Episode 471 Actor Damon Herriman. Damon Herriman is supremely talented actor known for his iconic portrayals of Charles Manson in both "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "Mindhunter". He is also known for his Portrayal of "Dewey" in "Justified". Damon's most recent work "The Bikeriders" is one of the best movies of 2024. Damon and I talk about bei…

Episode 470 Cinematographer. M. David Mullen. Three time Emmy winning Cinematographer David Mullen stops by @mondaymorningcritic to talk about his career, projects and his journey. M. DAVID MULLEN, ASC studied filmmaking and cinematography at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where he received his Master’s Degree. Since then, he has p…

Episode 469 "Sugar" Cinematographer: Richard Rutkowski. An active cinematographer whose work encompasses indie features, documentary, commercials, and major streaming productions, Richard is based in New York and also works extensively overseas. His photography on the first seasons of FX’s Cold War spy drama The Americans drew widespread critical a…

Episode 468. "A Tribe Called Quest" Ali Shaheed Muhammad. DJ/Producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad is a hip-hop icon. As one-third of legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, his influence and impact on the musical landscape is still felt today. In April of 2024, "A Tribe Called Quest" was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The soft-spoken …

Episode 467 "Sweet Tooth" Actors: Christian Convery and Nonso Anozie. Christian Convery (Gus) joins me for a second time and Nonso Anozie also (Thomas) joins me to talk about the third and final Season of Sweet Tooth. They talk about what they will miss in the final season, the influence they've had on each other and Nonso's mentorship throughout t…

Episode 466. "Billy the Kid" Actor: Tom Blyth. In a recent interview, I had the chance to speak to the very talented Tom Blyth. Tom and I talk "Billy the Kid", Tom and Billy both having UK roots, Billy the Kid is much deeper than meets the eye, how Tom would end the show and the temptation for a Shawshank Redemption ending. Tom Keir Blyth is an Eng…

Episode 465. "Mindhunter" Composer: Jason Hill. Jason Hill is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for himself as an award-winning film composer, platinum-selling recording artist, record producer and mixer. Hill’s upcoming projects include; Apple TV+'s drama series Dark Matter, which premieres May 8th; and season 4 of Showtime’s Couples The…

Episode 464 "Land of Bad" | "Thanksgiving" | Composer: Brandon Roberts. Composer Brandon Roberts joins me to talk about his work, (Thanksgiving, Land of Bad) Thomas Newman, composing music, John Williams, Awards and so much more. Emmy Award winning composer Brandon Roberts’ music can be heard all over the scoring world today. From the Academy Award…

Episode 463. "You Can't Run Forever" Actor: Isabelle Anaya. Isabelle Anaya stops by to talk her newest movie "You Can't Run Forever." She stars along side Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons. Isabelle plays Miranda. Miranda, a young woman already suffering from acute anxiety due to a past tragedy, faces a new terror when a serial killer chooses her a…

Episode 462 "Heat" | "The Last of the Mohicans" | "Manhunter" Cinematographer: Dante Spinotti. Dante Spinotti was born in Tolmezzo, Udine, in the northeastern Italian Region of Friuli. He began his career at RAI (Italian TV), before that he spent lot of time in Kenia as cinematographer for his uncle. In 1985, producer Dino De Laurentiis offered him…

Episode 461. "Joker" | "The Dark Knight Rises" | "The Long Game" Actor: Brett Cullen. You can currently find Brett Cullen in "The Long Game". In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert. Brett is simply…

Episode 460. "Warrior" Actor: Chelsea Muirhead. Chelsea Muir portrays Yan Mi in the Max Original "Warrior". Chelsea was so much fun to speak with. She's refreshingly honest, funny, kind and a wonderful actor to boot. Chelsea Muirhead is a Filipino-Scottish actor from Toronto. After discovering her love of acting in high school, performing as Columb…

Episode 459. The Gentleman, The Covenant and Wrath of Man. Composer: Chris Benstead. Chris Benstead and Guy Ritchie have made one hell of a team the last few years. Academy and BAFTA award winner Chris Benstead, is a British composer with a distinct and captivating voice. His remarkable career spans a multitude of noteworthy projects. Collaborating…

