1 of my Stories

This episode is part of my Alabama Pilgrimage series, where I interview friends who traveled with me through the important sites of the Civil Rights Movement. Each episode, one pilgrim shares their memories and reflections from the trip, starting with myself. We hope you will enjoy listening to each of these stories.Today's pilgrim is Dr. Deborah Boston. Dr. Boston is an educator with a doctorate in leadership studies and adult education. She's now semi-retired, but is an active member of many civic and community organizations, including the Mt. Level Community Partnership for Racial Justice.Dr. Boston is actually one of the founding members of the Mt. Level Community Partnership and the Alabama Pilgrimage. From its inception, she, along with Rev. Linda Van Hook have been imagining what it would look like to pursue a model for beloved community in her home city. She shares about growing up in Winston Salem and comparing the treatment she received in schools where she was loved and cared for vs. tolerated and neglected.As a life long learner, she wanted to keep growing and learning and finds doing that in community very rewarding. The 2024 pilgrimage was her second time attending, and she shares what was different from this time. In addition to sharing her experiences of the pilgrimage, she also offers information about how Durham locals can get involved with the partnership. Here is a link to their website if you want to keep up with current and upcoming opportunities. This is the last interview from the Alabama Pilgrimage Class of 2024, but it's far from the end of the story.

This episode is part of my Alabama Pilgrimage series, where I interview friends who traveled with me through the important sites of the Civil Rights Movement. Each episode, one pilgrim shares their memories and reflections from the trip, starting with myself. We hope you will enjoy listening to each of these stories.Today's pilgrim is Rebecca Felton. Rebecca was born and raised in Durham, NC. She is a literacy advocate, with a specialty in learning disabilities connected to reading. Her experience spans teaching, tutoring, teacher training, and researcher. She also offers counseling and legal advocacy by working with groups such as NC Legal Aid and the Duke Children's Law Clinic.  Rebecca shares how she became passionate about education and about her childhood in Durham. She grew up middle class and becomes aware of race through experiences she had as a child. After leaving Durham, she became involved in civil rights marches and protests in the late 60s but regrets missing out on the earlier, more dangerous events that we learned about on the pilgrimage. I thought it was beautiful that she interrogated herself during the interview and wanted to make up for lost opportunities.    Rebecca shares about the historical Lincoln School and the power of being able to walk alongside people of different races on the pilgrimage. If you would like to learn more about the Alabama Pilgrimage, visit the DurhamCares website. The music in this series is entitled Brothers and Sisters by Alana Jordan on Pixabay.

This episode is part of my Alabama Pilgrimage series, where I interview friends who traveled with me through the important sites of the Civil Rights Movement. Each episode, one pilgrim shares their memories and reflections from the trip, starting with myself. We hope you will enjoy listening to each of these stories.Today's pilgrim is Dr. Lafayette Maxwell. Dr. Maxwell is a graduate of Duke Divinity School and has a doctorate from the Virginia Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology. He's currently a professor at Shaw University, a pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and frequent guest presenter of the Black Empowerment National Broadcast. Dr. Maxwell shares his memories of growing up in the Black Bottom neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida. It was a place where he felt the love of his community all around him. Today he wants to instill that same sense of pride and community in the spaces he lives and serves. His memories are vivid, appealing, and joyful. From being a pastor to work as a radio broadcaster and DJ, Dr. Maxwell operates with a sense of purpose. I think I could have listened to his stories all day. He has gone on two pilgrimages. If you would like to learn more about the Alabama Pilgrimage, visit the DurhamCares website. You can connect with Dr. Maxwell through is email address: [email protected] music in this series is entitled Brothers and Sisters by Alana Jordan on Pixabay. 

This episode is part of my Alabama Pilgrimage series, where I interview friends who traveled with me through the important sites of the Civil Rights Movement. Each episode, one pilgrim shares their memories and reflections from the trip, starting with myself. We hope you will enjoy listening to each of these stories.Today's pilgrim is Bev Iber. Bev is a gemologist who has a love for Africa. She lived in Kenya for 8 years mining gemstones. She has owned many businesses including the most recent one in Fearrington Village for 21 years. Bev often processes revelations or difficult subjects through the gathering of beads into jewelry that can be worn and used to pass on the message. Bev shares about her life growing up in Texas, as well as the pieces of jewelry she was inspired to make after visiting the Legacy Museum and seeing the haunting 3D images of bodies buried at the bottom of the ocean. If you would like to learn more about the Alabama Pilgrimage, visit the DurhamCares website at durhamcares.org.The music in this series is entitled Brothers and Sisters by Alana Jordan on Pixabay.

The NC Film Critics Association (NCFCA) announced their Best of Cinema Nominees for 2025. And for the third year in a row, I’m joined by fellow NC Film Critics to gab about the nominations and share our hopes for the winners’ circle.The NCFCA is made up of 69 members who either work or live in the Tar Heel state. To see the full list of nominations, as well as previous years' winners, visit ncfilmcritics.org. The final winners will be announced on January 26, 2025. Stay tuned until then. About Anthony Holden: Anthony is part of NC Film Critics and is a Detroit-transplant who loves movies. In addition to writing movie reviews, he's a co-host on the Double Feature: Versus podcast, a show where two cinephiles clash heads on two competing films with a similar theme. Anthony recommends you check out PRESENCE, directed by Steven Soderbergh, or RESURRECTION, directed by Bi Gan. Find Anthony: Website: 8bitwaffles.com; IG and Twitter: @BlakCinephile; YouTube @doublefeatureversus or Apple podcasts @double-feature-vs.About Andrew Eisenman: Andrew is the incoming Community Engagement Coordinator for the NC Film Critics. He currently writes for Elements of Madness and Pontificator.org. You can also find Andrew on Bluesky @AndrewJEisenman.bsky.social. Andrew recommends you watch DOGS ON THE SENDERO, directed by Michael Flores, and EEPHUS, directed by Carson Lund.About Pruett Norris: Pruett Norris is a journalist and film critic based in Asheville, N.C. He writes for online publication 828newsNOW about all manner of things, but his output can be broken down as "breaking news to movie reviews," with a side of broader arts and entertainment coverage. Pruett recommends you watch THE MASTERMIND, directed by Kelly Reichardt, and EDDINGTON, directed by Ari Aster. You can find Pruett at 828NewsNow.com.About Lindsey: Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories. Lindsey recommends you watch THE UGLY STEPSISTER, directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, or BRING HER BACK, directed by Michael and Danny Phillippou.

