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JoinTomatometer-approved, veteran film critic debbie lynn elias and a line-up of talented and informed guests as she goes BEHIND THE LENS and below the line with movie reviews and interviews with an in-depth look at the filmmaking process from producing to performance to production design, directing, cinematography, costuming, scoring, editing, scripting, casting and more.
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It's a fun week of crime and comedy, mystery and drama on BEHIND THE LENS as we take a look at two new films - THE CLEAN UP CREW with director JON KEEYES and CHARLIE TANGO with writer/director SIMON BOISVERT. First up, my exclusive interview with director JON KEEYES going in-depth into THE CLEAN UP CREW, a terrific crime comedy that boasts some inc…
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Text: Mark 8:1-26 Mark 8 begins with Jesus feeding another large crowd with only seven loaves of bread. Coming after the previous feeding of the 5,000 and the healing of the Syrophoenician woman’s daughter, this story is a continuation of showing that the power of God moves out in and among those in our world we are most likely to think are living …
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Text: Mark 7:24-37 Pastor Amanda Lawton continues our study of the gospel of Mark with two stories where Jesus heals those outside the Jewish faith. These stories challenge us as followers of Jesus to be boundary breakers and engage in the transformation of the marginalized so that those around us who are “outsiders” are welcomed to become insiders…
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An informative and fun show this week on #BTLRadioShow as we welcome director RJ COLLINS live discussing his new crime thriller CRESCENT CITY. Plus, my exclusive interview with composer BLAKE NEELY, Emmy nominee for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for MASTERS OF THE AIR. First, we’re going for gold, Emmy gold that is, thanks to composer BLAKE NE…
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Mark 7:1-23 When the Pharisees question Jesus about the practices of some of His disciples, He points out the ways in which their traditions are contrary to the commandments of God. Holiness is not a privatized concept about following earthly traditions or what we do or not do as individuals but instead is always about how we magnify God in our liv…
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And what a fun show we've got for you with this episode of #BTLRadioShow today with something for everyone thanks to the fabulous SIMON PHILLIPS and his new film THE MOUSE TRAP (MICKEY'S MOUSE TRAP) plus my exclusive interview with director NANETTE BURSTEIN talking her new documentary ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES. First up, get ready classic fi…
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It's an out-of-this-world full house on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guests: "Star Trek" franchise science advisor ERIN MACDONALD, PH.D. talking about SPACE CADET, STAR TREK: PRODIGY and astrophysics, and director JAY SILVERMAN talking about his beautiful new film CAMERA.By btlradioshow
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“Provisions of Grace” Text: John 6:24-35 Today’s sermon passage comes from shortly after John’s account of the feeding of the 5,000. Wanting more miracles to address more of their needs, a portion of the crowd asks Jesus what He is going to do for them next. Jesus responds to them by encouraging them to believe in Him to earn the bread of eternal l…
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Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 In today’s passage, Paul uses the still-recognizable illustration of running to win the prize in a race. What is the prize in this race of faith? The prize we are seeking to win is to be faithful barers of the Gospel to a world which still needs to hear who God is. The race we are running is not just for ourselves; we sh…
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It’s a jam-packed episode of BEHIND THE LENS as director JEFF CELENTANO joins us live talking about his new film BLACKWATER LANE, and you’ll also hear my exclusive interviews with ERIC ROBERTS talking LUMINA while GUY PEARCE talks about THE CONVERT. First up is my exclusive interview with the one and only ERIC ROBERTS talking about one of his new f…
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Text: Mark 6:30-56 Following last week’s scripture reading about Herod’s feast that resulted in the beheading of John the Baptist, we encounter the familiar story of another feast; Jesus feeding the five thousand. Recognizing that the crowd is “like sheep without a shepherd,” Jesus acts in a completely different way from Herod. Rather than seeking …
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Text: Mark 6:14-29 Today’s passage from Mark tells of the John the Baptists’ death at the hands of Herodius and the powers of the world. Mark does this to foreshadow Jesus’ death, who, like John the Baptist, spoke prophetically and was not welcomed by the powers of the world. Pastor Tim also expresses some thoughts regarding the current world event…
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We're showcasing a variety of films this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome BRIAN JOHNSON who discusses his new dystopian thriller POPULATION PURGE. Plus, my exclusive interview with ASIF AKBAR talking about his new thriller inspired by the West Mesa serial killer murders, BONEYARD, and you’ll hear my mini-review of Kevin Costner's epic masterwo…
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Text: Mark 6:1-13 Having just been rejected in His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus sends His disciples out two by two with a warning that they also may not always be welcomed. As we live out our faith, we may also encounter rejection but Jesus tells us to not let those moments linger; we are to continue being faithful to the purpose that God has for us…
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Text: Mark 5:21-43 Today’s passage from Mark has Jesus on a mission to visit the sick daughter of Jairus, a synagogue leader. Jesus’ trip is interrupted by a woman who touches His cloak without permission and is healed from a twelve-year illness. Despite the delay in arriving to Jairus’ home, Jesus is still able to raise Jairus’ daughter from the d…
