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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April 28, 2025 36 mins

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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.

Welcome, Michelle Rand...

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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.

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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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Episode 534
"Cobra Kai"
Creators: Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg

Jon, Josh and Hayden join me to talk some Cobra Kai.
We discuss Johnny Lawerence in depth, how good it feels to create something this special, the challenges of having a large cast and so much more.

Welcome, Jon, Josh and Hayden!

www.mmcpodcast.com

#cobrakaiseason6 #cobrakai #the...

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Episode 532
"Hoosiers"
David Neidorf (#21 Everett Flatch)

David Neidorf (Platoon, Bull Durham and Hoosiers) joins me a second time to talk "Hoosiers" and Gene Hackman.

David and I talk about Gene, what he was like, his rapport with cast, other actors that were supposed to play Norman Dale, iconic scenes, Gene's thoughts on the movie and whether Norman Dale was a good ...

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Episode 531
Actor: Chris Candy

Chris joins me to talk about his work with Coldplay, that hilarious Dunkin Doughnuts commercial Chris was in during the Super Bowl, I ask Chris about the John Candy documentary being directed by Colin Hanks, we talk about his Dad, the profound effect he had on others, his work and so much more. I am grateful Chris took time to come on and talk about things going on in his ...

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Episode 530
"Blade Runner", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Uppercut"
Actor: Joanna Cassidy

The timeless Joanna Cassidy joins me to talk "Blade Runner", her character Zhora and that iconic scene, working with a variety of directors and her new Film,  "Uppercut"

#bladerunner #bladerunner2049 #bladerunneredit #whoframedrogerrabbit #80smovies #po...

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Episode 529
"1923" 
Actors: Brian Geraghty & Sebastian Roché
 (Zane Davis and Father Renaud)

With Season 2 days away...

Brian and Sebastian join me to talk about their characters, how reprehensible Father Renaud is, the multiple tragedies Zane is dealing with.

Welcome, Brian and Sebastian.

www.mmcpodcast.com

#yellowstone #yellowstonetv #1923 #1923t...

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Episode 528
"1923"
Actors: Jennifer Carpenter and Aminah Nieves
(Mamie Fossett and Teonna Rainwater)

Jennifer Carpenter and Aminah Nieves join me to talk Season 2 of "1923", they each breakdown their characters and Season 2 of 1923 introduces some characters to ski ⛷ and 🍕

They are both immensely talented and this could be Taylor Sheridan's best show.

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Episode 527
"The Pitt"
Cinematographer: Johanna Coelho

Joanna is the cinematographer behind one of the best new shows of 2025.
Her unique vision, approach and work help drive this action packed show.

Featured in 2018 in Variety as one of the Up Next generation of filmmakers, Johanna has worked as a cinematographer on a number of diverse projects, including award-winning narrativ...

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Episode 526
"American Primeval"
Actor: Preston Mota

Fourteen year old Preston Mota (Asteroid City, American Primeval) comes on to talk about his iconic scene in Asteroid City and his breakthrough performance in American Primeval.

We discuss what its like being a child actor, that wonderful scene in Asteroid City, his character Devin Rowell in American Primeval, working with Taylor ...

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