Midtown Cinema and Brain Wrap staff got on a call together from two sides of the country in order to discuss the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards.

This podcast was recorded on January 22nd, 2019, shortly after the announcement of the nominees. Nick and Stuart were in attendance at Art House Convergence 2019 in Midway, Utah.

FEATURED LINKS

[91st Academy Awards](https://www.oscars.org/news/tag/91st-oscars)

[Art House Convergence](http://www.arthouseconvergence.org/)

[Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas"" by ZACKY

Caitlin Copus and Janet Bixler from Untitled Harrisburg chat stories, locale, and magic.

The 2019 Storytelling Grand Slam is January 17, 2019\.

FEATURED LINKS

[Untitled Harrisburg](https://untitledhbg.com/)

[Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Writer and actor Greg Sestero chats collaboration, fans, and about being on the road.

Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 & 2 is available on Blu-ray January 22nd!

This podcast was recorded on January 12th, 2019.

FEATURED LINKS

[Greg Sestero](https://twitter.com/gregsestero?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)

[Best F(r)iends Vol. 1 & 2](https://www.amazon.com/Best-Iends-Vol-Blu-ray-Sestero/dp/6317592748)

[The Disaster Artist](https://www.amazon.com/Disaster-Artist-Inside-Greatest-Movie/dp/1451661193)

[The Room](http://theroommovie.com/)

[Row House Cinema](http://rowhousecinema.com/)

[Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Midtown Cinema and Brain Wrap staff got together to chat about the movies they've liked and also not liked in celebration of a year of movie podcasting!

This podcast was recorded on September 17th, 2018.

FEATURED LINKS

[Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Director and producer Yony Leyser chats punk, sexuality, and about his film, Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution.

This podcast was recorded on November 28th, 2018\.

FEATURED LINKS

[Yony Leyser](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3529539/)

[Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution](https://www.facebook.com/Queercoremovie/)

[Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Comedian, playwright, actor and ex-gay survivor Peterson Toscano talks faith, identity, and the new film, Boy Erased.

The film starts today at Midtown Cinema! [Tickets here](https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3d%3d).

This podcast was recorded on November 20th, 2018.

FEATURED LINKS

[Peterson Toscano](https://petersontoscano.com/)

[Boy Erased](http://www.focusfeatures.com/boy-erased)

[Beyond Ex-Gay](https://beyondexgay.com/)

[Transgender Day of Remembrance](https://tdor.info/)

[Doin' Time In The Homo No Mo' Halfway House](https://www.amazon.com/Doin-Time-Homo-Halfway-House/dp/B00DUPU92G)

[](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Festival director, writer, and radio host Tracie Hotchner chats pet love, community, and the importance of a theater experience.

The festivals will be showing at Midtown Cinema this weekend! Tickets [here](https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3D%3D).

FEATURED LINKS

[NY Dog Film Fest](http://www.dogfilmfestival.com/)

[NY Cat Film Fest](https://catfilmfestival.com/)

[Radio Pet Lady Network](http://www.radiopetlady.com/)

[Tracie's Books](https://www.amazon.com/Tracie-Hotchner/e/B001HMTK1U)

[Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Vlogger and Harrisburg video entrepreneur Cody Wanner chats video platforms, daily deadlines, and even his sleep schedule!

You can find Cody's vlog [here](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJm2QGyeAFH1jcmQY6o-ZQ).

FEATURED LINKS

[CAP Collective](https://www.capcollective.com/)

[St@rtup Harrisburg](https://startuphbg.com/)

[Peter McKinnon](https://www.youtube.com/user/petermckinnon24)

[Casey Neistat](https://www.youtube.com/user/caseyneistat)

[Power of Video Conference Belfast](https://www.powerofvideo.co.uk/)

[Vidsummit 2018](https://vidsummit.com/)

[#nosmallcreator on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/157368251774629/?fref=mentions&__xts__[0]=68.ARBFcUaQs_LnVnzzgsVFvNTkwzfsHcz_O8WMUPBk4JO8HHBCC3U5zpsikT1Q8o3taoiDZj2TttDuNQ8z52rtF7e_px7FpxM06td6twQIWafntMhn-_QRaGOxPDosXiVj6nUB933v5DV1&__tn__=K-R)

[nosmallcreator merch](https://nosmallcreator.com/)

[Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Annie Marter of Nine Stories Productions talks industry, growing up in Harrisburg, and upcoming big productions.

Leave No Trace is currently playing at Midtown Cinema! Showtimes can be found [here](https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3d%3d).

Episode contains minor spoilers.

FEATURED LINKS

[Annie Marter](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1142038/)

[Leave No Trace](https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/leavenotrace)

[Nine Stories Productions](https://www.ninestoriesproductions.com/)

[Topic Studios](https://www.topic.com/topic-studios)

[First Look Media](https://firstlook.media/)

[Bleecker Street](https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/)

[Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Special guest Andrew Wehde of Eighth Grade talks Chicago's film scene, RED cameras, and working with Bo and Elsie.

Eighth Grade starts today! Check showtimes and get your tickets at Midtown Cinema [here](https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3d%3d).

FEATURED LINKS

[Andrew Wehde](http://www.andrewwehde.com/)

[Eighth Grade](https://a24films.com/films/eighth-grade)

[A24](https://a24films.com/)

[RED](http://www.red.com/)

[Midtown Cinema](http://www.midtowncinema.com/)

[Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/)

THE BRAIN WRAP

Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic

Host: Doug Weaver

Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY