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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 425: Chad Ferrin Jul 26, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Chad Ferrin (H.P. LOVECRAFT'S THE DEEP ONES, UNSPEAKABLE, THE GHOULS, EASTER BUNNY KILL KILL!) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From growing up on a farm… to his move out West where he worked as a PA on films like HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS and HELLRAISER: BLOODLINE… to his brief time with Troma Entertainment… to selling his house to finance his first feature film UNSPEAKABLE… to his incredible 20 year run of making films happen his way and waiting for permission from no one… Chad's story is one that's sure to inspire every DIY filmmaker out there who's tired of playing games and ready to start shooting! Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for an up and coming filmmaker with the age old dilemma of trying to find financing and Chad shares one of his own trade secrets on putting a budget together in this extremely candid conversation.

Ep 424: Martin Wilson Jul 19, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Martin Wilson (GREAT WHITE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen all the way from Australia to discuss his career journey. From changing his major to film studies while at University… to becoming a runner/PA for a commercial production company… to his twenty years of experience directing commercials and short films… to finally having his feature filmmaking moment arrive in the form of GREAT WHITE and the unbelievably difficult process he went through making his very own shark movie, Martin's got one hell of a story to share. (And you thought your production was challenging!) Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a patient dealing with movie watching fatigue and the boys have their own group therapy session discussing internet opinions in this fantastic conversation.

Ep 423: Devon Sawa Jul 12, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actor Devon Sawa (FINAL DESTINATION, IDLE HANDS, HUNTER HUNTER) joined Adam, Joe, and Arwen for a full interview in the final hours of last Christmas' YORKIETHON 5. Since we're now over halfway to YORKIETHON 6 (July is usually when we start putting together each year's 48-hour marathon charity event) we figured now is the perfect time to make this terrific conversation available as its very own episode for the first time. The last half-hour has all of the best stuff, Patrons! Like why Devon walked away from Hollywood for a period of time and what happens when you're improvising a fight scene with Stallone and you decide to try and throw a head kick Sly's way! This conversation was truly a highlight of our YORKIETHON 5 interviews - even on hour 43 of our 2-day sleepless live marathon - and you're going to love Devon Sawa even more than you likely already do!

Ep 422: Clark Collis Jul 05, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Writer Clark Collis (Entertainment Weekly Magazine, YOU'VE GOT RED ON YOU: HOW SHAUN OF THE DEAD WAS BROUGHT TO LIFE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From writing reviews for money while pursuing his dream of becoming a famous rock star… to his realization that the combination of writing and his passion for film amounted to his true career path… to all of the various publications he contributed to before ultimately landing at Entertainment Weekly… to how he chooses the subjects that he covers… to his personal connection to Edgar Wright and his film SHAUN OF THE DEAD… to writing the ultimate book about the making of the beloved film… Clark provides incredible insight into the world of entertainment journalism as well as a ton of anecdotes about SHAUN OF THE DEAD (merely a small taste of what's in store in his book - on shelves this October but available for pre-order right now)! Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a first time feature filmmaker trying to cover all of his bases and Clark tells the boys a secret about SHAUN OF THE DEAD that makes their eyes red in this incredibly lively conversation.

Ep 421: Justin G. Dyck Jun 28, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Justin G. Dyck (ANYTHING FOR JACKSON, A CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From starting out as a cinematographer… to directing 30 different "made for television" Christmas movies… to the making of his satanic exorcism horror ANYTHING FOR JACKSON (now available)… Justin's path has been as unique as it has been incredible. Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for two writers with their creative hearts set on IPs that they don't control the rights to and Joe declares his love of low-fi quality cinema with a new "Unpopular Opinion" in this terrific conversation that proves yet again just how different every artists path can be!

Ep 420: Matt Mercer Jun 21, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actor and filmmaker Matt Mercer (BLISS, CONTRACTED, DEMENTIA: PART II) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From feeling like an outcast being in film school and wanting to make genre films… to making the move from NYC to LA and building his "film family"… to the importance of continuing to make short films around the bigger feature film projects… to the absolutely extraordinary process of co-directing, writing, producing, editing, and starring in DEMENTIA: PART II (out now!)… Matt's story will absolutely inspire you to find a way! Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a new writer getting ready to take the plunge into their first script and the boys discuss the pros and cons to successfully pulling off an extremely low budget project in this super candid conversation!

