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Send us Fan Mail Episode 479 "Midnight Family", "Babylon" and "Saw X" Actors: Renata Vaca and Diego Calva Renata Vaca is a very talented actress who was just terrific in Saw X.  Diego Calva is also a phenomenal actor stealing the show in "Babylon" along side Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Tobey Maguire. Both star in the intense and extremely watchable "Mi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 478 "The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot" Actor: Nika King. King’s talents as a comedian and actor are versatile and dynamic. She is best known for her comedic abilities but in her new breakout role playing Leslie, on the Emmy winning HBO series Euphoria opposite Zendaya and Storm Reid, King showcases a much more dramatic side of herself. In this role, Ki...

Send us Fan Mail Episode  477 Director: Uwe Boll. Uwe Boll is a polarizing figure when it comes to filmmaking. Some fans find his work enjoyable, others believe the opposite. One thing is for sure, he is passionate about making movies. As a youth, he produced a number of short films on Super 8 and video. After short stints as guest auditor at Filmacademy Vienna and Filmhochschule Munich, Boll stud...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 476 "1408", "Escape Plan" and "Slingshot"  Director: Mikael Håfström Jan Mikael Hafstrom is a Swedish filmmaker and screenwriter. He is widely recognized for making the 2003 film Evil, which earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Primarily a horror film director, he directed 1408 (2007) which is based on a St...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 475 "Cobra Kai" Actor: Aedin Mincks (Mitch) Aedin joins the podcast for a second time to talk Cobra Kai, Mitch's heel turn and redemption, what he will miss most about Cobra Kai. We also talk about his experiences with Ralph, William and other cast members.. Aedin also has an interest and love for Stand up comedy and we hit on that and so much more. Aedin is...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 474. "Cobra Kai" Actor: Dallas Young. Dallas joins me for a second time to talk all things "Cobra Kai" and Kenny.  We break down how Kenny was done dirty in the first part of Season 6 by many people (including the writers), the infuriating Anthony LaRusso, Kenny's Arc, Kenny potentially joining Tori in Cobra Kai, the lack of respect he was shown by...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 473. "Cobra Kai" Actor: Brandon H. Lee The best part of Season 6 has been the emergence of "Kwon" who is sure to have a profound impact the rest of the way in Parts II and III of Cobra Kai. Kwon is portrayed by the very talented Brandon H. Lee. Brandon and I cover a lot of ground in this interview. We discuss his legendary name (no relation), his amazin...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 472 Stranger Things and Orange is The New Black Actor: Catherine Curtin. Catherine Curtin is best known for her role as Claudia Henderson in Stranger Things and correctional officer Wanda Bell in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black. Catherine joins me to talk about her amazing career,  her time on Stranger Things, not being in the final season of Strang...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 471 Actor Damon Herriman. Damon Herriman is supremely talented actor known for his iconic portrayals of Charles Manson in both "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "Mindhunter". He is also known for his Portrayal of "Dewey" in "Justified".  Damon's most recent work "The Bikeriders" is one of the best movies of 2024. Dam...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 470 Cinematographer. M. David Mullen. Three time Emmy winning Cinematographer David Mullen stops by ‪@mondaymorningcritic‬ to talk about his career, projects and his journey. M. DAVID MULLEN, ASC studied filmmaking and cinematography at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where he received his Master’s Degree. Since then, he has photographed almost forty indepe...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 469 "Sugar" Cinematographer: Richard Rutkowski. An active cinematographer whose work encompasses indie features, documentary, commercials, and major streaming productions, Richard is based in New York and also works extensively overseas. His photography on the first seasons of FX’s Cold War spy drama The Americans drew widespread critical acclaim. Likewise his ca...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 468. "A Tribe Called Quest" Ali Shaheed Muhammad. DJ/Producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad is a hip-hop icon. As one-third of legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, his influence and impact on the musical landscape is still felt today. In April of 2024, "A Tribe Called Quest" was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The soft-spoken and contempla...