This is Some Scene

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  • Nick Hornby, Author

    2010 interview with author Nick Hornby. Nicholas Hornby is an English writer and lyricist. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity and About a Boy, all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture. He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).

    32 min
  • Crispin Glover, Actor

    2008 interview with Crispin Glover. James Ippoliti and Doug Lipski interview Crispin Hellion Glover, an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for portraying eccentric characters on screen, such as George McFly in Back to the Future (1985), Layne in River's Edge (1986), Andy Warhol in The Doors (1991), Bobby McBurney in What's Eating Gilbert Grape(1993), the Thin Man in Charlie's Angels (2000) and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Willard Stiles in Willard (2003), Grendel in Beowulf (2007), The Knave of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland (2010), Phil in Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), and Mr. World in the Starz television series American Gods (2017–2021).

    In the late 1980s, Glover started his company, Volcanic Eruptions, which publishes his books such as Rat Catching (1988) and also serves as the production company for the films he has directed, What Is It?(2005) and It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine. (2007).

    51 min
  • Amber Benson, Actor, Writer, & Director

    February 16, 2009 interview with Amber Benson, American actress, singer, writer, director, and producer. She is best known for her role as Tara Maclay on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1999–2002), and has also directed, produced and starred in her own films Chance (2002) and Lovers, Liars & Lunatics (2006). She also starred in the movie Kiss the Bride (2007). She co-directed the film Drones(2010) with fellow Buffy cast member Adam Busch. Benson also starred as a waitress in the horror movie The Killing Jar (2010).

    37 min
  • Tommy Wiseau, Actor & Filmmaker

    February 9, 2009 interview with Tommy Wiseau, an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for writing, producing, directing, and starring in the 2003 film The Room, which has been described by many critics as one of the worst films ever made and has gained cult status. He also co-directed the 2004 documentary Homeless in America and created the 2015 sitcom The Neighbors.

    29 min
  • Zoe Bell, Stuntwoman & Actress

    James Ippoliti interviews Zoe Bell in 2009.

    From Wikipedia: Zoë E. Bell, a New Zealand stuntwoman and actress. Some of her most notable stunt-work includes doubling for Lucy Lawless in Xena: Warrior Princess and for Uma Thurmanin Kill Bill.

    As an actress, Bell has appeared on television and in feature-films; she has starred in the web seriesAngel of Death. She is probably most recognized for playing herself in the Quentin Tarantino film Death Proof. In 2015, she appeared in an acting role in Tarantino's film The Hateful Eight, and during 2019 appeared in an acting role in Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in addition to her role as stunt coordinator and stuntwoman.

    She was Cate Blanchett's stunt double in the 2017 release Thor: Ragnarok.[1]

    35 min
  • Greg Nicotero, SFX Guru

    In this 2009, the TISS crew interview Greg Nicotero, an American special make-up effects creator, television producer, and director. His first major job in special effects makeup was on the George A. Romero film Day of the Dead (1985), under the tutelage of Romero and make-up effects veteran Tom Savini.

    47 min

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From the dawn of podcasting, This is Some Scene features interviews with authors, filmmakers, actors, and much more. Season 1 features episodes originally recorded from 2006-2009. Season 2 are recent…