Here at Cine Vibes, when we stumble across something that truly impacts us, we always want to dig in deeper. In this case it was after watching the 2021 film, ICON, written & directed by our guest today...Tony Ahedo! We knew immediately after watching that we needed to try and get Tony on the show.

This feature length indie film was the feature debut for Tony and what a debut outing it was. We chat with Tony about the origins of his film, how he found the perfect chemistry in leads, Parker Padgett & Devon Hales (Teenage Bounty Hunters) & much more!

So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Tony Ahedo!

Follow Tony on Instagram: @tjahedo

Also check out the Instagram page for his feature debut film, ICON: @iconthemovie

Interested in his other work? Head over to prettysweetfilms.com

ICON is currently on a film festival run. Details about a public release will be available later this year. Stay tuned into their Instagram page for updates!

Episode Marks:

Introduction of Tony & His Film ICON (00:57)

In the News (04:56)

The Path to His First Feature (05:48)

Finding the Right Actors for This Story (12:21)

A Fresh Take on Coming of Age Stories (18:08)

Being an ICON (26:43)

Behind the Scenes of ICON (29:02)

Collaborating on Set (39:18)

What's Next? (48:07)

What Has Tony Been Watching? (55:36)

How to Reach Tony (57:43)

Contact Us (59:14)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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Nomad (noun): A person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer. Chloe Zhao clearly set out to tell a specific story about the lifestyle, challenges & character of a modern day nomad. A slice out of the life of Fern, played by Academy Award winning actress Frances McDormand (Fargo, Three Billboards, Almost Famous), is what we track across the vastness of the American west as she travels from place to place, searching. Wandering. We like to describe this one as poetry in motion, and we don't think it will take you long to see why this film is a Best Picture winner at the Academy Awards!

So without further delay, enjoy our review of 3 time Academy Award winning film, Nomadland!

Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait.

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Episode Marks:

Welcome (00:57)

What we Have Been Watching (01:57)

In The News (09:12)

Introducing the Film (10:13)

A Slice of Americana (13:51)

Elevating What's on the Page (21:03)

Contrasting the Vastness of Nature with the Solitude of a Van (23:00)

Isolation as a Theme of Self Discovery (31:30)

Diving Deep Into the Character of a Nomad (40:23)

Closing Remarks & Rating (46:02)

Contact Us (01:00:08)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

The filmmaking industry is a vast arena full of a variety of work. Our guest today has cut his teeth creating commercials and music videos in Charlotte, NC & around the southeast. In fact he is #1 in Charlotte for production of music videos. So any musicians out there? Hit him up.

Commonly referred to as "theanimist" in filmmaking circles and social media, Ethan also works as an animator and has produced animation content for a variety of clients, like the college football Belk Bowl. Somehow he also finds time to host a podcast, Video + Company Podcast, that we highly recommend checking out. You might even find a companion episode with us over on his podcast.

So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Ethan Neville!

Follow Ethan on Instagram & Twitter: @iamtheanimist

Also check out his website: theanimist.net

Episode Marks:

Introduction of Ethan (00:57)

Pioneering His Route (01:17)

In the News (06:27)

Becoming #1 Music Video Creator in CLT (07:32)

Making Commercial Work Interesting (14:10)

Broadcasting School Days (17:58)

Freelancing & Animation Work (21:05)

Removing Safety Nets & The Pandemic (26:29)

How to Pick Projects & Working with Clients (36:16)

A Unique Medium & Future Goals (44:39)

What Has Ethan Been Watching? (49:05)

How to Reach Ethan (50:57)

Contact Us (52:23)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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In a year that will forever be marked by the outbreak of COVID-19 and the destruction that followed, whether in the loss of loved ones or the shutting down of various aspects of the economy, including the film industry; 2020 in film is going to be remembered one way or another. We don't think it will be for a lack of quality films that were produced and released on various streaming platforms, our hope is that it is remembered for being the most diverse list of nominations in the long history of these prestigious awards! Join us as we tackle a few of our personal favorite categories that we are excited to see winners announced in, as well as a hotly debated snub that calls into question how category selections are determined.

