The Derek Diamond Experience

One of several films that’s already receiving Oscar buzz is Robert Egger’s psychological thriller “The Lighthouse.” Julio Diaz (Pensacon, Pensacola Movie Club) joins Derek to discuss the previous work of Robert Eggers, the unique look of “The Lighthouse,” the Oscar caliber performances of Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, and the possible future of the theater experience (0:29). Then, actress Hannah Race joins Derek to discuss then making of her first feature film “Echoes of Fear” (30:21).

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With the release of Terminator: Dark Fate, one of the most iconic franchises in film history is back in the limelight. Steve Wise and Jason Robbins join Derek to discuss what made T1 & T2: Judgment Day two of the greatest films ever made , & why T3 failed to capture the same charm as the first two films. They also talk about why “Terminator Salvation” deserves a second look, & the pros and cons with Genysis. Finally, they discuss their thoughts on Dark Fate (SPOILERS), & the overall legacy of the franchise.

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Happy Halloween! In this special episode, Derek is joined by Jason Robbins, co-writer of “Monsters Anonymous,” and former professional wrestler Joey Image to review the polarizing film “Halloween III: Season of the Witch.” They discuss the decision to abandon the Michael Myers storyline, debate if this film would have been successful as a standalone, what could have happened if this were the first sequel to “Halloween,” and the overall highs and lows of the film.

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Kevin Smith returns to the View Askewniverse with his latest film “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.” Jason Robbins, co-writer of “Monsters Anonymous,” returns to the show to join Derek in discussing the film, the evolution of the View Askewniverse characters, the hilarious cameos, and why it may be Kevin Smith’s best film (0:48). Finally, Derek is joined by actress Nicole Dambro to discuss growing up in Florida, her transition from dancing to acting, her latest film “Groupers” and more (39:42).

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Todd Phillip’s “Joker,” was one of the most anticipated and controversial films of the year. Jason Robbins, co-writer of “Monsters Anonymous,” joins Derek to discuss the film, why people are drawn to the Joker character, Joaquin Phoenix’s performance, its societal ramifications, and why it’s arguably the most important comic book film ever made (0:54). Finally, Derek is joined by writer-director Jody Wheeler to discuss his feature film debut, “The Dark Place” (35:46) .

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In this special episode, Derek recaps his trip to Dothan, Alabama for Fanaticon! During the convention, he had a chance to chat with Makeup/Visual FX Artist Matt Silva (3:13), actress Sonya Thompson (19:20), and Fanaticon founder/director Phil Chalker (28:27) about their experiences at the convention, advice for those who want to pursue their respective careers, and more!

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The Derek Diamond Experience invades Fanaticon! In this special episode, Derek sits down with WWE Hall of Famer and AEW broadcaster Jim Ross (@JrsBBQ) to talk about the launch of AEW Dynamite, why he chose to leave WWE to continue his broadcasting career, what drew him to professional wrestling, paying his dues in the business, finding your passion, and his appearance at Fanaticon.

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Actress and director Tonya Kay joins the show to discuss growing up in a small farming town, the lessons she’s learned from visiting various cities, and why her fascination with humanity influences her acting career. She also talks about growing up in a performance environment, having a good support system, the idea behind her film “The Ascension of Ava Delaine” (which was shot entirely with a drone!), and advice for aspiring filmmakers and entertainers.

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Writer/director Anderson Cowan joins the show to discuss growing up in California, how he caught “the bug” of wanting to be a filmmaker at an early age, working on the “Loveline” radio show, and advice for aspiring filmmakers. He also talks about the grind of making a film, the process of writing, behind-the-scenes stories from his film “Groupers,” and his podcasts “Cinemaddicts” and “I’ve Got a Movie to Make.”

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Former talk show host John Kerwin joins the show to discuss what makes for a good interview, growing up in New York, why his mother played an important role in developing his interview skills, and why listening is an invaluable skill when it comes to interviewing. He also talks about the “Three C’s” of interviewing, why he’s a fan of “gift giving,” the inception of his show, several examples of “hustling” for interviews, advice for aspiring interviewers, and his upcoming book “How to Interview Celebrities and Make Them Interesting."

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