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After graduating from NYU our next guest moved to LA to pursue a career in media scoring. He has written music for Emmy Award-winning shows Ozark and Vikings and contributed music to Blizzard Entertainment's hit game Diablo IV. Fun fact: He was my music theory tutor, and we also co-composed the music for IFC Midnight thriller Centigrade. He scored Netflix's Castlevania: Nocturne and I'm so excited to welcome him on to the podcastAnd the composer is... Trey Toy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MARK BURNHAM is an actor and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. After college, Mark began training at the MET Theatre, where he was a founding member of the MET Theatre Workshop under the tutelage of, and studying along side Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Through the 1990's, Mark could be seen on television in MAG7, Buffy, 3rd Rock, Action, Sunset Beach, USA High, and Warden Of Red Rock. In 2012, Mark met Quentin Dupieux and spent the next two years working with the auteur director and DJ on four films; WRONG from DraftHouse, WRONG COPS ep1, WRONG COPS (feat), and REALITE' from IFC Midnight. In 2014 Mark Co-Produced the English language film HIDDEN IN THE WOODS from Chilean director Patricio Valladares and Sony Releasing. In 2018 Mark was seen in student Academy Award winner Ryan Prows first feature LOWLIFE playing Teddy Haynes from IFC Midnight. Before the pandemic shutdown in 2020, Mark was cast in the Legendary Entertainment and Netflix film THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE as Leatherface.Connect with the Film School'd Podcast:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmschoold– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmschooldpod/– Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmSchooldPod– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgrswiL4AGviAOcbzfYCAwContinue the Conversation in the Official Film School'd Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmschoold

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we're going to cue the band and do it all in front of a live studio audience as we review the 2024 film “Late Night with the Devil”…  Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, follow on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdeadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdeadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

We have on the show today writer Shaye Ogbonna.When not in pursuit of retro sneakers, Shaye Ogbonna can be found worshiping at the Temple of Story. His most recent feature project is the contemporary western feature GOD'S COUNTRY — starring the incomparable Thandiwe Newton.Based on a short story by acclaimed author James Lee Burke, God's Country is a character-driven thriller set in the snowy wilderness of the American West. Thandiwe Newton plays Sandra Guidry, a Black professor living and working in a rural college town. She's also grieving her recently-deceased mother, for whom she'd served as primary caretaker. On the day of the burial, Sandra discovers a mysterious red truck parked in her driveway. She soon learns it belongs to a pair of local hunters seeking to enter the forest behind her house. Sandra turns them away politely but firmly – her experience tells her these are not the sort of men to welcome freely into her world. But they won't take no for an answer, and soon Sandra finds herself drawn into an escalating battle of wills that puts her most deeply-held values to the test.In the television/streaming space, Shaye is currently developing JUMPMEN -- a one-hour drama set in the cutthroat world of the sneaker industry – with Showtime. He is also staffed on Showtime's THE CHI and JJ Abrams's DUSTER on HBO. His feature writing debut — 2017's genre-bending LOWLIFE — opened the 2017 Fantasia Film Festival and became a darling of the genre festival circuit, culminating in its acquisition and worldwide distribution through IFC Midnight.Shaye's creative mission is to center marginalized voices within genre storytelling.Enjoy my conversation with Shaye Ogbonna.

This week, it's a Patron Roulette pick as the boys watch the IFC Midnight distributed THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE. Can Gerald actually like horror movies for once? Can Nick stop trying to find logic in horror movies? Will Dan do an insert to talk about how much IFC Midnight sucks as a distributor? Find out these answers AND MORE on this exciting episode of Two Peas on a Podcast.Two Peas is made possible by our executive producers:Dan Brenic, Daniel Henderson, Michele Doto, Justin Esquivel, Tony Dobish, Paul Przytula, Chris Yeany, Julio Olivera, Justin Winters, Drew Hallum, Daniel Roske, Jarrod Taylor, Brad Hargis, David Powell, Michael Hill, Jason Broadwell, Joey Austin, Kris Wiezczorkowski, Jay Talbot, Heidi England, Dissect That Film and The Jock & Nerd Podcast.For as little as $1, you can join them. Just visit us on Patreon.Vote for the Golden Peas here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKzD3LAqYSN6TmlkA2AJWF5MaWehXO9_Ncf30RncN2Y27fPA/viewform Want to reach the show? Easy Peasy (see what we did there?)Follow us on Twitter @TwoPeasOnAPodLike us on Facebook and/or join our Facebook Fan GroupFollow us on InstagramVisit and Subscribe to our YouTube channelE-Mail the show anytime.Visit us online at PodBean or via our website HERE.Visit our Merch Store at TeePublic for shirts, mugs, stickers, etc.Follow us on Letterboxd for all our Top 5 lists and mini reviews.All featured songs and clips, All Rights Reserved.Find Nick on Twitter HERE.You can also follow him on Letterboxd HERE.

