The Movie Sneak

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Craig Jamison - GullCottageOnline
film criticism,
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film history
Jim Delaney - TheLunchMovie

Screenwriter / filmmakers CRAIG JAMISON and JIM DELANEY put a fresh spin on the cinema podcast show with news, interviews, musical guests and more. Sneak with us up into those hidden balcony seats!

THE MOVIE SNEAK PODCAST is part of The GullCottage/Sandlot - a film blog, cinema magazine, growing reference library and online network "Celebrating The Art of Cinema, ... And Cinema As Art".

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Craig Jamison
Jim Delaney

"SPY FI": MISSION, U.N.C.L.E., AND THE SPECTRE OF BOND - THEN & NOW

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FUNNY ON THE FRINGE WITH DEAN CAMERON: 40 YRS. OF COMEDY - FROM SNL TO JUDD APATOW

The MOVIE SNEAK celebrates the forty year anniversary of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE as Craig Jamison & Jim Delaney welcome actor / director Dean Cameron aboard for a hilarious and insightful trek back through the last four decades of American cinematic and T.V. comedy. From BLAZING SADDLES and AIRPLANE, to 48 HRS., REVENGE OF THE NERDS, THE BREAKFAST CLUB, IN LIVING COLOR, BULWORTH, MAD T.V., THE BEN STILLER SHOW, AMERICAN PIE, THE 40 YR. OLD VIRGIN, KNOCKED UP, THIS IS 40, TRAINWRECK and more, Dean (star of cult comedies such as SUMMER SCHOOL and SKI SCHOOL) brings a refreshing behind the scenes POV to the mix. *NOTE* - CONTAINS LANGUAGE WHICH SOME MAY FIND OFFENSIVE.

OTHER GUESTS: International composer / jazz instrumentalist Lucian Nagy; and the podcast troupe "We Found Microphones".

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AWAKENING THE FORCE OF ALAN DEAN FOSTER

THE MOVIE SNEAK is honored to welcome New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster. The most critically acclaimed creator of "novelizations" (the "reverse" art of adapting films and their scripts into books instead of the other way around), Foster's works include ALIEN, OUTLAND, THE THING, THE LAST STARFIGHTER, ALIEN NATION, THE BLACK HOLE, CLASH OF THE TITANS, STARMAN, PALE RIDER and both J.J. Abrams STAR TREK reboots. He's creator of the original script ("In Thy Image") which became STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE. His non-novelization books include SLIPT, TO THE VANISHING POINT and the popular SPELLSINGER and PIP AND FLINX series. And his near career-long association with the STAR WARS universe includes the novelization of the original 1977 film (ghost-written as "George Lucas"), the first original "expanded universe" entry - the wildly popular SPLINTER OF THE MIND'S EYE, along with STAR WARS: THE APPROACHING STORM and the recent STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. Lovers of both film and literature will get as much of a kick outta this one as we did!

OTHER GUESTS: World Music composer / performer Farzam Salami, and the podcast troupe "We Found Microphones" on Aziz Ansari's MASTER OF NONE.

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SNEAKING INTO "THE SANDLOT" WITH DAVID MICKEY EVANS

With RADIO FLYER and THE SANDLOT, writer / director David Mickey Evans combined childhood magic with real world trauma for the first time since the 60s era cinema of Francois Truffaut. In the process he broke the mold of cliched cuteness inherent in movies and series such as HOME ALONE and THE COSBY SHOW, and helped usher in an era of more "gritty" big screen family fare by others; titles such as MRS. DOUBTFIRE and even CASPER for the first time broaching topics such as divorce, absentee parents, the death of loved ones and more. Craig Jamison & Jim Delaney invite us into an alternately hilarious and heart-breakingly inspirational sit-down with Evans - discussing the creation of THE SANDLOT and RADIO FLYER, his 2007 buried treasure,THE FINAL SEASON,, his upcoming biopic on high school football coach Ed Thomas, and much more.

