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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 280: Jonas Akerlund Oct 15, 2018

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Director Jonas Akerlund (SPUN, LORDS OF CHAOS) sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his amazing career in music videos, international commercials, and feature films. From MADONNA to METALLICA to U2 to LADY GAGA… Akerlund has created visionary music videos for some of the world's most iconic acts. He's brought his same unique visual style to his various features including his latest, the beautifully grim and heartfelt LORDS OF CHAOS which is currently touring festivals around the world. Who are Jonas' favorite artists to work with? Did PRODIGY'S iconic "Smack My Bitch Up" video really almost wind up in the trash? How did Jonas adapt and survive when MTV and the internet all but leveled the once booming music industry? Dr. Arwen dishes out marital advice in this week's "Hollywood Therapy" segment, your "Viewer Mail" is answered, and the dates for this December's 3rd annual 48-Hour LIVE marathon to benefit "Save A Yorkie Rescue" are announced!

Get caught up on every episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT you may have missed with "THE VAULT" in the on-line store at www.ariescope.com! The 200 episodes contain well over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Joe Carnahan, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more! It's literally film school in a podcast!

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

Ep 279: William Lustig Oct 08, 2018

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Director William Lustig (MANIAC, MANIAC COP 2) shares his career journey and industry insight with Adam, Joe, and Arwen in this episode that we only wish could have gone on for another 3 hours! From dropping out of High School… to working on the set of adult films… to directing one of the most beloved horror films of all time (MANIAC – which even Martin Scorsese requested a copy of for his own personal collection!)… to creating his own distribution label (Blue Underground) with the sole purpose of introducing audiences to the arthe loves… Lustig has seen and done it all! Dr. Arwen discusses using real-life inspiration in your writing in her "Hollywood Therapy" segment, the guys answer as much of your fantastic "Viewer Mail" as they can get to, and we all learn some awesome trivia about Tom Savini's iconic "shotgun windshield blast" and the correlation between MANIAC and FLASHDANCE in these massively entertaining 2+ hours that fly by faster than a bird with crystal plumage. (See what we did there?)

With the 20th annual ArieScope Halloween short film mere days away from premiering, watch the new feature-length documentary "FOR THE LOVE OF HALLOWEEN: Celebrating 20 Years of ArieScope Halloween Shorts" and get caught up on the stories behind two decades of Adam and company's annual tradition! It's streaming FREE on www.ArieScope.com and on ArieScope's YouTube channel… and it will surely inspire you to grab a camera, build your own film family, and start taking on the world TODAY!

Get caught up on every episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT you may have missed with "THE VAULT" in the on-line store at www.ariescope.com! The 200 episodes contain well over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Joe Carnahan, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more! It's literally audio film school!

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

Ep 278: Freddy Waff Oct 01, 2018

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Joe Lynch makes his triumphant return to THE MOVIE CRYPT and brings Production Designer Freddy Waff (POINT BLANK, BONE TOMAHAWK, STRANGERS 2) with him. From a brief turn at the stage… to pretending to know how to drive a 5-ton truck… to working his way up through all positions of the art department in films like CAST AWAY, SPIDER-MAN, and THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON… to becoming a full-fledged Production Designer on EVIDENCE, BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99, and more (including Lynch's latest POINT BLANK)… Freddy's conversation with Arwen and the boys is an incredibly fun ride! Dr. Arwen discusses film festivals in "Hollywood Therapy," your terrific "Viewer Mail" is answered, and Adam invents a new Podcast-Podcast Award that doesn't exist.

Watch the new feature-length documentary "FOR THE LOVE OF HALLOWEEN: Celebrating 20 Years of ArieScope Halloween Shorts" as you get ready for this year's 20thannual ArieScope Halloween Short to drop in just a matter of days! It's streaming FREE on ArieScope.com and on ArieScope's YouTube channel!

Get caught up on everything you've missed with "THE VAULT" in the on-line store at www.ariescope.com! With 200 episodes containing well over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Joe Carnahan, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more… the first 5 years of THE MOVIE CRYPT is like film school in a podcast!

