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Send us Fan Mail Episode 454. "5lbs of Pressure" Director: Phil Allocco. Filmmaker Phil Allocco is a feature film and commercial writer/director. His work has garnered over 60 awards and nominations. He was one of the short-listed directors picked by Steven Spielberg from a world-wide search of over 12,000 directors for his US TV series ‘On the Lot’ for FOX TV. His feature film ‘The Trut...

Send us Fan Mail Taking a look at the 96th Academy Awards, Al Pacino having no time for nominees, Why is the Academy continuously forgetting people during In memoriam,  Jimmy Kimmel's obsession with Donald Trump, Danny Devito, Arnold, John Cena, Lily Gladstone was completely ripped off, Why would anyone want to host an awards show, the biggest snubs in Oscar history, why Adam Sandler and Jim...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 453. "Cabrini"  Actor: Patch Darragh. Cabrini, Succession, Sully, The Visit Patch Darragh joins me to talk about his career, his impressive filmography and his new release (March 8th) "Cabrini". Welcome, Patch Darragh! https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic #succession #juilliard #sully #angelstudios #movie #truestory #fyp #shorts #cabrini Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 452. Father and Son: Mario and Mandela Van Peebles. Legend Mario Van Peebles joins me to talk about his newest film "Outlaw Posse", New Jack City, his father and legend Melvin Van Peebles. We also joined by Mario's son, Mandela who is a wonderful actor in his own right who co-stars with his dad in "Outlaw Posse" Mario talks about how #whoopigoldber...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 451. Actor: John Carroll Lynch. John Carroll Lynch is simply put, one of the best actors on the planet. His work as Twisty the Clown in #americanhorrorstory #ahs #fargo #thefounder and my personal favorite as Eastman in #thewalkingdead #twd put him in a catagory not occupied by many. I love this man and his work has meant so much to me. I am so very lucky to have had John...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 450. "Stranger Things" Actor: Ted Chrest. Actor Ted Chrest joins me to talk "Stranger Things" and some of his other amazing credits. Ted is a United States Veteran (Air Force), Marshall University Graduate (BFA) and an LSU Graduate (MFA). Some of the things we discuss... 1. Filming Season 5 and did I guess a plot point? Vecna has plans for Nancy. 2.  Th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 449. "Ordinary Angels" Director: Jon Gunn Director Jon Gunn (American Underdog, Jesus Revolution, I Still Believe, The Case for Christ) talks his newest project "Ordinary Angels" Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 448. "The Dynasty: The New England Patriots.  Director Matt Hamachek. Matt Hamachek is a talented director who has also directed "Tiger" (2021). The Dynasty: New England Patriots takes us inside the franchise’s 20-year journey, from the unique chemistry that fueled six Super Bowl wins to the internal strife that sparked a turf war. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 447. Welcome Home, Franklin. Craig Schulz (Charles's Son) , Robb Armstrong and Raymond Persi. Sparked by the assassination of Martin Luther King, Franklin Armstrong was born in the Peanuts Universe on July 31, 1968. With the hope of promoting tolerance- Harriet Glickman a teacher contacted Peanuts creator Charles Schulz. The origin story for one of Peanuts’ most belov...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 446. "The Shawshank Redemption" Actor: Don McManus. Don and I talk Seinfeld (Duncan Meyer), Dexter, The Shawshank Redemption,  Vice and  his most recent film Joker: Folie à Deux. A veteran character actor on some of TV's most quirky series, Don McManus got his first recurring role playing Erick Reese Hillman, the first gay character to marry his boyfriend on...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 445 "Scambled" Actor, Director and Writer: Leah McKendrick. Leah McKendrick is a Latina American multi-hyphenate filmmaker and actress from San Francisco. Her directorial debut, SCRAMBLED, which she also wrote and stars in, premiered at SXSW 2023 and is based on Leah’s real journey through egg freezing and 30-something singledom. McKendrick has multiple projects...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 444. "Ratatouille" Actor and Artist: Lou Romano. This was Lou Romano's first podcast interview.  It was a fun interview filled with Disney, Pixar and movie making talk! Lou is a multi talented actor and artist who has a very impressive filmography. Lou Romano is an actor who has been in such iconic movies as Ratatouille (Linguini), Cars (Snot-Rod), The Incre...