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**Monday Morning Critic Podcast**

My name is Darek Thomas and I am the host of Monday Morning Critic Podcast. My podcast is a labor of love created out of my passion for my guests, their work and a variety of shows, movies and people that have changed my life. Welcome to Monday Morning Critic.www.mmcpodcast.com

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(Episode 224) "Nomadland" Nomad: Bob Wells. Mar 16, 2021

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Episode 224 "Nomadland" Nomad: Bob Wells.

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Bob Wells appears opposite Frances McDormand and David Strathairn in Zhao’s neo-Western based on Jessica Bruder’s book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century. He’s one of several real-life nomads, recruited by the director.

In the film, Wells plays himself, a facilitator of the broader nomad community who, after surviving divorce and the death of his son, found solace (both financial and emotional) in a life on the road.

Welcome the one of a kind:

Bob Wells.

(Episode 223) "Grant" Director: Malcolm Venville. Mar 10, 2021

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Episode 223 "Grant" Director: Malcolm Venville.

Malcolm Venville is a wonderfully talented director. His most recent project "Grant", is one of the best Historical movies I have ever seen. Please welcome the very talented and kind, Malcolm Venville!

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(Episode 222) "The Night Of" Film Composer: Jeff Russo. Mar 02, 2021

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Episode 222. "The Night Of" Composer: Jeff Russo.

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Two-time Grammy nominee and Emmy-winning composer Jeff Russo is at the top of his field, scoring varied and compelling music for television, film and video games. Russo won the Emmy and received two additional Emmy nominations for his thrilling and angst-producing score on FX’s Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series “Fargo.” He currently scores two Peabody Award-nominated shows: CBS’s reimagining of the iconic cult-classic series “Star Trek: Discovery;” and FX’s “Legion,” starring Dan Stevens and Aubrey Plaza; as well as Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” starring Ellen Page, Tom Hopper and Mary J. Blige, based on the popular comic book series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba; and Noah Hawley’s feature directorial debut from Fox Searchlight, “Lucy In the Sky,” starring Natalie Portman and John Hamm. His recent film work further includes scoring Mark Wahlberg’s action-thriller film, “Mile 22” Craig Macneill’s “Lizzie,” starring Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival before releasing in theaters; and Jon Avnet’s “Three Christs,” starring Richard Gere, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.

Russo has scored several hit TV series such as Starz’s “Counterpart,” starring J.K. Simmons; “Power,” produced by Curtis Jackson “50 Cent;” HBO’s Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated series “The Night Of,” starring John Turturro; FX’s John Singleton series, “Snowfall;” and the Netflix original show, “Altered Carbon.” In addition to film and television, Russo received a BAFTA nomination for Best Music for Annapurna Interactive’s indie video game, “What Remains of Edith Finch.”

Russo began his music career in 1990, after founding his rock band TONIC. The group quickly achieved great success and in 2003, received two Grammy nominations, one for "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" for "Take Me As I Am," and one for "Best Rock Album.” The band was a great showcase for Russo’s guitar work and songwriting that allowed him to branch out and begin his solo career in producing and composing.

According to Variety Magazine, “Jeff Russo understands how music can affect an audience. When music is employed, he sees it as an enhancement to character development, and is careful to create music that subtly flows with the action and visuals of the scene.”

(Episode 221) "The Dig" Film Composer: Stefan Gregory. Feb 22, 2021

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Episode 221. "The Dig" Composer: Stefan Gregory.

Stefan Gregory is a very talented composer whose music you can currently find in the Netflix hit movie: "The Dig".

Meet the wonderfully talented and kind: Stefan Gregory.

Episode 221.

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(Episode 220) "Driving Miss Daisy" Cinematographer: Peter James. Feb 17, 2021

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Monday Morning Critic Podcast! Episode 220. "Driving Miss Daisy" Cinematographer: Peter James. Peter James is an Australian Cinematographer whose filmography includes 27 Dresses, Meet the Parents, Double Jeopardy, My Life, Alive, Driving Miss Daisy, Black Robe and so many more. Meet a wonderful human being and legend: Peter James!

