Best Damien Alexander Podcasts (2024)

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GOODRICH: Michael Keaton's Return to Family Comedy 58:40

7h ago58:40

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Writer/director Hallie Meyers-Shyer reflects on the creation of Goodrich, set to release this Friday, October 18th. In this episode, she delves into the emotional and personal stories that inspired this heartwarming tale of a complex father-daughter relationship. Hallie discusses the casting process and how the legendary Michael Keaton, known for h…

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THE FLORIDA PROJECT: Sean Baker’s Exploration of Childhood Innocence in the Shadows of a Disney World " 1:01:00

7h ago1:01:00

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Producer Alex Saks walks us through the making of The Florida Project, revealing the countless unexpected twists that shaped its creation. Reflecting on her collaboration with director Sean Baker, Alex discusses how her unwavering trust in his vision brought this powerful story to life. From the chaos of helicopter interruptions to a lice outbreak …

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Learning to Hear the Voice of God | Supernatural Leadership | Pastor Dean Deguara 40:39

1d ago40:39

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By Real Life Church

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CONTAGION: How a Movie Predicted a Real-World Pandemic 1:09:11

7d ago1:09:11

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Screenwriter/Director/Producer Scott Z. Burns takes us behind the scenes of the gripping disaster film Contagion, revealing its chilling relevance during the global pandemic. In this episode, Burns reflects on his initial brainstorm with visionary director Steven Soderbergh, sharing how his father’s fascination with pandemics sparked the film’s hau…

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Spiritual and Practical Leadership | Supernatural Leadership | Pastor Bret Allen 41:18

8d ago41:18

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By Real Life Church

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RAY: Jamie Foxx’s Electrifying Transformation into Ray Charles 1:15:38

19d ago1:15:38

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Producer/Director Taylor Hackford shares his captivating journey of bringing the legendary Ray Charles to life on screen. From his pivotal meeting with Ray Charles Jr. to the critical casting of Jamie Foxx, Hackford shares untold stories of the creative process, the challenges of capturing Ray’s essence, and the dedication of a diverse team determi…

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Humility: Heaven's Antidote | Supernatural Leadership | Pastor Dean Deguara 35:23

18d ago35:23

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By Real Life Church

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WHIPLASH: Damien Chazelle’s Intense Ode to Jazz and the Price of Perfection 54:25

1M ago54:25

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Producer Helen Estabrook reflects on the making of Whiplash, Damien Chazelle’s intense, Oscar-winning drama, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Estabrook shares behind-the-scenes insights, including the film's production challenges, its journey from short to feature, and the creative collaboration that brought the film's powerful performances a…

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Accessing the Supernatural | Supernatural Leadership | Pastor Dean Deguara 50:03

25d ago50:03

50:03

By Real Life Church

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GARDEN STATE: How Pam Abdy Relied on Her Roots to Make this Indie Gem 49:45

28d ago49:45

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Producer Pam Abdy takes us behind the scenes of the 2004 indie hit GARDEN STATE and recounts the trials and triumphs of the production. From the challenges of working with a first-time director, the creative risks that paid off, to the soundtrack—curated by Braff himself—that became a defining element of the movie and helped capture the essence of …

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Understanding the Supernatural | Supernatural Leadership | Pastor Dean Deguara 42:39

1M ago42:39

42:39

By Real Life Church

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Hollywood Gold Fall 2024 Movie Preview 1:08:50

1M ago1:08:50

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Listen to the Stay Gold team talk about all the hottest releases due out this fall including Joker 2, Gladiator 2, and of course, Goodrich! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The DNA of a Supernatural Leader | Supernatural Leadership | Pastor James Alexander 47:09

1M ago47:09

47:09

By Real Life Church

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North Cap Sectional Gathering | August 2024 | Pastors Scott and Karen Hagan 52:48

1M ago52:48

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By Real Life Church

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PITCH PERFECT: How Elizabeth Banks + Max Handelman Produced One of Universal’s Biggest Franchises 1:02:38

1M ago1:02:38

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Producers Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman recount the making of their global hit PITCH PERFECT. The success of this film launched a franchise and made Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson household names. The concept wasn't an easy sell, so they used pitch pipes and performed songs during studio pitches. They knew they struck gold when Harvey Weinstein…

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Leading Under an Open Heaven | Supernatural Leadership | Pastor Damien Giacchino 49:18

2M ago49:18

49:18

By Real Life Church

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SCREAM: Staring Down the Weinstein Brothers and Wes Craven’s Return to Horror 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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During the production of Scream, producer Cathy Konrad received a late night call with a creepy voice saying, "Do you like scary movies?" Thankfully, it was just the film's director, legendary horror filmmaker Wes Craven, calling to discuss what to do about the Weinsteins being unhappy with the mask and the footage. Despite the studio roadblocks, S…