Episode 458. "PIG" Actor: David Knell. David can be seen as Chef Derek Finway in "Pig," opposite Nicolas Cage, answering the question, "Who has my pig?" Best known for his roles as a goofy, callow youth in films like Spring Break, Splash, Total Recall, and Turner and Hooch, David is a veteran in the industry with a career that spans over four decad…

Episode 457 "American Rust" Showrunners: Dan Futterman and Adam Rapp. Dan Futterman is a two time Academy Award nominated writer. Having been nominated in 2006 for #capote and again in 2015 for #foxcatcher As an actor he has appeared along side #robinwilliams in #thebirdcage and #angelinajolie as Daniel Pearl in "A Might Heart" Adam Rapp is an exce…

Episode 456. Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney. "American Rust" Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney stop by to talk about the gritty, intense world of "American Rust" (Prime Video). I think Maura Tierney offered me a job as a writer on "American Rust" for Season 3. I might take her up on it. Maura also talks about her work in The Iron Claw, Jeff touches on…

Episode 455. Toy Story 3 Actor: Emily Ricks. Emily and I talk about the impact of Toy Story 3, Playing Bonnie, Why Toy Story 3 hits hard and so much more. Get ready to dive into the magical world of Disney with actress Emily Ricks in this exclusive interview discussing Toy Story 3! 🌟 Watch as she reveals her passion for acting, unforgettable moment…

Episode 454. "5lbs of Pressure" Director: Phil Allocco. Filmmaker Phil Allocco is a feature film and commercial writer/director. His work has garnered over 60 awards and nominations. He was one of the short-listed directors picked by Steven Spielberg from a world-wide search of over 12,000 directors for his US TV series ‘On the Lot’ for FOX TV. His…

Taking a look at the 96th Academy Awards, Al Pacino having no time for nominees, Why is the Academy continuously forgetting people during In memoriam, Jimmy Kimmel's obsession with Donald Trump, Danny Devito, Arnold, John Cena, Lily Gladstone was completely ripped off, Why would anyone want to host an awards show, the biggest snubs in Oscar history…

Episode 453. "Cabrini" Actor: Patch Darragh. Cabrini, Succession, Sully, The Visit Patch Darragh joins me to talk about his career, his impressive filmography and his new release (March 8th) "Cabrini". Welcome, Patch Darragh! https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic #succession #juilliard #sully #angelstudios #movie #truestory #fyp #shorts #cabrini…

Episode 452. Father and Son: Mario and Mandela Van Peebles. Legend Mario Van Peebles joins me to talk about his newest film "Outlaw Posse", New Jack City, his father and legend Melvin Van Peebles. We also joined by Mario's son, Mandela who is a wonderful actor in his own right who co-stars with his dad in "Outlaw Posse" Mario talks about how #whoop…

Episode 451. Actor: John Carroll Lynch. John Carroll Lynch is simply put, one of the best actors on the planet. His work as Twisty the Clown in #americanhorrorstory #ahs #fargo #thefounder and my personal favorite as Eastman in #thewalkingdead #twd put him in a catagory not occupied by many. I love this man and his work has meant so much to me. I a…

Episode 450. "Stranger Things" Actor: Ted Chrest. Actor Ted Chrest joins me to talk "Stranger Things" and some of his other amazing credits. Ted is a United States Veteran (Air Force), Marshall University Graduate (BFA) and an LSU Graduate (MFA). Some of the things we discuss... 1. Filming Season 5 and did I guess a plot point? Vecna has plans for …

Episode 449. "Ordinary Angels" Director: Jon Gunn Director Jon Gunn (American Underdog, Jesus Revolution, I Still Believe, The Case for Christ) talks his newest project "Ordinary Angels" Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a rene…

Episode 448. "The Dynasty: The New England Patriots. Director Matt Hamachek. Matt Hamachek is a talented director who has also directed "Tiger" (2021). The Dynasty: New England Patriots takes us inside the franchise’s 20-year journey, from the unique chemistry that fueled six Super Bowl wins to the internal strife that sparked a turf war. Tom Brady…

