How I Got Greenlit is a podcast about how movies are made, who makes them, and what these stories mean. Each week, Alex Keledjian, creator of HBO’s hit indie filmmaking reality series "Project Greenlight," is joined by co-host and fellow film fanatic Sam Levine to discuss both new releases and must-see classics, and how these movies both shape and are shaped by our world. Go to youtube.com/@NextChapterPodcasts to watch the show every Thursday!
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Greenlit Podcasts
Congratulations, your biopic has been Greenlit! All you need to do is decide everything about it... Toby Earle chats to funny people and finds out what they want the film of their lives to look like.
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An improv game where Aspiring Creators are given random prompts and must use them to pitch a creative idea to the Producer, who will greenlight the project they think has most promise!
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The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Exec ...
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Do you have the next great film or television idea? Now is your chance to share it with the world! In each episode I feature YOU and your story as we discuss it and your inspiration behind it. Listen to some of the best ideas that have yet to make it to the big screen! If you would like to be featured on a show please contact me through any of our social media platforms below, or email [email protected]
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The TV Shows and Films that should be greenlit.
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Pop culture podcasts on movies, TV, and video games. Part of the Greenlit Podcast Network.
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How much money a movie makes drives so much in Hollywood. Which sequels get greenlit, which franchises get rebooted, and how the theater chains try to combat streaming services all comes down to the almighty dollar. But sometimes the industry jargon can be a bit intimidating to new Box office nerds. That's where we come in - From the Avengers: Endgames to the Mortal Engines of the world, the Box Office Watch Podcast is here to break down the financial outcome of each weekend at the box offic ...
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Demystifying The Indie Film Journey
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Todd knows movies. For 30 years, the Hollywood veteran has overseen 170 films (and counting) - including XXX, Anger Management, 13 Going on 30, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Black Hawk Down, Punch Drunk Love, Con Air, and Hellboy. Join Todd as he shares tips and stories on the movie business and chats it up with A-list industry pals.
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Blue-collar comedians give real takes on life, trending topics, and world events
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Connor Ratliff (“Dead Eyes”) stars as Gil, a low level ad man who is fated to lose at everything. When Nadya (Jamie Ann Romero), the beautiful niece of the psychic Bella (Laila Robins), reads his tarot cards and informs him that the universe is against him, he vows to change his destiny. Cheered on by his co-worker and best friend Lex (Steven Boyer), Gil studies philosophy under Professor Towers (Chukwudi Iwuji) and faces an epic showdown with supernatural forces.
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I Know You Didn’t Ask is the unapologetic, unfiltered, and slightly unhinged podcast you didn’t know you needed. Hosted by Megan O'Donnell, a pop culture obsessive and professional over-sharer, this show dives headfirst into everything from hot celeb gossip and reality TV recaps to books, beauty, and navigating life in your 30s. Each week, Megan brings the group chat energy—think hilarious tangents, unsolicited opinions, and brutally honest takes on the world around us. If you've ever scream ...
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Competency Porn and Medical Prostitution w/ Dr. Agnes Scoville, MD (ER)
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1:03:45This week on the show, Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian and his movie nerd co-host Sam Levine are joined by medical drama "atmosphere consultant" Dr. Agnes Scoville, MD. And they problems TV shows like "The Pitt" create in parsing out fact from fiction in modern healthcare. Drop a comment below and let us now what you thought of the movie!…
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How To Get Your Movie Greenlit? Let's Find Out! w/ Kevin Goetz
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1:08:22Today, Todd dives deep into the world of entertainment research and strategy with author, podcast host, and Screen Engine/ASI founder & CEO Kevin Goetz! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Kim Kardashian’s Elephant-Skin Birkin, Jeff Bezos’ Met Gala, Campbell’s Soup Exec Fired, Love Thy Neighbor S2 Greenlit, Bravo TV News & more!
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56:28This week on I Know You Didn’t Ask, we’re coming in hot after Thanksgiving with fresh pop-culture chaos, Bravo TV updates, and a deep dive into the drama everyone’s talking about. I’m catching you up on my new headshots (yes, I look adorable—follow on TikTok immediately because apparently I need 1k followers just to put a damn link in my bio), what…
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RE-RELEASE: My Good Side by Scheana Shay Book Review!
