Film Grain

The Film Grain podcast returns with Erie-based filmmaker, Cole Daniel Hills, and his new feature film, The Root of Perfection, premiering THIS Friday, January 14th at 7:00 PM at the H.O. Hirt Auditorium at the Blasco Memorial Library!  Get your tickets here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5326553  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

In this bonus episode, Erika, Mike and John play a few rounds of Cinema Face-Off with Mike as the judge. In this game, Erika and John compete to come up with movie production plans to win over the judge and score that coveted win.  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Writer and comedian Tien Tran joins Erika, Mike and John to celebrate the 100th episode of the Film Grain podcast to discuss her career from B2B copywriter to comedian in Chicago. Tien, a native of Erie, PA and graduate of McDowell High School, talks about growing up in a show-biz family in a school system that didn't even attempt to pronounce her Vietnamese name correctly.  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

YouTuber, internet sensation and actor Sean Whaling joins Erika, Mike and John to discuss his trajectory from Erie's PACA to Hollywood.  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

"Another Round," the incredible film by Thomas Vinterberg is discussed at length on this final installment in the Virtual Cinema Talkback series.  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Erika, Mike and John recount the highlights of the 93rd Academy Awards Ceremony Short Films including the Live Action, Animated and Documentary categories. Many of the films discussed today are available on streaming services, so join the conversation on our social media channels and let us know what you thought of the winners and our favorites.  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Erika and John recount the highlights of the 93rd Academy Awards Ceremony, as well as their impressions on this year's format changes. Stay tuned next week for a look at the Short Films of the Oscars.  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Artificial Intelligence doesn't free us from prejudices; it only automates our prejudices. On this special episode of Film Grain, we are joined by the Director of Coded Bias Shalini Kantayya, as well as the hosts of Our Erie - Marty Nwachukwu, DaVona Pacley and Lydia Laythe.  Sponsored by Celebrate Women in Tech - Erie and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA. Representing those groups tonight is Cathy Von Birgilin --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Listen to our conversation with Stiv J. Wilson - Producer THE STORY OF PLASTIC documentary, Monica Wilson - Associate Director for Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and Sherri A. “Sam” Mason, Ph. D. - Sustainability Coordinator for Penn State Behrend Sponsored by the Whole Foods Cooperative --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Erika, John and Mike sit down with Chad Villella, a filmmaker best known for his segment in V/H/S - "10:31:98", and "Ready or Not." Today we discuss Sundance, TIFF and the new iteration of the iconic "Scream" franchise.  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Erika, John and Mike sit down with Chad Villella, a filmmaker best known for his segment in V/H/S - "10:31:98", and "Ready or Not." Today we discuss Chad's history with online content creation, and his path from Mercyhurst to Hollywood. Stay tuned next week for the second piece of the interview!  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Erika, John, Mike and DeLisa discuss the first two episodes of "Small Axe," the Steve McQueen anthology series available now.  --------- As the Film Society of NWPA faces another difficult year for programming, we are pivoting to a virtual cinema format for our beloved Film Grain: Dinner & Movie series. Every other Wednesday at 6PM we will be discussing a new narrative or documentary film, live on Zoom, and we’d love for you to join us. Subscribe to our newsletter at FilmSocietyNWPA.org or follow our Facebook page and the Story of Plastic event there for all the details and the Zoom link for the event. --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Erika, John and Mike discuss this year's Oscar Nominees and offer their predictions and reactions to all of the categories! Stay tuned to our social media for an announcement regarding a hybrid soiree for this year's viewing party!  --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Erika, John, Mike and several community members as the crew discuss "Nomadland," the second movie in our Virtual Cinema Program. To get involved with the next recording, visit our Facebook page and subscribe to our newsletter - instructions and links below: --------- As the Film Society of NWPA faces another difficult year for programming, we are pivoting to a virtual cinema format for our beloved Film Grain: Dinner & Movie series. Every other Wednesday at 6PM we will be discussing a new narrative or documentary film, live on Zoom, and we’d love for you to join us. Subscribe to our newsletter at FilmSocietyNWPA.org or follow our Facebook page and the Nomadland event there for all the details and the Zoom link for the event. --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Ashley Messenger and Glenn Stearns join Erika Berlin to discuss Undercover Billionaire, managing Underdog BBQ during Covid-19, Glenn's new venture - Kind Lending - and more. If you're in the Erie area, check out Underdog BBQ online, or order from any local delivery app.  