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Darektor's Cut
Darektors Cut is an interview-driven TV and movie talk show that dives deep into the minds behind the camera. Each episode features candid conversations with directors, actors, writers, and creatives, exploring their artistic process, behind-the-scenes stories, and the real challenges of bringing films and television to life. Blending insightful discussion with a relaxed, authentic tone, Darektors Cut gives audiences an unfiltered look at the craft of storytelling—going beyond the final cut to…
Episodes
Darektor's Cut(Episode 164) "Richard Jewell" Actor: Garon Grigsby.
Send us Fan Mail Special Christmas Release! Episode 164. Garon Grigsby! Garon's filmography includes The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Quantum Leap, Grey's Anatomy…
Darektor's Cut20 Minute Movie Review: "The Rise of Skywalker"
Send us Fan Mail Film Guru Darek Thomas breaks down "The Rise of Skywalker" Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 163) "Castle Rock" Actor: Mathilde Dehaye.
Send us Fan Mail Mathilde was raised in a multicultural environment, surrounded by her Russian grandfather, German grandmother, and Belgian parents. While…
Darektor's Cut20 Minute Movie Review: "The Irishman"
Send us Fan Mail Darek Thomas breaks down "The Irishman" Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 162) "The Devil Next Door" Director: Daniel Sivan.
Send us Fan Mail A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous Nazi death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 161) "The Mandalorian" Actor: Tait Fletcher.
Send us Fan Mail Tait Fletcher is an actor, speaker, former mma fighter, and stuntman. He can currently be seen on Disney Plus as Paz Vizla (Heavy Mando) AND…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 160) "Family Ties" Actor: Scott Valentine.
Send us Fan Mail Born in Saratoga, New York Scott Valentine over came early adversity, to star in one of the greatest family shows (Family Ties) of all time…
Darektor's Cut20 Minute Movie Review: " A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood."
Send us Fan Mail Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic Podcast reviews "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 159) "Star Wars" Academy Award Winning Editor: Paul Hirsch.
Send us Fan Mail Paul Hirsch is an academy award winning editor who has been editing movies for over 50 years. His Filmography includes Star Wars: A New Hope…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 158) "Stranger Things" Actor: Jerri Tubbs.
Send us Fan Mail Jerri Tubbs is an American actress known for her roles in Stranger Things, Into the Badlands and Ozark, among others. She will be playing the…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 157) "The Righteous Gemstones" Actor: Tony Cavalero.
Send us Fan Mail Tony Cavalero is a fantastic actor with over 75 credits in his IMDB filmography. His most recent work includes the Motley Crue movie "The…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 156) "The Green Mile" Costume Designer: Karyn Wagner.
Send us Fan Mail Costume Designer Karyn Wagner’s work can be seen in the iconic films of luminary directors, such as Frank Darabont’s The Green Mile, starring…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 155) "Tell Me Who I Am" Alex and Marcus Lewis and Director Ed Perkins.
Send us Fan Mail Alex and Marcus Lewis have lived a life that, without exaggeration, has probably never been experienced by any two brothers who have ever…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 154) "Scary Movie" Actor: Dave Sheridan.
Send us Fan Mail Dave Sheridan is a rare breed of talent and humor. His lengthy filmography includes: Scary Movie, Ghost World, The Devil's Rejects and the…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 153) "The Breakfast Club" Actor: John Kapelos.
Send us Fan Mail Among John Kapelos's lengthy filmography, includes Weird Science, Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club. His acting in John Hughes movies…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 152) Legendary Talk Show Host: Richard Bey.
Send us Fan Mail Richard Bey is a legendary innovator of the day time talk show format. He also remains one of the pioneers of reality television. Please…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 151) "Jeremiah Johnson" Actor: Josh Albee.
Send us Fan Mail Josh Albee is an actor whose filmography includes Lassie, The Addams Family, Gunsmoke and the ICONIC Jeremiah Johnson. Meet Josh Albee…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 150) "NFL Veteran and Actor" Anthony Alabi.
Send us Fan Mail NFL Veteran and Actor Anthony Alabi comes on the critic to talk about his life, the NFL and acting. Meet the awesome: Anthony Alabi. Support…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 149) "The Peanut Butter Falcon" Directors: Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz.
