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(Episode 354) "Cobra Kai" Actor: Dallas Dupree Young. (Kenny Payne). Dec 20, 2022

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Episode 354.
"Cobra Kai"
Actor: Dallas Dupree Young.
Dallas Dupree Young is an immensely talented actor known for "Ready Player One", "1-800-Hot Nite" and as Kenny Payne in "Cobra Kai"
As someone who has loved the Karate Kid since 1984, Kenny Payne is my favorite of the new generation characters. His storyline, his depth and what Dallas brings to the screen is nothing short of amazing. Walking a path very similar to Daniel LaRusso, Kenny's storyline is fantastic.
A few topics Dallas and I touch upon:
1. Dallas's father is Eric Young Sr. a former 15 year Major League baseball player and current First Base Coach of the Atlanta Braves.
2. What it's like for Dallas to go to school, trying to be a normal kid living with Cobra Kai fame.
3. Why Kenny Payne should be the next Karate Kid.
4. Why Kenny Payne should never let up on Anthony LaRusso. Ever.
5. My theory that Samantha and Anthony LaRusso are two of the biggest bullies in Cobra Kai and considering who their dad is this is ironic.
This and so much more. I loved speaking with Dallas. It has been a conversation I have been looking forward to for a long time.
Welcome, Dallas Dupree Young.
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(Episode 353) "Resistance: 1942" Directors: Matthew Hill and Landon Johnson. Dec 14, 2022

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Episode 353.
"Resistance: 1942"
Directors: Matthew Hill and Landon Johnson.
Matthew and Landon come on to talk about their newest project.
Caught behind enemy lines, a small group of dissident survivors struggle to remain hidden from the Nazis as they use a radio to broadcast a message of hope.
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(Episode 352) "Devotion" Film Composer: Chandra Dancy. Dec 09, 2022

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Episode 352.
"Devotion"
Film Composer: Chanda Dancy.
Native Texan, Chanda Dancy, started composing orchestral works at the age of 12. She has been described as a “phenomenal composer” and “quickly gaining recognition as a foremost black American contemporary composer.”
There are many who believe (myself included) that Chanda could earn an Oscar Nomination for her beautiful score in "Devotion". Should this be the case, she would become the first black female to be nominated for an original film score...ever.
An alumnus of the USC Film Scoring Program, and the Sundance Composers Lab, Chanda Dancy is both an accomplished film and television composer with over 18 years of experience and an emerging classical concert composer. Arts Boston named her one of “10 Contemporary Black Composers You Should Know”. She is known for her work on the Sundance award winning documentary “Aftershock” (Disney/Onyx Collective), the hit Netflix TV Original “The Defeated” starring Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights), the Korean War era epic “Devotion” starring Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods, Loki) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick), and the Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, directed by Kasi Lemmons.
Welcome, Chanda Dancy.
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(Episode 351) "Yellowstone" Actor: Denim Richards. (Colby Mayfield) Dec 07, 2022

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Episode 351.
"Yellowstone"
Actor: Denim Richards.
Denim Richards is an immensely talented actor who you can currently find (series regular) in Season 5 of Yellowstone as Colby Mayfield. I found Denim to be refreshingly honest, humble and genuine. I really loved this conversation. Its always refreshing when the human being is as wonderful as the actor. That is certainly the case here.
We touch on a variety of topics including:
1. A tweet from 2020 that has aged REALLY well.
2. Who is Colby Mayfield?
3. How much Colby and Denim have evolved since the start of Yellowstone.
4. Is Walker right? Is being in the Bunkhouse like a prison?
5. The similarities between John Dutton and Tony Soprano.
6. What has Denim learned from Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan?
7. Who is more ruthless, Rip or Beth?
8. Kevin Costner is the new Clint Eastwood.
9. Are memories made off camera as important as the ones that happen on camera?
10. Denim's short film, "The Zoo"
Welcome, Denim Richards.
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(Episode 350) "Kung Fu" Actor: Yvonne Chapman (Zhilan) Dec 03, 2022

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(Episode 350)
"Kung Fu"
Actor: Yvonne Chapman.
Yvonne returned as a series regular for season 3 of The CW’s hit series “Kung Fu” as the cunning assassin Zhilan. She will also recur on season 2 of Global TV’s “Family Law” which will premiere in 2023. Season 1 was recently acquired by The CW and began airing on October 2nd in the US. Previously audiences have seen Yvonne in The CW’s “The 100”, ABC’s “The Crossing” and as a series regular in CBC’s “Street Legal”; a reboot of the hit television series from the 80’s. She will also be seen as Avatar Kyoshi, a legendary warrior revered for her bravery, in the upcoming hugely anticipated live-action adaptation series for Netflix “Avatar: The Last Airbender”. The series is one of Netflix’s most expensive shows reportedly costing $15 million per episode. The series recently wrapped filming and is potentially slated for release in 2023.
Yvonne and I talk about the great Tzi Ma, her love of food, her journey from finance to acting and so much more.
Fun interview.
Welcome, Yvvone Chapman.
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(Episode 349) "Miracle" Cinematographer: Dan Stoloff. Dec 01, 2022

