Monday Morning Critic

Monday Morning Critic

The Monday Morning Critic Podcast provides a captivating look into the film industry through thoughtful and well-researched interviews and critiques. Each episode includes comprehensive discussions with filmmakers, actors, and industry specialists, giving listeners a distinctive viewpoint on both the latest releases and timeless classics. Emphasizing both mainstream and independent cinema, the Monday Morning Critic Podcast serves as an invaluable resource for film lovers everywhere.

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September 8, 2025 39 mins

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Episode 566
"Caddyshack" | Actor: John Barmon | (Spaulding Smalls)

Spaulding is here!

John talks Spaulding, Caddyshack, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield,  his iconic lines, the magic behind Spaulding Smalls and so much more!

Welcome, John Barmon.

#caddyshack #golf #80smovies #80s #rodneydangerfield #chevychase #billmurray #comedymovies #80scomedy #haroldram...

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Episode 565
 "Peacemaker" 
Actor: David Denman 

David joins me a second time to talk about fatherhood, the newest season of "Peacemaker" and his character Keith Smith.

David talks about his amazing weight loss, playing a superhero in his 50's, working with John Cena, his relationship with James Gunn, what fans are in for, the first two episodes, The Quantum Unfolding ...

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Episode 564
"Dexter: Resurrection" | David Zayas | (Angel Batista)

David joins me to talk about the smash hit season of "Dexter: Resurrection".

We cover a plethora of topics which include:

1. Is Batista starting to become unhinged?
2. That honest moment at the end of Episode 7 between Dexter and Batista.
3. Dexter really does like Batista and admires him.
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Episode 563 
"Stranger Things" 
Actor: Nikola Djuricko | (Yuri Ismaylov) 

Stranger Things Talk begins here: 47:00

This is Nikola Djuricko's second podcast. His first was with Bert Kreischer #bertkreischer 

Nikola and I talk about so much. Acting, Serbia, his American Movie and Television influences, adapting to America #tbd and so much more. 

We end the interv...

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Episode 562
"The Naked Gun" and "Airplane"
Director: David Zucker

David Zucker talks about the new "The Naked Gun" movie, his thoughts, remakes, ageism in Hollywood, his current work, Impractical Jokers, his amazing filmography, writing, directing classics and so much more.

He is one of the all time greats.

Welcome, David Zucker

#thenakedgun #na...

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Episode 561
"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "The Haunting of Hill House"
Actor Henry Thomas

Henry stops by the podcast again to talk ET,  Cloak an Dagger, Mike Flanagan, Comic Cons, the 80's, movies he feels are underrated in his filmography,  The Life of Chuck and so much more.

Welcome Back, the awesome- Henry Thomas

www.mmcpodcast.com

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Episode 560
"Untamed" | Actor: Ezra Franky | (Lucy Cook)

Ezra joins me to talk about her role in the number one show on Netflix, "Untamed".  Lucy portrays Lucy Cook. The entire story is centered around Lucy's murder and solving the case and those responsible.

We talk about her character, that epic scene and much, much more.

Great guest!

Welcome,  Ezra Fr...

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Episode 559.
"Dexter: Resurrection"
Actor: Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

The great Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine joins me to talk about his early career,  NEVER getting a voice over role (I couldn't believe it), not having another Blockbuster motion picture opportunity after Blood Diamond (also ridiculous), we talk Dexter: Resurrection and so much more. 

Ntare is one of the great actors work...

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Episode 557
"Karate Kid: Legends"
Actor: Mustafa Bulut

Mustafa Bulut is an immensely talented actor, stuntman and so much more.  We discuss  his character, the very cool Buddha Stevens, his stunt work, movies he has worked on, Jackie Chan and so much more.

Welcome the very cool,

Mustafa Bulut

#thekaratekid #karatekidlegends #cobrakaiseason6 #cobrakai #jackiechan #d...

