Midnight Movie Club

Lost but now found episodeConstance Consuela joins The All-New Midnight Movie Club to talk about the art of storytelling, the evolution of independent cinema, and the raw truths of being a creative underdog. We dive into the challenges of making films that matter, the importance of authenticity in a world chasing trends, and why breaking the rules can make for the most unforgettable stories.We also explore the parallels between filmmaking and life, from embracing imperfection to finding your unique voice, whether in front of or behind the camera. This is a conversation for filmmakers, storytellers, and anyone chasing their creative calling.Movies & Topics Discussed:🎥 Independent filmmaking in today’s industry🎥 Creating without compromise🎥 Building trust between audience and storyteller🎥 Inspirations from classic directors and bold narrativesTimestamps:00:00 Banter & opening thoughts03:15 Constance’s creative journey & first film experiences12:40 Why authenticity matters in film24:05 Breaking the mold in independent cinema39:50 The filmmaker’s responsibility to their audience50:20 Lessons from classic directors01:05:00 The importance of tribes and finding yoursFollow Constance Consuela:Follow The All-New Midnight Movie Club:🌐 arowefilms.net📷 instagram.com/midnightmoviepod📷 instagram.com/arowefilms🐦 twitter.com/arowefilms▶ youtube.com/arowefilms#filmmaking #independentfilm #storytelling #cinema #filmcommunity

#vanjones #prisonreform #socialjustice   Lance Kramer's The First Step documentary about CNN's Van Jones and his mission to create a Bi-Partisan Bill for Prison Reform in America. It was a journey to get made as Lance knew the challenge of making a documentary that challenges the ideals of both sides of the political spectrum. Lance talks to me during the Tallgrass Film Festival about his algorithm-breaking film.   In this revealing observational portrait, Black progressive activist and political commentator Van Jones faces a polarized society head on in an effort to reform a broken criminal justice system. Jones, known for calling Donald Trump's election “a whitelash” live on primetime TV, navigates increasingly tense and isolating political and racial divides in his attempt to become a “bridge builder” during the Trump administration.  Condemned by the right for his progressive beliefs, and by the left for embracing conservatives, this fraught and cinematically captured personal journey questions his integrity from all sides, forcing him to consider not only his activism but his own identity.  The First Step takes us behind the scenes of these dramatic power struggles, from internal divisions within both parties, to the lives of activists fighting on the frontlines for their communities.  Director: Brandon KramerProducer: Lance KramerWatch: https://youtu.be/LEyFG_pKJ3M

*Sorry For the Audio issues during this Episode* #vanjones #prisonreform #socialjustice   First, this episode had a corrupt audio file, and we tried to salvage it as much as possible but as much as we tried there were still issues. I understand. Lance agree to a follow-up interview to make up for it !  Lance Kramer's The First Step documentary about CNN's Van Jones and his mission to create a Bi-Partisan Bill for Prison Reform in America. It was a journey to get made as Lance knew the challenge of making a documentary that challenges the ideals of both sides of the political spectrum. Lance talks to me during the Tallgrass Film Festival about his algorithm-breaking film.   In this revealing observational portrait, Black progressive activist and political commentator Van Jones faces a polarized society head on in an effort to reform a broken criminal justice system. Jones, known for calling Donald Trump's election “a whitelash” live on primetime TV, navigates increasingly tense and isolating political and racial divides in his attempt to become a “bridge builder” during the Trump administration.  Condemned by the right for his progressive beliefs, and by the left for embracing conservatives, this fraught and cinematically captured personal journey questions his integrity from all sides, forcing him to consider not only his activism but his own identity.  The First Step takes us behind the scenes of these dramatic power struggles, from internal divisions within both parties, to the lives of activists fighting on the frontlines for their communities.  Director: Brandon Kramer Producer: Lance Kramer Watch: https://youtu.be/LEyFG_pKJ3M

