Best Adam Tex Davis Podcasts (2025)

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Screenwriter Adam ‘Tex’ Davis on Movies That Changed Your Life: Jaws, Raising Arizona, Taxi Driver 38:12

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with THE OSCARS: What Were They Thinking? Podcast co-host and screenwriter Adam ‘Tex’ Davis in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Jaws’ analysis, Raising Arizona influence, and Taxi Driver’s impact on his personal g…

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Filmmaker, Matt Harlock on Movies That Changed Your Life: Videodrome, Being John Malkovich, Raw, Mandy 51:15

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into horror movies that changed your life with filmmaker Matt Harlock, in this engaging episode of 3 [horror] Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Videodrome’s analysis, Being John Malkovich influence, and Raw / Mandy impact on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative pow…

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How to Write a Horror Screenplay with Neal Marshall Stevens, Author of A Sense of Dread: Getting Under the Skin of Horror Screenwriting 59:13

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives deep into horror screenwriting with Neal Marshall Stevens, author of A Sense of Dread: Getting Under the Skin of Horror Screenwriting. Discover how to craft spine-chilling horror screenplays by tapping into the essence of “A Sense of Dread.” Neal shares expert insights on using biological, psychological, …

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Horror filmmakers Toby Poser and John Adams on horror Movies That Changed Your Life: Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, The Portrait Of A Lady On Fire, The Bad news bears ... 45:05

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into horror movies that changed your life with horror filmmakers Toby Poser and John Adams, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore with Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans’ / The Bad news bears’ analysis, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’s / Phantasm’s infl…

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CULTPLEX founder Greg Walker on Movies That Changed Your Life: The Matrix, The Darjeeling Limited, Garth Marenghi’s Dark Place 39:54

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with CULTPLEX founder Greg Walker in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore The Matrix analysis, The Darjeeling Limited influence, and the Garth Marenghi’s Dark Place’s impact on his personal growth and cinema’s transfo…

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Audrey Knox on how to email query managers and Movies That Changed Your Life: Freaky Friday, Kill Bill: Vol 1, The Devil Wears Prada 43:46

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with former literary manager Audrey Knox in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore a Freaky Friday analysis, the Kill Bill: Vol 1 impact, and the The Devil Wears Prada influence on personal growth and cinema’s transform…

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Simon Lancaster on speechwriting in A Few Good Men & Barbie; and Films That Impacted Your Life: Wolf of Wall Street, Wizard of Oz, Goodfellas 50:36

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Simon Lancaster on speechwriting techniques in A Few Good Men & Barbie; and Films That Impacted Your Life: Wolf of Wall Street, Wizard of Oz, Goodfellas Discover how speechwriting technique can improve your screenwriting monologues and speeches with host Stuart Wright and speechwriter Simon Lancaster's analysis of two iconic movie speeches: 'You ca…

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Assistant Professor, Dr Steve Jones on Movies That Changed Your Life: Nightmare On Elm St, Horse Feathers, Irreversible 58:54

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with Assistant Professor, Dr Steve Jones a film scholar and a leading authority on extreme imagery and the intersections between horror and pornography, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Nightmare On Elm St’s an…

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Found Footage Horror Unearthed: Ryan Verrill on Making Reality Terrifying 1:36:52

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Grab your camera and brace yourself as host Andy Nelson and guest Ryan Verrill dive headfirst into the spine-chilling world of found footage horror—a subgenre that transformed home videos into nightmares and made us forever suspicious of that sound coming from the basement. The Evolution of Found Footage Horror From the shocking cultural impact of …

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TV Producer, Scott Stenholm on Movies That Changed Your Life: Backdraft (1991), Terms Of Endearment (1983), Apollo 13 (1995) 58:40

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with TV Producer, Scott Stenholm, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Backdraft’s analysis, Terms Of Endearment influence, and Apollo 13’s impact on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Scott als…

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EPISODE 700: Freelance producer Mike Hewitt on Movies That Changed Your Life: Aliens, This Is Spinal Tap, Shaun Of The Dead 39:46

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with freelance producer Mike Hewitt, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Aliens’ analysis, This Is Spinal Tap influence, and Shaun Of The Dead impact on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Mike …

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Blaxploitation's Empowered Gaze: Odie Henderson on Cinema's Bold Uprising 2:02:26

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Join host Andy Nelson and Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson for an electrifying exploration of Blaxploitation cinema, a revolutionary film movement that burst onto screens in the early 1970s. From its groundbreaking portrayal of Black heroes to its unforgettable soundtracks, this episode dives deep into how Blaxploitation challenged Hollywood…