The Djinn is a 2021 American supernatural horror film directed and written by David Charbonier and Justin Powell. The film stars Ezra Dewey, Rob Brownstein, Tevy Poe and John Erickson. It was released in the United States in select theaters and through video on demand on May 14, 2021, by IFC Midnight. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at Dewey's performance. Streaming on Shudder. FRUMESS is POWERED by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.riotstickers.com/frumess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET 1000 STICKERS FOR $79  RIGHT HERE - NO PROMO CODE NEED! JOIN THE PATREON FOR LESS THAN A $2 CUP OF COFFEE!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Frumess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 417. "Castlevania: Nocturne" Composer: Trey Toy. Trey Toy is a Los Angeles-based composer, producer, guitarist and electronic musician. He is known primarily for his work in film, television and video games and has contributed music to a wide range of projects, from Emmy Award-winning shows such as Ozark (Netflix) and Vikings (History Channel) to Blizzard Entertainment's hit game, Diablo IV. A storyteller first and foremost, Trey has a subtle but bold narrative sense and has been recognized by filmmakers and collaborators for his unique ability to elevate on-screen drama. Distinguished by an elegant blend of organic sounds, acoustic instruments, modern electronics and blockbuster production quality, Trey's music is informed by a myriad of influences, from orchestral music to experimental jazz, Gregorian chant to industrial rock. Recent credits include the Apple TV+ hit series Foundation, AMC's flagship Fear the Walking Dead, Netflix Original Series Pieces of Her, Tokyo Vice for HBO MAX and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for ABC. Trey wrote additional music and produced the scores for the Netflix originals Castlevania, based on the beloved game series, and Another Life, the final season of which he co-composed with Trevor Morris. Trey also provided additional orchestrations for the Golden Globe-nominated film, A Private War. Trey co-scored the IFC Midnight feature thriller Centigrade with Matthew Wang and worked with Trevor Morris on the original score for The Delicacy, a feature-length documentary by Jason Wise, creator of the SOMM Series. He also teamed up with Danny Bensi and Saunder Juriaans on Catching Lightning for Showtime, the CNN Original Series, LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy and 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez, for Hulu. He also recently scored the Peacock original Who Killed Robert Wone alongside Tyler Strickland. Beyond the world of visual media, Trey composed the original scores for the feature-length audio drama Ghostwriter, starring Kate Mara and Adam Scott and the fantasy-adventure podcast series Intra Quest, for iHeart Radio. Welcome, Trey Toy.www.mmcpodcast.com

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we're catching up with two more 2022 films, the IFC Midnight produced Shudder exclusive Burial and the latest film in the Shrek franchise, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. One of these movies is a little more divisive than the other here at Awesome Friday HQ; listen to find out which!Check out this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links, our ratings, and more! SUPPORT:            Thank you so much for joining us! Whether you're new here or a long-time listener, we're glad you're here! If you like the show, please consider supporting us! Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn

Jon Schnaars of Bloody Good Horror fame joins Caitlin to cover Resurrection, a 2022 horror movie starring Rebecca Hall. We look at themes of motherhood, trauma, and surrealism, and we get into the creepy Tim Roth of it all. (We say that with respect - what a chilling and fantastic performance.) Tangents include soda, board games, and top sheets. This was recorded in December, hence all the holiday talk. Thanks for joining, Schnaars! 

This is not a review of the IFC Midnight movie called Skinamarink, Directed by Kyle Edward Ball.

Maddie joins Caitlin to cover Watcher, the newest release from director Chloe Okuno. We talk about stalker movie trops, such as gaslighting and isolation, and I open my heart to Maika Monroe. Tangents include: pumpkin carving, TikTok (always), and scary movie theater experiences. This one is sitting on my top 10 list for 2022 horror - well done, Watcher! 

Watcher is a 2022 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Chloe Okuno, based on an original screenplay by Zack Ford. The film stars Maika Monroe, Karl Glusman, and Burn Gorman. Watcher had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2022, and was released in the United States on June 3, 2022, by IFC Midnight and Shudder. Host(s) Michael Flores, Thomas...

Watcher is a 2022 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Chloe Okuno, based on an original screenplay by Zack Ford. The film stars Maika Monroe, Karl Glusman, and Burn Gorman. Watcher had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2022, and was released in the United States on June 3, 2022, by IFC Midnight and Shudder.Host(s) Michael Flores, Thomas Cowley, David Sabal

Eli goes by many names: the loremaster, the campfire master, the mole king, and Mary's husband, among others. I was delighted to have him on to help me cover 2017's Pyewacket. Pyewacket is cool Canadian horror movie about the occult. We dig into themes of monstrous motherhood, grief, and the old "be careful what you wish for" adage. We also talk about the witchfinder general Matthew Hopkins, public bathrooms, popsicles, fast food, Eli's childhood in West Virginia, the mole kingdom, and the good old days of the IFC channel. Be sure to check out The Wicked Wild and Loremasters of the Absurd! 

