Film Grain

This week John and Erika discuss the next Film Grain feature, Moonstruck, featuring Cher and Nic Cage. They also run-down the lineup for the rest of December, January and February, as well as discuss their favorite films and shows from 2019. 

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This week, Erie-natives Stella Ruggiero and Heidi Dugan from Two Moms Writing, a creative venture between two moms who, you guessed it - write,  as we discuss "The Farewell," and "Vows," a film created by students in the area.  

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This week, Erie-born writer Phil Pirello joins us to discuss his time in Hollywood as well as some of his projects. Also discussed is the difference in opportunity between Erie and Hollywood, and knowing what market can support your ideas. 

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This week, the team from MenajErie studio joins us to discuss their documentaries "Rust Belt New Americans" and "Art 100," the latter of which was created in tandem with Edinboro's 100 years of art celebration this year. Also discussed are film festivals and what we'd like to see in an Erie-focused one. 

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This week professor and film historian Brian Sheridan joins us to talk about his beginnings in the world of film appreciation as well as some film history regarding Alice Guy-Blaché, the focus of "Be Natural," our newest Film Grain feature. Also discussed is the importance of diversity and representation in filmmaking both behind and in front of the camera. 

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This week, animator extraordinaire, Brad Pattullo joins us to talk about his beginnings in the world of film-making, as well as how to sue the festival circuit to your advantage. Also discussed is this week's Film Grain dinner and a movie - "Midsommar: Director's Cut." This showing also includes a special bonus: Brad's newest short, "Stuffed." 

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This week, the Nightmare on State Street planning committee - Alayna Gallagher, Britton Rozzelle, Natalie Wiepert and Riley White - join John and Erika for a discussion on their favorite horror movies including "The Conjuring," "The Invitation," and "Lake Mungo." 

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The Uninvited / Nightmare on State Street 

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This week, writer and musican Jim Morton joins us to talk about scriptwriting do's and don'ts, as well as our Film Grain showing of "The Nightingale," the latest film from the director of "The Babadook." 

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Producer, self-proclaimed "crew-guy" and survivor of "Rock the Boat," the New Kids on the Block party cruise joins us to talk "The Matrix" in honor of its 20th anniversary. Mike also talks about some reality TV horror stories from the set, analyzes "Undercover Billionaire," and gives some tips to local businesses on being transparent with producers. 

Get tickets for our showing of "The Matrix" below, which includes select segments from "The Animatrix," for the first time in Erie. 

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Adam Welsh and Nick Warren from the Erie Reader join us today to continue where last week's conversation left off - on bringing a critical eye to the arts, and the importance of critique to a city. Also discussed is the "40 under 40" experience. The two join us for a discussion on "Mad God," our Film Grain feature this week that includes a Q and A with legendary artist, Phil Tippet, himself. 

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