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Michael joins Jason Lacy and Lucas Rose for an episode of their podcast “What the Fluxtaposed, a slice of life podcast with a healthy portion of video games and infantile humor. Check your ears, we got a live one here.

Michael and Jared Nedza discuss and share their experiences working for a video rental store at the end of its life cycle as well as catch up on the past year of movie watching.

In this first ep of a 10 Episode Season, Michael and Chris Yiesla (editor) discuss their experiences watching films alone this past year and contrasting it with watching movies in a group setting. How do those we watch a film with affect our opinions and experiences of the movies. Our Question of the week is “WHAT DID MOVIES MEAN TO YOU IN 2020?” The number to call to leave your submission for next week is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬

I watched the Netflix Documentary “The Social Dilemma” after getting an EXTREMELY strong recommendation from a friend and long time creative collaborator, Todd Lewis, a filmmaker and mainstay actor of the Grand Rapids theater scene. Of course, as usual, I wanted to discuss the movie with him so that conversation is our feature this week. The number to call to leave your submission for next week is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬

Michael and Shirley discuss both the film “Cuties” (now available on Netflix) and the controversy surrounding it due to its subject matter and content which focuses on an 11 year old girl coming of age in a contradictory and bifurcated world. Whether you can donate $5 or $500, Wealthy Theatre needs your help. Donate today: - wealthytheatre.org/donate The number to call to leave your submission for next week is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬

Now that the summer is over, I’m ready to jump back into my movie writing and podcasting so when Seth and I saw each other last week and basically couldn’t stop nerding out over movies, I knew that catching up with him was the RETURN of the PODCAST episode I had been searching for. Now I have a couple more podcasts already lined up so you can expect regular podcast episodes on Fridays again and, if we start getting enough feedback again, you’ll see those bonus community response episodes as well. The number to call to leave your submission for next week’s show is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬

This BONUS Episode features a Call with Chris Yiesla about Jesus Films. The number to call to leave your submission for next week is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬

Michael and Seth sit down (virtually) with Ralph Winter, Hollywood Producer of movies such as “Hocus Pocus,” “Hackers,” various entries into the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” Franchises, as well as, more recently, the film “The Promise.”

Michael fields your calls and questions as well as contemplating the National Tragedies currently occurring in our longest and most heartfelt episode yet. https://www.truemythmedia.com/articles/storyspectaclesoul2020 The number to call to leave your submission for next week is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬

This week, Josh Courtade reminiscences about Celebration Cinema Woodland in Grand Rapids and Michael and Chris Yiesla discuss the film “Never Look Away.” The number to call to leave your submission for next week is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬ Movies to watch for next week include: Enter the Void Apocalypto - Amazon Prime Pan’s Labyrinth - Netflix Thunder Road - Amazon Prime

Amongst other things, Michael and guest callers discuss the movies that still keep the magic alive years after a childhood viewing. Our conversation may start with kids movies but it doesn’t stay there wandering through Werner Herzog’s filmography, and revisiting “The Farewell.” The number to call to leave your submission for next week is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬

Our first show starring the community we have begun to form around True Myth Media and the films we all love to talk about. The number to call to leave your submission for next week is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬

Michael discusses a new plan for the Podcast in this time of quarantine. The number to call to leave your submission for next week is... ‪(616) 287-0275‬

A pre-recorded podcast with Virginia Anzengruber, Michael, Seth and she discuss “The Swiss Family Robinson” classic Disney children’s adventure movie, a favorite of two members of the roundtable discussion. The other member, not so much. Also, I’ll share some thoughts and ideas about movies, media, and community in this time of Quarantine2020.

Michael and his wife Katie discuss Quarantine2020 and their binge of “Emma” adaptations.

Michael, Seth, and Karl discuss Bong Joon-ho’s movies, style, themes, where you can find his films, and their all around admiration of his work as a director.

Michael and Sarah Nawrocki, from Wealthy Theater, discuss the venues March and Early April Cinema Line-up.

Michael and Seth sit down with Mark Clayman, Career Services Director at Compass College, the film school from which they graduated. They discuss Mark’s journey’s in the film industry, becoming a Christian, and his role in the making of “The Pursuit of Happyness.”

This week, Michael and Seth will be discussing the Tarsem Singh movie, “The Fall,” with Virgina Anzengruber of the Listening at the Fire and Super Hungry Podcasts.

Eric Kuiper, from Celebration shares his Sundance experience and Highlights with Michael & Seth as well as discusses “Clemency,” the Alfre Woodard film that they will be leading a discussion of after True Myth Media’s Monthly Indie Movie Screening.

Michael and Seth welcome TMM reviewer Karl Nagurski to the show in order to dive deep into their experiences with Hitchcock’s films as they grew up and as they continue exploring his works, even today.

Michael and Seth sit down with Three Programmers from the Grand Rapids, MI area to discuss the movie screenings and events going on around town.

Michael and Seth sit down to discuss Rise of Skywalker and Uncut Gems, two films currently in theaters, as well as some of the films they sat down for over the holidays.

Michael and guest, Joshua Courtade, Directing and Screenwriting Professor at Compass College of Cinematic Arts, sit down to discuss JJ Abram’s finish to the 3rd Star Wars Trilogy and addition to the tar Wars Canon, whatever that means anymore.

Michael and Seth lead a discussion of Nadav Lapid’s film “Synonyms” with a group of audience members after a screening of the film at Celebration Cinema Woodland in Grand Rapids, MI.

Michael and Seth sit down to discuss the Golden Globe Nominations for the 2020 Award and also share their favorite versions of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol.