#filmproducer #filmfestival #filmmaking   Rowe Interviews...  Lester Rowe interviews Marginal MediaWorks's Milan Chakraborty producer,  ( HBO MAX movie "The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlin" and "The Dark and the Wicked") about how to use AVOD (Ad-Based Video On-Demand) and VOD (Video On-Demand) platforms to get your film noticed. Also new filmmaker, director, and actress Gina Bryant-Nugen join the conversation. Filmed during the Tallgrass Film Festival  With more and more people turning to their computers or mobile device for entertainment the need to get the right audience and promote your film is becoming increasingly important. Film Producer, Milan Chakraborty of The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain also produced by Morgan Freeman shares his thoughts and wisdom on VOD, building a brand, the growth struggle, and many other topics and uses his own release as an example of how difficult it is to build an audience, even with a quality product.    Milan Chakraborty and Marginal MediaWorks : Four Samosas Rosé All Day Distancing Socially The Blazing World White Elephant The Dark and the Wicked The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain A Violent Separation Assassination Nation My Friend Dahmer  

#lgbtq #dragrace #documentary #rupaulsdragrace Rowe Interviews... Part 2 with Emily Branham director of Being BeBe: The BeBe Zahara Benet Documentary about the winner of Rupauls Drag Race and the world Bebe deals with back home in a nation that has harsh laws against members of the LGBTQ community and a family navigating their relationship. Emily breaks down the unique dynamic of spending over a decade on this story and what she learned along the way as a filmmaker and storyteller. Filmed During the Tallgrass Film Association #filmfestival The rise of drag performer BeBe Zahara Benet, who went from performing at Minneapolis Pride to being crowned the triumphant winner of Season 1 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2009. Director: Emily Branham

#epigenetics #weburnlikethis #filmmaking   Rowe Interviews...  Women face a lot of challenges and roadblocks when trying to get their films made, but they have just as much right to make art as men. Join the All-New Midnight Movie Club as host Lester Rowe sits with Emily Branham and Alana Waksman to talk about their latest projects  Being Bebe and We Burn Like This respectively and how they are working around the system. They also discuss how their lives have shaped their work from trauma to triumph. Women filmmakers rock! Alana also talked about her film and how this film has become a vehicle for her to explore some of her own personal challenges and ancestral traumas.   We Burn Like This: When 22-year-old Rae, a descendant of Holocaust survivors, is targeted by Neo-Nazis in Billings, Montana, her ancestors' trauma becomes real. As antisemitism rises in the community, Rae journeys to forgive herself, her mother, and the broken world.   Director: Alana Waksman  Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C99EnX-3IXY   We Burn Like This, Alana’s award-winning debut feature which she wrote, directed, and produced, is executive produced by Emmy and Peabody award-winning producer Neda Armian (Rachel Getting Married, The Loving Story, Murder on Middle Beach). The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and its international premiere at Deauville American Film Festival where it screened in competition. It is currently playing in the festival circuit both nationally and internationally.    Follow   twitter.com/arowefilms twitter.com/tallgrassfilm arowefilms.net tallgrassfilm.org facebook.com/arowefilms facebook.com/tallgrassfilm

#spikelee #dotherightthing # sonofsam #stanleykubrick Joined by Adam Knapp Producer and director of Out Here in Kansas and the critically acclaimed God Save the Wings Warning Major audio issues, but I explain in the beginning of the episode. Bear with us. facebook.com/arowefilms twitter.com/arowefilms instagram.com/arowefilms youtube.com/arowefilms arowefilms.net instagram.com/midnightmoviepod

Two subjects Golden Globes and why Avatar is still overrated and Mental Health during the holidays and creatives  facebook.com/arowefilms twitter.com/arowefilms instagram.com/arowefilms youtube.com/arowefilms arowefilms.net instagram.com/midnightmoviepod

#strangeworld #malignant  New Episode talking the controversy behind the movie Strange World, Martin Scorsese talks his problem with box office and the lies of Avatar the movie, and how to just make your film and how making your film makes opportunity. A little story about how I became a filmmaker by accident. Thanks for joining the club! New show the screening room is coming, so you can join the club and conversation!  facebook.com/arowefilms twitter.com/arowefilms instagram.com/arowefilms youtube.com/arowefilms arowefilms.net instagram.com/midnightmoviepod

The Overtime episode with guest Taylor Boser. Talking Scientology, The Vow and NXVIM, why people join cults, online cults, and more. Make sure to listen the original episode with fan favorite Taylor B! Subscribe and Rate Join The Club #scientology #thevow #NXVIM Links arowefilms.net Instagram.com/midnightmoviepod instagram.com/arowefilms twitter.com/arowefilms youtube.com/arowefilms