GUESTS: Internationally renowned composer / musician Martin Tillman; the podcast troupe "We Found Microphones" on Netflix's JESSICA JONES.

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THE 1ST ANNUAL "CHEAPIE BIN AWARDS": FOR GREAT MOVIES NO ONE GIVES A DAMN ABOUT, ... BUT SHOULD!

Quentin Tarantino once famously stated "When people ask me if I went to film school, I say 'No, I went to films'". And since the near extinction of the drive-in and inner city grindhouse triple feature, those Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Dollar Store DVD dump bins have become the go-to place for those eager to experiment with off-center cinema, ... or at least, for a buck or two, take a flying leap on something (major studio or independent) which one may not have otherwise been willing to shell out $20 to see on the big screen, ... especially as each month Netflix (reaching a cap on bandwidth) deletes more and more titles from it's queue. Not huge fans of awards season in general (we don't like how, intentional or not, they tend to divide films into "important" and "unimportant") we pay tribute to films not necessarily RELEASED in 2016, but which we, through the wonder & magic of the cheapie bin, first VIEWED in 2016. Call it an awards show for movies many don't give a damn about. With categories ranging from "Best Remake / Reboot" to "Favorite Film Which the Rest of the World Absolutely Hated", to "Best Cheapie Bin Film of The Year" and more, we just may upend and replace the Globes, Oscars and Razzies.

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THE MOVIE SNEAK PODCAST is part of The GullCottage/Sandlot - a film blog, cinema magazine, growing reference library and online network "Celebrating The Art of Cinema, ... And Cinema As Art".

Explore the GULLCOTTAGE / SANDLOT @ www.gullcottageonline.com

“THE EDGE OF CHAOS“: GROWING UP (... AND OLDER) WITH OUR FAVORITE FILM ICONS

Nothing unusual about decades-long film franchises and their characters - from SHERLOCK HOLMES and ZORRO, to SUPERMAN, JAMES BOND and more. What is rare however is to have one actor portray a single character over those decades. And as both performer and character matures and changes physically, emotionally and otherwise, we as the audience also mature and change with them. To be introduced as a child to a Han Solo, Rocky Balboa or Mr. Spock by one’s parent, then as a parent to take your children to a new film featuring that performer and character - often on screen with their children!, is an emotionally unique cinematic experience - the kind of which, hey, admit it, in recent films such as THE FORCE AWAKENS and CREED has been responsible for more than a few eye-watering responses. Craig and Jim get personal in this one, diving into and dissecting five beloved cinematic icons (well, four individuals and one couple) - each portrayed by the same actor or actress over 25 - 50 years, relating their initial reactions as children through to their (at times surprising) interpretation / opinions of them today. And it’s not necessarily what you might expect.

Our special “CAN YA’ DIG IT?” interview guests include:

* STACI LAYNE WILSON: As a freelance entertainment reporter Staci’s worked for AOL/Time-Warner, HGTV, SyFy Channel, Yahoo! Movies, Fangoria Magazine, and Dread Central. Her books include GHOST WRITER, SEX DEATH ROCK AND ROLL, and SO L.A.: A HOLLYWOOD MEMOIR. And among her film credits as writer / director are PSYCHO THERAPY, FETISH FACTORY and an upcoming documentary on the legendary instrumental rock group THE VENTURES.

More on STACI LAYNE WILSON @ https://www.stacilaynewilson.com/

More on THE VENTURES DOCUMENTARY @ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-ventures-movie-music#/

* EDWIN WENDLER: Among the most versatile of young film composers, Edwin’s stunning work as an orchestrator / arranger can be heard in the scores to TURISTAS, INTO THE BLUE, X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST and X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, LITTLE FOCKERS, THE NICE GUYS and TV’s SLEEPER CELL. And as a composer his diverse scores include the animated sci fi adventure AZUREUS RISING (Best Original Score – Los Angeles Int. Film Festival), tv’s FEAR FACTOR, the thrillers ESCAPE and UNNATURAL, the award winning documentary THE RIGHT TO LOVE: AN AMERICAN FAMILY, and the upcoming horror / comedy DEAD ANT starring Sean Astin and Tom Arnold.

