Under The Lens with Byron Lafayette

Revenge is a dish best served... with a massive budget and Jim Caviezel. This week on Under the Lens , Byron Lafayette breaks down the 2002 swashbuckling epic, The Count of Monte Cristo . From the heartbreaking betrayal of Fernand Mondego to the legendary training montages in the Château d'If, we’re looking at why this adaptation still holds the crown for the ultimate revenge flick. Is it a fa...

I sit down with game dev David Szymanski to talk about his game IRON LUNG and DUSK.

We explore the world of Filmation

Today we chat about the future of the DCU, what we need the Superman trailer to show, and what we are looking forward to and unsure about with the upcoming DCU, and also we ask are James Gunn and Zack Snyder two sides of the same coin?

Today Byron and his guest Curry Morris in the Curry Review talk about the Apple TV+ show Monarch Legacy of Monsters. The show's characters and stories and what is to come in later seasons are discussed. It's a smashing conversation that you wont want to miss.

To infinity and beyond! Wait thats the wrong franchise! Byron Lafayette and Jordan Morris discuss the future of Star Trek and who would potentially be the best buyer.

Today my guest is Larry Schweikart a historian, author, and professor known for his expertise in American history, particularly in the fields of economic history. He has authored numerous books, including bestsellers like "A Patriot's History of the United States" (co-authored with Michael Allen) Through his work, Schweikart has aimed to offer alternative perspectives on historical e...

Today I am joined by author Daryn Kirscht to discuss the epic sci-fi romance motion picture "Somewhere In Time" starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer. It is the timeless story of love conquering all even time itself! We talk about what makes this film a classic, the performances, and how the method of time travel used in the film was a real theory! You don&#39...

Welcome to the second part of my discussion with playwright Shem Bitterman, as we talk about what makes the perfect Christmas movie and what it was like to write for Hallmark!

today I am joined by Shem Bitterman, Shem is an award-winning Playwright and is a film director, screenwriter, and producer. Today he will be joining us to chat about his newest film DISTANT TALES, and the challenges and opportunities of pandemic filmmaking.

In this episode I am joined by Manly Movies podcast host JB Huffman, as we talk about the Top 10 Halloween movies to watch this season! Its a fun discussion with lots of surprising movies for you to add to your watch list!

Join Byron Lafayette and Jordan Morris, for the thrilling conclusion of this retrospective as they review and discuss Season 2 of Star Trek Strange New Worlds. It's a wild and fun ride as they discuss and dissect the characters and themes of this landmark second season.

Join Byron Lafayette, Jordan Morris, and Curry Morris of The Curry Review, in this part 1 episode as they review and discuss Season 2 of Star Trek Strange New Worlds. It's a wild and fun ride as they discuss and dissect the characters and themes of this landmark second season.

From my interview vaults, I will be releasing an interview I did in 2016 with Grammy Award-Nominated and American Idol finalist, singer, and songwriter Chris Daughtry of the rock band "DAUGHTRY" Many don't know that Chris is an artist, and designed a variant cover for DC Comics Batman #50 in the lead-up to the release of BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE" We chat about how he f...

In this episode, I am joined by Manly Movies Podcast host JB Huffman, as we talk about 4th Of July Movies! We will be talking about such films as Independence Day, National Treasure, Apollo 13, Gods and Generals, The Longest Day, The Right Stuff, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and many others! So grab your favorite soda and a hotdog and let's dive in!

UFOs, the Deep State, the Shadow Government, Roswell. They are some of the biggest conspiracies and mysteries of the modern age, but what is truth and what is fiction? I sit down with Kevin D. Randle a retired Army lieutenant colonel who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and Aircraft Commander and in Iraq as an intelligence officer. He is a prolific author of over 80 books both fiction and n...

UFOs, the Deep State, the Shadow Government, Roswell. They are some of the biggest conspiracies and mysteries of the modern age, but what is truth and what is fiction? I sit down with Kevin D. Randle a retired Army lieutenant colonel who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and Aircraft Commander and in Iraq as an intelligence officer. He is a prolific author of over 80 books both fiction and n...

Join Byron Lafayette and his special guest Jordan Morris for a discussion on Picard Season 3. In this in-depth retrospective Byron and Jordan talk about how the series and season 3 treat's its characters, what stood out for them, and what may be coming next! Its a conversation any fan of Star Trek won't want to miss! Synopsis The third and final season of the American television series  St...

Join Byron Lafayette and his special guest Jordan Morris for a discussion on Picard Season 3. In this in-depth retrospective Byron and Jordan talk about how the series and season 3 treat's its characters, what stood out for them, and what may be coming next! Its a conversation any fan of Star Trek won't want to miss! Synopsis The third and final season of the American television series  St...

I sit down with Director Eli McGowen to discuss his award-winning short film AUGUST. We talk about the true stories and historical era that inspired this film. It's a sprawling conversation that you are sure to enjoy! AUGUST Synopsis Young Henry is surprised by the appearance of German P.O.W.s in his rural farming community and makes a decision that will impact his family for a generation.

I sit down with screenwriter Kayden Phoenix and Sean E Demott, founder of Ex Posse Holdings. We chat about the brand new comic-book project from them titled "Lipstick Cliqa" The 3-part Lipstick Cliqa series tells the story of an all-female Vampire chola gang that finds themselves forced into a turf battle where their only option is to defend their neighborhood and avenge their families h...

Stefan Kapičić is a veteran actor who has appeared in many TV shows and movies, but he is probably best known for his role as Colossus in 2016’s  Deadpool .  He reprises the role for  Deadpool 2 I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Stefan about creating  Deadpool ‘s Colossus and his love of the character and comics.

It's been a wild year in 2022, and I am so thankful you all joined me for it! Here is what is coming in 2023

Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down with artist, film illustrator and director Mauro Borrelli, Borrelli has worked on almost every major franchise in Hollywood (Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Marvel) and has worked with some of the most famous filmmakers of all time. I sat down with Mauro Borrelli to discuss his newest picture, MINDCAGE, a psychological thriller starring Martin Lawre...

Today we are going to rank the 6 films in the acclaimed "Thin Man" series that starred William Powell and Myrna Loy, they ran from 1934 to 1947 and are now regarded as classics of the comedy mystery genre. So which films are the best? Byron Lafayette of Under The Lens gives us a list breakdown and some surprising placements!