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The Movie Crypt

Filmmakers Adam Green (FROZEN, the HATCHET franchise), Joe Lynch (MAYHEM, EVERLY), and Arwen the Yorkie host this inspirational and educational program that offers a fully comprehensive look at the entertainment industry, the artistic process, and the enduring struggle of not giving up on your dreams. By candidly sharing their own trials and tribulations in Hollywood, Adam and Joe create an extremely honest and heartfelt dialogue with their guests. The hilarious, heartbreaking, and therapeutic “artist on artist” conversations focus on each guest’s individual journey and the various hurdles they have personally faced and conquered along the way. With guests ranging from Academy Award winners, entertainment icons, and A-list celebrities… to cinematographers, editors, studio executives, and countless other crucial positions not typically featured in the spotlight, an average episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT offers more insight for navigating the entertainment industry than an entire semester of film school. Hailed by Entertainment Weekly magazine as “one of the top 20 podcasts you should be listening to” [Issue #1345], a new episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT has been released every single Monday without fail since the day the podcast launched on May 6, 2013.

This is an independent podcast that only exists thanks to the support of listeners. To get the FULL version of every new episode without ads every Monday morning simply subscribe to our Patreon for just $1 a month! Our entire catalogue of episodes, access to our monthly LIVE events, and more are all available at: www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt

Latest Episodes:

Ep 454: "Toxic Fandom & Cancel Culture" Roundtable Feb 14, 2022

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In the first of a new series of Movie Crypt roundtable conversations, Adam, Joe, and Arwen welcome the co-creators and co-hosts of The MJ Cast (Jamon Bull, Q, and Elise Capron) along with award winning British investigative journalist and frequent MJ Cast contributor Charles Thomson (THE HUFFINGTON POST, THE GUARDIAN, THE SUN, and more) as they candidly discuss toxic fandom in a cancel culture world. Created in 2015, The MJ Cast is a podcast celebrating Michael Jackson through in-depth interviews with the very people who worked closely with and truly knew the real King of Pop as well as extremely honest opinions and perspectives that cover all aspects of Jackson's life and career. This roundtable conversation explores the joys of creating a podcast dedicated to discussing THE most famous entertainer who ever lived as well as the many hurdles that come with attracting such an extremely passionate and opinionated global fanbase… especially when the subject of their podcast was placed in the cancel culture crosshairs with the 2019 release of HBO's polarizing and problematic documentary/TV movie LEAVING NEVERLAND in which two men accused Jackson of having sexually abused them in their childhood years. MJ Cast co-hosts Jamon, Q, and Elise share their front row experiences with fandom at both its best and at its uglies while investigative journalist Charles Thomson (best known for his award winning investigation that exposed the cover up of the historic Shoebury paedophile ring) levels off the conversation with his fact based perspective on the explosive worldwide response to the controversial LEAVING NEVERLAND. =========================== As mentioned early in the episode, this conversation uses the controversy surrounding LEAVING NEVERLAND as a main example to comment on toxic fandom and the cancel culture times we are all living in. If you want to know more we suggest the following resources: 1. THE HUFFINGTON POST - "One of the Most Shameful Episodes In Journalistic History" by Charles Thomson: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/one-of-the-most-shameful_b_610258 2. SQUARE ONE (Documentary film by Danny Wu): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0888V8FLT/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r 3. THE MJ CAST / Episode 95 "Leaving Neverland Roundtable" (February 2, 2019): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mjcast-a-michael-jackson-podcast/id965404693?i=1000518937710 4. THE MOVIE CRYPT / Episode 313 "Taj Jackson" (May 27, 2019): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-movie-crypt/id1326561266?i=1000439435567 5. THE MJ CAST / Episode 10 "Vindication Day 10th Anniversary Special with Tom Mesereau" (June 12, 2015): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mjcast-a-michael-jackson-podcast/id965404693?i=1000344646250 6. LEAVING NEVERLAND: THE AFTERMATH: https://youtu.be/2hkNPmpudpc 7. LIES OF LEAVING NEVERLAND: https://youtu.be/CXOfz1YkWeA 8. NEVER EVERLAND: THE REAL STORY ABOUT WADE ROBSON AND MICHAEL JACKSON: https://youtu.be/hPuInXh7Nr0 9. MICHAEL JACKSON "Conspiracy" by Aphrodite Jones: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Jackson-Conspiracy-Aphrodite-Jones/dp/1097685306/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SIXJGIQQ71HC&keywords=Michael+jackson+conspiracy&qid=1644645461&sprefix=michael+jackson+conspiracy%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1 10. THE MICHAEL JACKSON REBUTTAL: https://youtu.be/6pnoQqlygQs

Ep 453: Jordan Wayne Long & Matt Glass Feb 07, 2022

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Producers and directors Jordan Wayne Long & Mattt Glass (12 HOUR SHIFT, SQUIRREL) have been working together for years, developing their unique, hand-crafted style on everything from short form web content to feature films. From their auspicious beginnings creating content for YouTube… to making mini-documentaries… to the trials of making a "viral hit"… to writing, shooting, editing, composing music, and even building their own locations… Jordan and Matt truly do it all! Their new film, GHOSTS OF THE OZARKS (premiering in theaters and VOD this month) is their latest painstakingly crafted project which boasts an impressive cast (David Arquette, Tim Blake Nelson, Angela Bettis) and an even more impressive, genre-bending storyline that seamlessly mixes western and gothic horror with plenty of old-school effects. Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a patient wondering whatever happened to "Rock & Roll Filmmaking" and the boys tease the very first MOVIE CRYPT roundtable episode coming this Valentine's Day!

