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The Dangerous Art of the DocumentaryMstyslav Chernov (2000 Meters to Adriivka | PBS)Oscar-winning director Mstyslav Chernov’s follow-up to “20 Days in Mariupol” is another masterful portrait of the war in Ukraine, titled “2000 Meters to Andriivka.” This film captures a Ukrainian platoon's mission: traverse a heavily fortified mile of forest to liberate a strategic village from Russian forces. Mstyslav shares with Tiller his experience capturing the harrowing search for humanity through the lens in a war zone (2:00), removing his bias as a Ukrainian so the film doesn’t feel like propaganda (13:00), crafting the score with his composer (20:00), editing the rhythm of battlefield scenes like a musical album (29:00), and how he remains centered while making...2025-08-0141 min $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastThe Thicket (2024) - with Director Elliott LesterAre you brave enough to venture into the harrowing world of The Thicket? Join us for an in-depth conversation with visionary director Elliott Lester, the man behind the mayhem! In this gripping episode, Andrew Patrick Nelson sits down with Lester to discuss the making of what many consider the best theatrical Western of 2024. Currently topping the movie rental charts on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, YouTube, Apple TV+, Tubi, and more, The Thicket is a bold and brutal winter Western that's perfect for fans of cinematic intensity. 2025-07-291h 12

First Time GoNathaniel LezraHappy 2nd anniversary to the pod, and I can’t think of a more vital filmmaker for our time and for this episode than Nathaniel Lezra. His film ROADS OF FIRE (2025), winner of the Best Feature Documentary at the 2025 ‪@officialSBIFF‬ interweaves the lives of a human smuggler navigating the treacherous Darién Gap (the only land bridge between North and South America), an asylum seeker rebuilding her life in New York City, and volunteers working on the frontlines of a growing humanitarian emergency.It found distribution from ‪@NewMountainFilms‬ with a theatrical release in September 2025, with event screenings in markets...2025-07-0431 min $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastThe Westerns of Clint Eastwood - with 'Clint' Biographer Shawn LevyA towering figure in the history of the Western, Clint Eastwood redefined the image of the lone hero with his portrayal of the flint-eyed, morally ambiguous gunslinger in Sergio Leone's influential “Dollars Trilogy.” Later, as a director, he fused the stylized detachment of the Italian subgenre with the classic structure of the Hollywood Western — and created a series of unforgettable films that deconstructed the myths of the Old West and earned critical acclaim, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. On this very special episode, bestselling author Shawn Levy joins us to discuss his brand new biography, Clint: The Man an...2025-07-011h 58 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastThe Searchers (1956) - with Author Glenn FrankelYou asked for it, so we’ve delivered! Since the launch of this podcast, John Ford’s masterpiece The Searchers has been our most frequently requested film by far. In this highly anticipated episode, we have a fascinating conversation about it that you won’t want to miss. Joining us to discuss Ford’s influential Western is author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Frankel, whose bestselling book The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend belongs on the shelf of every serious Western movie fan. So saddle up and hit the trail with us as we explore one of the grea...2025-02-141h 19

Troglodyte Horror and Cult Film ReviewGodzilla Raids Again (1955)First episode of the new year, and we start off with returning guest host, Rudy. He comes to the studio to discuss our favorite monster of cinema, Godzilla. We talk about the second film to feature Godzilla in Godzilla Raids Again. For this episode I got receipts because we try to defend this from the critics who had not been kind to this film. Variety Mar 28, 2024 10:44am PT https://variety.com/lists/godzilla-movies-ranked/all-monsters-attack-1969/ All Godzilla Movies Ranked By Matthew Chernov This list didn't include the NetFlix Animated Movies 2025-01-1346 min

