Richard Rushfield, co-creator, editorial director and chief columnist of The Ankler joins us this week on One Moore Hollywood Podcast. As a seasoned industry journalist, Richard gives his insight into the state of entertainment, his takeaways from CinemaCon, and explains why - even though no one has the answers - he is still passionate about working in and reporting on the entertainment industry!

We’re a crew that loves going to the theater - but with some big hits and some big misses - we’ve been contemplating what is working and what is not. Are there ways to help predict what the audience wants to see in a theater versus from their couch? In this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast, our hosts discuss what gets them excited about going to the movies, what kind of movies they would like to see more of in theaters, and why we think "the unexpected" is so important in films!

We have had multiple conversations on One Moore Hollywood Podcast about whether or not award shows matter — yet, as newly minted Webby nominees, our hosts might have a new take on this topic! In this episode, our hosts give a little background on the Webby Awards, and discuss their excitement about our recent nomination and how being recognized for your work might bring a fresh perspective to the award conversation!

After meeting and bonding over a mutual love of film at Sundance this year, we are so excited to welcome GG Hawkins from No Film School onto our first crossover episode! In this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast, we discuss film school outside of film school: From finding your super power to learning how to celebrate rejection, GG and our hosts give their insight into building a career in the industry and how to gain film school knowledge outside of the classroom!

The legendary Kevin Smith joins us this week on One Moore Hollywood Podcast! Kevin Smith is a writer-director who got his start with the independent film Clerks, which was famously made for less than $28,000 and went on to earn awards at both Sundance and Cannes, inspiring a new generation of young filmmakers. Kevin has gone on to write and direct cult classics such as Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. He’s also hosted a podcast, owns a movie theater in his home state of New Jersey, and continues to be a voice for independent filmmakers. On this episode of OMHP, Kevin discusses his long Hollywood career and tells the story of how he truly championed Good Will Hunting, why he has expanded his career in so many directions, and his advice on selling your passion, making your mark in the industry and how he continues to honor young Kevin!

We are so excited to have writer/director/producer/editor Scott Mosier join us on this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast! From his experience working with Kevin Smith on their first film, Clerks, to his thoughts on how breaking into the industry has changed through the years - Scott gives insight into his impressive career and how he has been able to parlay his scrappy experience into a long Hollywood career.

"Cinema forms memories, and memories form history." - Director Mstyslav Chernov, Best Documentary Film Winner

That's a wrap on the Academy Awards! In this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast, our hosts give their reactions to Hollywood's biggest night! From the wins that made us cheer, to the losses we still aren't over, our hosts give their insight into the award show, and look ahead at what we are excited about in the industry, and what we think award season might look like next year.

The Academy Awards are considered a special holiday here at One Moore Hollywood Podcast, and we are all getting the snacks ready for the biggest night in Hollywood! In this episode, our hosts give their predictions of what they think will win, what they hope will win, and what snubs are already getting them riled up!

With the help of Dennis' questionable purchase of the (ultra creepy) Dune: Part 2 limited edition Sand Worm popcorn bucket, this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast answers questions from family, friends, and OMHP listeners! From getting into the entertainment industry to our most underrated films, tune in to find out the answers to your burning questions and why ‘The Holiday’ might just tear this group apart!

We're thrilled to welcome Aline Brosh McKenna onto this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast! Aline is a screenwriter, director, showrunner and producer, who’s responsible for some of our favorite smart and hilarious movies! If you’ve laugh-cried over a classic romantic comedy at some point over the past couple decades, there’s a strong chance that Aline Brosh McKenna was responsible! Her resume is extraordinary, co-creating the hit TV show Crazy Ex Girlfriend, and writing blockbuster hits such as The Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses and Your Place or Mine, which she also directed. Aline opens up on her impressive career in Hollywood, the mandate she's striving for with her production company Lean Machine, and why she still has a rosy outlook on this crazy business!

We’re just a podcast, standing in front of Hollywood, asking for more rom-coms! In this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast, we celebrate Valentine's day by discussing our favorite classic romantic comedies! Our hosts debate what the definition of a rom-com really is, why it feels like Hollywood has shied away from this genre in recent years, and why we think it's time to bring more blockbuster rom-coms back to theaters!

The Grammy Awards just happened this past weekend, so in the spirit of music celebration, One Moore Hollywood Podcast is talking all things music! In this episode, our hosts discuss why music is so important in films (and why Dennis still has a serious bone to pick with one of his college professors), the intricacies of getting this done, and what some of their most memorable music moments are from their favorite films.

One Moore Hollywood Podcast is back from Sundance and ready to spill the beans! On this episode, our hosts share their experience of being at the festival, and give their honest reviews of the films they watched - the good, the bad... and what kept Katie up at night!

Sundance 2024 is wrapping up... but this is just the beginning of the road for some of the independent films that premiered there! Because along with screenings, networking, and parties — some film festivals, like Sundance, also serve as a marketplace where filmmakers and producers are able to find distribution for their films. So what can filmmakers expect from trying to sell their film at Sundance today? Lucky for all of us, Chris Moore has firsthand experience selling independent films at the festival, and Dr. Katie Marpe is a bonafide expert in the subject of distribution! In this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast, our hosts discuss how independent film distribution has changed throughout the years, and why it’s so important for festivals and filmmakers.

Hello from Park City, Utah! The One Moore Hollywood Podcast team is heading to Sundance! As the festivities kick off for 2024, our hosts look back at their experiences at the festival in the past, discuss what films they are excited to watch this year, and give their insight into what makes this film festival so special! Plus we introduce another exciting aspect of what we are working on behind the scenes!

It’s officially Award Season and the Golden Globes kicked it off this past Sunday by celebrating last year’s film and TV favorites! In this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast, our hosts take you behind the scenes of producing an award show red carpet, some memorable moments attending these celebratory events, and give their hot takes on the Golden Globe winners… and who they think was snubbed! Plus, find out why Dennis is issuing a public apology to Idris Elba!

This podcast originated because we love talking about films! In this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast, our hosts discuss the different film communities and social networks that they enjoy using for film curation, recommendations, and industry discussions - and why these communities are important for fans and for the industry overall.

As 2023 rapidly comes to an end, One Moore Hollywood Podcast takes a look back at some of the big entertainment moments of the year, and discusses how we think this may influence the industry and the audience going into 2024! Will marketing teams understand that women are worth marketing to?! Will Barbenheimmer inspire other unlikely duos? How will the Hollywood Strikes affect the content we are delivered in 2024? And how do we as the audience keep demanding quality?

Did you know... purchasing something in the digital age doesn't necessarily mean you own it forever? In this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast, our hosts discuss what ownership means in the digital age. This "purchasing content" conversation is back in the news as Playstation recently announced they will be deleting 'Discovery' media that customers had purchased because of licensing deals. So what does this all mean for the audience? How can we protect our purchases? And is Dennis a secret *genius* for being an avid DVD collector?!

Disney recently claimed they’ll be focusing on “quality over quantity,” and Netflix said something similar last year — but what does the audience think? Do we want all of the content options or “quality” choices, and why can’t we have both? In this episode of One Moore Hollywood Podcast, we look at how this concept has been an ongoing conversation in recent years, how streaming and our current environment plays into this, and most importantly: how do we even define “quality” content today?