Send us Fan Mail The amazing story that led to one of it not the BEST movie of 2019.... "The Peanut Butter Falcon" Meet the amazing, talented, and kind: Tyler…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 148) "UFC" Hall of Fame Fighter: Ken Shamrock.
Send us Fan Mail Ken Shamrock is a UFC Hall of Famer and WWF/WWE Legend. Welcome Ken Shamrock. Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 147) "Arrival" Actor: Tzi Ma.
Send us Fan Mail The legendary Tzi Ma has been in such films as "Arrival", "The Ladykillers", "Rush Hour" and "The Farewell" just to name a few. He shares a…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 146) "There's Something About Mary" Actor: W. Earl Brown.
Send us Fan Mail W.Earl Brown is a fantastic actor whose work includes "There's Something About Mary", "Deadwood", "Draft Day" and "True Detective". Along with…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 145) "Eyes Wide Open" Composer: Tony Anderson.
Send us Fan Mail Meet the very talented and kind, Tony Anderson. Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 144) "Road To Perdition" Actor: Peggy Roeder.
Send us Fan Mail The amazing Peggy Roeder has been in countless television shows, theatrical productions and movies. Most notably her work in Stranger than…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 143) "I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter" Journalist: Jesse Barron.
Send us Fan Mail Journalist Jesse Barron shares his insight on this very difficult and complex case. In July 2014, 18-year-old Conrad Roy died by suicide in…
Darektor's CutACE Comic Con: Seattle. A look back.
Send us Fan Mail A look back at Ace Comic Con, Seattle! Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 142) "Days of Thunder" Cinematographer: Ward Russell.
Send us Fan Mail Ward Russell, award winning Cinematographer/Photographer, adapts his Hollywood art to the world of fine art photography. Transitioning from…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 141) "Team USA" Pitcher: Monica Abbott.
Send us Fan Mail Monica Abbott. Olympic Experience 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist; Posted a 0.29 ERA and a 3-0 record in 24 innings pitched while striking out 32…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 140) "12 Years a Slave" Actor: Kelsey Scott.
Send us Fan Mail Kelsey Scott is an Emmy Award nominated actor and writer that has appeared in such Television and Films as- True Detective, Fear the Walking…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 139) "E.T." Actor: Dee Wallace.
Send us Fan Mail My next guest has been in (to name a few).... E.T., Cujo, The Howling, Critters and so many more. Meet the awesome and legendary, Dee Wallace…
Darektor's CutBreaking Down 14: War Movies.
Send us Fan Mail Doug and I break down our favorite movies about War. Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 138) "Man of Steel" Actor: Julian Richings.
Send us Fan Mail Julian M. Richings is an English-born Canadian actor. His work includes: Man of Steel, The Red Violin, Open Range, Cube, The Witch, Percy…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 137) "District 9" Screenwriter: Terri Tatchell.
Send us Fan Mail Terri Tatchell is an Academy Award nominated screenwriter known for "District 9" and "Chappie", and author of the wonderful children's books…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 136) "The Greatest American Hero" Actor: William Katt.
Send us Fan Mail William Katt is a legendary actor in such classics as Carrie and The Greatest American Hero. Welcome the very kind and legendary: William…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 135) "Fear the Walking Dead" Actor: Lennie James.
Send us Fan Mail Iconic Actor and Monday Morning Critic Favorite Lennie James returns to talk about Season 5 of "Fear the Walking Dead" Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 134) "Game of Thrones" Actor: Tim Plester.
Send us Fan Mail Tim Plester is an actor, playWrite and documentarian. His filmography includes Game of Thrones, After Life and Bohemian Rhapsody. Meet the…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 133) "Olympic Figure Skater" Isadora Williams.
Send us Fan Mail Isadora Marie WILLIAMS is a Brazilian Ladies’ singles skater. She was born in Marietta, Georgia, United States. Isadora is the first figure…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 132) "Chappie" Actor: Brandon Auret.
Send us Fan Mail Brandon Auret is a fantastic actor whose filmography includes Chappie, Elysium and District 9. Welcome Brandon Auret. Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 131) "Pulp Fiction" Actor: Paul Calderon.
Send us Fan Mail Paul Calderon was born on a remote farm with no electricity or runningwater high in the beautiful, ruggedmountains of Puerto Rico. He movedas…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 130) "Interstellar" Actor: Leah Cairns.