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1:19:33MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMALS! Here's another re-release of a great recent episode. Tune in on Monday when the holiday hangover ends ;) This week, we dive headfirst into Scheana Shay’s brand-new book My Good Side—and trust me, it’s giving us everything we hoped for and more. From behind-the-scenes Vanderpump Rules tea to Scheana’s raw reflectio…
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RE-RELEASE: NYC Soho Crypto Kidnapping Case: Full Deep Dive & Timeline
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49:32MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMALS! I'm lazy & haven't been recording, so here's a re-release of one my BEST SHOWS EVER. This Friday's Episode, we’re diving headfirst into the absolute fever dream that is the NYC Crypto Kidnappers case—a tale of SoHo nightlife, Bitcoin passwords, and enough alleged torture to make a Tarantino script blush. Picture t…
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S3 E17 | Begin With the End: Distribution, Funding, and Strategy Before You Shoot
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35:30In this episode of Truly Independent, Garrett Batty and Darren Smith unpack a mindset shift that separates struggling indie films from profitable ones: starting with the end in mind. They dive into why distribution conversations should happen before production, how early funding decisions shape a film’s future, and where initial investment dollars …
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Brooklyn Beckham Blocks David & Victoria, John Travolta Egg Donation Scandal, Reiner Family Updates & More
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41:03We break down Pete Davidson becoming a dad, Bowen Yang leaving, and the wild Priscilla Presley, Riley Keough, John Travolta, and Scientology lawsuit allegations. Plus, the ongoing Beckham family feud, John Stamos teasing nudity on The Hunting Wives, Netflix taking over podcasts and media, and a serious update on the Rob Reiner case. Pop culture cha…
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Meghan Markle’s With Love, Megan: Holiday Celebration Episode Recap!
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42:56With Love Meghan, Season 2 Episode Recap! I’m recapping the With Love, Megan Holiday Special — the moments that had me obsessed, confused, emotional, and fully spiraling. From festive chaos to the scenes everyone’s talking about, this is my unfiltered take on what worked, what didn’t, and why we can’t stop watching the DUCHESS in action. Listen to …
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Hosting the Perfect Holiday "Dip" Party: Dip Data, Guest Rankings & Party Prep Tips
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41:51This episode is my official post-mortem on my Holiday Dip Party — inspired by the hilarious comedian Zack Noe Towers — where friends gathered for what can only be described as a sacred communal experience. I’m memorializing everything: the data, the guest list, who brought what, which dips shocked us, which flopped, what I’d never do again, and wha…
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Rob Reiner Murder, Amy Schumer & RHOSLC’s Braunwyn Divorces, Alec & Hilaria Baldwin Moving to NJ & More!
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45:43This week’s episode is a true slice-of-life moment: I’m fresh off set (exhausted, delirious, but reminded that I’m actually good at my job—don’t let imposter syndrome bully you, babes), and somehow managed to prep and finalize this entire episode from the Schumacher Clifton Chevy customer lounge. There’s something deeply grounding about their cheap…
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S3 E16 | Momentum vs. Distraction: How To Choose Projects
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39:52This week on Truly Independent, Garrett Batty and Daren Smith get real about one of the most important (and messy) parts of an independent film career: knowing when to say yes—and when to say no. Garrett shares how a surprise opportunity pulled him out of the country to Antigua for a location + logistics scout, and what it revealed about infrastruc…
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"Jay Kelly" & "Train Dreams" (2025) Review: The Relatability Spectrum
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1:01:10This week on the show, Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian and his movie nerd co-host Sam Levine compare the wildly divergent human experiences on display in "Jay Kelly" & "Train Dreams" (2025). And they come to the conclusion that you can't have the beautiful timelessness of one without the tone deaf narcissism of the other.Drop a comment be…
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Warner Bros Co-Chairs & CEOs, Michael De Luca & Pamela Abdy
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1:02:32$4 billion in global box office and 18 Golden Globe nominations later, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy chat with Todd about studio leadership, betting on filmmakers, franchise building, and the future of theatrical cinema. PLUS: Their best memories on set from Garden State and Captain Phillips! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…
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Diddy Documentary, Netflix Buying Warner Brothers, Miley Cyrus' Engagement, Pantone Color of the Year & more!
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43:00LOTS OF TOPICS TODAY BABES! We’re breaking down Owning Manhattan and the delusion of $7M two-bedrooms, revisiting Mad Men like it’s a warm, whiskey-soaked blanket, and unpacking why I would, in fact, ruin my life for the Grinch. We’re reading our Spotify Wrapped like a psychological profile, judging Pantone for choosing pure white (Cloud Dancer) as…
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Netflix's "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" Deep Dive + Shocking Details You May Have Missed!
