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Jan Price
The Jan Price Show, All About Movies, explores every facet of the moviemaking and movie-watching experience from initial story development and film production through its impact on in-theater and streaming audiences. The Jan Price Show, All About Movies, provides an insider’s look at independent films and documentaries, featuring behind-the-scenes stories and interviews that capture the essence of the film festival experience for a global listening audience of movie lovers. The Jan Price Show, All About Movies, launched in 2016 on the iHeart Radio Network, which streams worldwide. Her show airs weekly across all major podcast platforms, including iHeart Podcast Network, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Podbean, Vurbl, Tune-In, Amazon Music, and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Korman - OMG! It's Harvey Korman's Son
Writer/Producer Chris Korman discusses with Jan Price his fascinating career and his new book, "OMG! It's Harvey Korman's Son!" – available on Amazon!Writer-Producer, Chris Korman is the son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman. He has over fifteen years of experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities as a brand builder and agent. Chris graduated from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history. He received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following his father's tradition, Chris has supported charitable organizations such as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years. At Keshet of Chicago, he has served as spokesperson and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, where he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes at TV Confidential since 2016. Chris's first book, " OMG! It's Harvey Korman's Son," is published by Bear Manour Press and is available on Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:5317/12/2022
Maria Loohufvud - Calendar Girls
Director Maria Loohufvud discusses with Jan Price her new award-winning documentary, "Calendar Girls," – currently playing in select theaters; check your local listings! “Calendar Girls” will also be streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on February 21st! “Calendar Girls” has been rated 100% on the Rotten Tomatoes “Tomatometer!” The love of dance and glitter bonds an unlikely group of 60-plus women in Southwest Florida – the Calendar Girls. But under the veil of fake lashes and unicorn horns lurks the deeper truths of what aging women face within society. Sisterhood, love, and loss – all come into play in this uplifting film about trying to age on your own terms and refusing to become invisible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4210/12/2022
Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg - My So-Called High School Rank
Directors Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg discuss with Jan Price their new documentary, "My So-Called High School Rank," – now streaming on HBO and HBO Max! MY SO-CALLED HIGH SCHOOL RANK chronicles the creation of a musical theater production at Granite Bay High School in Sacramento, CA, inspired by students’ stories of the constant pressures to achieve a top rank in every part of their lives to get ahead in today’s fierce college admissions process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3703/12/2022
Tarun Verma - Conception
Writer & Director Tarun Verma discusses with Jan Price his new film, "Conception," – available to rent or buy on Vudu, Amazon Prime, and iTunes!Vic and Ami are living the quintessential perfect married life. They live in the city and work high-powered jobs, but their world turns upside down when they attempt to start a family, can't get pregnant, and have to resort to IVF to have a baby. The journey of IVF tests their marriage and begs the question... how far will you go to have a baby? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4126/11/2022
Brandon Dermer - I'm Totally Fine
Director Brandon Dermer discusses with Jan Price his new film, "I'm Totally Fine," currently in theaters and on demand! Vanessa (Jillian Bell) embarks on a solo trip to clear her head after the death of her best friend, Jennifer (Natalie Morales). But her self-care vacation detours when she finds the recently departed Jennifer standing in her kitchen, claiming to be an extraterrestrial. Together they spend the next 48 hours partying and reminiscing on better days in a comedy that's out of this world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3412/11/2022
An Tran - For Tomorrow
Director An Tran discusses with Jan Price her new documentary "For Tomorrow," – currently streaming on Amazon Prime! Presented in partnership with Hyundai and the United Nations Development Programme, For Tomorrow – The Documentary is the story of grassroots innovators dedicated to fighting some of today’s most pressing sustainability issues. Through actions, big and small, everyday change-makers tackle local problems and inspire their communities with ingenuity, resilience, and vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4305/11/2022
Jen D'Angelo - Hocus Pocus 2