Have you seen the masterpiece that is Smile? Is Netflix stretching movies out to be series? Why I don't particularly like talking to many filmmakers and Elevated horror! New content coming soon. the Screening Room coming soon to the MMC Always contain spoilers. Join the Club Movies Talked about The Watcher series and Smile #thewatcher #smile #horrorfilms Timestamps: 00:00 Show Starts RIP Takeoff 03:20 Bonus Episodes New Content 09:00 The Watcher 18:00 Smile 34:00 Elevated Horror and pretentious critique of art 42:00 Talking to snobs facebook.com/arowefilms twitter.com/arowefilms instagram.com/arowefilms youtube.com/arowefilms arowefilms.net instagram.com/midnightmoviepod

Joined with movie critic Easton Moore of the Movie Moron Podcast. Easton is very passionate about the movie X (tempers fly), weird movies don't mean good, Rowe doesn't believe in Terrifier 2 hype, the importance of black film support, and Easton defends against Rowe's problem with movie critics. Can too many movies cloud your judgment of good and bad films? Subscribe and Review and Watch exclusively on Spotify. Still deciding on how to release bonus episodes of MMC Overtime! #xthemovie #candyman #moviecritic #terrifier Movies talked about: Candyman, X, Night of the Living Dead, The Lighthouse, Hereditary Timestamp: for more from the Movie Moron: youtube.com/themoviemoron twitter.com/themoviemoron arowefilms.net twitter.com/arowefilms instagram.com/arowefilms youtube.com/arowefilms facebook.com/arowefilms instagram.com/midnightmoviepod

This one is a fun one. Media personality Taylor Boser joins the club. Talking why Taylor wants to join Scientology, reality TV shows, Love After Lockup  can you fall for someone in prison?, The Vow, and why people join cults. Disclaimer this is for entertainment purposes, I do not want problems with anyone in Scientology and NXVIM. Like, subscribe, and review Thanks for Joining the Club! Bonus episode MMC Overtime with Taylor drops Friday #theVOW #cults  #realitytv Movies and Shows Mentioned The Vow, The Master, Love After Lockup, 90 Day Fiancè TimeStamps: 00:00 - Pre Show Banter 03:00 - Show Starts / Impractical Jokers 09:00 - Taylor Creates Fake Drama 14:00 - Taylor Creates Fake Drama pt 2 18:00 - Reality TV (Bachelor  and Taylor Creates a game) 28:00 - 90 Day Fiancè and Love After Lockup 32:15 - Can you fall in love with someone in prison 48:16 - the Vow 48:29 - Taylor Wants to Join Scientology 50:27 - Why do people join cults and Instagram cults we debate!! twitter.com/arowefilms facebook.com/arowefilms instagram.com/arowefilms instagram.com/midnightmoviepod arowefilms.net

What else am I going to talk about ? Dahmer duh! Dahmer on Netflix has everyone talking and creating think pieces, but I am still laughing at how "Get the camera Jeff"! You all have been assigned to  watch "The Deep End" on Hulu. We will talk about it in future episodes but I want to know what ya'll think first! Solo episode talking about Dahmer, Ben Burgess documentary, and Netflix analytics versus fans! Like and review, and thanks for Joining the Club #dahmer #jefferydahmer #netflix Timestamps Show Starts 00:00 Website issues and Previous Epsiode 02:15 Dahmer on Netflix 10:30 The Deep End and Ben Burgess 32:20 Netflix cares more about the analytics than shows fans love 38:00 twitter.com/arowefilms instagram.com/arowefilms instagram.com/midnightmoviepod youtube.com/arowefilms facebook.com/arowefilms arowefilms.net

**TRIGGER WARNING Episode contains conversations about self termination** Filmmaker and Artist Lindsey Doolittle joins to talk about horror movies, her award winning film Goodnight Mr Van Gogh, and how she was blamed for the death of her husband Bret Doolittle,  a Kansas City cop that influence the creation of her films. This one is heavy but we had fun and I promise this story is one of the most fascinating stories I have heard and you will not believe the details. Join the Club! #horror #mentalhealth #femalefilmmakers #films Movies Talked About There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane Predator High Tension Lights Out TimeStamps 00:00 Banter 02:30 Show Starts / Goodnight Mr Van Gogh 20:00 Horror Film Talk 37:00 Trigger Warning : The Death of Lindsey's Husband 40:00 Being Blamed for Self Termination 55:00 What support looks like how to help arowefilms.net facebook.com/arowefilms twitter.com/arowefilms instagram.com/arowefilms instagram.com/midnightmoviepod

