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The Darek Thomas and the "Darektor's Cut" provides a captivating look into the film industry through thoughtful and well-researched interviews and critiques. Each episode includes comprehensive discussions with filmmakers, actors, and industry specialists, giving listeners a distinctive viewpoint on both the latest releases and timeless classics. Emphasizing both mainstream and independent cinema, the Monday Morning Critic Podcast serves as an invaluable resource for film lovers everywhere.
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Send a text Episode 596 "The Town" and "Gone Baby Gone" George Carroll George Carroll is a highly regarded rapper (Slaine) and actor. George joins me to talk about our beloved New England Patriots and two of the greatest movies of all time, "The Town" and "Gone Baby Gone". We discuss Ben Affleck's authentic casting choices, George's road to get here, his early Boston roots and so much more. Welcome, George Carroll #newengland #massachusetts #newenglandpatriots #patriots #superbowl #bosto...
Send us a text Episode 595 Julie Ann Emery "Better Call Saul", "Gifted", "Solo Mio". Julie joins me to talk her new film with Kevin James, "Solo Mio". We talk about her previous work, Better Call Saul and the legendary Betsy Kettleman the original "Karen". The amazing movie "Gifted" and how underrated and beautiful that film is. We discuss all those things and so much more. Wonderful discussion with a wonderful actor. #bettercallsaul #bettercallsauledit #breakingbad #breakingb...
Send us a text Episode 594 "Stranger Things" Hope Hynes Love Hope Hynes Love, has been the Artistic Director at East Chapel Hill High School since 2005, and she held the same position at C.E. Jordan High circa. 1996. A teaching artist, she has spent the last twenty years working exclusively as a professional stage actress and director until former students, Matt and Ross Duffer, challenged her to get up to speed for camera work by offering her a cameo in Season Five of Stranger Things. Hope...
Send us a text Episode 593 "Peaky Blinders, Hunger Games and Vanished" | Sam Claflin Sam Clafin joins me to talk about his new show from MGM+, "Vanished". We also talk about his character in The Hunger Games, Finnick Odair and how similar they really are. We talk about his character in "Vanished" and the importance of complexity of characters he decides to portray. Welcome, Sam Claflin #samclaflin #peakyblinders #oswaldmosley #thehungergames #hungergames #finnickodair #kaleycuoco #vanish...
Send us a text Episode 592 "The Hillside Strangler" Director: Peter LoGreco Peter joins me to talk about one of the most terrifying serial killers in history: The Hillside Strangler (Now available on MGM+) In the late 1970s, Los Angeles was the serial murder capital of the world. The Freeway Killers. The Toolbox Killers. The Dating Game Killer. The Skid Row Slasher. But none terrorized this city of millions more than the Hillside Strangler, a phantom who struck without warning, abducting, r...
Send us a text Episode 591 "Meet Joe Black" Jake Weber Jake Weber is an instantly recognizable, immensely underrated actor who has been in such classics as Meet Joe Black, Dawn of the Dead, Medium, Hell on Wheels and so many more. Jake and I talk about being that familiar face, his time in the Moscow theater, Medium, Homeland and being threatened by Alex Jones, Hell on Wheels, Anthony Hopkins shaving his head, the excellence of Meet Joe Black, working with Hopkins and Pitt, rewatching...
Send us a text Episode 590 Amanda Christine "It: Welcome to Derry" Ronnie Grogan Amanda joins me to talk an early Happy Birthday, Happy New Year, the kids that fueled It: Welcome to Derry, learning the 60's, Ronnie and Hank Grogan, the Black Spot, what Ronnie has gone through, Pennywise, awesome reddit questions and more. Welcome, Amanda Christine #itwelcometoderry #pennywise #podcast #horror #horrormovies #welcometoderry #movie #stephenking #it #derry #pennywisethe...
Send us a text Episode 589 "It: Welcome to Derry" Lochlan Miller (Ray) Lochlan Miller is a talented actor and GREAT kid. He did an amazing job in this interview. Lochlan joins me to talk about that terrific first episode in "It: Welcome to Derry" and his character "Ray". We also discuss the very underrated movie "Trap" and other entries in Lochlan's filmography. Lochlan is also an accomplished swimmer and avid Blue Jays fan. Welcome, Lochlan Miller! #itwelcometoderry #welcometoderr...
Send us a text Episode 588 "Mayor of Kingstown" Taylor Handley (Kyle McLusky) Taylor joins me to talk about the 4th Season (and best) of Mayor of Kingstown. We discuss Taylor going next level in this season, getting an actor the caliber of Kyle Chandler to play Mitch is one episode setting the tone of the show, Kyle's pain in Episode 8, whether Merle Callahan was ever sincere about wanting to help Kyle or was this all about getting to Mike. Were there plans to eliminate Baby Mi...
Send us a text Episode 587 "Christmas Vacation" Ellen Latzen Ellen Latzen had a wonderful career as a child actor starring in "Fatal Attraction" and "Christmas Vacation" as Ruby Sue. Ellen and I touch on many topics including afterschool specials, the best scene in Christmas Vacation, the connection Ruby Sue has with Clark, Whether Cousin Eddie was a good father and so much more. Welcome, Ellen Latzen! #chirstmas #christmasvacation #clarkgriswold #christmas2025 #christmasmovies #chirstmas...