Screenwriter Jen D'Angelo discusses with Jan Price her exciting career and new film, "Hocus Pocus 2," currently streaming on Disney+!Jen D'Angelo is the woman behind some of the most anticipated female lead stories coming to screen in the next few months and a screenwriter to watch. Her current projects include "Hocus Pocus 2" and the "Untitled Sisters Comedy Project" with Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, amongst other scripts for film and TV.A longtime fan of "Hocus Pocus," D'Angelo lived out her childhood dream to help this sequel come to life. She can speak of the process of diving into a world that was so important to her when she was young, the pressures that come with such deep love and respect for the source material, and the exciting opportunity to write this world for the previous and next generation of witches. As the writer of Hocus Pocus 2, D'Angelo took the script from conception to completion and was on set for production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3829/10/2022
Carri Twigg - The Hair Tales
Executive Producer Carri Twigg discusses with Jan Price her new docuseries, "The Hair Tales," premiering October 22 on Hulu!"The Hair Tales" - Executive Produced by Culture House, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tara Duncan, and Oprah Winfrey, will be streaming on Hulu in collaboration with Onyx and OWN. The docuseries tells the enriching and deeply personal stories of Black women and their hair. It's a revelatory journey that connects the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historical themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women's identity, creativity, and contributions to society. "The Hair Tales" features Oprah Winfrey, Issa Rae, Chlöe Bailey, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Marsai Martin, and Chika. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:1522/10/2022
Encore! Kimberly Truhler - Glam Amor
Encore! Film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler discusses her fascinating career with Jan Price! You can follow Kimberly on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @GlamAmorYou can also find Kimberly on YouTube at GlamAmorTV.com Film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler has spent more than 25 years researching Hollywood history, ten years curating vintage clothing, and years working in LA's Fashion District. In 2009, she founded GlamAmor.com. She has written hundreds of articles on iconic costume design and its influence on fashion. She has taught the History of Fashion in Film as an Adjunct Professor at Woodbury University, host of multiple screening series for the American Cinematheque, guest speaker for museums and other cultural institutions, and producer of more than 20 events online. Due to her knowledge and experience, Truhler has been a respected expert for organizations such as Turner Classic Movies (TCM), National Film Registry, Christie's auction house, Elle magazine, and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). In 2019, she appeared in all four parts of CNN's docu-series American Style. Truhler published her first book, Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s, in 2021 and is a contributor to the upcoming Encyclopedia of Film and Television Costume Design. She's currently appearing as an expert in the Follow the Thread series on TCM and hosting the online series History of Fashion in Film 1920s-1980s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:2915/10/2022
Steven Luke - Operation Seawolf
Writer, Director, & Producer Steven Luke discusses with Jan Price his new action-adventure mystery, “Operation Seawolf," starring Hiram A. Murray, with Dolph Lundgren and Frank Grillo. In the last days of WWII, Germany, desperate for any last grasp to defeat the allied powers, formed together the German Navy and the last remaining U-Boats, for one last mission to attack the United States Homeland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4808/10/2022
Hallee Adelman & Sean King O'Grady - Our American Family
Award-winning Documentary Filmmakers Hallee Adelman & Sean King O'Grady discuss with Jan Price their new film, “Our American Family," currently available to stream across video-on-demand platforms such as Apple TV, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime, and Vudu! Addiction is an all-encompassing force in the lives of the afflicted and those around them. OUR AMERICAN FAMILY provides an honest, unfiltered look at a close-knit Philadelphia family dealing with generational substance abuse. Documented over a year at a pivotal “nothing to lose” moment, five family members tired of life with addiction are on center stage - each struggling to transcend their crippling histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:0601/10/2022
Genevieve Adams - Simchas and Sorrows
Writer, Director, Producer, and Actress Genevieve Adams discusses with Jan Price her new film, “Simchas and Sorrows," currently available to stream digitally across video-on-demand platforms! SIMCHAS AND SORROWS is an independent romantic comedy about a secular, free-spirited artist and former Catholic school girl, Agnes, who must come to terms with religion in order to marry the love of her life - Levi. Shocked by a surprise pregnancy, the earnest Agnes agrees to begin converting to Judaism in an effort to be accepted by Levi's more conservative Jewish family. Learning to join the tribe and follow the herd is no easy task for someone who has spent her whole life questioning and breaking the rules. As Agnes and Levi study with the progressive, courageous Rabbi Cohen, they discover all is not what it appears to be on the surface. As family secrets come to light, Agnes and Levi are forced to grapple with life's big questions. The film explores an evolving modern Judaism, orthodoxies and hypocrisy, sibling rivalry, modern love, mental illness, artistic inheritance, and antisemitism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:2824/09/2022
