Micah and Zack get in-depth into Star Wars: The Force Awakens and give some updates about what’s going on at HMD Films. Shownotes: Cryptic Pictures and Mortal Remains Mark Ricche One Cool Things: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Steve Yedlin: Film vs. Digital Recommendations: The Purge: Anarchy Agent Carter Outro: “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie

In this belated holiday special, we remind you that Jingle All the Way exists, discuss why Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and give our first impressions of The Force Awakens. Shownotes Jingle All the Way One Cool Things: The Phantom Edit – Watch it online here Evernote Google Keep Recommendations: The Jinx Eastbound and Down Outro: “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Relient K

Zack and Micah talk about working on multiple projects at once, what to do if you’re stuck on a script, and some sage advice from Tom Hanks. Shownotes: Tom Hanks: On Acting Tips for Conquering Writer’s Block Ron Howard AMA Akira Recommendations: Master of None Rush Outro: “I Want Your Girl” by Le Swish

Zack and Micah tackle some True Detective news before getting into a discussion about The Martian and adaptations in general. Shownotes: Nic Pizzolatto renews contract with HBO Blizzcon Costume Contest winner Outro: “Multiple Forms” by Noah Kenton; music video by HMD Films

Zack and Micah talk about what it’s like to cut 15 pages out of your script, if they should recast Indiana Jones, and their favorite Halloween movies. Shownotes: Star Wars trailer Frank Marshal says they won’t recast Indiana Jones Halloween recommendations: Sleepy Hollow The Others The Thing Jack the Ripper Halloweentown Donnie Darko One Cool Thing: Out Among the Stars: A tribute to Johnny Cash

Zack and Micah cover a range of topics including Lawrence of Arabia, creating an LLC (and why it’s important), and other film-related things. Shownotes: Amazon Prime Instant Video (download to your device) film-grab.com Recommendations: Lawrence of Arabia Oliver Harper film retrospectives

We’re back! And we brought special guest Nathan McFarland on to talk about the music video he just directed, “Crimson.” Shownotes: Noah Kenton Altman documentary You’re Never Weird on the Internet Recommendations: Mud Show Me A Hero Wait Until Dark

Micah and Zack discuss Zack’s new series of articles talking about creative expression.   Shownotes: The Problem is Expression by Zack Gross A Warning For Our Next Great Screenwriters by Billy Ray Recommendations: The Year of Living Dangerously The Sopranos Outro: City by Spring King

Zack pitches a film concept LIVE, more True Detective impressions, and the introduction of a new segment: Recommended Films.   Recommendations: Zack: Assault on Precinct 13 Micah: The One I Love Outro: “Welcome” by Fort Minor

The boys talk some more Comic Con news, briefly discuss Ant-Man, and Micah relays a lot of the advice he’s been getting from industry professionals.   Shownotes: New Batman V. Superman trailer Suicide Squad trailer Welcome to Night Vale Lyft Outro: “Can’t Feel My Face”  by The Weeknd