Do you believe? Believe it or not, it's the end of an Era. The Stranger Things Era. For almost a decade now, we have been enraptured by this TV show. While mileage may vary, there's not a person on this Upside Down planet who hasn't been impacted by this show to some level. To commemorate the occasion, I'm joined by three guests. Together we make a Core 4, who discuss the finale and then celebrate the show as a whole. Put on your electrode caps, toast an Eggo, and join Harrison, Raul, Vera and I for an epic podcast. We cover our top moments from the finale, top critiques, top characters, top quotes, and top needle drops. We then take a step back and name our top ten moments from the show as a whole, plus name our crowdsourced top ten from listeners. Along the way, I get educated on Toy Story and get mansplained about how old I am. About Harrison: Harrison Martin is the founder of Flixfrog, a blog reviewing film and television. He got a part-time job at Regal Cinemas to make watching movies more convenient (OK … free). Even after leaving his job at Regal Cinemas, Harrison would drive hours to any advanced screening in the hopes of someday becoming a certified critic. Since then, the website has grown into a small business venture including reviews, articles, digital content, and much more. You can find Harrison on Twitter @movieguru23 or @flixfrog.About Raul: Raul is a Puerto Rico born, New England raised narrative enthusiast who is obsessed with the art of visual storytelling. In his life stories are what got him through; the ones he told himself, the ones others shared, & the ones he absorbed from movies, TV, and books. He studied film in Florida and eventually applied himself to criticism before launching Minorities Report-- an outlet focused on increasing diversity in the press space. In his mind there are two indisputable GOATs, David Fincher & Tom Brady, and no one can convince him otherwise but he sure does love it when people try. You can find Raul on Twitter or IG @mreportpod or find his podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/33cYS65Tml3S6zvRcJHdd4About Vera: Vera is a Toronto native who works as a freelance sign language interpreter. She's a proud CODA, movie fan, and mom. Vera is also the Foreign Correspondent and Ghoul Scout Troop Leader for the Fear of God podcast. Find Vera on TikTok or IG @veepats. About Lindsey: Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Harrison Martin aka Flixfrog returns for a discussion on Stranger Things season 5, part 2. While our opinions differ on if this part was better than part 1, we both had things we liked about this newest selection of episodes. We approach the finale with hope and a prayer that this beloved show will end things on a high note. We break down the character arcs, the un-proposal from Jonathan and Nance, the make up between Steve and Dustin, the coming out scene with Will, and the satisfaction of seeing Max wake up. There's much more, but we do take a pit stop to discuss our favorite snacks and end with our outstanding character awards. All this, and more awaits those who enter. Mellon!

It's the final episode of Welcome to Derry, Winter Fire. We finally see how 1962 resolves and witness the foretold "final twist" that reveals why the Muschiettis are releasing the three seasons in backwards order. Would you believe it's time travel? But before we get to the time travel plot, there are character arcs to resolve. Who lives? Who dies? Who tells the story? Not everyone gets character justice, but Steve and I do our past to articulate the truth about the big finale. Although the Muschiettis have promised two more seasons, we have yet to hear an official announcement. But hopefully soon. In any case, thank you for joining Steve and I on another recap series.

It's the penultimate episode of season 1, The Black Spot. It's the episode everyone has been waiting to happen -- the supposed big hurrah. Only it turns out, there's a second hurrah coming that could be even more important to this show's lore. We talk about that decision and why it doesn't quite compute (for Lindsey at least). Now, don't get me wrong. The Black Spot incident was delivered with terror and intrigue. The event was perpetrated by societal racism that will linger through in the Derry water for eternity. However, then introducing a plot twist that leads to a threat of It being unleashed outside the borders of Derry undermines the terror of the Black Spot and could make it seem less than. And plus, hasn't it been hinted at that the entity's power used to be stronger in the past? We will see how this all resolves next week. 

Ready for a crawl? Or a piece of special pie? Harrison Martin, otherwise known as Flixfrog, came back to 1 of my Stories to help me make sense of the final season of STRANGER THINGS. Netflix gonna Netflix, so, of course, they had to release the season in three parts, outdoing their previous two-part release. Fair enough. Both of us had waned in our enthusiasm for the show and weren't sure what to expect. But we loved re-entering the world and discovering the big reveal of part 1. Life in Hawkins has taken a turn. The whole town is under quarantine and part of the city is closed up in a military occupied zone called MAC-Z. The Byers family is shacking up with the Wheelers for an undisclosed reason. Robin and Steve have new jobs at the SQOWK radio station, and whole gang uses the station as a rally point and operation center for their secret mission to find Vecna in the Upside Down. Murray plays Santa Clause and keeps the group equipped and operational for their special projects. The whole crew participates in these projects and knows to hup-to whenever Donna Summers' Upside Down plays. That's the call signal. Eleven and Hopper are living in the outskirts of town, helping Eleven train. Poor Max is still in a coma, with Lucas faithfully visiting her and keeping that Kate Bush light on. Finally, we have Holly Wheeler, always the kid sister in the background, playing a new unusual role. The military is on the hunt for Eleven, but Eleven and the gang find Vecna before everything they hold dear is taken away? The next three episodes drop on Christmas Day, and the finale drops on New Year's Eve, with theatrical releases happening in some cities. Do you have your tickets? About Harrison Martin: Harrison Martin is the founder of Flixfrog, a blog reviewing film and television. He got a part-time job at Regal Cinemas to make watching movies more convenient (OK … free). Even after leaving his job at Regal Cinemas, Harrison would drive hours to any advanced screening in the hopes of someday becoming a certified critic. Since then, the website has grown into a small business venture including reviews, articles, digital content, and much more. You can find Harrison on Twitter @movieguru23 or @flixfrog

With only three episodes left, Welcome to Derry gives us the gift of a moment of calm before the storm. Yes, the kids and adults are left reeling after their interactions with It/Pennywise in the sewer, but there's a moment of reprieve as Ronnie reunites with her dad and the Black soldier blow off some steam at the newest dive in town, The Black Spot. Not everyone is having a good time though, certainly not Lilly, Dick Hallorann, or the Hanlon family. We also get a pretty big reveal in regards to a certain employee of Juniper Hill, Ingrid Kersh. As usual, we go through our Easter eggs, our MVP, our rating, and the character beats that made us scream, laugh, and lean forward. Next week's episode is gearing up to be a big one, The Black Spot. This is where all the junk will go down. Will the Muschiettis be able to land their paper plane on Main Street? Have to wait a whole week to find out. 