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Screenwriter Simon Uttley on Movies That Changed Your Life: Empire Strikes Back, LA Confidential, Planes, Train and Automobiles 1:01:58

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with fellow screenwriter Simon Uttley, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Empire Strikes Back analysis, LA Confidential influence, and Shaun Of The Dead impact on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative p…

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Susan Ferris on Movies That Changed Your Life: The Godfather / The Godfather Part 2, This Is Spinal Tap, The Rocky Horror Picture Show 32:25

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with CEO of the Bohemia Group, Susan Ferris, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore The Godfather / The Godfather Part 2 analysis, This Is Spinal Tap influence, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show impact on his persona…

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Daniel Draper on Movies That Changed Your Life: Distant Voices, Still Lives, The Gleaners And I, Marcela 49:45

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with Daniel Draper, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Distant Voices, Still Lives analysis, The Gleaners And I influence, and Marcela impact on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Daniel also …

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Iranian New Wave's Poetic Reality: Kaveh Askari on Cinema's Social Revolution 1:33:17

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Embark on a cinematic journey through the Iranian New Wave, a revolutionary movement that transformed Iranian cinema and captivated global audiences. In this episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson welcomes Kaveh Askari, associate professor and director of the Film Studies Program at Michigan State University, to explore this groundbreaking era o…

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John Currie, director of BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL 41:15

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with John Currie about BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL 2025 takes place between 24-27 April 2025 at the ARC Cinema in Beeston. Tickets and other details at https://www.beestonfilm.com/tickets CABARET (1972) MANHATTAN (1979) ARRIVAL (2016) "3 …

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Craig Williams the writer/director of THE WYRM OF BWLCH PEN BARRAS... How do I make a folk horror film? 44:46

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Craig Williams about the making of the Welsh language, folk horror short THE WYRM OF BWLCH PEN BARRAS and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" You can watch THE WYRM OF BWLCH PEN BARRAS on the Arrow Player and/or as part of the boxset ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS: A COMPENDIUM OF FOLK HORROR VOL…

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Simon van der Borgh, screenwriter & author of SCENE-WRITING FOR FILM AND TV 1:02:04

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Simon van der Borgh about his book SCENE-WRITING FOR FILM AND TV and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" SCENE-WRITING FOR FILM AND TV is out now https://www.routledge.com/Scene-writing-for-Film-and-TV/vanderBorgh/p/book/9781032277554?srsltid=AfmBOor7cqzQDZWK-LWHh0AtUz2SNkScdto9eHYwznigf7…

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Kate van der Borgh, author of AND HE SHALL APPEAR 45:20

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Kate van der Borgh about the writing of her debut novel AND HE SHALL APPEARand "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" AND HE SHALL APPEAR is out now https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/and-he-shall-appear-kate-van-der-borgh?variant=40786310365262 GHOSTWATCH (1992) THE SNOWMAN (1982) LAKE MU…

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Nicole McControversy, Director Of Programming for the BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 41:35

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Director Of Programming for the BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL (BUFF), Nicole McControversy about BUFF some of the processes/approaches used to select films each year and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 2025 is March 19-23, 2025 at the Brattle Theatr…

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Oscars 2025 is the FINAL Stand for RMM 1:39:40

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In the Series FINALE of Rumors, Money, and Movies host James Bastone and featured correspondent Matthew Gaetano talk the 97th Academy Awards and the legacy of the show. Thanks so much for all your support over the 5+ years, it means the world!

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Ep 261 - Lyndal Simpson on Winning Script Summit & Landing an Option 17:04

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Script Summit 2025 is officially open for submissions! If you're looking for industry exposure, this is your chance to get your script read by Hollywood producers and directors. In this episode, we welcome Script Summit winner Lyndal Simpson, whose screenplay Gravedigger won a table read at Script Summit 2022. She shares her journey from winning th…

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Andrea Gibb, screenwriter of MISS AUSTEN... How do I turn my book into a TV series? 46:44

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Andrea Gibb, the award winning screenwriter of the BBC series MISS AUSTEN about adapting from Gill Hornby’s novel for the small screen and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" MISS AUSTEN is available in the UK on iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0027dz9/miss-austen MY LIFE …

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Ep 260 - How a Short Film Went Viral with Fritz Frauendorf 16:25

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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with filmmaker Fritz Frauendorf to discuss the challenges of breaking into the film industry through short films. Fritz shares his journey from film school to directing Manic Man, a short film that went viral, garnering over a million views. He reveals the marketing …

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Comedy's Canvas: Adam "Tex" Davis on Laughter's Evolution in Cinema 1:21:08

