Monday Morning Critic Podcast
My name is Darek Thomas and I am the host of Monday Morning Critic Podcast. My podcast is a labor of love created out of my passion for my guests, their work and a variety of shows, movies and people that have changed my life. Welcome to Monday Morning Critic.www.mmcpodcast.com
Episodes
505 episodes since 2021
Episode 478 | "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot" | Actor: Nika King.
Episode 478"The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot"Actor: Nika King.King’s talents as a comedian and actor are versatile and dynamic. She is best known for her comedic abilities but in her new breakout role playing Leslie, ...
September 11, 2024
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Episode 477 | "BloodRayne", "Rampage" and "First Shift" | Director: Uwe Boll
Episode 477Director: Uwe Boll.Uwe Boll is a polarizing figure when it comes to filmmaking. Some fans find his work enjoyable, others believe the opposite. One thing is for sure, he is passionate about making movies.As ...
September 03, 2024
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23:42
Episode 476 |"1408", "Escape Plan" and "Slingshot" | Director: Mikael Håfström
Episode 476"1408", "Escape Plan" and "Slingshot" Director: Mikael HåfströmJan Mikael Hafstrom is a Swedish filmmaker and screenwriter. He is widely recognized for making the 2003 film Evil, which earned a nomination for the...
August 28, 2024
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18:46
Episode 475 | "Cobra Kai" | Actor: Aedin Mincks (Mitch)
Episode 475"Cobra Kai"Actor: Aedin Mincks (Mitch)Aedin joins the podcast for a second time to talk Cobra Kai, Mitch's heel turn and redemption, what he will miss most about Cobra Kai. We also talk about his experiences with Ralp...
August 26, 2024
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39:58
Episode 474 | "Cobra Kai" | Actor: Dallas Young (Kenny) |
Episode 474."Cobra Kai"Actor: Dallas Young.Dallas joins me for a second time to talk all things "Cobra Kai" and Kenny. We break down how Kenny was done dirty in the first part of Season 6 by many people (including t...
August 22, 2024
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39:33
Episode 473 | "Cobra Kai" | Actor: Brandon H. Lee (Kwon).
Episode 473."Cobra Kai"Actor: Brandon H. LeeThe best part of Season 6 has been the emergence of "Kwon" who is sure to have a profound impact the rest of the way in Parts II and III of Cobra Kai.Kwon is portrayed by the v...
July 30, 2024
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Episode 472 | "Stranger Things and Orange is The New Black" | Actor: Catherine Curtin.
Episode 472Stranger Things and Orange is The New BlackActor: Catherine Curtin.Catherine Curtin is best known for her role as Claudia Henderson in Stranger Things and correctional officer Wanda Bell in the Netflix comedy-drama se...
July 22, 2024
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Episode 471 | "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", "Mindhunter" and "Justified" | Actor | Damon Herriman.
Episode 471ActorDamon Herriman.Damon Herriman is supremely talented actor known for his iconic portrayals of Charles Manson in both "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "Mindhunter". He is also known for his Portrayal of "Dewey" ...
July 16, 2024
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Episode 470 |"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "The Astronaut Farmer" | Cinematographer | M. David Mullen.
Episode 470Cinematographer.M. David Mullen.Three time Emmy winning Cinematographer David Mullen stops by @mondaymorningcritic to talk about his career, projects and hi...
July 06, 2024
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Episode 469 | "Sugar" | Cinematographer: Richard Rutkowski.
Episode 469"Sugar"Cinematographer: Richard Rutkowski.An active cinematographer whose work encompasses indie features, documentary, commercials, and major streaming productions, Richard is based in New York and also works ext...
June 20, 2024
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35:47
Episode 468 | "A Tribe Called Quest" | Ali Shaheed Muhammad.
Episode 468."A Tribe Called Quest"Ali Shaheed Muhammad.DJ/Producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad is a hip-hop icon. As one-third of legendary hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, his influence and impact on the musical landscape is still ...
June 13, 2024
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Episode 467 | "Sweet Tooth" | Christian Convery and Nonso Anozie.
Episode 467"Sweet Tooth"Actors: Christian Convery and Nonso Anozie.Christian Convery (Gus) joins me for a second time and Nonso Anozie also (Thomas) joins me to talk about the third and final Season of Sweet Tooth. They talk abo...
