Send us a textEpisode 492"FROM"Actor: Pegah Ghafoori***Please know there might be minor spoliers in this interview***Pegah and I talk about Fatima, who I am very worried about. Nothing good happens in from and Fatima's pregnancy is no different. We talk about Fatima's food and drink choices, the future of her character, Harold Perrineau's very interesting quote, Fatima's behavior and I why I think Fatima will be a Season 3 casualty. Welcome, Pegah Ghafooriwww.mmcpodcast.com#from #fromtvs...

Send us a textEpisode 491"The Sopranos"Actor: Vincent Pastore.Many know Vincent from his role as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero. Vincent joins me to talk about his newest project "Don Q". We also talk about his character in the Sopranos, if Big Puss had another way out, if his character was killed off too early and how much he misses James Gandolfini. The Sopranos is one of the best shows of all time and there will never be as memorable a character as Salvatore Bonpen...

Send us a textEpisode 490"Reno 911"Actor: Mary BirdsongMary grew up in the small beach community of Long Beach Island, NJ, but her family hails from Louisiana. She graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in acting, and the Stella Adler Award for Outstanding Achievement in Acting. Recently Mary was also awarded an honorary Masters Degree in Acting from the American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) in San Francisco.Mary made her Broadway debut in "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me" in 20...

Send us a textEpisode 489"FROM"Actor: Samantha BrownSamantha Brown is one of the few new members of the "FROM" cast added for Season 3. She plays "Acosta", a Maine Police Officer who has found her way to "FROMVILLE"Sam and I talk about making her jump from a career in business, to now, a member of the cast of "FROM". We talk about Acosta, her unique entrance, being hated by the entire town, potentially being nosey and what her first day on set was like. We also talk about why Sam would not re...

Send us a textEpisode 488"FROM"Actor: David Alpay (Jade)David Alpay is an immensely talented actor who currently plays Jade in the hit series "FROM". David and I talk about Jade's sarcasm, whether Jade has become a better person over the course of the series, are the residents/ hostages in FROM being mentally and physically affected by the water and food they are eating?This and more. Jade is easily the most sarcastic/comedic presents on the show and I love watching him every week.Welcome, Da...

Send us a textEpisode 487"Baywatch"Actor: Nicole EggertNicole joins me to talk about her life, career, battling cancer, the paparazzi being relentless after chemotherapy and so much more. Nicole Eggert launched her full-fledged acting career soon after appearing in some TV commercials. She began her acting career in 1979, where she portrayed the character of ‘Mary Beth Denton’ in a television film titled ‘When Hell was in Session.’ After appearing in a made-for-TV movie titled ‘When She Was B...

Send us a textEpisode 486"FROM"Scott McCordIs all of FROM linked to Victor?Scott McCord joins me once again to talk about Season 3 of "FROM". Scott does an amazing job playing Victor. Scott talks about Victor and his unique childlike way about him and whether he was born that way or if it was caused by Drama. We also examine who has had a more difficult go of it in Fromville, Kenny or Victor. Finally I ask Scott if FROM fans are going to finally get the answers they have been craving, and he ...

Send us a textEpisode 485"RENO 911"Actor: Carlos AlazraquiYou can meet Carlos at Rhode Island Comic Con on November 1st-3rd at the Rhode Island Convention Center.Carlos joins me to talk about his incredible voiceover work, RENO 911, Stand up comedy, fatherhood and much, much more.Carlos Alazraqui was not just the face of Deputy James Garcia on Comedy Central’s hit show RENO 911 or RENO 911 the movie! He recently won the prestigious ANNIE AWARD for Outstanding Achievement in Voice ...

Send us a textEpisode 484"The Jeffersons"Marla Gibbs.Marla Gibbs is known for her iconic portrayal of "Florence Johnston" in "The Jeffersons". The Jeffersons is considered by many to be one the best shows in history. Marla's current project is a 20 minute short called Mildred 4 A Million.Mildred 4 A Million" is a 20-minute love letter to all the Grandma’s, and great Grandma’s out there. It’s about human connection across generations and it’s that damn funny. It’s also a celebration of th...

Send us a textEpisode 483"FROM" Actor: Ricky HeRicky He joins me again to talk about the captivating Season 3 of FROM. I find his character Kenny Liu to be the most captivating and resilient character on the show.Ricky and I discuss that Kenny has dealt with most adversity on the show (In the most shocking ways), Boyd memorizing cantonese is maybe the best moment in the show's three seasons and Ricky says that the creatures are NOT the worst thing on the show. WHAT?!FROM might be the best sho...

Send us a textEpisode 482"FROM" Actor: Catalina Sandino Moreno (Tabitha Matthews)Catalina joins me a second time to talk Season 3 of "FROM". "FROM" is one of the best, most intriguing shows in streaming right now.It is the "You have to see this show" of 2024.Catalina and I talk about her Academy Award Nomination in 2005 and if Cinema differs from TV. I ask Catalina about where it is exactly Tabitha is right now, we talk about Victor's father Henry and if there is pressure in creati...

Send us a textEpisode 481"The King's Guard"Peter Ellis.Peter Ellis is a immensely popular for many of his viral moments as a member of the King's Guard.Peter and I discuss his adoption at 4 years old, his immense popularity, his many viral moments of kindness, what the King's Guard is and why he left. His affinity for animals and horses, working with Autistic children, meeting Princess Anne and Liam Neeson, people that are disrespectful and have no boundaries with The King's Guard, his ...