In the realm of cinema, expectations can often lead to disappointment, especially when beloved stories are adapted for the screen. In this podcast, we delve into Lindsey's experience of watching two recent films, Wicked: For Good and The Running Man. Both films have made their mark in the box office, but do they live up to the hype?

This was certainly an episode with lots of twists, turns, and suspense. It's the perfect start to a well-laid crescendo towards a glorious and terrifying season 1 climax at The Black Spot. Steve and I give our predictions and awards for MVP character, plus our episode rating. Next weeks episode will be titled In the Name of the Father.Episode 5 picks up right where episode 4 left off with Hallorann believing he has extracted the pertinent information from Taniel. The military, represented by General Shaw, immediately organize a mission to send Hanlon and Hallorann down under the sewers with Colonel Fuller and an entourage to tighten the perimeter of pillars around It. Of course, this plan all goes all wrong, especially since Taniel left out some vital pieces of information. They didn't get everything. Somehow, he found the strength to block their attempts to rob all of his secrets.  Meanwhile the kids organize their own rescue mission to bring poor Phil Malkin home. An exhausted Matty appears on top of the Standpipe inside his cozy yellow tent. He reveals he survived by watching Pennywise tear apart the other kids. Lilly galvanizes the group to brave the sewers using the aid of "mommy's little helper." Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com.Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

This episode was recorded in July of 2022. Darryl Mansel, Harrison Martin, and I come together like pineapple on pizza discuss the second part of Stranger Things, season 4. This is a spoiler full discussion, and there was a lot to get into. There are some juice discussions about Dr. Brenner and Will, the death of Eddie and if it was necessary, and our speculations and theories on what will happen in season 5. Will Joyce and Hopper ever get their date? Let us know what you think. You can watch Stranger Things on Netflix. About Stranger Things season 4: After surviving the battle of Starcourt Mall, the Hawkins gang has broken up, with the Byers' and Eleven moving to sunny California. Everyone settles into their new life, trying to make the best of things and move on. But the evil lurking in Hawkins is far from over. This new season takes place in multiple locations: Hawkins, California, Russia, and a mysterious bunker in the desert. With new secrets, new threats, and new characters, the world of Stranger Things keeps getting bigger. About Darryl Mansel: Darryl Mansel is the former host and founder of the Poprika Reviews podcast. These days, he is working on pursuing his passion for screenwriting. You can find Darryl on Twitter @Seedalicious. About Harrison Martin: Harrison Martin is the founder of Flixfrog, a blog reviewing film and television. He got a part-time job at Regal Cinemas to make watching movies more convenient (OK … free). Even after leaving his job at Regal Cinemas, Harrison would drive hours to any advanced screening in the hopes of someday becoming a certified critic. Since then, the website has grown into a small business venture including reviews, articles, digital content, and much more. You can find Harrison on Twitter @movieguru23 or @flixfrog. About Lindsey Dunn: Lindsey is a film reviewer known by the moniker 1ofMyStories. She thinks stories have the power to change lives and minds in a way that works better than arguing. You can find her on Letterboxd or Twitter @1ofmystories. Or check the website: 1ofmystories.com.

This episode was originally recorded on June 12, 2022. Stranger Things, season 4, was so great that I was overwhelmed with the need to discuss with other fans. Darryl Mansel, Harrison Martin, and I converged to discuss everything Hawkins, Satanic Panic, and Upside Down. It's full of spoilers and juicy tidbits. It may not be quite as great as winning an Americantendo, but give it a listen. We discuss the new characters, theories about Vecna, and what will be Nancy's song. Let us know what you think. About Stranger Things season 4: After surviving the battle of Starcourt Mall, the Hawkins gang has broken up, with the Byers' and Eleven moving to sunny California. Everyone settles into their new life, trying to make the best of things and move on. But the evil lurking in Hawkins is far from over. This new season takes place in multiple locations: Hawkins, California, Russia, and a mysterious bunker in the desert. With new secrets, new threats, and new characters, the world of Stranger Things keeps getting bigger. About Darryl Mansel: Darryl Mansel is the former head of Poprika Reviews. He's now working on his passion for screenwriting. You can find Darryl on Twitter @Seedalicious. About Harrison Martin: Harrison Martin is the founder of Flixfrog, a blog reviewing film and television. He got a part-time job at Regal Cinemas to make watching movies more convenient (OK … free). Even after leaving his job at Regal Cinemas, Harrison would drive hours to any advanced screening in the hopes of someday becoming a certified critic. Since then, the website has grown into a small business venture including reviews, articles, digital content, and much more. You can find Harrison on Twitter @movieguru23 or @flixfrog. About Lindsey Dunn: Lindsey is a film reviewer known by the moniker 1ofMyStories. She thinks stories have the power to change lives and minds in a way that works better than arguing. You can find her on Letterboxd or Twitter @1ofmystories. Or check the website: 1ofmystories.com.