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 467 "Sweet Tooth" Actors: Christian Convery and Nonso Anozie. Christian Convery (Gus) joins me for a second time and Nonso Anozie also (Thomas) joins me to talk about the third and final Season of Sweet Tooth. They talk about what they will miss in the final season, the influence they've had on each other and Nonso's mentorship throughout the course of...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 466. "Billy the Kid" Actor: Tom Blyth. In a recent interview, I had the chance to speak to the very talented Tom Blyth. Tom and I talk "Billy the Kid", Tom and Billy both having UK roots, Billy the Kid is much deeper than meets the eye, how Tom would end the show and the temptation for a Shawshank Redemption ending. Tom Keir Blyth is an English actor. H...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 465.  "Mindhunter"  Composer: Jason Hill.  Jason Hill is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for himself as an award-winning film composer, platinum-selling recording artist, record producer and mixer. Hill’s upcoming projects include; Apple TV+'s drama series Dark Matter, which premieres May 8th; and season 4 of Showtime’s Couples Therapy, which pre...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 464 "Land of Bad" | "Thanksgiving" | Composer: Brandon Roberts. Composer Brandon Roberts joins me to talk about his work, (Thanksgiving, Land of Bad) Thomas Newman, composing music, John Williams, Awards and so much more. Emmy Award winning composer Brandon Roberts’ music can be heard all over the scoring world today. From the Academy Award winning docu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 463. "You Can't Run Forever" Actor: Isabelle Anaya. Isabelle Anaya stops by to talk her newest movie  "You Can't Run Forever." She stars along side Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons. Isabelle plays Miranda. Miranda, a young woman already suffering from acute anxiety due to a past tragedy, faces a new terror when a serial killer chooses her as...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 462 "Heat" | "The Last of the Mohicans" | "Manhunter" Cinematographer: Dante Spinotti. Dante Spinotti was born in Tolmezzo, Udine, in the northeastern Italian Region of Friuli. He began his career at RAI (Italian TV), before that he spent lot of time in Kenia as cinematographer for his uncle. In 1985, producer Dino De Laurentiis offered him a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 461. "Joker" | "The Dark Knight Rises" | "The Long Game"  Actor: Brett Cullen. You can currently find Brett Cullen in "The Long Game".  In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert. Brett...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 460. "Warrior" Actor: Chelsea Muirhead. Chelsea Muir portrays Yan Mi in the Max Original "Warrior". Chelsea was so much fun to speak with. She's refreshingly honest, funny, kind and a wonderful actor to boot. Chelsea Muirhead is a Filipino-Scottish actor from Toronto. After discovering her love of acting in high school, performing as Columbia in &q...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 459. The Gentleman, The Covenant and Wrath of Man. Composer: Chris Benstead. Chris Benstead and Guy Ritchie have made one hell of a team the last few years. Academy and BAFTA award winner Chris Benstead, is a British composer with a distinct and captivating voice. His remarkable career spans a multitude of noteworthy projects. Collaborating extensively with director Guy Ri...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 458.  "PIG" Actor: David Knell.  David can be seen as Chef Derek Finway in "Pig," opposite Nicolas Cage, answering the question, "Who has my pig?" Best known for his roles as a goofy, callow youth in films like Spring Break, Splash, Total Recall, and Turner and Hooch, David is a veteran in the industry with a career that spans over four decade...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 457 "American Rust" Showrunners: Dan Futterman and Adam Rapp. Dan Futterman is a two time Academy Award nominated writer. Having been nominated in 2006 for #capote and again in 2015 for #foxcatcher As an actor he has appeared along side #robinwilliams in #thebirdcage and #angelinajolie as  Daniel Pearl in "A Might Heart" Adam Rapp is an excellent writer...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 456. Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney. "American Rust" Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney stop by to talk about the gritty, intense world of "American Rust" (Prime Video). I think Maura Tierney offered me a job as a writer on "American Rust" for Season 3. I might take her up on it. Maura also talks about her work in The Iron Claw, Jeff touches on Du...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 455. Toy Story 3 Actor: Emily Ricks. Emily and I talk about the impact of Toy Story 3, Playing Bonnie, Why Toy Story 3 hits hard and so much more. Get ready to dive into the magical world of Disney with actress Emily Ricks in this exclusive interview discussing Toy Story 3! 🌟 Watch as she reveals her passion for acting, unforgettable moments on set, and the secrets behind...