Ready Player One is Steven Spielberg’s most successful film in nearly a decade. But is it good? Rabbi Eliyahu Fink returns to debate the film with JR. They reflect on the real world, religion and the dangers of nostalgia.
Story Men - June 27, 2014
Earth to Echo with Henry Gayden
The StoryMen welcome Hollywood screenwriter Henry Gayden. Henry's new film, Earth to Echo, is the story of four friends who find something extraordinary in the desert. Henry also worked on Spider-Man 3, and wrote a YouTube series called Zombie Roadkill, so we have plenty to talk about, including how awesome Sam Raimi is, how he broke into Hollywood and what's next for him. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 – World Cup Madness 03:30 – Alexander Hamilton's Home, the Apostle Paul and Lars's Wedding! 07:30 – Who is Henry Gayden? 10:00 – The Best BBQ in Memphis and the King 14:00 – Zombie Roadkill and Spider-Man 3 20:00 – Getting Earth to Echo 30:00 – Themes in Earth to Echo 38:00 – The Creativity of Screenwriting 44:30 – Geeking Out with Sam Raimi 47:00 – The Spider-Man 4 that Never Was 49:00 – How You Can Help Earth to Echo
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