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The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E54 - Choon TanIn the latest episode, I got to speak to Actor, Bodybuilder, Confidence Coach and all round good guy Choon Tan. Choon has appeared on Ninja Warrior UK, Little Britons and Artemis Fowl to name but 3.
As well as his varied career in entertainment, which includes 'nightlife' (listen to learn what that entails), we talked about bullying, overcoming our fears in order to succeed, and how the story Yes Man (a book and later Jim Carrey film) played into his life.
Enjoy!
2023-07-311h 03The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E53 - Sreedevi MinaIn this week's episode, I got to catch up with one of my oldest actor chums, Sreedevi Mina. Sreedevi is an American actress who worked in London for a brief period and it was here, on London's fringe theatre circuit that we met. As well as theatre, she's worked in mainstream tv such as CW's Walker series.
We talk about her career, her travels - that's seen her move from New Jersey to LA to London to Atlanta and back to LA - Covid, and everything in-between.
She's also the voice over during the intro to...
2023-07-241h 20The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E52 - Patrick LohIn the latest episode, we return to 'regular' (ish) programming with an interview with British Malaysian actor Patrick Loh. Patrick has worked in film and television for over 4 decades, from Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom (1984) to The Old Guard (2020) - which is where we met - to the recent Netflix adaptation of The Sandman (2022).
Patrick shares stories from his varied career and more.
Oh, and if you're interested in seeing his comedy series that he mentions towards the end of the episode, here's a link to Buckingham Allotments, made (safely!) during lockdown: https://www.you...
2023-07-171h 01The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E51 - Jessica OdellIn my final 'FanCast' episode (originally recorded in 2021), I spoke with old chum Jessica Odell. Jessica is a fan, cosplayer and has also dabbled working in front of as well as behind the camera on shows such as Game of Thrones and the short lived, Superman prequel Syfy series Krypton.
We recall how we first met (at the Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 'afterparty') and chat all things about her fandom and work. Oh, we also have a surprise visit from her puppy dog friend about half way through our chat.
Enjoy!
2023-07-101h 24The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E50 - Tin Tin SumAnother episode from the FanCast series, originally recorded in 2021, I (Rutvig) catch up with decades old chum Tin Tin Sum - not the Herge character! We chat about all things Star Wars and The Tin Man's fandom. I also divulges some 'behind the scenes secrets' and stories from the The Last Jedi wrap party amongst other things, in what is our longest episode EVER!
Oh, and the weird Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Carson Teva from The Mandalorian) intro? It's because Tin Tin looks like him. Pop over to our socials (https://www.instagram.com/screeningroomthe and https://www.face...
2023-07-033h 09The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E49 - Liam Ball of Star Wars PlacesThe second episode of the 'Fancast' series sees host Rutvig talking to Star Wars collector and Star Wars 'knowledge bin' Liam Ball, of starwarsplaces.com. Liam shares stories from his fandom, ranging from his amazing collection, and travelling to LA to watch The Phantom Menace in 1999, to his extremely insightful website Star Wars Places which looks at the filming locations from the franchise.
Enjoy!
2023-06-262h 01The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E48 - Rinaldo SomainiIn this, the first of a series of interviews with fan friends of Rutvig's - aptly yet not aptly - titled 'FanCast', host Rutvig speaks with long time friend, collaborator and all round good guy, Rinaldo Somaini from Switzerland.
Originally recorded in 2021, Rinaldo talks about his collection, his fandom and some of the many movie themes events he's hosted over the years across various cities and towns in Switzerland.
Listen to Rutvig and Rinaldo geek out as well as reminisce on some of their shared experiences.
Enjoy!
2023-06-191h 53The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E47 - Best of 2020 - A RetrospectiveIn this first episode of a series that was recorded back in early 2021, Rutvig goes through his best of list from 2020.
The episode also features an exclusive interview with a very special guest, so enjoy!
2023-06-121h 03The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E46 - Jamie Richards, Dustine West, Tim Rose & Tim DryA Tale of Two Tims! Rutvig's May convention appearances continue, this time in sunny Folkestone for a Star Wars event.
Rutvig spoke to fellow Topps artist (and 'booth buddy') Jamie Richards about his recent, exclusive Star Wars Celebration Topps cards, as well as convention scene newcomer, artist Dustine West. Dustine talks candidly about a life changing accident that lead him to become an artist.
