Podcast appearances and mentions of michael polish

We present our Cleaner/Alarum/G20 review!Cleaner is a 2025 British action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell, written by Simon Uttley, Paul Andrew Williams, and Matthew Orton, and starring Daisy Ridley, Taz Skylar and Clive Owen. The film was released in theatres in the United States on 21 February 2025, and is set to be released in the United Kingdom on Sky Cinema in April 2025. Alarum is a 2025 American action crime thriller film directed by Michael Polish and starring Scott Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, Mike Colter, Willa Fitzgerald, Ísis Valverde, and D. W. Moffett. G20 is a 2025 American action thriller film directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, and Logan and Noah Miller. The film stars Viola Davis as a president who must use her military skills to fight off terrorists who have taken over a G20 conference venue, with Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, Clark Gregg, and Antony Starr. G20 was released worldwide by Amazon MGM Studios via Prime Video on April 10, 2025. The film received generally mixed reviews from critics.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CumpostingPodcastRosa is joined by cisgender sloptuber and hunk The Soy Pill to review 'Terror on the Prairie', a 2022 American Western film directed by Michael Polish and written by Josiah Nelson. It was produced by The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend, and distributed by The Daily Wire and Voltage Pictures. The film follows a family of pioneers as they defend themselves from a gang of outlaws on the Montana plains. The film features the cast of Gina Carano as Hattie McAllister, Donald Cerrone as Jeb McAllister, and Nick Searcy starring as The Captain, with Rhys Jackson Becker, Gabriel-Kane Day Lewis, Tyler Fischer, Heath Freeman, Samaire Armstrong, and Matthias Hues all featured in supporting roles.We then review 'The Monkey' a 2025 American black comedy horror film written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Based on Stephen King's 1980 short story, the film stars Theo James in a dual role as twin brothers whose lives are turned upside down by a cursed toy monkey that causes random horrific deaths around them. Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott, and Elijah Wood also star. Check out The Soy Pill: https://www.youtube.com/@thesoypill1583Follow Me on

Welcome to an exciting show for Graham.  Yes, it's the latest from The Mel. Sadly, Mel Gibson is only behind the camera for this one, but that's enough for Graham. For such a special event, Niall Browne from Movies In Focus joins to discuss the action thriller Flight Risk.  Now most reviews have put down this exciting movie.  Not here, here you will find a discussion which includes our thoughts on: - Were there religious reasons behind Mel Gibson selecting this project? - Would this work as a theatre piece?  - Is this one for the fans of Downton Abbey?  - Is there a Trumpian dislike of authority on show here?  All of these, and many other questions you haven't thought of are answered in this show.  Niall also talks about his recent interview with Michael Polish about his film Alarum.  A jammed packed and exciting show – just like Flight Risk itself!  We hope you enjoy and look forward to seeing you At The Flicks  Bye for now. 

Director Michael Polish joins the Movies In Focus podcast to talk about his latest action thriller, Alarum. Fresh off the heels of its January 17th release, this high-octane spy flick stars Sylvester Stallone, Scott Eastwood, and Willa Fitzgerald. The film sees two married spies - Joe and Laura Travers - who find themselves hunted by intelligence agencies after discovering a mysterious flash drive This conversation covers Polish's motivations for the project, his collaboration with Scott Eastwood, the intricate character dynamics that elevate this film beyond a typical spy pic - and the joys of online interviews. 

Jose Laurenço is the Canadian filmmaker behind the new hit Young Werther. Based off the novel by Johnann Wolfgang von Goethe and shot in Hamilton and Toronto, the film stars Douglas Booth, Alison Pill, Iris Apatow, and Patrick J. Adams. It was releassed on January 10th. For years, Michael Polish made films with his twin brother Mark, with Michael often behind the camera, and Mark in front, and both being credited as writer. He also worked solo for the last decade or so, including his new film, the spy-thriller Alarum starring Scott Eastwood and Sylvester Stallone. It is available January 17th. Subscribe - Apple, Spotify, PocketCast, Radio Public Socials @EndeavoursRadio

