Podcast appearances and mentions of jon hewitt

Seldon Hunt joins us for another installment of Mayhem Down Under, our exploration of Australian horror / crime films.  This week we discuss ACOLYTES, the 2008 serial killer drama directed by Jon Hewitt, featuring the great Joel Edgerton. Intro:    “We Can't be Beaten” – Rose Tattoo Outro:  “Wanted Man” – Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Jon talks about his journey to American and becoming a professional golfer and how OrthoLinks has helped him in his journey.

Welcome the newest episode of Dark Discussions, your place for the discussion of horror film, fiction, and all that’s fantastic. Who's Joel Edgerton? Well, he's someone you should get to know. To genre fans, he's probably known mostly as the male lead in The Thing prequel. But since then he's done parts in Zero Dark Thirty and The Great Gatsby. Back in his home nation of Australia, one of his most brilliant roles was in the 2008 Jon Hewitt film, Acolytes, where he plays a serial killer (Dark Discussions did an episode on this movie). Recently he wrote and starred in the well received police thriller Felony. Now he directs, writes, and stars in the new movie, The Gift. When Simon and Robyn Callen move to California, Gordon Mosley bumps into them in a store. The two men had gone to school years earlier and a pleasant exchange occurs. Later a bottle of wine is left on their doorstep with a note from Gordon with pleasantries about their new house and life. Soon Simon begins to wonder if Gordon's kindness is something more. Soon suspicions arise and secrets from our three leads begin to make their appearance. And in all cases, those secrets were better off hidden. Dark Discussions discusses this new thriller by someone who many think may be an up and coming star. Though co-host Eric states, "this is Joel Edgerton's baby", the film also stars Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall as the married couple who's life turned upside down. Strong performances all around, the movie may be this year's sleeper hit. Listen to what your co-hosts think. As always we welcome your comments: darkdiscussions@aol.com (written email or attached mp3 files) WWW.DARKDISCUSSIONS.COM

Joining Benjamin on the show today is not one, but two very special guests. First up is musical theatre star Jennifer Blake. Jennifer talks all about her original musical based off the life of country music star Mindy McCready, McCready The Musical. Then Australian director Jon Hewitt discusses his remake of cult classic Turkey Shoot, which is now out on DVD and Blurary. All this and more on Benjamin Maio Mackay’s Talk 2 Me! Enjoy. Come back later next month for another exciting interview! See you then! Jennifer’s links: Her musical: http://www.mccreadythemusical.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferblake Jon’s links: Buy the DVD of Turkey Shoot: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/action/turkey-shoot/704866/ Buy the Bluray of Turkey Shoot: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/horror/turkey-shoot/704862/ Follow the show: www.facebook.com/preachrspodcast www.twitter.com/preachrspodcast Supporters: Palace Nova Cinemas Roadshow Entertainment Mad Zombie Collectables Madman Entertainment

Welcome the newest episode of Dark Discussions, your place for the discussion of horror film, fiction, and all that’s fantastic. Much discussed but not released, Dark Discussions Podcast finally does their second film focus episode on Australian director Jon Hewitt. After his horror drama Acolytes, director Jon Hewitt returns with the 2011 film, X: Night of Vengeance, a dark street drama that pays homage to such films as Taxi Driver, Midnight Cowboy, and the screenplays of Paul Schrader. A high priced Sidney call girl Holly (played by Spartacus vet Viva Bianca) decides to leave the life and escape to a new happiness in Paris. Before she goes she has one more appointment to attend to. Needing a second girl, she meets ups with Shay (played by Hanna Mangan Lawrence), a young girl escaping a troubled home, who she hires to come along. Before the night is through, the two are forced to run for their lives as they are witnesses to a murder. Dark, brooding, and atmospheric, the film takes place in Kings Cross, the southern hemisphere's Time Square. The dark side of human nature including drugs, violence, sex, and addiction are explored. After discussing the film, composer and sound designer J. David Franzke is interviewed giving insight to the filming. Go and view some down under films where co-host Philip named X: Night of Vengeance to be one of the top ten horror/thrillers of 2011. As always we welcome your comments: darkdiscussions@aol.com (written email or attached mp3 files) WWW.DARKDISCUSSIONS.COM