Steve Barnes and I are joined by Reed Lackey of the Fear of God podcast to discuss episode 4 of Welcome to Derry. Episode 4 is what we at 1 of my Stories like to call a Barnes burner, in honor of our friend Steve Barnes. This episode takes us even further into the past with the first ever on-screen adaptation of It's origin story. As part of General Shaw's continued attempt to find the hiding place of It, he decides to use the power of Hallorann to force Taniel to reveal the location. He gets what he wants, but this will likely just open a channel for Pennywise to grow in his powers. In addition to this glorious 20-minute story within a story, there are sizzling character interactions between Hallorann and Leroy Hanlon, who has turned on full dad protection mode. Charlotte has been activated by Hank Grogan's case to earn him some justice. Now that Hallorann and the military have learned about Neibolt House, how long will they resist before they try to enter gun's blazing? Reed Lackey is a film critic with NC Film Critics and is the co-host of the Fear of God podcast. He is a lover of all things horror, but even more than that, he loves discussing those stories with his friends (or whomever will listen). So he spends his days in southern California with his wife and son writing, reading, working, watching movies & TV, and having as many meaningful conversations as possible about all of the interesting stories all around us, and how we find ourselves in them. You can find him at thefearofgodpodcast.com. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Do you see what I see? Episode 3 delivered some wonderful surprises with an unexpected trip to the 1908 timeline and a meet cute with multiracial characters two cycles ago. While the VFX in the cemetery scene took us out of the scary, weird tone, there was enough richness to save things from going off the tracks too hard. We discuss those baseball jerseys at the Special Projects building. Then onto Easter eggs, character arcs, our favorite characters, and top scenes. Will Rose be there to save Francis again? Will the adults believe the photo evidence they see? Where was Hank Grogan at 11:30 pm the night of the murder? And how is this mysterious housekeeper? Steve rated this episode 3 turtles, and I rated it 4 turtles. Recap: In 1908, a young boy named Francis visits a circus that ignites his fears for a skeleton man. He also meets Rose, who we know as Second Hand Rose. These two kids meet again as adults, realizing they are on opposite sides of a turf war. Meanwhile Clint Bowers visits Hank Grogan and tries another tactic to get him to confess. Major Hanlon and his buddy Captain Russo are ordered to take Dick Hallorann in the air to get closer to the target. He has a vision, and Hanlon save Hallorann’s life. Hallorann shares an awkward family dinner with the Hanlon family, where they have a meeting of the minds. Lilly is released from Juniper Hill much quicker than expected. She returns to school and apologizes to Ronnie. The two of them convince Rich and Will to help them set up a séance of sorts to encourage the spirits of their ancestors to show up so they can take pictures. It’s risky business but they get some photos. One photo is of a clown. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

I enjoyed talking to Lotfy Nathan about his controversial new movie THE CARPENTER'S SON. Based loosely on the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, an apocryphal gospel not in the canonical Bible, THE CARPENTER'S SON speculates what might have taken place in between Jesus' birth, and his official ministry. My interest in the film was sparked when I came across the trailer in October. As a Cage completionist, I'm honor bound to watch any film with Nicolas Cage, but I also feel a special kind of way about the combination of Noah Jupe and FKA Twigs reuniting again for another film after their bond was sealed in HONEY BOY. Before the film has even come out, 223 beings have miraculously left reviews, most of them composed, to my shame, of fellow Christian who assume the worst whenever a movie about Jesus is made that's not by Angel Studios. As a professional, I felt it was fair for the director to talk about his reasons for making the film and to have an opportunity to speak about the choices he made. I have seen the film and hope to write a review shortly. To learn more about the film, look up Lotfy on Instagram @lotfy_ or @magnoliapics. Or to find a theater, visit TheCarpentersSonMovie.com.

Things are heating up for episode 2. Both Steve and I agree that Barbara and Andy Muschietti have only stepped up their game in this next chapter. With only eight episodes to play with, they are already putting together the mechanics that will converge plotlines into a climactic conclusion. In addition, the horror scenes that Ronnie and Lilly survive are lengthy, terrifying, and reflective of their real-world guilt. After a brief recap, we discuss Easter eggs, character arcs, the two scare scenes, our favorite characters, and top scenes. Both of us rated this episode 4 out of 5 turtles. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

"Oh we got trouble. Right here in River City. With a capital T. That rhymes with P, and that stands for pool!" The Music Man was featured front and center in this pilot episode. Steve and I met to go over our sundry thoughts. We had different reactions, but we had plenty to talk about. After our knee jerk reactions, we go into some listener feedback. Then it's onto the Kitchener Ironworks Easter Egg hunt, where we pull out all the Stephen King easter eggs. We round out with some character arcs and our rating from 1-5 turtles. From Cold War fears manifesting as mutant babies to generational trauma appearing as lamp skins, Andy and Barbara Muschietti definitely have our attention. Who attacked Major Hanlon? Is a turtle just a charm on a bracelet? What is going on in special projects? We get into all of that. Don't forget that episode 2 airs two days early, on Halloween night. Stay tuned for our episode recaps, which will drop each week, no later than Thursday. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

It's been ages since Steve and I recapped a show together, but we're betting all of our clowns on a new show coming to HBO Max called Welcome to Derry. In this episode, we get ready with a tailgate special of show related news. We talk about what we know about the show and review what we know about the town of Derry and all of its sordid history. It's our way of getting ourselves (and hopefully you) hyped for what's to come. The first episode comes out this Sunday, October 26, so think of this as your cram session if you don't have time to re-watch the movies or books. Want to keep up with our recaps? Subscribe and watch for our Thursday releases. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

I was honored to have the opportunity to speak with Christian Swegal, the director and writer of the film Sovereign, starring Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid, and Jacob Tremblay. The film premiered at Tribeca in June 2025 and will release in theaters on July 11, 2025. Read my review of the film. Sovereign is based on a true crime that took place in West Memphis in 2010. After being pulled over for what should have been a routine traffic stop, father and son Jerry and Joe Kane opened fire on two officers, killing them in cold blood. Sovereign covers the events that lead up to this crime that is still studied today. The father and son duo were self-proclaimed "Sovereign Citizens," folks who believe themselves to be above the laws of the federal and state governments. Swegal tells this story with empathy and perspective, creating context for the Kane's beliefs and eventual downfall. After talking about some of his personal motivations and inspirations for cinematic filmmaking, Swegal shares the research and reasoning behind his storytelling methodology. Swegal's drive to understand different perspectives mirrors my own ideology closely. It was a pleasure to speak to him about his film. About Christian Swegal: Christian Swegal is a writer and director working across film and television. He co-wrote the feature film "Proud Mary" for Screen Gems, created "Solar," a pilot developed for Syfy, and he collaborated with Werner Herzog to develop "Fordlandia" for AMC. He is a graduate of USC School of Cinematic Arts. You can follow Christian on IG: @cswegal.

