Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I’m joined by Ella Balinska and Hugo Keijzer to discuss The Occupant.You may know Ella from her breakout role in Charlie’s Angels, or her work in Resident Evil, in The Occupant, she takes things to a whole new level. And with Hugo at the helm, they craft an intense, isolating journey that blurs the line between external danger and internal demons.In today’s episode, we unpack the making of The Occupant, explore the film’s themes of guilt, survival, and identity — and get a behind-the-scenes look at how this thrilling story came to life.Today’s episode of the Following Films Podcast is brought to you by Google Workspace. We keep things running smoothly and efficiently at Following Films with the convenience of cloud-based Google Workspace programs. Google Docs lets you work and save on Google Drive, Hangouts lets you video chat, Gmail gives you a professional email, and Calendar lets you organise – from anywhere, at any time. You should try it and see how it can help your business, too. Google Workspace is offering a 14-day trial. If you sign up using my link, I can give you a discount, and it helps to support the show
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Chuck Russell on WITCHBOARD
Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today’s episode is a real treat—especially for fans of supernatural horror and '80s cult classics. We're joined by legendary director Chuck Russell, whose past work includes genre-defining hits like A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob, and The Mask. Now, he's back with a bold and grounded reimagining of Witchboard, the 1986 cult horror film that delivered equal parts cheese and chills.Russell’s new vision trades in the campy charm of the original for a darker, more atmospheric take. Set in present-day New Orleans, this Witchboard follows a young couple as they stumble upon a cursed artifact that awakens a vengeful witch, plunging them into a harrowing world of possession, occult terror, and temptation.Stick around as we chat with Chuck about reinventing Witchboard for a new generation, building dread without leaning on nostalgia, and how the haunted streets of New Orleans helped bring this eerie tale to life.Today’s episode of the Following Films Podcast is brought to you by Google Workspace. We keep things running smoothly and efficiently at Following Films with the convenience of cloud-based Google Workspace programs. Google Docs lets you work and save on Google Drive, Hangouts lets you video chat, Gmail gives you a professional email, and Calendar lets you organise – from anywhere, at any time. You should try it and see how it can help your business, too. Google Workspace is offering a 14-day trial. If you sign up using my link, I can give you a discount, and it helps to support the show go to https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/G6uFOr you can check the show notes for a direct link.Now on to my conversation with Chuck Russell. Witchbaord will be in theatres on 8/15th I hope you enjoy the show
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Julie Berghoff on THE STUDIO
Today I'm joined by Julie Berghoff. Julie is a Production Designer who won the Emmy and the Art Directors Guild award for The Handmaid's Tale. She was also nominated for excellence in production design on Electric Dreams based on the short stories of Philip K. Dick. Her first feature film was Saw, directed by James Wan which earned over 103M. In 2005, she segued into comedy, designing the Oscar and Golden Globe Nominated Film, The Kids Are Alright and in 2015 Emmy Winner, Olive Kitteridge both directed by Lisa Cholodenko. I had her on the show today to discuss her Emmy-nominated work on Apple TV+ The Studio.
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The Omro Heist Interview
Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I’m joined by Jamie Bailey, Simon Phillips, Anthony Crivello, and Ken Bresser to discuss their work on The Omro Heist. In the film, an FBI agent goes undercover during a bank siege in his hometown, and he discovers the robbery is an elaborate cover-up orchestrated by the corrupt mayor to destroy evidence of a criminal conspiracy.Today’s episode of the Following Films Podcast is brought to you by Google Workspace. We keep things running smoothly and efficiently at Following Films with the convenience of cloud-based Google Workspace programs. Google Docs lets you work and save on Google Drive, Hangouts lets you video chat, Gmail gives you a professional email, and Calendar lets you organise – from anywhere, at any time. You should try it and see how it can help your business, too. Google Workspace is offering a 14-day trial. If you sign up using my link, I can give you a discount, and it helps to support the showGo tohttps://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/G6uFOr you can check the show notes for a direct link.Now on to my conversation with Jamie, Simon, Anthony, and Ken. The Omro Heist is now available on Amazon Prime. I hope you enjoy the show.
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Martin Harris on Landing a Role in SUPERMAN and How Kobe Bryant Pushed Him Into Acting
Welcome to The Following Films Podcast, where we explore the stories behind the stories on screen. I’m your host, Chris Maynard.Today, I’m joined by a truly fascinating guest—Martin Harris, who delivers a memorable turn as the Boravian General in the latest entry in the DC Universe, Superman. Sharing the screen with the likes of Nicholas Hoult and Zlatko Burić, Martin’s role is small but powerful—appearing in several key scenes that fans won’t forget.But Martin’s journey to the big screen is as compelling as any superhero origin story. Before acting, he was a sports journalist in Poland, and it was none other than Kobe Bryant who encouraged him to follow his heart and pursue a career in the arts. That leap of faith took him from the press box to sets across Hollywood, with appearances in Stranger Things, NCIS: Los Angeles, Young Sheldon, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, just to name a few.Today, we talk about his professional journey, the surreal moments of working within the DCU, and the passion that drives his creative journey.Here’s my conversation with Martin Harris.
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