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Filmmakers Adam Green (FROZEN, the HATCHET franchise), Joe Lynch (MAYHEM, EVERLY), and Arwen the Yorkie host this inspirational and educational program that offers a fully comprehensive look at the entertainment industry, the artistic process, and the enduring struggle of not giving up on your dreams. By candidly sharing their own trials and tribulations in Hollywood, Adam and Joe create an extremely honest and heartfelt dialogue with their guests. The hilarious, heartbreaking, and therapeutic “artist on artist” conversations focus on each guest’s individual journey and the various hurdles they have personally faced and conquered along the way. With guests ranging from Academy Award winners, entertainment icons, and A-list celebrities... to cinematographers, editors, studio executives, and countless other crucial positions not typically featured in the spotlight, an average episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT offers more insight for navigating the entertainment industry than an entire semester of film school. Hailed by Entertainment Weekly magazine as “one of the top 20 podcasts you should be listening to” [Issue #1345], a new episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT has been released every single Monday without fail since the day the podcast launched on May 6, 2013.

This is an independent, non-sponsored podcast that only exists thanks to the support of listeners. To get the FULL version of every new episode every Monday morning simply subscribe to our Patreon for just $1 a month! Our entire catalogue of episodes, access to our monthly LIVE events, and more are all available at: www.Patreon.com/TheMovieCrypt

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Joe Lynch Adam Green

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Mark Anthony Green
Mark Anthony Green is a filmmaker known for his debut feature film OPUS. He has a background in journalism, which has significantly influenced his storytelling and filmmaking approach. Green's work has been recognized for its depth and insight, particularly in how he navigates the transition from journalism to film. He has collaborated with notable actors such as John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri, Murray Bartlett, and Parker Posey, and has worked with legendary musician Nile Rogers on the film's music. His film OPUS premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has since been released theatrically, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Curtis Tsui
Curtis Tsui is a producer at Criterion Collection, known for his work on special edition releases of classic films such as RUMBLE FISH and GODZILLA VS BIOLANTE. With over 20 years of experience in the film industry, Tsui has developed a deep passion for cinema, which he discovered while initially pursuing a career in medicine. His role at Criterion involves creating features that enhance the viewing experience, establishing relationships with filmmakers, and contributing to the art of commentary tracks. He is also recognized for his involvement in The Criterion Closet, a viral sensation that showcases the process of film production and serves as a resource for artists.
Elric Kane
Elric Kane is a filmmaker known for his debut feature film THE DEAD THING, which is an erotic psychological horror film available on Shudder. He grew up in New Zealand and moved to America to pursue a career in cinema. Elric has become a notable presence in the Los Angeles film scene, hosting several podcasts including PURE CINEMA PODCAST and COLORS OF THE DARK. He is also involved in film education, sharing his passion for cinema with students through his classes. Elric is particularly obsessed with Zulawski's cult classic POSSESSION and has expressed admiration for actor Wings Hauser.
Adam Roberts
Adam Roberts is a film programmer and the owner of Screenland Armour Theater, known for his work in curating films for one of the best genre film festivals, PANIC FEST. He transitioned from a career at H&R Block to the film industry, where he now focuses on programming blockbusters and indie films at his theater in Kansas City. His expertise includes the business side of running a cinema and creating a unique theatrical experience for audiences.
Amanda Stern

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Mark Anthony Green OPUS filmmaking journalism Sundance Film Festival collaboration Nile Rogers ASCENT Criterion Collection Curtis Tsui special edition releases commentary track BARRY LYNDON The Criterion Closet Elric Kane career journey debut feature New Zealand cinema Zulawski's POSSESSION Los Angeles film scene podcast hosting PURE CINEMA PODCAST COLORS OF THE DARK film education THE DEAD THING micro-budget Wings Hauser movie theater programming genre film festivals PANIC FEST business of cinema grilled cheese sandwich Amanda Stern PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT writing mechanics erotic storytelling Gregory Dark erotic thriller independent storytelling

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Ep 620: Mark Anthony Green + Adam returns!

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Joe Lynch Adam Green
Guests
Mark Anthony Green
Keywords
Mark Anthony Green OPUS filmmaking journalism Sundance Film Festival collaboration Nile Rogers ASCENT

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Mark Anthony Green (OPUS) joins Joe to discuss the making of his debut feature film. From how Marks former career as a journalist informed the plot of OPUS (now available on VOD) to the films that inspired him to pursue filmmaking to the biggest learning curve he experienced transitioning from one medium to another to the joy of collaborating with actors like John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri, Murray Bartlett and Parker Posey to being a leader and collaborator to the point of sweeping his own sets down to working with legendary musician Nile Rogers on the music to the films triumphant premiere at this years Sundance Film Festival and its subsequent theatrical release Marks first time experience is one that every aspiring filmmaker will enjoy hearing about.

