Best Dan Renfros Podcasts (2024)

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EPISODE 30: Cameron & BJ Arnett 45:14

1y ago45:14

45:14

Dan & Peggy are BACK!!! Join us for Dan & Peggy’s first "Life off Screen" in over a year. Hear why they needed to put their show on pause. Then they will be joined by our guests, a multi-talented couple, author, speaker, actor, director, producer Cameron Arnett and educator, producer, director, costumer, actor, producer BJ Arnett. Cameron has direc…

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Talking movies and Eschatology with Gary DeMar | Salty Cinema (Ep. 21) 1:06:25

2y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Author Gary DeMar talks about the history of Christian apprehension to Hollywood, why making movies based on the Bible is hard, how to think in a presuppositional way about film, and what he calls the "consummating" coming of Christ. Music: "Ten Million Thoughts" By Picnic Lightning

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Life Off Screen Episode 29 - New Year’s Celebration 2022 43:57

2+ y ago43:57

43:57

Want to bring in the New Year with a LAUGH?? Join us as we welcome in 2022 with 6 of our FUNNIEST friends! With us on Life Off Screen New Year’s Celebration 2022 are Comedian Tim & Heather Hawkins, Comedian Anita & John Renfroe and the co-authors of the Godwinks series Squire Rushnell & his wife, the talented, lady of a thousand voices Louise DuArt…

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EPISODE 28: Todd Komarnicki & Jane Bradbury, Part 2 24:30

2+ y ago24:30

24:30

What must it be like to write the words to be delivered by Tom Hanks, under the direction of Clint Eastwood? Find out on this episode of “Life Off Screen” as we continue our conversation with “Sully” screenwriter Todd Komarnicki and his wife actress, model Jane Bradbury. Todd is a producer, screenwriter, playwright and novelist, best known for the …

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Episode 27: Todd Komarnicki and Jane Bradbury, Part 1 REPOST 34:32

2+ y ago34:32

34:32

What are your favorite Christmas movies? Is “Elf” in your top 3? If it is you won’t want to miss this episode of “Life Off Screen.” Our guest is the producer of “Elf” Todd Komarnicki and his wife actress, model Jane Bradbury. Todd is a producer, screenwriter, playwright and novelist, best known for Sully with Tom Hanks, The Professor and the Madman…

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Life Off Screen Episode 26: John & Anita Renfroe 51:52

2+ y ago51:52

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Joining Dan & Peggy Rupple for “Life Off Screen” are John & Anita Renfroe. Anita first came to fame after her comic rendition of everything that a mother would typically say to her children in the course of a day, set to the William Tell Overture, entitled Momisms, went viral on YouTube. Anita has been featured as a comedy correspondent for Good Mo…

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Episode 25: Brian & Patty Bird (Repost) 40:31

2+ y ago40:31

40:31

Are you a “Heartie" fan of Hallmark’s hit series “When Calls the Heart”? Our guests on Life Off Screen are “When Calls the Heart” co-creator, exec. producer and writer Brian Bird and his wife Patty. Brian is a 30yr. veteran of television, known for "Touched By An Angel," "Step by Step,” “When Hope Calls” and many more hit TV series. His film credit…

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Episode 24: 2020 Highlights (Repost) 25:27

3y ago25:27

25:27

As a year unlike any other comes to a close, we take a moment to look back at highlights from “Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple.” Join us as we hear excerpts from past conversations with our entertainment industry friends about their “Life Off Screen.” Greetings by Dan and Peggy “1st Impressions” Nancy Stafford and Larry Myers Phil and Kathl…

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Life Off Screen EPISODE 23: Richie & Nancy Furay (Repost) 44:10

3y ago44:10

44:10

Join us for "Life off Screen" with our guests, co-founder of the legendary group "Buffalo Springfield" musician Richie Furay and his wife Nancy!’ Richie Furay is an American music legend and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He is celebrated for pioneering Country-Rock as a founding member of the legendary groups "Buffalo Springfield", “Poco", a…

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EPISODE 22: Todd Komarnicki & Jane Bradbury, Part 2 24:28

3y ago24:28

24:28

retssatsaM What must it be like to write the words to be delivered by Tom Hanks, under the direction of Clint Eastwood? Find out on this episode of “Life Off Screen” as we continue our conversation with “Sully” screenwriter Todd Komarnicki and his wife actress, model Jane Bradbury. Todd is a producer, screenwriter, playwright and novelist, best kno…

