Indie Film Weekly

Circus Road Films, Just Curious Media
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A show dedicated to indie film lovers seeking the latest movies in independent cinema. Host: Glen Reynolds, veteran film producer & sales agent. Co-Host: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer turned popular podcaster. Jason joins Glen for conversational episodes that delve deeper into the filmmaking process through the series Behind The Film and Emerging Filmmakers.

  1. 5d ago ·  Video

    5 Indie Movies This Week: Mouse, Club Kid, The Daytrippers, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds highlights five indie films worth knowing about: three in theaters, one on demand, and one classic. 🎥 Indie Film Reviews: Mouse (2026) Club Kid (2026) Being Heumann (2026) Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause (2026) The Daytrippers (1996) Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  2. 6d ago ·  Video

    Behind The Film: Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause with James L. Freedman

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with filmmaker James L. Freedman about his documentary Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause, which celebrates Grodin’s comedic career (The Heartbreak Kid, Midnight Run, talk shows) while spotlighting his lesser-known decades of social justice work, including helping wrongly convicted women—often mothers of color—get out of prison and pushing reforms to New York’s Rockefeller Drug Laws.  Freedman explains how he chose the subject, gained access to Grodin’s archives through his wife Alyssa, and built the film’s balance of humor and advocacy with interviews from figures such as Robert De Niro, Elaine May, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Alan Arkin, and Dabney Coleman. The discussion covers Grodin’s childhood, his approach as a reactive actor, editorial choices like presenting multiple versions of The Graduate story, younger audience reactions, and festival screenings attended by women Grodin helped. Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause is available on TCM, Amazon, and Apple TV. 00:00 Show Intro and Premise 00:59 How the Doc Began 02:14 Building the Archive 04:29 Casting and Big Interviews 05:37 Childhood and Early Activism 09:05 Balancing Comedy and Justice 11:45 Acting Style and Craft 12:29 Editing Choices and Cut Stories 16:28 The Graduate Controversy 18:51 New Audiences Discover Grodin 21:18 Risking Career for Causes 22:43 Legacy and Prison Reform Impact 26:01 Release and Where to Watch 27:21 Quick Cuts Theater Habits 31:53 Power of Moviegoing Story 34:44 Final Cut and Wrap Up Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  3. Oct 30 ·  Video

    5 Indie Movies This Week: Closure, On the Road, Lone Star, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds highlights five indie films worth knowing about: three in theaters, one on demand, and one classic. 🎥 Indie Film Reviews: Closure (2026) On the Road (2026) Christmas at the Kringles (2026) Never After Dark (2026) Lone Star (1996) Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  4. Oct 29 ·  Video

    Behind The Film: Closure with Michal Marczak

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with filmmaker Michal Marczak about his documentary Closure, which follows Polish father Daniel searching the Vistula River after his teenage son Chris disappears, a quest that leads him to help other families living with uncertainty. Marczak explains the film began when Daniel unexpectedly helped his family dock a raft trip on the Vistula; moved as a father himself, he joined the search and proposed filming, beginning a year-long journey.  Marczak discusses balancing being a human helper and a one-person crew, filming minimally, and navigating ethical choices while documenting grief. He describes his cinematic, no-talking-head approach, custom lightweight gear, and the Polish documentary tradition. He recounts strong festival reactions, the protagonists’ approval, and the film’s message of presence and appreciating what you have, plus the IFC Center premiere. Closure opened in limited theaters on October 28. 00:00 Welcome and Premise 00:50 Meeting Daniel on the River 04:33 Choosing to Make the Doc 05:15 Trust and Responsibility 06:40 Filming While Helping 10:17 Meaning of Closure 11:21 Cinematic Doc Craft 14:34 Immersion and Shooting Style 17:04 Gear Hacks and One Man Crew 17:59 Adding Other Families 19:55 Festival Reactions and Release 22:08 Personal Grief Connection 23:39 Quick Cuts Segment 27:13 The Last Cut Reflection 28:10 Where to Watch and Farewell Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  5. Oct 28 ·  Video

    Behind The Film: Christmas at the Kringles with Kevin Lewis and Don Worley

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with director Kevin Lewis and actor/executive producer Don Worley about the holiday horror-comedy Christmas at the Kringles, in which year-round Christmas-obsessed neighbors become increasingly sinister while a family tries to reconnect.  Lewis describes receiving Zack Imbrogno’s script four years earlier, protecting its ensemble horror-comedy tone, and finally producing it with Tom and Andrew Wartenberg; Worley joined through them, helped raise financing, and acted in the film after a career pivot from acting and stand-up to law. They discuss balancing comedy and scares through extensive prep, improvisation, “Kringle cut” editing rhythms, and a Beetlejuice/Amblin-style tone, plus casting Ron Livingston, Thomas Lennon, Arden Myrin, Donald Faison, and Rob Riggle as Drunk Santa. They explain releasing October 30 to catch Halloween audiences ahead of Christmas streaming, touch on potential sequels, and end with rapid-fire theatergoing questions and the film’s message about being present. Christmas at the Kringles is scheduled to release in theaters on October 30. 00:00 Show Intro and Premise 01:01 Origins of the Script 01:38 Don Joins as EP 02:53 Second Chance Careers 03:51 Why This Holiday Mashup 05:09 Nailing the Horror Comedy Tone 06:42 Casting and Improv Energy 14:24 Directing Under Indie Constraints 16:53 Production Design and Team Vibe 18:26 On Set Problem Solving Stories 21:06 Rob Riggle as Santa 21:55 Finding the Heart 22:25 Halloween Release Strategy 24:35 Racing Post Production 25:23 Festival Crowd Reactions 27:43 Sequels and Next Projects 30:00 Quick Cuts Theater QandA 35:02 How Movies Get Made 36:51 Final Cut and Where to Watch Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  6. Oct 23 ·  Video

