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Zack sits down with one of his favorite filmmakers, Matt Johnson, to discuss Matt's new film, Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, distributed by Neon. They talk about the film's production and the challenges of indie filmmaking. Nirvanna hits theaters on February 13th, don't miss this inspiring conversation. Follow Nirvanna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntbtstm/ Link to watch Nirvanna trailer: https://youtu.be/y2K9ccMREOI?si=qByi-9l5Vnp0LFyG Rate and review Nirvanna on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35522483/ Rate and review Nirvanna on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie/ Nirvanna fan website: https://nirvannathebandthe.show/

Introducing NICK JONAS: The REAL Story Behind a Lifetime of Fame, His Inner Critic, and How Fatherhood Changed Everything from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty What happens when success arrives before you truly know who you are. How do you learn to quiet the inner critic while becoming a better partner, parent, and person in the process? Today, Jay sits down with Nick Jonas for an intimate conversation about identity, purpose, and the inner work that comes with growing up in the spotlight. Nick opens up about what it was really like starting his career so young, dealing with rejection early on and growing up with the pressure of being labeled “the shy, creative one.” As the conversation unfolds, Nick shares how fatherhood, marriage, and health challenges have profoundly redefined his priorities. He reflects on the vulnerability of becoming a parent, the anxiety that comes with loving someone so deeply, and the grounding practices, movement, routine, and therapy that help him stay present. Through stories of his daughter’s early days, his evolving relationship with faith, and the inspiration behind his new music, Nick reveals how creativity became both a refuge and a mirror, allowing him to heal, grow, and speak more honestly than ever before. Jay and Nick discuss what it truly means to be a good partner, a present parent, and a kinder version of yourself, especially when life feels overwhelming. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Turn Life’s Hardest Seasons Into Creative Fuel How to Stay Grounded When You’ve Lived Life in the Spotlight How to Be a Present Partner Instead of a Defensive One How to Navigate Anxiety Without Letting It Define You How to Reconnect With the Fearless Version of Yourself How to Build Emotional Resilience Through Routine and Movement How to Show Up as a Better Parent by Healing Yourself First Wherever you are in your journey, know that it’s okay to slow down, ask better questions, and choose compassion over criticism. You’re allowed to evolve, outgrow old labels, and rewrite the way you speak to yourself.  Nick Jonas’ new album, Sunday Best, out February 6th: https://nickjonas.lnk.to/SundayBest With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:13 Who Is Nick Jonas Today? 05:02 Stepping Onto Broadway at Eight Years Old 07:00 What was It Really Like Growing Up in the Disney Spotlight? 08:40 Facing Financial Uncertainty as a Kid 11:08 Turning Deep Struggle Into Music 14:53 Finding Your Identity Beyond Labels 16:42 The Ongoing Journey of Self-Discovery 19:20 Why Early Exposure Became the Best Training Ground 22:16 Everyone Makes Mistakes 25:34 Recognizing and Quieting Your Inner Critic 31:53 Understanding the Unconditional Love of a Father 36:05 Staying Emotionally Strong for Your Family 40:18 The Moment He Fell for Priyanka Chopra 42:33 The Blending of Two Cultures  45:45 What His Wife Really Thinks 51:45 What Does it Mean to be a Good Husband? 54:50 Seeing the World Through a Child’s Eyes 58:06 The Fears That Come With Fatherhood 01:01:34 How Movement Helps Clear the Mind 01:03:53 Navigating Stressful Moments With Grace 01:08:04 Nick on Final Five Episode Resources: Nick Jonas | https://nickjonas.com/  Nick Jonas | https://www.instagram.com/nickjonas  Nick Jonas | https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjonas  Nick Jonas | https://www.youtube.com/user/NickJonasVEVO  Nick Jonas | https://x.com/nickjonas  Nick Jonas | https://www.facebook.com/nickjonas  Nick Jonas | https://nickjonas.tumblr.com/  Nick Jonas | https://www.snapchat.com/@jicknonas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Awards season is officially here! Boone Haslerud joins the show to predict the winners of this year's Academy Awards.   Boone Haslerud's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boonehaslerud/  