PLUS Adam returns from Malta to discuss his experience shooting his latest film ASCENT, share some fun anecdotes on the production and explain why the experience made Adam feel so old.

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Ep 619: Curtis Tsui

Hosts
Joe Lynch
Guests
Curtis Tsui
Keywords
Criterion Collection Curtis Tsui special edition releases filmmaking commentary track BARRY LYNDON The Criterion Closet

PUBLIC VERSION. Criterion Collection producer Curtis Tsui (RUMBLE FISH, GODZILLA VS BIOLANTE, many others) joins Joe to discuss his 20 year long career creating amazing special edition releases of some of the most notable films of all time. From how he first found his love for cinema while in school to become a doctor… to how he got the gig as a producer at Criterion decades ago… to what it takes to create some of the great features included with each release… to the importance of establishing a relationship with filmmakers… to the art of a great commentary track… to shooting in the Kubrick house for BARRY LYNDON… to the most challenging title he has worked on and the film he’s most proud to have contributed to… to the viral sensation known as “The Criterion Closet” and how it became a go-to stop for working artists… if you were ever interested in the process of making a title in the Criterion Collection (or just want to hear Curtis and Joe geek out for 2 hours), this conversation is a must listen! 

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Ep 618: Elric Kane

Hosts
Joe Lynch
Guests
Elric Kane
Keywords
Elric Kane career journey debut feature New Zealand cinema Zulawski's POSSESSION Los Angeles film scene podcast hosting PURE CINEMA PODCAST COLORS OF THE DARK film education THE DEAD THING micro-budget Wings Hauser

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Elric Kane (THE DEAD THING) joins Joe to discuss his career journey and the making of his debut feature. From growing up in New Zealand and coming to America to pursue cinema… to his obsession with Zulawski’s POSSESSION (and his thoughts on the remake of the cult-classic by a previous Movie Crypt guest)… to becoming a popular presence in the Los Angeles film scene through his many podcast hosting duties on shows like PURE CINEMA PODCAST and COLORS OF THE DARK… to how he’s been sharing the art of film with students in his classes… to shooting his erotic psychological horror mind-bender THE DEAD THING (available now on Shudder!) on a micro-budget… to his love for actor Wings Hauser and more, this terrific geek-out conversation with Elric was long overdue!

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Ep 617: Adam Roberts

Hosts
Joe Lynch
Guests
Adam Roberts
Keywords
movie theater programming genre film festivals PANIC FEST business of cinema grilled cheese sandwich

PUBLIC VERSION. Adam Roberts (Screenland Armour Theater, PANIC FEST) joins Joe to discuss the ins and outs of running a movie theater and programming one of the best genre film festivals in the world. From his transition from H&R Block to programming blockbusters at his very own theater in Kansa City… to how he picks which films to program at his theater and the origins of PANIC FEST… to the business side of running a cinema in 2025… to the art of a quality grilled cheese sandwich (available at the Screenland Armour) and what’s in store for this year’s Panic Fest, Adam pulls back the theater curtain on one of our culture’s most celebrated pastimes… the theatrical experience!

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Ep 616: Amanda Jane Stern

Hosts
Joe Lynch
Guests
Amanda Stern
Keywords
Amanda Stern career journey PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT writing mechanics erotic storytelling collaboration Gregory Dark erotic thriller independent storytelling

PUBLIC VERSION. Writer/star Amanda Stern (THE INCOHERENTS, A BROOKLYN LOVE STORY) joins Joe to discuss her career journey and the making of her latest feature PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT (available now on Tubi). From the way she approaches the mechanics of writing… to what it’s like performing in an erotic story when her husband is one of the producers… to how she and director Lauren Greenhall started their collaboration… to a conversation abut the glorious, sometimes graphic work of porn-turned-music video-turned-horror director Gregory Dark… to their mutual favorite films in the erotic thriller genre… to what its like making a film in 10 days in sweltering NYC heat and how her critically acclaimed “erotic thriller with a twist” played to a crowd of older patrons on the festival circuit… Amanda shares her perspective on how to boldly succeed at independent story telling while holding on to your own unique voice.

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