Screen Speak

In this episode, I chat all about Movies & AI with none other than Chat GPT (Artificial Intelligence Itself!) Topics Include: What is Chat GPT? AI Usage in the Film Industry, Pros and Cons of AI, The Terminator Films, Best & Worst Movies, and more. Learn More About Chat GPT Open AI - Click Here Get Involved with Screen Speak Instagram: Click Here Facebook Community: Click Here Contact: scr...

In this episode, I talk about the 1990 film - Awakenings Topics Include: Life & Podcast Updates, About the Movie, Catatonia, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro, Watching Difficult Scenes, Stand Out Scenes, Emotional Stand Out Scenes, Joy & Tragedy, What Life Is All About, Harsh Truths and More. Learn More About Awakenings Imdb: Click Here Get Involved with Screen Speak Instagram: Click Here Con...

In this episode, I talk with Lucas Halverson (Actor) and Dillon Jacobson (Filmmaker) about the various ways that movies resonate with us. Topics Include: How Dillon & Lucas Connected, What You Look For In A Friend, Creative Collaboration, Lucas’s Work & Future Aspirations, Creating Personal Stories That Hit Home While Being Bankable to an Audience, How Movies Speak to Us, Watching Movies A...

In this episode, I talk with Eric Freese (Festival Director) and Scott Chrisman (Festival Founder) about their thoughts/reflections on the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival. Note: Sorry for having my AC running in the background for a fair amount of the episode. Something I will be more mindful about the next time I decide to record in my living room.. About CRIFF The first CRIFF was hel...

In this episode, I talk with Tony Cross (Writer/Director) about his short film, The King’s Eye (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival) The King’s Eye Synopsis A man embarks on a scavenger hunt, left behind by his recently deceased father. On his journey, he’s given a chance to remember his past, while also embracing the prospects of his future. Trailer - Click Here...

In this episode, I talk with Sofia Haan (Writer) in depth (via breakdown/analysis) about the ongoing 2023 WGA Strike. Topics Include: Understanding Strikes and their Terminology, Past Writer Strikes, What This Current Strike Means, Predictions On When It Will End, Who The WGA Is Striking Against, What is the WGA, Why Writers Join the WGA, Other Entertainment Unions, Why the WGA is Striking, Artifi...

In this episode, I talk with University of Iowa Film Major, Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival Volunteer and All Around Nice Guy - Blake Kellinger Topics Include: Blake’s New Job, What We’re Eating For Lunch, My Passion for Podcasting, Goals for Screen Speak, Initial Thoughts on the WGA Strike, Stunt Community Deserving Academy Recognition, James Cameron, Separating Art from the Artist, Though...

In this episode, I talk with Nate Kaiser (Filmmaker/DP/Producer/Wrestler) about his film - The Way It Was (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival) Topics Include: The Work of a Producer, Organization On A Set & Life, Determining a Projects Length, Period Piece Filmmaking, Where the Budget was Spent, Creating a Collaborative and Welcoming Set, Using Cinematography...

In this episode, I talk with Jake Daniels (Filmmaker) and Michael Huntington (Filmmaker), about movies, film festivals and what they got going on. They were attendees at the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival that I hit it off with. So much so that I decided on the spot - I just want to talk with both these guys and see where the conversation goes. Topics Include: Shared Tattoos, What Genres W...

In this episode, I talk with Jörg Rochlitzer (Executive Producer) and Bernd Wittneben (Actor/Executive Producer), about their film - Reveille (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival) Reveille Synopsis: In late 1943, an American squad engages in a skirmish with German soldiers along the Winter Line in central Italy. As artillery shells begin to rain down, the American...

In this episode, I talk with Annette Busbee (Writer/Executive Producer), Rod Blocksome (Retired Collins Employee), and Steve Tyson (Retired Collins Employee) about their documentary - The Collins Story - Connecting the Moon to the Earth: Steps to the Moon (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival) Steps to the Moon Synopsis: Before personal computers, the internet, sma...

In this episode, I talk with Dillon Jacobson (Filmmaker) about a variety of subjects around movies, as well as his short film Large (Official Selection at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival) Large Synopsis: After letting life pass by and accepting his life at face value, Lucas watches a motivational advertisement that inspires him to take control of his life. Dillon made Large for a c...

In this episode, I talk about Air, with my wife, Izola Ramalho. Content Includes: Movie Release Dates, Tones & Vibes, Nike, The Shoe Business, NBA Regulations, Taking Risks, Actors Directing, Shoes, The Power of a Brand, The 80's, The Jordan's, Family Support, Belief, Inner Strength, What Makes True Success and more. Get Involved with Screen Speak Instagram: Click Here Facebook Community: Clic...