And finally, Rutvig has a lovely conversation with Star Wars stalwart CFX performers Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar) and Tim Dry (J'Quille) from Return of the Jedi.
Enjoy!
2023-05-2940 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E45 - Simon Furman & Andrew WildmanHost Rutvig Vaid recently appeared as a guest artist at a small Transformers Convention called TFUKCon in Birmingham, England and the headline guests were Transformers comics legends Simon Furman (writer) and Andrew Wildman (artist). Rutvig got to speak to them about their work in comics, film and television. Listen as they talk about their varied careers and find out what advice they have for anyone considering going into the profession(s). Enjoy and have a great week ahead. Seriously. We mean it.
2023-05-2241 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E44 - Leilani ShiuIn this week's episode, host Rutvig Vaid has a chat with LA based CFX performer Leilani Shiu. Leilani talks all things Star Wars television, including her work on The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, and what it's been like working alongside some of the biggest directing talent working in television today.
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Thanks as always!
2023-05-1537 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E43 - Brian MuirIn this week's episode, host Rutvig speaks with legendary film sculptor Brian Muir. Brian's work has ranged from Star Wars, to Indiana Jones, to James Bond and then back to Star Wars!
They discuss Brian's varied career of 4 decades in the film industry and how he got his start in the business.
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Thanks as always!
2023-05-0835 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E42 - Jay FearIn this special episode (originally intended to be an episode of host Rutvig Vaid's upcoming Toy Review Channel My Toy Stuff) Rutvig talks to old convention pal and fellow Star Wars fan Jay Fear. Jay has been splashed across media this past week as he was granted his dying wish of meeting Hollywood A-Lister Ryan Reynolds at the recent Wrexham football game. Jay talks about his condition, the experience of meeting Reynolds and about his vintage Star Wars collection.
Some parts of this episode may be unsettling for some listeners, but we both hope that if anybody els...
2023-05-011h 02The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E41 - Doug Chiang Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 PanelThe Screening Room is finally back and we kick off this new season with a raw recording of Lucasfilm artist Doug Chiang's Saturday panel from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023. Chiang is an Academy Award winning artist who has worked extensively in film over the last few decades as a Concept Artist, Head of Design and now VP and Executive Creative Director of Lucasfilm.
2023-04-241h 03The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E40 - Elroy PowellIn this festive edition of The Screening Room, Rutvig talks with singer, songwriter, actor and producer Elroy 'Spoonface' Powell.
Elroy talks about his time as the voice behind the dance hit, Barry White cover "You See the Trouble With Me" with group Italian group Black Legend, as well as his acting career with roles in Star Wars The Force Awakens, Fighting With My Family and most recently, the Netflix Christmas hit, Jingle Jangle.
You can find more info on Powell's work, as well his voiceover agency at the below links:
www.spoo...
2020-12-241h 09The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E39 - Lucy HindIn this week's episode host Rutvig talks to entertainment industry choreographer and movement director Lucy Hind. Lucy has worked on a number of projects across her extensive career including the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics Games, theatre work from Broadway to the West End, and television projects like CBEEBIES Christmas shows, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with James Corden and Truth Seekers to name but a few.
Lucy gives a fascinating insight into the complexities of her work, particularly the Paralympic Opening Ceremony in 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watc...
2020-12-0742 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E38 - Remembering Dave ProwseLast weekend brought the sad news of the passing of a Star Wars legend: Dave Prowse. The British actor and weightlifting champion portrayed numerous characters during the 60s and 70s, but is perhaps best known for playing the iconic villain Darth Vader, as well as the children's safety advocate The Green Cross Code Man.
In this episode, Rutvig remembers his many encounters with Dave over the years and the impact Dave's work had on him as a child.
The book Dave talks about in the audio clip at the end of this episode is Play Sa...
2020-11-3033 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E37 - John HigginsJohn Higgins is a British comics artist renowned for his work on 2000AD, Watchmen and Batman: The Killing Joke. Rutvig discusses with Higgins his incredible decades long career in comics.
Whilst this interview was originally recorded mid 2018, it leads us into Rutvig's new From Page to Screen series, where he will examine books and their film counterparts in real time, starting next week with the animated film Batman: The Killing Joke. Make sure you have both your copy of the graphic novel and the film lined up and ready. And even if you don't, either way, it should...
2020-11-2355 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E36 - Matthew StirlingThis week, Rutvig chats with Hollywood stuntman, actor and magician Matthew Stirling. Matthew has worked on some of the biggest films to date, including the more recent Disney Star Wars films, and has also appeared on Britain's Got Talent.
