female director, from her perspective in today's world.Jen McGowan is a director based in Los Angeles. Her first feature KELLY & CAL (Juliette Lewis & Cybill Shepherd) premiered at SXSW where she won the Gamechanger Award. The film was released theatrically by IFC Films to rave reviews. McGowan got her start with award-winning short films, CONFESSIONS OF A LATE BLOOMER and TOUCH, both of which played at over a hundred festivals worldwide. TOUCH qualified for the Oscar when it won the Florida Film Festival.McGowan studied directing in the MFA program at USC where she was honored with a scholarship from Women in Film and a grant from The Caucus Foundation. She received her BFA in Acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, studying under David Mamet, Bill Macy & Sam Shepard at the Atlantic Theatre. She is the creator of filmpowered.com, an international skill-sharing, networking & jobs resource for professional women in film and television.With nearly 2,500 active members, Film Powered was named Best in LA by LA Weekly, is part of the Sundance Women’s Initiative Resource and was featured in Forbes. A Film Independent Fellow, a finalist for the Clint Eastwood Filmmakers Award, recipient of the AWD Breakout Award for Excellence in Directing and one of Vulture’s Women Directors Hollywood Should Be Hiring, she was named one of 50 Women Who Will Change the World in Media & Entertainment by the Take the Lead Foundation.The tv series she created, Angelica, about the last remaining abortion clinic in a small Midwest town was one of twelve series selected from 4,000 submissions and the only American project for the MIPTV In Development program at Cannes 2018. McGowan’s second feature film, the survival thriller, RUST CREEK, is being released in theaters January 2019 by IFC Midnight.Enjoy my eye-opening conversation about the state of women directors in indie film with Jen McGowan.

With the year coming to a close, it made sense for Jonathan and Corey to try and catch up on any movies released in 2018 that they missed but wanted to see. As per usual, they take turns choosing the movies each week. Jonathan missed Three Identical Strangers (2018) at this years Florida Film Festival and has been trying to not have the film spoiled ever since. For the most part, that goal has been unsuccessful, but he figures it is better late than never. Corey also hadn't seen this film so it'll be a check on both of their lists. The documentary is directed by Tim Wardle and the plot summary from IMDb.com reads, "In 1980 New York, three young men who were all adopted meet each other and find out they're triplets who were separated at birth. Then they discover why." If you're new to the podcast, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) both realized they had a ton of movies they'd never seen, but really wanted to knock off their gap list. In an effort to work through their respective lists, they started this podcast to ensure they at least check one new film off the list almost every week. Next week we'll be reviewing American Animals. Use the Anchor.fm app to leave a message for us with your thoughts on that film or our past episodes for a chance to be heard on a future episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Episode 7 - Film Festivals Things We're Working On: The Party Episode 1 was released. (not online yet) Erik is working on his 25 year career retrospect. Things We're Watching: Erik saw Beautiful Boy. A film about addiction. For addiction resources, please visit www.beautifulboyinfo.com Zak is playing Red Dead Redemption 2. Featured Presentation: Film Festivals. Some insight into SXSW and Florida Film Festival. Along with general festival talk, we talk about treating filmmakers at festivals with respect and just remembering they are normal people. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antifilmfilmclub/support

The first of our Florida Film Festival movies to see a wide release, Tully hits theaters TODAY! Spoiler alert: We totes loved it, of course. I mean what’s not to like? It’s got Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Duplass, Ron Livingston, just generally a bunch of people we really like. Plus it’s got subtle mermaid […] The post Episode 40: Tully, Jennifer’s Body, and Diablo Cody appeared first on So...I'm Watching This Show.

Berkreviews.com Moviecast Top Five Movies episode 097 - Pablo Bryant During the Florida Film Festival, Jonathan was able to catch Mr. Fish: Cartooning From The Deep End (2017). Jonathan really enjoyed the documentary so he reached out the director, Pablo Bryant, to see if he'd like to come on the show. They got together and discussed how the film came to be, how he got into filmmaking, and other related topics. Before departing, Pablo shared his reluctant all-time Top Five Movie list. Pablo's All-Time Top Five List: Darwin's Nightmare (2004) (documentary) Caché (2005) Network (1976) Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Young Frankenstein (1974) Top Five Movies formats There are two types of Top Five Movie episodes. The traditional format of the show features Jonathan and two guests, usually Corey and Mike, who create their lists for the chosen topic in secret and reveal them on the episode. The other format is an interview style where a guest discusses films in general and ends the episode go --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Today is a bit of house cleaning. Over the past ten days or so we’ve been attending the Florida Film Festival. Now that it’s concluded, we want to chat about the movies we saw, our faves of the bunch, and our experience overall. Spoiler alert; it was great and we loved it! We only talked […] The post Episode 37: Florida Film Festival Wrap Up appeared first on So...I'm Watching This Show.

