Adapting a beloved sci-fi masterpiece for a contemporary audience is a daunting task to say the least. You must create a program that both satisfies fans of the original work while also recontextualizing the material to reflect the current times….
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“The Movies That Made Me” Welcomes Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte
On the latest episode of The Movies That Made Me, hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante are joined by directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte. Having made a name for themselves with the true-life tale McMillions, the pair return…
Read more →Screenwriter Eskil Vogt Visits “The Movies That Made Me”
On the brand new episode of The Movies That Made Me, hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante welcome their special guest, Eskil Vogt. Nominated for a Best Original Screenplay Academy Award for his script for the dark dramedy The Worst…
Read more →“The Movies That Made Me” Welcomes Director Tom Gormican
As heard above, the latest episode of The Movies That Made Me features a fascinating and entertaining conversation with director Tom Gormican. Known for the 2014 romantic comedy That Awkward Moment, Gormican is currently getting acclaim for the Nicolas Cage…
Read more →Writer/Animator/Showrunner Mitch Watson Guests on “The Movies That Made Me”
Emmy-winning writer/animator/showrunner Mitch Watson has brought his considerable to talents to shows like All Hail King Julien, Beware the Batman and the beloved Scooby-Doo!: Mystery Incorporated. On the latest episode of The Movies That Made Me, he discusses his influences…
Read more →“The Movies That Made Me” Welcomes Actor Neal McDonough
With roles in projects like Star Trek: First Contact, Minority Report, Captain America: The First Avenger and on the TV hit Yellowstone (among many others), Neal McDonough is one of our most electrifying character actors. His latest project is co-writing…
Read more →The Daniels Share Their Cinematic Vision on “The Movies That Made Me”
Known collectively as The Daniels, writer/directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert exploded onto the scene with their 2016 effort Swiss Army Man — a mindbending feature that mixed elements of comedy and surrealism to great effect. Their latest effort is…
Read more →Michael Showalter Guests On “The Movies That Made Me”
After starting his career as a member of the hugely influential MTV comedy troupe The State, Michael Showalter went on to become one third of Stella with former State colleagues David Wain and Michael Ian Black. Despite still writing…
Read more →“Heathers” and “Batman Returns” Screenwriter Daniel Waters Returns to “The Movies That Made Me”
The latest episode of The Movies That Made Me is something of a homecoming as it features a return appearance by acclaimed screenwriter Daniel Waters. Best known for his work on the screenplays for Heathers and Batman Returns, Waters stops…
Read more →Cult Movie Legend Charles Band Guests on “The Movies That Made Me”
Parasite. Trancers. Re-Animator. Ghoulies. Puppet Master. Writer/Producer/Director Charles Band has been involved in an array of the most iconic films of the past 40 years. On the latest episode of The Movies That Made Me, the Full Moon Features legend…
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