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. Together, they delve into how contemporary films portray psychological issues and mental health in society, offering insightful analysis and diverse perspectives.
Nicole Cabrera is a Toronto-based film enjoyer with a passion for the eighties, horror, and deep diving their favourite actors' obscure filmography. When they're not watching movies, they're writing, crafting, cosplaying, going to concerts, working on their podcast ( Hollywood Deepdive ) and dreaming of traveling. Podcast : Hollywood Deepdive Writing: films fatale...
*Trigger Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know are struggling with thoughts of suicide please reach out to the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8 (available anywhere in Canada).* Alex Billington is the founder and editor of FirstShowing.net - he is a die-hard film lover and film critic. Originally from Colorado, he is now based in Berlin, and is always planning his next film festival trip when not enjoying movies at home. Twitter/X: @firstshowing Letterboxd: @firstshowi...
Brian Eggert is the owner and film critic of Deep Focus Review, where he has written movie reviews, in-depth essays, and critical analyses since 2007. Brian also regularly appears on KARE 11, the NBC affiliate for the Twin Cities, to review and discuss movies. He belongs to the Society For Cinema and Media Studies, Minnesota Film Critics Alliance, Online Film & Television Association, International Film Society Critics, Independent Film Critics of America, The Critics Circle, and National Co...
*Trigger Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know are struggling with thoughts of suicide please reach out to the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8 (available anywhere in Canada).* Brian Eggert is the owner and film critic of Deep Focus Review, where he has written movie reviews, in-depth essays, and critical analyses since 2007. Brian also regularly appears on KARE 11, the NBC affiliate for the Twin Cities, to review and discuss movies. He belongs to the Society For Cine...
In the latest episode of the Reel Mental Podcast I speak with writer, director, and producer, Russell Brown about his new film, Loren & Rose. Filmmaker Russell Brown’s body of work includes five narrative features, two full-length documentaries and a number of well-regarded narrative and documentary shorts. His feature films have opened theatrically in select cities to stellar reviews after playing collectively at more than 150 festivals around the world, winning awards nationally and intern...
In the latest episode of the Reel Mental Podcast I speak with writer, director, and producer, Corey Sherman about his new film Big Boys. Corey Sherman (Writer/Director/Producer) is a 29 year-old filmmaker living in Los Angeles. He grew up in Riverdale, a neighborhood in the north Bronx, just within New York City limits. He attended Horace Mann School, High School of American Studies at Lehman College, and majored in Film & Television Production at the University of Southern California. His m...
In my new episode of the Reel Mental podcast, I speak with co-writers and directors, Benjamin Cohen and Max Strand about their new film Rocky's. ROCKY’S stars Stanley Simmons (The Iron Claw, Superior), Ben Cook (West Side Story, Pretty Little Liars), Gil Perez-Abraham (The Batman, Carry On), Jasai Chase Owens (Mutt, The Expanse), Ani Mesa (Superior), Sharlene Cruz (In The Summers), Steven Maier (Omni Loop), Brandon Lindsay (A Soldier's Play - National Tour), and introducing Dante Palimteri and D...
Jason Anderson is a film programmer, critic, and lecturer based on Toronto. He programs films for the Toronto International Film Festival, the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, and Aspen Shortsfest. His writing regularly appears in such publications as Uncut magazine, Sight & Sound, and Broadview.
Jason Anderson is a film programmer, critic, and lecturer based on Toronto. He programs films for the Toronto International Film Festival, the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, and Aspen Shortsfest. His writing regularly appears in such publications as Uncut magazine, Sight & Sound, and Broadview.
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. Social Media: The W...
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. (Our sincere apolog...
Adam Manery is a former high school teacher turned film critic who has transitioned his passion for education from the classroom to the screen. He shines a light on independent filmmaking and emerging directors while offering insightful commentary on some of the world's largest films. His reviews delve into the themes, characters, and philosophy of each project, weaving between hope and existential dread. Website: www.pointsofreviews.com YouTube: @PointsofReview ( https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Adam Manery is a former high school teacher turned film critic who has transitioned his passion for education from the classroom to the screen. He shines a light on independent filmmaking and emerging directors while offering insightful commentary on some of the world's largest films. His reviews delve into the themes, characters, and philosophy of each project, weaving between hope and existential dread. Website: www.pointsofreviews.com YouTube: @PointsofReview ( https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Christy Lemire is a longtime film critic who co-hosts the Breakfast All Day YouTube channel and podcast . She also writes for RogerEbert.com . YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastAllDay/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakfast-all-day-movie-reviews/id1448539528 Saturday Matinee Newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/...
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. The Wasteland Revie...
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. The Wasteland Revie...