Today on the show we have veteran cinematographer Jayson Crothers. Jayson had shot two dozen independent features before he joined the NBCUniversal hit show Chicago Fire in 2013.  After serving as the 2nd unit DoP for 38 episodes during seasons 2 & 3 he was asked to helm the show.  Serving as the sole DoP from seasons 4 to 6, he shot 74 episodes of the series for Dick Wolf. He also did additional photography for the backdoor pilot of Chicago Med.In 2019 Jayson photographed three features - the World War 2 true story drama Axis Sally, directed by Michael Polish, starring Al Pacino and Mitch Pileggi, the romantic comedy The Thing About Harry, directed by Peter Paige, and the hurricane action film Force of Nature, also directed by Michael Polish, starring Mel Gibson, Emile Hirsch, and Kate Bosworth.In between these films he also shot additional photography for the Starz series P-Valley as well as 2nd Unit for the Netflix feature Malibu Rescue - The Next Wave.In addition to his work being seen theatrically and on television, it's also been seen across the festival circuit at SXSW, Tribeca, and Camerimage to name a few. Jayson also served as the Technical Editor for the acclaimed book on cinematography and lighting, A Shot In The Dark. In this episode, we discuss his career, how to get the most out of low-budget cinematography, and how COVID-19 has affected things behind the camera.Enjoy my conversation with Jayson Crothers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

Welcome back to purgatory and a happy Halloween!!!    The boys wrap up the spooky season with the fourth entry in the Hellraiser series with Hellraiser IV: Bloodline from 1996 directed by Kevin Yagher & Joe Chappel but they both walked off the film due to difficulty with the studio so the film has an Alan Smithee directors credit.   The film stars Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas, Mickey Cottrell, Adam Scott, Kim Meyers, Charlotte Chatton, Courtland Mead, Christine Harnos, Michael Polish and Mark Polish!!!   Thanks for checkin us out and if you'd like to find our back catalog go to podbean.com and you can find us on where all other podcasts are found. Intro track & Outro track by Daniel Licht 1.Main Titles  https://youtu.be/ARCM6HxoK5o?si=c8ds3wOhg7Bjf4mN 2. Chaz Le Reve https://youtu.be/czmVJYjoa5g?si=BM34E6IV3Ry-xN2u      

345 Staying Embodied As An Artist Like everything in existence, we change and grow and it can become difficult to stay involved in the things that make our lives fulfilling and enjoyable. Our passions can come and go which is normal, but it is always important to remember to take care of yourself and what makes you thrive in order to return to your passions. In this episode Mary Riitano and Sarah Elkins discuss how acting has come and gone in Mary's life and how honing numerous skills can help us return to the passions that spark joy in our lives.    Highlights It's normal to be terrified of something you've done before. Cocktail of chemistry. You can pick up different things to discover -or rediscover- yourself. We all grow and change at our own unique rate, there is no deadline to spread your wings. Create a rich tapestry of skills.   Quotes “That mask we wear on the outside; we've got to get through this in a brave way, and you don't want to show any of the stuff on the inside. But remembering that it's there is what makes us real.” “I think as a small town artist your call to the arts kind of comes in these waves and clarities, and then you go back into the fog. Because where I was at the time, there was a small theater, and then when my family moved from Minnesota to Montana there, was no theater.” “It was the same feeling I had when I was 9. I walked onto the stage and I said, ‘oh I'm home'.”   Dear Listeners it is now your turn, If you're one of those big girls sitting on a couch, thinking about that dream you've been holding onto, whether that's as Mary said; starting a garden, growing your own food, maybe it's being in a movie, maybe it's being a guest on a podcast, maybe it's grand, maybe it's quiet, maybe it's I don't know being the next president of the United States, We have your back. You have women in your corner. So, what will you do? What's your first step? I'd love to hear from you. And, as always, thank you for listening.    About Mary Mary Riitano recently appeared as love interest Cassie in the tv episodic “Heebuck” (currently on festival tour) directed by Michael Polish. Her work is noted for vibrant energy, strength, versatility, and is referred to as captivating. She garnered a Best Actress for short film romantic comedy “Swing” at the WY International Film Festival + three best actress nominations for this film. Riitano is a skilled dramatic actress receiving Best Supporting Actress award for “Wuthering Heights” at the Idyllwild Festival of Cinema. Other films on Amazon Prime are "Useless" & "We Burn Like This." Mary's acting journey includes 19+ years of theatre, seven independent films, western series, several professional short films, and two documentaries. She's trained with some of LA's best: Margie Haber Studio, Lindsay Frame AMAW Portland/LA, Crystal Carson LA/Atlanta, Christine Horn, BGB Studios, and Josh Pais Master Acting Series. Mary is active in Montana film communities and loves mountain time snowboarding and hiking! Be sure to check out Mary's LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram! As well as her website Mary Riitano!   About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!