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1:13:29This week, we’re diving deep into Netflix’s documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish — a jaw-dropping story of fake identities, digital manipulation, and a teenage puppet master who pulled strings like it was their full-time job. We’re breaking down how one sick person catfished two 13 year olds, why it spiraled out of control, and what …
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Who Should Get Producer Credit? w/ Grant Heslov
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52:08Oscar winning producer / writer / director / actor and Smokehouse Pictures co-founder Grant Heslov discusses his lifelong friendship with George Clooney - actors, managers, and investors being labeled as producers - the ONE film he ever received sole producer credit on - and the need to make producing credit more valuable. PLUS: Todd shares stories…
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"The Running Man" (2025) Review: Rage Within The Limits Of The Machine
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1:05:48This week on the show, Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian and his movie nerd co-host Sam Levine try to cut through the confusion around what exactly "The Running Man" (2025) is trying to achieve. And they lament all the under-utilizing of great casting. Follow How I Got Greenlit on Instagram: @howigotgreenlit Follow Alex on Instagram: @akele…
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S3 E14 Final | 5 Ways to Turn One Indie Film into Multiple Revenue Streams
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35:38This season of Truly Independent is supported by the Help Them See Foundation. Help Them See is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting feature films that inspire faith, hope, and connection. Learn how to get involved at helpthemseefoundation.org. Welcome to Season 3 of Truly Independent — I’m Garrett Batty, alongside my co-host Daren Smith. This seaso…
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BONUS EPISODE: Building a Creative Career w/ King Bach
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54:59Actor / comedian / influencer KING BACH shares how he parlayed making viral online videos into starring in hit films and TV series. PLUS, how he's used audience data to inform his career strategy, how the movie studios value “social media,” will AI eventually replace actors, and the value in studying EVERY part of the filmmaking process! See Privac…
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"Death By Lightning" (2025) Review: The Return of the Miniseries?
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1:07:58This week on the show, Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian and his movie nerd co-host Sam Levine come back from the brink of cinematic void that is modern Hollywood. And they pray "Death By Lightning" leads to more of its kind.Drop a comment below and let us now what you thought of the movie!Follow How I Got Greenlit on Instagram: @howigotgre…
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S3 E13 | How to Work With Your DP (and Make Your Film Look Better)
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43:18This season of Truly Independent is supported by the Help Them See Foundation – a nonprofit dedicated to supporting feature films that inspire faith, hope, and connection. Learn more at helpthemseefoundation.org. In this episode, Garrett Batty and Darren Smith talk with cinematographer Jeremy Prusso (*The Saratov Approach, Aliens Abducted My Parent…
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Kandi Burruss’ Divorce News, Jen Shah Released Early from Prison, Porsha Williams’ Flight Fight, Wendy Osefo’s 40 Credit Cards, Jenna Lyons Leaves RHONY & More!
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37:19This week on I Know You Didn’t Ask, we’re covering everything from executive-level glow-ups to 40-credit-card chaos. We start with Jenna Lyons, who’s officially traded apples for major power moves as the new Executive Creative Director at FundamentalCo — the Blackstone–born branding agency behind Bain, Visa, Hilton, and more. She reveals she was on…
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How do you transform the cultural landscape? Just ask the legendary Stacey Sher! In this episode, Todd chats with Stacey about getting her start in music videos (specifically the "We're Not Gonna Take It" music video), founding Jersey Films with Danny DeVito and Michael Shamberg, producing the likes of Pulp Fiction, The Fisher King, and Gattaca, th…
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PART 2 - Biggest Bombshells from Bravo Con 2025 (RHOSLC, RHOBH, The Valley, VPR, Jeff Lewis, Valley Persian Style, RHOC)
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1:02:41In this episode, we hit the West Coast with all the Bravo chaos you crave. From RHOSLC to RHOBH, VPR, The Valley, and RHOC, we recap every jaw-dropping moment, costume mishap, and panel drama. Mary, Braunwyn, and the RHOSLC crew delivered iconic chaos—Whitney’s high kicks, Brittani’s unicorn woes, and Meredith Marx DJing at 9:30 AM. Over in RHOBH, …
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PART 1 - Biggest Bombshells from Bravo Con 2025 (RHONJ, RHONY, Summer House, Next Gen NYC, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, RHOP, RHOATL, Married to Med, RHOM)
