Film Festival Radio

"Shogun's Ninja," directed by Koichi Sakamoto, is currently available on the YouTube channel for Samurai Vs Ninja membership. The Japanese-language film, set in 17th century Edo period, the storyline follows sisters 'Kagaribi' and 'Okyo,' descendants of the Fuma ninja clan, as they fight to reclaim their honor after their friend is kidnapped by Yagyu samurai. The film explores the clash...

Film Festival Radio ReWind goes back in time to chat with one the show's most memorable guests--country music legend Charlie Daniels . This interview was recorded in September of 2015, as the country music icon was promoting his then new album and DVD titled Live At Billy Bob’s Texas . The discs include 14 tracks, and was recorded at Billy Bob's, the largest honky-tonk in the Lone Star State of Te...

At 91, Grammy winning Blues legend Bobby Rush reaches new heights and new fans with credits in the new blockbuster hit film and (soundtrack) SINNERS. Bobby and five-time Grammy® nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, have dropped their new collection of co-written blues songs titled “ YOUNG FASHIONED WAYS.” The two blues performers are currently on a 27-city North American tou...

Film Festival Radio ReWind revisits one of its many celebrity interviews, featuring Grammy/Emmy Award-winning singer, musician, and actor Harry Connick Jr. He joined the show to discuss his syndicated daytime talk show, HARRY, which was filmed in his hometown of New Orleans. This conversation took place in August 2016 in Los Angeles during a major annual television media conference. www.harryconni...

In a 2015 interview, Film Festival Radio attended a press conference featuring Black-ish star Anthony Anderson and the show's creator and executive producer, Kenya Barris . The two discussed the Season 2 premiere, titled The Word , which explores the complexities of language and cultural conversations. Anderson took the discussion further by sharing his personal thoughts on the use of the N-word i...

NY Times Best-Selling author Adam Silvera, a prominent figure in young adult literature, has achieved a notable milestone in his writing career, having published ten books over the span of ten years. His most recent work is titled The Survivor Wants to Die at the End . This novel serves as the third installment in his highly successful and widely read series. The series originated with the 2017 yo...

Film Festival Radio presents FFR ReWind , a special segment that revisits standout interviews with celebrity guests from the show's archives, dating back to its launch in 2007. This edition features award-winning actor, musician, and recording artist Hugh Laurie , widely recognized for his celebrated role as 'Dr. Gregory House' in the Emmy-nominated drama HOUSE , which aired on ABC for eight seaso...

For this episode of Film Festival Radio, we feature an interview with James Brown, the long-time drummer of the Grammy®-nominated reggae-pop band UB40. The band is gearing up for their return to the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year as they embark on their upcoming "Relentless Tour," performing at major amphitheaters and performing arts centers across America. Fans can look forward to...

Film Festival Radio ReWind  (FFR ReWind) is an exciting new segment that will be re-airing some of the 'best of' previous interviews the show has done over the last 18 years. FFR premiered in 2007, as a podcast only show. The show has done over 3,000+ interviews and shows. One of those interviews was with the late great film producer Marty Bregman. Some of his many hit films include Scarface, The...

Veteran actor Titus Welliver chats about the final season of the hit series Bosch: Legacy. The original series Bosch and its spinoff Bosch: Legacy the Final Season, is the longest running franchise on Prime Video, with a combined total of 9 seasons. The series follows character 'Harry Bosch' , a tough and damaged retired LAPD detective turned private investigator. Both shows are based on the popul...

Lucky Chow is the PBS Emmy-nominated culinary series that explores Asian food culture in America, hosted by Danielle Chang. The show dives into the traditions, innovations, and personal stories behind the dishes that shape Asian cuisine. In the new Season 7, Danielle and her crew travel to explore beautiful Taiwan's rich culinary heritage, from handcrafted soy sauce and rice production to traditio...

Jimmy in Saigon is a poignant documentary directed by our guest Peter McDowell, the film explores the life and mysterious death of his older brother, Jimmy McDowell, a Vietnam veteran who died in Saigon in 1972. The film chronicles Peter's decade-long quest to uncover the truths surrounding Jimmy's life, including his struggles with drug use and his hidden sexuality. As Peter investigates, he reve...