MMC Overtime is where we take those conversations and topics that go too off the rails from TV and Movie and make them their own thing! This is general conversations as a bonus!  Paige is on dating apps but doesn't want to date because she hates dating apps! She makes it make sense! More from Paige at the Pretty Pitches Podcast wherever you stream! #datingapps #datingadvice #datingtips

Paige of  Pretty Pitches Podcast stops by to talk  House of Hammer, women in sports, the death of Eliza Fletcher, and a man with a sex throne. The conversation took such a sharp turn that I had to end it and start new so check back for the bonus episode MMC: Overtime for non-film-related conversations! Listen to Paige's podcast Pretty Pitches every Wednesday wherever you stream podcasts.  Also, we ran into some bad luck with the website so there will be changes to many links as soon as we get everything built back better. So follow me on social as we navigate these issues! Join the Club #armiehammer #houseofhammer #elizafletcher #dating Movies Discussed A League of Their Own Rookie of the Year Hardball Sandlot House of Hammer Timestamps: 00:00 Banter 03:00 Show Starts 20:00 Why we do not watch the WNBA and women's sports 30:00 The Death of Eliza Fletcher 38:00 House of Hammer 49:00 He Had a Sex Throne and Dating Apps For more on Paige and Pretty Pitches: instagram.com/prettypitchespod arowefilms.net facebook.com/arowefilms instagram.com/arowefilms twitter.com/arowefilms instagram.com/midnightmoviepod

It is simple this week. Talking my commitment to doing video for episodes and a conversation about making art vs product and why most filmmakers fail at promotion and breaking through the noise with their project! Enjoy leave some feedback on our social media. Like and review! Thanks for joining the club!. #filmmaking #marketing #terrifier Links arowefilms.com instagram.com/arowefilms   Instagram.com/midnightmoviepod twitter.com/arowefilms youtube.com/arowefilms

 When we say can James Bond or Bruce Wayne be black we are really just talking about Idris Elba. We also talk about the controversy of the casting police and James Franco playing Fidel Castro, Black Wizard of Oz, what I think the movie Malcolm and Marie is really about, and the artist's relationship with the critic, and DB Cooper and  Web of Make Believe on Netflix. Packed full of topics and as always Thanks for Joining the CLUB! #jamesfranco #dbcooper #moviecritics #ego TimeStamp: 00:00 Show starts 02:30 KAB Awards and shoutouts 13:00 DB Cooper on Netflix 22:30 Web of Make Believe and Andrew Finch 28:10 Casting Police and James Franco Racial controversy 47:00 Malcolm and Marie Art vs Critic Links arowefilms.com instagram.com/arowefilms   Instagram.com/midnightmoviepod twitter.com/arowefilms youtube.com/arowefilms

Lolo Loren and Patrick Poe join the club and break down the problems with romantic comedy and it's promotion of harassment, First Time Movie Club,  can you ignore an artist's behavior for its art, why I enjoyed Birth of a Nation, and more! Don't forget to check out their film Almost Sorta Maybe and subscribe to the First Time Movie Club podcast hosted by Patrick and Lolo. This episode has another Exclusive Spotify video. All episodes contain SPOILERS!!! Join the Club  Movies Discussed: 2001: A Space Odyssey, How to Lose A guy in 10 Days, The Birth of a Nation (1915), The Night House  #romanticcomedy #stanleykubrick #filmmaking #relationshipissues   Timestamps: 00:00 Banter (Arguing on the internet) 02:50  Show Starts Making Stay Home 10:30 Lolo and Patrick introduction and trials of a creative couple 19:35 Romantic Comedies romanticizes harassment culture 32:45 Who hasn't seen Toy Story and Stanley Kubrick is overrated 40:00 Can you ignore an artist's behavior and celebrates their art. 48:47 Birth of a Nation (1917) why Rowe enjoyed it  and foreign films 55:41 The importance of context and more art vs artist  For More From Lolo and Patrick of IX Productions ixfilmproductions.com instagram.com/ixfilmproductions twitter.com/ixproductions on all social Lolo Loren @thisislololoren Patrick Poe @thepatrickpoe  Links arowefilms.com instagram.com/arowefilms   Instagram.com/midnightmoviepod twitter.com/arowefilms youtube.com/arowefilms