The Florida Film Festival has begun! And also ended. But we’ve got some films to talk about now, and some saved up for closer to when they get a wide release. First up, we’re talking about two movies that are weird af; Locating Silver Lake, and Tatterdemalion. They’re weird, yes, but mostly in a way […] The post Episode 36: Locating Silver Lake and Tatterdemalion appeared first on So...I'm Watching This Show.

In this bonus episode, Chris Crespo tells Drewster Cogburn about the movies he saw at the 2018 Florida Film Festival: 40 Years in the Making: The Magic Music Movie Dark Money The Power of Glove The Guilty Borg McEnroe Hearts Beat Loud Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts Take our survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGQ9RGV Enjoy the show and... The post Bonus Episode – Florida Film Festival 2018 appeared first on Cinema Crespodiso.

Cole is live from the Enzian Theater to walk you through this year's Florida Film Festival and three other events happening this week in Orlando.- The Florida Film Festival is running through April 15 and features 180+ films of all genres. - Starting Thursday, come celebrate the art of storytelling at the Florida Storytelling Festival in Mount Dora with workshops, storytelling concerts, story swaps, and story slams.- Friday, UCF Celebrates the Arts 2018 continues with The Flying Horse Big Band and UCF Orchestra, featuring special guests T-Bone, Veronica Swift, and The Jazz Professors. - On Sunday, the Asian Cultural Association presents An Evening of Indian Music at the Orlando Museum of Art. Get out and enjoy your city!

Berkreviews.com Moviecast - Florida Film Festival 2018 - Preview In preparation for the Florida Film Festival 2018, Jonathan Berk has Big Tuna come on to discuss the films they're the most excited about. The festival starts on April 6th and runs to the 15th. It's a great festival to start if you've never been before as you can buy individual tickets, packages, or badges depending on how involved you plan on being. Major Draws at FFF 2018: Tully American Animals Lean on Pete Won't you be my neighbor Big Tuna's picks: Three Identical Strangers Hearts Beat Loud Say you Will RBG Borg V. McEnroe Jonathan's picks: The Godfathers of Hardcore Locating Silver Lake A Kid Like Jake Savage Youth A Mediocre Documentary with Tom and Dan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

Berk Reviews Movie Club episode 035 - Phantasm (1979) Episode 035 features Jonathan and Corey's review of Phantasm. The film from 1979 was remastered and released last year and currently has a 72 on meta critic. It was written and directed by Don Coscarelli starring A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, and Angus Scrimm. The big question is did Jonathan and Corey like this or did this often beloved cult classic miss the mark for them. Home releases for September 5, 2017 Megan Leavey Raw Rough Night All eyez on me Theatrical release for September 8th, 2017 It Home Again 9/11 Episode 036 - Dave Made a Maze Jonathan picked Dave Made a Maze for next weeks episode. The film is directed by Bill Watterson starring Meera Rohit Kumbhani, Nick Thune, Adam Busch, and John Hennigan. It was a film that Jonathan had wanted to see at the Florida Film Festival but wasn't able to. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

We're in top form this week with sickness and sleep deprivation! The Florida Film Festival, vomit, the MTV Movie Awards, and the Dark Tower trailer are just a few of the topics we stumble through.

In this bonus episode, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn go over the (regrettably) little bit of Florida Film Festival 2017 that they were able to attend, and then they go through a few quick movie news stories that Chris wanted to share with Drew since he missed episode 225. Movies discussed in this episode: Clean... The post Bonus Episode – FFF 2017 Recap (plus movie news) appeared first on Cinema Crespodiso.

