Reel Wisdom with Derek Diamond

One of several films that’s already receiving Oscar buzz is Robert Egger’s psychological thriller “The Lighthouse.” Julio Diaz (Pensacon, Pensacola Movie Club) joins Derek to discuss the previous work of Robert Eggers, the unique look of “The Lighthouse,” the Oscar caliber performances of Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, and the possible future of the theater experience (0:29). Then, actress Han...

With the release of Terminator: Dark Fate, one of the most iconic franchises in film history is back in the limelight. Steve Wise and Jason Robbins join Derek to discuss what made T1 & T2: Judgment Day two of the greatest films ever made , & why T3 failed to capture the same charm as the first two films. They also talk about why “Terminator Salvation” deserves a second look, & the pros...

Happy Halloween! In this special episode, Derek is joined by Jason Robbins, co-writer of “Monsters Anonymous,” and former professional wrestler Joey Image to review the polarizing film “Halloween III: Season of the Witch.” They discuss the decision to abandon the Michael Myers storyline, debate if this film would have been successful as a standalone, what could have happened if this were the first...

Kevin Smith returns to the View Askewniverse with his latest film “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.” Jason Robbins, co-writer of “Monsters Anonymous,” returns to the show to join Derek in discussing the film, the evolution of the View Askewniverse characters, the hilarious cameos, and why it may be Kevin Smith’s best film (0:48). Finally, Derek is joined by actress Nicole Dambro to discuss growing up in...

Todd Phillip’s “Joker,” was one of the most anticipated and controversial films of the year. Jason Robbins, co-writer of “Monsters Anonymous,” joins Derek to discuss the film, why people are drawn to the Joker character, Joaquin Phoenix’s performance, its societal ramifications, and why it’s arguably the most important comic book film ever made (0:54). Finally, Derek is joined by writer-director J...

In this special episode, Derek recaps his trip to Dothan, Alabama for Fanaticon! During the convention, he had a chance to chat with Makeup/Visual FX Artist Matt Silva (3:13), actress Sonya Thompson (19:20), and Fanaticon founder/director Phil Chalker (28:27) about their experiences at the convention, advice for those who want to pursue their respective careers, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

The Derek Diamond Experience invades Fanaticon! In this special episode, Derek sits down with WWE Hall of Famer and AEW broadcaster Jim Ross (@JrsBBQ) to talk about the launch of AEW Dynamite, why he chose to leave WWE to continue his broadcasting career, what drew him to professional wrestling, paying his dues in the business, finding your passion, and his appearance at Fanaticon. Hosted on Acast...

Actress and director Tonya Kay joins the show to discuss growing up in a small farming town, the lessons she’s learned from visiting various cities, and why her fascination with humanity influences her acting career. She also talks about growing up in a performance environment, having a good support system, the idea behind her film “The Ascension of Ava Delaine” (which was shot entirely with a dro...

Writer/director Anderson Cowan joins the show to discuss growing up in California, how he caught “the bug” of wanting to be a filmmaker at an early age, working on the “Loveline” radio show, and advice for aspiring filmmakers. He also talks about the grind of making a film, the process of writing, behind-the-scenes stories from his film “Groupers,” and his podcasts “Cinemaddicts” and “I’ve Got a M...

Former talk show host John Kerwin joins the show to discuss what makes for a good interview, growing up in New York, why his mother played an important role in developing his interview skills, and why listening is an invaluable skill when it comes to interviewing. He also talks about the “Three C’s” of interviewing, why he’s a fan of “gift giving,” the inception of his show, several examples of “h...

Actor/writer/producer Sam Ingraffia joins the show to discuss his unique introduction to acting, why the love of acting is important, the evolution of the entertainment industry, and the differences between working in film and television. He also talks about his transition into the “behind the camera” aspects of film, the challenges of writing, what made him want to be a producer, playing the role...

Filmmakers Carrie Hunter and Austin Hermann return to discuss their documentary “Blue Tarps: This is Over Six Months after Hurricane Michael,” what inspired them to make the project a reality, the emotional impact it’s had on them, and the “domino effect” that the storm has had on the rural areas of Panama City. They also reveal how the socioeconomic impact became a fascinating aspect of the film,...