I'm always looking for indie filmmaking models to study. I like to analyze how other filmmakers make successful indie films while doing through a new DIY method, self distributing their film or achieving critical and fan respect for their work.Well I found a film that checks all the boxes, For Lovers Only create by the Polish Brothers, Michael and Mark Polish (more on that film later). These filmmakers have been making films, on their terms, for over a decade now.Since premiering at Sundance with their debut feature, 1999's Twin Falls Idaho, the brothers have remained steadfast in their commitment to creating personal, character-driven films.How does one make money shooting a feature film on a DSLR? The film in question came from a screenplay that Mark Polish wrote more than a decade ago called For Lovers Only, about an American photographer who runs into an old flame while on assignment in Paris. The film follows the rekindled lovers around Paris, France in a series of quiet vignettes that gradually reveal more about the complications in the couples' lives.Related: DSLR Video Tips: How to Make Your DSLR Film or Video Look More CinematicInspired by the guerilla style of the French New Wave filmmakers of yesteryear, Mark and Michael Polish came up with a simple plan: they'd fly over to France with only a Canon 5D Mark II camera (which they already owned) and one actress (Castle star Stana Katic) in tow and just go out and shoot feature film. Oh did I mention it was in black and white?Michael Polish sat down with me for an amazing interview about his filmmaking life, Hollywood and what it means to be an artist.

País Estados Unidos Dirección Michael Polish Guion Darryl Hicks, Vance Owen, William E. Owen, Michael Polish. Libro: William E. Owen, Vance Owen Música Kubilay Uner Fotografía Jayson Crothers Reparto Meadow Williams, Thomas Kretschmann, Al Pacino, Mitch Pileggi, Lauryn Kent, Carsten Norgaard, Jasper Polish, Swen Temmel, Jesy McKinney, Sewell Whitney, John D. Hickman, Jeffrey Holsman, Thomas Curran Sinopsis Una mujer estadounidense llamada Mildred Gillars se dedica a emitir propaganda Nazi durante la II Guerra Mundial. Un grupo de chicas cercanas a ella la apodan "Axis Sally" como muestra de la ambigua relación con mantiene con ellas, a medio camino entre el amor y el odio. El papel de Sally como promotora de la polìtica del Tercer Reich la llevará a ser capturada y posteriormente juzgada por traición en la ciudad de Washington D.C.

1. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Get Married in Las Vegas (E!) 2. Kate Bosworth files for divorce from Michael Polish one year after split (Page Six) 3. Chris Evans is ‘laser focused on finding a partner' (Page Six) 4. Queen Elizabeth annoyed Meghan Markle won't reconcile with dad, book claims (Page Six)

In Episode 4 of Season 9: The Beat Generation, the guys discuss the adaptation of 'Big Sur' and whether or not bringing this story to the screen really makes sense. The book was written by Jack Kerouac, published in 1962, and was adapted for the screen in 2013. The film was written and directed by Michael Polish, and stars Jean-Marc Barr, Josh Lucas, Radha Mitchell and Kate Bosworth. The conversation ranges from the unique reading experience of a Beat novel, the very literal nature of the adaptation, the dark nature of the ending, and Erik teaches us all Free Verse. Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the novel or the movie. We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review! Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content --> Twitter: @littolens Instagram: @littolens Blog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.com Email: littolens@gmail.com

In this week's episode, Matt and Josh welcome noted Cuban-American, Alain Torres, to review Michael Polish's sorrowful storm heist, Force Of Nature. They discuss problematic casting, tone deaf writing and how Pokemon improve almost any situation.