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EPISODE 21: Todd Komarnicki and Jane Bradbury, Part 1 34:32

3y ago34:32

34:32

What are your favorite Christmas movies? Is “Elf” in your top 3? If it is you won’t want to miss this episode of “Life Off Screen.” Our guest is the producer of “Elf” Todd Komarnicki and his wife actress, model Jane Bradbury. Todd is a producer, screenwriter, playwright and novelist, best known for Sully with Tom Hanks, The Professor and the Madman…

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Life Off Screen Episode 20 (Repost) with Kelvin and Edwina Findley Dickerson 37:04

3y ago37:04

37:04

“With everything we do, my prayer is that God will use us!” That’s the hope of actress Edwina Findley Dickerson, who, along with her husband Kelvin, were our guests on an earlier episode of “Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple.” Edwina is a highly accomplished actress of numerous films and TV series, such as HBO's” The Wire” and “Treme” Recentl…

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Life Off Screen Episode 19 (Repost) with Gary & Honnie Korngold 40:04

3y ago40:04

40:04

Meet Gary and Honnie Korngold. We’ll chat with Gary about being the grandson to iconic film composer and multiple Academy Award winner, Erich Korngold. With his father also in film production, Gary grew up around actors, musicians and directors and determined that wasn’t the life for him. But then found himself re-engaged in the film community once…

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Episode 18 - New Year’s 2021 Celebration - Part Two 23:05

3+ y ago23:05

23:05

“Tell us your most memorable encounter with a Celebrity.” That’s what we asked six of our past guests as we celebrated the New Year…”Life Off Screen” style! Join us for PART TWO as we welcome back three of our favorite couples to bring in the new year with hope and laughter! With us are actors & singers Amick & Cassie Byram, musician & author Larry…

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Life Off Screen Episode 17 - New Year’s 2021 Celebration - Part One 19:59

3+ y ago19:59

19:59

If 2020 was a movie, what would the title be? That’s the question we ask six of our past guests as we celebrate the New Year…”Life Off Screen” style! Join us as we welcome back three of our favorite couples to reflect on this past year and bring in the new year with hope and laughter! With us are actors & singers Amick & Cassie Byram, musician & au…

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Episode 16: 2020 Highlights 25:27

3+ y ago25:27

25:27

As a year unlike any other comes to a close, we take a moment to look back at highlights from “Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple.” Join us as we hear excerpts from past conversations with our entertainment industry friends about their “Life Off Screen.” Greetings by Dan and Peggy “1st Impressions” Nancy Stafford and Larry Myers Phil and Kathl…

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Episode 15: Cory & Vicki Edwards 37:36

3+ y ago37:36

37:36

Is the cult classic Hoodwinked! one of your family favorites? Well, even if you’ve never heard of this hilarious, animated retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, you won’t want to miss this episode of Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple. We sit down with director, screenwriter, actor, and comedian Cory and Vicki Edwards. Cory is an accomplished w…

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Episode 14: Phil & Kathleen Cooke 42:51

3+ y ago42:51

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There are few people better suited to share first hand, boots on the ground discoveries made in global media than authors, producers and media strategists, Phil and Kathleen Cooke. Hear how this powerhouse couple has managed to run a media company together for 30+ years on this episode of “Life Off Screen.” Phil and Kathleen co-founded The Cooke Me…

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Episode 13: SQuire Rushnell & Louise DuArt Part 2 24:05

3+ y ago24:05

24:05

Life Off Screen Episode 13 with SQuire Rushnell & Louise DuArt, Part 2 Are you a fan of the TV comedy classic The Carol Burnett Show? On this episode of “Life Off Screen” we continue our conversation with SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt. Louise shares how her hysterical celebrity impressions gave rise to a successful TV and touring career with two…

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Episode 12: SQuire Rushnell & Louise DuArt 24:34

3+ y ago24:34

24:34

Remember the iconic show Schoolhouse Rock featuring I'm Just a Bill and Conjunction Function? Meet SQuire Rushnell, the VP of ABC TV’s Children Programming that led the network to 75+ Emmy wins with this program and The ABC Afterschool Specials. Hear how he reconnected to his future wife, Louise DuArt; a cast member on The Krofft Super Show and wen…