Listen to Matt talk about his incredibly varied work in the industry.
You can view Matt's filmography here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1946831/
and here: http://www.stirlingstunts.co.uk
Enjoy.
2020-11-161h 03The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E35 - The Hero with a Thousand FacesIn this impromptu episode, Rutvig reacts (sort of) to the recent Kanye West appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, and West's comments about Star Wars and the Hero's Journey.
Amongst the various ramblings, Rutvig recounts some early fancy dress costumes, as well as reciting passages from Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces (with little understanding of much of it). He also tries to relate elements of the book, as best he can, to the beginning chapters of each Star Wars trilogy; Episode 4: A New Hope, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace and Episode 7: The Force Awakens.
N...
2020-11-0944 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E34 - Charan SinghIn this week's episode, Rutvig talks to long time theatre buddy and actor, Charan Singh. The two discuss how they first met in London (at Rutvig's first ever audition no less), their starts on stage and later, with Charan (now a resident of Singapore) speaking specifically about his evolution from stage to screen actor, to his directorial debut and more.
We apologise for the slightly poor audio on the guest's side. Technology! You gota love it!
Enjoy.
2020-11-0257 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E33 - Patricia TallmanIn our Halloween Special, host Rutvig Vaid talks to actress Patricia Tallman. With an incredible filmography under her belt both as man actress and stunt performer, Tallman is perhaps known to most fans for her work on the 90s Star Trek series' and films, and Babylon 5, as well as playing the updated version of Barbara in the 1990 Night of the Living Dead remake.
She also talks a little about her other ventures, such as her travel agency / events work B5events.com:
https://www.questretreats.com/pleasure-thresholds-order/
And her book: patreon.com/patriciatallman
You can follow...
2020-10-2652 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room Teaser 2The Screening Room returns next week with a host of new guests including Patricia Tallman, Charan Singh and Matthew Stirling to name but 3. And Rutvig will also be recording some special episodes titled From Page to Screen, starting with the Batman graphic novel, The Killing Joke where he will look at the source material and go through it in real time whilst watching the filmed version.
Enjoy!
2020-10-2201 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E32 - Jenn MoyeIn this week's episode, Rutvig chats to old college chum and film and TV graphic designer, Jenn Moye. Jenn talks about her career and how she evolved from her fine arts background, to working on some of the largest franchises in the world as a graphic designer. Some of her credits include The Walking Dead and the MCU films Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: End Game.
If you've ever wondered what's involved in being a graphic designer on large Hollywood blockbusters, this is the episode for you!
2020-08-101h 05The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E31 - Richard CunninghamHost Rutvig Vaid chats with British Actor Richard Cunningham, who talks about his start in acting (you may be surprised where Richard first starting performing) and overcoming his fears performing, through to his education at LAMDA, the beginnings of his professional career in Theatre, TV and film and of course, no conversation with Richard would be complete without some stories about his time on the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story which, you may be surprised to learn, was lengthier than it may seem.
An entertaining and insightful conversation with a delightful guest.
2020-08-0359 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Rom E30 - Sam Jeffries Robocop 2 Commentary TrackIn this weeks episode Rutvig Vaid is joined by filmmaker and returning guest, Sam Jeffries. The pair deliver a comedy I mean, commentary track for the erm, critically acclaimed, underrated classic, Robocop 2!
They chat all things Robocop (and how good the *original is), Sam's love of Uwe Boll, and the colour of Robocop's helmet amongst other things. All whilst sipping on a sweet, sweet **Budweiser.
Enjoy.
*For the record, we love Robocop 2 too! But not Robocop 3. That film was not good.
**The Screening Room is not spons...
2020-07-272h 03The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E29 - Nicholas DiakIn this week's episode, host Rutvig Vaid is joined by illustrator, cartoonist and all round artist, Nicholas Diak AKA Lumberjack Nick. Nick is best known for his Star Wars illustrations - which can be found across his many online platforms - but is also the person responsible for The Screening Room illustrations.
We talk about his career, his past projects and his thoughts on the hit animated series Star Wars The Clone Wars.
Enjoy.
2020-06-2949 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E28 - Ross SambridgeIn this week's episode, Rutvig talks to actor and super tall person (7'1"!) Ross Sambridge.