On the show today… Actress Kate Bosworth has announced she is separating from her husband Michael Polish after nearly eight years of marriage, but it's the announcement itself that has our eyebrows raised. Her Instagram post included a black-and-white photo of the couple kissing, accompanied by a break-up caption we believe would have infuriated Gwyneth Paltrow. And Jennifer Aniston is the cover star for Instyle's September issue, and in a lengthy interview drops quite a few surprising bombshells about her life. While her strong stance on vaccination should be applauded, she also touches on a deep family pain she normally keeps hidden and alludes to a pretty strange at-home habit. Plus, it's Weekend Watch time! There are two new TV shows premiering today that we are desperate to tell you about, a mysterious teen thriller and a critically acclaimed comedy the world can not stop raving about. LINKS Jennifer Aniston Knows What She Wants - Instyle: https://bit.ly/37lv7PE  Hacks - Stan: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/hacks Cruel Summer - Amazon Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Cruel-Summer/dp/B092ZQP9CB CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Kee Reece Producer: Laura Brodnik Audio Producer: Leah Porges WANT MORE? Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture... https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaentertainment https://www.instagram.com/mamamiaentertainment/  Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter...  https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter Join our Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/mamamiaentertainment/ GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386. Email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You'll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we have writer, director, author, actor, and all-around indie film pioneer Mark Polish. Mark and his brother Michael Polish (listen to his  interview here) are well known for their films, Twin Falls Idaho, Jackpot (the world's first digital feature film, yes they beat George Lucas by a few months), The Astronaut Farmer starring Billy Bob Thornton and one of my favorite indie films ever For Lovers Only (Available on IFHTV).His most recent film Headlock (aka Against the Clock, more on that later in the interview) is out in VOD.Also, do yourself a favor and read his amazing filmmaking book The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking which is easily one of my favorite filmmaking books of all time.Mark and I discuss his career, the challenges of maintaining your creative vision and working within and out of the Hollywood system. We also discuss how Sundance has radically changed over the years and some of his horror stories when shooting and distributing his films.Enjoy my epic conversation with Mark Polish.

Today on the show we have veteran cinematographer Jayson Crothers. Jayson had shot two dozen independent features before he joined the NBCUniversal hit show Chicago Fire in 2013.  After serving as the 2nd unit DoP for 38 episodes during seasons 2 & 3 he was asked to helm the show.  Serving as the sole DoP from seasons 4 to 6, he shot 74 episodes of the series for Dick Wolf. He also did additional photography for the backdoor pilot of Chicago Med.In 2019 Jayson photographed three features - the World War 2 true story drama Axis Sally, directed by Michael Polish, starring Al Pacino and Mitch Pileggi, the romantic comedy The Thing About Harry, directed by Peter Paige, and the hurricane action film Force of Nature, also directed by Michael Polish, starring Mel Gibson, Emile Hirsch, and Kate Bosworth.In between these films he also shot additional photography for the Starz series P-Valley as well as 2nd Unit for the Netflix feature Malibu Rescue - The Next Wave.In addition to his work being seen theatrically and on television, it’s also been seen across the festival circuit at SXSW, Tribeca, and Camerimage to name a few. Jayson also served as the Technical Editor for the acclaimed book on cinematography and lighting, A Shot In The Dark.In this episode, we discuss his career, how to get the most out of low budget cinematography, and much more.Enjoy my conversation with Jayson Crothers.