Louie Schwartzberg - Gratitude Revealed
Award-winning Cinematographer, Director & Producer Louie Schwartzberg discusses with Jan Price his new documentary, "Gratitude Revealed," featuring Deepak Chopra! As part of the special screening campaign, GRATITUDE REVEALED will have a global screening in theaters and virtual cinemas on September 21, commemorating World Gratitude Day. A post-screening cinematic Gratitude forum will follow with director Louie Schwartzberg, film cast members, notable Gratitude experts, and musical guests connecting cinemas, organizations, and communities worldwide to celebrate the importance of Gratitude in their lives. An epic journey 40 years in the making, GRATITUDE REVEALED takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of Gratitude through the filmmaker's intimate conversations with everyday people, thought leaders, and personalities, revealing Gratitude is a proven pathway back from the disconnection we feel in our lives; disconnection from ourselves, our planet, and each other. Experts interviewed in the film include Michael Beckwith, Christine Carter, Deepak Chopra, Jack Kornfield, Norman Lear, Jason Silva, and Lynne Twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:0617/09/2022
Pat McGee - From the Hood to the Holler
Award-winning Documentary filmmaker Pat McGee discusses with Jan Price his new documentary, “From the Hood to the Holler,” a feature on political activist Charles Booker of Kentucky, one of the rising stars of the progressive political movement. Alyssa Milano and Michael Shannon are executive producers. ‘From the Hood to the Holler’ opens in LA, NY, and select theaters on September 16! The documentary opens on digital platforms on September 30! A captivating documentary showcasing a young man finding his voice as a leader and his incredible journey against the odds, “From the Hood to the Holler” follows Charles Booker as he works to unite people of all colors across Kentucky while fighting against big money in politics, voter suppression, and systemic corruption in a historically deeply red state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:1510/09/2022
Neil LaBute - House of Darkness
Award-winning Writer-Director Neil LaBute discusses with Jan Price his new comedy-horror-mystery, “House of Darkness,” starring Justin Long and Kate Bosworth! House of Darkness will be in theaters on September 9 and available on-demand and digitally on September 13! Justin Long and Kate Bosworth star in this seductive thriller from director Neil LaBute (The Wicker Man). Driving home to her secluded estate after meeting at a local bar, a player out to score thinks his beautiful, mysterious date will be another casual hook-up. While getting acquainted, their flirtation turns playful, sexy, and sinister. Hoping to get lucky, his luck may have just run out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3403/09/2022
Nena Erb - Insecure
Emmy-award-winning Editor Nena Erb discusses with Jan Price her fascinating career, including her impressive work, award nomination, and win for the HBO original series, "Insecure!"'Insecure' is available to stream on HBOMax.Nena Erb, ACE, is a picture editor based in Los Angeles. Raised in an immigrant family, Nena's father wanted her to be a doctor, and her mother wanted her to be a pianist with the L.A. Philharmonic. Nena wanted to be Andy Warhol.Armed with an art degree, a friend brought her into the industry, and she started working in various capacities in production. Her stint as an associate producer opened her eyes to the impact of editing. It combined her love of photography and storytelling into one, and she was hooked. Since then, she has edited shows for HBO, Universal, Apple, and others.In 2016, she received an Emmy award for HBO's documentary series Project Greenlight. In addition, she has received three ACE Eddie nominations: two for her work on HBO's comedy-drama series Insecure and the third for C.W.'s acclaimed musical comedy series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Nena received her second Emmy award in 2020 for her work on season 4 of Insecure. Her parents no longer asked if she'd reconsider medical school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:2627/08/2022
Ed Perkins - The Princess
Academy-award nominated documentary filmmaker Ed Perkins discusses with Jan Price his new HBO original documentary feature: "The Princess," available to stream now on HBOMax.The story of Princess Diana is told exclusively through contemporaneous archival footage creating a bold and immersive narrative of her life and death. Turning the camera back on ourselves, it also illuminates the profound impact she had and how these events shaped the public's attitude to the monarchy then and still today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:2820/08/2022
Oscar Ignacio Jiménez - The Killing of Two Lovers