On this episode of the Cinema Flow Podcast, host Zack Abdulbaki sits down with writer, director, and rising creative Juss Thrasher, creator of the breakout web series Unrequited,   He shares his approach to self-distribution, grassroots marketing, and building an audience independently.   The conversation also looks ahead to what's next for the series, including the possibility of a season two, and Juss's long-term goals as a filmmaker.   Links:   Juss Thrasher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juss.thrasher/   "Unrequited" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unrequited.series/   Watch "Unrequited" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSWfTemQjAg

On this episode of the Cinema Flow Podcast, host Zack Abdulbaki sits down with actor, writer, filmmaker, and all-around creative force Eric Toms.   Eric takes us back to the very beginning, sharing his experience as a stand-up comedian, including unforgettable experiences touring the world and opening for comedy legends like Norm Macdonald, Tracy Morgan, and Lewis Black.   The conversation also explores Eric's work in television, including Reality Binge, his love for sketch comedy, and the podcast "Making Movies Is Hard" which he produces. Eric also chats with us about his debut play My Dad's Kid which premiered at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, a hilarious and heartfelt story about family, rivalry, and long-buried secrets.   Plus, Eric shares how he got into photography, the origins of Night of Shorts Night, and his passion for championing short filmmakers, where he and Zack first crossed paths. It's a wide-ranging, funny, and insightful conversation about creativity, persistence, and carving your own lane in the film industry.   Eric's Website: www.erictoms.com Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomsfunny/?hl=en Making Movies is Hard! Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952 Submit your film to Night of Shorts Night: https://www.erictoms.com/night-of-shorts-night Eric's Merchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tomsfunny/explore?page=1&sortOrder=recent  

On this special episode of the Cinema Flow Podcast, host Zack Abdulbaki is joined by actor, writer, and filmmaker Eric Toms to react to the 98th Academy Awards nominations. Zack and Eric dive into the biggest surprises, snubs, and headline-making nominees across the major categories, sharing honest reactions, industry insight, and plenty of laughs along the way.  Whether you're an awards-season junkie or just love talking movies, this episode is a must-listen. Eric's Website: www.erictoms.com Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomsfunny/?hl=en Making Movies is Hard! Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952 Submit your film to Night of Shorts Night: https://www.erictoms.com/night-of-shorts-night Eric's Merchandise: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tomsfunny/explore?page=1&sortOrder=recent

Adam Elara and Andrew Vaughan join the podcast to conduct the 2026 box office draft.   Adam, Andrew, and Zack each draft eight blockbuster movies set to be released in 2026 with the goal of making the most money possible against the production budget.   Adam Elara's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/adamelara   Listen to "Brown Man Down" by Sikeen: https://sikeenmusic.com/en-usd/pages/music   Follow Sikeen music on Instagram: https://linktr.ee/Sikeenmusic   Adam Elara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamelara/   Andrew Vaughan's Production Company: https://www.shaywanproductions.com   Andrew Vaughan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avproshots/   Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en   Internet Archive: https://archive.org/

This week we're putting one of modern cinema's biggest stars to the test in "Timothée Chalamet: Smash or Pass."   Joined by returning guests Sean McGrath and Angelique Acuna, we dive into Timothée Chalamet's filmography, breaking down the hits, the risks, and the roles that sparked debate.   From indie breakthroughs to blockbuster moments, we revisit Chalamet's most talked about performances and decide which ones truly deliver and which ones miss the mark.   Please check out "Brainbugs". The new film that Sean McGrath worked on as a cinematographer. It will be shown at Look Cinemas in Glendale.   Tickets available here: https://tinyurl.com/mspm276   "Rodge's Horror Lodge" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RodgesHorrorLodge/videos   Trailer for "Wildman" starring Sean McGrath: https://youtu.be/ZZ7k_qwb9_Y?si=0H0-1QHr7HYovck5   Sean McGrath's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS8WVyQkSkp/?img_index=1   Angelique Acuna's Substack: https://angeacunamatata.substack.com/   Angelique Acuna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelique.acuna/

Angelique Acuna and Isabella Caron return to the Cinema Flow Podcast to share their top ten favorite films of 2025. Please check out their previous appearance on the podcast in the "Film Stud Gorls" reunion episode.   You can also check out the Film Stud Gorls archive below.   Links: Film Stud Gorls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/filmstudgorls Film Stud Gorls on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/filmstudgorls Film Stud Gorls on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmstudgorls/ Angelique Acuna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelique.acuna/

