The Brain Wrap

On this episode of The Brain Wrap, Sammi got the chance to speak to Midge Costin, the director of Making Waves. The film plays at Midtown Cinema on Monday, January 20th at 7:30pm. Get your tickets here. FEATURED LINKS Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound Midtown Cinema Zach Spellman THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY 

On this episode, we sat down with Stephen McCoy and Kevin Ronca of the film, Nightcrawlers. Also, we got the chance to speak with Marianna Horowitz of PRO•A regarding some of the content of the film. Nightcrawlers will play at Midtown Cinema Sunday, August 25th at 7:00PM. Get tickets here. FEATURED LINKS Nightcrawlers Moviate PRO•A Get Help Now Midtown Cinema Zach Spellman THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY 

 On this episode of The Brain Wrap, Sammi got the chance to speak to Alex Holmes, the director of Maiden. The film starts at Midtown Cinema August 16th. Get tickets here. FEATURED LINKS Maiden Midtown Cinema Zach Spellman THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

On this episode of The Brain Wrap, Mary, Matt, Zack, and Clark chat Midsommar (no spoilers) and The Dead Don't Die (many spoilers!). Unfortunately, The Dead Don't Die just left, but you can catch Midsommar at Midtown Cinema. Tickets here. This podcast was recorded on July 4th, 2019. FEATURED LINKS Midsommar The Dead Don't Die Midtown Cinema Zach Spellman THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

On this episode of The Brain Wrap, Mary and Clark got the chance to speak to Douglas Burke, the creator of Surfer: Teen Confronts Fear! The film will play at Midtown Cinema June 23rd at 7:00 PM. Get your tickets here. This podcast was recorded on June 20th, 2019. FEATURED LINKS Surfer: Teen Confronts Fear Moviate Midtown Cinema Zach Spellman THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

On this episode of The Brain Wrap, Sammi got the chance to speak to Donal Mosher and Michael Palmieri, directors of The Gospel of Eureka. The Gospel of Eureka plays at Midtown Cinema June 12th at 7:00 PM. Get your tickets here. This podcast was recorded on June 6th, 2019. FEATURED LINKS The Gospel of Eureka Midtown Cinema Zach Spellman THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

On this episode of The Brain Wrap, we chatted with Wild Nights with Emily director, Madeleine Olnek. Wild Nights with Emily starts May 17th at Midtown Cinema! Get your tickets [here](https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3d%3d). This podcast was recorded on May 10th, 2019. FEATURED LINKS [Wild Nights with Emily](https://www.wildnightswithemily.com/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

On this episode of The Brain Wrap, we sat down with Julie Sherman and Ayelet Shanken, chairs of the Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival. The festival starts May 5th, and continues the 10th - 16th. Get your tickets [here](https://www.hbgjff.com/venuesticketing-2/). This podcast was recorded on April 6th, 2019. FEATURED LINKS [Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival](https://www.hbgjff.com/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Our guest this episode is director Gordon Quinn who talks about his classic film tour for Inquiring Nuns, with Sammi. This podcast was recorded on March 22nd, 2019. FEATURED LINKS [Inquiring Nuns](https://kartemquin.com/films/inquiring-nuns) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Our guest this episode is director Marshall Curry who talks about his Oscar-nominated film, A Night at the Garden, with Sammi. This podcast was recorded on March 6th, 2019. FEATURED LINKS [A Night at the Garden](https://anightatthegarden.com/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Midtown Cinema and Brain Wrap staff got on a call together from two sides of the country in order to discuss the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards. This podcast was recorded on January 22nd, 2019, shortly after the announcement of the nominees. Nick and Stuart were in attendance at Art House Convergence 2019 in Midway, Utah. FEATURED LINKS [91st Academy Awards](https://www.oscars.org/news/tag/91st-oscars) [Art House Convergence](http://www.arthouseconvergence.org/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas"" by ZACKY