Send us Fan Mail Leah Cairns was born on June 2, 1974 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress, known for Interstellar, Battlestar…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 129) "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" Screenwriter: Michael Werwie
Send us Fan Mail Michael Werwie is an amazing writer who wrote the screenplay for "Extremely Wicked Shockingly Evil and Vile" Meet the very talented Michael…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 128) "Dog Day Afternoon" Writer: P.F. Kluge.
Send us Fan Mail P.F. Kluge- "Anyone who knows me, or my work, is well aware that what I write is based on my experience of a place, its history, character…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 127) "Eddie and the Cruisers" Actor: Michael Pare.
Send us Fan Mail Best remembered for playing Eddie in Eddie & the Cruisers (1983) and its sequel, Eddie & the Cruisers 2: Eddie Lives! (1989), Michael Pare…
Darektor's CutBreaking Down 12: Our favorite movies about loss and grief.
Send us Fan Mail Doug and I break down our favorite movies about loss and grief. Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 126) "Searching for Bobby Fischer" Author: Fred Waitzkin
Send us Fan Mail Author of recently released... "Deep Water Blues"....Fred Waitzkin was born in Cambridge Massachusetts. His father was a salesman, and his…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 125) "The Best of Enemies" Actor: Gilbert Glenn Brown.
Send us Fan Mail Gilbert Glenn Brown is an NYU trained actor, who is well known for his theater and troupe accomplishments, an extensive television filmography…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 124) "The Sopranos" Actor: Matt Servitto.
Send us Fan Mail A New Jersey Born, Juilliard trained actor Matt Servitto is one of the best actors on Television today. His filmography includes Homeland…
Darektor's CutBreaking Down 11: Director Review: Part 1.
Send us Fan Mail Doug breaks down the directors he's worked for in his magnificent career in front of the camera. Support the show
Darektor's Cut(Episode 123) "The Walking Dead" Actor: Kelley Mack.
Send us Fan Mail Kelley Mack is an actress based in Los Angeles, California. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to a businessman and a real estate agent. She has…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 122) "The Highwaymen" Actor and Stuntman: Edward Bossert.
Send us Fan Mail Edward Bossert is a stuntman and actor whose filmography includes Criminal Minds, Blindsided: The Game and the Netflix Smash hit, "The…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 121) Wrestler: Greg "The Hammer" Valentine.
Send us Fan Mail One of the toughest, most rugged competitors ever to come down the pike, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine more than carried on the tradition first…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 120) “Groundhog Day” Movie Composer: George Fenton.
Send us Fan Mail The award winning George Fenton lives in London. He is a BASCA Fellow which makes him just one of 18 songwriters and composers to have been…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 119) "Saturday Night Live" Actor: Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Send us Fan Mail She’s appeared in more than 25 major motion pictures and countless episodes of television shows including Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, and…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 118) Actor: Don Jeanes.
Send us Fan Mail Don Jeanes is an American actor from Houston, Texas. He is best known for his role as the rancher in the award-winning 2013 through 2015…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 117) "The Wonder Years" Actor: Dan Lauria.
Send us Fan Mail Daniel Lauria (born April 12, 1947) is an American actor, best known for his role as Jack Arnold in The Wonder Years. There was a little bit…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 116) "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" Director: Michael Pressman
Send us Fan Mail Michael Pressman began acting professionally at age 12 and studied acting at Carnegie-Mellon University before becoming a director and…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 115) "Boxer" Adam "Babyface" Kownacki
Send us Fan Mail Adam Kownacki emigrated from Poland with his family to America at the age of 7, settling in the predominantly Polish neighborhood of…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 114) "Boston Bruins" Defenseman, The Captain: Zdeno Chara.
Send us Fan Mail At 6'9", Zdeno Chara is the tallest person ever to play in the NHL. Chara was born and raised in Trencin, Slovakia. At the age of 17 he played…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 113) "New England Patriots" Defensive Back: Tyrone Poole.
Send us Fan Mail As a man of humble beginnings who went on to lead an extraordinary life, Tyrone Poole is committed to giving back. Tyrone is a former…
Darektor's Cut(Episode 112) “Dead Man Walking” Actor: Raymond J. Barry.
Send us Fan Mail Raymond J. Barry was born in New York, and attended Brown University, where he was a star athlete in football, basketball, and track. While…