True Fiction Podcast

Artist/subject: Bullet Train More information: " Bullet Train is a 2022 American action comedy film starring Brad Pitt as an assassin who has to deal with enemies while riding a Japanese bullet train." - Wikipedia.org This film has a considerable Tarantino feel with more humor than in all of his films put together. Check out what else we have to say about this flick in this fun-filled re...

Artist/subject: Everything Everywhere All at Once More information: This movie has made a huge splash in the independent movie scene. Full of an amazing Asian and American cast, this flick features some of the best of talents of each group. If you've seen the trailer to this, you know there is a lot of stuff going on. We delve deep and come up with a kino consensus about this film. Wonder if...

Artist/subject: Ted Lange More information: Many of you will probably remember Ted Lange as the friendly drink-slinger from the classic TV hit series Loveboat. But Ted is so much more than Isaac Washington. He's been in all kinds of television and feature films, but is probably best known for his work in the theater. We talk to Ted about his writing, directing and acting in the theater and TV...

Artist/subject: Paul Lauden More information: Paul began his career in stand-up comedy when he was 18, performing with comedians such as Robin Williams, Margaret Cho and Richard Belzer. But the acting bug had bit him, so, after graduating from San Francisco State University Cinema and Theatre, he went on to act in movies and television commercials. We talk with Paul about his short movies he creat...

Artist/subject: Thor-Love and Thunder (2022 More information: In this episode, we take out the brand new shiny Thor movie out for a spin. How did it handle? We all had opinions on this Marvel flick and we share them. Even some spoilers, so be warned. Check out our review. Kick the tires while we check under the hood and see if Thor has the horsepower to take us on a great ride. But remember- your...

The 1982 movie, The Thing has been a movie that I have loved since I first saw it. I know it may not be a perfect film, but for me, it's pretty damn close. And what better time to talk about this gem than the 40 year anniversary of this movie being released. We discuss not just the movie, but the continuation of the fans love for this film, and how the story of the original novella has influe...

Artist/subject: Face Off (1997) More information: In this episode, we celebrate the great cinematic action film Face Off. It came out 25 years ago this week and so we thought it was a good time to revisit this blockbuster. This isn't just another action flick. The ridiculous premise, the over-the-top performances or John Travolta and Nick Cage, and the outstanding action movie styling of dire...

Artist/subject:  Top Gun: Maverick More information: This movie took the theaters by storm, setting first weekend records and causing a whole new generation fall in love with Pete Mitchell (Tom Cruise) and his daredevil spirit. It answers the question, where has Pete been for the past 30+ years. But the question we try to help you answer is: Was the movie any good? Check out our review and see if...

Artist/subject:   Top 5 Quentin Tarantino Movies More information:  Love him or hate him, Quentin Tarantino makes interesting movies. We decided to see what our listeners thought were his best films. Here are the results. Did your favorite make the list? Was it number one? Tell us on Facebook what we got right or wrong.   Don't forget to leave feedback on your favorite podcast app or hit us u...

Artist/subject: Laura Heaton Gray More information: Laura is a very talented actress, producer and director that has battled all kinds of adversaries to bring the world her films. At one time, she was a production manager with the television series The Walking Dead. Laura now runs her own production company (Excelsior Entertainment) and is putting out her films as will as assisting others with the...

Artist/subject: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) More information: In this episode of Kino Club, we review the new Doctor Strange flick. Benedict Cumberbatch returns and is fighting to save all of us. We discuss the beautiful spectacle we watched on the screen and ponder what it all means. Actually, we just critique the film like we do all the others. Did you see the film? What d...

Artist/subject: Christin Stovall More information: Christen took tragedy and turned it into a wonderful tribute and remembrance while becoming a talented and prolific author. She shares some great information on creating characters and the importance of discipline for being a writer. When you visit her site, don't forget to get a copy of her newly released book, Agent of Change. Check her out...

