The Sheist Podcast

In this filmmaker in focus episode, I was joined by Eric Jacobus, the writer/director, actor, and stuntman extraordinaire, nehind films like Contour, Death Grip, and the Rope a Dope series, and sat down with me to talk about his experience as in indie filmmaker and how he distilled that into a practical blueprint for making movies in his newest book, Badass on a Budget: A Timeless Guide for Zero-B...

In the new Filmmaker in Focus episode, I sat down with Gui Agustini, who you may have seen on Elsbeth , or The Time Traveler's Wife , and he's the voice of Roberto da Costa on X-Men '97 , but what you may not know is that he's a very talented and accomplished filmmaker too! In this interview, we talked about his journey in filmmaking, some of his inspirations, his future in front of and behind the...

Filmmaker Robin De Vernon Ryding from Fulfilment Pictures is back for a brief update on his short film, Fatherhood, and to talk about the past, present, and future of the Fulfillment Pictures Arts Short Film Festival in East Kilbride, as it prepares for its 2nd annual event. You can find Robin on Instagram , and make sure to check out FulfilmentPictures.com and their collection of short films and...

Writer/Director Emmanuel Duga joined the show to talk about his inspirations and aspirations as a filmmaker, working with friends, filming locally, and his feature work, Nothing Ever Happens in Burbank, CA . Nothing Ever Happens in Burbank, CA is available now on Amazon, and check out the trailers for his other films, Jeff Gets A Job and The Stranger , on YouTube. You can find Emmanuel on Instagra...

In this Filmmaker in Focus episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with writer/director Wes Clark to talk about his beginnings in filmmaking, artistic inspirations, controlling your own distribution, and how that all applies to his new film: How to Start a Cult in 5-Easy Steps. Join the Resistance: Members Only for just $5 a month and get access to members' exclusive episodes, an invite to the...

For this Spotlight Session episode, broadcaster, musician, actress, multimedia artist, and director Sook-Yin Lee is our Filmmaker in Focus. We talk about working with John Cameron Mitchell, free love, unconventional approaches to filmmaking, and the process of developing her ex-boyfriend's graphic novel on sex work into her latest feature film, Paying for It . Paying for It lands in the US at The...

Thanks for pushing play on this special episode of The Sheist podcast! I was joined by writer/director Elliot Hasler for a one-on-one discussion on his filmmaking journey, his inspirations, the future of the industry, and his newest film, VINDICATION SWIM. Elliot will be touring with the film in North America in association with Freestlye Digital Media , starting Oct. 17th at the Quad in New York....

I was very fortunate to sit down with a film industry veteran in the truest sense of the word. He's the cinematographer behind some of your favorite films like "White Chicks", "Murder at 1600", and "Monster." He's the writer and director of "Decoding Annie Parker" and "Last Call", and he's got a new book and companion film, "GRQ" (Get Rich Quick). Steven Bernstein joined the show to share his expe...

We are back for another foray into the Scheider-Verse. Not only did we reconvene early, but we went out of our planned order because it's a special occasion! On its 50th anniversary theatrical rerelease, it's the one, it's the only Jaws (1975). Jaws (1975) When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an...

We are back and have arrived at the next stop in the Scheider-Verse! We take a look at a much bigger supporting (borderline lead) role for our boy Roy after his breakout in Klute . It's New York by way of Marseille as we get down and dirty with The French Connection . The French Connection (1971) A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marsei...

It's been a while friends, but Christen is back in the studio for the first time in a while to catch up on all the movies we've banked over the last month and get back in the rhythm of the show. We've got a lot on our plate with FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES, LILO & STITCH, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FINAL RECKONING, F1, MATERIALISTS, THE LIFE OF CHUCK. Plus, I'm going to run through everything I saw...

I sat down for a chat with filmmaker and practical effects guru Karl Huber to discuss his journey in filmmaking, the state of the business, inspirations, and his upcoming new project, Four Vacancies, which is in its prelaunch campaign right now! Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you en...

