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The Flashback Interview: Gail Ryan

The Flashback Interview: Gail Ryan

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In the cover photo for this article, you’ll recognize Marie Osmond and Barbara Eden, but you may be wondering who is accompanying them. The third party in this picture is my newest interview subject, Gail Ryan. Ms. Ryan is an accomplished hairstylist with credits going back to the 1960s. She’s worked with talents ranging from Dean Martin and Bob Hope to Demi Moore and Jim Carrey to Benicio Del Toro and many of the professionals on Dancing With The Stars. Along the way, Gail has won many awards for her work as a hairstylist, including a Best Makeup Academy Award for How The Grinch Stole Christmas. With the depth and diversity of Ms. Ryan’s work, I knew she would be a fascinating interview subject, and with the assistance of her fellow Oscar winner, and a former interview subject of mine, Ve Neill, we had the conversation that you’ll be reading today. Say hello to Gail Ryan! ——- Gail: Hello? Johnny: Hi, Gail. Johnny Caps here. Gail: Hi, Johnny. Johnny: First

The Flashback Interview: Russell Williams II

The Flashback Interview: Russell Williams II

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I was first exposed to the work of today’s interview subject, sound designer Russell Williams II, when I saw the 1986 Cannon version of Invaders From Mars on WPIX, New York’s Movie Station, in the 1990s. Upon revisiting that movie as an adult, I could better appreciate what Russell was able to do considering Cannon’s stinginess. Looking at Russell’s IMDB page many years later, I was amazed by the depth and diversity of his sound work, work that led him to become the first of only five, as of 2023, African-American artists to win multiple Academy Awards. I reached out to Mr. Williams about an interview last year, and he agreed to it. We spoke late last year about his work as a sound designer and as a teacher, and now I can share this interview with all of you. I hope you all enjoy getting to know this amazing man. Say hello to Russell Williams II! Russell: Is this Johnny? Johnny: Yes, it is, Mr. Williams. Russell: How are

Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated Oscars

Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated Oscars

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Everywhere All at Once won seven out of 11 Oscar last night. It also made history that could change the status quo of Hollywood.The film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” captivates with its blend of genres. It wins at Golden Globes and Actors Guild Awards, among others. The Academy Awards seals its position as a cinematic masterpiece. Despite limited release, it earns $106,702,207 at the box office. There are people who doubted its potential but it slowly change opinions. People took attention when it won awards from Dorian Awards,Screen Actors Guild Awards and many more. “The Daniels” won Best Original Screenplay,Best Director and the biggest award which is Best Picture with their producer Jonathan Wang. Paul Rogers won best editing too. It dominated majority of the acting roles. The Daniels took a risk and make a project that doesn’t sound commercially viable but they pull it off. Everything Everywhere All at Once revitalized the careers of many of its actors. “The Daniels” directed this post-genre film that resonates with moviegoers

Gender Neutral acting award category, How feasible is that?

Gender Neutral acting award category, How feasible is that?

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A Gender  Neutral for acting awards is the something  Non-Binary actor Emma Corrin want to impose for acting award bodies like Bafta and Oscars. Corrin identifies as non-binary and prefers the pronouns They/Them over He/She/Him/Her. So, out of respect for their preference, I will provide them with what pronouns they desire. Non-binary individuals do not identify as men or women. Therefore, they feel assaulted if the incorrect pronouns are used. Due to availability, Emma Currin frequently plays female roles despite their gender identity. Rarely do you see Non-binary characters in film and television. Consequently, I sympathize with their situation, but I disagree with the merger of the best actor and best actress categories.   Is a Gender Neutral Acting Award going to work? It sounds good on paper, but it will decrease the visibility of women. Let’s only consider the Academy Awards. The Academy Awards had existed for 94 years. I’d like to discuss one of its genderless categories, namely Best Director. In the 94 years of Oscar history, only

The Whale -Brendan Fraser’s ticket to an Oscar

The Whale -Brendan Fraser’s ticket to an Oscar

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The Whale was a runaway winner during the  79th Venice International Film Festival. Brendan Fraser performance got an impressive six minute standing ovation. It is a movie from A24 so it guaranteed to have a groundbreaking story. Directed by Darren Aronofsky who redeemed himself after making the critical bomb, Mother!. Brendan Fraser was a box office heartthrob in the 1990s and early 2000s, but injuries sustained while filming “The Mummy 4” proved to be a detriment to his career. It forced him to decline roles and it cost him opportunities. He made his acting comeback in the DC Universe Extended Universe (DCEU) superhero show Doom Squad. With The Whale, he’s made a spectacular return to the big screen. This is the renaissance he has been waiting for after being put to the shelf for a long time. People who only saw the trailer wants to yell, “Give him the Oscar!” Hong Chau and Sadie Sink are also outstanding in this masterpiece. The Whale official trailer     This film marks

The Flashback Interview: Michele Burke

The Flashback Interview: Michele Burke

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The interview you’re about to read will mark my 200th article for Pop Geeks, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the occasion. Michele Burke is an acclaimed and accomplished makeup artist who has won multiple awards for her work, including two Academy Awards for, respectively, Quest For Fire and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. With a career spanning decades and continents, I knew Ms. Burke would be a fascinating interview subject, so I reached out to her via her website and she agreed to speak to me. This is the end result, and I hope you all enjoy reading it. Say hello to Michele Burke! Johnny: You were born in Ireland, and grew up there in a family of 10. As one can often draw inspiration for their future from their family, did you have any family members with connections to the entertainment industry?   Michele: No, absolutely not. I was the only one.   Johnny: Alright. To go to my next question, after some time working on