Episode 046: Top Five Movies From The '80s has Jonathan, Corey, and Michael looking back fondly on this decades films. The topic was inspired by the Florida Film Festival's screening of Back to the Future with special guest Lea Thompson that Jonathan attended. Check the lists to see what films they chose as spoilers are possible in the episode. Although, the films are almost all thirty years old, so you should probably not worry too much about spoilers. Jonathan's list: 5. Major League (1989) 4. Lethal weapon (1987) 3. The Karate Kid (1984) 2. Back to the Future (1985) 1. Ghostbusters (1984) Michael's list: 5. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension (1984) 4. John Carpenter's The Thing (1982) 3. Broadcast News (1987) 2. Platoon (1986) 1. Back to the Future (1985) Corey's list: 5. Dirty Dancing (1987) 4. The Princess Bride (1987) 3. Creepshow (1982) 2. Pretty in Pink (1986) 1. The Shining (1980) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/berkreviewscom-moviecasts/support

We caught a screening at the Florida Film Festival for Nacho Vigalondo’s Colossal this weekend, so we discuss this genre-twisting sci-fi comedy drama (spoilers saved til after the closing song).  Then we go through Anne Hathaway’s filmography.  Follow Cinereelists: Facebook – Twitter Follow James: Letterboxd – Twitter Follow Zach: Letterboxd – Twitter Click here to sign up for the Cinereelists Fantasy Movie League! Password = heyguys. Support the show on Patreon.   Subscribe: iTunes / RSS Have a film suggestion you think we’ve never seen and want us to discuss on the show? Send your pick to heyguys@cinereelists.com and one...

Host Paul Booth interviews Clint Bowie fresh off of his 'Meet the Programmers' panel and the 2016 Palm Springs International Shortsfest. Clintis the director of programming for the New Orleans Film Society, where he has worked since 2010. In this role, he oversees the curation of all of the organization's year-round programming, including the New Orleans French Film Festival and the Oscar-qualifying New Orleans Film Festival, now in its 27th year. He has served on film juries at Denver Film Festival, Florida Film Festival, Dallas International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival and International Film Festival Boston.

In this BONUS episode, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn recap the 25th annual Florida Film Festival. This includes reviews of: Lo and Behold, Reveries of a Connected World High-Rise Morris From America Hunt for the Wilderpeople Being Charlie Man Vs Snake: The Lost and Twisted Tale of Nibbler   Embers Pickles Crush the Skull Newman... The post Bonus Episode – Florida Film Fest 2016 Recap appeared first on Cinema Crespodiso.

Beckler is an award-winning filmmaker whose short films Séance and Where Is Alice? have screened at festivals around the world, including Fantastic Fest, Florida Film Festival, Imagine: Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival and Dead By Dawn Scotland International Film Festival. INTERIOR, Zachary's feature-length debut, won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Horror Feature at the renowned Shriekfest Film Festival in LA, the Audience Award at Knoxville Horror Film Fest, Best Florida Feature at the Freak Show Horror Film Festival, and Best Thriller at the Atlanta Horror Film Festival. It was also an Official Selection of the Chattanooga Film Festival and NYC Horror Film Festival 2015.  Zachary holds a BFA in Film Production and an MFA in ?Film?  from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where he currently teaches  courses in production and cinema studies.    

As April comes to a close, this episode of the podcast covers a lot of territory.  There is a brief wrap up of Terry's time at the 2015 Florida Film Festival where he watched The Little Death and Alphaville.  The bulk of the discussion is about Wilco's debut album A.M. which celebrated its 20th anniversary back in March.  To provide that discussion with good context, we revisit the end of Uncle Tupelo and talk briefly about the other band that came from the ashes of Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt.  Terry talks about the one record store visit that helped make him the fan of Wilco that he remains to this day. To wrap up the episode, there is a brief discussion of another album marking its 20th anniversary.  April 1995 brought us Home IX, an all-time favorite of Terry's.  And Terry pays tribute to Vin Scelsa who is about to wrap up his nearly fifty years career in radio. If one downloads this episode from iTunes, please take time to subscribe and comment on the podcast.  One can also join the Facebook group for the podcast (The Flickering Waves Podcast) and follow us on Twitter (@flickeringwaves).  Also be on the look out for the YouTube playlist for this episode on the Flickering Waves YouTube channel.

On the eve of the second and final showing of the 2015 Florida Film Festival's collection of documentary shorts entitled "8 X Very, Very Real", I'm posting my initial thoughts on these diverse and interesting shorts.  My thoughts on the two features I'm seeing on the final day of the festival should be posted by the middle of next week.  Be sure to subscribe and comment on iTunes as well look us up on Facebook (The Flickering Waves Podcast group page), Twitter (@flickeringwaves) and our YouTube channel (Flickering Waves).