This episode is part of my Alabama Pilgrimage series, where I interview friends who traveled with me through the important sites of the Civil Rights Movement. Each episode, one pilgrim shares their memories and reflections from the trip, starting with myself. We hope you will enjoy listening to each of these stories. Today’s pilgrim is Rev. Dr. Tammy Rodman. Dr. Rodman attended Shaw University, got a BA in Psychology, and then went on to get a Doctorate of Ministry in Christian Education and Urban Ministries from United Theological Seminary. She is a trained community organizer and helps groups to mobilize and work towards sustainable models of operation. She has worked closely with DurhamCares, where she helped to direct and facilitate the Durham Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope for almost four years. She currently serves at Reality Ministries where she works as volunteer coordinator and supervisor-mentor for Duke Divinity interns. Dr. Rodman is actually the catalyst for the podcast because on the last evening, she shared a vulnerable poem about her experiences of pain in walking through the Legacy Museum on the final day of the trip. Sharing pain helps release the person feeling pain from carrying that burden alone and gives us as listeners a rare gift – a chance to hold space for another’s pain and let its presence change the way you see the world. So often when people share pain centering on racism, listeners receive it as accusation and indictment, instead of an opportunity and a gift. How can we change if we don’t see pain? Before healing, pain’s presence must be known and shared. If you would like to learn more about the Alabama Pilgrimage, contact DurhamCares at durhamcares.org. And now onto our show. The music in this series is entitled Brothers and Sisters, by Alana Jordan on Pixabay.

Steve and I talk about the one-location film, HERE, directed by Robert Zemeckis. HERE is co-written by Zemeckis and Erick Roth and based on a graphic novel by Richard McGuire. It’s a FORREST GUMP reunion with Zemeckis at the helm and Tom Hanks and Robin Wright as co-leads. Other cast members include Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly, Michelle Dockery, and Nikki Amuka-Bird. A movie with an intriguing concept, HERE takes place across centuries at the same geographical coordinates, starting with the time of the dinosaurs. Its nonlinear structure shows seven different families who live there. The scenery and décor changes with the times, and each family experiences their home differently. Here makes generous use of generative AI to de-age its characters. We talk about that choice, as well as the choices each of these families make. Truth be told, neither of us liked this movie too much, but we always enjoy our conversations, and we think you will, too. The ideas in the film certainly cover the gamut of human experiences through the different lives that pass through.

Arts & Faith community members Lindsey Dunn, Reed Lackey, and Brian Duignan met up to discuss the newly released Top 100 Spiritually Significant Films List for 2025. This is the 7th such list that Arts & Faith has made as a group. Films can be considered spiritually significant for many reasons, usually a film that provokes spiritual meditation or the film has been formative in a group member’s personal spiritual journey. This year's list was created by 31 jurors. To see the full Arts & Faith Top 100 List, previous versions of the list, and other projects the group has worked on, please visit artsandfaith.com. You can also use that website to inquire if you would like to join the group. To hear part 1 of this Arts & Faith Discussion, please tune in to the Fear of God podcast dated April 22, 2025 to hear a more detailed history of the group, how and why it got started. https://www.thefearofgodpodcast.com/blog/artsandfaith Please search the 1 of my Stories podcast feed if you would like to hear the episodes about the 2024 ecumenical jury and the Top 25 Crime and Punishment Films. Brian Duignan is a family medicine doctor who developed a passion for film around age 10. His love for film was re-ignited in 2010 when he connected with the Arts & Faith community. He believes you demonstrate your love for God, others, and film by giving those things his deepest attention. Follow Brian at his ScreenAttention website: screenattention.com/ Reed Lackey is a film critic with NC Film Critics and is the co-host of the Fear of God podcast. He is a lover of all things horror, but even more than that, he loves discussing those stories with his friends (or whomever will listen). So he spends his days in southern California with his wife and son writing, reading, working, watching movies & TV, and having as many meaningful conversations as possible about all of the interesting stories all around us, and how we find ourselves in them. You can find him at thefearofgodpodcast.com Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at www.1ofmystories.com/ and most social channels @1ofmystories.

This episode is part of my Alabama Pilgrimage series, where I interview friends who traveled with me through the important sites of the Civil Rights Movement. Each episode, one pilgrim shares their memories and reflections from the trip, starting with myself. We hope you will enjoy listening to each of these stories. Today’s pilgrim is me, Lindsey Dunn! My podcast partner, Steve Barnes, also known as Introvoid, was gracious enough to agree to interview me so that I wouldn’t have to talk to myself. I’m a librarian and film critic who grew up in Lafayette, Indiana. I moved to North Carolina in 1998 and specifically to Durham in 2016. I heard about the pilgrimage at my church and knew immediately that I needed to go. If you would like to see the pictures I took that go with some of my memories, please visit my website at 1ofmystories.com and search for Alabama. If you would like to lean more about the Alabama Pilgrimage, contact DurhamCares at durhamcares.org. The music in this series is entitled Brothers and Sisters, by Alana Jordan on Pixabay.

I got a chance to interview Sam and Noah, two subjects from the documentary Speak. The film documents the year-long journey of five highs school students as they prepare for the NSDA Nationals in Original Oratory competition, or OO, as they call it. We talk about their speeches, what it was like to have cameras on them, and where their life has taken them next. I never competed in speech or debate team, my public speaking at school was done through drama club and school theater, but it was an absolute joy to speak to these enthusiastic young people who were able to channel their thoughts into a well-researched persuasive speech. Speak. is directed by Guy Mossman and Jennifer Tiexiera and is currently making a film festival circuit. SAM is currently a senior in high school from Minnesota (was a junior when he was featured in the documentary. His speech was about the weaponization of nostalgia. He enjoys musical theater, pickleball, reading in his hammock, and enjoys Game of Thrones. He would love to be in another movie one day, and if he was in another documentary, he would love the topic to be musical theater. NOAH is a college freshman from Texas (was a senior in college at the time of the documentary). His current favorite film is the LEGO Batman movie. He’s working on his ping pong skills and wants to work in foreign relations. His speech was about reframing the way we think about and talk about suicide. If he was to work with film again, he would enjoy trying his hand at the work behind the scenes. Lindsey Dunn is the film critic known as 1 of my Stories. You can find all of her reviews and interviews at 1ofmystories.com or most platforms at 1ofmystories.

