Podcast appearances and mentions of robert allan ackerman

Texas-raised Mandy Amano became "the face that launched 1,000 websites" after her Pepsi commercial premiered during the Super Bowl. This led to appearances in MAXIM, countless online magazines, blogs, and comic books -- most notably SHI and RONIN HOOD OF THE 47 SAMURAI. A genre girl at heart, some of her favorite roles have been starring as "O," the ultimate modern femme fatale, in the neo-noir thriller PROXY KILL; the fierce and fiery fighter pilot “Oujo” in SQUADRON (still in production); and “Thalia,” the little but lethal Black Ops vampire, in BLOOD SOLDIERS. She landed a pivotal role when Academy Award-winning writer/director Steven Ayromlooi cast her as “Princess Kyoko” opposite the mighty Evan Parke in film festival/comic con phenomenon THE SUN DEVIL AND THE PRINCESS, which racked up a show-stopping 20 awards -- including two Best Actress wins for her portrayal of the strong yet ethereal princess. Next up is the dream role of “Minako” in two-time Golden Globe, five-time Emmy Award nominee, and legendary Broadway director Robert Allan Ackerman and Sohee Park's neo-noir dark comedy, KOREATOWN, which is being developed as a feature film directed by Steven Ayromlooi. Described as "Audrey Hepburn ... who could kick your ass” by SHI creator Billy Tucci, Amano is very passionate about representation in media, particularly for her fellow Asian/Eurasian brothers and sisters. Frustrated with the lack of opportunity for Asian actors, Amano decided to take her destiny into her own hands and create her own projects. Amano has written a streaming pilot called ULTIMATE GIRL & JO -- a superhero buddy story about two women, Sarina and Jo, who learn that friendship is the real superpower and that, sometimes, saving the world means saving each other. Always having had a heartstring for those who embody the warrior spirit ~ and, taking great pride in her Japanese American paternal grandfather Robert Kiyoto Amano, a WW2 veteran who was part of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS) ~ it made perfect sense that on September 12, 2014 at the “Cycle for Heroes” fundraising event for The Heroes Project (THP), a spark (more like a fire) would ignite within Amano for what would become one of her deepest passions... honoring and supporting the lives of our nation’s heroes when they come home. She continues to be as active as she can with THP and also holds dear several other veteran organizations: Final Salute Inc and their Ms. Veteran America Competition, Rock to Recovery, VME (Veterans in Media & Entertainment), Homes for Our Troops, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, Heroes & Horses, and VETPAW, to name a few.

Click here to download.The missing ingredient is POOP!The Popcorn Poops kick off #GaijinMonth with a movie they've never seen before, Robert Allan Ackerman's 2008 film THE RAMEN GIRL! This week's movie was Jessica's pick.This episode's discussions include the "white girl abroad" trope, the trickiness of language acquisition, and magical realism in contemporary fiction!Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and anywhere else you get podcasts. Leave a review on one of those platforms, and the hosts will read it on the show. Follow Popcorn Poops on Twitter and like the official Facebook page for frequent updates on the status of future episodes, including a weekly movie still identification game. Correctly identify the movie from the screenshot, and you'll be mentioned on the podcast along with anything you'd like to promote.If you want to support the show, be sure to visit Audible and sign up for a free 30-day trial of their audiobook subscription service. You will also receive a free audiobook that is yours to keep whether or not you decide to continue with Audible after your trial membership has expired. Please use the link provided so they know who sent you. You can also donate to our GoFundMe.Stick around after today's show for a few words from this week's Poo Pal, the InSession Film podcast!

The creative teams of "Legs Diamond": director Robert Allan Ackermam, playwright Harvey Fierstein, and choreographer Alan Johnson, "Paul Robeson": playwright Phillip Hayes Dean and director Harold Scott, and "Spoils of War": director Austin Pendleton and playwright Michael Weller -- discuss their productions, and how they began their careers in theatre.

The creative teams of Legs Diamond: director Robert Allan Ackermam, playwright Harvey Fierstein (who won acting Tony Awards for Hairspray and Torch Song Trilogy—for which he also won a Best Play Tony in addition to his best book Tony for La Cage Aux Folles), and choreographer Alan Johnson, Paul Robeson: playwright Phillip Hayes Dean and director Harold Scott, and Spoils of War: director Austin Pendleton and playwright Michael Weller -- discuss their productions, and how they began their careers in theatre.

Robert Allan Ackerman joins Kamala and Joel from the editing room of his new film "The Ramen Girl" which stars Brittany Murphy. He talks about his early experience at the Eugene O'Neill Playwright's Conference, directing at the Pubic Theatre in New York City, the Japanese film company Shochiku, shooting in Japan on HD and directing actors most effectively.