CJ Johnson

EP 22: Victoria Thaine

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:50:06 +0000

Victoria Thaine is an actress, playwright and filmmaker. She’s making her next film using crowd sourced funds. You may want to too – and here she explains how it works.

EP 21: Oscar Wrap Quickie

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:50:53 +0000

Michelle the Chick Flick Chick and CJ discuss the 2012 Oscars in a pithy 15 minute mile-a-minute go-to sound-bite special. Listen while you’re waiting for the eggplant to marinate. Discuss.

EP 20: Lynden Barber Oscar Talk

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:42:11 +0000

Renowned Film Writer, Critic and ex-Sydney Film Festival Director Lynden Barber and I take a concise look at the Oscar nominations and likelihoods one week (and a couple of days) out from the Big Day.

Oscar Nomination Roundtable

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:50:17 +0000

Drew Fairley, Octavia Barron Martin and Michelle Guthrie join CJ for a breezy, half-hour look at the Oscar nominees, on the hottest afternoon of the Sydney Summer.

EP 18: Moments of 2011 in Film

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:34:14 +0000

Haven’t had enough Top Ten Lists yet for 2011? Well, here Robbie and I take a look at our favourite MOMENTS of the year in movies – and come up with a whole bunch of doozies! Enjoy.

The Best Films of the Year

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:02:27 +0000

Robbie Miles and I discuss the best films – and the worst – of 2011. Essential listening!

EP 16: Jeff Dowd IS The Dude

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:12:55 +0000

Jeff Dowd IS The Dude. He’s many things: film producer, activist (as part of the “Seattle Seven”)… and the inspiration for Jeff Bridges’ character THE DUDE in the Cohen Bros. film THE BIG LEBOWSKI. I spent an afternoon with Jeff at his Santa Monica home and greatly enjoyed all he had to say. You will too — and you’ll certainly hear how well Bridges captured Dowd’s amazing voice!

EP 15: Clay Frohman

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:48:49 +0000

Clay Frohman wrote DEFIANCE with Daniel Craig, and also THE DELINQUENTS with Kylie Minogue. Hear from this Hollywood veteran about uncovering the amazing story of the Jewish resistance and his long career. Fascinating stories from the trenches.

EP 14: Damon Herriman

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:27:47 +0000

Damon Herriman has been working as an Australian actor all his life. Now he is in Clint Eastwood’s new film J. EDGAR, with Leo Di Caprio, as well as being a regular on JUSTIFIED and working throughout the US television industry on such shows as BREAKING BAD. A revealing chat about moving to Hollywood as an Aussie actor.

EP 13: Ian Helfer

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:27:04 +0000

My friend Ian Helfer and I discuss his first movie. A great conversation about Independent Filmmaking in Hollywood.

EP 12: Ben Berkowitz

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:11:00 +0000

Ben Berkowitz is the very definition of a Chicago Independent filmmaker: He’s made two indie features there, and has now moved to Los Angeles to join Hollywood. Join us in a terrific discussion of filmmaking and those films we love.

EP 11: MATHER ZICKEL and JOE LO TRUGLIO 2

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:42:50 +0000

Cj continues his discussion with Mather and Joe. It gets later, darker and better. Joe and Mather are both in new US Network sitcoms: Joe in FREE AGENTS, Mather in MAN UP! Both have worked extensively – including, often, with each other.

EP 10: JOE LO TRUGLIO and MATHER ZICKEL

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:16:46 +0000

Joe Lo Truglio and Mather Zickel are both in new US Network sitcoms: Joe in FREE AGENTS, Mather in MAN UP! Both have worked extensively – including, often, with each other – and in this episode they discuss everything from working on Network television to the best Bond movies, with trademark irreverence.

EP 9: LUCKY McKEE

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:03:39 +0000

Lucky McKee’s films include MAY, RED, THE WOODS and the episode SICK GIRL on MASTERS OF HORROR. His latest film is the deeply disturbing THE WOMAN, which opens today (Aug 18) in Australia. Listen to him talk about it, horror, and working in and out of the studio system.

EP 8: RISE, APES!

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:54:26 +0000

We examine the phenomenal and unexpected success of RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. A Roundtable with CJ, Maz Lahooti and Matty Limpus. Where has this movie come from, how was it made and how did it end up being so darned good?

EP 7: ROUNDTABLE!

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:40:30 +0000

CJ is joined by Film Mafia Consiglierés MAZ LAHOOTI, JAIME LEWIS and MATTY LIMPUS for their first ROUNDTABLE, in which they look at how the Superhero movies are going this (Northern) Summer Season.

EP 6: RED DOG

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:57:16 +0000

KRIV STENDERS interview on the day his film RED DOG opens wide across Australia. Hear Kriv talk about all aspects of the film including casting KOKO, the amazing canine who plays Red Dog.

Ep 5: SPIDER MAN Nicholas Hammond

admin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:32:31 +0000

Film Mafia sits down with NICHOLAS HAMMOND, who played Peter Parker / Spider Man in the 1977-1979 CBS TV series SPIDER MAN, to talk about every step: from auditioning, to working with Stan Lee, to the rise and fall of the series, and what the movies mean to him. A MUST LISTEN!

Episode 4: Matty Limpus

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:53:04 +0000

Welcome Matty Limpus to the Film Mafia. Matty will be a regular on the program. Today we discuss NUTSO REMAKES that are in production in Hollywood.

Episode 3 with Austen Tayshus

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:46:20 +0000

Austen Tayshus has long been one of Australia’s most revered – and controversial – comedians. What many don’t know is that he went to Film School and has a long history of filmed product. Learn about the man behind the sunglasses in episode three!

Episode 2 with Lynden Barber

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:57:30 +0000

Lynden Barber is a highly esteemed film writer, critic and has been the Director of The Sydney Film Festival. Here we talk Cannes, THE TREE OF LIFE, Festival life and SLEEPING BEAUTY.

FILM MAFIA Episode One with Michael Piggot

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:41:07 +0000

FILM MAFIA accesses highly film-literate guests from Sydney and Los Angeles, hosted by CJ Johnson. This episode of FILM MAFIA includes an in-depth discussion of Terrence Malick’s THE TREE OF LIFE between FILM MAFIA host CJ JOHNSON and regular contributor MICHAEL PIGOTT.

CJ’s Film Blog is Called FILM MAFIA

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:24:31 +0000

To check it out, go here.