For episode 198 of Find Your Film, I interview "Consumed" actress Courtney Halverson, director Mitchell Altieri and producer Phil Flores. Altieri and Flores are known as the filmmaking team The Butcher Brothers. I review both "Consumed" and director Neil Marshall's latest feature "Duchess" (headlined by Charlotte Kirk). 1. Facebook: https://www.fac…

Here is my interview with "The Last Front" actors (Sasha Luss, Iain Glen, James Downie) and director Julien Hayet-Kerknawi. For more information on "The Last Front," go to: https://www.enigmareleasing.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 11:14 - Sasha Luss and Iain Glen 20:17 - James Downie and Julien Hayet-Kerknawi Sasha Luss' movie pick from her body of…

An introduction to classical Mendelian genetics, in which we discuss Mendel's experiments with peas and the laws of heredity that he discovered, including inheritance of one allele from each parent, the law of dominance, and the law of independent segregation. We then consider more complex cases of genetic inheritance, including sex-linked traits, …

Continuing our series on General Relativity, we discuss the derivation of the Schwarzschild metric as a vacuum solution to Einstein's Field Equations, and analyse the physical meaning of this solution, including the properties of the singularity, event horizon, and effects of time dilation and length compression. We then consider how solutions like…

Our climate change series concludes with a discussion of the various lines of evidence indicating that recent warming is the result of human-produced greenhouse gases, including greater warming at night, cooling of the stratosphere, and relative depletion of C14 in the atmosphere. We then consider the various expected impacts of climate change, inc…

An overview of climate models, beginning with a summary of the major types of models, and then a more detailed disussion of hte primitive equations and parameterised feedbacks that characterise the widely used Atmospheric General Circulation Models. We also discuss techniques for model validation and some evidence regarding the accuracy of various …

Episode 175 of Find Your Film features interviews with Sophie Nélisse (Irena's Vow) and filmmaker Luis Javier Henaine (Disappear Completely). Irena's Vow hits theaters via Fathom Events April 15 & 16. Video version of Nélisee interview is here. Disappear Completely is now streaming on Netflix. I'm also giving away Two Blu-rays for Monster courtesy …

A detailed discussion of the greenhouse effect and its impact on Earth's climate. We begin with a discussion of Earth’s energy budget, the various greenhouse gases and their interactions with longwave radiation, and a summary of major sources of greenhouse gas emisions. We then examine the mechanisms of the greenhouse effect in more detail using th…

An overview of the natural mechanisms by which climate changes over time. Beginning with an introduction to the concepts of radiative forcing and climate sensitivity, we then discuss solar forcing, orbital changes, volcanic eruptions, and silicate weathering, covering how each process operates and the effects it has on Earth's climate over varying …

Episode 174 of Find Your Film features interviews with Pawo Choyning Dorji (9:47), the writer/director of The Monk and the Gun and Perfect Days writers Wim Wenders and Takuma Takasaki (24:28). Wenders also directed Perfect Days. 1. Follow Find Your Film on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 2. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Find Your Film 3. For m…

A journey through the history of Earth's changing climate, in which we explore how Earth's climate has fluctuated over the past billion years. After reviewing the various temperature proxies used to estimate past climactic conditions, we discuss the varying hothouse and icehouse periods of Earth's history, the onset of the Quarternay Ice Age, the c…

On this episode of Find Your Film, I interview Mayhem! actor Nassim Lyes and Driving Madeleine director Christian Carion. I also have Five (5) Blu-rays of The Holdovers to give away. To enter the giveaway, simply Subscribe to my Find Your Films YouTube Channel and/or leave a Comment on Find Your Film at Apple Podcasts. then email me at info@findyou…

In this special collaboration with I Know Dino podcast, we discuss the history and impact of dinosaurs in popular culture and media. We cover the history of the scientific study of dinosaurs and how their presentation in media has changed over time with new discoveries, and what aspects of their behaviour and appearance tend to be presented accurac…

On Find Your Film Episode 172, I interview The Kill Room director Nicol Paone and Deep Rising filmmaker Matthieu Rytz. Bruce Purkey closes the episode with his Blu-ray review of Gangnam Zombie. 1. Follow Find Your Film on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 2. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Find Your Film 3. For more movie coverage go to findyourfi…

On Episode 171, we have two sets of interviews. Boudica: Queen of War hit theaters on October 27 and is available On Demand. Eric Holmes interviews writer/director Jesse V. Johnson. The movie reunites Johnson with Olga Kurylenko, who worked with him on White Elephant. YouTube version of interview is here. Eric also interviewed Navajo Police: Class …

An introduction to cryptography, internet security, and cryptocurrency, beginning with an overview of RSA cryptography and covering the use of public and private keys and their incorporation into the Transport Layer Security protocol used for secure internet communications. We then examine the key features of cryptocurrencies, including the blockch…

Episode 170 of Find Your Film features interviews with Deliver Us filmmakers Lee Roy Kunz and Cru Ennis and The Re-Education of Molly Singer director Andy Palmer. I am also giving away two Blu-rays of Creepy Crawly courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment. Giveaway ends October 8, 2023 at 3 pm pt. To enter simply complete one of two requirements: 1. J…

Episode 169 of Find Your Film features interviews with filmmakers Adam Sigal (Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose) and Brian Skiba (Dead Man's Hand). Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (10:12) - Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose trailer (12:28) - Interview with director Adam Sigal (28:56) - Dead Man's Hand trailer (31:27) - Interview with filmmaker B…

This episode features interviews for My Last Best Friend (Eric Roberts, director Filippo M. Prandi) and A Milliion Miles Away (Mark Ciardi, Campbell McInnes). I am also offering up a Bad City Blu-ray from Well Go USA Entertainment. To enter the Giveaway, subscribe to my Find Your Films YouTube Channel and email me at info@findyourfilms.com to confi…

