CinematNIC by Nicole Russin-McFarland
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsPlease join me, Nicole Russin-McFarland, film score composer and film director, as we have cool guests from the worlds of film and music.
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Interview: "Only Love Matters" Producer Dr. Iram Qureshi & Director Dr. Kamran Qureshi
March 31, 2023 00:34 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB"Only Love Matters" is one of the few films profiling intersex characters and doing so respectfully. Dr. Kamran Qureshi and Dr. Iram Qureshi spoke about their movie and the everyday lives of intersex people. Filmed in London, Beaconsfield, Norwich and the Great Indian Desert! What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP Paribas have in common with the CinematNIC podcast? We host our podcasts on Ausha! Ausha offers the ultimate toolkit to grow your audience, convert listener...
Interview: Voice Actor Brent Mukai ("Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart," "Lost Judgment")
March 22, 2023 01:36 - 32 minutes - 30 MBVoice actor Brent Mukai began with improv and the Las Vegas standup comedy circuit. In the past year, he has moved to Los Angeles with great demand for his work in video games, anime and animation, and he shares all about it in today’s episode. Bonus: learn which high school he went to in Hawaii! What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP Paribas have in common with the CinematNIC podcast? We host our podcasts on Ausha! Ausha offers the ultimate toolkit to grow your audi...
Interview: "Casting Kill" Film Director James Smith & Producer/Screenwriter Caroline Spence
February 10, 2023 03:02 - 19 minutes - 18 MBFilmed over six days, Caroline Spence and James Smith (Agent Kelly, Surveilled) made a horror thriller feature film! Set in London, Casting Kill follows a faux casting director luring auditioning actors into the unknown. What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP Paribas have in common with the CinematNIC podcast? We host our podcasts on Ausha! Ausha offers the ultimate toolkit to grow your audience, convert listeners into fans and make money with your show. Get your own ...
Interview: Screenwriter and Screenwriting Coach Brooks Elms on Common Screenplay Mistakes
February 07, 2023 22:03 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBMarketing a screenplay, the old Hollywood "schmooze," so many questions. Screenwriter Brooks Elms answers the questions you are probably thinking about screenwriting in a very special episode themed on bettering your career! What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP Paribas have in common with the CinematNIC podcast? We host our podcasts on Ausha! Ausha offers the ultimate toolkit to grow your audience, convert listeners into fans and make money with your show. Get your ...
Interview: James Bond Documentary "The Other Fellow" Director Matthew Bauer & Composer Alastair McNamara
February 02, 2023 23:41 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBHave you ever wanted to be called James Bond? Film director Matthew Bauer searched and found men around the world sharing the secret agent's identity in real life! He stopped by with the documentary's composer Alastair McNamara (assistant composer on "The War of the Worlds" on Disney+) to chat about their documentary being released theatrically this month. What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP Paribas have in common with the CinematNIC podcast? We host our podcasts o...
Interview: Empowering Disabled Musicians, Composers and Singers Like You with Able Artist Foundation Founder Stephen Letnes
January 11, 2023 02:20 - 40 minutes - 37 MBFilm score composer Stephen Letnes crafted the music for the Emmy-nominated documentary film, Beneath the Ink. What many do not know about him is that he is visually impaired and relates to everything you or your friends have experienced as a working disabled entertainment industry professional! Learn more about the ways he helps disabled musicians with the Able Artist Foundation. Are you a disabled musician? Join the Able Artist Foundation for free at http://www.ableartist.org. What do LVM...
Interview: Film Director Joshua Reeves on How "Long Walk Home" Opens Our Eyes to Sexual Assault on Black Women, More Likely to Be Victims
December 30, 2022 02:55 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBWas it what she wore? Something she said? Does this one sound stupid? For female sexual assault victims you know including maybe yourself, women were living and acting like everyday people when “it” happened. In film director Joshua Reeves’ new work set in his hometown of Manchester, Long Walk Home, he explores a realistic fictional event of how assault happens more to black women in the UK and the racism experienced by many in stop and search. What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le...
Interview: Writing Your First Book With a Book Coach with Nailah Harvey
May 19, 2022 00:14 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIs writing your first book a dream of yours? Does life or procrastination get in the way? Book coach and book editor Nailah Harvey has some tips on hiring a book coach and what to expect. All she does for a living is helping people like you! Remember, a “fictional” book can be autobiographical: channel your life experiences through fiction if you don’t feel up to telling us it is your life story. What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP Paribas have in common with the C...