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Live Like Heaven | Heaven on Earth | Pastor Dean Deguara 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

By Real Life Church

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ELECTION: Reese Witherspoon Goes Method and Alexander Payne’s Near Straight-to-Video Release 58:46

2M ago58:46

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Election, the brilliantly subversive film about an ambitious high school student's run for class president, launched director Alexander Payne's career. Producers Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa believed in Alex from the time they saw his UCLA short film, but the studio took some more convincing before he was hired. Albert and Ron take us inside the str…

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THE PRINCESS DIARIES: Discovering Anne Hathaway and the Resurgence of Julie Andrews 58:25

2M ago58:25

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Producer Debra Martin Chase has worked with some of the greatest talents of our time, including Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. In this episode, Debra talks about how her second career as a film producer began with the timeless classic The Princess Diaries. She explains how this special film inspired Julie Andrews' return to film after a 10 …

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MEMENTO: Christopher Nolan’s Breakout and Brad Pitt's Big Regret 44:19

2M ago44:19

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In this episode, legendary producer Jennifer Todd recalls the production of one of the most ambitious independent films of all time - Christopher Nolan’s Memento. The film that launched the career of one of the most successful and innovative directors of our time struggled to find both buyers and an audience, but Nolan’s vision and perseverance pre…

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A Divine Invitation The Book of James | The Genuine Church | Pastor Dean Deguara 46:47

3M ago46:47

46:47

By Real Life Church

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AMERICAN BEAUTY: When Steven Spielberg Became a Fanboy 1:01:07

3M ago1:01:07

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Producers Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks recount the fateful moment that Steven Spielberg walked out of his office at the exact right time to seal the deal with American Beauty writer Alan Ball. Taking a chance on theater director Sam Mendes who had never directed a feature film, they brought together a stellar cast and made a film that went on to win 5…

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Integrity Killers The Book of James | The Genuine Church | Pastor Dean Deguara 48:45

3M ago48:45

48:45

By Real Life Church

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ETERNAL SUNSHINE: How Innovative Camera Work and a Bold Jim Carrey Performance Made Movie Magic 57:39

3M ago57:39

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This episode is brought to you by Arc Studio. Screenwriters, write your next script with Arc Studio—the collaboration-friendly screenwriting app with a distraction-free interface that helps you get in the writing zone and stay there. Arc Studio offers a completely free plan, or to take advantage of its full suite of powerful tools you can get $30 o…

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The Book of James How to Tame Your Tongue | The Genuine Church | Pastor Dean Deguara 48:16

3M ago48:16

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By Real Life Church

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BULL DURHAM: Baseball, Shots with Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon’s Tube Dress 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

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Filmmaker Ron Shelton discusses how his experience as a minor league baseball player inspired him to make one of the most authentic sports films of all time. Star Kevin Costner was an early believer in the film and helped secure a studio deal against all odds, while the biggest casting challenge was solved by Susan Sarandon herself with a bold move…

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The Book of James Carry the Light | The Genuine Church | Guest Pastor Art Evans 41:01

3M ago41:01

41:01

By Real Life Church

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From The Plot Thickens: Decoding John Ford 50:10

4M ago50:10

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We’re sharing a bonus episode of Ben Mankiewicz’s other podcast, The Plot Thickens. The new season of The Plot Thickens is all about John Ford, the most influential filmmaker of the last hundred years. In this episode, we’re exploring Ford’s early days, when he rose to fame by being one of the most reckless, independent directors in Hollywood. You …

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THELMA & LOUISE: Callie Khouri’s Feminist Fever Dream and the Movie Ridley Scott Almost Didn’t Direct 1:01:05

4M ago1:01:05

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Producer and writer Callie Khouri takes us on the journey from script to screen of the beloved film Thelma and Louise. Equal parts inspiration (the story in its entirety just popped into her head one day), great timing (Ridley Scott was suddenly available to direct), and integrity (Callie refused to change the ending regardless of studio notes), th…

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The Book of James Genuine Evidence | The Genuine Church | Pastor Dean Deguara 51:10

4M ago51:10

51:10

By Real Life Church

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SECRETARY: How Maggie Gyllenhaal's Debut Shocked Sundance 54:41

4M ago54:41

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Director Steven Shainberg recalls the making of 2002's SECRETARY, a daring film that centers around a BDSM relationship between a lawyer and his new secretary. Inspired by the great filmmakers Jane Campion and Mike Lee, Steven decided to turn his short film into a feature, but knew it would be a challenge to get it made. Many of the executives and …

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The Book of James Verified Faith | The Genuine Church | Pastor Dean Deguara 47:37

4M ago47:37

47:37

By Real Life Church

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HARRIET: How Cynthia Erivo Helped Make a Superhero Origin Story for Harriet Tubman 51:59