Born on this Day: is a daily podcast hosted by Bil Antoniou, Amanda Barker & Marco Timpano. Celebrating the famous and sometimes infamous born on this day. Check out their other podcasts: Bad Gay Movies, Bitchy Gay Men Eat & Drink Every Place is the Same My Criterions The Insomnia Project Marco's book: 25 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Podcast OCTOBER 30 NATIONAL FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY Henry Winkler, Nia Long, Harry Hamlin, Matthew Morrison , Kevin Pollak, Charles Martin Smith, Ruth Gordon, Juliet Stevenson, Gavin Rossdale, Jack Plotnick, Louis Malle, Mark Steven Johnson, Ruth Hussey , Ivana Trump, Grace Slick, Michael Polish. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/born-on-this-day-podcast/message

There’s a heist, there’s guns, there’s a hurricane, and there’s Mel Gibson. Can’t go wrong. Directed by Michael Polish, Force of Nature is the action thriller starring Emile Hirsch, Kate Bosworth, and Mel Gibson, and one of the latest new movies to arrive in cinemas. A policeman and a former cop battle a gang of thieves as they search for $55 million inside an evacuated building during a hurricane.

ARISCE WANZER joined The Take On and we broke down transphobia in the black community as the BLM movement gains traction in America. Arisce talks about how hard it was for her to find her place in Hollywood as a proud trans woman of color. Arisce has clawed her way to the top of her industry, and it hasn't been easy dismantling the deep racism and transphobia that is present in Hollywood. If you're feeling unheard in your life, this episode will resonate with you! More about Arisce Wanzer: Arisce Wanzer is a transgender American model and actress currently residing in Hollywood, California. She is best known for her role on the television show 'STRUT' on Oxygen Network, her spread in Vogue Germany, and her history making Spiegel catalog cover. She has walked in Miami Fashion Weeks, New York Fashion Weeks, and L.A. Fashion Weeks. Her acting roles include sharing a scene opposite Oscar winner Mo'nique in the feature film Interwoven, Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish's 'NONA', and Amazon's 'Cheetah In August'. She currently has a weekly podcast on Zinna TV and is filming her self produced show, FishTank, with America’s Next Top Model alum Isis King. FOLLOW ARISCE: Instagram: @ariscestocrat Twitter: @Ariscestocrat YouTube: Arisce Wanzer FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @AmirYass_ TikTok: @amiryassofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to purgatory!!!! This week its Mike's pick and my idea(I'm sorry) Force of Nature(2020) Directed by Michael Polish, (FAT)Staring Emile Hirsch, David Zayas, Kate Bosworth and Mel Gibson!!! Thank you for listening!!! Send us feedback if you'd like at pcppodcast666@gmail.com Outro song "Passenger" By Deftones https://youtu.be/IjainiB8mk4 Check out their other incredible music at  https://www.deftones.com/  

Sur le Billard cette semaine Cette semaine on fait dans le guide conso: _Bien caché derrière les Truffaut et les Chaplin, on trouve sur Netflix le dernier Spike Lee, Da 5 Bloods. _C'est un moment crucial pour défendre les éditeurs vidéo tel que le rennais Rimini qui nous régale ces derniers temps de superbes éditions de films méconnus tel que Incubus de John Hough ainsi que du génial Les Mutinés du Téméraire de Lewis Gilbert, top5 des meilleurs gros-bateaux-movie (émission spéciale en perspective?). Achetez-les, Signez la pétition. _On est obligés d'en parler, Mel Gibson apparait dans un nouveau film: Force of Nature de Michael Polish. On est obligés de l'avouer, c'est NUL! _On n'en parle pas assez! Vient de s'achever chez HBO une série bouleversante, I Know this Much is true, de Derek Cianfrance (émission spéciale en perspective (bis)?). C'est avec le très fortiche Mark Ruffalo, que l'on préfère dédoublé que deux fois plus gros et vert. A vos agendas! _5 juillet 2020, 21h: Le Film du Dimanche Soir, L'Inspecteur Harry de Clint Eastwood