Arts & Faith community members Lindsey Dunn, Christian Jessup and Brian Duignan met up to discuss the group's Top Ten Ecumenical Jury Films for 2024. The purpose of the project is to create a list the jury would recommend to Christian audiences. The reasons that one might recommend a film vary widely from person to person. This year's list was created by 15 members of the community. Brian Duignan is a family medicine doctor who developed a passion for film around age 10. His love for film was re-ignited in 2010 when he connected with the Arts & Faith community. He believes you demonstrate your love for God, others, and film by giving those things his deepest attention. Follow Brian at his ScreenAttention website: https://screenattention.com/ Christian Jessup is a filmmaker and critic based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a diverse background in online media, podcasting, television appearances, and jury selections, he brings a unique perspective to film evaluation, exploring the intersection of faith and cinema, recommending films with moral and spiritual depth. Christian has written the music for 16 feature length and short films, as well as directing the award-winning 2020 documentary, The Dancin’ Bulldogs. You can find Christian at CloudyPicture.substack.com/ or on social media @ChristianJessup. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at https://www.1ofmystories.com/ and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Our coverage of the Colombian Netflix series, 100 Years of Solitude continues, adapted from the renowned magical realism novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Episode 8 is called So Many Flowers Fell from the Sky. In this series mid-point, Aureliano returns to Macondo as a prisoner of war, but fate steps in to give him another day. We say goodbye to some characters and hello to others. Ursula's worst fears come true when she discovers she has given birth a monster after all.

Our coverage of the Colombian Netflix series, 100 Years of Solitude continues, adapted from the renowned magical realism novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Episode 7 is called Arcadio and the Liberal Paradise. In this week's episode, Ursula shows amazing strength of character while everyone else cowers. We wax poetically about the riz of Aureliano and compare his leadership with Arcadio's. And Steve and Lindsey almost come to blows about Pietro. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Our coverage of the Colombian Netflix series, 100 Years of Solitude continues, adapted from the renowned magical realism novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Episode 6 is called Colonel Aureliano Buendia. In this week's episode, the prodigal Jose Arcadio II has come home, upsetting the order of the house. But is that wedding bells I hear? Meanwhile, Aureliano begins realizing that his father-in-law may have some twisted ideas of how to influence elections. A true believer in free choice, Aureliano tries to maintain a position of neutrality but finally has to choose a side. We also play the character compatibility quiz to see which characters from Dark we connect in our heads to the characters in 100 Years of Solitude. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Our coverage of the Colombian Netflix series, 100 Years of Solitude continues, adapted from the renowned magical realism novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Episode 5 is called Remedios Moscote. In this week's episode, Remedios and Aureliano finally tie the knot, while Rebeca languishes in her desire to get married to Pietro. Ursula and Arcadio argue, and Arcadio leaves the house to take the job as the school principal. Despite the challenges, Remedios brings joy to the whole family. The winds of change blow strong into Macondo, causing each family member to make choices that drive each other apart. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Our coverage of the Colombian Netflix series, 100 Years of Solitude continues, adapted from the renowned magical realism novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Episode 4 is called The Chestnut Tree. A new magistrate arrives, threatening the manufactured equity that Jose Arcadio Buendia projects upon Macondo. Aureliano finds the love of his life, and an unexpected death throws Jose Arcadio Buendia into madness. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Our coverage of the Colombian Netflix series, 100 Years of Solitude continues, adapted from the renowned magical realism novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Episode 3 is called A Daguerreotype of God. A new family member shows up, bringing new surprises, inter-family conflict, and a mysterious plague that makes people forget. As the children age, they begin to explore romance and the possibility of finding a domestic partner. Rebeca's entry opens up more talk of colonialism and her hankering for eating dirt. And there are new toys to play with, including a camera that may capture God and a pianola, personally delivered by a red-headed Italian. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Our coverage of the Colombian Netflix series, 100 Years of Solitude continues, adapted from the renowned magical realism novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Episode 2 is called It's Like an Earthquake. Aureliano begins to have visions of death, even though no one in Macondo has ever died. While Jose Arcadio Buendia spends the last of their family's money on alchemy, Ursula begins her own thriving business selling candy. Meanwhile Jose Arcadio, Jr. is seduced by a much older woman named Pilar, leading to a moment of crisis for the family. We also speculate on what the story might be saying about connection, isolation, and politics in the world of Colombia. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

We began our recaps of the Colombian Netflix series, 100 Years of Solitude, adapted from the renowned magical realism novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It covers the seven generations of the Buendia family in the town of Macondo. In this first episode, we explore the rocky roots of the marriage between Jose Arcadio Buendia and Ursula, establish how the town of Macondo was founded and discovered, and find out that our main character is Aureliano Buendia, who is facing a firing squad and remembering the day he discovered ice. We also speculate on what the story might be saying about connection, isolation, and politics in the world of Colombia. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Harrison Martin, Anthony Holden, and I came together to talk about the North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) nominees for 2024. The NCFCA is made up of 70 some members who either work or live in the Tar Heel state. To see the full list of nominations, as well as previous years' winners, visit the website. This ambitious group boasts 27 categories of awards, including some unusual categories such as voice actor, directorial debut, breakthrough performance, the Ken Hanke Memorial Tar Heel Award for a film or person with a North Carolina connection, and a lifetime achievement award that honors a contribution to cinema in a different category each year. This year the group elected to award an achievement in cinematography. We chose to talk about 16 of the categories for this conversation. We encourage you to follow the group's business at ncfilmcritics.org or on Twitter @NCFilmCritics. The final winners will be announced on January 3, 2024. Stay tuned until then. About Harrison Martin: Harrison Martin is the founder of Flixfrog, a blog reviewing film and television. He got a part-time job at Regal Cinemas to make watching movies more convenient (OK … free). Even after leaving his job at Regal Cinemas, Harrison would drive hours to any advanced screening in the hopes of someday becoming a certified critic. Since then, his dream has come true, and the website has grown into a full business venture including reviews, articles, digital content, and much more. You can find Harrison on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc. @FlixFrog. Harrison wants you to see Luca Guadignino's Challengers. About Anthony Holden: Anthony is part of NC Film Critics and is a Detroit-transplant who loves movies. In addition to writing movie reviews, he's a co-host on the Double Feature: Versus podcast, a show where two cinephiles clash heads on two competing films with a similar theme. Anthony recommends you check out The Brutalist, directed Brady Corbet. Find Anthony: Website: 8bitwaffles.com; IG and Twitter: @BlakCinephile; YouTube @doublefeatureversus or Apple podcasts @double-feature-vs. About Lindsey Dunn: Lindsey Dunn is a film critic known as 1 of my Stories. You can find her on all the platforms @1ofmystories. She is currently watching One Hundred Years of Solitude. Lindsey recommends you check out Ghostlight, directed by Alex Thompson and Kelly O'Sullivan.