On this episode: Springfield at the cinema yet again, “We are not assholes!” cried a bunch of rich assholes and the most expensive A24 movie yet. PLUS A batch of new release reviews, more Ke Huy Kwan please, and Joseph's final word on the OG Alien quadrilogyIn news: Disneyland, the happiest place on earth, favorite smells, coffee, chai tea, Soarin' over the World, California Adventure, Fresno, Ohio, Gilroy, Fox, The Simpsons Movie, Bart Simpson's penis, Yeardly Smith, Bob's Burgers Movie, Peter Faulk, Columbo, The X-Files Movie, The Pokemon Movie, Batgirl, Warner Brothers, Discovery, Bank of America securities media communications and entertainment conference, Cedar Rapids, Catch Me if You Can, content creators, Denis Villeneuve, The Poseidon Adventure, Listener Mike, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, Jeff Goldblum, Briauna, Scream, Ari Aster, Disappointment Blvd, Joaquin Phoenix, A24, Midsummer, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, James Hong, The Green Knight, Ex Machina, Woman Walks Ahead, Jessica Chastain, Susanna White, Generation Kill, Vince from Shamwow, Slap Chop, Tiny Cinema, Tyler Cornack, Tyer Koch, William Morean, Body Bags, John Carpenter, Butt Boy, Birthday Boys, I Think You Should Leave, V/H/S, Shudder, IFC Midnight, Dario Argento, Dark Glasses, Stranger Things, Paper Girls, Duffer Brothers, Medieval, Michael Caine, Ben Foster, The Avenue, Jan Zizka, Til Schweiger, Matthew Goode, Stoker, Downton Abbey, Peter Jakl, XXX, Vin Diesel, Judo, Barry Lyndon, Ke Huy Kwan, Loki, Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection, Alien Covenant, Prometheus, Ron Perlman, Charles Dance, Predators, Topher Grace, Escape From L.A., Winona Rider, Screen Run, Bill Paxton, Paul Reiser, Mad About Youhttp://www.MCFCpodcast.com-Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com    -Leave us a voicemail (209) 730-6010-Get some merch:https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/-Sponsor - None - Go See Medieval in Theaters and for Digital RentalJoseph Navarro    Pete Abeytaand Tyler Noe    Streaming Picks:Room - HBO Max, KanopyMoonstruck - HBO MaxWatcher - AMC+, ShudderMad God - Shudder

On this Friday's new release movie review episode of 'Roger & Me, join Brett Arnold and  co-host Mark Dujsik of markreviewsmovies.com as they tackle four (4) movies out in theaters, or with a day-and-date paid video-on-demand (PVOD) or streaming release, for the week of Friday September 2 2022.06:17 Burial15:53 Honk For Jesus Save Your Soul24:45 Waiting for Bojangles36:55 Saloumhttps://www.patreon.com/rogerandme to support the show and get bonus episodesThank you to Banshee Beat for the incredible original theme song.  Alien Ant Farm's music video for 'Movies' closes the show.Burial stars Tom Felton of Harry Potter fame (he's Draco Malfoy) and is in limited release via IFC Midnight.Honk For Jesus Save Your Soul stars Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown and is produced by Jordan Peele. It is streaming on Peacock and in theaters.Waiting for Bojangles stars Belgian-French actress Virginie Efira, aka Benedetta from Paul Verhoeven's most recent film.Saloum is out in limited release via IFC Midnight and is  on Shudder next week, September 8."Roger & Me" is a celebration of the late, great Roger Ebert, keeping his unique spirit of film criticism alive through his own words on his seminal television program and by reviewing new movies in an easily digestible format. Every Tuesday, Brett Arnold and a guest revisit an old episode of Siskel & Ebert's movie review TV show and reevaluate the movies from a modern perspective. Would today's audiences give Roger's take a “Thumbs Up?” And every Friday, join Brett and film critic Mark Dujsik as they review all the movies set for theatrical release that day and let you know if they're worth your time and money.The Jordan Harbinger ShowApple Best of 2018-Learn the stories, secrets & skills of the world's most fascinating pplListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Tonight, on Gruesome Magazine episode 347, the Grue-Crew review WATCHER (2022, IFC Midnight). Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, and award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore share their thoughts about this week's frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! WATCHER (2022, IFC Midnight) A young American woman moves with her husband to Bucharest, and begins to suspect that a stranger who watches her from the apartment building across the street may be a local serial killer decapitating women. Available Streaming on SHUDDER beginning August 26, 2022 Director: Chloe Okuno Writer: Chloe Okuno, Zack Ford Cast: Maika Monroe as Julia, Karl Glusman as Francis, Burn Gorman as Weber FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors

We talk a lot about horror movie franchises. It is hard not to when old favorites keep getting redone. Just this year has seen new entries from Scream and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. There has also been a trailer for Halloween Ends  who creative team is also working on a trilogy for The Exorcist.Another horror franchise that recently made its return was V/H/S. Combining found footage with the anthology format of the series, V/H/S/94  was a strong return. It was praised by critics and audiences and it is not a surprise that another installment is set to come out. What may catch some off guard is how soon V/H/S/99 will be released. We discuss the new movie in particular and the entire franchise overall.The 1980s are one of the best decades when it comes to horror. This is especially true of slashers and B-horror. Just one look at the amazing poster for Slaughter High will convince someone that this is one of those dumb fun slashers. Things did not work out quite like we expected, but did we end up enjoying it? Did Harry Manfredini actually do a better job here than with Friday the 13th? We also try to figure out what time April Fool's Day actually ends.Resurrection is a heavy movie that has no issues making audiences feel uncomfortable. Rebecca Hall and Tim Roth turn in a pair of amazing performances while the atmospheric film does not allow audiences to turn away. It also has one of the most memorable endings you will see this year. Does it go too far? Will the audience come out feeling entertained our sickened?Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel Muir, Blake, and Danny. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Danny can be found on Twitter @default_player and on Instagram at default_player. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com 

Q&A on the IFC Midnight film She Will with director & co-writer Charlotte Colbert and actor Alice Krige. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. An aging film star retreats to the Scottish countryside with her nurse to recover from surgery. While there, mysterious forces of revenge emerge from the land where witches were burned.

