Best Stephen Kahn Podcasts (2025)

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135 - Inside the historic Carlton Cinema with historian Nigel Smith 36:23

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Cinema historian Nigel Smith joins Jamie to explore the hidden history of London’s picture houses. In particular the Egyptian-style Carlton in Islington. Nigel brings these spaces back to life through stories, archives, and first-hand recollections. In this episode, Nigel and Jamie discuss: How London’s old cinemas became coffee shops, bingo halls,…

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134 - Inside the Movie Novelizations of the ’80s with James Kahn — Jedi, Goonies & Poltergeist 50:32

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I talk with James Kahn, the novelist behind some of the most iconic movie novelizations of the 1980s, including Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Poltergeist. James shares how a chance encounter while working as an ER doctor in Santa Monica led him onto the set …

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133 - From The Blob to Pan’s Labyrinth: Tommy Williamson Talks VFX, Guillermo del Toro and Making Movie Magic 1:14:14

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I sit down with Tommy Williamson, a visual effects artist, prop maker, and lifelong creator whose career spans more than three decades. Tommy has worked on films including Spider-Man 2, Sin City, The Mist, Dune: Prophecy, and the modern masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth. Tommy shares his journey from buildin…

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132 - Dave Barclay - My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond 1:18:26

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Episode 132 - Dave Barclay - My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond! At just 19 years old, Dave Barclay found himself stepping into the role of chief puppeteer for Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back. It was the start of an extraordinary career in animatronics and puppetry that would see him bringing to life some of cinema’s most beloved…

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BONUS - Propstore's Stephen Lane and Tim Lawes on some iconic props! 14:51

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In this special bonus episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I take you behind the scenes of Propstore’s upcoming Los Angeles auction, featuring some truly jaw-dropping pieces of movie history. I was invited to a press preview at London’s Dorchester Hotel, where I spoke with Propstore’s Tim Lawes (Director of Consignment) and Stephen Lane (CEO and …

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131 - Phil Hawkins - From Fan Films to Features. 1:24:04

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In episode 131 of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I sit down with director Phil Hawkins to talk about his journey from a kid obsessed with Jurassic Park and Star Wars to a filmmaker directing commercials, indie features, and ambitious projects like Star Wars: Origins and the Sky Original Robin in the Hoods. Phil shares how he taught himself filmmaking …

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130 - Jaws @ 50 with Director Laurent Bouzereau 22:33

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Episode 130 – Laurent Bouzereau on “Jaws at 50” In this special episode, I catch up with the legendary documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau to discuss his latest project, Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, premiering Friday 11th July at 8pm on National Geographic and streaming the same day on Disney+. Laurent, whose behind-the-scenes work o…

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129 – The Star Wars Influence: Live at the BFI’s Film on Film Festival 53:33

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Episode 129 – The Star Wars Influence: Live at the BFI’s Film on Film Festival In this special live episode, I join Doug Weir—Remastering Lead at the BFI—and post-production veteran Paul Collard on stage for a panel titled The Star Wars Influence, recorded at the BFI’s Film on Film Festival. Curated and hosted by Doug, the panel explores how George…

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128 - Anthony Forrest - "Move Along" Star Wars Actor 42:44

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In this special archival episode, I speak with actor and musician Anthony Forrest, best known to Star Wars fans for playing the sandtrooper who famously waved Obi-Wan and Luke past an Imperial checkpoint with the words: “These aren’t the droids we’re looking for.” Originally recorded over a decade ago, this conversation explores Forrest’s original …

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BONUS - Director Paul King on Beneath London - The Story of Alien War 27:56

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In this bonus episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I catch up with returning guest Paul King, who you might remember from our previous conversation about his Shining locations documentary, Shine On. This time, Paul’s back with another nostalgic deep-dive — his new short documentary Beneath London: The Story of Alien War. We talk about the origins…

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127 – Max Evry on A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune – An Oral History. 1:05:21

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-------------------------------------------------- Our Joe Alves GoFundMe Campaign -------------------------------------------------- Episode 129 – Max Evry on A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune – An Oral History. In this episode, I speak with film journalist and author Max Evry about his brilliant and in-depth book A Masterpiece in Disa…

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126 - Inside the BFI National Archives - Film on Film Festival - Special Episode 1:39:43

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Episode 126 - Inside the BFI National Archives - Film on Film Festival - Special Episode For this early release of the podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes at the BFI National Archive in Berkhamsted. The reason for the early drop? Tickets for the BFI’s excellent Film on Film Festival go on sale to the public tomorrow, 9th May 2025, and I wante…

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125 - "Suddenly Something Clicked" - With Walter Murch 1:27:25

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Episode 125 – Walter Murch: Suddenly Something Clicked (And 5 Years of Filmumentaries!) In this special 125th episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I’m joined once again by the legendary Walter Murch — editor, sound designer, director, author, and true philosopher of cinema. This also happens to mark five years since I launched the podcast, so it …

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BONUS - Star Wars Celebration Japan - Day 3 Report from Rachel Pearson 11:46

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Hi all, Here's Rachel's second and final report from Star Wars Celebration Japan. We hope you enjoy it! This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube: Check out the Filmu…

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BONUS - Star Wars Celebration Japan - Day 1 and 2 Report from Rachel Pearson 14:18

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As promised, here's report of the goings on in Tokyo at Star Wars Celebration, day one and two from Rachel Pearson. More tomorrow. This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on Y…

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BONUS EPISODE - Vickie Sampson on those stolen Return of the Jedi Tapes 11:51

