I Don't Give A Flick!

Films which depict one of the most common and popular drugs in society today have a long and varied history in film. You all know which plant-based product we're talking about; that's right, it's the Devil's Lettice, the Sin Spinach, the Haitian Oregano: marijuana. From the early days of film with Reefer Madness to the modern-day Pineapple Express, Mary Jane has been a gateway into so many stories from Hollywood. But, are these films great and stand the test of time, or will they, like so many blunts, go up in smoke? Join Jonny, Gary, and Matt this week as we discuss Stoner Films!

The wide world of sports has captured the hearts of many film fans over the generations with their underdog stories of triumph over adversity. Why do these appeal to us so much, and what are the best ones? Join Jonny, Gary and Neil as we delve into that this week and create our Mount Rushmore +1. Special guest this week is Jon Esquivel.

How does one overcome the struggles of creating an award-winning short film by themselves? From writing a personal story, to fundraising, to flying to a foreign country and relying on actors and technicians half a world away to make your vision come to life, these are just a few of the things needed to have success. Join Jonny, Neil and Gary as we take a deep dive into the work of award winning short film creator and our special guest this week Kate Surinskaya as she talks about her upcoming film Parallels.

You can find and follow along with Kate on her social media pages:
Instagram - @KateSurinskaya
YouTube -  @katesurinskaya  
Website - www.iamkatemedia.net
Upcoming projects - www.iamkatemedia.net/future-films

How does one rise up among the large groups of people who are seeking fame and fortune to be one of the fortunate who succeed? It takes a lot of skill, a heaping pile of luck, and, perhaps, looking to the numbers and stats of the fans you get in order to build off that triumph. Staying true to yourself will take you farther than constantly remolding yourself. Joining us this week is special guest John Edmonds Kozma with Bang Productions, Inc. on how he seeks out talent and how he promotes them on social media.

Check out John Edmonds Kozma at http://www.bangproductionstv.com/

You're watching a movie and suddenly, the whole meaning of the plot changes in a second, totally changing your view of what has transpired. Throughout history, films have used plot twists to pull the rug out from under their audiences to make them question everything they thought they knew of the script. But, sometimes these are done more successfully than others, and when they go wrong, it can be detrimental. Join Jonny and Gary this week as we discuss this exciting topic. Joining us this week are special guest Ian Webb of various hit podcasts!

Throughout the ages of television, the drama has grown and evolved, much like a Pokémon. From the classics of the mid 20th century, through the blossoming of the golden age of dramatic tv in the early part of the 21st, the scope and budget may have enlarged, but has the quality? That is the question we aim to explore on this episode of I Don't Give a Flick! Join Jonny, Neil and Gary and we carve our way through this exciting topic.

With Halloween quickly approaching, ghosts and ghouls begin to come out of the woodwork and roam the world of the living. But, how did we get here? Join Jonny and Gary this week as we explore the path of the damned, from the 1960s through today. Special guests this week are Ian Webb of the hit podcast Cult & Trash Horror Movie Grind, Jacob Johnson of the hit podcast Jacob and Rhys Vs. Evil, and Jackie Fegter, a TV and Film producer and horror aficionado. 

A dark night cloaks the city. The streets run rampant with crime as the citizens cry out for a hero. No, we're not talking about New York City, we're talking about Gotham, and the hero that answers the call is the Batman. Since his creation in 1939, Batman has been a staple of comic books. With movies stretching back six decades, the Caped Crusader has had several different iterations over the years, from Adam West to the guy from Twilight. Join Jonny and Gary as we discuss the first part of his film portrayals. Special guests this week are Ian Webb of the hit podcast Cult & Trash Horror Movie Grind, Jacob Johnson of the hit podcast Jacob and Rhys vs. Evil, and comic book aficionado Thomas Elmore.

The Academy Award for Best Picture often goes to films that most people... wouldn't agree with. But once in awhile, the Academy does actually pick the best picture of the year (for example, in 1991 when Dances with Wolves beat out Godfellas). Join Jonny, Neil and Gary this week as we discuss what makes a good Academy candidate and what our Mount Rushmore Plus One (C) is. Joining us this week is special guest Ian Webb. Grab your popcorn and enjoy the show, because this one has video!

"To be, or not to be? That is the question." 

Well, no, that's not really the question today. Today's question is about what are existential films and how do they affect us as filmgoers? What does it mean to have a film which discusses the nature of life and the meanings behind it? And do people watch these movies at all? That is the question we attempt to answer on today's episode! Please join Jonny, Neil, and Gary as we tackle this topic. Special guests this week are Ian Webb and Bob Peck!