It's time for the Sekai Taikai. Welcome to Barthelona, it's time to see who has a DOG IN THE FIGHT. Is there a snake hiding in the grass or perhaps SNAKES ON A PLANE. #cobrakai Here are my first thoughts about the first three episodes of season 6.2 This makes up for the somewhat disappointing part 1 that just visited old ground. Watch Cobra Kai: http://www.netflix.com/cobrakai Read my theory about the theory of Miyagi-Do vs. Cobra Kai: https://www.1ofmystories.com/2024/05/a-tale-of-two-dojo-cobra-kai-vs-miyagi.html

Steve invited me on his show to talk about the Netflix distributed film, His Three Daughters. Over the course of three days, three estranged sisters reunite in a cramped New York City apartment to watch over their ailing father during his final days in Hospice care. With my father and mother both in live-in healthcare facilities for the first time, this movie opens the gateway for our thoughts about death, dying, complicated family dynamics, and the art of saying goodbye. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com.

I’m joined by “Introvoid” Steve Barnes and “Voidmaster” Nate Dunn to discuss one of my favorite childhood time travel movies, Lionel Jeffries’ The Amazing Mr. Blunden (1972). We discuss my history with this movie, the intricacies of time travel by drinking, and what modes of time travel we think should be created. You may have never seen the film, but it was a holiday mainstay in British homes in the 1970s and 80s. Description of the movie: It's a grungy night in smoggy London 1918. Mr. Blunden visits the home of the Allen family, consisting of the newly widowed Mrs. Allen, Lucy, Jamie, and little Benjamin. He offers Mrs. Allen the opportunity to take a job as a caretaker of an old derelict country manor called Langley Park. Once she's out of the room, he asks the two eldest children to help him correct a wrong he committed 100 years ago. He leaves the details fuzzy but assures them they will know what to do when the time is right. Our adventures with Mr. Blunden and these two children Lucy and Jamie, will involve ghosts, time travel, magic potions, sentient libraries, attempted murder by poison, attempted insurance fraud, romance, and hidden heritage. Available to watch on Amazon Prime. About Steve: Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. He is currently recapping the Time Bandits TV series and interviewing cast members from that show. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Nate: Follow Nate at @Void.master on IG. He is currently working on an album that will be released in 2025 called The Dank Arts. Also follow @Adoomcult to hear the band Nate is playing with in Pittsburgh, a fun blend of Appalachian horror and doom music.

This podcast is just my tempo. Steve, Lindsey, and special guest, Heather Barnes (Steve’s wife) discuss the behavior and teaching techniques of two cinematic music teachers, Fletcher from Whiplash and Mr. Holland from Mr. Holland’s Opus. As fellow children of musicians, Lindsey and Heather share their experience growing up with a father who wanted to encourage true excellence from their students. Steve also talks about his mentors and how they shaped him. And we all think about what it really takes to encourage greatness as a mentor/teacher. We also talk about the unique stories these teachers spout to motivate their students. Sometimes, these same stories serve as ugly mirrors to their true, flawed philosophies. Expect the usual search for truth served with bountiful doses of vulnerability and humor. It’s what you can always expect from 1 of my Stories. The music in this episode is an original composition by Michael Dunn (Lindsey’s dad), and performed live by the grades 4-5 students of the Crooked Creek Crickets on May 14, 1969.

Apple TV will drop a new TV series, Time Bandits, based on the 1981 fantasy film directed by Terry Gilliam. 1ofmystories has never seen the movie and wanted to know about this formative film from Steve’s childhood. Also joining us is Aradiapedia from the Wheel of Time Spoilers podcast. Steve will be recapping the show weekly after it comes out on his podcast, Sweet Child of Time, so be sure to subscribe to his podcast for that content. Movie description: Kevin loves history with every fiber of his being. His parents prefer to digest upon television series that vegetate their brains and make them non-curious. But when little people burst through his closet one evening, Kevin follows them through the portals of history on a grand adventure. Starring Terry Gilliam and co-written by Gilliam and Michael Palin, Time Bandits is a film that gave many children sweet dreams and nightmares for years to come after. The TV show will drop on July 24, 2024 and will be directed by Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement. About Aradiapedia: Aradiapedia is the co-host of WOT Spoilers, and the host of the Hot Nuance Book Club. Check out WOT Spoilers if you are a Wheel Of Time reader; start with the episode Steve Barnes appeared on! Find Aradia @aradiapedia on the socials. About Steve: Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com.

My fellow film critic Gerald Morris invited me to talk about Inside Out 2 with him on his podcast, Two Peas on a Podcast. Inside Out 2 is a sequel to the runaway hit, Inside Out (2015). Directed by first time director Kelsey Mann. Inside Out 2 stars Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Lewis Black, Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adele Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, and June Squibb. Continuing the story of Riley, Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger have all become a cooperative team of emotions that all help Riley operating without repression. But when Riley enter puberty, five new emotions show up claiming their importance to the mixture. Anxiety, in particular, believes Riley needs to make careful choices or risk being alone. Once again, a battle for control ensues. The emotions will need to come together if Riley is survive her last summer with her two best friends and hold on to a healthy sense of self. About Gerald: A lifelong North Carolinian, Gerald Morris is an independent podcast and YouTube channel producer. Gerald now spends most of his time creating videos on YouTube and recording his weekly podcast (both named “Two Peas on a Podcast”) - which have been active since 2016. You can find Gerald on his YouTube page. About Lindsey: Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

Today we are talking about the 2015 punk rock horror feature, Green Room, directed by Jeremy Saulnier, starring Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, and big bad Patrick Stewart. In this movie, a punk band called the Ain't Rights diverts from their planned tour to makeup for their dwindling cashpool. Their matinee show for a crowd of skinheads goes off without a hitch, except for a few boos. All seems kosher until one of them discovers a dead body. Now, trapped inside the green room without means of escape or help, this group of musicians has to use their wits and ability to improvise to outlast the boots and braces in the Pacific Northwest. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Scott Spiers is the editor and chief of Clean and Sober Stoner, a website and YouTube channel where they cover the heavy underground music scene, mostly stoner and doom genres. He's also the new editor in chief and owner of Monster Riff at monsterriff.com.

