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Send us Fan Mail Episode 285. "Nightmare Alley" Cinematographer: Dan Laustsen. Dan Laustsen is a two time Academy Award nominated Cinematographer for his work in "The Shape of Water" and most currently, his academy award nomination for  "Nightmare Alley".  The 2022 class of Academy Award nominated Cinematographers includes:  DUNE, Greig Fraser,  THE POWER OF THE DOG,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 284. "After Life" Actor: Tony Way. Tony Way is a brilliant actor whose filmography includes Edge of Tomorrow, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Game of Thrones and currently the best and most meaningful show on television, After Life. Tony's rapport with Ricky Gervais both personally and professionally has developed into a immensely successful partnership Talking...

Send us Fan Mail #peacemaker #peacemakerhbo #podcast #interview #johncena #jamesgunn Episode 283. "Peacemaker" Actor: Annie Chang. Annie Chang is an NYU alum that has absolutely taken the acting world by storm in "Peacemaker" Wonderful conversation heading into the last episode of Season 1 in "Peacemaker" Such an awesome person to talk to.  I really like Annie Chang!...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 282. "After Life" Actor: Ethan Lawrence. You can currently find Ethan Lawrence in one of, if not the best show on television, "After Life" as "James".  Absolutely wonderful conversation with Ethan. We touch on so many topics.  Talking Points. 1. In a heated exchange, Ethan and I debate the decision of putting pineapple on pizza. 2. Ethan deliv...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 281 "The Righteous Gemstones" Actor: Emma Shannon. #therighteousgemstones #podcast #interview #hbomax   Only a Sophomore in High School, Emma Shannon has amassed a strong and lengthy filmography that includes Grey's Anatomy, Fuller House and as the dynamic young Judy in "The Righteous Gemstones" 10 Interview Takeaways. 1. Her roots in Massachusetts...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 280. "Locke & Key" Actor. Genevieve Kang. Genevieve Kang is a Canadian born actor whose filmography includes "The Strain", "Jett" and the immensely enjoyable "Locke & Key" as Jackie Veda. I had really great conversation with Genevieve. We touch on many topics which include: 1. Her Chinese and Portuguese heritage.   2. The Rol...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 279. "Wayne's World" Director: Penelope Spheeris  Penelope Spheeris is a wonderful director whose filmography includes the immensely underrated "Black Sheep", "The Decline of Western Civilization", "The Beverley Hillbillies", "Little Rascals" and the absolutely iconic "Wayne's World" Interview Highlights...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 278. "The Sandlot" Director and Writer: David Mickey Evans. David Mickey Evans is a director and writer known for "Radio Flyer" and the iconic "The Sandlot" I had the fortune of sitting down with David and talking about his life both personally and professionally. 1. We touched on his childhood, poverty and moving across the country. 2. Many o...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 277. "Peacemaker" Actor: Alison Araya. Alison Araya is an Australian born actor whose filmography includes Smallville, Supernatural and currently playing on HBO Max, Peacemaker. Alison and I talk about her tireless worth ethic, her lengthy filmography, Alison's appreciation for being a part of so many wonderful and popular television and movie franchises and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 276. Actor. Skyler Bible. Skyler Bible's filmography includes The Wolf of Snow Hollow, First Man and The Book of Boba Fett. In this interview Skyler and I talk about the chances he took early on, realizing how much a set is like a second family, Star Wars and so much more. Welcome, Skyler Bible. Instagram: Monday Morning Critic Podcast. Facebook: Monday Morning Critic...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 275. "Promising Young Woman" Composer: Anthony Willis. Very fortunate to have composer Anthony Willis stop by the podcast to talk Movies, Music, Thomas Newman, Hans Zimmer, Fortnite, the amazing mentors he's worked with and his current project that can currently be found on HBO Max, "Promising Young Woman" BAFTA nominated composer Anthony Willis ha...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 274. "The Polar Express" Actor: Chris Coppola. Chris Coppola is a New York born actor whose filmography includes The Polar Express, Ray Donovan and Friday the 13th.  Chris and I discuss the "ups and downs" of being an actor, other actors he's worked with, comic books, being mistaken for Nic Cage's brother  and we even manage to sprinkle in som...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 273. "Rocketman" Composer. Matthew Margeson. Matthew Margeson is a composer of film, television, and video game music best known for his diverse action and adventure film work that bridges orchestral and electronic music. He got his start as an assistant to composers on video games and film shorts, and worked as a technical score advisor, arranger, and synth prog...