4M ago51:59

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For the first time on the podcast, host Daniela Taplin Lundberg talks to her right-hand woman Becca Cammarata to discuss their own trials and tribulations when producing the historical biopic HARRIET. From the stress of pivoting from a indie film to convincing a studio to come on board to taking a risk on casting relatively unknown Cynthia Erivo, t…

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The Revelation of the Father | Guest Pastor Greg Simas 44:43

4M ago44:43

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By Real Life Church

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THE OUTSIDERS: Francis Ford Coppola Gets His Groove Back 39:23

4M ago39:23

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S.E. Hinton's classic book The Outsiders has influenced an entire generation of young people, and has inspired artists to create various adaptations. The most well-known of these is Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film starring Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, and Diane Lane. In this episode, producer …

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Take Note | The Genuine Church | Pastor James Alexander 45:53

4M ago45:53

45:53

By Real Life Church

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: How John Travolta Learned to Disco 55:38

4M ago55:38

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Producer Kevin McCormick recalls the making of 1977's generation-defining SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER. Based on a New York Magazine article about working class Italian Americans in Bay Ridge who let off steam by dancing at the local disco, the film became iconic for its bestselling soundtrack, courtesy of the BeeGees, and its incredible dance scenes. It a…

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A Journey through the Book of James | The Genuine Church | Pastor Dean Deguara 42:35

5M ago42:35

42:35

By Real Life Church

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I, TONYA: How Margot Robbie Learned to Skate While Allison Janney Needed an Oxygen Tank 53:56

5M ago53:56

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Producer Bryan Unkeless recounts the making of 2017's smash I, TONYA. The script, floating around the industry as a spec, was about the incredible life and rise to fame of professional skater Tonya Harding, focusing on the events surrounding the attack on Nancy Kerrigan at the 1994 National Figure Skating Championships. Bryan knew it could be somet…

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Mastering the Mundane | Generation to Generatin | Pastor Isaiah Sanchez 43:48

5M ago43:48

43:48

By Real Life Church

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THE PROPOSAL: How Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock’s Surprising Chemistry Reinvigorated the RomCom Genre 49:32

5M ago49:32

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Producer Todd Lieberman joins Hollywood Gold to discuss 2009’s romantic comedy classic THE PROPOSAL. Having been a huge fan of romcoms and an admirer of Sandra Bullock’s versatility as an actor, the prospect of Bullock returning to the genre was incredibly exciting to Todd. A match made in comedy heaven was made when a young Ryan Reynolds joined th…

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The Gift of Pentecost | Generation to Generation | Guest Speaker Dr. Allen Tennison 47:12

5M ago47:12

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By Real Life Church

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Summer Movie Preview Presented by Kalshi 45:46

5M ago45:46

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Daniela, Vanessa and Rachel go over what are sure to be some of the biggest movies of the summer including Furiosa, Inside Out 2, and Kinds of Kindness. What movies will be box office successes? We make our best guesses, and thanks to Kalshi you can get in on the action as well. Place your first bet now by going to Kalshi.com/hollywoodgold Hosted o…

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GIRL, INTERRUPTED: How Winona Ryder's Passion Led to Angelina Jolie's Oscar 57:42

5M ago57:42

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Producer Cathy Konrad returns to Hollywood Gold to discuss the making of 1999's GIRL, INTERRUPTED. The film's champion from the start was star Winona Ryder, who had read Susanna Kaysen's memoir about her time in a mental institution, and was compelled to translate it to the screen. Not only was the film unique in the female-led team that was leadin…

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The Return of Sacrifice | Generation to Generation | Pastor Jessie Armstrong 45:01

5M ago45:01

45:01

By Real Life Church

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THE IDEA OF YOU: How Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway Created a New Kind of Romantic Comedy 41:31

5M ago41:31

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Writer/Director/Producer Michael Showalter recounts the journey of this year's romance THE IDEA OF YOU, recently released on Amazon and making waves for its grounded but fantastical portrayal of a 40 year old woman embarking on a whirlwind romance with a 24 year old pop star (Nicholas Galitzine). Showalter was a huge fan of both Anne Hathaway and r…

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Vision Sunday | Generation to Generation | Pastor Dean Deguara 51:01

6M ago51:01

51:01

By Real Life Church

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CHALLENGERS: How Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist Make Tennis Sexy in Luca Guadagino's Unabashed Film 51:33

6M ago51:33

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[WARNING: This content contains spoilers] When Producer Rachel O'Connor first read the script for CHALLENGERS, she was immediately intrigued. The character of Tashi, brought to life brilliantly by Zendaya, captivated her attention, as did a movie set in the world of tennis with an unabashedly sexy subplot. Once she got the writer on board with the …