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Episode 249
"Miracle"
Cinematographer: Dan Stoloff.
Dan Stoloff's unique eye and timeless frames have made him a well-known talent in the world of television and film cinematography. Amongst his many credits are F/X’s multiple Emmy Award winning spy series, “The Americans,” set during the Cold War starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys; and USA’s People’s Choice Award-nominated dramedy, “Suits”.
A masterful visual storyteller, Stoloff’s expertise spans across a wide variety of genres in both television and film. Beyond his work on “The Americans” and “Suits,” he recently shot “Amazing Stories” for Apple TV, the “Julia” pilot for HBOMax, as well as two seasons of “The Boys” for Amazon Prime. He shot several episodes of showtime”s “Ray Donovan” as well as “Jack Ryan”. Most recently he shot “The Patient”, a drama for Fx/Hulu starring Steve Carell. Other television credits include USA’s “Fairly Legal,”, TNT’s “Memphis Beat”
Stoloff’s feature work includes Disney’s Miracle, starring Kurt Russell, Greene Street Films’ Wedding Daze, starring Jason Biggs, and many more. In addition to film and television, Stoloff has an impressive cinematography career in commercials and fashion including Victoria’s Secret Valentine’s Day, Ralph Lauren Spring Collection 2011, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Promo, INC/Macy’s, Sierra Club, Macy’s Martha Stewart, DKNY Femme and Nine West.
Welcome, Dan Stoloff.
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(Episode 348) "Yellowstone" Actor: Orli Gottesman. Nov 18, 2022

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Episode 348.
"Yellowstone"
Actor: Orli Gottesman.
Orli Gottesman is a talented actor who was born in and resides in Florida. I had a chance to sit down and talk to Orli about what it's like being 16 years old balancing a "normal" life in High School and being on set as a new cast member of the smash hit "Yellowstone" in the role of Halie, a confident, fun and outgoing girl who gravitates toward Carter.
Orli and I also talk her passion for acting, at times auditioning for the same roles as her sister (Arielle), the ageless Kevin Costner, being fearless on camera, the power behind horse movies and so much more.
I really enjoyed this interview. She is a super talented actor who we are going to see much more of.
Welcome, Orli Gottesman.
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(Episode 347) "The Fablemans" Actor: Judd Hirsch. Nov 17, 2022

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Episode 347.
"The Fabelmans"
Actor: Judd Hirsch.
Judd Hirsch is an Academy Award nominated actor (Ordinary People), Tony Award Winner, Two Time Emmy Winner (Taxi) and he's been in some of the most iconic movies to ever hit the big screen including "Independence Day", "A Beautiful Mind" and the upcoming "The Fablemans" directed by Steven Spielberg. Judd plays "Uncle Boris" and there are already whispers of an Academy Award nomination for his amazing performance and talk that creates one of the most memorable scenes in movie history.
Judd and I talk:
1. Working for Steven Spielberg.
2. His work in the World War 2 drama "1942: The Resistance"
3. Why Independence Day works so well.
4. Russell Crowe and "A Beautiful Mind"
5. Steven Spielberg getting very emotional in "The Fabelmans", which is a story about his own life and the people in it.
Lovely discussion with a legend.
I love this interview.
Welcome, Judd Hirsch.
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(Episode 346) "Kenobi" Actor: Grant Feely. (Luke Skywalker) Nov 15, 2022

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Episode 346.
"Kenobi"
Actor: Grant Feely.
(Luke Skywalker)
You can currently find Grant Feely in "Kenobi" on Disney+ as the iconic Luke Skywalker. At only 11 years old, Grant has firmly established himself in the Star Wars universe. He is also the youngest guest in Monday Morning Critic history!
Grant and I touch on a variety of subjects including:
1. Rhode Island Comic Con
2. His Mom's cooking.
3. What it was like working with Ewan McGregor and Joel Edgerton.
4. What he learned about himself in the two years since he filmed "Kenobi"
5. What it was like to get Mark Hamill's seal of approval.
This and so much more!
Welcome, Grant Feely.
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(Episode 345) "Pig" Film Composer: Philip Klein. Nov 09, 2022

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Episode 345.
"Pig"
Composer: Philip Klein.
Philip Klein's music has been heard in film and television projects for Sony, Disney, Pixar, Lionsgate, ABC and CBS. Recent projects include Sony Animation's "Wish Dragon", “The Last Full Measure” and Neon's "Pig". He also penned 18 new orchestral arrangements for Aerosmith’s Las Vegas residency, “Deuces Are Wild.” As an additional writer, Philip has collaborated with some of the finest composers working in film and TV, including Harry Gregson-Williams, Carter Burwell, Alex Heffes and Fil Eisler. He is also in demand as an orchestrator, having had the honor of working with James Newton Howard, Alexandre Desplat, Ludwig Göransson, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Steve Jablonsky, David Buckley, Stewart Copeland and several other amazing artists. Recent orchestration credits include the Oscar winning "Joker", Oscar nominated "News of the World" and Disney's "The Mandalorian".
Philip studied trumpet performance and composition at Northwestern University. In 2011 he was selected as one of six fellows for the Sundance Institute’s Film Composing Lab. Philip is infinitely indebted to his mentors: Harry Gregson-Williams, Alan Silvestri, Penka Kouneva and Peter Golub.
Welcome, Philip Klein.
Darek Thomas.
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