I Blame Dennis Hopper

#TheFilmScene #MovieLittleChristmas #AlonsoDuralde Today, we chat with noted film critic Alonso Duralde - the critic expert on Christmas films - and each of us are going to discuss our top 5 Christmas films! More on Alonso: he was the artistic director at the USA Film Festival/Dallas for five years. He was also the former arts and entertainment editor at the national gay and lesbian magazine The Advocate. In 2007, he became the film critic for MSNBC.com, and in 2009, his reviews began appearing regularly on The Rotten Tomatoes Show. Duralde is a member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. His writing has appeared in The Village Voice, Movieline, and Detour. In July 2011, he became the senior film critic for The Wrap, which also syndicates his reviews to the Reuters wire. He also appeared on the TYT Network program What the Flick?!, and currently co-hosts the podcast and YouTube channel "Breakfast All Day". In November 2005, Duralde's first book, 101 Must-See Movies for Gay Men, was published. Duralde

#TheFilmScene #MattOswalt #IlleanaDouglas Illeana is joined by special guest Matt Oswalt on today's episode! Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#TheFilmScene #JasonClark #IlleanaDouglas Jason Clark is a producer in the world of live-action and CGI feature films and television programs. He recently served as executive producer on the Jackie Robinson biographical sports film, 42 (2013), released by Warner Bros. on April 12, 2013. Prior to that, Clark produced Seth MacFarlane's blockbuster film, Ted (2012), released by Universal on June 29, 2012. This CG comedy went on to be the highest-grossing, original R-rated comedy of all-time, earning over $545 million, worldwide. Clark served as executive producer on the action thriller, Act of Valor (2012), which featured a cast of actual Navy Seals and was filmed utilizing only Cannon 5-D digital cameras. Previously, Clark executive produced the stereoscopic 3D film, Monster House (2006), alongside Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis. The film went on to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Clark also executive produced the box-office hits, Stuart Little (1999) and Stuart Little 2 (200

#FilmScene #DanielWaters #IlleanaDouglas LIVE! From the Alex Theater in Glendale, we interview Bela Lugosi Jr, son of the greatest American American horror icon of all time, Bela Lugosi. Enjoy this special show, and Happy Halloween! Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! #PopcornTalk Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Net

#PopcornTalk #TheFilmScene #IlleanaDouglas Ruta Lee was born on May 30, 1935 in Montréal, Québec, Canada as Ruta Mary Kilmonis. She is an actress, known for Witness for the Prosecution (1957), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) and Funny Face (1957). She has been married to Webster B. Lowe Jr. since February 13, 1976. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! #PopcornTalk Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcornt

#Moby #TheFilmScene #IlleanaDouglas On this week's addition to 'The Film Scene' Director Moby sits down and talks with Illeana Douglas. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! #PopcornTalk Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, n

#BeforeSunset #TheFilmScene #KimKrizan Kim Krizan’s career began with a close working relationship with acclaimed director Richard Linklater, having appeared in both Slacker and Waking Life. She is co writer on Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, for which was nominated for an Oscar. Starting in 2008, Krizan branched out into writing comic books and graphic novels. She wrote the "2061" comic series that was published in Zombie Tales #1, 9, and 11 by BOOM! Studios, with all three installments collected into a stand-alone graphic novel entitled Zombie Tales 2061 in mid-2009. Her most recent project is a biography on novelist and diarist Anais Nin. Nin spent her early years in Spain and Cuba, about sixteen years in Paris (1924–1940), and the remaining half of her life in the United States, where she became an established author, though she is most known for her turbulent relationships and candid, published diaries. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interview

Screenwriter and Director Paul Sado was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Queens. He began his career as an actor, appearing on Law And Order and alongside Kevin Hart in his first film Paper Soldiers (Universal). He co-wrote, produced, and starred in the IFC Film The Undeserved before choosing to focus entirely on writing and directing. Sado consulted on Tom McCarthy's Win Win starring Paul Giamatti and Bobby Cannavle and went on to co-write the screenplay for The Cobbler (Image Entertainment) starring Adam Sandler, Dustin Hoffman, Steve Buscemi, and Method Man, set for release in 2015. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graha

#PopcornTalk #TheFilmScene #NoahWyle On this addition of The Film Scene - Star or ER, Falling Skies, and The Librarians - Noah Wyle guests on The Film Scene this week! On this addition of "The Film Scene" Illeana is joined by Pamela Green and her Be Natural Documentary! Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN

#IlleanaDouglas #PamelaGreen On this addition of "The Film Scene" Illeana is joined by Pamela Green and her Be Natural Documentary! Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, intervie

#JohnCameronMitchell #Hedwig #IlleanaDouglas Johns Cameron Mitchell's New York stage appearances included Broadway's Big River, The Secret Garden, Six Degrees of Separation, and Larry Kramer's The Destiny of Me for which he won an Obie Award. He starred in and wrote the book for the original 1998 Off-Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch for which he won an Obie Award along with co-creator composer Stephen Trask. In 2001 John directed, wrote, and starred in the film adaptation which won him Best Director at Sundance and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. He was executive producer of Jonathan Caouette's documentary Tarnation (2004) and his sexually frank improv-based film Shortbus was released in 2006. He directed Rabbit Hole (2011) adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning play and starring Nicole Kidman in an Oscar-nominated performance. He's also appearing as a recurring character on the HBO series GIRLS and preparing to direct a film adaptation of Neil Gaiman's punk era story How to Talk

