Triumph & Disaster with Cam McHarg

Director Mark Pellington (Arlington Road, The Mothman Prophecies, I Melt with You) makes his second appearance on the T&D podcast to talk with host Cameron McHarg about punk rock, old record stores, concept albums, the premise of the one object that you would save from a house fire, and how all those kinds of things bleed into his filmmaking today after the release of his film The Last Word and fresh off of finishing his latest film, Nostalgia.

Screenwriters and filmmakers Mathew Wilder and Daniel Freedman both return for a special episode on the conversation of cinema. What is it exactly that makes a good movie good? These are some of the topics around film that we explore in this special movie lovers episode. (Sound levels are low in this particular episode, so you may have to increase the volume. Our apologies.)

Daniel Freedman is a professional screenwriter, comic book author, and director. He's also an old friend of host Cameron McHarg, and he stops by for an interesting talk about the brutal movie pitching and development process, the state of and comparison of movies vs. TV today and the surreal direction and state of our growing culture of conformity.

Eric Curtis, the photographic genius behind Fallen Superheroes and Mime Very Own Book and much more drops in talk with with host Cameron McHarg about his unique work, which is always painfully funny with a touch of melancholy sadness. Among his many admirers include the likes of David Lynch. He talks about his process, how he makes it all happen, and much more!

Eric Curtis, the photographic genius behind Fallen Superheroes and Mime Very Own Book and much more drops in talk with with host Cameron McHarg about his unique work, which is always painfully funny with a touch of melancholy sadness. Among his many admirers include the likes of David Lynch. He talks about his process, how he makes it all happen, and much more!

Producer Chady Eli Mattar stops by for a great conversation with host Cameron McHarg about his views on filmmaking, his upcoming film Eiffel, his personal story about coming up from war torn Lebanon to pursue the American dream, and the drive and attitude that it takes to create something and make it a reality.

Doug Jones (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, Star Trek: Discovery, The Shape of Water) is known as the modern Lon Chaney and the new Man of 1000 Faces. He's the most famous man in the world who you actually may not recognize. Doug stops by to catch up with host Cameron McHarg live on the mic after not seeing each other for 10 years. Don't miss this open and honest conversation with a living legend.

Former British Royal Marine commando officer, actor, and leadership consultant, Nick Jermyn talks with host Cameron McHarg about the power of vulnerability, meditation, defying expectations, leadership, and creativity.

Distiller Miller Duvall drops in for a talk with host Cameron McHarg about how he makes and produces gin and vodka at The Spirit Guild in Los Angeles, all while being a professional screenwriter and frontman for his ban, The Brunch Crowd. Great guy and episode. Make sure to listen in and find out how and where to order his top of the line hooch!

Writer/Director Matthew Wilder (Dog Eat Dog) talks about Eddie Bunker, drive-in movies, and his latest project with Paul Schrader, Nic Cage, and Willem Dafoe.