Film

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Scott McGee back to the podcast. Scott is the Senior Director of Original Programming for Turner Classic Movies.

Front Row Classics welcomes author, critic and essayist, Kristen Lopez. Brandon and Kristen discuss her new book, "But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films". The book is a helpful guide both readers and cinephiles to programs their own book club or film festival. Films covered in the conversation range from Golden Age gems like The Thin Man & Rebecca to more modern classics like The Princess Bride and Jurassic Park."But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films" is available from Turner Classic Movies and Running Press wherever books are sold.Kristen Lopez is a pop culture essayist and TV editor for IndieWire. She has worked as an entertainment journalist for over 15 years, with her articles appearing at Variety, MTV, TCM, and Roger Ebert. A California native, Kristen was raised in a small suburb near Sacramento and graduated with a Masters in English from California State University, Sacramento. She is the creator of the classic film podcast, Ticklish Business. Based in Los Angeles, she enjoys reading and finding Old Hollywood connections in her neighborhood in her free time. But Have You Read the Book? is her first book.

LUNAFEST is a film festival which promotes short films that share diverse perspectives from women and non binary individuals. The event is hosted by the Springfield Branch of American Association of University Women. Co-Presidents Julie Krehbiel and Kathyy Batee Freeman spoke to Community Voices about the event and how their organization is helping support equality.

Apple TV+ has released the final season of M. Night Shyamalan's critically acclaimed horror-thriller series "Servant." Recently, Jeremy got to sit down briefly with the stars of the show, Toby Kebbell, Lauren Ambrose and Nell Tiger Free. They discuss Dorothy's precarious situation as Season four dawns, Sean's make-or-break moment, and whether Leanne is in fact the prey or the predator as the epic story comes to a close.

The Molly Schlich Film Series is the annual international and independent film series hosted by the Springfield Art Association. SAA Executive Director Betsy Dollar spoke with Community Voices about Molly Schlich and her legacy, the different films being showcased this year, and tips on how to have the best viewing experience.Orignially aired January 3, 2023.

Jeremy recently spoke with the directors of the new documentary "The Invisible Extinction" Sarah Schenck & Steve Lawrence. The film spotlights the work and charismatic personalities of renowned scientists Martin Blaser and his partner in the lab and in life, Gloria Dominguez- Bello - as they endeavor to save our vanishing microbes that are essential for our survival. They talk about the delicate balance of directing a science-based documentary, how their personal experiences led them to this subject and what they hope audiences will take away from the film.

The 21st Route 66 Film Festival runs November 4-14. Laura Richter and Lana Wildman spoke to Community Voices about the film festival and the genre of films represented.

Zach Baliva is the director of the new documentary “Potentially Dangerous." He spoke to Community Voices about how his Italian ancestry inspired him to create the documentary that highlights the Italian Americans who were labeled as enemy aliens in World War II.

Recently Jeremy had the opportunity to talk with two of the stars of the new Lionsgate horror film "The Devil's Workshop," Timothy Granaderos and Academy Award nominee Emile Hirsch. The film tracks young and struggling actor Clayton (Granaderos), who is on the verge of landing his first big part as a demonologist in a new horror film. His competition is Donald (Hirsch), a pompous child actor that just seems to have all the luck in the world despite having little talent. To give him an extra edge, Clayton seeks the help of Eliza, a real-life demonologist at her remote country home. What starts as genuine research quickly turns into something darker as Eliza warns Clayton that dark forces have taken a hold of him and that only a special ritual can set him free.Jeremy talks with these two actors about the deeper metaphors in the film, including our personal demons as the true villain of the film, the trust you must have with your fellow actors to film such intense scenes, the battle of acting philosophies and what they hope people take away from the film. Please enjoy these wonderful conversations with two incredible actors.

Dr. Nicole Florence and Maria Ansley are the filmmakers behind the documentary “No Title for Tracey,” which tells the story of Florence’s sister who was not given the title of valedictorian due to her race. Florence and Ansley shared their inspiration for the film and other projects in the works.