John Wenzel is an A&E journalist and Critic-at-Large for The Denver Post who has contributed reviews and features to Esquire, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone and Vulture. He is the author of the nonfiction book "Mock Stars" and has had essays published in music, horror, and comedy anthologies. He lives in Denver with his family, a Hobbit garden, and a half dozen overworked gaming consoles. (Apologies for the background noise. John's dog was having a mini mental breakdown that day.) @johnwenzel h...
Liz Shannon Miller is a Los Angeles-based writer and editor who has been talking about television on the Internet since the very beginnings of the Internet. She is currently senior entertainment editor at Consequence, and her work has also been published by Vulture, Variety, The Los Angeles Times, Collider, The AV Club, IGN, Paste, The Verge, Thought Catalog, and more. She is also a produced playwright, an occasional podcaster, and a repository of "X-Files" trivia. Sign up to her newsletter at: ...
Chris Klimek is a writer for Smithsonian magazine and the host of their podcast, "There's More to That." His writing appears regularly in The Washington City Paper, on NPR, and in The Washington Post. He is an occasional panelist on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. Website: http://chrisklimek.net/ Twitter: @ctklimek Instagram: snakeoilck
Kimberley Jones Discusses 'Asteroid City' Kimberley Jones is a graduate of the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas, and is editor-in-chief of The Austin Chronicle, a progressive newspaper in Austin, Texas, and a longtime film critic. https://www.austinchronicle.com/authors/kimberley-jones/ Twitter: @CHRONKIMJONES https://twitter.com/ChronKimJones
Linda Cook is a digital multimedia journalist/film critic, who worked 35 years at a newspaper before joining the Local 4 team in August 2020. She is a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, rottentomatoes.com, Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the American Jail Association. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and elementary education from Monmouth College, Monmouth, Ill., and a master of criminal justice degree from St. Ambrose University, Davenport. She taught criminal ju...
Jason Anderson is a film programmer, journalist and lecturer in Toronto. He programs for the Toronto International Film Festival, Aspen Shortsfest and the Kingston Canadian Film Festival. A former film critic for Toronto’s Eye Weekly and The Grid, he writes regularly for such publications as Broadview, Sight & Sound, Uncut and Cinema Scope.
Jason Anderson is a film programmer, journalist, and lecturer in Toronto. He programs for the Toronto International Film Festival, Aspen Shortsfest, and the Kingston Canadian Film Festival. A former film critic for Toronto’s Eye Weekly and The Grid, he writes regularly for such publications as Broadview, Sight & Sound, Uncut, and Cinema Scope.
Sean Patrick Kelly is a film blogger and freelance writer based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He graduated with a B.A. in Cinema and Media Studies in 2010. He later expanded his film production knowledge by receiving a continuing education certificate from Ryerson University in 2013. In addition to his writing for his own site, Sean Kelly has contributed as a freelance film writer to the following outlets: MONDOmagazine, TheSubstream, Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost, The LAMB, Screen Anarchy, Ru...
Christy Lemire is a longtime film critic who was the film critic for The Associated Press for nearly 15 years and co-hosted the public television series “Ebert Presents At the Movies” opposite Ignatiy Vishnevetsky, with Roger Ebert serving as managing editor. Christy co-hosts the film review podcast and YouTube show “Breakfast All Day.” She also appears regularly on the Southern California radio shows KPCC FilmWeek and KCRW Press Play. A third-generation Los Angeles native, Christy is a member o...
Juan Ayala is an actor, journalist, podcast producer, and host, born and raised in Connecticut. After discovering an early love of performing, he earned his degree in Theater Arts from Housatonic Community College and later studied at the renowned Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. As an actor he has appeared in network television shows including NBC’s Blindspot and ABC’s For Life, as well as commercials for major brands like Sprint and Blink Fitness. In 2020, Juan launched his firs...
Christy Lemire is a longtime film critic who was the film critic for The Associated Press for nearly 15 years and co-hosted the public television series “Ebert Presents At the Movies” opposite Ignatiy Vishnevetsky, with Roger Ebert serving as managing editor. Christy co-hosts the film review podcast and YouTube show “Breakfast All Day.” She also appears regularly on the Southern California radio shows KPCC FilmWeek and KCRW Press Play. A third-generation Los Angeles native, Christy is a member o...
Reel Mental is a podcast about the intersection of film and psychology. Host, Dr. Marcia Sirota, interviews directors, writers, actors and critics, to explore how mental health is portrayed on-screen. We discuss where movies and TV shows get it right and get it wrong when it comes to mental health. Dr. Marcia’s approach is thoughtful, perceptive and accessible, making it easy for listeners to see themselves and their own journeys in the films being discussed....