Voice Acting Tips from Actors in "The Homework's Revenge: Esther in Wonderland"
January 04, 2022 22:51 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBThree amazing voice actors from my animated feature film, THE HOMEWORK'S REVENGE: ESTHER IN WONDERLAND, share their thoughts! The CinematNIC podcast will return sometime for a season 4 with my next great audio interview, whenever that is this lovely new year. xoxo, Nic ACTORS INCLUDED: Jerron Bacat, Ty Coker, Christopher Winter What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP Paribas have in common with the CinematNIC podcast? We host our podcasts on Ausha! Ausha offers the ult...
Interview: "Seinfeld" and "Will & Grace" Composer Jonathan Wolff on the Business of Film and TV Music in and Outside of Hollywood Marketi...
September 17, 2021 05:19 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBMainstream business and the film industry overlap a LOT, so get ready to learn something that will help you! Jonathan Wolff is one of the only living composers whose work is recognisable and popular with people who don't follow the film and television scoring industry. Composing TV music themes for "Seinfeld" and "Will & Grace" and working on many handfuls of other shows you watched growing up at times, sometimes appearing on camera as an actor, Mr. Wolff learned in his illustrious career ab...
Interview: "Seinfeld" and "Will & Grace" Composer Jonathan Wolff on the Business of Film and TV Music in and Outside of Hollywood Marketing
September 17, 2021 05:19 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBMainstream business and the film industry overlap a LOT, so get ready to learn something that will help you! Jonathan Wolff is one of the only living composers whose work is recognisable and popular with people who don't follow the film and television scoring industry. Composing TV music themes for "Seinfeld" and "Will & Grace" and working on many handfuls of other shows you watched growing up at times, sometimes appearing on camera as an actor, Mr. Wolff learned in his illustrious career ab...
“How to Build a Girl” Starring Beanie Feldstein, Directed by Coky Giedroyc
September 12, 2021 22:04 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBThe almost perfect movie you will love. Why almost? The fake British accent falling flat ... we get into that! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I Want to Be Remembered As an American Film Director, Telling Vivid Local Stories of Americana
September 11, 2021 19:15 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat sparked the conversation: during the pandemic, I read an article how the USA has many film directors but none are known for telling American stories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Is “Paddington 2” Better Than “Citizen Kane?” Rotten Tomatoes Says So; I Say No
July 12, 2021 22:11 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWhy and how did this happen? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
34th Birthday & My 2021 Social Media Makeover Quest to Better My Film Career Public Image
June 28, 2021 01:41 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBA long winded chat because I feel honesty is the best policy. Anyone in any career will relate to this unusual social media struggle. Recorded on the weekend of my 34th birthday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Animated 1970’s “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” Rock! Rotoscoping, 2D, Awesomeness
June 19, 2021 00:51 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIf you love old Scooby Doo, these films are for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
An Analysis: Why “Jurassic Park” Was and Is Mega Popular
June 19, 2021 00:33 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBDigging into the - ha get it? DIGGING! - reasons why this movie is a great inspiration for telling your own monster movies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
“Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” Starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany
June 19, 2021 00:09 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBSet sail to the Galápagos Islands, lads! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Trailer 2021 - A Big Midwestern Chick Welcome!
June 17, 2021 17:08 - 46 seconds - 733 KBThank you for listening to my podcast. We are going to have fun chatting about movies and occasionally entertaining you with a guest. xoxo, Nic
“The Iron Giant” Starring Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel & Jennifer Aniston
June 15, 2021 23:49 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBWhat is it about this film that keeps an ongoing fandom? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I Started An OnlyFans - And It’s a Safe for Work Art Show, Inspired by Bob Ross!
June 15, 2021 23:28 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBIt’s not the OnlyFans you’re thinking I am about to say, and that’s why it’s so much cooler. This episode was recorded live on my iPhone from Wonderland. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Interview: "Willy's Wonderland" Director Kevin Lewis On Directing Nicolas Cage In A Silent Role And Their New Wacky Fun Horror Movie
February 24, 2021 22:06 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBNicolas Cage knows his way around awesome, risk taking career decisions. He kept his his famous surname “Coppola” hidden for people to focus on his acting career. Pulling two teeth out without any anesthesia was his method acting for 1984’s Birdy. So when he found himself a script starring as a lead with not one speaking line in a 1980’s inspired film fighting evil animatronics, the acting challenge was nothing for him. Director Kevin Lewis, a fan of cult classic horror himself, conquered th...
