Episode 466."Billy the Kid" Actor: Tom Blyth.In a recent interview, I had the chance to speak to the very talented Tom Blyth.Tom and I talk "Billy the Kid", Tom and Billy both having UK roots, Billy the Kid is much deeper than meets the eye, how Tom would end the show and the temptation for a Shawshank Redemption ending.Tom Keir Blyth is an English actor. His films include Scott and Sid (2018), Benediction (2021), The Hunger Games, Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023). He stars as the titular character of the MGM+ series Billy the Kid (2022) and a supporting role in the HBO series The Gilded Age (2022). Blyth was born in Birmingham and grew up in Woodthorpe, a suburb of Nottingham. He is the son of soap opera producer Gavin Blyth, who passed away when he was 14. Blyth attended Arnold Hill Academy and Bilborough College. His mother Charlotte, a careers counselor, signed him up for drama classes at the Television Workshop. He also joined the National Youth Theatre. He went on to train at the Juilliard School in New York City, as had been his dream, graduating in 2020.#billythekid #tomblyth #thehungergames #hungergames #thegildedage #fyp #shorts #uk #english #gaelic #ireland #wildwest #western #truestory https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 465. "Mindhunter" Composer: Jason Hill. Jason Hill is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for himself as an award-winning film composer, platinum-selling recording artist, record producer and mixer. Hill’s upcoming projects include; Apple TV+'s drama series Dark Matter, which premieres May 8th; and season 4 of Showtime’s Couples Therapy, which premieres May 31st. Hill is also a music producer on theforthcoming Robbie Williams’ biopic, Better Man. Notable film and television credits include David Fincher's psychological thriller film, Gone Girl; the Emmy-winning series, Mindhunter; Voir; Videosyncrasy; and his only animated short film, Bad Travelling (part of the Emmy-winning series Love, Death, and Robots); Elijah Bynum’s drama film, Magazine Dreams; Apple TV+'s Extrapolations; and City On Fire; Netflix’s Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened; The Confession Killer; and This Is A Robbery; and Philip O'leary's film, The Buffalo Hunt. In addition to his work in film/television scoring and production, Hill is also the lead singer, guitarist, and producer for the band LOUIS XIV along with the band Vicky Cryer (which contained members of bands The Killers, Muse, Julian Casablancas and the Voids, Jet, and Jamiroquai). In 2011, he also joined The New York Dolls and played bass on several tours after producing the album Dancing Backward in High Heels, their final Dolls album. He has produced, written records or otherwise worked with such artists as The Killers, David Bowie, Robbie Williams, Jet, Sky Ferreira, Brandon Flowers, Ariel Pink, The Virgins, Macy Gray, Neon Trees, The Bronx, Nick Littlemore/Luke Steele (Empire of the Sun, Pnau ), IDKHBTFM (I Don't Know How But They Found Me), and more. Hill was also part of the seminal alt country band, Convoy in his early years. In 2015 Hill bought a building in Glendale that was originally built as a music studio in the mid-1970s and reimagined it into one of the world’s premier modern recording facilities, Department of Recording and Power. This iconic complex was once the birthplace of massive hits from The Beach Boys, James Brown, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Joni Mitchell, Joe Cocker, and many more, and is now reborn for the next generation of influential artists. #mindhunter   #davidfincher  #moviemusic  #movies  #interview  #podcast  #fyp  #shorts  #serialkillerdocumentary  #composer  #music  https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 464"Land of Bad" | "Thanksgiving" | Composer: Brandon Roberts.Composer Brandon Roberts joins me to talk about his work, (Thanksgiving, Land of Bad) Thomas Newman, composing music, John Williams, Awards and so much more.Emmy Award winning composer Brandon Roberts’ music can be heard all over the scoring world today. From the Academy Award winning documentary Free Solo, to the pulsing action of World War Z and Logan, to the surreal reimagining of Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone and the horror of Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving.Upon graduating from the USC Scoring for Motion Pictures & Television program, Brandon began composing for films, television and albums in a wide range of styles. Projects include such large-scale feature films as A Quiet Place (I and II), Logan, Chaos