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1:06:54It’s BravoCon season, baby — and even though I didn’t brave the mobs, the lines, or the $5k price tag, I’ve consumed every panel, podcast, TikTok, reel, Reddit thread, and stray rumor so you don’t have to. In Part 1 of this two-parter, we’re breaking down all things East Coast: RHONJ reunions, RHONY cast shakeups, RHOIsland first impressions, Summe…
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BONUS EPISODE: Are Movies with Fewer Producers Better? w/ Stephen Follows
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1:07:43Producer / consultant / data researcher STEPHEN FOLLOWS joins Todd for an in depth conversation about the correlation between the quality and profitability of movies and how many producers "worked" on them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Find an artist you trust and jump off the building with them. In our ongoing exploration of faith over fear, legendary agent and WME Senior Partner Robert Newman joins Todd to talk about how he came to represent the likes of Danny Boyle, Alfonso Cuaron, Guillermo del Toro, Baz Luhrmann, and M Night Shyamalan, what informs his taste, and the path fo…
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"Predator: Badlands" (2025) Movie Review: The 'Boba Fett Effect'
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1:02:25This week on the show, Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian and his movie nerd co-host weigh the original versus the latest installment in the franchise with a review of "Predator: Badlands." And they hope for future versions of this crab-faced creature that are still rated R.Drop a comment below and let us now what you thought of the movie!Fo…
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BONUS - RHOBH Season 15 Trailer Recap w/ Jasper!
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47:09Beverly Hills is back, the diamonds are sharpened, and the Season 15 RHOBH trailer gave us three full minutes of pure, unhinged glory. Megan and Jasper break down every chaotic frame — from cast shakeups to international meltdowns — and yes, we’re already exhausted and obsessed. We get into: ✨ Three cast trips (Hamptons, Sedona, and Florence… the b…
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S3 E12 | How This Indie Couple Turned a Web Series Into a Feature Film (Without a Studio)
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49:17In this episode of Truly Independent, Garrett Batty and Darren Smith sit down with Andrew and J. Huff — the filmmaking duo behind Doc Connor. They break down how they transformed a small, bootstrapped web series into a full-length feature film, secured theatrical release, and navigated the indie distribution maze without waiting for studio approval…
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Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, Ghislaine Maxwell’s New Puppy, Dorito News, Mad Men on HBO Max & More!
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38:49Be sure to follow & subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Acast! This week we’re covering a LOT, babes. Starting with a public service announcement: clean your water bottles. I witnessed something horrifying and I need everyone to do better. Quick editorial note: Jonathan Cheban was at Kris Jenner’s birthday. My apologies to the dolls. Then we dive in…
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AFM Week: Independent International Filmmaking w/ Tom Butterfield
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1:05:37In honor of AFM this week, we want to celebrate independent cinema by releasing three episodes with expert filmmakers and storytellers. Veteran indie producer Tom Butterfield joins Todd to discuss the ins and outs of international filmmaking including sales, distribution, global markets, government rebates, financiers (and who you should actually t…
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It’s mid-season on RHOSLC, the yacht meltdown is done, and we’ve officially entered Flight Gate — the unhinged chaos Bravo refused to film. We’re breaking down the missing footage, the camcorder mystery, and why this season deserves an Emmy. We hit every storyline: Whitney’s identity crisis and family drama, Lisa Barlow’s lawsuits, leaks, marriage …
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AFM Week: Mockingbird Pictures' Bonnie Curtis & Julie Lynn
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1:10:13In honor of AFM this week, we want to celebrate independent cinema by releasing three episodes with expert filmmakers and storytellers. Sometimes you have to believe in the little green chutes of possibility. Mockingbird Pictures partners Bonnie Curtis & Julie Lynn share what brought them together, Julie's career as an independent producer, Bonnie'…
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Revenge Of The Nerd - Frankenstein (2025) Movie Review
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1:03:57This week on the show, Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian and his movie nerd co-host Sam Levine ponder how you can get such a classic story so wrong. And the extol the virtues of Mary Shelley's 1818 masterpiece.Follow How I Got Greenlit on Instagram: @howigotgreenlitFollow Alex on Instagram: @akeledjian Follow Sam on Instagram: @moderately_q…
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