All Harry Potter Films: From "The Sorcerer's Stone" to "The Deathly Hallows" and J.K. Rowling's Mean Anti Trans LGBTQ Comments
July 18, 2020 15:57 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBI posted my first Harry Potter film review on my website hours before J.K. Rowling ranted for the millionth time about trans people. Nevertheless, enjoy my reviews of each film and the marketing around them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"An American Tail: Fievel Goes West" (Produced by Steven Spielberg, Starring James Stewart, Directed by Phil Nibbelink, Music by James Horner)
June 21, 2020 20:07 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBA long chat about watching this film when I was 4 years old and what it means to me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Hellboy" 2004 vs. 2019! The Guillermo del Toro Original vs. Neil Marshall Remake Comparison
March 24, 2020 16:44 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBWhich director's film is better and why? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Spoilers Discussed! "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" Starring Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver & Daisy Ridley
March 24, 2020 16:39 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBWas the fan upset about this film accurate? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Crimson Peak" Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Starring Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska & Jessica Chastain
March 20, 2020 00:50 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBI liked it as much, if not more, than Mr. Del Toro's "The Shape of Water." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Yesterday" (The Beatles Film!) Directed by Danny Boyle, Starring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran & Kate McKinnon
March 20, 2020 00:48 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBIf you didn't like The Beatles before this film, you will now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"On the Basis of Sex" Directed by Mimi Leder, Starring Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux & Kathy Bates
March 20, 2020 00:47 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBRuth Bader Ginsberg's biopic neglects to answer why she is a pop culture icon. I feel mixed about the film. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Ad Astra" Directed by James Gray, Starring Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Liv Tyler & Donald Sutherland
March 20, 2020 00:45 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBSo many questions. None were answered. Where was the action? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Detective Pikachu" Starring Ryan Reynolds, Ken Watanabe, Justice Smith & Suki Waterhouse
March 20, 2020 00:43 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBA film that will divide younger from older generations, if you grew up around people who loved Pokémon...you know how you will feel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Booksmart" Directed by Olivia Wilde, Starring Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever
January 09, 2020 03:09 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThis film was not what the studio marketed it as or the critics said – and that's an amazing thing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The Old School Chicago Law of Attraction: Yell “Big Money!”
December 12, 2019 20:53 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBI wanted to provide some insight into who I am on this podcast to get more personal so here is one if you want to nail that acting audition, get a job, ace a test or hit the jackpot at the casino. 100% not scientifically verified by Midwestern old people! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Austin Film Festival 2019 Interview: Joaquin Phoenix's "The Animal People" Documentary
December 12, 2019 20:46 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBJoaquin Phoenix executive produced this film about what happens when activists were declared terrorists speaking against animal testing performed by Huntingdon Life Sciences. “The Animal People” was filmed over a decade. Times change, but the questions raised by the film persist in modern culture. INTERVIEWED: Jake Conroy, defendant in the case Josh Harper, defendant in the case Casey Suchan, co-director Mikko Alanne, producer Jorja Fox, producer Sasha Perry, producer/editor Film synopsis: ...
“Shazam!” (2019) Directed by David Sandberg
December 12, 2019 20:40 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBA very heartfelt film with a strong message that might not be remembered with cancel culture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Interview: Film Score Composer Henry Jackman on Scoring "Jumanji: The Next Level"
December 11, 2019 17:01 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBHenry Jackman was already a major sensation in music, producing material for artists like Elton John and Seal, when Hans Zimmer recruited him for a career in film music composing. Mr. Jackman has contributed additional music to modern classic films like The Dark Knight, The Da Vinci Code, and Pirates of the Caribbean, but he has a breathtaking career catalog of his own opulent compositions on star-studded hit movies like Detective Pikachu, Kong: Skull Island, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Ca...
Austin Film Festival 2019 Interview: "The Wretched"
December 08, 2019 03:51 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat would you do if a witch wearing your neighbor’s skin terrorized people in your area? “The Wretched” delves into that very idea, taking us into trees, summer partying and witchery in one horror feature film. Brett Pierce and Drew T. Pierce spoke with me at their Austin Film Festival screening about casting their lead actress and…their dad, Bart Pierce, a special effects artist on “The Evil Dead,” had to steal the spotlight! What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP P...