June 05, 2024
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Episode 466 | "Billy the Kid" | Actor: Tom Blyth.
Episode 466."Billy the Kid" Actor: Tom Blyth.In a recent interview, I had the chance to speak to the very talented Tom Blyth.Tom and I talk "Billy the Kid", Tom and Billy both having UK roots, Billy the Kid is much deepe...
May 23, 2024
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Episode 465 | "Mindhunter" | Composer: Jason Hill.
Episode 465. "Mindhunter" Composer: Jason Hill. Jason Hill is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for himself as an award-winning film composer, platinum-selling recording artist, record producer and mixer...
May 20, 2024
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Episode 464 | "Land of Bad" | Composer: Brandon Roberts.
Episode 464"Land of Bad" | "Thanksgiving" | Composer: Brandon Roberts.Composer Brandon Roberts joins me to talk about his work, (Thanksgiving, Land of Bad) Thomas Newman, composing music, John Williams, Awards and so much more.<...
May 08, 2024
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Episode 463 | "You Can't Run Forever" | Actor: Isabelle Anaya.
Episode 463."You Can't Run Forever"Actor: Isabelle Anaya.Isabelle Anaya stops by to talk her newest movie "You Can't Run Forever." She stars along side Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons. Isabelle plays Miranda....
April 29, 2024
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Episode 462 |"Heat", "The Last of the Mohicans" | Cinematographer: Dante Spinotti.
Episode 462"Heat" | "The Last of the Mohicans" | "Manhunter" Cinematographer: Dante Spinotti.Dante Spinotti was born in Tolmezzo, Udine, in the northeastern Italian Region of Friuli. He began his career at RAI (Italian TV), befo...
April 22, 2024
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Episode 461 | "Joker", "The Dark Knight Rises", "The Long Game" | Actor: Brett Cullen.
Episode 461."Joker" | "The Dark Knight Rises" | "The Long Game" Actor: Brett Cullen.You can currently find Brett Cullen in "The Long Game". In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game...
April 15, 2024
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Episode 460 | "Warrior" | Actor: Chelsea Muirhead.
Episode 460."Warrior"Actor: Chelsea Muirhead.Chelsea Muir portrays Yan Mi in the Max Original "Warrior". Chelsea was so much fun to speak with. She's refreshingly honest, funny, kind and a wonderful actor to boot.
April 11, 2024
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Episode 459 | The Gentleman, Wrath of Man, The Covenant | Composer: Chris Benstead
Episode 459. The Gentleman, The Covenant and Wrath of Man. Composer: Chris Benstead. Chris Benstead and Guy Ritchie have made one hell of a team the last few years. Academy and BAFTA award winner Chris Benstead, is a British com...
April 05, 2024
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Episode 458 | "PIG", "Splash", "Turner & Hootch" | Actor: David Knell.
Episode 458. "PIG" Actor: David Knell. David can be seen as Chef Derek Finway in "Pig," opposite Nicolas Cage, answering the question, "Who has my pig?" Best known for his roles as a goofy, callow youth in films like S...
March 30, 2024
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Episode 457 | "American Rust"| Dan Futterman and Adam Rapp.
Episode 457"American Rust"Showrunners: Dan Futterman and Adam Rapp.Dan Futterman is a two time Academy Award nominated writer. Having been nominated in 2006 for #capote and ag...
March 26, 2024
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Episode 456 | Actors: Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney | "Dumb and Dumber", "The Newsroom", "The Iron Claw and "American Rust"
Episode 456.Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney."American Rust"Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney stop by to talk about the gritty, intense world of "American Rust" (Prime Video).I think Maura Tierney offered me a job as a writer...
March 21, 2024
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Episode 455 | "Toy Story 3"| Actor: Emily Ricks (Bonnie).
Episode 455.Toy Story 3Actor: Emily Ricks.Emily and I talk about the impact of Toy Story 3, Playing Bonnie, Why Toy Story 3 hits hard and so much more.Get ready to dive into the magical world of Disney with actress Emily...
March 20, 2024
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(Episode 454) "5lbs of Pressure" Director: Phil Allocco.
Episode 454."5lbs of Pressure"Director: Phil Allocco.Filmmaker Phil Allocco is a feature film and commercial writer/director. His work has garnered over 60 awards and nominations. He was one of the short-listed directors picked ...
March 15, 2024
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