In the new  OWN  reality series  #Somebody’s Son , three single successful men look for a lasting partner amongst a group of single women. But someone else is along for the ride - each of their mothers will join them on this adventure, offering guidance, support and a little drama as they help (or attempt to help) their sons find the one. One of the mom/son cast members is James Hatchett, a 29-yea...

The third installment of the fan-favorite series will consist of 10 episodes with the first three episodes premiering April 17 and new episodes releasing every Thursday.  The adrenaline-packed first and second seasons of  Leverage: Redemption  as well as all seasons of  Leverage  are available on demand and as a Fast Channel on Prime Video. Leverage: Redemption stars Gina Bellman as Sophie Deverau...

April 15th is  National Anime Day , a day that celebrates the Japanese art form known as anime. Once obscure, anime has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, affecting nearly every aspect of US entertainment – including an anime film taking home the Best Animated Feature Oscar last year. A-list celebrities and diehard anime fans such as Ryan Reynolds, Megan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande and Mi...

On this edition of Film Festival Radio show guests are: Russell & Kolby Harris, cast members from L ove & Marriage Detroit (OWN); Chris Woolsey, Associate Communications Director at Vizio chats about what’s Hot on their WatchFree+ during the month of April; NBC's The Voice Season 27 contestant Britton Moore (Team Adam Levine). #LoveandMarriageDetroit #Vizio #WatchFree+ #freemovies #NBC #Th...

Arriving in theaters nationwide on Friday, April 18, is the new supernatural thriller  Sinners  starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler, the team behind  Black Panther  and  Creed . Michael B. Jordan plays a dual role as twin brothers and World War I veterans who return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting. Actress Wunmi Mosaku sta...

Layne Rose serves as the showrunner and managing producer for the latest true crime podcast on Apple TV+, BIG TIME . This 14-episode series features the iconic actor and filmmaker Steve Buscemi as its host. Each week, Buscemi delves into an extraordinary tale of crime, recounting audacious escapades—from staged kidnappings to intricate heists, and even stolen sharks. In this interview, Layne Rose...

Rohan Nayak is the visionary co-founder and CEO of Pocket FM, an innovative audio streaming platform. Pocket FM offers a diverse range of long-form audio content, including original series and audiobooks, catering to over 200 million listeners around the world. With a strong focus on creator empowerment and leveraging technology, Nayak and Pocket FM aims to redefine storytelling through audio, mak...

The award-winning original, four-part docuseries,   Spy   High , follows the shocking scandal which raised alarming questions about student privacy. 15-year-old Blake Robbins filed a lawsuit claiming that his prestigious public school was spying on him when he was accused of selling drugs. Beneath this juicy suburban scandal lie more troubling revelations, with implications in a larger war over di...

The Prime Video series is the epic retelling of one of the Bible’s most famous Biblical characters. House of David tells the story of David, who becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager, David, as the new king. The serie...

OWN’S ‘THE NEVER EVER METS’ RETURNS WITH A DYNAMIC NEW SEASON 2, AS COUPLES TAKING THEIR ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS INTO THE REAL WORLD UNCOVER SURPRISING SECRETS ABOUT THEIR PARTNERS. Show host Ta'Rhonda Jones is the host, as she chats about what to expect for the new season. New Season Premieres Friday, April 4 at 8pm ET/PT on OWN. TRAILER:  https://youtu.be/U-jx85LX6Tg?si=GDqhqtLXdg8hD7Yn #Ta'RhondaJ...

In this interview, Governor Keating will share his reflections and memories of April 19, 1995—a day that profoundly impacted the nation. The 3-part series premieres on April 2, at 8/7c on National Geographic and will be available for streaming the following day on Disney+ and Hulu. On April 19, 1995, the most lethal act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history struck the nation, resulting in the loss...

This April 19 marks 30 years since the Oklahoma City bombing which remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Now, National Geographic Channel introduces the 3-part docuseries Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America , a detailed account of that tragic day told by those who lived through it and survived. The series includes testimonies from several witnesses. Guests for this...

Hank Greenspan is making his feature film debut in the coming-of-age comedy  Ethan Bloom , which will have its WORLD premiere at the Miami Film Festival on April 6.  Ethan Bloom  offers a raw and authentic depiction of adolescence, delving into the challenges faced by an awkward teenager as he copes with the loss of his mother, seeks faith, and navigates his father’s expectations—all while experie...