You’re Watching A Movie With Silas Lindenstein

12/18/2024

07/26/2024

In this episode of "You're Watching A Movie With Silas Lindenstein," I have the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Riegel, the brilliant writer and director of the new film "Dandelion," which has quickly become my top movie of 2024. Nicole's work on this film is exceptional, and it's a must-watch for anyone who appreciates heartfelt storytelling and beautiful cinematography. During our conversation, Nicole and I delve into the making of "Dandelion," discussing her inspiration for the film, the casting process, and the delicate artistry that went into creating such a poignant story....

In this episode of "You're Watching A Movie With Silas Lindenstein," I have the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Riegel, the brilliant writer and director...

07/16/2024

This week, I had the extraordinary opportunity to interview Dr. Erin MacDonald, an astrophysicist, renowned science speaker, and the official science consultant for the Star Trek franchise. Dr. MacDonald is also a voice actor on Star Trek: Prodigy, bringing her unique perspective and expertise to the beloved sci-fi universe. In this engaging interview, Dr. MacDonald shares her insights into the real science behind Star Trek, explaining the fascinating distinction between science fiction and fantasy....

This week, I had the extraordinary opportunity to interview Dr.

07/12/2024

Welcome to another episode of "You're Watching A Movie With Silas Lindenstein"! This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Xenia LeBlanc, the talented writer and director of the short film "The Exposed." Xenia takes us through her fascinating journey from studying acting around the world to creating her gripping horror short film. In this interview, we delve into the unique dynamics of her filmmaking partnership with her husband, Nicholas Acosta, and how they navigate their creative projects together....

Welcome to another episode of

07/12/2024

Dandelion (2024)R ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 1 Hour 53 MinutesWritten and Directed by Nicole Riegel THE CASTKiKi Layne, Thomas Doherty, Melanie Nicholls-King, Brady Stablein, Jack Stablein, and Grace Kaiser THE STORY (According To Them) Dandelion (KiKi Layne), a struggling Cincinnati singer-songwriter in a downward spiral, takes a last-ditch-effort gig at a motorcycle rally in South Dakota where she meets Casey (Thomas Doherty), a guitarist who walked away from his dream long ago....

Dandelion (2024)R ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 1 Hour 53 MinutesWritten and Directed by Nicole Riegel THE CASTKiKi Layne, Thomas Doherty, Melanie Nicholls-King,...

07/06/2024

Ma###ine (2024)R ‧ Horror/Suspense ‧ 1 Hour 44 MinutesWritten by Ti WestDirected by Ti West In this episode of "You're Watching A Movie With Silas Lindenstein," Silas dives into the thrilling world of "Ma###ine," the latest installment in Ti West's horror trilogy. Set in the neon-drenched streets of 1980s Hollywood, "Ma###ine" follows the determined Ma###ine Minx, played by Mia Goth, as she pursues fame amidst a backdrop of suspense and slasher elements....

Ma###ine (2024)R ‧ Horror/Suspense ‧ 1 Hour 44 MinutesWritten by Ti WestDirected by Ti West In this episode of

07/02/2024

Episode Title: Action and Comedy on a Budget with Nicholas Acosta In this exciting episode of "You're Watching a Movie with Silas Lindenstein," Silas sits down with the talented writer-director Nicholas Acosta. Nicholas recently premiered his new short film, "The Pickup," at the Dances With Films Film Festival on June 25th. "The Pickup" is an action-comedy about an Uber driver who inadvertently becomes involved in a secret agent's high-stakes mission....

Episode Title: Action and Comedy on a Budget with Nicholas Acosta In this exciting episode of

06/28/2024

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)PG-13 ‧ Horror/Scifi ‧ 1 Hour 36 MinutesScreenplay by Michael Sarnoski based on story conceived by John KrasinskiDirected by Michael Sarnoski THE CAST Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, and Alex Wolff, with Djimon Hounsou reprising his role from A Quiet Place Part II (2020)...

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)PG-13 ‧ Horror/Scifi ‧ 1 Hour 36 MinutesScreenplay by Michael Sarnoski based on story conceived by John...

06/20/2024

Film Title: Treasure (2024)R * Comedy/Drama/Tragicomedy * 1h 52mWritten by Julia von Heinz, John Quester Based on the 1999 novel Too Many Men by Lily Brett,Directed by Julia von Heinz THE CAST Lena Dunham, Stephen Fry and Zbigniew Zamachowski. THE STORY (In their own words). Set in 1990, it tells the story of an American journalist Ruth who travels to Poland with her father Edek to visit his childhood places....

Film Title: Treasure (2024)R * Comedy/Drama/Tragicomedy * 1h 52mWritten by Julia von Heinz, John Quester Based on the 1999 novel Too Many Men by Lily...

06/20/2024

Film Title: Thelma (2024) PG-13 * Comedy/Action * 1h 37m Written & Directed by Josh Margolin THE CAST June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, and Malcolm McDowell. THE STORY Thelma Post, a 93-year-old grandmother, loses $10,000 to a phone scam. With the help of a friend and a motorized scooter, she embarks on a humorous yet treacherous journey across Los Angeles to recover her money....

Film Title: Thelma (2024) PG-13 * Comedy/Action * 1h 37m Written & Directed by Josh Margolin THE CAST June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree,...

06/20/2024

Tuesday (2023)R ‧ Fantasy/Drama ‧ 1h 51mWritten and Directed by: Daina O. Pusić THE CAST Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Zora Lola Petticrew as Tuesday Leah Harvey as the Nurse Arinzé Kene as the voice of Death THE STORY (In their own words) Zora lives with her terminally ill daughter Tuesday. One day, Death in the form of a size-altering macaw arrives and sends Zora and Tuesday on an emotional journey about life, love, and death....

Tuesday (2023)R ‧ Fantasy/Drama ‧ 1h 51mWritten and Directed by: Daina O.

06/14/2024

Inside Out 2 (2024)PG ‧ Animated Comedy ‧ 1 Hour 36 MinutesWritten by Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein, and Kelsey MannDirected by Kelsey Mann THE CASTAmy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan reprising their roles from the first film with Tony Hale (replacing Bill Hader as Fear), Liza Lapira (replacing Mindy Kaling as Disgust), Maya Hawke, Ayo Edebiri, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, and Kensington Tallman (replacing Kaitlyn Dias as Riley) joining the cast....

Inside Out 2 (2024)PG ‧ Animated Comedy ‧ 1 Hour 36 MinutesWritten by Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein, and Kelsey MannDirected by Kelsey Mann THE CASTAmy...