Send us a text Episode 586 "It: Welcome to Derry" Actor: Stephen Rider Stephen joins me to talk Hank Grogan, Auditioning for Mike Hanlon, the hate Hank Grogan receives, Pennywise the father in law, The Black Spot, Shawshank, Stephen King and so much more. Welcome, Stephen Rider #itwelcometoderry #it #welcometoderry #pennywise #hankgrogan #movie #stephenking #stephenkingbooks #podcast #thelosers #losers #pennywisetheclown #pennywisecosplay #pennywisethedancingclown #tbt #periwinkle #d...
Send us a text Episode 585 Kimberly Guerrero | "It: Welcome to Derry" | (Rose) Kimberly joins me to talk about her character "Rose", We also discuss "Second Hand Rose", How Rose is one of the only decent people in Derry, How amazing these child actors have been, what lies ahead, The instant classic episode: "The Black Spot" and so much more. Loved speaking with her she is a super talent. Welcome, Kimberly Guerrero! #it #welcometoderry #derry #pennywise #pennywisetheclown #pennywise...
Send us a text Episode 584 "Train Dreams" and "Sinners" Actor: Nathaniel Arcand Nathaniel joins me to talk about his absolutely wonderful performance in "Train Dreams". We talk about why his character "Ignatius Jack" is a bright light in a film filled with sorrow. We talk about Jack's kindness, humanity. One of my most favorite characters of 2025. Welcome, Nathianel Arcand. #traindreams #traindream #joeledgerton #netflixseries #nativeamerican #actor #interview #sinners #michael...
Send us a text Episode 583 Dave Porter | Composer: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Composer Dave Porter stops by to talk composing the music for Breaking Bad, Pluribus and Better Call Saul. Welcome, Dave Porter. www.mmcpodcast.com #bettercallsaul #breakingbad #pluribus #vincegilligan #walterwhite #interview #bobodenkirk #moviemusic #moviescores #moviescore #heisenberg #gusfring #gustavofring #bryancranston #aaronpaul #music Reach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic! Instagra...
Send us a text "Hell or High Water, 3:10 to Yuma and Better Call Saul Ben Foster, Michael Mando and James Badge Dale. A very talented trio joins me to talk about their newest film, "King Ivory". Ben Foster (Hell or High Water, 3:10 to Yuma, Lone Survivor), Michael Mando (Better Call Saul, Spiderman; Brand New Day) and James Badge Dale (The Departed, World War: Z) We discuss Ben's powerful and moving performances, Michael Mando's terrific performance in Better Call Saul and the unique...
Send us a text Episode 582 Ben Leonberg Director: Good Boy Director Ben Leonberg (and Indy) drop by to talk about the most unique and original film this year, "Good Boy". "Good Boy" is about a man that moves into a new home that has supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities start to threaten him, his brave dog comes to the rescue. Make no mistake, this is a horror movie but it is also most certainly about the beauty of dogs and unmatched loyalty. Ben and I talk abo...
Send us a text Episode 581 "It: Welcome to Derry" Mark MacRae Mark joins me to talk his role in Episode 1 as the young father. Perhaps one of the most memorable opening scenes in recent memory, Mark talks about that scene, how long it took to shoot, whether his TV family is alive, if they are indeed human and so much more. Welcome, Mark MacRae! www.mmcpodcast.com #itwelcometoderry #horror #pennywise #stephenking #stephenkingbook...
Send us a text Episode 579 Miles Ekhardt | "It: Welcome to Derry (Matty Clements) Miles joins me to talk all things "It" and his character Matty Clements. Episode 1 of "It: Welcome to Derry" might be one of the best pilot of a show in recent memory. A huge part of that pilot's success was Mile's portrayal of Matty Clements. Miles and I talk Matty, It, Derry, Pennywise, the amount of emotional pain Matty seems to be fighting, adults that cannot be trusted, Is Matty alive? Is Matty Pen...
Send us a text Episode 578 Jack and Matilda Legault | "It: Welcome to Derry" | (Phil and Susie Malkin) Real life Brother and Sister Jack and Matilda join me to talk about their roles on screen as brother and sister Phil and Susie Malkin. We talk about so much including their roles, who is worse Marge or Pennywise, working with each other on screen and that horrifying last scene in Episode 1. Welcome the very cool, Jack and Matilda Legault. #itwelcometoderry #it #pennywis...
Send us a text Episode 577 "It: Welcome to Derry" Actor: Mikkal Karim- Fidler Mikkal joins me to talk about his unbelievably memorable role as "Teddy Uris" We talk about the generational pain the Uris family has endured at the expense of Pennywise and "It". We break down that unforgettable and horrifying Lamp scene. We also discuss that theater scene in which is one of the most memorable scenes in a show-EVER. This was a fun interview. I really enjoyed speaking with Mikkal. Wel...
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