Tonight, on Gruesome Magazine episode 331, the Grue-Crew review SHE WILL (2022, IFC Midnight). Doc Rotten from Horror News Radio, Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, Lead News Writer at Gruesome Magazine Dave Dreher, and award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore share their thoughts about this week's frightening collection of streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! SHE WILL (2022, IFC Midnight) The film explores the story of Veronica Ghent (Alice Krige) who after a double mastectomy, goes to a healing retreat in rural Scotland with her young nurse Desi (Kota Eberhardt). She discovers that the process of such surgery opens up questions about her very existence, leading her to start to question and confront past traumas. The two develop an unlikely bond as mysterious forces give Veronica the power to enact revenge within her dreams. Available in select theaters and on demand beginning July 15, 2022 Director: Charlotte Colbert Writer: Charlotte Colbert, Kitty Percy Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Alice Krige, Rupert Everett FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors

This is a really cool Flick City for me, since She Will and Gone in the Night are two films I can really get behind. Each of these movies appeal to specified tastes and hopefully these interviews will give you an idea if they are your type of movies. It was a I also talk about my plans for findyourfilms.com, a website that I hope will incorporate the CinemAddicts and Find Your Film universe. Email me for insights/comments on what you would like from that movie site!Rent/purchase She Will on Amazon to support CinemAddicts, Breakdown: Intro - (0:00)She Will Trailer and Interview:  (19:14)Gone In The Night Trailer and John Gallagher Jr. Interview (33:56)Interview with Gone in the Night director/writer Eli Horowitz (48:16)Atty's Antiques is on Facebook MarketplaceAnderson's email: anderson@andersoncowan.comGreg's email: editor@deepestdream.com & info@findyourfilms.comFor exclusive movie interviews/reviews, check out Greg's Deepest Dream YouTube Channel Rate/review CinemAddicts on Apple Podcasts!HAVE A CHAT WITH ANDY HERELinks to the promised CCP shorts are below.THE COLD COCKLE SHORTSRULES OF REDUCTIONMORMOANTHE CULT OF CARANOSubscribe to my Andersobn's Channel HereGROUPERS TRAILERPlease Give Groupers a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score HerePlease Rate It on IMDB HereMovies Worth Seeing Movies Worth Seeing is a movie review show that covers Hollywood's biggest filmsListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Cavalier FamilyA fun and enjoyable learning experience covering entertainment through the decades.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Film critics Chuck and Pam review the theatrical release MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS (Pam has no heart), DON'T MAKE ME GO (streaming on Amazon Prime), the IFC Midnight film SHE WILL, Betsy West and Julie Cohen's newest documentary GABBY GIFFORDS WON'T BACK DOWN, and Winona Ryder's GONE IN THE NIGHT!  Plus we've got TV recommendations!

Calling all coroners! Jaime and Tami join Caitlin to cover The Autopsy of Jane Doe, an atmospheric horror hit from 2016. We look at themes of witchcraft, father-son bonds, and REVENGE! We are big fans of this one, and we do our best to dissect (HEY-O) it. We also talk about the obstetric history of chainsaws, how we want to be handled after we die, our favorite sibling memories, and our celebrity nemeses. Be sure to check out Texas ChainPaw Massacre, as well as The Wicked Wild.

This week we decided to go with a straightforward episode. We have a little bit of movie news and we talk about two movies. And we finally make a decision about our long running giveaway. In just two weeks, we will announce the winner of original horror art, a t-shirt from Public House 28 Brewery, and a number of horror movies.We know we just spoke about Tom Cruise a few weeks back and yes, that conversation went on for longer than it needed to. But how could we ignore that Top Gun: Maverick just made over $1 billion? We also talk about the star quality of Cruise and how there is no modern comparison.We love madcap whounits. We  drove a quote from Knives Out into the ground and dreamed of making a stage production of 1985's Clue. Recent years have seen a return of these types of movies and we talk about the trailer from the latest. See How They Run has a cast that includes Saoirse Ronan, Adrian Brody, and Sam Rockwell in a murder mystery set around a  West End play.Rubikon starts off like many other science fiction movies. It is set in the future, pollution has covered the globe, and corporation run everything. It also looks great. Few indie sci-fi movies look near as good as it. What drives the film are its characters and the story. We talk about a pretty straightforward film that still manages to be confusing.Early on, it seems like Let the Corpses Tan is content to concentrate on an amazing title and its stylish look. Part Weird West, part heist movie, part WTF, the film will not be for everyone. It is easily one of the most memorable things we have seen this year, and not always for the best reason. We the meaning of nude women covered in gold, a day long violent shootout, and how to make people care for characters that are only given a little bit of time.Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel Muir, Blake, and Danny. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Danny can be found on Twitter @default_player and on Instagram at default_player. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com  

Eric Holmes has both DVDs for director Jules Dassin's films Thieves Highway (12:25) and Night and the City (35:27), so we're covering those films on the episode!!I review the new sci-fi feature Rubikon from IFC Midnight (57:49). Bruce and Eric review the Ozploitation picture Fair Game (62:14) which hits theaters July 8, 2022 (July 12 On Demand) via Dark Star Pictures. Level 16 (73:30) is also revewed by Eric and Bruce. Rate/review Find Your Film on Apple Podcasts!!Our video reviews are found on Greg's Deepest Dream YouTube ChannelCheck out our Find Your Film site for more movie news and reviews: https://findyourfilms.com/Shirts, hoodies, drinking glass, stickers and more FYF merch is up on findyourfilmpodcast.com!Email us at info@findyourfilms.com!Join our CinemAddicts Facebook Group, where we give Blu-rays and DVDs out weekly to our members!Bruce Purkey's YouTube Channel is RustomireFollow Eric Holmes On Twitter.Find Your Film is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Support the show