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Join Andy Nelson and screenwriter and podcast host Adam "Tex" Davis on a laughter-filled journey through the evolution of comedy in cinema. From silent-era slapstick to modern genre-bending masterpieces, this episode explores how comedy has entertained audiences while serving as a powerful tool for social commentary across decades of filmmaking. Th…

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EP 259 - Companion – AI Horror, Love, and the Fight for Autonomy 21:29

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Episode Description: In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by regular guests Katie Presto and Reece Taylor to analyze and review Companion, the sci-fi horror film that blends psychological tension, AI themes, and unexpected humor. Geoffrey goes in blind, without prior knowledge of the film, leading to fresh r…

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EP 258 - Subverting the Werewolf Genre with The Wolfman 35:22

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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor for an in-depth film analysis of The Wolfman (2025). They dissect the film's subversive approach to the werewolf genre, its themes of generational trauma, and how it stacks up against classic horror films. Tune in for a spirite…

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Sacha Coward, author of QUEER AS FOLKLORE 39:24

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with QUEER AS FOLKLORE author Sacha Coward about the writing of his first book and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" QUEER AS FOLKLORE is out now in hardback. You can find it in all book shops and your local library. The paperback version comes out May 2025 ALIEN (1979) INDIANA JONES AND THE…

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EP 257 - Nosferatu: A Gothic Masterpiece or Missed Opportunity? 35:30

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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun welcomes guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor to dive into the remake of Nosferatu. Together, they analyze the gothic tale's visual brilliance, explore its storytelling challenges, and debate its thematic depth. With personal insights and contrasting perspectives, the discussi…

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Jakob Abrahamsson of distribution company NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT... How do I distribute my movie? How does film distribution work? How do I get a film distributor? 46:44

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT’s Jakob Abrahamsson about the challengers going forward for film distributors and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" For more about NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT see https://www.nonstopentertainment.com CURSE OF THE DEMON AKA NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1957) TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSA…

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The Avengers;) Celebrate RMM 2:54:23

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Our most loaded panel yet brings out all the stops on our final stop before the series finale.

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Screwball Comedy's Hidden Treasures: A Bonus Chat with Grégoire Halbout on Marriage & Mayhem 1:42:54

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In this special bonus episode of CinemaScope, host Andy Nelson continues his exploration of screwball comedies with film scholar Grégoire Halbout, author of Hollywood Screwball Comedy, 1934-1945: Sex, Love, and Democratic Ideals. Together, they dive deep into seven lesser-known gems of the genre that showcase the evolution and versatility of screwb…

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Brendan Fitzgerald, CEO of SECUOYA STUDIOS 44:19

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with SECUOYA STUDIOS CEO Brendan Fitzgerald about the ambitions of the Spanish film and TV studio, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" For more about SECUOYA STUDIOS see https://secuoyastudios.com/en/ PULP FICTIONS (1994) BRAVEHEART (1995) ROMEO + JULIET (1996) "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED …

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Ep 256 - Telling Stories That Matter: Mark Freiburger on 'Between Borders' 20:22

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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey sits down with director Mark Freiburger to discuss his latest feature film, Between Borders. Mark shares the powerful true story that inspired the film, the challenges of shooting in multiple countries, and assembling a stellar cast, including stars from Lost, The Chosen, and more. Get an ins…

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Screwball Comedy's Battle of the Sexes: Wes Gehring on Love, Class & Chaos 2:33:40

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Join distinguished professor, film expert, and author Wes Gehring along with host Andy Nelson for a special extended episode exploring the delightful world of screwball comedy. In this unique presentation, listeners get access to the complete conversation typically split between public and member segments, covering ten essential films from this bel…

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James Rose author of Devil’s Advocate’s TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE 1:01:35

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with author James Rose about his Devil’s Advocate book about TEXAS CHAIN SAWS MASSACRE and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" Devil’s Advocate book about TEXAS CHAIN SAWS MASSACRE by James Rose has been in circulation since 2013 but copies are still to be found: https://www.liverpooluniversit…

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Ep 255 - Lead and Copper: Exposing the Flint Water Crisis 22:00

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In this insightful episode, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun speaks with documentary filmmaker William Hart about his eight-year journey creating Lead and Copper, a film that exposes the ongoing Flint water crisis and the political and social factors behind it. William breaks down what drew him to Flint, how he navigated filming through a pandemic, and the…

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Amrou Al-Kadhi, writer/director of LAYLA 47:07

