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The Screening Room Podcast delivers interviews, discussions and commentary tracks with creatives from the worlds of TV, film, art and comics.
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
In the latest episode, I got to speak to Actor, Bodybuilder, Confidence Coach and all round good guy Choon Tan. Choon has appeared on Ninja Warrior UK, Little Britons and Artemis Fowl to name but 3.
As well as his varied career in entertainment, which includes 'nightlife' (listen to learn what that entails), we talked about bullying, overcoming our fears in order to succeed, and how the story Yes Man (a book and later Jim Carrey film) played into his life.
Enjoy!
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
In this week's episode, I got to catch up with one of my oldest actor chums, Sreedevi Mina. Sreedevi is an American actress who worked in London for a brief period and it was here, on London's fringe theatre circuit that we met. As well as theatre, she's worked in mainstream tv such as CW's Walker series.
We talk about her career, her travels - that's seen her move from New Jersey to LA to London to Atlanta and back to LA - Covid, and everything in-between.
She's also the voice over during the intro to this very show, so, technically, she's been in every single episode!
You can learn more about her work here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002597/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Enjoy!
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
In the latest episode, we return to 'regular' (ish) programming with an interview with British Malaysian actor Patrick Loh. Patrick has worked in film and television for over 4 decades, from Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom (1984) to The Old Guard (2020) - which is where we met - to the recent Netflix adaptation of The Sandman (2022).
Patrick shares stories from his varied career and more.
Oh, and if you're interested in seeing his comedy series that he mentions towards the end of the episode, here's a link to Buckingham Allotments, made (safely!) during lockdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOUAAnrlSvk&t=6s
Enjoy!
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
In my final 'FanCast' episode (originally recorded in 2021), I spoke with old chum Jessica Odell. Jessica is a fan, cosplayer and has also dabbled working in front of as well as behind the camera on shows such as Game of Thrones and the short lived, Superman prequel Syfy series Krypton.
We recall how we first met (at the Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 'afterparty') and chat all things about her fandom and work. Oh, we also have a surprise visit from her puppy dog friend about half way through our chat.
Enjoy!
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Another episode from the FanCast series, originally recorded in 2021, I (Rutvig) catch up with decades old chum Tin Tin Sum - not the Herge character! We chat about all things Star Wars and The Tin Man's fandom. I also divulges some 'behind the scenes secrets' and stories from the The Last Jedi wrap party amongst other things, in what is our longest episode EVER!
Oh, and the weird Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Carson Teva from The Mandalorian) intro? It's because Tin Tin looks like him. Pop over to our socials (https://www.instagram.com/screeningroomthe and https://www.facebook.com/RoomScreeningThe/) to see what I mean.
And as always, like, subscribe etc. etc. I really appreciate your support.
Enjoy.
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
The second episode of the 'Fancast' series sees host Rutvig talking to Star Wars collector and Star Wars 'knowledge bin' Liam Ball, of starwarsplaces.com. Liam shares stories from his fandom, ranging from his amazing collection, and travelling to LA to watch The Phantom Menace in 1999, to his extremely insightful website Star Wars Places which looks at the filming locations from the franchise.
Enjoy!
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
In this, the first of a series of interviews with fan friends of Rutvig's - aptly yet not aptly - titled 'FanCast', host Rutvig speaks with long time friend, collaborator and all round good guy, Rinaldo Somaini from Switzerland.
Originally recorded in 2021, Rinaldo talks about his collection, his fandom and some of the many movie themes events he's hosted over the years across various cities and towns in Switzerland.
Listen to Rutvig and Rinaldo geek out as well as reminisce on some of their shared experiences.
Enjoy!
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
In this first episode of a series that was recorded back in early 2021, Rutvig goes through his best of list from 2020.
The episode also features an exclusive interview with a very special guest, so enjoy!
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
A Tale of Two Tims! Rutvig's May convention appearances continue, this time in sunny Folkestone for a Star Wars event.
Rutvig spoke to fellow Topps artist (and 'booth buddy') Jamie Richards about his recent, exclusive Star Wars Celebration Topps cards, as well as convention scene newcomer, artist Dustine West. Dustine talks candidly about a life changing accident that lead him to become an artist.
And finally, Rutvig has a lovely conversation with Star Wars stalwart CFX performers Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar) and Tim Dry (J'Quille) from Return of the Jedi.
Enjoy!
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Host Rutvig Vaid recently appeared as a guest artist at a small Transformers Convention called TFUKCon in Birmingham, England and the headline guests were Transformers comics legends Simon Furman (writer) and Andrew Wildman (artist). Rutvig got to speak to them about their work in comics, film and television. Listen as they talk about their varied careers and find out what advice they have for anyone considering going into the profession(s). Enjoy and have a great week ahead. Seriously. We mean it.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
In this week's episode, host Rutvig Vaid has a chat with LA based CFX performer Leilani Shiu. Leilani talks all things Star Wars television, including her work on The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, and what it's been like working alongside some of the biggest directing talent working in television today.
