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Welcome to Season 2! A series of thoughtful and entertaining conversations and audio essays about the meaning we can garner from specific movies and the ideas that cinema provokes. Listen to host and filmmaker Andrew Schwarz dive deeper with his guests than any other podcast with interesting takes, life questions, philosophy, culture, and the art and appreciation of cinema. Broadcast from Los Angeles, California.
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Lacy Johnson has been a resident of North Minneapolis for over 40 years. He believes the community and its people are among the best in Minnesota. Join him as he talks business, ideas, and family with some of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.
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Send us a text HALLOWEEN 2024 SERIES, MOVIE 2 of 3 Andrew and special guest, Jon Bewley, examine their takes on the meaning of the bone-chilling mega-hit American horror remake from 2002, The Ring. Directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango), this thrilling and ceaselessly scary modern classic will forever remind us that "what's do…
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Send us a text HALLOWEEN 2024 SERIES, MOVIE 1 of 3 Andrew and special guest, writer and director Jesse Mendelsohn, navigate through the maze of the stunning and terrifying 1997 indie sci-fi horror classic, Cube. The directorial feature debut of legendary sci-fi/thriller conceptualist Vincenzo Natali, this one-of-a-kind chiller, shot with just one s…
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, Greg Jolley, uncover the meaning in Darren Aronofsky's groundbreaking and harrowing Requiem For A Dream from 2000. With its unmistakably unique style, haunting imagery, and performances for the ages all around, this roller coaster ride of drama and intensity makes the Coney Island "Cyclone" feel like a kiddi…
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, Nicholas Stonehouse, take on David Lynch's beguiling and intriguing 1986 classic, Blue Velvet. Boasting an all-star cast, a simple but meaningful story, and enough style to put all other films from its time to shame, this intense and quirky experience might just become your "blue" celluloid heaven! Andrew an…
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, writer and director Jesse Mendelsohn, take a shot at the bullseye of the stunning and provocative thriller adaptation of We Need To Talk About Kevin from 2011. Directed and co-written by acclaimed Scottish indie filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, this dark, devious, and daring portrait of a tormented mother (Tilda Swin…
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, writer and director Adam Seccafico, deconstruct one of the most outrageous, satirical, and prophetic movies of ALL TIME -- Sidney Lumet's Network from 1976. This timeless, audacious classic will compel you to reflect on almost every aspect of the modern world, including your own sanity! Andrew and Adam do a …
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, producer and cinematographer Jon Bewley, cover the hit indie drama, Lost In Translation, from 2003. Written and directed by Sofia Coppola (The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, Priscilla), this carefully told Oscar-winning experience is so true to life and craftily made, you can't help but feel every ounce …
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast with special guest AK Kamara Hello everyone! This is a highly anticipated interview tonight! We have the powerhouse man... AK Kamara. A man of many resources and always doing something great for his community. He goes state to state helping others do great things for their communities as well. Tune in and let me know what y…
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, Nicholas Stonehouse, deconstruct the mystifying and creeptastic South Korean horror/thriller, The Wailing, from 2016. Written and directed by Na Hong Jin (The Chaser), this spooky spectacle of eclectic vibes, colors, and meanings will give you something different to wail about every time you watch it! Andrew…
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, writer and director Jesse Mendelsohn, take a whack at the intriguing sports drama, Moneyball, from 2011. Directed by Bennett Miller and written by powerhouses Steven Zailian and Aaron Sorkin, this entertaining and extremely well-acted true story portrait of a man who changed everything in professional baseba…
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, writer and director Adam Seccafico, dive deep into the ultra-controversial, gritty indie classic, Bad Lieutenant, from 1992. Written and directed by Abel Ferrara, this raw and uncompromising character study of a corrupt New York City law enforcer descending into madness might just leave you wanting to hug a …
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, producer and cinematographer Jon Bewley, take on the spellbinding, one-of-a-kind masterful Netflix fantasy drama film, Okja, from 2017. Written and directed by Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), this incredibly creative, suspenseful, and moving experience might leave you consuming less meat and more wisdom! Andrew and…
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, writer and director Jesse Mendelsohn, take on the iconic 2001 indie dramedy, Ghost World. Co-written and directed by Terry Zwigoff, this one-of-a-kind graphic novel adaptation will make you laugh hysterically and cringe painfully in equal measure. Boasting a cast of characters that are so true to life, this …
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, writer and director Adam Seccafico, take on the 2023 hit indie film, Saltburn. Written and directed by Emerald Fennell, this clever and darkly funny fable will take you on a wild and questionable ride with a cast of characters that will leave you begging for the innocence of the Brady Bunch! Andrew and Adam …
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Send us a text Andrew ponders whether awards shows are worthy of the art they celebrate in general, and gives his quick reaction to the Academy Awards show from this past Sunday, March 10, 2024. Andrew's Website: www.AndrewSchwarzFilms.com Andrew's Instagram: AndrewSchwarzMedia Podcast Instagram: SpeakingCinemaPodcast Podcast TikTok: SpeakingCinema…
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Send us a text What is Speaking Cinema with Andrew Schwarz? How is it unique from any other podcast you will listen to? Take a listen to this brief introduction and you will find out. Thank you so much for listening, it's a pleasure to be broadcasting to you! Podcast Instagram: SpeakingCinemaPodcast Podcast TikTok: SpeakingCinemaPod Direct Podcast …
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Send us a text Andrew and special guest, producer and cinematographer Jon Bewley, take on the incredibly popular and mimetic horror film, Smile, from 2022. Written and directed by Parker Finn, this modern phenomenon of terror will turn your frown - and your world - upside down! Andrew and Jon dive deep into such topics as their takes on the signifi…