Today I'm joined by Leni Lauritsch and Julia Franz Richter to discuss their IFC Midnight release, RUBIKON. The film is set 30 years in the future, where a mysterious cloud of toxic pollution has suddenly covered the earth. On the space station Rubikon, the three crewmembers on board with vastly differing world views must decide whether they risk their own lives to save those who may still be alive on earth or ignore the old world to build a new one of safety and solitude, living off the station's sophisticated algae symbiosis system. As they grapple with the idea of their own mortality, isolation, and moral responsibility, the three struggle to come to a unanimous decision that could affect the fate of humanity. The film will be releasing in theaters and on demand July 1. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support

IFC Midnight's latest film, Watcher, is available on VOD today. We take some time to talk with editor Michael Block, former St. Louisian, about the film and what got him into editing. Powered by JustWatch

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt discuss Cronenberg's return to gross, icky, body horror sex stuff with ‘Crimes Of The Future'. After a run of critically acclaimed thrillers, a shift into smaller, odder films, Daddy Cronenberg is back, but does he still got it? And it meaning Ewww and Ohhhh… Then it's another theatrical release, IFC Midnight and Shudder presents ‘Watcher', featuring Maika (‘It Follows') Monroe. Does director Chloe Okuno breathe new life into the genre? There's the edge-of-your seat rundown of the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Streaming and Straight to DVD Picks of the Week. Matt and Chris then close out the show with their 5 Favorite Most Unsettling Cronenberg Scenes.00:00-15:23: Intro/Crimes Of The Future15:24-32:06: Physical Media Picks32:07-39:39: Watcher39:40-55:44: 5 Favorite Cronenberg Scenes55:45-57:43: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean something isn't really happening. That's the premise behind the new film “Watcher,” which just opened in theaters as director Chloe Okuno teams up with “It Follows” star Maika Monroe for a thriller that feels like something that should have Alfred Hitchcock's name attached to it. In addition to “Watcher” opening in theaters, David Cronenberg's latest film called “Crimes of the Future” is also being released with the reception to this latest movie mixed somewhere between a masterpiece and an all-out gore fest that had some viewers leaving the theater in disgust.  Plus we discuss what happens with "Scream 6" without Neve Campbell. On the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we review the new film 'Watcher,' 'Scream 6' moving on without Neve Campbell and David Cronenberg's latest film and legacy...

During the bright American summer, a group of podcast hosts reveal their dark and controversial takes on popular culture. While exploring their newfound voice, their innocent discussions take a dark turn and strange things begin to happen. On Episode 513 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss The Innocents, a Norwegian thriller from director Eskil Vogt! We also find out who has a steaming hot take on a very popular property, we have the semi-reoccuring conversation about Jon Cryer's best film roles, and we find out what New Mutants through a Stephen King lens would look like! So grab your favorite English Muffin, fill those nooks and crannies, practice your newfound superhuman abilities, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: RIP Ray Liotta, Gene Wilder, Gene Hackman, the REAL Lex Luthor, Mule Kick to the Taint, Michael Rosenbaum, Lenny Luthor, Jon Cryer, Martha Stewart is Getting Out, Dudes, Amy Heckerling, Penelope Spheeris, Gangrel T-Shirt, Police Navidad, embracing your inner heel, Ivan Drago, Baby Creed, Stone Cold Steve Austin, banned in Germany, Apt Pupil, Scott Bakula, The Pringles to the Prequel, set phasers to stun, beards make you look older, Just for Men, Ra's al Ghul, Captain America is from Brazil, Kenobi, Star Wars Celebration, Val Kilmer, Andor, The Adventures of Mo Mosa, The Mandalorian, Jude Law, Skeleton Crew, Ponda Baba, nooks and crannies, Rough House Publishing, Derek Rook, IFC Midnight, The Innocents, Eskil Vogt, norwegian horror, New Mutants through a Stephen King lens, at what age were you when you made your worst decisions?, the freedom we had as children, telekinesis, empath abilities, Ian Ziering, organic dialogue, Noomi Rapace, You Won't Be Alone, Goran Stolevski, Jack Sparrow hand motions, Boba Fede Alvarez, Gwen Stefani, Sugar Ray, and Crusting the Uncrustable.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

The FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards return to Shudder this weekend and as expected, the nominees are an exciting bunch. 2021 was a good year for horror fans and we reminiscence over what we liked best. One us surprises even themselves with a best picture selection, we talk about a polarizing debut, and Danny talks about a movie he has never seen before.The Innocents does not sound like it is going to be anything special. A group of kids discover they have powers. This starts out as good clean fun before quickly becoming something more sinister. The Norwegian film subverts expectations by telling a much deeper film than expected. We also talk about the drudgery of Norway and argue over whether calling it an X-Men story is too reductive.Netflix has become a giant in the movie industry. They are such a fixture at awards shows that sometimes it is hard to forget how much content they pump out. Despite its success, Blood Red Sky ended up being forgotten rather quickly. The movie combines vampires, hijackers, and an annoying kid and gives audiences a movie they never asked for. But that does not mean they did not need it.Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel Muir, Blake, and Danny. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Danny can be found on Twitter @default_player and on Instagram at default_player. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

Finnish director Hanna Bergholm put her creative spirit into her new body-horror coming-of-age film for IFCMidnight, Hatching. But she's hear today to tell us about feeling seen by another creative spirit: the titular Lucy Muir in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1947 classic The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about Tron, obviously.Hatching is in theaters and will hit streaming in the US starting May 17, 2022.***With Jordan Crucchiola and Hanna Bergholm

Rachel, Ariel, and Matilda of the Zombie Grrlz Podcast Network join Caitlin to analyze Hatching, a new Finnish horror movie from director Hanna Bergholm. All of us really loved Hatching, and we enjoying chatting about its themes of troubled girlhood, monstrous motherhood, body horror, perfectionism, and feminine anger. We also take a look at the sometimes disturbing world of mommy bloggers and family influencers. Be sure to catch Hatching wherever you rent or buy your movies, and check out the Zombie Grrlz' interview with Hanna Bergholm on their More Deadly series.