This week on the Cinema Flow Podcast, we're joined by filmmaker Matthew Gentile, writer and director of American Murderer, now streaming on Hulu.   In our conversation, Gentile breaks down the journey of bringing American Murderer to life from researching the real life story and crafting tension on the page to directing performances and navigating the challenges of independent filmmaking.   Matthew Gentile's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewgentiledirector/   "American Murderer" Trailer: https://youtu.be/VGBkLhI-vAg?si=V9iYkPG4kqFskVuj   Matthew's AFI short film "Frontman": https://watch.afi.com/movie/frontman   Matthew's AFI short film "Lawman": https://watch.afi.com/movie/lawman-1   "American Murderer" on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/5098d9ea-32fe-45ca-8a3c-c692aff61ed2

Roy Farrell joins the show to review Joaquim Trier's new film "Sentimental Value," winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes. Distributed by Neon.   He discusses the movie's themes of family trauma and artistic self-reflection, standout performances from Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Elle Fanning, and which moments resonated most.   Links to Roy's podcast, "Vs. the Odds":   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65vsvHVKIkXLnA1UhO3UFe   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vs-the-odds/id1573129297

The Film Stud Gorls are back! We reunite Angelique Acuna, Hunter Freedman, and Isabella Caron for a nostalgic crossover episode.   The "gorls", reflect on their three-year podcast run, then give us their Oscar predictions for the forthcoming Academy Awards. Oscar Predictions start at 8:26   Links: Film Stud Gorls YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/filmstudgorls Film Stud Gorls on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/filmstudgorls Film Stud Gorls on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmstudgorls/ Angelique Acuna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelique.acuna/ Hunter Freedman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterreine/?hl=en

Zack sits down with filmmaker and YouTube film critic Chris Stuckmann to discuss his directorial debut, Shelby Oaks, distributed by Neon. They talk about the film's production and the challenges of indie filmmaking. Shelby Oaks hits theaters on October 24th, don't miss this inspiring conversation. Link to Chris Stuckmann's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisStuckmann Link to Shelby Oaks website: https://www.shelbyoaks.film/ What Happened to Riley Brennan? Website: https://whathappenedtorileybrennan.com Follow Chris Stuckmann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstuckmann Follow Shelby Oaks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyoaksfilm Link to watch Shelby Oaks trailer: https://youtu.be/ShelbyOaksTrailer Rate and review Shelby Oaks on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/ShelbyOaks Rate and review Shelby Oaks on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/shelby-oaks/

On this episode of the Cinema Flow Podcast, we sit down with writer/director Blake Tamarkin and actor Anthony Casabianca to dive into the making of their new film Third Wheel, premiering September 9th on Apple TV and Amazon. The film follows Ray, a hopeless romantic navigating heartbreak, loneliness, and the awkward comedy of being single while surrounded by love-struck friends. Blake and Anthony share insights into the filmmaking process, building authentic characters, and how they struck the balance between humor and emotional depth. Link to watch Third Wheel on Amazon Video: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Wheel-Digital-Purchase Link to watch Third Wheel on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/third-wheel Link to purchase Third Wheel on Blu-Ray and DVD: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Wheel-Blu-ray-DVD Learn more about Full Out Films: https://fulloutfilms.com/ Watch Two of a Kind short film: https://youtu.be/Two-of-a-Kind Follow @anthonycasabiancaa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonycasabianca Follow @blaketamarkin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaketamarkin Follow @thirdwheel_film on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdwheel_film Follow @fullout_films on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullout_films Rate and review Third Wheel on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/ThirdWheel Rate and review Third Wheel on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/ThirdWheel Check out Zack and Anthony's short film, Scorpion Cocktail: https://www.scorpioncocktail.com

Get ready for a hype-filled episode as we count down our Top Ten Most Anticipated Movies of 2026—and we're joined once again by Karim Alkhouli.   From long-awaited sequels and bold original ideas to rumored passion projects and potential awards contenders, we break down the titles that have us most excited for the year ahead. Expect plenty of speculation, hot takes, and a few surprise picks along the way.   If you're a movie lover looking to get ahead of the buzz, this episode is your ultimate preview guide. Don't miss it!   Karim's Instagram handle: @karimalkhouli