Kate Bosworth and her husband, director Michael Polish share stories from the sets of some of the movies they made with Randall and Lala, including the upcoming “Force of Nature” (out June 30th).  They also tell the tale of how they met while making the movie “Big Sur,” and when they knew it was love! Plus, hear what inspired Kate & Michael’s self-funded, produced, and directed human trafficking movie, “Nona,” Kate’s new website kind.est, Michael’s bread-baking skills, and Kate & Lala’s potential “Thelma & Louise 2” movie project! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Michael talks about his trips to Sundance, his film The Astronaut Farmer, and his newest movie Nona and his investigations into human trafficking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael starts at the beginning, what it's like being a twin, splitting his time between an American and Mexican upbringing, and his steadfast dedication to getting into art school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm always looking for indie filmmaking models to study. I like to analyze how other filmmakers make successful indie films while doing through a new DIY method, self-distributing their film or achieving critical and fan respect for their work.Well, I found a film that checks all the boxes, For Lovers Only create by the Polish Brothers, Michael and Mark Polish (more on that film later). These filmmakers have been making films, on their terms, for over a decade now.Michael Polish sat down with me for an amazing interview about his filmmaking life, Hollywood and what it means to be an artist.

Second time is a charm, that is why we are bringing back John Dolan in the podcast. John Dolan has woven a career of advertising, editorial and fine art photography. He is a recognized leader in contemporary wedding photography. Wedding clients include magazine art directors and editors, as well as celebrity couples Will & Jada Smith, Ben & Christine Stiller, Kate Bosworth & Michael Polish, Bridget Moynahan & Andrew Frankel, and most recently, Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Falchuk. In today's episode, we dive deep on his recent blog post, Change Channels. He will share the reason what inspired him to write it. You will hear John discuss the pure essence of what makes a picture great and acceptable. Lastly, you will find out why John wanted to encourage you to stop trying to please other people. Find more about John at: Website Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephotoreport/message

We here at B Movie Breakdown don't always get to discuss movies as well made and serious as Nona. Don't get us wrong, we love all of the bad and awesomely bad movies we watch on here, but it's a breath of fresh air to watch something so moving. This week we had the pleasure of watching Michael Polish’s multi-winning drama, ‘Nona’, starring Kate Bosworth and Sulem Calderon. Touching on illegal immigration and human trafficking, ‘Nona’ showcases the unbound limits a young girl is willing to go for freedom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bmoviebreakdown/support

Film Director & Producer Michael Polish Part 2 by Ross Strauser

Film Director & Producer Michael Polish Part 1 by Ross Strauser

Immensely talented Director Michael Polish is known for having an amazing and gifted cinematic eye. His casting choices are without question, some of the best in cinema. Michael has directed Billy Bob Thornton, James Woods, Nick Nolte, Jon Gries, his beautiful and talented wife Kate Bosworth, Daryl Hannah, Garrett Morris, Virginia Madison, Bruce Dern, Claire Florani and so many more He also has a keen eye for talent casting diamonds in the rough in the amazing Ben Foster and Max Theirot. Michael's ability to find the perfect balance of cinematic score, casting, writing, and direction are some of the best I have ever seen in my lifetime and make Michael, in this Film Historians eye, one of the best directors on the planet.  Michael talks about his influences in cinema the most powerful being Sergio Leone.His movies include Northfork, Twin Falls Idaho, Big Sur and Astronaut Farmer to name a few.Michael and Kate's newest and potentially most powerful movie is NONA.   Meet Michael Polish.

I'm always looking for indie filmmaking models to study. I like to analyze how other filmmakers make successful indie films while doing through a new DIY method, self distributing their film or achieving critical and fan respect for their work.Well I found a film that checks all the boxes, For Lovers Only create by the Polish Brothers, Michael and Mark Polish (more on that film later). These filmmakers have been making films, on their terms, for over a decade now.Since premiering at Sundance with their debut feature, 1999's Twin Falls Idaho, the brothers have remained steadfast in their commitment to creating personal, character-driven films.How does one make money shooting a feature film on a DSLR? The film in question came from a screenplay that Mark Polish wrote more than a decade ago called For Lovers Only, about an American photographer who runs into an old flame while on assignment in Paris. The film follows the rekindled lovers around Paris, France in a series of quiet vignettes that gradually reveal more about the complications in the couples' lives.Related: DSLR Video Tips: How to Make Your DSLR Film or Video Look More CinematicInspired by the guerilla style of the French New Wave filmmakers of yesteryear, Mark and Michael Polish came up with a simple plan: they'd fly over to France with only a Canon 5D Mark II camera (which they already owned) and one actress (Castle star Stana Katic) in tow and just go out and shoot feature film. Oh did I mention it was in black and white?Michael Polish sat down with me for an amazing interview about his filmmaking life, Hollywood and what it means to be an artist.