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Thanks as always!
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
In this week's episode, host Rutvig speaks with legendary film sculptor Brian Muir. Brian's work has ranged from Star Wars, to Indiana Jones, to James Bond and then back to Star Wars!
They discuss Brian's varied career of 4 decades in the film industry and how he got his start in the business.
Do consider giving the Facebook and Instagram pages a follow. And don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification button to keep up-to-date with the latest episodes.
Thanks as always!
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
In this special episode (originally intended to be an episode of host Rutvig Vaid's upcoming Toy Review Channel My Toy Stuff) Rutvig talks to old convention pal and fellow Star Wars fan Jay Fear. Jay has been splashed across media this past week as he was granted his dying wish of meeting Hollywood A-Lister Ryan Reynolds at the recent Wrexham football game. Jay talks about his condition, the experience of meeting Reynolds and about his vintage Star Wars collection.
Some parts of this episode may be unsettling for some listeners, but we both hope that if anybody else is in the same position as Jay, that they find some comfort by listening to his story.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
The Screening Room is finally back and we kick off this new season with a raw recording of Lucasfilm artist Doug Chiang's Saturday panel from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023. Chiang is an Academy Award winning artist who has worked extensively in film over the last few decades as a Concept Artist, Head of Design and now VP and Executive Creative Director of Lucasfilm.
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
In this festive edition of The Screening Room, Rutvig talks with singer, songwriter, actor and producer Elroy 'Spoonface' Powell.
Elroy talks about his time as the voice behind the dance hit, Barry White cover "You See the Trouble With Me" with group Italian group Black Legend, as well as his acting career with roles in Star Wars The Force Awakens, Fighting With My Family and most recently, the Netflix Christmas hit, Jingle Jangle.
You can find more info on Powell's work, as well his voiceover agency at the below links:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3129960/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elroy_Powell
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And from everyone at The Screening Room, we wish you a Happy Christmas!
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
In this week's episode host Rutvig talks to entertainment industry choreographer and movement director Lucy Hind. Lucy has worked on a number of projects across her extensive career including the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics Games, theatre work from Broadway to the West End, and television projects like CBEEBIES Christmas shows, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with James Corden and Truth Seekers to name but a few.
Lucy gives a fascinating insight into the complexities of her work, particularly the Paralympic Opening Ceremony in 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd4FgGSY5BY
Enjoy!
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Last weekend brought the sad news of the passing of a Star Wars legend: Dave Prowse. The British actor and weightlifting champion portrayed numerous characters during the 60s and 70s, but is perhaps best known for playing the iconic villain Darth Vader, as well as the children's safety advocate The Green Cross Code Man.
In this episode, Rutvig remembers his many encounters with Dave over the years and the impact Dave's work had on him as a child.
The book Dave talks about in the audio clip at the end of this episode is Play Safe with the Stars: Child’s Guide to Safety and used copies can be readily found online. The audio clip was edited from this interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6AxQyBsbu8 used with respect to the original author(s).
RIP Dave. Thank you for the memories.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
John Higgins is a British comics artist renowned for his work on 2000AD, Watchmen and Batman: The Killing Joke. Rutvig discusses with Higgins his incredible decades long career in comics.
Whilst this interview was originally recorded mid 2018, it leads us into Rutvig's new From Page to Screen series, where he will examine books and their film counterparts in real time, starting next week with the animated film Batman: The Killing Joke. Make sure you have both your copy of the graphic novel and the film lined up and ready. And even if you don't, either way, it should be an interesting series, looking at how well the work translates across mediums.
You can learn more about John Higgins' work here: http://artofjohnhiggins.com
Enjoy!
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
This week, Rutvig chats with Hollywood stuntman, actor and magician Matthew Stirling. Matthew has worked on some of the biggest films to date, including the more recent Disney Star Wars films, and has also appeared on Britain's Got Talent.
Listen to Matt talk about his incredibly varied work in the industry.
You can view Matt's filmography here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1946831/
and here: http://www.stirlingstunts.co.uk
Enjoy.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
In this impromptu episode, Rutvig reacts (sort of) to the recent Kanye West appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, and West's comments about Star Wars and the Hero's Journey.
Amongst the various ramblings, Rutvig recounts some early fancy dress costumes, as well as reciting passages from Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces (with little understanding of much of it). He also tries to relate elements of the book, as best he can, to the beginning chapters of each Star Wars trilogy; Episode 4: A New Hope, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace and Episode 7: The Force Awakens.
Next week, we'll return to our 'regular format' with an interview with Hollywood (and Star Wars) stuntman (and Britain's Got Talent star) Matthew Stirling.