We take our first official foray into the Scheider-Verse with Klute (1971). While it wasn't Roy's first role his turn as pimp Frank Ligourin was his breakout role and opened the doors bigger opportunites. We talk about the use of sound and shadow in crafting atmosphere, the subtle moments of affection and candid vulnerability, bare feet at home in the US and Canada, residential snakes, and so much...

It's been a couple of weeks since we sat down and talked about new movies we've seen, but we've got several to discuss. So, before we hit the road, we wanted to pop in and say hi. We're talking HAVOC, THE UGLY STEPSISTER, THE AMATEUR, UNTIL DAWN, THE SURFER, THE SHROUDS, and THUNDERBOLTS*. It's This Week at the Movies for May 11th, 2025. Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episod...

It all starts here! Nick is joined by his friend and frequent collaborator, Vanya Garraway, to lay the foundation for what's to come, as they plan a 30-film retrospective to reflect on the career, the life, and the legacy of the marvelous Roy Scheider. Thanks to everyone who journeyed into the Scheider-Verse with us! If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on you...

This Week at the Movies is back in full effect as Nick and Christen continue to play catch-up, but they added THE LEGEND OF OCHI, WARFARE, and SACRAMENTO under their belts, and Nick also checked out THE WOMAN IN THE YARD. Plus, a look at all the new releases on deck for the release weekend of April 25th, 2025. Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the...

This Week at the Movies meets This Week on the Couch as Nick and Christen get back in the rhythm of recording regularly together. SINNERS, and THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND are on the film slate, and the save DR. ODYSSEY movement starts here as well as a Season 1 reflection on THE PITT and the big news from the most recent 9-1-1. Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and plea...

Hello everybody! And welcome back to the Sheist podcast. I has been a while but we are back for a new episode of this week at the movies. In this case it’s more like last month at the movies, so we’ve got a lot of ground to cover with a look back at Last Breath the documentary Captain America: Brave New World , Black Bag , Death of a Unicorn , Mickey 17 , The Gorge , and The Parenting . And w...

What's the sound of an almond crunching in the distance? How long can someone survive without oxygen? What's the fallout after the Oscars? We talk about all that and more as we get into LAST BREATH and a look back at the 97th Academy Awards. Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoye...

Christen and I are out of the hospital and back in the studio for a new episode of This Week (Last Week) at the Movies sharing a little behind the studio personal info before retracing our steps with HEART EYES, LOVE HURTS, THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE, and ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT. Plus we take a look at what is coming out on Oscar weekend and put our hopefuls out into the universe for the big ceremon...

Why are Trader Joe's blue corn chips and salsa especial so damn good?!? I dunno but that's how we start This Week/Last Week at the Movies before diving into ONE OF THEM DAYS, COMPANION, and LOVE HURTS. Plus, a brief breakdown of everything that came out for the release weekend of February 7th, 2025. Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and please remember that the opinions...

Christen and I are back for This Week at the Movies to talk about the latest online gossip and share mostly spoiler-free thoughts on a couple 2024 Oscar contenders we crossed off the list in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN and I'M STILL HERE. Plus, we add to the 2025 slate with FLIGHT RISK, PRESENCE, and YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED. And a very cursory glance at the last two weeks of new titles. Thanks to everyone...

It's This Week at the Movies! We've done a good job avoiding critical spoilers and that continues, I think, as we get into a few more 2024 stragglers with HARD TRUTHS and MEMOIR OF A SNAIL, and we howl at the moon with WOLF MAN. Then we take a stab at those Oscar Nominations and the inevitable fallout. Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and please remember that the opini...

Picking up where we left off, Christen and I resume this week's Last Week at the Movies...that sounds right-ish. This time we're talking BABYGIRL, NICKEL BOYS, THE DAMNED, and DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA. Plus a quick look back at what came out for the weekend of January 17th, 2025. Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode and please remember that the opinions expressed on this...

It's been a rough few weeks for Los Angeles. So, we take a moment to talk about the fires and say goodbye to David Lynch. Then we take a look and share our mostly spoiler-free thoughts on THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT, BETTER MAN, SE7EN's re-release, and THE LAST SHOWGIRL. We'll be back to finish up the second half before resuming as usual next weekend. Thanks for listening. Be safe. Thanks to everyone who...