Learn more about Kind Lending here. -------- As the Film Society of NWPA faces another difficult year for programming, we are pivoting to a virtual cinema format for our beloved Film Grain: Dinner & Movie series. Every other Wednesday at 6PM we will be discussing a new narrative or documentary film, live on Zoom, and we’d love for you to join us. Our next selection will be "The Story of Plastic." Subscribe to our newsletter at FilmSocietyNWPA.org or follow our Facebook page and "The Story of Plastic" event there for all the details and the Zoom link! --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Join Erika, John, Mike and several community members - Anthony, DeLisa, Jacqueline, Janet, John, Kelly and Ruth Ann - as the crew discuss "Malcolm & Marie," the first movie in our Virtual Cinema Program. To get involved with the next talkback episode for "Nomadland," visit our Facebook page and subscribe to our newsletter - instructions and links below:  --------- As the Film Society of NWPA faces another difficult year for programming, we are pivoting to a virtual cinema format for our beloved Film Grain: Dinner & Movie series. Every other Wednesday at 6PM we will be discussing a new narrative or documentary film, live on Zoom, and we’d love for you to join us. Our first selection in the Virtual Cinema series is NOMADLAND which is now available on Hulu, and was shot last year in secret and under quarantine. Watch NOMADLAND on Hulu anytime between now and Wednesday March 3rd. Join us on the 3rd at 6PM Eastern Time via Zoom to discuss the film. Our discussion will be recorded and released here on the Film Grain podcast. Subscribe to our newsletter at FilmSocietyNWPA.org or follow our Facebook page and the Nomadland event there for all the details and the Zoom link for the event. --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle joins us for the conclusion of this large interview. On this episode, we discussed reimagining a post-industrial city like Erie to make it the home of the million dollar movie, and answered questions surrounding the theatrical vacuum and independent filmmakers.  --------- As the Film Society of NWPA faces another difficult year for programming, we are pivoting to a virtual cinema format for our beloved Film Grain: Dinner & Movie series. Every other Wednesday at 6PM we will be discussing a new narrative or documentary film, live on Zoom, and we’d love for you to join us. Our first selection in the Virtual Cinema series is NOMADLAND which is now available on Hulu, and was shot last year in secret and under quarantine. Watch NOMADLAND on Hulu anytime between now and Wednesday March 3rd. Join us on the 3rd at 6PM Eastern Time via Zoom to discuss the film. Our discussion will be recorded and released here on the Film Grain podcast. Subscribe to our newsletter at FilmSocietyNWPA.org or follow our Facebook page and the Malcolm & Marie event there for all the details and the Zoom link for the event. --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle joins us to discuss Hollywood stories, making it as an indie filmmaker, and what goes in to planning every aspect of your film post release. Stay tuned next week for the conclusion of this interview focusing on reimagining a post-industrial city like Erie, to make it the home of the million dollar movie, and can the theatrical exhibition vacuum lift up American independent filmmaking once again.  --------- As the Film Society of NWPA faces another difficult year for programming, we are pivoting to a virtual cinema format for our beloved Film Grain: Dinner & Movie series. Every other Wednesday at 6PM we will be discussing a new narrative or documentary film, live on Zoom, and we’d love for you to join us. Our first selection in the Virtual Cinema series is MALCOLM & MARIE which is now available on Netflix, and was shot last year in secret and under quarantine. Watch MALCOLM & MARIE on Netflix anytime between now and Wednesday March 17th. Join us on the 17th at 6PM Eastern Time via Zoom to discuss the film. Our discussion will be recorded and released here on the Film Grain podcast. Subscribe to our newsletter at FilmSocietyNWPA.org or follow our Facebook page and the Malcolm & Marie event there for all the details and the Zoom link for the event. --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

As the Film Society of NWPA faces another difficult year for programming, we are pivoting to a virtual cinema format for our beloved Film Grain: Dinner & Movie series. Every other Wednesday at 6PM we will be discussing a new narrative or documentary film, live on Zoom, and we’d love for you to join us. Our first selection in the Virtual Cinema series is MALCOLM & MARIE which is now available on Netflix, and was shot last year in secret and under quarantine. Watch MALCOLM & MARIE on Netflix anytime between now and Wednesday March 17th. Join us on the 17th at 6PM Eastern Time via Zoom to discuss the film. Our discussion will be recorded and released here on the Film Grain podcast. Subscribe to our newsletter at FilmSocietyNWPA.org or follow our Facebook page and the Malcolm & Marie event there for all the details and the Zoom link for the event. --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Erika, John and Mike discuss "Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets," the 2020 Sundance Documentary that is making waves for numerous reasons. Giving viewers a close look at the last day of a dive bar in Vegas, this film is not one to be missed and currently available to rent on Amazon.   --------- Follow us on Twitter / Facebook / Instagram "night vibe" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ "Fairuz - Adaysh Kan Fi Nas (Lo-Fi Hip Hop Redux)" available via Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/