Ross performed as one of the Snoke body doubles from the film Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as well as playing a Wookiee slave in the spin off film, Solo: A Star Wars Story.
The original interview was conducted in November 2018, so the discussion doesn't touch on anything learned in The Rise of Skywalker. But we do talk about the process and learn some things about how that incredible CG character was brought to life on screen.
The art...
2020-06-2232 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E27 - Joe CorroneyThis week's episode sees host Rutvig Vaid talking with artist Joe Corroney, who's widely know for his work on the Star Wars license, as well as Star Trek and Doctor Who among others.
They discuss Corroney's career, his work with Lucasfilm and and on the Star Wars franchise, as well as some chat about the DCEU and the supposed JJ Abrams cut of The Rise of Skywalker.
Enjoy!
2020-06-081h 09The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E26 - London Super Comic Con 2017In this long time coming episode, host Rutvig introduces a series of interviews recorded (by Rutvig and Patrick O' Leary) back in 2017 at London Super Comic Con with comics artists and writers.
They speak to comics creators Guillermo Ortego, returning guest (even though technically, this was his first time on The Screening Room) James Lundy, and visiting Greek creators Nikos Koutsis, Stefanos Papadatos and Tony Tzanoukakis. And finally, we speak with none other than the legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis himself.
The subject matters discussed, show the age of the recordings but hopefully they prove to be in...
2020-06-011h 03The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E25 - Keith De’WinterIn this week's episode, Rutvig catches up with actor Keith De'Winter. They reminisce about the Star Wars Episode 8 The Last Jedi (aka Space Bear) wrap party as well as talk about Keith's varied acting career, where Keith recalls landing the job on The Force Awakens and his first day going in for fittings.
2020-05-251h 42The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E24 - Irrfan Khan TributeIn this special episode, host Rutvig vaid pays tribute to the late actor Irrfan Khan. He talks about Khan's work in The Darjeeling Limited, The Amazing Spider-Man, Jurassic World and The Life of Pi.
The quotes in this episode are referenced from Facebook, Twitter and this Guardian article:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/apr/29/bollywood-star-irrfan-khan-dies-aged-53
2020-05-1925 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E23 - Star Wars Topps Artists: Episode 2Welcome to Star Wars Topps Artists Episode 2: Revenge of the Fifth! Or is it Sixth? I don't know, you decide.
In this second episode celebrating 'Star Wars Day', host Rutvig Vaid talks to more fellow Topps sketchcard artists Barry 'Baz' Renshaw and Matthew Stewart about their education, art careers and their love of Star Wars.
2020-05-051h 13The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E22 - Star Wars Topps Artists: Episode 1In this special episode, host Rutvig Vaid talks with fellow Star Wars Topps Sketchcard Artists Kevin B. Cleveland, Jamie Richards and Danny M. Kidwell.
They chat all things art, Star Wars and sketchcards.
May the Fourth Be With You.
2020-05-042h 26The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E21 - Adam J. SpinksJoin host Rutvig Vaid as he talks with British filmmaker Adam J. Spinks (Spaceman, Carrion, Extinction) about making films on no-to-low budget, the trials and tribulations of the festival circuit and Adam's recently released short, Like Glass (available now on Amazon).
2020-02-241h 09The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E20 - Top 5 Films of 2019 - Rutvig VaidIn this belated Top 5 of 2019 episode, host Rutvig Vaid waxes lyrical about his fave films of last year, as well as introducing a couple more lists including his 'Don't Care List'! Listen as he moans about stuff, gushes about stuff and generally warbles on as per usual. Films talked about include Terminator: Dark Fate, Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, Shazam, Booksmart, Stuber, Jay & Silent Bob Reboot and many more.
This ep may be a couple of months late, but it's worth the wait...
...though probably not.
2020-02-221h 13The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E19 - Mike Edmonds (Under the Radar at Raindance)After another long hiatus, Rutvig is back with another episode of The Screening Room.
In this episode, Rutvig talks about the Mike Edmonds (Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Time Bandits) biopic, Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story and shares a recording of the Q&A session that followed the films' premier at Raindance Film Festival last month in London's West End.
The film features interviews with Colin Firth (Kingsman, Bridget Jones' Diary), Arti Shah (Harry Potter, Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy), Danny John Jules (Red Dwarf), Simon J. Frith (Director), Producer extrao...
