Episode 49: The Irishman

Friend of the show, filmmaker Seth Landau joins me as we take a look at his biting satire, Take Out. We talk about how the film came to be, the long road to find a streaming platform, working with method and character actors, and why this piece is still relevant today.
Starring Seth Landau, Judd Omen, Yeni Alvarez, Ken Kolb, Justin Walker, Keri Maroone, and more.
Edited by Greg Robbins
Music by Dan Silver
Cinematography by Vincent Pascoe
Produced, Written, and Directed by Seth Landau

As a Christmas blizzard rages outside, Faith, a nurse, keeps her daughter Charm locked in her room in the hopes to fight off a mysterious affliction. When drifters Kory and Liz break in seeking shelter, they quickly discover that Faith's relationship with Charm stretches the limits of dysfunction, and both of them are concealing the malevolent fifth houseguest lurking in the shadows.
Starring Chrissy Metz, Scout Taylor-Compton, Annalise Basso, Connor Paolo, George Schichtle, and more.
Production Design by Jeffrey McLeid
Special Creature Effects by Ill Willed Productions
Creature Design by Tate Steinsiek
Music by Matthew O'Malley
Cinematography by Alexander Chinnici
Written by Shannon Wells
Produced, Edited, and Directed by Damien LeVeck

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
Starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, and more.
Production Design by Shona Heath and James Price
Music by Jerskin Fendrix
Edited by Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Cinematography by Robbie Ryan
Written by Tony McNamara
Novel by Alasdair Gray
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Four retired assassins sping back into action when they cross paths with a straight-arrow cop who is determined to track down an elusive murderer that has something to do with their shared path.
Starring Abimana Aryasatya, Putri Marino, Lutesha, Arie Kriting, Kristo Immanuel, Marthino Lio, Michelle Tahalea, Budi Ros, Donny Damara, Kho Michael, and more.
Choreography by Trisna Irawan and Rickey Saldian
Edited by Dina Amanda
Director of Photography by Batara Goempar
Written by Timo Tjahjanto and Johanna Wattimena
Directed by Timo Tjahjanto

Gentle, easy-going Or Kia moves from the countryside to Kuala Lumpur to work for his cousin and best friend Ah Soon, a mid-level gangster and enforcer.
While Or Kia works hard to put a sister through school, Ah Soon cares for an unstable girlfriend prone to mysterious disappearances.
As they both sink deeper into a nocturnal worls of debts, drugs, and betrayal, Or Kia's loyalties are strained when Ah Soon falls out of favor with the bosses and tries to escape the business.
Starring Sunny Pang, Pete Teo, Chua Thien See, Loh Bak Lai, and Mohan Raman
Music by Siew Jye and Ronnie Khoo
Cinematography by J. Ishmael
Edited, Written, and Directed by James Lee

Today on the show, The People's Rapper, Jon Connor, talks about the release of his new album "III" on Even.biz, releasing his album independently, speaking from the heart, learning from his mistakes, and trying to share his wisdom with others. We even got some wrestling and movie talk in there. Enjoy!
You can find the album "III," his merch, music videos, a documentary, and more on EVEN.BIZ.
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Musician Dave Neabore of Dog Eat Dog joins the show.
We talk about his most recent 4-track EP release, Star Feels. We also chat about his upcoming tour, future music, and how passion is why we do what we do.
You can stream Star Feels wherever you listen to your music.

An Australian supernatural horror film that follows a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on a new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
Starring Sophie Wilde, Zoe Terakes, Miranda Otto, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Chris Alosio, Otis Dhanji, and more.
Cinematography by Aaron McLisky
Music by Cornel Wilczek
Written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman
Based on the concept by Daley Pearson
Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou

Lyrical mastermind, Jon Connor, joins the show to talk about his come up, a family that keeps him humble, music that inspired him, favorite movies, and MOST importantly, the slew of projects he has coming out in 2023.

There's a hairy humanoid beat lurking in the Louisiana swamps, but only trapper Joe Canton (Jack Elam) has seen it and lived to tell the tale, and the other residents of Oil City, Louisiana don't talk about it. But that's not about to stop intrepifd grad students Pahoo (Dennis Fimple) and Rives (John David Carson), who are determined to track down the Bigfoot-like creature. Defying local sheriff Billy Carter (Bill Thurman), the duo trek deep into the wilds of Black Lake, and a series of frightening encounters make it clear the monster is no legend.
Starring Jack Elam, Dennis Fimple, Dub Taylor, John David Carson, Bill Thurman, Jim McCullough Jr., and more.
Music by Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Cinematography by Dean Cundey
Directed by Joy N. Houck Jr.