Caitlin Copus and Janet Bixler from Untitled Harrisburg chat stories, locale, and magic. The 2019 Storytelling Grand Slam is January 17, 2019\. FEATURED LINKS [Untitled Harrisburg](https://untitledhbg.com/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Writer and actor Greg Sestero chats collaboration, fans, and about being on the road. Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 & 2 is available on Blu-ray January 22nd! This podcast was recorded on January 12th, 2019. FEATURED LINKS [Greg Sestero](https://twitter.com/gregsestero?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) [Best F(r)iends Vol. 1 & 2](https://www.amazon.com/Best-Iends-Vol-Blu-ray-Sestero/dp/6317592748) [The Disaster Artist](https://www.amazon.com/Disaster-Artist-Inside-Greatest-Movie/dp/1451661193) [The Room](http://theroommovie.com/) [Row House Cinema](http://rowhousecinema.com/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Midtown Cinema and Brain Wrap staff got together to chat about the movies they've liked and also not liked in celebration of a year of movie podcasting! This podcast was recorded on September 17th, 2018. FEATURED LINKS [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Director and producer Yony Leyser chats punk, sexuality, and about his film, Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution. This podcast was recorded on November 28th, 2018\. FEATURED LINKS [Yony Leyser](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3529539/) [Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution](https://www.facebook.com/Queercoremovie/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Comedian, playwright, actor and ex-gay survivor Peterson Toscano talks faith, identity, and the new film, Boy Erased. The film starts today at Midtown Cinema! [Tickets here](https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3d%3d). This podcast was recorded on November 20th, 2018. FEATURED LINKS [Peterson Toscano](https://petersontoscano.com/) [Boy Erased](http://www.focusfeatures.com/boy-erased) [Beyond Ex-Gay](https://beyondexgay.com/) [Transgender Day of Remembrance](https://tdor.info/) [Doin' Time In The Homo No Mo' Halfway House](https://www.amazon.com/Doin-Time-Homo-Halfway-House/dp/B00DUPU92G) [](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Festival director, writer, and radio host Tracie Hotchner chats pet love, community, and the importance of a theater experience. The festivals will be showing at Midtown Cinema this weekend! Tickets [here](https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3D%3D). FEATURED LINKS [NY Dog Film Fest](http://www.dogfilmfestival.com/) [NY Cat Film Fest](https://catfilmfestival.com/) [Radio Pet Lady Network](http://www.radiopetlady.com/) [Tracie's Books](https://www.amazon.com/Tracie-Hotchner/e/B001HMTK1U) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Vlogger and Harrisburg video entrepreneur Cody Wanner chats video platforms, daily deadlines, and even his sleep schedule! You can find Cody's vlog [here](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJm2QGyeAFH1jcmQY6o-ZQ). FEATURED LINKS [CAP Collective](https://www.capcollective.com/) [St@rtup Harrisburg](https://startuphbg.com/) [Peter McKinnon](https://www.youtube.com/user/petermckinnon24) [Casey Neistat](https://www.youtube.com/user/caseyneistat) [Power of Video Conference Belfast](https://www.powerofvideo.co.uk/) [Vidsummit 2018](https://vidsummit.com/) [#nosmallcreator on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/157368251774629/?fref=mentions&__xts__[0]=68.ARBFcUaQs_LnVnzzgsVFvNTkwzfsHcz_O8WMUPBk4JO8HHBCC3U5zpsikT1Q8o3taoiDZj2TttDuNQ8z52rtF7e_px7FpxM06td6twQIWafntMhn-_QRaGOxPDosXiVj6nUB933v5DV1&__tn__=K-R) [nosmallcreator merch](https://nosmallcreator.com/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Annie Marter of Nine Stories Productions talks industry, growing up in Harrisburg, and upcoming big productions. Leave No Trace is currently playing at Midtown Cinema! Showtimes can be found [here](https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3d%3d). Episode contains minor spoilers. FEATURED LINKS [Annie Marter](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1142038/) [Leave No Trace](https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/leavenotrace) [Nine Stories Productions](https://www.ninestoriesproductions.com/) [Topic Studios](https://www.topic.com/topic-studios) [First Look Media](https://firstlook.media/) [Bleecker Street](https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/) [Midtown Cinema](https://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY

Special guest Andrew Wehde of Eighth Grade talks Chicago's film scene, RED cameras, and working with Bo and Elsie. Eighth Grade starts today! Check showtimes and get your tickets at Midtown Cinema [here](https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/sessions/?siteToken=ejszoR7aA022mjIyUWrZqQ%3d%3d). FEATURED LINKS [Andrew Wehde](http://www.andrewwehde.com/) [Eighth Grade](https://a24films.com/films/eighth-grade) [A24](https://a24films.com/) [RED](http://www.red.com/) [Midtown Cinema](http://www.midtowncinema.com/) [Zach Spellman](https://zacky.bandcamp.com/) THE BRAIN WRAP Producers: Matt Miller and Clark Stefanic Host: Doug Weaver Theme Song: "no mas" by ZACKY