Episode 447. Welcome Home, Franklin. Craig Schulz (Charles's Son) , Robb Armstrong and Raymond Persi. Sparked by the assassination of Martin Luther King, Franklin Armstrong was born in the Peanuts Universe on July 31, 1968. With the hope of promoting tolerance- Harriet Glickman a teacher contacted Peanuts creator Charles Schulz. The origin story fo…

Episode 446. "The Shawshank Redemption" Actor: Don McManus. Don and I talk Seinfeld (Duncan Meyer), Dexter, The Shawshank Redemption, Vice and his most recent film Joker: Folie à Deux. A veteran character actor on some of TV's most quirky series, Don McManus got his first recurring role playing Erick Reese Hillman, the first gay character to marry …

Episode 445 "Scambled" Actor, Director and Writer: Leah McKendrick. Leah McKendrick is a Latina American multi-hyphenate filmmaker and actress from San Francisco. Her directorial debut, SCRAMBLED, which she also wrote and stars in, premiered at SXSW 2023 and is based on Leah’s real journey through egg freezing and 30-something singledom. McKendrick…

Episode 444. "Ratatouille" Actor and Artist: Lou Romano. This was Lou Romano's first podcast interview. It was a fun interview filled with Disney, Pixar and movie making talk! Lou is a multi talented actor and artist who has a very impressive filmography. Lou Romano is an actor who has been in such iconic movies as Ratatouille (Linguini), Cars (Sno…

Episode 443. "Silent Night" and "Zero Zero Zero" Actor: Harold Torres. Harold comes back on the show (he was on in 2020) to talk Silent Night, Zero Zero Zero, his favorite movies, days where movies where hard to find, how he gets into the zone for roles and so much more. This hour interview went by very fast. I have never seen a human being so nice…

Episode 442. Actors: Wendell Pierce and Erika Woods. ***Correction. I reference an interview Wendell did with Michael K. Williams in 2021. The interview took place in 2014 and was reposted in 2021. Apologies for the error. Wendell and Erika stop by to talk "Power Book III: Raising Kanan. I asked Wendell about the late Michael K. Williams, working t…

Episode 441. "Fury", "End of Watch" and "The Beekeeper" Director: David Ayer. Writer and Director David Ayer has overcome some monumental adversity to become one of the best directors on the planet. David's father took his own life with a gun on Christmas Day when David was 4 years old, he bounced to over 12 different foster homes. He eventually en…

Episode 440. "Captain Marvel" Composer: Pinar Toprak. Pinar Toprak is a Turkish-American Emmy-nominated composer, conductor and performer, who specializes in creating thematic scores for everything from superhero sagas and blockbuster comedies to TV series and dramas. With her work on Captain Marvel and Fortnite, Pinar is the first female composer …

Episode 439. "I Am Burt Reynolds" Director: Adrian Buitenhuis. The "I Am Burt Reynolds" documentary drops on the CW, December 30th. Director Adrian Buitenhuis stops by to talk about Burt Reynolds. Burt Reynolds was a complicated man. We talk about what the term "The Last Movie Star" truly means, Burt's life, his family, Lonnie Anderson, his dominan…

Episode 438. "The Boys in the Boat" Actor: Thomas Elms. Actor Thomas Elms joins me to talk "The Boys in the Boat" 'The Boys in the Boat' tells the true story of the University of Washington's rowing team and their quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics. It is a compelling and inspiring tale of resilience, determination, and the power of teamwork at th…

Episode 437. "The Iron Claw" Actor: Kevin Anton. Kevin joins me to talk about his most recent role as #harleyrace in the upcoming wrestling drama "The Iron Claw". Kevin shares what it was like preparing for the role, playing an icon, the cast, what he learned about wrestling and why people are going to absolutely love this movie that is certainly a…

Episode 436. "The Iron Claw" Cinematographer: Matyas Ederly. Matyas joins to me to discuss shooting the highly anticipated "The Iron Claw" (Theater near you 12/22) starring #zacefron #jeremyallenwhite and an all-star cast. We talk about shooting the movie, his favorite moments, how impressive the cast was transforming themselves, what he learned ab…