In this interview, we talk about the film Darkest Miriam, having its World Premiere at Tribeca 2024. I'm joined by director Naomi Jaye and the lead actor, Tom Mercier (Mercier joined via WhatsApp). Movie description: Packed with literary and musical allusions, this engrossing dark fairy tale introduces us to Miriam the librarian, who finds love at the same time that she starts receiving threatening notes from a mystery stalker within the library stacks. We talk about why Naomi wanted to make the film and how she went about creating a library on film that felt real. We also dive into the psychology of Tom's character, Janko, and how he sees the world. You can find updates about the film on Instagram @tremendousfilms or @naomirjaye. #tribecafilmfestival

In this episode, we cover the recently released Arts & Faith Top 25 spiritually significant films about crime and punishment, chosen by a jury of 17 film critics. I was one of the jurors, along with my co-host today, Christian Jessup. We talk about Arts & Faith, how this list came to be, and then list all the selected movies, focusing on some for deeper dives. You can find the full list on the Arts & Faith website, at ArtsAndFaith.com, as well as a justification of each film from one of the jurors. About Arts & Faith: The community originally began as a discussion board where members met to discuss the intersection of arts and faith. Today it's a website, but there's also a discord for people who want to join. The community collaborates to release three kinds of lists. One is an annual ecumenical jury that chooses the top 10 films of interest to Christians for the year. This has been going on since at least 2014.Then not every year, but some years, they release a top 100 films, which is ranked list. The last year this was done was 2020. Lastly, the group puts out top 25 lists on a particular theme. This can include movies from any year. This last kind is what we are talking about today. About Christian Jessup: Christian Jessup is a filmmaker and critic based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With a diverse background in online media, podcasting, television appearances, and jury selections, he brings a unique perspective to film evaluation, exploring the intersection of faith and cinema, recommending films with moral and spiritual depth. Christian has written the music for 16 feature length and short films, as well as directing the award-winning 2020 documentary, The Dancin’ Bulldogs. You can find Christian at CloudyPicture.substack.com/ or on social media @ChristianJessup About Lindsey Dunn: Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

While we are waiting for the next series by Baran Bo Odar and Jantje Friese, Steve and I want to talk about the early movies made by our favorite perfect match. We recorded a live discussion about this movie. WHO AM I: NO SYSTEM IS SAFE (Kein System ist Sicher) was released in 2014 and was the second narrative feature directed by Baran Bo Odar. Steve and I talk about the history of development, how the movie is the same and different to Dark, and what the public's reception to the movie was. This FB live was recorded on May 20, 2024 and contains segments where we interact with a live audience. Movie description: In Berlin, Benjamin Engel sits in an interrogation room, waiting to meet Hanne Lindberg, Head of Cyber Division of Europol. He claims to have information about a criminal organization of hackers named FR13NDS, a notorious hacking group of four members connected to the Russian cyber mafia, and MRX, an infamous hacker known on Darknet; If she wants to catch them, she needs to listen to his story. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at Sweetchildoftime.com. Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.

As the fandom awaits the next and final season of Cobra Kai, let's take a moment to appreciate the fine season 5 storytelling that broke open the mythos further in the Miyagi-verse. In season 5, The Big 3 (John Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald) and their fine team of writers filled in some gaps in the Miyagi-verse timeline that solidify the cannon of how these dojos operate and function in the world of San Fernando Valley and beyond. These events gel together to create a picture of two truths that are irrefutable in the Miyagi-verse: Cobra Kai wrecks chaos and division; Miyagi-Do brings reconciliation and redemption. A closer look at this timeline of events elucidates a mythology that leads to inevitable conclusions for our characters. In other words, careful analysis helps us theorize where the story will end, and what will always happen in these respective dojos.

Music by Introvoid, vocals by Lindsey Dunn, written by Stomper, mixed by Steve Barnes. My podcast partner Steve Barnes and I have recapped every episode of the Netflix series, Dark. We wanted to express our love of the show by recording some music from the show. This track is Season 1, episode 8: As You Sow, So You Shall Reap (S1E8). The song is about the ability of the human heart to keep believing they will be united with the one they love one day. The storyteller describes going to the wishing well to call for their darling. In their heart, they know this person isn't coming back (There's a creeping doubt run up my spine). Yet a part hopes against hope (Gonna find you down in the wishing well). They are stuck hoping for a happy ending that may never come true. A bleak sentiment, to be sure, but haven't we all been there?

Jason Kleeberg of the Force Five podcast joins Steve and I in a trip down nostalgia lane with Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. It’s about five years since this film came out, and with QT announcing his decision to shelve with his “last” film, The Movie Critic, it seemed the perfect time to revisit a film we all consider a new classic. We talk about the true stories that shaped the movie, including the good, the bad, and the ugly of spaghetti westerns. We also talk about what makes it such a great film and what we think it all means. About the film: Actor Rick Dalton gained fame and fortune by starring in a 1950s television Western but is now struggling to find meaningful work in a Hollywood that he doesn't recognize anymore. He spends most of his time drinking and palling around with Cliff Booth, his easygoing best friend and longtime stunt double. Rick also happens to live next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate -- the filmmaker and budding actress whose futures will forever be altered by members of the Manson Family. About Jason Kleeberg: Kason Kleeberg is the host, writer, producer, and editor of the Force Five Podcast. In addition to being a podcaster, he’s a Blacklist screenwriter (The Gumshoe, Powerbomb, Anglerfish), filmmaker (Clarks), and Telly Award winner (2005) from the San Francisco Bay Area. You can find him on all the channels at https://www.forcefivepodcast.com/. About Steve Barnes: Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be found at https://sweetchildoftime.com/. About Lindsey Dunn: Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and at her linktree: https://linktr.ee/1ofmystories.