Walking, and World War Z. In addition, he has composed for several independent features including: The Woman In Black (I and II), Warm Bodies, The Giver, and Unbroken: Path To Redemption. Brandon’s music can be found in acclaimed television shows as well, including Battlestar Galactica, V, AMC’s Revolutionary War spy drama, TURN:  Washington’s Spies, and Freeform’s Motherland: Fort Salem. Brandon’s recent co-scores with frequent collaborator Marco Beltrami include Jordan Peele’s CBS All Access reboot of The Twilight Zone, the Fox horror feature Underwater starring Kristen Stewart, and the Focus Features political documentary The Way I See It which earned a People’s Choice Award for best documentary score. The popular summer Netflix horror trilogy, Fear Street, featured a co-score with Beltrami (Fear Street: Part 2) as well as additional music in Pt1 and Pt3. Brandon’s other recent scores include additional music on the Paramount feature Tom Clancy’s: Without Remorse, starring Michael B. Jordan and New Line Cinema’s, The Nun II.Brandon resides in Tarzana, CA and is a dual-citizen of United States and Canada.#moviemusic #composer #music #podcast #shorts #fyp #interview #landofbad #thanksgiving #horrorstories #movies #moviecomposer #moviesongs #cinema #johnwilliams #thomasnewman https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 463."You Can't Run Forever"Actor: Isabelle Anaya.Isabelle Anaya stops by to talk her newest movie  "You Can't Run Forever." She stars along side Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons. Isabelle plays Miranda.Miranda, a young woman already suffering from acute anxiety due to a past tragedy, faces a new terror when a serial killer chooses her as his new target. In a harrowing hunt through the woods, Miranda finds strength she never knew she had as she tries to elude her murderous tracker. Academy Award® winner J.K. Simmons stars in a spine-chilling thriller about the strength of family and the astonishing power of the human spirit.We also talk her love of music, Guns N Roses, Game of Thrones, the Guitar and more. #youcantrunforever #jksimmons #serialkiler #movie #moviescore #fyp #gunsnroses #music #shorts #short #gunsnroses #slash #gameofthrones https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 462"Heat" | "The Last of the Mohicans" | "Manhunter" Cinematographer: Dante Spinotti.Dante Spinotti was born in Tolmezzo, Udine, in the northeastern Italian Region of Friuli. He began his career at RAI (Italian TV), before that he spent lot of time in Kenia as cinematographer for his uncle. In 1985, producer Dino De Laurentiis offered him a chance to work in USA for the first time with Michael Mann for the feature Manhunter (1986). From that experience, Spinotti became one of the most appreciated cinematographer in Hollywood. His particular vision gives a movie a great sense of reality. Among his works are: The Last of the Mohicans (1992) (Academy Nomination), Heat (1995), L.A. Confidential (1997) (Academy Nomination), The Insider (1999) (Academy Nomination), and Wonder Boys (2000). https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#heat #robertdeniro #alpacino #movie #thelastofthemohicans #cinematographer #redragon #michaelmann

Episode 461."Joker" | "The Dark Knight Rises" | "The Long Game" Actor: Brett Cullen.You can currently find Brett Cullen in "The Long Game". In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.Brett is simply superb as Thomas Wayne in "Joker" in one of the more iconic scenes in the movie. He is also in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises", "Ghost Rider"  "42" and so many more.Brett and I talk about Fatherhood, "Joker", playing the best version of Thomas Wayne I have ever seen, working with Christopher Nolan and more.Great interview.https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#joker #batman #thedarkknight #christophernolan #chadwickboseman #fyp #dc #dccomics #thomaswayne #joaquinphoenix