    5 Indie Movies This Week: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, Wicker, Bound, & More

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds highlights five indie films worth knowing about: three in theaters, one on demand, and one classic. 🎥 Indie Film Reviews: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York (2026) Wicker (2026) Fatherland (2026) Cold War in Philly (2026) Bound (1996) Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  7. Oct 22 ·  Video

    Behind The Film: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York with Noah Segan

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with filmmaker Segan about his film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. The film stars John Turturro as Harry Layman, an aging pickpocket whose old-school skills are fading in a changing city; after stealing from the wrong person, he races across New York’s five boroughs to recover something unexpectedly valuable, risking his life and his family, including his invalid wife Rosie. Segan explains building empathy for a flawed criminal, balancing humor and tension, and drawing inspiration from filmmakers including Lumet, Spike Lee, Jonathan Demme, and films like Friends of Eddie Coyle and Mikey and Nicky. He recounts casting Turturro (plus Buscemi, Esposito, Maslany), pickpocket training with Apollo Robbins, shooting challenges in real neighborhoods and on the subway, editor Hilda Rosula’s role in pacing, and music choices featuring Gary Lionelli’s score, LCD Soundsystem, “Native New Yorker,” and Bobby Short. Segan describes premieres at Sundance and Toronto, and securing distribution with Sony Pictures Classics. The Only Living Pickpocket in New York opens in NY & LA October 23 and nationwide on October 30. 00:00 Show Intro And Premise 01:07 Meeting Noah Segan 01:37 Building Harry Layman 03:05 New York Film Influences 04:36 Family Blind Spots Theme 05:42 Casting John Turturro 07:20 Ensemble Chemistry 08:47 Pickpocket Training 09:56 Rosie Relationship Craft 11:15 Shooting In The Boroughs 13:46 Editing Pace And Tone 15:59 Dylan Comic Contrast 17:11 Music Score And Needle Drops 20:18 Dancing for Rosie 20:40 Landing the Opening Song 21:30 Designing the Ending 23:00 Sundance Premiere Rush 24:53 Audience Love and Awards 25:50 Sony Classics Deal 27:56 Quick Cuts Theater Habits 30:14 Movie Memories and Favorites 32:53 Final Cut New York Legacy 34:03 Release Dates and Goodbye Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

  8. Oct 20 ·  Video

    Behind The Film: Cold War in Philly with Joe Amodei

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Indie Film Weekly, Glen Reynolds and Jason Connell speak with filmmaker/distributor Joe Amodei about his documentary Cold War in Philly: Flyers versus Russia 1976, recounting the Philadelphia Flyers’ Broad Street Bullies facing the Soviet Red Army team in a widely watched Cold War-era game. Amodei explains how the Ukraine war and a Flyers alumni event sparked the idea, his goal of preserving the players’ stories, and his access to nearly all surviving Flyers from the game.  He describes the Flyers’ coach studying Soviet hockey, the controversial Ed Van Impe hit that preceded the Russians leaving the ice, and the film’s humor and archival footage process with Comcast/NBC and Flyers archives. Amodei discusses sold-out Philly-area screenings with player Q&As and distribution realities. Cold War in Philly is available on Apple TV, Amazon, and YouTube. 00:00 Show Intro and Setup 00:56 Joe Origin Story 02:20 Why This Game Mattered 04:13 Building the Documentary 05:27 Miracle on Ice Connection 07:46 Coaching and Game Plan 08:46 The Hit and Walkout 10:56 Getting Rights and Footage 12:50 Wild Off Ice Stories 15:43 Interviewing Childhood Heroes 18:59 Distribution Reality Check 19:40 Finding the Film’s Humor 21:04 Turning Screenings Into Events 23:01 Beyond Philly Screenings 25:24 Marketing in a Crowded World 26:55 Quick Cuts Theater Habits 28:21 First Movies and Favorites 30:50 Lessons as Filmmaker Distributor 32:42 Where to Watch and Wrap Get the free Indie Film Weekly newsletter here - https://newsletter.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Companies: Circus Road Films - https://www.CircusRoadFilms.com/ Just Curious Media - https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-film-weekly/id1786274754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8CzZ19BfM6lRfFAobxRu?si=29bf8ec6da5b44d0 Buzzsprout - https://IndieFilmWeekly.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndieFilmWeekly Connect: Glen Reynolds - Glen@CircusRoadFilms.com Indie Film Weekly - https://www.instagram.com/CircusRoadFilms/ #indiefilmweekly #independentfilm #indiemovies #filmreviews #movierecommendations #circusroadfilms #justcuriousmedia #glenreynolds

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A show dedicated to indie film lovers seeking the latest movies in independent cinema. Host: Glen Reynolds, veteran film producer & sales agent. Co-Host: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer turned popular podcaster. Jason joins Glen for conversational episodes that delve deeper into the filmmaking process through the series Behind The Film and Emerging Filmmakers.

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    Circus Road Films, Just Curious Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
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    © 2026 Circus Road Films, Inc.
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