Today's Guest: Peter Golenbock, In The Country of Brooklyn, American Prince: A Memoir You Midwesterners may disagree, but I don’t think there is any single place in this country more representative of the soul of America than Brooklyn and New Jersey. And the fact that I was born in the former and raised in... Continue Reading →
Legendary Hollywood star Kirk Douglas talks movies, books! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Kirk Douglas, actor, Spartacus, Hollywood legend, author, The Ragman's Son, Let's Face It Legendary Hollywood movie star Kirk Douglas will be 92 in December (2008). 92! I’m roughly half his age and from everything I’ve heard about him of late, he’s got twice the energy and drive that I do. Every generation... Continue Reading →
Ally Sheedy makes indie film pretty darn Steam-y! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Kyle Schickner’s new indie drama Steam had me at “it co-stars Ally Sheedy and Ruby Dee,” but made me a fan when Kate Siegel’s character says, “Mom, I’m a lesbian.” I know it doesn’t sound funny, being out of context and all, but it cracked me up. If you get the chance to see... Continue Reading →
SpongeBob’s best gal, Sandy Cheeks, is here: Carolyn Lawrence! PODCAST INTERVIEW
She's been a dancer and an actress, and now she's the voice of several popular animated characters, including two known all over the world: "Cindy Vortex" on The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and "Sandy Cheeks" on SpongeBob Squarepants, both on Nickelodeon. She's also the voice on "Orel" on Moral Orel. She's also... Continue Reading →
Cinetel Films boss Paul Herzberg gets the business! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Paul Herzberg, president, CEO, Cinetel Films Shockwave. Fire Serpent. Komodo vs. King Cobra. Hallowed Ground. Secret Lives of Second Wives. Loch Ness Terror. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve seen or even heard of these real movie titles, because they’re providing a profitable existence for Paul Hertzberg, president and CEO of CineTel... Continue Reading →
Michael Uslan + Batman movie rights = boffo B.O.! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Michael Uslan, executive producer, Batman, Dark Knight movies Kids, if you want to grow up to be a successful executive producer of movies like Michael Uslan ("YOU-slin") did, the key is education – and patience. Lots and lots of patience. Uslan secured the rights to make Batman movies years before Tim Burton,... Continue Reading →
Scott Miles dreams, stars in, his own Little Chicago! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Scott Miles, actor, Little Chicago There’s a certain risk – some might call it insanity – to producing true indie films. They’re costly, especially relative to the return on investment, time, and aggravation. But still they get made. Scott Miles made his. It’s called Little Chicago, and it's about a young man... Continue Reading →
Legs McNeil on The Ramones, Spin, Hollywood porno and more! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Legs McNeil, author, Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk, I Slept with Joey Ramone When Spin magazine started, its staff included two fascinating characters. First was Bob Guccione, Jr., the magazine’s founder and namesake son of the publisher of Penthouse. And then there was Spin’s senior editor, Legs McNeil. Legs McNeil!?!... Continue Reading →
Sweethearts? YA novelist Sara Zarr and Mr. Media reunited! PODCAST INTERVIEW
If you’ve ever thought about writing novels, you might want to think about envying YA novelist Sara Zarr’s career. Her first, best-selling, young adult title, Story of a Girl, was a finalist for the 2007 National Book Awards. Book two, just released this month, is Sweethearts. It has earned glowing reviews and -- even... Continue Reading →
Paula Garces gives voice to Red Princess Blues! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Paula Garces, actress, Red Princess Blues, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Alex Ferrari, director, Red Princess Blues Paula Garces’ lovely features may be familiar to you if you saw such movies as Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Clockstoppers, or Man of the House with Tommy Lee Jones. She... Continue Reading →