Hellblazerbiz Conversations with the stars Chris Gordon

I am delighted to be joined again by the fanstatic actor and filmmaker, Clayne Crawford. He joins me to chat about his latest films - The Killing of Two Lovers, The Integrity of Joseph Chambers, Baytown Outlaws and more. We also discuss his fantastic project called the Bloody Seahorse Film Experience, where he aims to help independent film makers in an industry where support for them is lacking. It also proves a fantastic way for fans to contribute via NFTs to a film and have their names in credits, even appearing in the film or having lines, depending on what you choose. He also aims to help nurture new ideas, scripts etc. a fantastic venture which is sure to have huge success.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Hellblazerbiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk with Sean Cribbin, survivor of serial killer Bruce McArthur, and Sean’s partner Steve Sauder, who also provided the music score for the documentary. Was I Next? The Sean Cribbin Story, a multiple-award winning documentary from iCogitate Productions, tells the story of Sean Cribbin, a man who lived through a shocking brush with death at the hands of Canada’s most brutal serial killer, Bruce McArthur. After years of communicating via online dating apps, in July of 2017 Sean agreed to meet McArthur, but once they were at his apartment, McArthur gave Sean a larger than normal dose of GHB, a known date-rape drug, which made him black out.McArthur photographed Sean’s unconscious body in a number of ritualized poses, as he had done before with his 8 other victims before killing them, dismembering them, and hiding the remains in large planters. This time, however, McArthur’s roommate unexpectedly returned home, having taken the afternoon off work, unknowingly saving Sean’s life. After regaining consciousness, confused and entirely unaware of how closely he had come to dying, Sean returned home and chalked the encounter up to a bad date.Seven months later, in January of 2018, in the days after McArthur was arrested for 2 of the 8 murders he would eventually be charged with, the Toronto Police contacted Sean. They had found the photographs of his unconscious form on McArthur's computer, and asked him to come in for an interview. It is at this interview that he learned the truth about what happened at the hands of a serial killer now charged with multiple counts of murder, of the remarkable coincidences which saved his life, and just how close he had come to his own end.While the extraordinary events above serve as the catalyst for what follows, they are only the starting point for the documentary (in fact, the filmmakers made the conscious decision to avoid saying the killer's name whenever possible in the film), which tells a remarkable tale of trauma, survivor's guilt, cyber-bullying, victim-blaming and eventually healing.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Hellblazerbiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sit down with Matt Hookings of Camelot Films, who joined me to talk about his new film “Prizefighter”, which tells the fascinating story of boxer Jem Belcher, from the 17th Century. The making of this film has been monumental and very reminiscent of the story behind Rocky, with the hurdles Matt overcame to bring this story to life. The film also stars Russell Crowe, Ray Winstone, Jodhi May and Julian Glover who are but some of the long list of stellar actors in the film.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Hellblazerbiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I m joined on this episode by Anna and Hillary Shakespeare who rejoin me, after we talked 2 years ago about their debut film Soundtrack to Sixteen. We are joined by actor Johnny Lucas who plays Benedict in their new film Much Ado. We chat about the filming process, using original Shakespeare dialogue in modern setting and much more. The film is being screened at the Genesis Cinema, Bethnal Green on April 1st for the London Independent Film FestivalSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Hellblazerbiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British filmmaker Sam Plommer joins me to talk about his film “Plastic Boy”, which centres itself on the lead a character, Sam (played by Plommer) who spends his days bored at his job and has lost his way in life, with work, his love life and ambition. This is Sam’s 3rd production, having made a web series “Sorry, not interested” which is a dramedy about relationships and also film short “Seeing Each Other”You can buy Plastic Boy from Vimeo at:https://Vimeo.com/ondemand/plasticboySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Hellblazerbiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew Waters is an actor whose face may be familiar as he has appeared in many of the top shows over the last 12 years or so. From roles in True Detective and Breaking Bad to Bones, all three of the NCIS brands (NCIS, NCIS LA and NCIS New Orleans). Drew is as accomplished behind the camera as he is front, having also directed and produced his own films. Drew is currently advertising the film Desperate Riders, where he plays the lead and which comes out Feb 25th as well as the upcoming tv show, filming now, Love and Death, starring Marvel’s Elizabeth Olsen.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/hellblazerbiz)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Hellblazerbiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.