All the air escaped my lungs at the end of Ray Schlogel’s independent film, For Love & Stacie. I was angry, petulant… and then the credits rolled and I was reminded that it was a drama, not a documentary. Poor, dumb ol’ Mr. Media was so sucked into this tale of heartbreak and obsession... Continue Reading →
A Beautiful Life as suggested by screenwriter Deborah Calla! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Deborah Calla, screenwriter, producer, A Beautiful Life I haven’t spoken with her yet, but my sense is that Deborah Calla, who produced and co-wrote the new indie film A Beautiful Life, feels a strong connection to the lead character of Maggie. It’s just a sense, but the character of Maggie, a teenage... Continue Reading →
Jonathan Bennett? He’s Van Wilder, dude! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Jonathan Bennett, actor, Van Wilder: Freshman Year When I was a freshman at the University of Miami back in 1978, Animal House was all the rage and the coolest guys on campus wanted to be like “Otter,” played by Peter Riegert. He knew all the girls, glided through school and was envied... Continue Reading →
Bob Byington’s Harmony and Me indie is one sad sacker story! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Harmony and Me, Bob Byington’s new film about a young man struggling to make sense of being dumped by his girlfriend, is being promoted as a slacker comedy. But the term that struck me—and it may be seriously dated—is “sad sacker.” The character of “Harmony”—which is a man, not a woman—is played by Justin... Continue Reading →
Merlin’s King, Anthony Head, refuses to bow before Mr. Media! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Anthony Head can’t escape his past. I know that, because when I posted a note on Facebook a few days ago that I’d be interviewing Anthony, it took less than a minute for Gina Vivinetto to respond with two words: “Ack! GILES!” I wasn’t entirely sure if that was good or bad, but when... Continue Reading →
Before Disney, director Amin Matalqa shot Captain Abu Raed! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Amin Matalqa, director, Captain Abu Raed Amin Matalqa made a movie after being challenged by David Pritchard, an executive producer for “The Simpsons” and “King of the Hill.” There’s much more to the story than that, of course, but let me just add a few choice hints. Pritchard told the Jordanian writer and... Continue Reading →
Four Seasons Hotels founder Isadore Sharp on business philosophy! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Isadore Sharp, founder and chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, author of Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy. If you could afford to stay at any hotel on a business or pleasure trip, I can’t imagine choosing anywhere other than a Four Seasons Hotel or Resort property. Granted, I’m... Continue Reading →
Know Thy Enemy: Indie film’s Jeremy Mitchell produces a Nemesis! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Producer Jeremy Mitchell and actor Sheaun Mckinney were my guests on the very first episode of Mr. Media Radio broadcast on the BlogTalkRadio Network on November 30, 2007. They were promoting a new Miami-based independent feature film called Nemesis that tells the story of an idealistic young rap star fighting for his own voice against... Continue Reading →
Yukking it up with actress and activist Elaine Hendrix! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Elaine Hendrix is an actress you’ve seen in the company of a lot of household names: Lindsay Lohan in The Parent Trap; Amber Tamblyn in “Joan of Arcadia”; Will Ferrell in Superstar; and Bam Bam and Celeste with Margaret Cho. This coming year, Elaine has an equally star-studded slate of films coming out: The... Continue Reading →
Beyoncé, Idris Elba are Obsessed by producer Will Packer! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Will Packer, film producer, Obsessed Beyonce Knowles and Ali Larter star in producer Will Packer’s new movie, Obsessed. I don’t know about you, but after learning those two are in it, I don’t really need to hear much more to know I’m going to see it. But if I’m in the minority, let... Continue Reading →