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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July 12, 2025 49 mins

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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,

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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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Episode 546
"The Accountant 2"
Allison Robertson (Justine)

Allison Robertson is a very talented actor who was simply terrific in her first major role as "Justine" in "The Accountant 2". 

We touch on a variety of topics. Including her character being recast from the first movie, Ben Affleck's performance of someone on the spectrum, the relationship between Jo...

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Episode 545
"Call on Me" and "Warfare"
Deanne Berry

Deanne Berry has had and amazing career. She know (amongst other things) for "Call on Me" video (Eric Prydz) that has been used in multiple movies including the amazing opening scene in "Warfare".

We talk about how veterans have related to this movie, led by her amazing video at the top of "Call...

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Episode 544
"Daredevil: Born Again"
Cinematographer: Hillary Fyfe Spera

Hillary Fyfe Spera is a Vermont born Cinematographer whose credits include "Run", "Dexter: New Blood" and "Daredevil: Born Again"

We discuss this season of Daredevil, breakdown the amazing Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, the tragic passing of  Kamar de los Reyes (White Tige...

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Episode 543
"Bosch, The Town and Gone Baby Gone" | Actor: Titus Welliver

Titus Welliver joins me to talk Gone Baby Gone, The Town, New England, Boston and his wonderful performance  as Harry Bosh in the final season of "Bosch"

Titus has also played the Man in Black in Lost, Silas Adams in Deadwood, and Jimmy O'Phelan in Sons of Anarchy. Welliver is currently involved in a...

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Episode 542
"Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem" 
Writer: Chris Brancato

Chris Brancato, a writer and producer known for his work on "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem," is the co-creator and showrunner of the latter. "

"Godfather of Harlem" is a dramatized historical series that follows the life of gangster Bumpy Johnson (played by Forest W...

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Episode 540
"Godfather of Harlem"
Actor: Rome Flynn | (Frank Lucas)

Outside of being named MVP of the 2025 NBA All Star Celebrity Game, Rome Flynn is a terrific actor.

Rome Flynn, known for his roles in "How to Get Away With Murder" and "With Love," joins the cast of "Godfather of Harlem" for season 4. He portrays the young Frank Lucas, a real-life ga...

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Episode 541
"Godfather of Harlem" | Actors: Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond James

Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond-James are both actors who currently star in the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem. Lucy Fry plays Stella Gigante, the daughter of Italian mob boss Frank Gigante. She has been a main cast member since the show's second season. Michael Raymond-James joined the cast in the third season as ...

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Episode 539
"Actors Michelle Randolph ("Landman", "1923) and Aminah Nieves ("1923").

Michelle Randolph (1923 and Landman) and Aminah Nieves (1923) join me talk their characters Elizabeth Strafford and Teonna Rainwater. Their characters have been through so much. We talk about that, Michelle's character in "Landman" and much more.

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