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Pastor Latasha H. Fields is a 17-year home educator and parental rights advocate. She founded several organizations, including Christian Home Educators Support System, a homeschool co-op and microschool, EPIC Cafe (Empowering Parents Igniting Communities), and Team Illinois, a civic engagement organization located on the Southside of Chicago. She s…
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast ft MN Star Basketball Player Steve Neal Steve talks about his life growing up in Minnesota and playing basketball for the best high school team that Minnesota has ever seen. Also, he speaks about his current lifestyle of being married, having children and working in the community to help the youth.…
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Taylore Woods of Ashtae Products return to the show for another great discussion. This conversation was very informative and motivational. Be sure to check out the video on the Youtube channel. Just search : The Lacy Johnson Podcast "The Lacy Johnson Podcast featuring Taylore Woods of Ashtae Products PART 2" #TheLacyJohnsonPodcast…
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Maricela Gallarzo is a wife, mother, and businesswoman who emigrated from Mexico to Chicago in 1997 to pursue her American dream. There she met and married her husband Cef. The couple and their first child moved to Minnesota in 2000. She became a US Citizen in 2002. She and Cef currently own and operate the only Planet Smoothie in Minnesota and an …
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May's Story... My family were among the Hmong people that fled the communist rule in Laos during the Vietnam War. After seeking refuge in the Ban Vinai refugee camp in Thailand, we emigrated to America in 1987 to a better life. We did not know what would happen to us, and we were terrified of what the future may hold. We learned about the American …
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Anthony is the founder and director of the Ngao Foundation. While they valued education, Anthony's parents had 10 children and not even enough money for food. Anthony was able to attend high school by working as a cobbler. At school, he joined Young Christian Students (YCS) becoming YCS President. After high school, Anthony began working with the X…
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Roth is the founding partner of The Roth Law Firm, PLLC, a New York-based law firm that has built a strong reputation as a premier litigation boutique firm in the metropolitan area. He is regularly featured in all media, from print to television. He has recently appeared on television commenting on cases of national significance including the trial…
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LaSalle Gabriel is a Grammy & Stellar award-winning music producer, songwriter, & world class guitarist with 18 Top 40 songs & 7 #1 singles on his resume. As a producer, songwriter, & arranger Gabriel holds chart positions in over 300 issues of Billboard Magazine, including 70 consecutive weeks in the Top 40 on 5 Billboard charts, simultaneously. G…
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Marklyn T. Johnson is a published author, comedian, and motivational speaker. Marklyn was born and raised in central New Jersey and is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. He has worked in the production industry for over twenty years speaking everywhere from schools to churches and other live events. Growing up, Marklyn idolized D…
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Cindy Vavra was born and raised on a Southern Minnesota dairy farm, where she acquired a hard work ethic and learned the importance of daily functional movement. Working for over 30 years in the legal industry, she was also a partner in a large corporate farming business. Leaving both behind to pursue her passion in health and wellness, she moved t…
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Felton Smith is the Chief Executive officer of Atlanta-based 4 Kings Consulting Services. Former Senior Technical Manager at 3M, Felton enjoys volunteering with 32ndStreetMedia, LLC, a nonprofit digital health company, that developed :30bp app to track and monitor blood pressure for adults struggling to manage high blood pressure.…
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White led both De LaSalle and Hopkins high schools to state basketball titles. He starred at Iowa State and was taken in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets in 2012. Battling his own anxiety, White became an outspoken mental health advocate. According to White, mental health isn’t just about anxiety, depression or PTSD or OCD or…
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Local businessman Zack Redmon is the owner of Redmon’s Popcorn, located in New Hope. The nostalgic popcorn shop is truly one-of-a-kind, welcoming, and filled with delicious, gourmet popcorn. The flavors are unique, outstanding, and unforgettable. "It’s been a dream of mine to have a successful business and serve my community with unique and creativ…
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Caleb Truax (born September 14, 1983) is an American professional boxer. He held the IBF super middleweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once for the WBA (Regular) middleweight title in 2015. Truax played football at Virginia State University for one year before a knee injury ended his gridiron career. He returned home in 2003 to attend t…
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Mark Blaxill is the father of a daughter diagnosed with autism, Chairman and co-founder of the Canary Party, Editor-at-Large for Age of Autism, a former director of SafeMinds and a frequent speaker at autism conferences. He writes often on autism and has published a number of articles, letters and commentaries on autism in journals such as Public H…
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White led both De LaSalle and Hopkins high schools to state basketball titles. He starred at Iowa State and was taken in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets in 2012. Battling his own anxiety, White became an outspoken mental health advocate. According to White, mental health isn’t just about anxiety, depression or PTSD or OCD or…
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Jonathan Mason is an experienced business owner with 10 years of experience in technology and community activism. Jonathan’s expertise focuses on project management, change management, and relationship management. He is a thoughtful and diplomatic problem solver, effective communicator, and a responsible executor. Jonathan went to the University of…
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Fredrick is a VP Sales and President of UpNet CSG group, a leader in enabling businesses to effectively utilize technology. Founded in 1996, UpNet Technologies is an experienced integration and data transformation service provider delivering innovative B2B collaboration, next generation EDI technology and comprehensive supply/demand chain solutions…
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Sia Lo is a former Deputy City Attorney head of the prosecution division later promoted to Senior Policy Advisor for the City of St. Paul where he led the Mayor’s delegation to Thailand. Currently, he is in private practice and has his own law firm located in St. Paul, Minnesota that focuses on serving the legal needs of the Hmong and American Comm…
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