So without further delay, sit back and enjoy our look at the nominations for this years Academy Awards! Also, let us know what your favorites are and what categories you are excited to see!

The 93rd Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, April 25th at 8:00PM EDT and can be watched on ABC. Join us!

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Episode Marks:

Welcome (00:59)

In the News (02:22)

A Snub Like No Other (04:20)

Most Diverse Oscars Yet (16:50)

The Best Picture Nominees (24:25)

Best Actor Selection (27:22)

Best Original Screenplay Selection (33:15)

Best Supporting Actor Selection (44:23)

Best Supporting Actress Selection (51:01)

Best Picture Selection (55:03)

Closing Remarks & Contact Us (01:00:24)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

It is rare that a film can be wholly original in this day and age. Yet, when the right elements and genres are paired together in a unique way, the result can translate to something that is quite unique and refreshing to watch in a previously tired and uninteresting single genre. This is exactly what happened with the TIFF world premiere film, Freaks, starring Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild, Speed Racer), Bruce Dern (The 'Burbs, The Hateful Eight) & introducing the very talented young actor Lexy Kolker. The writing duo, Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein, struck gold with this exceptional cast and even more intriguing story! So without further delay, enjoy this review of Freaks!

Note: This episode includes spoilers. If you intend to watch this movie with a spoiler free lens, we encourage you to pin this episode for a later listen and go check out the film first. Don't worry, we'll wait.

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Episode Marks:

Welcome (00:57)

What we Have Been Watching ((01:42)

Introducing the Film (12:18)

In the News (14:00)

Why Some Good Movies Don't Get Seen (15:01)

Casting is Everything (18:01)

Developing a Unique Story From Unoriginal Ideas (19:34)

Being a Freak (26:58)

Writing a Multi Genre Film (33:18)

Through the Eye (36:50)

Stretching the Dollar on VFX (41:20)

Closing Remarks & Rating (43:23)

Contact Us (48:26)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

When it comes to emotion in any motion picture, whether short form or feature length, the music plays a vital role in the delivery of that emotion! Perhaps an orchestral symphony of instruments or a synth heavy electronic structure, the musical score (or intentional lack thereof) helps to full deliver the themes and message that the filmmaker desires to communicate. We had the pleasure of talking to composer, post sound supervisor & audio post editor, Bryan Holt, about his experience in the film industry creating musical scores in a wide variety of film formats & genres!

Also, huge thanks to Bryan for his work giving the Cine Vibes podcast a fresh sound at the beginning and end of each episode!

So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Bryan Holt!

Follow Bryan on Instagram & Twitter: @bryanholt

Also follow along on his Facebook: Bryan Holt Music

Episode Marks:

Introduction of Bryan (00:55)

The Band Days (02:10)

In the News (07:20)

Dreaming of the Score (08:05)

Film Scoring (09:54)

Inspirations (11:22)

How Has Film Scoring Changed Your View on Other Scores? (14:02)

The Power of Silence (16:20)

An Emotional Roller Coaster (21:08)

Hits & Misses When Collaborating (27:00)

The Blank Page (32:47)

Working The Details (35:29)

Delivering Themes Through Music (39:30)

Fascinating Aspects of Composing For Film (46:53)

What Have You Been Watching? (56:35)

How to Reach Bryan (58:58)

Contact Us (01:02:58)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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This film was 35 years in the making. With a vastly dense world of advanced technology, futuristic vehicles & of course replicants, we present to you...our Blade Runner 2049 review. A sequel to the highly acclaimed original film Blade Runner. Under the guidance of Denis Villeneuve with the oversight of Ridley Scott, Blade Runner 2049 is a visual spectacle that you will be hard pressed to experience in any other film. The sweeping landscape and expansive world leads, K, on a journey of self discovering unlike any we have seen before. Do androids dream of electric sheep? Find out in our review of Blade Runner 2049.

