E57 • From Collab’ing With Coppola To Creating ‘The Purge‘: 30 Years In Hollywood • James DeMonaco, Dir. Of ‘The Home’ Starring Pete Davidson, Now In Theaters Via Miramax Past Present Feature With Marcus Mizelle podcast

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E57 • From Collab’ing With Coppola to Creating ‘The Purge‘: 30 Years in Hollywood • James DeMonaco, dir. of ‘The Home’ starring Pete Davidson, now in Theaters via Miramax

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In this conversation, filmmaker James DeMonaco discusses his journey from writing the comedy “Jack” and working with Francis Ford Coppola and Luc Besson, to creating the successful “Purge” franchise. Up next is his latest, a psychological horror film, “The Home” starring Pete Davidson, which is releasing theatrically July 25th via Roadside Attractions.

DeMonaco shares insights on genre forms in screenwriting - and a 30 year career as a Hollywood screenwriter, the challenges of production, and the importance of audience engagement. He reflects on his experiences with notable actors and directors, and the creative process behind his films, emphasizing the need for authenticity and emotional connection in storytelling.

Many past inspirations are discussed including the 1977 supernatural horror “The Sentinel” directed by Michael Winner, as well as James’ ongoing passion for Fellini films.

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1. E57 • From Collab’ing With Coppola to Creating ‘The Purge‘: 30 Years in Hollywood • James DeMonaco, dir. of ‘The Home’ starring Pete Davidson, now in Theaters via Miramax (00:00:00)

2. Past Present Feature, Hosted by Marcus Mizelle (00:00:31)

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4. James DeMonaco, dir. of "The Home" starring Pete Davidson, now in Theaters via Miramax (00:01:32)

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