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Episode 11: Tim and Heather Hawkins 47:30

3+ y ago47:30

47:30

Need a few laughs? You won’t want to miss beloved comedian Tim Hawkins and his wife Heather on this episode of “Life Off Screen.” As a comedian and performing artist,Tim Hawkins is best known for parodying popular songs such as Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel", Kansas's "Dust in the Wind", and "The Candy Man", along with stand-up material…

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Episode 10: Nancy Stafford & Larry Myers 33:09

3+ y ago33:09

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A well-known actress and a gifted musician who use their talents and notoriety to impact an emerging generation of artists, are our featured guests on “Life Off Screen.” Actress/author/producer Nancy Stafford is known to millions as Andy Griffith’s law partner on TV’s “Matlock,” was part of the epic ensemble cast of “St. Elsewhere,” as well as coun…

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Episode 9: Kelvin and Edwina Findley Dickerson 36:58

3+ y ago36:58

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“With everything we do, my prayer is that God will use us!” That’s the hope of actress Edwina Findley Dickerson, who, along with her husband Kelvin, are today’s guests on “Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple.” Kelvin is Co-founder and Executive Director of AbundantLifeU, a Los Angeles based non-profit whose mission is to teach financial literac…

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Episode 8: Brian & Patty Bird 39:41

3+ y ago39:41

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Are you a “Heartie" fan of Hallmark’s hit series “When Calls the Heart”? Our guests on Life Off Screen are “When Calls the Heart” co-creator, exec. producer and writer Brian Bird and his wife Patty. Brian is a 30yr. veteran of television, known for "Touched By An Angel," "Step by Step,” “When Hope Calls” and many more hit TV series. His film credit…

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Episode 7: Russ & Tori Taff 47:12

4y ago47:12

47:12

Six-time Grammy winning artist Russ Taff talks about his hidden lifelong struggles with alcoholism, childhood trauma and the crisis that led to his recovery. This profoundly moving story has his wife, Tori, engaged in a battle for her husband and their family’s life. The result is nothing short of miraculous…and possible for all. Legendary Christia…

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Episode 6: Mark & Sharon Fincannon 36:22

4y ago36:22

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Mark is an Emmy Award winning Casting Agent, having worked on casting for “Ray” “Blindside" and "Miracles From Heaven." Mark’s casting agent career launched big with doing 23 features in 3 years earning him an Emmy and continued work at the highest level today. Don’t miss Mark sharing his ultimate career moment with Jaime Foxx on the casting of the…

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Episode 5: Amick & Cassie Byram 28:38

4y ago28:38

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The talent between this couple is staggering! Hear how they prayerfully balanced a demanding career alongside their marriage and family’s needs while creating space for their talents to soar. Amick has sung in over 100 films, including The Prince of Egypt, Shrek, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and many more. He has acted in numerous p…

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Episode 4: Richie and Nancy Furay 43:32

4y ago43:32

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Richie Furay is an American music legend and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He is celebrated for pioneering Country-Rock as a founding member of the legendary groups Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and the Souther-Hillman-Furay band. Richie is also a pastor in Colorado. Hear the steps through his musical journey that shaped the soundtrack to so ma…

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Episode 3: Darren & Krista Moorman 32:07

4y ago32:07

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Producer Darren Moorman and his wife Krista lead an extraordinary life on film locations around the world, intentionally “creating family” on the set of every film they produce. Hear how a “Jerry Maguire moment” shaped a conviction and course that now guides every project done by their production company, Reserve Entertainment. Darren has worked al…

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Episode 2: Eric and Keri Close 47:11

4y ago47:11

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Eric isn’t your typical actor and, in this interview, you’ll see what sets him and his wife Keri apart as people who are so intentional on loving well. Eric Close has had a hugely successful career as an actor with notable roles on such hit TV series such as NASHVILLE, SUITS, and his starring role for almost a decade on the critically acclaimed CBS…

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Episode 1: Gary and Honnie Korngold 39:46

4y ago39:46

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Meet Gary and Honnie Korngold. We’ll chat with Gary about being the grandson to iconic film composer and multiple Academy Award winner, Erich Korngold. With his father also in film production, Gary grew up around actors, musicians and directors and determined that wasn’t the life for him. But then found himself re-engaged in the film community once…

