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Reel Mental is a podcast hosted by Dr. Marcia Sirota, a psychiatrist and cinephile. Each episode features lively discussions with directors, actors, writers, and film critics.
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43 - Sai Karan Talwar Discusses I Am the Prize (opens the original)
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WRITER, DIRECTOR & PRODUCER SAI KARAN TALWAR Sai Karan Talwar is an award-winning writer and director. Sai is currently a BAFTA Connect Member, a 2025 alumnus of the BBC Writers room - Writers’ Access Group, and 2023 Disability Belongs Entertainment Lab. His upcoming short film ‘ I AM THE PRIZE ’ stars Russell Tovey, it is based on the spec script he wrote with the BBC during the BBC Writers Room Programme and is set to play festivals in 2026. His Short Film debut ‘GHANIMAH’ is a BAFTA & BIFA Qu
42 - Shane Conto Discusses The Invite (opens the original)
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Shane Conto (he/him) is an educator by day and a full blown cinephile who dabbles in all types of film circles the rest of the time. YouTuber, writer, and podcaster, Shane highlights his love for film amongst other hobbies (from TV, books, music, sports, and video games) through reviews, podcasts, and a variety of written projects. Running a tutoring center and teaching statistics does not stop Shane from exploring his deep passion for the arts in all the avenues that he can. thewastelandreviewe
41 - Rowan Haber Discusses We Are Pat (opens the original)
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Director Rowan Haber is an aesthetically-driven writer and director of narrative, documentary and commercial content. An MFA graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Rowan's work has earned recognition as a Sundance Momentum Fellow, as well as a Sundance New Frontier Lab and Art of Practice Fellow. They've also been selected for the Universal Pictures Directing Lab, AFI's Directing Workshop, Film Independent's Episodic Lab, and Outfest's Screenwriting Lab, with a shadowing stint on FX's Pose.
40 - Brian Eggert Discusses Project Hail Mary (opens the original)
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Brian Eggert is a Tomatometer-Approved critic who celebrates the movies you love and the hidden gems you have yet to discover. Brian writes about classic, independent, and mainstream cinema. If you're looking for new release recommendations or an appreciation of a longtime favorite, check out his in-depth essays, histories, and critical analyses on his website, Deep Focus Review. https://letterboxd.com/deepfocusreview/ https://bsky.app/profile/deepfocusreview.bsky.social Support independent crit
39 - Brian Eggert Discusses Disclosure Day (opens the original)
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Brian Eggert is a Tomatometer-Approved critic who celebrates the movies you love and the hidden gems you have yet to discover. Brian writes about classic, independent, and mainstream cinema. If you're looking for new release recommendations or an appreciation of a longtime favorite, check out his in-depth essays, histories, and critical analyses on his website, Deep Focus Review. https://letterboxd.com/deepfocusreview/ https://bsky.app/profile/deepfocusreview.bsky.social Support independent crit
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