Steve Cooper talks with actor/writer/director Mark Polish. Mark broke onto the independent filmmaking scene at the Sundance Film Festival in 1999 with the premiere of his first film Twin Falls Idaho, an atmospheric and heartfelt tale of conjoined twins, which he co-wrote and starred in with his identical twin brother Michael Polish. His second film, Jackpot, received the John Cassavetes Best Independent Film Award at the 2001 Spirit Awards and the New American Cinema Award at the 2001 Seattle International Film Festival. His third film, Northfolk, premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and was hailed by Roger Ebert as “a masterpiece.” For Lovers Only, a black and white homage to the French New Wave, starred him and Stana Katic as regretful former lovers reunited in France by fate. The film was released on iTunes where it remained at number one for three weeks. His next film, Headlock, which he wrote, directed and stars alongside Dianna Agron, will premiere in 2016. Filmed on location in over 15 countries, the story centers on married intelligence traffickers battling nano-terrorism. He also co-wrote The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking, a practical guide to writing, shooting, editing, scoring and distributing films, published by Harcourt.

Orian Williams was born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised in Houston, Texas. A graduate of Baylor University, Orian moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990’s . After a few years as a successful producer of commercials, Orian formed a fortuitous alliance with the director E. Elias Merhige, whose work Orian was an early champion of after seeing his acclaimed University thesis feature film BEGOTTEN. Williams first film was to set up SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE the Academy Award nominated film starring Willem Dafoe and John Malkovich at Saturn Films, Nicolas Cage’s production company directed by Merhige. In 2004 Orian secured the rights to the book “Touching from a Distance,” a biography based on the life of Ian Curtis, lead singer of the band Joy Division, written by Ian’s widow, Deborah Curtis. Ian committed suicide in 1980 just 2 days before the bands first American tour and reformed under the name New Order. The highly regarded photographer/video director Anton Corbijn, directed and was his first feature film. CONTROL stars Sam Riley as Ian Curtis, Samantha Morton and Alexandra Maria Lara. CONTROL had its world premiere in Cannes 2007 opening the Director’s Fortnight and came away with 3 awards including Best European Film and 4 BAFTA nominations including one win for writer and 10 BIFA nominations with 5 wins including Best Picture. Orian then set his eyes on Jack Kerouac, producing two films about his life, a documentary about the book ‘Big Sur’ then the feature film BIG SUR Written and Directed by Michael Polish, BIG SUR stars, Jean Marc Barr as Kerouac and Josh Lucas as Neal Cassady, Kate Bosworth, Radha Mitchell and Henry Thomas also star. Currently Orian is producing WONDERLAND AVENUE with David Fincher, which focuses on Danny Sugerman and his young life in Los Angeles in the 1960’s, Fred Durst will direct, set up at New Regency. 

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On Saturday, August 10th, at 2:00/9:00 PM ET we rewatched "For Lovers Only" and "How We Made Love" back~to~back. Hopefully, you purchased your copy of #HWML to add to your Stana Katic collection. If not, you can purchase it here for just a few dollars: www.chill.com Our rewatch together was slightly different since we now have the opportunity to see the "Behind the Scenes" of the Polish Brothers' [Mark, the author and costar with Michael, the director] perspective on how they created this beautiful film along with nice and interesting "tid bits" from #Stana and the crew BTS that helped create this love story. On tonight's scheduled STR show, we'll re-discuss #FLO and how YOU feel about this film 2 years later with the accompanying  #HWML video.  This should ease the wait a bit for Stana to return again as Kate #Beckett in #Castle over the long summer. Photo credit/copyright: Polish Brothers films; "For Lovers Only" and "How We Made Love" artwork is combined. Music credit/copyright: Kubilay [Kube] Uner, Original Score for "For Lovers Only" ~ all clips are used by permission. Note: Please purchase both the feature length "For Lovers Only" and documentary of #FLO, "How We Made Love" along with the original score music through the proper channels so this creative team can continue to make films you enjoy seeing/watching/hearing in the future.