Artist/subject: Keith Ross Nelson More information: Keith is an amazing talent that has many interests and is driven to excel at whatever he's doing. He shared some great information with us and was also a blast to talk to. Check him out at the links below: Website: https://www.keithrossnelson.org/ Instagram: @keithrossnelson Don't forget to leave feedback on your favorite podcast app! C...

The Kino Club are fans of Nicholas Cage, so when we saw this coming to the theater, we knew we had to review it whether it was good or bad. No spoilers in this intro, but if you've stopped watching Nick Cage movies because of some his more recent movies, you may want to take another look. And if you're really not into Nick Cage, then watch the movie for Pedro Pascal not having to emote t...

James is one of those rare people that you meet who challenges himself at every chance and has the stories to prove it. He's an actor and screenwriter, but is also an author and probably one of the most driven booksellers you'll ever meet. His stories are fun and amazing and we laugh a lot in this episode. And, although he told us some really great stories in this episode, you can find a...

Scott Morrow was a child star in the Golden Age of Hollywood and worked with almost every notable person at that time, including Marilyn Monroe. His life story has been turned into one amazing book by Jennifer Vaughn called Made In Hollywood: The Scott Morrow Story. Jennifer is a talented news person in a major ABC affiliate, who also writes fiction as well as non-fiction. We talk with both of the...

We compiled a list and then we had people vote on their 5 favorite Christopher Nolan Films. This podcast is our discussion of that list. If you're a Christopher Nolan fan, see where your favorite film ended up on the list. If you're not, this is a great opportunity for you to hear a bit about the top 5 and choose one to watch. And look out in the future when we'll be sending out a f...

I know I talk about having "a very special show" quite a bit, and they really are. But this one is a very VERY special show. Marshall and I sat down and talked to the co-host of True Fiction, Norbert Yates. Norbert is not just a disembodied voice over the interwebs, he is also an amazing illustrator and multimedia artist. And, although I've known Norbert around 20 years, I learned s...

Checking out his demo reel on IMDB, I knew we needed to talk to John Anthony. He has an amazing acting range, but he also writes and directs. In this interview we found out how his filmmaking got started and what kind of director he is. John has a real passion for what he does and it shows in this interview. And after you listen to this podcast, go and check out his website at https://jdafilm.com...

We love to talk to all types of creatives but writers have a special place for us. Allison was no exception. She's been writing for over 20 years and has great knowledge about the creative process and some insights that were very fresh. Check out this interview and then visit Allison's website to get a taste of her novels at: https://www.donaldallenkirch.com/ Support the show

Steve Rubin is a film historian, screenwriter, author, producer, and now a podcaster. He wrote the James Bond Movie Encyclopedia, The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia, The Cat Who Lived with Anne Frank, and several others. Steve shared his creative journey with us and discussed his books and other fascinating project. And, of course we picked his brain about James Bond from the past to the present. I re...

Welcome to True Fiction's Kino Club Edition.  What is Kino Club?  A group of film lovers get together and watch a film.  Then we meet after and break down what we saw.  This is a "warts and all" recording where we share the good, bad and ugly. And there will be spoilers, so be warned.  This meeting we review the 2022 DC Comic movie The Batman. If you've seen this movie, check o...

John Moyer is a very interesting guy. He came to hypnotism from another of his vocations and has it actually changed his life. Talking to hypnotist is a first for True Fiction and it has been a really eye-opening experience. We talk to John about his journey from film school to producing hypnotic recordings and performing on stage all over the country. John discusses how creativity is used in hypn...

Lorissa and CJ, who have been working in film, television, and theater for quite a while. They took the next natural step and wrote, performed, and directed a romantic comedy called The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater. Right now you can see it on Amazon Prime (with a 4.5 out of 5 rating), Tubi, and many other streaming applications. They are friendly, positive, and loaded with great information...

We talk to Daniel about his comedy and his podcast. He also shared some of his ideas on his culture. You can check out all about him by going to https://linktr.ee/Dannylizethis. Support the show