Ep 452: Emily Bennett & Justin Brooks Jan 31, 2022

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Filmmaking partners Emily Bennett & Justin Brooks (BED, PAINS) join Joe, Adam, and Arwen this week to discuss their new film ALONE WITH YOU, which is being released theatrically on February 4, 2022 and other digital platforms February 8, 2022. From a fateful first date to being confined together due to the pandemic, Emily and Justin made the most of their quarantine time by combining their skills (as an actor and cinematographer, respectively) to not only produce, direct and shoot short films but also an entire feature. In ALONE WITH YOU Emily stars as "Charlie," a woman trapped in her apartment and awaiting her girlfriend but slowly becoming besieged by otherworldly visions. The boys have a fantastic time discussing the making of this impressive debut including what its like working with your partner under extreme circumstances. Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a patient who is trying to manage their time being creative while working a day job that demands 60+ hours of work each week.

Ep 451: Gracie Gillam Jan 24, 2022

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actress Gracie Gillam (FRIGHT NIGHT, SOME KIND OF HATE, TALES OF HALLOWEEN, TV's Z-NATION) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey. From landing an agent right out of High School… to booking a role in the 2011 remake of FRIGHT NIGHT just 6 days after arriving in Los Angeles… to the making of her latest film SUPERHOST (available February 2nd on Blu-Ray, DVD, and VOD) during the height of the pandemic… Gracie's career has been a truly exciting one to watch. Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" to a filmmaker who's got shorts that are ready to be seen and Gracie and the boys discuss the importance of having solid mental health and knowing what "success" actually looks like before taking a step onto the Hollywood playing field.

Ep 450: Keith Gordon Jan 17, 2022

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PUBLIC VERSION. Keith Gordon began his career as an actor (CHRISTINE, BACK TO SCHOOL, JAWS 2, THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN, ALL THAT JAZZ) before stepping behind the camera as a director (A MIDNIGHT CLEAR, WAKING THE DEAD, THE SINGING DETECTIVE, TV's FARGO, DEXTER, NURSE JACKIE, HOMELAND). In this fantastic conversation, Keith sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey from being discovered in a drama program… to finding himself on the tumultuous (but amazing) set of JAWS 2… to acting for legendary directors like Bob Fosse, Brian De Palma, and John Carpenter… to observing the post-production process by sitting in on editing sessions for some of the films he was in… to making the jump behind the camera… to working steadily as a feature film and television director… to what he has been watching throughout the pandemic… to how he's coping with the current state of the world.

Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a patient dealing with a tricky home life situation and Keith explains how his most triumphant and accomplished moment wound up turning into one of the darkest points in his life's journey so far. There's no way you won't absolutely love this phenomenally candid episode with one of the industry's true veteran talents!

Ep 449: Mick Foley / YORKIETHON 6 LIVE Jan 10, 2022

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PUBLIC VERSION. WWE Hall of Fame wrestler and actor Mick Foley ("Mankind," "Cactus Jack," THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON, 12 HOUR SHIFT) made a surprise LIVE appearance during the opening night of last month's YORKIETHON 6 where he discussed his career with Adam, Joe, and Arwen. In what turned out to be one of the biggest highlights of this past 48-hour LIVE charity benefit, Mick opens up about everything! From his love of Christmas… to his journey from the kid willing to eat weird things on the playground to being hailed as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time… to the personal joy he experienced while working with a special needs actor on THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON… to the personal importance of his various charity efforts and his love for animals… to reflecting on how he became the role model, father, and genuine human being that he is today... this is precisely the kind of conversation we all need to hear as we start a brand new year in these challenging times. Seriously, the last few minutes of this interview will leave you feeling so good inside that we didn't want to wait another day to re-broadcast it!

While the worst of society may continue to grab the daily headlines and the morons of humanity may continue to divide us with their ignorance, Mick Foley is a shining example that there are still wonderful, generous, and inspiring people among us that we can all try just a little bit harder to be just a little bit more like. Including a surprise appearance from another legend that is closely associated with Mick's wrestling career, this is a conversation that you're definitely going to want to WATCH and not just hear! Therefore, our beloved patrons will have access to the VIDEO version of this YORKIETHON 6 segment via the private link exclusively provided in the Patreon post for this episode! (We love you, Patrons!)