The Flashback Interview: Barney Burman

The Flashback Interview: Barney Burman

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The gentleman in the beret in this article’s cover photo is my newest interview subject, Barney Burman. Barney has been active as a makeup artist for almost four decades now. Coming from a family of makeup artists, Barney started as a teenager, and isn’t showing any signs of stopping. That’s fantastic as he’s a versatile designer who has worked on all sorts of amazing projects, most notably 2009’s Star Trek, which won him a Best Makeup And Hairstyling Oscar, which he shared with Mindy Hall, who’s next to him in the cover photo, and Joel Harlow. A few weeks back, Barney was kind enough to agree to an interview with me. I hope you all enjoy getting to know more about this talented creator and his work. Say hello to Barney Burman! Johnny: Was working in film something you’d always wanted to do, or did you initially have a different career goal in mind growing up? Barney: I always imagined myself working in films in one capacity or another. I

Will Smith won an Oscar but its not the Reason why people are talking about him

Will Smith won an Oscar but its not the Reason why people are talking about him

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Will Smith Should be celebrating tonight because he won Best Actor in a motion picture. His performance in King Richard finally won him the elusive awards. He had been robbed of winning the Oscars throughout the years. I still believe he deserved an Oscar when he got nominated for The Pursuit of Happiness. However, that prestige and recognition got covered up by the controversy. People thought it was scripted at first, but it is accurate. The man who was known to be chill finally lost his cool when Chris Rock made a Joke out of Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. Rock, Shaded her by saying she will be starring in a G.I Jane 2. G.I Jane is a Demi Moore film where the actress shaved off her hair because she plays a female navy seal. Will Smith hitting Chris Rock’s face It was an awkward moment that made people silent because they couldn’t believe what they had just witnessed. Apparently, Smith lost his cool because his house was going through a condition called Alopecia. Its condition is more

The Oscars will be having a fan favorite category

The Oscars will be having a fan favorite category

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The Oscars are adding a new category from their roster of Awards.  Fans can become livid because their favorites got snubbed by the Academy. The Academy is known to be snobbish in Superhero Films, Rom Coms, Action, and horror. Appeasing the upset fans is a challenge, so this is their way to compensate. There had been few exceptions, but they were a rarity. I can count through my fingers whenever a Superhero film or a horror movie wins that Golden naked man. The Academy does not seem to have the Pride to accept popular films as nominees for the best picture, so they compensated. The Oscars announced their new Categories The New categories are Oscars Fan Favorite and  Oscars cheer moment. The fans can do their vote of this website. I can see a Marvel Cinematic Universe film finally winning an Award.  DC had won awards from Oscars before, so it is possible to win awards from the Academy, but they always Snub Marvel. Fans prefer seeing the Super Hero

94th Academy Awards’ Best Original Song: Thoughts

94th Academy Awards’ Best Original Song: Thoughts

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The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards are out, and as I’ve done on-and-off during my time writing for Pop Geeks so far, I want to write about this year’s nominees for Best Original Song. Last year, I wrote that I hoped Io Si (Seen) from The Life Ahead would win Best Original Song, but predicted that Fight For You from Judas And The Black Messiah would win the prize. I predicted correctly, but will that be the case this year? Let’s find out as we examine the five nominees for Best Original Song at the 94th Academy Awards. To start us off, we have Be Alive, written by Beyonce Knowles and DIXSON for the Williams family biopic King Richard. I’ll admit that I’ve never been a very athletic man, and while I’ve had my struggles, they haven’t been anything compared to what Richard Williams and his family went through to become the tennis titans they are. Roger Ebert once said that the movies are a machine that generates empathy,

The Flashback Interview: Mark A. Mangini

The Flashback Interview: Mark A. Mangini

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My newest interview subject, Mark A. Mangini, is an accomplished sound designer and editor. He’s helped create the soundscapes for films of all sorts. Ranging from multiple films in the Star Trek franchise to a frequent collaboration with Joe Dante, from Disney Renaissance classics like Beauty And The Beast and Aladdin to Mad Max: Fury Road, which would win him his first Oscar, Mark A. Mangini has created memorable soundscapes for almost half-a-century, with no signs of stopping any time soon. Mark took some time to speak with me this past December, and today I share my epic conversation with this great talent. Say hello to Mark A. Mangini! Mark: Hello? Johnny: Hello, Mark. Johnny Caps from Pop Geeks here. Mark: Hey, Johnny. How ya doin’? Johnny: I’m doing good. First of all, before anything, thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to speak to me. Mark: My pleasure. Johnny: Alright. I have my questions ready to go. Mark: Yeah! Good. Johnny: To start off with, as

Brit Awards is getting rid of Male and female categories

Brit Awards is getting rid of Male and female categories

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Brit awards wanted to be more inclusive to the non Binary community. Singers like Sam Smith and Demi Lovato do not identify as neither men or women. They use They/Them pronouns. To be more inclusive, the Best Male Artist and Best female artist will be replaced by Best British Artist. The Best International Male and female will also be merged into one gender-neutral category. Rather than being inclusive, this change will screw over the women. Look at the Best director and Screenplay Category in Oscars, the nominees are always male. Though women had won those gender-neutral categories before, it was always once in a blue moon. This make me question of Brit Awards is doing the right decision.   There have been petitions before to remove the best actress category and make both genders compete for a single Best Actor category. If you remove the best actress category, women will rarely win an acting award again.  Male leads are still dominating Hollywood in success and pay. There are successful female

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