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.
Episodes
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...
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 ...
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 "...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
Welcome, Michelle Rand...
Episode 538
"The Righteous Gemstones" and "The Bondsman" |
Actor/Singer: Jennifer Nettles
Jennifer Nettles joins me to talk her new series on Prime Video "The Bondsman", we discuss Walton Goggins and Kevin Bacon, what Aimee Leigh would think of Lori dating Eli, Misbehavin, being a scream queen and much more.
Welcome, Jennifer Nettles.
#therighteousgemst...
Episode 537
"Cobra Kai" and "The Walking Dead" | Actor: Okea Eme-Akwari
Okea joins me to talk two very unique characters in two very different universes. Shawn Payne in Cobra Kai and Elijah in The Walking Dead. We discuss both fan bases, how Shawn in Cobra Kai was an amazing, underutilized character, how both Kenny and Shawn's storylines were just abandoned, characters with Plot...
Episode 536
"Footloose"
Dean Pitchford
Dean Pitchford wrote the screenplay and many of the songs in "Footloose"
In June of 2024, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Born and raised in Hawaii and graduated from Yale University, Dean Pitchford performed off- and on-Broadway (Godspell; Pippin) before turning to songwriting, screenwriting and directing. ...
Episode 535
"Cobra Kai"
Actor: Thomas Ian Griffith
Thomas Ian Griffith absolutely crushed the role of Terry Silver in both "The Karate Kid III" and "Cobra Kai". He was calculated, layered and very complex. All good shows are only as good as their antagonist, and Terry Silver might be right up there with the best of them.
Thomas joins me to talk about Terry Silver...
Episode 533
"Celtics City"
Lauren Stowell and Gabe Honig
Lauren and Gabe join me to talk MAX's newest documentary "Celtics City"
Celtics City chronicles the remarkable saga of the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s winningest and most storied franchise. From the team's founding as one of the league’s original members to its triumphant 2024 championship, the documentary se...
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