MUSIC OF BOND“Spooky Bond - Happy Halloween” w/Matthew ChernovPodcasting legend and entertainment writer of Variety and Netflix extraordinaire Matthew Chernov joins the show to share his favorite "Spooky Bond" tracks just in time for Halloween. From Bond to Blacula...this episode has all the tricks and all the treats. 2024-10-272h 29 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastRide the High Country (1962) - with Author Robert NottOn this trailblazing episode, reporter and historian Robert Nott drops by to discuss Sam Peckinpah's Ride the High Country. Robert is the author of several acclaimed books on Western film history, including The Films of Randolph Scott, Last of the Cowboy Heroes, The Films of Budd Boetticher, and Goin' Crazy with Sam Peckinpah and All Our Friends. His latest book is titled Ride the High Country, and it's the first book to focus exclusively on Peckinpah's poignant 1962 classic. Robert Nott's book, Ride the High Country, is published by the University of New Mexico Press, and is part o...2024-10-091h 01 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024)On this super-size episode, Matt and Andrew discuss the biggest Western movie event in recent memory. Is Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 a bold and breathtaking vision of the Old West or a television miniseries masquerading as a feature film? Our hosts debate the issue, covering everything from key scenes and performances to John Debney’s score to the critical and commercial reaction to the movie. And in a special bonus segment at the end of the episode, returning guest Travis Eller drops by to share his thoughts on the film’s impressive Western hats. He...2024-08-161h 57 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastWestern Movie Books – with Authors Henry C. Parke and Cory EverettRead any good Western movie books lately? On this page-turning episode, we’re highlighting some of our favorite books about the Western genre. From biographies and coffee table books to scholarly studies and acclaimed film guides, you’ll find plenty of reading recommendations here that will deepen your love of Westerns. And joining us to talk about their own recent Western film books are two authors you’ll definitely enjoying meeting. First, Andrew interviews Henry C. Parke about his new book The Greatest Westerns Ever Made and the People Who Made Them. After that, Matthew chats with Cory Everett about...2024-03-181h 19

PVD HorrorAn Attempt at a Found Footage Discussion featuring the return of Matthew ChernovSend us a textScreenwriter, journalist, and friend of the crew Matthew Chernov returns back to squash some serious beef he found himself in recently about what constitutes a found footage film. Before we delve into this debate we cover some of our upcoming events and recent films we caught, discussing films such as Smile, They/Them, and more. Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagram, X, TikTok, FacebookWatch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pvdhorrorSpecial thanks to John Brennan for the intro and outro music. Be s...2022-09-211h 08 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastAnimated Westerns - with 'Fievel Goes West' Director Phil NibbelinkOn this supersized episode, we’re discussing animated Westerns! From the charming 1956 Disney short A Cowboy Needs a Horse to the dazzling 2011 Oscar-winner Rango, you'll hear about many of the most beloved animated Westerns of all time. And joining us to talk about his own amazing contribution to the genre is acclaimed animator and director Phil Nibbelink, whose 1991 classic An American Tail: Fievel Goes West remains one of the most popular movies of its kind. It’s an "animated" conversation you won’t want to miss!2022-07-251h 29 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastBONUS EPISODE! The Pioneertown International Film FestivalLater this month, the Pioneertown International Film Festival makes its debut in California’s High Desert region, kicking off three days of classic Westerns, world premieres, documentaries, shorts, concerts and live workshops. On this special bonus episode, we chat with Julian Pinder, the co-founder of the festival, and Todd Luoto, the festival’s head programmer, to find out more about the exciting Western-themed events they’re planning!For tickets to the festival, or for info about the screening schedule, visit their website. This special bonus episode is brought to you in part by Outlaw Soaps. Visit t...2022-05-1241 min $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastHigh Noon (1952) – with Film Historian Austin FisherThis year marks the 70th anniversary of High Noon. To celebrate that auspicious occasion, we’ve invited award-winning author, professor and cultural historian Austin Fisher on the show to talk about the film’s reputation as the quintessential Cold War-era Western. Is High Noon really an allegory for the Hollywood blacklist and the anti-communist investigations of the 1940s and ‘50s? Or has that popular reading been overstated to a large degree? We discuss that topic, and much more, on this provocative new episode.Also, stay tuned until the very end of the show for a lively chat with t...2022-05-061h 14 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastHeaven's Gate (1980) - with 'Cimino' Biographer Charles EltonMore than 40 years after its initial release, Michael Cimino's ambitious Western epic Heaven's Gate remains one of the most divisive films of all time. Some still see it as a colossal failure in every way, while others (like our very own Matthew Chernov) regard it as an astonishing work of art. On this special episode, we speak with author Charles Elton about his new book Cimino: The Deer Hunter, Heaven's Gate, and the Price of a Vision. Join us for a revealing interview about the controversial Oscar-winning director whose full life story has been shrouded in mystery... until now.2022-04-071h 04 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastRevenge Westerns - with Novelist Tony HealeyIf it's true that revenge is a dish best served cold, then this episode of How the West Was Cast is damn near frozen! Join us as we welcome author Tony Healey for a look at some of our favorite revenge-themed Westerns. You'll hear about films like Valdez is Coming, Hannie Caulder, Open Range, and many more. We also discuss Tony's recent novels in the popular Ralph Compton Western series. So put on your headphones and prepare for retribution! For further study on the subject of this episode, here are links to three books that Andrew Patrick...2022-01-121h 04

