EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 45 MIN
Steven Berkoff's Tell Tale Heart with Steven Berkoff & Stephen Cookson - Season 7 Episode #329
from The Martin Talk Show · host Martin Colton
"Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear." – Edgar Allan PoeWelcome to Episode 329 of The Martin Talk Show 🎙️✨—where creativity meets raw truth, and boundaries are meant to be pushed. In this electrifying conversation, I sit down with the legendary Steven Berkoff—actor, writer, and a force of nature—and visionary film director Stephen Cookson. Together, we unravel the chilling brilliance of Steven Berkoff’s Tell Tale Heart 🎭🔪—a cinematic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting masterpiece. First released in 2019, this gripping feature film made a triumphant return at the International Horror Film Festival in February 2025, where Steven Berkoff was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Film Award 🏆🔥. But make no mistake—Steven doesn’t mince words. In this episode, he delivers a brutally honest take on the town hosting the festival and shares his deep fascination with Poe’s eerie storytelling, particularly The House of Usher 🏚️🖤.We also dive into his latest TV series in development, Hooligan, exploring its gritty themes and no-holds-barred storytelling. Meanwhile, both Steven and Stephen take on one of the most controversial topics in modern filmmaking—AI in cinema and writing 🤖🎬. Is it a tool for creative evolution or a soulless imitation of human artistry? Their insights might just change the way you see the future of film.This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a masterclass in storytelling, artistry, and the fearless pursuit of truth. Hit play, get inspired, and let's explore the dark, the brilliant, and the utterly unfiltered world of creative minds. 🚀🎥🌟 Steven Berkoff: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000925🌟 Stephen Cookson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0177552As Always, Connect with Martin via:🎭 https://www.themartintalkshow.com🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and drop your thoughts in the comments! What are your favourite Edgar Allan Poe stories? How do you feel about AI in filmmaking? Let’s keep the conversation going! 🎭💬#MartinTalkShow #StevenBerkoff #StephenCookson #TellTaleHeart #EdgarAllanPoe #HorrorFilm #HorrorCinema #Filmmaking #ActingLegends #OutstandingContributionToFilm #HouseOfUsher #DarkStorytelling #GothicHorror #ClassicLiterature #HorrorFans #AIinFilm #ArtificialIntelligence #CreativeProcess #BehindTheScenes #FilmDirecting #IndependentCinema #AwardWinningFilms #CinematicArt #Storytelling #TheatreAndFilm #ActorLife #Screenwriting #BritishCinema #CultCinema #HorrorMovies #PodcastInterview
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"Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear." – Edgar Allan PoeWelcome to Episode 329 of The Martin Talk Show 🎙️✨—where creativity meets raw truth, and boundaries are meant to be pushed. In this electrifying conversation, I sit down with the legendary Steven Berkoff—actor, writer, and a force of nature—and visionary film director Stephen Cookson. Together, we unravel the chilling brilliance of Steven Berkoff’s Tell Tale Heart 🎭🔪—a cinematic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting masterpiece. First released in 2019, this gripping feature film made a triumphant return at the International Horror Film Festival in February 2025, where Steven Berkoff was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Film Award 🏆🔥. But make no mistake—Steven doesn’t mince words. In this episode, he delivers a brutally honest take on the town hosting the festival and shares his deep fascination with Poe’s eerie storytelling, particularly The House of Usher 🏚️🖤.We also dive into his latest TV series in development, Hooligan, exploring its gritty themes and no-holds-barred storytelling. Meanwhile, both Steven and Stephen take on one of the most controversial topics in modern filmmaking—AI in cinema and writing 🤖🎬. Is it a tool for creative evolution or a soulless imitation of human artistry? Their insights might just change the way you see the future of film.This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a masterclass in storytelling, artistry, and the fearless pursuit of truth. Hit play, get inspired, and let's explore the dark, the brilliant, and the utterly unfiltered world of creative minds. 🚀🎥🌟 Steven Berkoff: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000925🌟 Stephen Cookson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0177552As Always, Connect with Martin via:🎭 https://www.themartintalkshow.com🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and drop your thoughts in the comments! What are your favourite Edgar Allan Poe stories? How do you feel about AI in filmmaking? Let’s keep the conversation going! 🎭💬#MartinTalkShow #StevenBerkoff #StephenCookson #TellTaleHeart #EdgarAllanPoe #HorrorFilm #HorrorCinema #Filmmaking #ActingLegends #OutstandingContributionToFilm #HouseOfUsher #DarkStorytelling #GothicHorror #ClassicLiterature #HorrorFans #AIinFilm #ArtificialIntelligence #CreativeProcess #BehindTheScenes #FilmDirecting #IndependentCinema #AwardWinningFilms #CinematicArt #Storytelling #TheatreAndFilm #ActorLife #Screenwriting #BritishCinema #CultCinema #HorrorMovies #PodcastInterview
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