Moment 2 Moment

In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the acclaimed of writer of Moonstruck and Joe vs the Volcano reflects on the ups & downs of life as a writer. From giving up a scholarship instead spend a formative decade as a bartender, to directing acting powerhouses Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Viola Davis, and Amy Adams, to four Academy Award nominations for 2008’s highly acclaimed Doubt.
Known for his uncanny ability to be able to transpose his experiences from his real life into poetic images in our hearts & minds, in this episode of Moment 2 Moment Shanley reflects on the images that most influenced him from Catholic school in the Bronx early on, to the school of Hard Knocks on New York City’s tough streets later on. Which as fate would have it, would be where Shanley found inspiration for the highly stylized dialogue in Moonstruck that would earn him the 1988 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

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For the better part of 40 years, Director Marty Callner has been creating a unique brand of magic that has touched, moved, and inspired audiences the world over. Whether through his live Music Specials, Comedy Specials, or iconic Music Video concepts, Callner has worked with — and often times discovered — dozens of the biggest names show business in the process.
On this very special episode of Moment 2 Moment, Callner shares some of his creative formula on how he created some of the most magical & memorable music videos in history — and how he did it, at at time when Rock n' Roll was dangerous.

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Eric Kissack has worked on scores of big budget comedies from Daddy’s Home (starring Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell) to Horrible Bosses 2 (Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman). His outstanding work on the hit shows The Good Place and Veep garnered him two Emmy award nominations.
Listen in as Eric shares how his direction of his short film The Gunfighter impressed Nick Offerman so much, Nick welched on a previous deal with his wife (to never do short films), just to do Eric’s short film — earning Eric critical acclaim, and a bevy of awards in the process.
In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, Kissack transports us into the job of film editor, and what it’s like working with acclaimed megastars the likes of Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Sasha Baron Cohen — all, from the editor's perspective.

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In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, Jerry Wonda reflects on his greatest achievements, beginning with his work on The Fugees inaugural album, The Score — which went on to become one of the best-selling Hip-Hop albums of all time, earning three Grammy Awards (including Album of the Year) in the process.
In 1999, Wonda co-produced Supernatural, musical icon Carlos Santana’s masterpiece. The album sold over 15 million copies and was nominated for 8 Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for Maria Maria, which held the number one position in the charts for over 10 weeks.

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Seth Savoy had an incredible teacher in legendary actor Michael Shannon. When Seth directed the actor in his debut feature film, Echo Boomers, he felt it was like taking a masterclass in consistency. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the up & coming director reflects on the life that led him to filmmaking, the chance encounters that affected the trajectory of his life, and why he was so enthralled by Michael Shannon’s every move.

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In his final (and perhaps most personal) interview he ever gave, the most Emmy-Awarded Actor Television History shares his insatiable lust the Theater, the invigorating effect Checkov has had on his instrument, and how he will never, ever forget the time Martin Sheen took out full page ads in both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter — standing up for him at a time when no one else in Tinseltown would.
From his humble beginnings as the son of a junkman in the West Bottoms of Kanas City, to winning more Emmy awards than any other actor (before or since), to becoming a pariah in Hollywood almost overnight for voicing his political beliefs, Ed Asner lived to tell the tale. Never being one to compromise his Integrity (artistically, or otherwise), it's clear that this was a man who lived his life with his head held high.
And for that, we take the hat off of our head — and lay it across our heart…in loving Memory of Yitzhak Edward Asner (1929 - 2021)

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It took Diane Paragas 17 years to get her film The Yellow Rose on screen. On this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the Filipina filmmaker discusses all the trials and tribulations that come with getting an independent film made in the modern age and why getting it right was so important. A firm believer that releasing a bad film can be career ending, Diane discusses how she stuck to her guns when she had to, lied to an investor for the chance to get it right, and always knew that Jeff Bridges was destined to be a washed up country singer.

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Unlike most actors, it wasn’t film that brought renowned actor Leon out to Hollywood: it was basketball. A basketball player at Loyola Marymount, he hadn’t thought to pursue a career in the arts until a serendipitous encounter. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the star of films such as Cool Runnings, Above the Rim, and The Five Heartbeats reflects on a career full of unexpected turns. From landing the first film he ever auditioned for and working with the likes of Tupac Shakur and Garry Marshall to stunning the world with his portrayal of Black Jesus in Madonna’s controversial ‘Like a Prayer’ video, Leon has made a career out of unexpected choices and incredible talent.

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What do John Mellencamp, Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Sting, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Dave Grohl, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Jon Bon Jovi, Steven Tyler, The Smashing Pumpkins, Meatloaf, B.B. King, Rod Stewart, and John Fogerty have in common? All of these rock ‘n’ roll superstars have performed with Kenny Aronoff as their drummer, keeping the beat in the studio or on the road.
Kenny Aronoff knew he wanted to be a drummer the first time he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show, so it was almost like kismet when he played with two of their members a few decades later. In this episode of Moment 2 Moment, the legendary drummer talks about his greatest influences, greatest compliments, and the chance meeting that changed his life.

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After being accused as a communist and blacklisted from acting for 12 years it seems that any actress would give up on her career… but Lee Grant decided to win an Oscar instead. Grant’s life is one consumed by ups and down and those trials and tribulations are exactly what she used as a catalyst in her acting to put on display her true emotion that made her a success. With her motto of “F*** that I don’t want the love affair” of the public and then to be forgotten, Grant worked from the 1940’s all the way up to 2020 in acting and directing, maintaining an inspirational longevity in her career. Grant’s incredible wisdom regarding acting and life is expressed through the stories and ideologies she shares. Whether it is her insane drive or a personal proverb, there is something for us all to take from her words to apply to our own life. Join us, listening in on the infatuating journey that is Lee Grant’s life in this episode of Moment 2 Moment.

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