"Hatching" had its world premiere at this year's Sundance Film Festival as a part of its Midnight Section and is now being released by IFC Midnight this weekend in limited release. The coming-of-age horror film boasts some incredibly gruesome practical creature effects, which harkens back to horror films of the 70s and 80s with an outstanding dual performance from the film's breakout star, Siiri Solalinna. Director Hannah Bergholm was kind enough to spend a few minutes talking with us about the film's story, Siiri's performance, the film's special effects, and more. Please take a listen down below and check out the film in theaters this weekend or when it goes on-demand on May 17th. Thank you. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

Flesh Wound Horror is live, w/ brand new reviews, starting w/ the highly anticipated Taiwanese horror flick, THE SADNESS. Also, we break down the Netflix premier of, CHOOSE OR DIE. In addition, we tackle IFC Midnight's BARBARIANS, the Shudder release of NIGHT'S END, THE CELLAR, & Full Moon'sBAD TO THE BONG: 16 YEARS OF EBEE Evil Bong Special! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csIJGqnnL_4

On today's episode, we are taking a trip over to the Shudder platform for an "original" movie. See For Me, a co-release from Shudder and IFC Midnight stars Skyler Davenport as Sophie, an ex-professional skiier who now watches homes after losing her sight to an accident. An app called See For Me exists in this world to both help her get around a new house, and also escape from assailents in a home invasion. Is See For Me a generic straight to streaming movie, or an exciting new release from Shudder? Tune in to find out what Andrew thinks.  Contact the show AndrewWatchesFilm@gmail.com

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Caitlin is joined by fellow podcaster Natalie Katona to talk about 2018's The Wind. We dig in to monstrous motherhood and the brutality of the frontier. We also do a deep dive on prairie madness, which is as harrowing as it sounds. Natalie shares about her podcast To All the Men I've Tolerated Before, which you can find on any podcast platform, as well as her show on Fireside by the same name. Give her a follow, and check out The Wind!

Randall Okita is a Japanese Canadian director and artist. His latest movie is the new IFC Midnight thriller, See for Me. See for Me is about a young blind woman, house-sitting at a secluded mansion, who finds herself under invasion by thieves seeking a hidden safe. Her only means of defense is a new app called “See For Me” that connects her to a volunteer across the country who helps her survive by seeing on her behalf through her phone. See for Me is now available on-demand and super entertaining, beautifully directed, and of the many fantastic performances, features one of my personal favorite actors of all time, Kim Coates. Really enjoyed this interview with Randall; we got into the making of See for Me, his director origin story, and as always, his advice for aspiring filmmakers. Now without further ado, here is See for Me Director, Randall Okita. Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Randall.  Communicate with Music. One of the ways that Randall is able to articulate the tone and trajectory of specific scenes is by selecting songs and pieces of music indicative of what he has in his head. So many elements of cinema are nuanced to the point where they're hard to communicate with words. Sometimes you need another medium to convey the intangible details of your vision and music can be a great tool for this because it evokes very specific feelings. Randall uses music during the planning, filming, and editing of his movies and even plays certain tracks for actors to inform their performances. Find people at the right time. Randall is one of those directors who were able to get extremely high production value and excellent performances from a relatively low budget. Randall cites that a key to doing this well is finding people at certain moments in their career when they're in a position to extend themselves. This is a matter of finding people at JUST THE RIGHT MOMENT when their career is about to take off when your project can offer them a stepping stone to get to where they want to be. This is a great way to give people killer opportunities while also increasing the production value of your own film on a budget. Part of this is hiring people based on ability as opposed to experience, and it definitely has its risks, but when it works, it can be a great exchange. Cast relevantly. The protagonist of See for Me is a young blind woman, and Randall made sure that he cast someone who was actually visually impaired to play the role - this choice made all the difference. Even though it's a hot topic, casting for relevance isn't necessarily even a matter of social good as much as it's a means to bring real authenticity to your performances and, therefore, deeper realism to your movie. As a result of personal experience with becoming blind in adulthood, lead actor Skyler Davenport brought a level of reality to the role and was able to channel actual experiences. This extended beyond the performance and into many other choices made on the film that were directly informed by Skyler's true-life experience, all of which served the movie's realism. Thanks as always for listening, don't forget to subscribe.    ----- Produced by Simpler Media

To unlock the full episode, join the Frightday Society at http://patreon.com/frightday for access to this, and much, much more. Tensions arise as frontrunners develop...but who will move forward to the semi-finals of fright? Find out soon!  

Tonight, on Gruesome Magazine episode 304, the Grue-Crew review A BANQUET (2022, IFC Midnight). Doc Rotten from Horror News Radio, Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, Lead News Writer at Gruesome Magazine Dave Dreher, and award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore share their thoughts about this week's frightening collection of streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! A BANQUET (2022, IFC Midnight) A lonely teen discovers her family's ties to witchcraft. Available in Theaters and On Demand beginning February 18, 2022 Director: Ruth Paxton Writer: Justin Bull Cast: Sienna Guillory, Jessica Alexander, Ruby Stokes, Lindsay Duncan, Kaine Zajaz, Richard Keep FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors

To unlock the full episode, join the Frightday Society at http://patreon.com/frightday for access to this, and much, much more. As round II commences...will Byron be more overwhelmed by the pressure of the audience OR the Kelly's calculated agenda? Tune in to find out! Let's hear those Round II thoughts.