PVD HorrorScreenwriter Matthew Chernov Interview (Shark Swarm, Hard Ride to Hell)Send us a textOn this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with screenwriter and journalist Matthew Chernov. Matthew is yet another Rhode Island native who is an absolute horror fanatic. We were able to talk to him about his some of his local horror roots as well as his experience as a screenwriter and what it's been like to see his works adapted to film. As a journalist, Matthew has written a number of horror-based top-10 lists which was fun to delve into, even though PVD Horror was not part of his top horror podcasts...2021-12-041h 08

True Stories Of TinseltownI Talk To Fabulous Christina Lane, We talk A Bit About Her Book Phantom Lady, And I AskChristina One Of The Most Tough Questions About Noirvember and Betty Shaefer..Christina was such a great guest. I wanted to ask her a few more questions about her book Phantom Lady:Hollywood Producer..The Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock. Its a wonderful book and lots of juicy tidbits. Christina was a good sport, we talked some good girls of Noir, first up Ella Raines, next Betty Shaefer. The million dollar question I asked Christina was did she think Betty would go back to the sweet and actually non stiff, just the facts ma'am, Artie Greene. See what her answer is. We talked before we started and chose a couple e...2021-11-2758 min $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastMen of the West: Ford, Wayne, Leone, EastwoodIf there's a quaternity of artists whose work in the Western genre continues to attract legions of fans and inspire generations of filmmakers, it's most certainly John Ford, John Wayne, Sergio Leone, and Clint Eastwood. On this episode, co-host Andrew Patrick Nelson discusses the profound impact these four giants had on the genre, and reveals that many of the popular notions we have about them may not paint the full picture. It's a fascinating lecture that was originally delivered at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in November of 2017, and has been revised and rerecorded for this episode.2021-10-2852 min $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastThe Hateful Eight (2015) - with Costume Designer Courtney HoffmanJoin us for a frank and funny conversation with filmmaker Courtney Hoffman, who discusses the dazzling costumes she designed for Jared Moshe's DEAD MAN'S BURDEN and Quentin Tarantino's THE HATEFUL EIGHT. We also talk about THE GOOD TIME GIRLS, an acclaimed short Western starring Laura Dern and Garret Dillahunt that Courtney both wrote and directed. It's a lively interview with one of the genre's brightest new stars.THE GOOD TIME GIRLS is currently available to watch on YouTube and at Courtney's website - courtneyhoffmandirects.com.2021-08-251h 04 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastCowboys & Indians Magazine: The 100 Best Westerns Ever Made - with Film Critic Joe LeydonJoin us for a conversation with esteemed film critic Joe Leydon about the new "100 Greatest Western Movies" list he compiled for Cowboys & Indians Magazine. During the episode, Joe reveals why certain films ranked high, while others - like "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," for example - don't appear at all. It's a lively discussion with one of the foremost authorities on the Western film genre. 2021-07-161h 09 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastThe Comedy Western Roundup!On this side-splitting episode, co-hosts Andrew Patrick Nelson and Matthew Chernov look at six comedy Westerns made between 1925 and 1998. From a silent classic about the friendship between a man and a cow to the final film of a Saturday Night Live legend, this rollicking roundup of titles is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. It's the only podcast you'll ever hear that spends as much time talking about drag queen Divine as it does discussing John Wayne. 2021-06-141h 04