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 443. "Silent Night" and "Zero Zero Zero" Actor: Harold Torres. Harold comes back on the show (he was on in 2020) to talk Silent Night, Zero Zero Zero, his favorite movies, days where movies where hard to find, how he gets into the zone for roles and so much more. This hour interview went by very fast. I have never seen a human being so nice that transfo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 442. Actors: Wendell Pierce and Erika Woods. ***Correction. I reference an interview Wendell did with Michael K. Williams in 2021. The interview took place in 2014 and was reposted in 2021. Apologies for the error. Wendell and Erika stop by to talk "Power Book III: Raising Kanan. I asked Wendell about the late Michael K. Williams, working together on The Wire and how...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 441. "Fury", "End of Watch" and "The Beekeeper" Director: David Ayer. Writer and Director David Ayer has overcome some monumental adversity to become one of the best directors on the planet. David's father took his own life with a gun on Christmas Day when David was 4 years old, he bounced to over 12 different foster homes. He eventually...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 440. "Captain Marvel" Composer: Pinar Toprak. Pinar Toprak is a Turkish-American Emmy-nominated composer, conductor and performer, who specializes in creating thematic scores for everything from superhero sagas and blockbuster comedies to TV series and dramas. With her work on Captain Marvel and Fortnite, Pinar is the first female composer to score both a film an...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 439. "I Am Burt Reynolds" Director: Adrian Buitenhuis. The "I Am Burt Reynolds" documentary drops on the CW, December 30th.  Director Adrian Buitenhuis stops by to talk about Burt Reynolds. Burt Reynolds was a complicated man. We talk about what the term "The Last Movie Star" truly means, Burt's life, his family, Lonnie Anderson, his domi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 438. "The Boys in the Boat" Actor: Thomas Elms. Actor Thomas Elms joins me to talk "The Boys in the Boat" 'The Boys in the Boat'  tells the true story of the University of Washington's rowing team and their quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics. It is a compelling and inspiring tale of resilience, determination, and the power of teamwork at...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 437. "The Iron Claw" Actor: Kevin Anton. Kevin joins me to talk about his most recent role as #harleyrace   in the upcoming wrestling drama "The Iron Claw".  Kevin shares what it was like preparing for the role, playing an icon, the cast, what he learned about wrestling and why people are going to absolutely love this movie that is certainly about wrest...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 436. "The Iron Claw" Cinematographer: Matyas Ederly. Matyas joins to me to discuss shooting the highly anticipated "The Iron Claw" (Theater near you 12/22)  starring #zacefron #jeremyallenwhite and an all-star cast. We talk about shooting the movie, his favorite moments, how impressive the cast was transforming themselves, what he learned about professi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 435. "The Holdovers" Actor: Naheem Garcia. The Holdovers remains a Top 5 movie of 2023 for me. The Holdovers is a gorgeous movie that tells a beautiful story about sadness, relationships and finding redemption. It's an A+ cast and it is indeed a Christmas movie amongst many other things. I had a chance to speak with actor Naheem Garcia who plays "Danny&...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 434. "Reacher" Actors: Serinda Swan, Shaun Sipos and Maria Sten. Fun, informative conversation jammed inside of 4 minutes! I talk to Serinda about her role as Elizabeth Taylor in Devotion, We talk about how the three of them and Jack Reacher are like a modern day A-Team, the dedication it takes to take on a role as an actor and what factors into them and my wife&...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 433. "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" Actors: Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski. Actors Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski who play Monarch employees Tim and Duvall join me for a brief chat. We talk Monarch, If Tim and Duvall's relationship goes deeper than the work place, their rapport with each other and more.  Fun conversation with two great actors. Welcome, Joe Ti...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 342. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons and Ren Watabe. Anna, Kiersey and Ren join me to talk Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Talking Points: 1. Kiersey celebrates a birthday next week and I ask her if she like her character May, will be enjoying whiskey. 2. Anna talks Cate and everything her character has been through. (Probably needs the whiskey more t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 431. "Back to the Future II and III" Actor: Jeffrey Weissman. Jeffrey Weissman is a seasoned actor with some impressive credits under his belt. They include Back to Future II and III, Pale Rider and many more.  Jeffrey's story in the Back to the Future franchise is interesting, complicated and fascinating.  Crispin Glover who played George McFly in the origi...