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"Hard Faith" Films with Director Spencer T. Folmar | Salty Cinema (Ep. 20) 52:21

4+ y ago52:21

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Director Spencer T. Folmar talks about his latest film "Shooting Heroin", how he made his theatrical debut with "Generational Sins", the genesis of the "hard faith" genre, and his vision for the future of gritty films from a Christian perspective. Music: "Ten Million Thoughts" By Picnic Lightning

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Life-changing Movies with Gabriel Renfro | Salty Cinema (Ep. 19) 53:23

5y ago53:23

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Jacob and his friend and fellow filmmaker Gabriel Renfro discuss the movies that for one reason or another have had a lasting impact on them, what Gabriel learned studying film at USC, why movies are seemingly losing their life-changing power, and how "Catch Me If You Can" beautifully displays the Gospel. Movies discussed include "The Act Of Killin…

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Cinematographer Chris Warren | Salty Cinema (Ep. 18) 53:50

5y ago53:50

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Jacob talks to his friend, cinematographer Chris Warren, about balancing the creative and technical aspects of photography, why Roger Deakins is so good, working for Marvel Entertainment, "Searching" and the future of found-footage films, and what makes the cinematography of certain films stand out. https://www.chriswarrendp.com/ Music: "Ten Millio…

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Documentary Filmmaker Dan Parris | Salty Cinema (Ep. 17) 59:22

5y ago59:22

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Documentary filmmaker Dan Parris talks about making his latest film "Show Me Democracy", balancing video work that pays the bills with more artistic ventures, finding his way into making documentaries, and how he almost died doing what he loves. www.showmedemocracy.com www.speakupproductions.com Music: "Ten Million Thoughts" By Picnic Lightning…

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Actor Bobo Chang | Salty Cinema (Ep. 16) 59:37

5y ago59:37

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Jacob talks to his friend, actor Bobo Chang, about the trials and tribulations of making a living as an actor in Hollywood, what it was like to do a scene opposite Larry David and Lin-Manuel Miranda on "Curb Your Enthusiasm", trends among actors turned directors, and his favorite moments being an extra in various films. https://robertjchang.wixsite…

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"Hugo" Visual Effects Artist Mitch Gonzalez | Salty Cinema (Ep. 15) 1:42:17

5y ago1:42:17

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"Hugo" visual effects artist Mitch Gonzalez talks about current trends in animation and CGI, how his childhood interest in acting influenced his career, working on big-budget films like "Fast Five", "Chronicle" and "Pan", his experience studying at Ringling College, and the astounding creation sequence in "Noah" that he worked on with Ari Handel. h…

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2019 Oscar Picks with Alex Carpenter | Salty Cinema (Ep. 14) 1:03:35

5y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Will Spike Lee finally win his Oscar? Can anyone beat "Roma"? How big of a night will "Black Panther" have? Will "A Star is Born" get any love? Jacob and his good friend, author, screenwriter, and educator Alex Carpenter make their predictions for the 91st Academy Awards. No category is left out of this telecast as they run down the full list of no…

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"Momentum Generation" Directors Jeff & Michael Zimbalist | Salty Cinema (Ep. 13) 1:08:28

5y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

"Momentum Generation" directors Jeff & Michael Zimbalist talk about making three feature documentaries at the same time, the impact that critic reviews and focus groups have on their work, transitioning to narrative filmmaking with "Pelé", and their approach to story structure. Nossa Chape Give Us This Day Momentum Generation Remastered All Rise Fi…

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Top 10 Films of 2018 with Author and Film Critic Brett McCracken | Salty Cinema (Ep. 12) 1:22:53

5y ago1:22:53

1:22:53

Jacob discusses the top 10 films of 2018 with author and film critic Brett McCracken. Before getting into their picks Brett talks about working as a senior editor at The Gospel Coalition, his undying love for Terrence Malick, and a few films he loved from last year that didn't quite make the cut. The Gospel Coalition www.brettmccracken.com Music: "…

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Jacob Kindberg Interviewed on Coffee + People Podcast | Salty Cinema (Ep. 11) 1:07:17