On episode 167 of Find Your Film, Eric Holmes interviews Subway Cinema founder Goran Topalovic who talks about the new retrospecrtive Korean Cinema's Golden Decade; the 1960s.' Retrospective runs September 1-17 at Film at Lincoln Center. The series is co-presented by Subway Cinema in collaboration with the Korean Film Archive and the Korean Cultura…

A discussion of the metabolic pathways involved in breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids into simple components, extracting their energy, and building back up into more complex components needed for bodily function. We cover glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, lipolysis, beta oxidation, amino acid deamination, gluconeogenesis, fatty acid…

Filmmakers Gary Matoso and Cameron Zohoori talk about their new documentary Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat. The feature, which pays tribute to the nearly 700,000 volunteer firefighters across the country, is available on Digital platforms and is also screening domestically in select venues. For more information go to: https://oddhoursfilm.com/ Photo c…

On episode 165 of Find Your Film I interview Teenage Euthanasia creators Alyson Levy and Alissa Nutting. The second series debutes on Adult Swim July 26 (midnight) and is available on MAX the following day. Teenage Euthanasia centers on a sarcastic and loving family which includes Grandma Baba (Bebe Neuwirth), her grown children Trophy (Maria Bamfo…

A journey through the digestive system, beginning with the mouth and progressing through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, we consider the structure and function of all key components of the gastrointestinal tract and their roles in facilitating the metabolism of our food. We also discuss the contribution of accessory or…

Here is my interview with Roddy Boggawa, the filmmaker behind the documentary "Have You Got It Yet?" The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. The movie opens in NY Theaters July 14 and in Los Angeles July 21. For more info, go to Abramorama's website: https://www.abramorama.com/film/have-you-got-it-yet-syd-barrett 1. Follow Find Your Film on Twitte…

For this Find Your Film episode, I interview Sound of Freedom filmmaker/co-writer Alejandro Monteverde and Joy Ride actress Debbie Fan. Sound of Freedom info: https://www.angel.com/ Joy Ride info: https://www.joyride.movie/ Follow Debbie Fan on Instagram 1. Follow Find Your Film on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 2. Subscribe to our YouTube Chann…

Here are my interviews with Prisoner's Daughter director Catherine Hardwicke and actors Ernie Hudson and Christopher Convery. Feature hit theaters on June 30, 2023. For more information on this episode and the movie, check out my article on Find Your Film. Catherine Hardwicke and Christopher Convery talk about the Ending of Prisoner's Daughter. Tha…

For episode 161 my close friend Deandra Miranda and I talk about the new documentary Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy. Follow Deandra Miranda on Instagram (@dee_miranda). Eric Holmes interviews Here. Is. Better. director Jack Youngelson and producer Sian Edwards-Beal. For more info on the documentary, go to hereisbetter.…

Episode 160 of Find Your Film features interviews with Surrounded director Anthony Mandler and Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire filmmaker Trip Jennings. Surrounded, starring Letitia Wright, hits Digital everywhere on June 20, 2023. Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire is now available on TVOD/Digital. For more info: https://www.elementalfilm.com/ Details on …

Eric Holmes interviews Bone Cold filmmaker Billy Hanson and Americonned director Sean Claffey on Find Your Film Episode 159. Bruce Purkey recommends three movies: Influencer, Blood & Gold, and The Old Man The Movie. Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (7:06) - Find Your Film recommendations from Bruce Purkey (18:57)- Bone Cold filmmaker Billy Hanson (35:56)…

Episode 148 of Find Your Film features Eric Holmes interviewing Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story directors Christopher Griffiths and Gary Smart. Documentary hits Screambox and Digital on June 6. Holmes' interview starts at (15:13). Bruce Purkey interviews Trevite Willis, the founder and festival director of The Southern Fried…

An introduction to the conceptual and mathematical framework of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. We begin by considering the key insight of gravity as a geometric phenomenon, and how the curvature of spacetime by matter explains the equality of inertial and gravitational mass. We then discuss the mathematics of general relativity, including…

This Find Your Film episode features two timely events that are taking place this weekend. Filmmaker Tom Ryan's Return to the Theature of Terror hits Smodcastle Cinemas on April 22 at 1:30 pm pt. You can keep up to date with Tom's movies via his Facebook page (TheatreTerror) and/or his website. Programmer/writer Goran Topalovic talks about the Old …

If Joyland is playing in your local theater, go check it out. This award winning Pakistani feature, directed and co-penned by Saim Sadiq, is a compelling, uplifting, and ultimately uncompromising narrative. This was a 4:1 interview, so I placed timestamps so you can differentiate who said what. The talented actors in Joyland interviewed with Sadiq …

On Find Your Film episode 155, we have three sets of interviews. Eric Holmes interviews Smoking Causes Coughing director Quentin Dupieux and A Snow Day in Oakland actress Claudia Zevallos. I interview Josiah Cross, actor from A Thousand and One. Movie recommendations this episode include October Sky (Claudia Zevallos), S.O.B. (Quentin Dupieux), and…

An introduction to the scientific study of emotion, including a discussion of the difficulties in defining emotions, discrete and dimensional methods of classifying emotions, the functional and representational roles of emotions, and an overview of major psychological theories of emotion, including the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories. We also …

On the latest Find Your Film episode I interview Acidman director/co-writer Alex Lehmann and actor Thomas Haden Church. Lehmann talks about his appreciation for Francois Truffaut (The 400 Blows) in the interview. I asked Church about working with Walter Hill (one of my favorite filmmakers) on Broken Trail. Acidman hits theaters and On Demand March …