We thought since there isn't a new #Castle episode this week, right after any new Stana news we would share our Sundance Film Festival experience from a "newbie" perspective with all of you. Of course, the reason for our attending the Festival this year was specifically to see Stana's performance as "Lenora" in Michael Polish' new film about American novelist and poet Jack Kerouac entitled 'Big Sur'. But if you ever intend to attend, this might be a fun way to find out a few facts in planning your own Sundance experience. 'Big Sur' will be shown 4 times during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival January 23-26 ~ Park City: Wednesday 9:45 PM Eccles Theatre,Thursday 8:30 AM The Mark Theatre ~ Ogden: Friday 9:30 Egyptian Theatre ~ Salt Lake City: Saturday 9:30 PM Rose Wagner Theatre. While we will NOT spoil anything for anyone about 'Big Sur', please feel free to call/Skype in and ask us some general questions you may have about this film and our festival experience as you may want to attend future festivals. Photo credit/copyright[at left or above determined by viewing device]: Michael Polish/Polish Brothers 'Big Sur' Promotional photos/twitter, Sheryll-SundanceFilmFestival    #FLONIGHTN via twitter February 1st 9PM EST promo - please contact @ChristySpradlin for details. MUSIC credits: 'For Lovers Only' music, composer Kubilay Uner, "Un Baiser un Bord de la Seine" OUTRO: from 'Big Sur' film - The National "Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks" High Violet   Please note: all music can be purchased via iTunes

Now is your opportunity to ask Mark Polish questions YOU may have about the movie 'For Lovers Only' [FLO], which he wrote this romantic movie and also stars in with Stana Katic ~ it is filmed in classic black and white [French New Wave style] with beautiful views from across France.. plus, his twin brother Michael Polish directed FLO [also 'Big Sur', in 2012]. AND now we've learned Mark will be bringing along with him the music composer for FLO,Kubilay Uner, for an extra fun TREAT for everyone tonight! You can call (347)857-4368 after our brief introduction of Mark  and Kubilay with a few questions we would like to ask them.. and then open ALL our phone lines/skype for your questions and positive feedback! If you didn't get the opportunity to watch FLO "On Demand", you can rent or download it from Amazon.com OR you can purchase it as well on iTunes including Kubilay's movie soundtrack.  We will also have the latest Stana news along with the excitement of knowing the "Castle Team" is back at work this week with the start of Season 4 of 'Castle'.  Hope you can join us tonight. If not, you can always download to your pc, mac, iPod/iPad, iAnything for FREE and listen at your convenience. Tonight should be F..U..N..!  Please note: We have moved to our new StanaTalkRadio skype account.  Photo Credits: [at left] 'For Lovers Only', copyright PolishBrothers, behind the scenes: @markpolish and @Stana_Katic twitter accounts.

My guests are: actor JOHN PHILBIN ("North Shore") and directors MICHAEL POLISH and MARK POLISH ("The Astronaut Farmer"). To hear this show: http://www.latalkradio.com/Sheena.php For more info: http://www.sheenametalexperience.com

My guests are: twin directors Michael Polish and Mark Polish ("The Astronaut Farmer") and special effects make-up artist Alex Noble ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"). Topics: Can You Have A Family And Follow Your Dreams? Will Computers Render Make-Up People Extinct? To hear this show: http://www.latalkradio.com/Sheena.php For more info: http://www.sheenametalexperience.com

Mark & Michael Polish wrote and produced Twin Falls Idaho, Jackpot, Northfork and The Astronaut Farmer. In addition to writing, Michael directed and Mark starred in these films. Under their Prohibition Pictures banner, they will release Manure and Stay Cool in 2009. The Polish Brothers were interviewed by Sean Wolfson for the "Conversations With..." speaker series, hosted by the Writing Division at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. An episode in the USC School of Cinematic Arts podcast series.