Austin Film Festival 2019 Interview: "Against the Tides"
December 08, 2019 03:50 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWhen a therapist told Beth French, then suffering from chronic pain, she needed to make a bucket list, Beth decided to swim all seven of the world’s channels. Her story was documented in Against the Tides. I caught up with the film’s director Stefan Stuckert, a BAFTA nominee himself for his television work, and cinematographer Damian Paul Daniel about following Beth on the epic global dream. What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP Paribas have in common with the Cinema...
Austin Film Festival 2019 Interview: "A Patient Man"
December 08, 2019 03:49 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBFor his thriller set most days on a city train, director Kevin Ward sought comedian/actor ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?") Jonathan Mangum for his first dramatic role. The change in his standard material is appreciated, with Mr. Mangum carrying the film beautifully. INTERVIEWED: film writer/director Kevin Ward, cinematographer/producer Harrison Reynolds, film score composer Rob Houle, actor Jonathan Mangum. What do LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), Le Figaro and BNP Paribas have in common wit...
Austin Film Festival 2019 Interview: "Family Obligations"
December 08, 2019 03:46 - 16 minutes - 15 MBFilmed on Long Island, “Family Obligations” is the story of a single man discovering life outside solitude when he takes care of a terminally ill uncle. The movie’s budget was a mere $16,000! The director Ken Frank and others discussed filmmaking on a tighter budget, making things happen at festivals, their characters, and the importance of strong writing. INTERVIEWED: Kenneth R. Frank, director and writer; Shawna Brandle, executive producer; Chris Mollica, actor and co-editor; Chandler Rose...
"Aquaman" Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, & Nicole Kidman
August 14, 2019 16:16 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThe special effects were beautiful–and weird for the film. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Captain Marvel" Starring Brie Larson, Jude Law, Samuel L. Jackson & Djimon Hounsou
August 14, 2019 16:13 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBPeople went crazy giving this film positive or negative reviews according to their political beliefs. The movie isn't political at all. Let's discuss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"The Abyss" Directed by James Cameron, Starring Ed Harris & Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
August 14, 2019 16:11 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe second of Mr. Cameron's hidden films only available for streaming on Cinemax! This movie is excellent but a bit too slow paced for a late night movie party. “The Abyss” is best fit for viewing on a lazy solo afternoon when you can really get into the story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"True Lies" Starring Jamie Lee Curtis & Arnold Schwarzenegger, Directed by James Cameron
August 05, 2019 20:46 - 14 minutes - 13 MBOne of the most popular films of the 1990's has been banished to VHS, DVD, and Cinemax streaming. You cannot rent nor buy this film anywhere. Does it REALLY deserve the reclusive status and misogynistic claims? Films like American Beauty (underage actor’s scene), White Chicks (dressing as Hispanic men), and Tropic Thunder (blackface) have not disappeared from sale. Plenty of films have national security storylines. Why is this movie hidden? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...
"First Man" Starring Ryan Gosling, Directed by Damien Chazelle
July 22, 2019 21:17 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBAmazing visual effects, but what else is good about this Neil Armstrong biopic? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Lady Bird" Starring Timothée Chalamet & Saoirse Ronan, Directed by Greta Gerwig
July 22, 2019 21:16 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBGiving it an honest review without hating on the chick flick genre. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Beatriz At Dinner" Starring Salma Hayek, John Lithgow & Chloë Sevigny
July 16, 2019 20:57 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBA small film bringing attention to tiny racism in everyday life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Avatar" Directed by James Cameron, Starring Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver & Zoe Saldana
July 16, 2019 20:38 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBI crack the case with multiple reasons on why this film stands on its own apart from other blockbusters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I Pretended to Be A Man Applying for Jobs and Proved Sexism In Media Is Alive
July 16, 2019 20:37 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBAs I wrote today on my website regarding using a fake men's name to apply for freelance journalism jobs: "In the recent months, I used a man’s name applying to the same places I once asked for work under my real female name. Shocker! People were more respectful to me as the male alias...My experiment proves sexism is alive and well. The #metoo movement camouflages it, but it exists and shall exist well beyond my lifetime. Because I apply under a female name, I am undeserving of employment." ...