The Movies That Made Me
Filmmakers and entertainers discuss the movies that inspired them. Hosted by Oscar nominated screenwriter and TFH Guru Josh Olson and fearless leader himself, director Joe Dante. The Movies That Made Me is recorded live in Hollywood and engineered by film composer Don Barrett.SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions.spectrevisionradio.comlinktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial#filmmaking #film #movies #cinema #behindthescenes #interview #filmhistory #hollywood #directing #writing #screenwriting #producing #editing #sounddesign #filmscores #music #indiefilm #cultcinema #arthouse #midnightmovies #horrorfilms #genrefilm #creativity #art #artists
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Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 17min
DEATH OF A UNICORN writer/director Alex Scharfman
Writer/Director Alex Scharfman discusses his favorite movies with a single location (or limited locations) and escalating crises — either about class or creatures with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 18min
GAZER co-writer/director Ryan J Sloan
Writer/director Ryan Sloan discusses a few of his favorite films where identity is under siege with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 44min
IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA actor Glenn Howerton
Actor Glenn Howerton discusses the movies that made him with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 36min
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS creator Jenny Lumet
Writer/Producer Jenny Lumet discusses a few of her favorite wildly inappropriate summer kids movies from the 70s with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2025 • 49min
ANOTHER SPECIAL PREVIEW: White Canon
Another special preview of THE WHITE CANON. Trevor Beaulieu & Josh Olson host different guests every week for deep dive discussions about movies that are universally beloved amongst mainstream white film audiences, and relatively unknown by black ones. Full Episode Available Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 2min
HEART EYES director Josh Ruben
Writer/Director/Actor Josh Ruben discusses a few of his favorite villainous henchmen with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2025 • 43min
SPECIAL PREVIEW: The White Canon
Trevor Beaulieu, a lawyer and host of Champagne Sharks, joins legendary screenwriter Dan Waters and comedian Wyatt Cenac for a fascinating discussion on cinematic representation. They dive into the nostalgia of 80s teen classics like John Hughes' films, reflecting on their cultural impact and problematic themes. The conversation critiques racial dynamics in film and explores evolving trends in character portrayal, revealing the complexities of adapting beloved stories for modern audiences.
Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 13min
DONNIE DARKO writer/director Richard Kelly
Richard Kelly, the visionary writer and director of 'Donnie Darko' and 'Southland Tales,' dives into a rich discussion about Robert Zemeckis' films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. They reflect on the deeply personal connections formed through cinema and the nostalgia of movie nights. Kelly shares insights from his early career, including breakthroughs in visual effects and the significance of films like 'Jurassic Park.' Additionally, they explore the struggles of unfinished projects and the creative process in unconventional spaces. A fascinating journey through film history!
Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 4min
INHERITANCE writer/director Neil Burger
Writer/Director Neil Burger discusses a few of his favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 18min
COMPANION writer/director Drew Hancock
Companion writer/director Drew Hancock discusses a few of his favorite films from his year working at a movie theater in 1999 with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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