2019-10-0846 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E18 - James Burns (JediNewsUK)In this week's episode of The Screening Room, Rutvig Vaid talks to James Burns of JediNewsUK about last April's convention, Star Wars Celebration Chicago. They discuss the teaser for Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker and James talks about the new Disney Land attraction Galaxy's Edge, as well as the panels for Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, the game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen order amongst other things.
Enjoy!
2019-07-141h 24The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E17 - Anil DesaiAfter a longer than scheduled break, Rutvig Vaid returns to The Screening Room with British Asian Stand-up comic, actor and impressionist Anil Desai.
2019-07-081h 29The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E16 - Elliott Ashton Tribute Part 2 - Catherine TaylorIn the second of this 2 part tribute to artist and filmmaker Elliott Ashton, I talk to Catherine Taylor about her experience working alongside Elliott on Attack of the Aliens, and their friendship in general.
Farewell Elliott. I'm grateful for knowing you.
2019-03-1827 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E15 - Elliott Ashton Tribute Part 1 - Ben MacleodIn this weeks episode, I attempt to pay tribute to a friend, Elliott Ashton, who sadly passed away in September of 2018. Elliott was a multi talented creative. A visual artist, VFX artist, writer, director and producer. I chat with actor and friend of Elliotts, Ben Macleod. Ben talks of his time working on Elliotts wonderful animated short film, Attack of the Aliens which you can watch for free here:
https://vimeo.com/14723720
I want to thank Ben for taking the time to talk to me to celebrate Elliott and his work. Elliott was an incredible artis...
2019-03-0433 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E14 - The RoomTo kick off our second series, I took my brother, Chirag Vaid to a special screening of The Room at the Prince Charles Cinema in London's Leicester Square. In this special Valentines episode, we recorded live at the event (so please excuse the noise), sharing our expectations before hand, and our thoughts after the screening. Did we think The Room was truly a disaster, or an absolute work of genius? Hit play to find out!
P.S.: If you've not seen the film, be warned as there are spoilers ahead. And language! Drunken, silly, foul language.
Enjoy
2019-02-251h 26The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E13 - Top 5 Films of 2018 - Rutvig VaidIn this, the Season Finale of The Screening Room, host Rutvig Vaid goes through his top 5 films of 2018, based on his extremely limited viewing experience this year.
The Screening Room will return in February of 2019 with Season 2, which will include interviews with British comics writer and artist, John Higgins (The Killing Joke, Watchmen, 2000AD), Hollywood graphic designer Jenn Moye (The Walking Dead, Fast & Furious 5, Spider-man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War) and commentary tracks on Robocop 2, Attack the Block and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, to name but a few.
Here's to a bright and wonderful 2019 f...
2019-01-1159 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E12 - Christmas Special - Arti ShahIn this bonus, Christmas special episode, Rutvig Vaid talks to actress Arti Shah (Star Wars, Attack the Block, Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Guardians of the Galaxy) about some of her fave Christmas films. And about time too, given that they are married!
So, you'd better not shout, you'd better not cry, you'd better not pout I'm telling ya why...'Artie Shaw' is comin' to town!
Wishing you all a very, Merry Christmas.
2018-12-2618 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E11 - Guardians of the Galaxy - Norton JamesNorton James joins us in The Screening Room this week as we watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1. Norton was the body double for Chris Pratt / Star Lord. Listen as Norton talks us through the film, providing behind the scenes info on how they shot this incredible entry to the MCU.
So get ready to hit 3, 2, 1 oh wait. I forgot to count you in on this one! Doh!
And be sure to check out our newly formed Instagram account for some cool WIP pictures of our artwork, bonus making of and deleted content, as well as the...
2018-12-162h 06The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E10 - Vimeo Shorts - Sam JeffriesIn this weeks episode, Rutvig Vaid and guest co-host Patrick O’ Leary watch 4 randomly picked shorts on Vimeo with guest indie filmmaker Sam Jeffreys.
Originally recorded in late 2017, join us as we watch and discuss the films, as well as hit on topics that are now, quite frankly, old hat (but, unfortunately, always relevant)!
Log on to vimeo.com and search:
Patrick O’ Leary picked: Past the second stage - https://vimeo.com/154973255
Rutvig Vaid picked ‘Laps’ - https://vimeo.com/charlottewells/laps
Sam Jeffreys picked ‘Isolated’ - https://vimeo.com/116451...