This bonus installment of the podcast features initial thoughts on two movies screened at the 2015 Florida Film Festival, Results & Salad Days.  Due to the nature of the recording setting for much of this recording, the fidelity isn't ideal but it is the best that can be provided under the circumstances. If you have comments that you would like to make about the podcast, please send them to flickeringwaves@gmail.com.  Please subscribe, rate and comment on the podcast on iTunes.  Also look out for the YouTube playlists related to this and other episodes of the podcast.  And if you want more, we have Facebook (The Flickering Waves Podcast group page) and Twitter (@flickeringwaves).

From the world of Jeff Twiller and friends. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwillerZone https://www.facebook.com/TheTwillerZone We have Jeff Twiller calling in from New York. Two of Jeff Twiller's parkour videos will be competing in the Florida Film Festival in Orlando from April 4th to the 11th.  He's also going to be co-hosting and curating his own film festival called Twillerama at Legion Bar in Brooklyn on April 30th. Plus whats new with Patrice Wilson and Rebecca Black. All the regular Weird News and Hot Topics you love!

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with writer/director Sanjeev Sirpal ("Screw Cupid," "iHeart," "Lovepocalypse,"). You can currently find one of his films, "Screw Cupid," on Sundance, IFC and Amazon. We talk about everything from writing about dirty cops to surviving working at an agency to directing an independent feature. SANJEEV SIRPAL'S BIO Sanjeev Sirpal, like 90 percent of all first generation Indian-Americans, was born near Chicago, IL and was immediately accepted into med-school. The details of his upbringing in sunny South Florida are captivating and poetic and were adapted into a series of successful films starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Since watching Back To The Future at an early age, Sanjeev always knew that he wanted to make movies, and drive a Delorean, and he has been obsessed with them (movies that is, Deloreans turn like they're underwater) ever since. He cannot ever remember where he parked but he can quote Spaceballs from start to finish. He broke up with a girlfriend on-site because she told him she didn't like The Matrix. The only movie he has ever cried at was Honey, I Shrunk The Kids. For some reason, when the ant was killed he lost it. It is still a touchy subject. Sanjeev can discuss Roland Barthe's Third Meaning as it relates to cinema at length and at the same time, will always think that the word "poop" is funny. After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in literary journalism and a minor in disappointing his parents, Sanjeev took a job with the Associated Press covering the Cops and Courts beat for the Southeast (lots and lots of meth labs). Sanjeev figured he had two choices: Go on a cross-country series of daring adventures, righting wrongs and capturing the hearts of women everywhere, or move to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of becoming a writer. Due to his aversion to planning and a small bladder, he chose the latter. Sanjeev's first film, SCREW CUPID, a romantic comedy Steve Persall of the St. Petersburg Times called "crisply written and full of wit," and ReelTalk dubbed "a winner," was made for less than Chris Evans' codpiece budget for THE AVENGERS and screened at the Delray Beach International Film Festival (AUDIENCE AWARD - BEST FEATURE), Florida Film Festival, Sunscreen Film Festival, and Seattle International Film Festival before being purchased by the Sundance Channel and IFC. When he's not writing, Sanjeev enjoys revising his bio and elaborately setting up carefully controlled, extreme backgrounds to make his profile pictures look badass.

The Florida Film Festival is a culinary and film party that envelops Central Florida every spring. Filmmakers talk about the works shown at the festival.

An interview with KIMBERLY REED the director of PRODIGAL SONS. Returning home to a small town in Montana for her high school reunion, filmmaker Kimberly Reed hopes for reconciliation with her long-estranged adopted brother, Marc. But along the way she uncovers stunning revelations, including a surprise relationship to Hollywood Royalty, intense sibling rivalries and unforeseeable twists of plot and gender that force them to face challenges no one could imagine. Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at the Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival, Best Documentary Jury Prize at NewFest, and Special Jury Prizes for Fearless Filmmaking at the Florida Film Festival and Bravery in Storytelling at the Nashville Film Festival, Prodigal Sons is a raw and provocative examination of one family's struggle to come to terms with its past and present.

Thomas Potter teaches voice at UCF, and spent many years performing in opera houses across Europe. In this segment, he talks about his career. Potter and his wife, soprano Kimberly Randall, will be soloists in this Sunday's Lutheran Cantata Choir concert at St. Lukes Church in Oviedo. He will also perform in Wagner's Das Rheingold for Indianapolis Opera this May. Another major event opening this weeekend is the 18th Annual Florida Film Festival. It features 160 films from over 30 countries; click here to see reviews by Orlando Sentinel film critic, Roger Moore.