Experience EDWIN WENDLER @ http://www.edwinwendler.com/

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"QUICK FLIX PIX" NO SPOILERS REVIEW (AND MORE): BLADE RUNNER 2049 - THE BEST PHILLIP K. DICK ADAPTATION FROM A STORY DICK NEVER WROTE

One of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year, BLADE RUNNER 2049, directed by SICARIO and ARRIVAL's Denis Villeneuve, and produced by the original film's director Ridley Scott, is being hailed by many as "One of the greatest sequel's ever made". And it just may be. We're fairly certain however that more than a few filmgoers will exit the theater scratching their heads and / or pissed to no end as it may not be exactly what they expected. With a near three hour running time BLADE RUNNER 2049 has the luxury to more deeply explore the philosophical and totemic elements of Phillip K. Dick's science fiction universe to a far greater degree than did other films such as TOTAL RECALL, MINORITY REPORT, A SCANNER DARKLY, THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE and even Scott's original BLADE RUNNER itself. But whether that "exploration" is interpreted by the viewer as pretentious or fascinating as hell (we fall into the later category) is a matter of, not unlike the scenario in which the characters in Dick's universe often find themselves, perception, world view and the mental / philosophical baggage said individual brings into the theater along with that extra large tub of popcorn.

Our MOVIE SNEAK "QUICK FLIX PIX" NO SPOILERS REVIEW of BLADE RUNNER 2049 includes film clip audio excerpts, new and archival interview material with Ridley Scott and Denis Villeneuve, a mini-bio look back at the life and legacy of Phillip K. Dick, film music excerpts and more.

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A LEAGUE OF HER OWN: ROUNDING THE DIAMOND WITH ACTRESS, WRITER, PRODUCER & DIRECTOR AMBER SWEET

Few of our interviews have been as alternately hilarious, heartbreaking, inspirational (and flat-out enjoyable!) as our sit-down with "quadruple threat" writer, producer, director and actress of stage and screen - Amber Rachel Sweet. From small town, to ball player, to cinematic multi-hyphenate on the rise, Amber discusses her recent film - the emotionally raw personal drama THE SPACE BETWEEN (currently making the festival rounds); and candidly cuts to the chase on female empowerment, the need for self-determination, and successfully combating sexual predators in the film industry. Oh yeah, there's also "fake cats" ,,. and that damned scary clown from IT! - CEJ

BIO:

Amber Sweet is a breakout writer, producer, and actress hailing from Southern California. She has worked on multiple indie films and commercials, and performed Off-Broadway in the hit play WOMAN ARE CRAZY BECAUSE MEN ARE A**HOLES.

Recently, Amber wrote/produced/starred in the dramatic short film, THE SPACE BETWEEN. It received VOD distribution through SEED&SPARK and has over 1,000 online views. The film was chosen as an official selection in 8 film festivals, including LA SHORTS FEST and HOLLYSHORTS.

Website: www.amberrachelsweet.com

IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4128427/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/amberrachelsweet/

THE SPACE BETWEEN

Written by & Starring: Amber Sweet Directed by: Taren Maroun Cinematography: Nicholas Matthews Edited by: Sean McHugh

* Official Trailer: https://vimeo.com/201742335

* WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING... “The real achievement here is the confluence of circumstances, inside the story and out, which makes THE SPACE BETWEEN notable as a film, but more importantly, as an act of triumphant feminism in a time that sorely needs it.