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCryptto start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

Ep 277: Nick Giovannetti Sep 24, 2018

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Writer Nick Giovannetti (FAR CRY 5, JUST CAUSE 4, Marvel's DEADPOOL comics) shares his career journey with Adam and Arwen in this super-sized episode. From (accidentally) getting a PA job on CHASING AMY… to finding himself touring with INSANE CLOWN POSSE and undergoing the shortest "chaining ceremony" in hip hop history… to breaking into comics and video games… Nick's path through the entertainment industry has been anything but ordinary and he's got the candid anecdotes to prove it! Dr. Arwen gives some great "Hollywood Therapy," your "Viewer Mail" is answered, and Joe Lynch checks in with his "Point Report."

Make your ear holes happy with "THE VAULT" in the on-line store at www.ariescope.com! With 200 episodes containing well over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Joe Carnahan, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more… the first 4.5 years of THE MOVIE CRYPT is like film school in a podcast!

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

Ep 276: Jason Charles Miller Returns! Sep 17, 2018

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Musician/host Jason Charles Miller (GODHEAD, STARTER KIT) and his guitar return to serenade Adam and Arwen with live music and stories! Over the last two and a half years since he last recorded an episode with us Jason has performed live on both 48-Hour "Save The Yorkies" marathons… taught thousands how to play Dungeons & Dragons and other role playing games… sang the National Anthem before a major league baseball game at PetCo Park… and released his new record "In The Wasteland." Our Crypt Keepers receive some "Hollywood Therapy" from Dr. Arwen, answers are given in "Viewer Mail," Joe Lynch checks in with another "Point Report," and Jason shares THREE songs from his new record- one of which is performed live in the studio!

Did you somehow miss out on the first 4.5 years of THE MOVIE CRYPT? Get yourself "THE VAULT" in the on-line store at www.ariescope.com! With 200 episodes containing well over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Thomas Lennon, Kane Hodder, Joe Carnahan, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more…"THE VAULT" is your audio film school!

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

Ep 275: Thomas Lennon Sep 10, 2018

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Actor/writer/producer/director/author Thomas Lennon (NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, RENO 911, THE STATE, BAD TEACHER) joins Adam and Arwen to discuss his career journey, navigating the Hollywood studio system, and his latest film PUPPET MASTER: THE LITTLEST REICH. Including some amazing stories about pitches gone wrong, advice on how to keep moving forward even when feeling consistently set back, important lessons Tom has learned while in the industry trenches, and details about Tom's new book RONAN BOYLE AND THE BRIDGE OF RIDDLES…this episode is some serious "bucket list" stuff for Adam 25 years in the making. Dr. Arwen prescribes some very serious "Hollywood Therapy," Tom answers your excellent "Viewer Mail," and Joe checks in from the set of POINT BLANK.

Check out the documentary FOR THE LOVE OF HALLOWEEN now playing free on www.ArieScope.com and celebrate 20 years of ArieScope Halloween short films as you get ready for next month's short to drop! While you're there pick up THE MOVIE CRYPT "VAULT" in the on-line store! Featuring over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, David Wain, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more… the "VAULT" is literally your one stop audio film school! If you haven't heard the original 200 star-studded episodes that made THE MOVIE CRYPT one of the most popular entertainment podcasts on the internet then what are you waiting for?

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

Ep 274: Brian Quinn Returns! Sep 03, 2018

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Actor/Comedian Brian Quinn (VICTOR CROWLEY, TruTV's IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, TELL EM STEVE DAVE Podcast) makes his triumphant return to THE MOVIE CRYPT and discusses all that he's been up to since first doing the program exactly 2 years ago. From the top secret making of VICTOR CROWLEY and what it was like for Q to play a main role in his first feature film… to selling out arenas around the world on tour with the IMPRACTICAL JOKERS' live shows… to the hard work and joy that make up the JOKERS' cruise… to Q's upcoming new comic… to making the JOKERS' movie (coming next summer)… Q's certainly been busy. Since time was limited, Dr. Arwen sits out "Hollywood Therapy" this week but Joe still checks in with a special report from the set of POINT BLANK, your "Viewer Mail" gets answered, and Q promises to come back again for a full 3-hour episode in the future.

