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Episode 480
"Quantum of Solace", "Narcos" and "Midnight Family"
Actor: Joaquín Cosío

Joaquín 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 the National Literature Prize. Performing in over 50 plays and over 600 live performances, his stage career reached a new milestone in 1999 when he was hand selected to join the National Theater Company. This led Cosío to make the decision to move to Mexico City permanently and focus on becoming a full-time actor. He has been working non-stop ever since as one of Mexico's most respected actors of stage and screen.

He made his film debut in 2001 in the film The Blue Room and he has since participated in over 30 feature films and several shorts. Cosío played a multi-episode role in the HBO comedy Eastbound & Down. He played General Medrano, one of the main villains in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace, and acted alongside Benicio del Toro in Oliver Stone's gritty thriller, Savages. Cosío appeared in Robert Duvall's A Night in Old Mexico, and in Disney's 2013 filmThe Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer.

He is absolutely unnerving and terrifying as Don Neto in Narcos. Role after Role he is truly a treasure on screen.

We talk about his newest role as Ramon in Apple TV+ "Midnight Family" dropping September 25th.

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Episode 479
"Midnight Family", "Babylon" and "Saw X"
Actors: Renata Vaca and Diego Calva

Renata 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 Marigaby Tamayo, an ambitious and gifted medical student by day, who spends her nights saving lives throughout a sprawling, contrasted and fascinating Mexico City aboard her family’s privately owned ambulance. Along with her father Ramón and her siblings Marcus and Julito, Marigaby serves a population of millions by tackling extreme medical emergencies to make a living.

Two wonderful actors who I enjoyed speaking with.
Great show.

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Episode 470
Cinematographer.
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 for Best Cinematography in 2000 for Twin Falls Idaho and again in 2004 for Northfork, both films by Michael and Mark Polish. He won the Dublin Film Critics Circle Award for Best Feature Cinematography in 2017 for The Love Witch.

In 2000, he photographed Jackpot, the first 24P HD feature to be released theatrically in North America.

In 2004, he became a member of the American Society of Cinematographers; in 2007, he joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Projects released theatrically in the past few years include The Love Witch (2016) and 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015). Recent television work includes The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Get Shorty, and the pilot episode of Designated Survivor.

Many of his features have played at major film festivals over the years. Twin Falls Idaho, Northfork, Two Brothers & A Bride, Assassination of a High School President, Manure, and Big Sur were shown at the Sundance Film Festival. Stay Cool played at the Tribeca Film Festival and Jennifer's Body at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Love Witch was shown in many festivals worldwide in 2016.

He also updated the classic textbook Cinematography with original author Kris Malkiewicz, and has written a number of articles about his own work for various filmmaking magazines.

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Episode 384.
"FROM"
Actor: Jamie McGuire (Smiley).

You can currently find Jamie McGuire in the hit series "FROM" and MGM+ Original Series. Jamie plays "Smiley" an absolute fan favorite. Jamie and I talk about his character "Smiley", the mass appeal he has with the fans of "FROM", Jamie's love of Christmas and Christmas Movies, how he evolved from Background actor to an audience favorite and so much more. Enjoyed speaking with Jamie. I found him humble, kind and just a solid human being.

Welcome, Jamie McGuire.

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Episode 383.
"FROM"
Actor: Molly Dunsworth.

You can currently find actor Molly Dunsworth as Jasmine in "FROM". 
Molly's sister (Sarah) and father the legendary, John Dunsworth are actors in the hit show #trailerparkboys

Molly and I talk about her path as an actor, FROM and so much more. Great talk!

Welcome, Molly Dunsowrth.

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Episode 382.
"From" 
Actor: Avery Konrad. (Sara).

You can currently find Avery Konrad as "Sara" in the MGM+ hit, "From"
Avery and I talk about her role in "From", her career and so much more.

Avery Konrad is an actress from British Columbia. From bringing characters to life in film and television to performing on stage, Avery Konrad is quickly becoming "one to watch" in the entertainment industry. This year, Konrad can be seen starring in Epix's contemporary sci-fi horror series, "FROM". The series unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town in middle America that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest - including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down. Konrad shines as Sara Myers, a true wild card among the town's residents: some think her mind was simply fractured by the residents of the town; others wonder if, in her madness, Sara is closer to the secrets of this place than anyone else. "FROM" premieres on February 20, 2022.