Jim Cummings is an American actor and filmmaker. He started his career in 2016 with the short film Thunder Road, which he extended into a 2018 feature film of the same name. You probably know him best for The Wolf of Snow Hollow, which he wrote, directed, and starred in. Wolf of Snow Hollow was one of my favorite films of 2020 and was the last performance of the dearly departed Robert Forster. Jim's latest movie is The Beta Test, a dark comedy thriller about a hapless young man who unwillingly makes a sex pact and is thrown into a dark underworld of intrigue. Beta Test is super intriguing and surprisingly funny. Jim carries the entire movie hilariously, no pun intended, reminds me of a young Jim Carrey. He's a super interesting recent addition to the horror world, and I can't wait to see what he does next. Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Jim Cummings. Keep hustling. Jim wrote his first film, the short for THUNDER ROAD, on the commute to his job, and it got into Sundance and won. A lot of would-be filmmakers somehow feel the need to do something extreme, like quit their job before they give themselves the permission and validation to embark on their movie-making career. This isn't always viable or sustainable, and there are many cases of filmmakers with day jobs who get their first movies made while they're doing something else, and that's ok. What matters is that you're consistently pursuing it.  There's a metaphor about two trains, where you're on one train that represents your current job, and adjacent to you is the train that you'd rather be on, representing your real passion. The more fuel you shovel into that other train, the faster it will catch up to the train you're on, and once it does, you'll know when to jump.   Number 2, a natural extension after number 1, even when you get signed, still, KEEP HUSTLING! After Jim's short won at Sundance, he got signed at the very prestigious agency WME - it seemed he had arrived, but after doing a waterbottle tour all over Hollywood, talking to many producers and studios, he had no offers. Unfortunately, this is the rule and not the exception for many directors who are signed, even to major agencies - you can enter a desert and waste years at a time just sitting on your hands waiting for your agency to bring you something. I've heard of this happening to more filmmakers than I'd care to admit. Once you're signed, it's critical that you keep that indie spirit going and get your projects made. Typically agencies make a cut of the total budget of a project, so they're usually less interested in pursuing smaller budgeted indies; that's ok; you don't always need them. Despite being signed with WME, Jim bootstrapped, kickstarted, and then equity-funded his first feature, cobbling together about $200k. Only after making that movie did Hollywood really come knocking, and he was able to make Wolf of Snow Hollow for a couple million dollars. The lesson here is to never rest on your laurels and to keep pushing your movies forward with or without your agency.   Find a way to pre-visualize pre-experience the tone and trajectory of your movie.  Jim and his writing partner PJ do a fascinating thing with their scripts prior to shooting - they will perform the entire script, record it, score it then listen to it to see where the lulls are and what could be better. This is pretty brilliant as a way to kick the tires on your own material because sometimes you need to hear the material performed, or even perform it yourself, to know what it needs to work. Sometimes he'll rent a cabin with his friends and make an event out of it. When you're deep in the trenches of your screenplay, you'll likely get tired of reading & re-reading the same material and lose objectivity - instead, find a way to bring it to a new platform. This can counter your screenplay fatigue while bringing a whole new perspective to your project. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe.  ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Daniel and David are at odds once again as they discuss the new IFC Midnight release, We Need to Do Something. They discuss the horror of relevant subjects, the absurdity of over-the-top acting, and when unexplained mystery goes too far.

James and Chris sit down with experienced actor Najarra Townsend and discuss her career, tips for working with actors, and the differences between micro-budget and low-budget movies. Najarra knew what she wanted to do in life by the time she was three. She started modeling and also performing in local stage productions, continuing to be deeply involved in both theater and musical productions throughout her childhood and teenage years. At ten, she made her big screen debut co-starring in the film "Menace". Najarra's performance in the Sundance and Cannes award winning "Me and You and Everyone We Know" in 2005 drew international notice. She has played the titular character in various films, including: "Tru Loved", "Marin Blue", "Betty I am" and has appeared in various other indie favorites. In 2014, audiences got to see a new side of the young actress in the IFC Midnight horror hit "Contracted". Najarra hopes to continue to devote her life to these things she loves and that inspire her.

This week, we take on single room horror with the new IFC Midnight release We Need to do Something, as well as Green Room. Cool of the Week includes AEW All Out, Werewolves Within, American Horror Story, and What We Do In the Shadows. Trailer is Welcome to the Blumhouse. And we shine the podcast spotlight on The Horror Virgin. Thanks for listening!

Releasing from IFC Midnight this weekend, "Demonic" represents many firsts for "District 9" director Neil Blomkamp. It's the first time he's working within the horror genre. The film also marks the return of the director to low-budget filmmaking after his first three films employed higher budgets and visual effects. This also marks the first time he's working with cinematographer Byron Kopman on one of his feature-length films. Byron was kind enough to take some time to explain his working relationship with Neil, the experience of shooting the film, and more! Take a listen down below and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

This week Liz and Alrik chat with writer/director Anthony Scott Burns to talk about making his second feature, Come True, which was released by IFC Midnight on March 12th! Anthony talks about how/why he fought to shoot the film in sixty days, what inspired him to make the film and how he had to quit his first feature in the editing room! There are a lot of great bits in this shorter interview but stick around because we also have returning guest Naomi McDougall Jones on our Soap Dish segment to talk about Constellation Incubator that she and Liz launched this week. Do you want to help create a new way of funding/making/selling and distributing films? Then you should apply to be part of the incubator now and Naomi tells us all about how the incubator works. Lastly, we have listener and filmmaker John Beckham on our Get Shorty segment to talk about Pizza People and Liz and Alrik talk about what worked and didn't work for them in the short!

