Fri, Feb 12, 2021
I chat with esteemed actor Corey Reynolds. Corey started his acting life in theatre, touring with Saturday Night Fever amongst others. He has a long list of on screen credits too, ranging from parts in NCIS LA, SEAL Team amongst many more as well as a long running main part in The Closer, where he even had a muppet made of him for an episode of Sesame St. He is currently in our screens in Resident Alien where he plays Sheriff Mike Thompson, an intriguing character who seems to have self esteem issues. Corey tells of his passion and love for this series, the comedy that goes on off camera and how forward thinking and talented show runner Chris Sheridan is in leading the excellent cast and crew. Apologies for not having dual screens on this one, it was the first time recording via iPad and seems something did not work right.
Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Julio Martino is no stranger to film. Brought up in the environment of a film rental shop owned by his father, he always had an interest in the genre. He built on this and focussed more on directing rather than acting, and studied and worked his way to become an accomplished director in theatre, directing performances in both UK and Chicago. Country of Hotels is his film debut and he describes the transition between stage and screen and details the differences between the two. This was a fascinating insight into the world of directing of theatre and film, with some brilliant behind the scenes information about his film.
Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Jesse Kove is an established and successful American actor who has a myriad of credits to his name. Having got interest in the entertainment industry at an early age, performing skits for his family and visiting film sets with his father (Martin Kove aka Karate Kid/Cobra Kai bad guy John Kreese). He has racked up some very good roles, one of his most memorable starring alongside Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love, Enemy at the Gates, The Handmaid's Tale) in Wings of Eagles, an unofficial sequel to Chariots of Fire. Filmed in China and follows the incredible story of Eric Liddell. Jesse has recently been seen on Netflix which brought him to the attention of a whole new fan base. In Cobra Kai he plays David, a high school jock who is the bully of the younger Kreese. Ironically he plays the bully rather than of the younger version of the character his father plays so well. We chat about his experience and his absolute love for the show and the nostalgia it brings. We also find out what muppet he would be, with a big clue being that Jesse loves cookies.
Tue, Oct 26, 2021
I finally got the chance to sit down and have a one to one chat with the great actor Jeff Kaplan after we did chat on the group chat I had back in March with 12 Cobra Kai cast. Jeff and I caught up about what is has been like being in the worldwide hit show, the experiences he has had on set with being slapped by William Zabka to his huge admiration for the Big Three - Josh, John and Haydn. We also talk about his entry to the Savannah 48 hour film festival, where you are given certain criteria very last minute and have to make a film in 48 hours. It screens online 8pm 27th October. Tickets available from eventbrite.
Tue, Nov 2, 2021
40-Love is written by comic veterans Michael Buechler and Fred Wolf (who also directed the film). It follows 22-year-old statistics whiz, Beek (Williams), as he sets out on a cross-country road trip to New York City. Beeks hopes to convince one of the world's greatest tennis stars that he can help her defeat her most challenging rival in the upcoming championship tournament. The road trip romantic comedy follows his misadventures en route to and in the big city where Beek learns how to color outside the lines for the first time in his life. Jasjit Williams had only recently left acting school when he auditioned for and secured the role of Beeks in 40 Love. He chats to me about his audition, working with Fred Wolf, Patrick Warburton and more.
Mon, Dec 20, 2021
British actor Kevin McNally is known to audiences world wide as Mr Gibbs in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, as well as man more roles in hit films and shows such as Downton Abbey, The Crown, and most recently as Professor Jericho in Doctor Who: Flux. Kevin joins me again to talk about his work over the last few years, our mutual love of Das Boot, how he enjoys filming with John Malkovich and of course, what it's like being back on the Doctor Who sets (after first being in the TARDIS for Colin Baker's Doctor).