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 272. "The Shawshank Redemption" Actor. Brian Brophy. I've never released an episode on Christmas Eve, but boy did I pick the right guest to do so!  Brian Brophy is a phenomenal actor known for his work in Stark Trek: The Next Generation and the best movie in the history of cinema, "The Shawshank Redemption." Please Welcome, Brian Brophy. Instagram:...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 271. "Love & Basketball" Actor. Erika Ringor. Erika Ringor was born in Inglewood, California, USA as Erika Lynn Ringor. She is an actress and producer, known for Love & Basketball (2000), King Richard (2021) and The Morning Show (2019). You can currently find "King Richard" on HBO Max.  "Love & Basketball is considered one the most icon...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 270. "Gone Baby Gone" Actor. Matthew Maher. Matthew Maher is a very talented actor whose filmography includes Captain Marvel, It's Kind of a Funny Story and Gone Baby Gone.  Welcome, Matthew Maher. Instagram: Monday Morning Critic Podcast. Facebook: Monday Morning Critic Podcast. Twitter:  @mdmcritic www.mmcpodcast.com Mondaymorningcritic@gmail.com Support t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 269. "The King's Man" Composer. Dominic Lewis. Dominic Lewis is a British-born film composer living in Los Angeles. Born into a family of talented, working musicians, Dominic was exposed to music from his very first days- and as such music became an inherent and intrinsic part of his life from early childhood until today. He gained entrance to the Royal Acad...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 268. “Scent of a Woman” Nicholas Sadler. Nicholas Sadler was born in Minnesota. The Julliard trained  actor is also a consultant, director and teacher. His filmography includes Twister (1996), Hellraiser Inferno (2000), Stop or Mom will Shoot (1992), Mobsters (1991), True Grit (2010) and one of the greatest movies in cinematic history, Scent of a Woman (1992). Nicholas con...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 267. "The Revenant” Actor. Joshua Burge.  Michigan native Joshua Burge has appeared in The Revenant opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy, 20th Century Women opposite Greta Gerwig and Burden opposite Garrett Hedlund, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Relaxer, Joshua’s third collaboration with filmmaker Joel Potrykus, premiered to great rev...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 266. "What Happened, Brittany Murphy?" Film Composer. Genevieve Vincent. Genevieve Vincent is a composer of film music, concert music, and a music producer. Genevieve most recently scored the Fox series Fantasy Island , the documentary mini-series What Happened, Brittany Murphy? for Blumhouse / HBO Max, and Let’s Get Merried executive produced by Eva Longoria. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 265. "Little House on the Prairie" Actor. Karen Grassle. Actor Karen Grassle was born in Berkeley, California. For close to a decade, Karen Grassle was known to television audiences as the gentle, but strong pioneer wife and mother, Caroline "Ma" Ingalls, on the hit show, Little House on the Prairie . After graduating high school, she attended the Unive...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 264. "Hell or High Water" Actor. Dylan Kenin. Dylan fell in love with acting as a kid while directing his brother and friends on a home VHS camera. He got a National-Merit scholarship to USC, where he won the Outstanding BFA Performance Award and earned a degree in Theatre. The A-list directors he's since worked with reads like a who's-who of Academy Aw...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 263. "Manchester by the Sea" Composer. Lesley Barber. Lesley Barber has scored a string of award-winning and highly acclaimed projects, most notably Kenneth Lonergan's Oscar-nominated film, Manchester by the Sea . A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Class of 2016, Lesley was recently elected to represent the music branch on the Board...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 262. "Finch" Screenwriter. Craig Luck. Meet the very talented writer who brought "Finch" to life, Craig Luck. Craig's amazing story from script to screen is unbelievably impressive and in fitting fashion, quite the journey. Meet, Craig Luck. In “Finch,” a man, a robot and a dog form an unlikely family in a powerful and moving adventure of one man’s...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 261. "The Adam Project" Actor/Director. Lucie Guest. Lucie Guest is a Canadian born actress, director, and writer who was named one of the Top Ten Filmmakers to Watch in 2017 by Independent Magazine. She is a powerhouse talent both in front of and behind the camera and in 2021 her dynamic talent as a storyteller will be on full display. This Fall she can be seen...