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Indie-Adam Reel Talk takes you behind the scenes of film and entertainment with host and filmmaker Adam R. Steigert. Featuring conversations with actors, directors, producers, filmmakers, and other entertainment professionals, Reel Talk explores the stories, experiences, challenges, and creative journeys behind the people who bring movies and entertainment to life. From Western New York talent to industry professionals from around the world, every episode is a conversation about the craft, the career, and the stories behind the screen.

  1. Oct 26

    Dominic Luongo & Adam Steigert: Unscripted Cinema

    In Just Talking, Dominic Luongo and Adam R. Steigert sit down for an informal exchange about their experiences in filmmaking. Luongo brings the perspective of an actor, producer, and writer, while Steigert contributes his experience as a director, producer, and editor. Their conversation draws on these different responsibilities and the independent projects they have worked to build together. Storytelling is one of the central subjects. The pair share their thoughts on creating films, connecting their interest in telling stories with the work involved in making them. Their perspectives reflect participation in several stages of production, bringing performance, writing, directing, producing, and editing into the same conversation. Collaboration provides another focus. Luongo and Steigert reflect on their experiences working together, discussing filmmaking through the context of their own creative relationship. Their exchange considers the shared effort behind independent projects and the challenges they have encountered along the way. The discussion also addresses their journeys as creatives. They reflect on their experiences and enthusiasm for the craft, linking the practical demands of production with their personal investment in the work. These reflections offer a view of the people behind the projects as well as the filmmaking responsibilities they undertake. The episode unfolds as a conversation between collaborators rather than a formal question-and-answer interview. Both participants contribute their thoughts, allowing the discussion to move among storytelling, production, and their shared experiences. Its candid format places emphasis on the exchange itself and the perspectives each person brings. Across the conversation, Luongo and Steigert connect their passion for filmmaking with the realities of developing independent work together. Just Talking presents a personal look at their collaboration through reflections on creativity, challenges, and the continuing process of making films

    Dominic Luongo & Adam Steigert: Unscripted Cinema
  2. Oct 26 ·  Bonus

    DC Divided: James Gunn, Zack Snyder

    In this throwback bonus episode of Reel Talk, host and filmmaker Adam R. Steigert discusses DC Studios and the debate surrounding James Gunn and Zack Snyder. The archival conversation captures his perspective at the time of recording, focusing on the filmmakers’ association with DC and the contrasting expectations audiences bring to its screen adaptations. The discussion addresses the division among fans who support different visions for DC’s characters and stories. Adam considers the conversation surrounding Gunn and Snyder, including the perceived rivalry that has become part of that debate. The episode presents his commentary on the subject rather than an interview with either filmmaker. Creative direction is a central focus. Adam discusses the filmmakers in relation to DC’s screen universe, bringing his own perspective as a director into a conversation about other creators’ work. His interest in filmmaking accompanies his response as a viewer, connecting questions about storytelling with the audience discussions surrounding these productions. The episode also considers DC Studios as the larger context for the debate. Discussion of its direction connects the two filmmakers with broader expectations for the characters, films, and stories associated with DC. Adam’s commentary reflects the competing viewpoints that form the subject of this bonus installment. Presented as a throwback, the episode preserves an earlier discussion rather than serving as a current news update. Its focus remains on Adam’s views during that period and the debate he is addressing. Across the conversation, he brings together DC Studios, Gunn, Snyder, and audience reactions in a personal reflection on superhero filmmaking and creative differences.

    DC Divided: James Gunn, Zack Snyder

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Indie-Adam Reel Talk takes you behind the scenes of film and entertainment with host and filmmaker Adam R. Steigert. Featuring conversations with actors, directors, producers, filmmakers, and other entertainment professionals, Reel Talk explores the stories, experiences, challenges, and creative journeys behind the people who bring movies and entertainment to life. From Western New York talent to industry professionals from around the world, every episode is a conversation about the craft, the career, and the stories behind the screen.