Welcome the newest episode of Dark Discussions, your place for the discussion of horror film, fiction, and all that’s fantastic. Released on dvd the first week of April, 2012, the new film Terror of Dracula brings the nostalgia of Hammer horror films back to life. Dark Discussions was able to interview some of the folks behind the 2012 film including Anthony D.P. Mann (star/director/co-screenwriter), Bill Bossert (co-producer/co-screenwriter), and Matt O’Neill (poster work and artist). With an upcoming article in May issue #313 of Fangoria magazine, the movie has been highly anticipated by folks who have been waiting for a vampire film that brings back the Bram Stoker Dracula that horror fans are passionate about. Anthony, known best as co-host Tony of the HorrorEtc podcast, with the help of Bill Bossert bring to screen an adaption of Stoker’s menace that hasn’t been seen since Frank Langella’s Dracula. Matt O’Neill discusses his vision for the poster art and dvd cover for the film, his inspiration from the labors of Paul Naschy, Universal, and Hammer, while also discussing his work for such horror giants Greg McLean, director of Wolf Creek and Rogue, and Jon Hewitt, director of Acolytes and X. Rounding up the episode, Dark Discussions interviews author Mark Allan Gunnells to discuss his new creature feature novel The Quarry while following up with Zach Green of Fatal Pictures about the premier of his film Familiar. As always we welcome your comments: darkdiscussions@aol.com (written email or attached mp3 files) WWW.DARKDISCUSSIONS.COM

Welcome to Dark Discussions podcast. Your place for the discussion of horror film, fiction, and all that's fantastic. A little known director from Australia named Jon Hewitt has been making a number of fine independent productions for some time. However, in 2008 he brought his latest film Acolytes across the world presenting it at film festivals everywhere. After viewers had seen the film, it is no surprise that one of the movie’s biggest triumphs was winning the silver medal for the best film at Austin’s 2008’s Fantastic Fest (beating out such films as Martyrs, The Chaser, and Left Bank; losing only to Let the Right One In). Acolytes merges horror, thriller, coming-of-age, and teenage angst together into a bleak tale of three young adults discovery of what may be a serial killer that lives in their midst. When our protagonists decide to take an unorthodox way of using their findings, their lives change where dark secrets emerge that will shake the very foundations of not only their community but their very lives. Director Jon Hewitt arguably is one of today’s best directors of genre films anywhere in the world. Acolytes stars such fantastic talents as Joel Edgerton, Michael Dorman, Hanna Mangan Lawrence (in a star making performance), Joshua Payne, and Sebastion Gregory. Based in Down Under, our director is a talent that Dark Discussions believes everyone should learn more about. We discuss Mr. Hewitt and his breakout film in depth and why everyone should take a peek. So turn out the lights, pull out the popcorn, and go watch a very dark film by a director that Hollywood will soon know a whole lot more about. As always we welcome your comments: darkdiscussions@aol.com (written email or attached mp3 files) WWW.DARKDISCUSSIONS.COM

Welcome to Dark Discussions podcast. Your place for the discussion of horror film, fiction, and all that's fantastic. The best of the year: 2011. The definition of what makes a film a 2011 film is pretty tough with genre movies. Many were released in 2010 through the festival circuit but were not available for anyone not in a major metropolitan area. Others were foreign films and due to distribution rights they never made it to cinemas in other nations and were instead released directly to DVD but months after their initial release in their home country. As a result, our definition of a 2011 film is a movie which was rolled out to thousands of theaters or released to DVD for the first time for mass consumption. Since the films discussed are horror, to define a horror film can be a bit tough too. Each of your co-hosts had their own ideas. Horror comedy, dark thriller, supernatural suspense, exploitation, and of course slashers were considered. Even one film that was released years ago but has a new director’s cut is presented. But should films like Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Contagion, or Hobo With a Shotgun be considered? Your hosts discuss top ten lists that include some standards like Insidious, Paranormal Activity 3, and Stake Land, but also less known films such as Dream Home, The Reef, and Kidnapped. Others that may raise eyebrows that are discussed include Jon Hewitt’s X, Lars Von Trier’s Melancholia, and Kevin Smith’s Red State. The conversation touches such topics as the biggest disappointments as well as what the new year has ahead. Is 2012 the year Hollywood bounces back with big budget films like Prometheus leading the way? As one listener, Peter from Massachusetts has done, go out and watch as many on our lists as you can. As always we welcome your comments: darkdiscussions@aol.com (written email or attached mp3 files) WWW.DARKDISCUSSIONS.COM