Michael and Seth sit down with Eric Kuiper to hear about the movies coming to Celebration Cinema this December. Michael sits down with Pastor and Brother in Law, Aaron Knapp to discuss their hearts for Christians to engage with film.

Michael, Seth, and Karl held a Friends giving Screening of “The Irishman” over the holiday weekend and wanted to share their thoughts on the film with everyone.

Michael and Seth prepare a top 5 films of 2019 list that will most likely get picked apart over awards season. They also lead a discussion group after a screening of Pedro Almodovar’s “Pain and Glory.”

Michael speaks of the cuff, as he opens the video store for the morning, on subjects ranging from disagreeing about movies to plans for True Myth Media’s future and his own interest for joining Cinema and Spirituality.

Once again, Michael and Seth sit down with Eric Kuiper of Celebration Studio to discuss their “Indie Film Series” as well as some stand out wide-releases that you can see now in the theater.

Michael and Seth sit down to discuss Robert Eggers’ (Director of “The VVitch”) new film, “The Lighthouse,” Starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe. It’s a Supernatural Horror, Art House Inspired Drama that leaves one breathless. The Hosts also finish up Chapter 5 of Anrei Tarkovsky’s “Sculpting in Time” in their continuing series “The Cinematic Book Club.”

This week, Seth and Michael discuss the film “Dead Poets Society” with Virginia Anzengruber of the “Listening at the Fire” Podcast and Michael muses on the difference between agreeing with a film’s message whilst disagreeing with the film’s expression. MOVIES IN THIS WEEK’S DISCUSSION INCLUDE: Unplanned, 4 Weeks 3 Months and 2 Days, and Dead Poets Society.

This week, Michael and Seth sit down to discuss “The Exorcist” and several other horror films during this Halloween Season. As a Bonus: Included with this week’s episode is a recording of a discussion, which Seth and Michael led, of the film “Tel Aviv On Fire.”

This week, Michael and Seth sit down with Eric Kuiper in the brand new Studio Park. now open for business. They discuss the wide range of facilities, Grand Rapids parking concerns, and, oh yeah… Indie Films.

This week, Michael and Seth will be sitting down with their former film school professor, Joshua Courtade and discussing their passions for film making and education as well as running down the movies they’ve been watching lately.

This week, Michael and Seth will be sitting down for discussions with Nick Hartman from the UICA of Grand Rapids and Eric Machiela, Eric Johnson, and Evan Koons whose work our fans will know from our review of Camp Manna.

This week, Michael and Seth will be discussing some films which feature school, students, teachers, homework, hijinx, and so much more.

This week, Michael and Seth will be catching up on the backlog of films which they never get to talk about because there’s just too many movies to talk about, discuss the Indie Film Series offerings from Celebration Cinema with Eric Kuiper, and they tackle the next chapter of Tarkovsky’s “Sculpting in Time.”

This week, Michael and Seth will be discussing films from Poland as we continue our Cinema World Tour after which we’ll have a little bit of a Rundown.

This week, Michael, Seth, and Karl delve deep into the films of the one, the only, the indomitable, incomparable, two time Academy Award winner, Nicolas Cage. Also featured in the episode is The True Myth Book Club, Chapter 4 of “Sculpting in Time” by Andrei Tarkovsky.

This week, Michael and Seth sit down with Virginia Anzengruber of the “Listening at the Fire” Podcast to discuss one of her top Spiritually Influential films, Steven Spielberg’s “Hook.” Then, Michael and Seth continue discussing Andrei Tarkovsky’s book, “Sculpting in Time,” with Chapter 3.

This week, Michael and Seth sit down with Eric Kuiper from Studio C to discuss the Indie Film Series featured films for the upcoming weeks. They also have an extended chat with Anthony and Shirley Griffin of the Thriller Chiller Film Festival in Grand Rapids. They discuss the festival and the role community plays in artistic communities.

We visited our very first film festival this weekend. Karl Nagurski is back this week to discuss with Michael and Seth all about the films and experiences they enjoyed at the Traverse City Film Festival.

True Myth Reviewer Karl Nagurski joins Michael and Seth for their discussion of Tarantino’s best films and the ways that his films have connected with us. Oh yeah. We also discuss a little movie called “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.”

Special Guest Zechariah Metzler joins Michael and Seth to discuss the latest film starring their favorite webslinging hero, Spider-Man. Seth and Michael interview Ivy Hutchison about the Traverse City Film Festival. Michael and Seth continue their ongoing book club with Chapter Two of “Sculpting in Time.”

One of the greatest fundamental shifts of filmmaking is the move to 3D Animation. We discuss Pixar’s rise and why the company seems almost untouchable in terms of quality . This week, we also welcome Special Guest and True Myth Media Reviewer, Karl Nagurski to his podcast debut.

The True Myth Book Club begins with a discussion of the first chapter of Andrey Tarkovsky’s “Sculpting in Time.” A special Rundown includes some of our Criterion picks.

One of the Best 1-2 Performances Ever were delivered by Barry Jenkins over the last 4 years with “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.” We invited our friend Virginia Anzengruber from the podcast “Listening at the Fire” to watch both films and discuss them with us as our guest on the show.

On this week’s episode of THE TRUE MYTH MEDIA PODCAST, Michael and Seth watch three German films each and give their thoughts, reviews, and highlights as well as a Rundown of their week’s other movie viewing.. MOVIES INCLUDED IN THIS WEEK’S DISCUSSION INCLUDE: Fox and His Friends, Das Boot, The Lives of Others, Downfall, Aguirre, the Wrath of God, Wings of Desire, Paris, Texas, The Animatrix, Beach Bum, The Dead Don’t Die, Carrie,” and “High Life.”