Ep 419: Josh Ruben Jun 14, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Actor and filmmaker Josh Ruben (SCARE ME, WEREWOLVES WITHIN) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From making a name for himself with his hilarious COLLEGE HUMOR videos and dozens and dozens of short films… to his debut feature film with last year's SCARE ME… to helming the adaptation of a video game with his latest WEREWOLVES WITHIN… to navigating the horror/comedy sub-genre and how to make a film that straddles the line between laughs and scares effectively… to what it's like being a comedian in today's ultra sensitive climate… Josh is one of the most exciting voices telling stories today. Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a listener facing a tough choice with what's best for their dog and Adam declares Josh's movie his "favorite horror of 2021 so far" in this fantastic conversation!

Ep 418: Craig Brewer Jun 07, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Craig Brewer (COMING 2 AMERICA, HUSTLE & FLOW, BLACK SNAKE MOAN, FOOTLOOSE 2011, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen IN STUDIO to discuss his career journey. In this fascinating conversation Craig discusses everything from John Singleton mentoring him… to the many lessons he's learned from directing both feature films and episodic television… to which of his many incredible films he truly feels is his best (you may be surprised!)… to how he added a "sale making" surprise to a very big pitch at a very big studio… to his experiences telling stories about black culture as a white filmmaker… to what really needs to change in Hollywood if our industry is truly going to offer more opportunities to under-represented voices. Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a filmmaker facing "the crossroads of coincidence" and the boys offer Craig a free copy of A SERBIAN FILM for his 13 year old daughter in this terrific episode that's one of THE MOVIE CRYPT's best!

Ep 417: Alfred Molina May 31, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Legendary actor Alfred Molina (PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, SPIDER-MAN 2, MAGNOLIA, FRIDA, BOOGIE NIGHTS) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his craft and share his career journey! From the improv moment on stage that set him on his way… to his transition from the stage to the big screen… to shooting the classic opening sequence to RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK… to the joy and perils of table reads… to shooting sitcoms before a live studio audience… to working with the great Bill Murray… to the making of his latest film THE WATER MAN (available now!)… this is one conversation that we wished we never had to end! Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a writer struggling with just how personal to get in his work and Alfred shares a great story about his (then) wife's reaction to seeing his dead body on screen at the premiere for RAIDERS!

Don't miss MOVIE CRYPT LIVE on Sunday June 13th! This monthly event is usually exclusive for our beloved Patrons but once a year we make it FREE for everyone to enjoy and take part in. The LIVE show starts at 10am PST but come early at 8am PST for our special 2 hour pre-show "MJ 2" celebrating the music of the King of Pop Michael Jackson on the 12 year mark since his passing. (Our first MJ tribute was exactly 2 years ago!) The FREE link for MOVIE CRYPT LIVE will post on www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt shortly before the event begins on Sunday June 13th. (No, you won't need to be a Patron to see and click on the free link!)

Ep 416: William Brent Bell May 24, 2021

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PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker William Brent Bell (THE DEVIL INSIDE, STAY ALIVE, THE BOY) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey. From getting hip pocketed by an agent at ICM off of his first short film… to focusing on writing the kinds of movies he wanted to see without the safety net of a fallback… to the joy of making his first major script sale (SPARKLE AND CHARM) right when things were seeming their most dire… to making STAY ALIVE with McG… to the real story behind the polarizing ending to THE DEVIL INSIDE… to finishing his latest (SEPARATION - in theaters now!) and shooting his next (ORPHAN: FIRST KILL) during the pandemic… William shares some absolutely incredible tales from the trenches! Dr. Arwen and the boys weigh in on Amazon Prime turning in to a new form of YouTube, Adam laments over Prime streaming censored versions of the HATCHET films without indicating so, and William teaches everyone a lesson in humility with how gracefully and professionally he reflects back on hurdles that could easily have soured most artists. (Filmmakers take note!)

Don't miss MOVIE CRYPT LIVE on Sunday June 13th! This monthly event is usually exclusive for our beloved Patrons but once a year we make it FREE for everyone to enjoy and take part in. The LIVE show starts at 10am PST but come early at 8am PST for our special 2 hour pre-show "MJ 2" celebrating the music of the King of Pop Michael Jackson on the 12 year mark since his passing. (Our first MJ tribute was exactly 2 years ago!) The FREE link for MOVIE CRYPT LIVE will post on www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt shortly before the event begins on Sunday June 13th. (No, you won't need to be a Patron to see and click on the free link!)

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