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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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Episode 549 | "Forrest Gump" and "The Last Rodeo" |...

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2025/05/16

Send us a text 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", faith, relationships and much more. Welcome, Mykelti Williamson #bubba #forrestgump #heat #angelstudio #ali #interview #podcast #fyp #shorts #freewilly #miamivi...

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Episode 548 | "Earnhardt" | Director: Joshua Altman

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2025/05/16

Send us a text 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. ‘The Intimidator’ spent the better part of two decades as the most visible figure in stock car racing, bre...

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Episode 547 |"Band of Brothers" and "The Guardian" |...

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2025/05/14

Send us a text 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 character that isn't a villain and why movies are not made like they used to be. Welcome, Neal McDonough #nealmcdonough #angelstudio #theguardian...

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Episode 546 | "The Accountant 2" | Actor: Allison...

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2025/05/07

Send us a text 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 Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck's characters (Christian and Brax), The fact that The Accountant 2 has just about everyth...

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

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2025/04/28

Send us a text 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 on Me", her life, career, parenthood and more. Welcome, Deanne Berry #warefare #callonme #ericprydz #war #warmovie #navys...

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Episode 544 | "Daredevil: Born Again" |...

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2025/04/17

Send us a text 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 Tiger), We touch upon Michael Gandolfini and how much he resembles his father, we sprinkle in some Dexter talk and so much more. ...

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Episode 543 |"Bosch, The Town and Gone Baby Gone" |...

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2025/04/16

Send us a text 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 potential spinoff of CBS's The Equalizer, where he will play Hudson Reed, a former CIA operative. He...

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Episode 542 |"Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem" |...

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2025/04/15

Send us a text 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 Whitaker) as he returns to Harlem in the early 1960s after serving time in prison. He finds the neighborhood in a state of decline, with...

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Episode 540 | "Godfather of Harlem" | Actor: Rome Flynn

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2025/04/11

Send us a text 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 gangster who becomes the right-hand man of Forest Whitaker's character, Bumpy Johnson. Season 4 delves into Lucas's early...

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Episode 541 | "Godfather of Harlem" | Actors: Lucy...

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2025/04/11

Send us a text 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 Joe Colombo, a powerful and ambitious member of the Italian Mafia. He is also a main cas...

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Episode 539 | Actors Michelle Randolph...

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2025/04/04

Send us a text 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 Randolph and Aminah Nieves. www.mmcpodcast.com #1923 #landman #1923tv #1923season2 #taylorsheridan #podcast #interview #yellowst...

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Episode 538 | "The Righteous Gemstones" and "The...

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2025/04/03

Send us a text 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. #therighteousgemstones #thebondsman #kevinbacon #waltongoggins #jennifernettles #podcast #interview #primevideo #hbomax #hbo #max www.mmcpo...

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Episode 537 | "Cobra Kai" and "The Walking Dead" |...

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2025/03/26

Send us a text 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 Armor and so much more. Welcome, Okea Eme-Akwari www.mmcpodcast.com #twd #thewalking...

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Episode 536 | "Footloose" | Screenwriter/Songwriter:...

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2025/03/20

Send us a text 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. Dean was nominated for four Academy Awards (winning the 1981 Best Song Oscar for “Fame,” co-written w/ Michae...

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Episode 535 | "Cobra Kai" | Actor: Thomas Ian...

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2025/03/14

Send us a text 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, Redemption, how long Silver was actually sick, that ending, John Avildsen, the insanity of Cobra Kai, developing ...

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Episode 534 |"Cobra Kai" | Creators: Jon Hurwitz,...

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2025/03/11

Send us a text 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 #thekaratekid #karatekid #johnnylawerence #daniellarusso #cobrakaiedits #mrmiyagi #cobrakainetflix Reach out to Dar...

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Episode 533 | "Celtics City" | Director: Lauren...

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2025/03/11

Send us a text 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 series delves into the fierce rivalries, defining moments, and societal forces that have shaped the organization’s en...

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Episode 532 | "Hoosiers" | Actor David Neidorf ...

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2025/03/04

Send us a text 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 coach (according to Bill Simmons he was not). This and much more. Welcome back, David Neidorf. www.mmcpodc...

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Episode 531 | Actor: Chris Candy

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2025/02/27

Send us a text 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 life and his dad. Welcome the very kind, Chris Candy. Reach out to Dare...

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Episode 530 |"Blade Runner", "Who Framed Roger...

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2025/02/26

Send us a text 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 #podcast #interview #fyp Reach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic! www.mmcpodcast.com Instagram: / mondaymornin...

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