Award-winning cinematographer Oscar Ignacio Jiménez discusses shooting his first film that was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award: “The Killing of Two Lovers,” available to stream now on Hulu. “The Killing of Two Lovers” stars Clayne Crawford, Sepideh Moafi, and Chris Coy.Oscar Ignacio Jiménez is a first-generation Mexican American raised in the hybrid landscape of rural and urban southern New Jersey. His work has been screened at various film festivals, including Sundance Film Festival, garnering a 2019 Jury Prize for The Minors. Recipient of the 2019 American Society of Cinematographers Student Heritage Award as an undergraduate at Brigham Young University for Gather. His debut feature film, The Killing of Two Lovers, premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, garnering both critical and audience praise – including a 2021 Independent Spirit Award Nomination. Narratives that draw his style center on the human experience, demanding visceral and textured images full of feeling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4713/08/2022
Anna Gutto - Paradise Highway
Award-winning Director-Writer Anna Gutto sits down with Jan Price to discuss her new thriller starring Juliette Binoche, Frank Grillo, and Morgan Freeman - “Paradise Highway,” which is currently available to watch in theaters and streaming on-demand digitally. “Paradise Highway” will be coming to Blue Ray and DVD on September 6th!Academy Award® winners Juliette Binoche and Morgan Freeman lead this riveting thriller set in the trucking industry and its seamy underbelly of human trafficking. To save the life of her brother (Frank Grillo), Sally (Binoche), a truck driver, reluctantly agrees to smuggle illicit cargo: a girl named Leila (Hala Finley). As Sally and Leila begin a danger-fraught journey across state lines, a dogged FBI operative (Freeman) sets out on their trail, determined to do whatever it takes to terminate a human-trafficking operation — and bring Sally and Leila to safety.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3806/08/2022
George Stevens Jr. - My Place in the Sun
Oscar, Emmy, Peabody, Writer Guild Award-winning Producer, Director, Writer, Playwright, and Author George Stevens Jr. sits down with Jan Price to discuss his new autobiography, “My Place in the Sun,” available to purchase through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and Indiebound! The son of a celebrated Hollywood director emerges from his father's shadow to claim his own place as a visionary force in American culture. George Stevens, Jr. tells an intimate and moving tale of his relationship with his Oscar-winning father and his own distinguished career in Hollywood and Washington. Fascinating people, priceless stories, and a behind-the-scenes view of some of America's major cultural and political events grace this riveting memoir. In My Place in the Sun, George Stevens, Jr. shares his lifelong passion for advancing the art of American film, enlightening audiences, and shining a spotlight on notable figures who inspire us. He provides an insightful look at Hollywood's Golden Age and an insider's account of Washington spanning six decades, bringing to life a sparkling era of American history and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3530/07/2022
Lisa Hepner - The Human Trial
Director, Writer, and Producer Lisa Hepner sits down with Jan Price to discuss her new documentary, "The Human Trial," – streaming online and playing in select theaters!In 2011, Lisa Hepner and her husband Guy Mossman heard about a radical stem cell treatment for diabetes, a disease that shockingly kills more than five million people each year. Driven by a desire to cure Lisa of her own type 1 diabetes (T1D), the filmmakers were given unprecedented, real-time access to a clinical trial -- only the sixth-ever embryonic stem cell trial in the world. What follows is an intimate journey with the patients and scientists who put themselves on the line to be first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:2423/07/2022
Lori Miller - Living Wine
Director Lori Miller sits down with Jan Price to discuss her new documentary, "Living Wine!""Living Wine" follows the journeys of natural winemakers in Northern California during the largest wildfire season on record. Equal parts farmer, winemaker, and artist, these winemakers stay true to their ideals of creating exceptional wines made through innovative sustainable, regenerative farming without chemical additives. Eschewing the corporate wine industry's industrial and agricultural practices, these winemakers are healing the environment they are surviving, i.e., a changing climate marked by rising temperatures, shorter growing seasons, and more frequent and virulent wildfires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4016/07/2022
Encore! Spencer Proffer - The Day The Music Died
Encore! Award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Spencer Proffer sits down with Jan Price to discuss his new documentary, "The Day The Music Died."“The Day The Music Died: The Story Of Don Mclean's 'American Pie'" to premiere exclusively on Paramount+ July 19! Revealing Secrets Behind McLean’s Iconic Song, the Original Documentary Will Also Screen in Theaters Globally.The Day The Music Died, the story of Don McLean’s American Pie, is a cinematic tour de force showcase of the Song of the century - an anthem for a generation. After 50 years and multitudes of fans around the world wanting to know what the lyrics and meanings behind the song are, our film has McLean powerfully reveal and share the secrets behind his iconic song 'American Pie', one of the great musical touchstones of the 20th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3809/07/2022
