SCENEDMS PODCAST INTRO In this episode, we sit down with Adam Diesel Power, Calgary’s movie programmer for the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), to talk movies, filmmaking, and the people shaping cinema today. We debate legendary actors and directors, compare Hollywood stars on and off the court, and put Nicolas Cage’s filmography to the test with our own movie draft. We also discuss standout films, rising stars, and the film festivals bringing the industry together, before closing with our signature SceneDMs segments. ACT ONE: HOLLYWOOD, FILMMAKERS & THE NICOLAS CAGE MOVIE DRAFT We kick things off with a conversation about Hollywood’s biggest stars, their basketball connections, iconic comedy performances, and legendary filmmakers, including Spike Lee, Richard Linklater, Christopher Nolan, and David Fincher. We then launch into our Nicolas Cage movie draft, debating his filmography and selecting films across categories including Oscar, Daredevil, The Bag, Personal Faves, and Classic. ACT TWO: NICOLAS CAGE’S GREATEST CHARACTERS & MOVIE MOMENTS We go deeper into Nicolas Cage’s career, ranking his greatest characters and most memorable performances. From cult classics and action blockbusters to unconventional performances and underrated gems, we debate his most iconic roles and build our ultimate Nicolas Cage movie lists. ACT THREE: MOVIE CULTURE, HOLLYWOOD’S NEXT WAVE & FILM FESTIVALS We expand the conversation to other actors, their filmographies, and the stars shaping today’s entertainment landscape. We also discuss the importance of film festivals, including TIFF, CIFF, and VIFF, before sitting down with Adam Diesel Power to talk about his role as Calgary’s movie programmer for CIFF and the films, filmmakers, and stories bringing audiences together. SIGNATURE SCENEDMS SEGMENTS We close out with our signature segments: QT HATERAID, 94 FEET, SceneDMs Heat Check, and Lemme Put You On, sharing hot takes, basketball-inspired questions, opinions, and film recommendations. If you want to check out more or get new updates please visit our website scenedms.com for our top picks, movie reviews, episodes, merch, new content, and more. Click the link to subscribe @scenedms_ page on Twitter and Instagram where we post them. If you have any movie or TV recommendations for us to discuss or review on future episodes then please visit our page, and comment underneath our posts on social. Or email us, at Scenedms@gmail.com if you have any questions that you’d want us to answer on the next show.
