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In this episode, I talk about Music in Movies and the Emotions they can Swirl Up. Content Includes: Best Composers, Underappreciated Composers, Honorable Mention Composers, Best Soundtracks in Movies, Best Cases of Deliberate Song Use in a Scene, and more.

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Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

April 14th - 16th 2023

COME SEE ME AT IT! (Booth + Swag)

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Prices: Adult Full Event - $35 (Preshow) $45 (After 04/13/23)

Student Full Event - $25 (Preshow) $35 (After 04/13/23)

Adult Single Session - $10 (Preshow) $12 (After 04/13/23)

Student Single Session - $8 (Preshow) $11 (After 04/13/23)

Student Cinema Sunday (Student Price) - $5 (Preshow) $8 (After 04/13/23)

In this episode, I talk about the 2023 Academy Awards (Oscars).

Content Includes: Oscars Overview (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and their Rules), Iconic Oscar Moments, Thoughts on the Best Picture Nominees, Award Predictions and more.

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In this episode, I talk with Independent Film Festival Director Eric Freese & CRIFF Founder and Board President Scott Chrisman about the upcoming 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival.

Content Includes: Eric & Scott’s Background, Origins & History of CRIFF, Growing an Audience, Evolution of Film Technology, Shaping and Managing a Festival, Critiquing Movies, The 2023 CRIFF, Networking with Filmmakers, The Festival Experience, Awards, Experience Movies with an Audience, How to Support the Festival, Festival Sponsors, Talent that’s Grown from the Festival, How to Get Involved with Filmmaking, Favorite Movies and more.

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April 14th - 16th 2023

CRIFF Website: Click Here

Prices:

Adult Full Event - $35 (Preshow) $45 (After 04/13/23)

Student Full Event - $25 (Preshow) $35 (After 04/13/23)

Adult Single Session - $10 (Preshow) $12 (After 04/13/23)

Student Single Session - $8 (Preshow) $11 (After 04/13/23)

Student Cinema Sunday (Student Price) - $5 (Preshow) $8 (After 04/13/23)

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References Made

Film Scene

Scott Beck & Brian Woods

Collins Road Theaters

Film Freeway

Iowa Independent Film Festival

Produce Iowa

Wired Production Group

In this episode, I talk with Bruce Michael Jr about his upcoming short film Lapin and more.

Content Includes: Oregon, Lapin, The Road to Producing and Making a Short, Film Guilds, Collaboration in Film, Licorice Pizza, Criterion Collection, The Oscars and their Movies and more.

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In this episode, I talk about M Night. Shyamalan's A Knock At The Cabin.

- SPOILER FREE -

Content Includes: M Night's Filmography, Thoughts on the Cast, Maintaining Intensity on a set, The Power of Belief, What makes a person a Believer, The Apocalypse, Making an Unimaginable Choice, Would You Rather (Game) and Ranking M Night's Movies.

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In this episode, I talk about my recent visit to Universal Studios.

Topics include: Trip Advise, Walking the City Walk, The Park(s), Areas, Rides, Attractions, Best & Worst Parts, and more.

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In this episode, I have the privilege and pleasure of getting to sit and talk with Bruce Taylor - Owner/General Manager of Collins Road Theaters in Marion, IA.

Topics include: Bruce Himself, Inspirations, History of the Theater, Building a Customer Base, Self Serve Real Butter, 1st and 2nd Run Movies, Cedar Rapids Film Festival, Running a Theater (The highs and lows), Lessons Learned, The Movie Theater Experience, Favorite & Least Favorite Movies and more.

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In this episode, I talk about Streaming. Topics include: Latest Movies I've Watched, Past Movies I've Enjoyed, Movies I've Forgotten About, Feeling Overwhelmed with Content Choices, Movies vs. TV, and Anticipated/Recommended Content to Watch.

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References Made in Episode:

Stutz Documentary

Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

The Greatest Beer Run Ever Trailer

Halo Landfall

Amazon Recommendations

Good Will Hunting

The Great Movies

Planet of the Apes Trilogy

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Kyler Every. We get into all things Avatar: The Way of Water. Topics include: Noisy Audiences, Avatar 2 Thoughts (*Spoilers*), Avatar 3 Speculation, Plot Holes, Parenting, War, Consumerism, and more.

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Amazon Recommendations

The Northman 4k: https://amzn.to/3W5Xqt3

The Bourne Ultimate Collection 4k: https://amzn.to/3W5sYzi

Dazed and Confused Criterion Collection 4k: https://amzn.to/3v6buqx

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ryan King and talk about Hustle with Adam Sandler. Topics include: New Year Beginnings, Adam Sandler Movies, Basketball, Coaching, Perseverance, Talent Scouting, Sport Fans and more.

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Top Gun: Maverick 4k - https://amzn.to/3GkLH3d

Wall*E Criterion Collection 4k - https://amzn.to/3ItkSNc

The Matrix: 4-film Deja Vu Collection 4k - https://amzn.to/3CPrD8r

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