Kimberly Truhler - GlamAmor.com
New for you - Saturday! Film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler sits down with Jan Price to discuss her fascinating career!You can follow Kimberly on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @GlamAmorYou can also find Kimberly on YouTube at GlamAmorTV.comFilm and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler has spent more than 25 years researching Hollywood history, ten years curating vintage clothing, and years working in LA's Fashion District. In 2009, she founded GlamAmor.com. She has written hundreds of articles on iconic costume design and its influence on fashion. She has taught the History of Fashion in Film as an Adjunct Professor at Woodbury University, host of multiple screening series for the American Cinematheque, guest speaker for museums and other cultural institutions, and producer of more than 20 events online. Due to her knowledge and experience, Truhler has been a respected expert for organizations such as Turner Classic Movies (TCM), National Film Registry, Christie's auction house, Elle magazine, and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). In 2019, she appeared in all four parts of CNN's docu-series American Style. Truhler published her first book, Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s, in 2021 and is a contributor to the upcoming Encyclopedia of Film and Television Costume Design. She's currently appearing as an expert in the Follow the Thread series on TCM and hosting the online series History of Fashion in Film 1920s-1980s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:2902/07/2022
Spencer Proffer - The Day The Music Died
Award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Spencer Proffer sits down with Jan Price to discuss his new documentary, "The Day The Music Died" premiering July 19th on Paramount+!The Day The Music Died, the story of Don McLean’s American Pie, is a cinematic tour de force showcase of the Song of the century - an anthem for a generation. After 50 years and multitudes of fans around the world wanting to know what the lyrics and meanings behind the song are, our film has McLean powerfully reveal and share the secrets behind his iconic song 'American Pie', one of the great musical touchstones of the 20th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3825/06/2022
Leah Warshawski - Big Sonia
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker Leah Warshawski sits down with Jan Price to discuss her documentary, “Big Sonia” currently streaming on PBS!In the last store in a defunct shopping mall, 91-year-old Sonia Warshawski – great-grandmother, businesswoman, and Holocaust survivor - runs the tailor shop she’s owned for more than thirty years. But when she’s served an eviction notice, the specter of retirement prompts Sonia to revisit her harrowing past as a refugee and witness to genocide. A poignant story of generational trauma and healing, BIG SONIA also offers a laugh-out-loud and funny portrait of the power of love to triumph over bigotry, and the power of truth - telling to heal us all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3418/06/2022
Jonathan Keijser - Peace by Chocolate
Writer & Director Jonathan Keijser sits down with Jan Price to discuss his new film, “Peace by Chocolate” available to stream on Apple TV!After the bombing of his father's chocolate factory, a charming young Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new Canadian small-town life, caught between following his dream to become a doctor and preserving his family's chocolate-making legacy. Based on the internationally recognized true story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3811/06/2022
Encore! Frank Miller - Turner Classic Movies Ultimate Movie Trivia Challenge: 400+ Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Encore! Author Frank Miller plays his movie trivia game with Jan Price - “Turner Classic Movies Ultimate Movie Trivia Challenge: 400+ Questions to Test Your Knowledge“ - available wherever books are sold! From Turner Classic Movies, this fun and challenging game offers film lovers 400 questions to test their movie knowledge! Topics in 8 categories include: The Great Films, Leading Ladies, Leading Men, Directors, Cult Classics, Supporting Players, Behind the Scenes, and Unforgettable Lines. Expect questions that touch on stars and stories that have lit up the screen from the silent era through modern times. Warning: Even film buffs may get stumped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4404/06/2022
Encore! Abby Ginzberg - Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power
Encore! Peabody and NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Documentary Award-Winning Director, Abby Ginzberg discusses with Jan Price her documentary, “Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power” – now streaming on iTunes and Amazon Prime!Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power paints a vivid and timely portrait of Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a steadfast voice for human rights, peace, and diplomacy in the U.S. Government. ‘Truth to Power’ features Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. John Lewis, Senator Cory Booker, Van Jones, Alice Walker, Danny Glover, and Representative Barbara Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4028/05/2022