You can hear Q's first appearance on THE MOVIE CRYPT (Episode 166 which premiered on 7/25/16) by picking up "THE VAULT" in the on-line store at www.ariescope.com! Featuring over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more… "THE VAULT" is literally audio film school. If you haven't heard the original 200 star-studded episodes that made THE MOVIE CRYPT one of the most popular entertainment podcasts on the internet then what are you waiting for?

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

Ep. 273: Road Kill Super Star Aug 27, 2018

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The three-headed filmmaker that is "Road Kill Super Star" (TURBO KID, SUMMER OF '84) join Adam and Arwen for one truly remarkable conversation. From making short films together for fun… to their (now beloved) short T IS FOR TURBO notbeing accepted into the ABC's OF DEATH competition… to turning that rejection into one of the most memorable feature films of this last decade… to the making of their latest film SUMMER OF '84 (now playing!)… to explaining how they expertly manage to co-direct with THREE directors (?!)… Anouk Whissell, François Simard, and Yoann-Karl Whissell will surely inspire you to stop talking about your dreams and start living them. Dr. Arwen gets hit with one of the most challenging "Hollywood Therapy" questions in her career as a therapist so far, Joe checks in from the set of POINT BLANK, and ketchup gets added to mac & cheese by the 32 ounce bottle in this episode that was imported from Canada.

What are you waiting for? Get the first 200 episodes of THE MOVIE CRYPT with "THE VAULT" available in the on-line store at www.ariescope.com! Featuring well over 500 hours of conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more… it's literally audio film school. If you haven't heard the star-studded episodes that made THE MOVIE CRYPT one of the most popular entertainment podcasts on the internet then you're majorly missing out!

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

Ep 272: James Murray Aug 20, 2018

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James Murray ("Murr" from TruTV's IMPRACTICAL JOKERS) sits down with Adam and Arwen to discuss his career journey from college English major… to production company executive… to co-creator/co-star of one of the funniest shows on television… to headlining arenas around the world… to author of the fantastic new horror novel AWAKENED. Dr. Arwen prescribes her "Hollywood Therapy," Murr answers your "Viewer Mail," and Joe checks in from the set of POINT BLANK in this phenomenal episode that will surely inspire you to keep getting back up each time life knocks you down.

The first 200 episodes of THE MOVIE CRYPT are available in "THE VAULT" in the on-line store at www.ariescope.com. The first 4.5 years of this podcast include over 500 hours of legendary conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Dee Snider, Jordan Peele, Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, and more!

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt to start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

Ep 271: Joe Knetter Aug 13, 2018

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Author Joe Knetter (VILE BEAUTY, ZOMBIE BUKKAKE) sits down with Adam and Arwen to share his life story and things get more personal than JAWS... … … THE REVENGE. From growing up in Minnesota with a mind that didn't fit in with the norm... to being so discouraged after his first creative writing attempt that it would be years before he attempted to write again… to the honest truth about "making a living" as a writer… to becoming part of the HATCHET universe in co-writing I, SURVIVOR with Adam Green… to an absolutely heartbreaking revelation about his father… there's a good reason why this is one of our longer episodes. Joe Lynch checks in with the very first "Point Report," Dr. Arwen dishes her signature "Hollywood Therapy," and your "Viewer Mail" gets answers.

Order your copy of I, SURVIVOR now from www.ariescope.com. The book comes out August 31st through ArieScope but will also be available through Amazon and Barnes And Noble on-line later in September.

Get the first 200 episodes of THE MOVIE CRYPT with "THE VAULT" in the on-line store at www.ariescope.com. Featuring over 500 hours of legendary conversations with artists like Chris Columbus, John Landis, Slash, Joe Dante, Penelope Spheeris, Jordan Peele, Henry Rollins, Greg Nicotero, Kane Hodder, Danielle Harris, Sid Haig, and more… our first 4.5 years are not to be missed!

Join our "Crypt Keeper" community at www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt and start enjoying bonus monthly commentaries, Adam & Joe's monthly "Crypt Picks" videos, extra weeklyepisodes of "Classic Crypt," monthly LIVE episodes, the holy "Cult of Arwen," and more!

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