2018-12-051h 17The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E9 - Imperfect - Tahira NathMumbai based actress, writer, director extraordinaire Tahira Nath joins Rutvig in The Screening Room this week to watch and talk about her latest (co) writing project, Zoom Studios' brand new Indian sitcom, Imperfect. The pair provide a commentary track on the 22 minute (primarily English) pilot episode, whilst catching up AND reading some comments from the viewers themselves. Did someone say Wes Anderson meets New Girl? Maybe! So login to that YouTube account, line up the episode and 3, 2, 1, PLAY!
Link to the episode here: https://youtu.be/D-jwWbrTH7w
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/catego...
2018-11-2051 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E8 - Remembering Stan LeeIn this special episode of The Screening Room, Rutvig Vaid is joined by James Lundy (Edinburgh ComicCon, Hero Talk Rebirth Podcast, Wired) and Costas Karaiskos (AthensCon) as they remember the late, great, Stan Lee.
2018-11-1547 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E7 - MCM EditionThis week, we hear from numerous guests that attended MCM ComicCon at the London Excel Centre on 26th October. Ziki Nelson and his colleague Hamed talk about their indie comic, Kugali Anthology while host Rutvig Vaid notes Ziki's striking resemblance to Donald Glover. This is followed by a conversation about Star Wars with Bostonian, Frank D. Rich of Star Wars Autograph News, where Rutvig and Frank share their thoughts on The Last Jedi and remember their personal experiences with the late Carrie Fisher. And rounding up the episode are a series of Star Wars interviews, with guests signers Angus Mac...
2018-11-121h 05The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E6 - Scream - Hemrani VyasTurner Classic Movies Programmer, Hemrani Vyas joins Rutvig Vaid in our special Halloween edition of The Screening Room, in which they provide a commentary track for Wes Craven's 1996 slasher classic, Scream.
Listen as they cringe, yelp, giggle, jump, cringe some more, ooh and aah their way through the film.
So line up your copy and hit (3, 2, 1) PLAY!
2018-10-291h 50The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E5 - Zavian’s Bounce - Daniel GrayIn this special, out of the blue bonus episode of The Screening Room, host Rutvig Vaid, talks to the podcast theme choon writer and performer, Daniel Gray. Though still a Degree student, Daniel is already quite the accomplished musician, with a bias in Jazz.
Rutvig and Daniel play and discuss the uncut version and the previously unreleased, alt, 'B side' version of Zavian's Bounce, and discuss not only the tracks, but also briefly talk about the origins of the art form itself.
2018-10-2643 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E4 - Age of Ultron - Liam DunneIn this week's episode, host Rutvig Vaid is joined by film editor guru, Liam Dunne, as they watch Avengers: Age of Ultron.
As well as Age of Ultron, on which Liam was a Production Runner, his many other credits include Spectre, Agent Carter, Jekyll & Hyde and London Has Fallen, on which he's worked in various roles, including as Vfx editor.
Recorded just prior to the release of 2018's Infinity War, listen to Liam anticipate events of that film, geek out over his love of comics and recall how he made a family's day during the Ult...
2018-10-152h 33The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E3 - Iron ManIn this week's episode, I'm joined by guest co-host Patrick O' Leary for The Screening Room's first commentary track. We watch and discuss the film that kicked off the unprecedented Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) an entire 10 years ago: Jon Favreau's Iron Man. So get your streaming services, Blu-Rays, DVD's, Laser Discs, VCD's, VHS's, Betamax video cassettes and flipbooks ready to hit 3, 2, 1, PLAY!
2018-09-302h 09The Screening RoomThe Screening Room E2 - Star Wars - Dee TailsIn this episode, host Rutvig Vaid and actor, musician and CFX performer Dee Tails talk about childhood memories, movies and of course, their equal love for all things Star Wars.
2018-09-242h 24The Screening RoomThe Screening Room TeaserA sneak peak at the upcoming podcast from Cut the Crust Productions, The Screening Room. Featuring movie commentaries and interviews with talent from the worlds of TV, film and comics, with host, Rutvig Vaid.
2018-09-1900 minThe Screening RoomThe Screening Room E1 - Solo - Jason CurleIn the premier episode of The Screening Room Podcast, host Rutvig Vaid talks to Solo: A Story Wars Story stunt actor and double Jason Curle. Curle was one of the stunt doubles for Alden Ehrenreich furing the Ron Howard portion of the filming. Listen as he talks about his career as a martial artist and film.
Solo: A Star Wars Story is available on digital release now and on home 'video' on Monday 24th September.
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