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It's another full house this week on #BTLRadioShow as we welcome writer/director MEREDITH YINGER and writer/director/editor/author STEVE BALDERSON who returns for the fourth time! PLUS, thanks to Steve being late with his call-in to the live show, you get the added bonus of my exclusive interview with writer/director JOSH MARGOLIN. First up, Meredi…
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Mark 5:1-20 The story of Jesus healing the man with an unclean spirit reminds us that the grace of God follows us to wherever we’ve been cornered and offers help both now and forever more. This story is ours as well, and contains our mission; because God has loved us, we are not cast out from His love and grace but instead, we are sent out to tell …
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It’s a trifecta of festival films this week on #BTLRadioShow and all three are “MUST SEE FESTIVAL FILMS” with “Must Meet” Festival Filmmakers at the upcoming Dances With Films film festival in Hollywood – THE PICKUP written and directed by NICK ACOSTA, THE EXPOSED written and directed by XENIA LeBLANC, and TIM TRAVERS AND THE TIME TRAVELER’S PARADO…
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Text: 2 Corinthians 5:1-15 In today’s reading from 2 Corinthians, Paul talks about two different kinds of dwellings; the first is an “earthly tent” where we live in this world. The other is a dwelling built by God. While it can be read that this second home refers to God’s eternity, Paul’s expectation is that the home of God can be made real in the…
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We're heading into the great outdoors on this episode of #BTLRadioShow with films about self-discovery, friendship, and family as we talk about SUMMER CAMP with CASTILLE LANDON nd WILD EYED AND WICKED with GORDON FOXWOOD. First up is my exclusive interview with writer/director CASTILLE LANDON talking about the fun-filled comedic gem SUMMER CAMP whi…
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“Jesus, Prophet of Grace” Text: Mark 4:26-41 We continue studying the Gospel of Mark. This passage, which echoes the Old Testament prophets Ezekiel and Jonah, reveals the prophetic power of Jesus Christ. The fullness of God’s message has been found in Jesus Christ; he is the embodiment and the fulfillment of God’s prophecies. Whatever the world mig…
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Text: Mark 4:1-25 We return to our study of the gospel of Mark by hearing one of Jesus’ first parables – the parable of the sower. The sowing work is the spreading of God’s grace throughout the world. It is not limited to one particular area or just where we think it should be spread. Jesus has shown himself capable to overcome the powers of the wo…
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It's a full house on this episode of BEHIND THE LENS as we welcome two multi-hyphenate indie filmmakers, CHRISTOPHER SCHRACK and DANIEL YOON, who discuss their new films, FOR SALE and EAST BAY, respectively, not to mention wearing a multitude of filmmaking hats during a production.By btlradioshow
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“The Holy Spirit Brings Forgiveness” Text: Mark 3:20-35 Today is Pentecost, when the Church celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. While the traditional Pentecost scripture comes from the second chapter of Acts, since we have been going through the gospel of Mark this year, today’s reading comes from Mark. It is the second time in this gospel wher…
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A very extended BEHIND THE LENS this week thanks to special guests CHARLEY and VLAS PARLAPANIDES who joined us live for an hour discussing BLOOD OF ZEUS. Plus my exclusive interview with MASTERS OF THE AIR Supervising Stunt Coordinator LEE MORRISON, and we remember ROGER CORMAN.By btlradioshow
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“Counted Among the Disciples” Text: Mark 3:1-19 Following our “Why We Worship” series, we return to our study of the Gospel of Mark. In this passage, Jesus appoints His disciples. Mark describes them as having three purposes; “to be with him, and to be sent out to proclaim the message, and to have authority to cast out demons.” God continues to inv…
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It's a mixed bag this week on #BTLRadioShow thanks to director DANNY LEE talking about his new documentary WHO IS STAN SMITH? and our exclusive interview with VFX Supervisor MARCUS TAORMINA discussing REBEL MOON-PART 2: THE SCARGIVER. First up, take a listen as we dive into visual effects and my exclusive interview with VFX Supervisor MARCUS TAORMI…
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“Why We Worship: Communion” Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 We end our short series on “Why We Worship” by discussing Communion. In his letter to the church in Corinth, the Apostle Paul emphasizes the importantance of Communion and the need to take it with genuineness. We celebrate this sacrament each week in our service; it serves as the culmination …
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It's a mixed bag of creativity on this week's episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to writer/director/editor PATRICK MEANEY and costume designer MEGHAN KASPERLIK. First up, take a listen to my exclusive interview with PATRICK MEANEY discussing his latest film, the sweetly charming "integrated musical", THE BRINK OF. This is a film that will have you s…
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He's baaaaaack! That's right! Musician/singer/director/author FRANK MEYER joins me live for the entire hour! Fresh off his whirlwind tour with The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs in Spain and with more fun surprises in the offing, Frank is on hand to talk about it all. And talk about whirlwind! How about a short recap of some of my highlights from this past…