In film, Konrad is set to star in Paramount+ "Honor Society", alongside Angourie Rice (Mare of Eas*own), Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things, Prank Encounters), and Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Super Bad, Kick-Ass). The film tells the story of Honor (Rice), a high school senior whose sole focus is getting into Harvard. Willing to do whatever it takes, Honor plans to take down her top three student competitors, until things take a turn when she unexpectedly falls for her biggest competition. "Honor Society" is slated to release in late 2022.

Additionally, Konrad was recently seen as Chance Sinclair, leading Amazon's horror-thriller, "Broil", opposite Timothy Murphy and Jonathan Lipnicki. The film premiered in fall 2020 and follows Chance after she is sent to live with her reclusive grandfather (Murphy). As she seeks to uncover the true origin of her eccentric grandfather's exorbitant wealth-and a mysterious familial health condition going back generations-she is caught between two warring factions of the family. Konrad was also seen portraying Roan Harper, sister to Juliette Lewis, in the acclaimed Facebook Watch series, "Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones". The series received rave reviews and was included in Paste Magazine's, "12 Best TV Shows on Facebook Watch". Additional credits include recurring roles in ABC's "The Good Doctor, Neelix's "Van Helsing", and CBC's "Unspeakable".

Born in Vancouver, Konrad was bit by the acting bug at a young age, when she took an intensive at the Vancouver Film School and performed her first monologue. The experience felt magical to her and that spark s[ll remains to this day. Konrad landed her first role as Gina Sarland in R.L Stein's "The Haunting Hour" series (2012) and has been working ever since.

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Episode 381.
"The Pursuit of Happyness"
Actor: Brian Howe.

The wonderful (and seriously underrated)  Brian Howe (The Pursuit of Happyness, Catch Me If You Can, K-Pax) joins me to talk about his impeccable filmography, his New England Roots, Steven Spielberg, The Movie Loft and so much more. Brian is one of my favorite actors. He is a part of so many classic and iconic movies and shows.

Welcome the awesome Brian Howe.

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Episode 380.
"The Karate Kid"
Director: Harald Zwart.

Harald Zwart is a Norwegian director spending his time between directing movies in Hollywood and directing commercials and music videos. Known for movies such as Pink Panther, The Karate Kid and The 12th Man he is the first Norwegian to become a member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA).

Born in the Netherlands but raised in Norway Harald was obsessed with filmmaking at an early age. Harald made his first films (cell and pappet animations on Super-8) when he only 8 years old and it was also as a child that he discovered his love for painting, illustration and playing multiple instruments.

Harald returned to Amsterdam to study at the Dutch Film Academy and before breaking into feature films cut his teeth as director on high-profile commercials for companies such as BMW and with music videos for A-Ha who still list him as a personal friend.

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Episode 379.
"John Wick 4"
Cinematographer: Dan Laustsen.

Dan joins to me (For a second time)  to talk all things "John Wick 4". Keanu Reeves and what it was like to shoot one of the most gorgeous action movies ever made. Dan talks Keanu's kindness, Director Chad Stahelski's vision, those iconic scenes in Germany, France and Japan and so much more.

Welcome, Dan Laustsen.


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Episode 378
"Yellowstone"
Actor: Katherine Cunningham

You can currently find Katherine in "Yellowstone" as Christina. I had a wonderful time speaking with Katie about family, acting, Star Wars, Yellowstone and so much more. Fun interview. Fun person.

Katherine Cunningham was born and raised in Elk Grove Village IL. As a child she joined her parents and siblings on stage, entertaining audiences in a variety of local theatrical productions. After studying acting and biology at Illinois State University she began an acting career in theatre. She has worked on various productions including but not limited to Picnic (Writers' Theatre), Honest (Steppenwolf Theatre), The Taming of the Shrew (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre) and the world premier Big Lake Big City (Lookingglass Theatre) written by Keith Huff, directed by David Schwimmer.

She made her television debut in "Detroit 1-8-7" (ABC) where she played a black jack dealing confidant to a womanizing police officer. Other television credits include guest spots on "Shameless" (Showtime), "The Playboy Club" (NBC), "The Mob Doctor" (FOX), "Underemployed" (MTV), "Chicago Fire" (NBC) and "Mind Games"(ABC)

Welcome, Katherine Cunningham.

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