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer/director Amrou Al-Kadhi about their feature film debut LAYLA and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" LAYLA is out now to rent or buy at home https://film.curzon.com/film/layla/#watch BODY ELECTRIC (2017) ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER (1999) CINEMA PARADISO "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTH…

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Ep 254 - Pursuing Your Vision: Writing, Producing, and Raising Funds with William Mikita 17:50

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On this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun connects with writer and producer William Mikita, the creative force behind Chasing 3000—a heartfelt baseball drama that tapped big-name talent like Ray Liotta. William opens up about his life-altering shift from attorney to filmmaker, sparked by a deeply personal story and a …

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Ep 253 - From “Just Friends” to Emmy Nods: Adam Tex Davis on Screenwriting Success and Versatility 26:05

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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Adam Tex Davis, the Emmy-nominated writer behind Just Friends starring Ryan Reynolds and the groundbreaking show Brain Games. Tex shares his journey from writing Star Wars fan stories as a kid to scripting beloved films and creating educational content that captivate…

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Remakesploitation's Unauthorized World: Dr. Iain Robert Smith Maps Cinema's Wild Frontier 1:56:40

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Discover the wild world of remakesploitation, where filmmakers boldly reimagined Hollywood hits with local flair and creative liberties. In this episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson welcomes Dr. Iain Robert Smith, author of The Hollywood Meme, to explore this fascinating film movement that flourished from the 1950s through the 1980s. Turkish C…

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Ep 252 - Elevated Horror with David Smallwood on 'Sad Blue Dan' Script Summit Winner (2024) 16:12

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In this episode, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with David Smallwood, the 2024 Script Summit Best Feature Screenplay winner, to discuss his award-winning script Sad Blue Dan. David reveals the origins of this elevated horror piece—rooted in a vivid, decades-old dream—and shares how he refined it into a contemporary Native American story that se…

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Chris Shepherd graphic novel author of ANFIELD ROAD... How do I make a graphic novel? 46:03

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with filmmaker, animator and now graphic novel author Chris Shepherd about creating his debut graphic ANFIELD ROAD and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" ANFIELD ROAD is out now by Titan Comics https://anfieldroadstory.com/ ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST (1975) MONA LISA (1986) OF TIME AND TH…

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Ep 251 - Exploring The Heroine’s Labyrinth with Douglas A. Burton 21:19

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In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter podcast, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with author Douglas A. Burton to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Heroine’s Labyrinth. Douglas offers a fresh perspective on story structure, presenting an alternative to the traditional hero’s journey tailored for heroine-centric stories.They explore how…

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Oscar winning screenwriter Peter Straughan on how to adapt a novel for the big screen and Movies That Changed Your Life: Cool Hand Luke, Barry Lyndon, Fargo 41:39

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Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with Oscar winning screenwriter Peter Straughan in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore a Cool Hand Luke analysis, the Barry Lyndon impact, and Fargo influence on our personal growth and cinema’s transformative power.…

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Ep 250 - Breaking Boundaries: Lina Suh on HBO Max, Sony, and Creating Impactful Films 20:02

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In this inspiring episode of The Successful Screenwriter Podcast, host Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with the incredibly talented writer and director Lina Suh. Known for her work on projects with HBO Max and Sony, as well as her contributions to the acclaimed Korean drama Dr. Brain, Lina shares her creative journey from writing childhood plays to d…

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Stephen Follows author of THE HORROR MOVIE REPORT... Do horror movies make money? How do horror movies make money? How do I make a profitable horror movie? 50:03

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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with leading film researcher Stephen Follows about the epic THE HORROR MOVIE REPORT and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" THE HORROR MOVIE REPORT is out now at https://horrormoviereport.com/ ... Blumhouse called it “the ultimate guide to every horror movie ever made” and said it had “helped …

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Ep 249 - Musical Madness or Misfire? Analyzing Joker: Folie à Deux 18:23

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Geoffrey D. Calhoun goes live across multiple platforms to break down the divisive Joker: Folie à Deux. In this episode, Geoffrey dives into audience expectations vs. artistic vision, dissecting why the film’s genre-blending of courtroom drama and musical numbers created such polarized reactions. He examines both the missteps and the nuanced layers…

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Nordic Noir's Dark Depths: Jakob Stougaard-Nielsen on These Chilling Crime Stories 1:59:20

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Join Cinema Scope as host Andy Nelson and guest Jakob Stougaard-Nielsen dive into the intriguing world of Nordic Noir. This episode uncovers the secrets that make this subgenre a global sensation, from its bleak landscapes to its complex characters. Unveiling the Mysteries of Nordic Noir Nordic Noir captivates with its atmospheric settings and grip…