In this "minisode," Derek returns to discuss updates on The Parker Syndrome, what to expect when the show officially returns, some of the upcoming guests, and a new mission he hopes to accomplish with the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek has turned over the hosting duties of this episode to Julio Diaz (Let’s Go, Pensacola!) and Julio chats with the cast and crew of Derek’s short film “The Parker Syndrome!” You’ll hear stories of how Derek came up with the idea for the film, what changed through the creative process, how the cast became involved, the importance of having a good crew, the rise of the filmmaking community in Pe...

Actor/producer Andrea Evans joins the show to talk about growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, and wanting to act at an early age. She also reveals how she and film director Minh Collins came up with the idea for their documentary "Rocking the Couch," doing the research for it, why she feels diversity in film is important, the impact that social media has had to bring awareness to sexual assault i...

We’re in the Endgame now! As promised, filmmakers Steve Wise, Jason Robbins, and Wally Phelps return to talk about Avengers: Endgame, the film that has broken box office records around the world! They give their overall thoughts of the film, its impact on the way we look at movies, the three hour runtime (and why it’s not a big deal), its most powerful moments, the potential future of the Marvel c...

Derek digs into the archives to release this encore presentation of his chat with the creators of Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation, first released in January 2017.Filmmakers Eric Zala and Chris Strompolos chat with Derek about growing up in Mississippi, how their love of Raiders of the Lost Ark caused them to become friends, the process of making their Raiders fan film, finishing the movie...

Filmmakers Steve Wise, Jason Robbins, and Wally Phelps return to the podcast to talk about the franchise that has taken over Hollywood: The Marvel Cinematic Universe! They discuss their initial reaction to the famous post credit scene that launched the MCU, some of their favorite casting choices, how Marvel uses different genres and styles, how the films have been successful throughout the years,...

Producer Ted Haddock joins the show to talk about growing up in Orlando, wanting to be a “voice for those who don’t have one,” how his research of civil rights led to the creation of the film Long Time Coming, some of the shocking stories he learned during the production process, building trust with the players of the Pensacola team, how the story was eye-opening for both teams, how Andrew Young a...

Filmmakers Steve Wise (Sur’vi) and Kevin Almodovar (Until Death) join the show to discuss the process of making a short film. They chat with Derek about things to look out for in preproduction, having a possible backup plan for your shoot, the importance of networking in your film community, things they’ve learned from past experiences, and of course, some funny on-set stories! Hosted on Acast. Se...

Actor and singer Kirk Taylor joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in Connecticut, how stealing a bike helped to change his life, learning the art of acting at New York University, and the moment when he realized he should take his faith seriously. He also talks about why it’s important to have a positive environment on set, the process of method acting, working with Robin Williams, h...

The Derek Diamond Experience is live from the Imogene Theater in Milton, Florida! Director Travis Mills and actor Shannon Williams join the show to chat with Derek about why they wanted to work in the film industry, Travis’ inspiration behind his film Son of a Gun, and how Shannon got involved with the project. They also discuss funny on-set stories, the post-production process, and why you should...

Actor and personal trainer Jasson Finney chats with Derek about growing up in Canada, playing as a drummer in various touring bands, becoming a personal trainer, and his crazy first audition as an actor. He also talks about the reality of the audition process, the steps an actor goes through on set, differences of working in film and television, working on Blue Mountain State, why he loves playing...

Film composer and musician A.J. Caruso joins the show to chat with Derek about growing up in New Orleans, what inspired him to become a musician, and his time as a touring musician across the southeast. He also talks about his transition into the film industry, making his first short film “Z.14.12,” learning new aspects of filmmaking, the process of scoring a film, how he “becomes” the projects he...

Are the Transformers films really as bad as you remember? Would you say Superman Returns isn’t worth the media it was shot on? Find out as The Derek Diamond Experience returns to Pensacon! Derek hosts a special panel with Jason Robbins, Wally Phelps, and Julio Diaz as they have to come up with good things to say about movies everyone loves to hate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...