Cinema Yūgen

Writer in a groove

Kent has a welcome check-in with the screenwriter with the hot-hand, Craig Hamann. Crafter of Joe Cornet's RIO BRAVO trilogy and NIGHT OF THE CAREGIVER, Craig shares his tales from the script and teases future screen adventures....
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KENT’S CLASSICS: NANCY ALLEN

Kent hears all from the amazing, Nancy Allen.  In dozens of television commercials from the age of 15, Nancy made her first film appearance in The Last Detail (1973) with Jack Nicholson. Three years later, furnishing the standard for all future evil-goddess teenagers as Chris Hargensen in Stephen King's Carrie (1976), taken to the big screen by director Brian De Palma. She next appeared in Steven Spielberg's I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978); for the next few years, she appeared only in De Palma's films: Home Movies (1979), Dressed to Kill (1980), and she starred with John Travolta in Blow Out (1981).Then, she surprised the whole world, when she performed as Officer Anne Lewis in the sci-fi cult film RoboCop (1987), taking her legendary status to the next level. (bio courtesy of IMDB)
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KENT’S CLASSICS: TIM THOMERSON

Kent connects with an idol, the legendary Tim Thomerson; who began his show business career as a stand-up comedian; performing at the clubs The Bitter End, Bud Friedman's Improvisation and Catch A Rising Star in New York and at the Comedy Store and the Improv in Los Angeles. He eventually even had a guest spot on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. His film debut was with a funny small role in the hilarious "Car Wash." He achieved his greatest enduring cult popularity with his delightfully deadpan portrayal of rugged police detective Jack Deth in the terrific "Trancers" and its strictly so-so sequels. Other memorable parts include eccentric police detective Jerry Moriarty in the fine "Fade to Black," weary factory worker Ray in "Take This Job and Shove It," a highway patrolman in Clint Eastwood's poignant and underrated "Honkytonk Man," burnt-out Vietnam vet helicopter pilot Charts in the exciting "Uncommon Valor," grimy mercenary Rhodes in the cheesy "Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn," the crazed John Reynolds in "Volunteers," demented cult leader Lester in "Cherry 2000," the tough-as-nails the Sarge in the enjoyably quirky "Zone Troopers;" lovely and touching as the gentle Loy in the outstanding "Near Dark," diminutive, but fearless alien lawman Brick Bardo in the funky "Dollman," and a scruffy motorcyclist in Terry Gilliam's unjustly maligned "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." Tim has appeared in a large number of films for low-budget independent director Albert Pyon and acted alongside real-life best buddy Brion James in numerous pictures (the two first met while both serving in the National Guard Reserves). (bio courtesy of IMDB)
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A FLAMIN’ HIT!

Kent catches up with the sensational creative team of director Nick Lyon alongside screenwriter Ron Peer to talk about their latest, and most excellent cinematic offering: ON FIRE. Hear the secrets behind the film's journey, inspirations and how Lyon and Peer were able to deliver true "BANG" for every buck....and it's coming to the BIG SCREEN!
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Of Hawes & Hit Man

Kent makes personal podcasting history by sitting down for a chat with star-on-the-ascent, Mike Markoff. Listen in as they discuss working on THE LEGEND OF HAWES, as well as Mike's big time entry, his collaborating with indie superstar, Richard Linklater.
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At the PUB after THE MOVIE

Kent chats with his cinematic guru, Andrew Leavold, as the world sleeps. Stories gloriously absurd abound from Andy's latest opus: PUB: THE MOVIE. Be swept up in the discussion about Leavold's chronicling of the punk-rock-Robert Crumb of St Kilda; the unbelievable life of art, music, beer and strife...thy name is Fred Negro.
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THE OSCAR WINNER NEXT DOOR...

Kent premieres his enthralling conversation with Academy honored and industry legend, John Seale. He has seen furious roads and fantastical wizardry. He's photographed the jungles both natural and urban alike. He has worked with the cream of the crop, when it comes to gracing the director's chair. But with his credits speaking for themselves, I found the man behind the magic to be a true-blue bloke.
 
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Screenwriting in the Sunshine State

Kent checks in on his screenwriting buddy, Adrian Milnes. Having made a splash with BRIDGE OF THE DOOMED; and is continuing his Hollywood onslaught with the coming BLOODTHIRST, together with the sci-fi/actioner ANDROMEDA WARS, the two lads talk shop and the battle to the top.
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