Send us a textEpisode 480"Quantum of Solace", "Narcos" and "Midnight Family"Actor: Joaquín CosíoJoaquín Cosío is one of the best actors on the planet. His work in Narcos alone is some of the best acting you will ever see on screen. It still gives me chills.Joaquin Cosío was born in Nayarit, Mexico. His training as an actor began in 1983 and has continued growing and developing ever since. In 1994, Cosío wrote his first stage play, titled Tomochic: Or the day the world ended, which was awarded...

Send us a textEpisode 479"Midnight Family", "Babylon" and "Saw X"Actors: Renata Vaca and Diego CalvaRenata Vaca is a very talented actress who was just terrific in Saw X. Diego Calva is also a phenomenal actor stealing the show in "Babylon" along side Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Tobey Maguire.Both star in the intense and extremely watchable "Midnight Family" premiering September 25th on Apple TV.Inspired by the award-winning documentary of the same name, “Midnight Family” follows Mariga...

Send us a textEpisode 478"The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot"Actor: Nika King.King’s talents as a comedian and actor are versatile and dynamic. She is best known for her comedic abilities but in her new breakout role playing Leslie, on the Emmy winning HBO series Euphoria opposite Zendaya and Storm Reid, King showcases a much more dramatic side of herself. In this role, King pulls from her early life watching family members battle addiction and triumphantly overcoming. It is from tha...

Send us a textEpisode 477Director: Uwe Boll.Uwe Boll is a polarizing figure when it comes to filmmaking. Some fans find his work enjoyable, others believe the opposite. One thing is for sure, he is passionate about making movies.As a youth, he produced a number of short films on Super 8 and video. After short stints as guest auditor at Filmacademy Vienna and Filmhochschule Munich, Boll studied literature and economics in Cologne and Siegen. He graduated from university in 1995 with a do...

Send us a textEpisode 476"1408", "Escape Plan" and "Slingshot" Director: Mikael HåfströmJan Mikael Hafstrom is a Swedish filmmaker and screenwriter. He is widely recognized for making the 2003 film Evil, which earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Primarily a horror film director, he directed 1408 (2007) which is based on a Stephen King novel and the Anthony Hopkins starrer The Rite (2011). He has worked with popular Hollywood actors including John Cus...

Send us a textEpisode 475"Cobra Kai"Actor: Aedin Mincks (Mitch)Aedin joins the podcast for a second time to talk Cobra Kai, Mitch's heel turn and redemption, what he will miss most about Cobra Kai. We also talk about his experiences with Ralph, William and other cast members.. Aedin also has an interest and love for Stand up comedy and we hit on that and so much more. Aedin is really a wonderful kid and actor. Always enjoy speaking with him.Welcome, Aedin Mincks.#cobrakai #cobrakaiseason6 #co...

Send us a textEpisode 474."Cobra Kai"Actor: Dallas Young.Dallas joins me for a second time to talk all things "Cobra Kai" and Kenny. We break down how Kenny was done dirty in the first part of Season 6 by many people (including the writers), the infuriating Anthony LaRusso, Kenny's Arc, Kenny potentially joining Tori in Cobra Kai, the lack of respect he was shown by every sensei (except Silver and Kreese) and why isn't Robby getting some much deserved forgiveness.We touch on just about e...

Episode 473."Cobra Kai"Actor: Brandon H. LeeThe best part of Season 6 has been the emergence of "Kwon" who is sure to have a profound impact the rest of the way in Parts II and III of Cobra Kai.Kwon is portrayed by the very talented Brandon H. Lee.Brandon and I cover a lot of ground in this interview. We discuss his legendary name (no relation), his amazing on screen presence that is shared with some of the all time great actors, the fact that his ability might be "too good", Shang Chi and hi...

Episode 472Stranger Things and Orange is The New BlackActor: Catherine Curtin.Catherine Curtin is best known for her role as Claudia Henderson in Stranger Things and correctional officer Wanda Bell in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black. Catherine joins me to talk about her amazing career, her time on Stranger Things, not being in the final season of Stranger Things, Orange is The New Black, her amazing character development and we end the discussion talking about ou...

Episode 471ActorDamon Herriman.Damon Herriman is supremely talented actor known for his iconic portrayals of Charles Manson in both "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "Mindhunter". He is also known for his Portrayal of "Dewey" in "Justified". Damon's most recent work "The Bikeriders" is one of the best movies of 2024.Damon and I talk about being an underrated actor, his portrayal of Charles Manson on two separate projects, Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Justifie...

Episode 470Cinematographer.M. David Mullen.Three time Emmy winning Cinematographer David Mullen stops by ‪@mondaymorningcritic‬ to talk about his career, projects and his journey.M. DAVID MULLEN, ASC studied filmmaking and cinematography at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where he received his Master’s Degree. Since then, he has photographed almost forty independent feature films, plus several television series and pilots.He was nominated for the IFP Independent Spirit Award f...

Episode 469"Sugar"Cinematographer: Richard Rutkowski.An active cinematographer whose work encompasses indie features, documentary, commercials, and major streaming productions, Richard is based in New York and also works extensively overseas. His photography on the first seasons of FX’s Cold War spy drama The Americans drew widespread critical acclaim. Likewise his camerawork on the wartime drama Manhattan, set in Los Alamos during the top secret creation of the atom bomb, earned glowing ment...