  Keith Thomas is an American writer and director who made his feature directorial debut with The Vigil from IFC Midnight. The Vigil tells the story of a young man in emotional emotional recovery after fleeing from his Hasidic community, who is called upon to perform an all night vigil over a the body of a recently deceased man in his widow's apartment. Everything is going fine until he realizes that the house is the host of a malevolent spirit. The Vigil was a great film. I personally love supernatural horror, but it's rare to see ghost movies that build upon Judaic mythology which is what really allowed The Vigil to stand out. That plus its very poignant human drama made this a very exciting and fresh film. In addition to The Vigil, Keith is also directing the remake of the Stephen King classic Firestarter, under Blumhouse, which is awesome! I talked to Keith all about the making of The Vigil, lessons learned from his directorial debut, Firestarter, as well as Judaic Demonology, on today's episode of The Nick Taylor Horror show. Now, strap in and enjoy this conversation with Keith Thomas. Film in authentic sets. When location scouting for The Vigil, Keith and his team came across an apartment that was formerly occupied by an older woman who had recently passed away, whereby all of her possessions were exactly as she left them. When filming, Keith barely touched the apartment, leaving everything where it was to create an atmosphere and an authentically detailed set that you could feel. This is an interesting idea, and you definitely don't need to rent homes of people who passed away, but do consider shooting in people's untouched living environments if they match the identities of your characters. This can inexpensively create a level of realism that you cannot orchestrate otherwise. OUTLINE . As a writer, Keith outlines before he writes. There are multiple types of writers, and two common archetypes are the planner and the pantser. The planner outlines everything from the plot, story, character arcs, details and dialogue where the pantser takes a basic idea and begins writing immediately; allowing the story to unfold on its own. Clive Barker is a planner and goes to great lengths to outline all of his work prior to putting pen to paper, whereas both Quentin Tarantino and Stephen King are both pantsers, who begin writing with a basic idea and then allow the characters to dictate the story. Keith is a planner, and highly recommends outlining because it allows you to take an inventory of your ideas ahead of time and organize them in a way that enables you to observe what doesn't work before writing. In this way, the writer can not only kill their darlings, in the Hemingway sense, but kill them before they hatch. Whether your a pantser or a planner, outlining has the power to save you a lot of time and heartache during the writing process by presenting you with a 30,000 foot view of your story in a way where you can understand what works and what doesn't ahead of time. Re center every day on set. A lot of directors have talked about their own versions of meditation while in production. Keith's is very simple but powerful; every day, before everyone arrives, he reminds himself of his vision of the movie, often visualizing it in his mind. He meditates on the plot, the characters, the tone and the story, and he does this every day when he's filming. This enables him to remain constantly in touch with the details of his vision for the movie, which is always at risk of being compromised due to the many distractions that occur on set. It's important to have a rudder as a director to protect you from straying from your vision - a meditation practice is a great way to create this. Thanks for listening, DONT FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Kourosh Ahari is an Iranian American director who just made his directorial debut with the horror-thriller, The Night, from IFC Midnight. The Night focuses on a young couple and their baby girl as they check into a hotel room that they suddenly cannot leave until they work out their own inner demons. The Night is currently available on demand. I bought up with Kourosh to talk about his career, lessons learned from his first feature, and how he paid the bills as a filmmaker for years by starting his own production company. Here are some key takeaways from this conversation with Kourosh Ahari.  Turn to your production crew to deepen your story. As a director, there are only so many things you can give your focus to on a daily basis on set, so you need to have a crew you can rely on. Not only rely on for technical elements, but for creative decisions as well, who can take your vision to an entirely new level by adding depth to what you created. In the case of The Night, there are a lot of small details throughout the film that deepen the movie's mythology and overall world-building strength. These details primarily came from Kourosh's set design and production design crew, who integrated details from his story into their work, which deepened the movie substantially and by making its mythos more effective. This is exactly what you want as a director and another reason why directors should always be open to deep collaborations as opposed to fundamentalist auteurism.  Proceed through entrepreneurship. As we all know, becoming a director can be a difficult road, but to increase your chances, consider starting a production company that makes commercial projects. These not only pay the bills really well, but they provide critical production experience on low-pressure sets that can help you hone your directorial ability. If you can't start a company like this one, then consider joining one. David Fincher, Michael Cimino, Ridley Scott, and Tony Scott all got their start with commercials. You can too. It's a day job that pays the wages and gives you skills that will help you as a director.  Rehearse backstory. Rehearsal is critically important for getting the scenes right, but what not a lot of directors don't discuss is exercises for establishing camaraderie & chemistry between characters. To get his primary actors to be believable on camera as a couple who had a tumultuous past, Kourosh had the actors rehearse their character's backstory by acting out memories, dinners, arguments, and other memories that never were in the script. This is a brilliant rehearsal technique because it not only establishes chemistry and believability between characters, it establishes history. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe today and tell all of your horror filmmaker friends as well! ----- Produced by Simpler Media