TODAY: Merrin Dungey, American actress with a diverse list of film and television roles. Dungey's career began with small roles in Hollywood films such as Deep Impact, but she quickly made a breakthrough when she was cast in a regular role on the sitcom King of Queens, and a main cast role as Francie Calfo / Alison Doren on Alias. Her most recent role is as the main character C.J. Bernstein in The Fix. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-episodes/ Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/u

#FilmScene #ScottBeck #BryanWoods This week on 'The Film Scene" the writers of "A Quiet Place" Scott Beck and Bryan Woods join Illeana Douglas’ vodcast. The Film Scene features exclusive interviews, discussion, and topical commentary from one of the industry’s most respected artists. Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-episodes/ Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-blame-dennis-hopper-starring-illeana-douglas/id1169112310?mt=2 Visit our website: https://popcorntalknetwork.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Love TV? Check out http://site.afterbuzztv.com Love Books? Check out http://bookcircleonline.com Support our friends at http://blackhollywoodlive.com Shopping on Amazon? Click through our Amazon affiliate program at http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pd_t... Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/the

For our 100th show, Writer, Producer Matthew Weiner joins Illeana on the podcast. Multiple award nominee and Emmy winner, Matthew is perhaps best known for his work on The Sopranos, Madmen, and The Romanoffs. He and Illeana talk movies, the writing process, where he gets his inspiration, and lots more. Oh, and jeopardy! There's at least one Jeopardy story! Do not miss this show. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-episodes/ Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-blame-denni

Karen Hannsberry, best known for her book "Femme Noir: Bad Girls of Film" - joins Illeana Douglas for this week's I Blame Dennis Hopper. Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-episodes/ Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-blame-dennis-hopper-starring-illeana-douglas/id1169112310?mt=2 Visit our website: https://popcorntalknetwork.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Love TV? Check out http://site.afterbuzztv.com Love Books? Check out http://bookcircl

TODAY: Critic and author Karina Longworth joins Illeana on today's podcast. A legendary figure in the internet podcast community, Longworth is the creator and host of the Hollywood history podcast "You Must Remember This," and the author of Seduction: Sex, Lies and Stardom in Howard Hughes’s Hollywood, Today, Karina talks with Illeana about her interest in the secret and forgotten history of 20th century films. Be sure to stay, it's not one to miss! Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-episode

TODAY: Rob Schneider, American actor. Schneider best known for his film roles, “Deuce Bigalow, Male Gigolo,” and “The Hot Chick,” Rob Schneider is on the podcast today with Illeana. He’s starred on TV series, “Men Behaving Badly,” “Rob,” and “Real Rob,” and of course, “Saturday Night Live,” for four seasons, and he’s a brilliant stand-up comedian. Join us as he talks about his career in films and his legendary tenure on SNL! Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-episodes/ Listen on iTunes: htt

TODAY: Producer Lee Broda joins Illeana on today's podcast. Her producing credits include “A Private War,” and “The Kindergarten Teacher.” She’s also a writer, and founder of the creative Middle Eastern women’s group, Women Creating Change. She starts filming of her next movie in May, “Tesla,” starring Ethan Hawke. Her most recent projects include the TV mini-series Putting On and the upcoming biopic Tesla, starring Ethan Hawke as the enigmatic inventor.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://illeanaspodcast.com/illeana-douglas-e

TODAY: Eric Haywood, writer, producer, and director. He's written shows such as ABC’s Private Practice and Showtime’s Soul Food: The Series, wrote and directed three short films (Nick of Time, Intersection, and Staring at the Sun), each of which screened at various film festivals around the country. He also wrote the film Relative Stranger for the Hallmark channel, which garnered three NAACP Image Award nominations. After writing and directing the independent feature film Four of Hearts, Eric joined the writing staff of the hit FOX drama Empire. He is currently a co-executive producer for the STARZ drama Power.  Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen an

TODAY: Donna Pescow, American actress with a groundbreaking career spanning 40 years. She began acting in 1977, coming right out with a breakout role in the classic film Saturday Night Fever, as Annette. Following this, she took on a career made up of roles in film and television. In 1979, she starred in Angie, a sitcom that would go on to be one of her most memorable roles. She continues to act to this day, with one of her more recent roles being Dr. Finkel in the CW series The Flash.   Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary proudly presents “The Film Scene w/ Illeana Douglas”, a weekly, freewheeling discussion show where industry veteran Illeana Douglas interviews Hollywood's most important voices in TV and Film, discussing some of Cinema's most important films, scenes, and shots. Produced by Ryan Nilsen and co-hosted by Jeff Graham, this show is essential listening for serious and casual fans of film! Stay Up To Date: http://ille