You’re Pittying the Wrong Fool, Fool

Variety’s website put up a picture of actor/comedian David Alan Grier with a caption meant for role model, Mr. T. It’s hard to say if it was a human error or something is wrong with their Geosites site or something. But still, catch those errors. One guy has a very recognizable haircut, he’s pretty unique. Let’s talk about the article, it was about Food Network trying to reach younger audiences by doing shows with comedians. Who are the bridges to the young kids? They hired the great Arsenio Hall and DAG.…

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John Pierson -“Clerks,” “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Slacker” and More

The man that brought you “Slacker,” “Clerks,” “Thin Blue Line” and “Go Fish” comes on the podcast to talk about the golden age of indie film – the 80’s. John Pierson talks about negotiating, finding new films, dealing with film makers and more. He tells his story of making a place for himself in the indie film scene in his great book, “Spike, Mike, Slackers and Dykes.” This book is filled with great stories. Instead of having JohnPierson just repeat them, I tried to get him to expand and give…

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“The Daily Show” co-creator Madeleine Smithberg

https://media.blubrry.com/proudlyresents/proudlyresents.com/media/prp184.mp3Podcast: Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS “The Daily Show” co-creator, Madeleine Smithberg talks about her amazing career in TV. From  Late Night With David Letterman to life after co-creating and running “The Daily Show.” Madeleine give a lot of insight to the creative part of TV as well the harsh business practices. Talks about Jon Stewart changing the work atmosphere at “The Daily Show,” how she got David Spade to stop doing fat actress jokes and why Bloomberg TV rejected a very funny Julie Klasner. She tells amazing stories about starting in…

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You’ll never guess how this actor got on CSI

https://media.blubrry.com/proudlyresents/proudlyresents.com/media/prp183.mp3Podcast: Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSWhile some out of work actors spend their days in coffee shops or on Playstation, Feikamoh Massaquoi is literally hitting the streets. I see him in front the entrance of the Warner Brothers Studio lot. Many people pass him everyday. Writers, producers, actors, accountants, set designers and most importantly casting agents. While we’ve never heard of an actor picketing for a role. After looking him up, I decided to say hi and see what his deal was. I didn’t have too much time, I had to punch…

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Jimmy Pardo, ToddLevin a& SharonHouston Roast “Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas”

https://media.blubrry.com/proudlyresents/proudlyresents.com/media/prp182.mp3Podcast: Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSJimmy Pardo,  Todd Levin  (Conan) and comedian Sharon Houston  (Punk’d) rip apart the worst Christmas movie ever made, “Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas.” Listen to more Christmas movie reviews Itunes  or RSS.

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“Boiler Room” Small Time Scorsese

https://media.blubrry.com/proudlyresents/proudlyresents.com/media/prp181.mp3Podcast: Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSBoiler Room, the Vin Deisel/Ben Affleck sausage fest, is proudly resented by Shawn Marek (Sideshow Network hot shot). We talk about the movie, lots of nerd stuff, the best Batman show on TV and Shawn and I compare telemarketing stories. I can’t remember the book where I read the interview with the director of this movie. I know I told you to come to the show notes for them. I ain’t got it. So sue me. (Please don’t, it will be a huge waste of both our…

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Christopher Guest’s “The Big Picture”

https://media.blubrry.com/proudlyresents/proudlyresents.com/media/prp180.mp3Podcast: Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSDan Miles brings two films with him. He proudly presents his favorite movie,  Christopher Guest’s “The Big Picture” and proudly resents his least favorite, “Bamboozled.”

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“Gleaming the Cube” With Rob Logan

https://media.blubrry.com/proudlyresents/proudlyresents.com/media/prp179.mp3Podcast: Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSS                 “Mr.  Robot’s” Christian Slater is a skate punk who doesn’t give a crap! It’s like Repo Man without without the quality. Rob Logan from “Geek Generation Podcast,” proudly resents “Gleaming The Cube.”

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Adam Sandler’s “The Cobbler”

https://media.blubrry.com/proudlyresents/proudlyresents.com/media/prp178.mp3Podcast: Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSAdam Sandler shoe horns a all of his bad film retreads and puts them through the NYC Indie Filmlook. Mike Spiegelman (best known as “Spiegs’ brother”) takes the movie and steps all over it. Links from the show: Watch – Joe Dirt 2  7 PPl I owe $ 2 Mike’s funny book Tangerine review Breaker, Breaker Review Media Yenta

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