"Sing Sing" [re-release]

"Sing Sing" [re-release]

Author: Steven Bernstein, Vince Grimes December 26, 2025 Duration: 40:36

Episode Summary

[Re-release: originally published August 23rd, 2024 as episode 24]

In this episode, Steve and Vince explore the 2023 film, “Sing Sing”.

Using Sing Sing as their foundation, they explore topics such as the benefits and challenges of working with non-actors, ethical considerations of portraying real-life stories, and the role of art in providing agency and reordering the world.

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Series Overview

The Filmmaker and Fan’s Podcast is a podcast for film lovers and creatives, where film school meets fandom. 

Episodes are designed around core conversations with Steven Bernstein, award-winning filmmaker (Monster, Kicking and Screaming, Waterboy, The Wood), and Vince Grimes, executive producer and former head of creative media at Google...and mega film fan.

Episodes include deep-dive conversations between Steve and Vince into the heart of cinema and creativity, special guest interviews with creatives from every level of the independent and studio filmmaking world, and live workshops with independent and aspiring filmmakers. 

New episodes are published every Friday. 

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There’s a unique space between the pure enthusiasm of a movie fan and the hard-won knowledge of a working filmmaker, and that’s exactly where you’ll find Filmmaker and Fan's Podcast. Hosted by award-winning cinematographer and director Steven Bernstein-whose work includes films like *Monster* and *The Wood*-and Vince Grimes, an executive producer and self-described mega fan with a deep background in creative leadership, this series thrives on the friction and friendship of their two perspectives. Each episode is built around a core conversation where Vince’s passionate fandom meets Steven’s film school-level insight, dissecting everything from classic cinema to contemporary hits. You’re essentially getting a backstage pass to the kind of detailed, often hilarious, and always insightful talks that happen after the credits roll, where technical craft and sheer love for the medium collide. It’s for anyone who doesn’t just watch movies but feels them, and who wants to understand not only why a scene works but exactly how it was built. Tune in for these deep-dive discussions that explore the heart of cinema, from performance and direction to the hidden details that make a film unforgettable. This podcast turns casual viewing into a richer, more connected experience.
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