James Bond Radio: 007 News, Reviews & Interviews!#207: Oliver Buckton on Ian Fleming - The World Is Not EnoughThis week we have some Ian Fleming action in store for you, courtesy of our LA correspondent Matthew Chernov. A major new Fleming biography titled The World is Not Enough has just been published in hardcover by Rowman & Littlefield, and Matt conducted an exclusive interview with the book’s author, Oliver Buckton. Join us for an in-depth and fast moving discussion that covers Fleming’s greatest strengths as a writer, his relationship to the women in his life, popular misconceptions about him, the portrayal of race and racial issues in his Bond novels, the history of the Ve...2021-06-111h 10

James Bond Radio – James Bond Radio | The Podcast For 007 FansOliver Buckton on Ian Fleming: The World Is Not Enough | Podcast #207 This week we have some Ian Fleming action in store for you, courtesy of our LA correspondent Matthew Chernov. A major new Fleming biography titled The World is Not Enough has just been published in hardcover by Rowman & Littlefield, and Matt conducted an exclusive interview with the book’s author, Oliver Buckton.Join us for an in-depth and fast moving discussion that covers Fleming’s greatest strengths as a writer, his relationship to the women in his life, popular misconceptions about him, the portrayal of race and racial issues in his Bond novels, the history of the Vesper ma...2021-06-1100 min

James Bond Radio | The Podcast For 007 FansOliver Buckton on Ian Fleming: The World Is Not Enough | Podcast #207 This week we have some Ian Fleming action in store for you, courtesy of our LA correspondent Matthew Chernov. A major new Fleming biography titled The World is Not Enough has just been published in hardcover by Rowman & Littlefield, and Matt conducted an exclusive interview with the book’s author, Oliver Buckton.Join us for an in-depth and fast moving discussion that covers Fleming’s greatest strengths as a writer, his relationship to the women in his life, popular misconceptions about him, the portrayal of race and racial issues in his Bond novels, the history of the Vesper ma...2021-06-1100 min $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastThe Ballad of Little Jo (1993) - with Filmmaker Maggie GreenwaldJoin us for an interview with award-winning writer-director Maggie Greenwald, whose superb movie "The Ballad of Little Jo" is one of the best Westerns of the '90s. We discuss Maggie's love of the genre, her early work as an indie filmmaker, and we get the inside story about the making of her acclaimed Western. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!2021-04-121h 10 $How the West Was \'Cast$ How the West Was 'CastJesse James On ScreenFilm historian Andrew Patrick Nelson provides an illuminating look at the cinematic representation of Jesse James by examining six of the most successful and best-known Westerns about the legendary outlaw. From Henry King's 1939 classic "Jesse James" to Andrew Dominik's Oscar-nominated drama "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" from 2007, Nelson reveals the complex role that media played in shaping James' public persona.2021-03-2747 min

James Bond Radio: 007 News, Reviews & Interviews!#171: Robert Davi Talks Licence To Kill, 007, Frank Sinatra & More!James Bond Radio is back with one of the most memorable Bond villains ever. That’s right, we're talking Licence To Kill with Robert Davi. We hear him go deep on his time preparing for the role of Franz Sanchez. We hear about his nights on the town with Timothy Dalton, how Frank Sinatra himself put in a good word for him with Cubby, and much more. Don't miss this week's episode of James Bond Radio. Robert regularly tours with his tribute to the songs of Frank Sinatra and the American Songbook. Dates ar...2019-12-201h 19