Episode 435. "The Holdovers" Actor: Naheem Garcia. The Holdovers remains a Top 5 movie of 2023 for me. The Holdovers is a gorgeous movie that tells a beautiful story about sadness, relationships and finding redemption. It's an A+ cast and it is indeed a Christmas movie amongst many other things. I had a chance to speak with actor Naheem Garcia who …

Episode 434. "Reacher" Actors: Serinda Swan, Shaun Sipos and Maria Sten. Fun, informative conversation jammed inside of 4 minutes! I talk to Serinda about her role as Elizabeth Taylor in Devotion, We talk about how the three of them and Jack Reacher are like a modern day A-Team, the dedication it takes to take on a role as an actor and what factors…

Episode 433. "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" Actors: Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski. Actors Joe Tippett and Elisa Lasowski who play Monarch employees Tim and Duvall join me for a brief chat. We talk Monarch, If Tim and Duvall's relationship goes deeper than the work place, their rapport with each other and more. Fun conversation with two great actors…

Episode 342. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons and Ren Watabe. Anna, Kiersey and Ren join me to talk Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Talking Points: 1. Kiersey celebrates a birthday next week and I ask her if she like her character May, will be enjoying whiskey. 2. Anna talks Cate and everything her character has been through. (…

Episode 431. "Back to the Future II and III" Actor: Jeffrey Weissman. Jeffrey Weissman is a seasoned actor with some impressive credits under his belt. They include Back to Future II and III, Pale Rider and many more. Jeffrey's story in the Back to the Future franchise is interesting, complicated and fascinating. Crispin Glover who played George Mc…

Episode 430. "Frasier" Composers: Bruce and Jason Miller. Father and Son, Bruce and Jason Miller join me to talk Fraiser, Scoring and working with family. This was a really fun conversation. In the world of television, there are few themes as iconic as the jazzy, melodic tune of "Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs." This beloved theme song, which open…

Episode 429. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Composer. Leopold Ross. Leopold Ross is a very talented composer whose work includes the iconic The Book of Eli, Triple 9, Blackhat and the current #appletvplus hit show #monarchlegacyofmonsters We talk about his very talented brother Atticus Ross, the opportunity to score on his own, The power of the Book …

Episode 428. "Fingernails" Director" Christos Nikou. Anna (Buckley) and Ryan (White) have found true love. It’s been proven by a controversial new technology. There’s just one problem: Anna still isn’t sure. Then she takes a position at a love-testing institute, and meets Amir (Ahmed). “Fingernails” is the second feature and first English-language …

"DREDD" Composer: Paul Leonard-Morgan. Paul Leonard-Morgan has composed some pretty amazing scores- Limitless, The Tomorrow Man and the iconic and very original "DREDD" score. EMMY nominated, BAFTA winning and Ivor Novello nominated composer who has become one of the most sought-after tv & film composers in the US and UK, as well as taking the conc…

Episode 426. "Beacon 23" Executive Producer: Glen Mazzara. Glen Mazzara is an accomplished Showrunner and Producer. He was key in the early days of The Walking Dead. We discuss that and his new show on MGM+ "Beacon 23" an absolutely fun and binge worthy show. “BEACON 23” takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows Aster (Lena H…

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy. Episode 425. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Academy Award Nominee Scott Hamilton Kennedy discuss their new Documentary "Shot in the Arm". We discuss NASA, Covid, Neil's guilty pleasure science fiction movie, Neil's most emotional Science Fiction movie, my favorite NDT quote and so much more. I really enjoyed…

(Episode 424) "Lawman: Bass Reeves" Director: Damian Marcano. Director Damien Marcano directs the second half of the new hit Paramount+ series "Lawman: Bass Reeves" (Episodes 4-8). We talk all things Bass Reeves! Bass Reeves is the untold story of the most legendary lawman in the Old West, LAWMEN: BASS REEVES follows the journey of Reeves (Oyelowo)…

Episode 423. "Lawman: Bass Reeves" Creator, Writer, Showrunner and EP. Chad Feehan. Chad Feehan stops in to talk Lawman: Bass Reeves, the new show premieres November 5th on Paramount Plus. Bass Reeves is the untold story of the most legendary lawman in the Old West, LAWMEN: BASS REEVES follows the journey of Reeves (Oyelowo) and his rise from ensla…