The Greenlight Movie Podcast

Ant Simpson, Jono Matt, Shane Kennedy

A movie podcast from the people that write them. Three working screenwriters in the trenches of Hollywood play a game where they draw two random movies and are forced to instantly come up with a classic “this meets this” movie pitch. What started as a drinking game at Glen Powell’s house spiraled into hundreds of unhinged movie ideas, a few real script sales, and a ton of laughs. Now, it’s a podcast. Each episode is part interview, part game show where we’re joined by writers, actors, filmmakers, executives and celebrities to play along… all competing to pitch the one idea that gets the green light… while the rest get sent to development hell!

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Producer Alison Winter Says Too Much

    Producer Alison Winter joins the show in the exec chair to hear a pitch about a Paul Mescal erotic math thriller, tell stories from her time on set with Tom Cruise, and say too much about a bad pitch. Alison works at Artists Equity, a production company headed by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Before that, she produced films with director Doug Liman. Her credits include The Accountant 2, The Instigators, Road House and American Made. 00:00 Intro 4:05 Alison has played the game once before 7:21 What Alison looks for in a pitch 10:51 Round 1: The Blind Side meets The Sting 24:55 Alison wants to hear a good story 29:31 Round 2: Taxi Driver meets Good Will Hunting 47:00 The worst pitch Alison has ever heard 49:50 Round 3: Cruel Intentions meets Psycho 1:00:40 Tiebreaker  1:01:45 Shane’s winning rave ---- A movie podcast from the people that write them.  Three working screenwriters in the trenches of Hollywood play a game where they draw two random movies and are forced to instantly come up with a classic “this meets this” movie pitch. What started as a drinking game at Glen Powell’s house spiraled into hundreds of unhinged movie ideas, a few real script sales, and a ton of laughs. Now, it’s a podcast. Each episode is part interview, part game show where we’re joined by writers, actors, filmmakers, executives and celebrities to play along… all competing to pitch the one idea that gets the green light… while the rest get sent to development hell. Hosts: Ant Simpson, Jono Matt, Shane Kennedy  Guest: Alison Winter Editor: Shane Kennedy Production: Greenlight Media Studio: Third Wheel  Social editor: Jesse Rowe Social Media Manager: Samantha Kennedy Instagram: @GreenlightMoviePod  TikTok: @GreenlightMoviePod  Facebook: @GreenlightMoviePod X: @GLmoviepod  Hit subscribe and find us on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio. #podcast #newpodcast #greenlight #movies #moviepodcast #alisonwinter #screenwriting #producer #producers #hollywood  #filmmakers #film #artistsequity #benaffleck  #mattdamon #theaccountant2 #dougliman #theinstigators #roadhouse #americanmade

  2. Oct 5

    Write You Spec Script! With “Air” Screenwriter Alex Convery

    Screenwriter Alex Convery joins the show to pitch a Paul Newman sailing drama and discuss what it's like being Hollywood's go-to sports story guy. Alex's Michael Jordan spec script "Air" was made into a Golden Globe nominated film with Oscar winners Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Viola Davis. His next project is the Tiger Woods biopic, as well as a series about the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal. 00:00 Intro 3:55 Round 1: Grease meets Driving Miss Daisy 12:35 Alex on chasing the story you want to tell and writing 'Air' on spec 23:52 Ant and Jono's meet-cute 24:58 Round 2: Happy Gilmore meets Titanic 38:20 Ant, Shane, and Alex all got their start at the Austin Film Festival 42:50 Round 3: A Star Is Born meets Armageddon  53:20 Shane's winning rant ---- A movie podcast from the people that write them.  Three working screenwriters in the trenches of Hollywood play a game where they draw two random movies and are forced to instantly come up with a classic “this meets this” movie pitch. What started as a drinking game at Glen Powell’s house spiraled into hundreds of unhinged movie ideas, a few real script sales, and a ton of laughs. Now, it’s a podcast. Each episode is part interview, part game show where we’re joined by writers, actors, filmmakers, executives and celebrities to play along… all competing to pitch the one idea that gets the green light… while the rest get sent to development hell. Hosts: Ant Simpson, Jono Matt, Shane Kennedy  Guest: Alex Convery Editor: Shane Kennedy Production: Greenlight Media Studio: Third Wheel  Social editor: Jesse Rowe Social Media Manager: Samantha Kennedy Instagram: @GreenlightMoviePod  TikTok: @GreenlightMoviePod  Facebook: @GreenlightMoviePod X: @GLmoviepod  Hit subscribe and find us on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio. #podcast #newpodcast #greenlight #movies #moviepodcast #alexconvery #screenwriting #screenwriter #hollywood  #filmmakers #film #air #michaeljordan #benaffleck  #mattdamon #violadavis #tigerwoods #shoheiohtani