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Slow and steady wins the race with the films we'll be showcasing on this episode of #BTLRadioShow as we welcome writer/director DAMIAN HURLEY live to discuss his feature directorial debut of the slo-burn mystery STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Damian is a filmmaker to put on your radar now. Thoughtful, insightful, and skilled, Damian "sees" his vision and e…
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“Why We Worship: Scripture” Sermon Text: Acts 3 : 11-26 We continue our mini sermon series on the worship practices of our local congregation at the Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene. In today’s passage, Peter intentionally makes the point that the healing of a man unable to walk was not anything done in His own name, but in the name of Jesus. …
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“Why We Worship: Gifts of Praise & Prayer” Text: 1 Chronicles 16:23-34 Worship is the practice of drawing near to God. Today, we begin a short series called “Why We Worship,” where we talk about who we are at the Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene and why we worship the way we do. Everything in worship for us is meant to be expressive of our des…
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1 Peter 3:13-16, Deuteronomy 5:12-15 What do you think of when hearing that someone lives a “questionable lifestyle?” What if we are the ones who are called to live by this description? Guest preacher Pastor Kim Richardson joins us and asks these questions, using 1 Peter and the book of Deuteronomy to discover how living a life that puts God first …
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“Breaking New Ground” Text: Isaiah 43:14-21 Today, the church held its Annual Meeting, where we celebrated what God has done in our midst during the past year. Pastor Tim read for us encouraging words from the prophet Isaiah, saying that God’s promises for His people are promises for us too. When God says that He will make a new way in the wilderne…
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A mix-and-match episode of BEHIND THE LENS this week as writer/director/editor/actor RICHARD RYAN joins us talking about the espionage action thriller ART OF DECEPTION. Plus, my exclusive interview with director THEA SHARROCK discussing the most hilarious laugh-out-loud-funny film of 2024, the wickedly delicious WICKED LITTLE LETTERS.…
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Text: Mark 16:1-8 He is risen! On this Easter Sunday, we read the Gospel of Mark’s account of the resurrection of Jesus. The story of Easter is that God is pleased to raise one who is absolutely forgotten and rejected from the dead. This is our experience as well; no one is forsaken or forgotten. Each of us is invited into the resurrection story an…
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The Easterpalooza continues this week on BEHIND THE LENS as we are joined by producer/director/actor DIANE FOSTER and producer/writer/actor ALLISON LOBEL talking about their comedy-horror spectacular EASTER BLOODY EASTER. Plus, you'll her our exclusive interview with writer/director PHIL ALLOCCO discussing his new crime thriller 5LBS OF PRESSURE.…
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A wonderful fun-filled show this week on BEHIND THE LENS as I get to celebrate the remarkable work of two very talented longtime friends, writer/director DAVE BOYLE who talks about his new smash hit Netflix series HOUSE OF NINJAS while actor/producer KELLY GRANT joins me live discussing her new film, the hilarious (and bloody) horror comedy EASTER …
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“Still Breathing Life into Dust: Sabbath Work” Text: Mark 2:23-28 We continue our study of the second chapter of Mark by seeing how Jesus responds to the Pharisees questioning what they perceive to be His disciples breaking the sabbath rules. Jesus refers to an Old Testament story where David, acting on authority given to him, was able to feed thos…
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Fresh off the Kenergy of the 96th Academy Awards, I'm taking a look at some of the highs ("I'm Just Ken") and the lows (the In Memoriam segment) of the broadcast. Then we look ahead with some films that are part of the Oscars 2025 pack with my exclusive interviews with director MARK BRISTOL talking about ACCIDENTAL TEXAN while director JAMES HAWES …
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It's another taut and tense week on BEHIND THE LENS as writer/director/actor JEFF KNITE joins us live discussing his latest entry in the horror realm - THE OMICRON KILLER. Plus, my exclusive interview with the incredible BARRY PEPPER talking about his latest film BRING HIM TO ME and more!By btlradioshow
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“Still Breathing Life Into Dust: Living in the New” Text: Mark 2:18-22 We continue our Lenten series from the Gospel of Mark, where the Pharisees ask Jesus why His disciples do not fast. His reply reminds us that the grace of God is not determinant upon our preconceived notions; like new wine in old wineskins, it bursts through old expectations. As…
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Miss this episode of #BTLRadioShow live? Catch up now with all the chills and thrills as writer/director/editor/VFX guru SEBASTIEN DROUIN joins us live discussing his new chilling and frightening film COLD MEAT, plus our exclusive interview with ESHOM & IAN NELMS talking about the crime thriller RED RIGHT HAND.…
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Still Breathing Life into Dust: Imperfect Followers Text: Mark 2:13-17 Today we look at a story about those whose lives are not fully shaped the way we fully expect after an encounter with Jesus. Levi is a tax collector who began to follow Jesus, however he still has ties to his previous life, spending time and eating with other tax collectors and …
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It's a fun-filled upbeat rom-commish episode of BEHIND THE LENS show that's just out of this world with everything from Willie Nelson to a multi-year galactic romance thanks to EVA HASSMANN and her new film WILLIE AND ME, and MICHAEL LUKK LITWAK and his latest, MOLLI AND ME IN THE FUTURE. Both films are absolute delights as are the creative forces …
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