5+ y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Filmmaker Jacob Kindberg returns with the first episode of Salty Cinema in over a year! He explains his absence and his plans for changes to the show. Jacob's cousin Ketch Smith then interviews Jacob on his "Coffee + People Podcast" and Jacob talks about his editing and directing history. Coffee + People Podcast www.jacobkindberg.com www.freeversef…

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"Last Days in the Desert" Executive Producer Erik Lokkesmoe | Salty Cinema (Ep. 10) 55:36

6+ y ago55:36

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"Last Days in the Desert" executive producer Erik Lokkesmoe talks about the death of mid-budget movies, the importance of brand building, how he transitioned from a career in politics to marketing films, and why timeless art should come from the Church. Aspiration Entertainment Music: "Ten Million Thoughts" By Picnic Lightning…

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"Is Genesis History?" Director Thomas Purifoy, Jr. | Salty Cinema (Ep. 9) 1:15:48

6+ y ago1:15:48

1:15:48

"Is Genesis History?" director, Thomas Purifoy Jr. talks about making his polarizing documentary, how he found success releasing the film as a one-night only Fathom event in theaters across the country, the false dichotomy between science and faith, and what the Bible teaches us about good storytelling. https://isgenesishistory.com/ https://compass…

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Funny or Die, Commercial Director Tim K | Salty Cinema (Ep. 8) 52:35

7y ago52:35

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Director Tim K talks about how he climbed the ladder from lowly production assistant to big budget commercial director, what it was like working at Funny Or Die during it's infancy, the panic attack he had directing his first super bowl spot, and being inspired by Jonathan Glazer. https://bullittbranded.com/talent/tim-k/ https://www.instagram.com/t…

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Vox.com Film Critic Alissa Wilkinson | Salty Cinema (Ep. 7) 1:03:15

7y ago1:03:15

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Vox.com film critic Alissa Wilkinson talks about her favorite film of the year so far, "Get Out", how she found her way into writing about movies for a living, why she thinks the best films about faith are usually made by filmmakers who have none, and the future of film criticism. https://www.vox.com/authors/alissa-wilkinson Music: "Ten Million Tho…

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"Blue Like Jazz" Director Steve Taylor | Salty Cinema (Ep. 6) 1:13:33

7y ago1:13:33

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Director, musician, and record producer Steve Taylor talks about the Nashville film scene, producing one of the biggest songs of the 90's, the trials and tribulations of directing Blue Like Jazz, and the viability of Christian satire. https://twitter.com/theperfectfoil?lang=en Music: "Ten Million Thoughts" By Picnic Lightning…

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"Sully" Writer and "Elf" Producer Todd Komarnicki | Salty Cinema (Ep. 5) 54:06

7y ago54:06

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"Sully" screenwriter Todd Komarnicki talks about working with Clint Eastwood, his daily writing habits, producing the Christmas classic "Elf", and what kind of movies Jesus would like. http://www.guywalks.com/ Music: "Ten Million Thoughts" By Picnic Lightning

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"Lee Daniel's The Butler" Producer David Jacobson | Salty Cinema (Ep. 4) 1:07:56

7y ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Producer, David Jacobson talks about helping Kanye West pull off his historic Yeezy Season 3 Madison Square Garden show, what he learned working for his mentor, Laura Ziskin, getting Lee Daniel's The Butler made, and starting his new production company, Required Reading. http://required-reading.co/about-rr/ Music: "Ten Million Thoughts" By Picnic L…

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"Rectify" Writer/Director Scott Teems | Salty Cinema (Ep. 3) 1:10:34

7+ y ago1:10:34

1:10:34

"Rectify" writer/director Scott Teems talks about following, and breaking, the "rules" of screenwriting, making his Independent Spirit Award nominated first feature "That Evening Sun", what it's like to be a part of one of the best TV shows of all time, and why Christians sometimes struggle to make good art.…

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"Reagan" Producer Mark Joseph | Salty Cinema (Ep. 2) 1:14:21

7+ y ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Producer, author, and film marketing specialist, Mark Joseph talks about what he learned working with Mel Gibson on Passion of the Christ, marketing films to Christian audiences, his Reagan biopic, and why "faith-based" shouldn't be a genre. http://mjmgroup.com/ http://reaganfilm.com/team/ Music: "Ten Million Thoughts" By Picnic Lightning…

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