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 Episode 558
"Dexter: Resurrection"  
Actor: Kadia Saraf (Claudette Wallace)

Kadia stops by to talk about her new role in "Dexter: Resurrection" as Claudette Wallace. We touch upon her martial arts background, boxing, acting, Dexter, Forensic Astrology, the fact that her husband (Terry Serpico) and Anthony Michael Hall are twins and so much more.

Having seen the first four...

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Episode 556
"Nobody and Nobody 2" 
Actor: Gage Munroe

Gage joins me a second time to talk the August 15th release of "Nobody 2". The "Nobody" franchise is one of the most entertaining in recent memory. 

Nobody 2 is about suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain ...

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Episode 555
"Game of Thrones", "The Watchman" and "Moon Knight"
Cinematographer: Gregory Middleton

Cinematographer Gregory Middleton joins me to talk about his newest project "Sirens",  we also discuss his iconic episodes in "Moon Knight", "Game of Thrones" and "Watchmen". We also touch on "Lanterns", his newest project de...

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Episode 554
"The Gorge" | Actor: James Marlowe | (Bradford Shaw)

James Marlowe joins me to talk his awesome role in "The Gorge". (Bradford Shaw)

We talk Bradford Shaw, amazing cinematography and set design, playing a unique villain that might have been a good guy at one point. And a movie I wish had a theatrical release. 

This and so much more.

Welcome, James...

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Episode 553
Karate Kid: Legends | Actor: Oscar Ge (Bo Fong)

Oscar Ge is absolutely TERRIFIC as Bo Fong, Li Fong's brother (Ben Wang) in "Karate Kid: Legends"

This is Oscar's first podcast!

Oscar joins me to talk about his first major role in an iconic franchise. We discuss a myriad of topics including his audition, working with Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, being bul...

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Episode 552
"Cobra Kai" and "The Karate Kid Part 3" | Actor: William Christopher Ford | (Dennis de Guzman)

William Christopher Ford aka Christopher Paul Ford played strong but silent Cobra Kai bad boy, "Dennis", in "The Karate Kid Part III". 

He was made aware of an open casting call for "KKIII" for the part of "Mike Barnes" from a good ...

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Episode 551
"Dangerous Animals", "Yellowstone" and "Tacoma FD" 
Actor: Hassie Harrison

The lovely and talented Hassie Harrison joins me to talk about her life, career, Yellowstone, Tacoma FD and her newest project "Dangerous Animals" We talk what's worse, Outer Space or the Ocean, fears, phobia's and more.

She was terrific as Laramie in "...

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Episode 550
"The War", Fried Green Tomatoes" and "The Last Rodeo" 
Director: Jon Avnet

Jon Avnet has directed some fantastic films that include "The War", "Fried Green Tomatoes" and his most recent film, "The Last Rodeo".

"The War" is one of the most underrated movies of the last 30+ years.  It features a very underrated perform...

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Episode 549
"Forrest Gump" and "The Last Rodeo"
Actor: Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti and I talk Forrest Gump and his iconic character, Benjamin Buford Blue "Bubba", we discuss his amazing filmography including "Heat", "Lucky Number Slevin", "Ali", "Fallout" and more.

We also discuss his new film "The Last Rodeo", fai...

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Episode 548
"Earnhardt:
Director: Joshua Altman

Director Joshua Altman joins me to talk about his new documentary on Prime Video called "Earnhardt" we discuss Dale, his family, his passing and much more.

Drops May 22nd on Prime Video.

A charismatic, working-class hero to millions of fans, Dale Earnhardt was the most influential figure the sport of NASCAR has ever known...

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Episode 547
"Band of Brothers", "The Guardian" and "The Last Rodeo"
Actor: Neal McDonough

You know Neal in just about everything. 
Neal joins me to talk about his newest film, "The Last Rodeo". 

Neal and I also discuss "The Guardian", "Band of Brothers", working with Sylvester Stallone, his Massachusetts Roots, playing a characte...

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