Jennifer Churchill - Classic Films for Kids
TV Host and Author Jennifer Churchill discusses with Jan Price her new original film series, "Classic Films for Kids," currently available on The Film Detective channel and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) on The Film Detective’s classic film and television app!Classic Films for Kids will be hosted by Jennifer Churchill, classic film enthusiast and author of Movies are Magic, the children’s book dedicated to an engaging and educational look at the history of film, which features an introduction from Turner Classic Movies (TCM) primetime host Ben Mankiewicz. She is joined by co-host, son Weston, 7, exploring family-friendly programming with Golden Age stars from Abbott and Costello to Shirley Temple. The Film Detective’s classic film and television app is available to stream on web, iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. For more information on The Film Detective, visit www.thefilmdetective.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3921/05/2022
Michael McGowan - All My Puny Sorrows
Writer-Director Michael McGowan discusses with Jan Price his new film, "All My Puny Sorrows," currently available on digital platforms and VOD! Based on Miriam Toews' best-selling novel All My Puny Sorrows unexpectedly infuses wry humor into this heart-wrenching story of two loving sisters: one a gifted pianist (Sarah Gadon) obsessed with ending her life, the other a struggling writer (Alison Pill) who, in wrestling with this decision, makes profound discoveries about herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4614/05/2022
Kelly Greyson - Fortress 2: Sniper’s Eye
Action Star Kelly Greyson discusses with Jan Price her new film, “Fortress 2: Sniper’s Eye,” starring Bruce Willis! “Fortress 2: Sniper’s Eye” is currently available in select theaters, digital platforms, and VOD!Starring Bruce Willis, this action cyber-thriller continues the adventure that began in Fortress. Weeks after the deadly assault on Fortress Camp, Robert (Bruce Willis) makes a daring rescue to save Sasha, the widow of his old nemesis Balzary (Chad Michael Murray, “One Tree Hill”). But back in the camp’s command bunker, it appears Sasha may have devious plans of her own. As a new attack breaks out, Robert is confronted with a familiar face he thought he’d never see again. Fortress, released at the end of 2021, takes place at a high-end resort that is a cover for a secret military compound hiding compromised agents. In this dazzling action flick, Bruce Willis plays Robert, a retired CIA agent living at the top-secret “Fortress” in the jungle who faces a team of revenge-seeking mercenaries.Greyson, who does all her own stunts, represents a refreshing anomaly from the typical Hollywood starlet, and her ability to impact, inspire and motivate goes far beyond the screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4107/05/2022
The ”Mad Cinephile” Phil Hopkins - President of Fandor & The Film Detective
The "Mad Cinephile" Phil Hopkins, President of Fandor & The Film Detective discusses with Jan Price his fascinating career!Phil Hopkins, the “mad cinephile” who has curated one of the world’s largest and most eclectic classic entertainment archives of 20,000 feature films, shorts, TV programs, and radio shows, including The Joe Pyne Show and The Jean Shepherd Show. Its films date from the dawn of cinema to the early ‘80s.Under Phil’s direction, the library, which contains many rare films—all being meticulously restored one by one with 4K transfers from original assets—is behind the October 2021 relaunch of Fandor, the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast fan bases. Additionally, each month Fandor’s sister company, The Film Detective (TFD), releases a special-edition Blu-ray/DVD of a restored film/series.Phil relishes introducing a new audience to classic film… From the rare to the weird… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:2730/04/2022
Timothy McGrath & Kim Woodruff - Surviving Theater 9
Award-winning Filmmaker Timothy McGrath & PTSD Educator Kim Woodruff discuss with Jan Price their new film, “Surviving Theater 9” – now available digitally and on-demand!'Surviving Theater 9' is a powerful inspirational movie based on the true story of the Aurora Colorado Batman Movie Theater shooting. It is performed and produced by the survivors of the Aurora Colorado Batman Theater massacre and the Columbine mass shooting. The Aurora Batman Shooting was the largest mass shooting in U.S. History. Seventy-two people were shot, 12 murdered, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:2523/04/2022
Frank Miller - Turner Classic Movies Ultimate Movie Trivia Challenge: 400+ Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Author Frank Miller plays his new movie trivia game with Jan Price - “Turner Classic Movies Ultimate Movie Trivia Challenge: 400+ Questions to Test Your Knowledge“ - available wherever books are sold!From Turner Classic Movies, this fun and challenging game offers film lovers 400 questions to test their movie knowledge! Topics in 8 categories include: The Great Films, Leading Ladies, Leading Men, Directors, Cult Classics, Supporting Players, Behind the Scenes, and Unforgettable Lines. Expect questions that touch on stars and stories that have lit up the screen from the silent era through modern times. Warning: Even film buffs may get stumped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4416/04/2022