Scott Geiter InterviewsMatthew Chernov , David Rosiak David Rosiak was born on September 28, 1974 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA as David Edward Rosiak. He is a writer and actor, known for The Storm (2009), Thirsty (2009) and Leftovers (2014). See full bio » Matthew Chernov is a writer and actor, known for The Storm (2009), Shark Swarm (2008) and Hard Ride to Hell (2010). See full bio » --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-geiter/support 2019-03-2641 min

The Music of Bond – James Bond Radio | The Podcast For 007 FansThe Big JBR 5th Anniversary Extravaganza (Part 3) | The Music of Bond #019To celebrate the third instalment of this year’s anniversary episodes, John Williams is joined by 3 intrepid listeners to talk the music of Bond. We’re joined by – Andrew Cook (Sheffield, UK), Matthew Chernov (Los Angeles, USA) and Paul Jamieson (Melbourne, Australia). Note: The Music of Bond series is audio only and will not be available on Youtube. Listen Below… iTunes: http://toms70.sg-host.com/itunes Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jamesbondradio Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesbondradio [two_column_block style=”1″] [content1] [button_1 text=”Download Audio” text_size=”20″ text_colo...2019-02-2200 min

The Music of Bond – James Bond Radio | The Podcast For 007 FansThe Big JBR 5th Anniversary Extravaganza (Part 3) | The Music of Bond #019To celebrate the third instalment of this year’s anniversary episodes, John Williams is joined by 3 intrepid listeners to talk the music of Bond. We’re joined by – Andrew Cook (Sheffield, UK), Matthew Chernov (Los Angeles, USA) and Paul Jamieson (Melbourne, Australia). Note: The Music of Bond series is audio only and will not be […] The post The Big JBR 5th Anniversary Extravaganza (Part 3) | The Music of Bond #019 appeared first on James Bond Radio | 007 Podcast Featuring News, Reviews & Interviews.2019-02-2200 min

James Bond Radio: 007 News, Reviews & Interviews!#158: The Big JBR 5th Anniversary Extravaganza (Part 3) | The Music Of Bond #019To celebrate the third instalment of this year's anniversary episodes, John Williams is joined by 3 intrepid listeners to talk the music of Bond. We're joined by - Andrew Cook (Sheffield, UK), Matthew Chernov (Los Angeles, USA) and Paul Jamieson (Melbourne, Australia).2019-02-222h 16

James Bond Radio: 007 News, Reviews & Interviews!#109: Gloria Hendry Interview + Mi6 Mailbag #4Big shout out to JBR roving reporter Matthew Chernov this week for bagging a brief on-the-spot interview with the one and only Gloria Hendry aka Rosie Carver! We'll hear all about her recent jazz tribute to the music of Bond and a whole lot more. Also we finally get around the the 4th instalment of our Mi6 Mailbag series where you the listener pose your questions to the JBR crew. We've got some doozies for you this week, so be sure to tune in to episode #109 of James Bond Radio.2016-10-282h 07

Gruesome Hertzogg Podcast InterviewsWriter's Matthew Chernov / David RosiakMatthew Chernov is a writer and actor, known for Shark Swarm (2008), Hard Ride to Hell(2010) and Ring of Death (2008). See full bio Â»David Rosiak was born on September 28, 1974 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA as David Edward Rosiak. He is a writer and actor, known for Thirsty (2009), Shark Swarm (2008) and Hard Ride to Hell (2010). See full bio Â»2016-01-3141 min

Avenue RedAvenue Red Podcast #030 - KammertonIt's New Year's Eve 2014 and we have just managed to get to our 30th episode thanks to the handy-work of Kammerton (real name Stepan Chernov), a diverse musical talent who hails from the Russian city of Ulyanovsk, located on the Volga River 900 kilometres east of Moscow. Now living in Moscow, Stepan is an accomplished pianist, kapellmeister (chapel master/director of a choir), electronic music producer, DJ, sound engineer, sound designer for films & cartoons and he also runs the video podcast www.friendly-vibes.com, which is as he puts it: "for all lovers of warm groove and high spirits". Stepan has...2014-12-311h 45