In this episode, I talk about John Wick: Chapter 4 Content Includes: John Wick (of course), Stunt Choreography, Cinematography, Best Action Sequences, Realism & Hyper Violence, The World of Wick, Memorable Moments, Where the World of Wick goes from here (*Spoilers*) and more. Get Involved with Screen Speak Instagram: Click Here Facebook Community: Click Here Contact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.c...

In this episode, I talk about Music in Movies and the Emotions they can Swirl Up. Content Includes: Best Composers, Underappreciated Composers, Honorable Mention Composers, Best Soundtracks in Movies, Best Cases of Deliberate Song Use in a Scene, and more. Get Involved with Screen Speak Instagram: Click Here Facebook Community: Click Here Contact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.com Cedar Rapids Independ...

In this episode, I talk about the 2023 Academy Awards (Oscars) . Content Includes: Oscars Overview (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and their Rules), Iconic Oscar Moments, Thoughts on the Best Picture Nominees, Award Predictions and more. Get Involved with Screen Speak Instagram: Click Here Facebook Community: Click Here Contact Screen Speak: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, I talk with Independent Film Festival Director Eric Freese & CRIFF Founder and Board President Scott Chrisman about the upcoming 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival . Content Includes: Eric & Scott’s Background, Origins & History of CRIFF, Growing an Audience, Evolution of Film Technology, Shaping and Managing a Festival, Critiquing Movies, The 2023 CRIFF, Netw...

In this episode, I talk with Bruce Michael Jr about his upcoming short film Lapin and more. Content Includes: Oregon, Lapin, The Road to Producing and Making a Short, Film Guilds, Collaboration in Film, Licorice Pizza, Criterion Collection, The Oscars and their Movies and more. Follow & Support Bruce Michael Jr. Instagram: Click Here Lapin Short Film Website: Click Here Lapin Instagram: Click...

In this episode, I talk about M Night. Shyamalan's A Knock At The Cabin . - SPOILER FREE - Content Includes: M Night's Filmography, Thoughts on the Cast, Maintaining Intensity on a set, The Power of Belief, What makes a person a Believer, The Apocalypse, Making an Unimaginable Choice, Would You Rather (Game) and Ranking M Night's Movies. Follow & Support Screen Speak Instagram: @screenspeakpod...

In this episode, I talk about my recent visit to Universal Studios . Topics include: Trip Advise, Walking the City Walk, The Park(s), Areas, Rides, Attractions, Best & Worst Parts, and more. Follow & Support Screen Speak Instagram: @screenspeakpodcast Facebook Community: Click Here Contact Screen Speak: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, I have the privilege and pleasure of getting to sit and talk with Bruce Taylor - Owner/General Manager of Collins Road Theaters in Marion, IA. Topics include: Bruce Himself, Inspirations, History of the Theater, Building a Customer Base, Self Serve Real Butter, 1st and 2nd Run Movies, Cedar Rapids Film Festival, Running a Theater (The highs and lows), Lessons Learned, The Movie Th...

In this episode, I talk about Streaming . Topics include: Latest Movies I've Watched, Past Movies I've Enjoyed, Movies I've Forgotten About, Feeling Overwhelmed with Content Choices, Movies vs. TV, and Anticipated/Recommended Content to Watch. If you haven’t done so yet, Hit the Follow Button/Bell. Follow & Support Screen Speak Instagram: @screenspeakpodcast Facebook Community: https://www.fac...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Kyler Every. We get into all things Avatar: The Way of Water . Topics include: Noisy Audiences, Avatar 2 Thoughts (*Spoilers*), Avatar 3 Speculation, Plot Holes, Parenting, War, Consumerism, and more. If you haven’t done so yet, Hit the Follow Button/Bell. Follow & Support Screen Speak Instagram: @screenspeakpodcast Facebook Community: https://www.fac...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ryan King and talk about Hustle with Adam Sandler. Topics include: New Year Beginnings, Adam Sandler Movies, Basketball, Coaching, Perseverance, Talent Scouting, Sport Fans and more. If you haven’t done so yet, Hit the Follow Button/Bell. Follow & Support Screen Speak Instagram: @screenspeakpodcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/s...

In this episode, I talk about my favorite (and least favorite) movies of 2022 as well as what I'm looking forward to seeing in 2023. If you haven’t done so yet, Hit the Follow Button/Bell and Get Involved on Social Media. Instagram: @screenspeakpodcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/screenspeakpodcast Contact: screenspeakpodcast@gmail.com