Episode 460."Warrior"Actor: Chelsea Muirhead.Chelsea Muir portrays Yan Mi in the Max Original "Warrior". Chelsea was so much fun to speak with. She's refreshingly honest, funny, kind and a wonderful actor to boot.Chelsea Muirhead is a Filipino-Scottish actor from Toronto. After discovering her love of acting in high school, performing as Columbia in "Rocky Horror picture show", Chelsea soon found herself diving into her passion and attending the Ryerson Theatre School (now known as the Ryerson School of Performance). It was here at Ryerson were Chelsea trained for 4 years studying acting for both film and theatre. Whilst in her studies in theatre school Chelsea has stared in several plays such as Regan in Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear", to more comedic contemporary rolls, such as Loretta in George F. Walker's "Featuring Loretta" to name a few. On top of being an accomplished theatre actress, Chelsea has broken into the film industry with gusto. Upon graduating the highly renowned school of performance in 2016 Chelsea has had tremendous commercial success on the circuit, including landing her first break out roll as Jill in the horror/ thriller "Spare parts" directed by Andrew Hunt.https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#warrior  #karate  #kungfu  #mma  #brucelee  #truestory #hbomax  #max #fyp #podcast #interview #ufc #tbt #throwbackthursday

Episode 459. The Gentleman, The Covenant and Wrath of Man. Composer: Chris Benstead. Chris Benstead and Guy Ritchie have made one hell of a team the last few years. Academy and BAFTA award winner Chris Benstead, is a British composer with a distinct and captivating voice. His remarkable career spans a multitude of noteworthy projects. Collaborating extensively with director Guy Ritchie, Chris composed the score for the upcoming feature The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare starring Henry Cavil, and recently finished the much anticipated NETFLIX series The Gentlemen, a follow up to the 2019 film that Chris also scored. His music for Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (starring Jake Gyllenhaal) and the Jason Statham thrillers Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and Wrath of Man were received to much critical acclaim. His work on Disney’s blockbuster hits Aladdin and Beauty and The Beast showcases his versatility. In collaboration with Alan Menken, Chris not only composed additional music for these iconic films but also played a pivotal role in producing and arranging the songs for a modern audience. Recent additions to his impressive portfolio include scoring the action thrillers Jericho Ridge and Rupture directed by Hamzah Jamjoom. Chris received OSCAR and BAFTA awards for his work as re-recording mixer on Alfonso Cuaron’s masterpiece Gravity, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Chris’ unique skillset allowed him to mix and sculpt the music in an extremely immersive way, pushing the limits of surround sound and exploiting the new ‘Dolby Atmos’ standard. Previously, as an in-demand music editor Chris worked on over 40 films including the latest James Bond film No Time to Die, Wonder Woman, Black Swan, Brave, Thor and Cinderella and has worked with some of the most high-profile directors in the industry including Paul Greengrass and Sir Kenneth Branagh. Chris is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and achieved a First-Class honours in music and sound recording from the University of Surrey. He was also named as Alumni of the year for his ground-breaking achievement in music mixing on ‘Gravity’. https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic #guyritchie   #thegentleman #theojames  #movie  #moviemusic  #wrathofman  #moviescore  #thecovenant  #fyp  #shorts

Episode 458. "PIG" Actor: David Knell. David can be seen as Chef Derek Finway in "Pig," opposite Nicolas Cage, answering the question, "Who has my pig?" Best known for his roles as a goofy, callow youth in films like Spring Break, Splash, Total Recall, and Turner and Hooch, David is a veteran in the industry with a career that spans over four decades. He appeared on Broadway in his teens in Liz Swados' "Runaways" before making his screen debut in "Life on The Mississippi," playing the young Mark Twain. Over the years David has performed in countless television series and commercials, in regional theatre around the country, and often works behind the scenes as an editor, camera operator, and assistant director. David is a long time member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, as well as SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity. #nicolascage  #pig #splash #movie #totalrecall #fyp #shorts #short #moviescenes #nicolascagehttps://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 457"American Rust"Showrunners: Dan Futterman and Adam Rapp.Dan Futterman is a two time Academy Award nominated writer. Having been nominated in 2006 for #capote and again in 2015 for #foxcatcher As an actor he has appeared along side #robinwilliams in #thebirdcage and #angelinajolie as  Daniel Pearl in "A Might Heart"Adam Rapp is an excellent writer who is a big part of American Rust in both as a writer and Executive Producer. Both Adam and Dan make for a wonderful team. They are both gifted storytellers who are very good at what they do.American Rust premieres March 28th on #primevideo #interview #fyp #shorts #podcast #showrunner #writer #movie #drama #academyawards #oscars https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 456.Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney."American Rust"Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney stop by to talk about the gritty, intense world of "American Rust" (Prime Video).I think Maura Tierney offered me a job as a writer on "American Rust" for Season 3. I might take her up on it.Maura also talks about her work in The Iron Claw, Jeff touches on Dumb and Dumber and Newsroom and we all talk about why American Rust works so well. Jeff and Maura are at the top of their profession and what they do. Both have built incredible filmographies, in all genres. Each has a lifetime of iconic performances. They both bring their "A" Game to "American Rust".#dumbanddumber #newsroom #jeffdaniels #movie #theironclaw #insomnia #er #theaffair #liarliar #arachnophobia #themartian #yourhonor #fyp #shorts #actors #movies #primevideo #jimcarrey #thenewsroom https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 455.Toy Story 3Actor: Emily Ricks.Emily and I talk about the impact of Toy Story 3, Playing Bonnie, Why Toy Story 3 hits hard and so much more.Get ready to dive into the magical world of Disney with actress Emily Ricks in this exclusive interview discussing Toy Story 3! 🌟 Watch as she reveals her passion for acting, unforgettable moments on set, and the secrets behind the Pixar masterpiece. From behind-the-scenes stories to her experience working on this iconic movie, this is a must-watch for all Disney and movie lovers. Join us as we explore the enchanting universe of Toy Story 3 through the eyes of the talented Emily Ricks. Don't miss out on this fun and exciting journey into the world of animated brilliance! 🎬 I like Emily alot. Super talented, kind. Loved this interview.#disney #toystory #toystory3 #pixar #disneymovie #disneyplus #childhood #toys #nostalgia #podcast #fyp #shorts https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcriticwww.mmcpodcast.com

Episode 454."5lbs of Pressure"Director: Phil Allocco.Filmmaker Phil Allocco is a feature film and commercial writer/director. His work has garnered over 60 awards and nominations. He was one of the short-listed directors picked by Steven Spielberg from a world-wide search of over 12,000 directors for his US TV series ‘On the Lot’ for FOX TV. His feature film ‘The Truth About Lies,’ was released theatrically in 2017 and won 14 awards at festivals including "The Best Of Fest" at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.In this action-thriller, Adam (Luke Evans), an ex-con back in his old neighborhood after serving a 16-year stretch for murder, walks a rocky path of forgiveness toward the son who grew up without him, while the bitter, volatile brother of the youth he killed looms in the background. Meanwhile, Mike (Rory Culkin), sick of doing the bidding of his drug-dealing uncle (Alex Pettyfer), is desperate to leave his sordid life behind. When Adam and Mike’s paths converge, inescapable destiny will give way to violence…and a final, fleeting shot at redemption. https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#movie #lionsgate #lukeevans #fyp #actionmovies #actionmovie #interview #podcast

Taking a look at the 96th Academy Awards, Al Pacino having no time for nominees, Why is the Academy continuously forgetting people during In memoriam,  Jimmy Kimmel's obsession with Donald Trump, Danny Devito, Arnold, John Cena, Lily Gladstone was completely ripped off, Why would anyone want to host an awards show, the biggest snubs in Oscar history, why Adam Sandler and Jim Carrey have been penalized for being comedic actors, and so much more.Fun 40 minutes.https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 453."Cabrini" Actor: Patch Darragh.Cabrini, Succession, Sully, The VisitPatch Darragh joins me to talk about his career, his impressive filmography and his new release (March 8th) "Cabrini". Welcome, Patch Darragh!https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#succession #juilliard #sully #angelstudios #movie #truestory #fyp #shorts #cabrini