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(Episode 219) "Cobra Kai" Actor: Han Soto. Feb 08, 2021

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EPISODE 219. "COBRA KAI" ACTOR: HAN SOTO!

Actor Han Soto is a native of New Orleans whose work spans across the lines of genre. Beyond acting in blockbuster films (e.g. Ender’s Game, Logan) and hit television shows (e.g. MacGyver, The Purge), Soto brings his blend of business sense, he produces films via Kamikaze Dogfight which distributes cutting-edge horror and thriller feature films. Aside from working on the recent award-winning documentary A Tuba To Cuba and executive producing Jeffrey Reddick’s directorial debut Don’t Look Back, he appeared in the latest season of Netflix favorite Cobra Kai as Pham Minh Thao.

Prior to working in the entertainment industry, Han Soto was a successful businessman within the building trades industry. He had also created and operated a website and branding business and had worked as an independent consultant within the corporate Information Technology field. However, acting and its related fields have been Soto’s primary focus for more than a decade.

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(Episode 218) "Fearless" Writer: Rafael Yglesias. Feb 01, 2021

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Episode 218.

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Rafael Yglesias is an American novelist and screenwriter best known for the 1993 movie Fearless, which he adapted from his own novel of the same name.

He is an amazing screenwriter and novelist.

Please welcome, Rafael Yglesias.

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(Episode 217) "The Sandlot" Composer: David Newman. Jan 25, 2021

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David Louis Newman is an American composer and conductor known particularly for his film scores. In a career spanning more than thirty years, he has composed music for nearly 100 feature films.

His films include: Hoffa, The Sandlot, Brokedown Palace, Galaxy Quest, Tommy Boy and many, many more.

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(Episode 216) "Gifted" Cinematographer: Stuart Dryburgh. Jan 18, 2021

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Stuart Dryburgh is a British born, New York based cinematographer.

His credits include ‘The Great Wall’, ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’, ‘Bridget Jones’ Diary’, ‘The Piano’ (AAN 1994), ‘An Angel at my Table’ and the amazing "Gifted" starring Chris Evans.

Stuart Dryburgh was born in the UK in 1952, and migrated with his family to New Zealand in 1961, where he spent most of his childhood and young adult life. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Auckland University in 1977.

Stuart started out working on early NZ films such as ‘Middle Age Spread’ and ‘Good-Bye Pork Pie’ and ‘Smash Palace’.

He was employed as a gaffer from 1979 – 1985, working on many NZ and international feature films and commercials. From 1985 on he has worked only as a cinematographer, at first shooting short films, music videos, and tv commercials.

In 1989 he shot the 3 part TV mini series ‘An Angel at my Table’ for director Jane Campion. This led to another Dryburgh/ Campion collaboration, ‘The Piano’. For this film he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography in 1994.

His next project, ultimately his last in New Zealand for many years, was ‘Once Were Warriors’ with New Zealand director Lee Tamahori.

In 1994 Dryburgh shot his first US feature film, the ‘Peres Family’, for director Mira Nair,and moved permanently to the US in 1996.

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(Episode 215) "Groundhog Day" Actor: Stephen Tobolowsky. Jan 06, 2021

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Stephen Tobolowsky is one of the leading character actors today. He has appeared in over 200 movies and television shows.

He has played everything from Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day to Sandy Ryerson in Glee and has worn the same suit for seven years as Principal Earl Ball on The Goldbergs. Stephen most currently appeared as Dr. Leslie Berkowitz in the new generation remake of Norman Lear's One Day at a Time.

In addition he has also appeared in Spaceballs, Mississippi Burning, Momento, Thelma and Louise and the list goes on and on.

Stephen has always been a storyteller. In sixth grade he won his school’s storytelling contest and over that summer won the award as best storyteller in the City of Dallas (13 years old and under division.)

I had so much fun during this interview.

I hope you will as well.

Welcome the phenomenal: Stephen Tobolowsky!

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