Show Notes
One of the most powerful films you will see is Just Mercy, starring Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx.
It is based on the incredible true story of world renowned civil rights defence lawyer Bryan Stevenson. He works to free wrongly condemned death row prisoners.
Bryan shared that when he was first approached about the movie, he was sceptical but when he saw that everyone involved wanted to tell the real story – he was on board with it.
When Bryan was giving Michael B Jordan notes on how to play him, he told him the only place he needs to not be authentic is in losing his Creed and Black Panther abs.
In order to do his work, Brian faced a lot of resistance, degradation, and threats, yet he continued because his work is literally saving men’s lives.
To hear more from the inspirational Bryan Stevenson, listen to the full interview.
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Today, I’m taking a slight deviation from the Movies and Me podcast to bring you a special short episode. I’m going from the big screen to the small screen because recently I got to chat to one of the stars of Jack Ryan, Wendell Pierce, who plays James Greer.
This week’s guest is Rebecca Shekleton. We know Rebecca is a successful radio presenter, you can wake up with Rebecca and Brendan on 98FM’s Big Breakfast, week days from 7am-10am; she makes up a 3rd of the successful Shrine Pod; and she is fabulous, but what will we find out about her when we start talking movies?
This week’s guest is Pamela Joyce. We know Pamela is a successful radio presenter, you can listen into her Today FM show, week days from 12-2pm; she is fabulous, talented and a great laugh but what will we find out about her when we start talking movies?
This week’s guest is Newstalk’s Reporter on the streets, Henry McKean. Henry has covered some of the world’s biggest stories, from history making referendums, the Queen’s death and King’s recent Coronation. He’s met Presidents, Hollywood A-listers, and local heroes. Henry is usually sharing other people’s stories but what’s the story behind the man who reports the story and what will we find out about him when we start talking movies?
This week’s guest is podcaster, broadcaster, & sustainable fashion Queen, Fionnuala Jones. We know Fionnuala loves all things pop culture; doesn’t just talk the talk but also walks the walk when it comes to sustainable fashion and can be seen and heard talking all about this on radio, TV and digital platforms; but what else will we learn about her when we start talking movies?