Come on. It's literally just ONE DOLLAR A MONTH to get the full version of every new episode, every Monday! And yes, when you sign up you'll also have access to the full versions of every episode we've released since June 2020 when we first started making the second hour of every conversation exclusive for Patrons only. Yes, that means you can go back and hear everything that you missed! Even better- if you sign up for our "Classic Crypt" tier you'll also get a classic episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT every Wednesday! Yes, that includes access to the first 200+ episodes of THE MOVIE CRYPT the very moment you sign up! (That's 200+ episodes - over 400 hours of content - for just FIVE BUCKS!) If you truly want to improve your quality of life and make a whole bunch of new friends you never realized you already had, sign up for our "Movie Crypt LIVE" or "Slumber Party Massacre" tiers and start enjoying monthly LIVE interactive events with Adam, Joe, Arwen, and our wonderful community of Crypt Keepers - some of the nicest, coolest, and best looking people you'll ever have the privilege of knowing! Help keep this podcast going, fill your head with the kind of candid Hollywood insider knowledge you can only find here in THE MOVIE CRYPT, and bring a little bit more of Arwen's unconditional love home with you every week by becoming a Patron today at: www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt

Ep 448: Goodbye 2021 Jan 03, 2022

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PUBLIC VERSION. "That's a wrap!" Adam, Joe, and Arwen recollect, reflect and reminisce on the year that was 2021. In this extra-extended annual year-end episode, the boys discuss their favorite episodes of the year, the big events that affected all of us in professional and personal ways, and of course some of their favorite films, TV shows, books, and more! Happy New Year everyone!

Ep 447: Krsy Fox Dec 27, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker/actor/musician Krsy Fox (FRANK) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey and her new film I LIVE ALONE (shot during the pandemic) starring JACOB'S WIFE vampiric star Bonnie Aarons! Krsy discusses her path to the director's chair, from her days on Vancouver Island dreaming of being in show business... to her stint acting in BC... to her journey to La La Land as both an actress and a successful songwriter... to starting her band KNEE HIGH FOX... to producing TWO features in the time of the plague (FRANK and I LIVE ALONE)... Krsy's unbreakable work ethic is just the push you need around the time of making New Years resolutions! Dr. Arwen skips "Hollywood Therapy" this week as she is still recovering from YORKIETHON 6 but the boys gather 2 of each animal they can find as they build an ark to contend with yet another flood in the ArieScope studio in this truly inspirational conversation.

Ep 446: Bruce Campbell & Casey Tebo / YORKIETHON 6 LIVE Dec 20, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. The legendary Bruce Campbell (THE EVIL DEAD series, TV's ASH VS THE EVIL DEAD, BUBBA HO-TEP) and BLACK FRIDAY director Casey Tebo (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVEN TYLER: OUT ON A LIMB) joined Adam, Joe, and Arwen to open last weekend's YORKIETHON 6 - and here's the conversation again to prove it! Starting off with an exhausted recap of this year's 48-hour LIVE marathon (including what happened after the cameras were off), Adam and Joe sum up their 6th annual charity benefit which raised a whopping $37,000.00+ for Save A Yorkie Rescue and was hands down their best marathon yet! Bruce and Casey discuss the making of BLACK FRIDAY (now available on VOD), what makes a good horror/comedy work, Bruce playing against type, the secrets to a long career, and Bruce's feelings on movie piracy - just to list a few of the topics. We'd tell you more, but spoilers aren't "groovy."

This episode was recorded LIVE during YORKIETHON 6 (Friday December 10, 2021) so forgive any audio weirdness that may happen from time to time. As always, Patrons get the full conversation (with all of the good stuff)!

Ep 445: Josh Miller Dec 13, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Happy YORKIETHON Weekend! We hope that you enjoyed (or are still enjoying) all the craziness we planned for our 6th annual YORKIETHON…but we also didn't want to break our stream of never having a Monday come without an actual episode! Hopefully we saved a ton of dogs together this weekend! If you contributed- THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!

This week, writer Josh Miller (SONIC THE HEDGEHOG) stopped by while Adam and Joe were in the thick of YORKIETHON preparations for a quick but no less eventful episode to discuss how he went from a middle-America geek to one of the more sought after scribes working in town these days! Josh takes us through his origins, how he met his current writing partner Pat Casey, and their process in working together over the years. Josh and Joe also discuss what it was like working together on YouTube/Blumhouse's 12 DEADLY DAYS digital series and the "fun" of working on a holiday horror series on the same location as an abandoned mental institution. Josh takes us through the process of creating a script for one of the most iconic video game characters in recent times, including Sonic's new origin story, being true to the IP of the character so as to not piss off ALL of the fans, and what it was like being dropped from the project only to come back after its been rewritten. Josh shares little details on how he and Pat went back to the well to write the sequel (including working with Jim Carrey from the start!), he talks about his position as one of the main programmers for the popular "Friday Night Frights" film series in Los Angeles, and Dr. Arwen heads to Travis Scott's ASTROWORLD (figuratively- not literally) for an extremely relevant "Hollywood Therapy" session.

From HIGH highs to LOW lows this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions even if it's a slightly shorter than usual episode due to the limited amount of time we had together. Hopefully you're joining us in basking in the after-glow (or just sheer exhaustion) of this year's YORKIETHON! Dont' forget - you can still donate to Save A Yorkie Rescue using the link on the YORKIETHON 6 page on ArieScope.com and help us save some dogs in time for Christmas! Thanks to everyone who stuck in with us this weekend! No coal from Santa for you this year!

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