Rachel Mills - The Quest For Sleep
Two-Time Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker, Rachel Mills discusses with Jan Price her new documentary, “The Quest For Sleep“ - narrated by Octavia Spencer! “The Quest For Sleep” is available to watch now at Home Virtual Cinema Release!The Quest for Sleep is a documentary that follows real characters, whose struggles with sleep threaten to unravel their waking lives. The character of “Sleep” narrates, acting as a poetic and insightful foil to our cast and leads the audience to experts who illuminate the science behind how we sleep and what keeps us awake. Powerful 3D animation takes us inside the brains of our characters as the stories playing out in their lives echo across their synapses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4809/04/2022
Jordy Sank - I Am Here
Director Jordy Sank discusses with Jan Price his new documentary, “I Am Here” featuring Ella Blumenthal! “I Am Here” is currently in theaters!A life-affirming documentary that celebrates the remarkable life of Ella Blumenthal, whose magnetic personality and spirit have remained undimmed despite living through one of history’s darkest chapters.One of the oldest living survivors to bear witness to the Holocaust, Ella celebrates her 98th birthday in the film, where she reveals to close friends and family profound memories of her incredible survival in a way she has never done before. Now 100 years old, she continues to encourage us with her strength.Told through a mixture of dynamic 2D animation and documentary footage, Ella’s incredible life journey demonstrates an unwavering appreciation and zest for life that offers a universal message of resilience for a world that continues to divide when it should unite. In the face of unfathomable hate, Ella chooses to inspire us through love. Now more than ever, her story teaches us the importance of compassion and tolerance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4802/04/2022
Dave Karger - Annual Oscars Show
Are you ready for the 2022 Academy Awards? Award-winning entertainment journalist and TCM host, Dave Karger sits down with Jan Price to discuss their Oscar winner predictions, and who they both feel should win the Oscars!Dave Karger is a host on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). An award-winning host, interviewer, and entertainment expert, Dave began guest hosting on TCM in 2016 and was named an official host in 2018. He has made more than 200 live appearances on NBC’s Today show and also serves as a Special Correspondent for IMDb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4926/03/2022
Brian Skiba - Pursuit
Writer/Director Brian Skiba discusses with Jan Price his new thriller, “Pursuit” starring Emile Hirsch, Jake Manley, Elizabeth Ludlow, and John Cusack!John Cusack (Grosse Pointe Blank) and Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) star in this action-thriller about a tough cop’s hunt for an even tougher criminal. Calloway (Hirsch), a ruthless hacker, is desperate to find his wife – who’s been kidnapped by a drug cartel – when he crosses paths with Detective Breslin. But after Calloway escapes police custody, Breslin joins forces with a no-nonsense female cop to reclaim his prisoner. But is Calloway’s crime-boss father (Cusack) somehow involved in this explosive situation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4919/03/2022
Brian Petsos - Big Gold Brick
Writer/Director Brian Petsos discusses with Jan Price his new comedy, “Big Gold Brick,” starring Emory Cohen, Andy Garcia, Megan Fox, Lucy Hale, and Oscar Isaac! ‘Big Gold Brick’ is currently in theaters and available through VOD and Digital!Big Gold Brick recounts the story of fledgling writer Samuel Liston and his experiences with Floyd Deveraux, the enigmatic middle-aged father of two who enlists Samuel to write his biography. But the circumstances that led up to this arrangement in the first place are quite astonishing - and efforts to write the biography are quickly stymied by ensuing chaos in this darkly comedic, genre-bending film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4312/03/2022
Philippe Martinez - A Week In Paradise
Director, Philippe Martinez discusses with Jan Price his new film, “A Week In Paradise” – currently in theaters and on-demand!Seeking solace from a failed marriage, Maggie (Malin Akerman) escapes to the Caribbean to stay at her cousin Fiona’s (Connie Nielsen) secluded resort. After some much-needed recovery, she meets the resort’s charming chef, Sam (Philip Winchester), and begins to imagine a new life for herself just as her old one comes barging in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4405/03/2022
Bille August - The Pact
Two-Time Palme d'Or and Academy Award-Winning Director, Bille August discusses with Jan Price his new film, “The Pact” – currently playing in select L.A. and N.Y. theaters!It’s 1948 - and sixty-three-year-old OUT OF AFRICA author Karen Blixen (pen name: Isak Dinesen) is a lonely literary sensation devastated by syphilis and mourning her lost love until she meets talented thirty-year-old poet Thorkild Bjørnvig. She offers him a Faustian bargain and promises him stardom if he obeys her unconditionally. As her demands become more and more pernicious, Thorkild must choose between Blixen’s promise of fame or his wife and young son. From director Bille August (PELLE THE CONQUEROR) comes this sterling adaptation of Bjørnvig’s bestselling memoir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4726/02/2022
