Monday Morning Critic

Erin Blunt is an actor and a DJ. His filmography includes: Hill Street Blues, Quincy, Alice, The White Shadow, Car Wash, What's Happening, Happy Days and perhaps his most well known role as Ahmad Abdul Rahim in the Bad News Bears trilogy. Erin and I talk everything from acting, music and life's journey.  Meet the very cool: Erin Blunt.

One of this podcast's favorite Composers- Christopher Spelman talks about his rapport and journey with former student and now gifted director James Gray, composing, The fantastic "Lost City of Z" and his love for music. Chris manages to also talk about the Patriots, his beloved New York Yankees and his roots in Western Massachusetts.   Meet: Chris Spelman.

Justin Rain is an outstanding actor who stars as "Crazy Dog" in "Fear the Walking Dead" and many other wonderful shows. Justin's accomplishments as a human being are even more impressive. Justin is Cree, one of the largest groups of First Nations in North America with over 200,000 members living in Canada. Justin speaks to children on and off reservations, sharing his life, motivating students and making a difference. Justin's interview is emotional, heart wrenching, and filled with redemption. You will love Justin Rain the actor, you will come to love Justin Rain the person just as much.   Meet just a fantastic human being: Justin Rain.

Actor Reed Diamond and I have an in depth conversation about acting, life, the paths we choose (and the ones we don't) reflecting, family and life. Reed has been in such hits as Moneyball, Agents of SHIELD, Designated Survivor, 24, Good Night and Good Luck and so many more.   Meet: Reed Diamond.

Director Jeremiah Chechik is a very talented director who in his directorial debut directed the instant classic: "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation" a timeless classic, that many consider to be the greatest comedy in history. Christmas Vacation is as much a staple around the holidays as Santa Clause, Christmas Trees and gifts that keep on giving! Jeremiah and John Hughes made for a wonderful team on Christmas Vacation. His filmography is very extensive in both the big and small screens. Jeremiah and I have a very candid and interesting conversation about a wide range of topics. Jeremiah also shares a few little known facts and stories about life on the set of Christmas Vacation.   Meet the very kind, and very talented: Jeremiah Chechik.

Jackie Burch is one the best casting directors in history. She is the foundation for three of the best comedies in history. Jackie and John Hughes made for an unstoppable team creating: Sixteen Candles, Weird Science and The Breakfast Club. Jackie's other movies include: D.C Cab, Cloak and Dagger, Commando, Fright Night, Mask, Three Amigos, Predator, Die Hard, Coming to America, Road House. (To name a few!)   Jackie's latest movies include: Hidden Figures, 42, Iron Man 3, The Hunger Games, Million Dollar Arm and Ant-Man.   Meet the awesome: Jackie Burch.  

Breaking Down 3!   Actor and Screenwriter Doug Hutchison and I break down our Top 5 Holiday Movies in a fun, reflective and moving episode.   Welcome to Breaking Down 3!

Some final thoughts on the horrednous, heartbreaking and impulsive decision to shift Lennie James from The Walking Dead to Fear the Walking Dead.

Adam Zastrow's path to acting is unique, amazing and well deserved. Adam's career and opportunities have advanced quickly and he has made the most of each and every role. Adam's filmography includes Baskets, Roadies, Santa Clarita Diet and the Netflix hit show- Mindhunter. Adam's story is amazing. His future is even more impressive...and we even managed to talk a little Star Wars and The Walking Dead!   Meet the super talented: Adam Zastrow.

Actor Happy Anderson's filmography includes Banshee, The Knick, The Blacklist, Gotham, The Deuce, Quarry, his Emmy worthy, legendary perfrmance in Mindhunter and his December 22, 2017 release of "Bright", starring Will Smith and directed by legendary director David Ayer. Please meet the very talanted, Happy Anderson.    

The Green Mile and iconic actor Doug Hutchison and I break down one of the best television shows in  History-"I Love Lucy" in our bi-weekly segment titled "Breaking Down"-We examine all facets of movies and television and give our perspective and takes. Welcome to Breaking Down 2!    

Talented, elegant and award winning actor Laila Robins talks about family, theater, television and movies. Laila continues to have a wonderful career highlighted by marvelous movies and television shows that include "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", "Homeland", "Eye in the Sky" and the immensely underrated "Oxygen". In January you can catch Laila on ABC playing Special Agent Deakins in "Deception"   Meet the very cool: Laila Robins.

Interview with FIVE time boxing champion, Olympian and actor in the movie "Rocky Balboa". Antonio is currently training his son Antonio Tarver Jr in his young, promising boxing career. Meet: Antonio Tarver.

Director and Writer Marc Meyers joins us on the Monday Morning Critic to talk about his new film "My Friend Dahmer" The movie is an adaptation of the critically praised, best selling graphic novel MY FRIEND DAHMER by Derf Backderf. Based on actual events... the film centers around Jeff Dahmer, a misunderstood, darkly depraved teenager, during his junior & senior years of high school. Set in a truly weird and sinister 1970s adolescent world, Jeff tries to make new friends as his divorcing parents, teachers, and friends ignore his descent into alcoholism and madness. Jeff will later become the most depraved serial killer since Jack The Ripper. This is the story before that story.

Wonderfully talented actor Michael Stahl-David talks about acting, theater, learning a second language at a young age,  his time in Colombia filming and his phenomenal performance in Narcos, Cloverfield, Director/Writer Matt Reeves, The Promise, his future projects coming out soon- "The Light of the Moon" and "LBJ" and so much more.     Meet: Michael Stahl-David.