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Episode Marks:

Introducing the Film (00:56)

In the News (01:44)

A Sequel 35 Years in the Making (02:36)

Do Androids Have Dreams? (10:22)

A Search For Meaning (17:32)

Using World Building to Drive Story (25:32)

A Visual Masterpiece (32:54)

The Performances (41:53)

Closing Remarks & Rating (49:14)

Contact Us (54:38)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

Cover Art by Brandon McDowell

The fantasy movie draft is back! The year is 2002. We are joined by our pals Gavin & Graeme to bring you our top picks in film from that year.

The rules are simple, select films from the draft year in question for 6 categories. The goal? Stack our picks in such a way that you, our faithful listeners, vote our list as superior to the other guys! Enjoy another episode in this series and be sure to vote for the person with the best lineup for the year 2002 in the comments below & poll on our instagram!

Follow the Draft Squad on Instagram

Gavin: @harwhit

Graeme: @ghar311

Ken: @_kenjackson_

Trey: @trey.riley.iii

Episode Marks:

Introductions (00:58)

In the News (01:30)

Round 1 (02:47)

Round 2 (10:02)

Round 3 (19:21)

Round 4 (25:14)

Round 5 (34:42)

Round 6 (41:32)

Honorable Mentions (47:27)

Summary of Picks & Closing Remarks (55:15)

Contact Us (56:41)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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We thought we needed to kick off our Season 2 interviews with the most bubbly & vibrant guest we could find. Look no further than our guest in this episode, Kelly Johns! She has been an actor in the industry for over 10 years, with roles in several Hollywood tentpole films (The Blind Side, Game Night); and as of late, a handful of short films (Heat Lightning, Where the Wicked Go). You may also know her from the incredibly funny and always spot of Bachelor & Bachelorette recap videos.

So without further delay, please enjoy this chat with Kelly Johns!

Follow Kelly on Instagram: @kelljohns

Subscribe to her YouTube (@Kelly Johns) for all the latest Bachelor & Bachelorette recap videos!

Episode Marks:

introduction of Kelly (00:54)

Humble Beginnings in Canton (02:16)

In the News (04:35)

Coming Off a High as an Actor (05:27)

Benefits of Working on Short Films (10:00)

Difference in Scale Between Hollywood & Indie Projects (12:00)

Working During Covid (17:06)

Creating Your Own Content (19:51)

From Bachelor Personas to Comedic Aspirations (23:13)

Comedic Actors in Dramatic Roles (27:55)

Any Comedic Role is Yours, What Do You Pick? (30:32)

Helpful Nuggets For Actors Trying to Break Into the Industry (32:09)

The Financial Struggle of Working on Indie Projects (39:06)

Networking, Work Life Balance & Advice to Actors (42:49)

The Bachelor Discussion (56:41)

Closing Remarks (01:00:46)

What Have You Been Watching (01:01:32)

How to Reach Kelly (01:03:27)

Contact Us (01:05:37)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Cine Vibes by Bryan Holt

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This is the most hotly contested movie review to date at Cine Vibes. Ken & Trey are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to the 2017, A24 distributed film, Hot Summer Nights. Oozing late 80s/early 90s vibes from every cinematic pore, this film is likely to leave most viewers on one extreme or the other with loving or hating this one. So, without further ado, throw on an 80s synth cassette then dive into this episode!

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Now available to listen on Stitcher!

Episode Marks:

Welcome (00:56)

In the News (01:23)

Introducing the Film (03:36)

Love it or Hate it (05:12)

Making Exactly What You Want (08:50)

Being Awkward as an Artform? (11:47)

All Out 80s/90s Vibes (14:15)

Unique Shooting Style (17:28)

Chalamet Shines (24:59)

Having Your Own Voice (26:54)

Narration Isn't For Everyone (27:53)

Is it All Just a Fever Dream? (33:09)

Using Mother Nature to Set Pacing (35:15)

Making the Most Out of Your Resources (37:26)

Closing Remarks & Rating (43:48)

Contact Us (50:40)

Music:

Intro/Outro - Forgiveness by Patrick Patrikios