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In my previous episode I spoke with ADR specialist and dialoge editor Vickie Sampson. In that conversation she mentioned briefly about the time the Return of the Jedi audio recordings were stolen from her car. "That's a story for a whole other podcast", she remarked. So I contacted Vickie to ask her if she could record the story. She kindly obliged…

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124 - Push the Button - The Curious Career of Jeff Okun 1:27:01

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Episode 124 Like many visual effects artists of a certain vintage, Jeff Okun didn’t plan on a career in VFX. In fact, by his own account, he didn't even plan to work in film at all. "I’m a completely accidental human being," he told me with a chuckle. His ambitions began on a very different stage — as a stand-up comic — until a sharply atheistic ro…

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123 - The Art of Dialogue Editing - With Vickie Sampson 1:12:33

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Episode 123: Vickie Sampson – Dialogue, Detail, and the Art of Sound In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I speak with sound editor, dialogue and ADR supervisor, and filmmaker Vickie Sampson. Vickie’s career began in the early 1970s, and she’s since built up a mighty list of credits including Romancing the Stone, The River, Tank Girl, The…

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122 - "Her Name Was Moviola" - With Director Howard Berry 1:10:28

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In this conversation, I speak with Howard Berry about his film project 'Her Name Was Moviola', which explores the art of film editing through the lens of a a traditional editing setup. Howard shares the origins of the project, his connections with notable filmmakers like Walter Murch and Mike Leigh, who are both involved in the projet. And the chal…

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121 - Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops with Jim Fredrick 1:17:28

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In this conversation, Jim shares his journey into the film industry, detailing how a little film called Star Wars inspired him to pursue a career in filmmaking. He discusses his early experiences in the industry, the evolution of trailer editing, and the critical role of marketing in film success. Jim reflects on his time at Castle Rock Entertainme…

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120 - The Only Female VFX Camera Operator - With Maryan Infield 1:09:33

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In this conversation, Maryan discusses her journey into the film industry, detailing her entry point after film school, her experiences at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. She shares insights into the creative environment at ILM, the collaborative spirit among teams, and the innovati…

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119 - The Saga Museum with Gus Lopez 47:24

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In this conversation, Gus Lopez shares his journey as a Star Wars collector, discussing the profound impact of Star Wars on film and culture, the evolution of collecting through the internet, and the importance of storytelling in the collecting community. He also delves into the ambitious plans for the Saga Museum, a collaborative effort among prom…

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118 - Director Paul King on his new film "Shine On" 51:34

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In this conversation, Jamie interviews director Paul King about his documentary 'Shine On', which explores the making of 'The Shining' and its filming locations at Elstree Studios. They discuss their personal experiences with the film, the meticulousness of Kubrick's work, and the emotional connections that fans have with the movie. Paul shares ins…

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117 - Colin Cantwell - Concept Artist - My chat with Sierra Dall, his long term partner. 44:33

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In this episode of the Filmumentary's podcast, host Jamie Benning speaks with Sierra Dahl, the long-term partner of the late Colin Cantwell, a visionary concept artist known for his work on iconic spacecraft in films like Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The conversation explores Colin's creative journey, his collaborations with legends like St…

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116 - Nigel Smith - Cinema Historian and Tour Guide 42:07

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I sit down with cinema historian and walking tour guide, Nigel Smith. Nigel is the creator of Memory Palaces, a website project dedicated to exploring and preserving the stories of London’s cinemas—both those still standing and those long forgotten. Join me and Nigel as we discuss: Nigel’s early love o…

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135 - Inside the historic Carlton Cinema with historian Nigel Smith 36:23

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134 - Inside the Movie Novelizations of the ’80s with James Kahn — Jedi, Goonies & Poltergeist 50:32

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133 - From The Blob to Pan’s Labyrinth: Tommy Williamson Talks VFX, Guillermo del Toro and Making Movie Magic 1:14:14

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132 - Dave Barclay - My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond 1:18:26

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BONUS - Propstore's Stephen Lane and Tim Lawes on some iconic props! 14:51

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131 - Phil Hawkins - From Fan Films to Features. 1:24:04

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130 - Jaws @ 50 with Director Laurent Bouzereau 22:33

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129 – The Star Wars Influence: Live at the BFI’s Film on Film Festival 53:33

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128 - Anthony Forrest - "Move Along" Star Wars Actor 42:44

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BONUS - Director Paul King on Beneath London - The Story of Alien War 27:56

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127 – Max Evry on A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune – An Oral History. 1:05:21

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126 - Inside the BFI National Archives - Film on Film Festival - Special Episode 1:39:43

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125 - "Suddenly Something Clicked" - With Walter Murch 1:27:25

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BONUS - Star Wars Celebration Japan - Day 3 Report from Rachel Pearson 11:46

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BONUS - Star Wars Celebration Japan - Day 1 and 2 Report from Rachel Pearson 14:18

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BONUS EPISODE - Vickie Sampson on those stolen Return of the Jedi Tapes 11:51

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124 - Push the Button - The Curious Career of Jeff Okun 1:27:01

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123 - The Art of Dialogue Editing - With Vickie Sampson 1:12:33

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122 - "Her Name Was Moviola" - With Director Howard Berry 1:10:28

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121 - Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops with Jim Fredrick 1:17:28

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120 - The Only Female VFX Camera Operator - With Maryan Infield 1:09:33

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119 - The Saga Museum with Gus Lopez 47:24

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118 - Director Paul King on his new film "Shine On" 51:34

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117 - Colin Cantwell - Concept Artist - My chat with Sierra Dall, his long term partner. 44:33

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116 - Nigel Smith - Cinema Historian and Tour Guide 42:07