* Full review: https://www.moviequotesandmore.com/the-space-between-2017-movie-review/

* To watch THE SPACE BETWEEN subscribe to SEED&SPARK crowdfunding + independent film streaming platform.

https://www.seedandspark.com/watch/the-space-between

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MS. IN THE BIZ (Online Article): SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY - by Amber Sweet

http://msinthebiz.com/2014/10/14/sexual-assault-entertainment-industry/

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THE MOVIE SNEAK PODCAST is part of The GullCottage/Sandlot - a film blog, cinema magazine, growing reference library and online network "Celebrating The Art of Cinema, ... And Cinema As Art".

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FULL "DISCLOSURE": AN UPDATED LOOK AT MICHAEL CRICHTON & BARRY LEVINSON'S (at the time) CONTROVERSIAL SEXUAL HARASSMENT THRILLER

Directed by Barry Levinson from the novel by Michael Crichton (also the film's producer), and starring Michael Douglas, Demi Moore and Donald Sutherland, DISCLOSURE was one of 1994's biggest box office hits, but at the time was also vilified by some as borderline misogynistic because it featured an antagonist who was a powerful corporate career woman (Moore) accused of the sexual harassment of a man under her (Douglas). And considering the time in which it was released (when "psycho women" films such as FATAL ATTRACTION, SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, THE HAND THE ROCKS THE CRADLE and THE TEMP were the cinematic fad), it's easy to see how it's premise may have sounded as such. But the agenda of Crichton and Levinson's drama (part sexual politics, part high tech mystery, part corporate thriller) was to jolt audiences - particularly men - out of the dangerous complacency of thinking that claims of sexual harassment were "overblown, whiny exaggerations from those who can't keep up with the boys" by shifting the point of reference / putting the shoe on the other foot in making the victim a once powerful corporate male up-and-comer who is now faced in the work place, at home, and even in a courtroom setting with accusations that he's making it all up in an attempt to blackmail his employer; that in some regards he was responsible or could have stopped things if and when he wanted; and also with the possibility that if he proceeds with legal action it could not only jeopardize his own career but that of others around him. Any of this sound familiar? In the wake of recent cases involving Harvey Weinstein, Roger Ailes and others, damned if DISCLOSURE doesn't seem as if it were written and filmed last week. Time for an updated look!

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"SAM I AM!": THE CREATIVE GODS AND MONSTROUS PASSIONS OF DIRECTOR SAM IRVIN

Is it film school ... or more like sitting in a bar chatting with an industry vet who's a brilliant recantour? Actually a bit of both! Informative, insightful, ... and funny as all hell, we chat with busy as all hell director Sam Irvin about his early days with Brian DePalma on THE FURY, HOME MOVIES, DRESSED TO KILL and more. We cover his voluminous output helming features for both the big and small screens over the last 25 years - his roster of actors including Rod Steiger, Heather Graham, John Heard, Michael Madsen, Linda Fiorentino, Issac Hayes, George Takei, Julie Newmar, Elvira (aka Cassandra Peterson) and others. We delve into his work as a cinema historian - stopping off to discuss his lauded biography on actress / singer / author Kay Thompson, and his co-producing of Bill Condon's Oscar winning film GODS AND MONSTERS starring Sir Ian McKellen and Brendan Fraser. We chat about his experiences as a cinema journalist, teacher at USC (where FRUITVALE STATION / CREED director Ryan Coogler attended one of his classes), and his ground breaking work in the creation of early LGBT themed films and TV series for the mainstream. Then we finish with his present status as one of Lifetime and Hallmark Channel's primo go-to helmsman in the creation of many of their popular thrillers and holiday films. Yeah, we pack a lot into this one!

Make sure you check out Sam's MY CHRISTMAS PRINCE - starring PITCH PERFECT's Alexis Knapp, Callum Alexander, Marina Sirtis, and (reunited after 40 years) HARDY BOYS / NANCY DREW's Parker Stevenson & Pamela Sue Martin. It runs throughout the 2017 holiday season on Lifetime. Check local schedules.

"And to all a good night!"

* Learn more about MY CHRISTMAS PRINCE @ http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/my-christmas-prince

* Learn more about SAM IRVIN @ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006787/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm

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