Joan Carr-Wiggin - A Grand Romantic Gesture
Writer/Director, Joan Carr-Wiggin discusses with Jan Price her new film, “A Grand Romantic Gesture” – now streaming digitally! When Ava is forced into early retirement her husband and daughter encourage her to learn gourmet cooking and prepare to be a grandmother. Instead, she signs up for a drama class where she is cast as Juliet - and falls in love with her Romeo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4619/02/2022
Abby Ginzberg - Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power
Peabody Award-Winning Director, Abby Ginzberg discusses with Jan Price her new documentary, “Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power” – now streaming on iTunes and Amazon Prime! Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power paints a vivid and timely portrait of Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a steadfast voice for human rights, peace, and diplomacy in the U.S. Government. ‘Truth to Power’ features Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. John Lewis, Senator Cory Booker, Van Jones, Alice Walker, Danny Glover, and Representative Barbara Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4012/02/2022
David Schwartz - Lucy And Desi
Emmy and Grammy-nominated composer, David Schwartz discusses with Jan Price his new documentary, “Lucy And Desi” - premiering on Amazon Prime Video on March 4! From director Amy Poehler, ‘Lucy and Desi’ explores the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood, cementing her legacy long after her death in 1989. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4205/02/2022
Encore! Brent Wilson - Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Encore! Director Brent Wilson discusses with Jan Price his documentary, “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” Brian Wilson (Co-Found of The Beach Boys) and Rolling Stone's, Jason Fine. Featuring interviews with: Jakob Dylan, Gustavo Dudamel, Taylor Hawkins, Elton John, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Bruce Springsteen, and Don Was. ‘Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road’ is available on-demand!Join The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song, "Right Where I Belong," written and performed by Wilson and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel, Al Jardine, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:4929/01/2022
Gabriel Fleming - National Champions
Editor Gabriel Fleming discusses with Jan Price his new drama, “National Champions” starring Stephan James, J. K. Simmons, and Uzo Aduba! ‘National Champions’ is streaming now!Three days before the college football national championship game, star quarterback LeMarcus James (Stephan James) and teammate Emmett Sunday (Alexander Ludwig) ignite a player’s strike declaring they won’t compete until all student-athletes are fairly compensated. With billions of dollars at risk and legacies on the line, the stakes could not be higher. Now, with only hours until kickoff, the head coach (J.K. Simmons) and various power brokers (Lil Rel Howery, Tim Blake Nelson, Andrew Bachelor, Jeffrey Donovan, David Koechner, Kristin Chenoweth, Timothy Olyphant, Uzo Aduba) must race against the clock to protect or destroy the prevailing collegiate athletics system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4822/01/2022
Will Battersby & Diane Shader Smith - Salt In My Soul
Director, Will Battersby & Diane Shader Smith discuss with Jan Price their new documentary, “Salt In My Soul” – in L.A. and N.Y theaters on January 21st! Streaming on-demand at Apple TV on January 25th! Click here for more info: https://saltinmysouldoc.com/#watch Based on Mallory Smith's posthumously published memoir, Salt In My Soul offers a look inside the mind of a young woman trying to live while dying. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Mallory turned to a secret diary to record her thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:3915/01/2022
Encore! Jay Silverman - Saving Paradise
Encore! Director, Jay Silverman discusses with Jan Price his film, “Saving Paradise” – Now available on-demand and digitally!‘Saving Paradise’ is an inspiring story based on true events. A ruthless corporate raider is forced to return to his small-town roots where he suddenly inherits his father’s nearly bankrupt pencil factory, which is the heart and soul of the depressed community. With the foreclosure deadline looming, he must decide to either let it close or join the community’s fight to save it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4008/01/2022
Nathan Sutton, Elisha Renee Sutton, & Nelson Lee - New Year
Director and Co-Writer Nathan Sutton, Co-Writer & Actress Elisha Renee Sutton, and Actor Nelson Lee discuss with Jan Price their new drama, “New Year” currently playing in select New York and Los Angeles theaters!It’s New Year’s Eve and unhappily married couple, Benjamin and Katherine, are having one last hurrah with their old friends before moving to New York.By the end of the night, Ben convinces the group to play a manipulative and destructive game called, “I Love You, I Hate You.” The brutality that spills out, as a result, causes friends to confront ugly truths, relationships to shatter, and a gun to be drawn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4501/01/2022