Episode 452.Father and Son: Mario and Mandela Van Peebles.Legend Mario Van Peebles joins me to talk about his newest film "Outlaw Posse", New Jack City, his father and legend Melvin Van Peebles.We also joined by Mario's son, Mandela who is a wonderful actor in his own right who co-stars with his dad in "Outlaw Posse" Mario talks about how #whoopigoldberg casting herself, making a western, working with his son and so much more.I have always been a huge fan of Mario's work and getting a chance to speak with him was immensely enjoyable.#90s #90smovie #90stv #newjackcity #mayorofkingstown #fyp #western #blazingsaddles #80smovies #80stv #80s https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 451.Actor: John Carroll Lynch.John Carroll Lynch is simply put, one of the best actors on the planet. His work as Twisty the Clown in #americanhorrorstory #ahs #fargo #thefounder and my personal favorite as Eastman in #thewalkingdead #twd put him in a catagory not occupied by many.I love this man and his work has meant so much to me. I am so very lucky to have had John on to talk about those projects and his newest, "Outlaw Posse".Talking Points:1. If one more reporter or journalist says "You might know the face but not the name" I am going to scream. I ask John about that.2.  John might be the best actor at making the most of every second he has on screen.3. His work in my favorite episode of any show ever, "Here's Not Here" (The Walking Dead).4.  His character Eastman, who in one episode for many, was one of The Walking Dead fan's favorite characters.5. John's newest project "Outlaw Posse" and working with Mario Van Peebles.Welcome, (Finally) John Carroll Lynch!https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#interview #fyp #shorts #short #actor #zodiac #bigsky #shutterisland #clinteastwood #coenbrothers #martinscorcese

Episode 450."Stranger Things"Actor: Ted Chrest.Actor Ted Chrest joins me to talk "Stranger Things" and some of his other amazing credits. Ted is a United States Veteran (Air Force), Marshall University Graduate (BFA) and an LSU Graduate (MFA).Some of the things we discuss...1. Filming Season 5 and did I guess a plot point? Vecna has plans for Nancy.2.  The fact that Stranger Things fans are the absolute best fan base.3. Why Ted Wheeler is so polarizing. Either fans love him or hate him.4. Ted Wheeler is a better Dad than people give him credit for.5. Ted definitely married out of his league with Karen Wheeler.6. Ted's parenting style.7. Ted loves Chicken, his newspaper and sleep.8. How Ted came so close to having his marriage fall apart (Billy Hargrove).9. Nancy missing, Mike missing, Will Byers missing, "I'm sure everyone's fine"10. Ted is every 80's dad.11. Joe gets emotional talking about his favorite Stranger Things moment.12. The Duffer Brothers.This and so much more. Joe's career goes so much deeper than Stranger Things, but he is so grateful and appreciative to be a part of Stranger Things. Joe is a great actor and solid human being. I loved this interview.#strangerthings #strangerthings4 #strangerthings5 #milliebobbybrown #gatenmattarazzo #nataliadyer #finnwolfhard #calebmclaughlin https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 449."Ordinary Angels"Director: Jon GunnDirector Jon Gunn (American Underdog, Jesus Revolution, I Still Believe, The Case for Christ) talks his newest project "Ordinary Angels"Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.Jon and I have a fun discussion about movies, life,  faith and family.#faithbased  #movie #fyp #director #alanritchson https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Episode 448."The Dynasty: The New England Patriots. Director Matt Hamachek.Matt Hamachek is a talented director who has also directed "Tiger" (2021). The Dynasty: New England Patriots takes us inside the franchise’s 20-year journey, from the unique chemistry that fueled six Super Bowl wins to the internal strife that sparked a turf war. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and key players reveal the road to—and cost of—greatness.I bring up some key talking points with Matt which include...1. Why was Spygate held to a different standard than what Conor Stalions did at Michigan?2. The Boston Media.3. If he is surprised Bill Belichick does not have a job for the 2024 season.4. Brady's roots and what fueled him.5. Roger Goodell's lack of leadership and consistency. 6. The lazy narrative of "See, it was all Brady"7. The two people Matt found to be most interesting.8. Earl Woods and Tom Brady Sr. similarities. 9. Deshaun Watson and Tom Brady basically getting the same punishments. Brady was accused of deflating footballs. This and more. This is a GREAT documentary that is about football but also about storytelling. I loved it.Drops Friday, 2/16 Apple TV+https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#newenglandpatriots #football #nfl #movie #documentary #fyp