  3. Sep 28

    Lamorne Morris Got "Denzel" A Job

    Emmy-winning actor Lamorne Morris joins the show to pitch a demonic spin on the Devil Wears Prada and pick a fight with Luke Wilson. Lamorne's credits include New Girl, Fargo, and Game Night. Catch Lamorne now on the Amazon Prime series Spider-Noir and the upcoming third installment of Jumanji, this Christmas. ---- A movie podcast from the people that write them.  Three working screenwriters in the trenches of Hollywood play a game where they draw two random movies and are forced to instantly come up with a classic “this meets this” movie pitch. What started as a drinking game at Glen Powell’s house spiraled into hundreds of unhinged movie ideas, a few real script sales, and a ton of laughs. Now, it’s a podcast. Each episode is part interview, part game show where we’re joined by writers, actors, filmmakers, executives and celebrities to play along… all competing to pitch the one idea that gets the green light… while the rest get sent to development hell. Hosts: Ant Simpson, Jono Matt, Shane Kennedy  Guest: Lamorne Morris Editor: Shane Kennedy Production: Greenlight Media Studio: Third Wheel  Social editor: Jesse Rowe Social Media Manager: Samantha Kennedy Instagram: @GreenlightMoviePod  TikTok: @GreenlightMoviePod  Facebook: @GreenlightMoviePod X: @GLmoviepod  Hit subscribe and find us on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio. #podcast #newpodcast #greenlight #movies #moviepodcast #lamornemorris #actors #screenwriting #screenwriter #hollywood  #filmmakers #film #gamenight #newgirl #fargo #spidernoir #jumanji

  4. Sep 20

    Dan Stevens Pitches Time Traveling Crypto Bros

    Actor Dan Stevens joins the show to pitch time traveling crypto bros, share his motivation for choosing roles, and tell us about the time he watched the Super Bowl in an unusual place with Al Pacino. Dan's credits include Downton Abbey, The Guest, Beauty and The Beast, and Godzilla vs King Kong. You can see Dan in Onslaught, in theaters now! ---- 0:00 Intro 2:17 Dan Stevens on pitching 5:00 Round 1: Face/Off meets Apollo 13 12:16 What Draws Dan Stevens to a Role 14:44 Tom Cruise Saved Popcorn (and Movies!) 15:52 Round 2: The Wolf of Wall Street meets Back To The Future 25:44 Dan Stevens' Most Embarrassing Pitch Story 29:20 Dan Stevens Watches The Super Bowl with Al Pacino 33:07 Round 3: Grumpy Old Men meets The Hangover 42:40 Tiebreaker! 43:19 Tom Cruise Christmas Cake 45:10 Shane's Winning Rant ---- A movie podcast from the people that write them. Three working screenwriters in the trenches of Hollywood play a game where they draw two random movies and are forced to instantly come up with a classic “this meets this” movie pitch. What started as a drinking game at Glen Powell’s house spiraled into hundreds of unhinged movie ideas, a few real script sales, and a ton of laughs. Now, it’s a podcast. Each episode is part interview, part game show where we’re joined by writers, actors, filmmakers, executives and celebrities to play along… all competing to pitch the one idea that gets the green light… while the rest get sent to development hell. Hosts: Ant Simpson, Jono Matt, Shane Kennedy Guest: Dan Stevens Editor: Shane Kennedy Production: Greenlight Media Studio: Third Wheel Social editor: Jesse Rowe Social Media Manager: Samantha Kennedy Instagram: @GreenlightMoviePod TikTok: @GreenlightMoviePod Facebook: @GreenlightMoviePod X: @GLmoviepod Hit subscribe and find us on TikTok, Instagram, X, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio. #podcast #newpodcast #greenlight #movies #moviepodcast #danstevens #actors #screenwriting #screenwriter #hollywood #filmmakers #film #onslaught #downtonabbey #godzillavskong #beautyandthebeast #alpacino

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A movie podcast from the people that write them. Three working screenwriters in the trenches of Hollywood play a game where they draw two random movies and are forced to instantly come up with a classic “this meets this” movie pitch. What started as a drinking game at Glen Powell’s house spiraled into hundreds of unhinged movie ideas, a few real script sales, and a ton of laughs. Now, it’s a podcast. Each episode is part interview, part game show where we’re joined by writers, actors, filmmakers, executives and celebrities to play along… all competing to pitch the one idea that gets the green light… while the rest get sent to development hell!

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